The highlight of my year (and maybe my career) was to meet Karen and plan her “nuptial LUXE celebration” to Manuel on 10.2.10. It was an honor and pleasure to pick all my (which happened to be my bride’s too!!!) favorite food, beverage, vendors and design in my favorite luxury hotel space (The Rose Garden and The Marina Vista Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey). It was a treat to escort her through the planning process in for her 80 guests in 45 days. I could not have done it without my “A” team!!! The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, Enchanted Florist (for flowers) , Level 4 International (for the décor, lighting and fabric), Classic Party rentals (for the china, glassware and chairs) Elegant Design Specialty Linen (for linens, chairs and charger plates), Elegant Music and 11H Entertainment (for Music), Godfather Films (for video and video memory book favors), My Video My Voice (for favors), Mimio Papers (for stationery), A Stitch in Time (for dressing the bride), Monique Lhuillier (bridalgowns~yes, she had 2), Carving Ice and some new favorites: Malinda Kim Photography and Mom’s Mini-Doughnuts.