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| Pardon us if we get
all reality TV on you, but we here at Splendora wanted to give you,
the blushing bride, straight up skinny from two real life Splendora
employees that are betrothed. You're planning, you're toiling,
you're fretting over the little details, but thankfully you have
Splendora's Bridal directory to guide you. It's chock full of the
best of what the Bay Area has to offer. Check out our special Bridal
feature, A Tale of
Two Brides for our editor's picks. Also, we are pleased as punch
to announce that the winner of Splendora's Bridal Party from the
Four Seasons Five Star Afternoon is: KATIE FLEISCHER
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| STYLE
FORECAST: January 28, 2005
 What to Wear: Vintage
Hollywood glamour
What NOT to Wear: Too much cleavage
What to Shoe: Classic Manolo Carolyne Pump
What to
Bag: Moo Roo clutch
What to Jewelry: Simple earrings
& no necklace (let your dress do the talking)
What to
Accessory: Family heirlooms
What to Hair: Chic chignon by Keith
James
What to Fragrance: Fresh's Sugar Blossom
What to Makeup: Blush
Beauty by Hillary Clark
What to Bridesmaid: Melissa
Sweet cocktail dresses (recyclable, we swear!)
What to
Flower: Cherries Event
Design & Floramor
Studio
What to Photograph: Gertrude &
Mabel & Zoom
Photography
What to Bargain: Wedding favors from
Oriental Trading
Where to Wedding: PlumpJack Squaw
Valley
What to See: Monsoon Wedding- totally
inspiring
What to TiVo: InStyle's Celebrity Weddings
What to Read: The Best of Martha Stewart Living Weddings
What to Walk Down the Aisle : "God Only Knows", The Beach
Boys
What to Drink: Mint Juleps pre-ceremony
What
to Serve: Mini
Chicken n' Biscuits from Elaine Bell Catering
Valentine's
Day Tip: Plan a night on the town using GOLDSTAR EVENTS
Secret Weapon: Embroidered hankie
Hot
Engagement: Jude & Sienna
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| CELEBRATIONS, COMMITMENTS & CEREMONIES at GUMP'S
 On Wednesday 2/9, at 6:30pm,
you're invited to explore the elegant and eclectic world of GUMP'S
to discover gifts of a lifetime for your wedding registry. China,
crystal, silver and stationary experts will be on hand to help guide
the way to a tasteful tabletop. Please your palate with savories
from Taste Catering and make sure to stay for the fashion show
featuring gowns from Marina Morrison. Tickets are $20 per person and
include entry to win a 3-night stay and roundtrip airfare for 2 to
the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Make sure to stop by our table featuring
real life registry examples from Splendora's own brides-to-be: Amy Hudson & Karen
Bard. Gump's is located at: 135 Post Street,
415.984.9250. Complimentary Valet Parking will be available.
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| ENGAGEMENT RO SHAM BO
 Paper, scissors, rock. As the ink
dries on some divorce papers and ties are broken with disgruntled
ex-es, new rocks are presented to "truer" loves. Some New Year's
engagements include; Liz Hurley and Arun Nayer, Jude Law and Sienna
Miller, and allegedly Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman. We all
know that getting a Hollywood marriage to last is tantamount to
getting your wedding announcement in the NY Times Style section, so
we wish these pairs bon chance.
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| GET IN
SHAPE GIRL
 While some New Year's resolutions
have fallen by the wayside, we cannot ignore the fact that we're
desperate to cut arms for the impending walk down the aisle. So, in
an effort to get long and lean we've decided to kickbox our way to
the altar. We're learning all of the finer points of Muay Thai
kickboxing at Fairtex.
And on a tamer note, we recommend private-Pilates sessions with the
expert staff at The Body Gallery.
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| SALES
& SAUCY HAPPENINGS
 SAN FRANCISCO
Here are
some haute happenings around the Bay. Stock up on cute outfits for
that engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or farewell brunch.
Pamela Mills Lingerie Party
On Wednesday 2/9 get
in the Valentine's mood with a lingerie soiree at Pamela Mills.
Awesome cami's, tap pants, boy shorts, and sleepy-time sets will be
unveiled. RSVP by calling the store. Pamela Mills is located
at: 3375 Sacramento Street, 415.474.8400.
Two
Skirts': Get it While it's Hot Pink Sale
This Chestnut
Street newcomer stocks the chicest stuff on the strip. Their big
sale is on and runs through 1/31. Hurry down for deals- up to 50%
off on Twinkle by Wenlan, Lela Rose, Milly and lots, lots more.
Two Skirts is located at: 2124 Chestnut Street, 415.441.6727.
More Happenings Here
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Love,
Splendora
Your Informant
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