Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Wedding from Elizabeth Messina Photography

Just when you imagine that this day of gorgeous events from Elizabeth Messina could not possibly be topped, it gets topped in a major, major way. An elegant, crazy beautiful kind of way masterminded by Merryl Brown Events  with flower combos like you wouldn’t believe by Mindy Rice set against the prettiness of Ojai Valley Inn & Spa and all finished off with a French Patisserie. Phew, it’s A LOT but I promise you it’s so worth a good long look. Have a peek at all the beautiful imagery captured by Elizabeth, including some sweet as can be family portraits right here.

From Merryl Brown Events… Our bride and groom’s amazing wedding ceremony took place in the intimate Ojai Valley Inn Herb Garden. Cozy, with family and friends and the couple’s baby in her antique, flower-draped pram, we created a ceremony site that was perfect for the garden setting. Two antique urns on beautiful pillars held dramatic floral and fresh greenery, adding a beautiful depth and texture to the ceremony site. Situated on the sprawling green grass in the field below the ceremony was a classic white tent, draped in taffeta, with generous curtains pulled back with garlands of rich, peachy-golden toned floral. The peach tones floral arrangements were stunning, as they meandered down each table in a variety of antique vessels, enhanced by the natural amber glow of candle light. The room had a warm and romantic tone, and was particularly sweet with the grass below… a welcome juxtaposition to such a stunning and elegant tent. The custom wood and linen pillars and inset linen ceiling were fabulous and unique décor elements. The dark wood dining chairs were lovely, particularly at the end of each oval table, which held two chairs with a custom ruffled linen slipcover to match the table drape. Those slipcovered chairs were such charming elements.

The piece de resistance of the event was a patisserie and a charcuterie. The patisserie was every girl’s dream… while the charcuterie, every man’s. What an amazing and original reveal it was when these two beautifully designed boutique “stores” were revealed to guests’ delight after the cake was cut! The lighting and interior of each made them seem as if they were plucked from a tiny street in France.

The Patisserie had a tall, white display case, flanked by two elegantly framed gilded mirrors. Three crystal chandeliers hung from above, illuminating the soft pink draping on the walls of the shop. Cloches of fresh baked goods, truffles and macaroons all made by former Martha Stewart Food Editor Elizabeth Colling were bountiful. Staggeringly beautiful cakes and cupcakes were presented in an array of flavors and muted colors by the uber talented Robyn Loves Cake. Antique porcelain dishes were stacked high, allowing guests to help themselves or be served by the adorable white and pink frocked Patisserie attendants.

The Charcuterie/Fromagerie was more on the rustic side… as if you walked into a sixth generation family owned store. A tall armoire flanked with large chalkboards listing the ‘menu’ and an old French table with marble blocks displayed an array of worldly cheeses. French bread baskets hung on the walls, filled with fresh baguettes; sliced cured meats and olives were piled high on the table for guests to sample. Simple white dishes were stacked behind the apron clad servers ready to accommodate the requests of the “customers”. This was a wedding that was so incredibly charming and love filled from beginning to end. The video really helps to bring all of these images to life.

Photography: Elizabeth Messina | Design and Production: Merryl Brown Events | Videography: Isaac Hernandez | Draping, Furniture and Décor: Rrivre Works Inc. | Floral and Decor: Mindy Rice | Venue: Ojai Valley Inn & Spa | Linens: La Tavola Linen | Collateral: The Stationery Collection |  Ceremony Music: Aurora Ensemble | Officiant: Soaring Starkey | Reception Band: Jumpstart | Sound and Lighting: 721 Productions | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Dance Floor: Barker Décor Service Inc. | Patisserie Desserts: Elizabeth Colling | Patisserie Cakes: Robyn Loves Cake | Wedding Cake: The Butter End Cakery| Hair: Travis Jay Hazzard | Makeup: Tomiko Taft | Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone

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Merryl Brown Events Reviews Top 3 Wedding Planner Magazines

Santa Barbara, CA - August 10th, 2013 - Merryl Brown Events highlighted severalwedding magazines this month in an effort to ensure her Santa Barbara wedding planning clients are well advised. The review aims to provide couples with convenient access to wedding planning insights from diverse sources in the wedding planning industry.

The magazines selected include; Wedding Planner Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine. These magazines were chosen based on the uniqueness of wedding design, reputation, originality and ability to inspire the ultimate wedding.

The magazines selected are highly reputable sources from which couples can obtain ideas as they co-create the perfect wedding with Merryl Brown Events. When creating your own dream wedding, Merryl Brown Events advises clients to look to these wedding planner magazines for guidance.

Merryl Brown Events is an award-winning Santa Barbara wedding planning and social event planning company. Merryl Brown Events specializes in full-service wedding planning and wedding design for the discerning couple who are looking for personalized, concierge style service. Merryl Brown Events often recommends that couples look through wedding planner magazines to find ideas for a truly tailored wedding experience that will reflect their unique personalities.

"Our company is dedicated to upholding the highest standards in all of the wedding we design," commented Merryl Brown, who is a Certified Wedding and Event Planner (CWEP). "We love it when couples come to us with an idea they discovered in a wedding planning magazine, as it helps us turn their vision into reality."

About Merryl Brown Events - If you’re looking for the best wedding planner, or the best social event planner in Santa Barbara, contact Merryl Brown Events. Known for attention to detail and the love of old world elegance with a modern twist, Merryl Brown Events will plan your luxury wedding with the care, consideration and time you expect and deserve. In addition to weddings, Merryl Brown Events also serves as a corporate event planner and social event planner. Visit the website and Facebook page or call (805) 453-5729 for more information.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Merryl Brown Events Announces New Team Member

Santa Barbara, CA – July 23rd, 2013 - Merryl Brown Events, an award-winning Santa Barbara wedding planning , social event planning, and corporate event planning company, is pleased to announce the addition of Kathryn J. Edwards as Senior Project Manager. The event management company believes that Ms. Edwards’ in-depth background and experience will add to its ability to bring an unparalleled creativity, a passion for excellence and an unrivaled attention to detail to every event it produces.

Ms. Edwards has a BFA in Directing from the University of Michigan, where she honed her skills in logistics and management. She comes to the event production company from a position at The White House, where she worked as an Advance Associate. She traveled both domestically and abroad, coordinating events for the President and Vice President. While working in that role, she oversaw the production and coordination of massive rallies, high dollar fundraisers, and diplomatic trips. Edwards has also worked as an independent political consultant and researcher. Prior to that, she worked as Advance Staff during the 2008 presidential campaign and coordinated press logistics for events across the United States.

“We look forward to Kathryn helping us to build our reputation as the best event management company in Santa Barbara,” commented Merryl Brown, a Certified Wedding and Event Planner. “Her credentials are impeccable, and she has demonstrated the ability to work at the highest possible levels. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and have a Master’s Degree in International Affairs. She is fluent in Russian, which adds to the multilingual capabilities of our office. Her love of storytelling is what excites me the most. Some clients have described our events as magical, emotional, intimate and ethereal. The best event planners have a unique ability to combine sight, sound and emotion in a creative way to tell the story of what the event means, while enabling everyone to experience a memorable occasion.”

Merryl Brown Events has become known as one of the best event management companies in the Santa Barbara area. The company has a broad range of experience designing and producing corporate events, social events, elegant weddings, grand openings, and non-profit events. Corporate events they have designed and produced include grand openings, product launches, company holiday parties and quarterly events.

They have been recognized nationally and internationally for excellence as event planners, wedding planners and corporate event planners, receiving top awards from the esteemed International Special Events Society, the National Association for Women in Communications, Event Solutions and BizBash. “As event planners we bring the highest standards of creativity and attention to detail to all that we do,” concluded Brown. “We live by the meaning of our motto, which is ‘elegance with intelligence.’ I am confident that Kathryn will utilize her vast experience to help us continue to create unique, beautiful, and memorable events for all of our clients.”

About Merryl Brown Events - Merryl Brown Events is a Santa Barbara event planning company that is known for planning exquisite social events, corporate events and opulent weddings with the care, consideration and time clients expect and deserve. Visit the website and Facebook page or call (805) 453-5729 for more information.

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