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A Hawaiian-destination wedding awaits you with warm, balmy weather and spectacular sunsets over the ocean. Karina McGee, an event-planning specialist, pointed us to these dreamy Hawaiian places:
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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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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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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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 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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 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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Photography: Tanya Lippert Photography
Creative Direction: Cathryn VanBreene
Artistic Concept: Tanya Lippert
Tia Reagan, Free Bird Productions
Wardrobe Styling: Cathryn VanBreene
Tia Reagan, Free Bird Productions
Hair Styling: Tia Reagan, Free Bird Productions
Makeup: Cathryn VanBreene
Location & Floral Design: Asiel Floral Design
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DRESS: Monique Lhuillier , Spring 2009,
Venice Corset and Skirt,
Embellished re-embroidered lace corset and
silk gazar hand tufted skirt with self sash, $7920
SHOES: Stylists Own, Blue vintage shoes
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DRESS: Monique Lhuillier, Spring 2009, Kassandra, Re-embroidered lace off the shoulder sheath with signature low back, $4840
JEWELRY: Tanja Lippert, Blue Vintage Rhinestone Brooch, $55 and up
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St. Pucchi Couture, #9311, Grecian column gown features an intricately jeweled bodice made of 100% Duchess Silk Satin with scoop neckline and cap sleeves, leading to a beaded and hand embroidered cutwork, $12,090
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DRESS: Vera Wang , Spring 2009 #32, Double layered ivory hand-painted tissue organza strapless halter ball gown with draped bodice and hand cut floral corsage over shoulder
GLOVES: Dina’s – By Invitation Only, #522, Fishnet style crochet glove, Bridalgloves.com , $12
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DRESS: Daniel James Cantu, Spring/Summer 2009 #9001, Empire-toole gown French lace bodice Silk faille sash, danielcantu.blogspot.com , $4200
FLOWERS: Asiel Design, Floral Couture,
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DRESS: Jenny Lee, Spring 2009, #8001, Gold embroidered bustier top with bustled corn flower skirt, $7800
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DRESS: Oscar de la Renta , Spring 2009, 92E16, Ivory Marquisette and Guipure lace strapless embroidered gown, $13,350
HAT: Jane Taylor Millinery, Feather Swirl Hat., £190
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DRESS: St. Pucchi Couture, #9311, Grecian column gown features an intricately jeweled bodice made of 100% Duchess Silk Satin with scoop neckline and cap sleeves, leading to a beaded and hand embroidered cutwork, $12,090
JEWELRY: Tanja Lippert, Blue Vintage Rhinestone Necklace, $155 and up
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DRESS: St. Pucchi Couture, #9313, 100% Silk Organza Grecian inspired column dress features an intricately beaded and jeweled bodice with pleated skirt caught at the knee with a jeweled band, $7850
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DRESS: Elizabeth Fillmore, Angelina, Empire jacquard taffeta with gold lame flowers, A line with wrapped deep sweetheart bodice
HAT: Stylists Own, Light blue vintage hat |
DRESS: Jenny Lee, Spring 2009, #8006, Embroidered silver lace with detachable train, $7500
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GLOVES: Dina’s – By Invitation Only, #522, Fishnet style crochet glove, Bridalgloves.com, $12
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DRESS: Christian Lacroix, Bridal Fall 2008 Warren, Strapless silk satin organza Empire waisted gown with elaborately bustled train and floral accents, $8150
HAT: Jane Taylor Millinery, Cocktail hat with Guinea Feathers, £310
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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, Ariel Yve Design
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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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