Los Feliz Chic

MJSE is in love with everything chic! And Carlie and Philip were certainly no exception. Posing like models on the open fields of Ojai after their intimate ceremony under an old oak tree, the couple had a truly enjoyable time gallivanting around on a bright July day. Carlie and Mint Julep put our heads together to come up with a memorable favor and hit the jackpot when she remembered the tasty lemon drop candies her grandfather used to give her as a girl. Besides the cardboard stand-in of a groomsmen that couldn't attend (he sent it as a surprise), the most exciting part of this wedding was the a capella rendition of the Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World medley sung beautifully by the Bride's father who learned to play the ukelele for the occassion. Not a dry eye around the table. Beautiful photos by Abby Ross.

Ines Del Mar

Ines Del Mar magazine contacted the creative minds at Mint Julep and asked us to design a wedding around one of the elements - Earth, Wind, Fire, Water. Of course, we had to go with Fire! We went with a sultry, jazzy concept with deep reds, browns, and touch of black. The florals would mimic the motion of flames and a cigar roller would be an absolute must. Tangier Restaurant in Los Feliz turned out to be the perfect location for a firey reception. Amazing photography by Joan Allen Studio.

Beautiful October

This charming southern girl, originally from Kentucky, and her fun-loving California surfer joined forces with Mint Julep to coordinate their wedding this fall. Instead of donning matching khaki outfits and running barefoot on the beach, this couple took a drive up to Santa Barbara and spent a day with their photographers exploring colorful nooks and crannies of the town. Stay tuned for pics of their October nuptials! Photos by the talented Michael + Anna Costa.

Destination: Napa

One of our newest, super cute couples has decided they want a wine country wedding, a nice destination weekend for their Southern California friends and family. And, if there is one thing we do well over at Mint Julep Social Events, it's location scout! So, after an exciting run in with Kate Flannery, a short flight to Oakland, and a necessary upgrade at the car rental counter, we were cruising around Napa in a silver convertible, taking in the fresh air and keeping an eye out for the first venue on our short list.

If you haven't been, Napa and the surrounding area are simply wonderful. And, while, almost every venue looked more beautiful than the last, we finally selected an amazing chateau inspired property. Perhaps rivaled only by the most select vineyard in the French country side, the attentive staff, plush accommodations, and cavernous barrel rooms, easily put this venue at the top of our list. Brilliant! After a late lunch at Bouchon, our wonderful day in wine country was over; and we were soon back on a jet headed to our office in Los Angeles.

LA Rag Mag & The Insider

Some could argue that August is just a magical month. Only shortly after learning that Las Vegas Bride will be featuring photos by Michael + Anna Costa of Teresa Strasser's wedding as a cover story, we found out that LA Rag Mag ran a very tasteful piece on their celebrity gossip news blog, right between Tobey Maquire and Heidi Klum. Then, before we could even catch our breath, The Insider had also picked up the story and our office was thoroughly exhausted with being thoroughly excited.