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Art of Shaving
Generates a rich lather for the classic wet shaving experience
with a shaving brush – close yet comfortable. Formulated with glycerin and coconut oil. In an elegant teakwood bowl.
~ $45 Fred Segal Beauty, shop.fredsegalbeauty.com,
310.451.5155
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Ruby Red Crystal Chandelier – Hand-cut and
polished, 100% crystal with 7 light’s each resting in a bobache,
Exclusively available for event design and personal home décor, Rrivreworks.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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New York, New York... The Big Apple, The Empire City, The City That Never Sleeps, or simply, The City...there are a dozen nicknames for this great town, and below are half a dozen reasons why you want to be there.
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A Hawaiian-destination wedding awaits you with warm, balmy weather and spectacular sunsets over the ocean. Karina McGee, an event-planning specialist, pointed us to these dreamy Hawaiian places:
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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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What will make your guests talk about your wedding forever? How about
a rich and smooth caramelized hazelnut dark chocolate from the official
chocolatier of the Belgian royal family? Or how about a perfectly
blended passionfruit infused white chocolate from Switzerland? Welcome
to CocoaBella Chocolates, and meet Michael Freeman – a chocolate lover
– who has dedicated himself and his entire business to searching the
globe for the finest old-world, handmade chocolates on the planet.
Chocolate connoisseur, Michael Freeman says, “The CocoaBella experience
is different from the traditional American chocolate experience. We
travel all over the globe to find those artisan chocolate craftsmen who
hand-make each chocolate with top-shelf ingredients without
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Weddings are made extra special by thoughtful, unique and memorable touches, and CocoaBella has been making weddings truly unforgettable. Specializing in wedding favors and chocolate dessert tables, Michael explains, “We present the chocolates in such a way that illustrates their artistic beauty, unique quality and brilliant flavors.”
Bridal couples have an array of more than 175 different flavors from which to choose, and the creative options are plentiful. The spectrum of choices includes dark chocolate, milk, floral, spice, fruit, nuts and caramel. Michael says, “We can customize the wedding chocolate experience for each couple to match their personalities and the wedding theme. They can select a heart-shaped raspberry praline from Switzerland, or a piece from Italy where the couple fell in love. Each piece can have significance and meaning to the wedding. With the gift boxes, we can create custom menu cards with a special message, or we can choose a ribbon that matches the bridesmaids’ dresses. These are just some of the ways we make a couple’s wedding truly memorable.”
The compliments that Michael and the team receive inspire them to keep up the search all over the planet for the greatest chocolatiers. “We search the small villages of Europe, discovering new chocolates all the time. It’s worth it when a guest takes the time to call us after a wedding and tell us that the chocolates were the most impressive part.”
CocoaBella is the leading retailer of small batch, artisanal chocolates from 19 different chocolatiers in seven different countries. They are fully-focused chocolate connoisseurs who take great pride in their product, their knowledge of it, and their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that a couple’s wedding is right up there with the chocolate gods.
While CocoaBella is situated in San Francisco, they can ship their chocolates across the nation and even into Canada. They work seamlessly with wedding coordinators and caterers and are open to entertaining creative ideas. To discuss how to make your wedding truly unforgettable, give Michael a call.
by Diana Lyle
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CocoaBella
2102 Union St
San Francisco
CA
94123
Phone: 415-931-6213
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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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#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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#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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