Wedding on the pier
Los Angeles-based
AOO Events wowed judges with this wedding on Santa Monica [Calif.] pier, where the guests took advantage of midway games during the event.
Wedding on the pier
The AOO team set up a stylish reception on the pier, in front of the iconic carousel building. (Rent the movie "The Sting" again to see it.)
Wedding on the pier
Vivid floral dresses up tables on the pier, from AOO Events.
Wedding on the pier
The lively bar, from AOO Events.
Wedding on the pier
As darkness fell, AOO dressed the famed carousel building in beautiful gobos.
Gypsy camp wedding
The event team had to search for the gypsy wagon; they finally found one at a business that rents props for circuses.
Photo by Next Exit.
Gypsy camp wedding
Night falls--note how the event team removed random bulbs from the light strings to give a less polished, more authentic look.
Photo by Next Exit.
Uniquely Yours wedding
In the same category, the event team from Canfield, Ohio-based
Something New Events gives a bride a vision of the 2011 royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine with 12 12-foot trees lining the aisle.
Uniquely Yours wedding
The Something New team made the most of the stunning venue—an historic 1928 art deco theater that mixed Indian, Far Eastern and Egyptian architectural elements.
Uniquely Yours wedding
The stunning dining room by Something New.
Uniquely Yours wedding
A striking chandelier from Something New.
Uniquely Yours wedding
The monogrammed dance floor from Something New.
Grand Romance wedding
With the wedding themed to "Grand Romance" in the category Best Wedding: Budget $1,000 and Above Per Guest, the event team from Farmington Hills, Mich.based
Emerald City Designs made the most of the stunning venue—an historic 1928 art deco theater that mixed Indian, Far Eastern and Egyptian architectural elements.
Grand Romance wedding
Candles and flowers set the mood, from Emerald City Designs.
Grand Romance wedding
Floral from Emerald City Designs.
Grand Romance wedding
A glowing table from Emerald City Designs.
Grand Romance wedding
Behold, the stunning cake in a setting from Emerald City Designs.
Gilded Glory wedding
Living statues at the Lynn Fletcher wedding.
Gilded Glory wedding
An elegant lounge from Lynn Fletcher.
Gilded Glory wedding
Pretty floral from Lynn Fletcher.
Gilded Glory wedding
Oversize centerpieces from Lynn Fletcher.
Wedding by the Ocean
Inspired by an ancient Chinese proverb, this wedding for 366 guests from
The Precious Moment Beijingsaw the event team creating four parties in one day: a traditional Chinese engagement party, a Western-style wedding ceremony, a lunch wedding banquet and an evening barbecue party on the beach. Here, the couple's logo.
Wedding by the Ocean
The pink and gold color scheme suits the hotel decor, and creates a fairy-tale atmosphere.
Wedding by the Ocean
On the 29-meter golden stage stand seven beautiful floral arches.
Wedding by the Ocean
Long dining tables radiate from the stage.
Wedding by the Ocean
The flower arrangements for the 35 tables were 130 cm (4.2 feet) tall.
