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 Canlis RestaurantFly her to the moon or take her to Canlis, either way you’ll have a truly stellar experience. With stunning views of Lake Union and a staff devoted to impeccable service, Canlis serves up fresh family recipes and a connoisseurs’ wine-list that has made them famous for over six decades. Start with their signature salad and the Peter Canlis prawns, followed by melt in your mouth Kobe beef tenderloin or a perfectly cooked lobster tail. Be sure to leave room for Grand Marnier soufflé, Pinot Noir soaked Bing cherries, or chocolate covered chocolate cake. For a date with out of this world romance, treat your love to dinner in the Canlis Cache, an intimate private dining room for two that’s ideal for proposals and special occasions.  The morning Tiffany’s boyfriend Tim went missing, she received a Mission Impossible style video on her iPhone. Her mission, which she chose to accept, was to find Tim somewhere in Las Vegas armed with only a map and a list of clues. As she followed the directions left by a mysterious stranger on the video, she found herself on a scavenger hunt filled with her favorite people, places and things. At each turn along the way she was directed to call a close friend and get the next clue. Her fun-filled adventure led her to a brand new dress, spa treatments, and an array of special gifts and goodies. Near the end of the day, Tiffany was blindfolded and taken by limousine to Lake Las Vegas. When the spy who had escorted her removed her blindfold, the first thing she saw was Tim, the mastermind behind it all, down on one knee, asking for her hand in marriage. With so much thought and love behind his proposal there was no way she could refuse him, in fact all she could think about was saying YES!
Thank goodness that her tricky friends included Grace Kim of GH Kim Photography, who was in on it all along, or we wouldn’t have proof of this ingenious plot.
My fiancée just showed me her wedding day schedule and starts it 9 hours before our ceremony! I think I need some help making with my to-do list for our big day. Okay, first of all determine if she needs your assistance. Then other than getting to your ceremony on time with the rings in your best man’s pocket and your marriage license in hand, here’s how you can make the most of your pre-wedding hours. Eat a big breakfast: Make reservations for you and the guys at a nearby restaurant or have room service deliver something hearty. You’re going to need all the energy you can get to make it through the day with plenty left to spare for your wedding night, and getting together with everyone over breakfast makes it easy to check in with your groomsmen about the day’s activities. Have fun socializing: If you have time, play nine holes of golf, take a short hike, or go f or a swim. If your gang isn’t athletic, play some poker (no stakes today, okay?) shoot some pool, or indulge your goofy side and have a competitive Rock Band throw-down.  Lean on your Best Man: Give your cell phone to your best man and have him field your calls. Ask him to be sure you drink enough water (and not too much Scotch.) Get him to confirm your transportation arrangements, pass out checks to vendors, and keep you on schedule. Give out gifts: Pass out gifts to the guys in your wedding party, and if you have something for your bride like jewelry or a special poem, have your Best Man deliver it to her while she’s getting ready. Dress to kill: At the end of the day you’ll be the subject of thousands of pictures, so get ready to impress. Shine your shoes, wear new socks, touch up your shave, and don’t  leave your room until you’ve checked your outfit out from head to toe. Pack a comb, breath mints, and your favorite cologne and carry a handkerchief to offer to her when she needs one. Share your gratitude: People are just itching to connect with you on your wedding day so make it easy for them. Be sure you mention all the major players in your toast, and use the words, thank you, over and over again to your families, your guests, and the professionals helping you. Watch eyes light up and service go the extra mile! Prepare to tie the knot: Get to your ceremony early, with the rings in your best man’s pocket and your marriage license in hand.
 Honeymoons in Mexico – 3 Heavenly Locations for Lovers  Determined to find you the most romantic honeymoon spots on the West Coast of Mexico, we turned to destination wedding and event planning expert Alison Hotchkiss of Alison Events in San Francisco and boy, did she deliver. Check out these three sexy, secluded, and oh so spectacular spots to put down your bags and put up your feet in Mexico. Las Alamandas Resort: Welcome to the ultimate in privacy and luxury! Located along the famed Costalegre Coast between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, this posh private estate features 6 gorgeous villas nestled in lush tropical gardens on 1,500 acres of pristine tropical paradise. With stunning ocean views from every room, a first-class restaurant, and a guest to butler ratio that will make you feel like a movie star, Las Alamandas offers everything your heart desires and then some. Each of the fourteen gorgeous rooms is decorated by owner and philanthropist Isabel Goldsmith, with bright vibrant colors, ultra-tasteful Mexican folk art, and lovely artifacts from the surrounding region.
 Once you arrive, you’ll be content to stay where you are, but we suggest you do venture out occasionally to discover the private beaches, hidden lagoons, and mesmerizing marine life that make this property one of the most sought-after in all of Mexico. To completely indulge your senses, book their Perfect Honeymoon Package which includes 4 nights of sunsets and pampering in an oceanfront suite, candlelight dinner on the beach, massage, champagne, fresh flowers, and airport-to-resort transportation. Enjoy access to the air conditioned beachfront gym, lighted tennis courts, horseback riding, and an unparalleled array of other activities and amenities.
Looking to fly in and out for the weekend? No problem, Las Alamandas has its own airstrip for private planes.
 El Careyes Beach Resort: Chic Mediterranean style lodgings and impeccably manicured gardens of lush flowers and native cactus form the background of this magical oasis in Jalisco, just a gorgeous hour and a half north of Manzanillo. From the moment you enter the property gates you’ll be surprised and delighted by its beauty and privacy. Check into one of the romantic suites or small houses called casitas over-looking the resort’s turquoise pool, then take in the unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean from your plunge pool or lanai. Grab your swim suit and stroll the short path to the private lagoon where you’ll find the water pristine and teaming with marine life or take the path in the opposite direction to the on-site restaurant La Lantana, and enjoy tropical drinks, delicious, regional and international fare, and stunning views of the sun sparkling on the water.  The resort offers a myriad of activities from kayaking to polo for the days that you’re feeling adventurous, and an array of indulgences from en-suite massages to full spa services for the days when you feel like leaving the world behind.
El Careyes is named for carey (kah-rey) the hawksbill sea turtles that used to come and lay their eggs on the little beach of Careyitos in front of the resort. To protect the turtles, their hatching grounds have been moved to a near-by guarded beach where environmentally conscious visitors can catch a glimpse of them in their natural habitat.
 Hotelito: Turn off your cell phone, leave your lap-top behind, and get ready to say goodbye to unwanted distractions at this eco-luxury slice of heaven. Hotelito, designed by Italian fashion designer, Marcello Murzilli, was built with romance in mind and a true love for the environment at heart. The resort features 24 palafitos, lodging built on stilts over a crystal clear lagoon at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Pampered guests need only hoist their room’s red flag to summon service or jump into their row boat and go ashore for delicious organic fare grown right on-site. Some couples fall immediately in love with the lack of TV’s and electricity, others simply need to stroll  through the torch-lit resort at night under the cover of billions of stars to become forever enamored with this escape. Pack your bathing suit, your favorite book, your book light, and your best binoculars to view the abundant marine life and exotic birds that call this place their home. Come as an intrepid traveler or with a little hesitation, either way you’ll leave rejuvenated and utterly entranced.
To book your fabulous destination wedding in Mexico call Alison and her team at 415-567-7605 or visit www.alisonevents.com.
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Give the gift that you'll enjoy just as much as she will! Visit any of these fine lingerie shops and let their specialists help you find exactly what you, I mean she, will love.
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If music is your thing, then these DJs are for you. From Sinatra to Salsa to Mozart to Hip Hop, they've got your wedding covered from beginning to end.
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For all the fun extras you didn't know you needed. Rent a photo booth, design a logo, learn to dance, have a blast.
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Do you love cars? Want to experience a little luxury? Get around town on your wedding day in style with transportation choices from funky to fabulous!
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Whether it's for your walk down the isle, an elegant dinner hour, a swingin' reception, or an all out dance party there's nothing like live music for your wedding day.
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