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Wedding Styles Posted by Desire� OK, so not the most original of titles but totally appropriate for what I'm going to share with you. Of course that phrase --let them eat cake -- was allegedly uttered by Marie Antoinette, one of the original fashion doyennes, and it's been a hot topic for years ... did she say it or not? So, in her spirit, here are some examples of how Good Gracious! Events has kept the connection between high style and cake alive, delicious and beautiful. DRAMA + FONDANT Drama meets fondant! This cake in yellow and lighted by a chandelier hanging from the trees matched not only the bride's color palette but also the elegant style of this outdoor wedding. Yellow was the color ... Elegance was the theme. AN OCEAN OF COLOR We called this award-winning wedding Oceans of Love because it took place in Malibu overlooking one of the most famous Pacific Ocean spots in California. But it could easily have been called Oceans of Color for the five spicy hues the weddi...

In her first stand-alone boutique in Los Angeles, designer Vera Wang has created a 3,500-square-foot space that flows between two areas. The front space, decorated in dark purple, showcases Wang's ready-to-wear designs. In the rear of the store, Wang, who collaborated with the architecture firm, RNA Associates, created a sunny and modern bridal salon. The two areas are separated by a mirrored fireplace. Feng shui elements such as water features, stone fixtures that represent earth, an airy space, and an outdoor fireplace makes guests feel instantly at home. And as we would for any guest in our home, we offered them a drink to begin the evening... Working with the event planning firm of Details Details , our goal was to create a menu that matched the beauty, simplicity and elegance of Wang's designs and the space. You could say a fashion event is certainly a time when good taste matters. Certainly this Burger Lollipop Cone represented culinary couture of the most satisfying kin...

Oceans of Love was the theme for a wedding reception that took place in Malibu at the edge of the Pacific Ocean but played upon a color scheme popular on an island in the Atlantic -- Cuba. And of course, Oceans of Love also referred to the waves of love for the couple, Tanya and Jared that was showered on them on their special day. But we get ahead of ourselves... The story actually begins several years ago when Pauline Parry, owner of Good Gracious! Events , and Heidi Vail, mother of the bride, and a caterer herself ( Heidi's Events and Catering in Tempe, Arizona) met and became friends through their affiliation with the International Caterers Association . When Tanya and Jared became engaged and it was clear that the wedding would be in the Los Angeles area (his family is from LA, plus it's hot, hot, hot in Arizona in the summer!) they knew they wanted to work with Good Gracious! Events for planning, design and catering of the wedding. "Both Heidi and Tanya had lots of ...

By Pauline Parry At today's weddings, everyone is a star! This " wedding rockumentary " was produced by filmmaker John Vitale who works exclusively with Brilliant Studios LA. They are easily uploaded so you can share them easily on your iphone or through YouTube. And actually, I've called it a "trend" but with the ease of video these days, videos that capture the couple's personality and are able to be shared with friends and family are one of the great ideas that are here to stay!

By Pauline Parry Because a picture tells a thousand words, it's always been very important to us to work with top photographers and plan ahead so that we have great photos of the events we produce, design and cater; events that exist just for one night. We use these photos in our portfolio, on our web site, in magazines and the industry awards we enter. Today, I want to share the work of one of our favorite professional photographers, Will Henshall from Brilliant Studios in Los Angeles and five of the TOP TIPS he's passed along to us and the brides with which we've worked. And in the interest of full disclosure, this is the wedding of my son Ross Purnell and his bride, Lauren Bennett at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California. After producing weddings for 25 years, it was so rewarding -- and fun -- to go over-the-top for family! 1. GOLDEN HOUR Time your ceremony two hours before sunset to make the most of this beautiful natural light. Saddlerock Ranch is owned by Malibu Fa...