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Naomi De Manana

Name: Naomi deManana
Title: Associate Style Editor
Hometown: Santa Cruz, California
Favorite wedding flower: Poppies and Sweet Peas
Best planning tip: Find professionals that you like and trust; Be as clear as possible about what you want; Then let go and trust their creativity.

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Registry: Cooking and Kitchen Tools

Posted by Naomi De Manana

Over Thanksgiving, I learned the importance of good cooking tools and kitchen supplies. Preparing our feast alongside our style director, Katie Berry, was such a breeze because she …

Expert Advice: Alicia Rico

Posted by Naomi De Manana

“I love mixing flowers with the fruit of flowers, and persimmons are real charmers thanks to their quirky orange-gold color and cute shape,” says Alicia Rico of Bows …

Flowers: Fall Branches

Posted by Naomi De Manana

Celebrate the season with fall branches. Cut them from your own yard or purchase some from your local flower market. For lush leaves, look for maple, pear, burning …

Registry: Subject Platter

Posted by Naomi De Manana

With all this talk of turkeys and stuffing, the idea of food seems to be at the forefront of our minds. But even if you have the juiciest …

Flowers: Coral Peonies

Posted by Naomi De Manana

I have been arranging flowers for the past 13 years. And in that time, I’ve had many “favorite” blooms. But the one that has really stood the test …

Flowers: Heart Ribbons

Posted by Naomi De Manana

I love ribbons and bows (I wish I was in this room at The Moschino Hotel in Milan right now)! You know what else loves these flirty garnishes? …

Bridal Market: Edgardo Bonilla

Posted by Naomi De Manana

Here, Edgardo Bonilla with one of his exquisite creations! This dress, called “Tara.”

Bridal Market: Siri

Posted by Naomi De Manana

We’re at Siri, and there are some great dress options for the mother of the bride (or groom) here.