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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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 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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 Monogrammed Straw Handbag - Monogrammed striped straw handbag with faux
leather handle, Colors available: Aqua/Lime, Lime/Pink, Pink/Orange,
Tigerlillyjewelry.com , Retail $56
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 Custom Designer Cookie Platters
Entertain with style and panache with these exquisite custom designer
cookie platters! Personalize the colors of your cookie platter to match
your event’s color theme. 30 cookies, individually wrapped ~ $120 Beau-Coup
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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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The sound of a beautifully-played piano does something very special for
the human soul. Like an auditory spa visit, it's luxuriously relaxing,
stimulating and soothing all at once. Whether we're hearing
improvisation, or tunes that recall our childhood or significant
events, the piano is virtually everyone’s favorite instrument. Pianist
Fern Barishman offers wonderful accompaniment to a pre-ceremony
Cocktail Hour, Dinner Reception, or a Rehearsal Dinner.
A classically-trained musician who began playing at the age of seven,
Fern offers a vast repertoire ranging from the classic sounds of Cole
Porter to contemporary songwriters like Norah Jones. In between, you'll
even discover some Led Zeppelin favorites, too! When you consider the
vast generational ranges of wedding guests, Fern has it all covered
from Ragtime (turn of the last century) through the Great American
Songbook and Broadway, the Beatles, and both soft and hard rock. Fern
is impressively attuned to people’s emotions and tastes.
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Los Angeles at the Ebell Club 4.22.09
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“The piano establishes such a sense of occasion," says Fern. "It’s a lovely formality, particularly while guests are dining. I truly feel that the right music can take you instantly back to a better place and time, while it helps to recall pleasant emotions. I like being able to provide virtually any type of music the couple and their guests ask of me.” Fern suggests a meeting with the couple personally in advance of the occasion, so she can listen and advise. If a couple requests a song Fern doesn't know, she'll learn it especially for them.
Fern’s 2,000-strong list of songs is her starting point. Perhaps that's why she was the highest scoring contestant on the entrance test for the popular TV show, Name That Tune! Fern says, “I love being able to survey the guests, measure the temperature in a room and deliver any number of songs that fit the mood instantly.”
There’s an attractive vitality that draws people to Fern. She has the sass and warmth of the ex-New Yorker she is. She worked in TV for many years in Los Angeles before settling in Ojai in 1992, and she won an Emmy for her work on the children's show, Hot Hero Sandwich. Fern is a popular entertainer at private parties and events all over Ventura, SB and Los Angeles Counties. She is a regular at the Pierpont in Ventura and The Topa Tower Club in Oxnard as well as other restaurants and nightclubs.
Fern's rates are affordable, and she is available to travel as well.
by Diana Lyle
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Ojai
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Phone: 805-646-7449
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#21 LA FLEUR TABLE
Cover your entire table top with a single bold color of petals. Not
just a scattering, but the entire top of the table with a thick layer
of petals! You can purchase them at a farmers market or order them
through your florist. Place your chargers, place settings, glassware
and centerpieces in a contrasting color and lots of candles directly
onto the petals for a stunning, romantic look!
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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#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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