Jenn and Chris at La Valencia

I had such a great time creating these centerpieces for Jenn and Chris this last weekend.  The mixtures of green and purple flowers with natural elements turned out perfect!  Here are the centerpieces from the day, hopefully I will have bouquet pictures soon.

The flowers were a mixture of mini green hydrangea, purple ranunculus, ivory lisianthus, purple asters, green cymbidium orchids and purple cymbidium orchids with succulents as a really pretty accent. 

Venue:  La Valencia Hotel
Coordinator:  Courtney Tibbets of After the Engagement

Suzie & Mark Real Wedding

Loved this black, white and green wedding I did last April.   The pictures are by 8Twenty8 Studios and the coordination was done by After the Engagement. 

Ultimate San Diego Wedding

I was honored to be a part of this years Ultimate San Diego Wedding put on by Bridal Insider and donate my services to a lucky couple.  My good friend and the always fabulous coordinator Courtney Tibbets of After the Engagement was the talented  coordinator that designed every detail of this fun wedding brunch.

The flowers were a fun mix of yellows, pinks, reds and aquas which turned out to be the happiest color scheme I have ever gotten to work with.  Plus the guys wore gray which is always my favorite to add yellow and gray into a wedding.

Here are my favorite shots taken by La Vida Creations...

It was such an honor to work with all the wonderful vendors and I wish the bride and groom all the best. 

For more shots, check out La Vida Creations blog here and here.



Vendor information:
Janell and Matt’s fantastic vendors who donated their services and time to this extraordinary event: Photographers: La Vida Creations Photography • Ceremony Venue: Mt. Woodson Amy Strong Castle • Reception Venue: Mt. Woodson Amy Strong Castle • Event Design and Planning: Courtney with After the Engagement • Catering: Personal Touch Dining • Cinematography: Side by Side Cinema • Rentals and Linens: Party Production Rentals • Officiant- Bethel Nathan, Ceremonies by Bethel • Rehearsal Dinner- Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club • Florist – Exquisite Blooms • DJ- Bill Calhoun Mobile Music DJ • Live musician- Nick Weiss • Stationery and Paperie- Nic.Roc.Designs • Limo service – Elite Image Limo • Tux rentals- Friar Tux Shop • Bridesmaids ‘Necklaces- KChicDesigns • Bride’s and Mother’s Hair and Makeup – Marisa Von Sheere • Bridesmaid’s Makeup- Gerine Coronado • Bridesmaid’s Hair- Rebecca Hainline • Bridesmaid’s Dresses- Nordstrom • Documenting Photographer – Evan Bishop • Honeymoon – PS Riviera • Favors- SoBelle • Photobooth : Jasper with After the Engagement  • Boudoir – Modern Boudoir by Allie Lindsey Photography • Cake- Hey There, Cupcake • Donuts- Sensational Treats • Cake Balls- Cake Ball Love • Mini trifles- Sumi’s Oven • Cookies- The Cookie Chew • Candy buffet- A Candy Store • Chocolate photobooth props- Tailored Sweets • Sponsored by Bridal Insider and Star 94.1

Levyland Estate Wedding

I just found these on an past brides facebook from a wedding I did last summer with Courtney Tibbets of After the Engagement at the Levyland Estate in Carlsbad, CA.  Gorgeous all around!!!

The location was so beautiful and the colors were so crisp, clean and classic.  As always, thanks again to Courtney for another wonderful wedding that I got to be a part of.

venue: Levyland Estate
coordinator:  Courtney Tibbets of After the Engagement
photographer: Melanie Smith Photography
Cupcakes:  Sweet Cheeks

M's Bouquet

I had the pleasure of creating beautiful flowers for a wedding at Candelas last August and thought I would share the beautiful bouquet.  It was a combination of terracotta roses, sahara roses and leonidas roses with green cymbidium orchids which created a very unique and interesting color palatte that turned out stunning. 

To see more from the wedding and to check out Courtney Tibbet's wonderful work as usual, check it out here.

DIY centerpiece: Grouping of Vases

I haven't featured a DIY centerpiece in a while and just could resist posting this one...

***just to let you know, I did not do these centerpieces, everything was provided by the bride and her coordinator.  Carmele, the bride put everything together, and Courtney of After the Engagement added the final touches.***

What you will need:

• sets of 3 clear glass cylinder vases of different heights (i.e. 6" tall, 9" tall and 10"tall)
• sand and/or rocks and or glass stones
• cymbidium orchid stems
• floating candles (1 for each vase)
• petals or dendrobium orchids for the tabletop
• votive candles

What you need to do:

• fill each vase with the materials you desire (i.e. sand, candle and orchid or cymbidium orchid stem with rocks, glass stones, etc.)
• set out at reception
• fill vases with water, leave about 3" left at the top
• pop in the floating candle
• add votives to the table tops along with petals or dendrobium orchids
• light candles and you're done!

You will end up with amazing centerpieces that look like this...

These centerpieces are so beautiful and can be done on a budget while still looking amazing.  Good job Carmele and Courtney!

Photography by:  Nathaniel Kam

Carmele and Matt

Back in September I was thrilled to make an all white orchid bouquet and popping orange boutonnieres for the groom and groomsman.  Check out these pics that Nathaniel Kam sent over this morning...

As always I have to thank Courtney Tibbets or After the Engagement for the wonderful referral!!!  I love working with you Courtney!!!


Photography by Nathaniel Kam
Planner / Coordinator: Courtney Tibbets of After the Engagement
DJ/MC by Bill Calhoun of Mobile Music
Cupcakes by BatterUp Cupcakes
Ceremony: South Ponto Beach
Reception Venue: Seapointe Resort, Carlsbad