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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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 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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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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 Autumn Starburst Hair Pin - Delicate sprays of crystals burst from a cluster. (Also available in other Swarovski crystal colors.) Perfectdetails.com
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 Art of Shaving
Generates a rich lather for the classic wet shaving experience
with a shaving brush – close yet comfortable. Formulated with glycerin and coconut oil. In an elegant teakwood bowl.
~ $45 Fred Segal Beauty, shop.fredsegalbeauty.com,
310.451.5155
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Your northern California wedding has some distinct offerings: Golden Gate’s proud city surrounded by beautiful wine countryside – Napa Valley. Cindy Danbom of Bella Notte Events knows the city well, and gave us these ideas:
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Suzanne Ermann
Gregoriam
Corseted dress in pleated cornelian satin crepe, curved low-neck with
fine straps, enhanced by a tint-upon-tint satin ribbon stitched with a
bow.
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Kristy Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings, Sleeping Beauty, A Dream Comes True Brooches (DP266) - With crystal pave and clusters of pearl, this collection captures the elegance and grace of Aurora's spirit and storybook sophistication, Disneybridal.com
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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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Monique Lhullier Crystal Stemware - Inspired by the luxurious texture of lizard, Atelier stemware feels intriguing to the touch. Turn it in your hand, letting the light play on its facets and you'll see. Unique, opulent Atelier instantly makes anything you pour that much more refreshing, Item is available at selected locations listed on Mlforrd.com
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Black Suede Metallic Trim Pumps (301703401), Bluefly.com , Retail $492
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Pure Soy Candles, Fresh Cut Candles - Breathe deep and be transported to a fresh garden or a faraway orchard with the gorgeous, clean fragrances of these botanical soy candles. Uncommongoods.com, Retail $32
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The Laundress New York, On-The-Spot Kit - Is the perfect, Last minute gift for friends or yourself, This portable gift set comes complete with 4 Stain Solution Pacquettes, 1 1oz. Classic Wash & Stain Bar, 1 2oz. Classic Fabric Fresh, 1 2oz. Crease Release and 1 2oz. Delicate Wash so clothing will survive unexpected stains, wrinkles, odors & more, Thelaundress.com, Retail $36
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Owen Barry Zebra Pillow - Zebra fur pillow with solid back, Barneys.com , Retail $210
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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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# 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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# 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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#26 MARRYING MINDFULLY
Creating the “perfect wedding” can easily overshadow what is really
important about getting married—creating a sacred and lifelong bond
with your beloved. Your wedding is not a “to-do” list. Take time to
tend to your relationship and to yourselves so that you enter into the
celebration relaxed, joyful, and with a full heart.
Carmina McGee, Skin – Health - Well-Being
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