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Friday
Jan272012

Destination Wedding Link Round Up

Photo by Jillian Mithcell Photography.

Did you know we produce a destination weddings and honeymoons blog too?  It's called Jet Fete by Bridal Bar and we're sort of obsessed with all the travel goodness and day dreaming material over there.  Stop by and say hi!  And here are a few of our favorite topics seen over there lately.

Napa, Napa, Napa...oh what a wedding!

Black and gold, formal, oh my!

To Mexico we go.

 

Thursday
Jan262012

Fall Inspired Wedding in Virginia

Anyone out there planning a full-fledged fall wedding? Lucky for you, you have built in color inspiration thanks to nature showing it's true, beautiful colors that time of year. Kyle and Regan took total advantage of all that is fall in Virginia when they planned their October wedding. Red, yellow and orange flowers perfectly complimented the tree lined hillsides that surrounded their outdoor, vineyard ceremony and barn reception.

I love Kyle and Regan's place cards, apples with paper leaves in all sorts of autumn hues attached! If you've ever been to the Virginia area in the fall, you know just how gorgeous it is outdoors so guests picked up their edible escort cards and headed to play lawn games like croquet and corn hole. Meanwhile, the newlyweds explored the vineyards with Aaron Watson Photography as the sun set. Beautiful.

Soaring ceilings and bold wooden beams made for quite the dramatic, yet rustic, reception space. Sunny sunflowers and red roses continued into the table decor and, fitting to the season, the couple cut a wedding pie (in addition to the groom's humorous lobster cake). Quite possibly the best and coziest way to end this fall-filled night of celebration, whoopie pies served atop cups of milk! How could you turn down milk and cookies?

Congratulations Regan and Kyle!

All photos by Aaron Watson Photography

Participating Vendors:

Venue: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards
Wedding Coordinator: Megan Daubert Events
Floral Design: Hedge Fine Blooms
Videographer: Exist N Motion Films
Rentals: Festive Fare
Band: 10 Spot
Ceremony Musicians: Early Grove String Band
Wedding Cake & Pies: Albemarle Baking Co.
Hair and Make-Up: Virginia Glenn
Audio: Blue Ridge A/V and Lighting

Wednesday
Jan252012

Kate Spade Wedding

If you love bursts of color, bright patterns, and have a playful sense of style, then Kate Spade might just be the inspiration you need to kick your wedding colors and decor into high gear.  Today we're inspired by the fun and festive style of Kate Spade for your wedding.  From shopping for her fab and flirty shoes to potential bridesmaid dress finds and an all around inspired by decor scheme, we think a Kate Spade wedding would be so much fun to attend!  Take the rainbow ribbon effect and weave it from your ceremony structure right down to your sweetheart chairs.  Love!

{Photos: Top Row: Kate Spade, Second Row: Entwined Studio, Third Row/Green Shoes: Tina Bass Photography via Quite Like It, Envelopes: Kate Spade via Brooklyn Bride, Stripes: Adventures of a Bama Girl, Bottom Two Rows/Party Table: Charbeck via Coco + Kelley}

Tuesday
Jan242012

Gray and White Weddings

{Photos: Top Row: Sarah Yates via GWS, Second Row: La De Da via SMP, Suit: I Do Dreams, Bouquet: Robyn Michelle Lee Photography}

If you know me, you know I LOVE the color gray!  And I think it looks pretty swanky at a winter wedding too.  Today, we've paired gray with white, for a clean and classic, almost preppy big day idea.  It goes great with yellow and shades of pink too, but when keeping your color palette muted, this color story makes a great combo.  Men's suits, table runners, icing on the cake, and even some leafy gray colored floral accents all weave the color in with your white dress flawlessly!

{Photos: Centerpiece: Once Daily Chic, Cupcake Buffet: Pocket Full of Dreams, Straws: Beyond Beyond, Invitation: Invitation Crush, Wedding Cake: Sweet & Saucy via Something Turquoise, Cupcake: So Cute Dreams, Pattern: Etsy}

Monday
Jan232012

2012 Wedding Trends

It’s a new year and that means a new set of trends taking shape!  Our friends over at TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com each released their predictions for the wedding trends of 2012 and we picked a few of our favorites to share with you!

Enchanting Wedding Flowers: When women picture their bouquets, color is the first thing taken into consideration. There is one color that always gets put on the back burner, green! This 2012 don’t be afraid to take a chance and add greenery into the mix. Bouquets with foliage like green hydrangeas and dianthus not only create a lovely monochromatic look, but they also contrast beautifully with white gowns and puts the emphasis on you!

{Bouquets by Peony & Plum, Photos by Mi Belle}

Hand Painted & Watercolor Designs:  Whether on dresses, cakes, or invitations and place cards, the use of watercolor and hand painted elements are popping up in all areas of the wedding!  And the colors must used in this medium?  Pastels like pink and lilac are it for 2012!

{Photos: Invitation: Momental Designs, Escort Cards: LoveNancyNeil.com/TheKnot.com}

Long Sleeves and Lace: Long sleeve gowns and lace made a comeback with Kate Middleton’s dress and this year they are white hot!  Whether it’s a sexy sheer back, implied sleeves, lacy cutouts or even accents on a wedding cake, this new touch is receiving double takes everywhere.

{Dresses: Left: Claire Pettibone, Right: Elizabeth Fillmore}

Bombshell Bride: Voluptuous bombshells have set the stage for fashion trends all over the world, and 2012 is bringing it back, but this time, it’s showing up in weddings! Bombshell inspired bridal looks are hitting the aisles, whether it is a slinky dress, pouty lips or curve-accentuating cuts. There are many ways to incorporate the Hollywood feel into your wedding as little or as much as you want. A brooch for your hair paired with a beautiful gown adds just enough glitz to complete the look. So bring out your own inner bombshell!

{Hair & Makeup by Mariah Nicole, Left Photo by Duke Photography, Right Photo by Isabel Lawrence}

Ritzy Ranch Weddings: A rustic old barn, crystal chandeliers, elegant flowers and delicate foods; these things all set the stage for the perfect ritzy ranch wedding. One of 2012’s most popular trends, ritzy ranch weddings create the perfect mix of elegance with a country twist.

{Photos: Left - Woodward + Rick Photographers/TheKnot.com, Right: Jonas Peterson via Green Wedding Shoes}

Panoramic Wedding Portraits: Your wedding day is a memorable day, not only for you, but your loved ones as well. So, what better way to remember the day than with a photograph of you and all your guests? Tired of all the overdone angles and photo effects? The classic approach on a portrait can also be easily turned into an eccentric twist on a guest book, not to mention a great mantle piece for you to enjoy for years to come!

{Photo by Gruber Photographers}

How will you make these 2012 trends your own? Will you work any of them into your event?

Friday
Jan202012

"Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" Gifts and Ideas

He popped the question, and now it's your turn! Selecting your bridal party is so very special and important, they're the ones that'll be there at all hours of the night, during every color selection, cake tasting and wedding hiccup. When you're ready to ask your friends, sisters, cousins or whoever your chosen bridesmaids may be, do so in a fun and creative way that shows them how much they mean to you, and how fun the wedding will be, too! Send a special gift or bottle of wine with a "Will you be my bridesmaid?" tag attached or pack a "Be my bridesmaid?" box with color swatches and dress ideas. Or add a little something new to the traditional card route with these options- paper chains and mad libs? Who could say no!?

Photo Credits: Tags by Ink & Ivory, Bridesmaid Dress Cookies by Flour Pot Cookies, Handkerchiefs by Bird & Banner, Be My Mad Libs by Cami's Paperie, Boxes via Rinse. Repeat., Bunting via LA Creative Studio, Cards by Rifle Paper Co., Paper Chain via Once Wed

Thursday
Jan192012

Purple and White Weddings

Sherrie and Donny had a winter wonderland wedding overflowing with luscious white roses and orchids with splashes of purple in the decor to warm up the grand formal ballroom at the Four Seasons Westlake Hotel

Their traditional Jewish ceremony was quite a sight to see with a massive chuppah full of romance and whimsy created by the talented team at Butterfly Floral and Event Design.  With an indoor tent created for guests to sit beneath, this ceremony was clearly the start of something special!

From the ceremony to the ballroom they went!  With oodles of purple lighting, the team brought the wedding from day to night flawlessly.  High centerpieces, cascading crystals and a white hot dance floor was a magical combination for this lovely couple's dream day.

And the cake...oh the cake!  This masterpiece was certainly a focal point from the night.  A table dressed in lux linen and massive amounts of orchids with a white leather tufted backdrop that made this already beautiful cake a star!  Talk about a finale! 

Congratulations Sherrie & Donny!

All Photos by Wind Productions.

Butterfly Floral Design & Wind Productions are pre-screened and vetted members of The Bridal Bar.

Wednesday
Jan182012

Hillside Estate Wedding in Malibu

 David and Erica moved separately to Los Angeles, he from the United Kingdom and she from Texas. It wasn't long before they met, fell in love and later invited their families to join them in celebrating their wedding at a breathtaking villa on a Malibu Hillside. Villa Cascata has played host to several TV and film productions including Entourage and Get Him to the Greek, but on a day in early May it was transformed into a chic and airy wedding venue for an intimate and colorful wedding, photographed by Rustin Michael Photography.

Erica and David may have felt as though they were on a movie set with a ceremony setting as picturesque as this. The flowers they chose were an early-summer wedding's dream, with the perfect pink peonies, vibrant ranunculus and other fresh and romantic blooms. I love the almost ombre effect of the groomsmen's varying boutonniere shades!

As a couple with roots on both sides of the pond, these dual flag pins were handed out to their guests. 

When we said hillside, we meant it! While Erica and David explored the villa's photo-worthy grounds, guests dined on delectable hors d'oeuvres with an unobstructed view of Malibu.

Their reception was a treat to both guests eyes, and their palates. They dined on fresh, farm-to-table fare and those pink peonies made their final appearance as an eye-catching pop of color on their sleek and simple cake. Under a sea of lights, the international attendees ate, drank and danced in true California style.

 

Congratulations Erica and David!

All Photos by Rustin Michael Photography

Participating Vendors:

Event Planner: TeaLight Weddings & Events
Floral Designer: Holly Flora
Reception Venue: Villa Cascata
Cake Designer: Hansen's Cakes

Tuesday
Jan172012

Wedding Aisles

{Photos: Left: Victor Sizemore Photography, Right: Weddings by Color}

Walking down the aisle is a big moment.  Such a dramatic (in a good way) entrance to one of the most special days in your life.  So set the tone and make a grand entrance to your beau by walking down an aisle way equally as unique as the two of you!  As you start to formulate your wedding day ideas, here are a few fun favorites of ours for an aisle that wows the crowd, but of course, doesn’t detract from the beauty of the bride!

For the inside bride, a couple saying "I do" indoors.  Just remember, when inside a church, house of worship or other interior space, get approval before you pin anything up or place anything on the floors!

 {Photos: Top: Ombre Petals: Martha Stewart Weddings, Lettering on Floor: The Knot, Candlelit Chairs: Shannon Leahy, Chalkboard Runner: Bridal Musings, Twinkle Lights: Pinterest}

And for the outdoor couple, why not incorporate the natural surroundings into your chic ceremony?  Whether in the round or simple and straight, your aisle can be abundant with wonderfully earthy elements and even inside furnishings out!

 {Photos: Circular Aisle: BB Photography via Santa Barbara Wedding Style, Benches: Design Sponge, Logs: Style Me Pretty, Flags: Green Wedding Shoes, Lanterns: Hatch Creative Studio}

Sunday
Jan152012

An Evening of Cocktails & Music in LA

If you live in LA then take a break from wedding planning this week and plan a date night to have a little fun at the famed Beverly Wilshire Hotel.  The "it" music company from NYC, Elan Artists is expanding out west and they're hosting an intimate evening of great music and cocktails Wednesday night, the 18th of January (from 6:30pm to 8:00pm).  It's a great chance to see, hear and experience potential wedding bands and musicians in person and have a date night too!  This is one Wednesday night wedding duty your groom might even get excited about!  To attend, simply RSVP to RSVPLA@ELANARTISTS.COM.  Happy Dancing!

Elan Artists Showcase

Wednesday, Jan. 18th

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Beverly Wilshire Hotel

9500 Wilshire Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA

RSVP: rsvpla@elanartists.com

Friday
Jan132012

Destination Wedding Link Round Up

Photo by Luna Photo

This week in destination weddings we were inspired by...

A purple fantasy on the cliffs of Carmel, CA.

Coral and green, a match made in heaven.

Old world wedding details.

 

Wednesday
Jan112012

Purple Wedding Ideas

No matter what the trendy color of the season might be, we see a constant love of purple in weddings.  So many shades and variations to get you from spring to fall from lavender to plum and deep jewel tones - too much goodness to love!  So today we're focusing on the fun that is a truly purple affair and a few plum palette ideas too!  Will you weave purple into your wedding colors?

{Photos: Top Left Bottles: Meet Me on the Star Ferry, Top Right Bouquet: Bridal Tiaras, Couple: Love and Lavender, Fans of Chairs: Style Unveiled, Center Tabletop Photo: Luna Photo via Jet Fete Blog, Cupcake: Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, Man: Glamour & Grace Blog, Bottom Left Lanterns: Wedding Chicks, Bottom Right Purple Linen Table: Project Wedding}

And for a slight color variation with a big kick, consider more of a plum palette for an even more modern look to an old classic favorite like purple.

{Photos: Top Bouquet: Sterling Engagements, Second Row Ceremony Couple & Centerpiece & Center Photo Table w/Gold Chairs: Luna Photo via Love and Lavender, Ombre Cake: Maggie Austin Cake, Tabletop w/Keys: Elizabeth Anne Designs, Bottom Left Photo Wall: Luna Photo via Love and Lavender, Bottom Right Cake: Sterling Engagements}

Tuesday
Jan102012

Candlelit Weddings

We all know that a little candlelight can go a looooooong way.  In weddings, I'd say that's true times ten.  Whether you wed in a room full of candles for your ceremony, or light your dinner tables with the natural beauty of a flickering flame, candles, candles, and more candles make a great recipe for ambiance and atmosphere at a wedding.  And they serve a valuable lighting purpose too!  Just remember to check with your venue about any open flame restrictions, fire certificates you may need, or types of glass the candles must be contained in before you place your orders.  Worst case, electric candles can create a similar vibe, though there's nothing quite like the real thing.

{Photos: Top Row: Tec Petaja Photography, Middle Row Left: Pinterest, Middle Row Right: Style Me Pretty, Bottom Row: Studio This Is via Style Me Pretty}

Whether hanging above your long feasting tables or haphazardly placed around centerpieces, behold the magic of a candle lit wedding table (indoors or out)!

{Photos: Top Row Left: Pinterest, Top Row Right: Libby James Blog, Second Row: Andrea Salvia Photography via Jet Fete Blog, Third Row Left: Pinterest, Third Row Right: Bliss Photography via Style Me Pretty, Forth Row Left: Tiny White Daisies, Forth Row Right: Elizabeth Anne Designs, Fifth Row Left: Martha Stewart Weddings, Fifth Row Right: WeddingChannel, Bottom Row Left: Martha Stewart Weddings, Bottom Row Right: Pinterest}

Monday
Jan092012

Vibrant and Eclectic Chicago Wedding

It feels like summer here in LA lately, but for those of you in the colder areas of the country, we've got a wedding that'll have you feeling as if June is just around the corner! Amanda and Darryl held their wedding in Chicago where they blended cultures amongst a vibrant backdrop of rainbow-inspired flowers and whimsical ribbons hanging above. From the African tradition of jumping the broom, to the Jewish custom of crushing the glass, the duo tied their modern-day knot with a nod to the cultures that shaped them.

For a couple as fun and unique as Amanda and Darryl, a venue that evoked that was a must. They settled on Salvage One, an architectural salvage store chock full of one-of-a-kind pieces and distinct backdrops. Photo-ops were abound!

 Their favorite meal is dessert (Who's isn't!?) so guests were treated to a pre-dinner sweet treat of cupcakes, designed by Amanda herself!

Post-cupcakes, guests headed upstairs where they were met with a family-infused, fun-filled reception. Family photos were strung about the space for viewing and each placecard had a personal note inside, thanking them for sharing in such a special day. Underneath the brightly hued florals laid butcher paper and crayons for guests to leave their very own creative mark on the wedding. 

Darryl recreated Duckie's infamous dance from Pretty in Pink and the couple shared laughs and tears as guests filled the dance floor and family speeches were made. Guests were sent home with one final nod to family tradition, jars of jam, made by Amanda and her family and friends from handpicked berries. Now that's what I call a personal touch!

 

Congratulations Amanda and Darryl!

All Photos by Jeremy Lawson Photography

 Participating Vendors:

Planner: Cindy Shanholtz of Effortless Events
Venue: Salvage One
Catering: Food For Thought
Floral Design: Vale of Enna
DJ: Toast and Jam
Linens: BBJ Linen
Photo Booth: Magnolia Photo Booth Company 

 

Friday
Jan062012

Destination Wedding Round Up

Photo by Eli Turner Studios.

We're back with more destination wedding links that we're loving! 

Go on safari in Washington DC at this fabulously themed Hay Adams wedding.

Delight in this royal wedding cake at the Felt Mansion.

Breath in the light and beauty of this Bali honeymoon.

And for those of us that wish the holidays were just a little longer!

 

Happy Friday!

Thursday
Jan052012

Baby's Breath Weddings

Much to my surprise, we've spotted a new trend while chatting with brides at The Bridal Bar lately.  Baby's Breath!  It seems to be making a bridal comeback and well, we think it's sweet.  So in search of how we can use Baby's Breath in more modern ways, we found a few new favorites from across the web.  What do you think?  Would you incorporate this flower into your bouquet or wedding decor?

{Photos: Luggage Place Cards: Emmaline Bride, Aisle Decor: FY Weddings, Long Table: Benfield Photography via Style Me Pretty, Blue Jar: Anna Page Photography via Style Me Pretty, Bridesmaid: Pinterest, Hanging Ball: Cecilia Fox, Bouquet on Books: The Lovely List, Boutonniere: Pinterest, Window Treatment: Martha Stewart Weddings}

Wednesday
Jan042012

Garden Chic Wedding

We're kicking off the new year with a fabulous garden chic wedding produced by some of our favorite Southern California wedding professionals.  This happy outdoor "I do" took place in the Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo, CA.  But more majestic than the setting was the stunning florals produced by the lovely Peony & Plum.  Casey & Cricket tied the knot with a Gatsby and Coco Chanel theme in mind, mixed with some creative and sentimental personal touches of course! 

The beautiful gray and pink colored garden ceremony had a few extra special guests - the couple's three dogs, two (Layla & Maggie in handmade tutus) acting as flower girls and one, Rocky, as a ring bearer.

This tearfully joyful ceremony included a few people too!

Such a beautiful couple and so clearly overjoyed to be getting married!  This is certainly 'happily ever after...'

The blush pink bridesmaid dresses carried the color palette flawlessly into the fashion while bountiful bouquets of white anemones, pink and ivory spray roses, pink astilbe, white scabiosa, and dusty miller completed their looks.  And for the men?  What could be a better accessory than a golf club for a few quick puts during cocktails?

Wedding planner extraordinaire, Alex Rembac of Sterling Engagements made this reception oh-so sweet and very personal.  Continuing to honor their beloved pets, the couple opted to name their tables after their four-legged friends.  In addition, the couple's C monogram was woven throughout the event - from invitations to ceremony and even on the head table at the reception.  While lace and rose napkin treatments carried the vintage feeling right down to the last detail.

The sweet treats, vintage inspired wedding cake, and sinful dessert bar (filled with cake pops, mini pies, and more) was created by the fabulous team at Fantasy Frostings.  The wedding cake was filled with festive flavors, including one funfetti tier, one black and white coconut cream layer, and one triple berry with yellow cake.  Yum!  I spy some sweet and savory in that mix too!

And as the final toast was said, the last piece of cake devoured, and the last dance announced, wedding guests bid this darling couple farewell with sparklers to light up their wedding night!

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

All Photos by Christine Farah.

Wedding Vendors: Wedding Dresses: Tara Keely & Jim Hjelm, Wedding Planner: Sterling Engagements, Florist: Peony & Plum, Wedding Location: Maravilla Gardens, Cake & Dessert Bar: Fantasy Frostings.

 

Fantasy Frostings, Sterling Engagements, and Peony & Plum have been vetted and selected as exceptional event professionals in The Bridal Bar.

Tuesday
Jan032012

What is The Bridal Bar?

Welcome newly engaged guys and gals!  You've landed on The Bridal Bar Blog - our place for ideas, inspiration, and exceptional event professionals in a blog format.  We blog daily about our favorite tips, trends, color palettes, real weddings, and bright ideas for your big day. 

But what is The Bridal Bar?  A question we get asked about this time of year.  The Bridal Bar is actually a boutique (a group of boutiques really), where we offer complimentary wedding planning assistance, advice, ideas, and most of all, amazing wedding professionals for your to browse and learn about.  We're like a wedding concierge, with your best interest at heart, tons of goodies to see, portfolios to peek at, and experts here to help you find what's right for your event. 

So what can you expect?  A friendly face to sit with you for as little or as long as you (and your loved ones) like, while they answer your questions, make sure you're educated in what you need to be doing when in your planning, and help you find incredibly talented and reputable wedding professionals to carry out the dreams you have for your wedding.  We make sure every company we feature is of high service quality, talent, and creativity, among other things, and we'll help match you with the companies (like florists, wedding photographers, makeup artists and more) that are right for your needs, whatever those may be.  We're not your wedding planner (we've got some fantastic companies for that too); we're more like your best friend, bridal expert, and wedding concierge all wrapped into one fun and fabulous environment with one-stop shopping and even some bubbly to toast to!  What could be better, right?  Well, we love it here and we love to help couples find what they love most for their wedding.  So if you're in the San Diego or Los Angeles markets, give us a ring and schedule a time to come into one of our stores and get your wedding planning off to a great start!  Over the past seven years, we've helped couples with destination weddings, backyard events, Beverly Hills Hotel weddings, and even the occasional celebrity wedding and all that comes with that territory; and we're excited for another wonderful year meeting amazing people like YOU!

xo

The Ladies of The Bridal Bar

Monday
Jan022012

Tangerine Tango

Happy New Year!!  We're sooooo excited to share 2012 with you!!  It's already starting out to be an exciting year for us here at Bridal Bar and we hope we get the chance to meet many of you throughout your planning process and hear about all your excitement too.  And congratulations to those of you who just got engaged!!!  Time to start planning, shopping, and getting oh-so inspired to find what you love most for your wedding. 

So in the spirit of the new year, we thought we would start off by sharing with you Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year.  Each year Pantone predicts the most popular color to be used throughout fashion, home decor, and of course it all translates into weddings.  This year the color is Tangerine Tango!  And what a perfect hue for spring and summertime weddings.  So here's a few fun ways to weave in this fabulous color into your upcoming nuptials.   

PHOTOS: Color Stripe: Pantone, Lanterns: You Are My Favorite, Streamers: Pantone, Flowers: Amy Majors Photography via Style Me Pretty, Daisy: Desktop Wallpaper, Groom: Project Wedding, Shoes: The French Mouse, Bouquet: Pinterest, Dessert Table: Amy Majors Photography via Style Me Pretty

Friday
Dec302011

Modern Wedding at The London Hotel

To round out our week of fabulous re-runs, today we're taking you to the hip The London Hotel, which has so much style that every wedding we see from there feels a little like it was taken from the pages of Vogue or Elle Magazine. 

But this wedding takes style to a whole new level...and the talented Beautiful Day Photography captured the flair, sweet moments, and fun, flawlessly.  While I wasn't at the event, based on these images, this might be the happiest bride we've seen all year.  We just feel in love with her, her husband, and the love and laughter it's clear that they share together. 

Bride-to-be Allison enlisted the lovely Sheree Pouls of Lips and Locks for her big day beauty.  The hair and makeup is so sophisticated, Sheree gave her a look that would rival Audrey Hepburn.  She's stunning!

Allison wore a beautiful Amsale gown that looked fantastic in her photos.  The chunky necklace paired with the asymmetrical bow-backed gown worked perfectly for this fashion-forward bride-to-be.

Allison and Grayson chose to see each other before the ceremony and these photos capture just how special that moment can be.  Wow.  You can feel the love :).

When you decide to see your fiance before the ceremony, you give yourself more time to get creative with your photographer.  In this case the couple went across the street and cruised down Sunset Blvd, stopping into stores and creating their own editorial shoot together.  Breakfast at Tiffany's anyone?

This wedding, held in Los Angeles, was actually a destination wedding.  Allison and Grayson are from Memphis and decided to host a destination wedding here in the heart of LA.  To infuse their city of choice into their event, they chose a Los Angeles coffee table book to double as a guest book.  Friends and family left well wishes in the coffee table book that will eventually sit in their living room and double as a wonderful memory from their weekend.

The ceremony was held on one of the rooftop lawns, a manicured British garden look with a giant chessboard for groomsmen to keep themselves busy with.

The deep purple tone of the bridesmaid dresses blended perfectly with the bride's bouquet in hues of purples, eggplants, lavender and plums.  Purple is still such a popular wedding color!

And who could resist this adorable flower girl all dressed up in her party best!

The reception was a mix of different colors and textures, getting darker with each event of the day.

From purple to patterns of black with mercury glass votives and dahlias accents lighten up the tabletops.

And the food.  Need we say more?

The rooftop reception was lit with chandeliers dropped from the sky while guests danced the night away below the light.

And custom cocktails and a purple-themed candy bar complete the space and theme of the night.

{All photos by Beautiful Day Photography}

Congratulations to Allisosn and Grayson!  We hope your future holds as many smiles and moments of laughter as your wedding did!

Happy New Year everyone and we'll see you in 2012!

Beautiful Day Photography and Lips & Locks are members of The Bridal Bar.