Jetting Away....

....To Florida today! That's right- we (me, Danielle, and Teresa) are hopping a flight together to travel across the country to attend The Special Event, an annual international event planning conference second to none. While basking in 70 degree temperatures (this is what Floridians call winter?), we'll also be going nonstop all day every day from educational classes that range from design to event management tracks, as well as networking with planners and event pros from all over the world. Are we excited? Just a little. I'll also get to meet, in person, some of the industry peeps that I've connected with either via Twitter, the blogosphere, or through mentorships I've participated in the past, and I'm beyond words about it all.

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Once the whirlwind is over, I'll be posting my finds from The Wedding Event and the Wedding Event Galleries, as well as photos from our adventures on the East Coast, so stay tuned! You can also follow all the commentary on Twitter throughout the event with the official hashtag #TSE2012.

Our blog posting may be a little far and between this week as the girls fill in for me at the office, so be sure to check back next week for all the updates!

~Happy Monday!

Weekly Faves

This week is all about what our newest intern, Kim, is currently coveting. Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we formally introduce her on the blog, even though she's already been a busy bee helping around the office for two weeks!



Kim is the queen of bags, as noted by the great hobo bag she chose here, and shh..don't tell, but she's also my little sister. More on how this came about and why she's such an asset to Soiree...

Shopping Guide for Kim's Weekly Faves:

1. Vintage Leather Hobo Bag | 2. Pearlescent Trim Necklace | 3. Sephora Nail Polish |
4. Patent Leather Ballet Flat | 5. Empire Waist Coat

....In the meantime happy shopping, and have a fabulous weekend!

Pretty Parisian Gowns By Rime Arodaky

 Being that my background is in Spanish and Culture, along with fashion, textiles, and design, I have a soft spot for really beautiful fashions. My mom always said it was "my calling" to be a clothing designer, and I can remember being very little saying to myself that the only thing I would be interested in designing, clothing wise, was a wedding gown. Fast forward 20 some years and even though I don't design wedding dresses, I am hopelessly addicted to designing weddings- pretty close if you ask me! So it was natural for me to flip over these wedding dresses from Parisian designer Rime Arodaky- the perfect mix of romance and couture.









 Aren't these flowy gowns just dreamy?

Photos 1,2,4 via This Is Glamorous; Photo 3 via Rime Arodaky

~Happy Wednesday!

What's Your Invitation Style?

I ran across Clementine while searching for wedding invitation examples to put in a new design board we're putting together for a client, and not only do I love the ready to order line, but also love their invitation style indicators. How many times have you tried to put into words what the theme or vision for your wedding will be? Or, if you're a wedding planner, how many times have you tried to decipher what your bride is trying to tell you? Maybe if we all introduced style files along with descriptions like these, we'd be well on our way! Below are all the style descriptions, along with some of our favorite designs for each.

















So tell us, what's your favorite invitation style? You can also take Clementine's  style quiz to help you decide. I took the quiz, and it's declared that I am officially a cross between the "Sentimental Mood" and the "Old World Glamour" styles. And I think it's pretty spot on.

~Happy Planning!

Inspiring Photo No. 41

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I was inspired by all the color in this dress....which got me thinking: will you be wearing any color in your wedding dress this year? Or how about your wedding party?

Here's to a colorful Monday,

~xx,
 Brandi

Weekly Faves

 For me, this week was all about getting back into working out, being healthy, and being sane.



Fage Greek yogurt is my absolute favorite go-to Greek goddess. I like to mix this with honey and fruit or one of the Davinci sugar free syrups. For any of you watching your sugar and carb intake, but love your yogurt, this is the way to go.

Lara Bars are a beautiful thing. I discovered these when I was pregnant with my kiddo and needed fast snacks without sacrificing my diet. These bars are all natural, with nary a word you can't pronounce. Bonus- you can find a variety pack of these at Costco.

I've been hearing more and more about these Lululemon yoga pants. I try to do my hot yoga at least twice a week, and need a good pair that will last all the washing.

Finally, this Mentha Lip Gloss is amazing in every way- good breath freshener too.

What are you favorites right now?

~ Brandi

Bridal Hair How To | Beachy Waves

We love the look of relaxed waves for hair...both on brides and non brides alike. This easy to follow tutorial from Cupcakes and Cashmere allows even hairstyle-inept folks like myself the chance to look like we just walked out of a salon.



~Happy Thursday!