For The Love of Shopping Valentine's Event Feb. 6, 2007

For the Love of Shopping Valentine's Day Sample Sale is an event not to be missed! Taking place on February 6th from 4pm to 9pm at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Blvd. you will enjoy door prizes, great sample pricing, complimentary cocktails and spa treatments and more!

Shop some of LA's best including Alishan Jewelry, Annie B Jewelry, Amelia Fitzwater, Arcona, The Art of Pleasure, Blowout Men, The Blues Jean Bar, Bobbe Vagel Floral Concepts, Bodyrocks Jewelry Designs, Celebration Cards, Claudia Endler Designs, Delilah Bakery, Easter Ahn, Enchantress, Exhale Spa, Good Looking Clothes, Habibi, Jody Domingue Photography, KiSA Studio, Kubik, La Bijou Belle, Lawd Knows, LUSH, The Luxe Spa, Marcia Bloom, Melissa Masse, May Yeung Jewelry, Nancy Fink Handbags, Nap Designs, New York Handbags, Onna Ehrlich, Penelope Handmade, Tic-Tock Floral Couture,
Too Faced Cosmetics, Under G's Lingerie, Yoga Army and many more!

Sip complimentary cocktails sponsored by Marani Vodka, tasty V-Day treats, sample beauty treatments, and music from Red Shoe Productions!

Opportunity to win Fabulous Door Prizes! A portion of the proceeds will benefit American Heart Association.

Advance General Admission: $6.00
Advance VIP Admission: $20.00 (includes gift bag)
Special VIP Gift Bag will include beauty products, gift certificates, discounts for spa treatments and much more!

Day-of-Sale Admission: $10.00 at the door

For more information:
Cobalt Events
310.584.1939
info@cobaltevents.com

Become a Patina Bride! February 25, 2007

VALENTINE'S SPECIAL! Make your ticket reservations before Valentine’s Day and receive 50% off your ticket price!

The Patina Bride, hosted by Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering and The Bridal Bar is just around the corner! While you may have already secured the wedding location of your dreams, we invite you to join us at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on February 25, where you will have the exclusive opportunity to meet with Southern California’s leading wedding professionals in invitations, entertainment, photography, fashion, florals, cake, and event design. Representatives will also be available to discuss opportunities for bridal showers and rehearsal dinners at various Patina Restaurant Group facilities across Greater Los Angeles all while sipping cocktails by Martini & Rossi.

This high end event showcase will take place on February 25, 2007 from 11am to 3pm at the world famous Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Tickets are $35.00 each** ~ Complimentary Parking
(213) 972-7565 or eventrsvp@patinagroup.com
myspace/thepatinabride

**Cost of ticket will be applied to any events booked with the Patina Restaurant Group.

The Wedding Luncheon

The Bridal Bar had the privilege this month to take part in the national Wedding Luncheon as part of the The Special Event Trade Show. The show takes place in a different city each year and this year was held in Los Angeles. The Wedding Luncheon as the centerpiece for the conference, featured the premiere event professionals in Los Angeles and showcased their works to the international event community. Our very own Linda Pittelli, owner of Eventful and Marianne Weiman-Nelson of Special Occasions were keynote speakers at the luncheon along with Mindy Weiss.

Not only was Linda Pittelli a speaker at the 650 guest lunch, but her company in association with Eden Rodriguez at End Design created two breathtaking tablescapes that represent the new trends in event decor.
The first of the two designs feature a giant gold tree stemming from the center of the square table covered in a custom linen from Eventful's new custom linen division. Also featured are mini cakes from Fantasy Frostings atop hand painted china also from Eventful's collection.

The second creation was designed in Eventful's signature gold and cream color palette and featured a mirror wall, chandelier hanging from a mirror, beautiful hydrangea and orchid florals created by End Design and again china, decor, design and accessories by Eventful.

Eventful's work in collaboration with End Design, Classic Party Rentals, Fantasy Frostings, and many others can now be appreciated by brides across the globe as industry leaders take these designs back to their home towns.

A third portion of the luncheon featured a room of celebrity cake artists, and two of our own, Cake Crumbs and Fantasy Frostings were highlighted along with Layers Cake Design Studio and The Cake Studio of Orange County.

Take a look at what Cake Crumbs showcased as the up and coming trend in wedding sweets...

Where as Fantasy Frostings opted for more traditional, romantic interpretations of today's trend-setting bride.

The best part about all of these amazing works of art? You can have them all for your dream wedding!! Don't forget to check out all the designers' and contributors' websites for more information to create your fantasy day.

And thanks to Mike Colon for providing the photos from the wedding luncheon.

And lastly a BIG thanks to Gus Galanis at Classic Party Rentals and Kitty Silbereich at Someone's in the Kitchen for organizing and producing such a fantastic event and show and for letting The Bridal Bar be a small part of that!

Mariah Nicole in the News!

Congratulations to Mariah Nicole Makeup and Hair Artistry for her current write ups in both Inside Weddings Magazine and Your Wedding Day Magazine! Check out both on newsstands now to see her real wedding work in Inside Weddings and learn about her tips and techniques in YWD.

May Yeung Jewelry Selected for Wedding Channel, The Knot, and Shop For Weddings

Congratulations to May Yeung Jewelry who has inked a deal with The Knot, Wedding Channel, and Shop For Weddings to carry 25 exclusive pieces from her bridal and bridal party collections. Check out the new designs today or contact her directly for custom designed pieces for you and your maids!

Couples Casting for New Reality Show

Kaos Entertainment is looking for wedding planners, locations, and engaged couples to submit their weddings for consideration on their new reality wedding show. The premise is upbeat, decor and planning oriented, no drama, no bridezillas, all fun details and tips for viewers. They will even pay for your top notch planner! For more information or to submit your event for consideration, please email weddings@kaosent.com. Weddings taking place in Spring 2007 will be featured, so hurry and email the casting producers today!

Open House at Docuvitae on Thursday, Jan. 11th

Now that all the traveling, wrapping, gift-giving, tree decorating, and general holiday cheer have passed Docuvitae Photography and Super 8 would like to take advantage of this quieter time to thank all clients, colleagues, artists, staff, friends and family for their support and to say hello to a few new faces.

So pull out your winter hat and gloves and join us join us at Docuvitae, Thursday, January 11th for an evening of hot apple cider and ice skating under the stars!

Come one, come all to the Docuvitae Studio for an open house from 3pm to 7pm. We plan on going from there around the corner to Pershing Square to lace up and be on the outdoor ice rink from 7:30 to 8:30pm. There are a limited number of tickets available to skate, so if you plan to get out on the ice, please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, January 9th! RSVP to (213) 896-0306.

Docuvitae - 3pm to 7pm
453 S. Spring Street #804
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Pershing Square Skate Ring - 7:30pm to 9pm
5323 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Bridal Bar in the Buzz-O-Meter!

Check out this week's Us Weekly and you'll find The Bridal Bar pictured in the celebrity trend spotting section called the Buzz-O-Meter. Thanks Us Weekly!!

CAKE CRUMBS PARTY RECAP

Thanks so much to everyone who bared the traffic and made it out to the Cake Crumbs launch and holiday party. Check out some great pics taken by Josh Bobrove for Robert Evans Studios.







How yummy were these red velvet cupcakes?!?!

Party-goers Laurel Szeto of Laurel and Party, Harmony from The Bridal Bar, the team from Next Exit Photography (Adi & Cat), Photographer Carrie Phillips, and Robert Evans...

...who all enjoyed the musical talents of Jake and Rob from String Project LA.
















...and who enjoyed the bar by Martini & Rossi even more!


And last but not least, thanks to our gracious hosts, John and Susan from Cake Crumbs!

END DESIGN FEATURED IN BIZBASH!

Congratulations to Eden Rodriguez, owner of End Design for being selected as one of the hippest trend setters for holiday decor by BizBash. Check out her Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling and a lodge themed room that looks oh so cozy! Congrats to all the gals at End Design!

MARIAH NICOLE HAIR & MAKEUP ARTISTRY HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Mariah Nicole Hair & Makeup Artistry is giving her holiday gifts early this year! Book any on location hair or makeup service for the month of December and receive each for the discounted price of $100.00! Look your best at your office Christmas party, get your hair done for the holidays, and be AB FAB this winter with Mariah Nicole's services. Call (818) 915-8847 for more details and portfolio viewings. Don't miss out...the holidays will come and go in a flash and you know you want to look your best in your little black dress!

THE BRIDAL BAR IN BRIDAL GUIDE

The Bridal Bar is featured in the January/February issue of Bridal Guide Magazine. When it was time for them to write an article about how to select your vendors, they called on us as the experts. Check it out on newsstands now.

ROSEBUD DESIGN HOLIDAY SALE

Rosebud Design Studio is hosting their annual holiday sale at The Bridal Bar on Saturday, December 9th from 2pm to 4pm. Choose from thank you cards, stocking stuffers, holiday cards, and more all at great discounted prices!

For a sneak peak at some those goodies and treats, check out Rosebud Design Studio.

PATINA CATERING HOSTS BREAKFAST W/SANTA

Patina Catering is hosting breakfast with Santa this month! The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is going to be home to photos with Santa, cookie decorating, delectable treats, carving stations, and more!

December 9, 10, 16, & 17th from 11:30am to 2pm. $18 per child, $35 per adult - including a yummy mimosa for the grown-ups!

For reservations, please call (213) 972-7565.

CAKE CRUMBS HOLIDAY PARTY

Come one, come all! Cake Crumbs is having a party and you're invited!

The Bridal Bar and Your Wedding Day Magazine is hosting a holiday soiree at their new cake studio in Encino and you won't want to miss these treats!

The date is December 6th from 6pm to 9pm. To RSVP, please email john@cakecrumbs.com or call (818) 823-7742.

Hope to see you there!!

THE BRIDAL BAR IN US WEEKLY

The Bridal Bar is featured in this special collector's issue of Us Weekly along of course with Robert Evans and his wonderful photos from Tom and Katie's wedding. On newsstands now...

NEW WEBSITE FOR OH, HOW CHARMING!

After a long wait (but worth every minute) the brand new Oh, How Charming! Event Production website is up and running. Be sure to browse through all the amazing weddings that owner Lisa Vorce and her staff have created over the past year. And note the sleek new corporate identity too (all their contact infomation will remain the same).

Lisa is a favorite among celebrities like Kobe Bryant (Lakers) and Elton Brand (Clippers), among others; and with this new website we should be seeing a lot more of her in the coming year. Congratulations Lisa and everyone at Oh, How Charming!

ROBERT EVANS STUDIOS & THE BRIDAL BAR ALSO ON ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT ONLINE

Check out another little blurb about Tom and Katie's wedding that mentions both Robert Evans and The Bridal Bar on Entertainment Tonight.

THE BRIDAL BAR ON ACCESS HOLLYWOOD

Last night, Nov. 21st Access Hollywood aired a segment on The Bridal Bar. The brief feature showcased our boutique and the now world famous work of Robert Evans Photography. Thanks Access Hollywood!!

ALL ABOUT THE FAMILY! JULES BIANCHI CAPTURES LIFE'S MOMENTS

It's not too late too late to get the perfect family portrait for the holidays! Jules Bianchi Photography is an expert at capturing those sweet moments when no one is looking to the elaborate prop set up portraits. It's all about the lighting and the angles as she explains in her monthly newsletter. With tips for how to take that great shot yourself or to check out her online boutique and portrait services, be sure to check out her website and blog! You'll find everything from pumpkin dressed kids, to black tie weddings, to custom photo jewelry that make great holiday gifts!