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Sonoma Wedding Inspiration by BLR Life Photography & Cinema

Emilia Jane — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:14 +0000

I think “Eat Dessert First” might be my new motto in life. And when those desserts are surrounded by some adorable garden wedding inspiration put together by a magical group of vendors like BLR Life Photography & Cinema, A Savvy Event and Nancy Liu Chin? Why that is even sweeter! I love the vibrant and vivacious color palette…a happy departure from the typical pastel garden parties we tend to see. Though they have some stiff competition with the gorgeous flowers, fantastic details and lovely setting, the cute-as-can-be ring bearer and flower girl might just be the show stealers of the whole fabulous fête! Dream the rest of the day away in a garden paradise in the full gallery!

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Watch the entire breathtaking day come to life with a beautiful film by Kevin Chin!

From BLR Life Photography & Cinema… We styled this wedding to showcase a brand new event space in Sonoma for Bride & Grooms. We wanted to design a wedding that was attainable for brides and that would inspire them to come view this beautiful new wedding location in Sonoma! Since Quarryhill is a botanical garden we wanted to create a garden theme. This property is absolutely breath taking and has so many different feels to it. It has the vineyard, a residential component, gorgeous gardens, a lake and a stunning waterfall. It truly as so many wonderful aspects and to really accentuate the gardens seemed to be a perfect fit.

When creating our dream team of vendors we just knew that Nancy Liu Chin would provide the most amazing flower arrangements that would compliment the venue. This is what Nancy had to say, “When Kelly of A Savvy Event first asked me to be apart of this I knew that I had to when I saw the venue. When you love flowers, the opportunity to work at a botanical garden is so thrilling for a floral designer. I loved how the many parts of the garden had it’s own story from the lawns where we set the escort table to the pool side gazebo for the dessert to the hidden grove where a ceremony could take place. Everything about the location, the season and the wonderful gardens spoke to me as a floral designer for it’s unique feeling and style.”

We used in season flowers like ranunculus, peonies, sweet peas, roses, parrot tulips, snapdragons, viburnum to give it lots of color and texture. The colors of pale tangerines, salmons, cantaloupe and fruit punch seemed bright, airy and summery.One of my favorite things about the whole experience was the charming and romantic reception with long tables. The metal lanterns overhead added to the whimsy of the whole day. And who could forget, “eat dessert first’.

Event Design: A Savvy Event / Wedding Photography: BLR Life Photography & Cinema / Wedding Dress: Always Elegant and Tuxedo / Wedding Stationery: Card Girl Custom Invitations / Floral Design: Nancy Liu Chin / Wedding Cinematography: Kevin Chin / Rentals: Wine Country Party / Wedding Cake: Inticing Creations / Cookie Wedding Cakes: Wine Country Confections / Location: Quarryhill

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Post tags: A Savvy Event, Always Elegant and Tuxedo, BLR Life Photography & Cinema, California Weddings, Card Girl Custom Invitations, Garden Inspired, Inticing Creations, Kevin Chin, Nancy Liu Chin Designs, Photo Shoot, Quarryhill, Sonoma, Wine Country Confections, Wine Country Party
Post categories: Traditional Elegance

California Wedding by Lisa Lefkowitz

Abby Larson — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:00:48 +0000

Lisa Lefkowitz seems to reign Queen when it comes to drool inducing weddings. She either gets the BEST clients ever or she has a magical ability to photograph every wedding so that it is more than magazine worthy. I’m thinking that it’s probably a little of both. Well, this San Francisco beauty is no different. It’s tradition with a twist…a classic approach with contemporary styling. With a who’s who of Bay Area vendors including florals by Nancy Liu Chin and planning by Jubilee Lau Events. And did we mention that we’re loving every last bit of it? Especially Lisa’s gorgeous photographs. Click here to see even more!

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Helen + Hwa were married in a destination wedding (the couple lives in New York) at the glamorous San Francisco landmark, The Bently Reserve. Before the party got started we drove around the City on a cable car, and took some portraits at the beautiful Lyon Street stairs. This fabulous black-tie affair was created by Jubilee Lau Events, with floral and event design by Nancy Liu Chin. Soft pinks glowed against the marble of the Bently, in contrast to the elegant use of black & white.

Wedding Planner: Jubilee Lau Events / Floral Designer: Nancy Liu Chin / Lighting: Enhanced Lighting / Location: The Bently Reserve / Hair/Makeup: Armando – Get Your Do Up! / Cinema: Kevin Chin / Cake Designer: Sonya Hong of Butterfly Cakes / Catering: Componere Fine Catering / Officiant: Diana Morgan / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Transportation: Cable Car Charter / Band: Pop Rocks

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Post tags: Bently Reserve, Butterfly Cakes, Classic Party Rentals, Componere Fine Cateirng, Get Your Do Up, Jubilee Lau Events, Kevin Chin, Lisa Lefkowitz, Luxe, Nancy Liu Chin, Pink and Black, San Francisco
Post categories: California Weddings, San Francisco Weddings, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

Engagement Session by Kevin Chin

Abby Larson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:00:33 +0000

One more e-session for you guys to fall in love with. This one, shot by Kevin Chin (who is not only an amazing photographer, he’s also the hubby of Nancy Liu Chin…a favorite SMP florist) is ALL charm. The photos were shot using a a Holga, which is a plastic vintage camera that gives the photos a vintage feel.

La-la-la-LOVE!

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Post tags: e-session, engagement session, Kevin Chin, Nancy Liu Chin
Post categories: Wedding Photography

Travel Themed Weddings

Abby Larson — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:30:56 +0000

I am not much for themes when it comes to weddings. I am not much for themes when it comes to anything. BUT, there is the rare exception to the rule in my book of all things great…travel. I’ve started to see weddings that focus on travel and long distance loves start to pop up and there is just something so romantic about the idea.

We have a gorgeous travel themed affair coming up in a bit, but before we get to it, I wanted to share some fun travel inspired details that I’ve found along the way…

top left and bottom right photography by Azzura Photography and invitations crafted by Brown Sugar Design / top right and bottom left by the wonderful Courtney Matevey

First set of photographs by the amazing Lauri Levenfeld at Zoom Photography, Luggage Tage by Pigweed Press and Vintage Inspired Travel Detail designed by Chewing the Cud and Jubilee Lau Events and photographed by Kevin Chin

All photographs by the FABULOUS Karen Wise

We have more details on the way, along with a SPECTACULAR travel inspired real wedding!

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Post tags: Azzura Photography, Chewing The Cud, Courtney Matevey, Jubilee Lau Events, Karen Wise, Kevin Chin, Pigweed Press, Zoom Photography
Post categories: The Blog, Wedding Decor, Wedding Details