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Fairytale wedding at the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza in New...Fairytale wedding at the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza in New York City ...
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31FILMS: Grand Ballroom Wedding In HoustonAnd thus we wrap up another fantastic week on The Little Black Book Blog! To send you off into the weekend with an oooohhhh and and ahhhhhh … we have one more wedding sent to us by the terrific team at 31FILMS! Seriously, there is no other word for this wedding except exquisite. From the bride and her amazing gown to the venue and the totally decadent decor … this wedding is e x q u i s i t e ! Janae and Kenny were married last November at the Intercontinental Hotel in Houston. 31FILMS and Nhan Nguyen of Nhan Photography were there to capture the sensational brilliance! Our congratul...
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Grand Ideas from the Grand Del MarLast month we also visited the famed Grand Del Mar Resort in San Diego, CA. This property is extremely unique in that it has it's very own chapel (marble, removable pews and all), in addition to a ceremony lawn for 500 and gazebo, five star restaurants, some of the nicest hotel rooms I've ever seen (amazing bathrooms - that's how I judge!), and all that a traditional resort has to offer - spa, golf, etc. I've actually stayed at this property a few times before but this time was different - the catering staff threw us event peeps three days of lavish parties, meals, and hos...
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A Grand Atrium WeddingI love celebrations that become family affairs. When Shorleen and Joasa married, the guest list exceeded 300. There are very few locations in the South Bay that can accommodate a sizable gathering. We were very excited when they chose The Carson Center. Partly because Joasa’s father, Pastor Daniel Hunkin , is a favorite at The Carson Center. Not only was he the father of the groom, he also officiated the ceremony. Probably my favorite part of the celebration. I love a personal message when two people in love make all of those promises to each other. Guests dined and danced the night aw...
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Savannah BallroomOur good friend Rachel and her two collegaues, Jaelynn and Alonzo, have recently opened their own ballroom studio called Savannah Ballroom. If you are looking to learn to salsa, tango or choreograph your own wedding dance, this is the place you want to go. Visit http://savannahballroomdancing.com. ...
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Ballroom WeddingThis traditional and yet totally fresh wedding is purely blissful. Photographed by Caroline Tran with flowers by the beloved Saipua and a design by the fab Daughter of Design, this is one of those weddings that I’m sure will quickly jump to the top of your favorites list. ...
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Ballroom BlushSo you think Peach is a little garden, summer, country? Fancy a glamourama super-sexy, spohisticated vintage wedding in a very fancy ballroom, with candlelight, crystal and mercuried glass? How about Peach and sophisticated soft grey/metallics? { Image Credits } Dress – Santa Fe, Ian Stuart Chair and Cushion – Green Wedding Shoes by Jessica Claire Chandelier – Graham and Green Cake – Carrie Patterson Stationery – Ivandy27 on Etsy Bouquet – Carrie Patterson Bridesmaids Dresses – EllanaCouture on Etsy Birdcage veil – Tulet on Etsy This one’s for you Fliss Yours Truly, Rebe...
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Ballroom DancingThis post was inspired by a recent wedding I did where there were several couples and individuals who had more than average ballroom dance experience. You might be surprised that in my 16 years of doing this, I say it is rather rare to have couples “showing off” what they’ve learned in private lessons. I guess it is not totally fair to describe it that way… for many, it is the perfect opportunity for which they have been practicing… a nice dance floor, professional sound system, formal affair… the only thing missing is ‘The Stars’! ;-) As rare and infrequent as it is,...
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Wedding Wednesday: Hotel Ballrooms Transform into Lounge-Style Cocktail Party Wedding ReceptionsContrary to popular belief (aka public opinion), not every wedding has to be a sit-down dinner with dancing. Many of today’s brides and grooms are choosing a destination wedding abroad followed by a celebratory party upon their return home. But rather than a formal dinner as their wedding reception, we’re seeing more and more couples changes things up with a lounge-style cocktail party format. For instance, for one such couple, we turned the traditional Grand Ballroom at the prestigious Rittenhouse Hotel into a contemporary lounge setting. A lounge that was jammed not with 72̸...
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DESIGN: Hotel Ballrooms Transform into Lounge-Style Cocktail Party Wedding Receptions
Contrary to popular belief (aka public opinion), not every wedding has to be a sit-down dinner with dancing. Many of today’s brides and grooms are choosing a destination wedding abroad followed by a celebratory party upon their return home. But rather than a formal dinner as their wedding reception, we’re seeing more and more couples changes things up with a lounge-style cocktail party format. For instance, for one such couple, we turned the traditional Grand Ballroom at the prestigious Rittenhouse Hotel into a contemporary lounge setting. A lounge that was jammed not with 72̸...
