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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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 THE ERA OF THE COCKTAIL has made a comeback, and we are,
once again, becoming a cocktail culture. With this in mind, what could
be more appealing than turning cocktail and bar accessories into your
wedding gift registry theme? With the accessories you see here, you’ll
be all set for company.
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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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 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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 Eau de Parfum by Vera Wang
An exotic fruity, floral bouquet teased with vanilla and an unexpected
twist of pink guava. The gold crown cap contains a hidden treasure: a
keepsake gold band studded with tiny amethyst-colored crystals. $42 -
$68 verawang.com
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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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| 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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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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# 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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#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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