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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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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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 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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 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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SANTA BARBARA has been called the American Riviera, and it only takes one drive through this stunning intimate city nestled between gentle cascading hills and the deep blue Pacific...
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Northern California’s wine region is ranked as one of the nation’s top five destination wedding locations. Robbin Montero unites the wedding, wine, and tourism industry of Northern Califorina.
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1950s ivory satin quilted bed jacket; floor length sheer ivory pleated nylon and lace bridal nightgown;
nine-row white faceted rhinestone bracelet, c.1940.
Lillie Belles Gallery Garden, (805) 641-2621
photography by Megan Sorel Photography
hair & makeup by Erika Harding, ArchiTexture Salon & Spa
wardrobe & prop design by Cathryn Van Breene, The Studio Agency
Despite limitation of resources during World War II and its aftermath, the women of the 1940s were determined to be glamorous, and they succeeded in creating an era of high fashion. They redesigned their husband’s suits and turned them into feminine attire; they opened the jewelry boxes of their mothers and grandmothers and found lovely real-metal broaches, pendants and bracelets which they used to adorn their hair; hairstyles were cut short to be kept up and away from the face as an important safety consideration for women machinists and riveters. Available resources where used in unique ways such as feathers for boas and eyeliner drawn up along the back of their legs to create the illusion of silk stockings with prominent seams. And of course they used makeup. Makeup is the natural way that a woman maintains her feminine appearance. Makeup is good for the morale and it is good for the soul.
It is during this era that Max Factor launched his cosmetic line responsible for the famous shape of Clara Bow’s lips, Joan Crawford’s redder-than-red lips, and Bette Davis’ accentuated eyes. Maison de Beauty in Paris and London developed the concept of the beauty salon as a health spa, addressing the “total woman.” Elizabeth Arden headed for the bright lights of New York, and by the 1940s, the bright red door of her Red Door salon was a well-known fixture on Fifth Avenue.
Your Wedding Day offers you a chance to bring glamour back as a modern-day bride. So instead of buying a tiara for your hair, shop your local antique stores and visit clothing designers who have vintage lines to create the Hollywood “glamour girl” in you
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Vintage hats from Lillie Belles Gallery Garden, (805) 641-2621;
Jewelry from Perfect Details
1950s ivory satin quilted bed jacket; floor length sheer ivory pleated nylon and lace bridal nightgown;
nine-row white faceted rhinestone bracelet, c.1940.
Lillie Belles Gallery Garden, (805) 641-2621
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1950s white iridescent sequined bed jacket with Marabou feather trim.
Lillie Belles Gallery Garden, (805) 641-2621
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1950s velvet chapeau of fuchsia roses; Ecru tatted shawl collar, c.1910.
Lillie Belles Gallery Garden, (805) 641-2621
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Pink crocheted cap with satin ribbon binding, c.1910; 1940s Opera length soft peach satin gloves; faceted marchasite beaded bag with silver frame, Germany, C.1910.
Lillie Belles Gallery Garden, (805) 641-2621
Soft peach gathered net pillbox hat and matching veil, edged with lace, c.1920.
Lillie Belles Gallery Garden, (805) 641-2621
Dream Girls hair comb with leaves, accented with handset Swarovski crystals and tiny cluster of pearls by Paris; Thomas Crown Affair stunning medallion necklace by Paris with Swarvoski crystals and four rows of pearls. Perfect Details
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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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#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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#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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