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Goutal Petite Cherie Eau de Toilette - For the 10th Anniversary, the classic
ribbed bottle is frosted in a soft, celadon green. Petite Cherie is a
fresh combination of fruity and floral ingredients including peach, musk
rose, pear, fresh cut grass and vanilla, Bloomingdales.com,
Retail $115
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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 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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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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Your northern California wedding has some distinct offerings: Golden Gate’s proud city surrounded by beautiful wine countryside – Napa Valley. Cindy Danbom of Bella Notte Events knows the city well, and gave us these ideas:
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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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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.
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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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#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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#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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# 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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