VENUE MAGAZINE PARTY at Segafredo Brickell

Cecilia Paz September 25, 2009 0
Cecilia Paz and Ernesto Leston

Cecilia Paz and Ernesto Leston

On Thursday, September 24, 09, Segafredo Brickell held a gathering for those who enjoy the trendy and glam, large-format glossy mag, Venue. It was a relaxed evening of food and fun as guests mingled in the intimate, yet casual restaurant complete with outdoor seating.

Joining long-time Miami noted business owners like Wedding dress designer, Gabriella Arango and Invitations by Leston owner, Ernesto Leston, was great fun as they have been staples in the Wedding Industry.  Italian-born Gabriella, has dressed Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Dayanara Torres and locals like WSVN 7′s, Belkys Nerey. She has also been in the bridal industry creating gowns for 20 years. Her store is on Miracle Mile in the heart of Coral Gables.

Ernesto Leston owns Invitations by Leston, which is a full-service, high-end invitations store with unique designs for the discerning bride-to-be. He is one of a few artists around who practice the art of Calligraphy and will hand-craft lettering for invitations. Leston attended FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology) and even had Donna Karan as a fellow classmate. Early in his career he worked as a Fashion Illustrator.

Ana Margarita Martinez,  from Work of Genius Fox Reality show about Fine Artists was also among the group of charming guests along with social butterfly, Ibis Noda.

For Gabriella Arango please visit: www.gabriellaarango.com and for Invitations and Calligraphy, please visit: www.invitationsbyleston.com.