Splendor and Bliss

Alice + Ian’s Sparkle Wedding

When a wedding is this full of  quirk, radiance, and adorable details, it’s almost impossible to pass up.  A bevy of animal figurines spray painted in gold, a modern twist of the bride’s beautiful peplum gown, and a wedding recessional with sparklers in lieu of dancing throughout the night are just the thing to beat the Monday blues!

If you are just joining us now, feel free to peek into Emmalinebride , as they’ve been featured on their blog!! Also you can read the couples feedback on what they really thought of their special day, in addition to some other fun facts about their relationship and marriage!

Skilled photographer, William Kim  was able to knock it out of the park with these amazing photos.  We are still in absolute awe of how amazing these two looked on their big day! Just see for yourself!

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So much sparkle and love was in the air, and we couldn’t thank the couple enough for shedding so much of it throughout the night! Thank you, Alice and Ian for being so much fun and easy to work with!  We hope to stay in touch and see your love grow even stronger over the years!

Vendor love:

Wedding Coordination + Design: Splendor and Bliss // Photographer: William Kim // Videographer: Studio 205 // Venue: Coto De Caza // Hair + Makeup: Elizabeth Hickman // Florist: Case Floral // DJ: MyBridal DJ // Photobooth: Make it Last // Groom’s suit: Ted Baker // Bride’s Gown: Demetrio’s Bridal

Patricia + Andrew// Oak Canyon Nature Center in Ahaheim, California

What do you get when you combine a tutu, Manolo Blahniks, and a heck of a view of Oak Canyon? None other than one gorgeous engagement session captured by the one and only Studio Castillero, of course! This shoot simply has us awestruck of the love & tenderness this couple has for each other. Nature’s beauty also took a major role- as the majestic trees and soft sunlight were the perfect elements for this pretty e-session.

The two are planning a gorgeous wedding in southern California in less than 2 months with their closest friends and family, and we are so honored to be a part of it! Until then, here is a look at their engagement photos to hold you over

We absolutely LOVE this photo of Patty and her Carrie Bradshaw moment, making her look effortlessly chic!

Goodbye 2014

It’s always a bitter sweet moment realizing another year has come to an end.  It’s a cliché saying, but seriously, where did the time go!? It almost feels like just yesterday we came up with this crazy, but passionate idea to start our own wedding planning company.  Fast forward two years later, and here we are, more passionate and loving every moment we’re blessed to experience.  This year was filled with beautiful couples, weddings, and like a dream, we were published in an international magazine for our Bohemian inspired photoshoot! Not a bad 2014 right?

If you haven’t yet, please pick up a copy at your local newsstands or Barnes and Nobles now!

Of course, we wouldn’t be living our dream without the trust of our beautiful clients. Thank you, for allowing us the honor of being part of your special day and wholeheartedly entrusting us with your vision. Most people say we make our clients dreams come true, but the reality of it is, they’re the ones making our dreams come true.

To our husbands, family and friends, thank you for supporting us through it all. Your love is unconditional and so is your patience!

We will look back at 2014 with full of love and gratitude. It was a great year, but we’re looking forward to an even better year in 2015!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

{Lena + Harnell’s Ravishing Gold-Theme Wedding// Coyote Hills Golf Course}

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harper,

What a joy it was planning Lena and Harnell’s wedding at the beautiful Coyote Hills Golf Course in sunny California. The venue was ravishing, the weather glorious, and the Bride & Groom…STUNNING. Both equally involved in the planning process (yes ladies, fiancés that actually enjoy planning a wedding do exist!), Lena and Harnell came to us with a vision of romance, elegance, bling and at Harnells request, swagger. With their marvelous ideas, sensational taste in color (blush corals, gold and ivory) and theme; bringing their vision to life was a dream we couldn’t have dreamt of better.

Hanging chandelier and crystals perfectly complimenting the lush greenery and tranquil waterfall, welcomed their friends and family to the ceremony. Lena walked down the aisle in a dazzling crystal beaded mermaid dress displaying a lavish ruffled train – what a knockout! Harnell, a man full of style, and personality, looked handsome in a perfect-for-summer khaki suit. The bridal party was perfection!

We had such a blast working with this lovely couple. Their laughs were contagious, their energy was electric, and their love, always full. Lena and Harnell, thank you for trusting us to plan your big day and allowing us to experience a love as strong as yours!

vendor love: Wedding planning + Design: Splendor & Bliss // Photographer + Videographer: Sarah Rae Jin and Your Lovely Wedding// Venue: Coyote Hills Golf Course  // Florist: Commerce Flowers // DJ: Ondra Lucas // Lighting: XL Entertainment

Alice & Ian// Engagement// Downtown, Los Angeles

With Fall beginning to settle in, we thought what better way to start a new blog post for this new season than to showcase two beautiful people and their engagement photos.

We never get tired of seeing stunning, fun, and modern e-sessions like this one featuring our handsome couple, Alice and Ian, who are getting married this winter at the Coto De Caza Club, a high end golf and racquet club located in Orange County, California.

We absolutely swooned over Alice’s impeccable style and Ian’s sincere, yet witty personality the moment we met them.  They are truly a flawless couple.

When they mentioned they first laid eyes on each other in Downtown, Los Angeles, it seemed only natural to also select the vibrant city as their engagement shoot backdrop.  We absolutely love their photos which detail the beautiful DTLA skyline, art and architecture….and not to mention something from the future to symbolize that their love is far more powerful than a flux capacitor!

Photos taken by: William Kim Photography