Photography By: Elle Jae

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Calistoga Ranchis a secluded resort tucked into the forested canyons of Calistoga. The facility is part of the Auberge family of resorts, so you can be assured your guests will enjoy an award-winning menu and an uncompromising level of service.

Calistoga Ranch is a unique five-star…

To tan or not to tan has been a huge question among my group of friends. One of them did do the spray tan and she was a gorgeous bronze skinned goddess for her ocean side wedding. Another close friend from New York tied the knot in wine country and looked like a ethereal woodland sprite with her creamy complexion and adorable sprinkle of freckles across her nose. Both women were so beautiful and so…

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Photography by: Tia and Claire Studio

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What an inspiring way to bring sophistication to the wine country - a black tie affair at Nicholson Ranch Winery. The winery sits atop a small bluff and it is hard to decide which is the better view: the rolling hills that sit behind the winery, or…

Are you prepared to be bowled over by the designer Bridal collections setting the trends for 2013?  Last week the Wedding world turned its eyes towards the New York catwalks for Bridal Fashion Week and I’m bringing you the Bijou trend report.  Lace continues to dominate into 2013 in panel details and all over onslaughts, as does the trend for .  I was pleased to see my…

Brides often question if they should be paying for the bridesmaids dresses or at least help pay for them. It is expected that the bridesmaids pay for their dress as part of their duties. If the bride decides and can afford to pay for the bridesmaid dresses, then that is a nice treat to the bridesmaids. If the maids will be paying for their dresses be considerate of the price that they would have to pay. Remember that not everyone has the same financial situation and although you might be…

I saw Steve Harvey's #1 box office movie Think Like A Man this weekend and now I have dating and relationship stuff on the brain! I sure did enjoy the movie. It was quite funny and entertaining, plus my former clients Taraji P. Henson and Sherri Shepherd are both in it so I had to support the ladies. Although I didn't really need a book to tell me how men think (some of those tips are basic!), it's always refreshing to be reminded. After seeing the movie I started…

As the mother of the bride, you have many duties leading up to the wedding and on the big day itself. Your daughter will rely on you for a myriad of tasks.  You’ll probably be attending appointments with her to meet with possible wedding vendors.  You’ll definitely visit dress shops to help her pick out the gown of her dreams.  And, you’ll most likely be her main support person when wedding stress threatens to overwhelm her.  Throughout all this, you can’t forget about yourself though.  On…

Getting Ready:

This is always my favorite part of the day so I thought it would be a great place to start. The nerves and excitement always make for good photography. 

Allow Enough Time 

Many brides I encounter book the…

IL RICCIO BEACH CLUB-CAPRI-ITALY

Stonefield Estate Villa Resort & Spa is one of Saint Lucia's scenic, secluded and special places to visit. Located one mile from the historic town of Soufriere, the resort offers a panoramic view of the famous and dramatic Petit Piton and the blue Caribbean Sea.

Complimentary shuttles are available for the nearby beaches with some of the best snorkeling and dive…

Photography By: Jen Curtis

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Barndiva is by far one of the coolest wedding venues I have come across. This assemblage of a sustainable farm, gourmet restaurant, and art gallery is the perfect location for the eco-friendly foodie who is dying to indulge every sense of their guests.

The restaurant…

Below is an interesting and entertaining video from Planet Money. They research the labor and material cost of an expensive designer wedding gown and concluded the dress the reporter bought was a rip off because the total of the two was less than half the price she paid. She thought she was getting a deal because the price was several hundred dollars less than full retail.

I am on…