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Erica and Creed are both anesthesiologists with a passion for the coast and a love for the great outdoors. When they aren’t in their scrubs (which is rare), they are immersed in some sort of activity or excursion. When it came to their wedding, there was no doubt that they would select a location with an ocean view and they did just that. It took one visit to La Valencia and they were decided.
I am excited to share the beautiful images of their day. Thank you Jennifer Dery Photography!
Adorations Botanical Artistry worked with Erica and Creed to design the overall floral decor that worked in the yummy elements of succulents, driftwood, dahlias and roses. There were many other intricate elements worked into every piece they designed. LaVonne and her team truly captured the essence of the couple from the bouquets to the ceremony and the reception.
The ceremony aisle was lined with driftwood, blooms and stones leading up to an ornate botanical structure framing the couple. Creed’s brother had his guitar on hand for a special song performed by a close friend. It added such a great personal touch to the ceremony and even captured a few laughs!
Guests entered the ballroom to find their succulent escort card that also functioned as the guest favor as well as the entree indicator. Table numbers were suspended from the table landscape and surrounded by candlelight. I actually planted my succulent and it is happy and healthy in my backyard.
Erica and Creed wanted to treat their guests not only with a wedding cake, but also mini cupcakes. Sweet Cheeks Baking Company provided all of the decadent desserts and Adorations designed the table. We had a caricature artist on hand sketching black and white images of guests. The reverse side of their caricature design functioned as the guest signing with personal questions about the bride and groom. At the end of the evening, the newlyweds left with sketches of each of their guests along with their stories, advice and predictions. It will be fun to read those five years from now!
Concepts Event Design created the custom seamless dance floor and Jerry Beck of Beck’s Entertainment kept everyone on it throughout the evening.
Thank you Erica and Creed for trusting LBE with your wedding day. It was such a pleasure working with you and your families!
A very special Thank You to the following vendors:
Venue- La Valencia
Photography- Jennifer Dery Photography
Floral Design- Adorations Botanical Artistry
Decor/Production (custom dance floor, chairs, furniture)- Concepts Event Design
Ceremony Strings- Caprice Strings
Reception Entertainment- Beck’s Entertainment
Cake- Sweet Cheeks Baking Company
Hair & Makeup- Model Call, Katie Hollis
Linens- La Tavola Fine Linen Rentals
When you hear the word “rose,” what comes to mind? If it is a tightly wrapped overlapping of uniformly-shaped petals, this post is for you.
I have never considered myself a rose kind of gal but that all changed when I met the modern garden rose. Often mistaken for peonies, garden roses have a very similar cup shape and can bloom to be about the same size as the big, fluffy, larger-than-life peony. The good news, garden roses are available year round which makes them a great alternative for those brides wanting the romantic and feathery look of the peony. Specifically, The David Austin Garden Rose has long been thought of as the wedding flower of choice when peonies are not in season.
Of course, I like to think of garden roses as more than just a peony replacement. They have a shape, scent, texture and old world look that is all their own.
Can you tell me that Renoir was not envisioning these old world blooms when painting Bouquet of Roses?
A little history of the David Austin Garden Rose:
Development started in the 1960s by David Austin of Shropshire, England, who wanted to rekindle interest in Old Garden Roses by hybridizing them with modern hybrid teas and floribundas. The idea was to create a
new group of roses that featured blooms with old-fashioned shapes and fragrances, evocative of classic gallica, alba and “damask” roses, but with modern repeat-blooming characteristics and the larger modern colour range as well.
There is no single system of classification for garden roses. In general, however, roses are placed in one of three main groups: Wild, Old Garden, and Modern Garden roses. Although not officially recognized as a separate class of roses by any established rose authority, English (aka David Austin) roses are often set aside as such by consumers and retailers alike.
What are you planning to do with your bouquet following the wedding?
You sorted through endless pictures to find the ideal combination of colors, textures and flowers to create the perfect bouquet for your walk down the aisle. Once your wedding day is over, what are you to do with that beautiful bouquet? Drying your flowers, sealing them in a bubble glass frame and hanging them on the wall is not the only option.
One of my favorite ideas is to have your flowers dried then incorporated into a painting. Curly Art does a magnificent job of creating art from your flowers following the big day. Take a look at some of the heirloom pieces created from bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets and centerpieces…
Soft blush pink and white roses with peonies.
This 24 x 36 painting was created for the parents of the bride.
The background burgundy color was taken from the beautiful wedding invitations.
A 24 x 36 painting in horizontal format displaying a large variety of flowers.
If you are interested in preserving your wedding flowers, make sure to plan ahead. Your flowers should also be overnighted on the day following your wedding for the best results. For more information, visit Curly Art’s FAQ page!
Ahhh, the bouquet… It is the signature accessory to every bride!
I spent the past week working with clients in determining the look of their bouquet and was feeling inspired to share some of my favorites from wedding’s past. A bouquet is one of the few things, besides the gown, that can add personality to the overall bridal look. Whether you choose vibrant colors or traditional white, there are numerous ways to make it your own.
Above: Flowers by Annette Gomez designed this beautiful bouquet of white peonies and succulents.
Below: Isari Flower Studio created this lush collection of blush roses and the bride’s textured white bouquet.
Above: Rae Florae combined these gorgeous Lady Slippers with accents of Dusty Miller!
Below: Twigg Botanicals perfectly blended the color and texture for this vintage inspired bouquet.
Above: Rae Florae composed this garden inspired bouquet for a private estate wedding.
Below: Organic Elements worked with vibrant color and paired the ladies with a signature bloom.
Below: Embellishmint Floral Design Studio took the traditional rose bouquet and added an edge with the wrap and accents.
Beth and Brian were married in March on the USD Campus at the beloved Founder’s Chapter. The distinguished setting was ideal for this stylish bride and her dapper groom. We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Beth, Brian and their loving families in tying up all of the details for their wedding.
We would like to offer our condolences to Beth and Brian’s family. Brian’s mother, Bonnie, passed away a few short weeks after the wedding.
Beth and Brian wanted to share a little about their wedding in their own words.
Our wedding incorporated as much of “us” as we could. We chose The Founders Chapel at University of San Diego for it’s classic, timeless ambiance and The Darlington House in La Jolla for it’s beautiful rose garden patio.
Our siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles all had a part and even our niece and nephew were the ring bearer and flower girl. My aunt sang the ceremony while my cousin played the piano. Brian’s close friends played music at our cocktail hour and even wrote a special song dedicated to us. We also had a photobooth towards the end of the night to capture some of the funny moments and highlights.
Our family and friends are what made our wedding day so special. Most everyone came from either the Bay area or Kansas City. Quite an interesting mix of people but everyone shared a few commonalities: dancing, drinking and fun!
My favorite moment would have to be the minute the church doors opened to expose all of our friends and family and looking down the aisle to see the most amazing, handsome man smiling at me — my husband. It was such an incredible moment when I realized that each and every person was there for us. I simply cherish that moment and it was a feeling I will never forget.
We were surprised with a 1929 Franklin ride from the church to the reception. It was a beautiful drive with the sun setting and sharing a romantic champagne toast and alone time with my new hubby.
We used a tent to give the patio a cozy feel with pewter linens and a bit of soft pink, ivory and green accent colors in our flowers. Elegant and classy would be the two words I would use to describe our extraordinary day.
I loved the colorful candy table that shared our love for sugar! My most fun detail would be our 3d videographers (and friends — Fernie and Jason) filming our wedding in 3D!
I valued most having the input and wisdom from my wonderful mother in law and mother. I’d like to pay a small tribute and express my gratitude for Brian’s mom. She passed away a few weeks after the wedding unexpectedly. She was such a wonderful part of the wedding and we are so thankful that she was such a big part of the day. Bonnie lived her life for her husband, children, and grandchildren and her gracious, loving spirit was truly an inspiration. I hope and pray that one day I can I be half the woman she was.
Given we just experienced a great loss in our family, my advice would be to not let one moment go by without telling your loved ones how much you love and appreciate them. Time passes by too quickly and there are not a lot of opportunities in life where you get all of the people together to celebrate such a joyous occasion.
CONGRATULATIONS Mr. and Mrs. Brian Powers!
A very special Thank You to the wedding professionals that worked with us on this beautiful event.
Chapel: Founders Chapel
Reception Venue: The Darlington House
Photographer: Anika London Photography
Flowers: Rae Florae
Catering: Crown Point Catering
Entertainment: DJ By The C
Rentals: Event Party Rentals
Cakes: Cake
Candy Table: Sugar Mamas
In honor of the beginning of March and what should be some spring like weather, we thought we would share a recent photo shoot that has just been featured in Exquisite Weddings Magazine. We had the privilege of working with Annette Gomez of Flowers by Annette Gomez to create a table top at The Hotel Del Coronado.
We all worked a little outside of our comfort zone with an ultra feminine interpretation of a seaside garden. A lot of our inspiration stemmed from the 1950s with cottage colors, polka dot patterns and a specialty milkshake topped with a cherry. We hope you enjoy the photographs as much as we all enjoyed working on the shoot.
Thanks Terri Rippee of Rippee Photography
Table Designer: Liz Beck Events www.lizbeckevents.com
Flowers: Annette Gomez www.flowersannettegomez.com
Linens, Napkins & Chair Pads: La Tavola www.latravolalinen.com
Stationery: Brightly Designed www.brightlydesigned.com
Location: Hotel Del Coronado http://www.hoteldel.com
Models: Carmel McAndrews and Andrei Razmeritsa
We have officially fallen back on the clocks which means the days are getting shorter. Winter is right around the corner and along with that comes a whole new season for beautiful blooms. We have gone through and selected some of our favorites.
1. Amaryllis
2. Star Gazer Lily
3. Cosmo
4. Anemone
5. Jasmine
6. Casablanca Lily
7. Bells of Ireland
8. Camellia
9. Forget Me Not
10. Protea
11. Narcissus
Autumn is right around the corner which is especially hard to believe in Southern California. It feels as if we are still waiting for the summer to show its warm and sunny face. Maybe our September will be our long lost July…
Either way, the end of summer does not mean the end of fabulous flower options. We listed some of our favorites below.
1. Poppy, 2. Delphinium, 3. Marigold, 4. Black-Eyed Susan,
5. Carnation, 6. Carmellia, 7. Gladiolus, 8. Protea
More flowers blooming in the Autumn months:
Acashia, Allium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Anemone, Baby’s Breath, Bittersweet, China berry, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Echinops, Freesia, Gerbera Daisy, Gladiolus, Hypericum, Iris, Juniper,Kangaroo paw, Kalancheo, Liatrus, Lily, Asiatic, Gloriosa, Misty Blue, Orchid, Pepper berry, Queen Ann’s Lace, Quince, Rover, Roses, Rowen berry, Salvia, Solidago, Statice, Star of Bethlehem, Sunflower, Water lilies, Yarrow, Zinnia.
There is nothing like friday to spread a little love…
This week ,we are smitten with Tam and her talented team at Isari Flower Studio. Their impeccable attention to detail, personalized style and innovative composition makes them one of our favorite floral designers.
What is your favorite part of the industry?
The ultimate reward is bring a vision to life. Wedding or otherwise, there is nothing more satisfying than hand selecting flowers, building unique color palettes, and creating beautiful arrangements.
If you weren’t in the event industry, what would you be doing?
Well, styling, but I do that too. Stylish Silhouette is my hobby venture with girlfriends. We restyle current closets- creating countless fresh outfits without spending a dime on new pieces. I come from a background of fashion and styling and am always looking for ways to fit that into the daily grind.
Where do you draw your inspiration? Are there specific resources?
Fashion and Decor magazines, industry blogs, patterns, and often flowers themselves. At the studio, we are always seeing flowers brought to life in new ways. Nothing is ever what it was- that’s inspiring.
What is one piece of advice you would give a bride?
Once you’ve found your vendors and delegated tasks, relax! You have done your research, assigned the homework- it’s time to enjoy.
What are some of the trends you see for 2010 and 2011?
Isari is known for innovation and we aim to keep it that way. With that said, it’s impossible to stay completely away from trends. We see less vintage and more glam, bolder statements and more personalized events. It’s important to showcase your personality and vision in a wedding. Individuality trending now…
We are excited to be working with Isari Flower Studio on some fabulous upcoming weddings. We can’t wait to share!
Happy Weekending…
I spent some time at my very favorite store, Paper Source over the weekend. If you haven’t been it’s a MUST see! Stationery, DIY workshops, invitations, and unique gifts are just the beginning to this paper wonderland. During my latest visit these amazing paper flower kits caught my eye. Each kit contains the materials, templates, and instructions to make your own fabulous paper flowers. There are several kits to choose from…poppies, magnolias, sunflowers, daffodils and many more. Perfect for a bridal shower, or a fun alternative for your flower girl. Happy Crafting!
Bustle Blog By Liz Beck 
