Real Wedding Shenanigans: Adrian & Amber

Adrian and Amber chose to celebrate their love the best way they knew how. The couple wanted to have their wedding be as reflective of them as it could. While the SmogShoppe provided a unique and earthly venue, Adrian and Amber chose to add elements that would match this esthetic while also showing off their personal style.

For the ceremony, the bride and groom used a mix of bench and couch seating. Including tasteful decor options, the couple used a four-tone color palette which was comprised of blacks, deep purple, grey, and succulent green. White pumpkins, and floral centerpieces that were made up of these colors created the most beautiful decorative adornments. When it came time for the dinner, guests could tell that the bride and groom truly knew what would taste best. Two stations with the yummiest foods included: tacos, chips, rice and beans, while the other featured Huntington sliders, mac and cheese, and french fries. Adrian and Amber’s dream day was heartfelt, filled with laughter and tons of amazing food!

Photos by Photography by Priscilla

Day-of-Coordinator: So Smitten Special Events
Venue: SmogShoppe
Caterer/Bar: Huntington Catering
Cake: Cake Monkey Bakery
Florist: GingerSnap Florals
Valet: White Label Valet
Photographer: Photography by Priscilla
Photo Booth: Party the Photo Booth Bus
DJ: Black Book Social Club
Hair/Makeup: Design Visage

Real Wedding Shenanigans: Dawn & Brandon

The Ebell Club in Long Beach was an exquisite venue for the lovely celebration of Dawn and Brandon. Filled with architectural elements and unique decor, the two wanted an elegant wedding with some personalized touches to seal the deal. This stunning setting was completed with gold centerpieces and navy blues accents. Cheers to happily ever after for Dawn and Brandon!

Photos by Sloan Photographers

Coordinator: So Smitten Special Events
Venue: Ebell Club Long Beach
Caterer/Bar/Bartenders: Tres LA Catering
Cake/Dessert: Sugar From the Heart
Florist: Shawna Beaty
Photographer: Sloan Photographers
DJ: So Cal Premier DJ Co
Rentals: MTB Events Rentals

Etsy Vendor Love: Pomp and Plumage

Pomp and Plumage has been on our radar for a long time.  You might say we are more than a little smitten with their gorgeous line of wedding accessories.  Not only are Denise and Ian super talented, but they are super sweet, to boot!  We had the chance to ask them a few questions to get to know them a bit better.  Would you like to meet them?  Yes?  Well, today is your lucky day!  Read the interview below, then head to their shop post haste and see all the goodness that they have to offer.


Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Pomp & Plumage is a partnership between Denise Cole and Ian Cole, a husband and wife team who live in a lovely little town situated between the farm fields, forests and vast expanse of Georgian Bay in rural Ontario, Canada.  We've been in the wedding market for a year now and maintain a busy Etsy storefront when we're not at our day jobs (Denise is a high school art teacher and Ian is a naturopathic doctor).  Denise is the lead designer and also makes all of our fascinators, veils and garters while Ian makes the boutonnieres and coordinates shipping.


How did you get started creating your beautiful pieces?

Denise has always had a love of good design, and Ian has always been the practical mind behind things, not to mention an exceptional craftsman.  When Denise was young, she designed all sorts of things and sold them along the shore to cottagers in the small beach town she was raised in (including rocks painted to look like valuable gemstones at a low point, and original watercolours at a high point).  We were married last summer and after our wedding Denise was still thoroughly obsessed with wedding design blogs.  So, we started designing some pieces, having designed many things for our own wedding, and soon Pomp & Plumage was born. We aim to provide pieces rich in texture, colour and detail that tell stories of their own and give brides of independent spirit and discerning taste alternatives to the mainstream bridal market.


What are your top three favorite materials?

1. Feathers; silky, wispy, buttery soft, perfectly hued natural feathers.
2. Moss & twigs; they add an element of earthen texture that cannot be found in fabricated materials.
3. Vintage lace, tulle and brooches; they help us craft a rich narrative in our pieces, and they're usually of much higher quality than newly manufactured materials.


What is your favorite part of a wedding?

The ceremony.  Hands down one of the loveliest moments that life has to offer.  A very close second favorite part of weddings is, of course, the design.

Want more?  We thought so. Find Pomp and Plumage all over the internet: web | etsy shop | facebook