The sublime design of life's most momentous occasions, orchestrated by one of the world's most creative event-planning firms, Matthew Robbins Design/RobbinsOtoya Every event that Matthew Robbins and Luis Otoya undertake begins with finding the perfect venue for the occasion. Once the site has been chosen, Matthew and Luis design all aspects of the event, from the invitations and place cards to the flowers, table settings, and menu, while simultaneously managing all the logistics and collaborating with the clients to realize their unique vision. Invited takes readers to events all over the world, in sites as disparate as Los Cabos and Mallorca, Jamaica and Provence, the Hamptons and Cartagena, New York and Tuscany. Each locale provides Matthew and Luis with the inspiration for the event's color scheme, decorations, flowers, and food. The exquisitely atmospheric photographs capture the ineffable romance and joy of these celebratory occasions, personalized to reflect the specific tastes and preferences of the clients and all of which seem to have been pulled off effortlessly. Complete with three 8-page inserts featuring the way Matthew and Luis entertain at home, Invited is the book that everyone contemplating a celebration will need.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Illustrationen
350 color illustrations plus three 8-page inserts
Maße
Höhe: 305 mm
Breite: 235 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-86565-462-4 (9780865654624)
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Matthew Robbins spent more than 15 years as a contributing editor to Martha Stewart Weddings. He regularly contributes to InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, Flower magazine, Food & Wine, Martha Stewart Living, Huffington Post, and Style Me Pretty. He has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, Martha Stewart Living radio, and TODAY. He is the author of Inspired Weddings; created a line of unique vases with Teroforma; and publishes Invited Journal, an annual magazine. He splits his time between Miami and Provence. Luis Otoya is the cofounder of RobbinsOtoya, an extension of Matthew Robbins Design focused on destination events outside the United States. RobbinsOtoya’s work has been featured in Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Town & Country. Otoya is also the founder and owner of the catering and special-events company Evento & Cocina in Cartagena, Colombia, his hometown. His hospitality advice has been featured in such publications as Jamie Oliver’s Jamie Magazine and Vogue Spain. He lives in Miami and Provence.
