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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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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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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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Any diamond will carry a romantic message to a beloved bride, but only one will set her heart on fire. A diamond that is so perfectly cut that it has all the classic elements of a diamond’s beauty—brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. A diamond that sparkles like a red-hot fire. A Hearts On Fire diamond.
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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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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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Featured Locations of the Shell Beach, Paso Robles & Santa Barbara |
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By Susan Hart Hellman
Shell Beach
Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences - Perched atop dramatic bluffs along the Pacific Ocean, Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences sets a new standard for luxury oceanfront accommodations and intimate events. The property overlooks Shell Beach, one of Central California’s most beautiful vacation spots. Located half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the vineyard-clad coast offers six state beaches, two nature preserves and three state parks all within a 30-minute drive of the hotel. A wedding at Dolphin Bay can take place on “The Point” of the coastal cliff edge or in the Coastal Room, both overlooking the ocean. Additionally, Dolphin Bay offers the Central Coast’s only saline infinity-edged pool and intimate destination spa, La Bonne Vie. The property’s restaurant, Lido, has been dubbed the best in the area by locals and is truly a destination in its own right serving up Coastal Wine Country cuisine by Chef Evan Treadwell.
Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences
City: Pismo Beach
Telephone: (805) 773-4300
Website: http://www.thedolphinbay.com
Ceremony Site: Indoors/Outdoors
Reception Site: Indoors/Outdoors
Capacity: 40 - 200
Booking Season: May-October
Onsite Catering: Yes
Alcohol Permitted: Provided
Guest Accommodations: Yes
Changing rooms: Yes
Valet Parking: Provided
Security: No
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The Cliffs Resort - On the water’s edge at Shell Beach, you’ll experience the sound of rolling waves, an endless sea, and the stunning Cliffs Resort. Built in 1987, this resort has already become a California icon. With Mediterranean architecture and contemporary décor, The Cliffs Resort is not only a private beachfront oasis drenched in sunshine over 300 days a year, it’s San Luis Obispo County’s most luxurious resort hotel.
If you’re looking for a coastal wedding, The Cliffs Resort is a most perfect place to indulge in an unforgettable setting with excellent cuisine and sophisticated style. Discover a level of oceanfront elegance where you and your guests can enjoy every detail of luxury. From the rehearsal dinner, to the bridesmaids’ brunch, a day at The Spa or a round of golf, a bachelor’s suite with croquet and cigars, or high-tea for the ladies, to the experience of spacious guest suites with marble bath and whirlpool tubs, The Cliffs Resort is truly a wedding weekend destination.
The Cliffs Resort
City: Shell Beach
Telephone: (805) 773-5000
Website: http://www.cliffsresort.com
Ceremony Site: Outdoors
Reception Site: Indoors/Outdoors
Capacity: 350
Booking Season: Year-round
Onsite Catering: Yes
Alcohol Permitted: Yes
Guest Accommodations: Yes
Changing rooms: Yes
Valet Parking: Yes
Security: No
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San Miguel
Silver Horse Winery - Looking for a wedding venue with 360-degree views of the surrounding vineyards in the country side? Then look no further than Silver Horse Winery. Sitting atop a hill in the Pleasant Valley, Silver Horse Winery provides the ideal setting for your wedding. The Spanish Hacienda tasting room and wedding facility with wood-burning fireplace and elegant hacienda-style appointments, including 105-year-old ceramic roof tiles, make this estate winery perfect for your wedding event.
The Barrel Room can accommodate up to 150 guests, and the new 7,000-square-foot outdoor event facility provides the definitive winery-wedding setting. A 3,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor event facility with surrounding vineyards can hold up to 400 guests. The 4,000-square-foot garden area with its outdoor kitchen, tasting bar, and raised seating areas is also ideal for your ceremony and reception.
Silver Horse Winery
City: San Miguel
Telephone: (805) 467- 9463
Website: http://www.silverhorse.com
Ceremony Site: Indoors/Outdoors
Reception Site: Indoors/Outdoors
Capacity: up to 400
Booking Season: April - November
Offsite Catering: Yes
Alcohol Permitted: Yes
Guest Accommodations: No
Changing rooms: No
Valet Parking: Available
Securing: No
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Paso Robles
Paso Robles Inn - In the heart of the booming Paso Robles wine country, the historic Paso Robles Inn has been a local landmark, beginning with its early fame over a century ago for the healing natural hot springs. A beautiful lush garden setting surrounds the Inn with majestic oak trees, blooming florals, babbling brooks, waterfalls, and Koi ponds. The Inn’s gardens create a memorable backdrop for a romantic wedding ceremony. The Grand Ballroom at the Paso Robles Inn was completely restored to its turn -of -the -century grandeur when the Martin family purchased it in 1999. Featuring original hard wood floors, light fixtures, and wood trim and paneling throughout, it is the perfect setting for a beautiful and elegant wedding reception. The lobby of the Grand Ballroom features a grand staircase and piano believed to have been used by famous composer, Ignace Paderewski during his visits.
In addition to the restoration of the Grand Ballroom, the natural hot springs have been re-drilled, with a special treatment implemented to remove the sulfur odor from the water. The therapeutic effects of the hot springs waters can be experienced today from one of the Inn’s Spa rooms, featuring in-room private hot tubs. 
Paso Robles Inn
City: Paso Robles
Telephone: (805) 238-2660
Website: http://www.pasoroblesinn.com
Ceremony Site: Outdoors
Reception Site: Indoor/Outdoor
Capacity: up to 250
Booking Season: Year-round
Onsite Catering: Yes
Alcohol Permitted: Yes
Guest Accommodations: Yes
Changing rooms: No
Valet Parking: No
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Santa Barbara
Simpson House Inn - This elegantly restored English-style Victorian estate is the only AAA five diamond bed and breakfast in North America. Built in 1874, the award-winning Simpson House Inn has become a historic landmark, renowned for its unique architecture and period setting. Simpson House Inn is secluded on an acre of beautifully landscaped English gardens, with colorful, plump hydrangea, aromatic fruit trees, exotic palms, and mature magnolias highlighting the lush estate. Classic European-style fountains silence any outside noise; sandstone walls and hedges preserve guests’ privacy.
The Inn consists of 15 guestrooms with four rooms in the Carriage House and four Garden Cottages. Each room is unique and gracefully selected to reflect the original flavor of the private estate. Deluxe amenities may include over-sized spa tubs, luxurious robes and slippers, wood-burning stone-fireplaces, and garden-view balconies. All guests wake to a delicious three-course gourmet breakfast which may be enjoyed in-room, on the guest’s private patio, or on the veranda. At day’s end, all guests are invited to gather in the main house for Mediterranean hors d’oeuvres and a wine tasting featuring local Santa Barbara wines. The Simpson House Inn offers you exquisite hospitality that exceeds all expectations. The service, location, and amenities make Simpson House Inn an ideal location for an intimate and memorable wedding.
Simpson House Inn
City: Santa Barbara
Telephone: (805) 565-9497
Website: http://www.simpsonhouseinn.com
Ceremony Site: Indoor/Outdoor
Reception Site: Indoors/Otdoors
Capacity: 30 - 60
Booking Season: Year-round
Onsite Catering: Mondial Catering
Alcohol Permitted: Yes
Guest Accommodations: Yes
Changing rooms: Yes
Valet Parking: Available
Security: No
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara - is a Spanish Colonial treasure in the heart of “America’s Riviera,” meticulously restored to its original 1920s grandeur. This historic Resort features 207 guest accommodations including rooms, suites and 12 secluded cottages, surrounded by atmospheric function spaces and picturesque gardens. Blending the glory of historic California with Four Seasons service, the Resort is the perfect oceanfront setting for fairy-tale weddings. The property offers many beautiful venues for wedding pictures. The staff at the Four Seasons prides itself on culinary creativity and offers an extensive array of menus from which to choose. Whatever the wedding event, from an intimate family brunch, to a sophisticated cocktail buffet, to a grand reception banquet, the Four Season’s team will assist you or your bridal consultant from planning to execution.
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
City: Santa Barbara
Telephone: (805) 969-2261
Website: http://www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara
Ceremony Site: Indoors/Outdoors
Reception Site: Indoors/Outdoors
Capacity: 6 - 200
Booking Season: Year-round
Onsite Catering: Yes
Alcohol Permitted: Yes
Guest Accommodations: Yes
Changing rooms: Yes
Valet Parking: Available
Security: Yes  |
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