http://www.thenouveauromantics.com/

The Nouveau Romantics, 1206 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA (2025)

12/05/2024

“Your willingness to listen and keep listening was above and beyond. We had seen your previous work online, website & pinterest, and it was no question that my vision and your visions aligned, we really didn’t even consider anybody else. ⁠
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Your eye for the most gorgeous pieces, your ear for what the client wants and needs, and your taste in beautiful design is the true recipe for the most perfect wedding.⁠
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I remember my mom and dad commenting after the wedding, “It was all 100% worth it.” That’s when I knew we had done the right thing.”⁠
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—Samantha & Erick⁠
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Find your people. ⁠
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Your vendors that you love and will be on your side every step of the way. ⁠
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It doesn’t have to be us, however this is my constant advice and wish I have for every engaged couple. ⁠
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Find your team that you’re beyond stoked about, and that you don’t feel like you have to settle. ⁠
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That doesn’t mean spending beyond your means, there are a million options in so many price points and even as a planner I know and have seen this. We have found so many incredible vendors in so many locations and cities across the globe at different price points that I know that this is true.⁠
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11/27/2024

Inspiration can strike from so many directions. 💫⁠
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Sometimes it’s the venue, the environment, season, or even a design detail like a dramatic wedding dress choice. ⁠
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In this case, we let the dinner itself lead the way, drawing inspiration directly from the food and its source. 🌿✨ Partnering with , we crafted a menu that spoke to the heart of the experience. ⁠
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It’s a reminder that design can spark from the most unexpected places. Every element matters.⁠
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10/31/2024

Private estates. Secluded ranches. Uncharted spaces where your story comes to life. This is where our expertise meets exclusivity, crafting weddings in spaces that speak volumes without a crowd.⁠
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10/25/2024

Sometimes (cough*often times*cough) the best things turn out to be unplanned and a mild necessity.⁠
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Case in point: this flooring over ’s Swan Lake ceremony spot for Christi and Alex. ⁠
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The week before their late February wedding saw a little more rain than we’d expected and we pivoted to our go-to rental company building a raised platform for their guests and walkway.⁠
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When the officiant walked in and saw us finishing up the ceremony set-up he remarked “I’ve never seen this space look this beautiful.”⁠
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While that’s always a wonderful compliment to hear from fellow vendors, it was a result of a lot of improvisation of our rental and construction team working with a geometrically complex space to create a foundation that looked as effortless as ’ florals.⁠
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In the end, it was the perfect combination of modern and classic, elegant sophistication that was anything but expected.⁠
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The ultimate sweet spot, if I may say. ⁠
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10/06/2024

Tuesday, October 8th—The Lab : Mastermind for Event Professionals kicks off.

In 2020 I launched a mastermind in February and it ended up being a much needed life raft to gather with and kept us afloat through those first months of COVID.

As this year progresses, it’s becoming more and more obvious that the opportunity to create another group is resonant.
 Yes, there is practical and structural organization that aims to allow us to refine and elevate parts of our businesses that are calling for attention.

Yes, there is community support, fellowship, and friendship that is always at the core of these kind of groups.

And even more, I’m always humbled, amazed, and appreciative of the collective energy and momentum that comes when you / I / we gather.

I’m forever reminded that what we can create together is actually bigger, richer, and more impactful than what we do alone.
 If this calls to you and you’re interested—please reach out. If you have questions, I’m all ears.
 The first call is this Tuesday, October 8th at 9am PST / 12pm EST.

I do this because I love our industry, and I want to see us all win in all facets of our lives.

09/16/2024

How does one go from a summer wedding at the Four Seasons in Atlanta, to a Portugal destination wedding in a historic blush pink castle in the hills outside of Lisbon? Partly “right point, right time” and partly—I’ve been waiting for the right client for this property.⁠
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On our initial call J mentioned “I want to get married in Atlanta, probably at the Four Seasons” and curiously, I asked “why there?”⁠
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“Well it’s a classic space, and I’m drawn to something that has beautiful architecture, and I want to ensure that my guests have the best food, service, and party that night.”⁠
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Fast forward about 3 more sentences, and I eventually throw out “well, would you be open to considering some other locations, that may allow the value of your budget to go further than prime season at the Four Seasons?”⁠
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And that, my dear readers, is how we ended up 6 months later at Casa dos Penedos. Perched along a giant road in the hillsides of Sintra, the blush pink castle sits in a magical mountain town about 30 minutes outside of Lisbon, Portugal, making it easy to get to while also feeling like a world away.⁠
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Let’s recap:⁠
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1. Stunning location with classically ornate architecture and a view worth the travel miles? Check.⁠
2. The most insane 6 course meal, complete with a fish course, a meat course, two desserts and a late night buffet, catered by the Ritz Carlton Penha Longa catering staff, for less than the starting rates of the aforementioned Four Seasons? Check check.⁠
3. Finally—an air conditioned, light-filled ceremony space that allowed her guests to enjoy the ceremony in comfort … and captivating style? Yes, of course.⁠
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Swipe through for some highlights, and the head to the blog for the full story thanks to our A+ team amazing work:⁠
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07/30/2024

When you find the one that fits, you know.⁠
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The dress, the venue, the date.
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Everytime I see couples try to “fit” their desires and wishes into something that seems to work .... there tends to be more friction than necessary.⁠
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Do we trust that the right fit, the best options, the “this or something better” exists, or do we have to settle?⁠
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I can tell from a mile away when things fit, because everything settles into place. There’s excitement, there’s peace, there’s an “ahhhhh”.⁠
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So wait for that, and when you know—you know.⁠
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07/11/2024

The possibilities are endless...⁠
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When we collaborate with clients, we’re always listening to what you’re saying, sometimes what you’re *not* saying, and we especially listen to the small “oh wouldn’t it be fun if...”⁠
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It’s often those small desires, dreams that almost feel a little weird, a little too far fetched, off or difficult to execute are the ones that are absolute ⚡️gold⚡️ ⁠
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These are the ideas that we put in our back pocket and let percolate for a bit, until the right moment when your desires and dreams find a way to weave into the bigger tapestry of your wedding.⁠
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It usually happens in a flash—everything connects and boom! It all comes together.⁠
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Whether it’s a 30 person mariachi band serenading you on the first dance, or a late night onesie surprise dance party, a dramatic red cabaret-speakeasy, or a hidden dance floor in the middle of a desert?⁠
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All of these things have started as tiny flickers in a conversation that came to be by expanding and amplifying those dreams and desires into moments that endure.⁠
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So if you’re looking for permission to do that slightly-weird-or-how-do-we-pull-this-off? We’re your crew, and consider this: permission granted.⁠
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07/08/2024

Every detail reflects a thoughtful approach, intentional layering and our signature mix of color and texture that brings your vision to life.
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Swipe to see Christi + Alex’s initial inspiration board evolve through the table design process 🎨
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07/02/2024

3 things I wish we would do differently, Wedding Planning Edition:⁠
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📌 Your Little “Random” Dreams & Desires are the Best Ones.⁠
Those little whims, quirky ideas, or “this is way too X” thoughts that pop into your mind? They’re gold.⁠
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After 14 years and thousands of conversations with engaged couples, I’ve seen that those small ideas that almost seem not worth the attention are actually the ideas that turn out to be the very best! (Trust us.)⁠
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📌 Unsolicited Advice is the Thief of Joy⁠
If there was one thing that I could magically erase from our society and culture? It would be unsolicited opinions and advice.⁠
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It’s never intended this way by the giver of said unsolicited advice, however, the IMPACT of these seemingly innocent statements often creates a lot of frustration, stress, and anxiety. (Not to mention it often then has couples second-guessing their decisions.)⁠
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Unless someone asks you for your opinion? Hush. Hush. Hush. (And celebrate them with whatever quirky, offbeat, or vanilla basic they want to be.)⁠
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And if you’re engaged and reading this, when someone does the above, use these words: “Oh, that’s a really interesting idea, we’ll consider it” or “Thank you for your input, we’ll consider it” ... and then do your own thing 😉
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📌 Slow Down. Focus on the Present vs “Wedding Date Tunnel Vision”⁠
What if we shifted our focus from the future wedding date to enjoying the planning process itself? The pressure to constantly be “on track” is often overwhelming, and the wedding media doesn’t help. (The number of conversations I’ve had around this over the years is a data point that tells me this is a thing.)⁠
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We’ve planned 500-person weddings in 3 months at a private estate: trust me, you’re not behind.⁠
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If I could leave you with anything it would be this: all the internal stress and anxiety doesn’t make anything happen faster, and you will, no matter what, get to your wedding date. It will come. Your best vendors, your wedding date, everything will fall into place. I promise.⁠
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The process, on the other hand, is totally up to you 🫶
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06/21/2024

Intimate. Silly. Playful.⁠
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Simple. Elegant. Classy. Fun.⁠
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These are the words from my very first call with Christi about her and Alex’s wedding plans and vision.⁠
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“Gracious hosts” was another phrase that I distinctly remembered talking about on our call, a theme that wove through the planning process and came to life one warm February night at the .⁠
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These key points formed the fabric of Christi and Alex’s wedding. Whatever your version is, these words hold the essence of your own wedding.⁠
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It’s easy to get caught up in trends and worries—wondering if it will be good, fun, pretty, or enough. But your own set of words and phrases, authentic to you, are what truly matter.⁠
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The most genuine, ease-filled, beautiful, magical weddings are grounded in these personal touchstones. They hold the key to unlocking the unique magic of your wedding.⁠
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That’s it, the key. It’s not hard or complicated, but it does require staying true to yourself, your guests, and your bigger vision.⁠
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(I pulled up my original call notes and was delighted to find the words above because they are so very “Christi and Alex” 🫶🏻)⁠
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