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Connie & Mike's Elegant and Ethereal Garden Inspired Carneros Resort Wedding
Connie & Mike's Elegant and Ethereal Garden Inspired Carneros Resort Wedding

Carneros Resort, Napa

Summer

Connie & Mike’s Carneros Resort wedding took place in the last days of summer in the heart of Napa Valley, surrounded by rolling hills of grapevines. Connie has a naturally elegant and refined style, and to complement that we wanted the design of their wedding to be ethereal and beautiful, pulling from English gardens as inspiration to achieve the vibe of a dreamy garden party. We chose a color palette consisting mostly of neutrals, highlighted by soft pinks, yellows, and purples.

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Patricia & Shaikh's Italian-Inspired Summer Villa Montalvo Wedding
Patricia & Shaikh's Italian-Inspired Summer Villa Montalvo Wedding

Villa Montalvo, Saratoga

Summer

Inspired by the Italianate architecture of Villa Montalvo, design elements were selected that would reflect the Mediterranean spirit throughout our entire event. Hand-painted chargers reminiscent of painted tiles with watercolor oranges were chosen, mirrored by the cutest kumquat clusters in the centerpieces. The theme of our florals was easy breezy, abounding with delicate twirling floral vines and organic shapes. We also incorporated cane-backed chairs, woven lanterns, and coastal lounge seating for a laid-back vibe.

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Cecilia & David's Modern Autumn Flood Mansion Wedding
Cecilia & David's Modern Autumn Flood Mansion Wedding

Flood Mansion, San Francisco

Autumn

Both incredibly talented designers with impeccable taste, Cecilia and David chose San Francisco’s iconic Flood Mansion as the backdrop for their stylish, moody autumn wedding. They kept their overall design sleek and modern, with a neutral palette and dark touches contrasting a fall-forward, colorful floral palette. Lush roses, fall foliage, autumn fruit - elements that melded together into the stunning arch under which Cecilia and David said “I do.” Guests were seated at long banquet tables in the main hall, dining by candlelight on Korean-inspired dishes as a nod to Cecilia & David’s comfort foods. From the fashion choices to the moody autumn décor, the vibes were immaculate.

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Jenny & Marcus's Romantic Flood Mansion Wedding
Jenny & Marcus's Romantic Flood Mansion Wedding

Flood Mansion, San Francisco

Autumn

Jenny & Marcus chose to host their wedding at Flood Mansion for its stunning architecture and location in the heart of San Francisco, a historic mansion that was the perfect setting for their romantic wedding. We chose a soft palette of blush, mauve, dusty blue, and an accent of deeper burgundy for a touch of autumnal tones. Iconic to Flood Mansion weddings, they held their ceremony at the courtyard followed by cocktail reception, before guests were invited inside the grand hall for dinner. Soft, luxurious textures were featured throughout their wedding - tablescapes of velvet linens and gold touches, as well as greenery interwoven through warm candles and lush floral arrangements. Their cake was a work of art designed to reflect the marbled textures through the architecture of Flood Mansion.

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Hokkaido | Japan
Hokkaido | Japan

Hokkaido boasts some of the most stunning views in all of Japan, and it’s even more breathtaking in person. Along with stunning views and changing leaves, we had some of the most amazing fresh seafood on earth, particularly scallops, crab, and uni (sea urchin). Hokkaido is also known for their milk and milk products, so we made it a point to eat as much milk-flavored ice cream as possible (for science!) - I’ve ranked our favorites below! For this leg of our trip, we decided to make Sapporo our base as we visited smaller cities in the surrounding areas (Otaru, Jozankei, and Niseko).

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