Design Inspiration Archives | Exquisite Weddings

5 Ways to Include Textiles in Your Wedding Decor

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

For the whimsy and romantic textiles are a dreamy must-have for your wedding. Take this imaginative photo shoot captured by Sarah Cecilia Photography and coordinated by Rustic Inspirations as your one-stop inspo shop. Set at the peaceful and ever-charming The Condor’s Nest …

How to Incorporate Wood Details Into Your Wedding Decor

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Yes, we said it: wood details! Whether it be wooden slats, rattan, or seagrass, we’ve fallen in love with the versatility and neutral elegance that comes from this natural material. But don’t take our word for it. This sweetly styled shoot photographed …

Why Metals Are the Must-Have Materials for Your Big Day

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

If glitz and glam are on the agenda for your next event—be it an exclusive rehearsal dinner with a select few or a post-COVID-19 celebration (hey, we’re optimists)—look no further than this perfectly modern take on metals for all your design inspiration.

The couple walks with two alpacas in tow

Modern Wedding Inspiration: Bright Colors, Gold Metals, and Alpacas on a Rooftop

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Alpacas, a beautifully lit marquee, a rooftop venue, what more could a bride and groom ask for? A photographer, of course, to capture it all—and that’s just want Shewanders did in this stunning space that brings an entirely new meaning to the …

Bride and groom stand next to macramé ceremony installation

Boho Wedding Inspiration: Macramé, Bar Carts, and Candlesticks in the Desert

Friday, October 18, 2019

Although the Anza Borrego Desert may not share San Diego’s mild temperatures, its beautifully twisting canyons and caves cannot be replicated. South of the California 78 lies a dreamlike canvas—Fish Creek Wash—where neutral rock formations provide the perfect opportunity for bold tints and …

Dark Hues and Greenery Inspiration for Your Wedding

Monday, July 15, 2019

“Wake up, pray, brush teeth, open the Pinterest app.” That’s Sylvia’s morning routine. Greenery, she says, is the most important component of her wedding. “I am more focused on greenery overpowering my arrangements rather than traditional flowers.” Thankfully, Catherine Bachelier got that …

Romantic Blue Hues for Your Modern Wedding

Monday, June 10, 2019

Elizabeth and Parker always imagined their big day would be drenched in blue. From there, they pinned down the rest of their vision—“He’s the modern man, and I am the romantic,” she says. And when I Do Weddings coordinated this photo shoot, …

The Importance of Event Branding for Your Wedding Day

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Sponsored

With personalization becoming more of a priority for couples, developing an event brand is a key component to the wedding design. What is event branding? The event brand is the way in which an event will be perceived by guests and it …

Styled Shoot: A Uniquely Detailed Wedding

Monday, December 17, 2018

Inspired by the Moorish architecture of Fazeli Cellars, Michelle Garibay, creative director and lead consultant at Michelle Garibay Events, helped bring this vision to fruition, with one goal in mind: “something that makes you go, ‘wait look.’”

Reception table next to jetting fountain

Styled Shoot: A Blush Vintage Chic Wedding

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

The vision for this vintage chic photo shoot is crystal clear with pink details set against the backdrop of the Marion Davies Estate.

Table setting in front of colored wooden wall

Styled Shoot: A Beautifully Botanical Wedding

Monday, December 10, 2018

Luscious greens and wooden details are the focal points of this styled shoot.

Table setting with bouquet of bright red and pink flowers

Styled Shoot: A Colorful Desert Wedding

Friday, December 7, 2018

Get the Look Coordination: CBS Lifestylist Florals: Isari Flower Studio + Event Design Photography: Luna Photo Rentals: Folk Project Venue: Encuentro Guadalupe