Thursday, March 27, 2014

#TBT Throwback to a James Bond Birthday Party

I love to work with couples on planning the most important day of their lives, but I also love to design other events and soirees as well.  People come to me with ideas of themes for their big birthdays, baby and bridal showers, kids birthdays, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and more.  Getting to stretch my creativity into other venues and types of parties is incredibly exciting.

My #TBT is from a 50th birthday party I planned at a private estate in Orange County that had a James Bond theme.  I knew it had to have sexy lighting (by The Lighter Side) red, black and gold accents, exotic glamour and an element of time travel fun.  This client had a empty 10 car garage that I turned into a Moroccan Bedouin Tent created by Bam and Rrivre Works.  And of course I couldn't forget the casino pieces!  Now, for the next James Bond themed party, I think Daniel Craig should be the surprise guest, don't you?
Flowers by Marks Garden










Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Lighting is KEY!

There are so many details and choices that go into planning a wedding...the dress?  Do I change into a cocktail party dress?  Do I want posed shots or candid journalistic shots? Wild flowers or Classic roses?  DJ or Band?  What kind of cake? How big should the bridal party be?  To photo booth or to not photo booth?  One of the most important factors that people seem to never think of and always forget is... lighting.  Lighting is key!  All of my events and weddings have a lighting designer that I work with to create the perfect ambiance and setting for the evening.  Most venues have fluorescent lights that negate any possibility of elegance or sexy ambiance.  There is nothing sexy about fluorescent lights!
My team at The Lighter Side create incredible textures, layers and allure to all my weddings and events.  I love a "pinspot" on each table to highlight the centerpieces, details and brighten the space softly and intimately.  Why spend all the money on centerpieces and details if you aren't going to highlight them!?  So, as you are answering all the either/or questions, add lighting into the mix and I promise you will be thrilled with the results.






Thursday, March 20, 2014

Spring has Sprung, Wedding Season has Begun!


We have been very busy at Bluebell Events and I have neglected from blogging, my apologies!
I am back to post pics and tips from past weddings of mine and ideas and trends that are blossoming about in the wedding community that I love to utilize.
The most recent thrill for Bluebell Events was a fabulous mention in Style Me Pretty for the wedding of Marion and Andrew Haberman.  The wedding took place at the Riviera Country Club, a gorgeous locale for a Pacific Palisades Dream Wedding.  The elegance and glamour of the hotel created a picturesque backdrop to a wonderful evening for love and family.

Check out this gorgeous wedding here:
http://www.stylemepretty.com/california-weddings/los-angeles/2014/03/03/glamorous-pacific-palisades-wedding/