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 In 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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 Malibu Cocktail Shaker
Liven
up any party with this ceramic cocktail shaker with Malibu print. This
7oz shaker is presented in a decorative printed gift box ~ $42 Weddingish
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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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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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 Michael Aram, Coral Reef Black Serving Set - The Coral Reef Collection
takes its inspiration from the mystical and serene symbolism associated
with aquatic imagery, Michaelaram.com , Retail $70
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 Custom 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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Destination Orange County |
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Orange County, California has a great array of choices when it comes to wedding venues and romantic, ocean-view experiences. Your Southern Californian wedding is bound to be wrapped in beauty and attentive service.
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Accommodations: Casa Laguna
Voted “Best of Orange County” for nine consecutive years by the OC Register, and awarded the Silver Medal in the 2007 “Inn-credible Breakfast Cook-off,” the Casa Laguna Inn & Spa is set amid tropical gardens and flower-splashed patios. The hotel exudes an ambiance of bygone days when Laguna Beach was developing its reputation as an artists’ colony and hideaway for Hollywood film stars..... it’s also listed as the “Most Romantic Place to Kiss!”
Address: 2510 South Coast Highway, CA
Web: Casalaguna.com
Phone: (800) 233-0449
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Spa Luxury: Amadeus Spa
You and your bridesmaids or fiancé can enjoy a multitude of luxurious spa treatments such as massage, facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures, tanning, waxing and much more.
Web: Amadeusspa.com
Phone: (949) 718-9588
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The Crowning Glory: Hair Comes the Bride
When you visit Hair Comes The Bride, a personal bridal stylist will assist you in determining the perfect wedding day image. From hair and makeup to hair accessories to shoes, you can find everything but the dress at their adorable Corona Del Mar boutique.
Web: Haircomesthebride.com
Phone: (800) 485-4444
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Maddie Totes
Jeannie Savage of Details Wedding and Event Planning discovered a need for a designer planning binder and tote for carrying. For the sexy and sassy bride, she designed a Tote shaped perfectly for your Wedding-Planning Binder that even has enough space for your wallet, makeup bag and cell phone!
Web: Maddietotes.com
Phone: (949) 600-8882
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Ceremony: Montage Resort & Spa
This gracious oceanfront resort steeped in richness and grandeur sets the perfect scene for a romantic and beautiful beach wedding. Known for their extraordinary service, Montage has a “meet the parents’ dinner” when you’re engaged at their acclaimed Studio Restaurant. They’ll also welcome you for a luxurious Bridal Shower weekend. Their world-renowned Spa and Salon completes the vital necessities for every bride.
Address: 30801 South Coast Highway , CA
Web: Montagelagunabeach.com
Phone: (866) 271-6953
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Ultimate Romantic Experience: The Gondolas at Newport Beach
The Gondolas at Newport Beach are relaxing and a romantic experience...imagine gliding silently through quaint canals enjoying champagne, fine chocolates, soft music and gourmet meals served on china. Tradition dictates that couples kiss under every bridge, and greet others in Italian as you pass by.
Web: Gondola.com
Phone: (949) 646-2067
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Delicious Cake: Sprinkles Cupcakes
Offering the modern-day alternative to your wedding cake, these cupcakes are baked with the finest ingredients, including sweet cream butter, bittersweet Belgian chocolate, natural citrus zest and pure Madagascar Bourbon.
Web: Sprinklescupcakes.com
Phone: (888) 220-2210
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Floral Heaven: Nisie’s Enchanted Florist
Nisie’s Enchanted Florist takes great pride in being one of the premier special event florists in Southern California. Known for style and attention to detail, they weave the traditional with the modern, and the delicate with the dramatic.
Web: Nisie's Enchanted Preferred Page
Phone: (562) 596-7733
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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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Tips |
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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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# 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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#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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