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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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 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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Northern California’s wine region is ranked as one of the nation’s top five destination wedding locations. Robbin Montero unites the wedding, wine, and tourism industry of Northern Califorina.
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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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 Ruby Red Crystal Chandelier – Hand-cut and
polished, 100% crystal with 7 light’s each resting in a bobache,
Exclusively available for event design and personal home décor, Rrivreworks.com
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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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Patterned Lanterns
These handmade 14” patterned rice paper lanterns will make a mark and
light up a room however you choose to display them! Modern with
intricate designs, patterned lanterns look beautiful on their own or
mixed with solid-colored lanterns.
~ (min. of 12, $8 per lantern)
idealfavors.com |
The Ideal Beauty Sleep™
Take comfort each night while resting your head on this 22 momme-weight
100% silk queen size pillow case. Not only will it help prevent
wrinkles by minimizing facial creases, this pillow case helps to
maintain and extend the life of your hairstyle. ~ $75
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Kirstie Kelly for Disney
A delightfully dazzling strapless knee-length dress in taffeta, with a fanciful tiered bubble skirt and an attractive sash at the waist.
Cinderella Maiden, Style-KKC3 MA2002
Kristie Kelly, Disney
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Diamonds are BFF’s
The Pink Sugar Dots note card collection is a fresh and unique take on
personalized stationery. With chic and fun designs, keeping in touch
has never been so fashionable! Each box consists of 10 note cards and
10 envelopes. Blank inside. ~ $12
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Pop Beauty
Yet another glimmering master class in eye makeup from Pop! Twelve
tasty shades in an irresistible shimmering pink
wallet - it’s the
perfect accessory for those glam parties. ~ $32
Available at sephora.com
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Eau de Parfum by Vera Wang
An exotic fruity, floral bouquet teased with vanilla and an unexpected
twist of pink guava. The gold crown cap contains a hidden treasure: a
keepsake gold band studded with tiny amethyst-colored crystals. ~ $42 -
$68
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Lights, Camera, Lashes!
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! 4-in-1 Mascara is what we call a push-up
bra for your lashes—a 4-in-1 (lengthening, curling, volumizing, and
conditioning) dermatologist- and clinically-tested mascara that gives
dramatic, thick, sexy lashes. ~ $18 Available at sephora.com
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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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#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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# 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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#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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