We had an absolute dream of a photoshoot this week with the wonderful and talented Elizabeth Messina and several other fabulous vendors, listed below. I will let the photos speak for themselves, as they are simply amazing.











With the deepest gratitude to our amazing vendors on this shoot. I would recommend each and every one of these wonderful people to anyone doing an event and needing assistance:
- Camilla Svensson Burns Couture Floral Design
- Classic Party Rentals, Santa Barbara
- Elizabeth Messina Photography
- Tracy Chegwin of Lazaro Press and Design
- Small Masterpiece
- The Cakery
- Our gorgeous model Shannon Decker
- Claire Pettibone Couture Bridal
- King Tux
- Richard Martinez of Dadiana Salon – This man is the king of hair design!
- Tomiko Taft – Awesome makeup artist!
- Norbert Furnee – Butler, lead server and most elegant, discreet, and charming person to ever work an event!



Merryl Brown Events is an award-winning event design and production company, specializing in elegant corporate events, social events and weddings. Unparalleled creativity, a passion for excellence and an unrivaled attention to detail are just part of what we bring to every event that we produce. Merryl Brown Events was the winner of the 2012 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-SB) Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award in the Category of Tourism and Hospitality, the winner of the 2011 BizBash West Award for Social Planner of the Year, the winner of the 2011 and 2012 ISES Esprit Award for Best Green Solution, and the winner of the Association of Women in Communications Clarion Award for Best Special Event 2011 and 2012.