| What can be more fun than to be among event | | | | created for us to sit and relax in with a selection of |
| coordinators for an event decor and party design | | | | special event furniture. To say the least, the floral |
| celebration? That is where I was last week in Beverly | | | | designs were spectacular along with the added props |
| Hills at the charming Il Cielo restaurant. A portion of | | | | such as fall-colored trees which were placed on the |
| the restaurant was completely transformed by event | | | | perimeter of the room and fall colored branches with |
| decor and party design florist, Ricardo Luna. | | | | leaves hanging from the ceiling. |
| This party gave me some fabulous ideas for event | | | | All in all, I felt as if I was back East in a park on a |
| decor and party design and I saw these new and | | | | warm fall eve. A mixture of floral arrangements, both |
| unique chairs that will be perfect for a Winter | | | | classic and hip, adorned the coffee tables as well as |
| Wonderland party. The party also reinforced some of | | | | the tall center table and surrounding cocktail tables. In |
| the important secrets of party planning success. One | | | | the corner, to add flair to the event decor and party |
| secret is that you can throw a fabulous party and | | | | design, the designer brought these new-styled chairs |
| simultaneously maintain your budget by serving | | | | giving added fun and whimsy to the evening. The |
| delicious tray-passed appetizers as dinner. But first, let | | | | chairs were oversized with padded fabric and had a |
| me give you the rundown about the event decor | | | | concave top giving you a regal feeling when you sat |
| and party design as well as the different event | | | | down. |
| coordinators and vendors present that evening. | | | | The food that was served that evening was great. It |
| The designer wanted to show his appreciation | | | | was all tray-passed, either on small plates or |
| towards some of the local event coordinators who | | | | hand-held accompanied by cocktail napkins. Portions |
| have supported his business throughout the years. | | | | of delicious pasta, crostinis with smoked salmon and |
| There were various Los Angeles special event | | | | Italian cured meats are a few examples, and for |
| vendors as well as event coordinators. Event | | | | dessert, we were treated to bite-sized tiramisu and |
| coordinators from the local hotels were in attendance | | | | chocolate covered strawberries. |
| as well as a well-respected entertainment vendor and | | | | A tray-pass styled cocktail party is a great way to |
| photographers. | | | | give an elegant party, provide your guests with |
| Like any other good event designer, the designer set | | | | plenty of food and maintain a budget. Needless to |
| the tone of the evening from the beginning when I | | | | say, I tried all of the food selections quite a few |
| walked in the door of the restaurant. A server, | | | | times and didn't walk away hungry that evening! |
| holding a tray of glasses filled with champagne, | | | | However, what I did walk away with that evening |
| greeted the event coordinators and a guitarist set | | | | was a great appreciation for a twist on a typical |
| the mood with wonderful ambient acoustic guitar | | | | cocktail party with a different approach to event |
| music. | | | | decor and party design and a chance to visit among |
| The linens selected for the evening were from a fall | | | | friends and colleagues. |
| palate of orange and rust. A casual atmosphere was | | | | |