Celebrity Wedding: Ellen & Portia

No, I did not coordinate this wedding and I don't know the coordinator, Mindy Weiss, personally, but wow what a simple and classic wedding this was. Originally, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were planning on a big affair with 150-200 guests but realized that the stress of the planning would just be too much so they had less than 30 of their closest friends and family share in this wonderful occasion.

The flowers which feel almost antique in shades of light pink, lilac, and jade green were created by the world renowned Mark Held of Mark's Garden, who's done the weddings of Avril Lavigne, Trista & Ryan, Heidi & Seal, Adam Sandler, Gwen & Gavin, among others.

The vegan red velvet cake was made by Sweet Lady Jane.

Ellen and Portia's outfits (Ellen in a casual pant suit and Portia in a more traditional dress) were both created by designer, Zac Posen, who's work you can find in stores from Target to Nordstrom's.

These lovely photos were taken by L.A. photographer Lara Porzak.

I could see the emotion in Ellen's face as I watched her show the other day as she was sharing footage and photos of her wedding. She just seems so very happy. I wish them both all the best. For more video of Ellen's show with footage of the wedding click here!

Fabulous Find: The Marvimon

So, I have the pleasure of helping my friends Trever & Jenn with their wedding. They are a cool couple, very stylish, and want nothing traditional for their wedding. So, they wanted a unique space closer to a new york city loft rather than a fancy ballroom. So, they found the coolest place. It's called the Marvimon and it's in Downtown L.A. It is someones home that was before an abandoned building that they have turned into usuable space all while being "green", something I love. The pictures really speak for themselves. Check it out.

Downtown on Ice

If you dream of ice skating around Rockefeller Center at Christmas in New York City, but live in L.A., you're in luck. Every Christmas in Pershing Square (Downtown L.A.) they create the Rockefeller Center of the West during the holiday season. It begins this year on December 15 and continues through January 21, 2008. www.laparks.org

Monday -Thursday 12:00noon - 9:00p.m.
Fri/Sat/Sun 10:00a.m. - 10:00p.m.

One hour session: $6
Skate rental: $2

Parking is $4-6 with validation, or you can take the Metro Rail and get a day pass for $5 and save the gas. Take the Gold Line from Pasadena takes you to Union Station and then you get on the Red Line or Purple Line to Pershing Square and you're there. www.metro.net



"WINTER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL" Fri/Sat/Sun: December 7, 8, 9
FREE EVENT 12:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Skating exhibitions, puppet shows, Christmas tree decorating, strolling performers, games and contests, dancers, artisan displays, arts & crafts booths, and musical concerts.

FREE CONCERT SERIES:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Thursday & Fridays 8:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.
Saturday: Youth entertainment 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
Sundays 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.

WEEKDAY CONCERTS:
December 26, 2007 – Jan 6, 2008

Christmas at the Grove in L.A.

The Grove’s Annual Tree Lighting Spectacular

Sunday November 18 at 7pm

Goo Goo Dolls, Patti Labelle, Smokey Robinson, Mannheim Steamroller, Emmy Rossum, Lauren Conrad, Patrick Warburton, SANTA CLAUSE, SNOW, FIREWORKS, and more...

Also, see snow fall every night starting November 18 through the beginning of January at 7pm and 8pm.

Also, For the 2007 holiday season, The Grove is thrilled to announce the return of The Top Hats, our very own chorus line dance company that will perform originally choreographed street productions between our iconic fountain and theatre marquee on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (11/23 - 12/23) preceding the fountain and snow show.

www.thegrovela.com

Greenopia

There is an awesome website called Greenopia. They have researched "green" businesses in L.A. and San Francisco and will soon add New York City to it's list. You can find gifts, restaurants, and grocery stores that are all "green" and help us keep our world beautiful for generations to come. www.greenopia.com