a brand new Kathy Ireland estate reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor and her days as Cleopatra, I knew I had to see it to believe it. Inspired by old Hollywood glamour and commonly referred to as “The Jewel of the Desert”, This private luxury estate was so breathtaking that we knew we had to share it with you! After seeing the property, we knew that we wanted to embody the Golden Age of Hollywood. We titled our style “Modern, Desert Opulence” and drew inspiration from images of Elizabeth Taylor, specifically from her wedding to Husband #5, Richard Burton.

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For the more traditional bridal look, she wore a stunning, beaded gown from One Night Affair that showcased a less traditional veil: Tulle fastened with vintage brooches that was both classic and contemporary. Luna of Arrangements Design designed all the florals and incorporated airplants, greenery, and florals inspired by our estate. Incorporating whites, greens, and ambers, with pops of gold and pink, all of these stunning florals worked together to create a tablescape and a bridal bouquet that were glamorous, classic, and feminine.
We used Dishwish Girl’s incredible dish ware and antique gold flatware. We were inspired by the idea of a Modern Cleopatra and chose china that evoked that notion: gorgeous china with pops of black and gold, reminiscent of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
True to the 60s, we were moved by the color palette of the desert sky, the pop art, and the overabundant, ever tall palms that are a Palm Springs signature. Shot by the amazing Josh Newton, we worked together to evoke this period in Hollywood history. We incorporated vintage perfume bottles and eclectic, gold objects, reminiscent of what one might find at Elizabeth Taylor’s vanity on any given day.


The bride had her hair and make up done by the ever talented Jen of Jen Plus Colour and showcased two drastically different looks. In keeping with our setting, our bride wore an incredible gold palette, vintage dress from The Way We Wore that couldn’t have been more perfect. It was both sexy and sophisticated all at once.
We can’t wait for an excuse to get back to The Sunset Palms Estate for our next wedding, event, party, or adventure! //VENDORS// Venue // Sunset Palms Estate
Producer // The Estate Wedding
Photographer // Josh Newton Photography
Design, Styling, and Coordination // WINK! Weddings
Florals // Luna Salomon of Arrangements Design
Hair and Make Up // Jen Plus Colour
China and Flatware // Dishwish Girl
Gold Paillette Dress and Pearl Earrings // The Way We Wore
Bridal Dress // One Night Affair

Music is what feelings sound like, so you want to be sure to bring about the right emotional reaction from your guests. Talk to your DJ or band about their experiences with emotional reaction based on different kinds of music. A musician with experience will always have great ideas for you! We loved our bride and bridal party that walked down the aisle to “Ho Hey” by the Lumineers, and it was wonderful. The groomsmen held signs “Ho,” “Hey,” and “!!” while the bridesmaids carried tambourines in lieu of bouquets. The guests sang along, filling the air with joy rather than seriousness.