A Fabulous Afternoon {Tea with E!}
As a wedding planner in Los Angeles, I often have the privilege of attending some of the most wonderful and elaborate industry events, where the best of the best showcase their many talents and take on the responsibility of introducing the industry as a whole to their take on the latest trends. Last week, the master-mind and creative director behind Tic-Tock Couture Florals, Eddie Zaratsian, hosted his second annual prestigious tea party, Tea with E. Over 100 planners attended this year’s fete at the Langham Hotel Pasadena’s Viennese Ballroom – a stunning backdrop that offers a little old-world charm perfectly suited for a proper tea party (for you and a 100 or so of your closest friends!)
In true form, Eddie & his team designed an awe-inspiring setting that included a romantic and sophisticated coral palette, a fresh floral hair station, a portrait studio complete with custom backdrop and furniture courtesy of Revelry Event Designers, and live entertainment by the beautiful Brenna Whitaker and the very talented Brandt Jacobus.
Of course, no tea party would be complete without the many delightfully sweet and savory treats like traditional scones and clotted cream, an array of tea sandwiches with coconut shrimp, smoked salmon, even bacon & eggs! The desserts were simply irresistible! Just how can you turn away a French macaron sitting on a pillow of anise-seed cream, a chocolate orange gateau with grand marnier, or a cone filled with tropical mango! The cocktails were endless and of course the tea was brewed to perfection. Bravo to the Langham Hotel Pasadena!
It was such an honor to be among such talented people and in such a beautiful setting, I can’t imagine what’s in store for next year’s tea party. Thank you Eddie for spoiling us, inspiring us, and getting us all together!
{top: Sonia, Sonia Sharma Events, yours truly, Sarah Porcaro, LOVE in L.A. Events, and Carrie Goldberg, Mary Dann Wedding & Party Coordinators; second photo: Eddie Z. (center) and the many talented folks that made it happen!}
With an entire supporting cast that collaborated to make this year’s tea party most successful, it’s hard to imagine anything less than perfection from these exceptional A-list vendors! Thanks to all for a great event!
Host, Design, & Florals: Tic-tock Couture Florals
Venue: The Langham Huntington, Jill Hilts
PR: Raye C Marketing
Furniture & Props: Revelry Event Designers
Chairs: Classic Party Rentals
Linens: Wildflower Linen
Lighting: Images by Lighting, Lonnie Thompson
Invitations: Creative Works Designs
Pre-Event Photography: Marianne Lozano Photography
Event Photography: Cean One Photography
Live Entertainment: Brenna Whitaker & Brandt Jacobus
The Royal Wedding
It’s not every day that you get to witness a true fairytale. What an amazing wedding! Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! xoxo
. . . and they lived {happily} ever after.
Fall in LOVE with Faire Frou Frou AND Skye Blu Photography!
It’s what’s inside that counts! Especially when you’ve got on some of Faire Frou Frou’s {stunning} lingerie. With so many luxuriously {perfect} and endlessly {romantic} pieces, you’ll fall in love with each step you take through their Studio City boutique. Add a gorgeous top hat, masquerade mask, or little pink bunny slippers and I guarantee this Valentine’s day will be like no other. Perfect for every bride-to-be! Stop by and say hello or visit their website & blog for more.
The {beautiful} Faire Frou Frou boutique in Studio City.
Top row: Be My Valentine hat by Love, Lulu Mae; Bottom row: Pom Pom shoe clips by Ban.do
Top row: Cheryl garter belt by Hopeless Lingerie and red lips from Faire Frou Frou painting; Bottom row: Show-Stopper top hat and sparkling heart clip by Love, Lulu Mae
Feeling bold? Give your fiancé a gift he’ll never forget. A sexy boudoir photo shoot of course, with the help of award-winning Danielle Biel of Skye Blu Photography. Her work speaks for itself! Visit her website and blog for more.
Glam Up Your Gown
Glam up your gown with a few stunning pieces from Azaara, Cake Jewelry, and Net-a-Porter. Mix gold and a hint of color and voilà! Here are some of my favs.
1. Swiss blue topaz petit-four earring; $390, Cake Jewelry, cakejewelrycom. 2. Gold plated Ishayra Filigree cuff bracelet, $295, Blue Luxe, blueluxe.com. 3. Kenneth Jay Lane crystal embellished earrings; $210, similar style at net-a-porter, net-a-porter.com. 4. Alex Monroe feather hoop; $290, similar style on net-a-porter.com. 5. Gold butterfly bracelet; “Nature,” $450, Azaara, azaara.com. 6. Gold plated Ishayra drop earrings; $140, similar style on net-a-porter.com. 7. Black diamond colored crystal earrings; $205, Azaara, azaara.com. 8. Aero aquamarine duster earrings 18k gold, $580, Cake Jewelry, cakejewelry.com. 9. Swiss blue topaz luxe coin earrings, $148, Cake Jewelry, cakejewelry.com.
Look What’s New with Ban.do!
The lovely LA stylists Jen and Jaime of Ban.do have done it again! They’ve come up with an even more stunning collection of headwear for the stylish bride. Here are some of our favorite pieces from their amazing 2010 Bridal collection. Visit their website for more styles and their blog for a little dose of happiness!
We’re On YourWeddingDay.com!
We’re very excited to share with you our feature on YourWeddingDay.com as a preferred vendor. Thanks to Nicole Kurrasch and Tommy Flynn at Your Wedding Day Magazine for the amazing article.
Personalize Your Wedding with Little Touches from Lil Missi
How lovely are these little touches by Lil Missi! Burlap wine bag table numbers, personally customized matchboxes, even coasters and cocktail drink stirs {that can double as cupcake flags}. I just love the amazing artists on Etsy. Visit the Lil Missi etsy shop to see more.
Cake Topper Love Birds
If you’re looking to personalize your wedding cake, take a look at these adorable love birds handmade by the very talented Ashley Anna Brown of Fernanimals. Perfect for you and your love bird on the BIG day, each is handmade from vintage, recycled, or reused fabrics to create a one of a kind wedding cake topper. Custom orders are welcome. Visit the Fernanimals website and shop to see the full collection.
My very own birdie, whose name is Sammie, is on her way to my office to sit atop my desk and give me some daily inspiration. The only thing sweeter is that my darling niece shares the same name.
Gifts for Moms {and Guests}
It isn’t too late to make your mom {or your of out-of-town wedding guests} a beautiful gift box filled with the latest and the greatest in creams and sweets. Boxed French macarons, jars of body soufflés, room sprays, and gourmet cupcake mixes are just a few treats that’ll do the trick. Find a pretty box, line it with a fabric of your choice, and start adding the goodies. Finish it off by including a little thank you note and adding a big bow using matching ribbon. Happy planning!
1. Fuchsia or taupe gift boxes of 12 or 24 macarons, $19 and $36, Paulette Macarons, paulettemacarons.com. 2. Whipped shea butter body cream, $39, L’Occitane, usa.loccitane.com. 3. Pomme poivre hand crème, $9, Love and Toast by Margot Elena, loveandtoast.com. 4. Madame’s gourmet hot chocolate, $20, Madame Chocolat, madame-chocolat.com. 5. Pearl ice cooling eye mask $26, Sephora, sephora.com. 6. Milk chocolate bar with whole hazelnuts, $3, Trader Joe’s, traderjoes.com. 7. Sprinkles red velvet cupcake mix {makes 12 cupcakes}, $14, Sprinkles sprinkles.com. 8. Almond body milk, $39, L’Occitane, usa.loccitane.com. 9. Baies candle and room spray, $60 each, Diptyque, diptyqueparis.com. 10. Candied citron roller ball perfume, $12, Love and Toast by Margo Elena, loveandtoast.com.
Here’s a gift box we put together for a recent baby shower as an added gift to the {beautiful} mother-to-be.
This Little Piggy Went to the Market…
At a recent industry event I had the pleasure of meeting Tara Simon of The Sticky Pig, an LA based bakery that makes gourmet candied bacon bites so delicious they’ll have you and your guests ‘wagging your curly little tails’ and begging for more! These are the perfect alternative to the cupcake and petit four wedding favor trend. Sweet and savory, sticky and crunchy, nutty or creamy, the possibilities are endless. Check out their website and online shop for the full collection.
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