LOVE & LIGHT

REFINED BLUES AND ELEGANT BLUSHES CREATE AN ETHEREAL SETTING IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS.

Photography: Jenny Quicksall

Design: Anita Kanellis, AK Brides

Venue: Stone Mountain Estates in Calabasas

Text: Lara M. Burnap

After two decades of designing enchanted weddings in the South, wedding planner Anita Kanellis of AK Brides has brought her charm and expertise to Los Angeles. Inspired by Southern California’s sparkling sea, Kanellis incorporated the outdoors and ocean hues in this particular design. “My brand is based on light and bright vibes, with pink and gray as the main color inspiration,” explains Kanellis. “In this design, I wanted to bring in another dimension of color and focus on soft blue tones.” The result is a dainty setting that evokes romance with every detail.

The design features whispers of blue and blush to create a bold visage against the natural backdrop. Organic, carefree floral arrangements featuring hydrangea, ranunculus, roses, cosmos and scabiosa add romance. Opposite page: Delicate hand-sketched invitations evoke a romantic tone. Each corresponding detail embraces this subtle sensibility, including beautifully designed dessert cookies, an ethereal ceremony setting and the abundant bouquet of ruffled blooms and delicate textured details.

1. Sweetwater Cocktails concocted The Peach Blossom, a drink made of gin, lemon juice and peach juice with a touch of honey liqueur; a twist on the old fashioned, using Cointreau and orange blossom honey. 2-4. Executive chef Julio Castorena of Très L.A. Catering created a surf-and-turf-inspired menu featuring a seared sea scallop salad garnished with white and green asparagus, roasted citron confit and a blue spirulina “coral” crouton; smoked salmon with kaffir lime mousse, new-potato rösti and black caviar; Châteaubriand pan-roasted with truffles and accompanied by fennel and lemon pousseline, spicy paprika fondant potatoes finished with a truffle and fig demi-glace.

Bridal Gown: JINZA COUTURE BRIDAL (@jinzabridal) | Cakes & Desserts: HEY THERE, CUPCAKE! (@heytherecupcake_) | Catering: TRÈS L.A.

CATERING (@treslacatering, @treslagroup) | Cocktails: SWEETWATER COCKTAILS (@sweetwatercocktails) | Florals: ENCHANTED GARDEN FLORAL DESIGN (@egfloraldesign) | Hair & Makeup: CHEEK TO CHEEK MAKEUP & HAIR ARTISTRY (@cheektocheekartistry) | Invitations:

KELLY PATRICE (@kelly_patrice) | Jewelry: EDWARD AVEDIS (@edwardavedis) | Linens: LUXE LINEN (@luxe_linen) | Model: ERICA LA TORRA (@ericalatorra) | Photography: JENNY QUICKSALL (@jennyquicksall) | Planning & Design: AK BRIDES (@akbrides) |

Rentals: PREMIERE PARTY RENTS) (@premiere_rents) | Venue: STONE MOUNTAIN ESTATES (@stonemountainestates) |

Videography: MIQUEL GARCIA STUDIOS (@miguelgarciastudios)

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