sweeeeeet... it's thanksgiving! :O)

the holiday's are here. can you believe it??? as we prepare for thanksgiving this week, there are so many goodies! so, so many... it's hard to decide on what to serve. i absolutely love sweets! i came across these {sweet} heavenly recipes and wanted to share. enjoy!

: garnet yams with blis maple syrup and maple sugar streusel:
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: spiced pumpkin cheesecake with caramel bourbon sauce :
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: "nun's revenge" fabulous italian hot chocolate : i have to say, i love the name of this beverage! {recipe}

fabulous photos and recipes courtesy of epicurious.com + bon appetit.

by design events team wishes you and your family a very happy thanksgiving!

happy tasting!

bloomingdales : the "pre-wedding" wedding party 11.22.08

i recently came across this information and had to share... no plans this saturday? perfect! check out bloomies, the "pre-wedding" party in chevy chase, md. here's the info below:

there will be fantastic vendors there! one of my favs is penny chocolates & gelato! cheryl is an awesome pastry chef and chocolatier - her truffles and gelato are to die for. you have to try the lemon truffles and butter pecan gelato. it's oh so good!!! :O) oh, by the way, her truffles make wonderful wedding favors too!

a friendly reminder to register asap!

enjoy the party!

let's shop : harriet kassman sample sale

head over to harriet kassman's bridal salon. they're having a bridal gown sample sale! receive up to 60% off!!!

choose pristine gowns from designers including:
anne barge | romona keveza | badgley mischka | stephen yearick | reem acra | chris kole | antonio riva | josechu santana

ladies, appointments suggested: 202.363.1870

mazza gallerie, 2nd floor
5300 wisconsin avenue, nw washington, dc
http://www.harrietkassman.com/fashion_bridal.html

Happy shopping!

simply fab bridesmaids gifts

it's definitely fun to shop for the girls! check out these oh so fab bridesmaids gifts...


kate spade : clutch

kate spade : jewelery

red envelope : wine tasting party

philips : swarovski crystal headphones

happy shopping!

the by design events team :O)

... it's been a while

since the wedding season began, we have been extremely busy planning fabulous weddings for our brides and grooms. check out these fantastic pics of our happy couples!

hadiya + akeel june 2008

we designed hadiya's bouquet with fuschia peonies, orchids, white tulips, hyacinths and gardenia leaves. her bouquet turned out fabulous... and vibrant! :O)

gotta love all of the details...

we designed this centerpiece using roses, orchids, tulips and hydrangea.

danielle + michael july 2008
danielle + micheal were in the moment... :O)

simple elegance.


nia + kenan july 2008

sweet nia needed a little more time. :O)
we designed nia's beautiful bouquet with lots of deep red roses and a touch of pearl detailing.

we have many more pics to show you! please stay tuned...
thanks and kudos to our favorite photographer, kristen leigh photography, for the fab pics. :O)

happy planning!
the by design events team