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Malibu Cocktail Shaker
Liven
up any party with this ceramic cocktail shaker with Malibu print. This
7oz shaker is presented in a decorative printed gift box ~ $42 Weddingish
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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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Annick
Goutal Petite Cherie Eau de Toilette - For the 10th Anniversary, the classic
ribbed bottle is frosted in a soft, celadon green. Petite Cherie is a
fresh combination of fruity and floral ingredients including peach, musk
rose, pear, fresh cut grass and vanilla, Bloomingdales.com,
Retail $115
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Autumn Starburst Hair Pin - Delicate sprays of crystals burst from a cluster. (Also available in other Swarovski crystal colors.) Perfectdetails.com
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Eau de Parfum by Vera Wang
An exotic fruity, floral bouquet teased with vanilla and an unexpected
twist of pink guava. The gold crown cap contains a hidden treasure: a
keepsake gold band studded with tiny amethyst-colored crystals. $42 -
$68 verawang.com
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Skip the never-ending search for the perfect favor and head straight to the valet! Surprise your guests with an old-fashioned donut cart stationed upon the exit.
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Beth Elis
Bridal Designs with the Essences of Flair
Nere Emiko, the creative force behind Beth Elis designs, brings a
myriad of fascinating pieces to her design table. Born and raised in
Nigeria, Africa, Nere was surrounded by the lavish, richly-colored
fabrics of her culture and as a child, she soaked in the visual
splendor. Her father had always loved fashion and she grew up in a
family where creativity abounded. Nere traveled extensively, and just
as many artists become inspired by their experiences, Nere’s creative
spirit was given sustenance by the ancient world of Palestine – and in
particular - Ancient Bethel. The name of her company, Beth Elis, is a
derivative of Ancient Bethel.
Nere graduated from college with her considerable spatial skills and
began working as a Computer Engineer. But the call of fashion beckoned
and in 2008, she took a leave of absence from work and started
designing a line of clothing.
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Los Angeles at the Ebell Club 4.22.09
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Within her first year of business, her
star had already begun to twinkle: she was invited to show her
creations at Bridal Fashion week in New York. That’s an almost
unheard-of achievement. The reception she received was most
encouraging. From there on, Nere didn’t look back.
Here’s what brides can look forward to in Nere’s designs: Her dresses are distinctly different - not at all stereotypical – and that is probably a welcome relief to many brides. Nere loves to play with necklines and her gowns are known for their emphasis on backs and arms. Her sleeves are always eye-catching and she infuses color into her designs. She says, “I have a knack for being able to read the essence of a bride’s character and I’ll ask her the important question of whether or not wearing white is essential to her. If it’s not, I love infusing the gown with some blue or silver – perhaps some rum pink or we can go the antique white route or a sand-colored direction.”
Nere’s world is exotic and enormously interesting and she attracts women who are citizens of the world. Recently, she met a Swedish bride-to-be who had moved from Germany to Japan but who had decided to marry in Tanzania, Africa. While the bride was ‘modern’ and sought simplicity, she also wanted to please her grandma who was somewhat conservative and traditional. Nere instinctively knew how to meld all those components together and created a unique, distinctly beautiful gown that captured all those important elements.
The international Nere lives in Texas, but she can travel anywhere. The example of this chance five-minute meeting with a Swedish bride in a hotel lobby where she was able to conceptualize exactly what the bride wanted, gives one an idea of Nere’s talents – which don’t require much fuss. Her keen imagination and her ability to conceptualize the end product from a diversity of components is why she was invited to New York’s fashion week within her first year in business.
Beth Elis designs are sophisticated – if that’s what a bride desires – but most importantly – Nere Emiko will create a Beth Elis gown that celebrates the rich individuality of a woman on one of the most important days of her life.
by Diana Lyle
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Beth Elis
11600 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin
TX
78758
Phone: 412-654-1839
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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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#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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# 6 RECIPES FOR FAVORS
Gather together the favorite recipes that you remember as a child. They could be special family recipes, holiday menus, etc. Have them bound in small books, affix a wedding label on the front with your monogram and date that you were married. And there you have it, a unique favor that your guests will use again and again. Also, it is a wonderful way to acknowledge grandmothers and mothers.
Melissa Lee, Events of Santa Barbara
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