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4 Counseling before marriage?

Area therapists offer frank advice

10 When you hire a pro How to plan a party for 700 of your closest friends

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18 the magic of a gown Transforming the bride into a vision of beauty Wedding Guide 2008 is a publication of the North Coast Journal Weekly with 6,000 copes distributed free at humboldt County wedding industry businesses.

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Counseling before marriage? by shane mizer

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o, what’s all the fuss? All of the decisionmaking the two of you will be doing in the days ahead will most likely consist of things like: Where are we going to get married?

What music do we want? What type of food should we serve our guests?

Weeks and months may be devoted to such questions in preparing for your wedding day. However, it may turn out that some of the most important questions the two of you face long term could be overlooked entirely. Namely — after the rings are exchanged, wedding presents opened, photos framed and positioned on the walls — what type of marriage will the two of you have?

Many couples picking up this wedding guide will be at various stages of planning. While it’s no doubt true love and you know you’re ready to make this commitment, marriage and family therapists agreed that the chances of improving the likelihood of a marriage’s success can only be increased by seeking out a premarital counselor.

In Humboldt County, there are many counselors ready to help couples learn more about their relationship and how to get their marriage off to the right start. The North Coast Association of Mental Health Providers has a local web directory of therapists at www.ncamhp.org. where you can research the individual qualifications, backgrounds and areas of specialty. In the meantime, we sat down with three local counselors — Joan Hirschfeld, Hazel Juell and Stuart Altschuler for a round of basic questions.

Why see a premarital therapist?

Joan Hirschfeld: Hmm… Okay, we need counseling when we’re planning our wedding because everything seems to be going really well. (Laughs.) In our day and age, the perception seems to be that psychotherapy and counseling services are for problems rather than my approach, which is, “Let’s be a little preventative here.”

Hazel Juell: A lot of people getting married in the world don’t have any idea what it is about anymore than I would know about going to work in a corporate office.

I’d have a learning curve. So, I think when you go for premarital counseling, it’s a good shot that you’re going to learn something.

Stuart Altschuler: A lot of times premarital counseling is not to evaluate whether a couple is really ready to get married, but that they want their relationship to step up to the next level. They want to learn the skills to do this, and then make the move forward with the wedding.

Why do people get married anyway?

JH: I don’t know. The answer is as specific as the couple. It might be a religious or spiritual need. When I’ve worked with couples that are splitting up and I’ll ask them how they negotiated this relationship they were going into, very few of them approached their joint lives together with that kind of intentionality.

HJ: They fall in love. And when you fall in love, you have a hormonal quality, a body hormone. ... That’s over in six months or two years or whatever. It’s over and you’re like, okay who are we? It’s kind of like coming down from a couple of Manhattans.

SA: For the most part, I’d say people in our society and culture get married because they’ve fallen in love and they’re really celebrating that love.

Joan Hirschfeld, MA, MFT, practicing for 10 years, Arcata.

What’s the purpose of marriage?

JH: Well, there’s a deep history of social contracts — formal and informal. And in our day and age, the marriage contract has evolved beyond what I’d suspect is its original purpose. As a social contract, it helped keep the community tied together. Today, in our society, especially, it’s extremely personal.

HJ: It seems to be primal in the set-up of the species. There’s this tremendous draw between a man and a woman. I think the male sex drive, depending on the guy, of course, is a strong motivator and it gets things done. And the woman’s female part is to hold and to have, to nurture, to decorate and to put up the curtains — that makes the nest for it. It makes his have meaning and it makes hers have meaning.

SA: The purpose of marriage really has more to do with the legal aspects of a relationship, which is why there is such a struggle over same sex marriage. I’m totally in support of marriage rights and equal rights. If it’s heterosexual, you have the legal rights of inheritance and the issues of children, and decision-making for one another — all these things.

The best reasons to get married?

JH: As we go through life those change, inevitably.

Our circumstances, our context, our condition — everything changes.

HJ: Because you want to, I guess. There’s safety and security in the bottom line sense. Then, there’s the extended family thing. It’s really good to be related to people. If you marry someone whose family you admire, you actually accrue a family. The native populations do this all the time. You join that group and now you’ve got a tribe. I think it’s a natural thing to want a tribe.

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Hazel Juell, EdD, MFT, practicing for 30 years, Eureka.

Stuart Altschuler, MA, MFT, practicing for 34 years, Ferndale.

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SA: There are the legal protections it gives to a couple and any children they may have, companionship, and a sense of connection, financial security and social acceptance. Any or all of these things may be important to you. But to me, the best reason is love.

Why do couples get it wrong?

JH: That’s another thing premarital counseling offers. It’s not to point out what’s wrong but just as a check-in. In all that good feeling, how come? What is it that informs that? And it really makes sure it’s kept as far in the front of their lives as the wedding currently is.

HJ: It seems there are a lot of problems marrying someone from a different level of society or cultural expectations or financial expectations. Now, because we all go to college and we meet people of all different backgrounds, geographical locations and ideas, we come together and now we’re going to just enjoy each other’s family and feel comfortable? Good luck!

SA: I think a lot of it has to do with communication issues. A lot of it has to do with people going into the relationship for the wrong reasons — low selfesteem, the need to be wanted, or the need to fit in publicly.

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Last words of advice?

JH: Intentionality. Have a conversation about what the wedding means. Not just in terms of how many guests are we going to have and how are we going to feed them. It goes back to your question, why are we doing this? Just have the conversation and don’t wait until it’s, “I think we need therapy because we’re really in trouble.”

HJ: Be intentional. Know what you’re trying to do and study it. Build your life.

SA: You know that phrase, “To thine own self be true?” Know yourself. Be honest with yourself as to why you’re taking this step, and make sure that you really believe and feel that there’s good communication between the two of you. Get honest with how much is motivating you based on pressure of society or family, and if that’s your main motivation, you need to slow down and back off a little bit.

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A few questions to ask yourself: 1. Is there equal fervor between the two of you for marriage?

2. Are your parents keen on your wedding plans?

3. Is it really love?

4. Will the two of you be able to pay the bills?

5. Is this the person you want to be with for the rest of your life?

6. Do you know how to take care of a home?

7. What happens when you don’t get your way?

8. Do you know how to ask for help?

9. Do you plan to seek premarital counseling?

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BENBOW INN, Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com BLUE LAKE CASINO’S SAPPHIRE PALACE, Blue Lake, 668-9770 x1152, www.bluelakecasino.com CAMPTON HOUSE, Eureka, (50 indoor standing capacity), 443-1601, www.qualityinneureka.com/campton.htm CARLOTTA COUNTRY OCCASIONS, Fortuna, (up to 300), 768-2188 CATS’ CRADLE, Arcata, (30 outdoor), 822-CATS, www.catscradlebnb.com/cats COMPLETE LOOK, McKinleyville, 839-6250 CORNELIUS DALY INN, Eureka, (up to 120 outdoor), 445-3638, www.dalyinn.com Cutten Inn, Eureka, (100 indoor), 445-9217

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Joining hands, joining hearts at Jaycie and Jason Coburn’s wedding September 8, 2007 at the Lost Whale Inn in Trinidad.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Elizabeth and Merrill say ‘I do’ at the Ford ranch. Gifts wait to be hauled away in a vintage wagon. The pie ladies at the ready to serve. The happy couple: Elizabeth and Merrill Ford. Guests serve themselves punch from glass jars. Elizabeth and Nancy Foster discuss plans. Shirley Atkins directs the wedding rehearsal. Kids feast on the buffet dinner. Photos by Catch-Light Photography.

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ongratulations! Whether you’re newly engaged or just weeks away from your big day, it is an exhilarating time. Having recently walked down the aisle myself, I have a helpful tip that can make your day everything you want it to be and maybe even better: Consider hiring a wedding planner.

My husband and I both grew up in Humboldt County so when we decided to get married we knew the guest list would be long. The size of our wedding still amazes me — close to 700 attendees — and we could never have pulled it off without the help of pros.

We hired two local companies, Two Moms Party Planning and Weddings by Design. From day one Nancy Foster of Two Moms kicked us into high gear. She immediately got to work reserving the extra 300 chairs I had forgotten, the three pagoda tents I had been indecisive about, and arranging a pie-tasting night for me to try pies from eight different sources. Nancy made difficult phone calls I was avoiding, and assured me that from set-up to clean-up my only job was to relax and have fun.

I also was fortunate to be able to have Shirley Atkins of Weddings by Design to coordinate our ceremony itself. In addition to saving us money on tuxedos and bridesmaid dresses, her buying service saved us a small fortune on the 2,500 yards of double-faced satin ribbon in the impossible-to-find shades of magenta, tangerine and orange I had chosen.

With all the pressure of having a perfect day, weddings are undoubtedly stressful. Wedding planners allowed me to not stress over the details. I knew that Nancy was going to stay all day or all night until the decorations were right so I didn’t have to. And I knew that Shirley would keep us on schedule so we could make the most of our time at our location.

One of our biggest requests of Nancy was that we didn’t want any of our friends or family setting up CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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When you hire a pro

The new Mr. and Mrs. share a kiss at their private “sweetheart table.”

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and taking down the 80 tables and 650 chairs. Nancy organized a crew that did it for us while we got to relax.

She negotiated an early set-up with the equipment rental company, and followed through with ensuring we got our deposits back.

My mother and I grew our own magenta dahlias to add to bouquets at the wedding. When we realized we didn’t have nearly enough flowers and no back-up plan, Nancy had her staff whip up super-sized bouquets of dahlias my mom was able to get at last minute from a local supplier.

Wedding planners not only make sure every detail is addressed but if ever a problem arises, they are the trouble shooters. You can relax and know that they are going to take care of it, sometimes without you even knowing. My husband had a specific request for the reception: for the bar to have a special case of Budweiser for a co-worker of his. When Nancy found

out the bartender forgot, she sent one of her own staff to get a case from the store and hand delivered it.

I was actually pretty calm that day when Shirley finally walked into the room where I was waiting with my bridesmaids and said, “It’s time.”

Her presence alone kept me focusing on what was really most important: I was getting married.

Shirley’s experience guided us through our day, fitting everything into our perfect afternoon. The band was cued to play at her signal when we reached the end of the aisle after our “I do’s.” Our guests never had to wait for the food to be served. Shirley choreographed the reception to flow effortlessly from the first dance to our exit in Merrill’s vintage Dodge Power Wagon.

Nancy had mastered the decorations. Each of the 18 colored lanterns per tent flowed gently in the

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breeze, just as I had imagined, and little girls played with our satin ribbon table toppers as if they were little ballerinas.

After perfect weather all day the fog started to roll in just as we were driving off the ranch to our after party. The day was perfect.

On the morning after the wedding my husband and I were recalling our favorite parts about the day and our unanimous opinion was that the day was flawless and we owed it not only to our parents, but to our wedding planners. •

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ONCE UPON A TIME, Eureka, 496-3811, nbkj119@gmail.com PARTY PLACE, Eureka, 443-0833, www.partyplaceeureka.com S & S EVENTS, planning and coordination for wedding ceremonies, Eureka, 834-6460, www.sandsevents.net TWO MOMS PARTY PLANNING, Eureka, 442-0613 WEDDINGS BY DESIGN, Blue Lake, 668-4323

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Sequoia Dixon and Rosa Wells were married on Aug. 18, 2007 at Arrington Apples.

Instead of a single flower girl, the couple decided to invite the young girls of friends and family members (including the daughter of the groom — blond girl second in line on the left) to be a part of their flower girl parade.

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PHOTO Courtesy of Kyana Taillon photography

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Red vests huddle for a pre-wedding plan at Ruby and Timothy Ward’s October 15, 2007 wedding day at Arrington Apples.

PHOTO Courtesy of photographic memories

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The magic of a gown

by KareN saCK

love this bodice! (the sleeves... not so much.)

W

hat makes a woman a vision of beauty on her wedding day? You know, the moment the guests first turn to look, her parents’ eyes tear up, and the groom gets that slightly stunned look on his face? Is it the hairstyle and makeup, that inner glow of happiness? Sure, but most likely it’s the shock of seeing her standing there in that wedding dress.

How can a minimum of four yards of fabric so dramatically alter a bride’s appearance? Because fabric can play into our senses; it is easy to be captivated by the rustle and poof of silk, the way satin drapes and moves, hugging the body.

Ready-made gowns can be found locally at specialty shops and department stores, and wedding consultants have books to special order from. And then there are those brides who choose another route: custom, handmade.

If you’re curious about organza, tulle, Shantung, satin taffeta and chiffon, JoAnn Fabrics in Eureka may be a place to start. Pattern books in the store generally feature a few pages devoted to wedding gowns which savvy and particular seamstresses mix and match to create one-of-a-kind looks for the bride-to-be.

Be prepared to be dazzled at Fabric Temptations off the Plaza in Arcata. Dressmakers will delight in white silk dupioni, silk satin peau de soie or a variety of delicate brocades of silk and rayon and dainty Swiss cotton netting. “Past Patterns” provides authentic reproductions of old-style wedding gowns, whereas

awesome train (but would it get super dirty? what about a bustle?)

“Folkwear Patterns” are inspired by old styles and offer corsets and Edwardian wedding gowns with easy instructions. The serious seamstress can also get bridal boning (rigid plastic which supports the bodice) and a wide variety of notions including clasps and buttons in all shapes and sizes from antler to mother of pearl.

Finally, Fabric Temptations has skeins of lace weight yarns of alpaca, cashmere, mohair or even tofu — yes, it’s from soy — which are available if a knitted or crocheted bodice is desired.

If you have a dream but limited sewing skills, there’s Jennifer Harris, owner of Hempsown. Jennifer has been sewing for 15 years and specializes in custom gowns. She recommends a bride contact her as early as possible to make a consultation appointment and lay out a time line and design choices. Custom gowns start at $600 and she has received deposits more than six months in advance of a wedding day.

Depending on the difficulty of the design, Jennifer

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usually sets aside two weeks for each bride. She encourages them to have their finished dresses hanging in their closet at least one month before the wedding.

(Due to advance commitments, rush orders are rarely accepted.) Jennifer enjoys creating designs based on her clients’ input and prefers to use natural sustainable fabrics including hemp and hemp blends, 100 percent silk choices such as Dupioni and Chiffon and organic cotton lace. Jennifer enjoys doting on her clients and says that many blend several styles together from magazine photos. “A lot of brides ask for the corset style that laces up the back,” she says. “It is really fun to turn their scrap paper ideas into a one-of-a-kind, formfitting gown. It is a very satisfying challenge to make them all happy.” This year Jennifer will offer a sample handmade, ready-to-wear collection in the store which can be altered as needed.

One local store, Amerind Bay, offers dramatically unique wedding gowns where one can find vintage

romantic dresses inspired by the ’20s and ’30s starting from around $400. The store’s clientele tends to buy the Hollywood Glamour look — handmade figure-hugging dresses with intricate bead and sash detailing and embroidery, sometimes accompanied by delicate jackets.

And, with a nod to traditionalists, big skirted gowns are also in stock.

Promises, formerly Diana’s, in Henderson Center is the only store dedicated exclusively to brides and bridal parties. Linda Alexander, the new owner, and Lori Alto, the store’s alterations expert, said that they carry all styles and that white is still the No. 1 choice of brides.

And the best-selling style? A long, simple, strapless A-line gown in matte satin with train and modest ornamentation on bodice and hemline. There are hundreds of gowns in stock starting at $400.

In Humboldt County, the choices in wedding gowns are many and varied. Perhaps even bamboo, an up-andcoming eco-fabric, will find a home in our local wedding fashion scene soon. •

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Let our full service Floral Department create the wedding of your dreams with beautiful bouquets, floral arrangements and decorations.

An original design by jennifer harris. photo courtesy of hempsown.

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Bridal bouquet designed

by Pocket Full of Posies in Eureka.

Jason LEONARD and Cassie CORNETT, who were married on 7/7/7, had their wedding at College Cove in Trinidad.

Courtesy of christina russ photography

ENTALS & R DECORATIONS ACTION RENTAL, McKinleyville, 840-0400, wwwmckparty.com BALLOON EXPRESS, Fortuna, 725-9061 BUTTERFLY WAY, Fortuna, 725-2424, www.butterflyway.com HOME INTERIORS, Blue Lake, 668-5335, www.homeinteriors.com/nataliehouston MICHAELS CRAFTS, Eureka, 444-2383, www.michaels.com McKINLEYVILLE HOME & GARDEN CENTER, McKinleyville, 839-1587 ORCHIDS FOR THE PEOPLE, McKinleyville, 840-0223, www.orchidpeople.com PARTY PLACE, Eureka, 443-0833, www.partyplaceeureka.com

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e offer fabulously flavorful food, with an innovative flair to delight all your senses. An artful presentation uses fresh herbs and flowers to accentuate the splendor of the season.

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CATERING SERVICES CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY MENUS DELICIOUS FOOD FRIENDLY AND FLEXIBLE 5T Aff PERSONALIZED EVENT PLANNING ELEGANT DISPLAYS

Best Man Farrell can’t help but smile as the perfect mix of sun, food and friends gathered at Arrington Apples on September 2, 2007 for the union of Amanda and Trinity FALES. Courtesy of catch-light Photography

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

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omfort of Home Catering delights in creating delicious menus, beautiful events and long-lasting memories. Specializing in weddings, large and small. Using the freshest local, seasonal and specialty ingredients to meet your budget needs.

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CATERING BY AIMEE, catering & custom wedding cakes, Trinidad, 677-3224 CATERING BY SHIRLEY, 954-5623, www.cateringbyshirley.net CC MARKET & DELI, Rio Dell, 764-2941 CELEBRATIONS, Arcata, 826-1224 CIN CIN ALL’ ITALIANA, Eureka, 444-3708, www.cincin-ritz.com CLASSIC CATERING, McKinleyville, 839-1730 COMFORT OF HOME CATERING, Arcata, 822-1781 CURLEY’S GRILL, Ferndale, 786-9696, www.restaurant.com/curleysgrill CUTTEN INN, Eureka, 445-9217 FLAVOR SAVOR ORGANIC CATERING COMPANY, Eureka, 442-3263 FORK IN THE ROAD CATERING, Eureka, 445-9588, forkcatering@sbcglobal.net FOURTH STREET MARKET, Arcata, 822-1127 HOTEL CARTER, Eureka, 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com HURRICANE KATE’S, Eureka, 444-1405, www.hurricanekates.com JALISCO CAFE, Eureka, 445-9324 JAMBALAYA, Arcata, 822-4766, www.jambalaya-restaurant.com LA PETITE MAISON, Ferndale, 786-4301, www lapetiteferndale.com LIBATION, Arcata, 825-7596 MAZZOTTI’S CATERING, Eureka, 445-1987, www.mazzottis.com More ➤

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BAKERIES

This cake was made by Cherry Blossom Bakery in Eureka. John Brandenburg and Bekah Damon, married on Sept. 1, 2007, had their wedding at Pacific Breezes in Loleta.

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Smokin' Moses

Courtesy of Kyana Taillon photography

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Where do all the flowers go?

by KAREN SACK

F

lowers are to a wedding like icing is to a cake — essential, beautiful and delicate. Whether the flowers are arranged by professionals or friends, commercially or homegrown, they add elegance to your special day. Flower planning starts as soon as you choose your wedding colors. If you refer to the wedding checklist at the back of this guide, you’ll see a reminder to start thinking of your flowers as early as nine to 12 months before your wedding day.

Cut, potted and rented flowers grace tables and altars these days. Cut flowers in vases are a frequent choice, though outdoor venues and enterprising nursery owners have expanded live plant usage. Now, potted flowers are nestled in amongst existing plants in a garden or placed in groupings on floors as well as tables indoors. Locally, businesses such as Orchids for the People sell and lease live blooms for weddings and other

one-day occasions.

A wafting fragrance of the bouquets in rooms is limited only by the space they inhabit and the size of your checkbook. Apart from food, there is nothing more pleasing to the nose than walking into a flower shop where clustered flowers compete for your attention.

One example of this was the scent of lilies which greeted me when I walked into the studio of Sarah Abernathy.

Sarah grew up among plants. Fifty years ago her parents opened Sherwood Forest Nursery, which is now owned by her sister Kathy. Sarah has been providing flowers for local weddings for most of 35 years.

Although she has not kept track of how many weddings she has supplied with cut flowers, based on the number of weddings worked per year, the number is in the thousands.

Q: What flowers are most commonly used in weddings?

Flower choices have varied throughout the years.

Current favorites include roses, freesias, miniature calla lilies and stephanotis (a lovely white five-petal flower from Hawaii). Outside of bridal bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages, other popular flowers used are snapdragons, larkspur, delphinium, lilies, hydrangeas, tulips and dahlias.

Q: Describe the most common uses and general cost of flowers in weddings.

Bridal party uses and costs are: bridal bouquets generally starting around $100, boutonnieres about $7.50 each, bridesmaid’s bouquets $35 each,

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Q: If someone is on a budget and wants to use homegrown or farmer’s market flowers, what general tips can you offer?

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Talk to the farmers about the longevity and care of their plants. Most flowers respond well to 100 degree water; it helps them absorb the water so they last longer.

Q: Do you supply anything besides flowers to a wedding?

As a florist I use tulle, organza or satin as wraps for arches, bridges, fences, pews and vehicles. Once even a wagon!

Q: Have you noticed any recent trends in the use of cut flowers in weddings?

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However, the variety and availability of choices, especially among filler flowers has increased dramatically. The use of wildflowers is a new trend for 2008.

Q: What happens to the flowers after the wedding?

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ACME FOTOS, Arcata, 407-7626, www.acmefotos.com AMY KUMLER PHOTOGRAPHY, 223-1455, www.amykumler.com B. KING PHOTOGRAPHY, 476-0678 BETH LANEY PHOTOGRAPHY, 840-9739, www.bethlaney.com BETI WEBB TRAUTH, 840-0111, lightpow@arcatanet.com BROOKE’S PHOTOGRAPHY, Loleta, 733-5521 CAROL NILES PHOTOGRAPHY, Fortuna, 725-7905 CARRIE MAYFIELD, 496-5471, carriemayfield.com CATCH-LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY/ELIZABETH MACKAY, Arcata, 822-3755, www.catch-light.com CHRISTINA RUSS PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 443-2095, www.christinarussphotography.com DANALYNN PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-5555 DAVID FORTHOFFER PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 441-1598, www.photography.forthoffer.org DON FORTHUBER, Eureka, 443-9956 EVA YORK PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 825-1043, www.evayork.com EYELIGHT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-8273, www.eyelightstudio.com Heartstrings family photography, 498-4196, 496-7895, www.heartstringsfamilyphotography.com

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DJ s ACCURATE PRODUCTIONS, McKinleyville, 1-866-40-AP-INC (866-402-7462), www.accurateproductionsinc.com ALLSTAR ENTERTAINMENT DJ, 444-0505, thedjtripplej@yahoo.com AUDIO XL, Eureka, 498-1738, audioxlab.com

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DJ DUB COWBOY, reggae and dance hall, 834-4701, www.massiverespect.com DJ HAL, Eureka, 442-5136 DJ Itchie Fingaz, McKinleyville, 616-8444, itchie_fingaz@hotmail.com DJ Mastashredda, 845-6656, www.myspace.com/mastashreddafootclan DJ PETE MYERS, Blue Lake, 668-5751, www.geocities.com\djpetemeyerz JINRICKSHAW Sound & Light, Arcata, 496-8031 LIVE SOUND CO., Arcata, 444-0131, web.mac.com/livesoundco MIX MASTER CRUSHINGTON, Arcata, 834-4701, www.crushyard.com POWER DRIVE SOUND COMPANY, Eureka, 442-6650, www.powerdrivedj.com THE SOUND PEDALER, sound equipment, Arcata, 826-0454 TJ THE DJ, Eureka, 498-1738

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24/7 JAZZ QUARTET, 677-9070, www.247jazz.com ABSYNTH QUINTET, jazzy, gypsy acoustic swing-funk with a twist, 476-8173, www.absynthquintet.com ACOUSTIC JAZZ TRIO, West Coast jazz, bossa nova, ballads and standards, 268-8794, lukasali@hotmail.com ANGEL FARGAS, Latin, flamenco and Pacific coast memories captured on Jaycie and Jason Coburn’s special day at the Lost WHALE Inn. Courtesy of catch-light photography classical, 442-9213, angelfargas@yahoo.com BOB EBENSTEIN, piano, violin, guitar all styles, 822-3332, BEAR WINKEL, classical, jazz, classics, etc. 443-8810 AUSTIN ALLEY & THE RUSTLERS, rock, country and blues, yourceremony.bobebenstein@yahoo.com BLUEJAYZ, guitar, bass and vocal duo w/blues harp, 223-2825, www.austinalley.net CEREMONIAL TRUMPET, baroque and romantic blues, jazz, standards and originals, 499-0568, BAYOU SWAMIS, Cajun/Zydeco, 445-2106, music for weddings, 722-1955, 677-0459, jools_booty@yahoo.com marla_joy@humboldt1.com ceremonial.heraldtrumpeter.com BLUE LAKE YACHT CLUB SWING QUARTET, BAYSIDE BRASS, classical, pop, various, 443-2626, vintage-swing and pop, 444-9423 More ➤ dick.kathy@yahoo.com

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THE MEADOWOOD STRING QUARTET plays at the fieldbrook winery for the Amy Williams and James Goddess wedding, July 13, 2007.

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LIVE MUSIC Continued CLINT WARNER, blues variety, 616-1346, www.clintwarner.com 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, jazz@humboldt1.com

CHUBRITZA, East European and folkdance, 822-8045, www.chubritza.com COMPOST MOUNTAIN BOYS, bluegrass, 839-3779, www.compostmountain.com COUNTRY PRETENDERS, old time country, 822-8354, obiz2@sbcglobal.net

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DAVE WILSON, classical rock or jazz band, 443-4931, davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com DELTA NATIONALS, classic American music, swing and rock ‘n’ roll to soul, 822-0789, paul-demark@redwoods.edu DOGBONE, feral jazz, rock, 442-1419, www.soundclick.com/dogbone DONNA LANDRY & THE A TRAIN, jazz, blues, swing, 443-9056, swingset.w.donnalandry@gmail.com DOTTY FLESHER, piano and organ, 822-3543 DUNCAN BURGESS, guitar and vocals, jazz standards, rock and swing, 822-3128 DR. SQUID, oldies, rock, disco, dance music, 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/drsquid EUREKA BRASS BAND, big band, swing, jazz, latin, blues, rag, R&B, 616-3251 FALLING ROCKS, vintage, early country and blues, positive love songs, 768-3336, bluheron@humboldt1.com

FRED AND WILMA, psychedelic, folk, country, rock, 822-3122, pegmar@sbcglobal.net GEORGE MOONEY, solo acoustic guitar, jazz, classical and traditional, 223-0681 GOOD COMPANY, Celtic, folk or classical, 443-6889 HALL STREET HONKERS, jazz and Dixieland jazz, 444-8790, dawnleek@gmail.com HEARTHFIRE, solo harpist or duo, Celtic, pop and world, 777-1773, www.hearthfire.com HORN BAND, swing style, old jazz big band, perfect for dancing, 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 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 LITTLE RIVER STRING QUARTET, traditional and custom wedding music, classical and folk styles, 845-1788 LOST COAST MARIMBA BAND, Whitehorn, 986-7341, chango@hughes.net LYNNE REARDON, harpist, 777-1773, www.hearthfire.com M:4, classical wind and strings quartet, 268-8207 MADAME de SQUEEZE, accordion, French waltzes, romantic European bistro music, 443-4424, germanedesign@sbcglobal.net MAGIC MOMENTS, vocals and instrumentals, 822-9639 MAGNOLIA, jazz, blues, swing, standards, 441-1458 MARLA-JOY & MIKE CONBOY, jazz flute/guitar duo, 445-2106, marla_joy@humboldt1.com MARY DeANDREIS & JULIE FROBLOM, flute and violin duo, Baroque, classical and more, 442-7712 MATTHEW COOK, pianist, all styles, 444-6267, www.matthewcook.com

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Roddy Ross, solo violin or bagpipe, McKinleyville, 839-1854 RHUMBOOGIE SAXOPHONE QUARTET, jazz, classical, contemporary and more, 442-7712, slaraine@humboldt1.com RUBEN DIAZ, jazz, blues, Latin solo or combo, 826-7403 SCATTER THE MUD, traditional Irish folk, 444-8507 SEABURY GOULD, guitar, flute, vocals, 444-8507, seaburygould@hotmail.com STRIPED PIG STRING BAND, old time and square dance, 825-1017 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, slaraine@humboldt1.com THE LIVING ROOMS, acoustic eclectic, 826-7711 THE ROADMASTERS, country rock, 442-4052, www.geocities.com/nashville/9121

TOM TOOHEY TRIO, authentic gypsy swing of Django Reinhardt, 362-6034 TROMBONES @ 4, classical, pop, jazz, 443-2626, dick.kathy@yahoo.com UNIVERSAL BALANCE PRODUCTIONS, McKinleyville, 840-9874, malkalm@onebox.com VINTAGE SOUL, rock, funky Motown and soul, 441-8701, www.vintagesoulband.com

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NINE to SIX months before

o● Announce your engagement in the newspaper. o● Choose dresses and accessories for bridesmaids and flower girls. o● Start compiling names and addresses of guests. o● Begin your bridal registry. o● 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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W edding check list SIX to FOUR months before

0● Select and order invitations.

0● Plan honeymoon.

0● Help mothers select and coordinate their dresses.

0● Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered.

0● Begin shopping for trousseau.

0● Check requirements for blood test and marriage license.

0● Discuss where you will live after the wedding.

0● Experiment with hair styles and makeup.

0● Select baker and order wedding cake.

FOUR to TWO months before

0● Arrange transportation, limousines, horse and carriage, vans, etc.

0● Choose and reserve men’s wedding attire.

0● Start addressing invitations and announcements.

Invitations should be mailed six weeks prior to the ceremony.

0● Design a map to direct guests to the ceremony and reception site for an insertion with the invitations.

0● Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests.

0● Confirm all details with your hired professionals.

0● Confirm ceremony details with your officiant.

0● Arrange rehearsal details.

0● Plan rehearsal dinner.

0● Purchase accessories such as ring pillow, toasting goblets, guest registry.

0● Plan attendants’ parties.

0● Make appointment with your hairdresser.

0● Schedule final fitting.

0● Schedule attendants’ final fitting.

0● Finalize honeymoon plans.

0● Have physical exam.

cutting of cake, first dance, parents’ dance, etc.)

0● Purchase gift for fiancé(e).

0● Have attendants’ parties.

0● Finalize rehearsal dinner details.

0● Decide menu for reception.

0● Purchase a going away outfit.

0● Continue writing thank-you notes

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TWO weeks before

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

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

0● Contact guests who have not responded.

0● Pick up rings and confirm that they fit.

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

0● Meet with videographer and decide on special events or people your want videotaped.

0● Meet with entertainer and determine music to be played during special events (i.e., garter/bouquet toss,

0● Remain calm and relaxed.

0● Eat well.

0● Don’t forget the rings and marriage license.

0● Start dressing 1 1/2 hours before the ceremony.

0● If pictures are taken prior to the ceremony, the entire wedding party needs to be dressed and ready 2 hours before the ceremony.

0● Mail wedding announcements and thank-you notes.

0● Have music start 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

0● Have ushers seat guests upon arrival.

0● Have groom’s parents seated 5 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

0● Have bride’s mother seated immediately before processional. f

ONE month before

● Get blood test and marriage license. o ● Have your final dress fitting. o ● Have formal bridal portrait done. o ● Have final fitting for wedding attendants. o ● Select gifts for wedding participants. o

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