May 13, 2011
8MM Wedding Film By Joel Serrato
We are unbearably excited to share with you this lovely film by Joel Serrato Films. Of course, it is breathtaking beautiful and filled with all the glamour one would expect from an 8mm wedding film. Anna and Robert loved everything vintage and had their hearts set on having a vintage-themed wedding.
anna & robert from joel serrato on Vimeo.
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Santa Ynez Wedding by Jose Villa + Jill La Fleur + Joel Serrato, Part II
ashley & michael from joel serrato on Vimeo.
See what I mean? Beyond. Beyond. Beyond gorgeous. Before we jump into our buying guide, I had to share with you one more set of images from Jose Villa. We get pretty wrapped up in the details here on SMP, as we’ll always be a blog that focuses on the design and the inspiration behind all of the perfect little touches. But these images completely reminded me that sometimes the most beautiful details are the little moments of love, of beauty, of pure art behind each and every photograph.
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From Jill La Fleur… I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country, Santa Ynez, CA…the wine country region of Santa Barbara County. People come from all over the world to visit this area for it’s perfect climate, rolling hills studded with oak trees, incredible sunsets and of course the wine and wineries!
This wedding was at a beautiful winery in this valley, Foley Winery, and the couple chose one of the most beautiful times of the year to have their wedding here…in October. This is harvest time here when the grapes are full on the vines and the sunsets fill the sky with oranges and yellows each evening. That’s where the term Harvest Moon comes from! Ashley & Michael love this area, in fact they moved here since their wedding, and so they decided to embrace the colors of the sky and the season in their wedding, which is what I loved about planning their wedding so much! The colors in their photos and film just remind me of the beautiful sunsets of this area and we incorporated lanterns, wine barrels, rustic farm tables, vintage fruit crates and lots of colorful floral to really pull together both the location and the season. And to keep the beautiful scenery and starry sky in our sights all evening, we rented a clear tent to bring in the amazing views all night!
I think these amazing photos and this romantic film capture it all! Congats to Ashley & Mike…best wishes for a colorful, beautiful future together and welcome to paradise!
Event Planning & Design: Jill La Fleur /Wedding Photography: Jose Villa / Cinematography: Joel Serrato/ Wedding Venue: Foley Estates Vineyard and Winery / Lighting: Ambient Event Design /Floral Design: Camille Panzarello of Modern Day Design / Mar Romero of Team Hair & Makeup / Event Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Music: Jon Harris of JSH Music Productions / Wedding Cake: Decadence Fine Cakes & Confections / Wedding Gown: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Perry Ellis / Wedding Invitations: Jessie Zinke of Zinke Design
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Here are a few shots from Deanna & Soren’s beautiful Santa Barbara wedding at the Canary Hotel. Enjoy!
| Ceremony: Santa Barbara Courthouse Reception Location: The Canary Hotel Photographer: Cameron Ingalls, Alex Creswell Bakery: Montecito Confections Floral Design: Louloudi Design Hair & Makeup: T.E.A.M Hair & Make-up Lighting: Bella Vista Designs Ceremony Music: Michael Guten, michaelgutin@hotmail.com Reception Music: Vroomz Officiant: Santa Barbara Classic Wedding, Patrice Handley |
I just loved working with Ashley, such a sweet girl! For Ashley’s hair we incorporated a few hair extensions for volume and gave her a little height for a 60’s inspired doo. It was important to her to have bounce in her hair and not too much product. Being our extensions are treated prior to placing in our brides hair, the wave or curl tends to stay for hours and hours. Ashleys hair stayed in a loose curl and with just a spritz of anti-humidfying hair spray. With Ashley’s makeup it was important to her that her eyes really popped! I swept a sheer champagne across her lid and added a warm brown on the outer corners for depth. The finishing touch was individual lashes on the corners in different lengths for a little drama and viola! A beautiful bride!”
Planner: Jill La Fleur
Photography: Jose Villa
Location: Foley Winery
It’s all about the skin! Prim had such beautiful skin I wanted to be sure her look was very fresh and clean looking. Her photographer was Jose Villa and being that he shoots film, I wanted Prim to look natural with touches of color on the lips, cheek and eyes. The ole’ myth “You have to wear more makeup for photos” is so 80’s! With a talented photographer who has mastered his lighting, how you look in person is how you will look in your photos. I used a creme blush in a light pink for a natural glow on her cheeks and I used a muted apricot stain on her lips for just enough color to bring out her natural pigment. With Prim’s hair she asked for a loose curl, I gave her just that and went throughout her hair with a smaller curls for a bouncy textured look. Overall Prim was a beautiful bride who screams natural beauty.
Planner: Jill La Fleur
Photographer: Jose Villa
Video: Joel Serrato
Location: Bacara Resort
My mom always said less is more and she was right! Anna has such a delicate look I wanted to stay within a classic look and bring a vintage flare in. Her makeup is uber soft and making her skin look soft and adding touches of color really brought out her features without over powering her. Here are a few pics from Jose Villa Photography of Anna & Robert’s Four Seasons Biltmore wedding. Planned by Jill La Fleur of La Fleur Weddings.
We were featured on Wedding Chicks for a wedding we did hair and makeup for at the beautiful Hummingbird Nest Ranch. See below to view Wedding Chicks post on this beautiful shabby chic inspired wedding!
We have a splendid wedding to share with you today from Amelia Lyon Photography. Whitney and Steve were married at, Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California. This lovely venue features 10 different locations on property to hold your event, from cobblestone courtyards, olive groves and pool side patios to large fields able to accommodate well over 500. We love that there is a secluded original 1920s ranch house, known as “Sitting Bull”. Utterly charming! This is a must see venue!
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We had the best time doing hair and makeup for Casandra Estevez, Charlie Sheen’s oldest daughter, and her bridal party last weekend at the Bacara Resort and Spa!Check out the People Magazine post below to read more!
Photos by Elizabeth Messina
Cassandra Estevez and Casey Huffman
Charlie Sheen Has A New Role: Father Of The Bride. The Two and a Half Men star beamed and snapped photos as his daughter, Cassandra Estevez, exchanged vows with childhood sweetheart Casey Huffman at Santa Barbara’s Bacara Resort and Spa on Sept. 25. “He was clearly very proud of her,” says wedding planner Jill La Fleur of La Fleur Weddings & Events, who created the lavish day inspired by a mix of nature and old Hollywood glamour. “He had a big smile on his face.” The bride, 25, who met Huffman in junior high, walked down the aisle with her dad to the tune of “Flightless Bird” from the Twilightsoundtrack, carrying a bouquet of roses and calla lilies. The couple said their non-denominational vows under a four-post altar made of birch branches and decorated with white organza, florals and crystals.
photos by Elizabeth Messina
Family photo, including Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez
After the ceremony, the 165 guests, including Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, gathered for a reception in the hotel’s Rotunda Room. The decor included butterflies hanging from the ceiling, mercury glass votives and deep red roses for centerpieces. The newlyweds performed their first dance to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.”
During the five-course meal, which included filet and shrimp, Sheen toasted his daughter and new son-in-law. “He told her how happy he was for her,” says La Fleur, “and then he teased the groom and made everyone laugh.”
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Here’s a few more pics from Cassandra’s Wedding from Elizabeth Messina’s blog Kiss The Groom
the entire celebration was beautifully designed by jill la fleur….it was a truly lovely day….cassandra is the eldest daughter of charlie sheen….he was so sweet & doting, he even kneeled down during the ceremony to film the lovely couple saying their vows….the entire day was full of love & tenderness.
there is nothing quite like marrying the love of your life…xoxo
