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Orange Park Mall 904.269.2213 River City Market 904.751.3333 St. Augustine 904.824.3673 Minerva’s Bridal 904.302.9598 minervasbridal.com Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine 904.829.3800 Trustedtours.com Origami Owl 904.923.7299 michelekehnert.origamiowl.com Pampered Chef 904.608.6088 pamperedchef.biz/krystallittle Party Solution Entertainment 904.503.4668 partysolutionent.com

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Serenata Beach Club 904.823.3368 Serenataclub.com Skip Kelly Productions 904.469.7547 skipk.com St. Johns Magazine 904.687.8538 stjohnsmag.com Team Simpson Realty KW and Movement Mortgage 904.669.4524 teamsimpsonrealty.com The Chocolate Turtle 904.770.2344 thechocolateturtle.com The Engagement Ring Studio 904.710.5783 engagementringstudiojax.com The Fifth District 904.357.0141 shopfifthdistrict.com The Hagerman Team 703.328.8195 shopfloridahomes.com The Hilltop Restaurant 904.272.5959 hilltop-club.com The Mullikin Studio 913.568.5355 themullikinstudio.com The Spark Productions 970.688.1148 thesparksfly.com The Wedding & Portrait Photographers 904.704.7071 WeddingPhotographersJacksonvilleFlorida.com

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Fashion

Team & Sponsors Bridal Fantasy Event Producers: Greg & Gabriele Sessions Bridal Show Host: Sawgrass Marriott, Robin Jones Title Corporate Sponsor: PRI Productions, Inc. Runway and Stage Design: Pamela PazProvenza, Anything with Plants and Flowers Emcees: Paul DeLand; D’land Entertainment Dr. Tabitha Johnson; Florida Marriage Prep Course Fashion Show Directors: Paulina Perez & Argie Mitra

Accessories: Beatrice Couture Designs, Chloe + Isabel from Jewels with Alaina Key Wardrobe Stylist: Argie Mitra Wardrobe Stylist CoManagers: Keisha Burr Sarah Horst Dressers: Argie Mitra, Keisha Burr, Sara Horst, Jennifer Chabri, Nina Randall, Alexandra Flott Fashion Show Photographer: Robert Max Fashion Show DJ: Skip Kelly, Skip Kelly Productions Wardrobe provided by:

Director of Hair & Makeup: Paulina Perez

Michael’s Formalwear at St. Johns

Backstage Manager: Paulina Perez

Minerva’s Bridal

Backstage Assistant & Model Coordinator: Suave Gordon Hair & Makeup: The Team of “Makeup by Paulina Perez” Hair & Makeup Coordinator: Nicole Wiley Wardrobe: David’s Bridal, Men’s Wearhouse, Michael’s Formalwear, Minerva’s Bridal

Door Prizes:

Men’s Wearhouse at St. Johns Town Center ZulaStudio David’s Bridal All bridal accessories provided by:

Robert Max Photography©

Itinerary of Events 11:45AM: Doors open to Ultra VIP’s 12:00PM: Doors open to VIP’s 1:00PM: Doors open to General Admission 2:00PM : VIP Seating starts for fashion show 2:15PM : Seating starts for fashion show FIRST FASHION SHOW BEGINS 2:30PM: LIVE Entertainment / Models 3:00PM: Grand Prize Giveaways 3:15PM : Show Ends/ Event Ends 3:30PM : VIP Seating starts for fashion show 3:45PM :Seating starts for fashion show

Beatrice Couture Designs Bridal Veils and Wedding Accessories

SECOND FASHION SHOW BEGINS 4:00PM: LIVE Entertainment / Models Chloe + Isabel - Jewels with 4:35PM : Grand Prize Giveaways 4:45PM Show Ends/ Event Ends Alaina

Please visit our casino for your chance to win our door prizes.

You play to win and winners get to choose the prize they want from our prize board. Please redeem generic door-prize coupons before 3:30PM at the vendor’s booth. There is a map in the casino to help you find your vendor.

Grand Prize:

Please have the participating exhibitors initial your entry form and return it completed to the CASINO to be eligible for the Sandals Grand Prize Honeymoon & Runner Up Prizes.

Winner will be announced after the 2nd fashion show & on facebook this evening! You need not be present to win!

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The Wedding Party 904.335.1519 The WeddingPartyJax.com Things Remembered 440.473.2000 thingsremembered.com Thinh Le Photography & Vanovations 904.238.3634 thinhlephotography.com Thirty One Gifts 904.342.0955 mythirtyone.com/gingerhandley Title Boxing Club 904.223.3200 titleboxingclub.com

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Town Hall Event Center 904.335.1519 FlemingIslandVenue.com

Unforgettable Events 888.964.0888 theunforgettableevent.com

TPC Sawgrass 904.543.5128 tpc.com/tpc-sawgrass

VIP Foto Booth 904.515.2546 vipfotobooth.com

Treat Yourself Spa Service 904.434.7840 gracielafl@live.com

World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum 904.940.4021 worldgolfhalloffame.org

Tyler MacKenzie Photography 352.430.4981 tymacphoto.com

Zula Studio 904.276.8122 zula-studio.com

Protecting Your Jewels

by Barbara Mackowiak

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Jewelry insurance should be the first step in protecting your jewelry.

For engaged couples (as well as married couples), both parties should be named on the policy.

Thinking your jewelry is covered under your homeowner’s (or renter’s) policy may be a mistake. Homeowner policies have per-item limits that are below the value of the average engagement ring.

Homeowner’s insurance does not cover the most common perils involving jewelry—a damaged stone, loss of a stone, or mysterious disappearance.

A stand alone jewelry policy ensures that jewelry is adequately covered.

Not all insurance agents are knowledgeable about jewelry insurance. Choose an agent who can discuss with you proper coverage for your jewelry. Ask questions about anything you don’t understand.

An appraisal for insurance requires not only a valuation but a detailed description of the jewelry.

The agent may not require a detailed description when writing the policy but, in the event of a claim, the insurer will ask you for information that may be difficult to recover after a loss.

When applying for insurance, present all relevant documents, such as the appraisal, sales receipt, and lab report.

If you received an appraisal with the jewelry purchase, it’s prudent to have the jewelry appraised by a qualified gemologist appraiser who is independent of the seller, to verify that the quality is as the seller stated.

Jewelry appraising is unregulated—literally anyone can call himself or herself an appraiser. Choose an appraiser who is a trained and experienced gemologist.

The best credentials for a jewelry appraiser are Graduate Gemologist (GG) or FGA+ and Certified Insurance Appraiser (CIATM). Look for these letters after the appraiser’s name. They signify an appraiser who has a thorough training in gemology and specialized training in appraising jewelry for insurance.

An inflated appraisal valuation (that is, a valuation substantially higher than the price of the jewelry) does not benefit you. It only means that your insurance premiums will be higher.

An appraisal for insurance should include one or more photos of the jewelry, as a photo can often show details that would be difficult to describe in words.

JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance can recommend agents who are knowledgeable about jewelry insurance and appraisers with the highest qualifications. www.insure-jewelry.com or 877.542.6254 x 101

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Planning Calendar 12 months or more ♥♥Set a date, time and location for ceremony and reception ♥♥Budget and shared expenses ♥♥Create an email address for wedding related stuff ♥♥Announce engagement ♥♥Interview wedding consultants / planners ♥♥Interview / research photographers and videographers ♥♥Select your ceremony officiant or clergy ♥♥Attend a bridal show

10-12 months ♥♥Choose attendants; confirm availability/ get sizes ♥♥Reserve reception site ♥♥Choose gown ♥♥Create guest list

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♥♥Engagement photo and announcement ♥♥Pre-marital counseling ♥♥Choose entertainment ♥♥Reserve caterers ♥♥Research honeymoon

6-9 months

♥Set up your gift registry ♥♥Plan rehearsal dinner ♥♥Mother’s / bridesmaid’s / flower girl dresses / groom / ring bearer ♥♥Finalize guest list ♥♥Order invitations ♥♥Send Save-the-Dates ♥♥Select ceremony music and readings ♥♥Plan menu for reception ♥♥Choose bakery for wedding cake ♥♥Block hotel rooms

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♥ Reserve rehearsal dinner location ♥♥Bridal accessories (jewelry / shoes / lingerie / veil / headpiece / etc.) ♥♥Bridesmaids’ accessories ♥♥Research and try-out hair styles from Pinterest ♥♥Send invitations to arrive 8 weeks out ♥♥Choose ceremony participants, readers, greeters ♥♥Confirm ceremony details and vows with officiant ♥♥Make hotel reservations for wedding night ♥♥Review honeymoon needs ♥♥Finalize and book honeymoon

2 months ♥♥Schedule wedding day hair and makeup ♥♥Wedding bands ♥♥Gifts for bridal party ♥♥Bridal gown and bridal party fittings / choose jewelry and accessories ♥♥Schedule groom fittings ♥♥Design your wedding program & print ♥♥Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order invites ♥♥Finalize and confirm the menu for the reception ♥♥Plan the bachelor / bachelorette party / bridal shower / bridal luncheon

1 month ♥♥Pick up wedding rings ♥♥Pick up marriage license ♥♥Purchase a guest book and pen

♥♥Send rehearsal dinner invitations ♥♥Write thank-you notes for showers, parties and any gifts received ♥♥Have bridal portrait taken ♥♥Contact guests who haven’t RSVP’d ♥♥Set up a seating chart ♥♥Meet with photographer ♥♥Meet with videographer ♥♥Meet with DJ or band ♥♥Meet with florist ♥♥Meet with baker ♥♥Confirm honeymoon reservations

2 weeks ♥♥Have final fittings ♥♥Give final number and seating to the caterer ♥♥Confirm transportation ♥♥Pick up honeymoon documents

Week of wedding ♥♥Confirm final payments for vendors and write checks ♥♥Pack for honeymoon ♥♥Attend rehearsal and dinner ♥♥Prepare a bride’s emergency kit ♥♥Bring guest book & pen to reception site ♥♥Give checks you have written and the wedding bands to best man

Wedding Day ♥♥Get your hair and make-up done ♥♥Go over checklist ♥♥Enjoy the day!

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WeddingMoons

by Sandals

Leah and Braxton Date: March 2014 Location: Sandals Royal Caribbean Number of Guests: 32 Theme: Personal Customizations Photography: Dwayne Watkins Sandals Wedding Photography Partner

from sandalsweddingblog.com

After getting engaged, wedding planning can be a daunting task for some couples. For Leah and Braxton, they knew the minute they got engaged that a destination wedding was in their stars. After their search for the perfect location lead them all over the map, Braxton’s brother suggested their annual vacation spot, Sandals Royal Caribbean. After falling in love with the photos they saw and speaking with a WeddingMoon concierge, Leah and Braxton were certain they had found the perfect place to start their lives together.

The thing Leah remembers the most about first meeting Braxton was how much he made her laugh. A laugh that remains a permanent fixture on her face years later. One scroll through their Sandals real wedding photos and you won’t be able to resist smiling along with this beautiful couple; their laughter along with their love is infectious!

To Learn more about Sandals WeddingMoons visit sandandsun.net

♦ weddings ♦ sweet sixteen ♦ family portraits ♦ special occasions

CVK Photographer cvkphotographer.com

Carlos Villalba Kalil cvkphoto@litestream.net

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