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Highly sought-after celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren helps brides worldwide translate their concepts into reality with her masterfully produced and distinctively designed events. She has worked with everyone from Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka, and Christine and Kevin Costner.

On April 25th, Gilt City members are invited to spend an evening at an elegant in-store event with Yifat herself at Vera Wang’s glamorous, 3,500-square-foot flagship boutique. It's a night of sipping Champagne and tasting sweet treats, ending with a swag bag full of charming surprises to delight the most discerning of brides.

About the gowns: the Vera Wang styles filling this boutique are more breathtaking than any on the market.

About Yifat Oren: her advice is, in a word, brilliant. She is known for her impeccable style and unique ideas, and has planned celebrations for a variety of celebrities and discerning clientele; and she will be on hand to discuss your big day. Talk shop with her about fabric treatments, technical production, lighting, floral design, food styling and space planning: it's all fair game.

Purchase your tickets on Gilt City.
Tickets are being offered for $50 each and includes:

• Access for one to an exclusive bridal evening with Yifat Oren at Vera Wang


• Champagne


• Gift Bags


• Sweet Treats

April 25, 2011

6:00 – 8:00 pm

8445 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA, 90069

It's a Bridal Party! Love is in the air …but you already know that. But if you are craving show-stopping bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding gifts and so much more, then log onto Gilt’'s Wedding Weekend, in collaboration with Martha Stewart Weddings, from March 12-14. Shop sales from Caroline Herrera, Vera Wang Lavender Label, Thread, Temperly London, Judith Leiber, Tara Pearls, Lu Lu Frost, Tutu Couture, Checkerboard Stationary, juice cleanses, chic hotels and more.

You will find everything you need, want and can’t imagine walking down the aisle without — from beribboned silk heels to the perfect topaz necklace. (Something blue? Done.) It's not just for you bridal lovelies. There will be have sharp suits for the groom, get-pretty prep packages for the bridal party, dreamily decadent lingerie, and stuff-of-dreams honeymoon packages courtesy of Jetsetter. And if your head’s spinning with the task at hand, chin up — Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings has culled her personal picks to help aide in the planning process. This is your weekend to sit back, sign in to your Gilt account, and create a wonderful wedding at jaw-dropping prices. Enjoy the calm before the storm. Not a member yet? I can not imagine why you wouldn't be. But in case you have been living under a rock, here's an invitation (courtesy of The Bridal Wishlist and Gilt), Gilt's Wedding Weekend. You can thank me later.

Here's a small sampling of what's available this weekend:

Temperley London



Thread


Sergio Rossi


Jan Leslie