Candy Land & Katy Perry Inspiration

This weekend we have a Candy Land themed Quinceanera and we're excited to see it all come together.  Our birthday girl was inspired by the Katy Perry music video!  So much fun right?

via LPD

We can't wait to share some sneak peeks soon!  In the meantime, we loved researching and finding inspiration for this big bash!

Come back next week for the teasers!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving full of cheer, great food, and surrounded by loving families!

via Catch My Party

Recipe Mondays

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and here we are always looking forward to good eats.  Everybody loves mac and cheese but what better way than to serve them in bite-sized portions.  Whether you're in a cocktail hour or pairing it as a side next to the big ol' turkey, here's a recipe we love for mac and cheese bites. 

What you'll need:

• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 packed cup)
• 4 ounces deli-sliced American cheese, chopped
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika 
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

*Add 2 large jalapenos, 1 diced and 1 thinly sliced (for garnish) if you like that extra kick!

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, shaking off the excess water.
2. Brush four 12-cup, nonstick mini muffin tins with butter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the Parmigiano; tap out the excess.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking, until boiling, about 5 minutes. Add the cheddar and American cheeses and whisk until melted. Off the heat, whisk in the egg yolk and paprika. Fold in the macaroni.
4. Spoon slightly rounded tablespoons of the macaroni into the prepared muffin cups, packing them gently. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmigiano on top.
5. Bake the mini macs in the upper and middle thirds of the oven for about 10 minutes, until golden and sizzling. Let cool for 5 minutes. Using a small spoon, carefully loosen the mini macs, transfer to a platter and serve. 

And enjoy!

Sneak Peak!

Happy Friday everyone!

Have you liked us on Facebook yet?  If not, you should to keep up with our updates and sneak peaks!  Here's one of our weddings we worked on back in August. 

From piping and draping to rentals and florals, this Nigerian wedding turned out beautifully!  Stay tuned for next week's first post on some of our favorite recipes in honor of Thanksgiving!

Meet the Owner

Meet Carlos de Alba, owner of Elegant Event Decorations & Catering.

Ever since 1992, Carlos has worked in the hospitality and catering business.  He started as a washer and diligently worked his way up to director and manager at very prestigious hotel chains such as the Marriott.  Along the way, Carlos always dreamt of one day opening his own company.  After working hard and earning 22 service awards, he started Elegant Events Decorations as a family ran business.  He started his business with 300 chair covers and now has over 12,000.  Soon after, he added a catering department and has grown ever since.

Want to know more about what we can do for your event?  Read on!

Elegant Event Decorations and Catering is an innovative full service event and production company that is committed to fashioning personalized unforgettable events.

All our events start with an initial consultation to determine the theme of the event desired. The consultation helps to understand your vision, and allows us to provide you with the necessary resources and logistics, to ensure that your event is seamlessly executed. We have working relationships with the best vendors in the Los Angeles + Orange County area, and will always deal with numerous companies on your behalf to make sure you are getting the best price, product and service.

From an informal dinner party of 10 to a formal event for 500, Elegant Event Decorations and Catering is ready to provide you with the perfect event. We are passionate about what we do, and will supersede your expectations.

With Elegant Event Decorations and Catering, you can relax and leave the planning to us!

Esther + Daniel

This is the perfect time to share one of our latest weddings.  It was featured in Style Me Pretty and  it's actually from the very same bride we mentioned in our earlier post.  Everything turned out beautifully and we're happy to have provided them the florals and catering.

Thanks to Ashley Rose for the beautifully captured photographs and Esther and Daniel for allowing us to be part of their day!

Come back later this week to meet and learn more about Carlos de Alba, owner of Elegant Events.

Website Re-launch!

Almost a year after our first entry and here we are again!  It probably couldn't be at the best time too.

Have you seen our updated website yet?  If not, clock HERE to check it out.  We have been working on it for a while and are happy to be announcing a couple of new things! 

Here is a screenshot!

Come check out one of latest weddings next week!