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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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 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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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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 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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Skip the never-ending search for the perfect favor and head straight to the valet! Surprise your guests with an old-fashioned donut cart stationed upon the exit.
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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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Destination Hawaiian Islands |
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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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Ceremony and Accommodations: The Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
The Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa is a dreamy, beautiful resort situated on 40 meticulously-landscaped acres opening onto Maui’s beautiful Wailea Beach. For your ceremony, you may choose the Wailea Seaside Chapel, the Chapel Gardens and Gazebo or Waterfall, or the Wailea Beach. Appearing to float on water, the Wailea Seaside Chapel was built to symbolize two themes the Resort cherishes: preservation of the Hawaiian culture, and its genuine emphasis on providing guests with exceptional service. In addition to its beautiful location, the resort offers an array of Hawaiian activities. Indulge in Spa Grande, spend a day at the pools, or make plans for golf, tennis, snorkeling or visit the many beautiful sites Maui, Hawaii has to offer.
Web: Grandwailea.com
Phone: (800) 888-6100
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Gifts for Everyone: The Shops at Wailea
Considered one of the most beautiful shopping centers in Hawaii, The Shops at Wailea, located in the world-renowned Wailea Resort, are truly a shopping, arts and dining aficionado’s paradise. Featuring diverse retailers from Louis Vuitton to Honolula Surf Co. and Maui WaterWear to specialty Hawaiian shops with unique gifts, The Shops offer a variety of shopping opportunities for everyone. On Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 pm South Maui’s premier “Festival of the Arts” night features artists, restaurant specials and live entertainment.
Web: Shopsatwailea.com
Phone: (808) 891-6770
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Rehearsal Dinner: Capische
Capische is a fine-dining restaurant set at the top of Wailea in the Diamond Hawaii Resort & Spa that offers all the elements of Italy to the ultimate Hawaiian-destination wedding. There are three versatile venues from which to choose: The balcony opens up to expansive views of the ocean and neighboring islands. Or, you can opt to sit outside in Capische’s immaculate garden setting where hors d’oeuvres are passed, and there’s a cooking station in the garden. Traditional Italian cuisine and fresh Hawaiian seafood are prepared by award-winning chefs. The third option is Capishe’s Il Teatro, which is an exclusive wine room where your private chef and sommelier take you on a culinary journey through different regions of Italy.
Web: Capische.com
Phone: (808) 879-2224
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 Spa Pampering: Juvenal & Company Hair Salon
Relax and watch the whales frolicking or the sun going down while you’re being pampered and beautified at the Juvenal & Company Hair Salon. You can enjoy a spa pedicure while having your hair and make-up done at this beachfront salon. Since this is an Aveda concept salon, they make use of products that are highly rated. The other good thing about this salon is that if you want to come in at 5:00am or 10:00pm, they’ll open up the salon especially for you and your wedding party.
Web: Juvenalhairsalon.com
Phone: (808) 879-HAIR(4247) |
 A Romantic Hawaiian Sunset Experience: Pride of Maui
The “Pride of Maui” is a luxury cruise yacht that sails along the Maui coast. Whether you’re hosting a dinner rehearsal party, pre-wedding or post-wedding celebration, you’ll experience the famous Hawaiian sunsets as you relax between the ocean and the sky’s colors. There’s sumptuous cuisine on board, a premium bar, and live music. Trade winds gently blow as the golden sun melts into the indigo sea, creating the ideal setting for an evening you and your guests will not forget.
prideofmaui.com :Web
(877) 867-7433 :Phone
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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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#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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#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, Ariel Yve Design
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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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