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Janice S. Casacca explores the Central Coast’s effortless beauty and the flavor of old California where the sprawling countyside meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
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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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 In the words of the Brooklyn-based premier perfumer Christopher Brosius, “We live because we breathe, and with each breath we smell. This is inevitable. The sense of smell is our first and most immediate link to the world around us....
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On her A-List, Linda Pitelli of Eventful Designing is captured by the magic and imagination of Los Angeles and it's major star factor.
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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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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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Brandy Cabral, owner of Bliss Event Productions got her start by planning her own wedding! “I have always been a very detail-orientated individual,” she explains to Your Wedding Day, “and I love designing and putting elements together to create stunning, one-of-a kind looks.”
She says her own wedding was an enjoyable experience, but afterward she had the “wedding planning blues.” It was her new husband to the rescue, suggesting coordination courses, which Brandy’s “blues” became a rainbow of experiences when she enrolled in the Association of Bridal Consultants professional development program and began her apprentice work.
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“I had the privilege of working with a truly amazing individual who taught me a lot about the business, especially within the areas of vision and design. This was great because I was able to work with someone who ran their business the way I wanted to run mine.”
Soon, Brandy was running her own, Bliss Event Productions, focusing on Full Service Planning and Coordination. “This allows me to have full knowledge of all aspects and details of the wedding as they are being made,” Brandy says. “The wedding day runs much smoother with less stress on the couple and their families as they know I can handle it all.” She is known for her “day-of” coordination too, and for her corporate and social event planning.
Brandy says her inspiration is derived from the event itself. “I really enjoy all aspects of planning and coordinating weddings and special events. I love putting all the details together and watching the vision turn into reality, day-by-day, until it reaches it fulfillment on the wedding day.” But the true inspiration comes from her clients. “Everyone has unique aspects they want to convey and stories they want told. Making that happen and seeing the joy and happiness from the couple, is magical.”
It’s the actual wedding-day magic that Brandy looks forward to the most. “I love watching everything come together, and most of all, seeing everyone enjoy the fruits of their labor and having a great time.”
When asked about noteworthy accomplishments, Brandy says, “The most priceless accomplishment is when a bride, groom, or parent approaches me to say the wedding exceeded their expectations and that without me, it would not have been possible. Their gratitude and happiness is my biggest achievement.” She adds that she’s also proud when her weddings are featured in publications such as Your Wedding Day, or on TV. Brandy considers referrals an achievement too. “That means someone truly enjoyed their working experience with me and thought enough to pass my name along.”
Hundreds of couples have been fortunate to have Bliss Event Productions for their Coordination and Design Company which the majority of Brandy’s couples are destination clients relying on her extensive knowledge of California’s Napa /Sonoma Valley for their Wine Country wedding. “Because I work with so many couples from afar, I know what it takes to work with them and make them feel like they are planning a local wedding,” Brandy explains. “They trust me to recommend the locations and all the vendors, as they will most likely get to meet them only once before their wedding, and walk their location in person maybe a few months before they exchange their vows.”
Given her love of destination weddings, we wondered how far Brandy might travel to create fabulous weddings. “If a couple came to me and appreciated the work I do enough to hire me to travel to another locale, I would do it,” she says. “I love an exotic or European affair, but if it was to be in Tulsa, then I would get out my boots, cowboy hat, and head on out!”
Brandy cites many reasons that both destination and local couples call upon her, “I have had brides tell me they felt like we clicked when we first spoke. Brides must feel comfortable being able to talk openly with their coordinator as to what they want and what their expectations are.” This way, she knows their expectations right away. “Clients appreciate this and hire me because they feel I can handle their wants and needs.”
Whether your wants and needs are Wine Country, Exotic, European, or a little Country, Brandy will be there, Blissfully by your side.
By Susan Hart Hellman, Executive Editor
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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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#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, Soiree Design Group
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#11 QUICK FIX
Traveling with an emergency kit is like the American Express campaign, “Don’t leave home without it.” It should have everything from panty hose and nail glue to smelling salts and Tums, but the most commonly used item is SAFETY PINS! Although you should have a needle and thread, I have resorted to using safety pins for fixing hems on tuxedos, bustling the brides gown, pinning broken bra straps and creating a veil or headpiece out of tulle when the bride’s was left at home. Safety pins are great for a “quick fix.”
Toby Kay Applebay & Associates
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