3rd Annual LA Influencer Food & Wine Festival Happy Hour
My first year in Los Angeles, my best friend forgot to invite me to a party she hosted, and I feared at the time that I was utterly “forgettable” in a city of shiny, beautiful people.
On Thursday, with an invitation sent less than 24 hours prior, I welcomed over 70 unforgettable people to Louis Vuitton for my 3rd Annual Influencer & Press Kickoff Celebration toasting this year’s 8th Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival happening next week, Thurs 8/23 - Sunday, 8/27 - or as I call it...ADULT CAMP. (Get your tickets now-link in profile😉).
On my beloved Rodeo Drive where we are smackdab in the middle of the most busy & fun #BOLDbh month yet -on the beautiful @Louis Vuitton terrace -
influencers, press, famous foodies, and CEO/Founder of LA Food & Wine and Pebble Beach Food & Wine, David Alan Bernahl & his beautiful new bride, Santa - joined me for the happiest of happy hours...and, one very luxe & decadent afternoon.
With magnums of champagne poured by @LaurentPerrierUS
elevated bites of deliciousness tray-passed by Wally's Beverly Hills
caviar tasting by Black River Caviar, oysters by Morro Bay Oyster Company
and a gorgeous, custom-themed, 3-tier cake for the occasion - created by my local favorite, Hansen Cakes - my guests left with bellies full of champagne & luxury, and hearts filled with new friends.
But the luxury didn’t stop there. ✨
My dear friend and frequent collaborator - visionary Jason Rhee & his event design & planning company, Rheefined Company Weddings + Special Events - designed the whole event to be the elegant affair it was...and, in less than 5 days, no less.
And, the details they dreamed up took my breath away.
Tables were styled in specialty linens by La Tavola Fine Linen & accented with florals by Designer Dana, furniture rentals - like a gorgeous wooden bar - were brought in by Collective Rentals, mood music flooded the space thanks to DJ @istephaniemonique, and I sent my guests home with a little warmth, like I like to do, thanks to travel candles by SHOP LAIT.
And, it all comes full circle here because I finally realize that you can never really be forgettable if you choose to remember those around you, and create memorable moments of beauty in their lives.✨
📷: #DavidArellanes #DineAndDishWithDawn
