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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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 Any diamond will carry a romantic message to a beloved bride, but only one will set her heart on fire. A diamond that is so perfectly cut that it has all the classic elements of a diamond’s beauty—brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. A diamond that sparkles like a red-hot fire. A Hearts On Fire diamond.
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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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 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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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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 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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Photography by Lauri Levenfeld, Zoom Photography
makeup & Styling by Cathryn Van Breene, The Studio Agency
Hair by Trina Tuarte, The Studio Agency
Your wedding gown covers you in gentle, smooth and beautiful fabrics. You can almost hear the soft whispers from the heavens above when wrapped in French Chantilly lace, Duchess satin and organza. We’ve selected gowns so you can be inspired to reach for the heavens with the highest in elegance.
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gown: Kirstie Kelly Couture, Style # 2605. Duchess satin mermaid with ruffle detail at neck and knee. Handmade silk flower, $3600. Kirstie Kelly Couture
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gowns: (left) Cristina French Chantily lace gown with dramatic bustle and velvet ribbon detail, $3795.00; (right) Anenome strapless A-line silk organza-layered gown, hand-dyed in tea leaves with streamers on back.
Provided by Gabrielle’s Bridal
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jewelry: Sterling Silver & 14kt gold-filled wire, one-of-a-kind custom bridal mix of pearls, moonstones and crystal. Michelle York Designs;
Live butterfly: Humbug Butterfly Farms
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Live butterfly: Humbug Butterfly Farms
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gown: Kirstie Kelly Couture, Style # 2617. Rose lace with ruffle chiffon skirt & sheath, $5500.
Kirstie Kelly Couture
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| gown: Kirstie Kelly Couture, Style # 2605. Duchess satin mermaid with ruffle detail at neck and knee. Handmade silk flower, $3600. Kirstie Kelly Couture |
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gown: Kirstie Kelly Couture, Style # 2618. Draped organza ball gown with hand-made bow details, $5500. Kirstie Kelly Couture
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| gown: Zoe gown by Songi. Strapless ball gown with embroidery & Chantilly lace, bead detail & Duchess satin wrap, $3100. Songi Bridal |
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gown: Kirstie Kelly Couture, Stule #2621, ball gown draped skirt with French Alencon lace strapless bodice. 100% Silk Duchesse Satin, $5300. Kirstie Kelly Couture
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| gown: Romona Keveza Style #614. Modified A-line slip dress made of embroidered silk organza-accented with scalloped trim at the neckline and hem. Empire waist is accented with a satin ribbon and train created by a multi-layered tulle panel. Train is chapel-length, $4625. Provided by Alexandra Bridal Salon |
gown: Kirstie Kelly Couture, Stule #2621, ball gown draped skirt with French Alencon lace strapless bodice. 100% Silk Duchesse Satin, $5300. Kirstie Kelly Couture |
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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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#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, Soiree Design Group
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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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#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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