Connie here talking about the Utterly Engaged first year anniversary Ultimate Hoedown BBQ Throwdown. Eva, Henny & Lucy, the girls of Utterly Engaged, threw an utterly fabulous party! Summer from Grey Likes Wedding styled the marvelous dessert table with sweets provided by the incomparable, Melody, at My Sweet & Saucy. Oh did I mention who will win the coveted BBQ Hoedown? Find out later in this post. It’s all about good eats! HeeHaw!
Whimsy floral elements provided by Honey & Poppies!
The rope UE cake top is ingenious! And more pink and white ropes styled the dessert table. Very Western!
Mustache Mafia men scheming to get the upper hand. Will their sliders be enough to win the Ultimate Hoedown BBQ Throwdown?
Izze Sparkling Juice and cowboy boots. A country hit.
Upper left: Me, Connie with Amy Squires from Weddingchicks. Next: Leila Khalil and the lovely ladies from Be Inspired. Note the very creative wooden horse photo prop and the stylish cowgirls!
Grasslands Blue Grass band was the band of choice when it comes to country western! Check out Dominic from Cartoon Slinger. He’s the fastest draw in the Southland. But the line of people waiting to be drawn kept growing longer until the party was over. The way he drew eyes piqued my curiosity; I, too, waited patiently to get our turn. I LOVE how that drawing turned out. It looks kind of like me, but only sexier. Talk about vanity!!!
Above right: Amy from Weddingchicks and the fab ladies from Utterly Engaged and me. And finally Vox DJ announcing the winner of the best BBQ Hoedown… and the winner is…The Mustache Mafia!
We had a blast at the Summer Lovin’s annual social event for all-things-wedding at the S Fine Dining in Westminster. Ngoc from Skybox Event Productions was one of the master minds behind this fabulous event. Attendance was over 200! Wow! Among the many styles unveiled were an aquatic-ambience table scape and a fun circus cake top. Did I mention the food at the S Fine Dining was DIVINE? The lightly grilled scallops with curry sauce was to die for. The spirit was kept high by the music and MC provided by Robert and Heuy of the Hilo Brothers Mobile DJs, plus the angelic voices from Songbird Music connected hearts that night.
Vendors featured at the event:
Backstage was held at the High Profile Production in Culver City.
Theresa Huang of TH Makeup + Hair Design preps the models for their big fashion debut.
Professional DJ, Lee Dyson, of Hey Mister DJ spoke about the Soundtrack for your day and why an iPod at your reception is a bad idea.
Tami (center) discussed what to do now that you're engaged. So many choices and decisions ahead without end. She says stop worrying. She'll put you at ease and get you headed in the right direction along with a roadmap to set your course.
Guest speaker and blogger of The Brokeass Bride, Dana LaRue (right) with husband Hunter.
Eco Couture gown designer, Deborah Lindquist, meets with models and prepares their gowns.
- Model Lauren Farell sports a gown by Amal of Beverly Hills.
Jason Fox, lit the place like a fashion show runway.
Lauryl Lane adds an eclectic twist to centerpieces. Her floral designs are truly original.
Ah, a taste of Paris. Macaron's by Joie Patisserie.
Pink paper roses provided by Copper Willow. Thanks Jill!
Inspirational designs from Copper Willow's Jill Velez on wedding stationery, tips on thoughtful wording, invitation etiquette and all things paper.
Paper Poppies.
Backstage was catered by Contemporary-Catering.
Eco-friendly wooden flatware. They really work! Very charming.
Just Wenderful spread out treats. Don't you just want to take a handful of those green jelly beans?
Ready to hit that dance floor for some foxtrotting? Dance instructor, Janet Snyder (left) from Dance Ten says “Yes You Can!”
Interview with Green Queen herself, Deborah Lindquist, talking about environmentally conscious couture gowns. She showed off her latest line of gowns that truly is off the beaten white path.
Flower smart, Kerim Albanes from My Wedding Blooms.
Not your mother's wedding video topic was discussed by Kelsy Pluskat (right) of Charles Lauren Films.
Susan Jiminez from Mary Me Bridal with daughter.
Lori Mark, of Lori's Flowers painted the room red with her dynamic and colorful pieces
