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Real Wedding: Abbie and Marc, Pacific Palisades, California

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    Abbie and Marc

    When Marc Gordonson was set up on a blind date with Abbie Schiller, she told him he'd recognize her by her dalmation-print shoes. And at their November 2002 wedding, Abbie wore those shoes under her wedding gown.
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    Invitations

    Paper leaves were mailed with the invitations for guests to write wishes for the couple.
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    The Bride

    Abbie's gown is by Vera Wang.
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    The Location

    Seven Arrows, a camp located in a state park, was the site for the wedding.
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    The Ceremony

    Abbie and Marc recite their vows under a huppa decorated with the paper leaves containing felicitations from their loved ones. The match-makers, Zack Estrin and Chris Levinson, hold two of the huppa's poles.
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    Guests

    At the start of the ceremony, guests hold candles for the traditional Havdalah service, a Jewish ceremony celebrating the end of Shabbat (the day of rest).
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    Family

    Abbie's father, Bob Schiller (left), poses with Marc's parents, Kathy and Jay Gordonson.
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    Family

    The Schiller family stands for a group portrait.
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    Flowers

    An autumnal theme is conveyed with red and orange garden roses, pepperberries, and crab apples in the centerpieces.
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    Favors

    Custom-made paper wraps the favors, an assortment of bath and body products.
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    Cake

    The wedding cake is decorated with roses, pears, and crab apples. Tables are set for the reception, held in a hall in the park.

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    Sources

    Location: Temescal Gateway Park
    Dress: Vera Wang
    Groom's Suit: Hugo Boss
    Flowers: A Bed of Roses
    Cake: Robyn Valarik, 415-517-5692
    Invitation and Favor-Wrapping Paper: printed by Iron Copy Papers, 212-529-3734

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