Nature inspired this alfresco reception in Utah Photo credit: Yifat Oren
KEVIN COSTNER HAS YIFAT OREN to thank for his picture-perfect Aspen mountaintop nuptials. Ditto for Mariska Hargitay, whose reception at a Montecito, Calif., estate had the look of an enchanted forest. An award-winning event designer, the recipient of Special Events Magazine’s prestigious Gala Award for best wedding not once but twice, Oren utilizes her creative flair and innate sense of style to conceptualize dreamy weddings for celebrities and everyday people alike. As detail-oriented as they come, she leaves no stone unturned when it comes to planning an event, throwing herself into every aspect of the big day—from flowers and lighting design to food styling and fabric selection—to satisfy her client’s every whim. An avid entertainer herself, the L.A.-based Oren gives us her top party tips and number one piece of advice for soon-to-be-married couples. (Here’s a hint: relax!) —Amy Gurvitz
What's always in your refrigerator? A plethora of mustards. My husband is obsessed.
What's your house wine or other beverage? I love Lillet, a French aperitif. I serve it over ice with a slice of blood orange, Meyer lemon, or kumquat, whichever is in season.
