Anytime I have the opportunity to do a wedding or event in the Palm Desert area I start packing- I practically will do it for free- well, not quite but my clients will get a great deal!! This is my go-to spot for a quick getaway with my fam (and most recently, without the girls- happy 9th anniversary to my husband and myself!). So anytime I can turn a job into a bit of a break I can't wait. Well...although we did just recently design a Friday wedding at Rancho Las Palmas it was all work for me....I had to drive back the same day to the shop and finish up for my weddings the next day. It did help that it was RAINING and not the 110F that I am used to. Rain in Palm Desert- not possible, right? Well, it did- but we did get a bit of a break to still have the ceremony out on the fairway under the most dramatic sky with the mountains as a backdrop.Although the clients live in Arizona we were able to meet frequently enough to come up with a design that was dramatic yet not over "flowery". The groom wanted a lot of sexy red lighting, candle light and floral design with a bit of a contemporary twist. The bride, who also liked those ideas, still wanted something that was a little more full and "contemporary classic".
The design I came up with included a crisp black and white color pallet with accents of deep rich red created with about 6 different, yet consistent, design concepts. Hundreds of various size candles added interest, warmth and intimacy to the large room. Custom black and white striped runners accented the long tables, a whimsical paper lantern design added height and interest in the lounge area of the reception- thank you to the bride and groom for allowing some leeway in the creative process. These are always the most fun events for me to produce!
Can't wait to see the pro pics!
Natasha and David had to have been one of the sweetest couples I have had the pleasure to work with! After months of planning and collaboration with the bride, groom and the bride's mother, the princess- like Marie Antoinette/French inspired wedding finally happened. The ceremony and reception took place at the Nixon Library in Placentia....a perfect garden setting for the ceremony. We brought in large cone topiaries in classically shaped urns, garlands of pale pink, warm pink, cream and green flowers that wrapped around the base of the topiaries and pedestals. The bride and her bridal party (including the cutest flowergirls and ringbearers ever!) walked down an aisle decorated with a soft swirl pattern of pink rose petals and draped with pink and gold cording accented with roses and golden tassels. The reception took place in the ballroom which had the perfect ambiance for the the event- lots of beautiful gold and crystal chandeliers, huge mirrors over grand fireplaces and dramatic gold drapery. The photographer happened to take the best shot-one that I hope captures the expression of all of my clients- as soon as Natasha and David walked into the room for a preview. The many tables had three coordinating, yet different color and textured linens and were topped with either crystal candelabras with lush pink and cream arrangements topped off with decadent ostrich feathers. The rest of the tables had low versions to compliment. Speaking of decadent ... the dessert bar was the most elaborate and Marie Antoinette- worthy dessert bar I have ever seen. This was a very sweet wedding for a very sweet bride, groom and families. Thank you for letting me participate in your big day!
