50 Shades of RED - Feast on St. Valentine's

 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, BABY!!! We have been waiting for the holiday of LOVE to share this incredible shoot and event with you. As if you weren't excited enough to sink your teeth into a heart-shaped box of chocolates and gaze at a dozen red roses, feast your eyes on our 50 Shades of Grey-inspired tabletop installation from AFR's Annual Event.

This year's theme was great works of literature (and we believe 50 Shades is JUST that) which was held at the public library in downtown San Diego. Stacy Childers and the House of Style outfitted the gorgeous models, who took turns laying on our bed of roses, covered in chocolate covered strawberries! Literally THOUSANDS of rose petals embellished the stunning table from AFR's collection, along with black bookshelves displaying more passionate details - those we imagine would be a part of Ana and Christian's dinner party at home.

Once again, working alongside my fierce and fabulous partner-in-crime Ann Strobel of Ann's Plans, we created a masterpiece that just screams for attention and was quite the showstopper for AFR's event.

Enjoy - Laters Baby!

Photography: Stacy Childers Photography
Coordination & Design: Ann's Plans 
Floral & Event Design: Embellishmint 
Models & Styling: House of Style - SD
Furniture & Rentals: AFR Furniture Rentals 
Venue: San Diego Public Library 
Strawberries: Continental Catering 

PRESS PAGES - Ceremony Magazine San Diego 2013

We LOVE being featured in glossy, gorgeous, full pages of Southern California's preeminent wedding publication, Ceremony Magazine. Our press pages for 2013 include our ad design, staring Max, my darling pooch, the flower girl shoot, three completely different tabletop shoots, bouquets, Valerie and Joe's featured wedding, and our participation as a sponsor in Ceremony's BLUE CRUSH party. We are working on our editorial for next year's edition, so stay tuned.  

Boho Chic Collection - AS SEEN at the Hotel Del Wedding Party Bridal Show

Embellishmint Floral & Event Design is THRILLED to announce our Boho Chic Collection of couture accessories and inspiring dress forms for the fashion-obsessed bride-to-be. As seen at the Hotel Del Wedding Party Bridal Show, Embellishmint's Boho Chic runway stage as well as the magnificent mannequins on display was just a sample of the individualized, handmade accoutrements available. 

Each mannequin, inspired by a real-life fashionista, highlighted the couture accessories that appeared as part of the Boho Chic Fashion Show --- FRESH OFF THE RUNWAY pics coming soon!!! 

NOEMI is made with succulents and moss, accompanied by moss place cards. 

After the celebration, plant the gorgeously green fashion in your garden or indoors. 

ANN is crafted in cork print paper adorned with burlap roses, fiber mesh with hints of natural sea fans.

ELIZABETH is inspired by our newest ROYAL. The lace, tulle and feather sash is embellished 

with rhinestones as the complementing head piece is fashioned for the Downton Abbey enthusiast. 

JULIE is dressed in chocolate brown lace with feathers draped on the bodice and a 

wildly fabulous bouquet, cinched with a rhinestone encrusted brooch. 

JENNIFER is inspired by the sea, a nautical mermaid draped in the ocean's most majestic jewels.

MARIA is a show-stopping escort card installation embroidered with tulle and an antique choker.  

PAULA is exotic, draped in printed silk and coral lace, coordinated with a butterfly bouquet. 

RACHAEL is a crush of greens made in brocade with a bouquet of silk peonies wrapped in tulle 

and a collar of gold lace work. 

LACY REA dreams of tea parties in the most fabulous fashions, dressed in a peach and coral
shimmer tulle with a chocolate damask sash. The bouquet is a collection of seashells,
rhinestones and balsa wood florets. 

Photos courtesy of Siegel Thurston Photography
Shot on Location at the Hotel Del Coronado as part of the San Diego Wedding Party Bridal Show