Atlanta Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Hi everyone!  A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of touring and enjoying dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in Buckhead.  The Mandarin Oriental is a luxury boutique hotel.  It boasts several event spaces, suitable for weddings, parties, and meetings too.  The hotel carries a residential vibe throughout, which makes for a more personable and intimate gathering.  Check out a few of my snaps below.

 

The Oriental Ballroom

The English Garden

 



                                    Foyer                                   

 

Taipan Lounge

 



Dining Area

 



Foyer

 



I had to get a picture of this beautiful chandelier.

 



Guest Room

Guest Room

 

 

Happy Planning!

Raven J.

200 Peachtree Open House

Happy Hump Day everyone!  If you've been following my blog you can agree that I've been on an "Open House" roll.  But I love it.  It's a great way for me to check out local event venues, sample great food and cocktails, and catch up with my event planning buddies.  Last night, I attended the 200 Peachtree Open House.  If you live in Atlanta, you may know it as the former Rich's building.  Located on Peachtree Street, 200 Peachtree boasts luxurious chandeliers, high ceilings and columns, perfect for a glam wedding or celebration of any kind.  The venue is huge and perfect for someone desiring to celebrate in the heart of the city. I took a few pics below to share with my loyal readers :-).  We were even entertained by a professional aerialist. Cool, huh?

Happy Planning!

Raven J

Occasions Expo

On yesterday I attended the Occasions Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center .  Unlike a bridal show, the Occasions Expo highlighted events of all kind.  There were planners, caterers, stationery designers, floral designers, linen companies, event rentals, and even a portable cigar lounge ( I can't wait to use this at one of my events!!!).  Check out a few of my snaps below.   

 

Fancy Fashion Fridays

Happy Friday to you!  The weekend is here and I am glad about it.  I've decided to dedicate my Friday posts to all things fashion.  Friday marks the beginning of the weekend, when most events take place.  Whether you are off to brunch with friends, a wedding or a birthday party, a special event is a great excuse to get dressed up!  Since I have brunch plans of my own this weekend, I'll share some inspiration for what to wear.  Remember, brunch can be casual to dressy, depending on the atmosphere, so keep that in mind when choosing your outfit.

Be Bold in Blue

Go classic in black and white

Mix Animal print with Leather

Make a statement in hounds tooth

Get dressy in Turquoise and Sequins

So which outfit would you take inspiration from?  Tell us in the comments below.

Have a great weekend!

Raven J. 

Images: Essence and Glamour