Wedding Ideas & Tips, Wedding Blog

12 Mar

Joshua Tree wedding: Rachel + Travis

categories Real Weddings

Joshua Tree wedding | 100 Layer Cake

A 72’ rusted out Ford Bronco sits in the parking lot, random Eames chairs around the property keep modern planters filled with cacti company… it’s the kind of welcoming Rachel + Travis had upon falling in love with The Mojave Sands Motel as their wedding venue. Everything just lined up perfectly with their aesthetic. And when it came to the planning, they really couldn’t have picked a better team than Hello Gem! Events. They pride themselves in being a one stop wedding shop, and they totally are. They weren’t only R + T’s Event Coordinator, they were also their Florist, Invitation Designer and Makeup & Hair team! Check out their handy work:

Joshua Tree wedding invite

How rad is this invitation suite and those cactus stamps?

Joshua Tree wedding invite

Joshua Tree wedding | 100 Layer Cake

11 Mar

Elegant vineyard wedding: Julia + Julian

categories Real Weddings

Elegant vineyard wedding | 100 Layer cake

An outdoor wedding venue that can double as a venue for both your ceremony and reception, with an incredible view and a cozy feeling can be hard to find. Sometimes going with two different locations is best. Belle Fiore winery had the incredible view and impeccable grounds, and the Lithia Springs Inn Resort had the cozy romantic backyard garden type landscape Julia + Julian were looking for. In the end they had the best of both worlds. A little fancy, dreamy ceremony and a relaxed, romantic reception photographed beautifully by Amanda K.

Elegant vineyard wedding | 100 Layer cake

Embroidered hankie | 100 Layer Cake

White hydrangea bouquet | 100 Layer Cake

11 Mar

Mint & gold wedding ideas

categories Cocktail + Dinner Parties, Details + Decor, Flowers + Greenery, Styled Shoots

Mint and gold wedding ideas | 100 Layer Cake

Whew, we’re still recovering from last night’s The Cream Event (amazing btw), so it feels good to jump right into some more pretty inspiration. With St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of Spring just right around the corner, we thought a little mint + gold inspiration would be fitting. A little glitter, glamour, mint, gold, little girls in tutus, sweet treats & cocktails always tug at our heartstrings, and this shoot has all of the above. All perfect for a minty bridal shower, bachelorette or birthday party.

Mint and gold wedding ideas | 100 Layer Cake

8 Mar

A surprise engagement: Chellise + Michael

categories Engagements

Brooklyn rooftop engagement | Photo by W.Scott Chester

Michael and Chellise are wedding photographers in Brooklyn and have always followed W. Scott Chester’s blog out of sheer fondness for their unique and rad style. Chellise started following Scott on Instagram and saw that he was in NYC one day, freaked out and commented asking him to come over and photograph them. He responded with a sweet note about already being booked, but offered future NYC dates, so she began the booking process immediately. Her and Michael strictly hired W. Scott Chester for fun and to meet their favorite photographer. What she didn’t know was what was going to happen during their photo session…

chalkboard bedroom wall | Photo by W.Scott Chester

at home engagement session | Photo by W.Scott Chester

desert scene on a chalkboard wall | Photo by W.Scott Chester

8 Mar

60′s Rock-n-Roll wedding inspiration

categories Cocktail + Dinner Parties, Events

Studio 1342 California wedding venue | 100 Layer Cake

It’s pretty easy to get us wedding industry folks to a party. Just mention Pharmacie, and we’ll be there ready and waiting for their delicious cocktails. Tal, owner of Pharmacie approached La Bohème about coming up with a way to let all of us taste his amazing cocktails and soon this party was born. The theme emerged through collaborating the vibe of the Yeah! Rentals inventory with the idea of changing an album cover into an invitation… voila, the Beatles & “All you need is LOVE & COCKTAILS”! It was an absolute treat to attend this party. The decor, drinks, and furniture was nothing short of amazing.

Rock-n-Roll wedding invitation idea | Invite by Prim & Pixie | 100 Layer Cake