Real Weddings: Bonnie + Zlatko

Ashley and Erik’s low-key but gorgeous wedding at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, California, in the Bay Area, has some fab details we’re loving! To name a few: updated traditional stationery from Papyrus and Paper Source, exquisite pastel bouquets that pop against dusty blue bridesmaids dresses, and a sweet dessert with sugar flowers from Studio Cake atop—are you ready for this?—a gold sequin tablecloth from La Tavola Fine Linen Rental. We die! Ashley’s Victoria Nicole gown is a classic silhouette with just enough bling, and mod blush-colored Miu Miu shoes are the perfect complement. These stylish images from Meg Perotti showcase a great party, courtesy of the Ashley’s Italian family living it up with Erik’s Midwest relatives—see all of the beautiful images in the gallery!

Joyce and Lucas’ bright and colorful wedding was held in the gardens of the Allied Arts Guild amongst thousands of flowers. The grounds of this venue are truly gorgeous but what’s even more amazing is that they donate a portion of each wedding’s fees to support chronically ill and physically challenged children! So great. The couple loves Scrabble, so they incorporated the game throughout their day in table numbers, signs, and the bride even played a game while she was getting ready in the morning. This sweet wedding and these bright and cheery photos by Alison Yin Photography will certainly make you smile today!

Christine and Daniel’s wedding is equal parts romantic, dreamy, and classic. With the beautiful villa and gardens of Villa Montalvo as the setting and perfect Northern California weather provided by the month of May, the couple’s graceful ivory and blush color palette came to life within the lush green foliage. Charmed Events Group brought the elegant setting to life with lace linens from La Tavola, a dramatic draped arch decked with greenery and florals by Tango & Foxtrot, and fresh, clean centerpieces of peonies, garden roses, and ranunculus. A gorgeous lace-embellished cake from Studio Cake completed the scene. Christine is radiant in a sophisticated Allure gown to match Daniel’s chic black tux, and to honor their heritage, both donned traditional Korean wedding attire from LeeHwa Wedding for an incredible sunset portrait session. We are completely in love with every moment captured by Danielle Poff Photography!

Sara and Chris’s romantic garden wedding at Hartley Botanica simply has us swooning! For starters, Sara’s White by Vera Wang gown–in a soft and sweet shade of pink–is nothing short of amazing! And with a backdrop like that, pastel roses in more shades of pink and lavender are a must; we adore the lush bouquet by Belle of the Ball Designs that Sara carried! Whimsical floral stationery from Minted further grounded the theme of this affair, where Sara and Chris took their vows beneath a canopy of curly branches, twinkling lights, and a jaw-dropping chandelier covered in lush blooms. Don’t miss a single detail in these stunning images by Valentina Glidden Fine Art Photography–we can’t stop staring!

Oh, how we adore the soft colors and romantic vibe of Mirna and Robin’s Bay Area wedding at Mission Santa Clara de Asis! These images from Caroline Tran are as ethereal as Mirna’s classic Monique Lhuillier gown—and we love the fresh flowers tucked into her sleek updo! Pink and white ruled the day, from flowers by Nicole Ha Designs to the blush-colored cake by Rosewood Sand Hill, also the site of the fabulous reception. Mirna’s bridesmaids wore long light taupe dresses by Saja Wedding to complement the surrounding pale pinks, a color combo that’s classic and fresh. Each carefully executed detail was overseen by Amazae Special Events. This fabulous fete is absolutely stunning!

Amy and Michael’s San Francisco wedding, held at The James Leary Flood Mansion in the heart of the city, is simply breathtaking! You don’t get much more romantic than a backdrop of rolling California hills, and add to that Amy’s stunner of a gown, by Vera Wang, and mod, succulent, and white flower arrangements by Birch, and you have quite an affair! We’re smitten with Amy’s wax leaf, moss, and white bud bouquet, too. Tanja Lippert Photography shared these gorgeous images of an understated, romantic ceremony, followed by a reception at which no detail was left untouched by Maxine Andrew! We love the contemporary tablescapes and the pops of gold and hot pink in the seating areas. Pardon us while we swoon over each and every gorgeous image in the gallery!

Jen and Carter’s Northern California wedding, held at the Marin Art & Garden Center, is simple elegance and romance at its best. Cream and pink flowers by Cherries are classic and beautiful in the outdoor setting, and we love the details on Jen’s Lazaro gown—check out the satin sash and scallop beading on her veil! Traditional sugared fruit on the cake from Branching Out Cakes is a unique addition to the pretty reception tablescapes. See all of the images from the fabulous Bret Cole Photography in the gallery!

Erin and Scott spent the beginning of their relationship across the country from each other. When they decided to tie the knot, they wanted to somehow incorporate cross-country travel into the day while still maintaining the sophisticated elegance of their venue, Kohl Mansion. Gorgeous florals by Asiel Design included drool-worthy dahlias as well as tulips, roses, and stock in various shades of blush, peach, and pink. Check out the fabulous job Wowpretty did on Erin’s makeup! And of course, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy any of this beauty without the wonderful photos by Meg Perotti!

Gabi and Paul were married at the stunning Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, California. Working with the beautiful natural features of the venue, the couple chose a vivid green and white color palette and decorated with mason jars, a ton of candles, and twinkling string lights above the reception area. I love the unique flowers that Jose Ibarra Floral Designs used to complement the more traditional flowers like hydrangea and absolutely adore the flowers that hung by ribbons over their ceremony! Such a fresh and elegant wedding with beautiful photos by Danielle Gillett Photography!

I’m jealous of California. I usually fall in love with the venues, florals, backdrops, and just super rad styling in general of California weddings and Birgitt and Stephen’s wedding is no exception. Headlands Center for the Arts looks like an awesome venue but really I’m crazy jealous of the florals by IXIA. Bouquets and bouts? Fabulous. That arbor? Yes please. Oh, and then there are those awesome bridesmaids dresses. While you look at the amazing photos by Julie Mikos Photography, I’m going to go look at airfare to California.

Katie and Yuval had a classically elegant yet relaxed wedding at Meadowood Napa Valley. While all the details were beautiful, it was REALLY hard to refrain from creating a post entirely filled with photos of their flowers! I love the color palette and adore the variety of flowers that Friday Flowers used. No wedding goes off without a hitch but Katie and Yuval had a big one 3 weeks before their wedding: their photographer double-booked and had to cancel! Luckily, Emily Takes Photos came to the rescue and gave us these beautiful photos!

Let’s all take a moment (or two) out of our day to check out this bliss-inducing Janita Mestre wedding. It’s delightfully in the desert, so of course you’re going to spot a few cacti at Galway Downs, but you’re going to see such a dreamy color palette too. Being so close to Valentine’s Day, Stephanie and Alex wanted to evoke love all throughout, so they picked pink as their go-to hue. Big and bright blush and ivory florals by Events by Floral Sensations complemented the eye-catching David’s Bridal mauve bridesmaids’ dresses, and we loved this idea, too. Instead of continuing the soft tones everywhere, shake up the colors like Stephanie and Alex and throw a deep hue in the same color family somewhere that will be seen. Adding it to the bridesmaids’ dresses was a clever touch without overwhelming the couple’s desire to have an airy feel to their wedding day.

Valerie and Ken’s Tower Hill Botanical Garden wedding was like walking into another time. Every corner was filled with gorgeous flowers and art, every detail simple in its elegance. The greenhouses and gardens at Tower Hill inspired the color and style for their wedding. Julie Lapham Designs created arrangements with succulents and airplants, roses, eucalyptus, and anemone, and many of the succulents are now growing in the couple’s home! Seeded paper escort cards doubled as favors, a Jenga game served as the guest book, and colorful tabletops graced the Orangerie. We’re simply in love with every moment captured by Arielle Doneson Photography!

The spectacular Planterra Conservatory set the scene for Megan and Jack’s classic Michigan wedding. The couple selected the greenhouse for its airy and romantic feel, and the lush locale didn’t disappoint! Planterra’s team created a spectacular atmosphere of hanging wisteria, garlands and swaths of greenery, and clusters of trees and plants. The result? Breathtaking! Wanting the greenery and abundance of candlelight to shine, Megan selected accents of glittering gold tableware, blush napkins, and cashmere Alfred Angelo bridesmaids frocks. And of course, her sophisticated Justin Alexander stole the show! In lieu of dessert, guests enjoyed a cheese cake and charcuterie station from Continental, a big hit! Every moment is beautifully captured by Kelly Sweet Photography!

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and that may just be true because we have a big crush on Rebecca and Ross’ Dallas wedding! The picturesque Nasher Scuplture Center was a dream setting for their garden wedding, where tables were set amongst the larger than life sculptures and glittering lights were strung from the trees. Rebecca wanted arrangements to mimic the garden setting, and Stems of Dallas delivered with loose, natural flowers in neutral hues with subtle hints of peach and green. Everything about the day was so seamless that the couple’s wedding planner, Caroline Events, even described the grass as feeling as soft as a blanket! We adore the timeless feel of the bridesmaids’ ivory Jim Hjelm dresses paired with Rebecca’s floaty Watters gown from Mia Bridal Couture. Utterly timeless and beautiful, this wedding is an instant classic—get ready to fall in love with the gorgeous images from Heather Rowland!

Good morning lovelies and happy 2015! We are so excited to usher in a new year full of beautiful soirees, and couldn’t think of a better way to kick off a new year than Nga and Tinh’s lovely wedding at Los Altos History Museum. Classic garden romance was the theme of the day. The couple partnered with Oliveta Design to design a lush, sophisticated reception with bouquets and centerpieces full of greenery and roses in a rainbow of pastels from Studio Mondine. Nga is a vision in a relaxed Jenny Packham gown and Gucci heels, perfectly paired with a ribbon-tied bouquet, and her three maids wore hand-picked frocks in the palest of blush from BHLDN and J.Crew. We simply adore each and every detail—right down to the floral garland on the getaway car from Elegant Journey—in these stunning images from Clary Pfeiffer!

Chris and Maria’s wedding is a true San Francisco affair. The couple worked with Julie Briggs Dunn of JBD Events to curate the details of the day. They selected Maria’s family church, St. Ignatius Church at the University of San Francisco, for their ceremony, and the stunning Flood Mansion for their reception gathering, a venue that held special meaning as Maria had attended school in the building and knew every nook and cranny of the venerable space. Maria is polished and elegant in a custom Jin Wang gown and jacket, which she helped to design, and several beautiful pieces of jewelry, including earrings gifted by her mother, a bracelet belonging to her maid of honor’s grandmother, and her grandmother’s brooch and handkerchief pinned to her bouquet. Chris and his groomsmen are dapper in white dinner jackets, and Maria’s bridal party selected chic frocks from …And Something Blue, complete with belts handmade by Maria’s mother. The Main Hall of the Mansion was decorated with light and airy tablescapes by Thierry Chantrel, in soft pink and shimmering silver accented by the bright, open space. Modern twists, including the silver fortune cookie favors as a nod to the City by the Bay’s famed Chinatown and a Swiss Dot wedding cake by The Cakemaker, made the day even more personal. Each of the images from Kelly Stonelake is stunning!

We are head over heels for Lauren and Taylor’s chic blue-and-white San Francisco wedding! Lauren, a wedding planner herself, immediately began pulling together ideas after Taylor’s proposal, so that—with the help of Ryder Sloan Events—they could have an outdoor affair to remember. She started with the location, Stable Cafe. The urban garden space was a great backdrop for a collection of blue-and-white ginger jars filled with florals from Mandolin Flowers. Plumosa fern garlands and cafe lights added an air of sophistication, while classic arrangements of hydrangeas, anemones, and roses accented tables covered with Swiss dot linens from La Tavola. Lauren wore her cousin’s couture Carolina Herrera Bridal gown with embellished blue Manolo Blahnik heels, a Christmas gift from Taylor; her bouquet was wrapped with long pieces of vintage lace and blue velvet ribbon. Amy Nichols Special Events ensured the day ran smoothly from start to finish, which included transforming the courtyard after the ceremony into a luxe space for dinner and dancing, along with lounging areas outfitted with seating from One True Love Vintage Rentals. Later in the evening, guests sipped warm spiked cocktails from the DIY coffee bar, the perfect accompaniment to a salted caramel wedding cake from Cake Coquette—the design of the dessert mimicked the ginger jar pattern. We are just in total love with all of these fabulous images from Julie Mikos!

“We knew that we wanted an intimate setting that was surrounded by lush greenery, and we fell in love with the beautiful Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos, California,” says bride Amy. We’re in love, too, with every lush and gorgeous detail of Amy and Brett’s wedding, especially the peonies! “The flowers were some of most beautiful floral arrangements I have seen! “We were absolutely blown away by the work that Green Leaf Designs did,” says Amy. Fluffy bouquets and table centerpieces included peonies, garden roses, gardenias, and hydrangeas in shades of coral, peach, pink, and ivory. Also draped with gorgeous florals was the couple’s ceremony arch, beneath which Amy stood wearing a classic strapless gown and lace-edged veil. Coral bridesmaids dresses continued the color palette. We adore the whimsical details of the pink-and-blue trellis-print ceremony programs by Ree Jae Chi. Taking family duties far beyond the expected, Amy’s sister, a wedding planner at CCL Weddings & Events, engineered nearly every element of the big day herself. Enjoy these exquisite images from Christine Farah Photography!

We are completely smitten with Katherine and Andy’s gorgeous California garden wedding! With the majestic trees and greenery of Palos Verdes Peninsula’s beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden as the backdrop, their picturesque wedding is full of understated beauty and sophistication. Elegant yet minimalistic decor from Flower by Kahee echoed the stunning surroundings, with lush white bouquets and reception blooms in delicate apothecary vases. The Grecian-inspired bridesmaids dresses by Atelier are to die for—as is Katherine’s romantic Vera Wang gown—and how lovely are the garlands adorning the cake table and bride and groom chairs? Jenna Kang of Divine D-Day brought the couple’s vision to life, and we love each and every image by Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts Photographie!