When David Beahm discusses his entry into event design, he says, “It was just meant to be.” His mother was an artist, his father was in the hotel business, his godfather was a florist, and Beahm started as an opera singer. In time, event design p...
No pouting, no shouting, no whining. For event designer Christopher Aldama, these are words to live by. The CEO of La Habra Heights, Calif.-based Fiori Fresco Special Events says that it's his company's “no drama” policy — enforced by following t...
THE LOUISIANA CASTLE
ADDRESS: 47168 Highway 10, Franklinton, LA 70438
WEB SITE: www.louisianacastle.com
ENGAGING EVENT SPACE: A replica of a 12th century Norman castle, the Louisiana Castle sits on 10 secluded acres just north of New Orleans...
Food can set a mood. Fried chicken says one thing, caviar, another. But what does a salad with flower petals, a tower of strawberries or a heart-accented ice cream sandwich say? Pure, unabashed romance.
LOVE (AND SALADS) BLOSSOM
If roses captur...
Want to wed like a rock star? Or borrow a wedding theme from the big screen? There are many ways to put some showbiz glitz into a wedding. Here, wedding experts tell us how to put on the ultimate big-day show — and provide tips for those without ...
The bride and groom made their wedding plans clear. “They said, ‘We don't want a traditional wedding; we want a blast,’” recounts Joe Mineo, president and chief creative director of Canfield, Ohio-based Something New Events. To fulfill their requ...
Lifestyle expert Colin Cowie, whose long list of celebrity clients includes Oprah Winfrey and Nicole Kidman, shares new wedding planning secrets in “Colin Cowie Wedding Chic.” The 352-page inspiration-packed book, which will be published by Clark...
Voters passed bans on same-sex marriage in Arizona and Florida in yesterday's elections, and while the tally is not yet final, proponents of a ban in California hold a narrow lead. The contest in California--the ban contained in Proposition 8--ha...
Following decisions earlier this year by California and Massachusetts, Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that gays and lesbians have the right to marry in the state. The ruling goes into effect Oct. 28.
On Monday, the team at catering com...
Some romances are made for the movies, but others better suit the small screen. Case in point: a June weekend-long wedding extravaganza for 215 guests produced by Gala Events in Rockville, Md. Producers of TV's “Platinum Weddings” called Gala pre...
