Inspirations
Hotel Maya, Long Beach Oceanfront Wedding | Wonhee + Sungmin
Mar 23rd
Who needs a destination wedding in Hawaii when you could bring the sea to you? Having lived so close to the coast in southern California, Wonhee and Sungmin have always wanted to go sailing. Their wedding was at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, across from the gorgeous harbor of Long Beach. The inspiration board allowed for this nautical themed wedding to be unique, fun, and elegant as we had a chance to play with the dessert bar by incorporating cute donut lifesavers!
At the ceremony, ropes resembling those of boats, lined the aisle and were incorporated in the brides bouquet. The bride and groom had their very own personalized stationary with an anchor design as well as custom linens and napkins. The ring pillow had an anchor design as well. We got creative with the bride and groom sign using the nautical inspiration and created the captain and first mate sign! The personalized dance floor monogram was an eye catcher for all of the guests.
With a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean and the wedding’s beautiful light blue, navy, light grey and soft butter details, Wonhee and Sungmin invited their guests to come sail away with them on their next journey together. Studio EMP did a fabulous job with the photography at the wedding!
Published in The Knot Magazine & Junebug Weddings l Vibiana Wedding
Aug 22nd
Bella Destinee is proud to announce that Tina and Jonathan’s Downtown Los Angeles Vibiana wedding was featured in a two-page spread in The Knott Magazine and on Junebug Weddings! We are thrilled this elegant music-themed wedding is able to inspire brides-to-be through these two features. 
Featured on Green Wedding Shoes | Watercolor Inspired Photoshoot
Jul 10th
As seen on Green Wedding Shoes, this “art gallery inspired” styled shoot was so much fun to do!
With the help of some of my favorite vendors, we created an elegant, modern, and yet playful theme.
I was always inspired by so many art pieces around me especially the paintings,
so I started clipping bits of ideas together.
Then I created a story about a girl and boy who fall in love at an art exhibit…
Vince is an art history professor and Olivia is a painter.
Maybe it was destiny’s unmistakable setup that they first met at an art exhibit.
Both inspired by the abstract expressionist painter, Jackson Pollock,
they frequented galleries or museums on weekends for the past two years they dated.
Now for their wedding, they wished to re-create their passionate moments and their undying love for art + painting.
The shoot was inspired by lots of gorgeous watercolors (in the paper details + cake)
and Jackson Pollock (in the backdrop + macaroons).
how pretty is this palette inspired dinner menu & color wheel charger!…from Treespace Studio
water color magic…
I have to give thanks to the many incredible vendors that contributed their time and talents to this shoot.
Without them, this project wouldn’t have been possible.
Amazing photographer Scott worked so hard to capture beautiful details,
creative mastermind duo - Christina & Zaid went above and beyond with florals & props,
and Amy from Treespace Studio made it all so perfect with gorgeous stationery – her creative touches blew me away.
SLS hotel provided a perfect backdrop and Designer 8 furniture was so elegant and unique.
Oh and the incredible cake & desserts! Melody from Sweet and Saucy exceeded everyone’s expectation.
Vibiana Downtown Los Angeles Wedding l Tina + Jonathan
Jul 2nd
A melodious wedding in a timeless venue, Tina and Jonathan were the sweetest couple with unique ideas for their special day. We invested 10 months planning this wedding, all beginning with the couple’s engagement session. The ceremony was held at the Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. The formal Cathedral of St. Vibiana dates back to 1876. The cathedral is modeled after the Italian Baroque style, that is dramatic yet tasteful. Key elements to this wedding design were pieces of sheet music used in several different ways. The addition of candle light during the reception added warmth to the white floral and the venue itself. One of our favorite elements was designing and styling the dessert table on the vintage piano and vintage furniture. A special thank you to Callaway Gable for the amazing photographs!
Incorporating Mirrors
Jun 20th
One of my biggest fashion icons has to be Marie Antoinette. I love everything about the elegance and extravagance Palace of Versailles, especially the famous Hall of Mirrors, so I thought: if Marie Antoinette could have a wall of mirrors in her home, why can’t I use mirrors at weddings?
Mirrors could be integrated as table decor, venue decor, or even gifts. I find that they’re great for enlarging small venues and make an impact when paired with flowers and candles. Have fun with it!
