East coast meets west coast at this “bows and baskets” garden wedding

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The design was fun and funky at this East Coast meets West Coast vibes. Because bride Madison grew up splitting her time between the Bay Area and New Jersey, she wanted both to be reflected in the overall design, and her vendors pulled off just that. Planned with the help of Bustle Events and captured by Mashaida, this wedding at Filoli was perfectly executed with a color palette that reflected the bright, vibrant colors of a California sunset paired with the preppy stripes and details of the East Coast.

floral applique wedding dress with bouquet with ivy

classic black tie wedding simple veil

Garden-inspired bridal style

Bride Madison stunned in a floral applique gown complete with a delicate bow. Her bouquet by Lambert Floral Co. featured white roses, white hydrangeas, and delicate ivy branches tied with an off-white silk ribbon.

bridesmaid floral baskets bridesmaid flower baskets

On trend: bridesmaid baskets

Madison wanted to forgo the traditional bridesmaids' bouquets, so the bridesmaids carried custom floral baskets each full of fun, joyful, and colorful flowers to pop in front of their custom Markarian bridesmaid dresses.

colorful ground installation wildflowers

Bows and basket fans

Guests were greeted at their seats with a basket woven fan tied with a delicate light blue silk ribbon and a floral program with custom bow wax seal.

dahlia wedding flower inspo

wildflower inspired wedding ceremony

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lakefront garden wedding ceremony

Wildflower garden installation

The bride and groom exchanged vows amidst a lush wildflower installation in a rainbow of soft tones and textures.

cocktail hour poolside with sunbrellas

West Coast-East Coast inspired cocktail hour

Cocktail hour took place poolside with rattan chairs and plenty of fringed sun umbrellas bringing that West Coast vibe. Striped "sunbrellas" provided just the right hint of East Coast to help the couple's "East meets West" theme going throughout the event.

colorful wildflower arrangements in striped vases

Whimsical wedding bar inspo

The bar featured striped vases with bold, beautiful floral arrangements.

colorful wildflower centerpieces

striped table linens garden inspired place settings

On trend: stripes!

Guests dined atop striped linens at place settings fit for a garden wedding. Pink and green plates were topped with delicate floral menus tied with a bow. Bolder wildflower centerpieces ran the length of each table, with large dahlias and colorful zinnias taking center stage.

reception mini dress for bride

custom floral dance floor beaded reception mini dress

Espresso martinis & a cabana

The couple knew they wanted to end the night with espresso martinis and a pool party disco focused on the historical pool pavilion. Custom striped draping that matched the dining table linens and made the pavilion feel like a cabana did the trick. In the cabana, custom wallpapered back bar shelves included San Francisco icons, such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

end of wedding jump in the pool

Providing for an impromptu pool party

Guests enjoyed an espresso martini bar, along with towels, hats, bathing suits, and sweatshirts for everyone who jumped in the pool with the couple! And yes, the couple did jump in. The night ended with this late-night swim and dancing on the dancefloor till midnight!

pool wedding after party