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Two new state-of-the-art facilities coming late spring 2016 to Highlands Ranch.

Highlands Ranch provides a location centric to the community served by Schomp Honda and MINI. Residents of the Denver metro and foothills areas will be able to access our new dealerships easily via the Lucent Boulevard exit from highway C-470.

Each new facility will also be visible for both northbound and southbound traffic. The success experienced by Schomp BMW since its move in 2008 makes Aaron Wallace, owner of Schomp Automotive, confident that our clients will be well served by our new, larger and more luxurious facilities.

“We’ve seen our service more than quadruple at BMW’s Highlands Ranch location,” said Wallace. “Our clients clearly appreciate that it’s more convenient and comfortable for them. We’re expecting our Honda and MINI owners to likewise be as enthusiastic about a new facility. This is all about serving them better.”

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Hello Spring

MAY 2016 publisher

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M

ay has always been my favorite month. This is because of a combination of things: it’s one of the most important people in my life’s birthday (my grandma), the weather is among the best we get all year and it tempts us with all the incredible possibilities of summer.

May is pretty much the gateway to everything fun and good.

With that spirit in mind, we created this May issue around the happiest of topics—weddings, travel, food and summer vacations. We have a gorgeous styled wedding shoot at the Highlands Ranch Mansion celebrating all things love. Then there’s a fun bucket list-style suggestion of how to best spend your summer break right here in Colorado. If a road trip is on your mind, we talked with Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson about the best routes to experience on two wheels. And then, of course, there’s my favorite topic: food. We checked out Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar for patio-worthy eats and drinks and put together a looksgood-enough-to-eat (literally) candy display for a dash of summer sweetness.

But it’s not just in May that we celebrate the best things in life and community. We want to highlight all the special people, businesses and goings-on that Highlands Ranch and the surrounding area have to offer year-round. If you have story ideas, we’d love to hear from you. In the meantime, may your May live up to its wonderful potential.

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national acts, the best of Colorado’s music scene and gorgeous camping sites surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. During the three-day festival, music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to participate in various activities including mountain bike tours, guided trail runs, morning yoga sessions and other group-inspired happenings. The event will also feature the finest Colorado craft beers, gourmet food, and crafters and artisans from across the country. There will be ample tent camping and RV park campgrounds available. Equally important to the festival’s inception is uncovering new ways to give back to the community. As a result, Team Player

For many deaf men and women, communication barriers make

Productions partnered with Grand Foundation, a philanthropic

living in a suburb difficult. Lack of public transit and non-commu-

organization serving all of Grand County, Colorado. The Foundation

nication jobs push those in the deaf community away from the

seeks to improve the quality of life in Grand County by proactively

suburbs and into more urban areas. But that is changing in Douglas

addressing current and future needs in the areas of health and

County, thanks to the robust American Sign Language program in

human services, arts and culture, education, amateur sports and the

Douglas County high schools. American Sign Language was officially

environment. The Divide Music Festival is designed to be a national

recognized as a language in 1960, but wasn’t accepted as a foreign

event with an estimated attendance of more than 35,000 fans.

language option nationally in schools until 2006. When Castle View High School opened in 2006, so did the ASL program, with a parttime teacher. The next year, Nadelle Payne, who lost her hearing at age two after a case of spinal meningitis, took over as a full-time ASL

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BUTTERFLIES AT CHATFIELD FARMS

teacher. By the program's fourth year, there were four ASL teachers.

Butterfly Pavillion and Denver

ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch high schools

Botanic Gardens present another

and eDCSD—the district’s online school—also have ASL programs

season of the habitat experience

with a mix of hearing and deaf teachers. Course guides at Littleton,

called Butterflies at Chatfield

Arapahoe and Heritage high schools don't show that sign language

Farms that showcases native

is offered as a world language. The ASL program has created a com-

Colorado butterflies, including

munity of people more open minded to those who are different than

monarch, painted lady, common

themselves, Payne said. “It is so nice to go into restaurants and stores

buckeye, queen black swallow-

and there is always someone who can communicate with me.” For

tail, viceroy and red admiral. Species vary on any given day and new

students in the program, it’s not only about learning a language, it’s

butterflies arrive each week. The 1,500 square foot structure features

also about communicating with people they know.

a garden with more than 50 indigenous Colorado plant species that

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LOCAL HR WOMAN PLAYS ON ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ Pam Lavene, of Highlands Ranch, wasn’t an avid “Wheel of Fortune” watcher, but last December she was offered a spot on the game show and took it. Pam ended up walking away with over $10,000. The money from the show is essentially free so she says she is going to donate it to Journey Church, off County Line Road and South Holly Street.

THE DIVIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

The church's current location is too small. Members are raising money through a building campaign to build a 350-person location in Lone

Team Player Productions is pleased to announce a new addition to

Tree near Interstate 25 and RidgeGate Parkway. Lavene said her deci-

its summer event’s calendar; the inaugural The Divide Music Festival

sion was easy. “I won some money that I didn't earn or even expect,”

will debut on July 22–24, 2016, in Winter Park, Colorado. This must-at-

she said. “It's God’s money—let's use it to build a church.”

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beautiful! We used peonies, lilacs, spray roses,

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We used dusty miller and scented geranium.

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Movement is key–let the flowers reach and swoop!

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Begin by gathering and

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placing some of your large,

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fluffy flowers in a group—here,

as you design, con-

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peonies

roses.

tinuing to place your

and clematis. The viney

clean off any foliage chicken wire acts as a

It gives the arrangement a

larger, fluffier flowers

clematis is the perfect

that will fall below the grid to hold your flowers

beautiful focal point. Next, add

a little lower, with your

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in some of your longer-line

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ours peek out above our

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flowers (in our piece we used

taller. Begin to fill in

other flowers to give the

the growth of bacteria, shape you want.

the lilac and tulips). Use the

with your foliages.

piece a very wild look.

which will shorten the

long-line flowers to create a

life of your arrangement.

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gorgeous floral arrange- container.

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True Romance The Highlands Ranch Mansion Heats Up ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA TIPTON OF KOKORO 22

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edding Event Designer Joyce Goeppinger of La Vie le Gage doesn’t shy away from drama, and she didn’t disappoint with this

French romance-inspired bridal shoot at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

“I wanted to go large scale,” Goeppinger says. “French style is just stunning, whether simple or grandiose. So why not just go big? We’re dreaming, right?” Using the Mansion’s elegant rooms as a backdrop, she and the team created an indulgent feast for the senses in vivid shades of pinks, reds and golds. “Blending the color palette into floral harmony was my goal,” she says. Mission accomplished.

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Event Design: Joyce Goeppinger of La Vie le Gage Couture Photography: Kokoro Photography Location: Highlands Ranch Mansion Floral Design: Flowers Forever Design Desserts: Astonishing Cakes Dessert Stands: Etsy shop HighTeaForAlice Lighting: Lighting and Design by Scott Hair & Makeup: Carlyn Ackerman and Samantha Koch Dresses: Blue Bridal Boutique, Sareh Nouri, LOVA Weddings Tux: Denver Tux Stationery: Lana’s Shop Furniture Props: Yours for the Day Linens: La Tavola Linen Flatware: Vera Wang Couple’s Table Linen: Etsy shop WrappedInLoveDesigns

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COLORADO BUCKET

LIST ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY

PHOTOGRAPHY COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE, VISIT DENVER

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is the season for road trips, weekend warriors and outdoor adventures. Summer in Colorado

is a blank canvas for the experiences you’re about to gain, the trips you’ll take and the feats you’ll accom-

plish. So go ahead. Set some goals. Make some plans. Pack up the car. Get going. And if you need an extra kick of inspiration, let these pages be your guide to an epic Colorado summer.

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Your Next Adventure

Whether you’re into breaking a sweat or popping a bottle (or both), we’ve got you covered.

Take in the Sand Dunes

Hike to a High-Country Hot Spring

Colorado is home to loads of

If you like your hikes with a generous heaping of reward at the end,

jaw-dropping scenery, but the jaw

then pack your swimsuit (or not) and head up to a natural geother-

droppiest of them all just might be

mal pool for post-workout bliss. Aspen’s Conundrum Hot Springs

the sight of these majestic sand

and Steamboat’s Strawberry Park Hot Springs are excellent options.

dunes backed up against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Hike up ‘em, slide down ‘em, repeat.

Ski A-Basin If skiing is Colorado’s state pastime, then Arapahoe Basin is the HQ. It’s close, affordable (relative to its neighbors), full of locals and it boasts one of the longest ski seasons on the continent. Moguls in

CAMPING

June, anyone?

SNOW SPORTS

DRINKING HIKING

Indulge in Colorado

Beat the Cold on a 10th

Wine Country

Mountain Division Hut Trip

Western Colorado’s Grand Valley is

Get a Selfie at Hanging LakE

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t

home to more than 20 wineries, which

This stunning mountain lake is one of the state’s

take a nice long walk in the great outdoors. And

probably makes it the best vacation spot

most popular hikes for a reason: it’s absolutely

we mean long. The snowshoe or cross country

in the whole state. Because there’s wine.

gorgeous. Skip the crowded hot springs in

ski to the huts is no joke, but the idyllic scenery

And also pretty scenery. But also wine.

Glenwood and hit the Hanging Lake trail instead.

and secluded shelter are beyond worth it.

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Quirky Road Trip Detours (or Destinations) 1.

2.

Need a break from behind the wheel? These stop-offs are worth the extra miles.

1. Bishop’s Castle—The self-proclaimed “largest one-man project” in the country, Bishop Castle is an ongoing labor of love by Jim Bishop. Located outside of Pueblo, this stone and iron fortress is a quirky testament to the American Dream and becoming King of your own castle.

2. North Pole in Colorado Springs—The only thing more magical than Christmas is a Christmasthemed amusement park. Or at least, that’s the premise behind the very old-school North Pole. From meeting Santa and his elves to riding around on Rudolph to feeding llamas, this just might be the

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most fun way to celebrate Christmas in July.

3. UFO Watchtower—According to in-the-know UFO buffs, Colorado’s San Luis Valley is one of the best places in the world to see flying saucers. Have a close encounter of your own kind at the UFO Watchtower and gift shop, where you can stock up on alien key chains, make a wish request at the healing garden and look for ALF—all at the same time!

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RED ROCKS

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This is one jam-packed quadrilateral. Some more Colorado sights and activities not to miss: 7. Island Lake in the San Juans — This

1. White water rafting—Depending on

4. Ride the Telluride gondola—Referred to by

the time of year, rafting the Arkansas River

locals as “the best commute in the country,” this

gorgeous tropical-looking lake is in the

through Browns Canyon can be a gentle float

breathtaking 13-minute ride is likely the only

decidedly un-tropical San Juan National

or a man overboard situation.

free thing you’ll experience while in Telluride.

Forest.

Bring

a

camera

and

hiking

2. Go jump in a lake—Afraid of heights?

5. Stand on the top of a 14er—A mile high?

boots—the lake is only accessible via a

Even better. Nothing says summer so much

Try almost three miles high. Whether you

as free falling into an alpine body of water.

get there by foot, bike, car or train, you can’t

8. Spend too much money on something

Dive into one of the aquatic options at Rocky

really live in Colorado without having sum-

in Aspen—A six-dollar Coke? Sure, why not—

Mountain National Park.

mited one of our peaks.

you’re in Aspen!

steep four-mile trek.

3. Mesa Verde—And you thought your

6. Do something at Red Rocks—A con-

9. Explore a small town you’ve never heard

house was in shambles. Visit the only World

cert, a stroll, a hard-core workout, cart-

of —For your next road trip, head the other

Heritage Site located in Colorado, where you’ll

wheels across the stage—everything is

direction; Eastern Colorado’s tiny towns are

walk through time to some of the best-pre-

better at Colorado’s favorite music venue/

ripe for exploring.

served cliff dwellings in the country.

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GOOD FOOD AND GOOD WINE? YES, PLEASE! ARTICLE REANNA DRIVER PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL RAINERO

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hether you’re looking for a girls’ night out, a romantic dinner or simply a Wednesday night cooking reprieve, Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar has something to please every palate. Located in the Highlands Ranch Towne Center, the restaurant opened its doors in 2008, with a second location in Golden opening four years later. Since there were no restaurants like Indulge in the Highlands Ranch area, owners Peter and Delinda Fatianow decided to open an establishment that had a metropolitan vibe without the hassle CONTINUED > of traveling downtown.

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Peter and Delinda are often at the restaurant, chatting with guests and creating a friendly and welcoming community environment. Delinda, who has an eye for interior decorating, chose the inviting décor, including the unique glass chandelier, reminiscent of (fittingly) champagne bubbles. Impressive wine walls tempt you with the large variety of wine offered, and the ceilings are adorned with colorful murals. Indulge also has a beautiful patio with comfy couches and a fire pit.

The menu is thoughtful and enticing, inspired by the owners’ international travels and love of food and wine.

The diverse menu accommodates many dietary choices and restrictions and has something to please everyone, from carnivores to vegetarians to gluten-free friends.

Indulge is not your typical wine bar that just offers tapas; you will find a wide variety of starters, soups, salads, flatbread pizzas, entrees, burgers and desserts. They offer many classic dishes, such as steak with garlic fries and pan seared salmon and some unique dishes as well.

Some of the most popular dishes are the Tony Soprano Flatbread (loaded with mushrooms and sausage), the Ahi Tuna Guacamole and the Indulge Hummus. The Ahi Tuna Guacamole has a very pretty and impressive presentation; tuna tartare tops the house-made guacamole, and it’s finished with a drizzle of ponzu sauce and served with wonton chips. The Indulge Hummus offers a tangy twist on the classic Mediterranean spread. The house-made hummus is blended with feta and roasted red peppers, topped with Kalamata olives and served warm with grilled pita bread. Indulge also has an impressive charcuterie board, brimming with a mouthwatering selection of cheeses, cured meats and dried fruits.

Don’t worry if you don’t know what wine pairs best with your tasty treats, the staff is very knowledgeable and will help you pick the perfect pairing. Indulge has a vast assortment of wines, available by the glass or bottle.

They also offer several wine flights so you can sample a few before settling on a glass or bottle. If not everyone in your group is a wine fan, there are plenty of cocktails and bottled beers to choose from.

Indulge has an excellent daily happy hour from 3–6 p.m. (starting at 4 on Sundays), offering many of the starters at discounted prices and reasonably-priced glasses of wine, cocktails and beers. A comfortable, welcoming bistro with delectable food and drinks? That’s something in which we should all indulge.

Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar 1601 Mayberry Dr., Highlands Ranch 303.991.1994 IndulgeWineBar.com

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Driver’s Notebook ARTICLE ERICA BONIFACE

Get Your

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us prizes. The first 12 stops, you get the that part of the book and you collect vario across Colorado, you get a dog tag with our annual patch. When you finish all 31 stops other side.” shop logo and the logo of the event on the Sounds prett y epic, doesn’t it? ays can seem a little daunting, especially Let’s get real for a second: Colorado highw know CDOT has a motorcycle map avail for beginner rides. That’s why it’s nice to ner, begin into ay highw down each road and able at most dealerships where they break . levels skills g inter mediate and advanced ridin ical diffic ulty of the road. Such as techn by d “The degree of diffic ulty is deter mine are—how close toget her are they from how many turns it has, and how tight they each other,” Bob expla ins.

West from Denver to Grand Junct ion, Beginner rider? Bob suggests trying I-70 there aren’t many trick y turns and great which is considered a beginner’s ride since a nice day ride would be the Colorado visibi lity. Once you get to Grand Junct ion, from one entrance to another entrance, it’s National Monument. It’s 28 miles of road difficult. nice, and somewhat windy, but not overly Pass. This ride is a mix between inter meence Inter mediate rider? Try Independ ing signs , most inter mediate rider s will diate and advanced. If you follow the warn w roads in spots. The pass crests at about be able to hand le the tight curve s and narro of the Cont inental Divide. Sounds fun, 12,095 feet and offer s incredible view s as you ride, you’re going to take in some doesn’t it? Along with popping your ears s. There are a couple different ways to breat htaki ng view s of the Rock y Mou ntain going from Aspen and taking Route 82. get to Independence Pass, but we suggest The pass usual ly opens the first Friday At the end of the pass, you’l l be at Leadville. g on cond itions. before Memorial Day week end, dependin try the “Mil lion Dollar Highway,” which Advanced rider? Hit up Highway 550 and ern Colorado. The ride will take you from is part of the San Juan Skyway in south Ridg way. The scenery is jaw-dropping and Durango through Silverton and Ouray to to ride it. absolutely worth every white knuckle it takes assures you that you’l l get better each Bob Not sure where you fall with skill level? vidson offers a four-day training course to time you ride. Rock y Mountain Harley-Da ng it free to first responders, law enforcethe general public. Right now, they’re offeri ment and retired or active military members.

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Lifestyle Calendar

May MAY 2

MAY 8

POTTERY SALE

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT THE HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION

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One-of-a-kind pieces handcrafted by Highlands Ranch artisans.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the most delicious way with Brunch at the

Credit cards now accepted.

Highlands Ranch Mansion on Sunday, May 8. Two seatings are avail-

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able: at 9 a.m. and noon.

MAY 5-7

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LADIES FISHING ON THE FLY

MAY 8, 15, 22, 29

RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

FARMERS' AND STREET MARKET

This program includes two classroom sessions and one morning

TOWN CENTER SOUTH

field-trip to put into practice what you've learned. Proceeds benefit

The Highlands Ranch Farmers’ and Street Market is one of the area’s

the Cultural Affairs Association.

finest. HRCA will be partnering with Denver Farmers’ Market to bring

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these exceptional markets to Highlands Ranch residents. The Farmers' Market season starts with a plethora of sauces, pastas, flowers, breads and more.

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MAY 6 TASTE OF HIGHLANDS RANCH RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

MAY 14

The Taste, a community favorite, features all you care to enjoy of wine,

HOOKED ON FISHING

beer and spirits provided by Davidsons Liquors. Enjoy sumptuous

REDSTONE PARK POND

cuisine from more than 30 area restaurants, the ever-popular outdoor

Experts from the Colorado Division of Wildlife will lead this fun and ed-

beer garden with additional seating and live music!

ucational class for ages 6–11. They will first instruct on the art of angling

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and ecology; then, it's on to the pond to fish! Everything is provided!

MAY 7

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MOTHER'S DAY 5K RUN

MAY 18

MOUNTAIN VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UKULELE ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT

Grab your friends, family and running/walking shoes for this Mother's

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Day fun run!

This high-energy, family-friendly evening will feature popular

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songs from films such as "Star Wars," "Harry Potter" and "Pink

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Panther." Festivities for the evening include prize giveaways and an audience singalong. Get your tickets early.

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MAY 21 BBQ101 RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE Whole Foods Market will once again come to the amateur cook’s rescue! Professionals will teach participants to select, marinate, barbecue and grill their favorite meats. Kokopelli’s Beer Company will be on hand showcasing Colonel Maize, Red Moon and Nut Brown beers for your enjoyment (included in registration fee). Must be 21+ to attend.

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MAY 26 2016 ROCKIES SKILLS CHALLENGE NORTHRIDGE PARK This is a baseball skills competition open to both boys and girls ages 6–13 (age as of December 31, 2016). Kids will compete in base running, batting and throwing. The top boy and girl in each age group from each local competition will advance to a sectional competition.

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MAY 27 CULTURE ON THE GREEN CIVIC GREEN PARK Pack a picnic and enjoy a live performance of the International Youth Ballet featuring Sleeping Beauty in the heart of Highlands Ranch at Civic Green Park. All concerts are free and open to the public. Sorry, no dogs or glass containers allowed in Civic Green Park.

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Fiji/Turtle Island Honeymoon.

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Outdoor Venues.

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One-of-a-Kind Wedding Movies.

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However, finding a company to combine ALL the photos and video into a beautiful, tailor-made movie to be shared for generations is equally important.”

Pearl and Diamond Jewelry.

“These earrings by Edera are so classic and beautiful.”

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Unfussy Bouquets.

“Cascading is always simple and elegant.”

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Nature-Inspired Reception Décor.

“I love how warm and inviting this casual-chic centerpiece feels.”

No-More-Cookie-Cutter Bridesmaid Dresses. “For best results, use a cohesive color scheme, but let your girls choose their dresses in varying styles and lengths.”

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