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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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New York, New York... The Big Apple, The Empire City, The City That Never Sleeps, or simply, The City...there are a dozen nicknames for this great town, and below are half a dozen reasons why you want to be there.
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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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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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With the combination of Mediterranean architecture, cobble-stone streets, a warm, dry climate and cobalt-blue skies, your Lake Las Vegas wedding already has some major element in its favor:
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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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European Inspired Wedding |
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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Nicole Hirsty, Cobalt Events
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When Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events began thinking about the concept for her Your Wedding Day Worldly Event Design, she first thought of the words “decadent” and “luxurious.” Then she thought about the fabrics: layers of fine linens and tapestries in deep purples and golds. “I pictured a decadent room in a European home,” she says. “I envisioned layers of rich fabrics framing a room, luxurious furniture and a feasting table with gold china and stemware.” |
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Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Gown & Jacket: Avine Perucci, a division
of St. Pucchi (Style #485 + matching jacket)
Draping & Flooring: Tabella
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Floral: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
Charger: 20th Century Props
China, Stemware & Flatware: Unique Table Top
Linen (tabletop & napkin): Tabella
Papery: Celebration Cards
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Invitation: Celebration Cards
Ornate Table: 20th Century Props
Candied fruit: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
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Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Gown: Sposa by St. Pucchi (z 238)
Jewelry: Yasmin Boutique, (562) 403-1613
Draping: Tabella
Floral: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
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Using layers of fabric as a backdrop to frame and establish the tone for the room, she then incorporated several focal points. One, the tabletop, also featured rich colors and textures designed to convey a decadent feel. The table, nothing less than aristocratic, featured merlot-hued King Louis crystal stemware, lavender silk linens, and florals in purple shades. The gilt-edged table was accentuated by regal appointments: a gothic gold china pattern set on gold chargers and King Arthur gold flatware. A small gold footed plate placed delicately atop each dinner plate displayed the escort card and was designed to serve as a wedding favor for guests.
Nicole added a personal element to the table too. “Creating a unique table number can add a personalized touch.We created a table number out of fabric that pulled all the colors in the room and the table together.”
Other focal points included the Napoleon couch and chairs, and a wall of chandeliers suspended over the ottoman, in a truly sophisticated taste.
Those preferring this type of wedding, Nicole says, would include couples with sophisticated tastes who want to bring a blend of history, tradition, and culture to their décor; a bride and groom who have traveled to many destinations. But others would also find this Your Wedding Day Worldly Event Design to be out of this world!
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Gown & Jacket: Avine Perucci, a division
of St. Pucchi (Style #485)
Jewelry: Yasmin Boutique, (562) 403-1613
Floral: Tic-Tock Couture Florals |
Cake: Cake Divas
Candied fruit: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
Ornate Table: 20th Century Props
Plant Rental: Green Set
Invitation: Celebration Cards
Draping: Tabella |
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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#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, Ariel Yve Design
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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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#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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