I’m going to throw it out there… this may be one of the most beautiful bouquets I’ve ever seen. Actually, the entire wedding has made it’s way right up there in my top ten. And I know exactly why… the vendor connections and the trust the Bride & Groom had in each and every one of them. Starting with their incredible photographer, Michele Beckwith, who introduced them to Lambert Floral Studio, who then connected with the invitation designer, Plume Calligraphy. The result is a woven community of talent that produced a wedding beyond words.
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From Michele Beckwith… When I first met the couple, Jenny told me the sweet story of how her and Ho Sun’s love took some time to grow, but that their long distant relationship paid off with Ho Sun popping the question with a gorgeous ring. When they started planning the wedding, Jenny had a very specific aesthetic she was going for and knew she wanted a stylish and editorial styled wedding with a bit of vintage French flair. Once she booked my photography services, I put her in touch with Sammy of Lambert Floral Studio, knowing that his unique style would be a perfect match for her vision. Sammy was given carte blanche to dream up a unique seasonal palette of summer florals and unusual elements like the firey plumes of the smokebush, unusual colored garden roses and mustard colored iris. With his color palette set, Sammy reached out to Plume Calligraphy to design a bespoke invitation suite and paper good for the table. Sammy’s touch could even be seen in some surprise elements such as the tiny strawberries on the vine tucked into the boutonnière and centerpieces. Guests were ushered to the very top of the property in shuttles for the ceremony. Ghost chairs were used so there was no obstruction to the fantastic view of the valley below. Jenny originally had a bespoke designer gown, but in the last few weeks before the wedding, the alterations done by the designer left her gown completely unwearable. Jenny and Ho Sun were having a Korean ceremony as part of their celebrations. Feeling inspired by her heritage she decided to abandon the designer gown altogether and embrace a more traditional Korean dress. Although not without first putting with her own stylish twist on the gown and wearing a pair of designer Celine heels with it! The actual wedding day went off without a hitch and was a dream from start to finish.
From the Floral designer Sammy Go… Jenny and Ho Sun’s wedding was made special by a few key cultural choices and special attention to give their guest’s a beautiful experience. The couple are both of Korean descent, and Jenny wore a traditional Korean hanbok that she had custom-made to be more appropriate to her contemporary tastes (sleeveless, more modern silhouette), paired with some seriously cool Celine shoes. The couple got married at Carmel Valley Ranch, and shuttled their guests to the top of the property for their ceremony on a hilltop platform. To enhance the view, they opted for transparent chairs and a simple altar treatment that extended to view beyond. For dinner, their intimate guest count (80 guests) allowed for tables to be set up on a curved terrace overlooking the valley. The couple wanted to orient the tables so no guest’s back was to the view. Flowers that spoke to the seasons (garden roses, smokebush plumes, strawberries on the vine!) made for romantic, garden centerpieces.
Photography: Michele Beckwith Photography | Cinematography: Luke Goodman | Coordination: Mandi Nack | Event Design: Bud Botanical | Floral Design: Bud Botanical | cake: Freedom Bakery And Confections | Invitations: Plume Calligraphy | makeup and hair: Melissa Hoffmann | DJ: Sound In Motion | hotel: Carmel Valley Ranch | Rentals: Seventh Heaven Vintage Event Planning and Design | Rentals: Blueprint Studios | Rentals: Frances Lane | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola