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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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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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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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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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New York, New York... The Big Apple, The Empire City, The City That Never Sleeps, or simply, The City...there are a dozen nicknames for this great town, and below are half a dozen reasons why you want to be there.
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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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#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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#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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#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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