Jessie + Brett were married at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm in Santa Barbara, California. When Jessie and I worked together to design this wedding, we wanted the greenhouse on the property to be completely transformed from a raw, open space, into a space of elegance, timelessness, and warmth.  My favorite design element was the Texas Smilax installation me and my team installed on the preexisting beams of the greenhouse to give the illusion of old vines bursting through the glass panes and filling the space.  It was so romantic and made the space feel so warm, vibrant, and full of life.  All of the greenery accents were juxtaposed with the simple, neutral table settings - we used white linens, white blooms, soft grey table runners, light woods, and beautiful minimalistic china to give a timeless and elegant, yet clean and modern feel. 

We are so honored that this wedding was featured on Green Wedding Shoes -- check out the feature here!

Cata + Mark had such a fun, unique celebration for their wedding.  I loved working with them to design and create a unique, cocktail-style reception at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm.  They decided not to have any traditional guest dining tables, but rather fill the beautiful space with lounges and vignettes for the guests to enjoy and engage in.  Feast and Fest Catering provided incredible interactive food stations where the guests could watch the chefs prepare handcrafted ingredients.  I loved all of the amazing furniture we got to use from Blueprint Studios and Party Pleasers!  It was fun to get to plan something more nontraditional.  My favorite design element was the hanging arrangement we created over the chevron patterned dance floor - tropical greenery, hanging orchids, and wisteria accents.  It was such a beautiful day!

The Team That Made This Happen: 
Coordinator/Florist: Tyler Speier
Venue: Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm
Ceremony Venue: El Presidio
Rentals: Blue Print Studios
Rentals: Party Pleasers
Specialty Linens: La Tavola
Ceremony Performer: Hudson & Delilah
Photographer: Chris Glenn
Hair/Makeup: Friend of Bride and Groom
Catering: Feast & Fest
Food Truck: In-N-Out Cookout Trailer
DJ: DJ Griff
Catholic Officiant: Deacon Art Gonzalez
Christian Officiant: Pastor Edward Paz
Transportation: Jump on the School Bus
Guest Accomodations: The Goodland Hotel
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Based in NYC, Brian and Danielle chose to have a beautiful destination wedding in Santa Barbara, CA at a private greenhouse on the Gaviota Coast.  Their wedding was inspired by their love of adventure and nature - a soft, neutral palette with lots of greenery, geometric details, potted plants, and copper accents. They were married in a traditional Jewish Ceremony (under a chuppah that has been in Brian’s family for generations) on a private bluff overlooking the pacific ocean.  After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as the sun set over the ocean.  Vintage school busses then transported the guests back to the greenhouse, where large hanging arrangements of greenery framed the white dance floor, under a sea of basket lamp lights.  As the hundreds of candles twinkled and reflected across the greenhouse glass, guests enjoyed a sumptuous farm-to-table meal.  As the celebration continued with dancing and fun, guests enjoyed a s’more station and churro station for a non-traditional wedding dessert.  Me and my team were so honored to have this wedding featured in the 2019 spring issue of Inside Weddings.  It was such an amazing day! 

 

​Brooke + Nick were married on Cinco De Mayo.  I had so much fun working with them to design their wedding.  They are a great example of a couple who tastefully planned their wedding to give subtle nods to the holiday without going “overboard.”  We did this in 5 distinct ways:

1) We started with a neutral color palette, as they were getting married in a beautiful greenhouse on the coast.  We brought in bright pops of color in the florals to give the wedding a festive feel.

2) We served amazing Mexican food at the wedding - complete with a tortilla-making station manned by a chef!  Guests had chips and guacamole on the tables, an interactive taco bar, and fresh churros. 

3) At the end of the ceremony, guests tossed dried flowers into the air (reminiscent of confetti eggs, but much more eco-friendly).  It was colorful and festive!

4) At the bar, the signature cocktails were margaritas.  The bar at the reception was a “ranchero bar,” made with leather.  Love that piece from The Tent Merchant! 

5) Finally, we used subtle textures to bring in the “fiesta” vibe: small handpainted tiles on the place settings, textured linens from La Tavola, and beautiful handprinted signage and paper goods from Jessica Yee Calligraphy.

I love the final product: a beautiful, elegant, timeless, classic wedding (with a touch of whimsy) and a wonderful “nod” to the holiday weekend!  You don’t have to go overboard when planning your wedding around any holiday, but it is definitely fun to acknowledge and celebrate the holiday.  We have a fun wedding coming up this 4th of July, and I am looking forward to bringing some fun Independence Day Details to life at that wedding!

The Team That Made This Happen:
Coordinator/Florist: Tyler Speier
Venue: Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm
Rentals: The Tent Merchant
Linen Rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen
Photographer: Whitney Turner
Transportation: Jump on the Schoolbus
Hair/Makeup: Brianna Stewart
Catering: Omni Catering
Videography: Brett Williams Productions
DJ: DJ Hecktik
Photo booth: WittyBooth
Officiant:  Nick Bartsch
Cake/Dessert: Crushcakes

Alyssa + Scott wanted a South-Carolina-Inspired wedding in the heart of California Wine Country.  It was so fun to bring in southern food, lace textures, chandeliers, a soft color palette of flowers, lots of greenery, and chiffon draping to the barn at the Crossroads Estate (by Firestone Winery) to create a beautiful atmosphere!  For the ceremony, we had a chandelier suspended from an oak tree, and then I created a garland with roses and eucalyptus “growing up” the tree.  Guests sat on beautiful redwood benches from All Heart Rentals.  Then, guests were greeted with Firestone Vineyard Wines and southern-inspired lemonade in cocktail hour on the lawn, under a canopy of twinkle lights.  A sumptuous southern-inspired dinner by Omni Catering was served in the barn, and guests danced late into the night.  It felt like we were all transported right to a beautiful Southern home!

The Team That Made This Happen:
Coordinator/Florist: Tyler Speier
Venue: Dos Pueblos Ranch 
Rentals:  The Tent Merchant
Photographer: Allison Maginn Photography
Videographer: Surreal Wedding Films
Transportation: Jump on the School Bus
Hair: Beckie Covarrubias
Catering: Holdren’s
Bartenders: Simply Cocktails
DJ: DJ Hecktik
Bathroom Trailer: Nicks Production Services
Officiant: Ceremonies by Nanette
Bakery/Dessert: Enjoy Cupcakes
Lighting: Bella Vista Designs
Calligraphy: Jessica Yee

Maegan + James were married at Circle Bar B in the mountains just north of Santa Barbara.  Their guests were able to stay at the venue all weekend, creating a camp-like, festive feel.  Maegan and James were high school sweethearts (just like Tay and I), and it was so much fun to work with them to create something unique and fun for their wedding weekend.

I especially loved how Maegan stayed true to her personal style when selecting her wedding gown.  It was so unique and reflected her personality.  

At the wedding, guests were greeted with welcome cocktails, and then escorted through the woods to the ceremony.  We created a simple, minimalist greenery arch suspended on an oak tree.  Each guest was given a shot of whisky as a part of the ceremony to kickoff the party.  Then, guests enjoyed an evening full of fun BBQ food, games, and dancing under the stars.  In the reception, we kept the design minimalist and simple - mainly whites and greens, with some pops of purple in the glassware.  I love creating beautiful celebrations for couples who are oh-so-in-love - it was such a joy to be a part of their special day!

The Team who made this happen:

Coordinator/Florals: Tyler Speier
Venue: Circle Bar B
Photographer: Indi Soul Photography
DJ: DJ Hecktik
Rentals: The Tent Merchant
Bus Service: Jump on the School Bus
Appetizer Service: Lazy Acres
Hair and Makeup: Unveiled Make-up
Officiant: Mona Freedman
Dessert: Crushcakes
Calligrapher: Jessica Yee Calligraphy
Photobooth: 805 Camera Bus

Kristi + Aaron's wedding was our first of the 2018 season.  It was clean, elegant, timeless, and minimalist in design.  I love how the modern/minimalist design trend is seen so strongly throughout the 2018 wedding season, and I think that we're going to see a lot more of it in 2019!

I worked closely with Kristi & Aaron to develop their event design and vision: we used white, soft grays, and textured greenery to create a shared vision in a beautiful greenhouse on the Gaviota Coast.  I especially loved creating the bridesmaids' bouquets with lots of textured greenery and small blooms. Their ceremony was overlooking the ocean on the Gaviota Coast.  Their vows were so heartfelt and romantic - it was such a joy to witness them!

At their reception, which took place in a large greenhouse, we put the tables in the shape of a large "U" - so all of the guests were included at a single, large feasting table.  This table had long garlands, hundreds of candles, soft chiffon runners, and soft gray and metallic accents.  We suspended flowing chiffon from the ceiling, created some hanging greenery chandeliers, and then divided the large greenhouse into two unique spaces: one for dining, one for dancing.  In the dancing area, we had a fun lounge space and a bar for the guests to enjoy.  Dividing the space made it feel more intimate and the romantic chiffon draping made the space feel more elegant and refined.  It was so much fun bringing this wedding to life...such a fun way to kickoff the year.

Our Team:
Coordinator/Florist: Tyler Speier
Venue: Private Farm/Estate on the Gaviota Coast
Photographer:  Josh Gruetzmacher
Catering: Soho Taco
Bartending Service/Servers: Simply Cocktails
DJ: DJ Hecktik 
Rentals: The Tent Merchant
Transportation: Jump on the Schoolbus 
Hair/Makeup: Style Me Kristi
Dessert: McConnell’s Ice Cream

Coco and Brandon were married at the iconic San Ysidro Ranch.  As wedding season is now in full swing, so many of us in the industry are missing the incredible presence of this beautiful venue (which is still closed due to the tragic mudslides that hit our community back in January).

I loved Coco + Brandon's beautiful, intimate celebration.  Guests were greeted with beautiful welcome beverages as the harpist quietly played in the rose gardens.  Everyone was enamored by Coco and her beautiful gown as her father escorted her down the aisle.  After a beautiful ceremony (by the pastor who married Coco's parents!), guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the gardens followed by a sumptuous vegetarian dinner in the Hydrangea Cottage. Instead of traditional dancing, Coco and Brandon opted to have a less-traditional lounge setting created in the courtyard with fun desserts, an old-fashioned black-and-white film playing on a big screen, scented candles, and a Photo Booth.  I loved being a part of their beautiful day!

The Team That Made This Happen:
Coordinator + Florist: Tyler Speier + Team
Venue/Catering: San Ysidro Ranch
​Photographer: Elate Photo
Rentals: The Tent Merchant
Sound: Sound Advice Productions
Harpist: Laurie Rasmussen
Photo Booth: My Social Booth
Officiate: Dr. Brad Walker
Hair/Make-up: Melina Ruiz
Calligrapher: Calligraphy Nerd
Bridal Gown: Kenneth Winston (from Panache)
Wedding Gown: Panache - Kenneth Winston - Private Label

We had so much fun designing and styling Sarah + Darren's wedding last fall at this beautiful private greenhouse on the Gaviota Coast.  So honored seeing this on the front page of Style Me Pretty today!  Loved using protea, neutral blooms, bright pops of greenery, mixed metals and woods, and mismatched place settings to create a textured but cohesive, neutral, Al Fresco design.  

The Team That Made This Happen
Event Design/Floral Arrangements: Tyler Speier Events
Photography: Jodee Debes 
​Venue: Private Greenhouse on the Gaviota Coast
Rentals: The Tent Merchant
Coordinator: Brides and Bouquets
Catering: Savior Fair
Hair: Style Me Kristi
​Makeup: Lisa Bassler