A Rehearsal Dinner by Laura Hooper + Beth Helmstetter

March 15th. 2011 by Abby Larson | Filed Under | 27 comments

And speaking of the fabulousness that is Laura Hooper…apparently, good taste runs in the family. Since we are celebrating Laura’s soon-to-be nuptials, we thought we’d also share with you this little shindig that Laura and Beth Helmstetter put together for her sister’s rehearsal dinner. It’s gorgeousness defined and yet another example of just how talented these two ladies are. Click here to see even more!

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This beautiful rehearsal dinner, designed by Beth Helmstetter, took place in the Wine Cellar at Westlake Village Inn in Southern California. Beth kept the decor simple playing off the natural beauty of the room using tons of candles to give the room a beautifully soft glow. Florals in shades of blush pink and ivory from Holly Flora added to the the look, and rattan chargers and a simple champagne linen completed the room. The cellar had enclaves that opened onto the lake where Beth left seating for guests to enjoy the view.

The printed materials included custom invitations, individual place cards with various icons representing the dinner entree options, and a hand painted menu board to be displayed on the stone mantle in the cellar.

The groom’s family even shipped in pralines in the shape of Texas (his home state) as a favor for each guest! All of the out-of-towners also received a tote bag featuring a custom map created for the couple’s wedding invitation suite.

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Beth Helmstetter: Planning and Design / Laura Hooper: Calligraphy / Steve Steinhardt: Photography / Flowers: Holly Flora / Venue: Wine Cellar at Westlake Village Inn

Beth Helmstetter Events, Laura Hooper Calligraphy and Steve Steinhardt Photography are members of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.
 

27 Comments about “A Rehearsal Dinner by Laura Hooper + Beth Helmstetter”

  1. Elizabeth says:

    I love those wooden boxes used for the floral centerpieces, any idea where I can get them?

  2. Michelle says:

    What a gorgeous rehearsal dinner! Love the venue!

  3. Kelsey says:

    I love the simplicity of the room, it really makes the colors in the table arrangements pop. Steve Steinhardt's photographs do a great job of capturing all of the decorations and details that made this dinner so beautiful.

    PS- The menu looks delicious! Crab cakes with whipped potatoes and truffle butter. Yummy!

  4. Hi Elizabeth: Please email me with the number you need and I can source them for you :)

  5. i am near speechless - LOVE this so, so much!!!! vineyard rustic chic perfection!

  6. This is so stunning. Its natural, chic and very french feeling to me. Absolutely love it! xo

  7. Amazing. Love all the attention that's being paid to rehearsal dinners as of late.

  8. Kara says:

    Absolutely gorgeous.

  9. Laura Hooper says:

    I'd love to take all the credit but I just did the calligraphyand stationery for Beth. Her work is stunning. Thanks again Abby for all the love today!

  10. Shal says:

    rehearsal dinner? this is fit for a wedding! so lovely!! i can't imagine how much more gorgeous the wedding will be in this case!

  11. Posh Veils says:

    Stunning! Laura and Beth you did an amazing job!

  12. Don says:

    Couldn't have been more Perfecto! It was the perfect prelude. Thank you Laws for hosting it!

  13. Kayla says:

    So Soft and pretty. I just love the design of this!

  14. Hallie says:

    Love the bride-to-be's rehearsal dinner dress!! Any idea where it is from?? Love the classy look!

  15. Marjorie says:

    Hi Beth! I am getting married in August and have been looking for these boxes myself. Any chance you could help me find them as well? They would be perfect for my barn reception :)

  16. katie says:

    soo pretty! I am looking for pralines in Texas. Any idea where the groom got them?

  17. Ashley says:

    An incredible rehearsal dinner for my favorite couple!! The decor perfectly enhanced the venue, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. It was truly stunning.

  18. Madison says:

    What a gorgeous dinner. I love the menu board, so simple to do and so effective!

  19. Alyssa says:

    It was such a lovely, intimate dinner beautifully designed by Beth!

    Hallie - the dress is by Eliza J purchased {on sale!} at Nordstrom
    Shal - you can actually see our wedding {also designed by Beth} on Style Me Pretty! http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/01/27/saddlerock-ranch-wedding-by-steve-steinhardt-beth-helmstetter-events
    Katie - the pralines came from Cooper Candy Co. in Weatherford, TX

  20. Hi Marjorie! Absolutely! We sell these boxes. Just shoot me an email and I can help you out :) beth@bethhelmstetter.com

  21. I thought that venue looked familiar...I have been to a rehearsal dinner there, but it wasn't nearly as lovely as this one! Just gorgeous rustic chic yumminess!

  22. Janet says:

    Truly "gorgeousness defined"... every detail of this dinner was perfect!!! Thank you Beth and Laura for the putting together an incredible evening!!!

  23. Marjorie says:

    love the menu board! What did you use to paint? Was it a paint brush or paint pen? I am having a hard time.

  24. kladionice says:

    Wow, wonderful blog structure! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you make running a blog glance easy. The whole look of your site is magnificent, as neatly as the content!

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