Lilla Bello Studio

We're so excited to feature some of the latest and greatest work by the talented group at Lilla Bello Studio. We've admired their work for years (both in magazines and on tv) and now we get the chance to share their work with you. Toby and her crew have a client list that reads like the rolling credits of a blockbuster movie and it's obvious why. When she's not busy wrapping up gifts for heads of studios and flowers for Hollywood royalty, she's hard at work designing one-of-a-kind weddings. Take a look at a few of their fabulous fetes and enjoy!

Map to the Altar

Destination wedding? Your parent's backyard after a church ceremony? Or perhaps a swanky ballroom affair? No matter how or where you wed, your guests should know where to go. But maps...so impersonal, so not with your wedding "vision." Well, think again! Laura Hooper Calligraphy has not only found a creative and custom way to get your guests to the party, but she's discovered the perfect welcome basket in the process. Weave your wedding locale into every element of the experience by turning your map into your gift too!

These canvas bags are perfect to welcome your friends and family to the party - design your own map and remind loved ones of the treasure that was your wedding.

Manifest Videography

Another day in the New Year, another new website. Congrats to Manifest Videography for completing their labor of love and new website. Known for their entertainment industry and music biz crossover, this documentary company has produced movies and shorts for everyone from Anthony Hopkins to rock bands. Manifest's latest celeb wedding was a Bridal Bar favorite, the lovely Kaitlin Olson & Rob McElhenney (It's Always Sunny in Philladephia).

The company shoots exclusively in HD and has offices in LA and NYC for those bi-coastal brides. And yet, they are surpising affordable in the big picture.

Check out a quick clip of some of Manifest's fab wedding footage...

New Year, New Website for Details Event Planning

Throw out the old and bring in the new, and while you're at it, check out the new website by Details Event Planning. Beautiful! Love the variety they produce, from "perfectly preppy" to "eclectic and elegant," Lisa G and the girls have got it goin' on.

Mariah Nicole

Check out this incredible shoot shared with us by Mariah Nicole Makeup and Hair Artistry...what a chic organic bride-to-be.Photos by Meghan Aileen Photography.

And congrats to Mariah for placing in the Fox LA Hot List for the second year in a row! Way to go!

Purple Must Be In!

Here's another fabulously purple fete designed and produced by the very talented (and cool) Mary Sushinski of Occasions. The venue used to be a church - they removed the pews and now it's an amazing event space!Photos by Micaela Bensko Photography.

Peacock Makes A New Appearance

Photo by Docuvitae

The peacock feather is making a comeback. We've recently spotted the lovely little feathers all over town again and it's about time. The bold and beautiful statements are ready to wear in the traditional palette and now in died colors of muted browns and taupe. Any way you pluck it, the peacock feather is back!From a Monique Lhuillier runway finale gown to the feather adorned invitations by Paper Olive, feathers are fabulous!And an old favorite, the feathered wedding cake, peacock favors, and fan - wedding designed by the equally fab Oh, How Charming! by Lisa Vorce.Will you flock to this trend?

Purple, Plum, Lavender...

Just wanted to show you a few quick pics of this stunning wedding. Chameleon Chair shared this one with us and we just love the colors, the lighting, and especially the lampshades! But best yet, this couple got married at The Entourage Estate! Only in Hollywood...Photography by: Claire Barrett Photography

Lyndsey Hamilton Events

Lyndsey Hamilton Events is the latest and greatest event planning firm to land in Southern California. With oodles of experience on the East Coast, we love her New England charm meets Santa Barbara style. Take a look at a recent event at the beautiful Bacara Resort that the gals from LHE did...


Photographs by Aaron Delesie Photography.

Happy Thanksgiving to All the New Families (and families-to-be!)

Wishing you and yours, and your new blended families (in all shapes and sizes and setups) a very Happy Thanksgiving! Fab photos by Red Loft Studios...

Merging of Families

Beautiful Day Photography recently captured this lovely wedding up on Sunset Blvd. The space is needless to say, pretty special, but even more special is the way the couple incorporated the child into their event. Making your kids feel like they are joining in the union with you is so important and people often ask us how they can honor them. Well...here's one great way.Jerry, the six year old who stole the show, even tried to break the glass at the end of the ceremony!Congratulations to the happy family and thanks to Laura from Beautiful Day Photography for sharing!

Paperwink

Paperwink is our newest discovery in all things fabulously green, wedding, and if you haven't guessed by now...we love packaging and design and these gals nailed it!

The dynamic duo, Tara and Darcey, started this company after they met while designing for the fab brand, Knock Knock. And now they are bringing their design expertise to the world of weddings.

First up on our favs list is this Besheret letterpress design. The suite conveys the notion of fate - Besheret, that brought the couple together and the fate that would bring their loved ones together on their wedding day. The hand-drawn bulb on the activities card is a map that lets guests know about the different activities to do in town, as well as offers guests insight into the couple's relationship.

Once at the wedding, guests were even given favor boxes with matching bulbs in them. Can you say genius?!?!?!

It's Always Sunny...

That's right, two of our favorite tv folks said I Do last month (and of course came by The Bridal Bar before hand for some inside scoop on hot vendors and resources).

Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney met on the set of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and recently wed at a very sunny ceremony at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu.

With the help of the amazingly talented Lisa G from Details Event Planning, their decor was to die for! And the photos from the fab Red Loft Studios are equally as beautiful. The yummy, yummy cake was created by the fabulous Fantasy Frostings. Well done and congrats to the newlyweds!