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Sara & Ethan's Modern Wedding with Thoughtful Design and Artful Touches

Fort Mason, San Francisco

Summer

Sara & Ethan sought to create a curated and thoughtful experience to share with their guests for their modern wedding, which included special touches like bonsai-wishing-trees placed upon a custom built table, a band-led walk to dinner, and poem cards for their guests. Sara wore a structured Carolina Herrera gown, styled with a gently wavy, sophisticated ponytail and minimal jewelry. Sara & Ethan come from a background of experience in architecture and design, and naturally landed upon the work of Dutch landscape architect Piet Oudolf as a source of inspiration for florals. Their florist, Lambert Floral Studio, suggested a large-scale garden installation stretching across the center of their reception space. Using primarily perennial grasses and other herbaceous plants, he created a textural garden reminiscent of the way plants would spontaneously grow in the wild, painting with plants in the style of Piet Oudolf.

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Patricia & Shaikh's Italian-Inspired Summer Villa Montalvo Wedding

Villa Montalvo, Saratoga

Summer

Inspired by the Italianate architecture of Villa Montalvo, design elements were selected that would reflect the Mediterranean spirit throughout our entire event. Hand-painted chargers reminiscent of painted tiles with watercolor oranges were chosen, mirrored by the cutest kumquat clusters in the centerpieces. The theme of our florals was easy breezy, abounding with delicate twirling floral vines and organic shapes. We also incorporated cane-backed chairs, woven lanterns, and coastal lounge seating for a laid-back vibe.

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Cecilia & David's Modern Autumn Flood Mansion Wedding

Flood Mansion, San Francisco

Autumn

Both incredibly talented designers with impeccable taste, Cecilia and David chose San Francisco’s iconic Flood Mansion as the backdrop for their stylish, moody autumn wedding. They kept their overall design sleek and modern, with a neutral palette and dark touches contrasting a fall-forward, colorful floral palette. Lush roses, fall foliage, autumn fruit - elements that melded together into the stunning arch under which Cecilia and David said “I do.” Guests were seated at long banquet tables in the main hall, dining by candlelight on Korean-inspired dishes as a nod to Cecilia & David’s comfort foods. From the fashion choices to the moody autumn décor, the vibes were immaculate.

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Delna & Patrick's Bridgerton-Inspired Villa Montalvo Wedding

Villa Montalvo, Saratoga
- AS SEEN ON STYLE ME PRETTY -

Autumn

When Delna & Patrick were first planning their wedding for spring of 2020, the world was in a different place and we had a different design planned for their wedding. A few design iterations later, Delna & Patrick were married in the fall of 2021, surrounded by their closest friends and family at the gorgeous estate of Villa Montalvo. With the shift of season and the release of Bridgerton (which Delna loved), we landed on a palette that brought out the best of autumn in rich golds and dusty pinks, accented by a touch of blue a la Bridgerton. We wanted the overall design to feel romantic but effortless, blending seamlessly with the grand architecture of Villa Montalvo while maintaining a lighthearted atmosphere.

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