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Things We Love |
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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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 Red Butterfly Ornaments - Made of fabric with glitter accents, Potterybarn.com
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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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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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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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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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 YWD is having a Twitter contest to reach 10,000 followers (@YWDmag) and to celebrate the launch of Louise Green's new bridal collection....
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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Lisa Vorce, Oh, How Charming
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Think Montmartre, Puccini’s La Bohème, and Renoir’s “The Bohemian” and
you may imagine what designer Lisa Vorce envisioned upon embarking upon
her Your Wedding Day Vintage Parisian Apartment, “an eclectic and warm
space filled with antiques and beautiful statement pieces.”
Translation of this all: Parisian Bohemian Chic.
To begin,
Lisa started at 20th Century Props. Wanting her bohemia to have a
“lived in feel,” she chose the company’s baby grand piano and a
fireplace mantel. “I knew I had to have those for the apartment,” Lisa
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Location, Props, China & Flatware:
20th Century Props
Floral: Camilla Svensson Burns
Linen: Wildflower Linen
Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Cake: Cake Coquette
Flooring, Fabric Walls, Molding and Wall Treatments:
Barker Décor Service, Inc.
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Front Gown: Vera Wang Bridal
(Style #12258, Fall 08)
Back Gown: Kirstie Kelly for Disney
(Jasmine Style J2727)
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China & Flatware: 20th Century Props
Floral: Camilla Svensson Burns
Linen: Wildflower Linen
Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
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Gown & Bolero: Monique Lhuillier (Spring 2008)
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Those pieces became the core of her design, whith all décor created around them, including dark hardwood flooring and fabric walls with custom flourish-pattern appliqué. Mirrors were added to the walls, eight mirrors, for an unconventional artistic twist.
Continuing with her Paris artist’s quarter theme, mixed china and glassware, both older and new were combined, then mixed with a blue china pattern. “I wanted the tabletop to have an eclectic, but organized feel to it,” Lisa says.
The linens were innovative too, fashioned vintage dress-style from custom-designed layers of fabrics created to cascade, light and free off the table.
Taking inspiration from the linens, Lisa wanted soft, sweet florals, layered and flowing too. A delicate mix of garden roses, jasmine vine, sweet peas, and parrot tulips was selected for their various different textural effects.
Continuing with an Avant-guard bohemian flair, Lisa chose an antique
cigar box to display the programs. For escort cards, she used various
ribbon samples to tie shredded vintage fabric to a wire dress form. “It
was my absolute favorite element from the set!” Lisa says.
Which couples would be most tempted by this type of wedding?
“Well-traveled, Eclectic, Esoteric, Avant-garde,” Lisa says.
“Non-traditional” is a word often associated with all things bohemian,
too, but this Your Wedding Day Vintage Parisian Apartment wedding,
could become any one’s tradition.
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Vintage dress form:20th Century Props
Place cards: Wiley Valentine
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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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#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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For decades, if not centuries, jewelers have created stunning pieces inspired by the alluring sensuality of flowers and nature. At YWD, we wondered about the possibilities of creating floral bouquets inspired by...
Envision yourself in a 16th century-style French Chateau surrounded by
a 75-acre vineyard. Then, call Chateau Elan, to make you wedding
vision real. Wedding and reception venues at this resort, with its Chateau, winery, golf and tennis sites,...
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...
