This sophisticated and lavish wedding at the Grand Del Mar truly reflects the style of Steve and John. Their hospitality was beyond gracious. The beautiful guests were treated to a grand evening filled with impeccable decor, entertainment and fine dining. We were grateful that the couple gave us full liberty to infuse the Manchester ballroom […]
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August 21, 2012
This exquisite wedding at the Grand del mar was a lot of fun to design. Particularly the grand feast style head table where we used hundreds of unique crystal brooches and embellishments. The grand glass vessels were hand painted in gold leaf holding hundreds of magenta/raspberry orchids, peonies and roses. Simply exquisite and luxurious! Please take […]
January 13, 2012
Wedding planning season is upon us. Although I have been working with fun interesting colors and themes for my 2012 brides, I think Gold and White will always be a popular choice. It’s timeless, exquisite and so elegant. Here is a sample of the Gold White and crystal chandelier inspiration we are working on for […]
August 14, 2009
Hot off the press! The latest issue of Exquisite weddings magazine is out! We are so happy to be included in their Fall 2009 issue. For the tabletop photo shoot, the theme was ‘opulent Versailles’ . It was great fun to work with the phenomenal photographer Terri Rippee and Magazine’s creative director Alyssa Holstrom. […]
June 10, 2009
I posted the photos from my humble little camera of the tablescape for Exquisite Weddings Magazine. But the amazing {Terri Rippee} with her keen eyes for the finest details provided me with these professional images. Terri was the photographer for the photo shoot which will be on the stands in August. I thoroughly enjoyed creating […]
