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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Style Tips #21 through #25 on Table Decore, Child Care, Recipes & more…
#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
#22 “LITTLE GUESTS”
A few advance considerations can help insure the well-being of the children at your wedding. Whether they are in the ceremony or not, your little guests will be happier if they have plenty of water and healthy protein snacks readily available so they do not have to wait for hours for a meal. Activities such as beading or Playdough provide an enjoyable and calming experience for the little ones.
Debbie Donley, The Little Guest
#23 SWEETHEART TABLE
Having trouble finding the right spot on your seating chart for your Maid of Honor’s husband? Consider a bride’s and groom’s sweetheart table in lieu of the traditional head table. This way your attendants can sit with their spouse, children or significant other, and you will actually be able to see them enjoying your big day.
Julie Hoskins, Cover Ups of the Central Coast, LLC
#24 RECIPE COLLECTION
Send a recipe card to your guests along with your Save the Date card and ask them to fill in their favorite family recipe and send the card back with their response. Once you have collected them all, you will be able to put together a very special family cookbook to pass on to future generations!
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
#25 INITIAL THIS
Monogramming is a great way to personalize a wedding. Think about monogramming your napkins, your silk wrapping on your bouquet or a colorful runner on your tables as a keepsake to pass on to future generations. You can even monogram gifts that you give to your guests. But don’t overdo it.
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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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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#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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#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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# 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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