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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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 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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New York, New York... The Big Apple, The Empire City, The City That Never Sleeps, or simply, The City...there are a dozen nicknames for this great town, and below are half a dozen reasons why you want to be there.
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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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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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 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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Style Tips #16 through #20 on Receptions, Décor, Makeup & more…
#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
#17 CREATIVE BUFFET DECOR
Spruce up your buffet by incorporating certain foods and items from the natural environment into your décor. For events with a rustic or “outdoorsy” theme, nestle platters in coffee beans or small smooth rocks. For an Asian-inspired menu, surround your food presentation with kumquats or another brightly colored fruit.
Jill Ogorsolka, Trumpet Vine Catering
#18 ATTENDANTS
Rather than having your male and female attendants segregated on opposite sides of the altar, why not have them alternate! Have your groomsmen walk up, then stand on either side, leaving spaces between for the bridesmaids when they arrive. Nothing makes your bridesmaids’ beautiful dresses stand out more than being framed by men in black suits or tuxedos! It’s a stunning look !
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
#19 MULTI-CULTURES
Blending and including different cultures at a wedding can be fun. Make your reception dinner from one culture, then, have a dessert from another. Or use different decorations like hanging Chinese lanterns and use maracas on the tables for a blended Chinese-Mexican wedding.
Melissa Lee, Events of Santa Barbara
#20 MAKEUP
A wedding brings on many tears of joy—and with that comes running mascara and “raccoon eyes.” Having your eyelashes tinted and using clear gel mascara on your wedding day will prevent this from happening. Having some Visine handy along with makeup for touch ups will keep you picture-perfect all day long!
Monica Wells, A Beautiful Day Events
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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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#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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#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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#26 MARRYING MINDFULLY
Creating the “perfect wedding” can easily overshadow what is really
important about getting married—creating a sacred and lifelong bond
with your beloved. Your wedding is not a “to-do” list. Take time to
tend to your relationship and to yourselves so that you enter into the
celebration relaxed, joyful, and with a full heart.
Carmina McGee, Skin – Health - Well-Being
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