HauteFêtes

The wedding world continues to evolve with 2025 being no exception! Heading into the year, we’re seeing the trend for hyper-personalization continue as couples look to express their own tastes, preferences, and experiences in their weddings. From more immersive wedding moments and unique guest experiences to new spins on classic traditions, 2025 is all about crafting a wedding day in ways that are uniquely YOU (and YOUR guests)! We’re predicting a return to the hometown wedding, and more instances of aesthetic dress codes (think theme and color!)! Luxe draping moments and imaginative bouquets will take the spotlight, while couples will get creative with their desserts (even throwing it back to the sheet cake)! Get ready for a year of statement-making bridal moments that that truly celebrates you! Cover Photo: @normanandblake

There are so many special moments from K+A’s wedding day in Catalina, it’s nearly impossible to capture them in 60 seconds. From the most perfect chapel with storybook proportions perched high above the hills of Catalina overlooking the magnificent Pacific Ocean to the magical reception built into the barn of the family ranch, we are so honored to have been part of this beautiful weekend. Wedding: Design and Planning – Dani Blasena of @hautefetes
Photography – @laciehansen
Videography – @lerevefilms
Floral – @toastsantabarbara
Music – @elanartists 
Headliner – Marv Green, Mark Nessler, Bryce Long 
Tenting & Flooring – @hensleyeventresources
Lighting and Production – @bellavistadesigns
Reception Linens – @theonicollection, @bbjlatavola, @reverie_social 
Tabletop – @casadeperrin
Furnishings – @foundrentalco @hensleyeventresources 
Paper Goods and Invitations – @foundrypaperco
Day of Dresser and Wedding Dress Styling – @juliettabridal 
Stylist – @thestylishbride 
Hair and Makeup – @janet_villa 
Cake – @roomforcakesb

And, that’s a wrap! Looking back on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude for our incredible couples, the wonderful events we’ve produced and the beautiful venues and locations we’ve visited. Thanks as always to our outstanding vendor partners and to my HauteFetes team (Sara, Nin, Lisa, Katie, Eric, Tracy and Allison) - you’re the best! 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing year, too, and I can’t wait to share more!

We loved everything about our fashion-forward couple Jaclyn and Nick’s rehearsal dinner at @amangiri. Nestled in between canyons and desert, family and friends mingled and dined under the stars in one of the world’s most untouched Wild West settings. Photography @ktmerry | Videography @peytonfrank | Planning and Design @hautefetes | Florals @sarah_winward | Venue @amangiri | MUAH @lesleylind | Calligraphy and Stationery @foundrypaperco | Rentals @theark_ @bbj_latavola @wild_eventstudio

@t.pori and @ryanlesinski’s wedding ceremony was as if taken from the pages of a fairy tale. It was held in the quaint @allsaintsbythesea church just around the corner from Rosewood Miramar Beach. The most beautiful saponaria and wax flower arch framed the charming stone entry way reminiscent of an English village church and cascaded down onto the sidewalk. Inside, swags of greenery embellished the pews while tall white arrangements on pedestals flanked the beautiful altar. Design and Planning @hautefetes | Videography @meganpettusfilms | Photography @imryanray | Florals @toastsantabarbara | Venue @allsaintsbythesea | Aisle carpet @bellavistadesigns | Paper Goods @foundrypaperco | Stylist and day of dresser @theboldandbridal | Bride’s dress @lihihod | Alterations @chynapope | MUAH @emmawillishmu | Bridesmaids’ MUAH @janet__villa

“I want to feel like we’re in southern Spain,” said @t.pori. Our Andalusian inspired rehearsal dinner was set under gnarled olive trees in a whitewashed walled courtyard in downtown Santa Barbara. Above, a canopy of twinkling lights. Guests were served red and white sangria upon arrival, and feasted on patatas bravas served in terracotta bowls, paella and chocolate cake. Our green and terracotta color palette infused all our details, from the tabletop to the escort cards and napkins. By the end of the evening, there were more than a few, “olés!” Design and Planning @hautefetes | Videography @meganpettusfilms | Photography @imryanray | Florals @toastsantabarbara | Venue @azulcocinasb | Tabletop @theonicollection | Additional rentals @brighteventrentals | Paper Goods @foundrypaperco | Stylist and day of dresser @theboldandbridal | Bride’s outfit custom @efbridal | MUAH @emmawillishmu

Nothing like a little ‘Dallifornia’ to get the party going! Checkered linens, equipale chairs, hay bales, yellow yarrow and even a custom hat bar set the scene against the backdrop of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, while @t.pori and @ryanlesinski’s guests sipped on cucumber margaritas and enjoyed tri tip sliders and hatch chile mac ‘n cheese bites. Design and Planning @hautefetes | Videography @meganpettusfilms | Photography @imryanray | Florals @toastsantabarbara | Venue @sbhistoricalmuseum | Catering @craftwoodfirecatering | Cocktails and Bar @craftedcocktailssb | Production and Lighting @bellavistadesigns | Linens and Furnishings @theonicollection | Kitchen @brighteventrentals | Music @dartcollective | Paper Goods @foundrypaperco | Hat bar @chase.collective | Stylist and day of dresser @theboldandbridal | Bride’s welcome outfit @oneof_ny | MUAH @janet__villa

We kicked off @t.pori and @ryanlesinski wedding week with a sail around the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline. No amount of sea mist could dampen these spirits! Custom striped blue and white towels complemented our striped floaties while guests donned the cutest of hats branded with “Lesinski Yacht Club”.

There’s nothing like summer in England - all my favourite things! Wimbledon, Pimms, strawberries and cream, marquees, winding country lanes, and of course, our many unique British traditions. Felt especially right to celebrate now, since I’m heading there in just one week!

We love a good after party! For B+C, we created a supper club lounge setting with a Venetian vibe to shift the mood from our elegant garden dinner party in the olive grove to a night of revelry! Wondering how to change up the vibe for your after party? A few tips below: 📌 Switch the color from muted to jewel toned and bold to change up the mood 📌 Incorporate a quick dress change (sparkles anyone?!) 📌 Add fun late night passed apps that lean into the relaxed mood of the setting! Photography @laciehansen | Design and Planning @hautefetes | Venue @fairmontgranddelmar @victoriaweddings | Videography @redamancyphotofilm | Florals @plentyofpetals | Paper goods @foundrypaperco | Rentals @theonicollection @casadeperrin @edgedesigndecor @brighteventrentals | Lighting and draping @ambereventprod | Dance floors @trejodancefloors | Ceremony music @tanginstrumentals | Band @mattmauserofficial | After party DJ @nikkipennie | Cake @heytherecupcake_ | Makeup @tammyphammakeup | Hair @kyleehudsonstudio

Heading into Fourth of July and I’m ready for a splash of color! Photography @laciehansen | Design and Planning @hautefetes | Venue @fairmontgranddelmar @victoriaweddings | Videography @redamancyphotofilm | Florals @plentyofpetals | Paper goods @foundrypaperco | Rentals @theonicollection @casadeperrin @edgedesigndecor @brighteventrentals | Lighting and draping @ambereventprod | Dance floors @trejodancefloors | Ceremony music @tanginstrumentals | Band @mattmauserofficial | After party DJ @nikkipennie | Cake @heytherecupcake_ | Makeup @tammyphammakeup | Hair @kyleehudsonstudio | Wedding gown @oscardelarenta | Transportation @sdcharter | Golf carts @recrentals.sd

250 of their dearest friends and family from all over the US enjoyed the prettiest reception dinner party in San Diego among the olives. It was a symphony of lavender and green, accented with Mediterranean touches of bougainvillea and lemon. It was truly an honor to plan Brianna and Carl’s extraordinary wedding weekend! Photography @laciehansen | Design and Planning @hautefetes | Venue @fairmontgranddelmar @victoriaweddings | Videography @redamancyphotofilm | Florals @plentyofpetals | Paper goods @foundrypaperco | Rentals @theonicollection @casadeperrin @edgedesigndecor @brighteventrentals | Lighting and draping @ambereventprod | Dance floors @trejodancefloors | Ceremony music @tanginstrumentals | Band @mattmauserofficial | After party DJ @nikkipennie | Cake @heytherecupcake_ | Makeup @tammyphammakeup | Hair @kyleehudsonstudio | Wedding gown @oscardelarenta | Transportation @sdcharter | Golf carts @recrentals.sd . . . #fairmontgranddelmar #sandiegowedding #tuscanwedding #weddingreception #tabletop