ADORATIONS HEARTS OUR WEDDING CHICKS FEATURE

“You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love…”

And we couldn’t be more in love with our feature on Wedding Chicks and the collaborators who made it all happen!

While it’s true that Nick Jonas’s CHAINS song did inspire this styled shoot, the Andaz San Diego, more so. As one of our favorite downtown venues, the Andaz is a glamorous and sexy hotel, best known for their rooftop nightclub and event space overlooking the city’s stunning skyline. The Andaz logo set the tone as the our team of vendors sought to complement this modern luxury hotel with a dramatically different affair with chains, of course, binding the design in detail.

Spearheading this conceptual shoot was the dynamic duo of Coastyle Events with us doing what we do best – floral design. For us, the Andaz’s living wall of greens inspired our contemporary chic styling starting with the reception tabletop. Our combination of café au lait, coral, burgundy and spiky orange dahlias, David Austen Chippendale garden spray roses and Tess merlot garden roses, pink-tipped snowberries, poke weed, dusty miller and eucalyptus exuded great depth in texture, color and style with a dramatic addition of vibrant phalaenopsis orchids

The industrial tabletop, came courtesy of the Andaz’s modern furniture styling while the centerpiece design WOW’d with a voluptuous mixture of fleurs, Coastyle hand gilded the gold glassware, pairing the setting with lovely plates from Anthropologie. Chains draped alongside the table with the juxtaposition of the silver fur underneath to add to our “Chains of Love” theme.

For the “I Do’s” the Coastyle ladies chose a simple wood arbor accentuated with cascading mirrors to reflect the natural light and chains dripping from the gorgeous floral palette. In lieu of traditional seating, mixed reclaimed wood benches, concrete chairs and tree stub stools with not only a fur runner aisle, but a bed of red rose petals.

Sweet Cheeks Baking Company not only designed an architecturally-inspired three-tiered cake with geometric and orchid embellishments but also introduced the dessert pairing station with crafted cocktails meant to complement their sweet treats. How perfect for guests to have their cake and drink too!

This shoot wouldn’t have been so perfectly complete without the incredible photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography. Her style, professionalism and innovative technique make her truly one of the best in San Diego. I am so honored to have worked with her and our incredible team of talent on this shoot, as seen on Wedding Chicks!   

VENDOR LOVE
Photography: Cavin Elizabeth Photography. Design & Coordination: Coastyle Events.
Floral Design: Adorations Botanical Artistry. Venue: Andaz San Diego. Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. Rentals: Lauren Sharon Vintage Rentals. Dishware: Anthropologie. Gown Designer: Houghton. Bridal Salon: The Dress Theory. Models: Andrei Razmeritsa & Natalia Fulto.

WEDDING CRASHERS: Stephanie & Brian’s Political Party

Your wedding is a day you’ll never forget! Imagine having the ultimate wedding crasher show up unannounced… for Stephanie and Brian, that guest was President Obama. 

Since POTUS was in San Diego on probably his last trip as commander-in-chief, he took in a round of golf on the gorgeous greens at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. It was just a coincidence that this was the site for our couple’s celebration. The President was staying in Rancho Santa Fe, at Rancho Valencia to be exact, another one of our favorite venues. Word is from our weddings photographers, Jeff and Erin of The Youngren’s that they joked en route to The Lodge that it was too bad this big day wasn’t at RV since they could have caught a glimpse of POTUS.

What a surprise to pull into The Lodge with secret service and extra security making sure President Obama could enjoy a leisurely day golfing. It was even more of a surprise when coordinator Kelly Aull of Mint Weddings found out from the team at The Lodge that POTUS would be rolling through the 18th hole approximately the same time as the ceremony. Our couple decided it would be best to delay the ceremony for a bit to let the President finish… but when he decided to greet the guests, Stephanie and Brian practically ran down the aisle to meet their famous wedding crasher! Pictures were taken, hands were shaken, and hearts were racing as Stephanie and Brian’s special day was made even more special!!

Thanks President Obama for being the best Wedding Crasher of all-time!

Read more about President Obama crashing Stephanie & Brian’s wedding on The Youngren’s Blog.

 Video courtesy of SJ Videography

Wedding Photography: The Youngrens. Ceremony Location: The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Reception Location: The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Event Coordinator: Mint Weddings. Floral Design: Adorations Botanical Artistry. Cake : Michele Coulon Dessertier. Make-Up: JH Artistry. DJ: Vario Productions. Wedding Videography: SJ Videography.

ADORATIONS CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS IN JULY!

Summer is officially here! And while we relax and vacation with family and friends, it is never too early to start planning for your holiday or festive get-togethers happening later this year! Adorations can’t help but think ahead at all the amazing dates still in store for us in 2015 – from winter weddings to Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas parties and of course, ringing in the New Year. This is actually our very favorite season, when we can celebrate those celebrations to come!

For the entire month of July, Adorations is gifting a special offer just for you! When you book during the month of July receive 15% off your total order for any social or corporate gathering taking place between September 1 - December 31, 2015! And as an added bonus present, client orders over $2,500 will receive a complimentary holiday arrangement of their choice to be delivered anywhere in San Diego county within the 2016 year.

We just LOVE celebrating in July! Contact us today to discuss your upcoming corporate event, anniversary party, or holiday merriment! Adorations Botanical Artistry is your go-to floral and event design studio for all of your very special occasions! 

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Adriana & Chris: Two become One

It’s what we live for in this industry – when two hearts genuinely become one.

My first encounter with Adriana & Chris was endearing. My good friend and colleague, Thomas Bui Lifestyle invited me to send his couple an Adorations Botanical Artistry signature arrangement in shades of the soon-to-be-bride’s favorite color: purple. This was our first introduction (and impression) as we sent her a lovely centerpiece crafted in purple kale, succulents, garden roses and those enchanting botanical elements that we’ve become known for.

Later I had the pleasure of meeting this elegant couple, who were to celebrate their second marriage at the magnificent Rancho Valencia Resort. Chris was the most dotting and sincere fiancé, who was so lovingly protective of this woman that he wanted to indulge her with her heart’s desire. It was like a storybook romance we dream about as he treated her the way a gentleman should – like his queen.

While they were in the midst of renovating their home, Adriana and Chris wanted that same custom approach to their wedding day celebration. Choosing a palette of deep plums and ivories, their outdoor ceremony was rich in vibrant shades of lavender as the lightest chiffon fabric draped their canopy in a symmetrical fashion. The arbor and ceremonial bureau were created with the bride’s favorite Picasso calla lilies, Carmel Antik roses, lavender and white hydrangea, dahlias, clematis, succulents, tulips and varieties of roses allowing for movement and a gorgeous styling. The added allium gave that special touch of whimsy to the flowers making it one stunning ceremony site.

We created a walkway of candlelight leading the guests from the ceremony to the reception. And as many know Thomas Bui’s style of grandeur, the reception tent was a high impact open-air celebration draped with chandeliers to perfection. This romantic environment was enhanced with golden table accents sourced by TBL and lush floral centerpieces in the same varietal scheme of bold lavenders and crèmes, all set around a dance floor designed with a heart becoming one.

While the theme lent itself so joyfully to Adriana and Chris’s wedding celebration, this loving couple, donated all of their flowers to Heliotrope for Hospice, which is an organization that repurposes flowers from special events or stores and delivers the little beauties to patients throughout San Diego in hospice care.

It was such an honor to work with Adriana and Chris on their special day and we wish them ALL KINDS OF GOODNESS in their life together!!

VENDOR LOVE
Photography | Victor Sizemore Photographer. Venue & Catering | Rancho Valencia. Coordination & Design | Thomas Bui Lifestyle. Floral Design | Adorations Botanical Artistry. Dance Floor & Rentals | Concepts Event Design. Rentals | Abbey’s Party Rentals. Draping | Pacific Event Productions. Lighting | Amber Event Production.  Linens | La Tavola Linen. Makeup  | James Overstreet. Hair | Salon De Marcus. Videography | Taylor Films. Officiant | Robert Stevens.  DJ | Mike Hogan. Music | Michael Gonzales. Cake & Desserts | Sweet Lydia.  

HOTEL DEL WEDDING: UNDER THE NIGHT SKY

There is that moment of twilight after the sun has long set and the night sky turns to dusk. This is when Christina and Sean said, “I do.”

Set beachfront outside of the legendary Hotel Del Coronado, with the glowing iconic turrets as part of their scene, Christina and Sean had the romantic setting that Christina had always dreamed of. 

When I had first met with the beautiful bride-to-be to talk about her wedding décor, she had brought with her an inspiration board from a summer wedding she wanted to recreate with large dinner plate dahlias as the basis of the floral palette. Being that her wedding was a pre-winter affair in November, we had to tailor the plan to include seasonal flowers that could give the same grandiose effect and opted for large china mums to take the place perfectly.  David Austin garden roses dominated the design with natural foliage that lent a handpicked styling, with subtle hints of metallic gold. Queen Anne’s lace, maidenhair fern, and white veronica imbued movement, peaking amongst the garden roses. We were able to weave in smaller varieties of dahlias to keep the bride’s original vision at play, but let the china mums do their job to emphasize the scale.

Our favorite design element in Christina and Sean’s wedding was the crochet chuppah that added such unexpected personality to the décor. With nightfall, the chuppah illuminated in ambient lighting that complemented The Del’s iconic radiance making this one unique and gorgeous celebration. 

VENDOR: Photography: Pam Scott Photography. Location: Hotel Del Coronado. Coordination & Styling: Monarch Weddings. Floral Design: Adorations Botanical Artistry. Rentals: Concepts Event Design. Linens: La Tavola. Lighting: San Diego Events Lighting. Menus: Whimsique Invitations & Stationery.

Begum & Michael’s San Diego Wedding

Pistachio and pale peach – what a delightful color palette to inspire this lovely al-fresco wedding overlooking the harbor in San Diego. 

Begum and Michael had the gorgeous So-Cal skies as a backdrop for their nuptials, held at Harbor Island Park. Their candy-sorbet color palette may have been the focal point for our décor scheme, but these two lovebirds couldn’t be anymore sweeter in love. Coming from different religious backgrounds, their wedding day was such a perfect blend of tradition and romance, making our job easy breezy to make this pair shine on the big day.

Working alongside my friend and collaborator, Thomas Bui Lifestyle, we created their ceremony décor to focus on the stunning chuppa. The soft-pleated fabric Concepts Event Design  draped perfectly to imbue lots of movement from the placement of our florals and the gentle wind off the Pacific. We twirled tulips, garden roses, orchids, hydrangea, and dahlias in abundance and added lisianthus and scabiosa for a rich botanical texture. Orchids cascading down the back of the arbor were threaded with crystals to add that extra glimmer of sparkle.

Guiding the eye down the aisle were four magnificent arrangements interweaving our floral palette, echoing the sentiments of the chuppa design. After the momentous “breaking of the glass,” guests mingled in the fabric-swaged open-air tent, set with similar florals in varying sizes, some wrapped in custom vessels with gold accents.

And while we must save the best for last… our favorite floral feature from Begum and Michael’s stunning wedding day design was the custom floral “bumper” that decorated their vintage Rolls. “Just Married” never looked so good. Way to stay seriously classy in San Diego!

VENDOR CREDITS

Photography: True Photography Weddings. Wedding Consultant: Thomas Bui Lifestyle. Floral Design: Adorations Botanical Artistry. Chuppa, Linens, Rentals: Concepts Event Design. Furniture: Lounge Appeal. Catering: Coast Catering. Cake: Michelle Coulon Dessertier. Event Beverage Service: BevMo. Invitations: Whimsique. Lighting, DJ: Music Phreek. Officiant: Rabbi Ian. Makeup: Ann Denicolo. Videography: Taylor Films. Transportation: Rolls Livery. Location: Harbor Island Park