WIPA - Wedding Industry Professionals Association, has quickly become my favorite organization to partner with as a wedding floral and event designer in Southern California. I have found the provided education and professional caliber of WIPA excellent. This past Tuesday's event was certainly no exception. The event was held at the beautiful Vibiana located in the heart of Los Angeles, a gorgeous venue for weddings.
We were greeted at the outdoor entrance with Lavender Botanical Bliss martinis. I'm not usually a fan of eating or drinking florals, but this one changed my mind!
We were escorted inside only to be "wow'd" with the breathtaking high ceiling architecture
AND these stunning table top displays.
This particular table's florals (by Mille Fiori) were my FAVE - deconstructed cymbidium orchids which were reconstructed into these amazing pieces.
And another unexpected element - living goldfish! The execution was done so well.
Our speaker of the hour was none other than Richard Aaron, president of BizBash Media. Talk about someone who knows how to make an entrance - he walked onto the stage singing. Love that!
He shared so many great event ideas like wall decor appetizers (yes, you pick food off the wall and serve yourself) and living tables (a real human being as the centerpiece). One of the best quotes he shared: A drop of inspiration can create a river of dreams. How true!
Lunch proceeded with a scrumptious vegetarian meal prepared by Chef Joanne Purnell of Good Gracious Events. Try not to drool too much while sifting through these pictures.
Curried Vegetables Pop Tart, Wild Arugula Salad with Feta Blueberry, Cucumber Dill Soup Shooter paired with C. Mendes Vinho Verde 2009 - Portugal
Market Garden Spring Vegetable Expression, Herb Broth and Pastry Heart paired with Chatueau De Paraza Minervois 200 - France
Dessert Spread - "All About Blueberries and Lavender"
And you can't forget the details!
Thank you WIPA for another lovely educational luncheon!
Sponsoring Vendors:
Venue - Vibiana
Catering - Good Gracious! Events
Rentals - Classic Party Rentals
Furniture - Rrivre Works
Photography - Callaway Gable
Menu Design And Printing - The Card Lady
Audio/Visual - No Static Pro Audio Inc
Linens - BBJ Linen
Entertainment - Dash Entertainment
Wines - Liquid Catering
Florals - Tick Tock Couture Florals
Cappuccino and Espresso - Cappuccino Club
Chocolate Favors - SoBelle Chocolate Favors
Table Top Designers:
Shirvan Design
Luxe Events Rentals
My Flower Guy
Tic Tock Couture Florals
Rivre Works
Premiere Party Rentals
Good Gracious! Events
We were greeted at the outdoor entrance with Lavender Botanical Bliss martinis. I'm not usually a fan of eating or drinking florals, but this one changed my mind!
We were escorted inside only to be "wow'd" with the breathtaking high ceiling architecture
AND these stunning table top displays.
This particular table's florals (by Mille Fiori) were my FAVE - deconstructed cymbidium orchids which were reconstructed into these amazing pieces.
And another unexpected element - living goldfish! The execution was done so well.
Our speaker of the hour was none other than Richard Aaron, president of BizBash Media. Talk about someone who knows how to make an entrance - he walked onto the stage singing. Love that!
He shared so many great event ideas like wall decor appetizers (yes, you pick food off the wall and serve yourself) and living tables (a real human being as the centerpiece). One of the best quotes he shared: A drop of inspiration can create a river of dreams. How true!
Lunch proceeded with a scrumptious vegetarian meal prepared by Chef Joanne Purnell of Good Gracious Events. Try not to drool too much while sifting through these pictures.
Curried Vegetables Pop Tart, Wild Arugula Salad with Feta Blueberry, Cucumber Dill Soup Shooter paired with C. Mendes Vinho Verde 2009 - Portugal
Market Garden Spring Vegetable Expression, Herb Broth and Pastry Heart paired with Chatueau De Paraza Minervois 200 - France
Dessert Spread - "All About Blueberries and Lavender"
And you can't forget the details!
Thank you WIPA for another lovely educational luncheon!
Sponsoring Vendors:
Venue - Vibiana
Catering - Good Gracious! Events
Rentals - Classic Party Rentals
Furniture - Rrivre Works
Photography - Callaway Gable
Menu Design And Printing - The Card Lady
Audio/Visual - No Static Pro Audio Inc
Linens - BBJ Linen
Entertainment - Dash Entertainment
Wines - Liquid Catering
Florals - Tick Tock Couture Florals
Cappuccino and Espresso - Cappuccino Club
Chocolate Favors - SoBelle Chocolate Favors
Table Top Designers:
Shirvan Design
Luxe Events Rentals
My Flower Guy
Tic Tock Couture Florals
Rivre Works
Premiere Party Rentals
Good Gracious! Events
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