I love venues that take you to a different place and time; places where you really have no idea that you are even in California and you are able to let yourself get swept up in the overwhelming grandeur and romance that surrounds you. The Villa del Sol d’Oro in Sierra Madre (just outside Pasadena)...
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Exquisite invitations are just a mouse-click away
Wedding invitations may not stand out as being an important choice to make during the planning process; but really, they serve as your guests’ first glimpse into the look and feel of your Big Day. Choices you make from the formality of the wording all the way down to the font selected give out subtle...
Venue spotlight: Oviatt Penthouse, Los Angeles
Coined by the venue as ‘an art deco castle in the sky’ the Oviatt Penthouse oozes class and elegance from a time when opulence and indulgence was a way of life. The location offers one of a kind views and a unique ambiance; located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, your guests will be...
Looking for some wedding bling?
I am always so envious when I watch the Oscars and Emmys and see all the stars decked out in their oodles and oodles of glamorous bling. To me, it doesn’t seem fair that they should be the only ones to have all the fun. Every woman should have the luxury of feeling like a...
Rehearsal luncheon, anyone?
I was lucky enough to attend the rehearsal luncheon this afternoon for Regina and Richard (getting married tomorrow). This is the first time I have had a client do a luncheon, and it was such a great idea! If you for some reason cannot have the rehearsal and dinner two days before the wedding (which...
If the shoe fits, part two
How I never knew about Betsey Johnson’s amazing shoe line is beyond me. Of course I was well aware of her funky and fresh clothing line; she is always pushing the envelope, daring women to be just a little sexier and just a little more outrageous. It appears as if her shoes do the exact...
Fun with palettes
Lately I have been in awe of all the unique color palettes that Brides and other event creators are coming up with; really, anything goes these days. Your favorite colors are bright pink and bright yellow, you say? Chances are, you can absolutely find a way to ‘make it work’ (I just love Tim Gunn!)....
Not your average banquet chair
Newer to the wedding and special event scene is the Los Angeles based Chameleon Chair Collection, provider of extraordinary and exquisite seating options to make your wedding all the more fabulous! The options truly are endless- with seat cushions and chairs in almost every color (and many prints!) imaginable. The collection also boasts a variety...
