Bienvenue à La Vie De La Fête!

Stephanie Blanc
Sep 15, 2020
3 min read

Updated: Jul 2

Welcome to La Vie de la Fête, a curated destination for entertaining inspiration, celebrations, travel, recipes, and the art of living beautifully. If you love beautiful celebrations, thoughtful entertaining, and finding reasons to toast life's special moments, you're in the right place. So pull up a chair, pour a glass of something bubbly, and stay awhile.

Stylish retro woman (Stephanie Blanc) in sunglasses and headscarf poses with a mirrored disco ball against a warm pink-orange background. — Stephanie Blanc, Founder & Senior Event Designer & Planner of Mariage Blanc Designs.

Welcome to 'La Vie de la Fête' English translation "The Life of the Party"

If you've found your way here, chances are we already have something in common: a passion for creating exquisite, memorable experiences, gathering with the people we cherish, and finding reasons to celebrate life's milestones, both big and small.

Bonjour, I'm Stephanie Blanc, Founder and Senior Event Designer & Planner of Mariage Blanc Designs, and I'm so happy you're here!

A Little About Me...

Glamorous retro 70s woman (Stephanie Blanc) in sunglasses and headscarf holds a disco ball against a wood-paneled wall. — Like the fit? Click my LTK for outfit details.

As the Founder of Mariage Blanc Designs, I've dedicated my career to designing high-end weddings and soirées that bring people together in meaningful and memorable ways. What began as a passion for beautiful celebrations evolved into a mission: Helping others create moments they'll cherish for a lifetime.

At Mariage Blanc, we specialize in luxury event design, premium planning services, and curated celebrations that are equal parts stylish, intentional, and unforgettable. But over the years, I've realized something important: The principles that make an extraordinary event also make for an extraordinary life. Connection. Hospitality. Celebration. Creating memories with the people who matter most. And that's exactly what inspired this blog.

When I'm not designing events, you'll likely find me planning my next travel getaway, producing my IG series: Curated Cocktails, Cuisine, & Culture, searching for the next best restaurant, enjoying a glass of champagne, indulging my sweet tooth, or dreaming up creative ways to elevate everyday gatherings & life in general. I firmly believe that life is meant to be enjoyed and, yes, preferably with a beautiful setup and desserts involved.

So, Here's the Tea...

70s inspired retro woman (Stephanie Blanc) lounging in a wood-paneled room, wearing a colorful headscarf and black top, with a relaxed, stylish pose.

Life moves fast. Between careers, responsibilities, family obligations, endless to-do lists, and the occasional attempt at maintaining some sort of work-life balance, it's easy to forget to slow down and appreciate the moments happening right in front of us.

We spend so much time chasing the next goal, checking the next box, and planning for the future that sometimes we forget to celebrate the present in what is otherwise known as life's rat race.

BUT, when you think about the memories you treasure most, they're rarely found in spreadsheets, meetings, or inboxes.

They're actually found around dinner tables.

On dance floors.

During family vacations.

At birthday parties.

At weddings.

During spontaneous nights with friends that somehow become the stories we talk about for years.

Those are the moments that matter. Those are the moments worth creating. And those are the moments I hope to inspire through this blog.

Why I Created La Vie de la Fête...

Retro woman in a colorful headscarf holds sunglasses and a disco ball against a wall, posing in a glamorous studio.

To be clear...I am not suggesting you spend beyond your means or throw extravagant parties every weekend, by any means. Real life comes with responsibilities, budgets, and yes...Bills. Lots of bills.

What I am suggesting is that we give ourselves permission to celebrate more often.

Sometimes celebration looks like an elegant dinner party.

Sometimes it's a backyard barbecue.

Sometimes it's a glass of wine after accomplishing a goal you've worked hard for.

And sometimes it's simply gathering the people you love around a table and creating wonderful memories together.

Through La Vie de la Fête, I'll be sharing at-home hosting & entertaining ideas and tips, wedding and party tips, travel diaries, seasonal recipes, behind-the-scenes stories, and a few personal adventures along the way.

My goal is simple: to help you add a little more beauty, joy, connection, and celebration to everyday life.

So Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile...

Woman in a yellow headscarf lounges in a retro room with a vintage radio, posing calmly against a wood wall with circular mirrors.

Whether you're planning a wedding, hosting friends for dinner, searching for travel inspiration, or simply looking for new ways to celebrate life's special moments, I hope you'll find something here that inspires you.

Consider this your invitation to the party.

Welcome to La Vie de la Fête.

I can't wait to celebrate with you!