Wedding Guide 2010

From The Publisher

A Little Bit of History

By Judy Hodgson

T

he Wedding Guide 2010 Magazine, the one you hold in your hands, has certainly grown to maturity over the years.

In fact, you might say its roots go back decades.

Let me explain.

In 1981 I started working as a reporter for the Arcata Union newspaper and became editor two years later. In addition to news and feature writing, occasionally we wrote stories for special sections of the paper like Annie and Mary Days in Blue Lake or the Orick Rodeo. Carolyn Fernandez, also a co-owner of the Journal today, was a graphic artist at the time and worked in the Union’s back shop doing paste-up – literally applying hot wax to the back of pieces of copy and photos, and pasting them down on a board.

During that era, the Union published an annual special section to help brides and grooms plan their big day. We wrote some helpful stories and then the advertising department went out and sold ads. The problem with this approach was couples only got information about those specific stories we ran that year and certain advertisers — really a fraction of the people who are in the wedding biz here in Humboldt County.

The North Coast Journal was launched in 1990 and soon after Carolyn and I began publishing a bridal directory – basically a complete listing by categories of everyone in the wedding business — every local cake baker, every consultant, every DJ. It was so useful to wedding couples because, let’s face it, there’s a new crop every year. You only do this big family party once in your life (hopefully) and you need all the help you can get.

We had tremendous support from advertisers from

the beginning, those who wanted to show photos of their work and to describe their services and products in more detail. Today some of them tell us the Wedding Guide brings them half or more of their customers.

By 2006, the directory expanded to a full-color, glossy magazine with that all-important checklist in the back to make it even easier to plan a big event.

This year we are using our new, expanded website – www.northcoastjournal.com — to take the Wedding Guide a few important steps further. One, I can tell you about now: We are archiving all our older stories for easy access on-line.

Old stories and photos? How will this help you?

Well, let me tell you. In 2006 we interviewed Meredith Biasca (See, “Party Girl,” 2006 Wedding Guide) about wedding planning. She and her husband now own Don’s Rent-All, but at the time she had been managing the Party Place for many, many years. She knows the wedding business from the inside out. She gave us lots of good ideas – from trends in linens to how to set up a kids’ corner during the reception to keep them occupied.

Also in the 2006 Wedding Guide edition were local stories about choosing a ring and choosing music.

Remember, these stories are all Humboldt-specific, not those found in general interest brides’ magazines.

The 2007 edition will always be my favorite. I have to declare a conflict-of-interest because my second job has always been helping in my family business, the Fieldbrook Winery. I have been doing weddings in my back yard almost as long as I’ve been in journalism. The story I wrote that year was very personal. It’s about the three very different weddings of our three daughters – in the years 1993, 1997 and 2006. I talk about how to pit-roast a pig (have friends in 4-H), how to find a certain satin gown

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and where to procure flowers in just the right shade of deep red.

That year we also had an article that will always be helpful to anyone throwing a large party called, “How to Feed the Hungry Hordes,” an interview with Elizabeth Adams of Hurricane Kate’s. Finally, we had a sweet feature story on “Operation: Romance in the Redwoods. How to have a wedding in 72 hours.”

In 2008 we had articles on counseling before marriage, when and how to hire a wedding planner, the magic of the wedding dress and a special article on flowers.

Last year, the 2009 Wedding Guide, had feature articles on Sandra Kirtley, owner of Scrappers Edge, talking about invitations and papercraft; dozens of fantastic photos on cakes, all by local bakers; and a trend story about making your wedding very personal.

There’s so much good information just a mouse click away.

Stay tuned for another major upgrade to our mothership, the North Coast Journal’s website, later this year.

And tell the advertisers you find on these pages where you found them and how much you appreciate their support of this local magazine. ● INS IDE ◆

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Wedding Guide 2010 is a publication of the North Coast Journal Weekly. Distributed free at Humboldt County wedding industry businesses and select newsstands. ©2010 Entire contents are copyrighted.

No content may be reproduced or reprinted without the publisher’s written permission.

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www.northcoastjournal.com 145 G St., Suite A, Arcata, CA 95521 707-826-2000 advertising 707-826-2007 fax 707-826-2060 publisher Judy Hodgson art director Holly Harvey production manager Carolyn Fernandez contributing writers Christine Bensen-Messinger, Judy Hodgson graphic design/production Miles Eggleston, Lynn Jones, Scott McKenzie sales manager Mike Herring advertising sales Colleen Hole, Shane Mizer, Karen Sack advertising assistant Ashleigh Nieman office manager Carmen England

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ONTENTS

2 A Little Bit of History The Publisher takes a look back

4 On A Tight Budget Arcata couple achieves dream wedding with the help of family and friends

16 Beyond The Veil Trends in hair styles and accessories

24 Wedding Registries Fine china and crystal a thing of the past?

8 The Guide 8 Venues 13 Officiants 13 Invitations 14 Consultants 15 Jewelry 18 Salons & Spas 20 Gowns & Accessories 21 Formal Wear 22 Lingerie 22 Alterations 22 Florists 25 Rentals & Decorations 27 Catering 31 Bakeries 32 Videos 32 Music & Entertainment

35 DJs 35 Photography 37 Gifts & Registry 39 Travel Agencies 39 Limos 40 Lodging and B&B Getaways 40 Miscellaneous

42 The Checklist

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EDDING

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on the cover Melody and Todd DeHaven embrace on their wedding day. Read Melody and Todd’s story beginning on page 4.

Photo courtesy of Catch-Light Photography.

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On A Tight Budget Arcata couple achieves dream wedding with the help of family and friends

By Christine Bensen-Messinger

LEFT the newly-married couple walking back down the aisle lined by lanterns they made with the help of the bride’s mother.

All photos featured

by CATCH-light Photography

RIGHT outside of the wedding and reception venue, the arcata playhouse.

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t was more than 15 years ago that she first noticed him in high school. Over the years, they worked together and eventually started dating. Then on Oct. 17, Melody and Todd DeHaven were married.

Sitting on the couch in their comfortable Arcata home, the couple, who finish each other’s sentences, agreed: They are fortunate not only to have married the person of their dreams but to have had their dream wedding, too.

Following their engagement in September 2008, Melody started reading wedding books and magazines and they all said the same

thing: The first step in planning a wedding is to determine your budget.

“Well, what do you do when you don’t really have any money?” Melody asked.

Todd, 36, who grew up in Arcata, has worked for Murphy’s Market in Sunny Brae for the past 20 years and is now the produce manager.

Melody moved from San Diego in time to attend Arcata High School and works part-time as a cashier at Murphy’s Market. She also cleans houses and is a caregiver.

Though they had no defined budget, the couple started discussing what they really wanted and slowly their perfect wedding emerged.

“We went back and forth between being

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traditional and non-traditional. We kind of ended up with both,” Todd said.

“We stayed away from bridal stuff,” said Melody, adding that that was a big money saver. “We knew we didn’t want to be cake toppers.”

Not wanting to look like the traditional “cake topper” wedding couple, helped contribute to one of the biggest money-saving choices — her dress. While she has seen her friends look amazing walking down the aisle in traditional long, flowing white dresses, Melody said that was never her preference.

She went shopping and eventually found a deep purple dress from a small boutique. With the help of her best friend, Melody, she also decided to do her own nails and hair for the wedding.

“Once she got the dress, everything just kind of tied into it,” Todd said.

Looking for an affordable wedding venue that they could make their own and also being lovers of theater, the DeHavens chose the Arcata Playhouse. By choosing an unusual venue and the “whimsical” dress, the wedding began to take on a “Midsummer Night’s Dream” feel.

Family members and friends began to join in the planning, offering to share their talents, ranging from singing to storytelling to magic tricks. The wedding theme continued to evolve.

“It was kind of a-night-on-the-town theme,” Todd said.

“Simple elegance was another theme of the night,” Melody added.

While the couple had ideas on how they wanted their wedding to play out, Melody said they stayed open and let many aspects of the event unfold.

“We weren’t really attached to anything, which saved us a lot of money,” she said.

Starting from the very beginning, the couple saved money on their invitations by having Melody’s artistic mother design them. They

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had color copies made and purchased a large package of envelopes and stamps.

The total for the 160 invitations? $100 — and that included postage.

The couple toyed with a few other locations before visiting the Arcata Playhouse. But by choosing a venue that is typically not used for weddings, they were able to negotiate a good price and rent it for a several days. That made it possible for them to take their time decorating and it alleviated the need to hire decorators.

Not only was the theater a blank canvas for them to make their own, Melody said, “Theaters just have a really cool feel.” Plus, it was the perfect venue for their “night out” theme.

The couple found theater owners David Ferney and Jackie Dandeneau easy to work with, they even did all the lighting for the wedding.

While the couple did everything it could to save money, the biggest cost savings came from the help of family and many friends.

White paper lanterns that lined the aisles were made by the couple with the help of Melody’s mother. One friend borrowed some decorative material from a local clothing store where she works to drape behind the altar and the top of the stage. Another friend brought moss-covered alder branches from a tree in his yard.

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On A Tight Budget continued from previous page

The food, a spread of beautifully presented hors’ d oeuvres, was all made by a relative and the couple was able to borrow most of the tables and dishes from the Lutheran Church of Arcata.

Beer and wine was served to guests utilizing a friend’s bartending expertise.

And for entertainment? There was music for dancing and various performances by guests and family, including Melody’s father and brother who wrote and performed songs. A friend played piano for the ceremony, Todd’s mother wrote and read a story.

The wedding was officiated by Melody’s aunt. The couple purchased local flowers and yet another friend, a Murphy’s Market flower manager, did the arranging, making beautiful bouquets.

Also easing the financial burden on everyone, the couple decided to keep the wedding party small.

“Her sister was her maid-of-honor and my son was my best man,” Todd said.

The favors were packets of wildflower seeds gifted to them by friends at the Jonsteen Company in McKinleyville.

For the rehearsal dinner, the couple rented the Samoa Women’s Club, which they said was inexpensive. For dinner, all the couple had to do was purchase the ingredients and the deli manager at Murphy’s Market, another close friend of theirs, made enough sushi for everyone.

While they saved money on every-

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thing else, Melody and Todd said there were a few things they had professionally done.

“Besides having the videographer and the photographer, our cake was our only splurge,” Melody said.

Todd said it was important for them to have a nice wedding cake to share with friends.

Because everyone had done so much, they wanted them all to share in the cake.

With friends pitching in to help them save money and execute their wedding, the couple said the event became something they will never forget.

“My mantra for the whole time was, ‘It’s the marriage, not the wedding,’” Melody said. But it turned out the wedding was a huge success.

“I think it was about as perfect as it could be,” Todd said.

“Really, of the whole night, there is nothing that we would have done differently,” Melody agreed.

Melody’s money saving tips • Stay away from items specified as “bridal.” It is not unusual to find the same item for less if it doesn’t have the “bridal” designation.

• Alternative venues can save major money.

• Look to churches and other community venues that may let you borrow or rent tables, chairs and even dishes and flatware for little or no cost.

• Are you creative or do you have a creative friend? Making your own invitations and decorations can save money.

• Having a small wedding party saves your friends money, too.

• Are your friends and family talented? Would they love to be a part of your wedding?

“Letting people express their talents really saves a lot,” Melody said. l

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nce in a great while there is a perfect place for weddings. sea lions dance at the reception. ocean breezes caress lovers’ cheeks.

Bride and groom promise eternal love as they stand above the endless sea.

The moonlight offers romantic interludes to those who choose to step off the decks and onto the acres of lawns and wandering garden paths. at The Lost Whale Inn, we believe the perfect beginning to happily ever after is here, on the bluffs overlooking the Pacif ic ocean in Trinidad.

LEFT, top to bottom The bride’s father and brother perform a song they wrote for Melody and todd. food at the reception was made by a relative. the cake, one of the couple’s few splurges, was made by ramone’s. shantaram the magician performs during the reception.

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Venues

In Addition To Churches, Community Centers, Grange Halls and Veterans Buildings

sky and ocean (and their photographers) were the only witnesses to Leigh Montague and Sam Bartle’s intimate ceremony. The Bellingham, Wash., couple traveled to humboldt county in order to exchange vows on Wedding Rock in Patrick’s Point state park. Photo by Arcata Photo Studios

Abruzzi Plaza View Room Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com, 200 indoor Adorni Center Eureka, 441-4244, www.adornicenter.com, 400 indoor Aldergrove Gardens Arcata, 826-2517, aldergrovegardens@yahoo.com, 300 outdoor Arcata Theater Lounge Arcata, 822-1220, www.arcatatheater.com Arrington Apples Eureka, 443-0210, www.arringtonapples.com, 75 indoor, 300 outdoor Avalon Eureka, 445-0500, www.avaloneureka.com, 100 indoor

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VENUES continued from page 8 Azalea Hall McKinleyville, 839-8975, 200 indoor Bayside Grange Hall Bayside, 822-9998, www.baysidegrange.org, 280 indoor Baywood Golf & Country Club Arcata, 822-3686, www.baywoodgcc.com, 200 indoor Benbow Inn Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com Blue Lake Casino’s Sapphire Palace Blue Lake, 668-9770 x2731, www.bluelakecasino.com Campton House Eureka, 443-1601, www.qualityinneureka.com/campton.htm, 50 indoor standing capacity Carlotta Country Occasions Fortuna, 768-2188, up to 300 Carter House Inns Eureka, 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com, 45 restaurant; 25 Carter Cottage Cats’ Cradle Arcata, 822-CATS, www.catscradlebnb.com/cats, 30 outdoor Chemise Mountain Retreat Kings Range, 986-7794, 150 indoor/outdoor Complete Look McKinleyville, 839-6250

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Holiday decorations adorn the scotia inn for the celebration of India Rose and Travis BROADBENT on Dec. 19, 2009. Two mom’s party planning helped make the day a success. Photo by eyelight photography

Cornelius Daly Inn Eureka, 445-3638, www.dalyinn.com, up to 120 outdoor Cutten Inn Eureka, 445-9217, 100 indoor Eagle House Victorian Inn Eureka, 444-3344, www.eaglehouse.com, eaglehouse@sbcglobal.net Eureka Woman’s Club Eureka, 442-3458, www.eurekaheritage.org, 150 indoor Fern Cottage Ferndale, 786-4835, 300 outdoor Fieldbrook Winery Fieldbrook, 839-4140, www.fieldbrookwinery.com, 250 outdoor First Congregational Church Eureka, 445-5488 Gingerbread Mansion Ferndale, 800-952-4136,786-4000, www.gingerbread-mansion.com, 24 indoor Humboldt Brews Arcata, 826-2739, www.humboldtbrews.com Humboldt Grange 501 Eureka, 443-0045, 264 indoor Humboldt Redwoods State Park Weott, 946-2409, www.humboldtredwoods.org Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Bayside, 822-3793, www.huuf.org, 150 indoor-/outdoor

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Hurricane Kate’s Eureka, 444-1405, www.hurricanekates.com Iris House Eureka, 445-0307, 60 indoor Jambalaya Arcata, 822-4766, www.jambalaya-restaurant.com, 175 indoor Larrupin Cafe Trinidad, 677-0230, 200 indoor/outdoor Lost Whale Inn Trinidad, 677-3425, www.lostwhaleinn.com, 100 indoor/outdoor Madaket Eureka, 445-1910, www. humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com Manila Community Center Manila, 444-3803, 150 indoor/outdoor Moonstone Beach House Westhaven, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com, 150 indoor/outdoor Morris Graves Museum Eureka, 442-0278 Odd Fellows Hall Eureka, 442-7243 Otter Bar Lodge Forks of Salmon, (530) 462-4772 Patrick’s Point State Park, (Wedding Rock) Trinidad, 677-3570, 677-3110, www.cal.parks.ca.gov More ➤

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Quality Inn Arcata Arcata, 822-0409, www.choicehotels.com Red Lion Hotel Eureka, 445-0844, www.redlion.com Redwood Raks Arcata, 616-6876, www.redwoodraks.com, 25-100 people indoor Ridgefield Events www.ridgefieldevents.com River Lodge Fortuna, 725-7572, www.friendlyfortuna.com Riverbend Cellars Myers Flat , 943-9907, www.riverbendcellars.com, 50 indoor/ 200 outdoor Scotia Inn Scotia, 764-5338, 350 indoor, 400 outdoor Six Rivers Brewery McKinleyville, 839-7580, www.sixriversbrewery.com Straw House Junction City, (530) 623-1990, www.strawhouseresorts.com, up to 150 outdoor The Samoa Women’s Club/The Samoa Mansion Samoa, 822-0826, www.danco-group.com/propertymanagement

The Sea Grill Eureka, 443-7187, 50 indoor Terry’s Garden Ferndale, 786-9202, www.perfectpalatecatering.com, 50-500 Trinidad Hall Trinidad, 677-0223, www.trinidad.ca.gov, cityclerk@trinidad.ca.gov, up to 125 people Trinity River Farm Willow Creek, day (530) 629-3200 , evening (530) 629-3327, www.trinityriverfarm.com Van Duzen County Park, Pamplin Grove Highway 36, 445-7651, www.co.humboldt.ca.us Wharfinger Building Eureka, 268-1973, 140 indoor Woodland Garden Weddings Westhaven, 677-3580, 200 outdoor

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Arcata Stationers Arcata, 822-0527 Artcraft Printers Eureka, 442-2517, artcraftprinters@sbcglobal.net Carl Johnson Eureka, 443-4851, www.carljohnsonco.com Central Office, The Copy Center Eureka, 444-3044, thecentraloffice@pacbell.net Fortuna Fabrics & Crafts Fortuna, 725-2501 Pacific Paper Co. Eureka, 443-3158 Printing Expressions Eureka, 443-9000, printingexpression@att.net Scrapper’s Edge Eureka, 445-9686, www.scrappersedge.net Soybean Designs Eureka, 834-3807, www.soybeandesigns.com More ➤

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Consultants

2319 Designs Eureka, 834-1142, www.2319designs.com Celebrations Arcata, 826-1224 Custom Wedding Services Eureka, 443-3536, 972-9123, www.customweddingservices.com, bradleyteri@yahoo.com Humboldt Weddings, Sarah Poppy Trapkus 496-3484, www.HumboldtWeddings.com North Coast Occasions Sustainable Event Planning McKinleyville, 631-2909, 825-0112, www.NorthCoastOccasions.com Once Upon A Time Eureka, 496-3811, nbkj119@gmail.com One Fine Day 834-5877, www.onefinedayplanner.com Party Place Eureka, 443-0833, www.partyplaceeureka.com S & S Events Eureka, 834-6460, www.sandsevents.net Two Moms Party Planning Eureka, 442-0613 Wallan Event Design 223-2060, wallaneventdesign.net, wedding coordination Weddings By Design Blue Lake, 668-4323, www. shirleyatkinsweddingsbydesign.com

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Weddings By Design

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Beyond the

By Judy Hodgson

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1. a feathery pouf adorns a small veil. 2. fabric flowers pinned into long, flowing tresses give a natural feel to shea losh’s ensemble, married Oct. 10, 2009 in eureka. 3.Cristina Delodder chose a small veil for her vintage-styled wedding celebration.

4. small veils come in all shapes, sizes and textures, with all kinds of embellishments. 5. jeez louise creates fabulous flourishes locally. 6. Josephine AGRICOLA chose a soft feather adornment for her big day. photos 1, 4 by delightful eye Photography. photo 2 by JJT Photography. Photo 3 by Amy kumler photography. photo 5 by jeez louise. photo 6 by eyelight photography.

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Kambria says she is seeing mini veils with polka dots that just barely cover the hair and eyes. “It looks very dramatic.”

Other custom hair accessories incorporate heirloom pieces of jewelry, beads, lace or “even parts of grandma’s dress.”

“Definitely, the heirloom look is in. And lots of feathers,” she added.

Aimee Taylor has been making custom hairpieces for about two years under the name Jeez Louise.

She is launching a webpage soon to sell over the internet, but for the time being she sells her products where she works at Shipwreck in Eureka, a retail store specializing in anything from handmade clothing and furniture to suitcases.

“I’m really inspired by the vintage look, especially the ’40s and ’50s,” Aimee said. “I use old lace and even buttons.” She says fashion still goes in cycles and right now feathers are big.

Jennifer Wilson, a photographer and a bride herself last year, agrees that hair accessories are a trend.

“A lot of brides are going for something edgier. Right now you see a lot of small head pieces — tiny veils, netting and feathers — in all the ads for wedding gowns,” she said.

But, for her own wedding last August, Jennifer chose the traditional veil in all its glory.

“People were hugging me in the receiving line and pulling the veil back. It’s just that I’ve always loved the look of the veil, so I went with it.” l

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“Brides are a lot freer to move with hair accessories,” says Kambria Anton of Eyelight Photography. “I’ve seen brides getting their heads pulled back by the weight of a long veil, or the husband getting tangled up during the receiving line. It adds to the stress and they’re not relaxed. It frees them up to move normally.”

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Carol Niles and Hec Wood were married at their home in Fortuna.

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Wedding registries Fine china and crystal a thing of the past?

By Christine Bensen-Messinger

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hile not completely gone, the days where all couples register for fine China and crystal that they may never use seem to be numbered. according to “experts,” at the WeddingChannel.com, “the top 10 registry items for Couples Just starting out,” include flatware, everyday use dinnerware, glasses, pots and pans and other kitchen and cooking related items.

But, with more and more couples setting up shop long before they get married, these items, while still popular, are being supplemented and in some instances replaced by registries at home building centers, travel agencies for honeymoons, and even more unique places.

For the past, at least six years, Cindy gerner, who runs the accounts receivable department at Pierson’s Building Center in eureka, said the store has offered a registry service.

“Not many people know we offer this,” she said.

But, with so many couples choosing to buy homes together before getting married, it can be a good place to register. gift cards top the list of the most popular items to register for, gerner said, but there are other things as well. “there’s a lot of lighting on the

lists,” she said. “and electrical (is also popular) … once in awhile we see something from the garden section; like specific plants.” another store that offers a registry that is not widely known about is good relations in old town eureka.

“We call it our fairy files,” said meghan riley, a co-manager and sex educator at the shop. riley said between 30 and 40 couples a year register at the “lovers’ boutique” which specializes in lingerie and boudoir accessories.

While employees at the shop are happy to help couples register and explain to them what different products are so they can decide what will be best for them, riley said they are also happy to help guests who come to make a purchase from the registry. “i’ll walk around with them … and show them this is what they wanted so that can choose what to buy,” she said. “it depends on what road they want to take (as to what they choose to purchase); some people like to be risqué.”

For others, who are looking for home décor option items that are unique, Plaza design also offers a registry at all three locations, arcata, eureka and mcKinleyville.

“We get online registries as well as in store,” said tracy morgan, who manages the arcata location. last year, she said approximately 60 couples registered with the store.

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a Fire aNd light taBle settiNg at PlaZa desigN iN arCata.

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With an array of furniture, local art, Fire and light glassware, made from recycled glass, and other household decorations and odds and ends, couples have many options to choose from. But, morgan said there are definitely favorites. “sometimes you’ll see linens or candles, sometimes furniture or gift cards, (but) one of the most popular things is the Fire and light,” she said. “that’s number one.”

While their online registry (at plazad.com) makes it easy for couples to register in the comfort

of their own home, she said the in-store help that Plaza design employees offer is something that sets them apart from registering at bigger establishments. “the customer service we provide … we like to walk around with the couple … and clarify exactly what it is they do want so there are no misunderstandings,” morgan said. she said it’s also nice for couples to register for a variety of things so that their guests have choices when purchasing the gift. eureka residents Jamie lee and continued on page 26 ➤

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B.J. Thomason registered at a few places for their June 13 wedding, their favorite being Plaza Design.

“It was really important to me being born and raised here to pick somewhere local,” Jamie said.

“Plaza Design was a place that I always thought of … because they have Fire and Light.”

Her mother-in-law really wanted the couple to register for china, but Jamie said they knew they would never use it. Instead, Fire and Light was the better choice because it is “beautiful” and something they can use every day, she said.

“We’ve been able to keep our collection growing,” she said, adding that they received a few pieces for Christmas and each received more on their birthdays.

Originally registering for 12 full place setting, Jamie said their collection is 98 percent complete.

Not only are they happy with their choice, Jamie said the people at Plaza Design were helpful in the registering experience,

which can be complicated.

“They were amazing,” she said.

“They were so patient.”

Debbie Sanders who manages Dalianes World Wide Travel Service in Eureka said honeymoon registries have become popular in recent years.

“We do offer a honeymoon registry, all of (the couples) friends can come in and make a donation toward their honeymoon,” she said. “This can be great for (couples) who didn’t think they could afford a honeymoon or have lived together a longtime.”

Sanders said the staff at Dalianes will help couples book their travel arrangements, which they can pay for at the time and then give them a check with the donated money and a print out of who contributed and how much they gave.

Recently, Sanders said a couple registered for their honeymoon with Dalianes and then didn’t come in to find out what was gifted to them until after.

“People gave money until the wedding (and) they had a chunk of change waiting for them when

they got back,” she said. “It does work out really nice.”

Allison and Daniel Bensen, who got married in a small family wedding in November, chose not to register for gifts at the time.

But, sometime next year they are planning to have a reception dinner and to register for a honeymoon, something they have been unable to take thus far.

“We’re thinking about taking a cruise since we’ve already made a home together,” Allison said.

The couple, who has lived together for more than three years, and have a 7-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son, said they would like to take the trip sans children and decided to put the honeymoon off until their son is a little older.

While they are not sure of the exact location, Allison said they would like to go somewhere Caribbean.

She has looked at honeymoon registry services online, but said she is planning to use a local travel agency to book their trip. l

more and more couples are foregoing traditional registries and registering for lingerie, honeymoons and furniture.

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CC Market & Deli Rio Dell, 764-2941 Celebrations Arcata, 826-1224 Classic Catering McKinleyville, 839-1730 Comfort Of Home Catering Arcata, 822-1781, www.comfortofhomecatering.com Cove Restaurant Shelter Cove, 986-1197 Curley’s Grill Fortuna, 725-1595 Cutten Inn Eureka, 445-9217, cutteninn@gmail.com Deb’s Grapevine Bistro Fortuna, 726-7779 Dorris & Daughter Catering Co. Fortuna, 725-9626, 267-5097 Earthly Delights Fortuna, 725-9163 Eureka Natural Foods Eureka, 442-6325, www.eurekanaturalfoods.net

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Comfort of Home Catering created delicious dishes for the reception of Alisa Coan and Miko Ross. Photo by Eva York Photography

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S & S Events Eureka, 834-6460, www.sandsevents.net Savory Thyme Eureka, 444-2266 Six Rivers Brewery McKinleyville, 839-7580, www.sixriversbrewery.com Smokin’ Moses Trinidad, 943-9943, 677-0506, smokinmoses.com Spoon’s at the Co-Op Arcata, 822-5947; Eureka, 443-6027 Teri’s Custom Catering & Cakes Eureka, 444-8791 Thai Cuisine Eureka, 445-4735 Tomo Arcata, 822-1414 Two Moms Eureka, 442-0613 Verbena Catering Arcata, 822-7260 wildberries wild platter cafE Arcata, 822-5211

this summer-themed cake, designed by stephanie baldwin, was one of five created for a wedding held at Miranda gardens. the cakes were supported by a madrone branch decorated with vines, flowers and crystal pendants.

Photo by Eyelight photography

Make your celebration plans now!

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All occasion catering, offering menus from homemade lasagna to barbecued tri-tip.

A family-owned and operated business with a dash of personality serving the North Coast for over ten years.

We are here to help make your special day the best it can be!

Julie Green-Winburn • 725-3254 • www.moonlightcatering.com

Bakeries Brio Breadworks and Café Arcata, 822-5922, 822-0791, www.briobaking.com Catering by Aimee Trinidad, 677-3224, 599-8760 Cherry Blossom Pastry Shop Eureka, 443-0576 LOST COAST CAFE & BAKERY Ferndale, 786-4330 Mitey Nice Bakery Eureka, 444-2999 North Coast Bakery Arcata, 822-5947 Eureka, 443-6027 www.northcoastco-op.com Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe Eureka, 442-1336, 445-2923 Arcata, 826-1088 McKinleyville, 839-3383 www.ramonesbakery.com

Ray’s Food Place Arcata, 822-0188 Eureka, 442-9261 Fortuna, 725-3835 McKinleyville, 839-4413 Garberville, 923-2279 Stephanie Baldwin Fortuna, 725-9742 Teresa’s Cake-N-Candy Supplies Eureka, 443-4009, www. teresascandc.com Teri’s Custom Catering Eureka, 444-8791 Vellutini Baking Co. Eureka, 442-1522 Verbena Catering Arcata, 822-7260 More ➤

a Homemade cake is lovingly decorated with roses to celebrate the wedding of Larrissa Cathy and Carl Richardson IN Southern Humboldt. Photo by Amy Kumler

Baked in the finest European tradition since 1929

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Specializing in Wedding and Custom Decorated Cakes

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Smokin’ Moses

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Tue.-Fri. 6-6, Sat. 6-5 Fax 441-9188

Serving Humboldt County for over 10 years ◆ All meAls prepAred fresh on-site in our custom-designed grills. ◆ complete portAble kitchen for go-Anywhere cAtering. ◆ pArty, event And wedding coordinAting AvAilAble. ◆ served with style by our

professionAlly trAined wAit stAff. ◆ themAtic, beAutifully presented buffet tAbles complementing the occAsion.

We understand that taste, presentation and personal attention are what you deserve.

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Videos DK Creative Eureka, 845-5737, dkcreative@gmail.com Dreamquick Media Arcata, 443-8188, dreamquick@mac.com Magneic Video Productions, Magnetic Eagle Designs Eureka, 442-6784, www.magneticvideo.com Morse Media Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net Pro Shot Video Arcata, 444-0131, proshotvideo@suddenlink.net Romantic Wedding Videos, Barbara A. Domanchuk Media 768-1738, bad@humboldt1.com Shenandoah Film Productions Eureka, 445-1221, www.shenandoahvideos.com

funambul@humboldt1.com

Music for Special Occasions Classical Flute Duo Jazz Combo Bands

Jill Petricca 445-2613 jillpetricca@ sbcglobal.net

usic & M Entertainment Absynth Quintet 476-8173, www.absynthquintet.com, jazzy, gypsy acoustic swing-funk with a twist Angel Fargas, Angels Creations 442-9213, angelfargas@yahoo.com, Latin, flamenco and classical Austin Alley and the Rustlers 223-2825, www.austinalley.com, country rock Back in the Daze 442-8242, 443-0310, www.myspace.com/backindadaze, davidjperrier@hotmail.com, classic rock, oldies, dance

Bayou Swamis 445-2106, marla_joy@humboldt1.com, Cajun/Zydeco Bayside Brass 443-2626, dick.kathy@yahoo.com, classical, pop, various Bear Winkel 443-8810, classical, jazz, classics, piano and bass duo Belly Dancing with Shoshanna 616-6876, www.shoshannaland.com Blue Lake Yacht Club Swing Quartet 444-9423, vintage-swing and pop Bob Ebenstein 822-3332, yourceremony.bobebenstein@yahoo.com, piano, violin, guitar all styles Boomsauii www.boomsauii.com, electro/acoustic Bossa Nova Baby 499-1878, jason.trevino@stjoe.org, Bossa Nova jazz/originals cadillac ranch 444-8803, country, country rock and dance tunes Ceremonial Trumpet 722-1955, www.ceremonial.heraldtrumpeter.com, baroque and romantic music for weddings Ceremony Sound, Eric Hann 677-0200, erichann@hotmail.com Chubritza 822-8045, www.chubritza.com, East European and folkdance Compost Mountain Boys 839-3779, 599-5456, www.compostmountain.com, bluegrass Country Pretenders 822-8354, obiz2@sbcglobal.net, old time country DaNCE WITH DEBBIE 464-3638, www.dancewithdebbie.biz, private and group lessons Darius Brotman 826-1496, jazz@humboldt1.com, pianist, jazz – solo or combo Dave Wilson 443-4931, davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com, classical rock or jazz band

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Karie Hillery 943-3123, www.karie.com, pop vocals, solo to 6-piece Kathe Lyth 441-1592, www.kathelythcelticharp.com, original Celtic harp in varied styles, commissions accepted Kevin Roland 444-8946, variety showcase Kulica 668-1860, www.kulica.com, groove folk Landfall Performances 826-2961, custom vocals by Seaila Les Conversations Galantes 845-1788, funambul@humboldt1.com, violin duo Little River String Quartet 839-0433, traditional and custom wedding music, classical and folk styles Lost Coast Marimba Band Whitehorn, 986-7341, chango@hughes.net Lynne Reardon 777-1772, www.hearthfire.com, harpist M:4 268-8207, classical wind and strings quartet Madame De Squeeze 443-4424, germanedesign@sbcglobal.net, accordion, French waltzes, romantic European bistro music Magic Moments 822-9639, vocals and instrumentals Magnolia 441-1458, jazz, blues, swing, standards Marla-Joy and Mike Conboy 445-2106, marla_joy@humboldt1.com, jazz flute/guitar duo Matthew Cook 826-2919, www.matthewcook.com, pianist, all styles Meadowood String Quartet 442-0689, classical music for all occasions Mike Craghead & Sari Baker 442-7009, www.humboldtmusic.com/sarimike, solo or combo acoustic singer/songwriter

Fabulous Bluejayz 499-0568, 677-0459, jools_booty@ yahoo.com, guitar, bass and vocal duo w/blues harp, blues, jazz, standards and originals Falling Rocks 768-3336, bluheron@humboldt1.com, vintage, early country and blues, positive love songs George Mooney 223-0681, solo acoustic guitar, jazz, classical and traditional Good Company 443-6889, Celtic, folk or classical Hearthfire 777-1772, www.hearthfire.com, harp duo, Celtic, pop and world Horn Band 822-8354, swing style, old jazz big band, perfect for dancing Molly Simas and Nate Combs begin their dance at the Issa Stemler Baywood Country Club with DJ Pete Meyer. Molly 840-9514, issastemler@hotmail.com, and nate were wed on August 1, 2009. Photo by Carol Niles piano, organ, accordion Photography Jenifer Breeze Band www.humboldtmusic.com/ breeze, gospel, soul, acoustic rock Delta Nationals 822-0789, paul-demark@redwoods.edu, classic Jesse Elias and Friends American music, swing and rock ’n’ roll to soul Arcata, 826-7530, jce918@hotmail.com, jazz guitar/classical Dogbone 442-1419, www.soundclick.com/dogbone, Jim Lahman and the Full Grown Men feral jazz, rock Eureka/Arcata, 499-9031, lahmantone@suddenlink.net, Blues, swing, Donna Landry and the A Train funk and some classic rock 443-9056, swingset.w.donnalandry@gmail.com Jimi Jeff and the Gypsy Band Dotty Flesher Willow Creek, 496-6049, www.jimi-jeff.com 822-3543, piano and organ John Ludington & Andrea Zvaleko Dr. Squid Arcata, 601-9034, 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/drsquid, www.sonicbirds.com/johnludington, folk/pop oldies, rock, disco, dance music Judy Phillips Duncan Burgess 443-3362, harpist 822-3128, guitar and vocals, jazz standards, rock and swing Julie Froblom & Mary Deandreis 442-7712, flute and violin duo, Eureka Brass Band Baroque, classical and more 616-3251, big band, swing, jazz, latin, blues, rag, R&B

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Mr. Calamari 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/mrcalamari, instrumental jazz standards Mr. Lunch 822-8810, uail@quick.com, hand-made jazz Nice ’N’ Easy 443-8810, easy listening dance music, traditional swing NightHawk Eureka, 943-1913, www.nighthawkrocks.com, info@nighthawkrocks.com, rock/dance Oddly Enough: A Classical Trio 268-8207, light classical, winds and strings Old Dog 445-2079, olddog005@yahoo.com, bluegrass Ponche!

923-3449, jmmydur@asis.com, AfroCuban salsa Redwood Rhythm 444-9423, vintage swing, pop, jazz, western swing Roddy Ross McKinleyville, 839-1854, solo violin or bagpipe Rose Armin-Hoiland and the 24/7 Jazz Trio 677-9070, www.247jazz.com, jazz standards Ruben Diaz 826-7403, jazz, blues, Latin solo or combo SAMBA NA CHUVA 845-3225, sambanachuva@hotmail.com Scatter The Mud 444-8507, traditional Irish folk Seabury Gould 444-8507, seaburygould@hotmail.com, guitar, flute, vocals Soulseekers 443-1187, R&B, rock ’n’ roll Spudgun 445-8710, rock ’n’ roll St. John and the Sinners Eureka, 499-1878, www.saintjohnandthesinners.com, saintjohnguitar@yahoo.com, blues/classic rock Striped Pig String Band 476-0787, oscarvance@suddenlink.net, old time and square dance

Photo Booth Rental Service

A modern take on a classic idea, Forget-MeNot Photo Booth will capture the spirit of your celebration and give your guests a keepsake that lasts a lifetime.

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Boomsauii provided tunes for Carol Niles and Hec Wood’s reception. Photo by Arcata Photo Studios

Susie Laraine 441-1343, slaraine@humboldt1.com, jazz Swingin’ Country Band 443-4233, country and old time rock ’n’ roll Synrgy Arcata, (602) 628-9320, www.synrgyband.com, synrgyband@yahoo.com The Bucky Walters Arcata, 825-9657, 497-4607, (619) 339-3568, bluegrass, old time, stringband The Living Rooms 826-7711, acoustic eclectic The Nucleus Arcata, 497-4362, wwwnucleusmusic.com, nucleusmusic@yahoo.com The Phoebes 726-9048, www.myspace.com/songofthephoebes, christopher.cooper@mac.com, acoustic folk and pop with harmonies The Roadmasters Eureka, 442-1954, 444-8946, www.theroadmastersband.com

The Soulful Sidekicks 443-6108, 442-0074, www.humboldtmusic.com/thesoulfulsidekicks, love ballads and swing Tom Toohey Trio 362-6034, authentic gypsy swing of Django Reinhardt Tribal Fire Fusion 498-0421, www.tribal-fire-fusion.com, firedancing and bellydancing Trombones @ 4 443-2626, dick.kathy@yahoo.com, classical, pop, jazz Vintage Soul 441-8701, www.vintagesoulband.com, rock, funky Motown and soul Wally Cooper 822-4716, dawcooper@sbcglobal.net, jazz pianist WoMama Arcata, 601-2836, www.myspace.com/womama, womamamusic@yahoo.com, world/dance/rock Yo Tango?

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McKinleyville, 866-40-AP-INC (866-402-7462), www.accurateproductionsinc.com Allstar Entertainment DJ Serving N. Calif. and S. Ore., 444-0505, thedjtripplej@yahoo.com Audio Xl Eureka, 498-1738, www.audioxlab.com DJ Dub Cowboy 834-4701, djdubcowboy@yahoo.com, reggae and dance hall DJ Hal Eureka, 442-5136 DJ Itchie Fingaz McKinleyville, 616-8444, itchie_fingaz@hotmail.com

DJ Ken Eureka, 444-8946, wwwdonsneighbors.com DJ Pete Myer Blue Lake, 668-5751, www.djpetemeyer.com DJ Red thislazylife@yahoo.com, vinyl specialist, love songs, ’80s music DJ Stir Fry Willie 845-0838, www.stirfrywillie.com JinRickshaw Sound & Light Arcata, 496-8031, jinrickshaw@gmail.com Live Sound Co. Arcata, 444-0131, http://web.me.com/livesoundco Power Drive Sound Company Eureka, 442-6650, www.powerdrivedj.com TJ the DJ Eureka, 498-1738 Universal Balance Productions McKinleyville, 840-9874, malkalm@onebox.com

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Carrie Mayfield 496-5471, www.carriemayfield.com Catch-Light Photography/Elizabeth Mackay Eureka, 444-2601, www.catch-light.com Christina Russ Photography Eureka, 443-2095, www.christinarussphotography.com Danalynn Photography Arcata, 822-5555 David Forthoffer Photography Eureka, 502-9119, www.david.forthoffer.org DK Creative Eureka, 845-5737, dkcreative@gmail.com Don Forthuber Eureka, 443-9956 Michelle Smith and Dave Bushnell share a Eva York Photography special moment. the couple was married on Arcata, 825-1043, www.evayork.com July 18, 2009, on their ranch in Blocksburg.

Eyelight Wedding Photography Photo by L&M Photography Arcata, 822-8273, www.eyelightstudio.com Forget Me Not Photo Shenandoah Film Productions 499-3256, kacycurtis@yahoo.com Eureka, 445-1221, www.shenandoahvideos.com Heartstrings Family Photography Suit and Ty Photography 498-4196, 443-7955, isaacsmommie@sbcglobal.net 497-9719, www.suitandty.com Holly Blue Photography Swanlund’s 601-1042, www.hollybluephoto.com Eureka, 442-4522, www.swanlunds.com Imagination Studios Tina’s Photography Fortuna, 725-1632, www.goimagination.com Eureka, 442-0914, www.tinas-photography.com Jan Topp Photography Eureka, 496-7895, www.jantopp.com JJT Photography 362-1737, www.jjtphoto.com Kyana Taillon Photography Ace Hensel’s Hardware Arcata, 822-1567, www.KyanaTaillon.com Arcata, 822-2965 L & M Photography Adventure’s Edge Arcata, 822-4673, Eureka, 442-6650, www.lmphotographers.com www.adventuresedge.com Mark Mckenna Photography Bed bath and beyond 616-5189, www.mmphotographic.com Eureka, 441-1114, www.bedbathandbeyond.com MM Reflections Blacksmith Shop Arcata, 826-7235, www.mmreflections.com, Ferndale, 786-4216, www.ferndaleblacksmith.com mmreflections@hotmail.com Bubbles Morgan photography Arcata, 822-3450, Arcata, 616-8150 www.bubbles-arcata.com Morse Media Carl Johnson Co. Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net Eureka, 443-4851, www.carljohnsonco.com Muir Adams Cs Designs Eureka, 502-2468, www.muiradams.com Eureka, 442-1584, www.christinasdesigns.com Paul Swenson Photography ecothreadz Arcata, 822-7684, www.paulphoto.com McKinleyville, 840-0776 Photographic Memories/Douglas C. Beck Ferndale Arts Gallery Eureka, 834-4646, 443-2639, Ferndale, 786-9634, www.ferndaleartgallery.com www.dcbphotographicmemories.com Fine Art By Lisa Marie Waters Rick Gustafson Fine Art Photography Arcata, 822-1600, www.WatersArt.com Bayside, 476-8268, www.rickgustafson.com Fire Arts Center Robert Fell Arcata, 826-1445, www.fireartsarcata.com McKinleyville, 839-4719, www.rfellphoto.com Furniture Design Center Rose Mountain Photography Eureka, 442-6300, www.northstatefurniture.com Bayside, 502-4086, www.rosemountainphotography.com More ➤

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Garden Gate Arcata, 822-2156 Going Places Eureka, 443-4145 Himalayan Rug Traders Eureka, 268-8268, www.tibetanrugtraders.com Home Interiors Blue Lake, 668-5335, www.homeinteriors.com/nataliehouston Humboldt Mystics Arcata, 825-8900, www.humboldtmystics.com Kohl’s Eureka, 442-4279, www.kohls.com Kokopilau Eureka, 442-5893 Linen Closet Eureka, 268-0900, www.linencloset.com Living Styles Eureka, 443-3161, www.livingstyles.net Low’s Furniture Fortuna, 725-3331 Mckinleyville Ace Home & Garden Center McKinleyville, 839-1587, www.mckinleyvilleace.com Mirador Glass McKinleyville, 839-0909

Sweetly-wrapped surprises await a lucky bride and groom. Photo by Catch-Light Photography

Moore’s Sleepworld Eureka, 444-BEDS; Arcata, 444-2337 Natural Selection Arcata, 822-6720 Oak World Discount Furniture Eureka, 444-8081 outdoor store Arcata, 822-0321 Pierson Building Center Eureka, 441-2700

Plaza Design Arcata, 822-7732; McKinleyville, 839-1250; Eureka, 441-1380, www.plazad.com Pleasure Center Arcata, 826-1708 Pro SPORT CENTER Eureka, 443-6328 River Lodge Fortuna, 725-7572, www.friendlyfortuna.com

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Sears Eureka, 441-2900, www.sears.com Steven’s Engraving Eureka, 834-2654, cahill21@suddenlink.net SHIPWRECK Eureka, 476-0991, www.shipwreck-shop.com Stuff ’N’ Things Eureka, 442-5096 TARGET Eureka, 442-0201, www.target.com U-Name-It Engraving Eureka, 444-3332, unameitengraving@sbcglobal.net

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KC travel Petrolia, 629-3400, www.mentawainorth.com premiere travel services Weaverville, (530) 623-4567 Redwood outfitters Orick, 954-8702 Travel advantage Eureka, 442-6081 Travel Time Garberville, 923-3836 University Travel Arcata, 822-1787

Travel Agencies Limos AAA Travel Eureka, 444-1000, www.autoclubgroup.com All out Travel Eureka, 443-9908 Dalianes McKinleyville, 839-4381, Eureka, 445-3245, 443-2778, www.dalianes.com eureka travel agency Eureka, 445-0861 House Of Travel Fortuna, 725-6899

A Better Choice Limousine Eureka, 442-5500 C & C Limousine Hydesville, 768-3120, www.eleganceinmotion.biz Cher-Ae Heights Limo Service 677-3611, www.cheraeheightscasino.com Xtreme Limousine Ferndale, 738-4164, www.xtremelimousine.us

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Larrissa Cathy and Carl Richardson make their getaway. Photo by Amy Kumler

Fabric Temptations Arcata, 822-7782, www.fabrictemptations.com Favors by Heather Fortuna, 498-0008, rustkelley@gmail.com, truffles and cupcakes McClellan Water Samoa, 268-0254, www.mmspringwater.com Nedra Johnson 269-0413, Marriage and Family Therapist Northcoast Audio Eureka, 444-8700, www.northcoastaudio.com Partylite Candles and Accessories Eureka, 834-0757, www.partylite.biz/candlesfunapril Sacred Bodies Pilates, Susie Kidd Eureka, 268-0437, www.sacredbodiespilates.com Tip Top Gentlemen’s Club Eureka, 443-5696 Treats between the sheets 834-9010 Venlo Chocolates Eureka, 445-8015, www.venlochocolates.com Willow Weaver Arcata, 444-9304, wilathiweaver@juno.com l

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● Select and book entertainment for

● Propose ● Announce engagement ● Determine the type of wedding you want, setting, size and degree of formality. ● Select a date and time. Consider time of day, as this affects formality and catering choices. ● Select a location for the ceremony, taking into consideration season and weather. ● Book a reception site. ● Determine who will officiate the ceremony. ● Set an initial budget. ● Decide how expenses will be shared. ● Shop together for rings. ● Determine guest list size. ● Select and book a caterer, photographer and videographer. ● Determine wedding attendants. ● Choose your colors; they will affect your flowers, invitations, attire, linens and cake.

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● Choose your bridal gown and reception as well as music for ceremony.

NINE to SIX months before

● Announce your engagement in the newspaper.

● Choose dresses and accessories for bridesmaids and flower girls. ● Start compiling names and addresses of guests. ● Begin your bridal registry. ● Maintain records of all gifts received and send thank-you notes immediately for shower gifts.

Wedding gift thank-you notes should not be mailed until after the wedding. ● Select florist. ● Begin shopping for men’s attire. For out-of-town groomsmen note that their local formal wear shops will often take measurements as a courtesy.

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● Select and order invitations. ● Plan honeymoon. ● Help mothers select and coordinate their dresses. ● Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered. ● Begin shopping for trousseau. ● Check requirements for blood test and marriage license.

● Discuss where you will live after the wedding. ● Experiment with hair styles and makeup. ● Select baker and order wedding cake.

FOUR to TWO months before

● Arrange transportation, limousines, horse and carriage, vans, etc. ● Choose and reserve men’s wedding attire. ● Start addressing invitations and announcements.

Invitations should be mailed six weeks prior to the ceremony. ● Design a map to direct guests to the ceremony and reception site for an insertion with the invitations. ● Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests. ● Confirm all details with your hired professionals. ● Confirm ceremony details with your officiant. ● Arrange rehearsal details.

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● Plan rehearsal dinner. ● Purchase accessories such as ring pillow,

● Meet with your photographer and decide on

toasting goblets, guest registry. ● Plan attendants’ parties. ● Make appointment with your hairdresser. ● Schedule final fitting. ● Schedule attendants’ final fitting. ● Finalize honeymoon plans. ● Have physical exam.

● Meet with videographer and decide on special

special photos you want taken. events or people your want videotaped.

● Meet with entertainer and determine music to be played during special events (i.e., garter/bouquet toss, cutting of cake, first dance, parents’ dance, etc.) ● Continue writing thank-you notes

ONE month before

on the DAY

● Get blood test and marriage license. ● Have your final dress fitting. ● Have formal bridal portrait done. ● Have final fitting for wedding attendants. ● Select gifts for wedding participants. ● Purchase gift for fiancé(e). ● Have attendants’ parties. ● Finalize rehearsal dinner details. ● Decide menu for reception. ● Purchase a going away outfit.

● Remain calm and relaxed. ● Eat well. ● Don’t forget the rings and marriage license. ● Start dressing 1 1/2 hours before the ceremony. ● If pictures are taken prior to the ceremony, the entire wedding party needs to be dressed and ready 2 hours before the ceremony. ● Mail wedding announcements and thank-you notes. ● Have music start 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. ● Have ushers seat guests upon arrival. ● Have groom’s parents seated 5 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. ● Have bride’s mother seated immediately before processional.

TWO weeks before

● Arrange to have names changed on driver’s license, social security card, etc.

● Finish addressing announcements to be mailed the day of your wedding.

● Contact guests who have not responded. ● Pick up rings and confirm that they fit.

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