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Thursday, 02 September 2010
   
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  • twl_cocktails_toc.jpgTHE 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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  • ywd08_twlblue0-toc.jpgCustom Designer Cookie Platters
    Entertain with style and panache with these exquisite custom designer cookie platters! Personalize the colors of your cookie platter to match your event’s color theme.  30 cookies, individually wrapped ~ $120  Beau-Coup

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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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  • 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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  • spring09_twlbluetoc.jpgAnnick 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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  • ywd_heartsonfire_intro.jpgAny 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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Style Tips #6 through #10 on Favors, Décor, Music Entertainment & more…

# 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  

# 7 PLAYING DRESS UP
Entertainment is becoming popular at receptions.  Whether it’s a live act, such as Salsa or Tango dancers, or a dress-up area by a photo station to take fun photos with your friends, create something unique for your guests during your celebration.  If you have an outdoor garden wedding, play some champagne croquet or have a wedding piñata.  You can still have an elegant event with a bit of good fun thrown in!
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner 

# 8 WEDDING DECORATIONS
Matching is out when it comes to wedding décor. The current rage in tabletop arrangements is to replace the traditional centerpieces with several different displays that work well together. Mix It Up! Vibrant flower combinations, candlescapes of varying heights, a mix of round, square, and long tables will add a new dynamic vibe with perfect harmony.  Mary Anne Knox, MAK Events, Inc.

# 9 BEST FOOT FORWARD
A lot of couples have said that the time they spend rehearsing for the first dance is like a brief romantic get-away before the wedding. Sometimes couples realize a little too late that, “Oh, we will be dancing solo in front of our entire wedding party.” To achieve confidence in your performance, couples should inquire four to six months before their wedding for dance lessons. For an elaborate presentation, six months is enough time to become comfortable in your steps, and for a simple routine, four months is fine.  Waiting until the last few weeks to prepare a dance routine simply puts too much pressure on the couple and spoils the fun.
Karen Hermanson, Arthur Murray Dance Studios  

# 10 MUSIC
You don’t have to decide between a live band or a DJ.  Have both!  Start the day with a classical trio for the ceremony;  have them play jazz, flamenco, or island music during the cocktail hour.  During dinner, move to a solo pianist or full band, then bring on the DJ for after-dinner dancing.  Your guests will love the variety, and you’ll get to hear all the music you want.
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner  

 
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Tips
  • #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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  • #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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  • # 1 - LOUNGING ANYWHERE
    Wonder what to do to a resort ballroom to make it more interesting and intimate?  You can create individual lounge areas by renting tents of sheer flowing fabric and adding sofas and coffee tables with lots of candlelight in them.  You’ve suddenly created that romantic lounge atmosphere in a standard ballroom and given it more intimacy.  Your guests can move to different “rooms” during the cocktails hour or or they can dance the night away.
    Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner 

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