Looking for something that your maids can wear again, and actually enjoy it?  Check out Beyonce’s House of Dereon.  The styles are trendy, form flattering and indicative of an after five event.  They are  about the same price as a regular bridesmaid’s gown, but I promise you, they will get more wear out of them!

Check the site for more styles!

I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE linens!

Nothing can make an event experiential by starting with a great linen base.  Wildflower Linens has some of the best specialty linens on the market today.  From overlays to liners to runners, napkins and chair backs, and more, their selections are beautiful.  They’ve been featured in some of my favorite wedding glossies and have laid the groundwork for many a Fabuluxe event!

Visit them at www.wildflowerlinens.com

Who’s saying what and where?

We’ve got the scoop!

• Men’s Style talked about the most stylish destinations….Grab your passport!
• My twin Liene of The Smart Planner interviewed Philly’s best since Rocky, Mark Kingsdorf
• YumSugar shared their recipe for a Tartini…..could make a great siggy for your next party, luxelings!  Also check out their yummy grilled desserts….cocktail hour, anyone?
• Penelope Cruz looked gorgeous in Cannes.  Well not just gorgeous, but completely weddingsexy! All the lines were there, the fabric flowed perfectly and her makeup was exquisite.  Her look was almost bridal, so you have to check it out!
• Miss Capitol Hill blogged about the beautiful Kate Landry Bow Frame Clutch.  If there was ever an indulgence that you must have, make this one of them.
• BeautySnob shared her boobjob™  with us.  Nuff said.  Take a looksie.
• Southern Wedding Style posted one of the most beautifully photographed and designed weddings….Adele + Chris

And are your microstalking me?  If not, you should be.  Follow me on twitter!  You’d be amazed completely unsurprised at what comes out of my mouth!

Sign up for your chance to win!  Finalists are chosen June 17!

She was lucky number 22, as randomly chosen by the generator at Random.org!

We would like to congratulate Lori on her big win in the "Style Your Dream Wedding" book giveaway!

I would like to thank everyone that entered and urge you to check out the book– it is a definite keeper.  I love it and was blessed and honored to receive a copy!

Lori, please contact us at blog {at} fabuluxeinc.com, and we will get it right to you!

Enjoy!

I was blessed to receive a copy of Susie Coelho‘s  Style Your Dream Wedding, and let me tell you, luxelings, this is a MUST HAVE.  And this could be quite possibly the only wedding book that you will buy for your planning.  (Seriously, it’s that good). 

If you don’t know who Susie Coelho is, first let me premise that she is a genius. The thoughtful way that this book has been put together is PHENOMENAL!  I am so in luxe with it.  Susie  is the rockstar host of HGTV’s "Outer Spaces", and "Surprise Gardener". She has also been on NBC, ABC, and Oprah.

But let me tell you about this book, honey…

First of all, the pictures are fantastic.  It gives you ideas for photography styles and details that you would (read: should) incorporate into your wedding.  Susie breaks a wedding down into "styles":  Classic, Classic Holiday, Contemporary, Beach, Countryside, Garden, Fanciful or Exotic.  From there, it goes in depth into each style’s concept.  What I love is that the pages open up (think gatefolds) to give you an extended look into different details of the wedding styles. 

Special features include:
· Quiz booklet
· Color palette booklet
· Dress silhouette accordion pullout
· Six 8-page gatefolds
· CD of wedding music – (how many songs)
· Postcards
· More than 600 world-class color photographs

You can even take Susie’s Style Your Dream Wedding Quiz online. 

Susie goes on to explore with you the different styles of weddings– all illustrated with stunning photos.  This book is like one big storyboard by one of the best in the design industry.  But Susie isn’t upstaged by the photos at all; her advice is concise, practical, and relevant.  Moreover, her words paint the picture in your mind that makes you say, "Why didn’t I think of that!?" or "I MUST have it!"

She pays special attention to styling your cake to reflect the style of your wedding, as well as choosing the right photography and photographer for your wedding.  The book has over 600 photos from some of the best in the industry, like Joe Photo and Amy Squires.

I don’t typically gush about books, but this one is SO very worth it. You can purchase the book, and you can also enter to win a copy right here at the Fabuluxe Blog courtesy of Fabuluxe and Thomas Nelson Publishers!  Simply leave a comment below!  Pros, you are welcome, too.  A winner will be chosen at random on May 5th, 2008.

This book, in my opinion, is perfect for the bride who is tired of the same cookie cutter concepts seen in typical wedding books, websites and glossies. One thing I love is that she says, "Make your own rules, and you’ll find a  style that one no one else could’ve dreamed of".  This book is a good investment for brides and their planners/designers.  Susie shows you color palettes for each style, which is awesome.  She then takes you through the different elements of your wedding, and gives examples from each style.  hat also makes it so great is that Susie gives you an inspiration and an explanation of those elements.  She teaches you about invitation fonts, dress silhouettes, bouquets, centerpieces, bridal parties, place settings, food and favors. 

Rockstar Event Designers, Mark Held and Richard David, of the famous, Mark’s Garden has put out a book– Fabulous Parties.  You may remember when we blogged about Richard Mark’s famous contributions to this year’s Governor’s Ball.  In addition to that work of art, Richard and Mark has also worked for clients such as George Clooney, Heidi Klum, Oprah and many more!

But in the book, they have also teamed up with Peggy Dark, caterer to the stars, to help you pull off the perfect party of your own. 

From Christina for Mark’s Garden:

"The harmonious relationship between food and flowers is clearly demonstrated in specially commissioned photographs which showcase twenty themed events, inspired by those created for their celebrity clients. All of the events included have a theme, décor, and menu. Choose from a Rustic Italian Party, a colorful Caribbean Dinner, a Chic Cocktail Party, a lavish New Year’s Eve Celebration, a fun Mexican Fiesta, an elegant Wine Tasting or a glamorous Pink Ladies Luncheon, plus many more inspired yet achievable ideas.

Mouth-watering menus accompany each party idea and include suggestions for delicious cocktails, along with recipes for appetizers, entrées and desserts. The stylish floral designs shown in each setting include ideas for table centerpieces and other floral table treatments plus innovative ways of decorating rooms and outdoor spaces. Practical instruction on how to achieve professional results at home is given in a Floral Tips chapter."

I can NOT wait to get my hands on this book and add it to my library. I know it will be extremely worth it. I am always looking for ways to girlify my husband’s UFC parties. 

Oh Joy.