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Blog - Blossom Events: Event planning tips, venue search and latest trends in the events industry
We had the privilege of planning of Jillian and Josh’s wedding at The Loft on Pine. Jillian was a kind-hearted and easy going bride and Josh was a soft spoken and caring groom. We truly enjoyed coordinating all the details for them at the amazing venue in Long Beach. Check out some of the photo highlights from the wedding.
Jillian’s gorgeous wedding dress and picture with Grandma in the beautiful bridal suite.
Delicate and intimate DIY details by Jillian and her mom
Ceremony and Reception with simple floral elements
The Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort is a beautiful resort situated on the California coast. It is the only all suite Ventura County resort just 60 minutes from Los Angeles. We were mesmerized by the beauty of the Spanish colonial architecture, the gorgeous outdoor pool and the beautiful sandy beach just a few minutes walk from the resort.
For those interested in having a wedding here, here are some ceremony options.
Garden Courtyard Ceremony
Presidential Lawn Ceremony
Ballroom for Reception
Both ceremony sites can accommodate up to 300 guests and the Mandalay Ballroom can accommodate up to 450 guests for dinner/dance. Many reception packages are available with prices ranging from $79 to $119 per dinner guest.
The Big Fake Wedding Los Angeles took place on Thursday, March 19th at 440 Seaton in downtown Los Angeles. For those who are not familiar, The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative where the guests go to experience the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception as if they were attending a real wedding. We’re excited to announce that The Big Fake Wedding LA was featured in Ruffled. Check out the link for the details – http://ruffledblog.com/wanderlust-wedding-inspiration-part-2/
We had the privilege of taking on the Day of Coordinator role for this event and it was definitely an one of a kind experience. We got to work with and get to know the lovely couple who renewed their vows during the ceremony. Below are some amazing photos from Andie Freeman Photography and a great video from Anchor Pictures that captured the event beautifully. There were also lots of other amazing vendors that took part to make this event a success. Check out the Big Fake Wedding LA page for their info.
Photo by You & Me Photography
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We attended the Wedding Co. Market 2015 on Sunday at the Artscape Wychwood Barns. This venue is gorgeous in the summer time and it is still equally beautiful in the winter covered in snow. The Wedding Co. Market took place inside the Covered Street Barn which contains full length skylight and glass garage style doors on each side of the room. This is such a unique space and I fall in love with it every time I walk in.
We met a lot of amazing vendors who showcased their business at the show. Below you will some of our favourites. The Wedding Co. Market takes place annually and it’s a great way for brides and grooms to get to know some local vendors and to get some inspiration for wedding planning.
Artscape Wychwood Barns
Fancy Pufs: Organic Cotton Candy Cart – such a fun idea for a wedding or event.
One of the greatest and most romantic wedding venues is Casa Loma in Toronto. We had the privilege of receiving a private tour of this majestic castle. Food & beverage packages start from $150 per guest with a $30,000 minimum on Saturday evenings. If you choose to have your ceremony onsite, you can use the beautiful Conservatory for a $2000 site fee.
Next, we visited The Great Hall where cocktail receptions normally takes place. The Great Hall also leads to the beautiful terrace and guests will have access to the terrace if weather permits.
Dinner receptions take place in the Library which can accommodate up to 220 guests. We’re a big fan of these white Louis chairs and you will have access to these chairs for your wedding.
One of the special features of Casa Loma is the use of The Glass Pavilion which is operated from May – October. This is located in the East Garden of Casa Loma with stunning views of the city and the castle. This special estate includes sparkling fountains, unique sculptures and display and rare florals.
All the wedding packages include a complimentary bridal suite, tasting, bottle of sparkling wine & chocolate dipped strawberries, multi-course dinner menu, 7 hour host bar package, wine service, midnight coffee and tea service and sparkling wine toast for all guests. We absolutely love this venue and hope you will consider Casa Loma as one of your wedding venues.
Hazel and Evan lived in Vancouver and chose Palm Desert, California as their destination wedding location. Most of the planning was done virtually due to the distance. We were excited to hear about the plans for Hazel and Evan’s wedding day. The bride, Hazel was from China and we were happy to help her plan this joining of two cultures in marriage. The big day included a traditional Chinese ceremony in the morning, a brunch buffet, a Western ceremony in the afternoon and a dinner reception. All the wedding events took place at Palm Valley Country Club where Hazel and Evan owned vacation homes.
After months of planning, the big has arrived. The day began with a 10:00am traditional Chinese ceremony. The first part of the ceremony was for the groom to pick up the bride and bring her back to his home. In order to do this, he must pass a few obstacles as set out by Hazel’s family. Evan passed the tests successfully which was then followed by a tea ceremony with Hazel’s mom and brother. The ceremony was filled with emotions and lots of happy tears.
After the ceremony, Evan placed a red cloth to cover Hazel’s face and led her by her hand back to his house.
After Hazel and Evan arrived back at Evan’s house, a tea ceremony was also performed with Evan’s parents. It is after all these traditions that Hazel becomes officially part of Evan’s family.
Evan’s mom sending well wishes to the bride and groom.
After the Chinese ceremony, guests were invited to the Valley Room at Palm Valley Country Club for the brunch buffet. We decorated the room with gold and red elements to match the Chinese theme. All the rental pieces and flowers were prepared by My Little Flower Shop.
At 3:00pm, Hazel and Evan had their Western Ceremony. The ceremony site was decorated with purple and pink flowers and set in front of the natural backdrop from the Palm Trees on the golf course.
Guests returned at 6:00pm for the evening reception. We loved this gorgeous cake prepared by Frost it Cupcakery.
One of our favorite moments that evening was the first dance by Evan and Hazel as all eyes were on them to witness this sweet moment.
Best wishes to our lovely bride and groom from Vancouver and thank you for allowing us to be part of your special day. 🙂
On December 6th, we had the privilege of planning a beautiful Indian wedding in Palm Springs. The wedding took place at Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage. I first met Stephanie and Nick in March and was very excited to work with this sweet couple on their wedding. They had a traditional Indian ceremony and the evening was transformed into a winter wonderland themed reception.
For the ceremony, we used very bright and vibrant colors. The Mandap was filled with shades of bright pink and orange. The ceremony was about an hour long with various Hindu traditions. The beautiful Mandap and flowers were provided by Flowers by Manjit.
The reception decor was also provided by Flowers by Manjit. This winter wonderland themed reception was filled with white, blue and crystal elements. The amazing crystal backdrop took my breath away.
The evening reception included special dance performances by Nick and Stephanie’s family and a delicious Indian buffet prepared by Omni Rancho Las Palmas. It was a beautiful wedding with sweet moments and we want to wish Nick and Stephanie all the best of wishes as they begin this new journey together.
On December 19th, we planned and designed the Holiday Party for Thousand Oaks Inn. We used gold, green and white as the main colors. We used Exotic Green Garden for all the floral pieces. They used tall vases for the centerpieces filled with lots of greenery and mixed with gold elements. We used Dreams America for all the table linens. The cocktail tables were dressed with gold linens and the main tables were dressed with specialty white linens with a green runner.
We asked Frost it Cupcakery to prepare a cake, cupcakes and macarons in our event colors. All the dessert were designed elegantly and tasted great as well. Cake stands were provided by Pretty Vintage Table.
With Christmas just around the corner, we want to share some Holiday wedding inspirations with brides who love Christmas just as much as we do.
We love this centerpiece idea in a mason jar with a mix of white, red and green floral.
Source: happywedd.com
Look at this cute Christmasy cake filled with Holiday colors.
Source: Wedding Chicks
We absolutely love this Christmas inspired tablescape. It’s very simple, yet elegant and can be used for a wedding or a dinner party at home with friends.
