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Tiffany Tuesdays: Happy Easter!

Hello All, Happy Easter!  I love holidays! In addition to the usual reasons people enjoy holidays (family, friends and all that jazz), I treasure them because they give us designers another reason to...

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These Are My Bars!

I have always admired how musical vocalists operate.  Everyday they wake up with a God-given gift that allows them to express their feelings, excitement, heartache and gamut of emotions with their...

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Tiffany Tuesdays: Wedding Salon Part One

Hello All!   This week is about Bridal Shows.  There are tons of bridal shows everywhere: small ones, major expos, and luxury shows.  As a wedding producer, I have been to them all at one time or...

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Ready To Restore with DV!

As women, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders.  Tasked with wearing many hats that often include mother, friend, wife, sister, business-woman, supporter, cheerleader, big sister, nanny...

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Tiffany Tuesdays: The Wedding Salon Part II

Hello All,   Welcome to part two of my visit to the Wedding Salon at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles.  Previously, I shared a few favorite food and dress vendors.  This week I will share the other vendors...

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Transformations!

Sometimes the circumstances of my life or the pace of my achievements can get me down a bit.  I long for the realization of so many dreams and aspirations – many of which I was certain I would have...

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90210′s Shenae Grimes Boldly Ties the Knot!

On May 10th, 90210 actress Shenae Grimes makes a bold statement as she ties the knot with model/musician Josh Beech.  It may have been just another beautiful Saturday afternoon for a celebrity wedding...

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Diann Valentine Teams Up With Tamra Barney!

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be teaming up with Tamra Barney, one of the stars of the Real Housewives of Orange County to design and produce her summer wedding to Eddie Judge.  Tamra and Eddie...

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Tamra Barney and Eddie Judge Tie The Knot!

After an incredibly short amount of planning time, Tamra Barney and Eddie Judge tied the knot at an opulent ceremony on the Grand Lawn of the St. Regis Monarch Beach.  She wore an amazing Mark Zunino...

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US Weekly Showcases the DV Designed Suspended Cake Stand from Tamra Barney &...

In this week’s issue of US Weekly, the magazine gives an exclusive and stunning glimpse of some of the details from Orange County Housewives Tamra Barney and Eddie Judge’s nuptials last weekend at The...

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Finding Creative Inspiration in Bangkok!

I spend a great deal of my life traveling – both professionally and personally.  While exploring the world, I intentionally engulf myself in these foreign cultures by developing friendships with...

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The Soundtrack of My Life!

I recently chatted with Fri from one of my favorite wedding magazines, Wedding Nouveau.  I love this publication so much because it is one of the rare magazines that represent women of color – all...

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Evelyn Lozada Re-emerges On Top!

My friend and client Evelyn Lozada has weathered a tough year but she remains one of the women I admire the most.  Her strength, honesty with her emotions and ‘around the way girl’ persona is only a...

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Lush Tabletop Featured in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style

We are thrilled to share that one of our lush tabletops that featured custom linens designed using over 25 layers of tulle, custom table caps, mercury glass centerpieces with dreamy white florals,...

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TIFFANY TUESDAY’S: VENDOR SPOTLIGHT CUPCAKE STILLETTO

I’ve found throughout my career as an event planner and designer, that by default we become expert dessert connoisseurs.  Or maybe my expertise comes from being a female raised in the South where...

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TIFFANY TUESDAY’S: LOVING THE DETAILS!

Hello All,   When it comes to photos of events, people always seem to want to see the most glamorous ones or the ones that convey the big picture.  Personally, my favorite photos are the ones that show...

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Tom Ford Turns 52!

My muse – the uber-talented Tom Ford turns 52 today!  Not looking a day over 40, this creative genius is likely relishing in the life that he carefully protects to maintain what is most important to...

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Flaunt Your Flavor!

This week’s video tip is about selecting the menu for your wedding reception.  Gone are the days of playing it safe with your menu by trying to accommodate everyone’s taste buds as today’s celebrations...

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Light It Up!

This week’s video tip is about using lighting to make your next celebration glow.  Great lighting not only makes a room gorgeous but it can always make people look better and lighting can hide a...

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DV’s Bridal Market Favorites!

The Fall Bridal Market in NYC is one of my favorite times of the year for our industry as we get to drool over all of the newest in bridal fashions, catch up with great friends, meet new friends and...

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