There are so many fun Sacramento weddings we have worked on this year, and Sean + Caitlin’s wedding was definitely a highlight!  Working with the very talented Kevin Cohee of Do An Event, there was more excitement and unexpected personal touches to this fun wedding than you could imagine!  Here are just a few of the exciting wedding elements all captured by Sacramento wedding photographers, The Memory Journalists.

The Sacramento wedding ceremony took place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.  Here are two church arrangements we created that actually had live fish in them!

Bridesmaid bouquets were created from a few miniature calla lilies which we wired and added a few green hanging amaranthus to.  These modern bouquets were not only different, but cost effective as well!

The green and orange bridal bouquet was a teardrop bouquet, created with ‘Flame’ calla lilies, succulents, orange ornithogalum, orange dahlias, string of pearls and white freesia.

The gentlemen wore boutonnieres which were created with vintage postcards, which the couple used as save the dates.  This was Kevin’s original inspiration which we interpreted into these fun pieces.  Each was different, and we accented these paper boutonnieres with decorative green wiring, orange beads to tie in with the color theme, and a single hypericum berry.  Very fun boutonnieres, modern boutonnieres… for a unique couple!  Love it!

Tomorrow, we will get into the details of the reception, so make sure you stop back in to see the fun wedding ideas we’ve got in store to share!

Debbie and Scott were married a few weeks earlier at an intimate ceremony in Lake Tahoe.  They celebrated last week by having a photo shoot and small reception captured by Kristy Huston with Kristy Huston Photography.  The venue where these photos were taken is at Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley, CA.  Don’t you just love the background of this gorgeous venue!

Debbie was looking for shades of pinks with black accents for her florals.

Debbie’s bouquet was created with pink hydrangea, pink sweet peas and pink lisianthus.  The dark and light pink tones just “pop” off the green backdrop!

The bridesmaids carried shades of pinks with black accents of scabiosa in their bouquets.  I think the colors look quite fun with the zebra print gowns!

And lastly, this flower girl purse is to die for!  Finished off with a girly bow and a few rhinestones, we all loved the final look!

Let’s celebrate the 4th with a photo shoot to inspire brides and groom’s tying the knot on our country’s favorite holiday!  Themed around a Sacramento backyard wedding, this shoot has details galore to pull some inspiration from!  Featured on a blog I follow on a regular basis and draw inspiration from myself, Style Me Pretty,  we were so thrilled to have been able to share this with all of their wonderful followers!  Caroline and Daniel with Tinywater Photography took these amazing shots for the feature and Amber with Platinum Planning pulled together the details and stylizing for the shoot!  Along with some of California’s finest wedding vendors listed below, this shoot was a true ode to Vintage Americana!  Awesome work team, it was a pleasure to do this one with you all!

A short wedding dress for a warm Summer evening, red high heels, deep red lipstick and a red dahlia bouquet, what girl could ask for more?

Festive red, white and blue paper adornments hang from a vine covered arbor.  The table scape: simple, garden feeling and American at heart!

We created the centerpiece out of a wooden rectangular box which I covered in antique produce labels I found at an antique faire.  I think the red and blue on the labels bring together our theme and colors very nicely.  And, with local labels, a nod to the past.  For the flowers, we were going for a wild-garden look.  I used passion vine, red dahlias, burgundy dianthus and a mixture of green foliages in varying textures.

Guest favors included locally grown cherries and strawberries each in their own personalized baskets with flag name tags to double as place cards.  Glasses embellished with cut strawberries are the perfect elixir to quench your thirst on a hot day!

The groom wore a simple boutonniere which is an antique piece we found at the antique faire.  It symbolizes George Washington chopping down the cherry tree.

Fresh cherries and whoopie pies, yum!

A milk and cookie bar was finished off with fresh fruit and cool whip for guests to enjoy!

Annie is wearing a 40’s feeling blusher-feather hearpiece we just love!  Her bouquet was created to mimic the feel of the centerpiece with poppy pods, freeform passionvine and little stem treatment to give the feel of a “picked from the garden” look.

Special thanks to:

Tinywater Photography for taking the amazing photos you see here!  Caroline and Daniel ROCK, they are super sweet and uber talented.

Amber Novey with Platinum Planning who organized and brought together the details.  You couldn’t believe all of the goodies it takes to bring together a shoot like this!

Tina Chan with The Cookie Drop who made all of the cookies you see in our cookie bar… which were later scavenged by ants!

Herdah Warner who created all of the custom labels, soda pop flags and invitations!  So festive, so 4th!

Rona Basa with Luxe Image for the hair and make-up which looks amazing!  Rona is located in the Sacramento area and is available for travel!

Wish Bridal for the awesomely cute short wedding dress!  Isn’t it lovely!

Hair accessories by Pegasus Maiden, super cute, stylish and all customizable to you!

And of course, Callie the super cute golden retriever!

When Aimee with 2Chic Events and Design asked me to create a beach inspired centerpiece for the NACE tabletop contest, I was thrilled!  Having grown up near the beach most all of my life, I truly miss being so close to the ocean.  Aimee’s color palette centered around a modern twist to the beach feel, utilizing steel gray, metallics and whites.  It turned out looking, clean, crisp and oh, so chic!

The centerpiece was created in a metallic container Aimee chose, we filled it with white flowers from phalenopsis, stock, tulips, ranunculus and tall white manzanita.  The table was accented with starfish and sand dollars which stood out perfectly against the gray pin-tick linens.

Get the Look:

Table Design:  2 Chic Events and Design

2 Chic Events and Design provides day of to full-service wedding planning and design for the Sacramento area and beyond.

Photography:  Kristy Huston Photography

Kristy Huston Photography is based out of the Sacramento area, but available for worldwide travel.  Amazing, modern, and fresh!

Check out this photo shoot featured on Kristy Huston Photography!

Linens:  Mimi and Company

Mimi and Company has the most luxurious linens, custom options and wide range of looks for any event or wedding.

Rentals:  Classic Party Rentals, Sacramento

For the bride or client looking for a one-stop shop, Classic Party Rentals can put up a tent to finish off the details on your table tops.

Paper Products:  Bella Vita Invitations

Looking for the most exquisite invitations, Sara with Bella Vita will create something perfect to match you and your fiance’s style!

Venue:  Le Rivage Resort and Hotel

Located on the riverfront of the Sacramento River, Le Rivage will treat you and all of your guests like royalty!  From the amazing Scott’s seafood, to the in-hotel spa, be prepared to get pampered!

Flowers:  Botanica Floral Designs

Yeah!  It’s the end of the week!  I love Fridays, whether we are working on a wedding or not, I love to just get excited for the weekend!  Today I am sharing a few fun photos I shot this morning of a couple of lovely floral ideas to ponder….

Here we have some vintage clear bottles in a metal wired holding rack, I just couldn’t resist to use this for a photo opportunity!  Inside the vases are blue eryngium variegated geranium, oregano (which smells fantastic) and a few strings of pearls.  I just love this look!  Perfect for an outdoor wedding!

Secondly, I wanted to share this re-invented ring bearer pillow.  Don’t know about you, but I am tired of seeing the traditional stuffed pillows that are so cliche.  I think this presentation is so much more personalized and fun!  We’ll be sharing more of these ideas to come, so stay tuned!  What do you think, out with the pillows and in with personality?  I want to hear from YOU, please leave a comment and let me hear your thoughts!  Until next week, enjoy the weekend… and hopefully a little sunshine!

Photos By: Kristy Huston Photography

Just a few bold boutonnieres to start off the week… Left: A few peacock feathers finished off with decorative wiring. Middle: A couple of button mums are accented with feathers to back and gold wire accenting.  Right: Eucalyptus pod with millet and scabiosa pod.  Jute wiring finishes off the stems.

These are just a few fun examples of boutonnieres to liven up the look of your groom and groomsmen’s lapels.  More and more we are seeing a more stylized look rather than the traditional rose boutonniere.  Try using some interesting blooms when it comes to your bridal party!

We were so honored to be invited on for the Arden Hills Beyond Platinum event which was held back in October of 2009.  This exclusive event featured Sacramento’s elite wedding professionals displaying and inspiring brides and grooms with how to take their weddings to the next level, Beyond Platinum!   Our Team created the florals and accent pieces for the Indian Summer vignette.  The color palette was warm, rich tones of marigold orange, magenta and royal purple.  Working alongside Praveen of Shaadi by Shivam rentals, we teamed up to create a lounge feeling vignette that put guests in awe!

Gold embellished ornate pieces filled the sweetheart table which was placed in the center of the mandap.

Hanging gold garnished lanterns were accented with magenta phalenopsis orchids and hanging crystals.

Garlands traditionally worn in Hindu weddings were created with colorful carnations and marigolds.

Photo Provided By: The Memory Journalists

Design By: Botanica Floral Designs

Here’s a handbag you won’t find in your closet or the department stores.  I love accessories and when Our Wedding Magazine came to me with a request for a vintage inspired photo shoot, I thought why not create something unique and different to show brides that you don’t always have to be conventional when it comes to your flowers.

We create a lot of floral purses for flower girls; it is a fun accessory, an updated and sophisticated look from the pomander or kissing balls we see commonly.  Also, the flower girl can keep the purse as a keepsake that they can have.  With a church ceremony where petals aren’t allowed, this is just the perfect substitution.

This purse was created with a base of reindeer moss which will keep it’s color.  The yellow globular flowers are craspedia which are native to Australia and New Zealand.  These blooms have become quite popular and are so much fun:  their shape, color and keeping quality are fantastic!

We’ve embellished the purse with a jute handle and rhinestone accents to add that extra special touch for any little girl.

We hope you enjoy this special accessory we think any little girl or bridesmaid would certainly love to carry.

A close up of the table arrangements.  Burlap runners tied in with the rustic venue, wine box crates and wine bottle candelabras.

Below is a close up of where the bride and groom sat for the dinner reception.  Cones on either side of the chairs doubled as decor for the aisle.

At the end of the evening, the open air tent was lit with market lights and a starry sky!

Photography By:

www.ashleyforrette.com
www.sensiverse.com

This wedding was featured on WeddingChannel.com.

Day two of our featured winery wedding!

It’s the special extra touches that make a wedding day truly unique.  Here, the couple displayed a chalkboard of the cocktail hour drinks.  We simply just added a few fresh florals to the board to soften the look, and tie in the colors of the day.

As guests entered the large lawn where the reception was to take place, Italian city postcards were used as escort cards to direct them to their tables.  Another personal touch I just loved!

Guests enjoyed dining at long banquet style tables.  Mismatched wine crates lined the center of the tables and displayed flowers in the cornflower blue to peach and subtle orange shades.

Photography By:

www.ashleyforrette.com
www.sensiverse.com

This wedding was featured on WeddingChannel.com.