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Autumn Starburst Hair Pin - Delicate sprays of crystals burst from a cluster. (Also available in other Swarovski crystal colors.) Perfectdetails.com
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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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The enchantment of the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez regions, unfolding their miraculous natural beauty, cast their spell on Jill la Fleur, The Wedding Planner.
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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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Red Butterfly Ornaments - Made of fabric with glitter accents, Potterybarn.com
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[seven-degrees], LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Jemie and Jeff met at a restaurant in Hermosa Beach where Jeff was playing drums with the band. Jeff approached “the most beautiful girl“ he had ever seen and he asked her opinion of the band. Not knowing that he was the drummer, she said she was unimpressed!
After dating for a year, the couple realized the timing was wrong. She had a hectic school schedule, and he was headed off to medical school. So, for two years, they went their separate ways. But they reconnected. “We found ourselves thinking about each other daily,” Jemie says. “It was obvious we were still in love.”

Three months later, Jeff proposed. While they were sailing off Marina Del Rey, Jemie became seasick and had to lie down. With the tiller under his arm, Jeff kneeled and began making comparisons between marriage and the sea: “It’s spectacular, wonderful, yet it can become rough and tumultuous at times, and it’s full of endless changes.” Jemie, though still nauseated, sat up and said yes.

The couple selected the art gallery/event space [seven-degrees] as their wedding venue, and chose to incorporate Jemies’s Chinese heritage into their Western ceremony. White lanterns were hung throughout, white rose petals lined the aisle, and two white floral arrangements created the altar where Jemie and Jeff took their vows.
Jemie, a salsa dancer, wore a custom-made Pronovias gown with a Spanish influence at the ceremony. “I wanted the dress to move and flow to reflect that type of dancing: graceful, elegant, and romantic.”
The couple’s love for diving was reflected in their theme for the reception: “Submerged Underwater.” “We wanted to bring the ocean to life for our guests as we celebrated our union.” Seascapes with fish and coral were projected on mega-monitors, wave patterns were projected on the walls, the head table was decorated with turquoise and cobalt glass rock, and hanging glass ornaments simulated bubbles. 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.
The music, classical during the ceremony, was performed by guitarist Eric Harper, who then played everything from the Beatles to Flamenco for the reception. The guests dined on Asian lacquered salmon with ginger Szechuan pepper butter and slow-roasted Zinfandel-braised beef.

Jemie and Jeff spent the following week honeymooning in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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SD2 PHOTOGRAPHY
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Wedding Consultant: OC’s Finest Wedding &
Event Coordinators, Jennifer Johnson
Ceremony & Reception Site: [seven-degrees]
Photographer: SD2
2nd Photographer: Jacob Atmodjojo Photgraphy
Officiant: Dr. Juan Fransico Lara
Bridal Salon & Designer: Marylinn’s Bridal,
Pronovias
Traditional Chinese Dress: Helen’s Chi Pao
Alterations: Janet Brunton
Lingerie: Victoria’s Secret
Shoes: Nina Shoes
Hair & Makeup Artist: Elaine Chou
Bridesmaid’s Hair & Makeup: Amica Rose
Jewelry: Chris Lu at Nordstroms
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bari Jay at Netbride.com
Formalwear: Men’s Wearhouse
Caterer: [seven-degrees]
Cake: Heidelberg Bakery
Florist: Flower Allie
Paper Products: Serendipity Designs
Lighting: [seven-degrees]
Entertainment: Guitarist Eric Harper
DJ: Brady Westbrook, Props Production
– DJ and Entertainment
Videography: Today’s The Day Weddings
Rehearsal Dinner: The Beach House
Wedding Night Accommodations: Ayres Hotel
in Laguna Woods
Honeymoon Accommodations: Pueblo Bonita
Hotel and Resorts, Mazatlan
Gift Registry: Bloomingdales,
Bed, Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel
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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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#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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#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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