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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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SANTA BARBARA has been called the American Riviera, and it only takes one drive through this stunning intimate city nestled between gentle cascading hills and the deep blue Pacific...
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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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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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On her A-List, Linda Pitelli of Eventful Designing is captured by the magic and imagination of Los Angeles and it's major star factor.
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| She left her heart in San Francisco. Melissa A. Panico, with MAP Events, swoons overthe elegance and the urban Bay Bridge views. |
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Hotel Vitale San Francisco
Just across the street from The Ferry Building is the new, swanky, modern Hotel Vitale for weddings, accommodations, dining, and spa-ing! A very stylish bar area opens to an outdoor patio facing the Embarcadero - a great setting for welcoming guests, rehearsal dinner, or brunch. Guests staying at the hotel will enjoy Saturday morning Farmers’ Market and freshly brewed Blue Bottle Coffee, both found at The Ferry Building.
(415) 278-3700
http://www.hotelvitale.com
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 Slanted Door
Perfect for the bridesmaids’ luncheon, Slanted Door has a private room designed with glass walls which overlook stunning views of the piers and departing ferries. What are the groomsmen to do? They can hit Taylor’s Refresher in the Ferry Building for the finest burgers, fries, and shakes in town. slanteddoor.com
(415) 861-8032 (866) 328-3663
http://www.taylorsrefresher.com
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The Ferry Building, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering
The Ferry Building is the hot new wedding venue located on the second floor above the “food mecca,” where you can create your own theme in this lofty structure. And with Paula LeDuc as the dedicated caterer for the venue, couples can experience an eco-friendly farmers’ market-fresh menu for their guests.
(415) 369-9800
http://www.paulaleduc.com
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De Young Museum
The newest wedding venue addition to San Francisco is the De Young Museum which recently opened its gallery spaces for private rental. This means you and your guests can have cocktails in and around the art and tour special galleries and traveling exhibits. Until recently the galleries were off limits and only available for corporate or museum-related functions. The tower at the De Young is the highlight. The beautiful ceremony area at Shakespeare’s Garden is a short walk from the
De Young.
(415) 750-3683
http://www.thinker.org
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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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#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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# 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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# 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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