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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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 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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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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 Malibu Cocktail Shaker
Liven
up any party with this ceramic cocktail shaker with Malibu print. This
7oz shaker is presented in a decorative printed gift box ~ $42 Weddingish
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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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 Juicy Couture Set
Pamper her the Juicy Couture way with this limited edition fragrance set. The travel size spray is perfect for Juicy girls on the go. It’s adorned with an exclusive Juicy Lipstick charm and paired with a hydrating body moisturizer. Give the gift of Juicy—it’s fashionably romantic and fun. $95, sephora.com
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The Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach, CA
Kristin and Matt met at Home Depot in San Luis Obispo where he worked and she was shopping. He offered to help her, and while talking they discovered they’d both just moved to the area. After she left the store he thought about her, then rushed out to the parking lot and asked her for a date. Fortunately, she said yes.
Two and a half years later, Matt proposed in San Simeon. After talking Kristin in to following him down an overgrown path she was convinced would lead nowhere, they emerged at a beautiful rocky beach. She stood up on a rock, and told Matt how nice the sunny day was, considering that it had been raining earlier. Kristin recalls, “I told him I couldn’t believe how perfect the day turned out to be.”
Then Matt got down on one knee. “That was difficult” Kristin says, “since I was standing on a rock with the waves crashing against it.” Then Matt told her, “The day would be more perfect if you would be my wife.”
Kristin and Matt chose a simple outdoor setting, with the pastor of their church focusing on a Bible passage about how God’s love is perfect, which set the tone for the entire day. For the ceremony, Kristin wore a gown from Lazaro, New York, a diamond white A-line silk satin strapless with a jeweled crystal belt at the waistline, inverted pleats at the side and a chapel train. She also wore her grandmother’s graduated pearls, a gift at her grandmother’s thirtieth wedding anniversary. Matt wore a black pin-stripe tuxedo with a white vest and white tie.
They wanted a simple, yet elegant reception too, and held it under a white tent overlooking the ocean. “I was going for a very timeless and elegant look,” Kristin said, “but I also wanted warm colors to keep the atmosphere cheerful.”
To that end, the color theme focal point was a narrow copper container down the center of the head table, filled with orange roses and orchids. For a nautical touch, porcelain votives in urchin, starfish, and nautilus shapes were used to produce warm light. Guests received a starfish with their names attached for the seating assignment.
The reception dinner, catered by The Cliffs, included Dungeness Crab Cake and Petite Filet Mignon & Shrimp Scampi with Mediterranean Vegetables & Roast Fingerling Potatoes
Kristin and Matt honeymooned in overwater bungalows at the Moorea Pearl Resort and Le Meridien in Bora Bora.
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David Pascolla Photography
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Ceremony & Reception site: The Cliffs Resort
Photographer: David Pascolla Photography
Officiant: Pastor Steve Leonard
Bridal Designer: Lazaro
Shoes: Grazia
Hair & Makeup Artist: Bellisimo, Amy Mally
Jewelry: Stephan Hill Jewelry Designers
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm Couture
Formalwear: The Men’s Warehouse
Alterations: Something Blue/Jennifer Blue Allen
Caterer: The Cliffs Resort
Invitations: Folio
Floral & Lighting: Camilla Svensson Burns Floral Design Cake: You Take the Cake
Entertainment: The San Luis Jazz Band
Videography: Fig Leaf Video Production
Rehearsal Dinner: Lido Restaurant at
The Dolphin Bay
Wedding Night Accommodations: The Cliffs Resort
Spa Services: The Cliffs Resort
Honeymooon Accommodations:
Moorea Pearl Resort and Le Meridien in Bora Bora
Gift Registry: Williams-Sonoma,
Pottery Barn
and Macys
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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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#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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#11 QUICK FIX
Traveling with an emergency kit is like the American Express campaign, “Don’t leave home without it.” It should have everything from panty hose and nail glue to smelling salts and Tums, but the most commonly used item is SAFETY PINS! Although you should have a needle and thread, I have resorted to using safety pins for fixing hems on tuxedos, bustling the brides gown, pinning broken bra straps and creating a veil or headpiece out of tulle when the bride’s was left at home. Safety pins are great for a “quick fix.”
Toby Kay Applebay & Associates
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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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