BRIDE IDEAS

DÉCOR

Take Flight

Seizing on her love of all things modern as well as her lifelong affinity for butterflies, bride Leah Hwung drew on her skills as a wedding planner to create a fabulously unique and playful design for her wedding to Justin Lee. Leah’s vision paired the couple’s love for art with their appreciation for the outdoors by bringing modern and abstract elements into a beautiful natural setting. Butterflies became the central theme, drawing on the transformation that butterflies undergo to become beautiful as an allegory for the twists and turns in the couple’s own love story. The bride collaborated with her Two Perfect Events team on a collection of hand-painted and sustainable butterfly art pieces featured throughout the celebration’s setting. These were combined with artful and painterly details, such as a giant yarn installation on the ceremony’s oak tree and sculptural ikebana floral arrangements on the reception tables, to create an elevated and ephemeral party atmosphere. —

Taylor Ellsworth

Bride’s Gown: OSCAR DE LA RENTA (@oscardelarenta)

Boutonnieres: RAROGART (@rarogart)

Cake: ALEXANDER’S PATISSERIE (@alexanderspatisserie)

Florals: CHIEKO OHARA (@chiichanoh)

Groom’s Suit: INDOCHINO (@indochino)

Hair & Makeup: BEAUTY BY JESSIE HOANG (@beautybyjessiehoang)

Linens: LA TAVOLA FINE LINEN (@latavolalinen)

Photography: NIRAV PATEL PHOTOGRAPHY (@niravpatelweddings)

Planning/Installations/Bouquets: TWO PERFECT EVENTS (@twoperfectevents)

Rentals: CHAIRS4EVENTS (@chairs4events), THE CHIAVARI GUYS (@thechiavariguys)

You’ve chosen the venue, said yes to the dress, and lined up your dream photographer. Now you need the team to put it all together and pull it off.

VENUE Glam in Glendale

A new gem in the Jewel City, Glendale’s sleek Glenmark hotel presents a fresh, modern venue in the valley. With 7,900 square feet of event space, ranging from naturally lit indoor rooms to a gorgeous rooftop lounge, The Glenmark offers plenty of space for hosting your wedding party. Mila Rooftop Lounge, the tallest rooftop bar in Glendale, is an exceptional reception site, where guests can enjoy tapas, cocktails and local beers against the backdrop of the twinkling Los Angeles skyline.

The Glenmark also offers proposal packages, which can include partial or full access to Mila for as many as six guests, with décor options ranging from faux rose petals to a candle package. The suite proposal package provides an overnight stay, complete with a bottle of Champagne and three-course meal at Mila.

Wedding guests who plan to stay at the hotel can chose from 85 guest rooms that are enriched with artwork curated by Kevin Barry Fine Art. The hotel lobby features an art wall with replicas of works by Picasso and Dalí along with ArmenianAmerican artist Arshile Gorky, a nod to the local community. “We loved having our wedding at The Glenmark,” says bride Inga Grigoryan, who recently tied the knot. “It had a contemporary aesthetic, and Mila Rooftop Lounge featured the most amazing views overlooking the valley.”

– Kristin Snyder

Our team of professional event staffing includes experienced event planners, wedding coordinators, friendly waitstaff, and talented bartenders. We provide all the event setup, service, and clean-up so you can be “a guest at your own party.”

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