Beverly Hills Hotel Garden Wedding from Bob Gail Special Events

I don’t know about you, but for me, wedding dresses have been all about the back lately. There are so many sexy, gorgeous, stunning options for showing off your fabulous traps. This Beverly Hills wedding boasts one of the most beautiful brides, with the most amazing Claire Pettibone dress, and not to mention perfect hair, eyes, smile, etc. Shot by Todd Johnson Photography, this fantastic affair, planned and designed by some of our favorite Californians – Bob Gail Special Events (who also did those amazing florals!) – is the perfect day to complement that beyond perfect dress. Meet me in the gallery for more – I’ll be the one catching up on my push ups to prep for these fab backless dresses!

In case you’re jonesing for a little more magic, Vidicam Productions has got a fantastic account of the wedding through film, so click here!

From Bob Gail Special Events … Brandon and Leigh wanted a true garden-inspired wedding.  They chose the Beverly Hills Hotel for the event because it perfectly reflected the effortless elegance that they were trying to replicate in each aspect of their wedding day.  Once the venue had been selected, Leigh picked the most exquisite and delicate dress from Claire Pettibone, which ended up being the source for the entire design concept of the wedding. Leigh did the majority of the planning while studying abroad in London while in law school, so Brandon played a very large role in the process, and we even Skyped Leigh in for the table demo.

For the ceremony, we wanted to build off of the already beautiful garden in the center of the hotel, so we picked a color palate and flowers that made the ceremony structure look like a permanent fixture of the hotel.  As the guests arrived at the ceremony, they were greeted by a keyboardist, flautist and two violinists playing classical music, as well as Brandon’s niece, who took Polaroid photos of each person and had them affix their photo to a scrapbook and write a loving message to the couple.

During the cocktail hour, guests munched on delicious hors d’ouevres and sipped cocktails from the martini bar with Leigh and Brandon’s favorite libations while they listened to jazz background music played by a keyboardist and saxophonist.  The escort card table was made up of moss-covered Manzanita trees with custom printed escort cards hanging from each branch.

The reception was decorated with the casual ease of a garden with three different varieties of fresh garden flowers in each centerpiece.  The tablescape was complimented with custom table numbers to match the escort cards, and a single stem of spray roses was tucked into each napkin.

Brandon and Leigh chose a 10-piece ensemble from “Jumpstart,” one of Bob Gail’s premier bands, accompanied by one of Bob Gail’s exclusive DJs, and danced all night to music ranging from Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé to Stevie Wonder and the Black Eyed Peas.

Gina Triglia from the Beverly Hills Hotel executed every detail flawlessly and handled their food and beverage selection, as well as all of the venue-related details, with such ease and grace.

The bride’s cake was made by the talented team at Cake & Art—the very same bakery that has been making cakes for Brandon’s family’s special occasions for his entire life, while the groom’s golf-themed cake was baked as a gift by Brandon’s older sister.
Todd Johnson, who is one of the most talented, passionate, and skilled photographers in the business, artistically captured every single detail of the wedding.

Photography: Todd Johnson Photography / Additional Decor Photography: Watson Photography / Cinematography: Vidicam Productions / Flowers: Bob Gail Special Events / Event Design: Bob Gail Special Events / Event Planning: Bob Gail Special Events / Catering Manager: Gina Triglia at the Beverly Hills Hotel / Ceremony Location: Beverly Hills Hotel / Reception Location: Beverly Hills Hotel / Band/Music: “Jumpstart,” by Bob Gail Special Events / DJ: Brian Pincus at Bob Gail Special Events / Invitations: William Ernest Brown / Jewelry/Rings: XIV Karats, Ltd. / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman / Dress: Claire Pettibone / Bridesmaids Dresses: Nicole Miller / Cake: Cake & Art / Groom’s Cake:  The Groom’s Sister, Cara Piazza / Hair:  Exiquio Guterrez from Jose Eber Atelier / Make-Up: Adrianna Guterrez from Jose Eber Atelier

30 Comments about “Beverly Hills Hotel Garden Wedding from Bob Gail Special Events”

1. Josie says:

   July 25, 2011 at 1:12 pm

   Wow that backless dress. I die. Just gorgeous.
2. Bride Ideas says:

   July 25, 2011 at 1:24 pm

   We love her dress too! The lace details are stunning!
3. Laura says:

   July 25, 2011 at 2:01 pm

   oh my gosh i die for her dress! and her ring! so beautiful!
4. Allyson says:

   July 25, 2011 at 2:20 pm

   thank you so much for the lovely comments! We had so much fun working with them!
5. r says:

   July 25, 2011 at 2:34 pm

   That dress is so beautiful ~ just gorgeous. Claire Pettibone has some truly unique and stunning creations!
6. Courtney says:

   July 25, 2011 at 2:41 pm

   Wow! So elegant! I wonder if the fabric in the back was laser cut? It's so intricate I can't imagine another way! Either way I want it :)
7. Brian says:

   July 25, 2011 at 3:48 pm

   Brandon & Leigh are a great couple. It was a great night!
8. Mallory says:

   July 25, 2011 at 3:49 pm

   Courtney, we don't know, but whatever it is, I am totally LOVING it. So fab!
9. Matthew Hale says:

   July 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm

   The flowers are amazing.
10. Kristy says:

    July 25, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Such a great couple, they are just as sweet as they are gorgeous! Having been there the day of, I have to say it was just as amazing in person. That dress is a showstopper (and fun to design around).
11. Steven says:

    July 25, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    The photo of the bride in front of the window is absolutely stunning!
12. Katie says:

    July 25, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    What a fabulous wedding they had!
13. Savannah Rose says:

    July 25, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    "A picture is worth a thousand words"....these photo's speak volumes. Bob Gail Special Events did a beautiful job!
14. Phoebe Chen says:

    July 25, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    i'm in LOVE with her dress!
15. Mark says:

    July 26, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Wow! That's a great looking couple :)
16. Rachel says:

    July 26, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Amazing dress! Anyone know what the Claire Pettibone style name is?
17. Monogram Stamps says:

    July 26, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    The setting for the ceremony is one of the most beautiful I have seen. The green setting is just gorgeous!
18. Elena says:

    July 26, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Beautiful. Where did the bride get her hair accessory from? Her hair looks amazing! x
19. Brandon says:

    July 26, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    I really have to thank Bob Gail Special Events for the incredible job they did with our wedding and highly recommend them to anyone looking to have the wedding of their dreams. I could not have imagined it any better. Also, a special thanks to Todd Johnson for the amazing photographs.
20. Rachel says:

    July 26, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    FYI - it's called Sky Between the Branches.

    http://bridal.clairepettibone.com/?cp=gowns/sky-between-the-branches

    Exquisite - wish I hadn't ordered my gown already!
21. Mallory says:

    July 26, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks Rachel!!

    @Elana, we're looking into that hairpiece for you!
22. Dave says:

    July 26, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    This looks so wonderful. Bob Gail events always does such an amazing job. So beautiful.
23. Allyson Levine says:

    July 26, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Hey @Elana! Thanks for the comment! :)

    I believe the bride purchased her hair piece from XIV Karats' Estate Collection www.xivbeverlyhills.com/

    xoxo
24. Mallory says:

    July 26, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Thanks Allyson!
25. allisondunlay@gmail.com says:

    July 27, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    I've been ring shopping and your ring is exactly what I want! The only thing I can find that I like is Harry Winston's "The One," which I certainly can't afford. Where did you get your ring?!
26. Allyson Levine says:

    July 27, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Hey Allison!

    The ring is from XIV Karats LTD in Beverly Hills (www.xivbeverlyhills.com). Their pieces are absolutely gorgeous and the kicker is that EVERYTHING is wholesale!!! Totally amazing, right?!

    The groom's family actually owns that jewelry store (it's a Beverly Hills staple) so be sure to mention his name if you go: Brandon Wolsic. :)

    Happy shopping!!! xoxo
27. Mallory says:

    July 27, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Thanks Allyson! I have total husband envy right now. His parents own this place?! (Don't worry Mr. Mallory, I still love you - I just wish your parents owned a totally amazing jewelry store.)
28. Allyson Levine says:

    July 27, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    I know, it's totally unfair!!
29. allisondunlay@gmail.com says:

    August 2, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Your husband's family owns a jewelry store?! Lucky you. :)

    I live in Chicago so I'll definitely check out the website! Thanks so much for your help. Gorgeous wedding!
30. Dianne says:

    February 1, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Her dress is so stunning! I love the back lace details and the fit. I also love her flower selection very soft and romantic.
    Nice post! D

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