For most of us, this time of year brings with it excitement, time with loved ones, so much eating and just plain old flurry! Attending holiday parties, finding presents for family & friends, firming up plans for Christmas and New Year’s Eve…Now, throw in two MDE team birthdays, a wedding and planning for several events looming on the horizon, and I don’t know about you but for me, after a while it can really blur together.  However, some how, there is always a moment in the blur of moments in which I always find myself looking back and taking stock of the year that has passed.  Finally, this evening, after a delightful day spent celebrating Rachel’s birthday, on the night before our last wedding of 2011 and two nights out from ringing in the New Year, I had a few blissful hours to myself.  I made dinner, watched a movie, and, afterward, I found myself a bit restless to be honest. So, as I learned from my grandmother long ago (she believed a good cup of hot tea could remedy most anything), I set a kettle on the stove, brewed some tea, curled up on the couch with a mug full of piping hot chamomile, and let my mind wander over the last year.

Where do we start? As you know, we love to be inspired – and there are so many fun and interesting things inspiring us right now!  We are constantly looking for inspiration whether it be in pictures, books, songs, colors, fashion, you name it! The list could go on and on. We wanted to share some of the FUN things that are inspiring us today and also where to find them!

If you are looking for a downtown chic city feel for your wedding venue we are loving Paris Club! Salon Prive offers an elegant and sexy setting perfect for any private event. This space can comfortably seat 72 guests and hold a 100 person cocktail reception. Not only can you have your wedding reception at Paris Club, you can also have your wedding after party there! For more information on Paris Club click here!

Recently, on a trip to New York City, we discovered the Oheka Castle in Long Island, NY. The Oheka Castle is referred to as the historic Gold Coast Mansion. The castle is known for making your wedding an exclusive one allowing only one wedding per day! Located just one hour from Manhattan, Oheka Castle offers plush formal gardens, luxurious ballrooms, 32 guest suites, and award winning Cuisine. This is truly one of the most elegant wedding venues in the world! For more information on this amazing venue click here! (We sort of want to live there!)

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Brides, Bubbles and Bliss TM evolved out of Carasco Photography’s vision of bringing together a clever medley of top wedding vendors and art-driven brides and grooms for an avant-garde bridal soiree. From the venue, décor, culinary delights, couture gowns to ambiance, we want couples to be inspired about their wedding day possibilities. We are so excited to be working on this event! See below to discover the 6 things that you don’t know about Brides, Bubbles, & Bliss!

Julia & Franco

Ceremony Site: Holy Name Cathedral

Wedding Reception & Caterer: Galleria Marchetti

Cake: Amy Beck Design

Groom’s Cake: TipsyCake

Floral: Christopher Mark Flowers

Photography: George Street Photography

Music:  UpBeat Orchestra

Photobooth: Shutterbox

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hair & Makeup: Angel Face Makeup

Transportation: Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.

We are so excited to be working on this gala with Chicago Opera Theater!

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SAVE THE DATE…

 for the 38th Anniversary of Chicago Opera Theater!

The Chicago Opera Theater is hosting their annual gala and honoring Brian Dickie in his last season as General Director!

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Please join us for a Celebration Less Ordinary with a ‘behind the scenes’ flare on Sunday, March 11th, 2012 at Carnivale. 

To learn more about the Chicago Opera Theater, please visit: 

Chicago Opera Theater

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To learn more about the Chicago Opera Theater’s amazing upcoming season, please visit: 

Chicago Opera Theater- 2012 Season     

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Event Design and Logistics by: Michelle Durpetti Events

Congratulations Phyllis and Seyed! We loved working with you and wish you both the best of luck in your future together. It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day.