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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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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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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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With the trend of destination weddings on the rise, brides-to-be are constantly in search of that perfect wedding weekend locale. Palm Springs gives the destination wedding vibe.
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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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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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Lotusland Ganna Walska Lotusland
is a 37-acre botanical estate garden in Montecito, California, just east of Santa Barbara where you will find a series of gardens full of surprise and adventure. In creating the Lotusland gardens, the artistic Madame Walska experimented freely with bold forms and unusual color combinations. The gardens contain subtropical and tropical plants from around the world and are home to several extraordinary collections. Docent-guided tours are offered Wednesday through Saturday from mid-February to mid-November.
(805) 969-9990
http://www.lotusland.org
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American Flatbread One of the best places in and around the Santa Ynez Valley to dine is only open two nights a week! American Flatbread is located just 15 minutes north of Santa Ynez Valley in the town of Los Alamos and offers an all-organic wood-fired pizza. Bring your family and wedding party here for a fun, warm, relaxing night out with the best pizzas, wine, and micro-brews around.
(805) 344-4400
http://www.americanflatbread.com
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Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours
How can you choose only one winery to visit? Well, you don’t have to. Cloud Climbers offers one of the more unique ways to discover not only the wines of Santa Ynez Valley but the outdoors as well while traveling in an open-air jeep through the back-country trails of Santa Barbara. You can book a tour of the Valley from your resort in Santa Barbara, travel over the various mountain passes, and enjoy lunch and wine tasting.
(805) 965-6654
http://www.ccjeeps.com
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Tastes of the Valleys
There is a new wine bar in town! A gem of a place that not only has wine tasting available, but some of the area’s best wines by the glass! It’s a welcomed upscale addition to the unique little town of Solvang.
(805) 688-7011
http://www.tastesofthevalleys.com
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 Laetitia Winery
If you plan on a Champagne toast, why not make it special by offering your guests one of the best local sparkling wines in the area by Laetitia Winery. Located between Santa Ynez and Paso Robles, it is in the heart of the Central Coast. Order Laetitia’s sparking wine for your wedding day and be sure to visit the winery on your anniversary for a commemorative bottle to celebrate your special day.
(805) 481-1772
http://www.laetitiawine.com
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 A Tropical Affair
Looking for a place to pick up that special something to wear the night of your wedding or perhaps on your honeymoon vacation? A Tropical Affair in Santa Barbara has some of the best selections of intimate apparel, designer swimwear and other fun items like “fluffy” shoes and gifts for your romantic nights away together.
(805) 730-1625
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Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse
Located just 15 minutes from the quaint town of Los Olivos, nestled in the spectacular Figueroa Mountains on 150 recreational acres, you’ll find the Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse, one of the most beautiful places in the Santa Ynez Valley for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or just a place to stay for you and your family.
(877) 431-5200
http://www.figueroamountainfarmhouse.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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#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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#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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