Events and Celebrations, June 2015

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i remember a woman I know who was thinking of making a birthday party for her husband. Her plans were not quite set, but she wanted to make it

a dramatic, splashy and memorable one because, she said cryptically, Its a big birthday.

Among the many venues she was fielding, was one major field. A very major fi eld, as in, a major baseball fi eld. The woman was toying with the idea of having the birthday party at Yankee Sta-dium. I assumed he was a fan.

Choosing a venue is often the fi rst stop in the big shop that takes place when putting together an event or cel-ebration, whether it is a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah or any other big bash to mark a milestone or another occasion.

When the weather turns warm and the heat turns up on the wedding sea-son, namely during the summer, it is great to be able to be outside to take advantage of the pleasant, coat-free temperatures, and to experience an outdoor chuppah in the late afternoon

watching the bride come down the aisle as the sun cools, or listening to music and dancing at night under the stars.

There are many local venues that are able to give celebrants the option of being in, or being out. They boast

outdoor space courtyards, terraces and the like with natural views or with a landscaped aesthetic that help maximize their spaces in order to bring revelers a maximum experience both inside and outside.

Les Friedman, owner of Northern Valley Affairs at Temple Emanu-El in Closter is preparing to host a fl ipped wedding in which cocktails will be inside the building, and the dinner will be enjoyed in the 6,000 square foot courtyard outside.

If its nice, said Mr. Friedman, who co-partners with manager, Marty Magged, well put out a dance floor where guests will sashay and boogie away under the open sky.

People really like the outdoor space, said Mr. Friedman. They like to go out and get fresh air. For us, it creates a wider atmosphere. They can be inside for the air conditioning or the heat, and then they can come out for fresh air.

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The great outdoorsChoosing a venue with space under the stars or sun broadens options

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The Estate at Florentine Gardens, located in a Georgian-style mansion on four acres in River Vale, boasts breath-taking and very romantic outdoor space for summertime weddings, said Maria Daidone, who works with her father Thomas Daidone and sister Amanda in the family business.

We are located in upper Bergen County, in a hidden area and we have lots of space, a big beautiful garden with lots of green, beautiful flowers, and character. It is classic and elegant, said Ms. Daidone.

Additionally, Ms. Daidone said, there are two outdoor gazebos that can be used for private picture taking, or if guests choose, to have the ceremony.

The Pearl River Hilton in Pearl River, N.Y., a family-owned and operat-ed hotel for three decades, recently had its first outdoor wedding of the season, said owner and general manager Wil-liam Maloney III.

The setting of our property and the unique and memorable design of the building itself serves as terrific back-drop for outdoor ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and luncheons as well, he said. Most of these functions are held on our back patio and back lawn, which overlooks the rolling fairways of Blue Hill Golf Course. It seems that no wed-ding photo shoot is complete without a picture of the wedding couple on our bridge in our back yard as well as fam-ily pictures around our fountain, which,

at this time of year is surrounded by blooming and fragrant wisteria.

Mr. Maloney also pointed to wood-ed acres alongside the hotel that are home to an adventure challenge course. Its popular for corporate team build-ing events, he said.

Anthonys Pier 9 in New Wind-sor, N.Y., one of the areas premier glatt kosher catering halls since 1996, has two lavish outdoor gardens designed with stone, waterfalls, backdrops of mountain views, uplighting and more for a delightful outdoor experience, said Joseph Chip Olszewski, general manager. For larger weddings, a cocktail hour is set up in the lush gardens and for the ceremony, an indoor garden, designed with enormous tropical plants and with an open sky light, can fit up to 600 people.

The Palisadium in Cliffside Park takes full advantage of its location, said Yossi Abadi, owner. We have the most awesome view of the New York City sky-line right on the Hudson River. Nothing beats that, said Mr. Abadi. The court-yard can accommodate 400 people and with gardens and gazebo, it is grand for an outdoor ceremony.

The Hudson Water Club in West Haverstraw, N.Y., sits within a beauti-ful waterside setting, against sweep-ing views of the Hudson River. Inside, snazzy terrazzo tile, vaulted ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows make for tremendous use of the natural views of the river.

Joseph Godin, owner of Smokey Joes Barbecue in Teaneck, has turned many spaces, including sprawling estates, into beautiful catered events in which he creates everything from soup to nuts or rather cornbread to BBQ ribs in his distinct way. A caterer for 25 years, Mr. Godin, who boasts the worlds first authentic slow-cooked, wood-fired pit-smoked barbecue, said he would bring the party to any outdoor space.

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The champagne has been toasted. The ring fits. And the excitement of your recent engagement has subsided just long enough for you to think about the vast work that lies before you. Its time

to get down to the business of planning a wedding. One concern you may have repeatedly throughout this process is what you can get away with doing yourself and which jobs warrant hiring a professional.

Your wedding budget will more than likely take one of its biggest hits from hiring a photographer, so much so that it may feel quite alluring to want to hire a friend who claims he is handy with a camera instead. However, more than any other expense of your wed-ding, this is perhaps the one place where it certainly pays to hire a professional. Wedding photographers are trained and skilled in how to capture the most pic-turesque of moments: the first kiss, the bouquet toss and the giving away of the bride, among others. Pro-fessionals understand best how to manipulate light, as well as work with shadows and varying weather conditions, to provide the clearest and most beautiful depictions of your special moments. When all is said and done, these photographs will be one of the only

physical remnants of the love felt that day, so it's vital that they be done correctly.

Perhaps one of the most nerve-wracking ques-tions any bride may ask herself is, What if no one dances? When you hire a DJ to take care of your music, you are hiring not only someone to hit the play button but also someone to help set the tone of the soundtrack of your wedding day. You are also investing in someone who is experienced in enter-taining a roomful of guests. Most DJs act as master of ceremonies, as well, and work to keep guests excited and interested in the various wedding events. Though it may seem as if an iPod can suffice, its important to keep in mind how difficult it may be to gather a group of nervous guests onto a dance floor without the encouragement from a proper emcee. Therefore, it may prove worth the price to hire a professional DJ when it comes to the enjoyment of your guests and your stress level.

For the creative and economy-minded brides, there are a few areas in your wedding that you can tackle yourself. Nearly anyone can become ordained to officiate a wedding. Having a close friend or family

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point regarding this vital part of the offi ciating pro-cess: If you are doing research online regarding mar-riage law, only trust sources that are the legitimate website of the government in question. You will also be responsible for writing the ceremony. However, this does give you the ability to make the tone of your ceremony much more personalized. Lastly, you will need to make sure to work with your DJ to provide appropriate amplifi cation for the offi ciant. With a bit more legwork, the payoff can be enormous, with a customized ceremony that refl ects who you and your spouse are, at a fraction of the cost that comes with hiring a professional.

Many brides dream about the beautiful flowers that will adorn their wedding day, that is, until the real-ity of the costly prices of peonies actually hits them. Hiring a fl orist to arrange your wedding fl owers or cre-ate your bouquets certainly makes the process even costlier. If you are organized enough and have a very willing bridal party, doing your own fl owers may work. But its important to think ahead. Focus on fl owers that will be in bloom during the season in which your wed-ding will take place. Its also helpful to do a dry run of any bouquets and centerpieces that you will be doing yourself so that the real deal is not so overwhelming. DIY Network also has several suggestions for keeping prices low, such as mixing expensive and inexpensive fl owers and utilizing less costly greens in bouquets and centerpieces. There are many creative and affordable options that are available when it comes to your wed-ding fl owers, certainly making it a doable option for most brides.

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The Summer SoireeTips to help host an unforgettable and stress-free bash

When the weather turns warm, there is much to celebrate and summer parties are in full swing.

As you plan to entertain this season, Stephen Cardino, vice president and fashion director for Home at Macys, has some helpful tips to host an unforgettable bash that is both stress-free and fun for everyone.

SeT The SCeneTo start, here are some ideas for setting the scene, by infusing the seasons trends and the best that summer has to offer.

Blue is a hot hue this year and there are many ways to apply the color of the sea to your summer table scape. For a subtle look, try soft blue dinner-ware layered with neutral table linens and flatware. To achieve a bolder statement, choose plates and serve ware in indigo or with patterns of dots and stripes. Glassware in a variety of blues and greens can also enhance your table.

Surface texture is just as important as pattern. Choose a table runner and napkins made of linen, a popular material right now, to serve as the foundation of your space. Add charm and interest with textured glassware, such as ones with etching, facets or bub-bling.

Whether dining al fresco or indoors to beat the heat, fresh flowers are a must for the summer season. For a colorful option, set single flowers in a suite of glass bottles a little goes a long way. Full flowers, like peonies and dahlias, are great for this, or try a variety of white flowers placed in low, white ceramic urns for a monochromatic pairing.

For easy refreshments, use glass beverage servers, since it allows guests to help themselves. Fill one with water and citrus slices, another with lemonade or iced tea, and the last with sangria or punch. Be sure to set out a large bucket of ice and glasses with your bever-age servers.

Serve SenSaTionaL SiPSIf youre looking for cocktail ideas to kick off summer celebrations, Macys Culinary Council Chef Johnny Iuzzini has tips for easy refreshments that are perfect for summer and sure to satisfy.

To enhance your cocktails, use fresh summer pro-duce really ripe fruits and vegetables. Buy peaches, strawberries, rhubarb and other fruits to make an amazing punch, which is always a crowd pleaser.

The night before your party, use the largest con-tainer you have and fill it with water to make a giant ice cube. On the day of, make a concoction of herbs, fruits and vegetables with gin, or something light and

botanical. Place the ice cube in a bowl and pour the punch mixture around it. The large ice cube will not melt down and dilute the punch, but will keep it cold and refreshing. It also serves as an eye-catching cen-terpiece that everyone at the party will talk about.

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Maybe a diamond isnt always every girl's best friend.

Brides of a certain age or a certain level of experience (that is, perhaps bride again)

are choosing non-traditional engagement rings over the standard white diamond solitaire that has adorned womens left hands for so long.

Jewelers across the country say they have seen increasing interest in couples looking for alternative such as colored diamonds or other gemstones, such as sapphires or rubies, to use in their betrothal jewelry that will be a symbol of their commitment.

People want something that is unique and spe-cific to them, said jewelry designer Anna Sheffield.

Colored gemstone rings from Red Velvet Luxe in Ridgewood, left, and Devon Fine Jewelry in Wykoff.

as do rubies and emeralds. Many women also request that their colored birthstone be made into engage-ment rings.

And lets not forget, what happens across the pond, especially when it involves celebrity or rather royalty, reverberates all over the globe. When it came to gemstone engagement rings, first there was Prin-cess Di and her diamond-halo sapphire stunner. Then there was Kate Middleton who was given that ring by Dis son, Prince William. That iconic piece of jewelry helped reignite the colored gemstone trend.

Ms. Shinske said that she has created an 8-carat gemstone ring as an engagement ring. The large-colored stones make the piece look almost like a cocktail ring.

Lets face it, youre getting more bang for your buck with a colored gemstone than with a traditional diamond, said Ms. Shinske.

Its well agreed in the trade that a sapphire engage-ment ring will cost about half of what a comparable diamond would cost. Diamond prices could remain high, especially as the number of diamond mines declines. Higher prices could further ignite the trend of substitutions as the star of engagement rings.

Furthermore, people have also been more drawn to other precious stones to avoid conflict diamonds. There is no gemological way to prove where a dia-mond came from based on its characteristics, but with a gem such as a sapphire, it is possible to determine where it came from.

From the vantage point of Nancy Schuring, owner of Devon Fine Jewelry in Wykoff, traditional diamonds still do reign as the rings of choice for an engage-ment. While much more rare than white diamonds, if a woman does want a colored stone, she will sometimes opt for a colored diamond, such as a yellow diamond, said Ms. Schuring.

Kristin Chase, a 25-year-old gemologist who works with Ms. Schuring at the jewelry store, happens to wear a non-diamond engagement ring, a 1 1/2 carat cushion-cut sapphire with diamonds surrounding.

She got engaged in another city, before she start-ed to pursue gemology or work at the Wykoff jewelry.

I went to art school and I always liked color, said Ms. Chase, who graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. So when I got an engagement ring, I wanted something different.

Jewelers say that when couples come in inquiring about non-diamond rings, they try to educate them on their options. Sapphires are second in durability to the diamond, but other options arent as tough.

Most colored stones dont have the durability that will allow them to be worn in the manner engagement rings are without sustaining significant wear and dam-age over a long period of time.

Also important to consider: an engagement ring is not the place to make a fashion statement. You don't want to look at your ring in a year or two and think, hey, What was I thinking?

Colored stones are engagement ring choice for older or second-time brides

Randi Shinske, owner of Red Velvet Luxe in Ridge-wood, said she sees the gemstone engagement ring play out big, especially with older brides or brides who are getting married for the second or more time.

They want something different because theyve already had the diamond, said Ms. Shinske. For the younger set, women in their 20s, they are still looking for the diamond solitaire as an engagement ring.

Ms. Shinske said that the color gemstone diamond ring trend plays into the overall trend toward colored gemstones sweeping the jewelry industry. Because, she says, its all about color now.

Sapphires in particular, the most durable non-diamond gemstone, get big play in engagement rings,


as do rubies and emeralds. Many women also request that their colored birthstone be made into engage-ment rings.

And lets not forget, what happens across the pond, especially when it involves celebrity or rather royalty, reverberates all over the globe. When it came to gemstone engagement rings, first there was Prin-cess Di and her diamond-halo sapphire stunner. Then there was Kate Middleton who was given that ring by Dis son, Prince William. That iconic piece of jewelry helped reignite the colored gemstone trend.

Ms. Shinske said that she has created an 8-carat gemstone ring as an engagement ring. The large-colored stones make the piece look almost like a cocktail ring.

Lets face it, youre getting more bang for your buck with a colored gemstone than with a traditional diamond, said Ms. Shinske.

Its well agreed in the trade that a sapphire engage-ment ring will cost about half of what a comparable diamond would cost. Diamond prices could remain high, especially as the number of diamond mines declines. Higher prices could further ignite the trend of substitutions as the star of engagement rings.

Furthermore, people have also been more drawn to other precious stones to avoid conflict diamonds. There is no gemological way to prove where a dia-mond came from based on its characteristics, but with a gem such as a sapphire, it is possible to determine where it came from.

From the vantage point of Nancy Schuring, owner of Devon Fine Jewelry in Wykoff, traditional diamonds still do reign as the rings of choice for an engage-ment. While much more rare than white diamonds, if a woman does want a colored stone, she will sometimes opt for a colored diamond, such as a yellow diamond, said Ms. Schuring.

Kristin Chase, a 25-year-old gemologist who works with Ms. Schuring at the jewelry store, happens to wear a non-diamond engagement ring, a 1 1/2 carat cushion-cut sapphire with diamonds surrounding.

She got engaged in another city, before she start-ed to pursue gemology or work at the Wykoff jewelry.

I went to art school and I always liked color, said Ms. Chase, who graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. So when I got an engagement ring, I wanted something different.

Jewelers say that when couples come in inquiring about non-diamond rings, they try to educate them on their options. Sapphires are second in durability to the diamond, but other options arent as tough.

Most colored stones dont have the durability that will allow them to be worn in the manner engagement rings are without sustaining significant wear and dam-age over a long period of time.

Also important to consider: an engagement ring is not the place to make a fashion statement. You don't want to look at your ring in a year or two and think, hey, What was I thinking?


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Creating a perfect outdoor oasis the first step toward a summer filled with carefree entertain-ing requires careful planning

for the entire space. While the arrival of spring is the perfect time to start think-ing about landscape elements, dont overlook the finer details, such as the furniture and accessories, which truly bring an outdoor space to life.

Whether youre looking to create a family-friendly space for entertaining, a serene poolside retreat or a secret gar-den that showcases your green thumb, begin by defining your vision. Having a clear idea of how your finished space will look and feel will help you make the best decisions as you begin designing the retreat of your dreams.

FurniTure ThaT FiTSAlthough tastes and trends may change from one season to the next, selecting the right furniture pieces from the start will let you bring fresh new looks to

your outdoor space in other ways. Sectional seating is an attractive

option because it allows you to redefine your space in minutes. Hosting a party? Strategically placed sectional seating can open up your space and encourage an evening of mingling. Prefer a more intimate arrangement for poolside con-versations or a date-night in? The sec-tional can be rearranged into a closer configuration.

Look for a versatile collection in neutral colors. A sectional, for instance, can be arranged in more than 20 differ-ent ways, allowing you to arrange and rearrange to your hearts content.

To round out your furniture, con-sider the highly functional but often underrated garden stool. Place one in a quiet corner for meditative moments, pair them to create a one-of-a-kind cof-fee table, or pull one up when you need an extra seat. As an added bonus, when cooler weather returns, you can pull your garden stool indoors for a sweet reminder of summer.

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CreaTe a one-oF-a-kind TaBLeSCaPe.Combine your favorite accessories, such as hand-crafted trays, detailed lanterns and a colorful bou-quet, to create a cheerful centerpiece that instantly feels like summer.

Give your party buffet a personal touch with an eclectic mix of your favorite serving dishes. Think multi-use beverage tubs, cheery cake stands and bold chip and dip trays.

Think aBouT The LighT, BoTh daY and nighT. For a daytime pool party, protect guests from sun-burn and the heat by investing in colorful umbrellas to provide a little shade and the perfect place to sip a cold drink.

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Whether youre planning a party in honor of the graduate or com-memorating the accomplishment from afar, consider these fun DIY party projects.

Borrow an idea from Kelly Mindell, author of the Studio DIY blog, and look to the year-book committee for inspiration to make your party decor ultra personal. Graduation Balloon Superlatives features colorful floating balloons, which bring fun and whimsy to any occasion. The project uses pictures of guests to give each one a special or funny recognition such as Best Hair or Most Likely to be President. Get creative to recognize all your guests, and have fun watching everyone discover their very own piece of the party.

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When you cant attend the festivities but want to honor a deserving student's accom-plishment, surprise them with a Money Confetti Popper instead. This easy-to-assemble popper, also created by Mindell, is filled with money and confetti, which creates an instant celebration when the graduate covers himself with confetti in order to retrieve the goods inside.

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If your photos are already printed, cut them down to same size and tape to cardstock. Cut out, leaving the same white bor-der above and write superlatives.

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What is a graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary or any other event without a great meal to underscore the happy

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taurants is a time-honored tradition. And happily, the choices are so wide in terms of food, ambience and value, that there is something for everyone.

But the occasion is not only fun for the celebrants.

It could also be fun for the restau-rateur.

Yamin Dayan, owner of Estihana, a kosher Asian-inspired steak house in Teaneck, marveled at his recent celebrating customers. Three weeks ago, one woman was celebrating her 100-year-birthday at the restaurant. That was followed by another woman, who turned 90 (a mere!), and then by a couple who marked their 60-year-wed-ding anniversary.

Longevity in Bergen County lives!Seriously, Mr. Dayan said he tries to

give his customers a great dining experi-ence though a good atmosphere and good food with a menu that includes 10 kinds of steak from Thai Steak, a house specialty, to hanger steak, and more served for parties family-style, buffet or plated.

Another kosher novelty cuisine is offered at Smokey Joes Tex-Mex Bar-beque, also in Teaneck. Owner Joseph Godin, who worked in catering for 25 years, boasts that his is the worlds first authentic, slow-cooked, wood fired pit smoked kosher barbecue. The secret to his success, Mr. Godin said, is the rub and the barbecue sauce, both of which are secrets.

An in-house chef s table party menu at Smokey Joes includes starters such as corn bread and beef carnitas, and entrees that include ribeye steak, rack of ribs, smoked barbecue chicken and more.

For a bit of sports celebrity, a New York City hotspot, Clyde Fraziers Wine & Dine is a spot that can take a party of many. It spans an entire New York City block and measures about 10,000 square feet. The restaurant, named for its former Knicks basketball player owner, Walt Clyde Frazier, has a half of a basketball court and 40 television screens.

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a Latin twist. One treat, which occurs often, is visits by Clyde himself, who comes in about once a week when in town to meet and greet the guests in his restaurant. For special occasions, he can make a special appearance for a fee.

Also in Manhattan, Slate, a very versatile venue that often hosts bar bat mitzvahs, and other events. The restau-rant has more than 16,000 square feet of space and can accommodate a variety of party sizes from the grand-scale fea-turing celebrity entertainment, themed spaces, to intimate family gatherings. Slate has tremendous versatility, said Sam Boudloche, events director for the Laurel Group.

In Fair Lawn at Oceanos culinary tradition and contemporary design merge to create a unique seafood bistro and an unparalleled dining experi-ence. The sleek, sophisticated dining room and bar present a mood that is both exciting and soothing, with natural materials and a chocolate brown, slate blue and ivory color scheme that makes the rooms elegant and timeless.

To create the menu, the restaurants owners, the Panteleakis family, have drawn on their Mediterranean heritage for cuisine that is centered on the sea. Top-quality ingredients are treated to time-honored cooking techniques, yet presentations are modern and flavors are fresh and light. Fish is hand-selected each morning at the market, the olives and olive oil are from the family's own groves in Greece and the wonderfully rustic bread is baked fresh each day in the restaurants kitchen. Most impor-tantly, the welcoming and light-heart-ed spirit that characterizes Oceanos extends from the greeting at the door to the gracious and friendly dining room and bartending staff.

In Elmwood Park, its sister restau-rant, The Taverna Mykonos, emphasizes Hellenic cuisine, a melting of Greek and Mediterranean influences, with healthy, seasonal fare such as fresh fish, the highest quality meat, and sun-loving fruits and vegetables. Greek products such as fish, cheese, olive oil, oregano and thyme-scented honey have a star-ring role on the menu.

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Here are a few ideas to spoil your guests: Place a small silver bell at each place setting, and then observe the tradition of kissing your new spouse each time one rings. Fill favor boxes or organza bags with a sweet treat, such as Jordan almonds or pillow mints. Small silver frames can do double-duty as wedding favors and place card holders. Greet guests at an outdoor wedding with ornate fans to keep them cool. Encourage your guests to kick up (or

off) their heels by providing a basket of cute flip-flops for dancing. Another memorable gift is to honor your guests with a donation to a charity that is special to you and your fiance. Announce your gift on a handcrafted tag attached to a beautiful candle. The decorative candles can be clustered around the centerpieces at the recep-tion or simply used as the centerpiece itself.

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2. Cut green cardstock strip 3-inch wide and 1/2-inch longer than circumfer-ence of candle. Cut both long edges and one short end with scallop-edge shears. Punch mini holes in each scallop. Wrap around candle, overlap and secure with adhesive dots.

3. Cut a strip of cork 1-3/4-inch wide and the same length as green cardstock. Cut one end of cork strip with scalloped edge shears; attach to candle with 3 straight pins, at the scalloped end.

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5. Tie 2 more lengths of jute around flower and knot. String a few small wood beads over the ends of some of the cords, and tie love knots to secure.

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The wedding and honeymoon destinations El Dorado Casitas Royale, on the Yucatans Riviera Maya, and Cavallo Point, the serene, historic resort nestled under San Franciscos Golden

Gate Bridge, are different in many ways.An all-inclusive, adults-only property, El Dorado

Casitas Royale edges a sandy beach about 45 min-utes south of Cancun, Mexico. Within its manicured grounds lie thatched roofed suites with swim-up pools, beach beds enveloped by billowing linen cur-tains and more than a dozen designated places to marry and hold receptions, including chapels, gaze-bos, piers and myriad romantic sandy patches.

Cavallo Point stands on a green swath of land sur-rounded by Marin Headlands and bordered by San Francisco Bay's stately shores. A former military base, the resort consists of either spacious, meticulously restored 100-year-old officer residences or newly built tranquil, eco-conscious rooms with majestic vistas and bamboo ceilings. Weddings typically occur in a refurbished nondenominational chapel or on a grassy hillside with eucalyptus trees that frame views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

However different, though, these award-winning resorts share key characteristics. Both offer exceptional food, state-of-the art spas, friendly service and cus-tomizable romantic experiences rooted in their sur-rounding environments and cultures.

eL dorado CaSiTaS roYaLeEl Dorado Casitas Royale benefits from the adja-cent presence of its sister resorts, the older El Dora-do Royale and the brand-new Generations Riviera Maya. This means that Casitas retains the intimacy of a small resort while annexing the amenities of a large complex. Casitas has seven high-quality restaurants, including elegant Italian, Pan-Asian and American. The latest dining options at Generations Riviera Maya, which allows children, boast stunning decor, water views and gourmet offerings at five distinctly themed restaurants.

The Casitas spa expanded an already large menu of body, facial and beauty treatments to encompass therapies inspired by ancient customs. Temazcal, an intense multi-hour detox for the body and soul, is conducted by a Mayan shaman in honor of the fertility goddess Ixchel and within the confines of an igloo-like sweat lodge.

For the wedding day, Generations new spa installed an entire floor devoted to bridal services. Pri-vate bridal chambers with multiple rooms and salon facilities allow beauty services, food, drink and what-ever else the bride wants to come to her.

During their stay, couples can venture on one-day excursions to many Mayan ruins, local villages, lovely beaches and the famous archeological site of Chichen Itza all of which can be arranged on the resort grounds.

Many hotels dot the Riviera Maya shores. El Dora-do Casitas Royale distinguishes itself with strong din-ing and a focus on memorable weddings and romance at a good value.

CavaLLo PoinTCavallo Point embodies the Northern California sensi-bility around luxury and romantic inspiration. The air, moist from its immediate proximity to San Francisco Bay, is fragrant with eucalyptus, bay laurel, rosemary and other greenery populating the hilly grounds. The hotel's location affords an up-close view of the Gold-en Gate Bridge unavailable anywhere else. The hotel restored the original military buildings and built its new facilities to harmonize with the natural environ-ment, rendering the entire resort LEED-certified.

The restaurant, Murray Circle, retained its original tin ceiling and other architectural details to create an atmosphere of casual refinement. A wide veranda, outfitted with comfy chairs and settees, invites visitors outside to linger over brunch or drinks while taking in the view. The cuisine fashions mostly local, sustainable food sources into inventive creations for example, juniper-cured local black cod and Sausalito dungeness crab croquette.

The wedding menus, supervised by the same chef as the restaurant, also tap into local resources and purveyors. Receptions as large as 180 people can start with cocktails around the fire pit, move indoors into historic rooms or take place on the hillside Mission Blue Lawn, with the tree-framed Golden Gate view. The turn-of-the-20th-century chapel, with its indoor balcony for musicians and overhead photography, provides backup in case of inclement weather.

The spa, housed in its own new building, revolves around a large, airy lounge with fireplaces and a large, warm outdoor meditation pool fringed by trees. Its offerings range from classic massage and beauty ser-vices to hypnotherapy and energy work.

Offsite, the neighboring seaside community of Sausalito, the cultural vitality of San Francisco and the hiking trails of the surrounding Marin Headlands and nearby Mount Tamalpais are less than 20 minutes away.

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Wedding guests love the photo booth, with all of its fun props such as hats, fake mustaches, Mardi Gras beads and silly sunglasses. This interactive element adds a sense of play to

your wedding reception, and the photos that result from it show just how festive your wedding day was, as well as the personalities of all of your loved ones enjoy-ing each others company.

Photo booths will continue to be a big trend in weddings this year, and theyre getting some unique new features to offer guests all the fun theyve come to know from photo booths, but with a little something different.

Here are some new features of photo booths: Video booth. Rather than getting still photos

taken of them, guests can record a video message, sing a song and just interact for a video thats taken of them. In the new high-tech video booth, video is high-definition for the best quality imaging. Having a video

booth for your wedding adds a new dimension of fun, aside from guests striking silly poses. Your guests can also record video messages, captured right in the moment of their celebration, which lets you see and hear just how much of a great time theyre having. And since you will likely step into the booth, you can also capture your own real-time excitement. Neal Zipser of ShutterBooth says that some booths have both photo and video options, so that guests can choose what theyd like to do.

Artistic backdrops. Old-style photo booths often had a solid-colored curtain as the backdrop, but now, you can get backdrops showing scenery or a pattern like a brocade wallpaper looking like a Victorian-era sitting room. You can also arrange for a 3-D effect, such as a trellis with greenery and flowers, designed by your floral expert.

Open-air photo booths. In this evolution of the traditional box photo booth that some couples find to be too boardwalk attraction for their wedding style, now you can get an open-air photo area that may be set up like a celebrity-style red carpet against a person-alized branded backdrop. Guests feel like VIPs when their photos are taken at this type of photo area, and more people can fit into the shot than in a crowded, smaller traditional booth.

Live viewing. Photo booth photos are displayed on a screen, visible to guests standing outside the photo booth, for instant enjoyment. (A live-viewing option often prevents any drunk or disorderly guests

from taking off-color photos, as well.) Photo access online. Guests will certainly get

that expected photo strip of printed photos, but now they can also sign up on a laptop outside the photo booth to get an email notification that their photos are available online to view and share.

New types of props. If you will have a traditional photo booth, but still want some novelty to thrill your guests, look to evolving past the usual photo booth props that guests have seen at many other weddings. Go to Etsy and search photo booth prop to find

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Look at a wedding photo taken back in the 1980s. Youll probably notice that the flowers (and the hair!) look out-of-date. Theyre huge and bulky and heavy, a more-is-more design that seems

so wrong these days. Luckily, todays wedding flowers are light and airy, even when lush and full with blooms and greenery. And floral designers say the floral trends of 2015 are full of timeless appeal that will still look fresh many years from now.

For that delicate floral look, wedding couples are getting more for their money, and spending less. According to Shane McMurray, owner of the wedding survey website The Wedding Report, wedding couples spent an average of $148 on the brides bouquet in 2014, and they will spend a bit less in 2015: $140. Its not much of a drop, but the expense will continue to go down in 2016 at $137.

So are brides bouquets getting smaller, to account for less money spent? Not entirely. The drop in spend-ing comes from the choices of flowers. For that, we can

thank the trend of English garden flowers.Following the trend for vintage weddings, the top

flowers used in these elegant and romantic pieces are garden roses, sweet peas and hydrangea, all inexpen-sive blooms. Pricy orchids dont fit with the look, so theyre not pushing up the budget. A few gardenias and calla lilies do make their way into those hand-tied, just-picked-from-the-garden style bouquets, as a burst of bridal white adding style to the bouquet mostly made up of tiny blooms. Other top flowers are peonies, ranunculus, hydrangea, sweet peas and tulips, with peonies being a leading choice for all-one-flower bou-quets.

Were also seeing a trend in cascade bouquets. Georgianne Vinicombe of Monday Flowers and Design says that the cascade is subtle, compared to those larg-er, draping cascading bouquets of the 1980s, and are again inspired by the English garden look, a style seen on Downton Abbey. Cascade bouquets are designed to look like a waterfall of flowers hanging down in front

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A personalized DVD. While not new, as this has been a feature of some photo booths in the past few years, more wedding couples are opting to purchase this option.

4-by-6-inch photos. Not the glorified book-mark, as the experts at Beyond The Booth call the traditional strip of tiny images. When those strip images are so small, you cant see much detail. A larger photo lets all of the prop work and the guests messages or sign wording stand out, clear to see.

With new and better access to your photo booth photos, you might choose one of your fun couple photos as an image for your thank you notes, as well as for posting on your personal wed-ding website after your big day. With so many ways to share and enjoy your photos now, youll get even more value out of your photo booth investment. Creators.com

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of the bride. When the bride wears a simpler dress, they create all the drama.

White bouquets are still in, but theyre spending equal time on popularity lists with pastel-shaded flow-ers in pinks and light greens, again the garden look.

And then there are the bouquets and centerpiece flowers in bright colors. For spring and summer, think ocean blues and turquoise, coral, bright yellow, bright orange. For fall and winter, think cranberry, as well as jewel tones like sapphire and deep purples. Flower col-ors will be influenced by the Pantone color of the year, Marsala, a berry-hued reddish color thats expected to be very popular in 2015.

As far as bouquet design, well see less exposed stems at the bottom of the bouquet and more lace-wrapped stems, with jeweled accent in subtle style.

Centerpieces are larger than in years past, with more voluminous floral collections and greenery. Bringing the outside inside is a huge trend, with the look of a sea of flowers greeting guests as they walk into the reception ballroom. The days of low-set bunches in small bowls are over, as more wedding

couples want eye-catching centerpieces.And floral garlands will be very popular in 2015,

either as bloom-filled draping lengths, or in pure greenery. Consider covering staircase railings with gar-lands bursting with many flowers. Alternatively, a floral wall, a vertical display of all flowers or greenery that may be set behind the wedding cake or the sweetheart table, embraces this trend, as well.

There is also a big shift in using symbolic flowers, such as the wedding couples birth month flowers, or the same types of flowers the couples parents or grandparents used in their own wedding designs if the couple may wish to bring some of their relatives good marriage luck into their own celebrations.

Talk with your wedding florist about the design you desire, and bring in plenty of photos that you find on Pinterest, bridal magazines or other sources to give your floral designer a better idea of your personal style.

Sharon Naylor is the author of The Brides Guide to Freebies and three dozen additional wedding books.

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