Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas Vol. 32, No. 1 by Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas

Knight Sounds Photography | Aug. 2022 | Vol. 32, No. 1

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STYLED SHOOTS 16 Behind The Scenes Video 18 Georgia O’Keeffe 30 Wild 40 Jardin de Fleur 46 Lavender Love Top Trends Decor

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Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 17 VIDEOGRAPHY MEMORY LANE VIDEO VENUE ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS PLANNING BRIDAL SPECTACULAR EVENTS, INC. CONTRIBUTING VENDORS MEET ALL THE VENDORS INVOLVED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES STYLED SHOOTS Behind the scenes with Memory Lane

IN 1916 A MAN NAMED ALFRED STIEGLITZ, A RENOWNED ART DEALER AND PHOTOGRAPHER, BECAME THE FIRST TO SHOWCASE HER WORK. THE TWO HAD A PASSIONATE AFFAIR AND WERE MARRIED IN 1924. THOUGH MUCH OF THEIR LIFE WAS SPENT APART SHE WAS BY HIS SIDE WHEN HE DIED IN GEORGIA1946.

GEORGIA TRAVELED OFTEN, STAYING CLOSE TO THE REMOTE LANDSCAPES THAT INSPIRED HER. SHE CAMPED UNDER THE STARS, BRAVED WIND AND HEAT, PAINTING OUT OF HER MOBILE STUDIO, HER CAR.

O’KEEFFE LIVED TO THE AGE OF 98. SHE WAS IN HER BELOVED SOUTHWEST WHEN SHE PASSED IN 1986. HER ASHES WERE SCATTERED IN THE DESERT WHERE SHE FOUND SO MUCH INSPIRATION. SHE LEAVES BEHIND AN AMAZING LEGACY OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THAT HAS INSPIRED DECADES OF ARTISTS AND WOMEN

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GEORGIA O’KEEFFE, BORN IN 1887, WAS AN AMERICAN MODERN ARTIST KNOWN FOR PAINTING NATURE IN A WAY THAT SHOWED HOW IT MADE HER FEEL. HER FAVORITE SUBJECTS WERE FLOWERS AND DESERT LANDSCAPES. GEORGIA WAS AN IMPORTANT PLAYER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN ART AND WAS THE FIRST FEMALE PAINTER TO GAIN RESPECT IN THE 1920’S NEW YORK ART SCENE.

Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 21 VENUE ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS | FLORALS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN | RENTALS RSVP PARTY RENTALS THREE TIER CAKE NUTRIENTE PASTRY STUDIO | SWEETS DISPLAY DRAGO SISTERS BAKERY DECOR, PLANNING, INVITATIONS BRIDAL SPECTACULAR EVENTS | PLANNING ASSISTANCE LOVELY EVENTS GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY (A) M PLACE PRODUCTIONS (B) LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS B.B. B. B. B. A.

Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 23 VENUE ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS | BOUQUETS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN | RENTALS RSVP PARTY RENTALS GOWN LOVEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX | BRIDESMAIDS BELLA BRIDESMAID MODEL (HAIR & MAKEUP) KENNEDY AND MICHAEL KAPANZHI (VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY) MODEL (HAIR & MAKEUP) JESSICA SENTER (JESSICA SENTER) , ZELDA FAIRFAX (GLAMMED UP VEGAS) DECOR & PLANNING BRIDAL SPECTACULAR EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY M PLACE PRODUCTIONS, TOP RIGHT PHOTO BY MARISSA LADERA PHOTOGRAPHY

Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 25 VENUE ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS | BOUQUETS JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN | RENTALS RSVP PARTY RENTALS GOWN SILHOUETTE BRIDAL | MODEL ALEXIA MCKIMMY | HAIR & MAKEUP VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY DECOR, PLANNING, MENUS BRIDAL SPECTACULAR EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY MARISSA LADERA PHOTOGRAPHY

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GOWN - LOVEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE TUXEDO - FRIAR TUX PHOTOGRAPHY - LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS MODEL - KENNEDY AND MICHAEL KAPANZHI HAIR AND MAKEUP - VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY RENTALS - RSVP PARTY RENTALS FLOWERS - JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGNS VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS GOWNright - BRILLIANT BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHY - LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS MODEL - TRISTIN BANNERMAN HAIR AND MAKEUP- GLAMMED UP VEGAS VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS WILD FASHION

GOWN - SILHOUETTE BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHY - M PLACE PRODUCTIONS MODEL - ALEXIA MCKIMMY HAIR AND MAKEUP - VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY FLOWERS - JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGNS VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS

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Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 43 VENUE ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS | BOUQUET JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGN | RENTALS RSVP PARTY RENTALS GOWN, MODEL, HAIR & MAKEUP (LEFT)BRILLIANT BRIDAL, ZELDA FAIRFAX, GLAMMED UP VEGAS GOWN, MODEL, HAIR & MAKEUP (RIGHT) LOVEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, KENNEDY KAPANZHI, VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY TUXEDO FRIAR TUX | CAKE NUTRIENTE PASTRY STUDIO MALE MODEL MICHAEL KAPANZHI | DECOR & PLANNING BRIDAL SPECTACULAR EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS

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GOWN - LOVEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE TUXEDO - FRIAR TUX PHOTOGRAPHY - LUXLIFE LAS VEGAS MODEL - KENNEDY AND MICHAEL KAPANZHI HAIR AND MAKEUP - VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY FLOWERS - JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGNS ARCH - BRIDAL SPECTACULAR VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS

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Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 47 VENUE FORGE SOCIAL HOUSE | BOUQUETS LUXE FLORALS BY KENDREA | RENTALS SOMETHING BORROWED LVNV GOWN (SLEEVELESS) BRILLIANT BRIDAL (SLEEVES AND BRIDESMAIDS) LOVEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE | TUXEDO FRIAR TUX MODEL LIDIA AND QWORY HUFF | HAIR & MAKEUP MAKEUP IN THE 702 PLANNING MARISSA LADERA PHOTOGRAPHY & FORGE SOCIAL HOUSE | CAKE CAKED LYFE BY NATTIE J PHOTOGRAPHY MARISSA LADERA PHOTOGRAPHY

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Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 53 GOWN - LOVEST BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHY - MPLACE PRODUCTIONS MODEL - ALEXIA MCKIMMY HAIR MAKEUP - VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY CHAIR - RSVP PARTY RENTALS VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS FLOWERS - JENNIFER’S FLORAL DESIGNS GOWN - LOVEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE TUXEDO - FRIAR TUX PHOTOGRAPHY - KNIGHT SOUNDS MODEL - KENNEDY AND MICHAEL KAPANZHI HAIR AND MAKEUP - VEGAS MAKEUP ARTISTRY VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS GOWN - BELLA BRIDESMAIDS LAS VEGAS PHOTOGRAPHY - MARISSA LADERA MODEL, HAIR AND MAKEUP - JESSICA SENTER VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS

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66 | Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas GOWNbottom - SILHOUETTE BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHY - KNIGHT SOUNDS PHOTOGRAPHY MODEL, HAIR AND MAKEUP - JESSICA SENTER VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS top TUXEDOright - FRIAR TUX PHOTOGRAPHY - ELLA GAGIANO STUDIOS MODEL - MICHAEL KAPANZHI VENUE - ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS

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WeddingsReal 68 Noel & Kevin 72 Amanda & Michael 74 Giulia & Michael 76 Claire & Nate 78 Celebrate Love Scan for more details on these real weddings

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Before making the first call or setting the first appointment, take 15-20 minutes to skim through the following 10 pages. A quick immersion in Weddings 101 will not only save time, money and frustration, it will demystify the process so you can relax and enjoy the journey. From setting the budget and creating the guest list, to booking your site and vendors, it's all in here.

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Spectacular Weddings of Las Vegas | 83 wedding protocol FOR CEREMONY & RECEPTION SEATING DURING CEREMONY CHRISTIAN PROCESSIONAL JEWISHRECEIVINGPROCESSIONALLINE(optional*) Left Partner/Bride'sSide Family Honored Groom'sBride'sGuestsGuestsCantorGrandfatherGrandfatherGroom'sFatherBride'sFather Right Partner/Groom'sSide Family Honored Groom'sBride'sGuestsGuestsRabbiGrandmotherGrandmotherGroom'sMotherBride'sMotherGroomClergymanandBest Man Brides'sMaidBridesmaidsGroomsmenofHonorRingBearerFlowerGirlFather&BrideUsherGroomsmenBestManGroom/PartnerBridesmaidsMaidofHonorBride/PartnerAltar * Keep in mind that many of today's brides are eliminating the receiving line. If you are expecting a large number of guests, receiving lines can take up to an hour to go through and this becomes very tiring on everyone. You can also simplify the receiving line to include only the mothers of the bride and groom, the bride and groom, the maid of honor and the bridesmaids. Let the fathers and groomsmen be roving hosts. MotherBride's Bride'sFather Groom'sMother Groom'sFather Bride Groom MaidHonorof BestMan Attendants This guide just lays out the traditional layout for a wedding. Your wedding however, can and should be personalized to who you are as a couple. If you want to throw tradition out the window, go for it! Get creative!

 Purchase gifts for wedding party and parents

Floral Appointment

 Meet with officiant to plan ceremony

 Order the cake

 Plan the details of the reception

 Select vows and readings

two to four months ahead

six or more months ahead

 Hire a wedding coordinator—day-of or full event

 Meet with floral designer to coordinate flowers, rentals and design concept

Meeting with Officiant

 Confirm passports are valid

 Book ceremony and reception music

 Address and mail invitations

 Set the date (select back-up dates)

 Order save-the-date cards

 Choose and notify attendants

four to six months ahead

 Book the ceremony location and officiant

 Set-up bridal registry

 Meet with makeup artist and hairstylist

 Book the caterer

 Purchase or reserve groom and groomsmen’s attire

 Book the reception site

 Order favors

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Organized planning will ensure you enjoy every minute of your wedding day. Begin the planning process for a large formal wedding at least six months beforehand.

 Order gown and accessories—veil, shoes, undergarments

 Arrange transportation for wedding day

 Schedule rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

 Purchase the wedding rings

My Wedding Date

 Plan and book the honeymoon

 Book the photographer and videographer

 Decide on the type of wedding—large or small, formal or informal

 Compile guest list and gather addresses

 Book the floral designer

 Order invitations, reply cards, direction cards, thank-you notes

 Select and order bridesmaids’ dresses

 Review menu with caterer

 Reserve rental equipment—tables, chairs, linens

 Set the budget and number of guests to invite

 Book a room for the wedding night

 Send save-the-date cards

 Select song lists for ceremony and reception

 Write thank-you notes as gifts time table

 Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests

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 Prepare necessary name change documents

one to two months ahead

 Update caterer with final guest and vendor meal count

 Prepare tip and payment envelopes and make arrangements for someone to deliver them to the appropriate vendors

 Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

 Send change of address to post-office

 Purchase accessories—guest book and pen, toasting flutes, unity can dles, cake knife and server, flower girl’s basket and ring bearer’s pillow

 Give announcements to an attendant to mail the next day planning time table

one week ahead

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 make a folder of all your contracts and vendor agreements

 Confirm honeymoon arrangements and make copies of passports

 Confirm out-of-town guests’ hotel selections for delivery of gift baskets

 Confirm responsibilities assigned to family and friends

 Order ceremony program, place cards, table cards and menus

 Assign family and friends to assist with boutonnieres, guest book, gift table and collecting items after reception

 Get marriage license

 Finalize the seating plan and write place cards

 Arrange for cleaning and preservation of gown

 Confirm rehearsal dinner arrangements

 Write toasts for rehearsal dinner and reception

 Hair color and/or trim

 Pick-up dress or have it delivered

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two weeks ahead

 Massage, manicure and pedicure

 Final dress fitting with shoes and undergarments

 Let your Credit Card company know if you will be traveling abroad

 Finalize guest count and meal selections with caterer

 Order gift baskets to be delivered to hotel for out-of-town guests

 Confirm transportation for ceremony and reception

 Break-in wedding shoes

 Remind bridesmaids of final dress fittings

 Provide honeymoon itinerary to family or friend in case of an emergency  Confirm final count and delivery details with rental company

 Confirm delivery date of all dresses

Dress

 Present gifts to wedding party. Give gifts to parents, if you choose, as thanks for their support

 Pack for honeymoon

 Make final seating chart adjustments

 Confirm rehearsal date, location and details with wedding party

 Confirm location, date and time with each wedding day vendor

 Address announcements (mail on wedding day)

one day ahead

• Photographer Fee / Prints 6.50%

FLOWERS

• Accessories ( Shoes, cuff links, etc) .25%

• Shoes .30% Sub Total 8.00%

Sub Total 6.50%

• Seating Cards / Place Cards .30%

• Cake / Cake Cutting Fee / Desserts 1.50%

• Alterations .55%

• Cinematographer Fee 4.75%

Sub Total 4.75%

• Catering / Food / Servers / Tax / Gratuity 25.00%

• Rentals-Furniture 1.25%

• Groom’s Tuxedo or Suit .50%

• Program .15%

For example: $60,000 (total budget) x 5.00% (suggested percentage) = $3,000

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• Lighting 1.50%

• Attendants’ Bouquets 1.00%

• Cocktail Hour / Reception 5.00%

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CEREMONY

RECEPTION

• Jewelry .10%

PHOTOGRAPHER

• Ceremony Arrangements .20%

• Headpiece / Veil .50%

Sub Total 6.00%

STATIONERY

• Marriage License .25% Sub Total 2.00%

• Rentals-Linens 1.00%

• Facility Rental (not hotel ballrooms) 7.00%

• Calligraphy .15%

Sub Total 3.00%

USING THE BUDGET MANAGER The percentages that appear in the Suggested column are just guidelines. They’ll change based on your priorities. Remember, when you increase the expenditure in one category, you decrease the available budget for the remaining categories. To calculate the Suggested Budget per category, simply multiply your Total Budget by the Suggested Percentage.

• Boutonnieres / Mothers’ Flowers .75%

• Rentals-Tabletop 1.00%

• Save-the-Date Cards .10%

APPAREL/BRIDE

• Flower Girl Flowers .10%

• Beverages / Bar / Corkage Fee 5.00%

• Facility Rental .75%

• Invitations / Reply Cards 1.50%

APPAREL/GROOM

• Candles / Candelabras or Sand / Vases .35%

The greatest impact on your budget will be the number of guests you invite. From invitations to rentals, catering to centerpieces, the majority of your wedding expenses are affected by the total guest count. So first things first compose your guest list (including your bridal party) and set your budget. Next, peruse the potential expenditures below and determine your priorities.

• Bride’s Bouquet .70%

• Menu Cards .15%

• Ceremony 1.00%

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• Reception Tables (buffet/cake/guests/bridal party) 4.00%

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

• Postage .45%

• Officiant .40%

• Thank You Notes .20%

Sub Total 43.25%

• Bride’s Gown 6.45%

Sub Total 6.75%

• Aisle Runner .25%

CINEMATOGRAPHER

• Lingerie .10%

• Groomsmen + Ushers .30%

• Other .00%

TRANSPORTATION

• Bride’s Attendants .30%

• Tax / Tips 2.50%

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• Cake Knife + Server .20%

BEAUTY

• Manicure and Pedicure .15% Sub Total 1.00%

SUGGESTED %

• Other .00%

• Toasting Flutes .15%

• Pre-Wedding Party Hosts .30% Sub Total 1.20%

• Favors 1.00%

• Full Service Event Planner 10.00% Sub Total 10.00%

Sub Total 1.50%

• Guest Transportation .80%

• Photo Booth .50% Sub Total .50%

• Other .00%

Sub Total 2.30%

• Limousine 1.50%

• Sub Total 2.50%

• Parents .30%

• Other .00%

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GIFTS

EVENT PLANNER / DESIGNER

• Hair + Makeup .85%

• Guest Book / Framed Art & Pen(s) .15%

ACCESSORIES

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Are any other receptions booked for the same day? Room capacity? (independently confirm) Square footage of room? Cocktail area? Dance floor? Is there a public address system available? Are there visual obstructions in room? Pillars, columns, etc.? What does the rental fee include?____________________________________________________________ Are there discounts for specific days/ time of day/time of year? Is there a minimum person guarantee requirement? What are the overtime fees? What is the required deposit? When is it due? When is the balance due? What additional costs should we expect? Postponement/cancellation policy? Liability insurance required? Terms? Is there adequate parking or valet? Are we required to use an in-house caterer or ‘preferred’ caterers list? What time will vendors be allowed to enter facility? Are clean-up services provided? Is there an additional charge? Are candles/open flames allowed? Are there decorating restrictions? Are there any music/amplification restrictions? there a coat check area available? Are there bride and groom changing rooms? it handicap accessible? Are there childcare facilities? Is there adequate power and outlets for the entertainment? Are guests allowed to throw rice or birdseed? Are there plans to renovate in the future? answer is yes, get completion date in writing before finalizing contract) Is it a union venue? there upcoming contract negotiations or ongoing labor disputes to be aware of? you anticipating selling the property? When getting final price quote, make sure the dollar amounts include tax and gratuity. be as much as 20% of questionnaire

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 Last Dance for bride and groom

 Guests are seated

 Garter Toss (optional)

 Guests are directed to place card table

 Designated persons collect wedding gifts, rentals and other items for bride and groom

 Dinner plates are cleared

 Toasts by best man, maid of honor and other pre-determined guests

 Departure of newlyweds

 Dinner is announced

 Parents or designated host announce conclusion of the evening

 Band or DJ music begins

 DJ or MC announces the arrival of the wedding party and bride and groom

 Guest departure

 Cake cutting

 Wedding party joins the dance floor

 Bouquet Toss (optional)

 First dance with parents

 Background music plays as guests arrive and are directed to the cocktail reception area

 Best man/designated person presents enveloped-payment to appropriate vendors

 Dinner is served

 Cake and/or other desserts are served

 Champagne is served for toasting

 Open dancing for all guests

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Bills If you choose to maintain separate bank accounts, sit down together and discuss the allocation of household bills. If all funds are merged, you'll need to decide who's in charge of finances and responsible for paying the monthly bills.

Changing Your Name Women opting to change their name both socially and legally, should plan to take action upon returning from the honeymoon. A request should be made for a separate credit history to be maintained under the bride’s maiden name. It is wise for a woman to keep one or two credit cards under her maiden name to maintain a credit rating in the event she is widowed or divorced.

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Banking One of the first decisions to make is whether to merge your accounts or keep them separate. Many couples opt to open a joint account, while still keeping separate accounts. Others choose to open a joint savings account, where they funnel a certain percentage of their monthly income. The amount allocated towards the account is usually determined by their financial goals.

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Yours, Mine or Ours? Joint checking or individual? The merging of two households and two sets of finances warrants some time and attention. With all the focus on the wedding, it's easy to put off a few of the not-so-urgent details, such as banking, insurance and other financial decisions. Here are a few of the items you'll want to address sooner, rather than later.

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Insurance Review car, home, health and life insurance policies. Analyze coverage plans and address the new beneficiary issues where necessary.

Keeping Your Maiden Name Women who have established a professional career using their maiden name often choose to continue using that name.

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Hyphenating Your Name This option requires a hyphen after the bride’s maiden name followed by her husband’s surname. (Sandra Smith becomes Sandra Smith-Fisher.)

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Bride’s wedding apparel

responsibilities name cell phone

Bride’s emergency kit

Personal flowers

Groom’s tuxedo and accessories

Toasts and announcement of couple

Transportation of gifts

Bouquet for floral preservation

Gather rental items/bride’s gown

vendors (wedding day contact)

Pay officiant and other vendors

Officiant

PhotographerTransportationVideographer

Lighting candles prior to ceremony

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CakeCateringEventcoordinatorFacilitycontactFlowersHairMakeupMusic/ceremonyMusic/reception

Rings & marriage license

Wedding programs

name cell phone

Favors, guest book and pen

Cake knife, server and toasting flutes

Top layer of cake and cake top

Guest book table attendant

Ring bearer pillow

Gift table attendant

Aisle runner, unity candle and holder

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