Wedding Guide 2007

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VENUES ◆

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Wedding Guide 2007 is a publication of the North Coast Journal Weekly with 6,000 copes distributed free at Humboldt County wedding industry businesses. Free copies sent by mail can be ordered online at www.northcoastjournal.com/ weddings or by calling 707-826-2000.

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VENUES OFFICIANTS CONSULTANTS RENTALS & DECORATIONS GOWNS & ACCESSORIES WEDDING ACCESSORIES JEWELERS GIFTS & REGISTRY ALTERATIONS FORMAL WEAR LINGERIE INVITATIONS FLORISTS CATERING BAKERIES PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEOS DJS LIVE MUSIC SALONS LIMOS B&B GETAWAYS TRAVEL AGENCIES MISCELLANEOUS

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A story of three weddings

on this later.)

Being in the Third, troubleshoot as business, we already had you go along. Even though the location. We also are nothing goes exactly as lucky to have a trained planned, try to head off cake baker/decorator in potential conflicts. I had a the family — daughter bride’s mother pull me No. 2, who made not aside at the rehearsal and only her sisters’ cakes say conspiratorially, “Her when the time came, but father is such a jerk. I want her own glorious

by JUDY HODGSON him seated in the back cheesecakes in 1997. (She row!” I’ve heard a dozen worked for Berit Meyer versions of that comment at Ramone’s Bakery and I always reply in a very when she was in high loud voice, “It’s really school and a pastry shop Jennifer’s wedding, so let’s in Portland while in y day job is publisher of the weekly go ask her together where college.)

North Coast Journal newspaper and her father is sitting.” I also How about several magazines: a monthly real estate announce at the rehearsal catering? Daughters Nos. guide called Coast Real Estate, an annual Menu of to the entire wedding 1 and 2, who were active Menus (a comprehensive guide to Humboldt County’s party, “I hope you and all in 4-H when they were non-chain restaurants) and this 2007 Wedding Guide 1993: RACHEL AND GARY NORTH your friends have a really, young, definitely wanted you now hold in your hands. really good time, but I need a genuine pit-roasted Not that I need another job, but I have also been your help. No drunks on the road. You’re welcome to pig. That’s no problem in Fieldbrook since we had a pig a wedding planner for more than 20 years. It’s leave your car overnight. A cab ride is really cheap!” farm down the street and an experienced crew of definitely a part-time gig. My husband and I own the Finally, no one should have to hock the farm. Just as neighbor-volunteers. The rest of the meal was not Fieldbrook Winery, where we offer a venue for every wedding is unique, there are many ways to pay for exactly potluck, but I did ask a few very close friends to outdoor weddings in the summer. one these days. Are the bride and groom in their 30s make one dish on the menu to feed the entire crowd. (I I’m also a mom, and last October my husband with good-paying jobs? Well, maybe your folks are still remember Pat’s curry-rice salad with almonds and Bob and I married off daughter No. 3. I figure over the nearing retirement and shouldn’t be writing big fat dried apricots). years I have helped plan about 200 to 250 weddings checks. Let mom and dad buy the champagne and the Do I recommend a do-it-yourself wedding feast?

— I lost count! — including our own three daughters. photographer and tell them everything else is under Absolutely not, especially if you can afford a good I have so many wedding stories I might write a book control. Is there a big financial discrepancy between two caterer like we did last year. The roasted flesh of choice some day, omitting names of course. But for now, I families? Offer what you can and for daughter No. 3 was her dad’s home-raised lamb and thought I’d pass on some tips for offer it early so the bride and groom a Middle Eastern spice-rubbed chicken with preserved parents. can plan. There are several large bills lemons. This time we didn’t cook a thing. (I have found First and most important, — food and beverages are two — that church members really know how to feed a crowd have a good time. Plan on it! It’s an that the groom’s family can offer to well, so there’s another resource to consider.) important celebration, yes, one of pay, taking pressure off the bride’s Daughter No. 1 really wanted a video of the entire the major passages in their lives family or the bridal couple. There is bash along with the photographs. That 14-year-old video and yours. But it’s really just a big nothing wrong with simplicity for is really special. It has become a living slice of family party to be savored and enjoyed. the rehearsal dinner either. Yes, even history for us, a time when three of the girls’ Don’t sweat anything that may go pizza or grilled hamburgers in grandparents were still alive. wrong because certainly someone’s backyard.

Let’s talk wedding dresses and sentimentality. something will. Like the time a The three weddings for our Daughter No. 1 borrowed — borrowed! — an over-thecake went over. (We were able to daughters — in 1993, 1997 and 2006 top-fancy dress from one of her friends who was four salvage enough to feed everyone, — were very different. For daughter inches taller than she was. I tried to talk her out of it. and even the bride joined in the No. 3, we did not have to budget as Our budget wasn’t that small! Besides, I still have my laughter.)

JUDY AND BOB HODGSON closely as we did for the first two. hippy little empire waist dress from 40 years ago even Second, it’s not your wedding.

But the main reason those three weddings were unique though it’s hideous and no one would ever wear it. No, It’s theirs. If they want to get married barefoot on a is because the three of them (and their husbands) are so she said, it’s a waste of money. It’s not that important beach cliff in January, say, “That’s a romantic idea, but different. and why store something for the next 50 years? She your grandma’s got a walker so how can we make sure That leads us back to focusing on the wedding looked great. We took the temporary hem back down she’s warm and comfortable?” When helping them couple, what is really important to them, and how you after the wedding, had it cleaned and boxed, and sent it plan — assuming they actually ask for your help! — can help them achieve that dream day. back with a thank you note. Besides, what she really listen carefully to what is important to them. (More TOM ANGEL

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Give us a ring, and we’ll give you away!

BRANDI EASTER

The staff at the Red Lion Hotel is here to help make that special day a little less stressful. We take pride in offering complete wedding packages from Sweets to Suites. So call our Reception Planners and let them do what they do so you can say, “I do.”

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707 441-4712 1929 Fourth St., Eureka, CA 95501

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Now that the big question has been answered …

“Where do you get married?”

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wanted a really good DJ who was well stocked with new country and old rock ‘n’ roll, lots of shrimp and chocolate-dipped strawberries, and at least two different kegs of specialty beer for all their old college friends. It was quite a summer party for 125 guests.

Daughter No. 2 had a smaller wedding in the middle of winter, so her dad had to stack up all the barrels to make room inside the winery. We draped the barrels in little twinkly white Christmas lights and the flowers were tulips and lilies, the only blooms in bloom. In the pouring rain, the poor guys had trouble lighting the fire in the pig pit outside until someone thought to dump gasoline on it. It was a short and simple ceremony — unrehearsed. We stood around in a half circle. The couple showed up, read a poem to each other and jumped over a broom (an African tradition). Music is a big deal to both of them. A good friend, a musician in Portland, came down to play the piano long into the night until the DJ took over for dancing. (Her dress, by the way, was definitely on the “important” list and I can’t tell you how many shopping trips it took to find just the right one.)

Daughter No. 3 was her own wedding coordinator. We had to do all the planning long distance since she lives in Washington, D.C. I got my 2006: OLIVIA AND NICK JORJANI to-do list from her via email on a regular basis. She had already secured her own dress — it’s formal!

— and everyone else was instructed to wear black so we’d match in the pictures. “Order these flowers in this exact color, mom.” Besides the food, the most important thing for her was the photographer. Since her new PersianAmerican in-laws were flying in from all over the U.S. and Iran, she wanted everyone to have their own individual family portrait as a gift. It was a wonderful part of the reception, watching everyone pose. (And those photos are stunning! Thank you, Elizabeth.)

At the end of her wedding, the caterer was cleaning up and she said to me, “Gee, you really looked like you were enjoying yourself.”

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Just 10 minutes east of Fortuna, this charming, rural setting promises the romantic intimacy for the two of you to share your expressions of love among family and friends.

Our scenic wedding venue is suited to accommodate seating and tables for up to 300 guests, with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue.

Full event coordination is available.

Call 707-768-2188 for an appointment to view this pastoral paradise!

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In addition to churches, community centers, grange halls and veterans buildings

ABRUZZI Plaza View Room, Arcata, (200 indoor), 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com ARCATA STAY, Arcata, 877-822-0935, www.arcatastay.com ARRINGTON APPLES, Eureka, (indoor & outdoor), 443-0210, www.arringtonapples.com AVALON, Eureka, (120 indoor), 445-0500, www.avaloneureka.com AZALEA HALL, McKinleyville, (200 indoor), 839-8975 BAYSIDE GRANGE HALL, Bayside, 822-9998, www.baysidegrange.org BAYWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Arcata, (200 indoor), 822-3686, www.baywoodgcc.com BEAR RIVER CASINO, Loleta, 688-4219, www.bearrivercasino.com BENBOW INN, Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com BLUE LAKE CASINO’S SAPPHIRE PALACE, Blue Lake, 668-4219, www.bluelakecasino.com BRICELAND VINEYARDS, Redway, 923-2429

CAMPTON HOUSE, Eureka, (50 indoor standing capacity), 443-1601, www.qualityinneureka.com/ campton.html CORNELIUS DALY INN, Eureka, (up to 100 outdoor), 445-3638, www.dalyinn.com CAT’S CRADLE, Arcata, (30 outdoor), 822-CATS, www.humboldt1.com/catscradle EAGLE HOUSE VICTORIAN INN, Eureka, 444-3344, www.eaglehouseinn.com, eaglehouse.sbcglobal.net EUREKA WOMAN’S CLUB, Eureka, (150 indoor), 442-3458, www.eurekaheritage.org FERN COTTAGE, Ferndale, (300 outdoor), 786-4835 FIELDBROOK WINERY, Fieldbrook, (250 outdoor), 839-4140, www.fieldbrookwinery.com GARDEN JOY, Blue Lake, (up to 200), 668-4355 GINGERBREAD MANSION, Ferndale, (24 indoor), 800-952-4136 or 786-4000, www.gingerbread-mansion.com HOTEL ARCATA, Arcata, (40 indoor), 826-0217, www.hotelarcata.com

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LOST WHALE INN, Trinidad, 677-3425, www.lostwhaleinn.com MANILA COMMUNITY CENTER, Manila, (150 indoor/outdoor), 444-3803 MOONSTONE BEACH HOUSE, Westhaven, (150 indoor/outdoor), 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com PHOTO COURTESY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES ODD FELLOWS HALL, Eureka, 442-7243 HOTEL CARTER, Eureka, (45 restaurant; 25 Carter O.H.’S TOWN HOUSE, Eureka, 443-4652 PACIFIC BREEZES, Loleta, (300 outdoor, 150 indoor), Cottage), 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com 733-5268, www.pacificbreezes.net HUMBOLDT GRANGE 501, Eureka, (200 indoor), 442-4890, 442-5322 PAMPLIN GROVE, Van Duzen County Park off Hwy. 36, S. Humboldt, 445-7651, www.co.humboldt.ca.us HUMBOLDT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, QUALITY INN ARCATA, (150 indoor), Arcata, 822-0409, Bayside, (150 indoor/outdoor), 822-3793, www.foggy.net/~huuf www.qualityinnarcata.com RED LION HOTEL, Eureka, 441-4712 HURRICANE KATE’S, Eureka, 444-1405, RIVER LODGE, Fortuna, (300 seated), 725-7572, www.hurricanekate.com IRIS HOUSE, Eureka (60 indoor), 445-0307 http://fortunariverlodge.com RIVERBEND CELLARS, Myers Flat, 943-9907, JAMBALAYA, Arcata, 822-4766 www.riverbendcellars.com LARRUPIN CAFE, Trinidad, (300 indoor/outdoor), 677-0230 MORE

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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 Pacific Ocean in Trinidad.

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In the J Jacoby Creek Valley Providing luxurious accommodations, wedding planning, reception and personal attention to every detail.

THE LOST WHALE INN

Weddings • Concerts • Conferences

3452 Patrick's Point Drive Trinidad, CA 95570

The Fellowship hosts groups from 10 to 200

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

(707) 677-3425 www.lostwhaleinn.com

On Jacoby Creek Road 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside • (707) 822-3793 • office@huuf.org

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733-5268 www.pacificbreezes.net

Up to 200 guests • On site parking Scenic Pond and Bridge Tables and Chairs provided Located in Beautiful Loleta

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Favorite wedding sites in state parks: VAN DUZEN COUNTY PARK, Pamplin Grove, off Highway 36, Southern Humboldt, 445-7651, www.www.co.humboldt.ca.us HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK, Women’s Federation Grove, Weott, 946-2409, www.humboldtredwoods.org PATRICK’S POINT STATE PARK, (Wedding Rock), 677-3570, www.cal/parks.ca.gov

PHOTO COURTESY OF CATCH-LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY.

VENUES continued SCOTIA INN, Scotia, (350 indoor, 400 outdoor), 764-5338, www.scotiainn.com TRINITY RIVER FARM, Willow Creek, (530) 629-3327 WEST END CELEBRATIONS, Blue Lake, (200 outdoor), 822-4133 WOODLAND GARDEN WEDDINGS, Westhaven, (200 outdoor), 677-3580

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In addition to your church clergy, rabbi, judges and favorite uncle: TERI BRADLEY, Eureka, 445-2121, 972-9123, bradleyteri@yahoo.com, www.customweddingservices.com NANCY COURTEMANCHE, Eureka, 407-6968 ANN FORREST, 496-1726

BARBARA HOLZER, Arcata, 822-CATS, www.catscradlebnb.com/cats JOHN MEYERS, Trinidad, 677-3844 KEITH COULOMBE, Hydesville, 768-3550 LOU MOERNER, Eureka, 444-8581 LOVENOTE NUPTIALS, Eureka, 496-1726 ROBERT D. REID, Eureka, 445-8513 ANE TAKAHA, Eureka, 443-9133 EUGENE WILSON, Arcata, 839-7677 SUSAN WILSON, Eureka, 445-8513

2319 DESIGNS, Eureka, 834-1142, www.2319designs.com A-LIST PRODUCTIONS EVENT COORDINATING, Eureka, Stephanie Lane, 498-9893, fandog42@yahoo.com ALL OCCASION PLANNER, Eureka, 441-0636 BLUE LAKE CASINO’S SAPPHIRE PALACE, Blue Lake, 668-4219, www.bluelakecasino.com CELEBRATIONS, Arcata, 826-1224 CUSTOM WEDDING SERVICES, Eureka, 445-2121, 972-9123, bradleyteri@yahoo.com, www.customweddingservices.com

our website takes the cake!

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HEAVENLY TOUCH DESIGNS, floral event designer, Fields Landing, 616-8466 KRISTINE, make up artist & hairstylist, 768-3677 ONE FINE DAY, 834-5877 ONCE UPON A TIME, Eureka, 496-3811 PARTY PLACE, Eureka, 443-0833, www.partyplaceeureka.com TOUCH OF CLASS, Eureka, 443-8928 TWO MOMS PARTY PLANNING, Eureka, 442-0613 WEDDINGS BY DESIGN, Blue Lake, 668-4323

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ACTION RENTAL, McKinleyville, 840-0400 DRAKES’ GLEN CREATIONS, chocolate roses, Arcata, 825-7788, www.chocolatedragon.com HOME INTERIORS, Blue Lake, 668-5335, www.homeinteriors.com MICHAELS CRAFTS, Eureka, 444-2383, www.michaels.com McKINLEYVILLE HOME & GARDEN CENTER, McKinleyville, 839-1587 NEATTO’S, Fortuna, 725-3742 ORCHIDS FOR THE PEOPLE, McKinleyville, 840-0223, www.orchidpeople.com PARTY PLACE, Eureka, 443-0833, www.partyplaceeureka.com MORE ➤

...introduce the parents? ...host the bridesmaids’ luncheon? ...throw the rehearsal dinner?

You’ll find more Humboldt County restaurant listings in the Menu of Menus!

Memories to Last a Lifetime Let me create the perfect wedding ceremony that reflects the two of you and the special love you share.

I can perform your ceremony at your chosen location or in my garden gazebo.

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Rev. Nancy Courtemanche Wedding Officiant I specialize in working to create a ceremony which will truly reflect your feelings of love and commitment. Let me help you create a ceremony for this sacred moment.

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OWNS & GACCESSORIES ALIROSE BOUTIQUE, Eureka, 445-2727 AMERIND BAY CLOTHING COMPANY, Eureka, 442-3042 DIANA’S BRIDAL, Eureka, 443-0814 FABRIC TEMPTATIONS, Arcata, 822-7782, www.fabrictemptations.com GOTTSCHALKS, Eureka, 442-3333, www.gottschalks.com HEMPSOWN, Arcata, 826-0577 McKENZIE BRIDAL DESIGN, Fields Landing, 445-8179 OXANA DESIGNS, Arcata, 616-5255 SEAMS TO BE SEWN, Fortuna, 725-2018 SENSATIONS, Eureka, 445-9369 WEDDINGS BY DESIGN, Blue Lake, 668-4323

EDDING WACCESSORIES

Linda Nesbitt Independent Beauty Consultant www.marykay.com/lindanesbitt

FINAL TOUCH, Eureka, 476-8099 U NAME IT ENGRAVING, 726-0138

R & R GIFT XPRESS, Eureka, 443-2140 ALIROSE BOUTIQUE, Eureka, 445-2727 ABRAXAS, Eureka, 443-4638, Ferndale, 786-4288 ALLURE JEWELERS, Eureka, 441-8830 BARONI DESIGN, Arcata, 822-8067, www.baronidesign.com BARTOW’S JEWELERS, Fortuna, 725-2351 DIANE PENNA CASEY, Eureka, 442-5520 FERNDALE JEWELERS, Fortuna, 725-4577 FRED MEYER JEWELERS, Eureka, 442-4541, www.fredmeyerjewelers.com GRAYSTONE, Eureka, 442-1232, www.graystonejewelers.com JAMES DARIN JOAILLIER, Fortuna, 725-9500 KAY JEWELERS, Eureka, 445-8481, www.kayjewelers.com KOKOPILAU, Eureka, 442-5893 MINKLER’S JEWELRY DESIGN & REPAIR, Arcata, 840-9633 NATURAL SELECTION, Eureka, 442-5661, Arcata, 822-6720 SENSATIONS, Eureka, 445-9369 SIGGINS JEWELRY, Eureka, 443-0100 SILVA’S FINE JEWELRY, Ferndale, 786-4425 SUGARFOOT AND CO., Eureka, 442-7044

(707) 443-4470

“Remember when … you pulled out the Resolve?

Or when you had to use the scissors?

I sure do!

And I wish I always had you near to take care of me like you did that day.

Thank you for all the memories!”

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Shirley Atkins ~

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TEN WINDOW WILLIAMS, Eureka, 442-2938 THIRD EYE JEWELERS, Eureka, 443-3308

McKINLEYVILLE HOME & GARDEN CENTER, McKinleyville, 839-1587 NATURAL SELECTION, Eureka, 442-5661, Arcata, 822-6720 OAK WORLD, Eureka, 444-8081 OWSLEY & BRYANT CO., Eureka, 442-4934 PIERSON BUILDING CENTER, Eureka, 441-2700 PLAZA DESIGN, Arcata 822-7732, McKinleyville 839-1250 and Eureka 441-1380, www.plazad.com RESTORATION HARDWARE, Eureka, 443-3152, www.restorationhardware.com RIVER LODGE, Fortuna, 725-7572, www.fortunariverlodge.com U NAME IT ENGRAVING, 726-0138

GIFTS & REGISTRY

ACE HENSEL HARDWARE, Arcata, 822-2965 BLACKSMITH SHOP, Ferndale, 786-4216, www.ferndaleblacksmith.com BUBBLES, Arcata, 822-3450 CARAVAN OF DREAMS HOME, Arcata, 826-7780 CARL JOHNSON CO., Eureka, 443-4851, www.carljohnsonco.com FERNDALE ARTS COOPERATIVE, Ferndale, 786-9634 FINE ART BY LISA WATERS, Arcata, 822-1600, www.WatersArt.com GALLERY DOG, Eureka, 444-3251, www.gallery-dog.com GARDEN GATE, Arcata, 822-2156 GOING PLACES, Eureka, 443-4145 GOTTSCHALKS, Eureka, 442-3333, www.gottschalks.com HIMALAYAN RUG TRADERS, Eureka, 268-8268 HOME INTERIORS, Blue Lake, 668-5335, www.homeinteriors.com KOKOPILAU, Eureka, 442-5893 LINEN CLOSET, Eureka, 268-0900 LIVING STYLES, Eureka, 443-3161, www.livingstyles.net

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CARLITA FOSS, 822-1695 JOHNSON QUALITY CLEANERS, Eureka, 441-9553 MARINA DUNCAN, Blue Lake, 668-5005 McKENZIE BRIDAL DESIGN, Fields Landing, 445-8179 OXANA DESIGNS, Oxana Mitchell, 616-5255 SILVER THREADS SEWING AND ALTERATIONS, Eureka, 442-0273 MORE

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DIANA’S BRIDAL & FORMAL WEAR

• wedding gowns

• bridesmaid gowns

“Where It Costs No More … It’s Just Nicer”

2824 F Street, Eureka 707.443.0814 Hours: Tues–Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Closed Sun & Mon www.dianabridal.com

• flower girl dresses

• mother’s dresses

• tuxedo rental

• prom gowns

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ALIROSE BOUTIQUE, Eureka, 445-2727 AMERIND BAY CLOTHING COMPANY, Eureka, 442-3042 ARCATA TUXEDO, Arcata, 826-2645, www.arcatatuxedo.com CARL JOHNSON CO., Eureka, 443-4851, www.carljohnsonco.com TUXEDO DEN, Eureka, 442-5915, www.tuxedoden.com WEDDINGS BY DESIGN, Blue Lake, 668-4323

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How to feed the hungry hordes

by JUDY HODGSON

ELIZABETH ADAMS (RIGHT) AND ASSISTANT READY FOR HUNGRY WEDDING GUESTS. PHOTO COURTESY OF CATCH-LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY.

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et’s face it. Guests at a wedding expect to be fed.

And there is no getting around the fact that catering is one of the biggest expenses of any size wedding.

So what are your options?

The most affordable, of course, is to do it yourself, which requires a lot of planning and prep work, and the energy, patience and good will of your family and closest friends. Put a couple of guys on barbecue duty early in the day. (Did you know that you can cook chicken and even tri-tip and keep it warm and ready for hours in an ordinary ice chest?) Prepare appetizer trays, a green and a hearty salad — like rice, pasta, black bean or old-fashioned potato — the day before. Add fresh rolls, cheese and fruit and you’ve got a great spread. If you choose this route, keep the menu simple and hire help to serve and clean up so you and all your guests can enjoy the day without working behind the scenes.

But this is a wedding, one of the most important family celebrations of a lifetime. Don’t do it yourself unless you really, really love to cook — or you have no other financial option!

The next step up in affordability is a limited menu prepared by some of our great local deli chefs. (Keep in

mind that prices are estimates only since the cost of many food items vary. Caterers say beef is especially hard to price this year.)

Mark Johnson, manager of Wildplatter Café at Wildberries Market, suggests large specialty platters that feed up to 25 people each. The antipasto tray, for instance, has proscuitto and other deli meats, great cheeses like gorgonzola or local chevre from Cypress Grove, roasted peppers, artichokes and more for $59.99.

He also mentions a large variety of wraps that can be cut to serve more than one person at a party, or a tray of lasagna with salads. The supermarket has an extensive list of grilled options including vegetables. Order ahead and put someone in charge of picking up the feast at the designated time.

Berit Meyer, owner of Ramone’s Bakery and Café, has been serving hungry people coffee and pastries for 26 years. Three years ago she and her husband Brian expanded to catering off site. She suggests a build-yourown sandwich menu for the budget-minded ($6.25 per person, more for tri-tip) with fresh bread baskets, meats, cheeses, veggies and spreads. She also mentions very affordable wraps at $5 each, salads (spinach, Caesar, fruit, rice) or a tray of warm roasted rosemary potatoes

as a side dish ($2 per person). Servers are additional and delivery is available.

Chuck Kircher, deli manager at Murphy’s Sunnybrae Market, says his staff can barbecue on site and provide full service including wait staff and rental arrangements.

He said his food prices are often lower than many caterers because grocery stores purchase ingredients at wholesale and in bulk.

“A basic complete meal may run $9 to $12 per person,” Kircher said. That includes appetizers, salads, entrees and sides. He also mentions CC Market Deli in Rio Dell as a friendly competitor. CC’s has a special rotisserie in store for meats, then transports everything to the party. ● For those who have the budget for the best of Humboldt, there are independent catering companies (all listed in this guide beginning on page 17) and those operated by your favorite local restaurants.

We sat down with one veteran caterer for tips on how to approach the wedding feast. Elizabeth Adams moved to Humboldt County in 1994 from San Diego where she had run a full-service gourmet deli and catering business.

She was head of Abruzzi Catering for 10 years and in 2004, along with partner Matt Yardley, purchased Hurricane Kate’s in Eureka.

Q: What do families need to budget to feed their guests?

It depends on the number of people and the menu.

We can do sandwiches and salads, deli-style catering for less, but typically full dinners are $20 to $30 per person.

We can do a wonderful hors d’oeuvres menu for about $12 per person.

Q: Are there any trends you are noticing in local weddings?

A lot of people want a more traditional menu — we do a lot of barbecue, tri tip and salmon with on-site cooking. But we also have lots of requests for different themes. One recent one was Mexican. It was really nice.

Another was a tea wedding with petite sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres, all hand-passed during the reception.

My biggest thing is fresh. People are not going for heavy eating, so light, flavorful and very fresh ingredients.

Q: What is a menu you’ve done recently, for example?

We did a grilled salmon with a tropical salsa. Lemondill is also a light and refreshing option. And we paired it with a wild mushroom lasagna.

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Q: What should a couple look for in choosing a caterer?

There are three things that are really important: presentation, personal service and the quality of the food. You have to have all three for a successful meal.

Q: What about presentation?

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Q: And disaster stories, things that went wrong?

Not really. The cake that went over, it wasn’t picture-friendly but no one got upset! We saved enough to serve. Mostly, it’s little behind-the-scenes, small things — things that are fixable. Once the chef forgot the lettuce for the salad. We sent someone back for it while the rests of us started plate-up. We had a barbecue in the redwoods and hamburgers with no ketchup. Luckily, a small store was nearby.

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Q: How different are weddings from regular catering jobs?

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Q: Do you have any cranky bride stories?

And don’t forget our handy rental department for pop-up tents, tables, chairs, oversized BBQs and outdoor heaters.

Just a few, but it’s rare. I really like catering weddings because generally people are in a really good mood.

The restaurant business is different. Each table is full of people with expectations and they are paying the bill directly. At a wedding, the guests are generally happy.

Q: What indoor venues do you like to work in?

The Adorni can hold 300-400, but the kitchen is crazy … not cook-friendly. It has a household oven and stovetop! River Lodge (Fortuna) is great with lots of room. The Arcata Community Center is good, and the Wharfinger, it’s really small but at least it has a four-rack oven.

Q: Any words of wisdom for the wedding couple?

Don’t try to take on too many things yourself.

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Operation: Romance in the Redwoods (Or How to Have a Wedding in less than 72 hours)

by SHANE MIZER

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in this he wedding bells are ringing, but instead old of the old familiar wedding march— “Here touring comes the bride…”— it’s the theme song bus. The for “Mission Impossible.” park ranger Ben Lamb and Alyssa Holder, a young couple from couldn’t Bowling Green, Kentucky, traveling through Humboldt believe the County this January, proved that it is possible to plan a size of it, and wedding from start to finish in less than three days. that my father Few people reading the NCJ’s wedding guide will had managed to attempt such a feat, but some of you know, like Ben steer it around and Alyssa, that when the feeling is right you have to all those windy act on it. logging roads.”

“I looked over at Alyssa one morning, after we’d It was a finished up with my last job in Seattle,” Ben explained, Wednesday night “and said to her, honey, let’s go to California!” when Ben and “California” was Ben and Alyssa’s code for “let’s get Alyssa arrived in married,” and sort of an offshoot of their rambling life: Eureka. By chance, pulling into the Ben and Alyssa have lived in eight different states in parking lot of the Eagle House the past year because of Ben’s job as a mobile tree Victorian Inn, they met manager service contractor. and marketing special events The couple announced their engagement in July, coordinator Beti Trauth. She and planned a June ceremony the following year in possessed all the contacts and Kentucky among family and friends. But the bride networking know-how to pull off just about and groom became restless as those family and anything in Humboldt County, including a 72friends took the wedding plans into their hour wedding. own hands.

“While So, in an effort to reclaim their talking with wedding, Ben and Alyssa did what any them, I heard other midwestern couple in search the accent and of a romantic adventure would asked where have done: They got into their they were from,” car and drove down the Trauth said. “It was coast from Seattle, an serendipitous. They impromptu January were from Bowling wedding on their Green, just a couple horizon. For Ben, of hours from my it was just hometown of Louisville.” following Over a dinner an old trail conversation, the couple from a got on famously with Trauth, childhood memory. an experienced coordinator and “My father had taken PHO professional photographer who TO me and the rest of my family SC OU embraced the opportunity to help R (Ben is one of 15) on a trip through the TES YO them locate everything they would FB Sinkyone Wilderness when I was 9,” Ben said.

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“We had all sorts of questions,” Alyssa said. “Like, who was going to marry us? Who was going to do the pictures? What about my hair ... my dress?”

“Normally, this kind of a thing takes months in the planning,” Trauth said. “Most people book their wedding a year in advance, and to find caterers and vendors willing to drop everything on the spot — well, it’s just absolutely amazing!”

Although a rough plan had been in place to locate a church in the redwoods and an officiant to carry out the ceremony, with Trauth now on board the couple had a little wiggle room in which to customize their wedding. After pointing his finger at a photograph on the cover of a local travel magazine, bearing a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean, Ben was told he had just discovered Trinidad Beach. The site of the wedding was now picked.

The rest of the planning was a result of intense coordination and luck.

Now it was Thursday, and the first thing Alyssa had

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The bakery was able to whip together a birthday cake within 24 hours, as well as solidify arrangements to have a wedding cake made and ready to go for Saturday.

“We didn’t want to have both Ben’s birthday and our wedding anniversary on the same day,” Alyssa said.

It’s hard to imagine the difficulty they would have encountered if they had tried. But fate seemed to be guiding them along.

Next, Trauth recommended a videographer with Circle Sound Productions, Rick St. Charles. As luck would have it, he was free that Saturday. Trauth also knew a non-denominational minister, Betsy Elliot from the Church of Religious Science in Arcata. A phone call was made, and Elliot agreed to be there on Saturday. The wheels were turning and everything was in motion.

When Alyssa contacted Diana’s Bridal Boutique, she was told they could have a dress in a 24-hour period. The measurements taken, the dress ordered (it was the manufacturer’s last one in stock), everything was happening seamlessly. The dress arrived.

Most brides stress out organizing their weddings a year in advance, so you can imagine what Alyssa must have been going through trying to keep track of what still needed to be done on the actual day of the wedding.

“For the life of me, I couldn’t recall where I booked my haircut,” Alyssa confessed.

In a frenzied rush, Alyssa began calling everyone she could. Finally, a woman named Venus (yes, the Goddess of Love) picked up the phone at Eureka Spa and gave her good news. Venus had a last-minute cancellation that Saturday, and could take her in on the spot.

By 3 p.m., a limousine from A Better Choice Limousines arrived at the Eagle House to send the couple and their wedding party — Ben’s two children, 6-year-old Shane and 4-year-old Alexis — to a secluded cove on Trinidad Beach.

Roses became the central theme of the wedding both in décor and ceremony. The bride walked down a path lined with long-stemmed roses stuck in the sand by her groom, and holding a bouquet designed by Eureka Florist.

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MORSE MEDIA, Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net PAUL SWENSON PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-7684, www.paulphoto.com PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES/DOUGLAS C. BECK, Eureka, 443-2639 ROBERT FELL, McKinleyville, 839-4719, www.rfellphoto.com RON’S PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 443-2570 SHENANDOAH FILMS, Eureka, 445-1221 SWANLUND’S, Eureka, 442-4522 TINA’S PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 442-0914, www.tinas-photography.com

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DREAM QUICK MEDIA, Arcata, 443-8188 MORSE MEDIA, Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net PRO SHOT VIDEO, Arcata, 444-0131, www.homepage.mac.com/livesoundco/ SHENANDOAH FILMS, Eureka, 445-1221

DJ S ACCURATE PRODUCTIONS, McKinleyville, 1-866-40-AP-INC (866-402-7462), www.accurateproductionsinc.com ALLSTAR ENTERTAINMENT DJ, 444-0505 AUDIOPHILE SOUND LAB, Eureka, 268-0953 BLACKSTAR SOUND SYSTEM, 826-0938 DJ HAL, 442-5136 DJ PETE MYERS, Blue Lake, 668-5751 DJ DUB COWBOY, rap, reggae or rave, 834-4701, www.myspace.com/ dubcowboy JINRICKSHAW PRODUCTIONS, Arcata, 496-8031 LIVE SOUND CO., Arcata, 444-0131, www.homepage.mac.com/livesoundco POWER DRIVE SOUND COMPANY, Eureka, 442-6650 TEQUILA MIX DJ, McKinleyville, 839-1634 THE SOUND PEDALER, Arcata, 826-0454 TJ THE DJ, Eureka, 268-0953

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L IVE MUSIC ABSYNTH QUINTET, jazzy, gypsy acoustic swing-funk with a twist, 476-8173, www.absynthquintet.com ANGEL FARGAS, Latin, flamenco and classical, 442-9213 AUSTIN ALLEY & THE RUSTLERS, rock, country and blues, 223-2825, www.austinalley.net BAYOU SWAMIS, Cajun dance band, 445-2106, www.humboldtmusic.com BLUEJAYZ, guitar, bass and vocal duo w/blues harp, blues, jazz, standards and originals, 499-0568, 677-0459 BLUE LAKE YACHT CLUB SWING QUARTET, vintage-swing and pop, 444-942 CEREMONIAL TRUMPET, baroque and romantic music for weddings, 722-1955, ceremonial.heraldtumpeter.com CHRISTIN SIEMER, vocalist, 839-2299 CHRYSALIS ENSEMBLE, classical music, 826-1432 CHUBRITZA, East European and folkdance, 822-8045, www.chubritza.com CLASSICALLY BEAUTIFUL, flute and strings classical favorites, vocal option, 825-8765

COMPOST MOUNTAIN BOYS, bluegrass, 839-3779, www.compostmountain.com CLINT WARNER, blues variety, 616-1346, www.clintwarner.com COUNTRY BUMMERS, classic country, 825-9106, http://members.cox.net/juniper CUCKOO’S NEST BAND, featuring hot twin fiddles, ’20s, ’30s and ’40s eclectic and gypsy jazz, 845-1788 DARIUS BROTMAN, pianist, jazz - solo or combo, 826-1496 DAVE WILSON, classical, jazz guitar, 443-4931 DEBBIE SIEMER, pianist, 839-2299 DELTA NATIONALS, classic American music, rock ‘n’ roll to soul, 822-0789 DOGBONE, feral jazz, rock, 442-1419, www.soundclick.com/dogbone DONNA LANDRY & THE A TRAIN, jazz, blues, swing, 443-9056 DOTTY FLESHER, piano and organ, 822-3543 DUNCAN BURGESS, guitar and vocals, jazz standards, rock and swing, 822-3128

Carrie Mayfield Photography Special Events * Portraits * Fine Art (707) 496-5471

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DR. SQUID, oldies, classic rock, standards, 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/drsquid ERROL PREVIDE, jazz, rock, blues - combo or duo, 822-4933, 845-7378 EUREKA BRASS BAND, big band, swing, jazz, latin, blues, rag, R&B, 616-3251 FALLING ROCKS, vintage-swing, country and blues, positive love songs, bluheron@humboldt1.com GEORGE MOONEY, solo acoustic guitar, jazz, classical and traditional, 223-0681 GIL SPITZ CLASSICAL GUITAR, solo or duet, violin and flute, 442-1816 GOOD COMPANY, Celtic, folk or classical, 443-6889 HALL STREET HONKERS, Dixieland jazz, 444-8790 HOLBROOK & BEAR, piano duo, love songs and ballads, 443-8810 HORN BAND, big band, 822-8354 JENIFER BREEZE BAND, gospel, soul, acoustic rock, www.humboldtmusic.com/breeze JUDY PHILLIPS, harpist, 443-3362 KARIE HILLERY, pop vocals, solo to 6-piece, 943-3123, www.karie.com MORE

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photography by Andra Stringer 433 N. Fortuna Blvd.

Fortuna • 725-1632

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KAY ROSE, solo piano/vocal or combo 677-3305 KULICA, groove folk, 668-1860, www.kulica.com LANDFALL PERFORMANCES, custom vocals by Seaila, 826-2961 LES CONVERSATIONS GALANTES, violin duo, 845-1788, rob@robdiggins.com LETTERRIP, Top 40 rock ‘n’ roll cover tunes, 444-0187 LITTLE RIVER STRING QUARTET, traditional and custom wedding music, classical and folk styles, 845-1788 LOST COAST MARIMBA BAND, Whitehorn, 986-7341 M:4, classical wind and strings quartet, 268-8207 MADAME de SQUEEZE, accordion, French waltzes, romantic European bistro music, 443-4424 MAGIC MOMENTS, vocals and instrumentals, 822-9639 MAGNOLIA, jazz, blues, swing, standards, 441-1458 MARLA JOY & MIKE CONBOY, jazz flute/guitar duo, 445-2106 MARY DeANDREIS & JULIE FROBLOM, flute and violin duo, Baroque, classical and more, 845-4097 MATEEL SOUND COMPANY, McKinleyville, 840-9874, malkalm@onebox.com

MATTHEW COOK, pianist, all styles, 444-6267, www.matthewcook.com MATTHEW MARSHALL, Highland bagpiper, 677-0447 MEADOWOOD STRING QUARTET, classical music for all occasions, 442-0689 MIKE CRAGHEAD & SARI BAKER, solo or combo acoustic singer/songwriter, 442-7009, www.humboldtmusic.com/sarimike MIKE MCLAREN, blues, folk and country, 822-7761, www.humboldt1.com/~darkrain MR. CALAMARI, jazz and instrumental standards, 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/mrcalamari MR. LUNCH, hand-made jazz, 822-8810 NICE ‘N’ EASY, easy listening dance music, 443-2984 ODDLY ENOUGH: A CLASSICAL TRIO, light classical, winds and strings, 268-8207 PONCHE! AfroCuban salsa, 923-3449, jimmydur@asis.com REDWOOD RHYTHM, vintage swing, pop, jazz, western swing, 444-9423 RHUMBOOGIE SAXOPHONE QUARTET, jazz, classical, contemporary and more, 845-4097 RUBEN DIAZ, jazz, blues, Latin solo or combo, 826-7403 SCATTER THE MUD, traditional Irish folk, 444-8507

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SEABURY GOULD, guitar, flute, vocals, 444-8507 SWINGIN’ COUNTRY BAND, country and old time rock ‘n’ roll, 443-4233 SOULSEEKERS, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, 443-1187 SPUDGUN, rock ‘n’ roll, 445-8710 SUSIE LARAINE, jazz, 441-1343 THE LIVING ROOMS, acoustic eclectic, 826-7711 THE ROADMASTERS, country rock, 442-4052, www.geocities.com/nashville/9121 THE RUBBERNECKERS, acoustic or electric country punk, 668-5988 TRUE NORTH, melodic rock, rich vocal harmonies, original music and covers, 822-6526 VINTAGE SOUL, rock, funky Motown and soul, 441-8701, www.vintagesoulband.com

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BEROLINA HAIR DESIGN, Eureka, 443-8816 CINDY’S STYLING CENTER, Fortuna, 725-5820 COMPLETE LOOK, McKinleyville, 839-6250 COUNTRY LIVING SALON, Arcata, 822-8940 CUTTING EDGE, Arcata, 826-9034 ELKE’S TOTAL IMAGE, Eureka, 442-2017 EUREKA SPA AND HAIR SALON, Eureka, 445-2992 FABULOUS SALON, McKinleyville, 839-8399 HAIR UNLIMITED, Arcata, 822-3262 HAIRPORT, Eureka, 442-0571 HEAVENLY TOUCH NAILS, McKinleyville, 839-5100 HENNA BODY ADORNMENT BY ILDIKO, Arcata, 845-8210 IMAGINE BEAUTY, Eureka, 445-1998 LIA’S, Arcata, 822-6640 NORTH BAY SALON, Arcata, 826-7990 N STYLE, Eureka, 444-2934 PANACHE, Arcata, 825-7729, Eureka, 445-8070 PARKER’S BEAUTY BAR, McKinleyville, 840-9976 RIC’S HAIR COLOR SALON, Arcata, 822-BEST (2378) SANFORD’S, Eureka, 444-0968 SCANDALS, Eureka, 442-7700 SHEAR PARADISE, McKinleyville, 839-8166 THE SPA AT PERSONAL CHOICE, Eureka, 445-2041, http://thespaatpersonalchoice.com VANITY, Eureka, 442-8980 MORE ➤

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EDDING check list

TWELVE to NINE months before ● 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.

Choose your bridal gown and headpiece.

Select and book entertainment for 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.

SIX to FOUR months before

● 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

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● Arrange to have names changed on driver’s license,

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.

Plan rehearsal dinner.

Purchase accessories such as ring pillow, 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.

ONE month before ● 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.

TWO weeks before

● Arrange transportation, limousines, horse and ● ●

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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. ● Meet with your photographer and decide on special photos you want taken.

● Meet with videographer and decide on special 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

on the DAY

● 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.

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