When Life Gives You Lemons: Hyatt La Jolla Wedding Party Bridal Show

When life gives you lemons... You make lemonade, right? Maybe add a splash of tequila for extra kicks!?!

Embellishmint Floral & Event Design was thrilled to participate in another Wedding Party Bridal Show, produced by Pamela Noxon. Being that we were given such a great unique space at the Hyatt, La Jolla, we decided to showcase a ceremony site and partnered up with Lauren Sharon Vintage Rentals to outfit the location.

My partner-in-crime for many design projects and inspiration is Ann Strobel with Ann's Plans, the two of us scouted our site and decided that the existing awnings at the venue should complement the design scheme and color palette in some way. This is always a challenge for brides --- and a DECOR TIP to take into consideration --- when envisioning your special day design, work with the existing elements of the venue and try to make it cohesive. The blue/yellow color in the shades covering the window treatments somehow inspired us to take those lemons...and well, make them into lemonade.

Pucker up, baby! And enjoy our sweet and sour theme, full of bright yellow sunflowers, blue hydrangea, mouthwatering lemons and candy treats!

Photography: Stacy Childers Photography
Floral & Event Design: Embellishmint 
Design & Inspirations: Ann's Plans 
Rentals: Lauren Sharon Vintage Rentals 
Linens: Concepts Event Design 
Props & Accessories: Embellishmint and Ann's Plans Private Collections
Location: Hyatt Regency La Jolla 
Show Producer: Wedding Party Bridal Show - Pamela Noxon

REAL LIFE PROPOSAL SHOOT

When my good friend and INCREDIBLE photographer Stacy Childers told me she had a surprise proposal shoot on the same day as one of our magazine editorials, I started to think...  Wouldn't it be fantastic if one of our setups could actually be USED for a real life engagement?!

Stacy had a couple shoot with Tom and Luanne earlier that day on the beach. This lovely duo had been together for two and a half years and were in the midst of working for the Sharp Hospice Care Regatta, as Luanne chaired the Gala Committee. While the two lovebirds were excited to have a portrait session together, Luanne had no idea that a surprise proposal was in the works. Only a select few knew that Tom had a ring in his pocket all day. Of course one of them being Stacy, poised to get the shot!

It only seemed fitting that they ended their photo session at Loews Coronado Hotel, the site for our Ceremony Magazine photoshoot. Because the magazine shot the ceremony setup right before sunset, it was perfect timing for Tom and Luanne to step into our enchanted scene for a few more shots. What seemed like the perfect end to their photoshoot became a magical moment, when Tom dropped to one knee and asked Luanne to be his wife.

Congratulations Tom & Luanne!!! We wish you every HAPPINESS!!! 

Photography: Stacy Childers Photography 

Ceremony Site & Floral Design: Embellishmint Floral & Event Design 

Ceremony Site & Coordination: Ann's Plans 

Location: Loews Coronado Bay Resort 

FLOWER FASHION & SPECIAL BOOKING OFFER

What do you fashion in your BRIDAL BOUQUET???

No two bouquets will ever be the same. Sure, you can use the same flowers and "embellishmints" but each bridal bouquet is always unique, specifically tailored with the bride's style in mind. While the "brooch bouquet" has been popular within the last few years, as it becomes a keepsake after your wedding, today's brides have many options to add a fashionable touch and texture to their main floral accessory. Embellishmint LOVES to play with  rhinestones, floral appliqués, lasting flowers made of paper, newsprint, silk or burlap, family brooches rich in history, and especially seashells -- popular with beach brides and coastal destination weddings! 

Consider your wedding style and what bouquet is right for you! We love adding personal and stylized elements, let us make your dream bouquet come true! 

SPECIAL OFFER: 

Embellishmint will be GIVING AWAY a complimentary bridal bouquet (valued up to $300)  to any couple who books their floral design services before December 2013. Offer valid with minimum booked wedding of $3500.00. Contact US for more information!!! 

Embellishmint FASHION bouquets shot by Stacy Childers Photography