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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
The Save the Date is the first peek of your wedding that guests will receive and it certainly sets the tone for everything that follows. There are all sorts of creative ideas out there from flip books to video but for today, I wanted to share something a little more traditional. Letterpress printing gives the rich texture of light and shadow created by these clean-walled impressions giving it its unique beauty. While the art of this relief printing is classic, the customization of color and font allow for a variety of personalized looks.
I have been loving so much of what I have been seeing from the SMOCK letterpress wedding line. Their Save the Dates are part of their overall wedding stationery suite which coordinates invitations as well as all reception stationery. Their use of the timeless letterpress print is often combined with contemporary design and beautiful color.
Monique Lhuillier‘s second round of invitations has arrived at the LBE studio! The classic elegance with a modern twist has been maintained in her second edition of wedding stationery. True to her fashion roots, the fine paper collection was inspired by Lhuillier’s bridal fashions and her home collections. Just as she uses the most beautiful fabrics, laces and accents in her gowns, her invitations are crafted with the finest papers, ribbons and printing processes.
Give us a call or email to schedule a time to come by the studio to see the Monique Lhullier line and the other fine stationery that we carry at Liz Beck Events.
We were one of the few bridal boutiques selected to carry the exclusive Monique Lhuillier Invitation Suite when it was first released in 2009. The timeless elegance, delicate detail and quality have made it a favorite of our couples for the past few years. We have been eagerly anticipating the 2011-2012 release of the updated designs and it does not disappoint. We have found brilliant texture and subtle color to enhance the already luxurious invitations.
Mark your calendars for one of our favorite Bridal Events of the year!
The US Grant’s Wedding Showcase keeps getting better and better. If you are looking for a red carpet experience in the wedding world, don’t miss this event. It is San Diego’s most exclusive bridal showcase full of inspiration, top notch professional vendors, fashion and entertainment. We look forward to it every year and can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store.
Liz Beck Events will be showcasing for a third year and would love to have you come by and say hi.
When: Sunday, March 4, 2012 12-4pm
Where: The US Grant Hotel
326 Broadway • San Diego, CA 92101
What: Love, etc* will explore the story of love, the various elements it takes to create a fantasy wedding and the journey of a heart’s desire. Brides-to-be will be treated to three dramatic levels from the innocence of the first date, to the sultriness of dating, and culminating with the heart-throbbing exhilarations captured on the wedding day.
Spanning three floors, each level will provide brides and guests with a chance to discover not only THE US GRANT’s most stunning wedding venues, but also engage with more than 60 of Southern California’s most sought-after wedding vendors in a luxurious and personal setting. Presented as a journey from ‘First Date’ to ‘I do’, our *etc includes the photographers, florists, event planners, entertainers, cake creators and the many more specialists who will help craft your desires into a reality.
How: Tickets are $20 and a portion of the proceeds directly benefits the American Heart Association & San Diego’s Go Red for Women Campaign.
We hope to see you there!
One of our favorite bridal salons, The White Flower, recently expanded to launch The Bridesmaid Boutique . Not only do our brides get personalized attention but now their bridesmaids get the VIP treatment as well. The boutique caterers to one wedding party at a time to ensure the individualized service that The White Flower is known for.
One of the things I always suggest to my brides and grooms is to make an event out of anything you can while engaged. What better opportunity than shopping for their dresses? Follow it up with a little specialty cocktail tasting to find the perfect libation for your wedding day and you have a fun filled day planned with the girls.
The White Flower and The Bridesmaid Boutique is by appointment only to ensure a personalized service. Make sure that you call to schedule an appointment.
I am staying as far away from the malls as possible today but that does not mean I am not onboard for a fantastic deal. So here it is, Liz Beck Events is offering a 25% discount on our FULL SERVICE PLANNING PACKAGES for today only. No, I don’t expect you to book your wedding planner without meeting them and getting to know their style and personality before you hire them. That would just be silly.
You simply have to contact me today via email or leave a comment on the blog and mention that you are interested. We can schedule a time to talk or meet at the studio to discuss the details of your wedding when you are available but your 25% OFF will be documented as long as I receive communication from you today.
Email Liz: liz@lizbeckevents.com
HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!
Remember the days when you received letters in your actual mailbox (not your inbox)? The real pony express of stamps and envelopes? Well if you are a fan of that, you are going to love this as much as I do. The most unique postal finding since the self adhesive envelope… the World’s Smallest Post Service by by Leaf Cutter Designs. Talk about making a huge statement in a tiny package!
Save The Dates
Wedding Party Inclusions
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Holiday Cards
Sweet Nothings
Happy Anniversary
or just because it is Cool!
It may seem a little gimmicky at first but if you are looking to grab someone’s attention, sometimes smaller is better. I would be excited to open this regardless of what it has to say (unless it came from a bill collector but the packaging would still make me smile!). Think of all of the creative ways to use this tiny post as Save the Dates, Rehearsal Dinner Invites or Wedding Party Inclusions. It would make a pretty fabulous proposal as well if you used a filler ring.
Test is out and put a smile on someone’s face. Remember the last time you received a letter in the mail just because someone was thinking of you?
It is hard to believe we are looking back on our 2011 wedding season already. The good news is that we have been fortunate to work with some truly lovely couples and I am honored to have been part of their wedding days and the months leading up to them. I am in the process of creating a post for each but I could not help but to share some images.
This is just a sneak peek of some of the wedding from this past season.
Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks to see more details from the weddings of 2011.
Looking for planning and design services for your upcoming wedding? Give us a call to set up a time to chat…
Harmony Walton, founder of Bridal Bar, wrote a great article for the Huffington Post regarding wedding trends on the horizon and trends that need to be put to bed. As much as I have loved working and designing from previous eras, we are anticipating the (mildly overdue) end of the VINTAGE WEDDING! What does this mean? You can look forward to more formality as well as sophisticated design and atmosphere that will continue to incorporate family heirlooms and traditions, but you may see less of the mason jars, tins, and vintage luggage. I would like to send a personal THANK YOU out to William and Kate!
Now don’t get me wrong, I have no plans of moving my 1940 Corona Sterling typewriter from its prime location at the studio and I am not putting my blue mason jars on Craigslist. I love all things from decades past but it is time to add a little individuality and sophistication in wedding style. Bring on 2012!
The End of the Vintage Wedding Trend by Harmony Walton
Sprawling fields of high grass, hillsides off in the distance, and … a gorgeous bride and groom perched on a vintage velvet burgundy chaise. Oh, the memories of the vintage wedding and its somewhat silly staged photographs. The not-so timeless vintage theme is one that often incorporates elements such as 50’s era luggage used as décor, mismatched chairs reminiscent of a casual backyard event, and floral vessels made from all types of throwback food canisters.
Thankfully, the vintage wedding trend that took the nation by storm (in no small part due to the relentless plugging by us bridal bloggers), is finally starting to see the shade of its own sunset. And not a moment too soon — I say let the trend end!
Over the past few years we’ve seen such a clamoring for personal and nostalgic wedding details that those details have lost all personalization and actual meaning. A typewriter guest book that once told guests the bride or groom were, in fact, writers, now merely signals a successful flea market shopping trip, writers or not. But today brings a new dawn and a new crop of engaged gals. The popularity of the vintage ideal is fading, since all the guests have, well, been there and done that.
This infatuation actually affects the quality of work too! Robert Evans, co-founder ofWeddingPhotography411.com, appreciates art when it doesn’t reflect last week’s wedding. “Wedding photography should tell a different story each time. If you buy into the recent fad, your wedding photographs will quickly become dated before their time. Every vintage wedding I see looks exactly the same, as if there is a set of directions on how to shoot it! The couple in the field holding hands two feet apart, back lit by the sun, or the dress and slacks pulled up showing shoes and socks. I think it’s important for photographers to find their own vision and capture the unique style of the couple, not the trend of the season.” Bottom line: the end of a trend can actually benefit brides and grooms, as it translates to more original thinking on the part of wedding vendors.
So what’s next? Anthroplogie may have made its mark on our weddings, but thanks to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate’s wedding, in 2012 we’ll see a shift away from that nostalgic tradition to a more formal and sophisticated style. Say goodbye to those weathered fabrics and mason jar refreshments and hello to detailed French lace and lavish tufted furnishings. A more carefully curated and less-cluttered, old world glamour meets modern sophistication wedding trend has emerged.
A couture gown might still give a nod to history, yet shows the fashion-forward side of today’s bride. Dare I say Ralph Lauren and Alexander McQueen even have a shot of knocking Anthropologie off its wedding high horse? Julie Sabatino, founder of The Stylish Bride in New York, has also been noticing the shift. “I’m seeing a return to classic style and glamour. Surprisingly, this is translating into bridal fashion through brides’ renewed interest in fuller A-line skirts. It’s so refreshing, and perhaps on trend because of Kate Middletown’s gown and the influence of the royal wedding. I think we will see a greater number of brides wearing a veil as she did, and considering long sleeves.”
And that regal style has found its way into event design, too. The new flavor is infused with rich textures, lots of white (and even some metallics) and grand traditional settings. Linda Pittelli, owner and lead designer of Eventful in Los Angeles, shares her insight, “The classic traditional wedding will never fade away. It just needs a little modification. It doesn’t matter how many fads come and go, there are always the girls who have the dream of the fantasy storybook wedding.” Case in point, “we recently designed a wedding in Santa Monica and had basically a sandy beach to work with. I needed to turn that into something very special since the bride was wearing an amazing ball gown! The feeling I was going for was an English garden on the sand. We built a platform, carpeting it and added lots of hedging and flowers, and poof: a formal ceremony area on the sand!” Linda explains.
So say farewell to the photo of the couple in the field, and say hello to the next token iconic wedding image … perhaps a kiss on a regal balcony? At least this image will be anchored by the love of the couple and not the lack of creativity in design. I welcome the glamour of the old world into our new wedding season as it pays tribute to the depth, meaning, and emotion a marriage is meant to have. Though wait until next year and I’ll likely be desperate for the next new thing to take shape and refresh our state of unions.
Thank you Harmony…
Welcome Autumn! The days are getting shorter and there is a fall chill in the air (even in San Diego). This time of year, I love embracing my New England roots in my quest for bold foliage, giant piles of newly raked leaves, bushels of freshly picked apples, the smell of pumpkin pie, hot apple cider and my beloved Pumpkin Space Latte.
It’s no wonder why I love Autumn Weddings. The textures and warm, cozy colors set the tone for an intimate celebration no matter the guest count. As the sun will be setting sooner with cooler evenings, have lots of candle light and wraps for the ladies. Add a Hot Apple Cider Cocktail Bar with all of the fixings and your guests will be sure to warm right up to Autumn!
Bustle Blog By Liz Beck 