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ComplimentaryBridal Guide 2014
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Table of ContentsJannie Baltzer.....Behind The Scenes...................................................................... 18Sarah Janks.....One on One....................................................................................................... 20
Amy Kuschel.....Getting in Touch.................................................................................... 22
Planning an Outdoor Wedding......................................................................................... 26
Love at The Inn...................................................................................................................................... 28
Bride to Bride.....Helpful advice from previous brides............. 30
Yosemite National Park.....Getting Married................................................. 40
Real Weddings............................................................................................................................................... 46
Top Ten Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping............................................. 58
16 Unique Wedding Table Names............................................................................... 60
Dramatic and Distinctive...Tsakopoulos Library Galleria... 61
Beth Sogaard...The Story Behind The Name......................................... 34
A Love Story................................................................................................................................................. 62
Wedding Planning Checklist................................................................................................. 44
Resource Listings..................................................................................................................................... 68
Wine Tasting Rooms.......................................................................................................................... 71
Bridal Show Events............................................................................................................................ 71
Vizcaya.....A Luxury Bed & Breakfast............................................................... 74
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GCW: Tell us about yourself. What motivated you to be-gin designing bridal headpieces and accessories?
Jannie: I have always had a passion for accessories. So when I took my degree in design at the Scandinavian Academy of International Fashion and Design in Copen-hagen, I knew, I wanted to design accessories. I started out designing jewelry, but when I got engaged 5 years ago, I wanted to create something unique and special for my wedding, and that was the beginning of Jannie Baltzer Couture Headpieces.
I graduated from the Scandinavian Academy of Interna-tional Fashion and Design in Copenhagen, receiving an honorary prize from Her Royal Highness Princess Bene-dict for the most creative collection. My work is regularly featured in magazines like VOGUE, Elle and Cosmopoli-tan.
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GCW: What influences and inspires your designs?
Jannie: The 2014 collection is truly luxurious and delicate, and is all about luminous textures and shine. This collection has ex-quisitely intricate beadwork and beautiful shades of honey gold, champagne, antique silver and ivory. This collection is inspired by the beauty of the nature and its organic shapes - the curl of a leaf, skeleton leaves, delicate flowers and branches - these are all exqui-site things that catch my eye and find their way into my making.
My inspiration comes from the details of past eras; The French Bohemianism of the early 1900’s, the details of the Art Deco movement and the glamour of 1920´s Hollywood, which is ex-pressed in the luxurious materials such as: French lace, Edward-ian Lace, silk and soft chiffon. I only use handmade flowers, and all the bead work is handcrafted with beautiful Preciosa crystals and pearls at my studio in Copenhagen. I love to use interesting pieces of vintage to add whimsy and magic, and to get a unique one of a kind piece.
GCW: Do you have any style tips or advice for brides?
Jannie: I think it’s important that you look like you on your wed-ding day - not too much makeup - that being said you still want to look stunning. So if you wear a very detailed dress, you might want to choose a more simple but elegant headpiece. But if your dress is a little simpler, I would choose a more dramatic head-piece, which would spice up the look!
GCW: Can you give us a small account on a day in the life of Jannie Baltzer?
Jannie: It always starts with a good cup of coffee! Then I check emails and look at my To-Do list (I always make a list the night be-fore, so I know, what to do the following day). Most days I am at our studio, where I design accessories and meet the lovely brides. I work far too many hours a day, but I truly love my job.
GCW: Would we find your pieces in boutiques, or is it best to contact you directly?
Jannie: I have selected Bridal Boutiques around the world, but I also ship worldwide from my studio in Copenhagen, where all my accessories are handmade.
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S A R A H J A N K SOne on One withGCW: Tell us about yourself. What motivated you to begin designing bridal gowns?Sarah: I’ve always been obsessed with fashion. Ob-sessed about fit, drape, aesthetic, styling, every aspect of it, and bridal was a natural starting point for me because it’s a great challenge to produce a bridal col-lection of 10-12 unique pieces that still sit together and tell a story. Each piece must be a standout, and it’s the ultimate satisfaction to see a bride choosing to wear us on her wedding day.
GCW: Who is your style icon?Sarah: I tend to flit between muses, depending on what I’m designing. What defines perennial style is a sexy, confident woman...Marlene Dietrich, Coco Chanel. I’m loving Kate Middleton’s style right now, she’s the embodiment of the modern lady.
GCW: What influences and inspires your designs? Sarah: Cut is very important, researching and drap-
ing in the stand as I design. The embellishments can spring from anywhere, the embroidery on daisy from this seasons collection was inspired by a photograph I’d taken of an iron gate in Paris.
GCW: What factors do you take into consideration with each collection? Sarah: We always start with feedback, what are our customers loving, and what can we do better! What will they be wanting next season? There is always a singular idea/theme that stands out so strongly as the key direction, I’m compelled to weave the collection around it, that gives a coherence to the seasons pieces.
GCW: Where are your gowns created, and in what fabrics? Sarah: We work alot with French laces, silks, embroi-deries and tulles. Some dresses are made in Asia and some in Australia. We work with the best factories, with highly skilled seamstresses and beaders, as there
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is a lot of work and a high degree of difficulty, espe-cially working with silks on the bias.
GCW: What advice would you give brides, to help them through their wedding gown search? Sarah: Relax and enjoy it. An impending wedding can be stressful but you have to enjoy the process. Use Pinterest or magazine pulls to define what you’re lik-ing, and keep an open mind. Try a variety of styles on because you might find The Dress is one you wouldn’t have picked off the rack initially. GCW: Can we find your pieces in boutiques, or is it best to contact you directly? Sarah: We are stocked in 13 stores across the US cur-rently, details and trunk show dates are on our website.
GCW: Can you give us a small account on a day in the life of Sarah Janks?
Sarah: 6:00am- Coffee and checking emails. 7:30am- Breakfast with my two boys and then drop them at school.
9:00am- I’m in the office. Every day is different, and can include design briefings with Danny my assistant, fittings or meetings with stylists and photographers, hair and makeup for upcoming product and campaign shots. More emails and catching up with our US agent
Wendy or PR in LA. Meetings with our Australian team. I try to limit my time in meetings but I like call-ing rather than emailing. It’s a more effective means of communicating and I like to keep in touch with every-one. I try to sketch every day, and work it in, around my appointments and home life. I’m constantly sketch-ing, at airports, over lunch or at home with the boys.
4:00pm- I’m at the gym working out or taking a long walk, along the beachfront or through the bush for about an hour and a half. 5:30pm- Homework and dinner time with the boys. 7:30pm- After I put the boys to bed I’m back in email overseas. It’s midday and so I’m talking with Italy or the UK, sometimes it’s technical questions or design briefs to finish, but mostly trying to clear the never ending pile on my desk. I’ll clock off any time be-tween 11pm and 1am depending on the workload, and sometimes when we’re putting the finishing touches in a collection, I will work a bit later than that.
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GCW: Tell us about yourself. What motivated you to begin designing bridal gowns?Amy: After Bill’s proposal in 1996, I experienced first-hand the arduous task of trying to find the perfect wedding gown! My needs seemed simple enough – I wanted to look elegant and modern without spending a fortune. In my search I found that I could opt to spend a reasonable amount for something mediocre, or spend an outrageous amount on something fabulous. Being an experienced designer, I felt my best bet would be to design my own gown. A few years later, business plan in hand, Bill and I launched the Amy Kuschel collection.GCW: Who is your style icon?Amy: Oh, so many. I’ve always loved Coco Chanel, Lauren Bacall, Audrey Hep-burn...GCW: What influences and inspires your designs?Amy: I find inspiration in everything, it’s always evolving. For our 2014 collection my inspiration focused on layers of personality... knowing yourself, embracing your layers.GCW: What factors do you take into consideration with each collection?Amy: Where we’ve been, where we see the designs evolving. It’s different each year...GCW: Where are your gowns created, and in what fabrics?Amy: Each of our gowns is crafted by hand in our San Francisco design and
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production studio. We strive to deliver impeccable silhouettes that flatter the female form using the finest quality fabrics we can find. We love French and American-made laces and we find silks from all over the world, but we’re so lucky to make everything by hand in San Francisco!GCW: What advice would you give brides, to help them through their wed-ding gown search?Amy: The one thing you must know to find the perfect dress? Yourself. Know yourself, embrace your layers and be open-minded. Bring only a few guests, those who are most supportive of your vision – helping you to find the dress that captures your personality.GCW: Can we find your pieces in boutiques, or is it best to contact you di-rectly?Amy: Bay Area brides can contact our flagship salon in San Francisco. We also have retailers throughout the United States as well as a few international retailers. All of our salons are on our site. Brides can view the gowns prior to theirappointment on our website – we’re really excited about our new “favorites” tab.Being prepared for your appointment is a plus. It’s always best to call ahead toschedule a one-on-one consultation.GCW: Can you give us a small account on a day in the life of Amy Kuschel?Amy: I start everyday with yoga, and then take the ferry into San Francisco. Once I’m at the office there are a lot of meetings with the team to discuss gown construction, special client requests, marketing... Lots of communication! This time of year I’ll spend extra time in fittings, photo shoots, interviews, and sketching. Quality “me” time is important so I meditate on my way home! I try to head home before it gets too late to have dinner with my family. Balancing AKSF and Team Brugger is vital! I’m fortunate to have a strong team which allows me to spend valuable timewith my family. It’s all about balance!
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Planning an Outdoor Wedding
An outdoor wedding can be a beautiful thing! But did Mother Nature receive her invitation? Planning an out-door wedding so many months in advance can be scary. Here are some tips for preparing for the unexpected. Even though you have your heart set on an outdoor wedding, always make sure there’s a ‘Plan B’. For example, if you’re marrying in a rose garden and it’s going to be a torrential downpour that day, double check ahead of time to make sure there’s an event hall nearby to move everything indoors. Don’t fret. You’ll still see the roses out the windows, and the thunder and lightning could add an interesting touch to your ceremony! It could be the most memorable part of everyone’s experience that they’ll talk about for years to come. It could also come in handy to have pop up canopies available for shelter. Don’t forget canopy weights if it’s windy! The last thing you want is a 10 ft square canopy flipping over on your guests or your cake. And speaking of the cake, does this venue you’re thinking about have a kitchen for the caterers? A lot of catering companies will need an approved on-site kitchen for the food prep. It can also be a health department issue, so make sure the caterer is ok with using that particular kitchen, or not having a kitchen available at all. Flexibility is the most important part of planning an outdoor wedding. It may not just be rain, either. If it turns chilly, perhaps you could offer up blankets or wraps for your guests or have outdoor heaters. Just a light drizzle could mean picking up umbrellas for everyone, or adversely, an overly sunny ceremony might call for a few para-sols or fans. Shade and shelter should always be available. Keep a lot of drinking water on hand if it’s hot, as well. How about bugs? Getting married in an open field or by a river could mean everyone flailing at mosquitoes all day. Consider bug block for the guests or citronella candles or incense for the surrounding area. If you’re getting married on a cloudless sunny day, and are fair skinned, don’t forget to put on some sunblock, too. You don’t want to be beet red and sunburned in all your wedding photos! What about electricity at the venue? If you’re having a band, or electric outdoor lighting, make sure you have a good quality gas generator handy. You’d hate to have it break down or run out of gas halfway through the band playing, or have all the lights go out all of a sudden. If you have non-electric lighting such as oil lamps or candles, make sure you’ll have plenty of candles and lamp oil and lighters. Keep in mind they could also blow out or tip over in the wind. And who’s going to relight them when they go out? Solar powered or battery operated lights are also an option, although they could fade as the evening progresses. Pick appropriate outdoor furniture. Lightweight chairs or tables could blow over if it gets windy, and no one will be able to sit in certain types of chairs if they get rained on. Metal chairs could be scorching hot in the sun as well. It’s also an excellent idea to tell your guests what to expect as far as the location. You don’t want to have guests turn up in high heels or leather shoes only to find out the wedding is in a soft meadow, a sandy beach, or a possibly muddy farm. Bathrooms! Did this make it on your to-do list? Whatever outdoor venue you choose, make sure there are rest-rooms available for everyone, and if not, you might have to rent port-a-johns for the day. And don’t forget to rent hand-washing stations as well. We don’t want guests getting sick afterwards. Most importantly, keep in mind that even though the weather can be unpredictable, the way you handle it is what makes the difference. It rained on your wedding day and everyone got soaked? Big deal! It was still fun, ev-eryone will remember it, and you did what you set out to do. Got married! Don’t stress about it. Laugh it off and enjoy it, no matter what happens!
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“Love is like a butterfly, it settles upon you when you least expect it.”
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LoveBarretta Gardens Bed & Breakfastby Daniel and Astrid Stone
It was LOVE at fi rst sight! Com-ing upon the town of Sonora and Tuolumne County almost 10 years ago from the Bay Area. Little did we know how rich this area would turn out to be in the arts, organic garden-ing, beautiful vistas, camping and more. We love being able to relax and sip regional wines with good
friends on the balcony on a warm summer night, or go skiing at Dodge Ridge on a sunny winter day! It was just serendipity coming upon Bar-retta Gardens Inn being up for sale. We made an off er and 8 years later, here we are, aft er adding on (we can sleep up to 18 people), updating and creating many beautiful and unique gardens, as the name implies. Most wedding couples choose to stay in the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese Suites that off er special amenities like soaking tubs, rain-fall showers, Jacuzzi tubs or fi replaces,
and include a private breakfast served to you, in your suite. Our ro-mantic Victorian farm house is from 1904 and is one of the oldest well preserved homes of the area, from the beginning of the 20th Century. It even includes a wooden turn-table to turn the old car around. We have guests coming from all over the world exploring this part of Califor-nia, and we are eager to share all the marvels of our area. Our Inn is the
perfect place to host small intimate weddings among our scenic gar-dens, or for wedding couples and/or guests to stay for pure luxury and relaxation. With several fountains and beautiful plantings along se-cret pathways, it has something for everybody to be excited about. We would love for you to come and visit us!
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1. Your unique wedding at a glance: We were married on April 27, 2013. I am a huge lover of all things Disney, so I wanted a Cinderella wedding without it being too youth-ful, cheesy or “princessy”. We got married in the middle of the beauti-ful Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek , CA and let the spring colors dictate our color palette and flowers. It was the most beautiful day!2. Your biggest challenge in planning your wedding:Our biggest challenge was keeping our budget down with such a big guest list. We both have large fami-lies and we invited over 175 people.3. How you overcame/made it work:We really focused on our priorities – food, music, and photography. And, of course, my dress! I was so happy
to be engaged and getting married to Travis that all of the little details I thought I would care about didn’t seem important anymore. Our fami-lies helped out a lot, and everything truly turned out perfectly!4. Favorite moments:There are so many; it was truly the best day of our lives! I loved see-ing Travis at the end of the aisle as I was walking down with my dad, our first kiss, dancing with my brides-maids, smashing cake in each other’s faces…. Celebrating with all of the people that we love, made the night such a blast.5. Funniest moments:One of our family friends brought some music for the DJ and ended up singing a few songs at our reception. He has a great voice and many were shocked by how well he did. He sang at my parents’ reception 30 years ago so maybe he’s good luck! Also, all of the single girls backing out of the way for my sister and Maid of Honor to catch the bouquet… I think they knew she wanted it so badly!6. Your advice for other brides:Don’t sweat the small stuff! The day goes by faster than you can even imagine and there are only a few things that will really matter looking back. Enjoy the day with your new husband and take lots of pictures and videos to make sure you remem-ber every moment. Don’t spend the day rushing around, let yourself relax and have fun. You’re the bride! 7. Most important lesson you learned from your wedding:Love really is all you need - The love you feel for your new spouse, your family and friends, will make the day the most magical of your life no matter what happens!
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Michelle1. Your unique wedding at a glance: We chose a country and camo theme, incorporating lots of burlap, lace and olive green with hints of pink for pop. Our location was a mountain resort with several cab-ins and a gorgeous rock waterfall into the pool. Being great fans of bacon, we kept that as a thread to our menu, from bacon wrapped jalapeno appetizers, and a topping for the Mac-n-cheese bar, to French Toast Maple Bacon cupcakes – it just worked. Our friends are still talking about those cupcakes!! 2. Your biggest challenge in planning your wedding: Our biggest challenge was getting families from 2 coasts and 2 countries in the same place at the same time! 3. How you overcame/made it work: We found a great resort that could accommodate us all. We planned it as a vacation for everyone too. That way both families and our friends could relax. It gave us all time to en-
5. Funniest moments: At the grooms “I do” moment, our best man stops the ceremony. He then pulled out a coin from his pocket, which he flipped in the air to ascertain what the grooms answer should be. He then nodded, gave a thumbs up, and patted my future husband on the back. Everyone cracked up!
joy the wonderful mountain setting we had. Spending a few days getting to know one another ahead of the big day really took the stress out of the whole event.4. Favorite moments: The night before the wedding, we had a bon-fire and s ‘mores roast under a full moon. All the kids loved it, and it was a great way to relax and enjoy the evening. Before the ceremony, our friend Lorne played the bag-pipes as our guests arrived. It was so romantic and special. Being that we both have Scottish ancestry, it made for a really fun personal touch.Photos by Still Memories Photography
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6. Your advice for other brides: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Take your time in planning your big day, be flexible, and ask friends for help.7. Most important lesson you learned from your wedding: To see the humor in everything, and allow that to be the basis from which we build our future. Life always has it’s ups and downs, and if you approach it with some humor, everything will work out just fine.
1.Biggest Challenge in planning the wedding:I would say the biggest challenge in the wedding planning, was the de-ciding what kind of party to have, to entertain 200 people. We wanted ev-eryone to feel comfortable and have a great time. The venue provided the warm welcome along with good food, good music, and a variety of delicious desserts, the party took care of itself. My sisters made 90 percent of the decorations. (pinterest inspired)2.Favorite moments: The ceremony was my favorite. That was the most important part to Shawn and I. And watching
the magic come alive, all the hard work my mom and her crew did, watching it being noticed and ap-preciated, really was neat to experi-ence. Also, all the conversations and friends and family interaction were a
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great thing to see. 3.Funniest moments: The flower girls were entirely on cue with having to coax their smiles and all their fidgeting during the ceremony, (fighting over holding the bride’s bouquet while matron of honor diffuses,) but it was fine. It was all worth it. It is totally something to laugh at.4.Advice for brides:Advice for other brides would be to relax and enjoy the day. Even if you don’t like all the attention and feel people are going out of their way for you, They Are!! And they want to! Eat it up. Be happy and laugh. Do not drink too much. It all goes by too fast. You don’t want to miss a thing. A little Champs is fine, just stay clear headed!
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Our Story Beth Sogaard Catering and Beth Sogaard’s Amador Vintage Market are located on historic Main Street, Plymouth in the 1938 brick Wheeler Building, home to the original market in town. Situated as the gateway to dozens of world class wineries, Plymouth is the perfect location to house my dream of a thriving catering business and wine country marketplace. The deli at Amador Vintage Market feeds hundreds of hungry wine tasters and locals every weekend, and has grown to encompass a special events venue, a truly unique gourmet product line, and fabulous beers and wines from all over the globe. The catering department travels throughout the region with an unbelievable variety of services and foods to feed thousands when needed. Our customers describe the catering company best as “more perfect than we could possibly imagine” and “flawless”. I must point out that it takes a dedicated group of talented professionals to create such memorable events, and that everything from the simplest sandwich to the exquisite wedding design for 400 is indeed a team effort. We are all here because this is our passion!
I began my culinary career in 1994, after completing my professional degree at Lederwolff Culinary Academy and have since furthered my education by attending master classes at the Culinary Institute of America’s Napa Valley Greystone campus. I opened my own catering company in 1999 and grew the business into the diverse enterprise you now find on Main Street, helping to spur a redevelopment for the old “down town” area. Plans are already in the works to expand the Chef Beth’s Kitchen line of uniquely delicious products and to offer a comprehensive cookbook based on the educational series.
Visit us at 9393 Main Street, Plymouth, CA. The deli is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10-6pm. The catering department is available for advance deli orders daily or event appointments Tuesday-Sunday, 9-5pm. We would love to see you!
www.chefbethcatering.com and www.amadorvintagemarket.com (209) 245-FOOD, or out of the area 1-(866)-441-BETH.
Happy Cooking!
Chef Beth
Beth Sogaard Catering and Beth Sogaard’s Amador Vintage Market are located on historic Main Street, Plymouth in the 1938 brick Wheeler Building, home to the original market in town. Situated as the gateway to dozens of world class wineries, Plymouth is the perfect location to house my dream of a thriving catering business and wine country marketplace. The deli at Amador Vintage Market feeds hundreds of hungry wine tasters and locals ev-ery weekend, and has grown to encompass a special events venue, a truly unique gourmet product line, and fabulous beers and wines from all over the globe. The catering department travels throughout the region with an unbelievable variety of services and foods to feed thousands when needed. Our customers describe the catering company best as “more per-fect than we could possibly imagine” and “flawless”. I must point out that it takes a dedicated group of talented professionals to create such memorable events, and that everything from the simplest sandwich to the exquisite wedding design for 400 is indeed a team effort. We are all here because this is our passion!
I began my culinary career in 1994, after complet-ing my professional degree at Lederwolff Culinary Academy and have since furthered my education by attending master classes at the Culinary Insti-tute of America’s Napa Valley Greystone campus. I opened my own catering company in 1999 and grew the business into the diverse enterprise you now find on Main Street, helping to spur a rede-velopment for the old “down town” area. Plans are already in the works to expand the Chef Beth’s Kitchen line of uniquely delicious products and to offer a comprehensive cookbook based on the educational series.
Visit us at 9393 Main Street, Plymouth, CA. The deli is open Tuesday-Sunday from10-6pm. The catering department is available for advance deli orders daily or event appoint-ments Tuesday-Sunday, 9-5pm. We would love to see you!
The Story Behind The Name
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Our in house wedding & events coordinator will help you plan your perfect Spring, Summer, or Fall wedding with a variety of package options and indoor/ outdoor seating for up to 650 guests.
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The Wawona Hotel, rich with magical Victorian splendor, has the romantic ambience of a bygone era. The per-fect place for an elegant, fairytale wedding or special occasion, the Wawona was founded in 1856, as evidenced by its showy, wraparound verandas and New England style architecture. Outdoor receptions are a favorite on the Wawona’s lush green lawns. With three walls of French doors that beautifully frame the picturesque scenery of the surrounding grounds, the Sunroom is perfect for indoor receptions. Guests can freely move between the Sunroom and the Veranda, enjoy-ing views of Wawona’s wildflower-covered meadows and Yosemite’s only golf course. Just up the road, the oldest living things on the planet – the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias – stand as towering examples of the enduring power of love.
Rustic, and endearing, Curry Village is an inspirational and cost-effective location for weddings set in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Surrounded by million-dollar views of majestic wa-terfalls and granite walls, Curry Vil-lage Pavilion offers banquet space and patios with casual charm sure to make you and your guests feel relaxed and comfortable in a breathtaking natural setting. And after you say “I do,” Yosemite’s recreational options are as endless as your love, complete with activities and tours for the most magical honeymoon imaginable.
Getting Married inYosemite National Park
If you’re looking for an amazingly beautiful and grand location to say “I do”, Yosemite National Park can be the perfect destination with it’s many breathtaking views.
The Ahwahnee, a popular venue in the park, combines the luxury and services of a 4-diamond hotel with the awesome scenery of Yosemite, to create memories that will certainly last a life-time. The Ahwahnee offers an elegant, his-toric setting for intimate ceremonies and receptions. Exchange vows on a beautiful lawn with the wonders of Yo-semite National Park as your backdrop, host a cocktail reception with views of Glacier Point, and enjoy a four-course banquet in the hotel’s Solarium.
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Sparks Ranch Resort
Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Romantic GetawaysFamily Reunions, Retreats...
All Th e Beauty of Paradise... Nestled in the Sierra Foothills
sparksranchresort.com Sonora, CA 95370 209-588-0555
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Come visit Indigeny Reserve™, a family-run organic apple ranch, ciderworks, distillery and tasting bar nestled in the foothills of Sonora, California. Indigeny Reserve is known for its crisp hard cider, small-batch apple brandy, unrivaled gift shop and ample space for picnicking, and RV Parking.
Pure Paradise.
14679 Summers Lane, Sonora, California 95370 www.IndigenyReserve.com
www.facebook.com/IndigenyReserve
Enjoy responsibly.
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Wedding Planning Checklist
Savor every wonderful momentof your special day!
1 Year to 6 Months Prior• Chooseaweddingdate• Decidewhetheryouwantanindoororoutdoor wedding• Selectthecolors,theme,anddetailsofyour wedding• Chooseandbookalocationandofficiantfor your ceremony• Chooseandbookyourreceptionlocation• Selectthecatererandchooseaweddingcake• Chooseafloristandstartplanningyourwed ding flowers• Bookthemusicalentertainmentandmasterof ceremonies• Findaphotographer• Writeyourguestlist• Makeabridalregistry• Decideonbridesmaids,groomsmen,andre- mainder of bridal party• Startshoppingforyourweddingdressand bridesmaids dresses• Beginthinkingaboutyourpreferredhoney moon location6 Months to 3 Months Prior• Finalizeyourguestlist• Chooseyourinvitations• Mailinvitations• Purchasetheweddinggownandveil• Purchasethebridesmaidsdresses• Purchaseorarrangeforrentalofgroomand groomsmen tuxedos• Bookyourhoneymoon• Plantherehearsaldinner• Arrangetransportationtoandfromthewed- ding and reception3 Months to 1 Month Prior• Obtainthemarriagelicense• Purchasetheweddingrings• Havethemothersofthebrideandgroom choose their dresses• Confirmallcatering,floral,andtraveldetails• Createyourweddingprograms• Planandinviteeveryonetotherehearsaldin- ner1 Month to Two Weeks Prior• Planmakeupandhairstyling,bookprofessional stylist if desired
• Purchaseweddingaccessorieslikefavorsand place cards• FinalizeallmusicwiththeDJorentertainment provider2 Weeks Ahead• Finalizealldetailswiththecatererandgivean updated guest count• Confirmallplanswithyourflorist• Gooverthephototimelineoftheweddingday with your photographer• Obtainyourticketsforyourhoneymoon1 Week Ahead• Packforyourhoneymoon• Givetheweddingpartytheirgifts• Holdtherehearsaldinner• Attendbachelor/bachelorettepartyDay Before• Relaxwithfamilyandfriends• Getweddingmanicure• Thebrideshouldstaywithlovedonesand retire earlyYour Wedding Day• Staycalm!• Enjoyahealthybreakfast• Visitmakeupartistandhairdresser• Getdressedforyourweddingand…
Bride Tip:When going to bridal shows, type up address labels in advance, so you don’t have to spend time filling out all the prize registration forms.
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Boutique Hotel & Wedding Services• 25 Hotel Rooms (available for group bookings)
• Large banquet room and bar spaces for rehearsal dinner• Shuttle & Limousine services to your winery or wedding venue
• Event planning & offsite catering• Wedding cakes & cupcakes
HOTEL SUTTERwww.hotelsutter.com
HOTEL SUTTER 53 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
in the heart of the gold country, gateway to Shenandoah Wine Region, HWY 49/Amador CountyCall: (209) 267 0242. www.hotelsutter.com Email: [email protected]
“come visit and feel the love”
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Sweet LoveTravis & Trang
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VendorLove
PhotographerStill Memories Photographystillmemoriesphotosite.com
LocationSequoia Woods Country Club
sequoiawoods.com
Floral DesignBlooms & Things
bloomsandthings.com
DJPalm Tree Sound Productions
palmtreedj.com
CakeLila and Sage
lilaandsage.com
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Castle EleganceChris & Hillevi
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PhotographerSandra Åberg Photographywedding.sandraaberg.com
LocationKronovall Castle in Sweden
VendorLove
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VendorLove
PhotographerStill Memories Photographystillmemoriesphotosite.com
Event PlannerSave the Date Events
209-559-9975
Floral DesignShonna Lewis Designs
shonnalewisdesigns.com
DJSound Extreme Productions
soundextreme.com
CakeSimply Delish
simplydelishshop.com
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Pretty in PinkChris & Amy
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GardenSplendor
Kristen & Phillip
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VendorLove
PhotographerSandra Åberg Photographywedding.sandraaberg.com
LocationBernstorffs Slotshave
DressSt. Patrick Gown
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Simply PerfectEric & Amber
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PhotographerStill Memories Photographystillmemoriesphotosite.com
Floral DesignMountain Laurel Floristmountainlaurelca.com
DJSound Extreme
soundextreme.com
CakeCornerspace Cakes
cornerspacecakes.com
Hair/MakeupFlawless Hair & Makeup flawlesshmd.com
Coordinator/DesignerSave The Date Events
209-559-9975
VendorLove
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PhotographerChristine Dibble Photography
christinedibblephotography.com
LocationSparks Ranch
sparksranchresort.com
Floral DesignThe Little Flower Shoptracyflowershop.com
DJSounds in Motion
soundsinmotiondj.com
HairTresses Salon
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Fall in Love
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Let the dress hunt begin! Here are 10 handy tips for shopping for the perfect wedding dress.
1. Shop early and shop around. Give yourself plenty of time to find ‘the one’. Just like you did with your husband-to-be! You may even need to try on the same dress 2 or 3 times to make sure, and visit multiple bridal shops to get an idea of styles and prices. You can also look through wedding magazines to get ideas. Getting it out of the way early, could save you from making a quick decision later on, that you may end up regretting. 2. Take friends with you. Bring your mother-in-law as a gesture of good will, and maid of honor if you can. If you’d rather have a more solo experience, you can still make them feel included in the process by texting or emailing them pictures of the dresses that you’re trying on. 3. Snap a few photos. Don’t be afraid to take pictures of potential dresses. Sometimes just ‘sleeping on it’ and looking at the photos the next day, over your morning coffee, can make you see the dresses in a whole new light. You can sometimes experience ‘wedding dress overload’ if you’ve tried on a dozen different ones in a day. Give yourself a break. Think it over. 4. Fit the dress to the setting. A formal ball gown might look out of place on a beach, and that long train you’re pondering, could be a bad choice if you’re having an outdoor wedding and dragging it across a lawn. Also, if you’re being married in a house of worship, check if they have any guidelines about exposed shoulders and what-not. 5. Find a salesperson you trust. Some bridal salon salespeople can be very helpful as far as what type of dress fits your body type, or what different styles you might try based on the ‘buzzwords’ you give them such as ‘romantic’, ‘glamorous’, ‘classic’, or ‘elegant’. But don’t be buffaloed into buying a dress you might not like, by a pushy salesgirl. It’s YOUR day, and it’s ultimately YOUR choice. Go with your heart. 6. Research styles you like on the internet. Print the ones you like and bring them as a guideline for the sales-person. You may like the shoulders on one, but the skirt on another. Piecing together elements of what you like, could lead you to find just what you want. Don’t be afraid to change an aspect of a dress you find either. Don’t like the sash? Scrap it! Train too long? Alter it down! Don’t like the long sleeves? Alter them shorter! Almost any dress can be altered. 7. Trust your instincts. If you need reassurance that the dress looks great on you, it’s probably not ‘the one’. Can you see yourself immortalized forever in photographs in this dress? Or would you look back and think, ‘I never did like that dress…’ When it’s the right one, you’ll know. You won’t even want to try on any others after that. 8. Try it on even if it doesn’t fit! What? Really? Yes! If you’re a 14 and there’s an 8 on the rack that you positively adore, don’t be afraid to put aside any embarrassment and try it on. Have a girlfriend, your Mom, or a salesper-son hold the back together while you look in the mirror. You may have just found a dress you would’ve otherwise not even looked at because it wasn’t in your size. Any dress can be ordered to fit.9. Wear the correct undergarments and shoes to try on dresses. Heel height can affect your posture and the over-all fit of your dress. Choose heels in a comfortable height that will be the same as the ones you wear on your wed-ding day. Undergarments are important as well. When trying on dresses, your undergarments should be similar to what you will wear on your wedding day, so there are no unpleasant surprises after you buy your dress. 10. Pick a dress that fits your body type. Are you self conscious about your arms? Or your tummy? Your behind? Different styles of dresses can hide or accentuate what you do or don’t have. Stick thin? Add some curves with a corset! Top heavy? A-line gowns can add some hips! There’s a style that will flatter any body type out there. Now go find that perfect dress! Happy Hunting!
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Looking for fun and creative names for the tables at your wedding? Here are some very unique ideas.
1. Meaningful Calendar Dates (the date you met, date of first date, date you got engaged, etc) 2. Special Places that you have Visited Together/Meaningful Places 3. Fairytale Terms (ex: Happily Ever After, Wish Upon a Star) 4. Places you are going to visit while on your Honeymoon 5. Romantic Quotes 6. Romantic Songs/Favorite Songs 7. “I Love You” or “Love” in different languages 8. Favorite/Romantic Movies or Old Hollywood Movies 9. Poetry Lines 10. Words that sum up your Relationship 11. Hobbies (words associated with a hobby you both like) 12. Types of Flowers 13. Different Countries 14. Favorite Books 15. Framed Photos of the bride and groom at the age matching the table number (ex: table 7 will have framed photos of the bride and groom at age 7) 16. Street Names (the streets you both grew up on, met on, had your first date on, got proposed on...)
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The Tsakopoulos Library Galleria is a unique and beautiful event space. Towering columns reach toward the five-story atrium ceiling from which three sparkling glass rings of actual prisms are suspended. The gleaming terrazzo floor is inlaid with bronze abstract designs, symbolic of the River City. The second and fourth floor Galleria balconies are adorned with oak and hand-tooled iron railings. Spotted along the balcony, exquisitely crafted fox heads gaze down on each event. With these artistic elements, there’s little need to add a lot of decor, which is kind to your budget. And because your photographer can get a bird’s eye view, not just the standard photo angles, your photos will be gorgeous, extraordinary,and elegantly distinctive. The knowledgable and attentive Galleria staff helps to coordinate your event and bring your vision to life. Individualized attention includes a personalized floor plan for each event, close collaboration with all of your vendors, and every attempt to make your vi-sion become a reality.
Dramatic & Distinctive
828 I Street Sacramento, Ca librarygalleria.com 916-264-2800
The Beauty of The Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
Choose from among a dozen of the Sacramento region’s premiere caterers, who provide outstanding cuisine artfully presented. The Galleria and its caterers attempt to satisfy a wide spectrum of ethnic requirements so that you and your guests have an enjoyable and memorable experience at an event that reflects you and your heritage. The dramatic main floor is the centerpiece of the Library Galleria. The 5,400 square foot space comfortably accom-modates up to 350 dinner guests. Reception or theatre-style gatherings for as many as 500 may be accommodated. En-circling the main floor, the Galleria balcony offers expanded seating or reception space for up to 150 additional guests.
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A Love StoryJason & Dana
We first met in high school through mutual friends, but it wasn’t until we took a humanities class together, senior year, when our romance began! A friendship blossomed over conversation and flirtation ensued during a class field trip. At the end of the school year, the young romance led Dana to place her number in Jason’s senior yearbook. That summer Jason invited Dana over for an af-ternoon to hang out and when he tried to seize the moment, Dana would have none of it, and we lost touch for many years. Sigh! Fast forward thirteen years to 2008. We reconnected via Face-book. As the conversations began to increase in frequency, and the romance began to rekindle, we decided to meet for dinner, and the rest is pretty much history (in the making).
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Cheyenne and I met in grade school. He was my boy-friend in 6th grade and my first love. We dated off and on in high school. I was very much in love with him, but he was not interested in being serious. 25 years went by, and we started chatting on facebook. One thing lead to another and I moved back home and we are now married. He is the only man I ever wanted to be with, and the one I never thought I could have. Dreams really do come true. I have never been more happy and I feel so blessed to have been able to marry my best friend and life long love.
A Love StoryCheyenne & Nicolle
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Floral Design & Event Planning
209-768-8485 raedavis.com
CALAVERASCOUNTY
WWW.GOLDDUSTPHOTOS.COM
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open airphoto boothphoto booth
for the
the interactiveintroducing
www.tapsnap.net
209-890-3933
call andy & jill fuoco for more information or
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BeautyStudio 3 Salon209-588-8833Sonora, Castudio3salonsonora.com
Rapunzel Salon and Spa209-536-0545Sonora, Ca
Flawless Hair and Makeup Design209-559-6610Sonora, Caflawlesshmd.com
Bridal AttireBride To Be Couture916-972-8223Carmichael, Cabridetobecouture.com
The Clothes Mine209-890-7532Angels Camp, Catheclothesmine.com
Let’er Buck209-533-1144Sonora, Caleterbuckwesternwearanduniform.com
CakesLila And Sage209-728-2604Murphys, Calilaandsage.com
Corner Space Cakes209-588-3880Sonora, [email protected]
Chef Dave Cooks209-928-1306Sonora, Cachefdavecooks.com
Simply Delish209-533-1177Sonora, Casimplydelishshop.com
Columbia Kate’s209-532-1885Columbia, Cacolumbiakates.com
Resource ListingsCateringBeth Sogaard Catering1-866-441-2384Plymouth, Cachefbethcatering.com
Lila And Sage209-728-2604Murphys, Calilaandsage.com
Bella Cucina209-223-2213Jackson, Cabellacucina3.com
Ten 22916-441-2211Sacramento, Caten22oldsac.com
Christophers209-533-2600Murphys, Cachristophersristorante.com
Chef Dave Cooks209-928-1306Sonora, Cachefdavecooks.com
Any Event209-352-6267Mi Wuk Villiage, Caanyeventml.com
Event CoordinatorsSave the Date Events209-559-9975Sonora, [email protected]
Silver Leaf Events209-768-8485Murphys, Caraedavis.com
FavorsBlue World Botanicals209-533-3323bathcupcake.com
FloristsCamino Flower Shop530-644-5730Placerville, Cacaminoflowershop.net
Mountain Laurel Florist209-532-9533Sonora, Camountainlaurelca.com
Columbia Florist209-532-6878Columbia, [email protected]
Passion Flower Boutique209-772-3044Valley Springs, Capassionflowerboutique.com
JewelryTaylor Jewelers209-533-9302Sonora, Ca
Ruby and Isadora Jewellery1-858-752-2492Sacramento, Carubyisadora.com
Music/EntertainmentSound Extreme Productions209-532-0868Sonora, Casoundextreme.com
OfficiantSierra Ceremonies209-728-8372Murphys, Casierraceremonies.com
Photo-BoothsTap Snap209-890-3933Murphys, Catapsnap.net
Sound Extreme Productions209-532-0868Sonora, Casoundextreme.com
PhotographyStill Memories Photography209-536-0428Sonora, Castillmemoriesphotosite.com
Christine Dibble Photography209-536-1740Sonora, Cachristinedibblephotography.com
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Sandra Åberg PhotographyDenmark/Swedenwedding.sandraaberg.com
Silver Archives209-225-1274Groveland, Casilverarchives.com
The Littlest Productions916-426-2898Sacramento, Cathelittlestproductions.com
Gold Dust Studio209-595-8724Mokelumne, Cagolddustphotos.com
RentalsClassic Party Rentals916-294-9705Sacramento, Caclassicpartyrentals.com
Americas Party Rental916-339-3544Sacramento, Caamericaspartyrental.com
TransportationPeppermint Creek Carriage209-890-5911Jamestown, Capeppermintcreekcarriages.com
VenuesThe National Hotel209-223-0500Jackson, Canationalhoteljackson.com
Ironstone Vineyards209-728-1251Murphys, Caironstoneweddings.com
Black Oak Casino Resort1-877-747-8777Tuolumne, Cablackoakcasino.com
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort1-800-822-9466 Ext. 8477Jackson, Cajacksoncasino.com
Hotel Sutter209-267-0242Sutter Creek, Cahotelsutter.com
Sparks Ranch209-588-0555Sonora, Casparksranchresort.com
Union Hill Inn209-533-1494Sonora, Caunionhillinn.com
Sequoia Woods Country Club209-795-1000 x8Arnold, Casequoiawoods.com
Hotel Leger209-286-1401Mokelumne Hill, Cahotelleger.com
La Contenta Golf Club209-772-1714Valley Springs, Calacontentagolf.com
Lazy Z Resort1-800-585-1238Twain Harte, Calazyz.com
McCaffrey House1-888-586-0757Twain Harte, Camccaffreyhouse.com
Twain Harte Tree Farm209-586-7666Twain Harte, Catwainhartetreefarm.com
RailTown 1897 State Park209-984-3953Twain Harte, Carailtown1897.org.com
Black Bear Inn209-795-8999Arnold, Caarnoldblackbearinn.com
Best Western1-800-532-1944Sonora, Cabwsonoraoaks.com
Venticello209-728-0242Murphys, Carebeccadykstra.com
Prospect 772 Winery209-736-9361Angels Camp, Caprospect772.com
The Garden in Murphys209-753-8489Murphys, Cathegardeninmurphys.com
Renwood Winery209-245-6979Plymouth, Carenwood.com
Camps Restaurant209-736-8181Angels Camp, Cacampsrestaurant.com
Brice Station Winery209-768-7262Murphys, Cabricestation.com
Dodge Ridge209-965-3474Pinecrest, Cadodgeridge.com
Groveland Hotel209-962-4000Groveland, Cagroveland.com
Knowles Hill Inn209-352-4333Sonora, Caknowleshill.com
Saddle Creek Resort209-785-8587Copperopolis, Casaddlecreek.com
Alchemy209-728-0700Murphys, Casaddlecreek.com
VideographersCole Video209-288-2675Sonora, Cathecolevideo.com
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Angels CampTravel Lodge1-800-525-4055
AuburnHoliday Inn888- 976-4808
Best Western877-574-2464
Comfort Inn866-611-6301
Foothills Motel866-611-6301 El Dorado HillsHoliday Inn Express916-358-3100
Marriott916-293-8723
California Suites510-429-9700
Suite America916-941-7970
FolsomCourtyard916-984-7624
Hampton Inn & Suites916-235-7744
Residence Inn916-983-7289
Lake Natoma Inn916-932-2769
GrovelandThe Groveland Hotel800-273-3314
Lillaskog B7B209-962-1818
Evergreen Lodge209-379-2606
JacksonThe National Hotel209-223-0500
Jackson Rancheria Hotel209-223-1677
Holiday Inn Express1-877-859-5095
MariposaMariposa Lodge1-800-966-8819
Best Western Plus1-800-568-8520
Comfort Inn 209-966-4344
Yosemite Inn209-742-6800
MokelumneHotel Leger209-286-1401
MurphysMurphys Suites209-728-2121
Murphys Inn Motel209-728-1818
The Victoria Inn209-728-8933
Murphys Historic Hotel209-728-3444
PlacervilleBella Vista B&B530-622-3456
Cary House Hotel530-622-4271
Best Western Plus530-622-9100
Rancho CordovaHoliday Inn888-987-8843
Hotel Sierra916-638-4141
Marriott916-638-4141 RosevilleCourtyard916-772-5555
Best Western Plus877-574-2464
Hampton Inn916-772-9900
SacramentoCitizen Hotel916-447-2700
Embassy Suites916-326-5000
Double Tree916-929-8855
Courtyard by Marriott800-340-0665
The Westin916-443-8400
Four Points by Sheraton916-263-9000
Larkspur Landing916-646-1212
Riverboat Delta King916-444-5464
Hilton Garden Inn916-568-5400
Red Lion Hotel916-922-2020
Hilton Arden West916-922-4700
Clarion Hotel916-444-8000
Springhill Suites916-925-2280
Residence Inn916-649-1300
SonoraBest Western209-533-4400
Inns of California209-532-3633
Gunn House209-532-3421
Sonora Inn209-532-2400
Barretta Gardens B&B209-532-6039
Knowles Hill B&B209-532-4333
Sutter CreekThe Hotel Sutter209-267-0242
The Hanford House Inn209-267-0747
Foxes Inn209-267-5882
Sutter Creek Inn209-267-5606
YosemiteThe Ahwahnee209-372-1407
Wawona Hotel 209-375-6556
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls1-866-539-0036
The Tenaya Lodge1-888-514-2167
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Wine Tasting RoomsSutter Creek Wines
Baiocci wines82 Main Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-5523www.baiocchiwines.com
Bella Grace Vineyards73 Main Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-8053www.bellagracevineyards.com
Cinque Wines83 Main Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-0900www.CINQUEwines.com
Miller Wine Works67 Main Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-5828www.millerwineworks.com
Scott Harvey Wines79 Main Street, Sutter Creek
290-267-0122www.scottharveywines.com
Sierra Ridge Winery54 Main Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-1316www.sierraridgewine.com
Sutter Creek Wine Tasting85 Main Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-5838www.suttercreekwinetasting.com
Yorba Wines51 Hanford Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-8190www.YorbaWines.com
Calaveras WinesAllegorie Tasting & Art Gallery
432 Main Street Murphys209-728-9922
www.allegoriewine.com
Black Sheep Winery221 Main St Murphys
209-728-2157www.blacksheepwinery.com
Brice Station Vineyards3353 E. Hwy 4 Murphys
209-728-9893www.bricestation.com
Broll Mountain Vineyards106 Main St Murphys
209-728-9750www.brollmountainvineyards.com
Chatom Vineyards1969 California 4 Douglas Flat
209-736-6500www.chatomvineyards.com
Coppermine Winery3210 Main Street Vallecito
209-736-2305www.copperminewinery.com
Four Winds Cellars3675 Six Mile Road
209-736 4766www.fourwindscellars.com
Frog’s Tooth Vineyard380 Main St. Suite 5 Murphys
209-728-2700www.frogstooth.com
Hatcher Winery425 Main St Murphys
209-605-7111www.hatcherwinery.com
Hovey Winery350A Main Street Murphys
209-728-9999 www.hoveywine.com
Ironstone Vineyards1894 Six Mile Road Murphys
209-728-1251www.ironstoneweddings.com
La Folia Wines263A Main Street Murphys
209-728-5298www.lafoliawine.com
Lavender Ridge Vineyard425 A Main Street Murphys
209-728-2441www.lavenderridgevineyard.com
Milliaire Winery276 Main Street Murphys
209-728-1658www.milliairewinery.com
Mineral Wines769 Dogtown Road Angels Camp
209-743-4100www.mineral-wines.com
Newsome Harlow403 Main St Murphys
209-728-9817www.nhvino.com
Renner Winery448 Main St Murphys
209-728-2314www.rennerwinery.com
Stevenot Winery458 Main Street #3 Murphys
209-728-3485www.stevenotwinery.com
Tanner Vineyards202 B Main Street Muphys
209-728-8229www.tannervineyards.com
Twisted Oak Tasting Room 363 Main St. Murphys
209-728-3942www.twistedoak.com
Twisted Oak Winery4280 Red Hill Road Vallecito
209-736-9080www.twistedoak.com
Val du Vino Winery634 French Gulch Road Murphys
209-728-9911www.ValduVino.com
Vina Moda Winery147 Main St Murphys
209-728-1917www.vinamoda.com
Sonora WinesMt Brow Winery
10850 Mountain Brow Rd,Sonora 209-532-8491
www.mtbrowwinery.com
La Bella Rosa Vineyards72 N Washington St, Sonora
209-533-9968www.labellarosavineyards.com
Indigeny Reserve
14679 Summers Ln, Sonora 209-533-9463
www.indigenyreserve.com
Gianelli Vineyards 18263 Main St, Jamestown
209 984-1500www.gianellivineyards.com
Dream Wedding ShowCal Expo
February 23, 2014 11am-4pmdreamweddingshow.com
It’s A Wedding AffairCameron Park Community CenterFebruary 16th, 2014 10am-3pm
cameronpark.org
The Bridal ExpoCitrus Heights Sunrise Mall
January 25 & 26, 2014 Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
www.bridal-expos.com
The Firehouse Wedding ShowcaseThe Firehouse Restaurant
March 2, 2014 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMfirehouseweddingshowcase14.eventbrite.com
Sonora Wedding FaireMotherlode Fairgrounds
February 23, 2014 12pm-4pmwww.sonoraweddings.com
Luxury Wedding ShowTsakopoulos Library Galleria
January 5, 2014, 12 pm - 4 pmluxuryweddingshows.com
Vizcaya Open HouseJanuary 30, 2014 from 6-8 p.m.
March 6, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. June 5, 2014 from 6-8 p.m.
August 14, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. October 16, 2014 from 6-8 p.m.
Vizcaya at 2019 21st Street / Sacramento
Chico Bridal ShowSilver Dollar Fairgrounds
January 12, 2014 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.August 17,2014 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
www.chicobridalshow.com
Get Married Modesto Bridal FaireModesto Centre Plaza
January 5, 2014 12pm-4pmgetmarriedmodesto.com
International Wedding Festival Modesto Centre Plaza
Jan 26, 2014, 11am-4pm
Fresno Golden PalaceMarch 2, 2014, 12-4pm
internationalweddingfestival.com
Folsom Bridal ShowLake Natoma InnApril 27th, 2014
www.folsombridalshow.com
“The Historic Hotel Leger is that unique location you seek to make your wedding truly special. First built in 1851, it is steeped in Gold Rush history - part of the hotel is the original Calaveras County courthouse and jail. The perfect place to hold your most cherished event, as it was during the height of the Gold Rush when the Hotel Leger was THE place
for important parties, cotillions and gala events of the day, attracting people from miles around.
Today, as in days past, the Hotel Leger and its staff welcome the opportunity to help you make your day truly memorable.”
Weddings and Events
Hotel Leger8304 Main Street Mokelumne Hill, CA, 95245 www.hotelleger.com [email protected] (209) 286-1401
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izcayaV Circa 1899, this 6500-square foot, white colonial revival is graced with a Victorian tower, mas-sive bay windows and an impressive columned entrance suitable for its original owner turn-of-the-century attorney, Philip Driver. Blush walls and impressive crown moldings frame antique Victorian-reminiscent furnishings. This elegant Mansion has eight graciously appointed sleeping
Their award Winning Chef Jim Turknett, and culinary staff, are committed to providing an elegantly prepared meal for you and your guests. They have a variety of dif-ferent items and can create a custom menu based on your needs.
Whatever the occasion, Vizcaya is sure to to exceed your dream expectations.
rooms. Surrounded with ornate gardens, the Vizcaya Mansion is a fully renovated historical landmark located in beautiful midtown Sacramento.
The Vizcaya is a full-service Sacramento wedding venue. Provid-ing detailed event planning assistance from the beginning plan-ning stages, including event design, detailing, and execution, of the most important day of your life.
The Vizcaya was voted best Sacramento wedding venue, byKCRA’s A list in 2013. Their focal point is the beautiful Pavilion, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a gorgeous fountain. The Pa-vilion features artesian stained glass lighting, soaring ceilings, and spectacular floor to ceiling windows. Outside, the lushly landscaped Courtyard Gardens provide a re-markable setting for an intimate wedding ceremony. The property also boasts a Queen Anne period Bed and Breakfast that is a State of California designated historical site, which houses eight guest rooms.
A Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Vizcaya2019 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95818
916.594.9285www.vizcayasacramento.com
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