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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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 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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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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 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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 Red Butterfly Ornaments - Made of fabric with glitter accents, Potterybarn.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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gown: thread social botanical print, cotton, pink, $700 Thread Bridesmaids
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gowns: (left) thread social botanical print, cotton, pink, $700; (right) thread bridesmaid sophie, chiffon, sunshine, $480 Thread Bridesmaids
jewelry: kismet jewelry waterfall necklace, gold and semi-precious gemstones, $380
flowers: nico designs’ vintage inspired organic hat with giant lambs ear, succulent, gypsy dianthus blossoms & green millet Nico Designs
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jewelry: kismet jewelry oval ribbon necklace of jade with silk, $120
bouquet: nico designs’ shabby bohemian flower basket, Nico Designs
purse: nico designs’ box purse with bamboo handle, Nico Designs
gown: thread social deep v-neck in crochet, ivory, $550 Thread Bridesmaids
jewelry: kismet jewelry wooden penny necklace, $70
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gown: thread bridesmaid lauren chiffon duchess, color blue belle, $365 Thread Bridesmaids
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gown: (left) thread bridesmaid lucia dress in white and eyelet, $345; (right) thread social deep v-neck ruffle dress cotton/silk, in blue, $485 Thread Bridesmaids
parasol: bella umbrella ivory ruffled pagoda #526, vintage 1950’s waterproof parasol, color ivory, $20 for a 5-day rental, Bella Umbrella
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gown: tara in chiffon, color tabasco, $440 Thread Bridesmaids; purse: beaded flower design, $110 Perfect Details; shoes: montreal ribbon sandal, $185 Perfect Details; flowers: garden roses, Curly Willow of Ojai; bouquet holder: the bixi holder assembles to parasol, Bella Umbrella;
jewelry: kismet jewelry wooden penny necklace, $70 |
jewelry: kismet jewelry autumn necklace semi-precious gemstones, $270
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gown: thread bridesmaid charlotte dress, layered organza, color chocolate, $345
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gowns: (left) thread bridesmaid tara chiffon, color tabasco, $440; (center) thread bridesmaid amber chiffon duchess, color caribbean, $350; (right) thread bridesmaid lauren chiffon duchess, color blue belle, $365 Thread Bridesmaid |
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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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# 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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#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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