Happy Valentine's Day! Hope your day is full of love and ends with great memories. Whether its your significant other, your mom and dad, your sibling, your co-worker or your loyal pet! Love is simply love....enjoy the day. Here are a few of our favorite floral arrangements for Valentine's Day!
Eddie Zaratsian of Tic-Tock Couture Florals
Choosing the right bridal bouquets is allot like choosing the right wedding gown. Every bride has her own unique style and her bouquet should reflect her style with out over powering the the bride herself, her gown and the type of venue. There are seven (7) types of bridal bouquets: Cascade, Posy, Nosegay, Hand tied, Composite, Pageant and Pomander The Knot. A good rule of thumb is to match the size of your bouquet with the length your wedding gown train. A few tips to consider when choosing your bridal bouquet is your body build and type, your wedding gown style, your wedding style, color scheme and venue The Knot. Here are a few of our favorite bridal bouquets:
Eddie Zaratsian of Tic-Tock Couture Florals Photos: Duke Photography
Event Planner: Kat Minassi Events & Design
G Fiori Floral Design Photos: Duke Photography
XO, Kat
Big desserts are always a hit with your guests but why not sweeten their tooth with some mini desserts and dessert shots as well. They are a great way to try different treats without feeling guilty and they look beautiful! Here are a few of our favorites from our events and preferred venders.
Event Planner: Kat Minassi Events & Design
Photos Credit: Duke Photography Ruzz Photography
Most people usually cringe at the thought of using the color black at any wedding but after seeing the gorgeous Black and Blush Bridal Gowns gliding down the runways of Vera Wang's 2012 bridal collection; I cannot be anything more than inspired. Talk about the perfect combination of romantic blush hues and glamorous black combined! Now that's a Hollywood Glamour Wedding.
Our Table Setting from an event by Kat Minassi Events and Design
We love supporting our local venders, especially when they give back to the community. This weekend, R-mine Bespoke and MS Travel & Tours are offering specials to all Brides to Be!
XO, Kat
Most clients are very involved in selecting their wedding and event invitations but seldom remember that place cards, menu's and table numbers are a BIG part of the little details that make the events come together. To achieve just the right look, we know some of the best in the industry. You may know her from the famous Beverly Hills Housewives Bravo as the creative wedding invitation designer to stars but I know her as the go to girl for invitations, place cards, menus and table numbers for all our events and stationary needs. Since 2005, Sherry Nalbandian and her team at Creative Works Designs have offered premium handmade event invitations and stationary using the finest paper and embellishments. Here are a few of our favorites from some our events together:
Menu's Creative Works Designs
Table Numbers Creative Works Designs
Place Cards Creative Works Designs
Photos Duke Photography
Venues The Langham Huntington Pasadena and The Beverly Hilton
Although the bride in her gown takes the spot light on her wedding day, we cant let her bridal shoe be back staged! This years bridal shoe trends are all so glamorous! We see lots of brooches & jewels, ribbons & lace, glimmer & sparkle even some color! Here are a few of our favorites.
Valentino
Oscar De La Renta Stuart Weitzman
Neiman Marcus Oscar De La Renta Stuart Weitzman
Rene Caovilla Tabitha Simmons
Gucci Kate Spade
Neiman Marcus Gucci Kate Spade
Christian Louboutin
Neiman Marcus Christian Louboutin
Malono Blahnik
Malono Blahnik
This year don’t fuss with the messy pumpkin carving! Go a little glam with your pumpkins by painting them black and white, covering them with black lace or sparkle them up with gems and push pin!
In lieu of bridal fashion week in New York, we thought we’d share some of the trends and our favorite looks from the shows. Models glided down the catwalks in mouth-dropping designs featuring long sleeves, silver accents, corsets and lace trimmed veils and gowns.
Fall 2013 Jenny Packham
Fall 2013 : Spring 2013 Monique Lhuillier
Spring 2013 Elie Saab
Spring 2013 Oscar De La Renta
Fall 2013 Ines di Santo Found at Lovella Bridal
Photo Credit for all the above Brides Magazine
XO, Kat
