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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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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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 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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Northern California’s wine region is ranked as one of the nation’s top five destination wedding locations. Robbin Montero unites the wedding, wine, and tourism industry of Northern Califorina.
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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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Chartreuse and lime green flowers, ferns and grasses, including viburnum, Super Green roses, Full House roses, green cymbidium orchids, Matreoshka carnations and stag horn fern, with asymmetrical spray of lily grass; wrapped in moss green colored mohair wire with organic "silk tussle" tree flower.
Waterlily Pond Floral Design Studio |
Ash cream garden roses mixed with white anemones with their ebony center make for an update on a true Parisian chic bouquet. Inspired by the elegance and grace of Audrey Hepburn, this dainty bouquet is finished with a smooth Swiss Cream double satin ribbon paired with black vintage seamstress trim with dangling grey, ivory, and black thread balls.
Nancy Liu Chin Designs |
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Antique brass buttons adorn rich golden Ochre and Melon roses, Passion Fruit mini calla lilies, craspedia and narcissus. The handle is wrapped in ornate French golden brocade ribbon.
Tapestry Flowers |
Vibrant turquoise stones contrasting against deep purple lisianthus and Moonvista carnations, rimmed with a collar of aqua feathers, and stems wrapped in matching aqua satin ribbon.
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Soft and cheerful, this lush and natural hand-tied bouquet features bright yellow tulips, gold mini calla lilies, mini Berzilia berries, jasmine vine, and buttery paper whites. Finished with a combination of solid goldenrod grosgrain and gingham ribbons.
Nancy Liu Chin Designs |
Rich-textured bouquet includes a multitude of green materials – emerald-green moss, scented geranium, pepper berries, jasmine vines, silk tussle branches, hellebores, and green cymbidium orchids, embellished with white anemones with deep blue centers, and peacock feathers that bring together the green and deep blue.
Waterlily Pond Floral Design Studio |
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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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Tips |
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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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# 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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#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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