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New Years Inspiration by L'Relyea Events

While Christmas is our favorite time of year, New Years Eve is like the icing on the cake for the winter holiday season. From delicious cocktails, to dapper attire and festivities galore, everything glitz and glam makes this holiday an occasion to celebrate. We joined forces with Head Over Heels by Melanie and Scott Andrew Studio to design and bring to life vibrant, chic and fun New Years Eve inspiration.

With the help of our creative peers, we came together to create a nod to the traditional black and gold New Years elegance, while adding vibrant pops of teal and romantic elements of white florals. We couldn't help but throw in sparkled and texturized elements, too! What would New Years Eve be without bubbles and sparkles galore?

And of course, it wouldn't feel right if we didn't try to sneak a wedding in the mix, too! Our faux bride & groom surprised their closest friends by throwing a party to announce their recent elopement and celebrate their nuptials along with the New Year. The white florals were a beautiful touch, while the mint and teal pops were a perfect "something blue". Black suit in tow, this vibrant event still proved elegant enough for a wedding.

For more photos and fun information on this photo shoot, check out our feature on Style Me Pretty. (link below)

http://www.stylemepretty.com//living/2012/12/30/new-years-eve-party-inspiration/

Photography: Scott Andrew Studio / Venue: El Dorado Hotel in Sonoma, California / Concept Design and Fashion Styling: Head Over Heels with Melanie / Planning and Event Design: L’Relyea Events / Makeup and Hair Artist: Betten Chaston / Floral Design: EV Floral Design / Paper Goods: Fly Away Design / Cake Design: Sweet On Cake / Linens: La Tavola Linen / Selected Jewelry: Details by Candace Egnew

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Leah + Rob

Leah and Rob were so adorable together and their details for the day reflected the sweet simplicity of themselves. Leah had envisioned their wedding to be rustic chic, elegant, fresh, romantic and of course intimate. We decided on a color palette with lush white flowers with subtle hints of pink and champagne. She handcrafted her alter, and various details inside the reception including the flower garlands. It was truly a sweetly romantic day.

Planner: l’Relyea Events | Lindsey Relyea
Venue/Caterer:Solage Calistoga
Ceremony Officiant: Rev Peader Dalton
Photographer: Matthias Photography
Cinema: Uforia Films
Ceremony/Reception Music: Verducci Entertainment
Florist: Kate Stanley
Wedding Cake: Forget Me Not Cakes
Makeup: Jenna Dancer | Hair: Courtney Sweat

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Caitlin + Trevor

For these two high school sweethearts, a blast from the past was exactly the way Caitlin and Trevor wanted to celebrate their nuptials. How did they do it? With a homecoming dance theme for their reception, complete with a Marcarana tribute. The location for the festivities? An open air, barn-style restaurant known as Barndiva. Located in Healdsburg and featuring a rustic style and all natural ingredients, Barndiva became the perfect atmosphere for a high school styled party. This time parents WERE invited. To compliment the restaurants country chic vibe, Caitlin hand stitched burlap silverware pouches, stamped cupcake flags, and added take-away treat favors for each guest. When the music came on, I had never seen a fuller dance floor! It truly was a unique and colorful wedding, full of infectious fun and laughter.

Planner: Lindsey l’Relyea Events
Venue/Caterer: Barndiva
Ceremony Officiant: Lukka Feldman of Barndiva
Photographer Tibidabo Photography
Ceremony & Reception Music: AMS Wine Country
Florist: EV Floral
Beauty: Nikol Elaine Makeup Artistry
Wedding Cupcakes: Bardiva
Rentals Wine Country Party Rentals | La Tavola Linen
Make-up: Nikol Elaine Makeup Artistry

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Real Wedding: Lauren + Blaise

Lauren and Blaise wanted to create a wedding day that reflected their effortless and sophisticated style. "simple, elegant, chic, stunning and, above all, intimate and personal" is exactly what the bride mentioned to me on our first phone call. With the couple living in Washington DC, they entrusted us and the help of her mother's impeccable style to design the day and plan the details. The couple were married at Lauren's childhood church, Grace Episcopal in Saint Helena, followed by a stunning reception at Solage Calistoga.