Garden Markers with guest’s names written in chalk are a charming way to let guests know where they will be seated. These are surrounded by pots of flowering plants in trays covered with moss by Hidden Garden. We set the trays on tables in the garden for a wedding we planned at Ojai Valley Inn.

Tiny Pumpkins are a perfect way to display seating cards at a fall wedding
The cards can be inserted into the pumpkins or glued on.

These miniature Adirondack chairs bring thoughts of summer on Cape Cod. We provided these to guests at an event we planned at Shutters in Santa Monica. I like the fact that guests can use them as frames after the event.

Inside this gate one of the most amazing facialists in Los Angeles works her magic.

The products are fragrant without being overly scented and they feel light and natural

Some of Carmen’s wonderful products from Hungary

I don’t pamper myself too often but I do enjoy great facials. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing one of the best facials I have had in years. Carmen Mateescu has magical hands and her products are wonderful. She works with all natural Hungarian skincare products. My grandmother is from Hungary and growing up she always told me about the different plants and flowers her mother would use to turn into fragrant lotion. Now I can buy these delightful cleansers, moisturizers and creams. Carmen’s studio is tucked inside a charming salon on Civic Center Drive in Beverly Hills. The facial is pure relaxation – you deserve it! Carmen’s # is (310) 275-5401.

We planned a wonderful wedding at the gorgeous Ojai Valley Inn on Saturday. The wedding ceremony took place in a lovely courtyard at the hotel. We worked with The Hidden Garden http://www.hiddengardenflowers.com/ to create the feel of Autumn.

Flowers and branches set the stage for the seating cards which were embellished with miniature fall leaves

Guests enjoyed piping hot roasted butternut squash soup – served in miniature pumpkins.

Sara and Ryan – the perfect pair.

The Wedding Cake carried out the feel of fall. Guests also enjoyed delicious ice cream sandwiches made to order.

We were delighted to plan Sara and Ryan’s wedding at The fantastic Ojai Valley Inn this weekend. Sara and Ryan are a fun, young couple. It was important to them that their guests enjoy an intimate weekend together outside of Los Angeles.

Guests began the weekend at a rehearsal dinner held outdoors at a local restaurant in town. On Saturday morning the men in the wedding party enjoyed “hot towel” shaves at an old fashioned barber shop while the women had breakfast together in the bride’s suite. The couple took gorgeous photos around the property with the amazingly talented Amy & Stuart http://www.amyandstuart.com before meeting their wedding party for pictures on the golf course.

Their ceremony was held under a simple, beautiful Huppah in a courtyard overlooking the mountains. The Hidden Garden did an amazing job with all of the flowers. After cocktails outdoors guests entered the ballroom to the fight songs of The University of Southern California and The University of Texas . The grand Hacienda Ballroom glowed with projections of fall leaves on the walls and ceiling and dramatic flowers incorporating leaves and fall colors. The couple began the evening with a standard first dance that turned into a choreographed, elaborate surprise featuring the weddng party as well as their families. An energetic Hora followed and the party never slowed down. After an evening of fine dining, dancing and even a Limbo contest (the bride is a Limbo champion) the night ended with comfort food served on the dance floor before Sara and Ryan were whisked away in the hotel’s custom Bentley golf cart.

The Crystal Garden – Romantic and Gorgeous

The Crystal Ballroom – Dramatic and Elegant

The Eight Tiered Sylvia Weinstock Wedding Cake

We planned a gorgeous wedding at The Beverly Hills Hotel this weekend. When guests walked down the grand staircase which was covered in hydrangeas and roses they had a glimpse of the beauty to follow. The Garden was breathtaking in romantic shades of vibrant color. Crystal chandeliers and clusters of delicate flowers hung from the trees. The bride walked down the aisle to the theme from “Legends of the Fall” played by an orchestra featuring a baby grand piano. The Crystal Ballroom was transformed into a magical setting with Magnolia trees, a round white dance floor, breathtaking flowers, and heirloom silver candleabras. The bride enjoyed playing dress-up in two custom Oscar de la Renta gowns and a hand embroidered silk gown that was patterened after her grandmother’s gown. Guests enjoyed a multi course meal followed by an eight tiered Sylvia Weinstock Cake flown in from New York. Long after the band finished the after party continued in The Crystal with D J Johnny Knight.