Sam and Ben’s intimate California wedding was a feast for the eyes and palate, incorporating some of their dearest creative friends to participate in the wedding design process. Sam being from New York City and Ben from Los Angeles, they wanted their out of town guests to have the quintessential Southern California experience, complete with a speakeasy-style secret whiskey bar.

Inspiration abounds in this colonial city on the Caribbean coast full of natural and architectural beauty. Often, Cartagena evokes images of rich jewel tones and vibrant colors, but we were inspired by the breathtaking sunset views from the old city. Our palette grew from watching the sun melt into the ocean and the dusty, soft pastel hues that saturate the sky.

Brooklyn wedding at the Wythe Hotel featured in Carats & Cake