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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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A Hawaiian-destination wedding awaits you with warm, balmy weather and spectacular sunsets over the ocean. Karina McGee, an event-planning specialist, pointed us to these dreamy Hawaiian places:
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Monogrammed Straw Handbag - Monogrammed striped straw handbag with faux
leather handle, Colors available: Aqua/Lime, Lime/Pink, Pink/Orange,
Tigerlillyjewelry.com , Retail $56
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With the combination of Mediterranean architecture, cobble-stone streets, a warm, dry climate and cobalt-blue skies, your Lake Las Vegas wedding already has some major element in its favor:
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Annick
Goutal Petite Cherie Eau de Toilette - For the 10th Anniversary, the classic
ribbed bottle is frosted in a soft, celadon green. Petite Cherie is a
fresh combination of fruity and floral ingredients including peach, musk
rose, pear, fresh cut grass and vanilla, Bloomingdales.com,
Retail $115
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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 #26 through #30 on Rehearsals, Dresses, Guest Books & more…
#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
#27 THURSDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS
Going directly from the rehearsal, right to the rehearsal dinner, then straight into a long wedding day can be as exhausting as running a marathon. If your wedding is on Saturday, a Thursday night rehearsal dinner will help minimize stress, fatigue and anxiety. You will have an extra day between the rehearsal and the wedding to tie up loose ends, spend more time with family or to allow a pampered moment for the bride and groom. Give yourself that extra day.
Kathy Bailey, Professional Bridal Consultant
#28 BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Looking for something new in bridesmaid dresses? Take a tip from the celebrities and look for something old! Retro fashion is in. You can find beautiful vintage designer dresses at a reasonable price, and they will be cherished and worn again and again! - Monica Wells, A Beautiful Day Events
#29 “COFFEE TABLE” GUEST BOOK
If you want to know who came to your wedding but don’t want the standard guest book, here’s a creative option. Visit your favorite bookstore and find an interesting coffee table book that is meaningful to you—such as a book of photos from the wine country where your wedding is taking place. Use two extra fine Sharpies—they won’t ever smear—and have your guests write whatever they want right across a photograph. Afterwards the book actually lives with you in your living room instead of in a box in the garage.
Mark Padgett, Mark Padgett Event Design
#30 BODA FLAMENCA (FLAMENCO WEDDING)
California is rich with Spanish Old World heritage. Music from Spain touches people of all age groups. The older crowd will appreciate the classical virtuoso style of the Spanish guitar and younger guests will enjoy the rhythms and the pop sensibility of modern Flamenco. Why not hold your reception in a local Spanish restaurant for a Flamenco Cuadro dance performance? You can enjoy some tapas and sangria, and you and your guest might even be tempted to join the dancers for a rumba gitana. This can be the plato fuerte—main dish— of your party and a perfect way to spice up a Spanish-themed event.
Robert Boyd, Flamenco guitarist - Arte y Pasion
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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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#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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#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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