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Things We Love |
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 Autumn Starburst Hair Pin - Delicate sprays of crystals burst from a cluster. (Also available in other Swarovski crystal colors.) Perfectdetails.com
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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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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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 Juicy Couture Set
Pamper her the Juicy Couture way with this limited edition fragrance set. The travel size spray is perfect for Juicy girls on the go. It’s adorned with an exclusive Juicy Lipstick charm and paired with a hydrating body moisturizer. Give the gift of Juicy—it’s fashionably romantic and fun. $95, sephora.com
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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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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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Wedding Cake Vendor Spotlight: Cakelava of Hawaii |
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Rick and Sasha Reichart are the perfect-ingredient couple when it comes to the art of producing spectacular wedding cakes: Rick is the creative artist who excels on the production side, and Sasha is the frontline business partner whose efficiency enables Rick to spend eight to ten hours perfecting each cake with his signature originality and flair.
The Reicharts established Cakelava on their beautiful Hawaiian island home base - Oahu – which is where so many local and destination weddings take place. The name ‘Cakelava’ echoes the environment and Rick explains, “It’s an organic name that expresses my love of art without restrictions.” Rick’s creativity is complemented by years of experience with some of the finest culinary experts. He in turn has become a highly-respected expert in the art of cake design with a reputation that extends nationally. His famous “Bamboo” cake has been featured in People Magazine with its tropical flowers and authentic bamboo exterior that is completely edible and delicious. The cake began its famous journey as Rick and Sasha’s very own wedding cake. Rick says, “It had the giant Tiki and bamboo on it – which made it quite unique.”
Like a genuinely-talented artist, Rick’s objective when making a couple’s wedding cake is to avoid standardization and come up with something completely original that reflects the unique qualities of the bride and groom. Rick says, “I draw inspiration from many different sources. Ideally, it’s really helpful for me to meet the couple because I read people well and pick up the special vibes that steer me towards creating something that reflects who they are. I’m also really inspired by color.”
The quality that precedes Cakelava’s confections is not only the artistry of the outside, but the wonderful taste of the inside – about which Rick is very particular. “Cakes have to taste as good as they look,” Rick emphasizes. “Tropical as well as chocolate flavors are very popular. From a visual sense, our cakes have an edgy, modern look to them.” Strange requests sometimes challenge Rick’s ideas, but hats off to him, he acquiesces. He recounts the time when he was asked to make a cake with five large street pigeons (not the pretty dove pigeons) combined with red coral!
Both Rick and Sasha have their favorite tastes. Rick says, “I love our Coconut Pineapple Chunk Cake,” and Sasha chimes in, “We both love our Guavatini Cupcakes. I don’t have as much of a sweet tooth as Rick has; my favorite flavor is our Banana Blueberry Mascarpone.”
The Reicharts’ best advice to couples is this: Don’t rush the design process or clutter the cake with too many themes or colors. It’s best to work out the details of the wedding before tackling the cake, and the color of the cake should complement the color of the linens. The rest is best left to Rick’s brilliant imagination.
www.cakelava.com
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Written by Diana Lyle
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Tips |
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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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#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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# 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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