High Society Wedding and Event Planning

Katie and Paul's Beach Wedding at the Ritz

Katie and Paul wanted to have their wedding at the gorgeous Ritz Carlton Dana Point so all their relatives from out of town could enjoy an elegant, Southern California wedding on the beach. The inspiration for Katie and Paul's beach wedding was tropical beach utilizing a color palette of white, blue and green.

Before the wedding, guests enjoyed a lovely rehearsal dinner at The Deck in Laguna Beach, beach volleyball and a run on the beach with the bride. 

Katie's bouquet consisted of perfect white orchids and roses and the bridesmaids carried bouquets with beautiful hydrangea, roses and tulips by Fresh Cut Floral Design. The ceremony was filled with gorgeous flowers hanging from above, and floating flowers in glass vases were placed along the aisle. Katie and Paul were married with the ocean as their backdrop, as well as gorgeous arrangements atop clear acrylic stands of orchids and hydrangea.

Katie and Paul's elegant reception was done in white and blue with silver and gold accents. 5-hour energy drink were tray-passed and guests danced all night long to J.B. Project Band's amazing music!

 

Vendor Credits:

Wedding Planner: Brandi Smith of High Society Event Planning
Photographer: Jules Bianchi
Venue: Ritz Carlton Dana Point
Catering and Cake: Ritz Carlton Dana Point
Entertainment: West Coast Music
Florist: Fresh Cut Floral Design
Lighting: Shine Lighting
Officiant: Peter Elliot
Rehearsal Dinner Site: The Deck in Laguna Beach
Rentals: Fusion Linens
Transportation: O.C. Cruisers
Videographer: Dan at Plug Video
Paper Accessories: Cheryl from Details Design Studio 

 

Rockabilly Wedding

The voice was just as important as the vision for Russ and Angela's wedding, which was inspired by country and rock music. Russ and Angela are both performers, not unlike country music icons Johnny Cash and June Carter, who served as part of the inspiration for their Rockabilly Wedding at The Casino in San Clemente. This gorgeous Spanish venue was built in 1937 and was modeled after the casino on Catalina Island.

Everything about Russ and Angela's wedding was unique and fun, from the amazing invitations by Details Design Studio to the Beer Ceremony. Found Rentals brought some perfect vintage pieces, including a heart-shaped marquee placed perfectly behind the bar. Inviting Occasion created lovely country-inspired floral arrangements using roses, tulips and daisies. 

24 Carrots Catering and Itty Bitty Sweets made sure all the guests were spoiled with beautiful delicacies all evening. The Kelly Rae Band performed during cocktail hour and The Trip, an incredible band out of Laguna Beach, rocked the party all night long! Russ played the guitar and Angela sang at the reception, making for such an intimate and unique experience. Congratulations Angela and Russ!

Vendor Credits:

Wedding Planning: Brandi Smith of High Society Event Planning
Photographer: Niall McCarthy
Venue: The Casino in San Clemente
Catering: 24 Carrots Catering
Baker: Itty Bitty Sweets
Florist: Inviting Occasion
Entertainment: The Trip and Crown Five
Lighting: Mix One Sound
Rentals: Found Rentals
Invitations and Paper Accessories: Details Design Studio

Marissa and Colby's Santa Barbara Wedding Video

We have Marissa and Colby's beautiful wedding video by The Yodsukars! Stay tuned to the blog for the full wedding story and photos of this amazing wedding in Santa Barbara!

Amanda and Kadir's Vibiana Wedding

Amanda and Kadir met at a party when Kadir's friend playfully asked Amanda what her sign was, and she turned the question on Kadir. The two found they had more in common than both being Geminis. They were together for 7 years before tying the knot. Amanda and Kadir were married on September 24, 2011 at the San Gabriel Mission in Arcadia and Vibiana in Los Angeles; they honeymooned in Istanbul, Turkey.

Amanda and Kadir's wedding was inspired by their two cultures; Amanda is Mexican-American and Kadir is Turkish. She wanted a bohemian feel, so the decor included colorful flowers designed by Larissa at Inviting Occasion, Ikat fabric from Uzbekistan, Sari fabrics and turquoise vases and lanterns.

The dinner menu focused on seasonal ingredients and was created by The Food Matters. Guests were treated to three different wedding cakes made by Takes the Cake and a Sultan's dessert table filled with sweets and confections straight from Istanbul.

Amandas beautiful mermaid-style dress was designed by Ines DiSanto. Her hair and makeup were done by The Loft and Nikki Green, respectively. The groomswear was by Sarar and tuxedo rentals by Friar Tux Shop. Amanda and Kadir's lovely rings were from GNK Jewels.

The amazing paper goods were designed by Wedding Paper Divas and really complimented the entire look of the wedding. The Latin Trio band from Kimera Music was just incredible, playing a beautiful mixture of songs. Skye Blu Photography  was amazing to work with. Thank you so much for these gorgeous images!

Wedding Coordinator: Brandi Smith of High Society Event Planning
Floral Design: Inviting Occasion
Venue: Vibiana
Caterer: The Food Matters
Photographer: Skye Blu Photography 
Paper Goods: Wedding Paper Divas
Officiant: Father Tony Diaz
Sound/Lighting: OCAVS
Makeup: Nikki Green
Cake: Takes the Cake
Entertainment: Michael Antonia
Videographer: Solano 888
Taco Truck: Fernando
Music: Kimera Music, The Latin Trio
Rentals: Signature Rentals
Belly Dancer: Natasha
Hair: Summer at The Loft 

Jen and David

Jennifer and David's elegant wedding took place in the gardens of a private home and Inviting Occasion, once again, went all out with gorgeous arrangements consisting of hydrangeas, roses and succulents. Our color palette was a calming and beautiful mixture of pale yellow, grey green and grey and Paper Source pulled those colors into their well-designed invitations.

This was such an intimate and lovely wedding. After eating great food by The Food Matters, guests sampled cake by Superfine Bakery and soon after, Jen and David's family provided some of the entertainment; which added a nice personal touch to the reception. Everyone danced to the Tony Galla Band and had a fabulous time! Thank you Amelia Strauss and Graham Yelton of Bound By for these amazing images!

Photography: Bound By (Amelia Strauss and Graham Yelton)
Florals: Inviting Occasion
Wedding planning: Brandi Smith of High Society Wedding & Event Planning
Stationery: Paper Source
Gown: Carolina Herrera
Catering: The Food Matters
Bakery: Superfine Bakery
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
Band: Tony Galla Band
Lighting: Mario Arteaga

Lindsay and Kevin at the Langham!

Lindsay and Kevin vacationed in Maui every summer. What a great tradition to have! But in 2010, the traditional tropical vacation changed a little. Kevin told Lindsay he wanted to go to Waikiki the week of July 4th, before going on to Maui. So, on the Fourth of July, Lindsay and Kevin sat between two outriggers on the beach and watched fireworks. When the show was over and things quieted down, Kevin popped the question and completely surprised Lindsay.

Lindsay and Kevin envisioned a wedding that mirrored their relationship with each other and their personalities. They wanted something romantic, inviting and elegant. Lindsay wanted a whimsical garden atmsophere and the Japanese Garden at The Langham in Pasadena was the perfect place for the ceremony. Lindsay and Kevin chose the elegant Georgian Ballroom for their reception with it's beautiful chandeliers, high vaulted ceilings and traditional crown moulding.

Family is so important to Lindsay and Kevin and Lindsay's God-daughter and her niece were both adorable flower girls! Lindsay and Kevin also felt that not having their 7-year-old Siberian Husky, Keesha, be a part of their wedding would just feel like a piece of them was missing. So Keesha got to be a beautiful ring bearer for the ceremony!

Kevin's father unexpectedly passed away when Kevin was in high school and they wanted to be sure to incorporate his memory into their big day. So Lindsay surprised Kevin with a small charm with a picture of his dad on his boutonniere on the wedding day. At the reception, Kevin's Uncle Steve (Kevin's dad's brother) gave an unexpected, lovely and emotional speech in remembrance of Kevin's father.

It also happened to be Kevin's grandmother's 83rd birthday on the couple's wedding day! Lindsay and Kevin had a special cake decorated with old French lace and a mongrammed "M" for Marilyn while 150 people sang her Happy Birthday. She was so happy and it was such a great moment. Congratulations Lindsay and Kevin!

Coordinator: High Society Event Planning
Florals: Inviting Occasion
Venue: The Langham
Caterer: The Langham
Photographer: Jeffrey Neal Photography
Videographer: Pristine Video
DJ: Playtime Attractions
Officiant: Weddings by Thomas
Slide Projector: Barron Audio Visual Services
Photobooth: SoCal Shutterbooth
Lighting: The Event Company
Chair Rentals: Chiavari Chair Rentals
Dessert: Coolhaus 

New York Wedding at the Trump Soho

I've got a sneak peek video of Nick and Amy's wedding at the fabulous Trump Soho in NYC! Thank you Serendipity Studios for this amazing video! Stay tuned for Nick and Amy's real wedding story and fabulous photos, coming soon!

 

Lindsay and Jonathan's Wedding at the Parker

Lindsay and Jonathan's wedding at The Parker Palm Springs turned out to be just beautiful! The Parker is an uber stylish hotel in Palm Springs, surrounded by palm trees, beautifully landscaped gardens, and sparkling pools. The Parker is nestled in the Coachella Valley in the San Jacinto Mountains and is also conveniently located close to the quaint city's shops, galleries and restaurants.

Lindsay looked so beautiful in her Vera Wang dress, holding her lovely fuschia and yellow bouquet by Inviting Occasion! The overall color combination of green, yellow, fuschia and orange placed on graphic black and white linens was stunning and The Parker offered lots of great photo opportunities for Dana Grant to shoot these great photos! Thanks Dana and congratulations Lindsay and Jonathan!

 

Event Coordinator: High Society Events
Photographer: Dana Grant Photography
Florals: Inviting Occasion
Venue: The Parker Palm Springs
Church: Our Lady of Solitude in Palm Springs
Musician (Ceremony/Cocktail): Dean Grech
Lighting: Mix One Sound
Dress: Vera Wang
Groom: Theory
Groomsmen: Calvin Klein suits
Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew Dresses
Save the Dates/Programs/gift bag tags: Lindsay the bride
Invitations: BG Design Studio
Band:  N’Demand/Shane Jordan Entertainment
Catering: The Parker Palm Springs
Cake/Cupcakes: The Parker Palm Springs
Make Up/Hair: Helen Jeffers/Altar Ego

Nikki and Dave's Malibu Wedding

Nikki and Dave had a very specific vision when it came to their wedding day, and they were focused on making that vision a reality! Nikki and Dave are living in Chicago, but met in L.A. It was very important for them to give their guests the Malibu experience and for Nikki, it was "toes in the sand" for her ceremony; so we set out to find the perfect location for their Malibu wedding on the beach.

Nikki and Dave's beautiful ceremony took place on the beach in Point Dume, Malibu. They read their vows to each other under a lovely canopy of sheer white fabric and orchids in white, fuschia and pink. It was an emotional ceremony with spectacular views and lots of love!

After the ceremony, the guests were shuttled up to the lovely Villa Sancti di Bella Vista for a relaxed and beautiful outdoor reception! The Villa Sancti is an amazing Tuscan estate surrounded by the natural beauty of Malibu. The romantic gardens were modeled after the famous Boboli Gardens of Florence.The evening was spent enjoying amazing food from 24 Carrots Catering, surrounded by gorgeous floral and decor from Inviting Occasion, and entertainment from Playtime Attractions. Oh yes...and a bit of Ouzo and jameson...a tribute to Nikki and Dave's family and guests!

Villa Sancti di Bella Vista offered an array of perfect photo opportunities for Ashleigh Taylor of Callaway Gable Associates to work her magic! The photos are so good! Thank you Ashleigh!

Event Coordinator: High Society Events
Venue: Villa Sancti di Bella Vista
Catering: 24 Carrots Catering
Florist and Decor: Inviting Occasion
Photographer: Ashleigh Taylor of Callaway Gable Associates
Sound Production: Digital Sound PS
Photo Booth: SoCal Shutterbooth
Shuttle: Gold Coast Tours
DJ: Playtime Attractions
Makeup / Hair: Jamie Gallegos
Limo: Ace Limo
Officiant: Mallory O'Neil
Lighting: The Event Company

Straight From The Heart....

I really don't know what to say about this amazing couple. They have to be some of the most gracious, appreciative, down to earth people I know. It was a pleasure to work with them and complete joy to see how happy they were on their wedding day. Allison and Bonnie of The Tangled Vine did a lovely job bringing their vision to life. Everything was fresh and fun and this couple and their guests brought such a lighthearted feeling to the whole celebration. I love that and I love that it was such a reflection of who they are. Now all I can say is...I hope they move to So Cal so we can see them more often! Enjoy this fab collage by Tracey Hanson of 2 Rings and A Dress Photographers ;)

Franciscan Gardens

24 Carrots

Frosted Cupcakery

Dash Entertainment

BG Design Studio