Louise & Third Events Wins Lasting Impression Award- The Styled Challenge Temecula, CA

Photography by Aubrey Rae

Presenting the Winners of The Styled Challenge Temecula Competition,
Europa Village – Bolero

Congratulations
Louise & Third Events – Lasting Impression Award
Pilar Floral – Best Florals
Photography by Aubrey Rae – Photography Winner (Print)

 

JCo Weddings Photography

 

This design was conceived as an ode to drama, depth, and the allure of the unexpected. Set within the moody wine caves of Europa Village’s Bolero, the vision unfolded through a rich palette of plum, burgundy, and beige — tones chosen to envelop guests in quiet opulence. The lighting was intentionally low, with hundreds of candles flickering against velvet-draped walls to create an atmosphere of mystery and seduction.
Texture played a leading role: custom fringe bench covers and rich plum drapery loosely framing a wooden beaded chandelier at the ceremony, and a tassel-trimmed cake table nodded to the ornate costumes of Spanish flamenco dancers, while plum glassware and minimalist nude plates grounded the tablescape in refined simplicity. The same dark floral motif appeared throughout — printed on bar panels, menus, the cake and invitations — creating a cohesive thread of artistry.

 

Amy Beckley Photography

 

Floral design became sculpture, featuring unconventional organic elements like mushrooms, eggplant, and artichokes woven into lush, abstract compositions. Tables were arranged in inward facing semi-circles for intimacy, framing a cascading floral installation from table ends that blurred the line between architecture and art. Guests entered through a draped hallway in a doorway behind the ceremony altar, where gloved hands emerged to offer champagne — a theatrical moment of surprise that set the tone for the evening.

Every detail echoed the tension between modernity and tradition: a hooded lace cape re-imagined the mantilla, a glass-purse bouquet replaced the expected bridal florals, and a darkly romantic cake commanded the center of the room. The result was a world of contrast — intimate yet bold, avant-garde yet inviting — designed to elicit the very response we hoped for: audible gasps as the doors to the cave opened.

JCo Weddings Photography

Amy Bleckley Photography

Southern & Grace Photography

Photography by Aubrey Rae

Photography by Aubrey Rae

JCo Weddings Photography

Silvia Gilbert Photography

 

Venue: Bolero, Europa Village, Temecula, CA | europavillage.com
Designer: Louise & Third Events | louiseandthird.com
Florals: Pilar Floral | pilarfloral.com
Tabletop Rentals: Catalog Atelier | catalogatelier.com
Hair & Makeup: Aly Rose Beauty | alyrosebeauty.com
Stationery and Signage: Velvet Fox Designs | velvetfoxdesigns.com
Cake: Hey There, Cupcake! | heytherecupcake.com
Draping & Chandeliers: MTB Event Rentals | mtbeventrentals.com
Linens and Custom Fabrication: BBJ La Tavola | bbjtavola.com
Lighting: SD SociaLights | sdsociallights.com
Bridal Cape: Yumi Katsura | yumikatsuracouture.com
Groom Tux: Jim’s Formal Wear | jimsformalwear.com
Models: Evan & Jenn Thompson | @evanplusjenn
Specialty Rentals: Folklore Event Rentals | adorefolklore.com
Wedding Dress Salon & Gown: Love Era Bridal Boutique |
Jewelry: Kailee P. | @kaileepweddings

 

Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues, decorated by top local wedding planners, and are graded based on their unique vision and imagery of the venue and its design details.

The Styled Challenge is a local wedding design and photography competition showcasing talented wedding professionals’ work. Each design team is tasked with creating an exceptional wedding ceremony, reception setting, and ‘wild card’ space within popular venues nationwide. The editors at Southern Bride vote on the winners for each of the design awards. These designs are featured in Southern Bride Magazine, SouthernBride.com, and Southern Bride’s social media outlets.