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Sandals is a registered trademark of Sandals Resorts International LLC. Weddings by Martha Stewart is a trademark and service mark of Martha Stewart LivingOmnimedia, Inc. 2009, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Unique Vacations, Inc. is the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts.

ELEGANT CARIBBEAN WEDDINGSBY MARTHA STEWARTMartha Stewart brings six new and exclusive weddings to Sandals ResortsSet in the island oasis of a Sandals Resort, your ceremony and receptionwill have all the stylish quality and thoughtful details you would expectfrom a Martha Stewart wedding. Choose from six beautiful themes thatinclude everything from the beach ceremony dcor to the lush tropicalowers of the bouquet. Plus, add la carte options such as our sand unityceremony to make your destination wedding an occasion to remember.

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I will love and cherish you all the days of my life.

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1900 Pavilion Drive Virginia Beach,VA 23451 VirginiaBeach.DoubleTree.com

Fully customizable rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, partyand honeymoon packages

Elegant arrangements for groups of 7 to 700

Designated wedding and event planner on staff Attentive, courteous staff and convenient amenities for your guests

Because it truly is your day, you can be sure that we are fully committed to every detail of your wedding.Whetheryou prefer an intimate gathering or grand event, DoubleTree can help you orchestrate the celebration of your dreams.

Call Jackie Ivester, our Director of Catering, to begin your journey.757.437.2022 or email jivester@doubletreevb.com

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THE MAGIC CUPBOARD INC

www.themagicupboard.com 826-216012891 Jefferson Ave. Newport News, VA 23608

The Magic Cupboard is your one stop shopping center for creating magical events and

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Voted the knot best of weddings 2010, 2011 and 2012Brides Choice Award 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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Our attention to detail and experience allow you to enjoy every minute of the biggest day of your life.

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The ideal setting for weddings, corporate events and parties.

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Happily, Ever After.Extraordinary people and lifes occasions are celebrated here. For over 32 years,

our unparalleled quality, value and service have made us jeweler for a lifetime for multi-generations of clients.Like true love, our custom designed treasures are meant to last. Always.

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5304 Providence Road Virginia Beach 757-200-0609 www.madison-jewelers.com

Madison Jewelerssimple, elegant.

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235 East Main StreetNorfolk, Virginia 23510757-627-4200NorfolkWatersideMarriott.com

Welcome to a hotel in the heart of this vibrant,historic Norfolk district which provides the ultimatebackdrop for the perfect wedding experience.

Offering over 68,000 square feet of space and acertied wedding planner on staff to assist you inmaking your wedding dreams come true.

Top it all off with a stunning waterfront view, greatdeals on guest room blocks and opportunities galore,and you have a wedding celebration that guests willbe raving about for years to come.

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2165 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23454757.430.8116 MF 106pm Sat 104pm Sun 124pm

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Visit the PANDORA Shop inside our store to seeour expanded collection of PANDORA Jewelry!

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YourHappily Ever After

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The HiltonVirginia BeachOceanfront has a locationfor every wedding occasion.

From a bridal partyat our rooftop bar andinfinity pool, to romanticbeach weddings and grandreceptions in the regionsmost elegant oceanfront

ballroom you imagine thepossiblities and well take

care of the rest.

On the Oceanfront at 31st Streetwww.hiltonvb.comTo arrange a personal tour and meet with our wedding specialists, please call 757.213.2324.

We do!Brides. Bridal Parties. Grooms.

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Kim Wadsworth BridesMadeFor over 20 years, Kim and her team of artists have brought customized makeup and

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Kim Wadsworth BridesMadeFor over 20 years, Kim and her team of artists have brought customized makeup and

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Virginia BeachHilltop & Town Center

757.425.1010justcupcakes.net

Grant & Deb Photographersgrantdeb.com

Your Hall of Fame Moment.

Located inOlde Towne Portsmouth

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Before The WeddingBooking several mani-pedi sessions in the months leading up to the wedding to maintain well-kept cuticles and feet should also include taking the necessary steps to keep nails strong and healthy. Garland stresses the importance of get-ting enough Calcium and most importantly, staying hydrated! She also recom-mends taking Biotin for hair, skin and nails, which can be found in any drugstore

Other nail care essentials include a good cuticle oil like O.P.I. Avoplex Cu-ticle Oil to Go, ($7.95 at drugstore.com.) Garland also suggests the Crystal Nail File ($12 at sephora.com) which lasts for years, is easy to clean, and has a refined surface that expertly shapes nails, keeping snagging and peeling to a minimum.

Nails are just another way to inject personality and style into your bridal look. As Garland speaks fondly of brides, she notes, Every time I do a brides nails, I think about how she will look as shes being photographed, holding her bouquet and wearing open-toed shoes. It makes me happy to think that this will be one less thing for her to worry about, with everything else going on that day.

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In 2007 the collective wedding unconscious affected three women in three different parts of the country. Inspired by a love of weddings, Janie Medley, Abby Larson, and Lela Cerff-Liso manifested their interest by creating world-renown blogs that are today, industry mainstays followed by millions of brides. Luring them away from their demanding sites for a few moments, we discovered their inspirations, career rewards, and thoughts on the future of the weddings.

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xperience the wedding of your dreams, complete with spectacular ocean views, elegant ballrooms and the personalized service you expect.

Our talented staff will help you coordinate all aspects of your wedding from the initial planning stages until your big day.

We can accommodate up to 400 guests in our Ocean Grand Ballroom and adjacent, Ocean Grand Foyer. Oceanfront weddings at their best. Newly renovated in 2012.

Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel

3501 Atlantic Avenue

Wedding Inquiriescall 757.905.6218 or visit us at

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private bridal packagesLet us host a private bridal party with customized treatments of your choice including Botox, fillers, facials, microdermabrasion and laser hair removal.

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Our Exclusive Wedding Show Issue debuts January 2013 for the Spring andSummer season.

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