Linda Caryn Events: January 2009

Style Me Pretty & The Little Black Book

Love and Serendipity is honored to have been asked by Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty to be part of their coveted Little Black Book . Style Me Pretty is a fantastic place to start for the latest styles and ideas. With the amazing images or "eye candy" it's sure to get your imagination going. The Little Black Book of Vendors hand-selects vendors per category in each region of the country. And I am thrilled to be included with such an elite company of vendors.

Thank you Abby and Michelle!

Palm Springs Wedding Venues

Did you know Palm Springs is one of the top desert resort destinations in our country? And did you know Palm Springs is also a popular resort to have your wedding? There are many unique venues to choose from. But here are a few of my favorites that stand out in the bunch...

If you're searching for a truly unique venue look no further than the ACE Hotel. Three words come to mind...modern, industrial, chic. The property is just nearing the end of construction and promises to be one of the hippest hotels in Palm Springs. With truly unique amenities and concepts from their ice cream truck turned rolling bar to the VW bus hotel shuttle. And truly imaginative and one-of-a-kind guest rooms. The 4000 square foot function space that has 3 glass retractable walls looking out to a picturesque pre-function space for a real in-door out-door event. There is so much more to this hotel and you really need to experience it for yourself. Because it WILL be an experience.

If you're vision is stepping back into Palm Springs's glamour era, when it became the hot spot for Hollywood royalty in the 40's, 50's and 60's than the Viceroy is the place. This small, boutique property backed up against the mountain and steps from Palm Canyon has a quaint bungalow feel with a fresh modern twist. The rooms are sleek and sexy. And the grounds are manicured and romantic. It's the perfect balance of old and new. And a wedding at the Viceroy is always a magical event.

Photography by Jose Villa

Formerly Gene Autry's Melody Ranch and Merv Griffin's Givenchy Resort and Spa is the Parker Palm Springs. Against a backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, this lush retreat is full of personality and a unique style on it's own. From the artsy, eclectic lobby to the Palm Springs Yacht Club (a.k.a. the spa). Stroll on the many pathways that wind around the gardens, revealing pockets of surprises area like the fire pit, the fountain, the crochet lawn and the lemonade stand. They squeeze the lemons right before your eyes! This place has a charm all on it's own.

Photography by Mulberry Photography

Karen + Thorn

A gorgeous bride, a handsome groom, under the beautiful California sun - on the beach in Santa Monica and the canals of Venice. Photographed by the talented Eddie Spantman. Eddie's background in film was a natural transition into great photography. Here are some of the favorites. Enjoy!