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Real Wedding: Marcy & Dan @ Robert Hall Winery 4.10.10

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:40:53 +0000

Marcy and Dan were dedicated to having a simple but elegant wedding day that would be a celebration of their heritage and family. With some pops of orange for a dose of happy, the palette was a classic combination of gray and orange with a bit of peridot added in through architectural organic elements such as bamboo and grass. Large brilliant calla lilies also provided the simple elegance that they were in search of and worked as a great statement against the hard surfaces of the beautiful winery architecture. Dan chose some exquisite orange paisley ties to accent the classic gray suites – it really worked. Marcy’s ensemble fit right in with a classic halter bodice and slightly retro chic hair by Rhonda at Bridal Hair & Make-up.com – completely beautiful.

Thank you Marcy and Dan for working with us – it was a complete honor! Many thanks to my fellow collaborators at Broad Street Event Group, including Megan at Mike Larson Inc. Photography for coming from Mexico to photograph the day, Epic Weddings by CateringUnlimited.com for the wonderful barbecue inspired buffet that was presented beautifully. Kramer Entertainment DJs & Event Lighting brought the party. The lighting in the barrel caves was incredible – it makes all the difference. This beautiful cake is from the ladies at The Cakery. Special mention for Jack Hutchinson Videography who provided a video of the day for all the guests to see at the end of the reception. Check it out on our FaceBook page. Brenda at A Heart to Heart Wedding coordinated the day at Robert Hall Winery.

Bouquet Study: aubergine purple

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:22:39 +0000

I love to call them midnight purple tulips – they are exquisite, delicate, dark beauties. They mix well with shades of purple, lavender and my favorite: green! The darkness adds wonderful dimension to a bouquet that is tonally one dimensional. One of my favorite combinations is dark schwartzwalder calla lilies mixed with the tulips of the same color.

Chloe Murdoch of Mike Larson Inc. recently shot these photos of one of our bridal bouquets.

Real Wedding: Heather + Nick – 10.10.09 Meridian Vineyard

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:38:16 +0000

There simply is nothing like the turning vines of a vineyard and the golden sun to bring on the instinctual need for celebration. There is no better setting in California for a fall wedding than a robust vineyard and on the Central Coast, Meridian is a classic and all artfully captured by Mike Larson at Mike Larson Inc.

Working with Heather and her fabulous mom Karen on this wedding was such a pleasure. Heather’s choices for color and Karen’s penchant for classic elegance were a really beautiful combination set against the setting sun, old California oak trees and acres or rolling vineyards

Bright green, pink and orange blooms vibrated against the elegant black dresses worn by the bridesmaids. Natural elements of manzanita trees with clusters of green flowers framed the bride and groom through the ceremony, while velvety moss balls with clusters of colorful blooms hung on each side of the aisle. Stunning simplicity ruled the reception with several versions of centerpieces. Tall white calla lilies, one of the bride’s favorite flowers were incorporated into tall cylinder vases, bound together with vibrant green wire and surrounded by smaller cylinder vases with floating candles in them. Another version worked three callas around the same tall cylinder vase, grouped with two vases of green hydrangea and more floating candles. The last version brought together a beautiful bouquet of bright mixed blooms and fun greens, again surrounded with candle light. One of my very favorite cakes, designed by Yarrow at the Cakery – black swirls on a classic square stacked cake accented with a profusion of our green cymbidium orchids atop our green silk boxes as a riser.

Harvest celebration menu and cuisine by
Epic Weddings at CateringUnlimited.com. This day was beautifully orchestrated by the lovely Laura Robertson and her team at TOS Events – so great to work with you always!