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RETRO FLASHBACK – What happens when a mainstream band shows up at your wedding unannounced? Maroon 5 walks into a number of Los Angeles wedding venues, seemingly unnoticed, and sets up their performance equipment behind a curtain. At the pivotal moment, the curtain drops, and shocked brides and grooms are READ MORE…

Lovely Letters Express Love Remember when you were a kid and playing with letter blocks was all the rage?  Or when you’d write “E + M = love” on your notepad over and over? Well, you’re in luck. The days of playing with letters are back and there’s no better READ MORE…

Flowing Fabrics Create Dreamy Drapery Designs When planning event design, keeping drapery in mind. From formal to funky, serene to silly, tranquil to tuned in – whatever your style sensibility, drapery décor enhances any occasion. Here’s a shot by Frank Salas with room design by Kevin Covey for a wedding on READ MORE…

Elements of Classic Design - WeddingCompass.com

Creating A Classic Design Look When I think of the word “classic,” immediately, I think of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn; a time when things were formal and elegant. I think of feminine touches, soft colors and beauty within simplicity. A classic wedding is timeless. It’s elegance in its finest READ MORE…

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Whimsical wedding cakes There are no rules that say all weddings must be elegant or showers must be chic. An event can be anything that reflects the personality and tastes of those who are involved. If fanciful fits, take it to the limit. A whimsical cake, like the one to READ MORE…

Part 3 Cakes vs Cupcakes Whether you choose a wedding cake or cupcakes, either of these decadent desserts are far more daring, artistic and extravagant than in the past. Many couples are breaking with tradition and going for what suits their style. Of course, the traditional tiered towers of yesteryear READ MORE…

Part 2 Cupcakes Cupcakes are often less expensive than a wedding cake. They can be bought in volume and range from two to four dollars per serving, whereas cakes by comparison range from five to twelve dollars per serving.  Cakes also often require a cutting fee charged by catering companies, READ MORE…

Part 1 – Wedding Cake the Crowning Glory It’s the crowning glory, a tiered triumph, a reflection of your style and literally of your taste.  These wedding cake delights have all the finishing touch and the piece de resistance… your wedding cake! Celebrate this love with family and friends. Couples READ MORE…