Dearest reader – Delna & Patrick’s affair at the Montalvo Arts Center is a diamond that shines bright. Natalie Choi Events designed the epitome of effortless elegance with undeniable romantic touches, inspired by Bridgerton, a series beloved by the bride (and the team here at SMP)! The palette blended autumnal golden hues with dusty pink and the iconic Bridgerton blue. Lush blooms by Bloomwell & Co. and intricate accents, such as blue hand-painted bread plates, were balanced with organic and minimalist elements. You’ll be delighted by the charm of these nuptials, beautifully displayed in the full gallery by Meiwen Wang.
From Natalie Choi Events… When Delna & Patrick were first planning their wedding for spring of 2020, the world was in a different place and we had a different design planned for their wedding. A few design iterations later, Delna & Patrick were married in the fall of 2021, surrounded by their closest friends and family at the gorgeous estate of Villa Montalvo.
With the shift of season and the release of Bridgerton (which Delna loved), we landed on a palette that brought out the best of autumn in rich golds and dusty pinks, accented by a touch of blue a la Bridgerton. We wanted the overall design to feel romantic but effortless, blending seamlessly with the grand architecture of Villa Montalvo while maintaining a lighthearted atmosphere.
Delna & Patrick were married in the Italianate garden, entering through the cypress tree-lined aisle and married between vine-covered columns. Their cocktail hour was held in the Oval Garden and Spanish Courtyard, where guests were greeted with comfy lounge seating with velvet ottomans and cushions as well as lawn games. Dinner followed on the veranda, which was capped off with cake, gelato, and a champagne tower.
A floral palette of lush blooms in gold and mauve tones complemented by organic foliage was the central focus of our design, adding color to our neutral tablescape. Although we chose neutral tones for our tables, we created a palette rich in texture – whitewashed chairs, velvet tablecloths, gold-rimmed lacey glass chargers, sleek gold flatware, and the cutest hand-painted blue bread plates to complete our place settings. Our paper goods were also selected for organic texture: invitations on handmade paper, a hanging linen banner for our seating chart, and minimal menus with effortless calligraphy.
Photography: Meiwen Wang | Event Planning: Natalie Choi Events | Floral Design: Bloomwell & Co. | Invitations: Idyll Paper | Catering: la bocca fina | Makeup: Julie Dy | Hair: Shea Styles | DJ: DJ Beatific | Venue: Villa Montalvo | Wedding Venue: Villa Montalvo | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Paper goods: Ettie Kim Calligraphy + Design | Photobooth: Chroma Photobooth | Rentals: Theoni Collection | Rentals: Standard Event Rentals