tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47670988713185005282024-03-17T02:17:47.648-05:00laurie arons blogKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-9868948246225622072013-12-05T22:41:00.002-06:002013-12-05T23:11:05.035-06:00Visit the new Laurie Arons Special Events Blog<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-52852636329851989882013-02-08T12:24:00.003-06:002013-02-08T12:24:32.489-06:00As Seen In: Style Me Pretty<br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-60200664496116661862013-01-25T18:30:00.001-06:002013-01-25T18:31:13.264-06:00Happenings: Gump's Bridal Event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">I'm once again looking forward to my favorite bridal event in the city -<a href="http://www.gumps.com/s/Bridal?cm_mmc=Vanity-_-Multi-_-Bridal+Event-_-bridal" target="_blank"> Gump's Wedding Chic</a>. I always recommend my brides visit Gumps for their registries - they carry the most beautiful table top items and unique pieces to grace a future home. This event is a wonderful way get started on a registry, as well as meet with some of the city's top wedding purveyors. I'll be there, along with the lovely and talented</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.kathleendeerydesign.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Kathleen Deery</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">. Sip sparkling wine and enjoy delicious treats by Taste Catering. It's Sunday February 10th at 11:00 AM. Hope to see you there!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.magazinec.com/" target="_blank">C Weddings</a> is quickly becoming one of my favorite wedding publications, so I was thrilled when they wanted to feature two of my weddings from 2012. Both were photographed by the always-flawless <a href="http://josevilla.com/" target="_blank">Jose Villa</a>, so its no surprise how beautiful these images look in the pages of the magazine.<br />
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First was Ruthie & Ian's designer dream wedding at my exclusive venue <a href="http://lauriearons.blogspot.com/2010/11/big-news-exclusive-new-napa-valley.html" target="_blank">Z Modern Estate</a> in Napa. Ruthie's modern style, love of color, out-of-the box creativity and impeccable taste opened the door for such innovation when planning their event. We took inspiration from high fashion, interior design and fine art to craft a truly unique wedding. It's an experience I'll never forget.<br />
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Later the magazine features Stephanie & Tyler's black tie affair at <a href="http://www.paulaleduc.com/durham_ranch.html" target="_blank">Durham Ranch</a> in St. Helena. This couple also comes from the fashion world ~ their careers in the industry brought them together and Tyler now owns and manages <a href="http://wilkesbashford.com/" target="_blank">Wilkes Bashford</a> in San Francisco. Prepare yourself for the stunning Oscar de la Renta Stephanie chose for her wedding day - a gown as beautiful as the bride herself.</div>
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With Christmas just days away, I wanted to share one of my favorite seasonal events I had the pleasure of planning. Former wedding clients of mine wanted to throw a housewarming party in their new and newly renovated San Francisco home. So we selected the first weekend in December and began planning this stunning holiday cocktail party for family and friends.<br />
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The halls were decked in tones of gold and copper, accented by acorns, pinecones and magnolia leaves for a nod to nature. Petite wreaths hung in every window of the house, with a beautiful statement wreath on the front door.<br />
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Guests arrived to the sound of a boys choir caroling by candlelight in the entryway. They were then met with trays of beautiful seasonal cocktails and a spectacular dinner buffet by <a href="http://www.paulaleduc.com/">Paula LeDuc Fine Catering</a>. The highlight of the meal (and my favorite detail of the night) was the unforgettable White Truffle Risotto station. Having recently been to Italy during truffle season and knowing my client's Italian heritage, I suggested they serve this at the party. I must say the dish was every bit as delicious as those I tasted in Italy.<br />
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Of course no holiday party is complete without sweets. Paula LeDuc and Jill Sassa from <a href="http://pspaper.com/" target="_blank">PS Paper</a> teamed up to design a winter wonderland dessert buffet featuring Egg Nog Pot de Cremes, Miniature Coconut Snowballs, Caramel Lady Apples and more.<br />
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But just so no sweet tooth went unfulfilled, each guest took home a charming stocking favor stuffed with Recchiutti S'mores Bites. A merry Christmas indeed.<br />
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Photography by Kristen L. - <a href="http://www.megsmith.com/">Meg Smith & Associates.</a><br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-26204860159729616922012-12-18T13:12:00.000-06:002012-12-18T18:05:27.953-06:00Tyler Florence Catered Sonoma Wedding Menu<br />
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Celebrity chef Tyler Florence prepared a spectacular Italian-inspired wedding meal for <a href="http://lauriearons.blogspot.com/2012/12/beautiful-bright-sonoma-wedding-mia.html">Mia and Kendrick's Sonoma wedding</a>. Mia herself is an entrepreneur in the food and wine industry so the collaboration between them resulted in a truly memorable meal. The family's personal wine collection also provided inspiration, for a four-course tasting menu that still makes my mouth water.<br />
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Photography by: <a href="http://www.megsmith.com/">Meg Smith</a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-34100679030507800792012-12-14T12:22:00.001-06:002012-12-21T16:17:59.121-06:00Beautiful + Bright Sonoma Wedding: Mia + Kendrick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mia and Kendrick are an adorable wine country couple who planned their wedding at the bride's parents' spectacular Sonoma home. The estate's stunning architecture and manicured grounds were the perfect canvas for an elegant affair. But the bride's playful personality was ever-present throughout the event, creating the seamless marriage of formal and fun. </div>
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Guests witnessed the couples vows amid a classic palette of pale pink, white and brown. But when they moved to cocktails, the decor was injected with bright bold pink for a punch of colorful fun. Charming escort buttons hung from young maple trees replaced formal seating cards. </div>
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Mia's Italian heritage and love of good food and wine meant the wedding dinner had to be a show-stopper. So the couple enlisted celebrity chef Tyler Florence to create their dream meal. A four-course affair featuring Italian favorites like burrata, carpaccio and lamb (more menu details to come, check back soon!). </div>
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The dancing under the stars was one of the most memorable parts of the night. Mia and Kendrick took their first dance surrounded by sparklers, which continued to burn while Mia danced with her dad. Chef Tyler even came out of the kitchen for a spin around the floor with the bride. </div>
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The crowd then moved inside the home's magnificent foyer for wedding cake by the Perfect Endings. More dancing to a DJ followed, then a late night party in the wine cellar kept things going into the wee hours.</div>
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My favorite decor detail from the day were the lovely individual wreaths on the ceremony chairs, so charming and perfect for the setting. But my favorite moment has to be the bride and groom's first dance surrounded by sparklers. Instead of the usual sparkler send-off, the whole wedding encircled them with light in such a romantic, memorable way. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Please forgive my hiatus from the Laurie Arons Blog this summer. I had one very full event season and had to put my brides before the blog for a few months. But fortunately this means I'll have many exciting events to share with you soon. </span><br />
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With the beloved San Francisco Giants in the NLCS right now, I couldn't miss a chance to post the amazing bar mitzvah I had the pleasure of planning earlier this year. The guest of honor Ashton is a huge Giants fan, so his parents celebrated his right of passage with a blow-out bar mitzvah at AT&T Park in San Francisco.<br />
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The Giants-inspired design featured black and orange, and an "AF" logo (his initials) to replicate the Giants' SF logo. We had a great time carrying this throughout every imaginable inch of the event - from the "orange" carpet grand entrance, to the custom hotdog wrappers, to the over-the-top baseball-themed dessert buffet (complete with a spot-on replica World Series Trophy cake).<br />
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The night kicked off with cocktails in the dugouts, serving specialty drinks like the Splash Hit, the Ground Rule Double and the No-Hitter. A special surprise awaited the kids in the Giants locker room - their names on lockers stocked with great personalized gear. The Jumbotron then played an ESPN-style profile montage of Ashton, produced by Hart Pictures. It was one of the most spectacularly produced videos I've ever seen.<br />
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For dinner, the kids enjoyed ballpark fare straight out of the working Giants concession stands, while the adults were treated to an elegant sit-down dinner on the Club Level of the park. The DJ turned up the music after dinner to get everyone on the dance floor, and the kids enjoyed visiting the graffiti artists, airbrush tattoos, caricaturists and photobooth set up around the stadium.<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-57211450868878911682012-03-30T00:31:00.000-05:002012-03-30T00:31:42.404-05:00As Seen In: Style Me Pretty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thanks so much to Abby and the team at <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/03/29/durham-ranch-wedding-by-meg-smith-photography/">Style Me Pretty</a> for the wonderful feature on Jenny & Jordan's September wedding at Durham Ranch. There is so much I love about this wedding, from the beautiful couple to the breezy yet elegant design to the mouth-watering fried chicken served up by Tyler Florence for the wedding dinner.<br />
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<a href="http://www.megsmith.com/">Meg Smith</a> and her associates captured this special wedding perfectly; I'm so glad Style Me Pretty shared so many wonderful images from the day.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-36763541071361597462012-03-09T09:30:00.003-06:002012-03-19T16:42:59.605-05:00Olive Branches + Modern Touches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">San Francisco brides simply must stop by Gump's on Sunday February 12th for<a href="http://www.gumps.com/bridal"> their annual bridal event</a><a href="http://about.gumps.com/events/2012/02/12/BridalEvent.html">.</a> Gump's is one of my favorites for bridal registries - guests feel like they're buying something truly special that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. I'll be there, along with the lovely and talented</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.kathleendeerydesign.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Kathleen Deery</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">. Sip sparkling wine and enjoy a continental brunch by Taste Catering as you take in all the beautiful tabletop items. Hope to see you then!</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-7048497980892188352012-02-01T19:34:00.003-06:002012-02-03T11:31:47.615-06:00Q + A with Jim Avila + Darlene Carlson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>A couple weeks ago, Huffington Post Weddings featured an<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurie-arons/wedding-beauty-secrets_b_1139521.html"> article I wrote </a>about wedding day beauty. I hope it proved to be an educational read for brides-to-be and their wedding parties.<br />
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The article shares advice from two of my highly recommended Bay Area wedding stylists, Jim Avila and Darlene Carlson. I had an enjoyable time interviewing them for the story, and wanted to share their full Q + A for even more tips on how to achieve a peaceful, beautiful wedding day.<br />
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DC: Inner peace and calm reflects your true beauty,and gives you the chance to enjoy the love and happiness of your wedding day.<br />
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DC: Arrange to have your hair and makeup done professionally on site. You won’t have to fight traffic and possible delays going to a salon. Instead spend your<br />
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JA: Work with a wedding planner or designer whom you know and trust. Do your homework before hiring them, then let them make decisions on the day so all you have to do is be calm and beautiful.<br />
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Have a trial with your hair and makeup artist before the big day, you don't want any surprises. Eat and drink your favorite things, but not too much. Brides tend not to eat and that can lead to you passing out.<br />
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JA: Don't wear too much! I don't recommending wearing a headpiece, necklace AND earrings - two pieces are good, three is too much. If you have on too much bling, people look at that and not you. Your engagement and wedding rings are the most important pieces you will wear that day.<br />
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If you have family heirloom pieces, sometimes they work well with the bride's look and sometimes they do not. If it's important to your family that you wear them, consider wearing them only down the aisle or perhaps only at the reception, but not all day.<br />
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</div>JA: In the weeks leading up to the wedding, wear sunscreen on all parts of your body. exposed to the sun. The last things you want are tan lines and sunburns in your photos. If your groom is going to play sports to relieve stress, make sure he wears sunscreen too.<br />
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Photography by: <a href="http://kissthegroom.com/">Elizabeth Messina, kissthegroom.com</a><br />
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I'm excited and honored to be included in the beautiful new edition of <a href="http://sanfrancisco.modernluxurybrides.com/">San Francisco Brides</a> magazine - such a fun start to the new year.<br />
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San Francisco Brides features one of my favorite couples Noelle and Ken, and their elegant winter wedding at City Hall. Creating their creamy white and silver wonderland look was such a pleasure, and I'm excited to get to share it with readers.<br />
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The magazine also interviewed celebrity chef Tyler Florence about our wedding partnership. Tyler shares some wonderful insights about his philosophies for a spectacular wedding meal, not to mention a mouth-watering sample menu for a Spring affair.<br />
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Be sure to pick it up on newsstands, or flip through the <a href="http://media.modernluxury.com/digital.php?e=BBSF">online version </a>as well.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Holiday shopping can seem a little stressful and daunting for some, especially if it evokes images of crowded malls and busy parking lots. I wanted to share my recommendations for a perfectly delightful day of gift-buying, one that will leave you with a smile on your face and charming little trinkets to present to your family and friends. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For fun and unique items discovered off-the-beaten path, I highly recommend heading to one of my favorite little Bay Area towns, Mill Valley. The downtown area is filled with wonderful small businesses, and I always love supporting local purveyors this time of year. Street parking is easy (and it's free for the holiday season!). Take in the fresh air and enjoy the holiday decorations as you stroll the streets and peruse the quant shops in the area. Here are some of my must-stops:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Summer House 57, the newer furniture shop ~ 57 Throckmorton} </div><div class="MsoNormal">Great eclectic things for the home including unique antiques, cozy linens, scarfs from Europe, great furniture and pottery from Soule Studio in Petaluma (that I happen to use every day and love it).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Lovely home and garden shop with French roots, the owner Yasmine fills the shop with treasures and fun things for gifts of all ages.<br />
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Once you've collected all your treasures, pop into the bar at <a href="http://www.elpaseomillvalley.com/">El Paseo</a> for a bottle of champagne and the restaurant's new caviar service...after all, you deserve a little treat yourself.<br />
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I wanted to share how to capture the essence of fall without using the ubiquitous color palette of red, orange and brown. My long-time colleague <a href="http://kathleendeerydesign.com/">Kathleen Deery </a>created these beautiful autumn-inspired flower arrangements for a recent event of mine. Instead of going the traditional route, Kathleen choose pale pink flowers mixed with yellowy green and crimson leaves, and little touches of acorns here and there. Perfectly autumnal, but a fresh and innovative approach.<br />
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{photography by <a href="http://www.kathleenharrison.com/">Kathleen Harrison</a>}Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-3795294797285444992011-11-10T11:16:00.001-06:002011-11-10T11:48:26.448-06:00Sita + Colburn's Halloween Engagement Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This fall, I had the unique pleasure of planning an engagement party for one of my wedding couples, Sita and Colburn. On Halloween weekend, we turned the bride's family home into a haunted house, complete with cobwebs, misty fog and ghostly creatures lurking in the corners. In fact, my staff and I got into the 'spirit' of the holiday by dressing as zombie maids and a butler to great guests as they arrived at the party.<br />
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<a href="http://danielripley.com/">Daniel Ripley Catering</a> put together an amazing menu of passed hors d'oeuvres, small bites and desserts, including be-deviled eggs, witch hat grilled cheeses and broken finger cookies. This show-stopping engagement cake is by <a href="http://perfectendings.com/">Perfect Endings.</a> Inspired by <a href="http://pspaper.com/">PS Paper</a>'s custom invitations, the three-tiered red velvet cake was a huge hit with guests and a marvelous surprise for the bride and groom at the end of the night.<br />
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We've been having a lot of fun at recent events with <a href="http://smilebooth.com/">Smilebooth</a>, a state of the art photo booth camera with lots of custom backdrops to choose from. Guests had so much fun posing in their costumes...just look at some of these fun pictures from the night (including the LASE team, trying our best to look spooky for the camera).<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We had such an amazing weekend surrounded by lots of family and friends. My husband Barry and I decided to have a big wedding to include all the special people from different parts of our lives. We just couldn't imagine not having them all with us to celebrate. It was especially fun for me to share my work life with my family and friends, many of whom had only seen pictures of my weddings but never experienced one in person. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Our venue was a beautiful estate called Oak Knoll Ranch, modeled after a famous New Orleans manor. It is so pretty in pale pink, with white wrap-around porches and old wisteria vines. I designed the style of the wedding after the surroundings - we built upon the southern feel and the color palette to create an elegant yet relaxed affair with pale pink throughout. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The whole day was a bit surreal, but being the bride and not the planner was an easier transition than I thought. In fact, everyone kept remarking how calm I was - I owe that to my amazing staff, who took care of every detail so I could enjoy the day.<br />
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It was so special to me to have an incredible team of vendors, people I have known and worked with for years, help make the wedding so beautiful, so simple and so me. Additionally, Barry and I both treasure our parents dearly, and that we both got to walk into our wedding ceremony on their arms is a priceless moment we'll cherish all our lives. And I must mention another special guest of honor, Roscoe. Roscoe was my dog before Barry and I met, but Barry fell quickly in love with the little guy and insisted he be part of our big day too. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://elainebellcatering.com/">Elaine Bell Catering </a> ~ all of the delicious southern food, the raw oyster bar at cocktails, all of the passed hors d'oeuvres, the mint juleps in pewter cups and especially the mouth-watering fried chicken dinner</span></div>
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<a href="http://threaddesign.com/">Thread </a>~ for the adorable flower girls dresses<br />
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The last couple weeks have been all about inspiration for me. I've been traveling in Europe, reveling in the beauty of Paris, Portofino, Florence and Rome. After a very busy fall event season, it's just what I needed to replenish my energy, both physically and creatively. From the food, to the scenery, to the service, I've found so many wonderful sources of inspiration for next year's weddings and events.<br />
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One place I continuously find inspiration is in the work of Jose Villa - wedding photographer extraordinaire. His work is filled with so much ethereal beauty, it's heavenly. Jose recently shot two of our wedding couples for next year in their engagement sessions. An engagement shoot is not only a wonderful opportunity to bond with your photographer, but when you work with someone as talented as Jose, it leaves you with photos you will treasure throughout your married life.</div>
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Just look at these two beautiful couples - so in love and picture perfect. I can't wait to share their wedding photos with you next year.<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-11280955747176878862011-09-15T19:57:00.000-05:002011-09-15T19:57:50.436-05:00Love This: Bloody Mary Brunches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>I apologize that I've been a little sleepy on the blog posts...it's because I myself have been a little sleepy from a very busy summer season. My last few weddings have been so much fun, with guests dancing into the late night hours.<br />
The perfect remedy for a late night wedding is a Bloody Mary Brunch for guests the next day. I just love these prawn-topped cocktails at a recent brunch, adding an upscale twist to the classic Bloody Mary.<br />
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<i>Photography by <a href="http://www.abbyrossweddings.com/">Abby Ross</a></i>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-876137264931873122011-08-16T22:49:00.001-05:002011-08-16T23:10:55.062-05:00Love This: Chocolate, Chocolate and More Chocolate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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One of my favorite aspects of wedding planning is taking things the bride and groom love and making them into special experiences for their guests. At the after-party for <a href="http://lauriearons.blogspot.com/2009/03/city-elegance-sarah-joseph.html">Sarah and Joseph's</a> San Francisco wedding, we created a decadent display of<a href="http://www.cocoabella.com/"> Cocoa Bella</a> truffles from around the world for guests to enjoy while dancing. A sommelier even paired port and dessert wines with the delectable little bites.<br />
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This abundant and beautiful table is {almost} as sweet to look at as it is to devour.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-56874389830439818332011-08-08T13:44:00.007-05:002011-08-09T22:45:43.107-05:00Roscoe & Jack's Summer Birthday Party<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></span></div>This July, my husband and I were excited to celebrate the birthdays of our adorable westies ~ ten year old Roscoe and three year old Jack. I love a great party almost as much as I love my little guys, so we invited our friends with dogs to come celebrate the occasion in summer style.<br />
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Cocktails of limeade and Ketel One Citreon were passed for the grown ups, with bottles of Crush soda with striped straws for the kids. We served a seasonal lunch of lobster rolls, corn salad and beef tenderloin sandwiches.<br />
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When I started planning the party, I knew right away I wanted to serve the incredible ice cream sandwiches of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacksons-Ice-Cycle/102277253161064">Jackson's Ice-Cycle</a>. In fact, Jackson's bicycle inspired the entire color palette for the event. The ice cream sandwiches, made with <a href="http://threetwinsicecream.com/">Three Twins</a> ice cream and cookies by <a href="http://www.miette.com/">Miette</a>, were a huge hit with our guests, but I didn't want to leave the dogs out of the fun. So I talked to Jackson about making special doggie sandwiches, with homemade dog biscuits and Frosty Paws doggie ice cream. But they weren't done with their treats yet...an adorable birthday cake by <a href="http://georgesf.com/">George</a> was presented to Roscoe & Jack, while each puppy enjoyed his very own birthday cake-shaped dog cookie.<br />
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The best part of the day was watching Jack, Roscoe and all their puppy friends play together. Jack's litter mate Maddie, our office mascot Bunsen and the first dog of California Sutter were just some of the party guests...they seemed to have a ball. Each dog took home a personalized placemat (by the ever crafty Jill Sassa of <a href="http://www.pspaper.com/">PS Paper</a>) with their owners enjoying custom Jack and Roscoe cookies by Barbara at <a href="http://www.felixthecook.com/">Felix the Cook</a>.<br />
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Take a look at the fabulous photos by two talented photographers, <a href="http://www.angiesilvy.com/">Angie Silvy</a> and <a href="http://www.kathleenharrison.com/">Kathleen Harrison</a>.<br />
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Flowers & decor: <a href="http://www.stuartgilchristinteriors.com/">Stuart Gilchrist Interiors </a>& <a href="http://www.kathleendeerydesign.com/">Kathleen Deery Design.</a> Catering by: Rod W. Signs & favors: <a href="http://www.pspaper.com/">PS Paper</a>. Cake & dog cookies by: <a href="http://georgesf.com/">George</a>. Invites by <a href="http://www.paperlesspost.com/cards#/cards?designers%5B0%5D=Mr.%2BBoddington's%2BNephew">Mr. Boddington's Nephew for Paperless Post.</a><br />
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If you missed it earlier this week, my second article went up on <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurie-arons/party-on-when-the-after-p_b_907122.html">The Huffington Post San Francisco - Party On: When the After Party is a Wedding Must. </a>After parties are such a fun trend right now in the industry. Here's my advice for keeping the party going after the reception ends.<br />
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<i>Photography by Abby Ross</i>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-54685873083208999012011-07-25T08:10:00.008-05:002011-07-29T23:52:10.429-05:00Disco Ball Dance Party: 40th Birthday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXIOpJr2hBm8pR9V0v77cIyMnxDZYsJtGnoZMliUoEQQMgFOM7TsGAS7Z0U9nyyCknuhfWRuVcbUudv2mcocSVw5k8W4tc-caKpNPC72FXz8uAnmCR-jMNZfJsZsU58NSCkYEaTkziVQ/s1600/Emeri0110_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632938264791579794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXIOpJr2hBm8pR9V0v77cIyMnxDZYsJtGnoZMliUoEQQMgFOM7TsGAS7Z0U9nyyCknuhfWRuVcbUudv2mcocSVw5k8W4tc-caKpNPC72FXz8uAnmCR-jMNZfJsZsU58NSCkYEaTkziVQ/s400/Emeri0110_2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 325px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">While weddings are our first love at LASE, it's so much fun to plan other events that let us get creative in a totally different way. One of my favorite former clients wanted to celebrate her 40th birthday with a spectacular dance party and I was thrilled to help her birthday wish come true.<br />
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</div><div><div class="MsoNormal">We chose for the venue the new Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto and promptly began to transform it into a stylish nightclub lounge. The evening began with cocktails on the balcony patio, designed as a cool urban rooftop deck. Three specialty cocktails {Kir Royales, Cosmopolitans and Chocolate Martinis ~the guest of honor's favorite, but more on that later} were passed as guests relaxed on outdoor lounge furniture under beautifully lit trees brought in for the occasion.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">We then revealed the dance lounge, draped in lavender with white, grey and hot fuchsia accents. Swanky lounge furniture and high bar tables gave the space a club-like feel. The stainless steel dance floor reflected the warm pink mood lighting and spinning mirror ball. We carried the disco ball design throughout the party, on the invitations, cocktail menus and the unbelievable birthday cake. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">DJ Solomon played the birthday girl's favorite dance music, a little 80's mixed in with today's hot artists, and the dance floor stayed packed. Guests broke from dancing to enjoy the dessert buffet I designed with <a href="http://www.paulaleduc.com/">Paula LeDuc</a> and <a href="http://www.pspaper.com/">PS Paper</a>. She <b>loves</b> chocolate, so the buffet overflowed with trifles, truffles and pot de cremes. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">There's so much I love about this party, but I was truly impressed with the disco ball birthday cake. It was a perfect replica of the adorable invitation we created for the party and was an absolute show stopper. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>Photography by <a href="http://www.megsmith.com/">Meg Smith & Associates</a>: Kristin L. Venue <a href="http://www.paloaltojcc.org/">Oshman Family JCC.</a> Catering by <a href="http://www.paulaleduc.com/">Paula LeDuc Fine Catering.</a> Cake by <a href="http://www.katrinarozelle.com/">Katrina Rozelle</a>. Flowers by <a href="http://www.kathleendeerydesign.com/">Kathleen Deery Design.</a> Printed Materials by <a href="http://www.pspaper.com/">PS Paper</a>.</i><br />
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</span></span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-76224538207891481982011-07-20T21:25:00.004-05:002011-07-20T21:55:39.025-05:00Weekly Inspiration: Seasonal Cocktails<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpnxdbj3ipkwbD4cDlpu4kMu7PcXCS8ijHt1YqIH_BENYuLJfIpIX0S-6A67VDQyn3m2t9PYFUtdgbs6cqx0qYNiqv8mNW7tIBxenBBjjbfttKupI7zSAztDf5gnJfNZd6-Bm782T7Pc/s1600/GM_228_Myers.AS-7548-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpnxdbj3ipkwbD4cDlpu4kMu7PcXCS8ijHt1YqIH_BENYuLJfIpIX0S-6A67VDQyn3m2t9PYFUtdgbs6cqx0qYNiqv8mNW7tIBxenBBjjbfttKupI7zSAztDf5gnJfNZd6-Bm782T7Pc/s400/GM_228_Myers.AS-7548-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631626675559019410" /></a>No matter the time of year, I love taking advantage seasonal fresh fruit when serving signature cocktails at my clients' weddings. These refreshing Rossini's combine champagne with strawberry puree for a perfect summer sip at a sunny July wedding. <div><br /></div><div>Let the season of your wedding inspire some creative mixology - pumpkin and ginger make marvelous martinis in fall, cranberries warm any chilly day in winter, and citrus and mint in the spring are fresh and bright like the season itself. <div><br /></div><div>Photography by<a href="http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/"> Gertrude + Mabel</a>.</div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767098871318500528.post-70019378187910601662011-07-13T20:54:00.006-05:002011-07-14T10:06:03.194-05:00As Seen In: The Huffington Post<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDY880LH_LnuhfjnU9G3w65b_5Gs9QnybNT0YULf-ctMJ_yrumiBAYadldJPzOUi3Gx4hyphenhyphenGxt7msGn_xA5fpgtR5VtSuwvYd0mEA7XoqlYSt4ycd5Gninxnqc3OpPpMbgpPpwU56mvGI4/s1600/photo+4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDY880LH_LnuhfjnU9G3w65b_5Gs9QnybNT0YULf-ctMJ_yrumiBAYadldJPzOUi3Gx4hyphenhyphenGxt7msGn_xA5fpgtR5VtSuwvYd0mEA7XoqlYSt4ycd5Gninxnqc3OpPpMbgpPpwU56mvGI4/s400/photo+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629021546291210482" /></a><div>I'm so excited to share the news that I've been named the exclusive wedding <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurie-arons">blogger</a> for the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurie-arons/wedding-planning_b_895185.html">Huffington Post-San Francisco</a>! The new site features prominent Bay Area bloggers, industry leaders and politicians , so I feel very honored to be a part of it. </div><div><br /></div><div>My first article offers advice to couples planning a wedding in the midst of this unpredictable weather we've been having. Hopefully these tips will help brides and grooms have a beautiful wedding, rain or shine. </div><div><br /></div><div>Photography by <a href="http://www.megsmith.com/">Meg Smith.</a> </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136331408409775727noreply@blogger.com1