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Spring Fling
The grass is tender and new, blossoms peek out from the trees — what better season to get married than spring, when the whole world starts anew? Beth Helmstetter of Beth Helmstetter Events in Los Angeles knows how to plan the perfect springtime soirée.
Photo Credit: Steve Steinhardt
This event took place at Gull’s Way Estate in Malibu on a gorgeous grassy stretch overlooking the ocean. “We used a palette of blush, creams, nudes, with pops of aubergine and plum for a bit of a bohemian flair,” Beth explains. “We love pairing these shades with taupes and greens and touches of black and white. These colors add sophistication so the pastel tones don’t feel too precious or sweet.”
Beth combined soft, ethereal design elements such as crystal chandeliers and clear “ghost chairs” with edgier, more masculine touches, such as antlers or a zebra-print rug under a clutch of lounge chairs.
“I’m always inspired by the season in which the wedding is held,” Beth says. “We work with our chefs to create some- thing appropriate based on the design and freshest ingredi- ents available.” For this wedding, the menu included lamb chops, lots of fresh salads and desserts galore.
The crowning glory of this unforgettable evening was the cake: a white fondant four-tiered wonder, trimmed with- orchids and dusty miller. The ultimate spring-time bohemian touch? The sweet confection was studded with antique mar- casite brooches and finished with an airy spray of black and gray feathers. “In spring, I try to avoid anything that feels too heavy and dark. I like to keep things light, bright, crisp and fresh,” says Beth.
