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We are down to the wire and it has been an exciting contest! We will be closing the votes in our photo contest at midnight tonight (PST-Hawaii time), so you still have time to select your favorite image by commenting in the previous post below. Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to cast your vote, and congratulations to our contest finalists—all the photos are truly stunning! Keep those votes coming!
The results for the finalists are in for The Last Word Photo Contest! It wasn't easy, but we have selected five photos out of hundreds of entries, and they are listed below in no certain order. Thank you to all of you who took the time to send us your beautiful images. Now it is YOUR opportunity to cast a vote for your favorite photograph. Vote for your favorite finalist by posting a comment, including the number and "name" of the image. Please include the reason why you were touched by the picture (keep it brief and amazing;) Deadline to cast your vote is Friday, April 25, 2008 and we will announce the winner the following Monday. Tell your family and friends to add their comments, too. Happy voting and congratulations to our finalists!
#1 Grandma's Girl, Stephanie Brockman Photography
#2 Swept Away, Fred Egan, Photographer
#3 This Kiss, Trever Hoehne Photography
#4 Bicycle Built For Two, Gertrude & Mabel Photography
#5 Had To Be You, Trailbrook Photography
Happy voting and congratulations to our finalists!
Happy Aloha Friday! Just a quick note to thank everyone who took the time to submit images to the Last Word contest! The entry gates are now closed ;) We've received some pretty amazing photos but you'll have to wait a few more days to check them out! The top five finalists will be posted here next week and you, the readers will vote. xo Shaunna
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Travelers seeking escape from the clamor of everyday life will revel in the Mauna Lani Resort's Spa. The serene oasis located on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii was recenty voted #1 spa in Hawaii by Condé Nast Traveler magazine! For the ultimate in exotic treatments, newlyweds should try the Lava Love package. The private lava-themed treatments include the resort's sun-warmed outdoor Lava Sauna, naturally detoxifying Lava Flow body treatment and Lava Watsu pool experience. The open-air Lava Sauna made of 'ili'ili stones, pictured above, uses black clay from the earth to draw the impurities from the body. This uniquly Hawaiian spa experience is unparalleled. On top of the praise for their spa retreat, Mauna Lani is deemed one of the "World's Top Earth-Friendly Getaways."
I'm loving the brighter than blue splashes of color this season! Anthropologie's spring catalog showcased primary colors like no other in their spread, Pigment Play. Why not combine the old with the new on your wedding day and incorporate a 'something blue' in a bold way. Wedding Paper Divas recently introduced their new letterpress line of invitations, save-the-dates and thank you cards. Their offerings are contemporary and fun! Along with the style of the exclusive Wedding Paper Divas design, your
cards will be printed with the fine letterpress quality of William
Arthur, a luxury stationery leader for nearly 60 years. The Simple Stalks Wedding Invitation is pictured below in capri blue. The clean design mimics the blades of grass in a wild field. Also shown is the Solid Monogram Wedding Invitation in navy. It makes a statement with a classic monogram design and structured layout.
J.Crew's pure silk faille Mirabelle dress in brilliant blue is perfect for any occasion. It would look lovely on a bridesmaid holding a simple white bouquet. Midori Ribbon and Hand Made Paper was founded with the Japanese tradition of gift giving as both an art form and an important social obligation in mind. Their new color-coordinated Hand-Picked Collection is packaged in an elegant Midori box and includes between 18-21 rolls of ribbon in lush textures, patterns and styles. Their paper is made out of 100% recycled cotton fiber. Also shown is an antique blue milk glass cake plate. If you haven't scoured Look in the Attic yet, check it out for all of your unique decorating needs! xo Shaunna
Whimsy Press has all of those fun accoutrements to make any gift look, well, gift-worthy! Peruse the site for a moment and its impossible to resist each vividly whimsical pattern. Instead of simply shopping by occasion, you can browse the collections according to your personal style (Modern Garden), relationship to the giftee (Best Friends) and even gender (Dude Wrap), to name a few. How very cute and clever! Mum's the Word, pictured above could easily inspire a bridal bouquet or invitation set.
The serene shades of lime green and sky blue in this Flower Girl Wrap is
fresh and modern— perfect for a bridal shower present. The design is one of five sheets included in Whimsy's Love & Marriage collection, which playfully tells us to "Take this wrap to have and to love for as long as you shall give." Here at Pacific WEDDINGS, we're as guilty as anyone for indulging in the current cupcake craze sweeping the party circuit. I thought it would be fun to set-up a cupcake display atop this Cupcakes & Chocolates motif. Be sure to check out Whimsy's fine ribbon and bow details too! xo Shaunna
We recently received news from the nation's leading bookstores that Borders Books & Music ranked Pacific Weddings #1 out of
all the regional titles in the wedding category! This is quite an honor considering the many regional wedding publications—Borders ranked Pacific Weddings above The Knot Northern & Southern California, LA Weddings, Modern Bride's regional titles, San Diego Bride & Groom, and Hawaii Bride & Groom. That's not all—Barnes & Noble has a total of 211 bridal titles and Pacific WEDDINGS is currently ranked in the top 14% in the nation, competing alongside industry leaders like Martha Stewart Weddings and INStyle.
We plan to continue to reach affluent brides across the nation! The Summer/Fall 2008 issue will be on newsstands in July with prominent bookstore promotions scheduled for the release. There is no greater time to invest advertising dollars to reach a targeted audience of readers who look forward to each edition of Pacific WEDDINGS. Contact Barbara Lewis to reserve your ad space: barbara@pacificweddings.com.
