Coastal Inspiration

This is probably one of my faves to date, we were thrilled that it was featured on both 100 Layer Cake and Pottery Barn's blog!  Faria Beach is a very special place to our family, we wanted to embrace this amazing view, but did not want to do a "typical" beach theme.  We decided to use elements that would pop against the beautiful blue, grey & sand palette.  Enter my current obsession with bougainvillea - it was the perfect contrast to pair with the blushes, peaches & magentas that we decided to use for the florals.  It grows everywhere in Ventura County, so it made sense to incorporate it into our local photo shoot.  Anna Delores Photography killed it with these amazing photos, that Lady knows how to use light like no other!

I love when I have the freedom to create something unexpected.  This bouquet was a dream!

Crystal Huber Makeup got to work with Brooke who is beautiful beyond words!  

 Love these Pottery Barn pillows!

A Charming Occasion added the straw mats under a painted pallet for a fun seating alternative.

MJB Cakes is a baking genius.  Seriously, her stuff is always delicious & always gorgeous!

The gloom that day was perfect, we couldn't have asked for better weather!

Valentine's Day Inspiration

A romantic throw back to last year's Valentine inspired shoot published on 

Style Me Pretty for your viewing pleasure!  Thank you to Lavender & Twine for capturing all the pretty!

 This dress from Saja & accessories from Hushed Commotion are to die for.
Crystal Robinson Make-up and Karen Barajas as always did a beautiful job making our Bride feel & look absolutely stunning.

 So soft & romantic. Love the linens from La Tavola and the rentals from Party Pleasers.

 This shoot started my obsession with gold, settings designed by A Charming Occasion.

The easel name cards were fun & classy.

 Amazing stationary by Umama.

 One of my top pinned bouquets.

MJB Cakes is my favorite, not only gorgeous, but crazy good!

Happy Valentine's Day!
XO

A Calamigos Ranch Wedding

I know I say this about all of my couples, but Berit & Giovanni are one of the best!  They are both super sweet and you can tell they are totes in love.  I only did the personals and ceremony decor for them as they got into potting their own succulents in brass pots that they found at flea markets.  Thank you to Danielle from Lavender & Twine for capturing these stunning photos of their special day.  They were also featured over on Carats & Cake.

Berit loves lilac, who doesn't?  

We added the coral to brighten her cream, lavender & green color palette.

Crystal Robinson Make-up did an amazing job as always!

Calamigos Ranch has a massive existing pergola, that we perked up in their color scheme.

Ummm, they were the cutest.

Thank you Berit & Giovanni for letting me be part of your special day and writing such a nice review!

Best of Grey Likes Weddings 2013

We are thrilled that our Kate Spade inspired shoot was featured on Grey Likes Weddings top inspiration for 2013, what an honor!  Check out these gorgeous photos from 

Anna Delores Photography with styling by A Charming Occasion.

Isn't this bow napkin adorable?

One of my favorite white bouquets on this stunning linen from La Tavola.

LOVE this invitation suite by Alissa Bell Press.

Hair & Make up by Crystal Robinson Make-up.

Cheers to a wonderful 2013, looking forward to another amazing year!