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DVLW Spotlight: Meet Tiffany Pompey!

February 2, 2013

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My name is Tiffany Pompey and I am an Event Design Producer, a Dream Fulfiller and a Play Maker at Diann Valentine Living Well. Although working in the event design industry in Los Angeles is where I ended up, it is definitely not where I started. A Southern girl from Georgia, I have always had two loves: art and parties. A couple of favorite pastimes growing up included helping my mother plan her constant stream of soirees for our family and creating artistic ‘masterpieces’ by drawing on my bedroom walls. Luckily for my parents as I got older I moved from decorating the walls to creating them.

Diann Valentine Opens “Wedding Confidential” for 20/20!

January 1, 2013

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On Friday, January 18th I was honored to joined the ABC News family as the opening interview and wedding expert for their “Wedding Confidential” Special on 20/20. I was so excited to interview with ABC correspondent Amy Robach who was fun and witty, charming and so easy to talk to. Jason Sky styled me in a gorgeous Stella McCartney dress, Christian Louboutin heels and Proenza Schouler handbag. Leo Eley perfected my make-up with a nude face and not so small top knot while hanging with me in NYC for this interview – keeping my spirits high and laughing all day. In case you missed the interview, here is a clip of a few of my tips that made it on the ABC website. And I promise, the fried chicken comment just slipped…oooops!

Happy Holidays!

December 12, 2012

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Happy Holidays from Diann Valentine Living Well!

Encore!

December 12, 2012

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This magical weekend in Dallas did not end after the gorgeous dinner. The DVLW team worked through the night (literally) to flip the tent into one large Parisian lounge for brunch and a mini birthday celebration for Bishop T.D. Jakes the following day. Tables were swapped out, linens changed, chairs re-configured, lounge furnishings installed, new floral centerpieces, a birthday cake, lots of accessories to finish the space with a residential feel that I deem so incredibly important for any entertaining space, French pastries – oh and let me not forget the French poodles!

Ring The Bell!

December 12, 2012

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Once the program at the AT&T Performing Arts Center to honor Bishop T.D. Jakes concluded, an intimate group of special guests joined them for a private dinner to continue the celebration of his Triumphant Journey. A two-week installation by the DVLW team that included torrential thunderstorms, landscaping challenges due to weather and some emergency water excavations finally culminated with an awe-inspiring tented dinner. This design was inspired by one of my recent trips to fashion week in Paris. While understanding that this would be a dinner to celebrate Bishop Jakes, I knew that the host of the evening would be Mrs. Jakes and the design should be reflective of a sophisticated woman with phenomenal taste and tremendous love for her husband. Luckily she agreed and with her blessings we designed an evening that mixed classic French motifs with modern edge for a stunning conclusion to a magical evening.

Reason To Celebrate!

November 11, 2012

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When the timeline of your life reads like that of Bishop T. D. Jakes, Sr., there is reason to pause. He has impacted millions of lives through his ministry, music, books, philanthropic work, films and testimony. After 35 years of serving the people, Mrs. Serita A. Jakes, The Potter’s House of Dallas and T.D.J. Enterprises decided it was time to celebrate his journey thus far. Needless to say, I was thrilled and humbled when my favorite Dallas family called on me and the DVLW team to help them celebrate in style.

The Queen of Color!

November 11, 2012

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I recently had a chance to sit down with Weddings in Houston and talk about how this journey of love evolved for me. The editor penned me as “The Queen of Color” and I must say – I really like the sound of that!

A Beautiful Surprise!

November 11, 2012

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I consider myself incredibly optimistic but having survived as a business owner for so many years, there are few occurrences that surprise me. That is until I received a call from Desiree Rogers from Ebony Magazine while in Hawaii producing Tichina Arnold’s wedding. She personally called to congratulate me on making the Inaugural Ebony Power 100 List. Needless to say, I was beyond surprised – more like shell-shocked!

Rock with DV in Riviera Cancun!

November 11, 2012

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I will be returning to the Inspire Smart Success Experience (ISSE) in Riviera Cancun December 3-6, 2012 with a new bikini to join my friend Stacie Francombe, Preston Bailey and the amazing Mike Colon for a few days of learning on Mexico’s famous Riviera Maya coast. The make-up of the wedding industry is evolving although not as quickly as I would like. I love diversity and I know that the rainbow of talents that make up the Diann Valentine Living Well team creates an atmosphere in which we can all bring our different gifts, talents, cultural differences, eclectic styles and varying artistic disciplines to create some pretty magical moments. So I’m offering you a unique opportunity!

Gorgeous Gowns Galore!

October 10, 2012

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I recently headed back east to NYC for Bridal Market; which is a big deal for all of us in the wedding industry. It is the time that bridal and haute couture designers give us a preview of the newest in bridal fashions. Many designers took hues from the ready to wear runways featuring lots of peplums but Ines di Santo stayed true to her brand with gowns that sparkle and a single pop of striking color. Reem Acra brought back classic elegance with amazing bridal veils that almost made me shed a tear. Claire Pettibone seduced us with her romantic charm and opulent runway while Austin Scarlett made a memorable premiere into bridal with hand-painted gowns, lavender, luscious pink and a gorgeous break-taking peplum and cape.

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