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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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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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She left her heart in San Francisco. Melissa A. Panico, with MAP Events, swoons over the elegance and the urban Bay Bridge views.
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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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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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 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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Mama. Don’t Take My Kodachrome Away |
 Nearly every celebrity wedding is shot in either super 8 or 16mm film
instead of high-definition video or 3-chip digital media. Why? One
good reason, in my opinion: Film looks better. Plain and simple. If you can tell the difference between a motion picture and a
television soap opera, in terms of photographic quality, or if you can
distinguish good silk flowers from real flowers, then film is for you.
No matter how “real” a silk bouquet will look, it will not have the
life or the smell of real flowers.
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 The apples featured in the French country look were even incorporated into the floral arrangements of cymbidium orchids and hypericum berries. A gazebo was decorated with tall arrangements of curly willow and flowers, and the couple stood under an arch made by Thomas’s best man and his brother, which now stands in the couple’s home courtyard.
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 The reception dinner, catered by the Ojai Valley Inn, included lobster ravioli, apple cider salad, and chicken galantine, a chef’s vegetarian entrée, or grilled filet mignon of beef served with potato-parsnip pancakes. A signature drink, the “Pink Moment Martini,” was created to honor Ojai’s famed “pink moment,” when the setting sun casts a rosy glow on the surrounding mountaintops.
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 After five years, Wilson proposed. “We both enjoy traveling,” he says, “so I wanted to make the proposal place a special destination, without being in a very public or crowded area.” He chose to pop the question in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, on limestone cliffs overlooking the ocean at sunset. Stacey didn’t expect the proposal at all, for she didn’t even know that Wilson had purchased a ring.
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 The Academy Awards went green in 2007, a powerful statement in response to the global concern over the depletion of our natural resources. We have adjusted our daily habits to protect our environment, and we can do the same on the most important day of our lives by taking our wedding to that next level in eco-consciousness. With such lavish splendor celebrated in one weekend, we can reduce the effect weddings have on our planet and astonishingly, change doesn’t have to be difficult; there are many shades of green.
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 TEA traditions are as rich in custom as the ceremony is to the wedding. In Chinese Wedding Tea ceremonies, lotus seeds and red dates are used to make the tea because it was believed...
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Sweet Spots of Santa Barbara |
 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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Tips |
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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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#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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#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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A woman dreams and plans for their wedding day from the time they are a little girl. The wedding is an event of a lifetime, and whether it's the dress or the bouquet...
Three inspired designers bring Provence to your wedding table, with their innovations in French cuisine, wedding cake design, floral arrangements and decor. Vive la France!...
Nine out of ten people like chocolate. "The tenth person always lies,” claims humorist John Q. Tillius, “There are Four Basic Food Groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles.” ...
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...
