Amber Events: A Rainbow of Purples & Pinks & Burgundy

Amber Gustafson at Amber Events sent us Nicole and Rocco's California wedding ~ and it's a virtual rainbow of purples and pinks and burgundy! From the luscious wedding flowers, to the bridesmaid's dresses to the plums in the centerpieces to the candy buffet! If you're thinking of using these rich colors in your wedding, and you love lots and lots of gorgeous details ... you'll love today's featured wedding!



Amber Events Flower Girls



Amber Events Bouquet



Killer shoes!



Amber Events Shoes



Nicole's makeup was done by Little Black Book member Fiore Beauty ... gorgeous!



Amber Events Bride Bouquet



Wedding Gown by Pronovias.



Amber Events Cake Invitation



from Amber at Amber Events ... Nicole and Rocco were high school sweethearts and have been together for over 8 years. We had about fifteen months to plan their Old World-Inspired Italian wedding at the Athenaeum at Caltech.



You can read lots more of their story over on Amber's blog!



Amber Events Bridesmaids Tables



The gorgeous photos were captured by Carolyn Troadec of Troadec Photography.  Aren't the flower girls just too cute for words!



Amber Events Flower Girls Groom



Amber Events Tables Centerpieces



See more of this rainbow of colors in the gallery!



Amber Events Dancing Cake



Even the spectacular candy buffet covered the spectrum!



Amber Events Candy Buffet



Congratulations Nicole & Rocco!





The Athenaeum at Cal Tech - Venue

Father Mike Javor - Church of the Good Shepherd

Carolyn Troadec
- Photography

Michael Antonia - The Flashdance

Holly Flora
- Florist

Video Artistry
- Videography

Elements Revolution - Ceremony & Cocktail Music

A Sweet Design
- Wedding Cake

Donna Flores - Candy Bouquet

Fiore Beauty
- Bridal Makeup

Jaclyn Gonzales - Bridal Hair

Aspect Lighting
- Reception lighting

La Tavola
- Linens

Amber Events - Wedding Planning


(with a special thank you to Krista, Sacha, Neusha & Nira!)





Amber has some great planning tips for all of you brides-to-be on her blog. Here are just a few!



When should I send our vendors the wedding timeline?



Valeting ... and other icky logistics!



Sanity Tip: 86 the camera!



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