Saturday, July 25, 2009

Trends - Bridal Bows and Color for 2010


I like to follow Bridal trends and where do they always start? - in Europe - -Paris! French fantasy is back and here is just a wee bit of the behind the scenes at the Paris Couture shows this week. Paris Haute Couture Week started at the beginning of July. Among its recession-defying flights of fancy were beautiful dresses, ravishing models, breathtaking locations, diamond presentations, dreamy hats, bejeweled clients and riotous parties ( I was not invited). It was a return to real glamour and rich handcrafts.
It was all about the bow, big and bold on the front of evening gowns; little ones on the heels of candy-colored shoes; and on wrist-to-elbow rhinestone bracelets. It was pure fashion fantasy

Color is big for 2010. Christian Dior was showing his collection of bright colors mixed with shifting chiffon and layered lace, in saucy Fifties corsetry. Like I said earlier the bows - a recurring trend - were on models' heads as hats. Chanel's jewellery salon is showing off expensive bows made of the whitest and purest diamonds in town. And Cartier is displaying a more colorful collection that included emeralds, rubies and pearls in its signature ethnic designs. The 2010 bride’s silhouette is sleek and if one marries in the winter of 2009 she can choose from impeccable tweed day suits to richly embroidered wedding dresses.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Beautiful Shoes for an Elegant Affaire

Bonjour Mes Amies!

Bienvenue à Joanna Hendrie Events & Fêtes a Newport Beach based event planning company for weddings and all social occasions for brides all over the country.

We have "idées fraîches" and an eye for design and we can’t wait to work with you and make all your dreams come true.

Just look at our
Event Service Collection!

Le “Á La Carte” Menu – Need just a little bit of help? We have an “a la carte menu” just for you.

Le “Setup” Menu – You have done everything – trust us with the details. We will make sure your vision and details are carried out.

Le “Day of Coordination” Menu – We are there the entire day providing wedding assistance for everything.

Les “Essentials” Menu – Need assistance with vendors, inspiration and design. We will work with you on the overall design of your event – We provide inspiration and ideas and then pull it all together on your wedding day.

Le “Grande Plan” Menu – Please No Stress – We do everything to assist you in giving you a stunning soiree without the stress of planning it. We love to handle the details.

Voici! We will cater your event too!

At Joanna Hendrie Joie De Vivre Catering http://joannahendrie.com/ we specialize in elite dining experiences in Orange County and Southern California. Founded in 2001 to articulate our creative culinary expression – we create elegant French and Cosmopolitan food and design for private parties, custom weddings and corporate events throughout Southern California.

We individually design each menu for every occasion. We then seek out the highest quality local purveyor and create memorable culinary experiences in the comfort of your home, venue, or destination of choice. No soiree is too large or too small.

Just look at some of our Menus:

"Foods & Fêtes” Full Service Catering Menu

Private
BeBe Showers
Bonne Anniversaire Parties
Canapé Delivery
Children's Birthday Parties
Christenings
Cocktail Parties
Cooking Workshops
Dinner Parties
Fondue Soirees
Kitchen Teas
Mariage
Life’s Ceremonies
French Tea Salon

Corporate
Canapé Delivery
French Tea Salon
Corporate Luncheons
Dinner Parties
Fondue Soirées
Product Launches
Staff Appreciation

"Joanna's Delivery Menus"
French Cocktail Hour – “L’Apéritif a la Francaise”
Les Bistro Party
French Tea Salon
French Lunch Box Menu “Les Tartines”

We look forward to talking with you soon!

A Bientot!

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Monique Lhuillier Sample Sale

Monique Lhuillier is having a Sunday Bridal Sale In Los Angeles. Beautiful Brides - what are you doing tommorow Sunday. It's a lucky day for those having late summer or fall weddings. Monique Lhuillier http://moniquelhuillier.com is taking 40% to 90% off wedding dress samples and ready-to-wear including evening and cocktail dresses at this downtown sale. Brides-to-be can find deals such as a $3,000 full-lace gown (retail regular price $6,300) and a $2,000 satin dress ($4,620). Evening and cocktail frocks are priced from $200 to $3,000. All sales are final. No appointments or alterations provided. Monique's address is 1201 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 655-1088. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Merci Los Angeles Times!

Friday, July 10, 2009

Sous Le Soleil de la Californie



As the heat of our Southern California summer approaches, its most befitting a bride and her attendants to keep their cool - best done while clasping one of Pamela’s Parasols http://www.pamelasparasols.com – romantic to look at and functional in shape, Pamela's Parasols are available in an array of shades to make it very easy to get a perfect match to your wedding colors. Pamela will match to Alfred Angelo and David's Bridal colors. Tres Belle!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Talented Pastry Chefs

Talented Pastry Chefs - I'm in need of a 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary Tiered Cake. Please contact me - Event Date August 29, 2009. Merci!