Victoria and Mario's wedding on Style Me Pretty, California!

We are super-thrilled to have Victoria and Mario's wedding featured on Style Me Pretty, California today! Thanks again to VIS photography for capturing the amazing photographs and Ribbons and Rust for some of the cute props!

California Vintage Wedding with Hollywood Glamour, Los Angeles Wedding Planner

Victoria and Mario were married on a beautiful August day at Little Bridges Hall of Music in Claremont. The music hall on the Claremont Colleges campus is a little-known gem of a wedding ceremony location, and is exquisitely beautiful. It was the perfect fit for their chic wedding with a vintage twist. After their emotional vows, their guests enjoyed the reception at a gorgeous estate not far away. With touches of succulents, lace, and vintage embellishments, this wedding was elegant without being overdone. The Bride, Victoria, scoured antique marts and craigslist to find alot of the vintage touches that were incorporated into her wedding, and it made a lovely day that much more personal.

Alice In Wonderland Wedding at Disneyland, with vintage touches

Inspired by the recent re-release of the movie, this wedding theme is so whimsical and fun, and definitely not for the average couple!

To achieve this look, here are some tips:

Find all different chairs at garage sales and antique stores--Don't be afraid to use color, and lots of it!---Consider having the Groom wear a top hat, reminiscent of the "Mad Hatter", and for their attendant gifts, fun cuff links for all the groomsmen---A great (yet pricey) option is to hold your Alice In Wonderland reception at Disneyland, where you can actually hire Alice, and all the characters, to be your entertainment!---A less pricey option, yet still alot of fun, is to purchase a giant chess set. This is sure to be a hit with your guests, young and old!

candy buffet: beautiful blooms,"alice" hairpiece: thefrenchmouse (etsy), cheshire cat cufflinks:littleangelsjewlery (etsy),giant chess set: drugstore.com, bridal dresses: sohomade, "eat me" pinkcherrymama (etsy.com) ,reception/centerpieces: grand californian hotel, disneyland

Vintage Country Chic Spring Wedding

courtesy "the happy wedding", shannon medley designs (stationery), Stephanie Allin (dress), Brides Magazine (table)

Vintage Country Chic

...sweet, romantic...perfect for Spring!

Ahhh...Spring is officially here! Such a beautiful and perfect time of the year for weddings and other special life events, as this season traditionally represents new beginnings...new blossoms...and new life.

Lovely colors for Spring time weddings consist of softer shades, such as: whites, golds and silvers paired with pastel shades, such as lavender, pink, peaches and yellow. Add green for a modern and fresh twist!

If you are hoping for your wedding design to exude romance and a princess-like quality, with some vintage touches, then the table setting above is a perfect choice. This is such a simply shabby chic display of Spring! Soft shades of peaches, greens, pinks and ivory are lovely for this effect. And the imperfection of this setting CREATES the perfection!

Some tips to achieve this look:

Find containers at your local thrift/antique store (don't worry about matching them). This is also a eco-friendly idea!
Mason jars can be found at Michael's craft stores or thrift stores; fill these with more flowers, candles or candy (in pastel shades).

Add throw pillows in pastel shades and romantic prints to some of your chairs. Your guests will appreciate the comfortable and stylish seating!

Using china of all different patterns from thrift and antique stores is another option!

Silver buckets (at any craft store) also work great for floral containers. Use the mini silver buckets with gingham (checked) ribbon for cute escort card holders or favor containers.

Instead of wedding cake, or in addition to it, consider serving up assorted flavors of pie! Find an old cupboard at the antique shop and display all the pies! This is a cute country-chic look!

Offer your guests pink lemonade prior to your ceremony from glass beverage dispensers. Serve them in mason jars for a unique look.

Consider hanging vintage chandeliers from above! Especially chic if hanging from trees

Use lots of candles and soft light to create an etheral glow

I sure hope this gives you some inspiration and useful ideas for your country-chic wedding!

Until next time,

Laurel