I was having a bit of a tough time getting into the holiday spirit. Lots of family stuff going on. Way backed up at work. (I’ve got a very understanding boss, though.)  I was looking for some serious winter inspiration (which would mean going into last years’ weddings) and I happened upon Beautiful Blooms’ blog.  And whoa! What I saw … Simple eloquent beauty … the absolute jump start that I really needed to remember how great it is to ‘deck my own halls’!

I literally stopped in my tracks and just smiled. One of those ah-ha- moments!

(photography by the fantastic Marie Labbancz)

After seeing these holiday arrangements from Beautiful Blooms, my juices are flowing and I’m ready to hit my local florist for bunches and bunches of lovelies! I KNOW I can’t even come close to creating the beauties that Donna does, but that’s not going to stop me! I love flowers. I love color. I have ALL SORTS of containers. I’m all set!

However … since this is the LBB blog and I’m supposed to be all about weddings, I should also say that I can totally see YOUR December wedding overflowing with these designs from Beautiful Blooms! Just imagine, rows and rows, or mini-clusters of simple, sentimental blooms in clever, colorful containers for centerpieces all over the place!

When I told Donna that her blog post was just what I needed today, she sent me a few more photos … here are a couple of shots from their Boutique (just around the corner from the design studio) …

Super cute, aren’t they?

You know, they kind of do it all now from design and decor to floral, draping, lighting and details. Honestly ~ you need to take a look!

Thanks Donna for my own one-on-one pick-me-up and for awakening the joy that I knew was deep down inside me! I DO love Christmas so much! We really hope to see more of your holiday delights in the next few weeks!!

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They were shooting a dinner party at the Ritz Carlton in DC given in honor of Chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin Cookbook: Four Star Simplicity).

On their blog, Amy said they had less than 15 minutes to “sweep through and grab all of the shots” they could.

These stunning florals are from  Greenworks by Shane.

Wow! Just stunning! For more of Amy & Srinu’s Regeti’s extraordinary work, check out their fantastic website and blog!

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Add another LBB super-star to the team, Dawn Stone of Embellishmint Floral and Event Design Studio, and voila!…an extraordinary melange of floral treats and accoutrements that were the talk of the evening.

Floral Sushi…

Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? Rebecca referred to Andrea and Scott’s wedding colors as black, white, and wasabi green. Pretty clever!

According to Rebecca …

From the get go, Andrea and Scott set out to create a wedding that celebrated what they value most: each other, their family and friends, self-expression, and creativity. Andrea and Scott met in Los Angeles where they were both sound mixers for television and film (Andrea worked for several years on The Real World and Scott worked for Bunim Murray Productions). With a clear but very open vision, the couple let creativity reign supreme from scouting an urban venue for the event to selecting the best match for our floral and event design partner, Embellishmint Floral and Event Design Studio.

Dawn Stone and her team at Embellishmint created contemporary personal florals that complimented the clean look of Andrea and Scott’s attire.

Andrea and Scott wanted an Asian-inspired theme to set the stage for (but not overpower) their décor.  Music was VERY important to the couple–and was a defining element of the event.  And the cake … oohh the cake! It served as a focal point that brought all theme, color and personality together.

The escort card table was stunning with the “floral sushi”.

Bamboo centerpieces strung with votives, and screens upshot with lighting brought warmth and play to all levels of the room.

The rooftops of downtown San Diego framed the magic of their ceremony and the Manchester Grand Hyatt served as a perfect place to celebrate with friends, family and loved ones.

Jay Reilly masterfully captured the love and fun that flowed, as well as the unique beauty of the environment and people.

The team of vendors who partnered to actualize Andrea and Scott’s day were a perfect fit and are folks that we  at Red Letter Days refer often.

Kudos to:

Venue/Cake/Catering: Manchester Grand Hyatt

Floral Design: Embellishmint Floral and Event Design Studio

Photography: Jay Reilly Weddings

Videography: TangerineVideo Productions

Linens/Chair Covers/Lighting: Concepts Event Design

Ceremony Chairs: Classic Party Rentals

Officiant: Reverend Mark Smith

Entertainment: Pianist Lee Galloway/DJ Miz Sku

Bridal Salon: M Bride

Gown Designer: Angel Sanchez

Hair Styling and Makeup Artistry: Gila Rut

Invitations: Invitation Consultants

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