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Featured in Elegant Living Magazine

Featured in Elegant Living Magazine

Linda Howard Events is featured in the Spring/Summer 2013 Edition of Elegant Living 2013-Cover

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Photo above: Marianne Lozano Photography

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Thank you to all of our special vendors for this gorgeous wedding-

Venue: The Grand Del Mar Photographer: True Photography Weddings Videographer: Taylor Films Entertainment: Wayne Foster Music, Entertainment and Event Design Floral Design: Kathy Wright & Company Hair: Sola Salon Food Truck: The Fry Girl, INC Invitations: Invitation Factory Coordinator: Linda Howard Events

Hidden Gem | La Tavola Linens

Hidden Gem | La Tavola Linens

A Favorite For Beautiful and Unique Linens…

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Located in the beginning of Beverly Hills, this little jewel of a shop is filled with an array of fabulous linens that you are certain to fall in love with! From sequined chevron to paisley and lace, La Tavola is the place to go to dress your tables in a unique and personalized fashion.

 

 

 

 

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BEVERLY HILLS SHOWROOM

9859 Santa Monica Blvd

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

310.286.1333

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Hidden Gem | Marianne Lozano Photography

Hidden Gem | Marianne Lozano Photography

A Favorite For Photography…

Marianne-Lozano-Logo-500x233Marianne Lozano’s visionary, focused, editorial style has won the hearts of clients, designers and art directors around the world. At first glance, Marianne seems reserved and contemplative, quietly observing her environment and waiting for the next perfect moment to capture. When her emotional stories are frozen in time, it’s done in a seemingly effortless manner with an urbane sense of style, composition and focus that is evident in people who were born to take pictures. As you get to know Marianne, a confident, independent and warm human being with a lovely sense of humor is revealed.

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You can reach her by phone or email…

marianne@studiolozano.com

Phone 310- 801- 4434

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Heather and Scott at Riviera Country Club

Heather and Scott at Riviera Country Club

As promised, we’re blogging the entire wedding featured in Inside Weddings Summer 2013 Issue.  Heather and Scott were such a fund couple to work with. Thank you Embrace Life Photography for these gorgeous images!

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Credits:

Venue: Riviera Country Club / Planner: Linda Howards Events / Florist: The Hidden Garden / Videography: Isabel Cinémathèque / Lighting & Rentals: Luna Party Rentals / Entertainment: de Bois / Cake: Hansen’s Cakes / Stationery: Samira Mehdian

Take a look this is gorgeous film from Heather and Scott’s Wedding shot by Isabel Cinema! We just love it!

Credit: Videographer: Isabel Cinematheque 

We’re Featured – Inside Weddings Summer 2013

We’re Featured – Inside Weddings Summer 2013

 We are thrilled to see Heather and Scott’s gorgeous wedding featured in one of our favorite wedding magazines… Inside Weddings.

Thank you Art and Walt for your never ending support!

 

Credits:

Venue: Riviera Country Club / Planner: Linda Howards Events / Florist: The Hidden Garden / Videography: Isabel Cinémathèque / Lighting & Rentals: Luna Party Rentals / Entertainment: de Bois / Cake: Hansen’s Cakes / Stationery: Samira Mehdian

We’re Featured in Elegant Living Magazine

We’re Featured in Elegant Living Magazine

We’re so honored to be featured in the Fall/Winter 2012 edition of Elegant Living Magazine. Pick up a copy to read Linda Howard’s article on “Making Your Wedding Your Own” or read it online here!

Stacey & Eric

Stacey & Eric

By ALISON BONN — Inside Weddings

Love Notes

Stacey Janks had no idea that the DVD she was about to watch with her film-composer boyfriend, Eric Jasper, would change her life forever one fateful “movie night.” The standard MPAA message appeared as expected, and everything seemed quite normal at first. Soon, however, a montage of photographs featuring the pair began to run, set to an original score written by Eric. When the montage ended, the words “coming to a hand near you,” flashed across the screen, at which point Eric dutifully knelt on one knee and officially popped the question.

With just over a year to prepare for their wedding, the couple began by selecting their perfect location. The bride knew she desired a full-service venue in Los Angeles that could host a beautiful outdoor ceremony as well as offer a kosher meal. A luxury Beverly Hills hotel met all requirements with flying colors, and planning got underway. The musically inclined groom was put in charge of the entertainment, while all other decisions were left up to the bride, her mother, and the couple’s expert consultants.

“We wanted our wedding to be fun and feel like a big party,” states Stacey, who achieved a sophisticated-yet-celebratory atmosphere by employing a black-and-white color palette with silver accents and flashy overtones of hot pink. Four varietals of fuchsia flowers decorated the chuppah, while hot pink roses rested atop tall metallic structures that had been placed on either side of the ceremony aisle. The bridal bouquet was an arrangement of peonies in the same vibrant shade as the floral décor. Bridesmaids wore short, single-shoulder black dresses and carried ivory nosegays, while groomsmen wore black suits with silver ties. Two flower girls donned snowy dresses with colorful sashes fit for a pair of princesses.

In addition to observing tradition, commemoration was a priority to the couple, whose Jewish ceremony featured many religious customs and personal touches. “It was very important for me to find a way to incorporate something that belonged to my late grandfather into the wedding,” says Stacey, who found the perfect opportunity to do so during the bedekin (the ceremonial veiling of the bride before the ceremony). In a symbolic gesture representative of him “taking possession” of the bride, Eric took a handkerchief that had belonged to Stacey’s beloved relative from the hand of the rabbi.

Eric also contributed his talents by composing an original song set to an ancient Hebrew text for the cantor to sing during the service, and went to great lengths to select the perfect quartet to accompany his arrangement. The same musicians would later entertain during the cocktail hour with well-known show tunes and classic rock as the evening’s festivities got underway.

Four giant letters that spelled the word “l-o-v-e” served as a base for the escort card table. After locating their seat assignments, guests made their way into the hotel ballroom, which had been transformed with cheerful pink lighting. Alternating tables were draped in either black- or white-sequined linens, then set with charger plates of the opposite shade. Fuchsia flowers and napkins bound with sparkly rings unified the theme. Centerpieces consisted of either groupings of vessels in varying heights boasting flowers in tones of hot pink and magenta, or tall, shapely obsidian vases supporting explosions of beautiful mixed blossoms.

A chic ebony-and-ivory dance floor featured the couple’s custom monogram. Polk-dot ribbons encircled each layer of a towering wedding cake with five square tiers. A jovial topper featured a groom on skis hoisting his snow-bunny bride.

Though Stacey had gone to excruciating lengths to ensure every detail of her wedding was perfectly executed, she is the first to admit that an event about which she was completely unaware turned out to be the most memorable moment of the day for her. Eric had written a song entitled “Dreaming of You, Stacey,” and had secretly arranged for the band to perform it during the reception. To top it off, in the middle of the tune, the gifted groom suddenly jumped on stage to perform a trumpet solo.

“I was completely surprised,” the bride beams. “I had no idea he had been working on it for weeks and coordinated everything with the band. The whole thing completely blew me away.”

In lieu of traditional wedding favors, the bride opted to host a delicious candy buffet that offered a selection of childhood favorites. Guests were given black-and-white take-out boxes to transport as many sweets home as their hearts desired.

Though many brides and grooms report feeling as though their wedding day passed too quickly, Eric is happy to report that both he and Stacey managed to live in the moment and enjoy every aspect of the event to its absolute fullest. And although he fondly recounts the lively dancing, the delicious dinner, and the fabulous décor, what will remain forever etched in his mind is standing beneath the chuppah holding his bride’s hands and looking into her eyes. “We felt completely at ease and focused on each other,” he recalls. “We could not stop smiling.”

 

The Grand Del Mar Wedding Experience

The Grand Del Mar Wedding Experience

Linda’s Tell All from the Grand Del Mar Wedding Experience…

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Once again, the Grand Del Mar treated us to the most fabulous and creative two days full of entertainment, pampering, fun and elegant 5-star dining!! How lucky to be a “guest” and not have to think of one thing!!!

Paige and Charles, along with their most professional staff, went above and beyond to make us feel special, showering us with incredible gifts and arranging morning through evening events, allowing us to see their magnificent hotel through their eyes! Anyone who chooses to vacation at Grand Del Mar, or plan an event there, is very wise. Once you pull up to the front of the hotel, you enter into the most wonderful European Experience. Everyone is warm and welcoming and you know your  vacation has begun! The hotel is so breathtaking and the hotel lobby, library, bar, the guest rooms, the view, the pools, the restaurants and the spa and gym are all done to perfection!

Paige Levy along with the creative help of the most talented florist and planner, Kathy Wright, managed to WOW everyone that attended their in-house “Carnival”! They did not miss a trick or a detail and we had the most fun evening playing games, eating, partying and dancing with our friends that we have met over the years at previous events! It was a magical night that no one will ever forget! The Grand is soooo lucky to have Paige and Charles on their staff! They’re so professional, creative and fun!!!! Everyone ADORES them!!!

The following day we had the chance to go to visit the Animal Safari in San Diego, but I opted to stay back to take advantage of  (in my opinion) the BEST SPA EVER!!!!!!! Oh my!! Give yourself a real treat!!!!!! Everyone there is FABULOUS at what they do and so friendly!!

For our second night of pure luxury, Paige and Charles arranged for a beautiful, European “5-Star” dining experience at their restaurant, Addison on the hotel property. From the finest of wines and champagne and a magnificently served meal, we were truly impressed. I must mention that the centerpieces were incredibly beautiful, and of course, Kathy Wright gets the credit. She is truly a “floral artist extraordinaire”!!

I must also give praise to Boyd Harris and his wife. They not only took great photos every minute, but also captured instant memories and shared them with all of us practically overnight!! They are so talented and incredibly nice!! Wish they were in L.A.!!

I was so sad to leave the next day, but reality and work awaited me back in Los Angeles!! Thank you to everyone at the Grand Del Mar for including me, once again, on their invitation list!! I can not wait to return next year!!! You are in a league of your own!!!!!!!!!

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

linda howard at the grand del mar wedding experience 2012

The Grand Del Mar Wedding Experience 2012 Vendors:

Invitations and Paper Goods: Invitation Factory
Video: Taylor Films
Photography: Boyd Harris Photography
In-Room Treats: Cupcakes Couture of Manhattan Beach
Spray Tanning: PLUSH Tan

Carnival Party
Lighting: Presentation Services
Custom Dance Floor: Felipe’s Dance Floor
Custom Furniture: Hire Elegance
Band: Jordan Music Entertainment
Florals, Design and Decor: Kathy Wright & Co.
DJ: Scratch Music Group
Candy Station: Candee by Sandee
Linens, Chivari Chairs and Draping: Fusion Linens
Electronic Games & Entertainment: Party Pals
Photo Booth: Epod Talking Photo Booth

Off Property Adventure
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Transportation: Angie Kemp, La Costa Limousine

Addison Dinner
Kathy Wright & Co.

We’re Featured in the New Inside Weddings Magazine!

We’re Featured in the New Inside Weddings Magazine!

Inside Weddings is the premier bridal magazine committed to featuring the most real weddings and limiting advertisers to a select group of thoroughly screened professionals.

 



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