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In This Issue

A Valentine’s Day Proposal

Décor: Designs by Jacqueline

2015 Vol. 1

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January 2015

Quarterly Issue 2015 Volume 1

Content

A message from the Creative Editor

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The Details & Settings

Page 3

The Location

Page 11

The Menu

Page 12

The Music

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The Proposal Ideas

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Memorable Keepsakes

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Creative Director & Editor

Jacqueline Vazquez,

MBC, CWEP, CWD, CWS, CWP

Contributing Editors

Cat Feliciano, CWEP

Darryl Gaines, PBC

Design Photo Credit

Lifetime Events by Jacqueline

Enjoy

A Message From

The Creative Editor

Welcome to our

first volume of

2015!

LEBJV Celebrates

is a quarterly

publication, a

magazine

designed to take

you through the

details of

creating the

perfect atmosphere for your special occasion.

In this issue we are creating a romantic table design for a Valentine’s Day Proposal.

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The Details

Pick a detail to inspire the

table design.

For this particular table

design, my inspiration was

sparkle hearts in a glass vase.

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The Setting

Romantic Table Design

Creating an atmosphere is

an important piece to a

design.

Select items that are

either personalized or

symbolic.

Set the mood by

choosing the right song

to set the tone.

Entice the taste buds

with a delectable

dinner.

Use candles to create

not just a memorable,

but a romantic setting.

Select a box which will

make the reveal of the

engagement ring a

memorable keepsake.

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Colors & Style: Romantic Rendezvous Proposal Dinner Table Design

This romantic table design was inspired by a Valentine’s Day Proposal.

The colors are Red, Silver, White, and Burgundy. Accented by crystals,

dendrobium orchids, hydrangeas, and candlelight.

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Lighting

Captivate your partner with a grand entrance.

Fill the table with candles or special lighting creating a

romantic ambiance.

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Details, Colors, and More Details

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This is the first

step to an

amazing life

together, so

make it

memorable.

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Table Setting Guide: Helpful hints to set a formal table

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Romantic & Intimate in NYC

Central Park - Belvedere Castle or Shakespeare

Gardens

Luxury Hotel - The Ritz Carlton Battery Park, with views of the Statue of Liberty

Unique location - Roof Garden at Metropolitan

Museum or the High Line

Breathtaking Scenery - River Café, with views of the Brooklyn Bridge

Romantic & Intimate in NY

Mohonk Mountain Resort

Sunset Boat Ride on the Lake - Thompson’s Lake Campground, Thatcher State Park

Romantic & Intimate in Southern California

La Valencia, La Jolla

Hearst Castle, San Simeon

Romantic & Intimate in DC

The Jefferson Hotel

Locations:

Finding the perfect ring, the right words, and the most

romantic location for your proposal can be quite nerve-wracking. As

hopeless romantics, we believe that any place that is special to the two of

you is the perfect spot, whether its at home, or the restaurant you dined at

on your first date. To help guide you, here some locations that will be sure

to impress and make for a great story to family and friends.

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To truly enjoy a memorable

experience, the dinner

selection is something to

consider in detail.

Select a favorite dish or

dessert.

Select a wine or

champagne to

complement the menu.

The Menu

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A Perfect

Valentine’s Day Dinner

First Course

(Appetizer)

Baked Stuffed Shrimp

From ThePerfectPantry

We’ve gathered a few of our favorite Pinterest Food Blogger recipes to

create the perfect four course Valentine’s Day Dinner at home.

Click the link in the description to go to the recipe page.

Second Course

(Soup/Salad)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad From thehealthyfoodie

By Cat Feliciano

ThePerfectPantry.com

thehealthyfoodie.com

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A Perfect

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Third Course

(Main Entree)

Seared Scallops and Steak

with Manhattan Sauce From Icancookthat

Be sure to check out our Pinterest page

To Repin these great recipes!

Fourth Course

(Dessert)

Valentine’s Day Cakelettes

From bakeatmidnite

Wine Pairing Suggestions:

White Gini Soave Classico La Frosca 2012

Red Line 39 Pinot Noir 2012

Dessert RL Fuller Fine Muscat

icancookthat.org

bakedatmidnite.com

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The Music

Valentine’s Day Card by Avanti Press Inc.

Music sets the mood for

romance. Below are a few of

our favorite tunes.

Always - Atlantic Starr

I Just Want To Be Your

Everything - Andy Gibb

Endless Love - Luther

Vandross & Mariah Carey

All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo

You Are My Lady - Freddie

Jackson

Spend My Life With You -

Eric Benet & Tamia

A Whole New World -

Peebo Bryson & Regina Bell

I Swear - All 4 One

A Thousand Years -

Christina Perri

If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia

Keys

Make it to Me - Sam Smith

You - Jesse Powell

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by Cat Feliciano

Unexpected Proposal Ideas

Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is the day most people expect a proposal. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t propose, but you should find a way to make it unique! Here are

some ways to take your proposal idea to a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL and create that perfect moment for the special love in your life.

Your idea ~ Create a trail of sweet sayings with candy conversation hearts and at the end of the trail, using paper hearts to look like the candy, spell out “Will You Marry Me?” Unexpected Idea ~ Use your technology resources to send your love a few messages throughout the day, leave a sweet voicemail message at their place of work, send an e-card with a romantic poem, send a text with your favorite photo of the two of you, or make a video proposal and upload it to a private YouTube page, send them the link or tell them you have a cool video to show them, just be sure to be with them when they view it so you can present the ring! Your idea ~ Make reservations at your love’s favorite restaurant and have the ring placed in their dessert. Unexpected idea ~ Sign up for a Couple’s Cooking Class, contact the instructor and ask how you can incorporate your proposal. You could have the instructor call you and your partner to the front of the class to “taste test” what you’ve just learned and have the ring hidden nearby. Your idea ~ Buy your sweetheart a big heart shaped box filled with chocolates and replace the center candy with the ring. Unexpected Idea ~ Have a chocolatier create a chocolate gift box that you can put the ring box inside of. Surround the box with chocolate truffles and fresh fruit on a platter and present it as dessert along with your favorite bubbly. Ask them to open the chocolate box first and be ready to make that proposal official.

There really is no wrong way to go about a proposal. Whichever way you choose to propose, make sure it’s fun and reflects the love you have for your significant other

and it will be perfect!

Congratulations and we wish you a LIFETIME of happiness!

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Memorable Keepsakes & Tasty Treats

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Final Presentation

As the final details come together for this Romantic Rendezvous

Valentine’s Day Proposal:

If you feel the jitters, just remember how much you love them.

Make sure the proposal represents you and your love.

Remember that it will be special no matter what.

Contact Lifetime Events by Jacqueline to design your next

proposal or special event tablescape!

Wishing you all a wonderful and memorable proposal.

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Creative Director & Editor

LET LOVE INSPIRE YOU

Wishing you and yours a great

future together.

Love “A symbol of sincerity,

blessings, and life.”

Best Wishes

Jacqueline

& The LEBJV Team

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