Friday Favorite Find: The Beverly Hills Hotel

This week's Friday Favorite Find is one of our favorite venues.  Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch and a fantastic tour with Anne Giapapas, Catering Events Manager at the beautiful Beverly Hills Hotel.  It was such a treat!

The Beverly Hills Hotel will be celebrating their 100th Birthday this year.  It is a historic masterpiece situated above Sunset Boulevard and offers lush gardens, a variety of beautiful and ornate ballrooms, and impeccable service.

For your wedding, The Beverly Hills Hotel offers the following complimentary services:

• Dance floor and staging
• Menu tastings for wedding receptions of 100 guests or more
• Wedding night stay for the bride and groom
• Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for the bride and groom on their wedding night
• Special room rate discounts for wedding guests

Let's begin our tour of the ballrooms and property:

 The Sunset ballroom is stunningly hand-painted.  It can hold up to 130 guests for your wedding!

 The Rodeo Ballroom can hold up to 300 guests and has a private terrace.

 The magnificent Crystal Ballroom is crowned by a spectacular Venetian crystal chandelier and opens into the lush formal gardens where your ceremony can be held.  This stunning ballroom can accommodate up to 480 guests.

 The Polo Private dining room is an intimate space with its own patio for private gatherings and special occasions.  It is a perfect location for a rehearsal dinner or brunch following your wedding.  For a smaller reception, the Polo Private dining room can fit up to 75 guests, 60 if you wanted to include a dance floor.

Their award winning chef creates seasonal specialties with fresh, natural ingredients.  The Beverly Hills Hotel also has a dedicated kosher kitchen and their talented culinary team is fully trained in kosher service.

 You and your guests can relax and enjoy some time together by the pool or head to the spa for a treatment!

 The property is absolutely stunning.  There are so many locations for memorable wedding day photos.

You and your guests will feel so glamorous walking the red carpet into the lobby.  

The Beverly Hills Hotel is a perfect location for your event.  The impeccable service they provide will allow you to enjoy your day while knowing that all details are being taken care of.  We love to work with the amazing staff at the Beverly Hills Hotel and know that our brides will too!

For more information, please contact the Catering department at (310) 281-2916 or via E-MAIL

Hope you have enjoyed the tour!

Much graitude
Mary

Friday Favorite Find: Wildflower Linen's New Beverly Hills Showroom

Last week I visited Wildflower Linen's brand new showroom in Beverly Hills.

The new showroom is located at 822 S. Robertson Blvd, #305 in Beverly Hills and is available by appointment only.  

Schedule a visit to see their stunning custom linens, napkins, chair covers and other unique wedding decor.  

Here are some photos of their beautiful products that are featured at the new location.  Youngsong Martin is such an incredibly talented designer.  The Wildflower team will be so helpful in finding the perfect linens for your special day.  To make an appointment, contact Allison@wildflowerlinens.com

 A huge variety of fabrics and colors to choose from.

Amazing chair covers to dress up your tables!

 Unique bridal party gift ideas as well as specialty decor items

I can't wait to visit Wildflower Linen's new showroom again soon!

Much gratitude!
Mary Dann

Our Team Photo Shoot in Laguna Beach

On a gorgeous sunny Friday in July, the Mary Dann Wedding and Party Coordinators Team aligned with some fabulous people at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott to take some photos for our upcoming website redesign.  We wanted to share a few of the photos and re-introduce our team!

Our Team:  Carrie Goldberg, Mary Dann, Melissa Churlonis

We would like to thank Mike Steele of Mike Steele Photography for taking the time out of his busy schedule to spend the day with us and take these photos.  He was a pleasure to work with and gave us great direction for being in front of the camera.  He also provided some helpful tricks for "camera ready" arms!  Mike Steele, who is based in Orange County, makes his clients feel very comfortable in front of the camera.  We loved working with him!

Here is a sample of some of Mike's creative and artistic wedding work!

Carrie had the opportunity to visit Design Visage at their brand new location in Costa Mesa.  Since 1986, Design Visage has been helping brides look and feel their best!  They have a full staff of artists that are trained in all areas of bridal beauty and provide service in Los Angeles and Orange County.  Special thanks to Lauren for doing Carrie's hair and make-up!

And here's a little sample of the amazing looks that the artists at Design Visage can achieve!

Meet the MDWPC team!

Mary Dann-McNamee, Owner of Mary Dann Wedding & Party Coordinators 

Email:  m@marydann.com  Twitter:  @MaryDann

Melissa Churlonis - Lead Event Manager, Orange County

Email:  melissa@marydann.com  Twitter:  @MaryDann_Melisa

Carrie Goldberg - Lead Event Manager, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara & Palm Springs

Email: carrie@marydann.com  Twitter:  @MaryDann_Carrie

Thanks again to everyone who made this day possible!  It was such a lovely day and we look forward to working with you again soon!

Much Gratitude,

The Mary Dann Wedding and Party Coordinators Team

An Educational Visit with a Talented Photographer

Last week I had the pleasure to visit with one of my favorite photographers, Jen O'Sullivan who gave me some great tips to share with our brides and grooms.  I wanted to pass along a few of my favorites (and some samples of her beautiful work!) that I found extremely helpful!  Not everyone is comfortable being in the spotlight, and on your wedding day, there is no escaping it....these tips will help you feel more relaxed in front of the camera and lead to stunning pictures.

Here we go...#1
Always giggle a little when getting your photos taken.  Your smile will look more natural.

Tip #2
Try not to "pose".  Stand or sit the way it feels natural.  You will always look better.

Tip #3
Consider the lighting and time of day for your ceremony.  Half shade, half sun, not good.

Tip #4
Always put yourself in the best light.  Face the brightest location in your area.

Tip #5
Buy blotters and keep them with you at all times.  In a pinch use a toilet seat cover.

These are just a few of the many helpful tips that Jen O'Sullivan provides to her wedding clients.  Your  wedding pictures will be a cherished memento of the beautiful day you shared with your families and closest friends as you started your new life together.   These tips, along with an amazing photographer, will lead to photos that you'll enjoy for a lifetime.

Love, Laughter and Happiness,

Carrie Goldberg
Mary Dann Wedding and Party Coordinators

A Lovely Visit To A Tranquil European Garden

The First of Its Kind in the World - The Restoration Hardware Gallery Beverly Blvd

The Gallery houses a European Garden, Design Bibliotheque, Fresh Floral Boutique, 

and an Organic Tea Atelier

Future meeting space for Mary Dann Wedding and Party Coordinators!  Lead Event Manager, Carrie Goldberg lives two doors down from this beautiful space and has made fast friends with Eddie Zaratsian.  Eddie's just invited us to host all of our meetings with future brides here.  

We are so excited to get started! 

The Floral Boutique is open Monday through Sunday and

 always has something fresh, new and amazing!  

I am really looking forward to reporting on all of our future adventures here 

in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills!

Much graitude!

Mary