Thursday, November 21, 2013

Throwback Thursday | Moonlit Cocktail Soiree

A few months ago, I was approached to organize a 200 person cocktail party for a national organization. The budget was pretty low and expectations were set very high. All in all, everyone left the cocktail soiree happier than when they first arrived.

The Cocktails and Conversation soiree took place at the gorgeous poolside rooftop of The London West Hollywood on October 17th, 2013. The space had breathtaking panoramic views which ultimately sold the place for my clients when we had our first site visit.

The tray passed Hors d'Oeuvres consisted of angus beef cheddar sliders, mini turkey bugers with cranberry relish, camembert fruit chutney on a toasted baguette, and chicken satay with peanut sauce - all, of course, to die for.













Photos courtesy of Dennis Welch

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Swoon | Kate Spade 2013

Je t'aime, Kate Spade!

Swooning over the 2013 winter collection: darling pieces that shine, glimmer, glisten, and gleam. Thanksgiving, Christmas, NYE - they're all just around the corner. It makes me so giddy that I may start my Holiday shopping spree early to find the perfect pieces for myself or some great friends.

From L to R: { ALL A GLOW FRINGE STATEMENT NECKLACE, SHAKEN AND STIRRED STATEMENT NECKLACE, FINISHING TOUCH PAVE SHORT PENDANT, SHAKEN AND STIRRED TRIPLE STRAND NECKLACE }


From top to bottom: { ALL THAT GLITTERS BON SHOPPER, JANICE }


From L to R: { CEDAR STREET MONDAY, BEACON COURT ANGELICA, GLITTER BUG SMALL FLAT POUCH, BEACON COURT LOUIE }


From L to R: { COPLEY, CARLTON }


xoxo, AJE

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Throwback Thursday | Pin of the Week

Today's "Pin of the Week" wedding isn't a throwback from years ago, but from a few months ago. I stumbled across this wedding on Pinterest just by searching one of my favorite dreamscapes - Big Sur. The backdrop to this wedding is to die for so I had to share.

Just this past June, Sean Parker and Alexandra Elenas said their "I Dos" under the towering Red Wood trees at Big Sur, CA. The newlyweds spent 4.5 million on their nuptial site alone. A hefty expense that included a guest count of over 350, a 9-foot tall cake, custom clothing for all 350+ guests by Lord of the Rings costume Designer Ngila Dickson, floral and event design by Preston Bailey and Ken Faulk, and most importantly... dress by Elie Saab.

Here's a look at the lavish Tolkien inspired union...


<3 <3 <3 Alexandra's mom and sister getting dressed to the nines in Marchesa.

In addition to the beautiful woodland escape, Preston Bailey & Ken Faulk adorned the guests' chairs with delicious white fur. If you know me well, you would know that I am overly obsessed with fur. So this, of course, makes my heart melt like ice cream on a hot sunny day.

More fur! Fur-pelt-strewn beds in the lounge area

And what's a celebrity wedding without other celebrities?! Like Sting singing to the newly weds. What a treat!

All exclusive photos were curated from Vanity Fair and pinned by Pinterest.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Real Wedding | Nicole + Scott

Limoneira is a gorgeous lemon ranch located in the citrus capital of world, Santa Paula, just south of Ojai. At this very location, Nicole & Scott said their "I Dos" on April 21, 2013 with 120 of their closest friends and family. The ceremony and reception had a beautiful backdrop from all sides, a citric grove view and hills as far as the eyes can see. This lemon-centric wedding was truly a great party with heartwarming family and friends to share in the celebration of wedded bliss!


Small baskets were given to each guests to take around the Lemon Grove for lemons to take home.

A nostalgic trolley shuttles the entire wedding party and guests from ceremony to reception.

These lush hydrangea centerpieces filled the room with a clean lemon scent. Perfect for the lemon-centric party.

I adore this particular photo of The Blundells. It's a picture perfect moment of the newly married couple and their happy baby.

photography: Maria McCarthy Photography
venue: Limoneira Ranch
flowers: Yamaguchis Flowers
catering: Plated Events by Chef Jason
lighting: In The Mix Events
photobooth: In The Pix
coordination: Angelica Joy Events
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