Malibu Wedding by Sarah Yates + Volare Events
Although I genuinely heart every wedding that we choose to feature on Style Me Pretty, I can honestly say that very few have inspired me in the way that this wedding has. Photographed stunningly by Sarah Yates (obsessed with her btw) and designed to perfection by Volare Events, this wedding is layer upon layer of gorgeousness. From the textures and the colors to the emotion and the pure joy…I literally see something new every time I pore through the photographs. If ever you were in a wedding slump, this is the PERFECT wedding pick-me-up. And although you may question the terms shabby chic, vintage and rustic by the time you get to the end of the post, the warmth and simplicity of the initial stages of the day fit the description to a T! Click here to see even more.
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Karen from Volare Events…When the Bride and I first discussed what she pictured for her wedding, she said she wanted it to feel like a relaxed afternoon bbq while she also wanted the event to be elegant and sophisticated. She loves Anthropologie and described herself as “simple.” We zeroed in on the styles that best suited them – shabby chic, vintage and rustic.
From there we came up with colors and materials to tie those styles together. For colors we chose shades of purple and periwinkle accented with a soft gray and crisp white. We also chose materials such as twine, mason jars, modern clear glass, soft white embroidered fabric, vintage picture frames, hand made tree branch table number holders, white linen & textured artist paper and simple chalkboards.
Flowers: For floral styling, we enlisted the incredibly talented Holly Vesecky of Holly Flora. Holly used loosely gathered collections of showy large flowers – hydrangea, peonies, dahlias, ranunculus, alyssum, freesia, delphinium, tulips, china mums, garden roses, stephanotis and lavendar herb – in purple, periwinkle, grey and white displayed in a mix of modern glass and mason jars. Ceremony aisle and bride’s bouquet were decorated with grey swiss satin and the pathway, stairs and fountain were highlighted with groups of pillar candles. Again, shabby chic to perfection!
Linens: For the table linens, we chose Natural Flax (think burlap, only soft and refined) and periwinkle napkins that we folded and tied with twine and placed on top of white plates.{Dare we say shabby chic inspired?}
Custom Printed Items: Design goddess Christina Reinersman created the custom print materials – wedding programs, escort cards, table numbers and favor tags. The setting and florals provided lots of color (energy) so it was important that the printed materials touched on the natural side. Understated and varying shades of violet, perwinkle and charcoal in custom water colors were hand painted on highly textured artist paper to create a hand-crafted, natural feel to items guests would have their hands on (programs and escort cards).
Escort Card Table: For the escort card table, sandblasted manzanita branches were arranged in a simple large glass cylinder and we hung guest escort cards from the branches. The escort cards were longer in shape and featured the hand painted watercolors, providing a ‘floral blossom’ touch to the arranged branches. This arrangement was placed on top of a custom made table covering by Christina made out of a beautiful white on white embroidered fabric.
Guest Favors: Bottles of agave nectar were placed at each place setting with a tag tied to the bottle with baby twine. The favor tags featured the bride and groom’s names and wedding date and when removed and unfolded, revealed a favorite margarita recipe of the bride and groom’s using the all natural agave which guests would take home.
Food and Drink: Guacamole, chips and margaritas (the bride and groom’s favorite cocktail) set the tone . . . followed by a sit-down dinner served family style.
Henna Ceremony: The henna ceremony is traditionally part of the rituals that take place on the eve of a wedding. The dried green henna leaves are ground and soaked in water, which turns them red, and then cooked into a thick paste. At the ceremony, the paste is placed in the center of a decorated tray. The henna tray (as well as trays of sweets) is passed from hand to hand, above the heads of all the women. The whole time, the guests dance to the beat of the drums and are swept into a state of ecstasy. It is meant to be a joyous celebration with sweets and desserts, which symbolize a sweet life for the couple. Each time the tray is lifted over the head of the chosen woman, the guests erupt into a joyful “Kululululu!”. After all the women have received the blessing, an elder woman dips her fingers into the paste and paints a circle on both of the bride’s hands. The circle is meant to ward off the evil eye. Then the grandmother does the same for all the other women. While in some cultures women were the only ones invited to the henna, nowadays, the henna ceremony is a large celebration with many guests of both genders. Everyone is welcome!
Wedding Design and Planning: Karen Oliver – Volare Events / Photography: Sarah Yates – Sarah Yates Photography / Floral Design: Holly Vesecky, Holly Flora / DJ and Dance Floor Lighting: Lee Dyson – courtesy of DeBois Entertainment / Ceremony String Quartet: Fiddle Stix / Custom Printed Materials/Linens Design and Production: Christina Reinersman – maré c (no website yet) / Specialty Linen Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Chivari Chair Rentals: Fusion Linens / Bride’s Make-Up: Robyn Fisher / Bride’s Hair: Leah Vautrot / Bride’s Dress: Angel Sanchez / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Groom’s Suit: Isaia / Valet: Premiere Valet Services / Henna Ceremony Planning: Moroccan Party Planners / Guest Shuttles: Corporate Coach Charters
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Lovely Blog, great wedding!
Ah! So beautiful. I love the picture of the two friends laughing and the chalkboard menu is so sweet. Family style dinner :)
Such a beautiful wedding!
I tried that Angel Sanchez dress on, and it was one of my very favorites - stunning bride!
That Angel Sanchez dress was one of my very favorites that I tried on - stunning bride!
Sarah does it again. These photos are so perfect and stunning. Love the reception shots with all that color.
WOW! I love the simple but stunning flowers, and the brides dress is so pretty pretty pretty
What an adorable couple and a beautiful wedding!! Looks like it was a blast :-)
The bride's dress is stunning; actually the bride is stunning as well! Where is the dress from? I tried looking on the site from the link, but I couldn't find it...
I love it! It's sweet and refreshing.
i adore her dress. I adore her... I agree with Kathleen. Also, my FI is wearing a gray suit and seeing these pictures make me more confident in that.
Oh my gosh, I love it! I love her dress (always excited to see another bride with a non-strapless dress), I love her hair, I love their huppa... love it!
First off, this bride is not only gorgeous she has one of the most beautiful dresses I've seen this year. I love it's simplistic elegance. I've said this before but it is so refreshing to see brides that are stepping away from the strapless dress... and this one is perfect. Wonderful photography, and it looks like an amazing event! Congratulation to all!
That's an amazing wedding! Great pictures :)
I LOVE that dress WOW so cute and elegant but still original. I'm so fed up with the uninspired strapless ones.
I'll be the first to be a negative nancy (it has to be done): her hair looks like a rats nest.
Other than that... gorgeous!
Like all our mothers used to say - if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all! The whole wedding is absolutely gorgeous (particularly the bride). Love everything about it. So simple and elegant.
megan taylor, that was gross. brides, grooms, vendors and bloggers all put themselves out there and make themselves vulnerable (especially the brides and grooms) to provide inspiration for those still dreaming up their wedding. it's nasty and pathetic to come along and tear them down.
moving on: thanks so much for all of the sweet comments and kind words! i was also obsessed with her dress and purple flowers.....hooray for straps!
That is one of the prettiest brides I have ever seen!
She BELONGS in a a movie.
The groom aint so bad either hahaha
Sarah Yates... brides, grooms, bloggers & vendors putting themselves out there need to be able to handle honesty & criticism. Life isn't all rainbows & butterflies. Nothing I said was nasty, or pathetic.
I agreed that everything else about the wedding was gorgeous. But I just did not care for her hairstyle. I guess honesty isn't allowed on this blog.
megan,
i agree, by putting ourselves out there we all have to be prepared for criticism and to hear other's opinions.
however, writing that a bride's hair "looks like a rats nest" lacks tact and sensitivity. and yes, to me that is nasty. in giving criticism, your second comment "i did not care for her hairstyle" did the job- without being insulting.
and the fact that SMP leaves posts like yours up shows that honesty is very much allowed.
wishing you far more rainbows and butterflies....
Love this wedding!! Where is that dress from/what is the style name? Simply gorgeous!
Gah, I love how happy everyone looks :)!! Of course I heart all the details, but the couple's radiance especially gets me -- congrats!!
What a beautiful bride and a beautiful wedding ..... colourful and happy!
Love how happy everyone looks. This looks like such a fun wedding!
Beautiful wedding and an even more gorgeous bride! Can anyone here tell me where to rent the carriage that the bride is carried in on on picture nr 9 from the bottom? I am desperately looking for one of these for my Moroccan themed wedding. Any help would be very much appreciated!!
To Senna, I totally agree with you the bride looks amazing and it was a pleasure working for her and her family. Concerning the carriage, you can call me anytime @ 818-406-8700. We specialize in Moroccan theme parties.
Wonderful to read these comments - the couple's radiance captured so perfectly by Sarah is a result of the love between them and the love surrounding them that day. The details and flowers only accentuated the lovely energy that was brought by all involved. It was an unforgettable day!
WHERE IS THIS DRESS FROM?!?!
I looked on the link provided, but I couldn't see it there.
Wow... absolutely beautiful!
The dress is by angel sanchez - from saks beverly hills. They sell it at saks across the country
i have never seen a wedding that resonated with me so much. i hope i can recreate this someday with the same down-to-earth feeling and sophistication. lots of luck to the beautiful bride and groom!
Can someone tell me where is this venue? gorgeous!
rancho chiquita in malibu
Hello! I stumbled across this dress on pinterest and fell in love with it at first sight! It is beautiful just like the bride and this whole wedding. Unfortunately, the dress is not made anymore. If the bride still checks this, was wondering if she would consider parting with her dress so I could wear it during my March wedding in Austin TX. Thanks! Love the purple flowers as well :-)
hi there - i randomly check it once in a while when i get nostalgic and want to see photos :)..im so sad to hear the dress isnt made anymore. did you call saks in beverly hills? it originally came in a light ash grey color and i ordered it in white to make it a bit more bridal. im not terribly sure i am ready to part - but let me know if you can find it. good luck and i hope you are having fun planning :)!