The Sunday Wedding

So. Much. Fun. Mint Julep Social Events had the pleasure of hosting the most fabulous party along with Michael Antonia of The Flashdance. The weekend bash was held at The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs and was a major event! Brent Wang of Eggs LA brought his crew down; Mercedes and Andrea of Digital Princess Productions splashed around; Sarah and Janell of Lucky Penny Designs sashayed under the misters with snowcones in hand; photo goddess Sarah Yates captured the memories via camera; and of course, MJSE was there to represent with sunhats and pool toys. The Ace is a haven for the city-weary kids of LA with pet friendly quarters, rad mid-century California aesthetics, a pool that doesn't close, and really GREAT priced food (seriously, where else can you get egg whites, hash browns, and fried tomatoes for $5? Yes, Michelle ate that poolside). Check out the eye candy below and clear your calendar for our next shindig.

Classy Lassie

MJSE is absolutely tickled pink to be featured in this week's Us Weekly magazine. Our coordinating skills are celebrated in the four page feature which gives all of the delicious details on the wedding of Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. MJSE owner, Michelle Lynn Buckley, was interviewed at length, giving readers a sense of the couple's wedding scene (bowls of lemon drops and engraved cake knife and server from Heidi's mom). Now if only Hedda Hopper was still around, we could really dish the dirt.

Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag's Wedding

The ladies at Mint Julep Social Events are very pleased with their little event this weekend. For obvious reasons, ceremony details are still hush hush; but I can certainly tell you that their sultry, hip reception at Social Hollywood was amazing. From the stunning florals by Eggs, Los Angeles, to the beautifully delicious cake by Sweet Gems, capped by the hip audible bliss provided by Michael Antonia of The Flashdance, Speidi made made sure this was the wedding of the season. MJSE is honored to have worked with Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag as their wedding coordinator for the most special day in both their sweet little lives. Mind blowing photography by Feather Love Photography.

The Bride's Cafe - Julia and Jordan

The go-to site for all things bridal, The Bride's Cafe, posted a wonderful feature of MJSE couple, Julia and Jordan. Click here to view tons of photos of their gorgeous wedding. Julia's Vera Wang gown has proven to be quite a conversation topic! Of course, Dennis Viera did an amazing job with the photography of this eclectic wedding. Love it!

Sexy in the City

Leslee and Beny represent a new trend in weddings. No, not a trend in taking engagement photos Downtown (although we LOVE that they did that!), but the trend towards small ceremonies and larger receptions on totally separate days. This MJSE couple is tying the knot in Hawaii with an intimate group of close family and friends in July and then throwing an all out bash at hip new venue in town, The London, in August. Stay tuned for more fun details about their impeding nuptials! Skye Blu brought the sexy, as always!

Hostesses, Not the Suzy Q Variety

Mint Julep Social Events is brimming with excitement as two of our Hostesses make their web debut (despite being with the company for quite awhile). We want you to get to know them! Dean Fisher and Mary Suzuki are MJSE's featured Hostesses and we have just updated our site so you can catch a glimpse of their marvelous Hostess abilities. Please check out their bios below and revel in the beauty of their photos taken by Michael and Anna Costa.

Dean Fisher was raised in Lexington, Kentucky, a town steeped in mint juleps and Southern charm. Born into a family-owned catering business, amid the chatter and laughter of social soirees, event planning has always been second nature with Dean. Polished at the Hall's School of Cotillion and Etiquette, and studied at The School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Dean eventually moved into interior design (working with greats like design "it girl" Kelly Wearstler), creating stunning event environments and shaping experiences for her clients. Incorporating her roots in entertaining with her keen sense of aesthetic, Dean exudes a unique aire of poise, skill, and authenticity rarely seen in the event industry today.

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Mary Yuriko Suzuki, a second-generation Japanese American (nisei), earned an Interior Design degree from FIDM and is a Natori in Azuma Kotobuki Kai. She has developed a sophisticated appreciation for color, texture, and pattern which she incorporates into her understanding of space, lighting, and mood. Mary admits to having a bias for all things Mid-Century Modern, Art Decco, and Japanese. If pressed, she will site Charles and Henry Greene, Charles and Ray Eames, and her father, Masayasu Suzuki as influences.Combining a well-studied appreciation and knowledge of heritage, Mary brings a synergystic fusion of culture and design to the wedding industry, offering a modern reflection of classical themes to any occasion.

Just the Six of Us

One of MJSE's cutest couples ever just had a romantic private ceremony on the beach in Malibu. Both sets of parents were present for the wonderful moment and the windy but clear weather allowed for an empty beach and beautiful photos (got to love February in California!). The beautiful bride and groom held this intimate ceremony so the bride could "be barefoot in the sand" since their summer reception will be quite the Black Tie affair. (And for those of you who are wondering - No, you cannot be shoeless and in Black Tie!) Needless to say, we are counting the days until this beautiful couple marries in fabulous fashion! Thanks to Apertura for the gorgeous photos.

Destination I Do - Spring 2009

The next time you're cruising the "Women's Interests" section of local newsstand (we're pretty sure it's time to give weddings its own section already), be sure to pick up a copy of the Spring issue of Destination I Do and see our latest spread. Our lovely bride, Teresa Strasser (of TV Water Cooler and the Adam Carolla Show) has had her wedding featured again. From the Venetian in Las Vegas back to the Library in Downtown Los Angeles, her wedding, while spectacularly hip, was anything but typical. And, as this is the third time this wedding has been published, Mint Julep Social Events feels it's time to congratulate themselves, Fiore Designs, Michael & Anna Costa, Fusion Linens, and Digital Princess Productions for putting together a wildly successful event.

Los Angeles Love Story - [DPP Video]

We could not let Aimee and Mike's wedding at The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills pass by without showing off a lovely video rendering of the fabulous event. So, the snazzy girls at Digital Princess, on hand for all the docudrama, put together a short edit for us! We really like the Love Story DPP put together, interviewing the bride and groom separately as well as family members to get everyone's side of the story. On a side note, is it me, or does the groom look like an old-fashioned movie star?

Lucky in Love

Broken mirrors? Black cats? Open umbrellas??!! It must be Friday the 13th! At Mint Julep Social Events, we can make a party out of even the most dreaded of days. So, it was with great fervor and abandon that we threw our fabulous "Lucky in Love" Valentine's Eve party. We introduced only the most romantic elements in the bad luck bag. Red and pink Chinese umbrellas dangled playfully from the ceiling of our downtown loft, while broken mirrors were used by the Hostesses as serving trays for our frothy Champagne Sherbet punch. Being the bakers we are, all of the MJSE Hostesses baked something sweet for our dessert buffet (we're talking serious baking like macaroons, lace cookies, and mini lemon custard drops). Gorgoeus floral arrangements were provided by Elegant by Design and Sweet Pea, all captured by EMP Studios. Our artist bestie, Jophenstein, set up shop and held a live painting demo in one of the dimly lit nooks of the party while partygoers danced to AMAZING tunes spun by Turqouise Wisdom. Guests departed with a cute MJSE Makeout Mix , encouraging them to take the lovey dovey all the way home.