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Hot Off the Press Knot 100 Most Inspiring People- I only hope our contribution to the industry continues to be inspirational to folks, and that we raise collectively the level of art we produce for the fabulous group of people we all call clients. One of the most touching parts of the letter included Director of Education & Industry Innovation Anja But it was equally important to us that everyone on this list be an open and honest person – willing to teach others and lift up our industry in the spirit of community.

Vermillion, eggplant, gold, aubergine, quartz, butter, and leaf green made for a distinctive palette, but textures and shapes—from marbled linens to vintage octagonal glass plates, and hand-blown flutes—were the elemental “ribbons” that ran throughout the design. You’d be surprised who may have a fabulous collection and wants to share—like your future mother-in-law,” says Calder. What they wore: “MOB” Rosemary (left) in Catherine Regehr’s blue plum wool crepe dress from Rapport; David Yurman earrings from REEDS Jewelers. This showy spread included Peninsula Grill’s Ultimate Coconut Cake along with chocolate mousse and caramel bites with gold-foil flakes, petit fours, petit choux, verrines, and stacked square sweets.

Wedding etiquette usually calls for inviting only your closest friends and family (together with their plus ones) who will be in the wedding to the rehearsal dinner but, of course, it’s good manners to extend the invitation to your out-of-town guests. , co-owner, Sterling Social “Keep the vibe of your welcome party or rehearsal dinner totally different from the wedding day. —Candice Coppola, owner and creative director, Jubilee Events “Plan on hiring your photographer to work the rehearsal dinner and other pre-wedding events. The simplest way to do this is by using a similar color palette for both events—use the same base colors with different accents.”—Kelly McLeskey-Dolata, owner and creative director, A Savvy Event

Bazaar top planner list is out on stands, naming Calder Clark one of the best wedding planners in the country. If you need a little more eye candy, you must visit these über-talented designers’ portfolios – Alison Events, Lisa Vorce, David Stark, and Laurie Arons. These folks are beyond cutting-edge and are the kind of planners who revolutionize the business with every event they produce. For starters, every wedding we design employs thousands upon thousands of wonderful people, creating its own micro-economy in resort-driven areas that are often severely lacking in job resources.