At once modern and rugged, elegant and understated, this intimate Amangiri elopement is proof that creating beautiful designs in the most remote places is always well worth it.
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Private Residence, Camas, WA
Ava & Seth’s Wedding
A modern and intimate bohemian wedding on private property. A year in the making with three days of set up, all in 100+ degree heat. So much love went into this day for these two incredible humans and our team could not be more proud of the outcome.
We love when our couples trust us to design and plan their event from start to finish, and we couldn’t have been more in love with this lush and elegant wedding for Ava and Seth. From the very beginning, we wanted to create a cohesive look and feel with an elevated bohemian color palette. We leaned into shades of blush and rose, creating romantic pops of color throughout the ceremony and reception space. We played with soft and creamy whites to bring modernity, elegance, and timelessness to the whole affair. And we loved finding creative ways to accentuate the bohemian vibe with pampas - touches of this boho and earthly color in our tablescape pulled in all of the dried and unique elements throughout the design.
As guests filtered into the space, every detail fell into place. A large, custom built, welcome sign set the tone for a unique, one-of-a-kind affair. For the ceremony, a lush floral arbor extended down to the ground and outwards, overflowing towards the wedding party. Good Seed Floral filled this install with antique roses, orchids, and pampas grass to create a modern and bohemian backdrop.
The bohemian vibe continued into the intimate dinner reception set beneath a large tent. We went all out with this design, stringing twinkle lights and pampas grass chandeliers throughout the entire tent as well as using chiffon draping to create a romantic and ethereal look. And we loved bringing the tablescape details to life. We created visual continuity from floor to ceiling, as the boho pampas color cascaded from ceiling installations to wishbone chairs to wicker chargers. Then we layered in contrast and elegance with organic white plates, blush runners, copper flatware and smoke crystal goblets.
Ava and Seth committed to making this the party of a lifetime, and we couldn’t have loved them more for it. We created additional lounge seating area and brought in everything from a photobooth to a bar cart an ice cream truck.
Our favorite wedding tip from this elegant bohemian affair? Please don’t skimp on your day. At the end of the day, you only do this once. If there’s something you want, if there’s something you love, this is your day to go big. Make a statement. Get extravagant. Spring for the extra orchids in your bouquet. Book the mobile bar and the ice cream truck. How many days in your life will you be able to have a ceiling of pampas chandeliers and twinkle lights? Or have custom color menus? Yeah…. Probably never. So do it right. Let’s get crazy.
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Photo: Monique Serra PhotographyDesign and styling: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Good Seed Floral Video: Goodco StudiosDress: Muse by BERTARentals: Lily & Cane, The Party Place, Royce's Prop ShopPaper goods: State of ReverieLet us plan your dream day
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Private Estate, San Diego, CA
Claire & Joe’s Micro Wedding
Inspired by coastal Italian cliffsides, we brought all the European vibes to this elegant San Diego elopement. Claire and Joe hired us for their intimate, destination wedding in Italy over two years ago. Needless to say, their plans had to change, multiple times, throughout the planning process. But they prevailed. And in the end, we were able to bring a little slice of Italy to their sweet Airbnb in southern California. Simple and timeless, this Italian-inspired micro wedding was one for the books.
As destination wedding planners, we knew that we could bring the aesthetic and vibe of an Italian elopement to this stateside affair. We drew on our experiences traveling the Italian countryside to create a balanced color palette of honey, sand, blush, gold, and neutrals to recreate the sandstone colors of Puglia.
We designed an intimate dinner reception at spectacular villa overlooking Lake Hodges, recreating the coastal vibes of an Italian escape. And we loved finding unique, trendy details that brought our couple and their guests into an Italian-inspired world: the lush and bougie floral arrangements designed by Cultivated by Faith were set into marbled, concrete vases, the gold glasses were handcrafted in Italy, and soft, romantic roses filled the corner of the pool to complete an Italian garden setting.
This intimate Italian inspired reception is such a perfect example of who we are at our core: we are not just designers and we do not just style tables ….. we are artists. Our team is 110% dedicated to every detail of your day. We spend hours on sourcing artisan glassware and perfectly textured linens, even when that means finding items from halfway across the world. We collaborate with our preferred vendors to bring a holistic vision to life in a way that is unique to us, for you. We intentionally plan every single piece of the look and the feel of your day, because there’s no better feeling than watching the look of complete joy on our clients’ faces from the moment they step into the space we’ve created for them.
As the sun set, Claire and Joe stepped out on the soft curves of the fireclay roof tiles, feeling the strong connection to the classic European style of Tuscan villas. In the words of our bride, “It was absolutely breathtaking. We couldn’t believe that this was our wedding. We felt like we were floating on a cloud. Our day was a literal dream come true and one we don’t ever want to wake up from.”
And until we pack our bags for our next sun soaked destination wedding in Italy, we’ll be sitting right here, scrolling back through these images and living in this dream day too.
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Photo: Karra Leigh PhotoDesign and styling: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Cultivated by FaithRentals: FolklorePaper goods: Maya and LoveLet us plan your dream day
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Willowhouse, Terlingua, TX
A Few of Our Favorite Micro Weddings at Willow House
Francesa and Marco’s Wedding
This earthy and romantic micro-wedding at the Willow House was destined to stand out from the start. When Francesa and Marco reached out to us, they knew they wanted a small and intimate desert wedding. After cancelling their original pre-COVID plans to have a 300 person wedding in the Philippines, these two romantics knew there was a bigger purpose - and they trusted us completely to design an earthy, sophisticated micro-wedding in West Texas.
We put our full heart into bringing this day to life. We went from 95 degrees to a full on storm with massive wind gusts, lightning strikes and rain cover, and this was by far one of my favorite weddings we’ve ever been a part of.
For our color palette, we leaned into earthy colors and textures to accentuate the gentle, muted tones of Terlingua’s natural landscape. We chose natural linen hues to blend with the mountains and desert earth. And we loved finding unique, warm neutrals to bring in the darker tones of the surrounding canyons, then pairing them with blush accents to mirror desert sunsets - every detail intentionally blurs the line between natural setting and constructed design to create a raw, organic feel.
We knew Francesa and Marco trusted us to create a completely unique and personal micro-wedding experience, so we designed a non-traditional ceremony site set in a field of ocotillo. We built a freestanding ceremony installation with raw wood pillar stacks at different heights to make sure we didn’t obstruct the view of the mountains, and we worked closely with Open Road Florals to create large, unique floral arrangements with desert textures.
We designed the reception tables with the same level of care, arranging delicate pebbles to line the guests’ place settings and complement the organic surroundings. The clay set floral arrangements and the natural raw linens amplified the luxury desert design. And instead of traditional place setting chargers, we draped blush organic linen across the table from setting to setting to create an opposite runner effect.
This earthy and romantic Willow House destination wedding reminded us that destination can mean anything you want it to. It’s your day. Even with a rare thunderstorm that sent guests running for shelter mid-reception, this wedding ended up being one of our favorite desert weddings of all time, and in the words of the bride, “it was even more us than we ever could’ve hoped.”
Photo: Jordan VothVenue: Willow HouseDesign and styling: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Open Road FloralsHair and makeup: Hello Flawless ArtistryRentals: Loot Rentals / Nuage DesignsWedding dress boutique: Winnie Couture. Kathleen and Thomas’ Wedding
Even the smallest gathering can be extravagant, and Kathleen and Thomas’ luxury micro wedding at Willow House is no exception. Grounded in the rugged, arid landscape of West Texas, Willow House is a perfect destination wedding venue for couples seeking to unplug and embrace the wild natural beauty of the American Southwest.
As a couple who spent much of the pandemic traveling to remote AirBnbs and unique desert locations, Willow House felt like the perfect for this intimate destination wedding. Kathleen and Thomas fell in love with the venue’s thoughtfully designed casitas with unobstructed views of the Chisos Mountain Range, and we couldn’t have been more honored to design a luxurious, desert wedding in this space.
For their ceremony, we wanted to amplify the remote feeling of being in the middle of the desert by creating a unique and low-profile custom arch installation. Every detail was inspired by the surrounding desert landscape: we tucked desert elements and grasses around the ceremony aisle and seating to create a lush, organic feeling. And the ceremony installation juxtaposed jagged natural rock with soft sage and ivory blooms, creating a natural and elevated feel that mirrored the surrounding ocotillos, blooming upward in the harsh desert landscape.
After the ceremony, we elevated the minimalism of the desert landscape with modern ambiance. Clusters of pillar candles, quartzite atop the bar, branches placed throughout the tablescape – all of these details felt so in tune with desert surroundings. And for the reception dinner, we designed a luxury, neutral tablescape styled with stone tableware, ivory and sage linens, smoke colored glassware and matte black flatware to add an elegance and softness without competing with the desert surroundings.
This authentic and intimate destination micro wedding was all about creating magic in the middle of nowhere, our specialty. And we loved every second of it.
Photo: Dionne Kraus PhotographyVenue: Willow HouseDesign and styling: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Color Theory Design CoVideo: Goodco StudiosRentals: Loot Rentals Paper goods: Wildhouse InkLet us plan your dream day
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Our Top Joshua Tree Wedding Venues
Set in the valley between Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree desert, Palm Springs is the perfect location for an upscale, modern affair.
When we think of Joshua Tree, we think of minimalist luxury. The arid desert landscape is the perfect naked backdrop to create tablescapes, ceremony designs, and intimate elopement settings that are more unique, more intricate than you ever imagined. We love designing against the stark, wide-open desert landscape of Joshua Tree. It’s the perfect place for the setting to fall away and bring what really matters into focus: two people celebrating a union in a wild, open setting that’s ready to invite your next big adventure.
Whether you’re looking for a remote, off-grid experience or a modern and timeless affair, Joshua Tree is the destination for a luxury wedding or an intimate elopement. We love designing intimate, upscale celebrations in the California desert, and here are our favorite Joshua Tree wedding venues.
Le Chacuel
This luxury eight acre property is one of our favorite wedding venues in Joshua Tree. This modern desert home is set in nature, but it doesn’t comprise on high-end comforts and destination hotel amenities. Inside, the space boasts floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that open up to views of Pipes Canyon canyon, and the minimalist, high-end terrazzo materials and smooth finishes throughout make this place one of understated beauty in nature. Outside, the property features a streamlined salt water pool, a hot tub, a luxury outdoor shower and a deck with unrivaled views rolling mountains filled wild cacti and thousands of Joshua trees.
Picture yourself stepping out on the sprawling porch to bask in nature as you write your vows, then spend your morning poolside as you enjoy breakfast from the venue’s in-house chef. Trust us, this is the ultimate setting for a luxury destination wedding in Joshua Tree.
Ma Sa Ya Desert Ranch
Set on seven acres of sprawling desert, the Ma Sa Ya Desert Ranch is an exclusive hideaway nestled the foothills of Joshua Tree National Park. This unique Joshua Tree wedding venue is designed in complete harmony with nature, creating the ideal setting for desert-obsessed brides. Our favorite details include a cedar hot tub, and infrared sauce and a full kitchen complete with a private chef.
Imagine starting your day swaying in a hammock under the desert sky before saying your vows on a remote, private property in Joshua Tree before you unwind under the star-studded sky. Trust us, it doesn’t get any more iconic than this for an intimate Joshua Tree destination wedding.
The Ruin Venue
If you’re searching for a venue that blends old world charm with modern design, the Ruin Venue is a must-see Joshua Tree wedding venue. This understated desert property near Pioneertown is the ideal place to celebrate a high-class desert wedding before you jet off into the weekend to catch live music at Red Dog Saloon or Pappy + Harriets.
We love that this venue offers several unique ceremony locations. Say “I Do” in an outdoor aisle leading up to Joshua Tree rock formations (just imagine finding a singular backdrop that doesn’t already have throngs of tourists!). Or enjoy dining under the stars in a unique canopy set in the sprawling Joshua Tree estate. Either way, the Ruin House is a stunning AirBnb and Joshua Tree wedding venue that we love.
Seven Arches
If you’re drawn to traditional, stucco desert design, Seven Arches is an ideal Joshua Tree wedding venue. This curated desert oasis created by the Co-Host Company offers all the comforts of a modern space plus a cowboy hot tub, hammocks, luxe products, and an outdoor dining space to get to know one another.
Whether you’re preparing to dust off your corn hole skills and dazzle other guests at cocktail hour or maybe you’re searching for a chance ahead to storm the troops. Either way, be prepared to step into a world apart, the world-renowned Joshua Tree destination wedding at Seven Arches.
The Joshua Tree House
An exercise in intentional desert living, The Joshua Tree House is a design and lifestyle destination perfectly suited for desert weddings in Joshua Tree. Their Southern California property include a main house and a casita, two dwellings that showcase art from local Joshua Tree artists. Immerse yourself in desert living by wandering the halls filled with abstract paintings from Joshua Tree locals, eat breakfast on ceramics from Yucca Valley artisans, and site at a table carved by local woodworkers.
For couples who love intentional desert design, The Joshua Tree House is the perfect intimate venue for a destination wedding in Joshua Tree. Every detail from the native Mojave plants to the natural desert materials makes this home an unparalleled design experience that will have you celebrating like a local for your elopement weekend in Joshua Tree.
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Le Chacuel, Joshua Tree, CA
As luxury wedding designers, we challenged ourselves to explore the intersection of Wabi Sabi and bridal design at Le Chacuel.
Carisa Wedding Bridals
This Wabi Sabi editorial bridal shoot started with a feeling. So many bridal shoots are designed around a dress or a key design statement piece, but after spending a year at home learning how to create a sense of place that makes you feel something, we started to question what it could look like if we brought the life we cultivate internally to serve our work externally.
What if we designed based on a feeling?
What if we started with something not very bridal at all, and leaned into a minimal, Wabi Sabi aesthetic?
What if we created a bridal shoot in conversation with a place in nature?
As luxury wedding designers, we challenged ourselves to explore the intersection of Wabi Sabi and bridal design at Le Chacuel: a luxury eight acre property set in nature in the heart of the desert.
From the moment we saw this romantic luxury spa and home we knew this was the perfect place for a Wabi Sabi bridal shoot. Inside, the space boasts floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that open up to views of Pipes Canyon canyon, and the minimalist, high-end terrazzo materials and smooth finishes throughout make this place one of understated beauty in nature, a true example of Wabi Sabi in practice. Outside, the property features a streamlined salt water pool, a hot tub, a luxury outdoor shower and a deck with unrivaled views rolling mountains filled wild cacti and thousands of Joshua trees.
This Wabi Sabi shoot embodies luxury in simplicity. For brides looking to plan a modern elopement in Joshua Tree, this shoot is a perfect example of how you can be both effortless and sexy. Simple and luxurious.
There is something so moving about bringing luxury to the desert, and we made sure every design detail amplified the understated beauty of this modern Joshua Tree retreat. Blue Pansy Floral created sparse, minimalist arrangements that elevated the textures of surrounding blooms and cacti. The tablescape featured neutral handmade ceramics from local Joshua Tree shops, high-end chiffon and linen fabrics, and luxe candles from The Floral Society.
The bridal fashion followed suit, with a rotation of sophisticated, minimalist looks including a vintage linen poolside coverup, a modern dress from Lovely Bride LA, and a luxury silk pantsuit. As we moved throughout the space to experience simple luxuries by the pool to a freestanding ceremony set up to a timeless modern tablescape, every detail worked in tandem to create a Wabi Sabi inspired place that you feel - a place that feels like full of natural elegance, perfect for a bride on her wedding day.
Venue: Le Chacuel
Design, Styling and Coordination: Mae&Co Creative
Photo: Anni Graham
Florals: Blue Pansy Floral
HMU: Delta Ibeaute and Riri Roya
Dress: Lovely Bride LA
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The Griffin House, Columbia Gorge, OR
At Mae&Co Creative, we believe it’s imperative to incorporate location in anything we create. Our design is always rooted in a sense of place.
Caitlyn & Jerimiah’s Wedding
At Mae&Co Creative, we believe it’s imperative to incorporate location in anything we create. Our design is always rooted in a sense of place. That’s part of what makes our style and vision for your wedding day so unique. Whether that’s bringing in the natural elements with tabletop styling or choosing colors that with blend in or stand out just right, the setting always anchors design.
For this ceremony in the Columbia River Gorge, we couldn’t wait to design a completely monochromatic palette that would not only stand out amongst the greens but also enhance the natural beauty of the location. In our soft ivory design, nothing is fighting each other, nothing feels out of place and it’s perfect.
The Griffin House served as the perfect backdrop for this earthy and ethereal wedding design. The ceremony space features sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge, one of Oregon’s most dramatic landscapes. This location isn’t without its challenges though, as our team had to create a thoughtful design that could withstand 70mph wind gusts like a champ... without one lace detail or one flower straying out of place.
Our amazing team of vendors made this day possible. Noble Floral Co. created a stunning arch design, bringing to life our visit to use only one color flower for an elegant, high end design. The design rentals added to the day’s elegance, with diamond flutes, crystal glassware, and white linens. Every detail amplified the monochromic design, including the luxury stationary from Evergreen Ink.
We love that this design shows how intentional color design can amplify a stunning natural backdrop. This earthy, monochromatic design was the perfect fit for this Columbia Gorge destination wedding. And if you’re looking for unique ways to elevate an outdoor setting, we hope you find inspiration from this unique design!
Venue: Griffin House
Design, Styling and Coordination: Mae&Co Creative
Photo: Sarah Olivia Photo
Florals: Noble Floral Co.
HMU: NW Makeup and Hair
Dessert: Dawn Nelson
Paper Goods: Evergreen Ink
Rentals: Party Place PDX, Nuage Designs inc. , and Royce’s Prop Shop
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Our Top Five Palm Springs Wedding Venues
Set in the valley between Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree desert, Palm Springs is the perfect location for an upscale, modern affair.
When we think of Palm Springs, we envision picturesque resorts, poolside cabanas, and vintage luxury. Set in the valley between Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree desert, Palm Springs is the perfect location for an upscale, modern affair that gives you the best of both worlds. Enjoy modernist architecture designed for celebrities or spend your morning watching the sun rise over Indio Valley. Either way, we think Palm Springs is the perfect muse for a luxury wedding. We love designing intimate, upscale celebrations in the California desert, and here are our favorite Palm Springs wedding venues.
Korakia Pensione
Brimming with romance and international flair, Korakia Pensione is unlike any other Palm Springs wedding venue. This resort holds two worlds: on one side of the street, immerse yourself in a Mediterranean-style resort. Across the way, you’ll find ornate, Moroccan-inspired architecture and details. Throughout the whole 1.5 acre property, you’ll find bungalows, gardens, pools, and courtyards that fold in to each other to create a wedding-ready oasis in the California desert.
Picture yourself writing your vows on a Moroccan daybed before you meet your spouse-to-be in a grove of citrus tree, then spend the evening underneath the stars in a courtyard filled with bougainvillea, celebrating with your closet loved ones. With outdoor event space for up to 130 people, Korakia offers an intimate and dramatic setting for destination weddings in Palm Springs.
Sands Hotel & Spa
Located in the affluent and exclusive Indian Wells community, the Sands Hotel & Spa is a designer hotel and a boutique Palm Springs wedding venue. This hotel venue blends Mid-Century and Morocco aesthetics, creating the perfect, versatile backdrop for curated, luxury weddings. Our favorite details include striking rose colored walls, bold arched doors, and unrivaled views of the San Jacinto mountains.
Imagine saying your vows with a dramatic desert rose colored backdrop, framed by ancient olive trees. Then enjoy a reception in the Pink Cabana – a mid-century-inspired restaurant space with floor to ceiling glass doors that open onto a patio with modern fire pits & beautiful desert views.
Two Bunch Palms
If you’re searching for a venue that blends sustainable design with desert amenities, Two Bunch Palms is a must-see Palm Springs wedding venue. This contemporary wellness destination is tucked in a private, off-the-beaten-track area of Palm Springs, making it the perfect location for a modern escape and a unique wedding.
We love that this venue offers several unique ceremony locations. The outdoor amphitheater is perfect for an understated, deconstructed design; the yoga dome is a celestial space with endless possibilities. The glass house is an intimate space for small ceremonies; the pond area is a flexible space perfect for ceremonies, dinners, or cocktail hours.
Ace Hotel Swim Club
If you’re drawn to Palm Spring’s vintage aesthetic, the Ace Hotel Swim Club is an ideal wedding venue. This mid-century modern desert oasis offers all the comforts of a modern hotel plus two big pools, a vintage photobooth, guest rooms with record players, communal fire places, and so much more.
Whether you’re dreaming of a playful, poolside ceremony or a unique celebration in a bar area straight out of the late 60’s and early 70’s, the Ace Hotel Swim Club transports you to a time-gone-by experience. We love designing in Ace Hotel spaces across the country, and we’d love to help bring your Palm Springs event at the Ace Hotel to life!
Arrive
An intimate hotel with 32 guest rooms, a poolside restaurant, and impeccable design, ARRIVE Palm Springs is the perfect venue for a weekend wedding celebration in the desert. This ARRIVE hotel is located in the Uptown Design district, making it the perfect destination for couples who love experiencing the best food, drinks, culture, and design that Palm Springs has to offer.
Every detail from the design-driven rooms to the contempt poolside cabanas creates a contemporary, desert oasis. We guarantee your guests won’t want to leave this modernist space, so we recommend buying out the space for the weekend to curate a luxe destination wedding weekend in Palm Springs.
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The Paseo, Phoenix, AZ
It’s no secret, the desert is our muse, and we loved designing this upscale, earthy wedding at the Paseo venue in Phoenix Arizona.
Styled Wedding Shoot
It’s no secret, the desert is our muse, and we loved designing this upscale, earthy wedding at the Paseo venue in Phoenix Arizona.
The Paseo is an exclusive, luxury venue surrounded by the picturesque Sonoran Desert. This romantic and completely private outdoor Arizona wedding venue is the perfect setting for an intimate celebration, and we couldn’t wait to plan and design a wedding in this space framed by the beautiful Superstition Mountains.
As luxury Arizona wedding designers, we were instantly inspired by the upscale, outdoor venue and we wanted to create a modern, earthy design that elevated the natural surroundings. At Mae&Co, we believe inspiration should always be the base for your designs, and we leaned in to the stunning golden hour warmth at this venue. Our colors palette incorporates beige, gold, and burnt sienna tones to accent the surrounding mountain terrain, along with blush and mauve highlights to add a sophisticated, modern feel.
The ceremony and reception floral installations from Flora were a perfect addition to the couture linens and distinctive furnishings we sourced for this wedding. While the colors matched the Sonoran desert landscape, we loved playing with different textures to add depth an contrast to our design - and the ivory velvet and gold metal frame chairs from Prim Rentals added a perfect touch of glam to this understated Phoenix wedding venue. Think upscale desert vibes with an earthy twist!
After the bride and groom exchanged their vows with the Superstitions as their witness, the couple wandered through the pristine desert to enjoy a moment alone while savoring the natural Sonoran desert views. And as the sunset started to spill over this modern Arizona wedding venue, guests were invited into the Paseo venue pavilion space where a tablescape filled with golden detail to match the golden hour light. Plus, we loved adding in ornate golden flatware, clay colored candles and accents, and stunning snow colored and mauve linens - all working in tandem to create a cohesive design inspired by the Paseo venue’s surrounding landscape.
Venue: The Paseo
Design, Styling & Coordination: Mae&Co Creative
Photo: Kraff Photos
Florals: Flora
HMU: Urbanista Weddings
Dress: Sarah Seven from Lovely Bride Phoenix
Rentals: Prim Rentals, Gigi & Jack Co., and Nuage Designs inc.
If you’re interested in how Mae&Co can make your day extra special and unique to you, we’d love to hear from you
Easton Broad, Portland, OR
Styled Wedding Shoot
Industrial wedding venues have been trendy for a couple of a years, but we still believe that minimalist industrial spaces are the perfect imaginative, transportive canvas for a modern bride. If you’re inspired by editorial beauty and minimalist architecture, you’ll love this unique industrial wedding.
Designed at Easton Broad, a sleek industrial city space, we designed this wedding to be modern, cool, and organic. Taking full advantage of the expansive space, we created unique ceremony, reception, and champagne tower set ups.
In the ceremony space, we designed a unique fabric installation. We created a loose, organic feel by layering and crossing the draping material to evoke a cool, editorial look. To amplify the sparse, modern feel, the floral design incorporated striking, white bare branches throughout, with luxurious orchid blooms.
In the reception space, we created a design inspired by rich, luxurious textures. The simplified cream, ivory, and neutral color palette highlights the striking textures of the soft chiffon runner, the wooden vessels filled with lunaria, and the clear ribbed glassware. The concrete canvas of the industrial space was the perfect backdrop to keep the colors muted and understated, minimal and dramatic.
And to add a unique, modern twist to the ceremony space we created a champagne fountain to create a sense of decadence — paired with French macaroons for dessert!
We love that this design shows that a minimal, industrial space is the perfect canvas for a luxurious modern bride. And if you’re looking for a simple yet striking industrial affair, we hope you find inspiration from this unique design!
Venue: Easton Broad
Design, styling & coordination: Mae&Co Creative
Photo: Vic & Josh
Florals: Selva Floral
HMU: Make Me Up Cyn
Dessert: Hedonish Desserts
Paper goods: State of Reverie Studio
Rentals: Great Jones NW and Nuage Designs inc.
If you’re interested in how Mae&Co can make your day extra special and unique to you, we’d love to hear from you
Private Beach, Aruba
Jess & Dylan’s Wedding
We started our 2021 wedding season off right with a unique and tropical micro wedding in Aruba. When Jess and Dylan (the sweetest couple) came to us to help them create a destination elopement in the Caribbean, we immediately got to work working with local vendors and started designing a modern and elegant beachside wedding.
And even though we felt confident and ready to bring this day to life (we’re big believers in our well-oiled systems we’ve put in place!) this destination wedding in Aruba had a LOT of unexpected twists and turns! But it is always so worth it to see our couples have the best day of their lives, exactly the way they hoped it would be.
Our sweet bride told us: “With a six month timeframe and a little questionnaire you were able to make my destination full service elopement a walk in the park…I don’t think you could have made things any easier for us. Mae&Co went above and beyond for us even more than I knew on our special day.”
While our couple was getting ready, our incredible vendor team setup and tore down everything three times that day due to a sudden change in Aruba’s beach party policies. But at the end of the day, our couple walked down the aisle to a stunning custom-built, white wood chuppah frame with hanging lanterns and large floral installations. Then they sat down to enjoy a dinner with their closest friends and family. The modern and elegant table design featured a dusty rose runner with shaved coconut candle holders and lush, tropical floral installs and lanterns overhead.
Despite all odds, we made it happen and the day was perfect. We absolutely love what we do, so whether you’re up against challenging weather, or you’re overwhelmed planning a destination wedding, we’re committed to helping our clients experience their day without having to sweat a single detail. So if you’re looking for a dream team of in-house planners, designers, coordinators and stylists to make sure your wedding day goes smoothly, we hope you’ll trust us to bring your destination wedding to life!
Design, styling and coordination: Mae&Co Creative
Photo and Video: Karra Leigh Photo
Florals: Good Seed Floral
Catering and Rentals: The Little One Aruba
If you’re interested in how Mae&Co can make your day extra special and unique to you, we’d love to hear from you
Wonder Valley Hot Springs, Joshua Tree, CA
Styled Wedding Shoot
At Mae&Co Creative, we believe in setting trends and challenging conventions. And for this chic Palm Springs elopement, we loved debunking the myth that minimalist can’t equal luxury while setting a few of our favorite 2021 wedding trends.
When you opt for a simple, minimalist wedding or elopement, that doesn’t mean you have to scrimp on the details. We believe minimalism and luxury design go hand-in-hand. When you remove big ticket items like a live band, cocktail hour, over the top props and decor, every remaining detail matters. Every design choice stands out so much more, everything from the location to the tablescape colors become intentional parts of your elopement or wedding day.
And for this luxury Palm Springs elopement, we loved designing a ceremony arch and an intimate reception tablescape that complemented the surrounding neutral desert elements while finding textures that would contrast against the valley view. We worked in tandem with Good Seed Floral to build an arch with dried florals and palms to amplify the arid desert setting, while simultaneously incorporating soft, fresh blooms like orchids and roses to bring a soft contrast to the stark desert backdrop.
We loved designing this modern desert wedding, as the sprawling desert setting is the perfect place to elevate trend-setting wedding style details. This year, we’re calling a design trend forecast with puff sleeves, black and whites, and tablecloths in place of farm tables. And you better believe these style choices fit perfectly with this timeless Palm Springs elopement. The bride’s lace puffed sleeves in her Willow by Watters gown added another soft texture to contrast the harsh desert landscape, and the ochre tablecloth for the modern reception design added color and movement as the bride and groom sat together to toast their union and celebrate their dream desert wedding.
You can have a simple and luxurious elopement in the desert, trust us. And if you’re planning to ditch a traditional wedding and elope, make sure you go big and do it exactly how you want to. Bring us along for the ride, you won’t regret it.
Venue: Wonder Valley Hot Springs
Design, styling and coordination: Mae&Co Creative
Photo and Video: Karra Leigh Photo
Florals: Good Seed Floral
Dress: Willow By Watters
Hair and Makeup: Peony Blush Makeup and Styled By Jordan
If you’re interested in how Mae&Co can make your day extra special and unique to you, we’d love to hear from you
Autocamp Yosemite, Midpines, CA
A Few of Our Favorite Weddings at Autocamp Yosemite
Yosemite is one of those places that never loses its striking grandeur — the place is an experience in itself. This iconic National Park is well known for its dramatic viewpoints, like Glacier and Taft Point, but the park is filled with lesser-known elopement locations in the valley too. If your dream day includes hiking to waterfalls and exploring majestic natural beauty, let us help you plan an adventurous wedding experience in Yosemite —and let’s start with finding the perfect basecamp.
One of the best lodging options near Yosemite National Park is Autocamp: a new experience-based accommodation rental. Autocamp Yosemite is conveniently close to the park entrance, giving you the freedom to spend the day hiking, climbing, or exploring the park. The modern space stands in sharp contrast to so many of the rustic cabins in Yosemite Valley. This boutique lodging experience offers sleek airstreams, minimalist cabins, and glamping tents, and their warm, mid-century modern clubhouse is the perfect Yosemite wedding venue. With a lower lawn and flexible wedding set up locations, we love the modern, versatile design of Autocamp Yosemite.
Brian & Lindsay’s Micro Wedding
From the very beginning, Brian and Lindsay knew that they wanted to do things differently, and they were looking for something that was unique and authentic to their relationship. Yosemite was the first place they traveled together, and we knew that planning an intimate micro wedding at Autocamp Yosemite would be the perfect fit for these two adventurers.
While we’ve styled and designed many weddings in Yosemite, this experience was completely unique. A week before Lindsay and Brian’s micro wedding, Yosemite shut down due to hazardous smoke, and because Yosemite was operating with a limited visitor capacity and a permit system, the park was so still and quiet. We planned and replanned (as stylists and planners often do behind the scenes!) to bring this intimate wedding to life despite all odds for our couple. And at the end of the day, everything turned out exactly as it was meant to be. In a traditionally busy season, Brian and Lindsay ended up having one of the most iconic vista points in Yosemite, Tunnel View, to themselves without another soul in site.
These two spend the morning saying their vows and exploring the park in complete privacy. After a day of adventure, they ended their night celebrating at Autocamp with their closest friends. We wanted to create a space that took full advantage of Autocamp’s beautiful, modern property, so we designed unique areas for the guests to enjoy throughout the property. After a casual happy hour, the guests wandered down the slopes to the lower lawn to find styled lounge areas and an intimate dinner tablescape.
The tablescape colors were inspired by the fall bloom in Yosemite’s valley. Rust, ochre, sand, and blush colors elevated the golden magic of the surrounding landscape, creating a sensation that the wedding venue flowed seamlessly into the neighboring national park.
To create an intimate, upscale design, we used string lights to illuminate the long farm table dinner. The tablescape design featured modern gold rimmed chargers and dinner plates, brass flatware, amber goblets, and rust colored napkins, to integrate with the surrounding colors of Yosemite valley. The design was simple and understated, with florals filling ceramic bud vases and candlesticks standing tall in their modern brass holders. And after the sun went down, the lights illuminated a desert disco dance party — the only way to celebrate having the park and a beautiful Yosemite wedding venue completely to themselves for this national park micro wedding.
Photography: Anni Graham
Design & Styling: Mae&Co Creative
Venue: Autocamp Yosemite
Rentals: Standard Party Rentals and Charming Treasures
Catering: Chef Melissa