{ Theresa and her bridesmaids were so chic!  Design Visage did a great job styling }

{ And a big hello goes out to this beautiful guy }

Wedding Planner: Kristeen LaBrot Events / Florist: Modern Bouquet / Hair Accessory: Twigs and Honey/ Venue: Rancho Las Lomas / Photographer: Harmony Loves / Dress: La Soie / Caterer: 24 Carrots / DJ: DJ Lux from Premiere Events / Hair and Makeup: Design Visage / Invitations: Julia’s Poppies Design / Calligraphy: Calligraphy Katrina

]]> http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/04/i-love-neon-lace/feed/ 0 http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/04/danielle-and-tim-featured-on-project-wedding/ http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/04/danielle-and-tim-featured-on-project-wedding/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:41:11 +0000 Kristeen http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/?p=3542 Danielle and Tim’s Calamigos wedding was featured on One Lovely Day, Project Wedding’s Blog!   Check out the full feature here.

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Photos by Cloud 9 // Venue: Calamigos Ranch // Videographer: DP Weddings  //  Bridal Gown by Allure  //  Bridesmaid’s Dresses by Eden Bridals  //  Flowergirl/Junior Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal  //  Groomsmen Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse  //  Florist:  The Exotic Green Garden  //  Hair and Makeup: Beauty by Jill  //  Cake Design by Teresa Rountree  //  Linens: Stephanie’s Linens  //  DJ: Tom Chandler  //  Officiant: David Roman  //  Graphic Design for Thumbprint Tree, Programs and Table #s: Kristeen LaBrot Events’ Etsy Shop

The photoshoot’s theme was a modern typographical take on romantic quotes from literature.   Several were chosen but the one that stood out the most for us was by Vladimir Nabokov from Lolita, ““It was love at first sight, at last sight, at ever and ever sight.”   Swoon.  Copperwillow Studio created gorgeous letterpress pieces that inspired the design of the rest of the shoot.

{ Copperwillow’s Jill has the most beautiful calligraphy style }

Beane and Co. created a one of a kind gown for the shoot!  It featured a bodice made up of pleated paper (yes, paper), a peau de soie skirt and layers of black and white tulle topped off with a dramatic bow.   They also hand beaded the ampersand headpiece.  Love!

 To modernize the feel of the shoot even more, I chose a color palette of bright, almost neon colors.  Gilly Flowers did a phenomenal job bringing my vision to life! I especially loved the vintage typewriter keys we found that spelled out “L-O-V-E” on the handle.

One of the most amazing details of the shoot were the large quotation marks made up of flowers. Gilly is a genius.

Last but not least was the nine cake display by Superfine Bakery.  I couldn’t think of a better designer to have executed this take on the modern monogram.  Every lovely flower that you see is completely made from sugar!

event designer + planner: Kristeen LaBrot Events // photographer: Sara from onelove photography // cake designer:Superfine Bakery // floral designer: Gilly Flowers // Gown designer: Beane & Company // Graphic Designer: Copper Willow // venue: Monk Space // hair and makeup: Susie Chhuor // sweetheart table linen: La Tavola // place settings: The Vintage Table Co. // rentals: The Korman Group // books: Sayre Studios // styling: Marina of Charmingly Disheveled

]]> http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/04/typography-wedding-inspiration/feed/ 1 http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/velveteen-rabbit-baby-shower/ http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/velveteen-rabbit-baby-shower/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:41:14 +0000 Kristeen http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/?p=3481 I had the honor of co-hosting a baby shower for my sister-in-law Janae up in Ojai last Fall.  The theme of the shower needed to be gender neutral so I took inspiration from Janae’s favorite childhood book: The Velveteen Rabbit.   This shower was featured on Hostess With the Mostess a few months ago but I’m posting a few more photos by Krista Mason Photography!

We used rich, rustic materials such as burlap, cotton, velvets and wood.  Vintage spools of thread and small jars of buttons were placed throughout the tablescapes.  The floral arrangements were designed in vintage depression glass, birch wrapped vases and mason jars.  The bright colors were phenomenal – they popped against all of the natural elements.

The guest book was a copy of The Velveteen Rabbit.  We asked guests to write a note to the baby in the book’s cover.

Fujiko’s Flowers handmade the whimsical doily chandelier than hung over the guest of honor’s table as well as the napkins from the fabric I selected from Joann Fabric.  I fell in love with the napkin’s print as soon as I saw it!

The vintage toys were provided by both Fujiko’s Flowers and myself.  Some were purchased on eBay or flea markets, and others actually belonged to us.

Janae loves Vanilla Creme Soda, which is why Boylan’s Vintage Soda was chosen as the party favors.  I soaked the original labels off and designed custom labels to replace them.  This was a fun and budget friendly favor; they cost approximately $1.75 each in the end.  The grosgrain ribbons were adorable tied onto the striped straws.  It took a while, but I sewed tiny buttons on each one!

The cake by CAKEGoodness was breathtaking – the rabbit detail was picked up from the rabbit glassware from Anthropologie.  I set the cake atop a wooden box draped with velveteen fabric.

The invitations were hand-made by me.  I spray-mounted thick card stock onto burlap from Joann Fabric and sewed a tiny button at the top.  I also designed the menus using the Paper Bag cover weight paper from Paper Source.

Event Designer: Kristeen LaBrot Events  /  Photographer: Krista Mason Photography  /  Florist: Fujiko’s Flowers  /  Cake: CAKEGoodness  /   Graphic Design: Kristeen LaBrot Events’ Etsy Shop  /  Soda Bottle Favor Labels:  Kristeen LaBrot Events’ Etsy Shop  /  Catering:  Buca di Beppo  /  Rentals: Elegant Event Rentals  /  Rabbit Glassware: Anthropologie  /  Linens: Stephanie’s Linens  /  Custom Napkins: Fabric from Joann Fabric  / Sewn by Fujiko’s Flowers

More photos from Erin Hearts Court to be blogged soon!

]]> http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/happy-wedding-weekend-to-teela-jarrad/feed/ 0 http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/venue-spotlight-casa-elar-at-ojai-valley-inn/ http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/venue-spotlight-casa-elar-at-ojai-valley-inn/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:18:51 +0000 Kristeen http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/?p=3444 Last week I had the privilege of attending a wedding planner getaway at Ojai Valley Inn to preview Casa Elar, a 10,000 sq foot Italian-style property that would be perfect for intimate weddings.  I was blown away with the beauty of the resort, the extraordinary food and the top-notch service at the resort.

Cat from Next Exit Photography, one of my favorite people in the world, took the road trip up to Ojai and documented the day’s festivities.

{ Holly Flora created floral masterpieces }

{ These are the lovely ladies from the events department at Ojai Valley Inn – love them! }

{ We snuck in a little fun before the dinner }

Here are the vendors involved with the event design:  Event Design by Sonia Hopkins, XOXO Bride  |  Town & Country  |  Holly Flora  |  Images By Lighting  |  BAM Custom Draping  |  La Tavola Linen  |  Archive Vintage Rentals  |  Ceci New York  |  Living Cinema

]]> http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/venue-spotlight-casa-elar-at-ojai-valley-inn/feed/ 0 http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/winner-of-the-something-blue-giveaway/ http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2012/03/winner-of-the-something-blue-giveaway/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:05:43 +0000 Kristeen http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/?p=3420

Lupe is the winner of the Something Blue iPhone Case Giveaway!  Congratulations!

For those of you that didn’t win, Shoebox Decor is offering a 20% discount when you use code “20% off coupon code LIFELOVES!