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Natasha + Nima’s Wedding, Pelican Hill, Newport Coast

Natasha and Nima are the type of couple you see out walking hand and hand, looking SO happy together, and you can’t help but feel butterflies inside. The way they look at each other- their eyes full of love, respect, and happiness; well let’s just say it it what love should be all about! Planning their spring Pelican Hill wedding was a total dream- both Natasha and Nima were incredibly busy finishing up medical school and diving into their residencies as we planned, so when I had them in town we made the most of our time together. And it allowed me to get to know Natasha’s mom Glenna as well- which was nice. It is always great to have the family involved as plans progress. They picked a dream team of vendors to help bring the day to life- Sunny and the White Lilac team really knocked this one out of the ballpark. The epitomy of upscale elegance with a sophisitcated twist- featuring a gorgeous palette of white and ivory with accents of metallics in gold and bronze. And those Chanel inspired paper flowers on the Rotunda- amazing! CHRIS+LYNN Photographers came down from Canada to photograph the day, and below are my favorites of the images from the day. Enjoy:)

 

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I adore this series of photographs of Nima seeing Natasha for the first time that day, walking down the aisle. A picture really is worth a thousand words, in this case.

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A special thank you to the following fabulous vendors:

CHRIS+LYNN Photographers
Elysium Productions
White Lilac, Inc.
Rembrandt (band)
LSM Entertainment (DJ)
Angelica Strings
JPR Weddings
Metin Serdan with Cristophe Fashion Island (hair)
Alana Arrieta (make-up)
Details a la Carte
Cucina Enoteca (rehearsal dinner)
And an extra big thank you to Fran Bruun-Andersen and the spectacular team at Pelican Hill

Yuko + Jon’s Wedding, Saddlerock Ranch, Malibu

Yuko and Jon wanted their Saddlerock Ranch wedding to be unlike any other- so they called on their creative and talented friends to come together and help them create an incredibly personal and unique day. Now, in all honesty- couples who choose to hire friends for their wedding day (even if they are experienced professionals with hundreds of weddings under their belts) can sometimes cause me to have a bit of concern given the emotional nature of weddings and the importance placed on that one day. I explain it this way to couples- if for some unknown reason you were to be unhappy with that person’s involvement in your day, is it worth possibly comprimising the friendship? In this instance though- their all-star cast of vendors pulled off a fabulous day without a hitch. Not only that, but the day was a perfect reflection of their playful and one-of-a-kind love. Thanks to Jennifer Young Photography for her gorgeous images of the day- my favorite of which are below. Enjoy:)

 

A special thank you to the following fabulous vendors:

Jennifer Young Photography
Sarah Zins (florals)
Takao Baba, Nate Pena & Austin Hickman-Fain (videography)
Funk Pirates, Mitchell Bitanga and Bernie Ramos (DJ’s)
Jared Decena (emcee)
Ademola Onaolapo (officiant)
Joanna Barrientos (hair artist)
Ai Yokomizo (make-up artist)
Sandman Security
Premiere Valet Service, Inc.
Duke’s Malibu (rehearsal dinner)
And the fabulous team at Huntington Catering as well as Saddlerock Ranch

Lindsay + Anthony’s Wedding, Pelican Hill, Newport Coast

Lindsay and Anthony are the ultimate power duo! Both have a great eye for style, awesome personalities with fantastic outlooks on life, and are absolute pros at having a great time with their incredible friends and families (Need proof? See pics at the bottom of ‘Club LAG’ which they created for the after-party. We are talking full-on club meets Pelican Hill, with DJ Alex Dreamz brought in just for the occasion!). I was especially honored to work with them, as Lindsay is a talented wedding planner herself, serving as one half of the lovely Sugar Branch team. She put together an incredibly gorgeous day; I could not have been more thrilled to be a part of it and share in her planning experience. Also equally amazing is Cami (of Cami Jane Photography) who was so lovely to work with and takes pretty darn fantastic pictures to boot. Enjoy:)

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Lindsay was an absolute knock-out in her custom Monique Lhullier attire!

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Anthony is a man of grand gestures- his wedding gift to Lindsay, which was a MEGA surprise that I had to keep my lips sealed on (so tough not to spill the beans!), was a gorgeous new car. He explained to me that she had the same car since college, and he wanted her to be treated to something nice. Cue the ‘awwwwws’- it was SO sweet.

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The Spazmatics ROCK! That is all.

23 Pelican Hill Wedding Club After Party

A special thank you to the following fabulous vendors:

Cami Jane Photography
Nisie’s Enchanted Florist
Wildflower Linens (linens and chiavaris)
Finishing Touch (draping)
Platinum Pro (dance floor)
Anna Kostyuchek (ceremony music)
Ilya Sergienko (cocktail hour music)
The Spazmatics (reception band)
Fly by Night Disc Jockeys (reception DJ)
DJ Alex Dreamz (after-party DJ)
LSM Entertainment (lighting and after-party production)
Edward Siebold (officiant)
Studio Fifty Fifty (bridal hair and make-up)
Beauty and the Beach (bridal party hair and make-up)
Town & Country Rentals (terrace lounge furniture)
Details a la Carte
Monique Lhullier
Hugo Boss
Francoli Gourmet Restaurant (rehearsal dinner)
And last but most definitely not least, Douglas and the fabulous team at Pelican Hill!

Alli + Jeff’s Wedding, Talega Golf Club, San Clemente

Alli and Jeff are a super duper sweet couple who had their heart set on a summer wedding at the gorgeous Talega Golf Club. Alli wanted a rich palette of all shades of purple- from plum all the way to lavendar, which we mixed with dark wood elements and softened it all up with touches of dusty miller and ivory. Getting married in the middle of July can be a bit nerve-wracking as warm weather is always a possiblity- but lucky for us it was a perfect day and the sun was shining bright as they tied the knot. Thanks to Belle Amie Studios for being awesome to work with and capturing the day so perfectly! Enjoy:)

 

 

A special thank you to the following fabulous vendors:

Belle Amie Studios
Flower Allie
LSM Entertainment (DJ/lighting/photo booth)
Fusion Linens
Chiavari Chair Rentals
Its All About The Cake (wedding cake)
Sweet & Saucy Shop (dessert buffet)
Pastor Bill Robison
Toba Salon
California Coastal Limousine
Kiwi Cards (invitations and paper details)
Erin Cole (bridal salon)
Friar Tux
Sun-Dried Tomato (rehearsal dinner)
And of course, Michael and the all-star team at Talega Golf Club

WIPA Seven Degrees Meeting, Laguna Beach

I had another wonderful opportunity to plan the September Wedding Industry Professionals Association meeting. Showcasing Seven Degrees as the venue, guests started out on the al fresco terrace with a lounge-style setting perfect for mingling and trying several delicious light bites. Moving down into the Media Lounge, a modern wonderland awaited with a futuristic silver, white and ice blue color palette- a highlight was the gorgeous suspended centerpiece which served as the focal point of the room. Dynamic speaker Jen O’Sullivan filled the group in on her “Marketing Strategies to Wake Up Your Business” as they enjoyed sumptuous food stations including one focusing purely on comfort foods (think Fried Mac n’ Cheese bites and a Grilled Cheese and Short Rib Sandwich- YUM!). To top of the evening there were sweets galore with a BLUE velvet cake and a dessert buffet to satiate any sweet tooth! A fabulous evening for an even more fabulous association:)

 

 

A special thank you to the following fabulous vendors:

Samuel Lippke Studios
Threaded Films
Elevated Pulse Productions
Ryan Heflin (via LSM Entertainment)
Napa Valley Linens
Fusion Decor
Great Dane Baking Company
Scrumptious Baked Goods
Copper Willow Paper Studio
And of course, Keviann Lee and the amazing team at Seven Degrees (who also provided the florals!)

Beverly + Nelson Featured on Style Me Pretty’s California Blog

Beverly and Nelson’s Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Wedding was recently featured on the fabulous California Blog on Style Me Pretty. Check out the full feature and all its gorgeousness for yourself HERE.

January 23, 2013 - 8:30 pm kayla - What a GORGEOUS wedding. Any idea where the bridesmaid's dresses are from?

Claire + James’ Wedding, The Los Angeles Country Club, Los Angeles

Claire and James had a lovely wedding at the Los Angeles Country Club- the same location that Claire’s grandparents had been married at! Claire hand-picked her ceremony location in the pines- a perfect, magical spot with a sense of being away from it all while still in the middle of a bustling city. I loved so many things about their über-personal day; that Claire got ready at her grandma‘s house, that Claire’s uncle Dan provided the coolest transportation (a classic military vehicle) for James and his guys and Claire and the girls to get to the ceremony location in, and that Claire threw her bouquet off the same balcony her grandma did on her wedding day. All those special touches, and more, added up to create a day so uniquely them. Leah (of Leah Marie Photography) was a doll to work with- and her images turned out fabulous. Enjoy my favorites below:)

 

A special thank you to the following fabulous vendors:

Leah Marie Photography
Studio West Video
Victoria Lanier (ceremony music)
The Castaways
The Night Shift
Bob Jabro (officiant)
Design Visage
P2 Designs
Hansen’s Cakes
Fusion Linens
LSM Entertainment
Cynthia and her outstanding team at the Los Angeles Country Club

Natasha + Nima: The Movie

I am SO excited to share this highlights video of Natasha and Nima’s GORGEOUS Pelican Hill wedding, compliments of Elysium Productions. Really there were so many amazing details and moments from this very special day- one of my favorites was Nima’s reaction to seeing Natasha waking to him down the aisle. Goosebumps! And the genius team at White Lilac really outdid themselves on the decor. You truly must see for yourself:

 

Pelican Hill Wedding // Natasha & Nima from Elysium Productions on Vimeo.