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THE ERA OF THE COCKTAIL has made a comeback, and we are,
once again, becoming a cocktail culture. With this in mind, what could
be more appealing than turning cocktail and bar accessories into your
wedding gift registry theme? With the accessories you see here, you’ll
be all set for company.
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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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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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Red Butterfly Ornaments - Made of fabric with glitter accents, Potterybarn.com
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Malibu Cocktail Shaker
Liven
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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Janice S. Casacca explores the Central Coast’s effortless beauty and the flavor of old California where the sprawling countyside meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Lisa Vorce, Oh, How Charming
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Think Montmartre, Puccini’s La Bohème, and Renoir’s “The Bohemian” and you may imagine what designer Lisa Vorce envisioned upon embarking upon her Your Wedding Day Vintage Parisian Apartment, “an eclectic and warm space filled with antiques and beautiful statement pieces.” Translation of this all: Parisian Bohemian Chic.
To begin, Lisa started at 20th Century Props. Wanting her bohemia to have a “lived in feel,” she chose the company’s baby grand piano and a fireplace mantel. “I knew I had to have those for the apartment,” Lisa says. |
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Location, Props, China & Flatware:
20th Century Props
Floral: Camilla Svensson Burns
Linen: Wildflower Linen
Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Cake: Cake Coquette
Flooring, Fabric Walls, Molding and Wall Treatments:
Barker Décor Service, Inc.
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Front Gown: Vera Wang Bridal
(Style #12258, Fall 08)
Back Gown: Kirstie Kelly for Disney
(Jasmine Style J2727)
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China & Flatware: 20th Century Props
Floral: Camilla Svensson Burns
Linen: Wildflower Linen
Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
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Gown & Bolero: Monique Lhuillier (Spring 2008)
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Those pieces became the core of her design, whith all décor created around them, including dark hardwood flooring and fabric walls with custom flourish-pattern appliqué. Mirrors were added to the walls, eight mirrors, for an unconventional artistic twist.
Continuing with her Paris artist’s quarter theme, mixed china and glassware, both older and new were combined, then mixed with a blue china pattern. “I wanted the tabletop to have an eclectic, but organized feel to it,” Lisa says.
The linens were innovative too, fashioned vintage dress-style from custom-designed layers of fabrics created to cascade, light and free off the table.
Taking inspiration from the linens, Lisa wanted soft, sweet florals, layered and flowing too. A delicate mix of garden roses, jasmine vine, sweet peas, and parrot tulips was selected for their various different textural effects.
Continuing with an Avant-guard bohemian flair, Lisa chose an antique cigar box to display the programs. For escort cards, she used various ribbon samples to tie shredded vintage fabric to a wire dress form. “It was my absolute favorite element from the set!” Lisa says.
Which couples would be most tempted by this type of wedding? “Well-traveled, Eclectic, Esoteric, Avant-garde,” Lisa says. “Non-traditional” is a word often associated with all things bohemian, too, but this Your Wedding Day Vintage Parisian Apartment wedding, could become any one’s tradition.
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Vintage dress form:20th Century Props
Place 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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#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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#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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