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May 22 2013

Skirball Center Wedding: Alli & Jeff

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Alli & Jeff chose the architecturally unique Skirball Center for their wedding  as they liked modern and clean lines. They told me that with regards to design, they love the modern feeling of West Elm so that’s what I kept in the forefront of my mind at all times. No rustic, vintage, or precious details for this wedding! I did get to have a bit of fun with glitter and sparkles though!  Their traditional Jewish ceremony held in the courtyard was beautiful and heartfelt and their reception was a glamorous, elegant, and fun. Alli & Jeff were a blast to work with and their guests had an amazing time!

The Team that made the magic:

Coordination & Design : Amber Gustafson of Amber Events (Special Thanks to Nira, Heather, & Grace)

Photography: Next Exit 

Videography: David Robin Films

Band: DeBois Entertainment

Florist: Peony & Plum

Hair & Makeup: Fiore

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop

Ceremony Chairs: Chiavari Chairs for Rent

Lighting: Stage Labs

Photobooth: Classic Photobooth

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May 20 2013

Amy & Michael: Smog Shoppe

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Amy and Michael’s wedding was a colorful and festive wedding celebration. Custom cake stand and wall decor were designed, a fabulously detailed cake was whipped up, and good times were had. Wedding Chicks even featured this one in their “Real Weddings” section! See the feature here. Enjoy! {nira}

The team that made the magic:

Wedding Design/Coordination: Amber Gustafson of Amber Events

Venue: Smog Shoppe

Photography: Picotte Weddings

Video: Buckley Videography

DJ: Red Shoe LA

Flowers:Holly Flora

Rentals: Smart Party Rents

Catering: Heirloom LA

Cake: Superfine Bakery

Bar: Sunseri’s

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May 14 2013

Malibu Mansion Wedding: Danny & Katy

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Danny and Katy were the sweetest couple to work with. Both work for NASA, so besides the obvious intelligence, they were really relaxed and easy going about the whole planning process. Talk about such enjoyable people to be around! My fondest memories were when we would go out to dinner for our meetings. Danny and Katy would always take me to a place I’d never heard of that blew my taste buds away!!! Danny and Katy, it was a pleasure!

{nira}

The team that made the magic:

Design/Coordination: Nira DeLuna of Amber Events (BIG  Thanks to Katelynn and Jackie on this one)

Venue: Morning View Studios

Florist: The Flowerman

Catering: Rowe Cuisine

Photography: Megan and Brent of Studio Castillero

Rentals: Town & Country

Bar: Sunseri’s

Band/DJ: Angry Donkey

Lighting: Stage Labs

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May 03 2013

Guess who had a baby?

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So in the past few years, the Amber Events blog was peppered with my own personal ramblings, musings, opinions, stories, and sass.  Many times those blogs were fueled by a lovely Cab or bubbly. I love those blogs. Then I got even busier and get this: pregnant! Hello, re-prioritization! So while this blog still has gorgeous weddings and behind the scene tips on planning, it’s much less Amber-centric and more Amber Events focused.

BUT!!! I had a baby, y’all! And she’s the prettiest thing you ever did see! My husband Eric and I were blown away with the kindness and generosity showered on us by not just one, but THREE baby showers! One hosted by my friends Valerie and Liesl back home in Arkansas, one hosted by my BFF Erin and my sister Dana here in Studio City (the theme was children’s literature as I love to read!), and one hosted for my wedding industry friends by my gals Kristeen LaBrot of Kristeen LaBrot Events, Allyson Levine of Bob Gail Events, and Cat Benner of Next Exit Photography. The shower hosted by my industry gals was featured on Hostess With the Mostess Today! Congrats, ladies! It was such a gorgeous shower!

And then on February 20th at 2:24 AM at 7lbs, 2 oz,  Luella (Lulu!) Rose Gustafson arrived! Photos taken by the wonderful Jen Greer of B & G Photography

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