Inspired by the Art of Pavé

Intricate, precise, and planned.  These three words help describe what it takes to begin forming a pave design.  Just as diamonds are set, where there is no metal to be shown, our pave designs involve flowers being glued into specific places as to where nothing is seen except a detailed design of flowers. 

I was inspired to blog about pave designs when I came across this image from a window display.   It prompted me to showcase some of my favorite pave designs we have created in the past.  

This image below is actually a bridesmaid bouquet.  A detailed biedermeier pattern, which began with orange spray roses and lead to white then green mums.  An addition of a single white orchid just to add more detail!  This bouquet was actually part of the couples theme "squaring a circle", which actually symbolizes unity.  Each decor element for this particular wedding focused on two basic shapes, a square and a circle making this pave design a perfect touch to the theme of the couples wedding! 

This design was a backdrop for a stage.  Frames hanging at varying heights each detailed differently either with flowers, chain, or lace fabric.  I love the frame filled with all white roses, so lush and pretty.  

 We created a pave backdrop design, for Enzoani's fashion runway.  Each letter was cut out then covered with a variety of green, purple, and pink flowers.

Adding detail to our lounge decor, we used swirled pave floral balls to add color and shape.  

 This venue had an amazing garden-like wall which provided such a beautiful backdrop by itself.  Inspired by this green wall, we designed an organic frame which had flowers cascading out of the front.  What a fun addition to an amazing wall.

Last but not least! I love this Ganesh!!!

Go to www.shawnayamamoto.com to see more of our pave designs!

xoxo

LG

Favorite Decor Elements of the Week: VIP Wedding

This weekends wedding was in full Rock and Roll swing with a romantic touch. Everything from the lounge decor, stage installments, and centerpieces screamed VIP, rock and roll style.  Concepts behind this decor included using a very simple yet strong color palette; gold, black and ivory.  Contrasting textures, patterns, and fabrics really enhanced and provided great detail to each environment.  

When I said this event screamed VIP, check out the lounge.   Roped off to create that high roller VIP section.   I love this lounge decor.  Lace covered coffee tables, mixed clear and solid cylinders, floating candles and fun gold and black accent pillows.  So pretty!!  We also designed a credenza, to separate the dance floor from this fabulous lounge, another way to make this lounge more exclusive.  A long 10 foot acrylic platform, placed on clear columns topped with a long line of cylinders with floating candles.  

Each centerpiece design had a dynamic combination of different cylinders, vases, and platforms.  Every cylinder was adorned with golden chains or a delicate lace treatment and lit with black floating candles.  It was all about the details for these designs. 

What a fabulous cake, provided by Fantasy Frostings! A beautiful five tier cake designed with an awesome lace border.  Check out our double platform for the cake.  A combination of the color palette for the platforms which were accented with a diamond shaped broach and ivory ostrich feathers.

More images to come!!! Stay connected with us!

xoxo
LG

Favorite Decor Elements of the Week: Pink Pink Pink!!!

This weekend we had an amazing event at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach.  Theme... color... style... pink..pink..pink.  Check out some of my favorite design elements.  

Ceremony decor bursting with hues of pink from the floral pieces, columns, Mandap fabric and garlands, and lighting.  Large floral balls guttered the aisle, while a grand cluster of columns, floral pieces and vases all at different heights made a stunning entrance.

Check out one design from the reception.  Large floral trophs accented with hanging crystals lined the black   walk-way which guided the guests to the dance floor.

I'd thought I would share this image with you!  Below is our floral cooler.  Somehow, some way we seem to make it work.  This weekend we definitely hit max capacity!

SYED Featured in The Bride and Bloom Magazine: A Tribute to Alexander Mcqueen

I am so excited to blog about this photo shoot we were able to be apart of earlier this year. The Bride and Bloom Magazine, inspired by great fashion designers, has created a beautiful and quite interesting spread on four major influential designers of high-end fashion. Approached by Bride and Bloom, we were extremely excited about this venture, especially when they asked us to create a tribute tabletop to designer, Alexander McQueen. His avant-garde, beyond the norms of fashion really got our creative juices flowing. Challenged by the effort to create something on McQueen's level while still being approachable to brides was not easy, especially because his creative palette was theatrical and often times dark and gothic. With that being said below are our inspiration images and some images from the photo shoot. I hope you enjoy!

This issue is now being sold, check out your nearest stores to pick up a copy!

Also, thank you to all the vendors involved:

Sterling Engagements

Asheigh Taylor Photography

Designer Specialty Linens

Prim and Pixie

Fantasy Frostings

Form Decor

Classic Party Rentals

Look one was inspired by McQueen's ornate chain head piece.  

The second look was inspired by this  red and black gown.   

Hilton Checkers Los Angeles.