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UNPLUGGED...Questions for Hillary Harris

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By Pauline Parry In my "unplugged" series in which I talk with event pros who inspire us, I sat down with Hillary Harris, Executive Director of Special Events at Warner Bros. Studios . It was right after she gave a wonderful presentation to the WIPA audience gathered at Mr. C in Los Angeles. In that presentation, we journeyed with Hillary as she took us through the decades with weddings from her upbringing in the sixties in Newport Beach to now. It was interesting to see how so much of what has gone before informs what we are doing today in decor, food and customs. As is the style of this column, I wondered what in her personal life might affect, inspire and motivate the design work at the high-profile events she produces at Warner Bros. Just recently Hillary completed the Environmental Media Association Awards which featured a stage show and an after party of food stations manned by Los Angeles' best restaurants. This year's star-studded event was notable for a st