Santa Barbara Chic

Anthropologie Wedding: Behind-the-scenes

Cynthia Beard — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:24:53 +0000

As this was my first photo shoot working for Kelly, I thought I’d share with Santa Barbara Chic readers some of the behind-the-scenes goodness from the day! First of all, it was raining…

The rain and humidity from the day did not bode well for the ribbon glue.

This was about the third time that we were going back up to re-attach the “tentacles”.

Kirsten Ellis in action.

And her assistant, directing the light while trying to stay dry.

Kelly simultaneously wiping centerpieces dry while lighting candles…

The favors, by Santa Barbara Preserves, pre-production.

To see these and more photos from behind-the-scenes on an Anthropologie wedding, click here, here, here & also here for my four post coverage on StellinaStellina.

Anthropologie Wedding- The Menu

Kelly — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:06:53 +0000

For appetizers, I thought a pesto bruschetta with fresh mozzarella and balsamic drizzle sounded so yummy for cocktail hour.

I love ahi tuna, and served on a won ton chip, would be the perfect refreshing bite.

This onion tartlet is a new spin on the traditional cheese table and is a new item for SBB Catering. Its topped with picked onions, I love the pinkish color.

For the salad course, I was inspired by the Parmesan baskets I saw Giada de Laurentiis make a while back. It adds a nice salty crunch to a summer salad. Who doesn’t like a bit of cheese with their greens?

For the entrees I thought a pepper rubbed tenderloin on polenta cake with a bundle of garden vegetables would be a crown pleaser.

For a fish option, this halibut with fresh salsa would be a tasty choice.

For your vegetarian guests, this vegetable wellington with roasted tomato coulis certainly goes above and beyond a boring pasta primavera!

Photos: Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts Photographie

Catering: SBB Catering

Rentals: Town & Country Event Rentals

Design: Kelly Oshiro Events

Anthropologie Wedding- The Drinks

Kelly — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:32:49 +0000

I love designing the food and beverage as much as the tablescape (it must be those 5 years working for catering companies and creating menus!).

SBB Catering was kind enough to create a geranium lemonade and lavender iced tea which would be awesome for welcome drinks.

I found these paper straws online and I fell in love with them. They’re so cool and vintage!

I found this wood Coca Cola crate at a vintage salvage store. I absolutely love the texture of the wood and the old metal brackets.

Who wouldn’t want a cold coke on a hot day?

I love this adorable photo with the flower girls! How cute are they!?!

Photos: Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts Photographie

Catering: SBB Catering

Design: Kelly Oshiro Events

Anthropologie Wedding- The Cake

Kelly — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:01:16 +0000

For the cake design I really wanted a bottom tier that was twice as tall as the top tier. I love the proportion of April Reed’s cake and that was definitely an inspiration to me.

The cake was created by Robyn Loves Cake and she is an expert at sugar flowers. Can you believe this sugar flower peony?

The pattern of cut fondant was taken from the bottom of Stow House. Its a very Victorian detail on the house and I loved that little bit of texture on the bottom of the cake.

This is the sketch I gave to Robyn. I debated using a dahlia versus a peony, and ended up going with the peony. But as you can see Robyn executed the sketch to a T!

Photos: Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts Photographie

Cake: Robyn Loves Cake

Design: Kelly Oshiro Events