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False eyelashes were once reserved for the flossy-flossy–no discerning girl would risk the chance of a lash gone astray, especially on her wedding day! Now eyelash extensions have become the new eyeliner. According to stylist Jacque Rojas, when applied by an expert, lash extensions eliminate the need for both mascara and eyeliner. She says, “My clients wake up feeling beautiful, and most of them use less makeup.” Even the sporty editors of PW give their official stamp of approval!

Whoever said ‘soup is good for the soul’ may have known Estee Lauder. La Mer’s ultraluxe Eye Concentrate, infused with a special Miracle Broth^TM, promises to reduce dark circles and puffiness along with bothersome fine lines. The cooling silver-tipped applicator works like a magic wand to erase any trace of a sleepless night. Nars Glistening Gold and Sheer Copper eyeshadows make a dynamic duo for just a touch of elegant shimmer on your wedding day.

The House of Ralph Lauren’s classic, elegant and essentially American style has reached its 40 year milestone! The Spring 2008 runway was simply stunning with everything in black and white~ dramatic hats, jackets, ruffles and polka dots to pefectly outfit an al fresco wedding. Ralphlauren.com offers up a lovely portrait of 40 looks from 40 years of American fashion. We want it all!

View more runway looks at style.com

Lets face it, those of us involved in the wedding business are serious about our note-taking. The Pacific WEDDINGS girls are forever endowed to Post-it Notes. If ever our focus begins to wane at the office, we can always count on a hot pink, heart-shaped Post-it Note to bring us back to life (that and a double Americano)! And as long as wedding designers are still meeting with their oh-so-on-it brides, we will have Post-its Specialty Notes to thank for making every (nearly impossible) dream come true- in the cutest way possible, of course.

A girl of style can spot her kind from a mile away (a click away in computer land?). When we came across Christy of Junebug Weddings, we were delighted to find that the fashionista has a serious penchant for weddings. She lends her tasteful aesthetic to unexpected floral concepts and gorgeous bridal attire. As the lifestyle editor and resident blogger, Christy claims, “I’m an absolute fanatic about wedding planning, fashion, food, shopping, creativity and beauty of all kinds.” Now who can relate to that??

Images by La Vie Photography, Cheri Pearl Photography + la Storia foto. Sketch by Angel Sanchez.

Since the pineapple has long been a symbol of gracious hospitality, good cheer,
and family affection, what could be more fitting for a wedding theme? This fabulous cake was designed for Pacific WEDDINGS by Carmen Emerson-Bass of Cake Couture. Issue no. 12 contains dozens of wedding ideas celebrating the exotic, beloved fruit.

Whimsical invitations by Kinohi Designs are a fun way to announce your nuptials, but no matter what your style, you’ll find the pineapple is a popular icon for wedding stationery.

We love these Limoges-style pineapple boxes. A tiny note of aloha can be tucked inside for guests to find at their place settings.

Floral designer Debbie Hemingway created this bouquet of green cymbidium orchids and ivory roses crowned with adorable miniature pinapples.

Hiring a wedding agency to pull all these details together is a must, especially if you’re planning from a distance. The coordinators at White Orchid Wedding see things differently. Created nearly twenty years ago, White Orchid has grown to be Hawaii’s award winning wedding agency. If you’re dreaming of a Maui wedding, look no further.

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