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The best thing about blogs is that they’re an adult version of Show & Tell, wouldn’t you agree? I don’t know about you but that was always my favorite day in class!
Cut to being a grown up and I now have the pleasure of sharing all of the absolutely gorgeous events that I have had the pleasure of designing and planning for countless clients.
Telling the story of how these events come to life quite literally brings a sparkle to my eye. I am beaming with happiness, excitement, and pride as I share all of these lovely details with you.
Come, read along, stare longingly at each and every beautiful photograph, and embark on my stories of the planning journey with Events by Pins and Petals!
A Love Story for the Ages: Joey + Drew's Modern, Chic Wedding Takes Center Stage
May 25th, 2023
Today I am thrilled to share with you the extraordinary love story of Joey and Drew. From a pandemic proposal to a breathtaking wedding, their union radiates joy, resilience, and pure love. This unforgettable celebration not only caught the attention of BRIDES magazine, but will also be featured in the upcoming issue of California Wedding Day.
Join me as I uncover the behind-the-scenes details of Joey & Drew’s remarkable wedding and relish in the magic that unfolded.
Unveiling a Vibrant New Chapter: Step into the Enchanting World of Events by Pins & Petals
May 19th, 2023
Join Erin, the owner, beauty, and brains behind Events by Pins and Petals as she uncovers the fresh new visual identify for her business that is filled with creativity, inspiration, and a desire for connection.
Bright & Beautiful 2020 Grads!
August 21st, 2021
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It’s true…. There were definitely things to celebrate in 2020! This graduation event was for a group of girlfriends celebrating their depature from high school and off to college. They wanted something bright and beautiful, to match their personalities! The grads mentioned organe and pink and we ran with the theme! Adding pops of color to an event is one of my favorite things to do and these girls made it really easy! Read more to see how we pulled it off for these beautiful graduates.
Forty and FABULOUS!
July 22nd, 2021
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Vasavi’s 40th birthday was a delight to plan, even in just the two short weeks we had to put it all together! Vasavi’s husband, Phani, wanted to throw an intimate party for his wife with 40 guests and I was so excited to bring this vision to life. With a palette of soft pink and wood accents from Luxe Event Rentals, it was easy to create this elegant boho chic vibe. Read more to learn how we turned their ideas into reality!
A Holiday Party Like No Other
April 20th, 2020
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Holiday parties are expected to be full of Christmas lights, tinsel, and fake snow piled up on a window sill. Naturally, planning an elegant Holiday party for a corporate group at a private home in Alamo, California, we avoided all of that and really stepped out of the box for a Holiday party like no other! Though we definitely kept every aspect of the Holiday party elegant, unqiue, and beautiful, we did want to keep it feeling personal and intimate by incorporating some of the client’s Christmas decor. Read along to see all the details unfold!
An Opulent Winter Wonderland Inspired Holiday Tablescape
April 5th, 2020
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From hot cocoa and sleigh rides to holly-berries and mistletoe and the perfectly set dinner table with every little detail, all of the traditional Holiday cheer is sure to bring a smile to your face year after year. This year, I wanted to improve on the traditional Holiday table so that it would be a better, more enhanced version of what you normally expect! Though the traditional reds, greens, and gold were part of the inspiration, the true inspiration for this table came from the idea of incorporating black and darker tones of what one would normally expect. Read more to see how we added a moody twist to this traditional Holiday Tablescape!
An Elegant Barn Wedding in Byron, California
March 20th, 2020
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High school sweethearts, Kylie and Tyler, wanted both a rustic-barn and an elegant vibe for the October wedding leading them to the brand new Fox Haven Ranch venue in Byron, California. While venue searching, the bride, Kylie, knew that she wanted a barn setting but she also knew that she wanted it to be more upscale and incorporate some bling into the day too! Read more to see how we achieved just that for the happy couple.
A Friendsgiving Event in Livermore's Wine Country
February 3rd, 2020
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With the beautiful vineyards as the backdrop and Concannon Vineyards Grape Vine arbor as the setting, this Vendor Friendsgiving event had all the best of Livermore Wine Country to help make it an unforgettable evening! The idea to host an event showing our gratitude for all the talented vendors that we are so lucky to work with in the Event Industry came from Julia Steinman, owner and grazing-boarding mastermind of Charming Fig Catering. Read more to uncover how we made this an event to remember for these amazing vendors!
A Nautical Inspired Celebration of Marriage
January 6th, 2020
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With an intimate wedding ceremony at Cavallo Point a few months prior, Carmina and Bill wanted to celebrate their marriage with friends and family in a fun and unique way. Being on the water holds a special meaning to the newlyweds so in searching for their ideal venue they wanted to ensure that they had the best of both worlds; being surrounded by the people they love while celebrating on the water they love. Read more to find out how we made their wishes come true.
Bright and Whimsical Inspired Editorial
December 15th, 2019
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Upon arrival at Distinct Locations new Healdsburg venue, Green Acres, you are immediately inspired by the beautiful vineyard views, various sculptures decorating the property, and an overall relaxed vibe. The vision for this editorial was dreamed up by Erin of Events by Pins & Petals and Jennifer of Busy Bees Floral Design who were inspired by ornate ceramic head sculptures with colorful painted butterflies located around the Green Acres property. These sculptures gave a bright palette to inspire the overall design for the photoshoot captured by Adriana Klas Photography. Read more to indulge in the magical, whimsical, and vibrant editorial that was brought to life by these powerhouse women.