A modern, sculptural design layered against Spanish‑Moorish architecture and palm trees: COJ Events, Luna Design Studios, and photographer Hannah Greenwood shaped a sage-and-olive palette with mirrored elements, lush garden florals, and vintage‑style lighting.
Design combined the estate’s Spanish‑Moorish architecture with contemporary sculptural elements: arched lattice screens, olive velvet draping, and a round mirrored dance floor.
Florals and tables used a warm, garden-style palette—sage linens with ivory garden roses, burgundy tulips, blush ranunculus, trailing greenery, and vintage-style lamps.
Vendors named in coverage include COJ Events (planning & design), Luna Design Studios (florals/decor/rentals), Hannah Greenwood (photography), and Rio Walks Films (videography).
# Quick summary Taylor and Ben staged a modern, art-forward wedding at the Merv Griffin Estate in the California desert. The team layered sculptural architectural installs and mirrored finishes over the property's Spanish‑Moorish bones and palm-lined grounds to create a contemporary, warm celebration that read modern rather than traditional desert wedding.
# Design and atmosphere COJ Events led planning and design with a focus on strong, sculptural moments. Key elements included a striking arched lattice entrance dripping with greenery and white roses, repeated as a mirrored sculptural backdrop at the head table, and an olive velvet‑draped lounge structure wrapped in trailing vines. A round mirrored dance floor sat under string lights and palms, which kept the nighttime scene reflective and intimate.
Tables used sage green linens as a neutral base. Luna Design Studios filled them with garden-style centerpieces combining ivory garden roses, burgundy tulips, blush ranunculus, and trailing greenery. Vintage-style table lamps and taper candles warmed the tabletops and complemented the earthy sage and olive tones.
# Fashion and party look Taylor wore a sleek, strapless Renhue gown featuring a fitted bodice, draped hip detailing, and a clean sweeping train. The bridal party wore mismatched butter‑yellow silk gowns in varied necklines and silhouettes, creating cohesion through color rather than uniform style. Ben opted for a white dinner jacket with a black lapel, black bow tie, and trousers—an elevated, classic take on black tie.
# Food, drinks, and cake Cocktails included the Plume Royale (tequila with prickly pear, grapefruit, and lime) and Makavoy's Mix (vodka, ginger, soda, finished with candied ginger). The cake was a four-tier buttercream design with vintage-inspired scallops, beading, and draped garlands—details that matched the wedding's mix of clean modern lines and romantic ornament.
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