Baby Shower Bliss

We at MJSE love our weddings, but we absolutely indulge in our social events! We had the honor of co-hosting an adorable baby shower with a subtle Parisian theme for a very important catering manager. Fiore Designs provided gorgeous florals in shades of purples and pinks and charcuterie displays sat alongside fondue sweets. Guests were greeted with champagne and fresh berries (the non-expecting guests, of course!) and enjoyed a few games including Celeb Baby Names and Guess That Gerber Food before partaking in our buffet. Attendees departed with custom-made cocktail rings. Viva la bebe! Parisian baby glamour captured by Michael and Anna Costa Photography.

London Chic

One word to describe this wedding? Chic! Our posh couple wanted to embrace a clean white and silver color palette with a few hints of green. The London Hotel in West Hollywood was a natural pick as the venue for such an affair. While desiring to keep the wedding modern, the bride also had an affinity for vintage touches as well. Our idea to meld these two aesthetics was by introducing antique silver trays into the decor juxtaposed with airy white centerpieces and slinky satin linens. When the ballroom doors opened a dancefest ensued with help from an amazing percussionist and Gordan Ramsey's gastronomic masterpiece didn't fail to impress! Photography by Viera Photographics.

The Progressive Event

We had oodles of fun coordinating this extravaganza at The Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. Spearheading the trend towards progressive weddings, this LA couple was all about making their event flow. Guests were greeted with cocktails immediately and while mingling the officiant rang a bell and before anyone knew it the bride and groom were standing in the middle of the guests and the ceremony began. Guests then moved into the newly opened pool area with comfy lounge seating for dinner and light dancing. Just when guests thought the end of the evening had come, we led them down to the Anacapa Ballroom for an after party! Doors opened to a posh lounge with an assortment of comfort desserts (donuts were a fave) and guests who weren't dancing up a storm were found in the (in)famous Smile Booth. Photography by Michael and Anna Costa!

Champagne & Chandeliers

Always a pleasure to host events at, The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa served as the naturally beautiful canvas for our fashionista bride Ali and her groom Geoff. This is an example of a pink wedding done correctly! Ali wanted nothing more than to live in the color pink, but knew that she had to create a sophisticated look to work with the surroundings and, of course, not horrify her groom. R Jack Balthazar created a lovely charcoal and blush palette and strung a canopy of chandeliers above the couple's head table. Aside from the stunning decor was our assistance in wedding dress history. Deciding her mermaid gown was absolutely restricting her dancing enjoyment (we told you!), she asked MJSE to cut her designer gown. After double-checking, we dug into our Emergency Kit and went to town. Ali pranced back into the ballroom 10 minutes later with a dazzling mini dress! There to capture the moment were photographers Amy & Stuart.