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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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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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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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She left her heart in San Francisco. Melissa A. Panico, with MAP Events, swoons over the elegance and the urban Bay Bridge views.
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A Hawaiian-destination wedding awaits you with warm, balmy weather and spectacular sunsets over the ocean. Karina McGee, an event-planning specialist, pointed us to these dreamy Hawaiian places:
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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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YWD issue release party, part 5: Wedding Desserts! |
 A good YWD issue release party (and every wedding for that matter) should never end without some yummy yummy desserts!...
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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Nicole Hirsty, Cobalt Events
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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.” Then she thought about the fabrics:
layers of fine linens and tapestries in deep purples and golds. “I
pictured a decadent room in a European home,” she says. “I envisioned
layers of rich fabrics framing a room, luxurious furniture and a
feasting table with gold china and stemware.” |
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Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Gown & Jacket: Avine Perucci, a division
of St. Pucchi (Style #485 + matching jacket)
Draping & Flooring: Tabella
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Floral: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
Charger: 20th Century Props
China, Stemware & Flatware: Unique Table Top
Linen (tabletop & napkin): Tabella
Papery: Celebration Cards
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Invitation: Celebration Cards
Ornate Table: 20th Century Props
Candied fruit: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
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Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Gown: Sposa by St. Pucchi (z 238)
Jewelry: Yasmin Boutique, (562) 403-1613
Draping: Tabella
Floral: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
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Using layers of fabric as a backdrop to frame and establish the tone for the room, she then incorporated several focal points. One, the tabletop, also featured rich colors and textures designed to convey a decadent feel. The table, nothing less than aristocratic, featured merlot-hued King Louis crystal stemware, lavender silk linens, and florals in purple shades. The gilt-edged table was accentuated by regal appointments: a gothic gold china pattern set on gold chargers and King Arthur gold flatware. A small gold footed plate placed delicately atop each dinner plate displayed the escort card and was designed to serve as a wedding favor for guests.
Nicole added a personal element to the table too. “Creating a unique
table number can add a personalized touch.We created a table number
out of fabric that pulled all the colors in the room and the table
together.”
Other focal points included the Napoleon couch and chairs, and a wall
of chandeliers suspended over the ottoman, in a truly sophisticated
taste.
Those preferring this type of wedding, Nicole says, would include
couples with sophisticated tastes who want to bring a blend of history,
tradition, and culture to their décor; a bride and groom who have
traveled to many destinations. But others would also find this Your
Wedding Day Worldly Event Design to be out of this world!
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Gown & Jacket: Avine Perucci, a division
of St. Pucchi (Style #485)
Jewelry: Yasmin Boutique, (562) 403-1613
Floral: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
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Cake: Cake Divas
Candied fruit: Tic-Tock Couture Florals
Ornate Table: 20th Century Props
Plant Rental: Green Set
Invitation: Celebration Cards
Draping: Tabella
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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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#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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#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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#16 COMFORTABLE RECEPTIONS
Reception spaces are taking on a comfort
theme nowadays. Rather than using cocktail tables alone, couples are
creating a lounge effect in their reception areas by adding cozy
furniture groupings of sofas and coffee tables, along with tenting and
draping, lamps and lanterns, lit up trees and dozens of candles. You
may want to hire a jazz quartet or flamenco trio to create a sultry
ambiance. Some couples are even hiring cigar rollers! You can also
use this set-up outdoors for a living room beneath the stars!
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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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...
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.”...
Wedding preparation is full of adventure, decision-making, and problem-solving. Whether you’ve already experienced it, are now in the midst of it, or have seen the drama of it on reality TV,...
Gone are the days of the “shoulds” and “oughtas” of wedding
traditions. Brides are now more than ever expanding their horizons,
incorporating elements of their personalities and passions into their
wedding styles. As a result, not only decor experts, but photographers
and videographers have been challenged to go beyond the norm...
