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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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 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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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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 Monogrammed Straw Handbag - Monogrammed striped straw handbag with faux
leather handle, Colors available: Aqua/Lime, Lime/Pink, Pink/Orange,
Tigerlillyjewelry.com , Retail $56
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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
YWD Preferred Page
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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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#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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#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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