Aaron Delesie is the photographer behind some of my all time favorite weddings on Style Me Pretty. In fact, we heart him so very much, that we asked him to provide our category images for our Little Black Book. It’s the softness, the dreaminess of his style that totally resonates with me and if I had to build a wedding that would allow his photography to really shine…it might look a lot like this one.
Planned and designed by Carolyn Chen of The Special Day, with flowers and decor by The Mille Fiori…
For Ana & Eddie’s ceremony, Mille Fiori draped the arbor with flowing cream fabric that moved with the wind, along with hanging phaleonopsis orchids on each side, and floating glass globes filled with individual florals. The color palette was kept more neutral during the ceremony – with golds, creams and some coppers, while the ocean in the background created the natural blue scenery. Ana wanted to walk down a bed of ivory rose petals and lined with lush hydrangeas. Guests were welcomed into the ceremony lawn through 2 tall wrought iron gates, flanked with 2 large chocolate brown wooden planters with wheatgrass. Ana & Eddie’s logo were made into decal stickers and placed onto the planters. The gates were still opulent, but fit well within the Mediterranean design, as when you’ve stepped into lawn of an Italian Villa overlooking the Amalfi Coast. The ceremony was lighthearted, and officiated by their family friend. The string quintet played mostly traditional ceremony music, but for the recessional, Ana & Eddie walked back down the aisle hand in hand newly married to “I’m Yours” (Jason Mraz).
As guests moved onto the cocktail reception, they were delighted to see the outdoor lawn area covered with ivory & light turquoise blue cabanas & furniture, fire pits, & chandeliers within each cabana that were designed by Rrivre Works. Guests relaxed in the cabanas and looked out to the views of the Pacific Ocean. No one ever got chilly with the fire pits, warm throws, and violet pashminas provided to the ladies. The Terranea Resort provided well presented hors d’oeuvres, tray passed wines & champagnes. Instead of escort cards, guests found their names were printed onto snow globes filled with shells & pearls for their seating assignments.
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Love everything about this wedding! It looks so calm and relaxed. Not to mention the decor is beautiful. I am sure everyone who attended this wedding had a grand time. Next time I must figure out how to get on the guest list :-)
Yours in Perfect Planning,
Susan Southerland
I am blown away by this wedding! I will definitely be incorporating some of these ideas into my own.
I love the terrariums with the succulents! Gorgeous!
GORGEOUS!!! What a wonderful job Carolyn!!! I love how you mixed the exotic raj tents with a subtle palette for a cool and beautifully relaxed vibe.
Those are some AWESOME shoes!!!!!! Love the entire thing.
ugh this color palette is so great. it reminds me of a magazine cover i saw for dwell. it is so hot right now. love.
LOVE THIS WEDDING! The color palette is fabulous, chic, and presents a relaxed sensibility. I adore the fire pits - I want one of these in my back yard - so contemporary and clean. The succulents blend nicely and add a great organic feel. It makes me want to get married all over again.
Amazing! What a beautiful wedding.
This wedding hits the style jackpot! Bravo!!
where are those shoes from???
Do not argue I don't get even . . . . . I get odder
love the shoes!!!
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