Most of the time, very dramatic and edgy designs don’t make it to the pages of Style Me Pretty. But today’s wedding? Oh my goodness! It is over-the-top, simple gorgeousness, in a way that everyone will go gaga over! I know I did. Now THIS is the way to do old Hollywood romance!! There is just something so alluring about these dark jeweled tones set against the beautiful backdrop. Stunning. And of course we totally love any couple that let their style and personalities really shine through on their big day. This glamorous Southern California affair by La Fleur Weddings & Events is a total show stopper.
Click here to see more of this artistic affair in our galleries
From the very talented Jill La Fleur…
One of my favorite weddings of 2009 was Heather & Chad’s intimate 50 person wedding at Bacara Resort & Spa. Heather had such a unique, clear vision of what she wanted…dramatic, artistic, darkly romantic, theatrical, with an old Hollywood flair. Heather, a floral designer, her sister, a jewelry designer & their mother are all artists. Heather designed her own invitations, her own headpiece, as well as her own necklace that she paired with a beaded necklace from her sister’s collection (loved the skull and cross bones going down her back!) Her mother designed the center pieces at the rehearsal dinner. It’s no wonder there was such creative design to this special weekend!
One of my favorite moments was when Heather (the bride) came to the rehearsal dinner venue with me, to help me decorate the table. Here it was the night before her big day, the moment when many brides start to really get nervous, and Heather decided she wanted to come and spend time helping me set up. We had such a nice time together, just the two of us!
Wedding Planning & Design: La Fleur Weddings & Events
Floral Design: Nico Designs Flowers
Photography: Joy Marie Photography
Hair/Makeup: The Studio Agency Hair/Makeup
Venue: Bacara Resort
Lucky lady!
I adore the invitations they look really special.
I love her shoes!
Wow beautiful. I love everything and that last photo is Amazing!
LOVE the color palette. So beautiful.
Oh wow. Stunning!!! Love her shoes, the jewelry... all of it!
I adore the Hollywood Romance ambiance - it's simply fabulous! From the stunning bridal gown, the beautiful, breath taking floral arrangements in the sea-side photo to the exquisite detail in the menus at the table...simply fabulous indeed!
what a glamorous wedding!
I loved the altar arrangements. Simply stunning!
Thanks Abby and Team for Featuring this wedding and Thank you Jill La Fleur for putting together a great team. It was a blast to be a part of!
The wedding was perfect. Love to see the decorations..
Beautiful wedding! The flowers are scrumptious. I love the dramatic stuff and hope to see more of it on the blog!
Gorgeous! Can anyone tell me who the gown designer is?? Thanks!
in love with her necklace. where can i get my hands on something like it?
oh my god.. that was an awesome wedding! Congratulations you have a very nice details with everything.. everything was wonderful :)
Thank you so much for the post and the wonderful comments! So glad your readers enjoyed this uniquely stylish wedding! I will ask the Bride to get back to you with information on her gown and necklaces (I loved them too!!) xoxo
These photos are absolutely gorgeous! Great work.
Ooh I adore this - it's different without being unusual or odd. Dramatic and romantic. Wow, it's gorgeous!
Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments. Chad and I were thrilled that our little wedding has been featured on this fabulous blog! We want to be sure to say that the whole process was a breeze thanks to our AMAZING wedding planner Jill LaFleur - whose expertise and ability to get things done was invaluable. We LOVED her and definitely reccommend her!!
The dress was designed by Winnie Couture - out of their Beverly Hills boutique. We stumbled upon them during what was their Grand Opening so we even got a discount! Our salesperson Amanda couldn't have been sweeter and the dresses were just beautiful - and very affordable!!
The jewlery ( not the exact necklace but..) can be found at my very talented sisters' website: shannonkoszyk.com
Thanks again to style me pretty for letting us show off our beautiful wedding! Such a treat!
xoxo
OH! How could I leave out Joy Marie photography?!?!
THE BEST as you can see! Pictures are so important and Joy and her assistant were charming and easygoing the whole way through!! They totally captured what we were going for with the style and concept! Thanks so much Joy - Such a huge talent!!
This wedding is absolutely amazing! Jill LaFleur is such a talent, and Joy Marie is in my top three of favorite wedding photographers of all time. Thanks for sharing SMP. Just lovely...
And I forgot to add that when I get married, I want the wedding in Santa Barbara. I want Jill LaFleur to style it. I want Joy Marie Photography to shoot it. And I want Style Me Pretty to feature it :) You guys are all such HUGE talents..xo
About
Press
Advertise
Submit A Wedding
Contact
Terms Of Use
[...] Heather & Chad’s beautiful Bacara Resort Wedding in lovely Santa Barbara, but thank you Style Me Pretty for featuring it in your Little Black Book of favorite vendors, and allowing this gorgeous wedding [...]