Beth Helmstetter Blog

WE’RE MOVING

Beth — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:26 +0000

I’m very excited to announce that we are moving the BHE offices to West Hollywood in the coming weeks. We will be sure to release the exact address and share pictures once we’ve made it our own but in the meantime, we have to interrupt our normal blog posts for a little bit of business. Here’s the scoop: We are leaving a charming little space empty in Burbank that would be perfect for another wedding or design related vendor to share with another wedding vendor that is going to stay put in the studio. Here are the details:

A lovely room with about 300 square feet for your office

A common lounge area that is shared with other wedding vendors and perfect for meeting clients

A small amount of shared storage space

Below are some images of both the actual office to be considered as well as images of the shared space including a wonderful ivy grown entry with gorgeous french doors off of Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank. We love it here and would love to see it go to someone who will appreciate it’s charm just as much. If you’re interested, please email our office at kristin@bethhelmstetter.com for more details.

NICOLE & MATTHEW : THE WELCOME PARTY : HUMMINGBIRD NEST RANCH

Beth — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:32 +0000

Nicole and Matt were the most lovely East Coast transplants and wanted a glamorous yet charming wedding weekend in Southern California. They welcomed their New York family and friends to the area with a quaint welcome party at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch complete with lots of wine & BBQ. We complimented the existing, exposed brick courtyard with long feasting tables, the softest, natural Belgian linen and sweet vessels filled with local blooms. See images below from the fabulous, Jasmine Star!

Come back later in the week to see all the prettiness we created for Nicole & Matt’s gorgeous wedding day…

CARNY-STYLE

Beth — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:30 +0000

A Carnival themed party is the perfect chance to have fun with your wardrobe. Turn an ordinary cocktail dress into the main attraction with a bold pair of heels and/or a lively statement piece.

Look #1: Deepa Gurnani Hair Clip ::: Holy Tee Dress ::: Peep Toe Sandal

Look #2: Orly Genger Necklace ::: 3.1 Phillip Lim ::: Strappy Sandal

Look #3: Suede Clutch ::: Catherine Malandrino Playsuit ::: Charlotte Olympia Wedges

Look #4: Rebecca Minkoff Clutch ::: Carnival Dress ::: Simon Heel

Gentleman’s Corner: Lock & Co Hatters ::: Polka Dot Bow Tie ::: Corgi Socks

CARNIVAL LOVE

Beth — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

We just love the idea of carnival inspired festivities and Grand Del Mar’s take was so fun. I’m personally dying to put my own spin on this look! Someday soon, I hope to find a parisian, vintagey, carnivalesque excuse to celebrate. Whether a little girl’s birthday party or a baby shower, I would be giddy all the live long day…

from top to bottom: inspiration from erin ever after, carnival inspired candy bar from rebecca thuss, vintage bingo cards, apple cotton candy from the swell life, frozen lemonade from time, hand made penants from rebecca thuss, carousel from snippet and ink, colorful cake from martha, balloons galore from dorthe alstrup, the sweetest vintage tin of champagne truffles in the perfect shade of pink, vintage carnival tickets to trade for all of the above goodness

GRAND DEL MAR CARNIVAL FUN

Beth — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:34:32 +0000

I just got back from two and half days of being pampered at the Grand Del Mar for a wedding planner retreat. If you haven’t been there, you must go immediately. Not only is it beautiful, but the service is over-the-top amazing. If you’re a resort type of couple (See page 22 of Darling to find out), it should definitely be on your radar as the perfect spot to say “I Do”.

The first night was all about carnival fun, complete with churros, caramel apples, balloons galore, dunk tanks and all of my favorite carnival games. Check out the Carny fun below, Grand Del Mar style. Boyd Harris did an amazing job at capturing the playfulness of the celebration.

Come back next week to hear all about our luncheon at the San Diego Zoo.

ALOHA TO GREAT STYLE

Beth — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:47 +0000

We were Hawaii dreaming all week long while recapping Laura & Jeremy’s big day! So much so, we had Jacey from Damsel in Dior put together what she dreams of for a Hawaii bound wedding. Whether you are planning a wedding in Hawaii or attending one, here are a few key items that will ensure that you have a Happily Ever Hawaii.

Day Play: : Milly Kaftan ::: Hanne Bloch One Piece ::: Michael Kors Sandal ::: Sunglasses ::: Stella McCartney Tote ::: Floppy Hat

Beyond The Beach: Rachel Zoe Empire Petal Gown ::: BCBG Maxi Pleated Dress ::: Rebecca Taylor

LAURA & JEREMY GET HITCHED : THE WEDDING : KONA, HAWAII

Beth — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:52 +0000

After two days of enjoying paradise, guests were invited to a private beach house in Kona for the wedding day. Laura and Jeremy exchanged vows on the tiniest peninsula on the Pacific Coast with capiz and seashells creating a whimsical backdrop before the celebration began. For dinner, a seafood feast was served at tables covered in Hawaiian quilt inspired linens and topped with bleached seashells with beautiful coral peonies and pink ginger tucked in everywhere. Everything was personalized with Laura’s gorgeous calligraphy from the beautiful vintage Hawaiian dessert display to the monogrammed dinner napkins. We loved the simplicity and intimacy of this wedding and hope you do too. More from Steve Steinhardt below.

LAURA & JEREMY GET HITCHED : THE ALOHA PARTY : KONA, HAWAII

Beth — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:00:35 +0000

On day two of the weekend, Laura & Jeremy had a lovely luau feast complete with hula girls, a Hawaii trio and fire and knife dancers. Guests were greeted with fresh leis and treated to Blue Hawaiians in coconut shells before sitting down to tables covered with tropical linens. The tablescapes were created out of vintage sea glass bottles we collected from a local Hilo native and fresh anthurium we picked up that morning from the street fair. The result was an effortless yet tropical celebration just casual enough to encourage guests to kick off their shoes and hula with the performers. See Steve’s gorgeous images below…

LAURA & JEREMY GET HITCHED : THE SUNSET SAIL : KONA, HAWAII

Beth — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:00:53 +0000

After everyone’s trek to Hawaii from all over the country, while guests are always excited to start celebrating, there’s also a little bit of jet lag that comes with these journeys. So, for the first night, Laura and Jeremy kept it low key with a private sunset sail on the Pacific. Mai Tais and coconut shrimp were everywhere and people just kicked back, got to know each other and watched the dolphins frolicking in the ocean. It was truly a special experience…And, as a PS, I never include pictures of me on the blog, but yes, that is me below enjoying the sunset and an Hawaiian Punch. Thank you to Steve Steinhardt for the amazing scenery shots!

Tomorrow is all about the welcome party. Don’t miss it!

LAURA & JEREMY GET HITCHED : THE SHOWER : LOS ANGELES

Beth — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:00:32 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, we shared the wedding of Alyssa Hooper, who is the sister of Laura Hooper, one of the talented calligraphers and invitation designers we work with on a daily basis. Well, right after Alyssa’s big day, Laura announced her engagement and she wasn’t about to have a long drawn out path to the altar. Instead, we planned her destination wedding weekend in Kona in about 4 short months. First up, though, let’s share the bridal shower we put together for her. It was a mid morning brunch focused on everything sweet. For decor, instead of flowers everywhere, one long feasting table was lined with desserts, mini cakes and beautiful cookies from Vanilla Bake Shop. Ladies relaxed with pear bellinis and manis, pedis and massages from Fiore Beauty. And, overall, we showered Laura with all the love and gifts she deserved. To see more, hop over to Inspired by This who featured the shower a couple of months ago. Thanks to Steve Steinhardt for the below images…

Come back tomorrow for images from the first day of the Hawaiian celebration…The sunset cruise.