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On her A-List, Linda Pitelli of Eventful Designing is captured by the magic and imagination of Los Angeles and it's major star factor.
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Michael Aram, Coral Reef Black Serving Set - The Coral Reef Collection
takes its inspiration from the mystical and serene symbolism associated
with aquatic imagery, Michaelaram.com , Retail $70
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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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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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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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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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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Lisa Vorce, Oh, How Charming
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When event designer Lisa Vorce was asked to develop the Your Wedding
Day Fanciful Garden event theme, she immediately envisioned an “over
the top sixteenth-century royal garden”. She adds, “Think Queen
Elizabeth lunching with the ladies! I wanted the garden to have the
opulence and elegance of a royal garden and a tabletop fit for a queen.”
Being so-inspired, her first task was to select a line of table linens
that would replicate those used to create royal ladies’ full gowns. “I
selected a beautiful bold-colored fabric that would provide a full
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Floral Design: Couture Flower Design Studio
Linens & Chair Covers: Wildflower Linen
China, Stem/Flatware & Chairs:
Classic Party Rentals
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub |
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Gown: Ines di Santo (Narelle)
Floral: Couture Flowers |
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Gowns (left to right):
St. Pucchi (Style #9309)
Claire Pettibone (Lalique)
Oscar de la Renta (82e11/Look 10)
Monique Lhuillier(Spring 2008)
Elizabeth Fillmore (Rose Garden)
Vintage Umbrellas: Bella Umbrella
Vintage Dress forms: 20th Century Props
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Props: 20th Century Props
China & Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Cupcakes: Vanilla Bake Shop
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub |
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Next, Lisa set to work on the floral designs and table tops. “I knew I wanted a ton of silver elements on the table.” The twentieth-century replica silver pieces she selected included bowls, pitchers, and candelabras. “I utilized as much as I could on the table,” said Lisa, and she explained that she would have added even more silver had there been room. A blue china pattern enhanced the table linens, and even the cupcakes, displayed in a majestic tower, played up the Fanciful Garden’s bold color palette theme.
But a garden is not a garden without the garden, so Lisa ordered
hundreds of containers bearing large topiaries and hedging brought in,
even walls and a carpeting spread of thick, lush grass.
To this foundation, dozens of florals and unique bird cages were
installed, and as the crowning glory, specially-created manzanita
chandeliers were hung high. In the blink of a playful eye – magically!
- a magical garden had appeared.
Lisa refers to her Your Wedding Day Fanciful Garden wedding design as
“Elegant, and Opulent,” and it is, of course, a good fit for any king
or queen. But when asked which couples would particularly be drawn to
this type of ambiance, Linda says, those who are “Bold, Colorful and
Refined.”
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Gown: Ines di Santo (Narelle)
Chaise Lounge: 20th Century Props
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub
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Floral:Couture Flowers
China & Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen:Wildflower Linen
Candelabra, Silver Containers & Bird Cages: 20th Century Props
Menu cards: Wiley Valentine
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Art Direction: CathrynVanBreene
Production & Set Directors: Peter Schroff & Yosi Dori
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Fashion Styling: Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency, assisted by Helen Nishimura
Hair & Makeup: Erica Harding, Sheila Stone, Stephanie Stone,
Trina Duarte & Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency |
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For the reception, Jemie changed into a Chinese Chi Pao dress which, in keeping with the ocean theme, was custom-made by Helen’s Chi Pao in blue instead of the traditional red...
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“Hindu weddings have rituals that have evolved since early times,” Monica says, “and they differ in many ways from the modern Western wedding ceremony.”...
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After a yacht ride across San Francisco Bay and dinner with Alvin’s parents, they wound up alone on the top floor of the St. Francis Hotel...
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On the eve of her birthday, Maria was with friends at the Spotted Pig restaurant in New York, standing alone at the bar waiting for her drink....
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Tips |
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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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# 1 - LOUNGING ANYWHERE
Wonder what to do to a resort ballroom to make it more interesting and intimate? You can create individual lounge areas by renting tents of sheer flowing fabric and adding sofas and coffee tables with lots of candlelight in them. You’ve suddenly created that romantic lounge atmosphere in a standard ballroom and given it more intimacy. Your guests can move to different “rooms” during the cocktails hour or or they can dance the night away. Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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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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