Here’s a little peek at their collection:

Purchase the original Frenchie, or a voucher for anything on their site. They’d make adorable bridesmaid gifts too!

What perfect interiors you have Boyd Baker House!

Melissa on her timeless look: I initially based the design of my gown on a shorter version I had seen in a magazine, but over time and thanks to the amazing bridal couturier that I worked with it evolved into something very different. I love lace and knew that I always wanted to wear it on my wedding day, so I ended up selecting a beautiful piece of French chantilly lace and went with a simple A-line gown that would show it off. Like any girl I love shoes and found the perfect pair – Jimmy Choo champagne glitter heels. AMAZING! I also opted for a simple pair of rose gold earrings with two small champagne diamonds in each earring – a birthday present from my mum.

Knowing that Melissa wanted to marry the beautiful bush setting with the delicateness of her wedding dress, Wunderplant created a bouquet of white bougainvillaeas, white sweet peas, white hydrangeas, alba wax flower, pussy willow, Queen Anne’s lace, koala fern, native Australian grasses.

Great tip for a summer wedding: Melissa had started collecting assorted glass jars to use as vases at her wedding – ending up with more than one hundred. Given that their reception was outdoors in the summer, she knew mosquitos would be a problem. With the extra jars not being used as vases, she sourced a candlemaker to make citronella candles with them. Guests left happy and without any annoying bites!

If in need of amazing food for your Australian wedding or event, go with Blakes Feast Catering. Melissa could not recommend them enough!

We’ve definitely got to plan a stay at the Boyd Baker House. These two made it look oh so perfect!

Congratulations Melissa + Guy!

Photography: Louisa Bailey / Florist: Wunderplant / Catering: Blakes Feast / Bride’s dress: Andrea Gorrie / Groom’s suit: boutique in Melbourne / Bridesmaid dresses: custom / Groomsmen: J.Crew

We can totally imagine a wedding or party using all of the elements in the actual board. The photo backdrop, popsicles, peonies, gold leafed carafes… it’s all so inviting.

Credits: Martha Stewart, A Subtle Revelry via Simple Lovely, Mom*Tog, Martha Stewart, this Tumbler.

Fun guestbook alternative? A giant canvas painted pink, patterned washi tape, and an Instax Mini Instant Camera for guests to snap cute pics of each other and tape them up with little messages. After realizing how cool the large “LOVE” gold spray painted stencil (bought from Stencil Ease) would come out, Tara added it to the décor by mirroring the napkins with their own little “LOVE” stencils!

So many of our favorite things in this set of photos: A bouquet made of large bloomed peonies wrapped in gold sequin, sequin wands, a feisty French Bulldog ring bearer, and a sparkly Jenny Packham.

Great tip: We chose our music with fun in mind  - skipping down the aisle to Prince’s “Kiss” after we tied the knot! And, in general, we just tried to make decisions based on who we are as people and who we are as a couple. Every decision was based on instinct – and it worked!

These two took their paper goods serious. They wanted to make sure it set the tone for the wedding and gave a little wink of what was to come to all their guests. They also “wanted everything from the Save-the-Dates to the invites to the website to the day-of paper products to carry the theme and blend together seamlessly without being too matchy-matchy. Enter Andres Montano. It was a true collaboration – a mix of our ideas and Andres’ imagination. From the initial meeting, he totally understood our vision and then took it to the next level at each and every step of the way. Our color scheme was navy with whites, pinks, peaches and of course sparkle and shimmer – the colors of our Santa Monica sunset…we knew we wanted the design to be big and bold, a bit vintage with an old school beach vibe and it had to have a bit of texture and a whole lot of personality.”

Some added fringe detail for escort cards, oh yes!

Check out that sweet headband… that Tara can get away with wearing well after the wedding! It was a custom piece she created with Erin Cole made of a belt + a brooch.

On loving the Smog Shoppe: I personally knew I wanted our wedding to be at the Smog Shoppe before we even got engaged and it wasn’t hard to convince Ben once he saw the venue. It’s magical! We wanted somewhere where we could have both the ceremony and reception and a venue that instantly set the tone for our F U N wedding – the Smog Shoppe is second to none in this arena. You have no idea when standing outside on the sidewalk what kind of urban oasis lies within – industrial, eclectic, organic, vintage all mixed together in the perfect party atmosphere.

The music: for the processional, Billy Bragg & Wilco’s, California Stars, then Tara walked to Paul McCartney’s, Maybe I’m Amazed. The recessional song, Prince’s Kiss, was cued up to play the second they smooched (I mean, you can’t compete with that beat and we really wanted it to kick off the rest of the night and let our guests know – if they didn’t already – this was going to be a party!). The first dance was to, U2′s Magnificent, and the father/daughter/mother/son dance went to The Beatles, In My Life – sweet and to the point.

These two are definitely a couple we’d love to know and dance with – they’re incredibly adorable and their personalities pop!

Congratulations Tara + Ben!!!

Event planning + coordination + florals: Sitting in a Tree / Photography: EP Love / Venue: Smog Shoppe / Caterers & Cake & Desserts – Whoa Nelly Catering / Save the dates, thanks you cards, invitation design: Andres Montano / Hair & Make up:  Nyrie Aitken of Symmetry Beauty / Extra dessert: Maple Bacon Donuts from Semi Sweet Bakery / Videographer: Jeff Fletcher Videography / Rentals: B.T.B. Events / DJ: Ian Gotler of Red Shoe  /  Bride’s dress: Jenny Packham / Veil: Erin Cole / Earrings: Erin Cole / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaids: Ann Taylor + J.Crew / Maid of Honor: Twelth St by Cynthia Vincent via Piperlime.com / Man of Honor: Brooks Brothers’ shirt, his own vest, Bonobos pants and a Forage bow tie  / Groom’s suit: Bonobos / Shoes: John Varvatos / Tie: Penguin

Desiree began styling weddings after a life-long love affair with romance, with beautiful things, and with the seaside home that inspires her unique style. But to really get to know her, her own words are best for proper introductions.

“I love bringing a client’s vision to life by adding all the personal details that really make a wedding their own, and reflect the love they have for one another. Because it’s all about love isn’t it?”

So true! Here’s a little peek at her wedding styling in action. She’s so talented.

{above photo by Katie Pietrowski}

{above photo by Rebecca Hansen Weddings}

{above photo by Kim Thiel Photography}

{above photo by Rebecca Hansen Weddings}

Desiree Spinner Eventscreates unique, modern, hand-crafted celebrations for events large and small. They’re inspired by the natural beauty and classic tradition of their local seaside (Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard!), and they’ re in love with color, texture, and detail, and find endless inspiration in whimsy, romance, and the timeless quality of special occasions.

While they undoubtably thrive on creating events that exceed even their own expectations for beauty and innovation, they also love that a truly memorable event is imbued with each client’s personal tastes, histories, and experiences. It is the collective passion between each couple and Desiree Spinner Events that creates extraordinary occasions for the bride and groom and their guests.

And in addition to the main event, Desiree focuses on styling the wedding party, the events leading up to the wedding, photo shoots, and even special moments you wouldn’t think of. She can make a day trying on dresses a truly memorable and photo-worthy affair for the bride and her closest friends and family.

And on top of it all, she and her team are sweet, professional, and truly in love with the work they do. All reasons to set up a meeting to discuss your East Coast seaside wedding with DSE.