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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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Orange County, California has a great array of choices when it comes to wedding venues and romantic, ocean-view experiences. Your Southern Californian wedding is bound to be wrapped in beauty and attentive service.
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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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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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 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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 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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 Getting Married? Enter to win $100,000 Ultimate Wedding contest, and leave the planning to A-list expert Jo Gartin...
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 Besides making all your dreams come true, weddings offer such a marvelous opportunity to journey to fabulous regions with your family and friends, indulge in sybaritic spa treatments, and experience an exquisite honeymoon location.
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 Brides happily take on the responsibility of planning their big day. The process is exhilarating and exciting, from trying on wedding dresses to cake tasting, choosing colors, flowers, bridesmaids, and locations...
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 Coordinator and Event Designer, Sandra Williams of Finishing Touch, was
greatly inspired by Los Angeles–based interior designer Kelly Wearstler
for this look in which Williams describes as “Old Hawaii meeting the
modern world.”
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 Your invitation arrives in the mail. Your guests will open the envelope right away, impatiently, and that first act will give them a glimpse of what is to come...
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 DRESS: J Crew Stwist Dress , Marigold, Fitted and floaty in lightweight
silk chiffon with a delicate crinkled texture. $170 SHOES: Vintage Suede Pump. Stylist’s own
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 The Academy Awards went green in 2007, a powerful statement in response to the global concern over the depletion of our natural resources. We have adjusted our daily habits to protect our environment, and we can do the same on the most important day of our lives by taking our wedding to that next level in eco-consciousness. With such lavish splendor celebrated in one weekend, we can reduce the effect weddings have on our planet and astonishingly, change doesn’t have to be difficult; there are many shades of green.
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 The bridal party’s accommodations are traditionally taken care of by the bride and groom. For the couple who can afford it, paying for the travel expenses as well is a gracious gesture...
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 Synchronizing the ceremony and reception times is a common challenge for brides. Often, reception venues offer two time slots, generally 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight...
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 Green is definitely the new black and weddings are no exception. Gone
are the days of rubber chicken, and ever-present are the strides of
major hotel chains and catering companies offering eco-friendly fare...
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 In the 28 years of our own marriage, and from the experience of
counseling several thousand couples, we’ve learned a great deal about
what it takes to build thriving marriages. One thing we’ve learned for
certain: the choices you make in your first year of marriage can make a
huge difference in creating a strong foundation on which to build a
life together...
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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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# 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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Claire Pettibone Antoinette Collection embroidered ivory robe with blue silk tie $350. 
LINGERIE: Felina seductive neckline bra, and hi-cut panty provided by Aphrodite’s Lingerie & Gift Gallery, aphroditesonline.com
GOWN: “STYLE 479” Stunning Thai silk mermaid dress is fully hand embroidered with delicate floral cutwork over organza, with a scoop neckline and spaghetti straps. A cocktail train completes the look, $5,490. Avine Perucci, A Division of 
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...
