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Janice S. Casacca explores the Central Coast’s effortless beauty and the flavor of old California where the sprawling countyside meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
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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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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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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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 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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 THE ERA OF THE COCKTAIL has made a comeback, and we are,
once again, becoming a cocktail culture. With this in mind, what could
be more appealing than turning cocktail and bar accessories into your
wedding gift registry theme? With the accessories you see here, you’ll
be all set for company.
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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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# 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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#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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