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 THE ERA OF THE COCKTAIL has made a comeback, and we are,
once again, becoming a cocktail culture. With this in mind, what could
be more appealing than turning cocktail and bar accessories into your
wedding gift registry theme? With the accessories you see here, you’ll
be all set for company.
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With the trend of destination weddings on the rise, brides-to-be are constantly in search of that perfect wedding weekend locale. Palm Springs gives the destination wedding vibe.
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SANTA BARBARA has been called the American Riviera, and it only takes one drive through this stunning intimate city nestled between gentle cascading hills and the deep blue Pacific...
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She left her heart in San Francisco. Melissa A. Panico, with MAP Events, swoons over the elegance and the urban Bay Bridge views.
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 Juicy Couture Set
Pamper her the Juicy Couture way with this limited edition fragrance set. The travel size spray is perfect for Juicy girls on the go. It’s adorned with an exclusive Juicy Lipstick charm and paired with a hydrating body moisturizer. Give the gift of Juicy—it’s fashionably romantic and fun. $95, sephora.com
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Northern California’s wine region is ranked as one of the nation’s top five destination wedding locations. Robbin Montero unites the wedding, wine, and tourism industry of Northern Califorina.
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SAVE THE DATE: POP THE BRIDAL EVENT |
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Vera Wang's Bridal Market 2010 Runway Show |
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 Vera Wang’s show last week was so superb and GORGEOUS! Her collection defintely topped the charts–she brought out the big guns. There are so many different textures used mixed with inspiring dress designs...
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Claire Pettibone: Hot Off The Runway |
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 Claire’s dresses are forever so whimsical and have a cute, feminine fantasy element that we love and you will quickly fall in love with too! We love Claire, she has been featured in our magazine numerous times, and she is brilliant + her designs are always pushing the boundaries of creativity...
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 Lynn + Rob had a romantic, beautiful wedding at the Atlantic History Center in Georgia and photographs were done by the lovely Kristen Alexander Photographer. Kristen definitely captured the romantic, traditional + classic theme of the wedding in her photos. The balnce of black + white to color to sepia tones really depicts the emotion from...
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TWD: Rustic Retreat Wedding in Michigan |
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 Katy + Bill were married at beautiful Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The bride and groom said that they decided to have their ceremony at the Chapel because...
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Aubrey Joy Photography's TWD: Rustic Style |
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 Aubrey Joy Photography brought to us the beautiful outdoors, eco-friendly, DIY wedding of Ashley + Patrick married at Maple Hills, WA. Here is a beautiful description from Aubrey Joy to bring you further into the theme of THEIR WEDDING DAY…from Aubrey, “Nestled in the foot hills of Mt. Baker, this nature loving couple were married in their element. Wandering Waters is a venue that sits only about 40 minutes from Bellingham, Wa, yet feels like it is a million...
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Sweet, Sweet, Sweet...High School Sweethearts Engagement Session with Katie Neal Photography |
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 Katie Neal Photography shot a beautiful engagement session that I couldn't wait to share with you. Katie Scott, of Katie Neal Photography said that she had a fabulous time shooting this couple...Kathrina + Carlos are High School Sweethearts and wanted to have an engagement session in a school/playtime setting to express how they met...
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 YWD's Fashion Editorial director has selected Ban.do to be this weeks Fashion Fab post. Ban.do's Black Label is red hot...literally ;)
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YWD @ NY Bridal Market Week Part 1 |
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 Part 1 of YWD's Cathryn Van Breene, Fashion Editorial Director @ NY Bridal Market Week 2010...
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 When the wedding community comes together to throw a party, you can
only imagine the grandeur that is the result. But in the case of
twelve West Coast event professionals, myself included, good-not
grandeur--was the desired effect. The group, ranging from an Orange
County wedding planner to a Seattle videographer, traveled to just
outside of Nairobi, Kenya to plan and host the event of a lifetime...
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Regal Garden Inspired Wedding |
 When event designer Lisa Vorce was asked to develop the Your Wedding Day Fanciful Garden event theme, she immediately envisioned an “over the top sixteenth-century royal garden”....
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#16 COMFORTABLE RECEPTIONS
Reception spaces are taking on a comfort
theme nowadays. Rather than using cocktail tables alone, couples are
creating a lounge effect in their reception areas by adding cozy
furniture groupings of sofas and coffee tables, along with tenting and
draping, lamps and lanterns, lit up trees and dozens of candles. You
may want to hire a jazz quartet or flamenco trio to create a sultry
ambiance. Some couples are even hiring cigar rollers! You can also
use this set-up outdoors for a living room beneath the stars!
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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# 1 - LOUNGING ANYWHERE
Wonder what to do to a resort ballroom to make it more interesting and intimate? You can create individual lounge areas by renting tents of sheer flowing fabric and adding sofas and coffee tables with lots of candlelight in them. You’ve suddenly created that romantic lounge atmosphere in a standard ballroom and given it more intimacy. Your guests can move to different “rooms” during the cocktails hour or or they can dance the night away. Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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#31 FLORAL DECOR
No wedding is complete without flowers. Try updating the traditional
centerpiece by using masses of your favorite flowers in a variety of
complementary tones for added texture and interest. For instance, if
your bloom-of-choice is the gerbera daisy, try one centerpiece with
dozens of red gerberas, another with orange, and another with
fuchsia-colored bunches. Let your imagination run wild!
Ariel Yve, Ariel Yve Design
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During my first year working as a wedding coordinator, I was pleasantly
surprised to find my favorite movie, Father of the Bride playing on
TV. I immediately grabbed a box of tissues for the heart-wrenching
scene where Steve Martin’s character, ‘George,’ ushers his little girl
down the aisle,
The City Club of San Francisco
For Cocoe Voci, the dream began when she was just a child. “As a very young child my imagination soared with the fantasy of the gown. At the time...
