Ocean views are always popular for wedding ceremonies and receptions , like these planned by Coastal Coordinates ( top left and bottom right ) and at Montage Laguna Beach ( bottom left ). Or opt for lush greenery at Seven7Seven at the Laguna Art-A-Fair grounds ( top right ). |
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John uses vegetables and herbs from the property ’ s garden in his dishes ; 97 restful rooms for overnight wedding guests ; the Sycamore Spa by Hudson , perfect for pre-wedding pampering ; and a special Treehouse Suite with premium amenities , including a wraparound deck amid the treetops . The Ranch also boasts easy access to Aliso Beach , just across Coast Highway .
STYLISH TOUCHES For several springs , the popularity of pampas grass and muted floral palettes kept growing . This season , it has finally dried up . Now in demand for outdoor ceremonies , says Swarts , is the “ blooming aisle ” ( or floral aisle-runners ) and natural-looking meadowy flowers .
Shannon Yerkovich , founder and principal
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florist at Cargo Creative , arranges charming displays for all things wedding : ceremonial flowers , bouquets and boutonnieres , table centerpieces , fireplace and lounge vignettes , and her favorite challenge — large-scale installations . “ Something like a hanging installation is really unique and fun to make … even though I hate heights ,” she jokes . “ It ’ s a ‘ wow ’ factor .”
Yerkovich often incorporating something unique and unexpected , but , like Swarts , gets a sense of her clients ’ vision and style before choosing blooms . About half of Yerkovich ’ s clients lean toward classic white or ivory ( often interspersed with greenery ) while the other half opt for color .
While Yerkovich encourages her clients to seek inspiration from visual apps like Pinterest ,
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she cautions that images are often overly edited and not always realistic . For example , “ a David Austin rose might look like a dusty peach , but it ’ s actually an orange-peach .” So be prepared to make concessions . Other sources for ideas , she suggest , include venue photos and wedding photographers ’ galleries .
“ I love spring blooms , especially ranunculus and peonies , and dahlias for summer ,” Yerkovich shares . Other floral trends this season are Pantone ’ s “ Peach Fuzz ” Color of the Year , daintier bouquets and single-variety floral arrangements , like all white roses or peonies .
Custom paper goods — welcome signs , escort displays and more — create another “ wow ” moment , Swarts adds . “ I recently commissioned a watercolor artist to paint
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