The simple gathering of a small group of friends in Paris over 27 years ago has turned into a world-wide phenomenon celebrated in over 60 cities and 25 countries known as Diner en Blanc (Dinner in White). In the summer of 1988 a man by the name of Francois Pasquier asked a group of friends to get together for a picnic to celebrate his return to Paris after traveling abroad for a few years. There were so many friends that he recommended they all wear white so they would be easily recognizable when they met at Bois de Boulogne. They spent the evening eating and drinking wine outside enjoying good conversation and laughter. The evening was so successful that they continued to have these gatherings every year where more and more people attended by word of mouth at a secret location with the goal of enjoying gourmet food and wine with good friends at the heart of one of the city’s most beautiful locations.
For the first time in history, Dallas will be hosting its first ever Diner en Blanc Dallas event at a secret location on September 17th! The location will only be announced the day of the event when the 1,000+ guests are taken by bus from various locations in DFW to the secret location. The ones lucky enough to attend (there are multiple waiting lists!) will enjoy Apothic Wine, gourmet food by Wolfgang Puck, floral arrangements by Stems of Dallas, and an evening of entertainment and guaranteed surprises. All guests are REQUIRED to wear white from head to toe. In the various Diner en Blanc’s held across the world, the fashion is a major part of the evening. Both men and women are dressing to the nines and head pieces for women are very common. I was so inspired by the history and meaning of Diner en Blanc, I collaborated with Stems of Dallas on this gorgeous white flower crown to wear with this crisp white dress from Movida Boutique. The fact that the event is essentially a massive, chic picnic, a flower crown just seemed appropriate. And when you have Stems of Dallas to create something as effortlessly beautiful as this flower crown, how could you not wear one to complement your outfit?
I cannot wait to see what Diner en Blanc Dallas does with this event. I know it will be fun, beautiful, and big! Be sure to shop some of my outfit recommendations below!
Hope to see some of you there! 😉
Photos by: Taylor Gardner
Thank you to Stems of Dallas for the beautiful flower crown and Diner en Blanc Dallas for inviting me to this event!
You look FABULOUS and this event sounds amazing!!! I wish I could go!
xoxo
Brooke
Thank you, Brooke!! 🙂
This dress looks great on you! What a neat event, sounds like it would be super special to attend!
Molly | Hey There Sunshine
Thank you, Molly! I’m really looking forward to it!
how gorgeous are you?! love how you explained the event- i can’t wait for it!!
elle
Southern Elle Style
Thank you! <3 I can't wait! We're gonna have so much fun! 😀
I had to stop to adore this dress. Such a thing of beauty! I love the back and the flared bottom!
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
Thank you so much! l thought it was pretty special! 🙂
oh. my. gosh.
That event sounds absolutely AMAZING! I’ll have to see if they have it in Los Angeles.
You look beautiful and that flower crown is gorgeous 🙂
Update us on the event!
xx Shirley
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This event sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing about it and the outfit that was inspired by the event. I love the LWD and your floral headpiece.
Rachel xo
Garay Treasures
Stunning! Love this look – its so whimsy! And that flower crown….!
Sportsanista
You look stunning in this white dress – its so cute!! And the headpiece… charming!!
xx, Karen
Glam Karen
You look lovely. Love, love everything and the photography is on point. I would love to go to this event. It sounds fabulous!!!
I have never heard of this event but it sounds so amazing! I want to go..and I truly LOVE your white dress…the cut is gorgeous on you!
You look stunning! I love that flower crown!
Xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
What an adorable photoshoot! Love the flowers in your hair!! <3
xoxo,
Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com
Um this entire post is incredible! I cannot wait to see you there.. please tell me you are wearing that dress.. and that flower crown!!!!
xoxo Amanda