Thursday, October 30, 2008
by Details of Merriment
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San Jose Museum of Art - A Real Wedding

We finally saw it all come together, a wonderful evening of romance, cocktails, dinner and merriment. These newly-weds came to us a little over a year ago to begin planning their wedding day, a fun couple with a feel for the modern. A Public Relations specialist and a VP of a prominent San Francisco investment firm planned an evening of cocktails, art, food and dancing, their guests would not soon forget.

With a spanish inspired evening ceremony at Mission Santa Clara, little to no decorations were needed at the centuries old mission. Hundreds of candles lit the alter, adding a glow of glorious light throughout. San Jose's Marichi Jalisco, a traditional Mexican Marichi band played during the processional and ceremony, even singing Ava Maria - amazing, like nothing we had seen before.






After a traditional Catholic ceremony, guests were invited to the San Jose Museum of Art for cocktails and a Mexican inspired menu. Red & Black was the color theme throughout, from the brides deep red rose bouquet to the arrangements of circular balls covered with deep red carnations, (Yes! Carnations). Guests were greeted by hanging cardboard monkey's, the museum's newest exhibit.





Intimate lounge areas were created throughout the Museum for guests to relax and spend time chatting. A three piece Bossa Nova band played during cocktails creating an atmosphere of posh sophistication with a hint of whimsy. Guests were treated to guided docent tours through the art galleries during cocktails. Creative lighting by North American Theatrical Lighting brought the entire Museum a glowing intimate feel, creating a warmth, not always easy to create in a space so vast.



The Dining room was a amazing...black linens with touches of red made the room dramatic. Red rose centerpieces in black containers surrounded by hundreds of votive candles made the room warm and inviting. Event Designer, Spiral Hand truly brought our clients vision to life.


After a night of gallery tours, cocktails, dinner and dancing guests were pleasantly surprised by a late night treat of beautifully displayed miniture cupcakes by San Francisco Bay Area Sibby's Cupcakery. The night ended with DJ Nik of San Francisco's Club Appolo spinning tunes that kept the guests on their feet.



Friday, October 17, 2008
by Details of Merriment
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Paris Fashion Week Brings Us Bold & Simple


Valli, Givenchy, Valentino & Chanel brought us the romance of the past, with an over-the-top, couture-like aesthetic. The designers Spring 2009 collection presented this month in Paris, showcased the classic, elegant designs in wedding and formal gowns.

Valli's ivory tufted blossom tulle wedding dress took us back to a era of whimsy and romance, keeping it understated and beautiful.

Our favorite, Givenchy's short white number that exposes that sexy back and legs, clean and modern for any occassion

And, of course Valentino and Chanel, classic and always a obvious choice in evening and wedding gowns.

LA Fashion week is in full swing - we'll bring you more for the runway soon.