British I Do in OC

von Hemert Interiors will be hosting its own royal wedding event on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at its Costa Mesa gallery with hors d’oeuvres by Bluewater Grill, cocktails and an opportunity drawing for a Union Jack silk clutch with glass beads and Swarovski crystals by designer Joanna Lhuillier (pictured above). The festive evening will celebrate the royal nuptials with British-inspired décor and furnishings, as well as informal modeling of evening gowns by Oday Shakar, and estate jewelry from Mona Lee Nesseth Estate, and custom jewelry with DeYoung Collection.  Costa Mesa-based Christopher Garren will be creating a replica of a royal wedding cake. Emily Evans Eerdmans, a renowned design historian will speak about British design and antiques at 6:30 p.m.

Five percent of sales that weekend will benefit the American Red Cross Japanese Disaster Relief Fund.

Space is limited; RSVPs are required, call Cecile at 949.642.2050.

von Hemert Interiors is at 1595 Newport Blvd., in Costa Mesa. 949.642.2050.