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Planner: Stacey Rossman | Ceremony Venue: Saint Clement Church | Reception Venue: River East Art Center | Caterer: Paramount Events | Florist: Revel Decor, Inc. | Entertainment: Style Matters | Cake Artist: Bittersweet Bakery | Cinematographer: Gebbs Films | Transportation: AEX Limo | Photobooth: SMILEBOOTH | Dress: Reem Acra | Jewelry: BHLDN | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Hotel: Waldorf Astoria | Photographer: averyhouse
What a WONDERFUL surprise…. Last night, while Mike and I were knee deep in the Lyric Opera’s Midnight in Paris Fantasy at the Opera, I got the most marvelous email from a friend. The beyond fabulous Corey Amaro had posted her famous Saturday Art Saves blog, and – do you even believe this kindness – featured lil’ ol’ moi. Ahhhhhhhh! Mon dieu! Corey – your words are the absolute nicest gift that you could ever, EVER give to another mother. I shall cherish them forever and always. Just as I do our dreamy afternoon in your garden in St. Zacharie,…Continue Reading »
Saturday sneak peek… Tonight we are celebrating all things spring… And winter. Hand in hand. Together with our fab friends at Boutique Bites we shall throw a Chicago Public School fundraising feast to remember. Over a dozen silver vases filled with pretty parrot ans dutch tulips… Dozens of amber votives… Custom yellow and navy menu cards… Personalized placecards… Sweet Dreams custom candy mix in matching pantones tied up in silk bows… Just to name but a few. And just how are you keeping warm this weekend? It’s crazy out east in storm Nemo-land…so we say stay cozy. And tuned into…Continue Reading »
Ooh! Let the red, black, and white Valentine fun begin. Now. Make that the ol’ fashioned kind of bygone, ephemera fun. We spent last Friday filming our DIY Valentine Crafternoon – with cocktails – bien sur – with favorite friends Graham, Emily and Tim from the oh so gorgeous magazine, Glossed and Found. I quite liked bubbly cocktail-ing all afternoon at A Perfect Event. One could get used to that sort of thing. So much fun for you, friends, and family is just one zippy click away. Now go. glossedandfound.com/spotlight/diy-valentines-day/ Cheers to you, Valentine. follow us: *magazine: issuu.com/aperfecteventmag* twitter.com/debililly instagram.com/debililly…Continue Reading »
I do. Do you? Find love, fun, and sunshine on a grey winter’s day at Fishman’s Fabrics? Since 1903, the legendary South Loop family fabric mecca has been the city’s go to designer source. Over 100 fabric lines… Cashmeres… Velvets… Dupionis… Hides… Suitings… Shirtings… Ikats… Stripeys… Ginghams… And absolutely all the trimmings. Everything in my home and work was sourced here. Josie, salesperson and seamstress extraordinaire has taken care of our every need for more than fifteen years. She helped me design and sew my wedding veil. (Their bridal department is the sparkling, lacey stuff that dreams are made of.)…Continue Reading »
To quote the great Chicago icon we all adore… Holy Cow. Somehow, time has slipped by much too quickly as we’ve flown coast to coast for the last few weeks. First, Seattle sunshine and ships out to sea. Second, climbing the hills of sweet San Francisco, and such fun shooting spring trends for Debi Lilly Design/Safeway. Third, New York Gift Show and gazillions of all things gorgeous. Next up – gulp – tomorrow – is our Live Wedding Lookbook. Party trends. Fresh new florals as far as the eye can see. Paper couture adorning every surface. Did I mention Chevron…Continue Reading »
Superbowl Sunday is here – just a few days away – and celebrity party planner is here to share all of her stylist secrets with us. In just a few steps – she’ll show us how to throw an easy, healthy, superbowl touchdown. Step 1 – Color! The secret to stylish entertaining? Creating a personalized, custom events – starting with your color palette. Our inspiration for Superbowl? Look no further than team colors. Color your table gorgeous with simple football jersey style linens – rented from bbjlinen.com – around $20 each – delivered right to your door. How easy is…Continue Reading »
Join us – won’t you? We’ve toured the west coast – the east coast – and soon we’re landing – back home. Woohoo. Tv party time – my favorite! Tomorrow morning, 9 am, tune in to Windy City Live, to see all the seriously super "Bowl" soiree secrets we are spilling. Sneak peek – Potato Skin Cakes… The hottest trend going this weekend is bacon, bacon everywhere. Even your desserts. Let’s start the annual BaconFest bash a bit early, in January, shall we? Sweet, savory, and loaded with crunchy, delish potato chips and bacon. Thanks to our besties and Lincoln…Continue Reading »
Tony Bennett said it best, in 1962.
I left my heart in San Francisco
High on a hill, it calls to me
To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars…
My love waits there in San Francisco
Above the blue and windy sea…
I could never…
We’re en route home to Chicago… Just in time. This Wednesday, January 16 from 6-8, please say "I do". Join us, amongst our fave Logan Square industry friends, for a Lovely Logan Square Wedding Party. You are going to fall – head over heels in L.O.V.E. Wedding Trends and Tips – yours truly, A Perfect Event! Gorg Gifts – the beyond enchanting Shop 1021 Pretty pretty Paper – Spilled Ink Press Sweets – Paper Moon Pastry Frenchy french Charcuterie – Provenance Food & Wine Flowers – Fleur Photography and Music – Cage & Aquarium Lovely Linens and Chargers – BBJ…Continue Reading »
