Wedding Style: Beachside Bliss

Event designer Claudia Palma conjures up a palette of cool whites and warm neutrals set against Baja California's deep blue Sea of Cortez.

-AS SEEN IN BRIDAL GUIDE MAGAZINE-

"The florals echoed the shades of the sunlit sand, creating colorplay that perfectly offset the sea and sky blues," says Claudia Palma, event designer, Amy Abbott Events. When it came to designing the ceremony setting, Palma went for a "very clean look," using white wood flooring, white chairs and a showstopping hexagonal arch dressed with a mix of roses, spray roses, butterfly ranunculus, peonies and pampas grass.

beach wedding ceremony

The Sofreh table, set with edibles and artifacts symbolizing health, love and good fortune.

beach wedding ceremony

"The sweetheart table was one of the fête's wow factors, abloom with flowers (even at the couple's feet!) and set with peacock chairs," says Palma.

beach wedding ceremony

The wide, modern arch above the sweetheart table assures sweeping, unobstructed views.

beach wedding ceremony

Candles and gold accents add warmth.

beach wedding ceremony

"We looked to a mix of whimsical romance and rustic details," recalls Palma.

beach wedding

Delicate dried flowers and feathery touches of pampas grass.

beach wedding

At your service: The rustic-modern bar.

beach wedding

Fairy lights made guests feel as if they were sitting beneath the stars.

beach wedding

Surprise fireworks signal the party is about to begin.

beach wedding

Vendors