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Thursday, 20 November 2008
   
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  • The enchantment of the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez regions, unfolding their miraculous natural beauty, cast their spell on Jill la Fleur, The Wedding Planner.

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  • spring08_essance_toc.jpgIn 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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Welcome to YWD! As you meander through the Winter 2007 issue, you’ll find yourself saying, “Oh-h-h-h la la!” as our issue theme of sensuality weaves itself throughout, awakening all your senses. The word sensual conjures up a mood of unrestrained indulgence . . . in life . . . living . . . loving.

A wedding is a sensual, spiritual, emotional, and awe-inspiring life experience. It is a fascinating bond whose meaning is shared by humankind around the world. What I love most about today’s weddings in our Western culture is that they reflect a larger picture . . . that of the transitions and transformation of our world, bringing it closer to peace, unity, and equality.

Remember learning about the melting pot theory in fifth grade? Today, it’s not unusual to witness the merging of two or more cultures in a marriage . . . this is where beauty arises, from the very personal level to a global scale. As a couple preparing to wed, you’ll have the pleasure of digging deep into your own histories, to learn about the traditions that have been in place for hundreds, if not thousands of years, in a deep and intimate exploration. Then you’ll share with your friends and family members what speaks to your heart in a unique ceremony and reception—a profound experience arousing all the senses…

Within this issue, we explore all things that indulge the senses. We begin with the provocative qualities of perfume, and quickly learn that our sense of smell is our most immediate associative link to our memories. By selecting or custom-blending your own wedding day perfume, you will create a unique scent that will forever imprint in your memory the loving thoughts and feelings of your wedding day.

We also share with you our discovery of a new trend where today’s couples are embracing the same artful quality of their wedding day photographs for preserving other life memories—keeping the narrative of their anniversaries, births and other momentous events, creating visual memories as a family heirloom.

As we delve further into the realm of the senses, the style of our issue will be characterized by smooth, silky, and lacy gowns photographed under the warm, sensual night sky at the famous Villa Montalvo, a Mediterranean-style villa on 175 stunning acres in the Saratoga Hills near Los Gatos, California.

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  Since the appeal of lingerie lies in its ability to adorn and flatter the most attractive aspects of the physical body, lingerie was a natural featuring selection for this issue. We wanted this piece to be not only about the intimate things you wear, but also a celebration of your beauty, an open invitation to the man you love to join you in the privacy of your boudoir for a preview of your feminine self.

Our three event designers have created and interpreted for us three distinct, uniquely sensual environments, ranging from sumptuous jewel tones through rich reds and golds to modern geometric patterns with bold contrasting colors of black and yellow. Style makes such a personal and versatile statement . . . it can be anything, anywhere, for anyone. After you go through the process of envisioning and then creating your own wedding, you’ll surround your guests with an authentic expression of who you are, inviting them into your personal world, evoking in them a sense of connection, and—in the process—tickling everyone’s senses . . .

Thea M. Lignos

Editor in Chief

Your Wedding Day Magazine 

 

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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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  • #31 FLORAL DECOR
    No wedding is complete without flowers. Try updating the traditional centerpiece by using masses of your favorite flowers in a variety of complementary tones for added texture and interest. For instance, if your bloom-of-choice is the gerbera daisy, try one centerpiece with dozens of red gerberas, another with orange, and another with fuchsia-colored bunches. Let your imagination run wild!
    Ariel Yve, Soiree Design Group

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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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