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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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 Art of Shaving
Generates a rich lather for the classic wet shaving experience
with a shaving brush – close yet comfortable. Formulated with glycerin and coconut oil. In an elegant teakwood bowl.
~ $45 Fred Segal Beauty, shop.fredsegalbeauty.com,
310.451.5155
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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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 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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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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Goutal Petite Cherie Eau de Toilette - For the 10th Anniversary, the classic
ribbed bottle is frosted in a soft, celadon green. Petite Cherie is a
fresh combination of fruity and floral ingredients including peach, musk
rose, pear, fresh cut grass and vanilla, Bloomingdales.com,
Retail $115
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SAVE THE DATE: POP THE BRIDAL EVENT |
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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Nicole Hirsty, Cobalt Events
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“Cool, sleek, hip/hipster.” These were the words that sprung to mind
when Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events sat down to create her event
design. Likewise, several images were immediately called into play:
bold shapes, clean lines, cool white, bright patterns. Together, these
words and images served as the inspiration for Nicole’s Your Wedding
Day Mod Wedding design.
Nicole began her design by
focusing on the larger set pieces, especially the egg chair and oval
ottoman which she placed mid-room as a focal point. “These pieces were
selected to create a whimsical, yet modern feel,” Nicole said. “I felt
like they were important and unique pieces to balance the room and also
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Location & Props : 20th Century Props
Floral: Couture Flowers
China: Unique Table Top
Stem/Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Tabella
Papery: Celebration Cards
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Gown:
Stephanie James Couture (Lucille)
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Cake: Cake Divas
China: Unique Table Top
Stem/Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen napkins: Tabella
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Pillbox hat: Stephanie James Couture
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Her use of color included modern white background and carpeting, with strategically placed accent bursts of oranges and pinks to “warm” the setting, including fuchsia cushions and menus. The modular walls, another focal point, evoked the idea of bright flower boxes for a spot of within-structure color.
Her tabletop incorporated warm color too. “The burst of color of the fuchsia satin napkin on the table with the menu placed on top creates layers that make your tabletop interesting and personalized,” Nicole explained. White square chargers and dinner plates and tangerine-dotted dessert plates enhanced the cool, modern theme, as did the cylindrical stemware and Euro Stainless flatware pattern.
In a final touch, Nicole noted how the egg chair inspired a daisy
frame. “When I saw all the pink daises around the egg chair, that
pulled together the whole set.”
Which couples would choose this type of wedding? Nicole replied, “A
couple who appreciates and gravitates towards contemporary aesthesis.
Mod Design can be incorporated for a casual and black-tie wedding.” She
added that her Your Wedding Day Mod event concept is ideal for the
adventuresome couple not wanting a ‘cookie-cutter’ wedding.
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Papery: Celebration Cards
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Gown: Rivini
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Art Direction: CathrynVanBreene
Production & Set Directors: Peter Schroff & Yosi Dori
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Fashion Styling: Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency, assisted by Helen Nishimura
Hair & Makeup: Erica Harding, Sheila Stone, Stephanie Stone,
Trina Duarte & Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency |
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Tips |
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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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A woman dreams and plans for their wedding day from the time they are a little girl. The wedding is an event of a lifetime, and whether it's the dress or the bouquet...
When Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events began thinking about the concept
for her Your Wedding Day Worldly Event Design, she first thought of the
words “decadent” and “luxurious.” ...
Chef and cake artisian, Shinmin Li, has dreamt up and crafted some amazing cake designs that will inspire you to think outside the cardboard box and leave you hungry for more...
