The Stanford Court Renaissance featured in The Knot Northern California Spring/Summer 2010 Issue!

The Knot Northern California's Spring/Summer 2010 issue found the top wedding planners from Northern California to get their take on the latest and greatest in this amazing area we call home.

The always marvelous and meticulous Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini of MB Wedding Design and Events quotes, "The Stanford Court, a Renaissance Hotel in San Francisco (415) 989-3500, just had a major renovation. Its ballroom can seat 400 and has a contemporary, boutique feel, especially compared to other large spaces in the city. I've heard the hotel is very green too."

Contemporary and Green we are! Thank you MB and The Knot!

In case you can't read the section on Michelle...her secret weapon is "build(ing) a friendship with my clients to ensure that every bit of ground is covered".

Visit her gallery to see the masterpieces that make her 1 of the TOP planners in Northern CA:

http://www.mbweddingdesigns.com/

Gilt Groupe goes Wedding

Fashion junkies and brides rejoice: The New York City-born, online sample sale site, Gilt Groupe, has expanded their portfolio of luxury travel, fashion, accessories and gadgets to the wedding market.

Visit Gilt's Wedding Weekend-March 12 to March 14 for all things wedding, fabulous and marked down

http://www.gilt.com/blog/2010/03/04/1722-big-deals-for-the-big-day-sneak-peek-gilts-wedding-weekend-march-12-14?ifs=mailing_id%3D52321%26link_type%3Dsneak-peek-gilts-wedding-weekend%26edid%3DGK6NY2O-QNNBB-S33BHZ-R120S-KESB0-v1

Tips from an Expert: Darcy's Idea of the Day

Receive daily tips from expert wedding planner, Darcy Miller, of Martha Stewart Weddings.

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/idea-of-the-day

Today's idea...paper posies. My take? Always go for the real deal...on the other hand, it is definitely cost-efficient and they are less delicate than real poppies. AND..they do take on a surprisingly realistic look....

A Bridesmaids Best Ally...

"I picked out a dress that you can wear again!"

A bride's famous last words. How many times have you been a bridesmaid and been told the same words, only to add one more frock to your rainbow of bridesmaid get-ups in the nether regions of your closet?

I found a true GEM in San Francisco, that will instantly erase bridesmaid dress phobia the moment you walk in. Where to go for THE most current and wide range of both bridesmaid AND bridal couture??

Flair Bridesmaids, located at Polk and Union in the charming Russan Hill area of San Francisco.

Flair's owner, the fabulous Christine Colon, and her SF store manager, Dorothea are a bride's dream to work with. SO friendly, approachable and stylish. Check out their eco-friendly line, Conscious Clothing.

Definitely stop by www.flairbridesmaid.com for a listing of events and trunk shows where you can receive up to 20% off dresses. You will thank me later :)

Aurea debuts new entree and cocktail to benefit Red Cross Haitian Relief

The Stanford Court Renaissance Hotel's delicious new restaurant, Aurea, will be featuring a specialty cocktail as well as an entrée as a fund raiser for the Red Cross Haitian Relief.

The entrée is a Stewed Jerk Chicken with coconut milk (cumin, ginger, coriander, green onion)fingerling potatoes, cioppolini onions, and a smashed fried plantain $23.00

The cocktail is white rum, pineapple juice, lime, strawberry, maraschino cherry liqueur $12.00

We will be donating 75% of the proceeds from these 2 items to the Red Cross.

Please come by to savor these new additions and contribute to those in need!

Manolos & Martinis Cocktail Soiree this Wednesday Night!

Don't miss our Meet & Greet "COCKTAIL SOIREE"
Jan 13 Wed 6:00 PM
Location
Aurea Lounge
905 California St.at PowellSan Francisco, CA 94108
How to find us"Aurea Lounge"
Who’s coming?
36 Yes / 0 Maybe

You are invited to attend our: "Meet & Greet Sophisticated Soiree"
This event is your perfect mix of mingling & networking, Ladies Let's Get Together and Get Reacquainted!
Meet new girlfriends, and let's plan some fun upcoming events (chic stuff). casual atmosphere, cocktails available at the lobby bar.
Stop by and make some sweet connections, and if you are inspired to network don't forget your business cards!

The Fabulous Girlfriend Network®

Location
San Francisco, CA 37.8-122.4 94111US
Meetups
56 so far
Members
582 "Awesome Girlfriends"
Rating
"Manolos & Martinis Girlfriend Social™" BAY AREA 5.0039
Meetup topics
Women's Camaraderie, Ladies Social Events, Cocktails and Dining, Pool Parties, Shopaholics Unite, Charity Events and Festivals, Girl's Brunch, Fun, & Chit-Chat, Leisure Travel Divas
Founded
January 10, 2008
"THE PERFECT MIX of MINGLING and NETWORKING"
We are ladies with a sense of fashion and style. We are ladies who enjoy cocktails and everything fun in life.
We are women with substance who are willing to make a difference in the world. We have big hearts filled with passion and love!
We are are smart & sassy; friendly & fun; sweet & stylish; charming & chic. We really value unique long lasting friendships.
We love shopping, beauty, fashion, dining, spas, movies, brunch, Weekend getaways, fundraisers, and BBQ pool parties. We welcome awesome ladies to establish new friendships, Who are committed to expanding there social network.
If you do RSVP for an event, then it's important that you attend the event. No-shows will be removed, our members carry genuine interest in others.
We are Fun Loving Girlfriends! Join our group on Facebook: 'Manolos & Martinis Girlfriend Social®'

A GORGEOUS Inspiration Board for a Tropical FALL Wedding. http://www.utterlyengaged.com/category/issues/issue-006/page/9/

Links: Christine Farah Photography,Invitation Design D*LSH Design,Wedding Coordination Red Velvet Occasions,Floral Design Green Leaf Designs,Veil Crowning Glory Designs,Floral Fascinator Tessa Kim on Etsy