Launch – Urban Outfitters Bridal Line
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is set to launch a bridal website. Along with bridal gowns, they plan to sell bridesmaid dresses, shoes, invitations and paper goods. On the company’s earnings conference call, CEO, Glen T. Senk, stated “That we hope we will be as innovative as our existing brands.”
The dresses will be created by Anthropologie’s design team and guest designers.
This dress is not from the Bridal Line, but we think it is a great little dress for any wedding from Anthropologie.
A Soolip Wedding – 2010
It was a wonderful afternoon at A Soolip Wedding 2010 held at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. Vibiana is the restored former Archdiocese Cathedral of Los Angeles - one of the oldest monuments in the city of Los Angeles. It was built in 1876, and was saved from demolition in the 1990’s. It now serves as a premiere venue available for weddings and special events.
Soolip opened their doors for business fifteen years ago out of a passion for letter writing and the paper arts. At today’s event, Soolip presented an outstanding collection of designers, experts, and individuals who all share their creative passions in the warmest of atmospheres. A Soolip Wedding was conceived in 1999 and continually brings together distinguished Los Angeles bridal resources.
The impeccable artistry of Aleksey…
Take a look at Soolip’s website to see all of the fabulous vendors who took part in this exceptional event which included some of the following: Vanilla Bake Shop, la tavola linens, Monique Lhuillier bridal gowns, Lanalia shoes and handbags, Wolfgang Puck catering, Classic Party Rentals, raj Tents, A Private Affair, Grace Catering, La Perla, Kate Somerville skin care, as well as so many more…
Vancouver 2010 – Opening Ceremony
It was an honor to work with the Flag and Torch Bearers on the Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies. Hopefully, you have seen the Opening and now know who was involved with this highly guarded secret.
Flag Bearers:
Bobby Orr (Hall of Fame hockey player – known as one of the greatest hockey players of all time), Anne Murray (Grammy Award winning singer), Jacques Villaneuve (race car driver), Betty Fox (mother of beloved humanitarian, athlete, and cancer treatment activist, the late Terry Fox), Barbara Ann Scott (Ice Skater – Olympic Gold Medal Champion and Canada’s first Gold Medalist), Romeo Dallaire (Lieutenant General – Senator, humanitarian, author, and retired general), Julie Payette (Astronaut – flew on Space Shuttle Discovery and Space Shuttle Endeavour), and Donald Sutherland (Actor – appeared in films such as; “Klute”, “Ordinary People”, “Cold Mountain”, ”The Italian Job”, and many more…
Torch Bearers:
Rick Hansen – Canadian paraplegic athlete and activist for people with spinal cord injuries – recognized for his Man In Motion World Tour, Catriona Le May Doan – Speed skater and a double Olympic champion – holds the Olympic record and is known as the fastest woman on ice, Steve Nash – NBA All Star – the first NBA player in Olympic history to carry the torch and light the Olympic Cauldron, Nancy Greene – Canada’s top ski racer – winning Gold and Silver Medals and was named Canada’s female athlete of the 20th Century- and Canadian Senator for British Columbia, and, Wayne Gretzky – Ice Hockey player with multiple accolades - known as “The Great One.”
It took a tremendous amount of planning to collectively keep the names for this segment of the Opening out of the press. There were many polls and conversations about who would eventually light the torch, and for this reason, as well as the excitement of who it would be, things were kept extremely confidential.
Since the event was held indoors, careful planning was also in place to take Wayne Gretzky on a route outside the doors of BC Place riding on a flatbed truck to eventually light the Cauldron at Vancouver’s downtown waterfront area.
As well as having the good fortune of meeting all of these impressive and generous individuals, I am forever grateful for being a part of history and witnessing all of these famous Canadians coming together for this historic event.
Here are a few photos from behind the scenes……….
Little Lady
Little Lady Nicole…. Here’s another project which has been in the works. Look for pictures from her Bridal Shower coming up April.
Vancouver Olympics
As always, in live events, the endless hours devoted by the staff and anyone involved with seeing the vision of the event come to life are awe inspiring. They give it their all…I have seen it time and time again. Those who work behind the scenes, who spend almost every waking moment working through the days until the one day – when everything comes to life – it’s almost like a birth of a child. From my own experience, it’s thrilling, and quite emotional to see everyone’s dream become a reality. I have great respect and admiration for all of the creative vision, organization, and effort that goes into these events. Each event is unique and has a life of its own.
From behind the scenes where everyone is working non-stop, I know that their baby is going to be outstanding.
Welcome to La Dolce Vita
Welcome to La Dolce Vita, the blog of La Maina Events. We are excited to start blogging and share “the sweet life” with you.
