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 Red Butterfly Ornaments - Made of fabric with glitter accents, Potterybarn.com
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 Malibu Cocktail Shaker
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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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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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The enchantment of the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez regions, unfolding their miraculous natural beauty, cast their spell on Jill la Fleur, The Wedding Planner.
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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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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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Fleurs de France is a Wedding floral & Event Design studio owned by
designer Jessica Switala. It is located in the heart of the Sonoma /
Napa Wine Country, exclusively catering to many of the wonderful venues
in the area, and designing weddings for local and destination wedding
couples who marry in the Wine Country. Jessica works with her team from
a studio, nestled on several tranquil acres, surrounded by vineyards.
She started her business 27 years ago with a modest flower stand and
has since grown into a well known company. Fleurs de France is honored
to be included on many of the prestigious vendor referral lists of
Sonoma & Napa Wine Country. They have earned this through years of
consistent high quality design and service, paired with flawless
execution.
European floral design is a label Jessica wears well, but with her
versatile style, she is an expert in a multiplicity of design
techniques and styles Whether your event is small and intimate or
lavish, modern or whimsical, sophisticated elegance or a romantic
garden look— Fleurs de France will bring your vision to fruition making
your wedding day magical and perfect.
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Jessica is inspired by many things that help her create abundantly lush arrangements, but notes that “inspirations come from the endless colors and textures of floral and other textural elements available.” “I feel fortunate and extremely privileged to do what I love— create art and beauty with flowers, and being part of designing a very special day.” I have found a way to channel my passion for flowers, colors and textures into an art form.”
“Creating floral arrangements for weddings is an honor. “I am inspired by my brides, their vision, and their enthousiasm of letting me “create” for them… it is contagious.” Each wedding or event offers new and exciting possibilities, and everyone’s vision of their day is different—that is what keeps things exciting for us at Fleurs de France,” she noted, adding “Every detail is important— each bouquet, boutonnière and centerpiece and creation is a piece of art made especially for each event. I am constantly searching for new textures, containers, color combinations, new elements, fabrics, lace and embellishments to enhance our work. I personally handpick every bloom—always looking for the extraordinary— the perfect elements to add, and I shop personally for each event.”
Fleurs de France creates a multitude of floral arrangements from tabletop, hanging floral pieces, ceremony arbors and chuppahs, to floral garlands, bridal bouquets and cocktail table arrangements. The company is always striving to create new things and has an extensive inventory of props from candelabras to containers, chuppahs, arches and yards of high end fabrics, silver containers, and much more which give flowers a decadent and sophisticated touch. The company’s style ranges from creating textural designs to structural modern or elegantly romantic florals and has access to a very large selection of flowers year-round.
An example of a gorgeous bridal bouquet that Fleurs de France creates is a luxurious mix of garden roses, peonies, and fragrant flowers like hyacinth and freesia. Imagine carrying a divinely scented bouquet down the aisle that not only looks exquisite, but leaves traces of an intoxicatingly beautiful scent through the air.
Fleurs de France offers experience and Jessica notes, “I am really easy to work with—relaxed yet extremely detail oriented and professional and our execution is flawless.” I offer you our experience of what works best at the various sites, and will help create the day you envision.” The company takes pride in installation and delivery and with mottos such as: “timing & staffing is everything” and “we give white glove service,” We will always go the extra mile and make sure everything’s perfect before we leave the wedding.”
Fleurs de France serves exclusively the Northern California Wine Country of the Sonoma and Napa region. They are a full service wedding florist and event floral design studio specializing in destination weddings in the Wine Country, and they work with couples who are local and worldwide.
Alisa Jennifer Kay |
Fleurs de France
Napa - Sonoma Wine Country
Sebastopol
CA
Phone: (707) 824-8158
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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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#26 MARRYING MINDFULLY
Creating the “perfect wedding” can easily overshadow what is really
important about getting married—creating a sacred and lifelong bond
with your beloved. Your wedding is not a “to-do” list. Take time to
tend to your relationship and to yourselves so that you enter into the
celebration relaxed, joyful, and with a full heart.
Carmina McGee, Skin – Health - Well-Being
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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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