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In these pages, Alison Hotchkiss--named best wedding planner by \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGoop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand widely recognized in the event industry as a creative luminary\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003ereveals the process of choosing the color palette, flowers, paper goods, textiles, menus, music, and other travel-inspired details to create memorable parties with a sense of place. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Helpful tips and how-tos for designing bespoke weddings and events are woven throughout, such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making a mood board \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Constructing a floral chandelier \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Choosing your first dance song \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dealing with inclement weather \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Crafting a sweet send-off gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And so much more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Brimming with breathtaking photos and insightful guidance, \u003ci\u003eGorgeous Gatherings\u003c\/i\u003e is essential inspiration for brides and hostesses and a blissful armchair escape to faraway places and fabulous soirees. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRENOWNED AUTHOR: Alison Hotchkiss is one of the world's most talented and renowned wedding and event planners. 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With tons of flower photos and tablescaping tips, it also makes a lovely gift alongside a vase, set of coupe glasses, or beautiful table linen. 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Since 2003, she and her team have produced over five hundred events in over seventy-five cities on four continents. Alison Events has been recognized as one of the best wedding planners by \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Weddings\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGoop\u003c\/i\u003e. When she's not working, she's surfing, snowboarding, and hiking in Marin County, California, where she lives with her daughter, Vivienne. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Elizabeth Graves is an award-winning writer and editor. Most recently she was Editor-in-Chief of\u003ci\u003e Martha Stewart Living \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Weddings\u003c\/i\u003e. She continues to create special issues for the Martha Stewart brand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Norman + Blake is an LA-based photography duo composed of Shannen Norman and Emily Blake. 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