Classic Elegance at the San Ysidro Ranch~

The San Ysidro Ranch is the perfect place to have an intimate wedding in a garden setting.  Each space is filled with lovely trees, flowers and sprawling green lawns.  We so enjoyed helping Caroline and John on this wedding filled with love, family and friends.  

Caroline's dress gave us the inspiration for all the lace details incorporated into this classic elegant affair.  I loved the lace inlay on her train!  The bouquet wrap, pretty little bags for the flower girls, petal cones, boutonnieres all had the lace details, created by Mindy Rice. I loved the lush flower arrangements she designed for the cocktail hour and the the Hydrangea Cottage all accented with the tiny elegant green vines.  The room looked so lovely with the tall candelabras.

For the second time this year we have had the wonderful treat of using Aurora Ensembles for our ceremony musicians.  I have asked them to play their beautiful music while processing either up the aisle or around the guests before the ceremony is to begin.  It is such an awesome moment, and the guests love it.

The whole event is beautifully captured by Stephanie Hogue Photography!  

Welcome to our Home~A Time to Reflect~Remember & Cherish~A Christmas Tea

For many years it has been a tradition for Kaitlin and I to invite dear friends and family into our home during the Christmas Season to take time out of the crazy busy time of year to rest, relax, have some great homemade treats, hot tea, and toast to another amazing year. 

Ever since Kaitlin was about 6 years old she would help me set a pretty table, and then serve each of my guests the sandwiches, cookies and homemade scones.  We would bake together, and prepare the table for the special time to reflect and share what has been special to each one of us that year.  I believe this began our journey many years ago of bringing us to where we are today.  A mother/daughter event planning company.  I have watched Kaitlin grow and mature into the woman she has become.  It brings me such joy having her work along side me and now helping her own clients enjoy their special day.

 Using my Grandmother's china, and other items of my Mother's reminded me of years past and time when my Mom would attend the teas with us.

 Laura from Cody Floral Design worked closely with me to create the nostalgic vintage look with all the gorgeous textures of red roses, ranuculus, amaryllis and deep dark ruby red carnations. 

 Our rotweiller "Shay" had to get into the shoot too.

 I was thrilled when I saw the beautiful gift boxed invite that Lazaro Designs came up with for the tea.  Tracy you are amazing!

Fresh raspberry tart with creme fresh filling and almond crust.  Was a so easy to make and looked perfect on the table.

We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a safe and Joyous New Year!

With love,
Colette and Kaitlin
xoxo

We couldn't have done this shoot without the wonderful people with their amazing talents.  Melissa Musgrove photographed and captured the memories for us.  Laura Sangas her flowers were stunning and the wreath over the mantle was gorgeous too made from fresh carnations.  Tracy from Lazaro Design again showed off her fabulous talent with creating the perfect touches for the tea.  Classic Party Rentals so grateful to you too for your help with this table.  We used La Tavola for the table linen, and BBJ to create our chair rosettes.

Ai and Matt's Beautiful Rehearsal Dinner

This beautiful estate was the perfect background for the rehearsal dinner for Matt and Ai. It was held at his parents amazing Adobe which was lost in the recent fires. Stephanie Hogue shot these beautiful images. The wedding was held the next day at the Four Seasons Biltmore. Cody Floral Desgin did the pretty florals and Classic Party Rentals provided the linens and rentals. Cook Better Live Better was the caterer. Luna Gitana provided the entertainment.

La Fete Weddings ~ Lisa & Joe

Lisa chose muted tones of creams, rust and gold...her wedding took place at the Hahn Estate in Montecito. Melissa Musgrove photography and Cody Floral Design were again a great team and helped create and capture another amazing wedding for our clients.

More La Fete Tables

Florals: Corridan & Co. ~ Photo: Paul Barnett

Florals: Cody Floral Design ~ Photo: Stephanie Hogue

Florals: SR Hogue ~ Photo: Melissa Musgrove