Tag Archives: mercury glass

Spring + Citrus

May 1st, 2012

This Spring we are finding inspiration in vibrant citrus hues like tangerine, lemon and lime. We love the combination of zesty colors with soft, blooming branches as a way to bring cheer and romance together. Thank you to the fabulous {Silvana DiFranco} for the always stunning photographs.

How refreshing and romantic! For more real wedding inspiration please visit us on {Facebook}.

Cheers to Spring,
Lydia

Featured: Lexy + Yates

April 10th, 2012

We are so pleased that {Ceremony Magazine} took note of this stunning wedding we were a part of last year at the {James Leary Flood Mansion}. New on their blog this week is the San Francisco love story of Lexy and Yates from the beginning. Read all about it on {Ceremony Magazine’s Blog}.

Lexy and Yates chose a refined black and white palette with dramatic modern floral decor for color. Black manzanita with hanging globes containing silvery accents and soft rose blooms heightened the mood, lifting the ambiance to unimaginable heights. Special thanks to {Ben Chrisman Photographers} for capturing these exquisite details.

Visit us on {Facebook} for more black and white wedding inspiration.

Cheers,
Lydia

Photography: {Ben Chrisman Photographers}
Venue: {The James Leary Flood Mansion}
Coordinator: {Dream a Little Dream Events}
Linens: {La Tavola}
Rentals: {Hartmann Studios}
Caterer: {Betty Zlatchin Catering}
Cake: {The Cakemaker}
Lighting: {Got Light?}
Hair and Makeup: {Professional Makeup Artistry}

Happy New Year!

December 29th, 2011

May your New Year’s night sparkle and shine like Courtney and Ben’s at the Bently Reserve. Deep burgundy, ice white, elegant candlelight and a touch of feathers brought the celebration of love and a new year together. Each place setting had a confetti popper for guests to pull when the clock struck twelve. The perfect way to tie wedding and holiday together! Enjoy these elegant photos captured by {Brion Hopkins}.

To view the full album please visit our {Facebook page}. Wishing you a long and prosperous new year!

Lydia

WIPA Comes To Ralston Hall Mansion

August 8th, 2011

Last week we had the honor of sponsoring the WIPA (Wedding Industry Professionals Association) event located at the beautiful Ralston Hall in Belmont. WIPA is a national association that boasts masters and innovators of the wedding industry who are truly genius at what they do. Each event brings a wide range of the best and brightest wedding vendors together for education and collaboration purposes. We had a blast sharing, learning and appreciating great event design with all the other attendees!

Ralston Hall was bursting with creativity and style from cocktail hour to coffee time. Originally the country estate of William Chapman Ralston, a prominent San Francisco financier, construction on Ralston Hall Mansion began in 1864. Comprising over 80 rooms this gorgeous estate is now part of Notre Dame de Namur University. The building’s exterior can be classified as Italiante Villa while the interior incorporates classic 19th century designs reminiscent of Ralston’s early days on Mississippi riverboats. We were in awe of the ornate detailing in everything from the furniture to the windows and doors. It’s always a magical day when we adorn buildings this grand with flowers.

Please enjoy some of our favorite photos from this lovely event from the talented photographer, Julie Kay Kelly.

We went ultra-romantic with dahlias, garden roses and pink peonies in mercury glass and vintage vessels, the perfect compliment to setting and vintage-inspired lounge vignette by Milk Glass Vintage Rentals.