French Riviera Luxury Wedding Design

Cap Estel Luxury Wedding Design

So we’ve showed you what an incredible wedding venue Cap Estel would make but what could I create here? This is the fun part; “Dreaming in design” as I like to refer to it. Since this would be MY top choice, I decided to create what I would consider to be my own dream wedding. It would go something like this:


Wedding guests would enter the villa through its white marble lobby and walk out onto the expansive terrace overlooking the lawn. A classical string quartet would be playing remixed classics while guests sipped on bubbly rosé from gold-rimmed crystal goblets and nibbled on caviar canapés before being escorted down to their seats for the ceremony.

Soft white suede and rose gold chairs would be lining the aisle on the lawn that led up to the altar. The altar would would be fluttering with lush white peonies and an abundance of white butterflies and oversized paper flowers. These bright whites would contrast perfectly with the azure sea in the background.

 

The bride clad in a lace Yolan Cris gown would float down the aisle and be set against the magical setting of fluttering white and aqua sea background.

After the ceremony, guest would explore the rose garden during the cocktail hour. Beautiful performers with theatrical butterfly headpieces would play stringed instruments while walking between the guests. An impressive cheese table and gourmet appetizers from Cap Estel’s Michelin-starred chef would serve as a preview of the amazing meal yet to come!

After cocktail hour, guests would take their seats in a black-and-white-striped tent dripping with an eclectic display of chandeliers and pendant lights. A palette of blush and salmon centerpieces would be offset by the bold canopy, striped linens and blue-and-white place settings.

The guests would eat off beautiful gold flatware, sip wine out of crystal goblets, and savor course after course of delicious food.

During the reception, the guests would dance under the stars to a combination of live musicians playing over deep house electric tunes. When the party ended, the guests could retire to their 800-thread-count sheets. A frisky few could take a midnight dip before turning in if they wanted.

So there you have it! That’s my ultimate wedding vision for what I consider to be the French Rivera’s best events venue. What would yours be? Stay tuned for more incredible venues and our wedding visions. 

 

1st Page Credits

Venue Photos: Tony Gigov http://tonygigov.com/

2nd Page Credits

Fine Jewelry by Leviev Jewelry  http://www.leviev.com/

Shoes by Oscar de la Renta http://www.oscardelarenta.com

Dress by Yolan Cris  http://www.yolancris.com/

3nd Page Credits

Tent & Lighting by @Revelry Event Designers  http://www.revelryeventdesigners.com/

Cake by  Hey There Cupcake  http://www.heythere-cupcake.com/#!cakes/c1tuc 

Dish by L’0bjet – http://l-objet.com/

Sea Bass by Chef James Montejano of La Valencia Hotel.    http://www.lavalencia.com/

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Tablescape by Alchemy Fine Home http://alchemyfinehome.com/

 

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Colorful Parker Palm Springs Wedding

A Colorful Modern Palm Springs Wedding Reception, Part 3

Now for the big reveal of this colorful and bold wedding reception!

Since we decided to have the dinner reception at the Bocce Ball Court we opted for two long rows of feasting style tables. To differentiate the tables that were all pushed together, I used a different color of napkin on each table and tied the corresponding strips of colorful fabric on them for napkin treatments. These bold colors popped off of the champagne sequined linens and sparkled under low hung lanterns and bistro bulbs. These colorful tablescapes were truly magical!

Guests dined in the courtyard on a seasonal fresh menu as the DJ played tunes and guests toasted the bride and groom. Following dinner the guests were brought into PSYC, the Parker’s Spa, where they were treated to desserts, wedding cake and were able to dance under a beautiful Moroccan cabana poolside. In true party girl style, the evening ended with a SPLASH when all of the wedding party jumped into the pool and jacuzzi to enjoy the last few cocktails of the evening.

Palm Springs weddings are known to be fun and colorful, so we had to take it to the next level!

 

 

Design, Planning, & Invitations: Alchemy Fine Events and Invitations / Photographer: Scott Clark Photo / Videographer: DP Weddings / Venue, Cake, Catering, & Rentals: The Parker Palm Springs / Floral Design: Arrangements Floral & Party Design / Hair: Jose Neira Salon at The Parker / Makeup: Makeup By Keturah / Linens: La Tavola / Cigar Rollers: The Cigar Guys / DJ: Chris Cote / Bride’s Dress: Anne Barge from Malindy Elene in Tampa, Florida / Shoes: Valentino / Wedding Band: Tacori / Engagement Ring: Designed by Groom / Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss / Shoes: Allen Edmonds / Tie: Ted Baker / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jenny Yoo, Adrianna Papell, &Donna Mizani / Groomsmen Suits: Banana Republic / Flower Girl: Ava Madison Boutique

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Pastel Nautical La Jolla Wedding

 

Preppy Pastel Nautical La Jolla Wedding by Alchemy Fine Events

Preppy Chic + Vintage Nautical

When Christin and I first met to discuss their dream wedding I was immediately knew this was going to be amazing… Her fun sense of design, color and pattern were amazing! Not to mention she’s an accessories designer herself so has incredible style. With inspirations of preppy, pastel nautical, 60’s flower power and a bit of humor, we got started. I envisioned a combinations of a little Gilligan’s Island and a little vintage yacht club. With these muse’s in mind we were off to create her dream nautical La Jolla wedding.  The talented Ashley Keleman captured the day beautifully through her soft and romantic eye.

I knew immediately that her sense of whimsy would be the perfect wedding for the talented Krista Jon who has a whole lot of inner flower child in her, as you can see by Christin’s ethereal bouquet above. Garden roses, lambs ear, astilbe, pampas grass and chamomile flowers were just a few of the flowers that painted this dream bouquet.

For Christin & John’s nautical wedding invitations I watercolored some soft floral designs and combined kitschy graphics and candy stripes. For a pop of glam we foiled a gold rope border and outlined the daisies II had painted.  We used gold foiled polka dot liners and confetti for an extra pop of fun as guests opened them.

The ceremony design consisted of a driftwood arch that we hung a vintage ship wheel from. Krista Jon created a beautiful flower installation on top of the arch bursting with color and texture perfect for our kitschy bride.

Since the wedding took place on an expansive open rooftop we wanted to create the feeling of a private garden. To do so, we brought in hedges to line the ceremony space and combined mismatched white chairs and and thick nautical rope to line the aisleway.

Cocktail hour boasted a wooden bar any ship would be jealous of! Vintage ship wheels, life savers and painted buoys decorated our bar with racks of beautiful vintage glassware flanked by row boat oars.

For a fun escort card display we created mini life savers with gold calligraphy by Kathryn Murray showed guests to their seats. Your Love is a Life Saver!

After cocktail hour guests were seated at tables including this ‘Captains Table’ which we created for the wedding party. Whitewashed tables and a cabana frame were the base of this design which we hung a vintage chandelier and pink fish netting from.

After guests were seated we transformed the ceremony site into the dessert bar. We wanted to show off the beautiful ceremony design as long as possible so repurposed it as the backdrop to our row boat dessert spread including a beautiful cake and confections by Sweet & Saucy Shop.   Nautical macarons, small desserts and a flower power worthy cake were all offered inside of a vintage rowboat by Archive Vintage Rentals. 

Event Design, Planning, Invitations & Stationery: Alchemy Fine Events

Flowers: Krista Jon

Photographer: Ashley Kelemen

Videographer: Joel VanZ

Cake & Desserts: Sweet & Saucy Shop

Venue: La Jolla Cove Suites

Hair: Ya Ling of Zen 2002 Hair Studios

Makeup: Bride

Catering: Roppongi

Furniture RentalsArchive & Farmtables & More

Vintage Glass Rentals: Hostess Haven

Seating Cards: Kathryn Murray Calligraphy

Photobooth: Flying Camera

Lighting: AV Event Design

Linens: La Tavola

DJ: DJ Alpha

Bride’s Dress: Watters from The White Dress

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Earrings: Kate Spade

Bowties: Made by Bride

Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulu*s

Belt & Accessories: J. Crew

Groomsmen Suits: Club Room

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Colorful Spanish Fiesta Dinner Party

Spanish Fiesta Birthday Party

For a recent client’s birthday in Rancho Santa Fe we created an intimate Spanish fiesta dinner party with a colorful and bold Spanish flair. We started by laying down a beautiful periwinkle linen and and created tile placemats out of hand painted tiles.  We featured super colorful florals with bright warm fall colors including yellow sunflowers, orange mums and deep red roses. Eggplant purple tapers glowed above the table in vintage brass candlesticks and delicate light patterns were cast onto the table from the rustic ornate lanterns featuring glowing tapes. Mismatched aqua and purple goblets helped to lend even more pops of color on the table offset by an eclectic set of wooden farm chairs and stunning wicker peacock end chairs. 

Making a warm entrance into a party, even home entertaining, is alway important to set the tone from the minute the guests arrive. We did so with a bold spray of bougainvillea in an amber blown glass vases and scattered the table with glowing tapers and wooden balls. 

More colorful Spanish glass was featured at the bar with accents of Spanish stars and glowing candles. We created a beautiful collection of Spanish wines and sangria for guests to sip on while they nibbled on tapas from our cheese and Spanish bites tables.

We created a backdrop of colorful Spanish glass, terracotta tubes and glowing pillar candles to display a wide array of Spanish meats, olives, oils and cheese for guests.

For a backyard birthday party no more than a simple cake a few bites are required but why not dress it up with a beautiful presentation?  We did with a fun array of Spanish glass, tiles, mirrored stars and votives.

Guests dined under the glowing bistro lights on freshly made paella while listening to the tunes of flamenco guitarist David Maldonado. Even with an intimate party of 20 this goes to show it’s all about quality over quantity, even in the comfort of your own home. 

Event Design & Planning Alchemy Fine Events

Music David Maldonado

Photography by John Newsome

 Vintage Rentals by Pow Wow Vintage Rentals

Lighting by LG Productions

Catering San Diego Paella 

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