Newspaper Wedding Invite

These wedding invitations from Vanessa at Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations are so creative.  The bride and goom, Lindsay and Jos, met at a comedy club and wanted to infuse their wedding invitations with both their sense of humor and the old-world romantic charm of their wedding venue.  Vanessa of Alchemy Events created a newspaper-inspired invitation suite, complete with horoscopes and funny pages!

From Vanessa: Lind say and Jos were mar ried at Casa Romantica in San Clemente and wanted to bring in the roman­tic charm of the venue while also show ing off their sense of humor.  We cre ated a classic folded newspaper style invi­tation complete with various sections such to provide the guests with all of the impor tant and fun details of their wed­ding to follow. For the front page news we featured Lindsay and Jos in their dapper attire announcing the ‘merger’ that was to come.

We placed the actual invitation under the ‘Society’ section.  The invitation was printed on thick Italian paper with art nou veau style floral illustrations, showing that humor blends beautifully with a bit of luxury and class. In the ‘Local’ sec­tion, we created a review of the historical Casa Romantica and information about its legendary key hole entryway.

Under the ‘Classifieds’ sec tion Lindsay and Jos wrote personal ads describing each other.  Lindsay’s ad included: “SWF Seek ing: Must have a strong love of family and even stronger sense of humor. Chardon nay lover pre ferred. Knowl edge of clas sic rock manda tory.”  Some of Jos’s per sonal ad included “SWM Seek ing: Must love laughing, family and Penn State football. Can adapt to emotional change in male due to sports addiction.  Knowledge of 80’s music mandatory.”  We also created a horoscope predicting each guest’s future at the wedding.

For even more hilarious anecdotes we created a two page “Funnies Sec tion” with a jumbled word find, comics, and cross word puzzle revealing hidden and hilarious secrets about the couple and details of the wedding.

On the last page of the newspaper we provided guests with a lit tle helpful info such as the “Weather” forecast to aide in out fit selection and “Travel” section with direction and hotel review information.

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a won der ful hol i day and New Year!

Here are some things I LOVE...

• A fab u lous idea for next year: felt hol i day cards!
• Sil ver foil wed ding invitations
• Pretty striped call ing cards
• Choco late stamps – yum!
• Cool busi ness cards with a handprint!

Winter Wonderland Wedding

 Images Courtesy of Australia Entertains

Courtesy of Pearls Events

Dinner in the Dark?

Are you looking for a new "date night" or an Over the Top Rehearsal Dinner or Bachelor/Bachelorette Outing?


Opaque Los Angeles could be the place...
Just imagine, that you can not see for an hour or two, that you are abandoning vision in exchange for a new, multi-sensual dining experience.Opaque is enhancing our senses of taste, smell, touch, and hearing by abandoning one that we often take for granted – this is “Dining in the Dark”. 

Brought to you by Opaque, the dining in the dark experience allows you to willingly plunge into a world of sensitivity you have never experienced before, taking you through a journey of taste, sound and touch, all in the dark. 

Opaque - Dining in the Dark – will seat you in a literally pitch-black dining room where you will be guided and served by blind or visually impaired individuals that have been specially trained to serve meals in the dark, casually and comfortably offering guidance and reassurance for sighted guests.

Upon arriving at the Dining in the Dark venue, you will be welcomed in a lighted lounge area where you will pick from a specially prepared menu (designed by a sighted local ‘star’ chef), and we check your coat or bag as you don't need anything but your senses. Once you have ordered, you will be personally guided into the darkened dining room. Special security measures are taken to make your experience both safe and enjoyable.

For more information, please visit www.darkdining.com to check event dates, directions or book your journey. 
Parking:
Valet Parking is available for $7/Car.

Driving directions:
To V Lounge

2020 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica
California 90403
Tel: 310 546 7619

Holiday Party Season is Upon us...

While we adults probably have multiple "office" functions to go to...keep in mind the little ones love to celebrate too!

Nicole Wills, owner of Tradewind Tiaras sent in these gorgeous photos, along with all of the details of how she created this exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy/Nutcracker party! 

Kristi sent in pictures from her Gingerbread House Party

This Adorable Vintage Rudolph Party comes from the great minds of TomKat Studio, 

Laura Winslow Photography, Modern Frills and Pink Taffy

Checkout the Reindeer "Food" to leave out Christmas Eve

(courtesy of Tomkat Studio)

Sweet Eats

Good news! Pastry extraordinaire Melody Brandon from the popular dessert studio Sweet and Saucy Shop just opened up a brand new online store that features many of the same stylish pieces that she uses to display her own desserts! You’ll find gorgeous cake stands, bowls & platters, display domes, and decorative cupcake liners at the new Sweet and Saucy Supply.

A few personal favorites are pictured above… and I’m definitely thinking this will be a great place for Santa to shop… how about you?

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for so much this year and I am looking forward to a delicious Thanksgiving at my Mother-in-Law's house.  Here are a few beautiful tablescapes to inspire you...

A Mod Thanksgiving Table

Hostess with the Mostess  

A Kid's Outdoor Table

www.livinglocurto.com

Dwell Studio

If the Shoe Fits...

Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple...there's a rainbow of color out there.

Spice up your Wedding Attire with Shoes that really show your personality...

[Image Courtesy of Manolo the Shoe Blogger]

[Image Courtesy of Tanya Hanson]

Photo Courtesy of www.bridalcookie.com

{Photo Credits: TOP ROW: Max Studio Scent Lilac Satin by PiperLime, Jacer Blue Suede Shoes by Nine West, Faith Yellow Chigwell Court Shoes by Debenhams.com, Green Rose Satin Shoes by Debenhams.com. SECOND ROW: Nine West Two Tone T-Bar Shoes by Oli, Nine West Pink Gatier Peep Toe Pump by Kaboodle.com, Nina Electra Red Evening Sandal by Macy’s, Precious Premium Teal High Shoes by TopShop.com. THIRD ROW: Christian Louboutin Blue Satin Very Noeud Slingbacks by BlueFly.com, Johnsons Yellow Fayruz Strappy Sandals byEndless.com, Nine West Green Jojus by Kaboodle.com, Faith Fuchsia Frill Front T-Bar Sandals byOli. FOURTH ROW: ASOS Pink Premium Side Corsage Satin Shoes by Asos.com, Lavender Shallow-Lace Up Shoes by TopShop.com, Nine West Turquoise Jojus Open Toe byKaboodle.com, Red Satin Corsage Peep Toe Shoes by KarenMillen.com. FIFTH ROW: Carvela Greet Green Classic Shoes by KurtGeiger.com, Seychelles Reservations For Two Teal Shoes byZappos.com, Prada Slate Suede Petal Peep Toe Pumps by BlueFly.com, Electra Fuchsia Luster Satin by NinaShoes.com}