Sarah + Scott's Vibrant Canary Hotel Wedding

October 11, 2023 brooke heflin

A bride and groom exchange vows on the grounds of the Canary Hotel, a stunning stone archway frames the scene.

Step into the vivid charm of Sarah and Scott’s Canary Hotel wedding, every moment filled with splashes of color from the cerulean sky to the vibrant pinks and oranges of the flowers. At the heart of their stunning outdoor ceremony was the breathtaking stone archway and our bright florals along the aisle, framing Sarah and Scott as they exchanged their vows. This wedding was a visual feast, the stunning blue above a perfect complement to the vibrant palette of the day.

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As guests moved to the reception, the brilliance of the day continued to unfold. We adorned the tables with the same bright flowers featured throughout the ceremony. An adorable detail that we enjoyed bringing to life was the array of clay pots holding more radiant blooms, adding a little rustic charm to the elegant space.

Every moment was masterfully captured through the lens of Teresa Marie Photography, ensuring that the vivid colors, the laughter, and the love were all immortalized in frames of joy.

To end the night on a sweet note, Sarah and Scott served their guests ice cream, a delightful treat that brought smiles to everyone’s faces and added a touch of whimsy to the celebration. Their Canary Hotel wedding was a harmonious blend of vibrant colors, joyful moments, and heartfelt vows, a day that will be etched in the hearts of all who were present.

Newlyweds share their first dance under twinkling lights.

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Berry Toned Villa & Vine Wedding

March 15, 2019 brooke heflin

We loved working with Blair and Michael on their berry toned wedding at Villa & Vine.

Located in downtown Santa Barbara,, Villa & Vine is reminiscent of a villa and garden courtyard in the sun-soaked Riviera. With crawling ivy, olive trees, fountain and fireplace, the venue provides the ultimate romantic wedding.

From the intimate ceremony to the rustic reception, cranberry hues dominated this design. It was a pleasure to work with Blair and Michael as they said “I Do” in front of their family and friends.

Venue: Villa & Vine
Design, planning, Floristry: Burlap & Bordeaux
Photographer: Teresa Marie Photography
Dj, Lighting, Photobooth: DK Zeke
Linens: Specialty Linens
Cake: Sugar Lab Bake Shop

5 Wedding Planning Tips Every Couple Should Know

January 17, 2019 brooke heflin

Truth be told, planning a wedding is not in any way easy: there are hundreds of details to consider, which can put a lot of external pressure put on you, and there’s a lot of internal anxiety as well.

Combined with a race against time, planning a wedding can easily become one of the most stressful things in some people’s lives.

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What are some of the essential tips you should keep in mind when planning your Big Day, so that you make sure to plan a perfect event without losing your mind? We have gathered them for you to hopefully take some of the stress out of planning your wedding.

Keep things organized from the very beginning. Given the large number of details you have to handle when planning the wedding, it is very easy to lose track of some things (and sometimes, these things might be quite important). Put it all on paper. Create a timeline. Take things in their natural order (e.g. first you find a wedding venue, and then you establish the décor details).
Get the big tasks out of the way first. The budget, the guest list, the venue, the catering, and the entertainment come before the napkins, the shoes, and the boutonnieres. There is a reason they should come first: they lie at the very foundation of building the ideal wedding day, and without them, you are very likely to plan a lot of details that won’t make sense all together when the day arrives.
Your seating chart is important. It may not be the most pleasant thing to plan, but it is essential when you want to make sure everyone will feel great attending your wedding reception. Even a small slip or a mistake in putting incompatible people together can ruin the atmosphere (not just for those people, but for everyone around them too).
Don’t forget about the lighting. Even the simplest, most inexpensive wedding venue can turn into a fairy tale-worthy space if you use the right lighting. Twinkle lights are especially popular for their whimsical vibe, but you can use gobo lighting (for a modern and elegant wedding), lanterns (for a casual, boho-chic wedding), or even candles (for an ultra-romantic wedding).
Go beyond trends, go beyond rules. This is YOUR wedding and it should reflect YOU. Let your personality shine through. Think out of the box, even when that means doing something most people don’t do (like wearing a colored wedding dress, if you feel that’s more suitable for you than a classic white gown).

Most importantly, though, smile through it all – your wedding planning is a time just as unique as the Big Day itself. Enjoy it and seize every beautiful second of it!