Last but not least, we are exited to present to you our third design of our luxury Ibiza Beach Wedding Collection for Bonder & Co.With these preset designs brides are offered the simplicity of having a luxury beach wedding in Ibiza all planned and created for them including catering, venue and entertainment.

EL Cielo IBIZA Wedding Collection

For the more romantic and ethereal bride we created the El Cielo Ibiza wedding. El Cielo features lots of white with soft colors and textures including periwinkle, soft pinks and peaches. Inspired by the white island of Ibiza itself as well as the gorgeous azul sky above it, El Cielo is bright and fresh with a seemingly ease of a floating cloud or fluttering butterfly.

CEREMONY

Our El Cielo (the sky or heaven in Spanish) look captures raw wood with a Spanish lace alter, floating butterfly’s and textural flowers in white and pale pinks with pops of texture and fragrance in the form of dripping jasmine and tuberose. Spanish elements including colored glass and lanterns add character and color while the lucite ghost chairs allow guests to admire the view without distracting the view.

 The BOUQUET

Soft and romantic creamy roses and white garden roses and lisianthus are surrounded by peach tulips and pale green eucalyptus leaves wrapped in a vintage lace trim.

THE  TABLESCAPE

For the El Cielo Ibiza wedding table design we wanted a seemingly floating appearance of soft, romantic flowers, butterflies and soft blues to replicate the colors of the sky and clouds

Design & Styling by Alchemy Fine Events for Bonder & Co.

Photography by SLS Studios

Flowers by Isari Flower Studio

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We are exited to release our second design of our luxury Ibiza Beach Wedding Collection for Bonder & Co. With these designs its allow the simplicity of planning your luxury destination wedding with little time and much ease! From the design, invitations, catering, villa and entertainment, the distinguished clientele of Bonder & Co. can now have a complete luxury wedding package at their fingertips with a slight wave of our magic wand!

EL Sol Wedding Collection

For our second signature Ibiza wedding design for Bonder & Co. we created a bold and colorful design inspired by the sun that graces the gorgeous Ibiza beaches as well as the bold colors of bougainvillaea and other blooms that we saw crawling around the Ibiza villas.

CEREMONY

For the El Sol ceremony design we created a delicate alter draped with sheer cheesecloth to blow in the wind with lush and vibrant blooming bougainvillea seemingly growing atop it. Our rustic wooden pillars boast star lanterns and bold gold vases with yellow and orange exotic blooms and greenery to command attention while our modern lucite ghost chairs seemingly disappear so as not to detract from the main attraction.

THE BOUQUET

Warm hued flowers ranging from raspberry Amaryllis, fuchsia orchids and orange ranunculas create a gorgeous display of color and textured while a lighter hued version offers marigold, lemon and peach blooms for another option.

THE  TABLESCAPE

For the El Sol Ibiza Wedding Collection table design we created bold and colorful design worthy to stand up to Horus himself. Stunning gold vases boasting orange and marigold blooms of tulips, orchids, rannunculas and more are accessories with gold lanterns, mercury glass votives and sprinkled with raspberry hued bougainvillea. Cobalt blue glasses are a striking contrast to the orange hued table and sunburst worthy chargers present frosted china for a fun play on textures.

Design & Styling by Alchemy Fine Events for Bonder & Co.

Photography by SLS Studios

Flowers by Isari Flower Studio

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With much pride and excitement we are happy to bring you the first of our three signature Ibiza Wedding Collections designed by Alchemy Fine Events exclusively for the prestigious clientele of Bonder & Co. From the ceremony, reception, seating card displays and even luxury stationery and wedding invitations, we can now offer you the simplicity of selecting one of our glamorously designed wedding collections in addition to our signature bespoke events and weddings.

Whether featured on a white sand beach or modern villa, our El Mar Signature Wedding would create a stunning backdrop for your Ibiza Wedding. Contact us for pricing and venue options to explore how we can create your dream Ibiza wedding!

EL MAR IBIZA WEDDING

Inspired by the aqua Mediterranean surrounding the white island of Ibiza as well as what lies beneath the oceans surface, El Mar features a blend of modern and sleek styling along with bold colors and textures reminiscent of coral reefs and underwater sea life. With a juxtaposition of modern decor with organic elements, El Mar is the perfect wedding for a fashionably chic ocean lover.

CEREMONY

The ceremony of our El Mar Ibiza Wedding features a custom designed mirrored alter to reflect, not block, the gorgeous ocean views surrounding it as well as allow us to feature seemingly floating shelves of gorgeous flowers around it as if floating underwater.  Rustic wood pillars surrounding the alter boast mother of pearl vases overflowing with vibrant, exotic blooms and textural greenery and driftwood decor for a unique combination of styles.  Our clear lucite chairs allow a modern styling as well as to not hamper the gorgeous views.

Design & Styling by Alchemy Fine Events for Bonder & Co.

Photography by SLS Studios

Flowers by Isari Flower Studio

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A Modern Pastel Mexican Wedding at La Quinta Resort

With Cinco de Mayo a few days away we are so excited to finally share this pastel Mexican wedding we designed and created for a very special bride we absolutely adore. Justin Lee did an amazing job capturing the sentiments and details of this wonderful day. After meeting in Cabo San Lucas, then getting engaged followed by the surprise of their daughter Ava on the way, this darling couple kept putting the wedding on hold for life’s big surprises. What makes this desert wedding so special is that they already had their beautiful family in place to witness this special day. With a softer pastel hued tone to romanticize it, we created a warm and welcoming fiesta for this couple, their friends and family to celebrate their love and family they had already created together.

With a more modern and updated pastel take on the classical Mexican styled wedding, we created an intimate boda not soon to be forgotten! This bespoke wedding was full of custom designs we created for the special couple including custom burlap and lace linens, throw pillows, custom furniture, drink umbrellas and laser cut menus just to name a few. Luna of Arrangements is a floral genius and created the most beautiful soft palette of  peaches and dusty sages with romantic blooms and succulents such as this to die for bouquet below.

This stunning bouquet by Arrangements featured a rosary for good luck!

The couple’s darling children making the way down the aisle before their mom.

The couple wed underneath a vintage door frame with king proteas and floating peach roses in front of La Quinta’s garden waterfall.

In lieu of paper escort cards we had saltillo tiles with calligraphy presented onto standing frames lined with burlap and lace we constructed.

For a comfy place to lounge we created custom throw pillows lined in a peach silk with vintage doilies hand sewed onto them.

To celebrate the family members that were no longer with us we created a display of photos to pay tribute to.

We created custom peach colored drink umbrellas for the perfect touch to these prickly pear margaritas.

We created a custom backdrop with props for a great photo backdrop where guests would take photos with a vintage Poloroid camera for the couple to keep as a guest book.

Laser cut menus on wood grained papers were featured on the place settings to tempt guests as the delights to come!

The custom burlap table runners were lined with Spanish lace and topped with hurricanes full of pebbles with succulents, cacti and soft-hued blooms perfect for a pastel Mexican wedding.

Vintage doors were used as a backdrop to this rustic dessert table.

Mexican wedding cookies were served in a vintage tequila box for presentation.

In addition to the endless supply of Mexican pastries and desserts we offered hot fresh churros with flavored hot chocolate to dip them in.

To be reminescent of Squid Roe in Cabo San Lucas where the couple met we created a stylized booth for DJ Nachey to spin amazing beats from. The music was so amazing we had to kick out wedding crashers all night from joining the party!

We had custom Mexican papel picado banners reading “Melissa & Scott” hanging above the dance floor.

For a fun surprise at the end of the hot desert night we brought out water balloons which Melissa & Scott tore into to cool off guests on the dance floor!

Justin Lee captured this amazing shot from their engagement session in their own back yard! Classic…

You have to watch this amazingly romantic video captured by the talented Joel VanZ! It brings tears to my eyes just watching it.

M + S from Joel VanZ on Vimeo.

Event Design, Planning, Custom Linens, Pillows & Stationery by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations

Photography by Justin Lee

Flowers & Lighting by Arrangements Floral & Party Design

Furniture Rentals by Archive Vintage Rentals

Classical Guitar by David Maldonado

Mariachi Band Mariachi Aquillas

Videography by Joel VanZ

Venue La Quinta Resort

Music DJ Nachey

Cake by Juliettes Bakery

Gown by Anne Barge

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We are so excited to bring you DREAM again this year with an even bigger and better all-star cast, not to mention it will be graciously hosted by the ever-so-chic W San Diego. This year DREAM brings you the best of the best in San Diego yet again, but with a wonderful new spin.

For those of you new to DREAM, this is no ordinary bridal show! We select one prestigious San Diego vendor in each category and utilize their talents to transform a space.  Our cohesive design layout allows brides to see how all vendors work together, just like at a wedding, to create a magical atmosphere.  In fact, this year we are excited to offer pre-set packages in all different budget ranges, allowing brides to see how their money is allocated in order to book the entire DREAM team.  Yes, it’s a breeze and stress-free – the way planning a wedding should be! Check out the amazing roster for DREAM 2013:

DREAM admission is free for the for 100 tickets then will be $20 at the door so reserve your ticket now!

Stay tuned for more DREAM team members to be announced including the special groom-geared section of vendors we’ll be offering! No need to leave the groom at home this time, let him get excited too with men’s fashions, accessories & special services geared to him and his boys!

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We recently created a design for the US Grant SWOON Bridal Show here in San Diego and was featured in the ‘winter’ ballroom. With a boho glam California winter wedding in mind, I created a free standing structure which I built and then mirrored to allow the ability to hang elements above a table whether it be in a ballroom or on a beach! With the panels being mirrored, it doesn’t block any views but really only enhances them by reflection.

To create the balance of boho, modern and glam at the same time, I wanted to infuse natural elements, fur, texture, shells and shine all together for a play on the senses. The talented Melissa from Pow Wow custom made this amazingly stunning macrame backdrop to order for this design, and of course can rent it for your wedding as well!

To create a zen-like feeling, I had a vision of having a floating centerpiece, so that no candles or flowers would touch the table but levetate above it. With our suspended shelves and low-profile softly hued floral arrangements by Isari Flower Studio we did just that.

For a luxurious start, we layered on custom fur place mats I designed on top of a lush leather table by Hire Elegance. We used a clean square china from Classic Party Rentals then we brought on gold and blue vintage-glam glasses, goldware & other magnificent table baubles by the lovely Farra at Hostess Haven.

Photos by Bryan Miller

Event Design, Structure & Invitations by Alchemy Fine Events

Macrame Backdrop & Rugs by Pow Wow

Vintage Tableware by Hostess Haven

Flowers by Isari Flower Studio

Furniture by Hire Elegance

Modern China by Classic Party Rentals

Lighting by AV Event Rentals

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We are really excited to share some wonderful news about San Diego beach weddings with you all!

You can now have a gorgeous wedding right here in San Diego, on our local sand. In March 2012, California State Beaches announced a very special permit process that makes on-beach weddings possible. Your day permit includes flexible use of your space, including tented events. There are areas perfect for all group sizes, from twenty to three hundred. Also, your permit includes permission to serve alcohol, and events may last through sunset and beyond!

Along with True Photography and a team of some of San Diego’s best, including our ladies at Isari Flower Studio, we can now offer you True Beach Weddings! To make planning your event as easy as possible, you can now select from San Diego’s top pre-approved beach event vendors, or create a customized all-inclusive package within minutes. This simplifies your vendor selection! There are no extra steps, or hoops to jump through, when planning your beach event.

All this, and the best coastal views in all of San Diego!

Our lovely bride and local surfer Shoshana wanted a casual beachy wedding with tropical inspiration, bold colors and unobstructed ocean views. Alchemy Fine Events was brought on for the event design and to pull together the look and layout along with this team of talent.  We worked with Isari to create the look of these bold colorful blooms, textured greenery and eclectic shells which were scattered across glossy white Lounge Appeal tables as well as dark wood rustic tables by Concepts for a beautiful juxtaposition of styles for a beach-chic wedding.

 For a fun twist on a photo opp we were lucky enough to track down some gorgeous pieces of art created by local artist Cherrie La Porte! Cherrie creates glass mosiac surfboards that can be seen in the Surf Museum.

For fun and modern twist on a tropical inspired San Diego beach wedding we worked with Isari Flower studio to create fun and eclectic tablescapes with textured greens, ferns, wood boxes and scattered shells.

Photography by True Photography

Flowers by Isari Flower Studio

Event Design by Alchemy Fine Events

Coordination by Creative Affairs

DJ / Lighting / Draping by Tim Altbaum Productions

Catering by Authentic Flavors

Cake by Sweet Cheeks

Lounge Furniture, Tables & Bar by Lounge Appeal

See even more vendor details listed here.

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Happy Valentine’s Day to all! In honor of this day of love I wanted to share a wedding I designed for some of the most darling love birds. I love working with couples that are madly and deeply in love with each other and with their heritage, this was the case of Julia and Rendy. High school sweethearts that even work side by side, these two were so adorably young and in love and excited for me to plan their destination Chinese wedding. For the inspiration of this intimate affair we dreamed up the idea of 1940′s Bankgok with art deco influences with traditional Chinese elements. With that idea in mind, the art deco district of south beach, especially The Raleigh Hotel, in Miami was the perfect location!
For my first Chinese wedding, it was so cool for me to learn all about the traditions including the giving of gifts and Chinese tea ceremony which was so beautiful and respectful of their families.

This wedding was featured in The Knot Florida!!  Thank you Matt of Our Labor of Love for your gorgeous images!

Event Design, Planning & Stationery by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations

Photography by Matt Miller of Our Labor of Love

Ceremony Location The Spanish Monastery

Reception Location The Raleigh Hotel

Flowers by Karla Events

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 Boho Luxe Ibiza Wedding Inspiration: Violet, Aqua, White Crochet & Copper

With my recent collaboration with Bonder & Co., THE go-to source for the the go-to source for the luxury lifestyle on Ibiza and beyond, I am so excited to explore a whole new realm of Ibiza wedding inspiration. As an ocean lover and beach bum with bohemian roots myself, I immediately felt drawn to this soulful island.

With a lifelong passion for art, design, entertaining, music and traveling, I am thrilled to bring my designs to white island of Ibiza where I am inspired by the sol y mar as well as the passion for music, architecture and overall love of life which the people of and on Ibiza love to express. Set against the backdrop of the luxury villas that Bonder & Co. proudly offers its clients, we are proud to bring you luxury weddings in Ibiza.

If you don’t already follow Bonder & Co.’s Facebook page, DO! They are a must-follow for boho-jetsetter set and lovers of luxury alike.

WARNING: Do not look at these luxury Ibiza villas unless you are prepared to get swept away in a daydream…

Something that inspires me about Ibiza is the way that people seem to float about so effortlessly chic, relaxed yet refined, and bohemian without bore. The perfect balance where style meets soul. With the blue waters, boho appeal, passion for luxury and all things beautiful in mind, I created my vision of an idyllic Ibiza wedding which combines Spanish, oceanic and modern influences for the perfect alchemy of style.

Fashion Credits: K Brunini Jewels, Bottega Veneta, Pucci Crochet Dress, Lanvin Clutch, Jimmy Choo, Kotur Clutch

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One of my favorite part about designing for the Mike Larson Italy Wedding Workshop every year is getting to see how fantastically different each student’s interpretation of my design work is. Each person, and artist especially, sees life through a fresh set of eyes and that definitely holds true in the case of photographers.

Claudine Grin is a wedding photographer based in France that definitely blew me away with her soft and romantic style that captures light in such a delicate way. Her colors, softness of skin and almost dreamlike quality is one that I absolutely adore. If you are planning a wedding in Italy, wedding in France, or wedding in Europe for that matter, she should be a definite consideration to capture your big day.

See more of Claudine’s photos  (along with our next student spotlight star) featured on 100 Layer Cake here!!!

Photography by Claudine Grin

Art Direction, Design, Styling, Flowers & Stationery: Vanessa Van Wieren of Alchemy Fine Events

The Luxury Villa: Tenuta di San Giusto

Fashion Styling: Stefania Warren

Bridal Fashion & Accessories: BHLDN

Groom Fashion: Zara Men

Bride Model: Carolina Rosini

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