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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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 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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 Malibu Cocktail Shaker
Liven
up any party with this ceramic cocktail shaker with Malibu print. This
7oz shaker is presented in a decorative printed gift box ~ $42 Weddingish
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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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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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SAVE THE DATE: POP THE BRIDAL EVENT |
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 Linnae Asiel and Jonathan Michael of Asiel Design, with offices in San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills, were inspired by more than one theme when they created their event design “Modern Sensuality.” It represented the merging of two worlds or ideas into one piece. “Masculine, modern, black or dark, and sculptural, with bold vases, clean lines, and pavé,” they convey, “And then the feminine: soft, sensual, sophisticated, bright, vintage, and glamourous.”
The design process began with shape. “We started with geometric shapes such as circles and squares and then built outward, trying to create something original,” Linnae and Jonathan explain. “We reinvented the topiaries using fruit and cuffs of fur on lace. We were inspired by the topiaries, because they’re usually seen as ivy topiaries and we wanted to create our geometric shapes.” Once they achieved the modern feel they were seeking, the two incorporated a touch of sensuality by introducing lace, fur, jewels, curvaceous vases, and other appointments.
Wildflower Linen enhanced the theme with custom-created table linens. “Wildflower mirrored the theme with their jewels dangling in the corners of each pleat and the perfectly spaced diamonds placed on top of the linen,” Linnae and Jonathan comment. They point out that Wildflower’s couture jeweled linens and custom chair covers, along with their own use of fabrics such as lace on the pedestals, fur, and satin, helped create romance for the event design.
The repetition of colors and flowers also helped create the mood.  The flowers were in bold colors, with clean, smooth petals, and some fruits were used as flowers too.
Linnae and Jonathan also felt that lighting was important. “Enhanced lighting created fabric walls that softened the edges of a bold piece,” they explain. “With the yellow lighting on the fabric walls, everything became more sensual and soft whereas it started out bold. The splash of color completed the mood and played a vital role.”
To add to their design, Classic Party Rentals was called upon to provide a square table to balance the topiaries, and the tableware included china in a retro modern polka dot pattern. The stemware chosen was in a bold and masculine modern geometric shape, and swirl-pattern flatware was selected.
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Event and Floral Designs: Asiel Design
Photography: Arrowood Photography
Linens: Wildflower Linen
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Lighting: Enhanced Lighting
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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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#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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