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Published: “A Royal Flush”

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Editorial shoot published in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine Fall / Winter 2011

Black and white décor inspired by Hermès featuring a mirrored tabletop with monochromatic centerpieces surrounded by Pasha chairs.

Location: The Langham Huntington, Pasadena Pasadena, CA;
Table Design and Linen: Revelry Event Designers Los Angeles, CA;
Floral Design: The Hidden Garden Floral Design Los Angeles,
CA; Table and Chairs: Hire Elegance for Revelry Los Angeles; China: Hermès at
Gearys Beverly Hills, CA; Glassware: Muriel Grateau at Gearys; Flatware: Robbe
& Berking at Gearys; Lighting: Peterson Event Lighting North Hollywood, CA;
Photography: Lawrence Chan Photography Los Angeles, CA

The Plaza New York and Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

“If this goes through, Lawrence, I guess they’ll have to shave a few hours from afternoon tea,” giggled Grace.

The air was filled with romance drawn from scenes of The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and other Greats walking through the same opulent lobby. The Plaza Hotel is the quintessence of elegance, which was the perfect pairing for Wedding Style Magazine’s New York party on October 15, 2010.

Ed Libby tweeted, “The who’s who of what’s what in NYC are here!!” I couldn’t agree more – I did a lot of gawking, stalking, and paparazzi-style shooting. Overall, I am humbled and honored that I had the opportunity to partake on this memorable event at such a landmark location.

“I have never seen the Palm Court look so sexy,” was Grace’s opening line. And it was welcomed with unanimous laughter.

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

This beautiful table set was put together by Ed Libby (recently worked on Lala’s wedding) and Roberta Karsch!

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

The following table was produced by Golf from Tantawan Bloom.

the plaza hotel wedding

This wonderful centerpiece was also by Ed Libby.

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

the plaza hotel wedding

“Say Yes to the Dress” Star Randy Fenoli and publisher Grace Ormonde!

the plaza hotel wedding

Pablo from Nuage Designs, Roberta Karsh and Ed Libby!

the plaza hotel wedding

Here is one of my paparazzi shots of Sylvia Weinstock – the queen of cakes!

the plaza hotel wedding

Mike Colon and Yanni Tzoumas were chatting it up with the Wedding Style Magazine team.

the plaza hotel wedding

Others who attended included Colin Cowie, Reem Acra, Ines Di Santo… I was a little star-struck to say the least. Unfortunately, I did not get photos of everyone. It was probably because I was eating…yummy!

The evening proceeded with lots of wine and wonderful conversations. The next morning, I decided to do a little pigeon feeding and HDR fun. Since the Apple store was not too far from The Plaza, I couldn’t resist.

the plaza hotel wedding

Afterward, Yanni, Grace, Tracy, Mike and I went to a few fashion shows for Bridal Market. That was fun!

Yours truly,

Lawrence Chan

P.S. I have been to New York over a dozen times now and I keep FORGETTING to eat a street vendor hot dog!! Until next time…

Boston Mandarin Oriental and Wedding Style Magazine

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

I just flew in to Providence, Rhode Island the night before, so my inner clock is still not synced.

It was raining. I stole a glance at my watch and realized that it was time to go. I travel so much, I decided to get a nice wrist watch that had dual times. My girlfriend bought it for me as part of her retail therapy. I didn’t complain. She thought of me!

It takes quite a while to drive from Providence to Boston. Factoring in rain and potential accidents, incalculable. I was getting anxious.

“Grace [Ormonde]! Yanni! Let’s go!” I yelled. Paula, Wedding Style Magazine’s finance manager, was with me.

“Let’s go first,” Paula said. She’s quite talented. She put on makeup while making preparations for the Wedding Style Magazine party hosted at the gorgeous Boston Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Boston Mandarin Oriental Hotel
776 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 0219

Okay set! The address was in the GPS.

I was responsible for the marketing and launch of the book parties. This was part of the grass-root campaign for Grace Ormonde’s new book. For this event, I was going to photograph a bit and record video the rest of the time.

boston mandarin oriental wedding

boston mandarin oriental wedding

boston mandarin oriental wedding

boston mandarin oriental wedding

boston mandarin oriental wedding

boston mandarin oriental wedding

boston mandarin oriental wedding

Wow! On the right was Grace. On the left was the wedding designer for Chelsea Clinton’s wedding!

boston mandarin oriental wedding

The evening ended with a random photo shoot and posh burgers for dinner…

Ciao for now,

Lawrence Chan

P.S. Shooting video in the rain was wicked!