Honeymoon | Vacation | Inspiration

Does this scene put you in the honeymoon/vacation mood? In speaking with one of my brides this weekend, she can't wait until the honeymoon.  After all the wedding planning, it is time to enjoy and relax.  Congratulations!

Night at the Lagoon by vwchicklett featuring liz claiborne jewelry

BEVERLY'S WEEKLY PICK | THE WEDDING OF MARTIN + CORETTA SCOTT KING

Aww! How sweet it is! 

Wedding Gifts: A Gift From the Groom to the Bride!

Groom’s often look for ideas on what to buy their soon-to-be Bride for the wedding day.  A gorgeous icy watch is a glamorous piece of jewelry for the big day.  If the Groom gives this to the Bride before the wedding, it would be a beautiful piece to accessorize her wedding gown. 

1.    Paisley Diamond Bracelet Harry Winston Watch: http://www.harrywinston.com/store/timepieces/jewels-that-tell-time/products/paisley-timepiece

2.    Graff Superstar Diamond Watch: http://www.luxist.com/tag/lady/page/2/

What suggestion would you make to the Groom?

Industry Event l Unveiled Bridal Show - Beverly Hills

Brides, you don't want to miss the Unveiled Bridal Show!  So pack up your girlfriends and head to Beverly Hills for a day of fun, fashion and excitement.  See your there!

Unveiled is an outdoor bridal event unlike any other that brings together the best event professionals, resources and designs for couples to enjoy as they plan for their big day. Unveiled will be held in the exquisite Beverly Canon Gardens in Beverly Hills on Sunday April 1, 2012 from 11 am – 3:30 pm.

This jewel-like park provides the perfect backdrop for the city's freshest bridal event. Vera Wang’s 2012 runway collection will be debuted exclusively at Unveiled and Darcy Miller, Editorial Director, Martha Stewart Weddings, will deliver the "State of the Union" address. Guests will mingle with wedding experts and trendsetters, sample treats from caterers while enjoying champagne and cake from many of LA's finest bakers.

BEVERLY'S WEEKLY PICK | PINK CHANEL FLAP CLASSIC

I must say Chanel is really good at trying to get me to break the I-won't-buy-another-bag promise. I practically drooled on the bag the other day when I saw it at the Chanel boutique in Beverly Hills. This classic flap is the cutest soft pink with a little bit of sheen. Like other Chanel classic bags, this is a keeper which you will not regret buying. Well, for around $3000, this better be for the long haul....

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Well in case I can't afford the real thing, I can at least have a cake made in it's image! :)

Which do you prefer, the handbag or the cake?

BRIDES, STOP! IT'S PAMPER TIME!

Hello my beautiful Brides!  If you're reading this Blog post, I'm hoping you're ready for some pampering.  With your wedding day approaching, I'm sure you want to look drop dead gorgeous!  So stop and take a little time to escape and refresh!   I'm sure with all the wedding planning and family functions, you deserve a little alone time.  Here are some luxurous pampering suggestions. 

From left to right:

1. Baccaraat Eye Votive found at Neiman Marcus A long-standing tradition of excellence in an exquisitely crafted crystal and glassware. 

2. SLS Hotel Ciel Spa Beverly Hills provides treatments that reflect the luxury of  highly personalized service.

3. Frette Checkerboard Bath Towels The feel of plush cotton terry that you can find in five-star hotels.

4. Valentino Eau de Parfum found at Nordstroms Some exuberant freshness of calabrian bergamot enhanced with the unexpected twist of white Alba Truffle.

5. Bottega Veneta Body Cream Smooth the hydrating cream over your skin and experience the intrigue of a sensual and feminine chypre.



Brides, what are your pamper plans?

LET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOW | WEDDING PLANNING DESIGN

Photo by Michael Kay of Kitchen12000

What happens when you are in the process of designing a blank canvas for your and you find the room has objects that interfere with your vision.  Do you panic and begin stressing out or do you let your creative juices flow. Take the obstacle and use it as a focal point.  For example, when designing the layout for an estate wedding last year, that is exactly what we did. There were a couple of trees in the middle of the backyard and this would have been an obstacle, but instead we used it to our advantage.  What a great spot to put tables, and use that very tree that would have been an obstacle, as a beautiful centerpiece.  Not only did it save the client money, but it became the talk of the evening.  It was gorgeous, elegant, classy and fun!  It was one of the "WOW" factors of the evening!

Have you ran into obstacles while planning your wedding?  If so, how did you overcome the obstacle?