In keeping with the theme of Sleeping Beauty, my hope is to have a cottage in the glen/ peasant princess luncheon or tea.
Thus far my ideas of a place to have such an event have not worked out so well. I want to stay within the Los Angeles area or just barely into Orange County if needed. The first place my Mom mentioned was a winery in Temecula called
Briar Rose Winery of all things! It was perfectly themed, but much too far for my friends and family to travel to. (113 miles from my house, further for several others!)
Next idea was the historic
Tam OShanter Restaurant in Los Feliz. It was the unofficial commissary of the original Disney studios and a favorite for Walt himself to dine at. It is a little expensive, but would be worth it. Their big private room is so masculine though!
So with the expense for a space that wasnt as perfect as I pictured. I continued my search.
My Mom once again suggested a beautiful place.
Inn of the 7th Ray. It is gorgeous, has exactly the feel I was going for, but the menu doesn't seem as delicious as I had hoped.
I havent been there personally, or called them, but I doubt they will do a tea or allow outside food. Also, the outdoor garden is weather permissive. (Weighing out the pluses and minuses, this is a maybe).
You may be wondering why I am doing the searching instead of my MOH. She moved out to Arizona a year ago.
I miss her, but she started up her own business as well as working full time so she is doing well, just super busy. Since I currently have plenty of time on my hands, it was just as fun for me to search and find the perfect location.
Next ideas- tea houses. I had no idea what a difficult task that would be. The one I used to take my Mom to each year for Mother's Day and Christmas,
The Gilded Rose Manor has been closed due to the economy, but they still cater events. (keeping this in the back of my mind)
Also considered (as if I could afford it) the fabulous
Hotel Bel Air only they are undergoing massive construction and won't be reopening until Summer 2011 and my MOH wants to fly out to do the shower in April or May. So this is a no go. Although it is gorgeous!! Love the swans and greenery.
There are a few in Pasadena, but they were not exactly what I was hoping for.
I also thought about maybe the Sportsman's Lodge with the beautiful swans and greenery, but they have changed ownership and no longer have the restaurant, only the hotel.
Thinking about space at hotels
Ultimately what I would like to do is to rent a beautiful space, or even use someones lush green backyard (wish I knew someone with one), cater the tea, scones and sandwiches and then order a bunch of fun desserts like petit fours, chocolate covered strawberries and maybe some Sprinkles cupcakes, yum!
I am having such a hard time though, any ideas on hotel spaces or banquet areas I could look into would be wonderful. Aiming for Burbank, Glendale, or Hollywood area as it would be a common meeting ground for many.
I think I am going to compile a list of what to bring, for those seasoned WDW travelers, what should I expect weather wise and what would you suggest remembering to bring?
Just like out of a fairy tale! Of course my dream is the rose garden but we will have to discuss budget.
) YAY, do you have a PJ yet? I would love to see what ideas you have thus far.
That's such a bummer about your old ring. 
