Los Angeles Times Magazine Writes About Wanda Wen’s, A Soolip Wedding With Krista Jon as ASW Floral Designer in Press Meeting
Last week, a clutch of wedding-industry savants gathered at the quaint Claire Pettibone bridal salon on Robertson Boulevard to confab about the latest trends, royal wedding predictions and interesting requests (one involving penguins) that make them rise to the occasion in their professions time and time again.
After mingling and noshing on delicious bites from Terranea Resort, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa and Cake Divas, Soolip‘s Wanda Wen moderated a panel discussion, with participants Tiffany Emch from Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Krista Jon Levandofsky of Krista Jon Couture Designs, Marly Majcher of the Party Goddess, executive chef Christian Schmidt of Terranea Resort , Yuki Sharoni of Yuki Sharoni Beauty & Lifestyle, Jacqueline Foster of Wayne Foster Music & Entertainment, Claire Pettibone, Denise Ritchie from Malibu Compost, Leigh Grode of Cake Divas…and yours truly! I was honored to attend and speak about the modern bride from my experience blogging about weddings over the past, oh my, almost year.
I’ve learned that the modern bride is extremely savvy, well-researched, creative and, in general, obsessed with finding the wedding dress of her dreams. The bridesmaid dress, bride’s hairstyle and honeymoon destination follow in import.
Here are some additional nuggets from my fellow panelists that I hope you will find as interesting as I did! (Read Full Article Here)
Trash The Dress, Bouquets by Krista Jon
I was so excited to make another bouquet for Hannah for her Trash The Dress shoot with the amazing Priscila Valentina. Below are some of her beautiful pictures along with a couple chairs from Archive Vintage Rentals. Photos: Priscila Valentina | Flowers: Krista Jon | Rentals: Archive Vintage Rentals
Published on Love & Lavender Blog. Floral design by: Krista Jon
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Photos: Jackie Wonders | Flowers: Krista Jon | Planner: events by Ki Ki Lee | Rentals: Archive Vintage Rentals
Green Wedding Shoes Featured Krista Jon’s Floral Designs for Saddlerock Ranch Wedding in Malibu Canyon
Krista Jon “published” on: Green Wedding Shoes
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Flowers by: Krista Jon | Planner: events by Ki Ki Lee | Rentals: Archive Vintage Rentals
Photographer: Priscila Valentina Photography
Wedding Flowers Published on Postcards and Pretties blog
Thank you Postcards and Pretties
Tiffany & Paul’s Wedding Flowers, San Juan Capistrano
Published by: Postcards and Pretties
Photos by: Joie Lala Photographie
vintage lavendar and brown bottles available from archive vintage rentals
Janelle & Scott’s Wedding at the Historical Folly House Estate, Flowers and Design by Krista Jon & Archive Vintage Rentals
Janelle & Scott’s wedding was held at a beautiful historic estate in South Orange County, The Folly House. The Archive Vintage Rental team’s growing success has attracted the attention of Hollywood Television Producers, so they filmed the wedding and all the behind the scenes styling activities by following the owners of Archive Vintage Rentals for a new Pilot TV Show! This in itself was very exciting. Special thanks to all those who helped Archive Vintage Rentals make this wedding extra special for our new TV SHOW PILOT. Wish us luck, we’re very excited.
A special thanks to all The Humble Abode Vendors who helped make this wedding happen. Krista Jon Couture Floral, events by Ki Ki Lee, Archive Vintage Rentals, Delphine – Invitations, Dana Ricketts – Hair, Elements of Artistry – Makeup, DJ Divel – Entertainment, Candee By Sandee, and Itty Bitty Sweets.
Photo: Ryan Ray Photography | Vintage Rentals by: Archive Vintage Rentals | Creative Director – Krista Jon | Director of Operations – Ki Ki Lee Herr | Director of Sales – Regina Atkins
Archive Vintage Rentals Published by: The Wedding Chicks
Mr. & Mrs Jones wedding at Ole Hansons Beach Club, San Clemente by Krista Jon Couture Designs
Photos by: Focus Photography
Flowers by: Krista Jon
Vintage Rentals by: Archive Vintage Rentals
Hair: Jill Guin
More Photos Below, Enjoy!
Emily & Patrick’s wedding on September 25, 2010 at the Inn At Rancho Santa Fe was so beautiful. Emily chose Archive Vintage Rentals for her vases, glassware, lounge seating, and accent decor. Krista Jon Couture Designs was her choice for floral and event styling. events by Ki Ki Lee, added her planning talents to bring everything together for this beautiful wedding.
Other vendors of The Humble Abode were a part of this magical day, too! Check out the links below.
Photos by: Jackie Wonders
Vintage Rentals: Archive Vintage Rentals | Flowers: Krista Jon Couture Designs
Photographer: Jackie Wonders | Planner: Ki Ki Lee Herr, B & K Designs
Venue: Inn At Rancho Santa Fe | Favors: Ali Ann Designs | Veil: Cassandra Colleen
Made top 10 favorite wedding bouquets of 2010 | Green Wedding Shoes – Head Over Heels for All Things Weddings
A bit modern + a bit vintage for your wedding
One of my bouquets is a 2010 favorite on Green Wedding Shoes!!!
“I love the combination of air plants and anenomes is this bouquet created by Krista Jon from Krista Jon Couture Designs and photographed by Heather Kincaid for this feature.”
Eileen and Rafik’s White Floral Arch at The Casa Romantica by Krista Jon Couture Designs.
Eileen wanted her arch to be full of soft white hydrangea and roses with white orchids. I love the way this turned out with the succulents hanging on each side. A Perfect touch for a wedding at The Casa Romantica. What a wonderful couple they are! The whole process was full of inspiration and new ideas. Love that. 😉 Floral designs by Krista Jon Couture Designs.
Photo By: Pearson Images
Rebekah & Jeremy’s Wedding at Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. Featuring Flowers & Design by Krista Jon of Krista Jon Couture Designs.
Photos by: Mi Belle Inc.
Flowers & Vintage Glass by: Krista Jon Couture Designs
Vintage Glass by: Archive Vintage Rentals
Cinematography by: Russell Fowler Studios
San Diego wedding Florist, Krista Jon, Designed the flowers for this beautiful wedding at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego. Glass rentals available through Archive Vintage Rentals. The brides color palette was vivid yellows and orange, adding in elements of vintage retro glass vases and bottles, and boxes wrapped in vintage wallpaper. Michelle of Mi Belle captures some of the most beautiful photos of this wedding with her very talented eye for detail. Thank you for the photos Michelle!!! I also enjoyed working with Russell Fowler, Rebekah’s wedding cinematographer, he really knows how to capture all the details of my flower designs and the nuances of the wedding day.
Hannah & Daniel’s September 24th Saddlerock Ranch Wedding in Malibu Canyon by Krista Jon Couture Designs and her rental company, Archive Vintage Rentals.
Flowers: Krista Jon Couture Designs | Planner: B&K Designs
Event Rentals: Archive Vintage Rentals | Venue: Saddlerock Ranch Malibu
Photographer: Priscila Valentina Photography | Cake: Susies Cakes
Published on Green Wedding Shoes
Vintage Modern Organic Photoshoot
photography by: Heather Kincaid
styled by: Yelena Johnson of The Stylish Soiree
Hair & Makeup: Fiore Beauty
Vintage dresses: Shareen Vintage Los Angeles
Suit: Hugo Boss
Posted by: Green Wedding Shoes
Lindsay & Dino’s, McDonalds Themed Casa Romantica Wedding
Photography: Studio EMP
Planner: Jill Watson
Flowers: Krista Jon Couture Designs
Venue: Casa Romantica
Caterer: Carbonara
Cake: It’s All About The Cake
Glass Rentals: Downtown Flowers
Beautiful Eco Friendly Succulent Wedding Designs by Krista Jon
Krista Jon Couture Designs, an Eco Friendly Succulent Wedding at the Casa Romantica
Planner: Carrie Goff | Photographer: Marc Weisberg | Venue: Casa Romantica | Caterer: Iva Lee’s
Testimonial:
Krista — Your work is amazing. I am so in love with the succulents (still!) and how you took the concept and ran with it. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I know the loads of glassware I dropped off to you was massive but you delivered and far exceeded my expectations. BTW: I’ll send you a pic of my perfectly potted bouquet tomorrow. I am so excited to watch it grow and have a living symbol of that day.
Personally, we would love for the wedding to be published. You don’t do an all succulent wedding without a single cut flower (explicit) unless you want to make a statement.
Hi Krista,
As promised, here is a pic of my bouquet and Tim’s bout. Super cool!
I’m so happy to see this, talk about recycle, my bride took her bouquet and planted it, my succulent bouquet lives on!!!….. 😉
Jules Bianchi asked me to provide floral designs for her wedding workshop, so I came up with the idea of using Hibiscus. The last time I had used them was for my own wedding almost 10 years ago! So, I went to my favorite hibicus farm and hand picked the flowers for her workshop. I love how Jules inspired me to come up with something unique and true to my heart. I’m so impressed with Jules and her forward thinking as well as her talent for photography. View her blog!!
Additional images by; Mariea Rummel Photography and Shelly WaldmanI also loved working with Jill Guin, of Darling Bride ,who was the hair stylist for Jules Workshop. She and I are working on another unique concept that I look forward to posting soon!
These are some of my favorite photos of the day. Enjoy!!!
Photo above by Mariea Rummel
Photo above by Mariea Rummel
Floral Designs for 1920’s photoshoot. Retro-Chic, Vintage Glam.
Concept by: OC Chic Event Planning, Flowers and Hairpieces by: Krista Jon of Downtown Flowers,
Photos by: Russell Fowler & Tara Sieling.
photos below by: Tara Sieling
Photos below by: Russell Fowler
Photos below by: Tara Sieling
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November 12th Wedding Delivery at a Beautiful Orange County Country Club, iphone pics for you, Krista Jon Couture Designs, “iphone pics!”
Ok, these are just my personal “iphone pics” from our delivery yesterday, but they are so beautiful, I just can’t wait to show you the professional photos from the photographer. Till then, take a sneak peek at what we put together for our bride on this beautiful wedding day at her venue. Enjoy! Krista Jon Couture Designs…;)
Online Photography Workshop Just for Brides! November 17th, by Robert Evans and Ryan Phillips!
I think this is a great idea for all my brides!
Online Photography Workshop Just for Brides! November 17th, by Robert Evans and Ryan Phillips!
From Style Me Pretty, “We’re taking a quick moment to remind all of you brides-and-grooms-to-be that we’re working with the team at PurePhoto on a totally comprehensive, ONLINE photography workshop. Scheduled to go LIVE November 17th, the workshop will be filled to the brim with everything you need to know BEFORE dropping that chunk of photography change from your wedding day budget. Hosted by Ryan Phillipsand Robert Evans...two world renowned photographers who specialize in picture perfect wedding photography, the range of topics include looking your best in all your shots, what you SHOULD be getting for your money, what real experience looks like in a photographer’s portfolio, and getting those swoon worthy details captured to perfection. Bottom line? It’s total awesomeness. Click here to SIGN UP!”
Open Abode Kids Party Extravaganza!!! Oct. 16th, 2010
Megan & Danny’s wedding at Casa Romantica
Catering: Carbonara
Venue: Casa Romantica
Photography: Tara Sieling
Floral Designs: Krista Jon Couture Designs
The brides mother provided her own cherished collection of vintage silver and crystal pieces ranging from cake plates to candy dishes, including a beautiful tea pot collection and bowls, making for the most inspiring design framework. This made for a great start for me since flowers and all things vintage are such a huge part of my world! 🙂
Lunch With Robert Evans at The Humble Abode
Photos by Tara Sieling
A-List Celebrity photographer Robert Evans joined us for lunch at The Humble Abode. Kiki Herr put out a delicious spread, I did the flowers of course, and Tara Sieling took the photos below. Joining us also was Stacie Truett and Russell Fowler
Check out some of our glassware from Archive Vintage Rentals below.
Bridal Mixer at The Villa, San Juan Capistrano
Event Designer: Krista Jon
Event Cinematographer: Russell Fowler Studios
Photos by: Tara Sieling Photography
A Soolip Wedding @ Vibiana, Downtown Los Angeles
A Soolip Wedding
Photography by: Docuvitae and Tara Sieling
For me and my team, inspiration started months ago when Wanda Wen invited us to be a partner, and event floral designer, for this years A Soolip Wedding…..The whole process was such a joy and this verdant succulent wall was one of my most cherished projects, ever! From the conception of an idea, to the joy of dirt and succulents with myself and some of my most favorite creative people!
Wanda Wen, founder and producer of A Soolip Wedding is so talented, but who knew she could play the strings? The musicians from String Theory Productions illuminated the room with sound. It was one of the most remarkable features at this years event. I’ve never heard or seen anything like it! The strings reached from one end of the cathedral all the way across to the other side up atop the balcony, Adding the beautiful sound of art.
Another highlight of the event was the bridal gown fashion runway show featuring Monique Lhuillier
The pictures below are from a really fun collaboration I had with Russell Fowler, along with Kirstie Kelly Couture and Cathryn Vanbreen of The Studio Agency. We put a modern twist to the vintage flapper girl look. Our models waltzed around the Vibiana holding a custom designed palm husk filled with succulents. They offered brides to be Russell’s dvd’s chalked full of some of his favorite weddings and my postcards which included photos of my designs. It was great to get to collaborate with such a fine visual artist like Russ.
We also designed a bold succulent headpiece to accent these amazingly sweet dresses by Kirstie Kelly Couture. A big thank you to the wonderful Erin Dallesandro, fashion Director of Kirstie Kelly Couture, for graciously providing our flapper models with these dresses. They are perfect bridesmaids dresses for any fashion savvy bride.
Russell Fowler has been A Soolip Wedding event cinematographer for the last 4 years. This year he styled his assistant cinematographers with vintage super 8mm film cameras and fedora hats for a mod squad look. They really looked like they were having a lot of fun shooting this event.
On a mission for milk glass and found my new favorite vase. Love the modern vintage feel of this black vase I found at an antique shop in san clemente. Beautiful linens, from La Tavola, add such a funky flair to the soft white flowers and milk glass…..
Above: Designer and Downtown Flowers Manager, Malorie Clampitt. Such a talented girl….
Below: my flower girls Casey and Parker, as well as Amy from Vanilla Bake Shop. Amy is a long time Soolip Wedding partner who I have had the joy of working with before.
Wanda Wen with her co-producers ErikaAhlin and Brook Barnes of PRA Destination Management. They really did an outstanding job. I really loved working with these women!
For the entrance registration area, La Tavola provided the perfect linens to match our pallette. We used Lotus pods, soft yellow roses and parrott tulips with peeks of black calla lilies. We also used lots of birch and succulents to create a woodlands feel for our guests as they entered the event.
I designed and fabricated this birch bark chuppah/alter that I will be renting for many upcoming weddings. I love the way the bark looks antiquey and organic at the same time. The bits of green lichen on the white and grey are so faint and beautiful.
From beginning to end it was such a wonderful time. I cant wait until the next A Soolip Wedding!
Downtown Flowers, Voted San Clemente’s favorite flower shop, AGAIN!
We did it!! Voted San Clemente’s favorite flowers shop, AGAIN! Thanks to those of you that voted….so overjoyed and inspired to go even further with all this love and support! xxoo
Behind the scenes Vintage “Video”
Our Event Studio collaborated to put together this Vintage Glam Retro Chic photoshoot to showcase what our team can offer. OC Chic Event Planning came up with the concept, I designed the flowers and headpieces, Tara Sieling and Russell Fowler shot the photos and Russell Fowler did this amazing behind the scenes video covering the whole day. We are really lucky to have Russell at our fingertips to capture what goes on here at our Event Studio for us. He is a very talented visual artist in demand from celebrity clientele such as the Goo Goo Dolls, Sally Field, Andrew Firestone, The Wu Tang Clan and many other television and major motion picture film executive producers and writers. He’s a humble giant who specializes in motion picture film, super 8mm and 16mm film, but we got him to shoot our Vintage Glam collaboration with video and he really nailed it. He didn’t want to release this video since it is still in it’s raw form, but I talked him into it…. I’ll upload the edited version when it’s ready. Until then, have a look at our Event Studio team at it’s best. Making beautiful things happen and loving every minute of it!
Bridal Fair By The Sea, Orange County Weddings, March 1, 2009 Downtown Flowers by Krista Jon Couture Designs
Krista Jon Couture Designs was asked to be the Bridal Fair By The Sea’s Event Designer for it’s 2nd annual event. It’s being held at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa on April 11, 2010. Pass the word along, come join us, it is going to be a remarkable event showcasing some of South Orange Counties best in event planning. The Knot ranked the 2009 Bridal Fair By The sea held at Casa Romantica as the best Orange County Bridal Event of the year! They were so impressed that they are sponsoring the 2010 Bridal Fair By The Sea. Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa is being completely renovated and will be unveiling it’s beauty for the first time the day of the event, so be sure to mark your calendars for April 11th, 2010. Below are some photos of the 2009 Bridal Fair By The Sea. Photos by Mal and Tara Sieling. Click here to go to the website. Click here to see their video from 2009. See you there! K.
Cocktail & Catering Preview at Casa Romantica Tonight! Can’t Wait.
One of my most cherished venues is the Casa Romantica in San Clemente…. tonight Christina Carbonara of Carbonara’s Catering is hosting a Cocktail and Catering Preview for all the 2010 brides getting married there. If you are still looking for a venue you have to come check it out! Casa Romantica is so charming with magnificent ocean views and personality. I’m tonights floral designer and am looking so forward to meeting all the new brides. So stop by say hello….see why everyone loves San Clemente and enjoy some great food and cocktails with us. I’d love to see you!! It starts at 6pm.
Krista
Published in Style Me Pretty at the Casa Romantica
Click here to see some previous Casa Romantica weddings where I designed the florals:
https://kristajon.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/melanie-phils-wedding-june-6th-2006/
https://kristajon.wordpress.com/2008/10/04/nicole-marks-casa-romantica-wedding-october-4th-2008/
http://johnpartridge.squarespace.com/journal/?currentPage=5
https://kristajon.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/lia-and-tonys-casa-romantica-wedding-in-san-clemente/
Krista Jon Couture Designs Video *** Premiers 2010
New Video of Downtown Flower Shop
Click Below to see our new “Downtown Flowers” Shop Video
Thanks for watching from: Downtown Flowers
Note: Krista Jon Couture Designs (premiers 2010)
Produced by: Russell Fowler Studios
Emerald Bay Private Party Floral Design
A very modern, organic 50th birthday party held at a private estate Emerald Bay . We used vintage glass spheres with organic elements. Every detail of the event was designed by the very sweet and talented Desiree with Moments by Dezign.
Planner: Desiree of “Moments By Design”
Photographer: Garth Milan of “The Medium Creative Group”
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Flowers by: Krista Jon
Photos by: Greg Wyatt
Venue: Irons In The Fire
Cake: Cakes to Celebrate
Music: Off White
Christie & Brian’s Bel Air Bay Club Wedding August 1st, 2009
Bel Air Bay Club wedding, what can I say? I love the Bel Air Bay Club. Absolutely gorgeous venue and the couple was so fantastic! I just adore the bride Christie. Brian the Groom was soooo “in love” with his bride. I just love that! What a fun and beautiful wedding. Their Wedding Ceremony was at St. Monica’s in Santa Monica, a short ride from the Bel Air Bay Club. Christie wanted her flowers to be tropical and beautiful since she is a very natural beauty herself. Take a look at their amazing photographer, and my new friend Raya. Click below to see a slideshow of their wedding pics on Raya’s site.
Floral Design by: Krista Jon
Venue: Bel Air Bay Club
Cup Cake Tower: Vanilla Bake Shop
Glass Rentals: Downtown Flowers
Photos: Raya Carlisle
click to play slideshow:
http://rayaphotography.com/clientshows/christiebrian_wedding/
Kim and Jake’s wedding July 25th, 2009
As Published in Style Me Pretty Blog
Lia & Tony were married in San Clemente at the beautiful historic ocean view Casa Romantica. She wanted the colors of her flowers to match the Casa. They actually brought me pictures of the tile work for inspiration for their palette. Every meeting I had with them was a family affair. Lia’s Dad, Mom and Sister (and the groom Tony) were there every step of the way. I felt so much love and closeness in their family…..and then, not to down play any other bride or wedding….but Lia absolutely took my breath away when I saw her walk into the casa on her wedding day. She was so beautiful. And of course her mom and sister were right by her side giving her their full love and support. I have chills just writing this and remembering. I have never had a bride effect me like that, and I see a lot of brides, right??
The fact that their wedding was published in the amazing “Style me pretty“ blog was also such a huge deal for me. Made me proud! I have drawn so much inspiration from that blog, and to read such great comments about me and my work was an experience that I will cherish for a long time.
Floral Design by: Krista Jon
Venue: Casa Romantica
Catering/Planning by: Christina Carbonara
Photos courtesy: John Partridge Photography
Courtney had an “eye for design” so meeting with her was always an inspiration to me. Her style was yellow and white…fresh, but unique. The venue is one of my favs. Pacific Edge Villa is a great house in the heart of laguna that you actually stay at after the wedding. Take a look at these amazing photos from Carly Daniel…they are some of my favorites!!
Floral Design by: Krista Jon
Venue: Pacific Edge
Catering by: Cathy McNight of: Beachfire Extreme Catering
Photos by: Carly Daniel
Dawn and Wayde’ Tivoli Terrace wedding was beautiful. Dawn has great style and chose hues of purple for her floral designs. The handsome 5 year old in the photos below is my darling Son Luca. He was in his element dressed up and dancing, he loved it! Only he couldn’t understand why we weren’t able to rent him a white tux like Indiana Jones…imagine, a 5 year old wanting to “keep his tuxedo”….to wear “often”? Classic. That’s my boy!
Floral Design by: Krista Jon
Venue: Tivolli Terrace
Photos by: My Happy Photos
“Casa Royal”, Floral Design For Casa Romantica’s 2009 Fundraiser
Irons In The Fire Bridal Show (Nov 7, 2009)
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Morgan & Nick’s Rancho Las Lomas wedding October 24th, 2008
As Published in: Southern Weddings Magazine
Floral Designs By: Krista Jon
Venue: Rancho Las Lomas
Catering by: Cathy McNight of: Beachfire Extreme Catering
Photos by: Nataly Lemus Photography
Nicole & Mark’s Casa Romantica wedding October 4th, 2008
Check out these spicy flower designs!
Floral Designs by: Krista Jon
Venue: Casa Romantica San Clemente
Toast to the Casa, Casa Romantica Fundraiser – 2008
Floral Design by Krista Jon of Downtown Flowers
Super happy that I’ve been asked to be in charge of the floral design for Casa Romantica’s Annual “Toast to the Casa” event again! Here are some pics we took at the “2008 Toast” of some of my designs.
Krista Jon 
