Nestldown is just a minute away from the Silicon Valley, but it is nothing like the busy city. Walking down the road, you will be surrounded by ponds, waterfalls and many many redwood trees. With the harpist’s music as background, this is really a perfect place for a peaceful and heavenly ceremony.
I am so happy that I finally got some of the pictures from Nancy and Edward today. They are so pretty, as I expected. =P
Like many couples, Nancy and Edward wanted us to design a modern celebration with a touch of the traditions. We know Red means luck in Chinese cultures, and the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco is a place that resemblances romantic elegance, so our goal was to combine these two concepts . I picked to the carmel iron lanterns to be used for their ceremony to romantize and lighten up the tent a bit. The table centerpieces were designed by Canna.
Wedding stationery by Charlyn Koo Design
Photos by flywedding.com
Many people ask us how to turn the traditional floral art into something personal and unique. My answer is short and simple. It is all came from you guys. Your stories inspire us to continue to explore and to create something new. Our ideas may come from your love of fruity oranges or a piece of jewelry that you always wear. I am not kidding. Many great designs are came from little details.
Wedding stationery by Charlyn Koo
Orange is my bff’s favorite color as it is happy and energetic, but she couldn’t use it for her wedding as her parents wanted everything in red and red only. So, I was a bit hesitated to share these beautiful pictures by John as I am sure my BFF would be a bit disappointed. But oh well, maybe I just send you something in orange this Christmas to make up your loss. =P
The Pacific Athletic Club in Redwood City
Pictures by John of Living Photography
Wedding Stationery by Charlyn Koo
Sugar plum is definitely the color for Jaclyn and John and we are so thrilled to help them with their wedding decor as we love the Carneros Innand we definitely won’t mind visiting Napa!! Before the setup, Gary helped Canna and I took some pictures at the Apple Orchard. We are still waiting for the pictures from Anna Kuperberg Photography, but I am going to share with you some of the pictures Gary took. Of course, it is nothing compared to Anna’s ones. She is my favorite photographer and her works has appeared in many wedding magazines and is in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Art Museum and the St. Louis Art Museum.
Grace and Harris were married at Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto, and I bet you may tell her color is different tones of violet, from deep, electric, to vibrant and soft. The centerpieces were a great representation of what I called Ikebana Chic style, nothing excessive, just simply elegant and graceful.
Even though I have been to so many ceremonies and have heard so many vows, I always find something new and unique from each couple. Krysten and Julius didn’t disappoint me. Though it was chilling in October, Krysten’s poem was so sweet and Julius’ violin solo was so full of love, and we were all just so touched by them.
Alison is a very playful and down to earth bride. As graphic designers, she and I not only share many common interests but similar taste and style. Her wedding was at Mark Hopkins in July and to match with her fun personality, we used many whimsical elements, such as capiz shells, bubbles for flower girls, wine glasses as head table centerpieces, branches…etc. I bet task was accomplished.
