Holiday Centerpiece Ideas

Once you’re done decorating the tree and house, don’t forget to dress your table as well! Whether it’s a wedding reception or a holiday dinner, centerpieces really do complete a meal and set the mood for your guests. Plus, it’s something great to look at while you’re wining and dining. Wedding Elegance skimmed through the great world of the Internet, and found some really inspiring and gorgeous holiday centerpieces you can create or borrow ideas from. Choosing natural elements like pine cones and garlands offer a great rustic chic feel to your tablescape; while ornaments and candy create a sophisticated take on holiday cheer. Happy holiday decorating!

{Pine Cones, Silver and Apples, Candelabra, Fleur de Lis, Bowl of Silver and Candles, Dove, Candles and Canes, Peppermint Swirls}

WIPA Event at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

In May of 2010, WIPA held a seminar on photography–from the eyes of a photographer to everything you need to know about working with a photographer. The event was held at the Rancho Valencia Resort and the theme was “hacienda style. ” We had The Troubadours playing live music at the day long event. For our “cocktail hour” we served breakfast items and coffee. Lunch was a salad with salmon, and non-alcoholic passion fruit cocktails by Joes on the Nose (did you know they make drinks other than coffee?!)

It was an amazing event filled with great speakers and attendees!

 

These chiavari chairs are so cute and delicate, there’s no need for chair covers.

There’s Nahid!

 

Venue: Rancho Valencia Resort

Linens and Chair Rentals: Concepts Event Design

Floral: ArtQuest Florals

Menu Design: Rachel from Rock Paper Scissors Design

Videography: Mark from Ashley Video Productions

Cocktails: Joes on the Nose

Cookie Favors: The Crumb Runner Cookie Co

Desserts Table: provided by Rancho Valencia

 

 

 

 

 

Breaking Dawn/Twilight Inspiration Boards

With the release of “Breaking Dawn: Part 1″ in theatres, we felt inspired by the dark romance and classic tale of love that surpasses time. Even if you’re not a fan of vampires, the theme of falling in love with someone who will go to the ends of the earth to protect and love you, resonates with all. So, we created two inspiration boards based on “Twilight” and what we felt qualified as a possible scene from Bella and Edward’s wedding! Hope this inspires you.

{Couple, Apple, Floral, Necklace}

Love the idea of taking photos right before the sun sets! Also loving the idea of flowers and jewels hanging from centerpieces–effortless but gorgeous.

 

{Ceremony, Invite, Bouquet, Gown, Twilight Scene}

 Jenny Packham is a super talented designer and we love many of her creations. The idea of draping strings of flowers everywhere is so over the top and fabulous!

Drink of the Week: Sparkling Pear & Cranberry

Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with friends and family to indulge and feast! In keeping with that spirit, this week’s cocktail is Thanksgiving themed with delicious hints of the season’s fruits! We found this ah-may-zing recipe on Martha Stewart’s website for creating a sparkling pear & cranberry cocktail. For fall or winter brides, this is a classy signature drink to offer to guests at your wedding reception.

Ingredients

Destination Real Wedding: Persian Opulence in Italy

Jerri and her husband were married in June in beautiful Italy! Their destination wedding was gorgeous and full of wonderful traditional Persian details. The bride asked us to help design a sofreh for them to transport all the way to Italy where a designer constructed it. Although we could not be there personally, Jerri let us know it turned out beautifully. Here are some images of the sofreh and the lovely couple.