The Wedding Standard Central Coast Edition Issue II

ISSUE II FALL 2013

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WELCOME | BIENVENUE | WILLKOMMEN | CIAO | HOLA

A WORD ABOUT THE WEDDING STANDARD MORE. THE WEDDING STANDARD IS A RESOURCE WEBSITE. IT’S ALSO AN EZINE. BUT IT WILL ALWAYS BE MORE...

THE WEDDING STANDARD IS AN ORGANIC NETWORK OF PEOPLE WHO CREATE, SERVE, AND MAKE WEDDINGS HAPPEN WEEKEND AFTER WEEKEND -AND THEY LOVE DOING IT! THESE PEOPLE BRING CREATIVITY AND PASSION TO THE WORK THEY DO FOR EVERY COUPLES’ MOST IMPORTANT DAY. WHAT STARTED FOR ME AS A TWINKLE OF AN IDEA HAS BECOME SO MUCH MORE THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED BECAUSE OF THE ARTISTIC PEOPLE WHO SHARE A VISION FOR JUST THAT; MORE. I’M VERY THANKFUL FOR EVERY BUSINESS WHO SUPPORTS, BELIEVES IN AND MAKES UP OUR FANTASTIC COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS! OUR TEAM OF EDITORS IS MADE UP OF APRIL OF APRIL FLOWERS, JESSICA OF PAPERSKY, AND WHITNEY OF ROSEY CALLIGRAPHY. THESE LADIES HAVE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS PULLING THIS BEAUTIFUL EZINE TOGETHER AND FOR THAT DESERVE A LOT OF LOVE! THEY CREATE AND EXUDE BEAUTY. I’M THANKFUL TO HAVE THEM SHARE THEIR BEAUTIFUL PERSPECTIVES AND GREAT WORK WITH THE WEDDING STANDARD. TO ALL THE COUPLES PLANNING THEIR WEDDINGS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THIS IS OUR GIFT TO YOU. I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF OUR 2ND PUBLICATION! WE EXPECT YOU WILL FIND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING BUT OUR BIG HOPE IS THAT YOU WILL FIND THE VENUES AND ARTISTS WHO FIT YOUR STYLE AND PERSONALITY. CHECK OUT OUR RAD VENDOR SECTION TO BEGIN EXPLORING VENDORS AND VISIT OUR ARTIST INTERVIEW PAGE TO GET TO KNOW THE HEARTS BEHIND THE BUSINESSES. WE EXPECT THESE ARTISTS WILL SURPRISE YOU WITH HOW MUCH LOVE AND EXCELLENCE THEY PUT INTO THEIR WORK! LASTLY, I WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO MY BUSINESS PARTNER, JOSHUA JONES FROM GOODBEAT PRODUCTIONS, WHO WITHOUT HIS EFFORTS BEHIND THE SCENES THE WEDDING STANDARD WOULD STILL BE JUST A BLOG SHOWCASING JUST A HANDFUL OF ARTISTS AND REACHING JUST A HANDFUL OF BRIDES. JOSH HAS HELPED ME REALIZE HOW BIG THIS COMMUNITY CAN BE SIMPLY BY INVITING OTHERS TO THE PARTY. ENJOY... AND MUCH LOVE!

CHIEF EDITOR, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER AND FOUNDER OF THE WEDDING STANDARD

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HELLO! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE AND THRILLED TO SHARE LOTS OF WEDDING RELATED GOODNESS WITH YOU. THE CENTRAL COAST IS LOADED WITH FABULOUS VENUES AND SUPER CREATIVE FOLKS SO TAKE A GANDER, MAKE SOME NOTES, AND HAVE A BLAST PLANNING YOUR CENTRAL COAST WEDDING! XO, JESSICA, WHITNEY & APRIL THE EZINE TEAM

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SARAH KATHLEEN

In today's world, dreams are few and far between. But not in a world like Oz,where "the dreams you dare to dream really do come true". And so, a band of dreamers got together and brought Oz to life. We were inspired by the whimsy of things like a yellow (or gold, in our case) brick road, bubbles, rainbows, emerald cities, and hot air balloons. But we also wanted to draw inspiration from the darker side of wicked witches, tornadoes, storm cellars, and poisonous poppy fields. All these little pieces came together to form something magical. We wanted our "bride to resemble the youth and innocence of Dorothy, so Mary Maclane (and her boyfriend, Peter Gerhardt - the pair of which make up the musical duo "Goodnight Moon") was a perfect choice.

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#HASHTAG YO HOW TO GET SOME BEAUTIFUL CANDID SHOTS FROM YOUR WEDDING GUESTS AND INSTAGRAM

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10 WAYS TO GET THE WORD OUT

The most important part of the process is getting the word ou With a little planning, you can get dozens or even hundreds of

1. ADD IT TO YOUR INVITATIONS If there's room, you can add a short line to your wedding invit

2. TELL YOUR WEDDING PARTY Your wedding party will have unique access and views into you pre-ceremony images and videos. This is also a great way to g

3. NOTIFY YOUR VENUE'S EVENT COORDINATOR The coordinator will help with handouts and signs. Plus, they' 4. POST ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER A quick post the day before or the morning of your big day is

CHOOSING A HASHTAG

Hashtags are supported by many social networks, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In short, a hashtag allows you to assign a topic to your image or post.

For a wedding, your hashtag should be unique–just using #mywedding isn't going to cut it–as well as memorable. You don't want a hashtag that's too long or hard to read when printed.

If both your first names are short enough, combining them with the year is a good option (something like #markalice2013). Another great option is your new surname with the word "wedding" and/or the year (both #cookwedding and #turnerwedding2013 work).

5. ADD IT TO YOUR PROGRAM As guests arrive and take their seats, the program is a great w ceremony.

6. NOTIFY YOUR WEDDING PLANNER OR DESIGNER Be sure to notify your planner (if you have one) and the peopl out at the reception.

7. RECEPTION CARDS One of the best ways to get participation is small notification

8. RECEPTION SIGN A sign is another great option for your reception. A large sign table are another option. Chalkboards are great for this and y

9. NOTIFY YOUR DJ Let your DJ know ahead of time and he/she can make an ann

10. HAVE AN "I SPY" SCAVENGER HUNT On your cards or signs, give people specific moments to captu have fun here–you're sure to get some timeless moments.

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ur special day. Tell them personally and ask for plenty of get some images at the rehersal dinner.

'll be excited to see images of their place online. a great way to remind friends on Facebook and Twitter.

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GETTING YOUR PHOTOS WHEN IT'S ALL OVER

When it's all over, you're going to want to viewmaybe even print–your images as soon as possible. The great thing is, you've got plenty of options.

For the impatient folks, you can always use the Instagram app to quickly browse your hashtagged images and videos on your phone.

For viewing your images on a big screen, you can also easily download the image files or save them to Facebook and Dropbox. Statigr.am and Gramfeed are also great ways to quickly view your hashtag in a browser.

Once you've got the images, you might want to order prints, create a book, or print some art for your home. Fortunately, you've got tons of options.

Here's 5 of our favorites:

cards at each reception place setting. Be creative here.

near the entry or gift table is ideal. Smaller signs at each you can find great vintage ones on Etsy.

nouncement during the reception.

ure ("someone crying" or "crazy dancing"). Be creative and

1. Square prints from Printstagram 2. Cute, affordable books from Blurb 3. Gorgeous wood prints from WoodSnap 4. Create a ready-to-hang Canvas from CanvasPop 5. Create a wall cling with a collage of 16 images at Cheergram

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A TOWER OF GLAZED DONUTS SPRINKLED WITH EDIBLE GOLD GLITTER IN LIEU OF THE TRADITIONAL WEDDING CAKE.

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“RATHER THAN HAVING WEDDING CAKE, WE HAD A COOKIE BAR FOR DESSERT.

THIS WAS A PERSONAL TOUCH, TO SYMBOLIZE THE BEGINNING OF OUR RELATIONSHIP.”.

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT

GREENGATE R A N C H V I N E Y A R

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WHAT IS YOUR VENUE'S HISTORY? The ranch has a rich history dating back to the 1800s as a dairy farm. However, it is best known for its rise to international acclaim under the ownership of Jay and Dorothy Stream, who occupied the ranch from the 1950’s until 2012. The Streams, often in partnership with Jay’s client, the legendary Wayne Newton, bred world class Arabian horses. The Streams quickly made this majestic piece of land a highly acclaimed horse facility; creating an event venue like no other for our community.

In recent years, the property and its facilities had fallen on hard times and were in need of substantial renovation. In July of 2012, two local families acquired the property and immediately went to work restoring the grounds and structures. Their plans were to honor the property's past by returning it to its previous grandeur, while creating a destination venue that is representative of its rich and beautiful history.

Greengate Ranch & Vineyard owners, along with their staff, are proud to provide to our community a newly restored horse training & boarding facility, a relaxing place to stay and a unique location to create lasting memories.

DESCRIBE YOUR ATMOSPHERE AND FEEL...

At Greengate Ranch and Vineyard you will experience an upscale California Ranch that is unique and picturesque.

We have thoughtfully restored the Ranch with the upmost care to enhance the natural landscape of Edna Valley, to preserve the history of the property and to provide our guests with a lasting experience. We have approximately 90 acres of rolling vineyard, horses roaming in the pasture, a majestic pond with a tree canopied peninsula, a beautifully restored rustic barn (both are ideal for wedding ceremonies) and 2 restored ranch style homes available for vacation rental when booking our venue.

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HOW MANY GUESTS CAN YOUR VENUE TYPICALLY ACCOMMODATE? We can accommodate an intimate wedding of 50 at our beautiful Estate House or host larger wedding of up to 400 guests using the grounds around the Vintage Barn.

WHAT AMENITIES COME WITH THE VENUE? Our most impressive amenities are the tastefully restored ranch homes – The Estate House and The Carriage House. These ranch homes are available when booking events at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard and are what sets us apart from the rest.

The Estate House is a 6,000 square foot, 6 bed/8 bath ranch style home, perched on the highest hilltop of the property. With spectacular views of the Greengate Vineyard and Edna Valley, The Estate House is an incredible addition to any event. Event considerations include: rehearsal dinners, brunches, and smaller more intimate weddings.

The Carriage House is an adorable 1,200 square foot, 3 bed/2bath ranch style home, located in close proximity to the Vintage Barn and is a perfect space for the bride and her ladies to stay the night before and/or to use as their private dressing room for the day of.

The Vintage Barn is a newly renovated barn that has all the character and charm of an old hay barn with the amenities of a new facility, i.e. (power, insulation, lighting, wifi, satellite & flat screen TV for video presentations.

Also available - 24 round tables, 8 banquet tables, 200 Mahogany chairs, wine barrel cocktail tables, 3 wine barrels with umbrellas and our very own Greengate Ranch & Vineyard fire pit!

DO YOU HAVE A SUITE FOR THE BRIDE AND HER GIRLS TO GET READY IN? The Carriage House and Estate House serve as perfect places for the bridal party and/or family to use for getting ready for the festivities of the day.

DO YOU OFFER YOUR VENUE FOR REHEARSAL DINNERS? With rental of the Estate House you have an amazing location for a rehearsal dinner for up to 60 people.

Either inside or outside, this ranch-style home will provide view and the backdrop for a perfect evening.

WHAT DO YOU DO AS FAR AS COORDINATION THE DAY OF? We request all of our wedding parties to work with a wedding coordinator and we can assist in this capacity, either by providing a referral or providing coordinating services.

HOW DOES SETUP AND TEARDOWN GO DOWN? Set up and tear down is negotiated in our agreements.

Some of our guests, prefer to not be responsible for the task, others prefer to be more hands on. We are willing to work with our guests on an individual basis for what best suits their needs.

WHAT TIME DOES THE PARTY HAVE TO END? All good things do come to an end. We require music to be turned off at 10 pm and all guests (other than those registered to stay in one of our ranch houses) are to leave soon after.

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ABOUT YOUR VENUE? For me personally, Greengate Ranch & Vineyard is a beautifully restored wedding venue that offers a lifetime of memories to our guests. The Vintage Barn, the Estate & Carriage Houses, majestic ponds and rolling hills of vineyard, the charm of the roaming horses… simply put its one fantastic wedding venue!

GREENGATE RANCH is located at 300 GREENGATE ROAD EDNA, CA 93401

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IN DEFENSE OF PAPER

by Kerry Grolle

Have you ever been excited to get an invitation in the mail and thought, “this is delightfully surprising”? On the other hand, have you ever received an invitation online and thought to yourself, “this seems kind of impersonal and inadequate”? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then feel free to stop reading because you get it – you understand the importance of a heartfelt and personal invitation, and you see the value in the emotions evoked by that invitation. But, in the off chance you answered no, please allow me to share a better way before you wander into a world of impersonal digital correspondence.

There was a time in the past when people would document important life events by painting on cave walls, carving into wood or stone, or transcribing them on stretched animal vellum. We’ve always had a love affair with the ability to keep records and something came along that changed our love forever: the invention of paper. Initially, paper was not an easy item to manufacture; it was mainly a luxury item circulated for the enjoyment of the educated elite. It was here, amongst the literate aristocracy, that the paper wedding invitation came to be. Well before Queen Victoria sparked the trend of white wedding dresses and even earlier than DeBeers began marketing diamond engagement rings, the wealthy population decided to ditch the call of the town crier in favor of the more discreet yet extravagant paper wedding invitation.

Thankfully, both the production of paper and the wedding stationery tradition have been around long enough to evolve; now the once-exclusive commodity is easily available to all of us.

Customized stationery begins to set the tone of a wedding well before the event itself. It usually starts with a Save the Date, which early on allows recipients to feel personally part of the event without yet being formally invited. After that, a few months before the big day, the wedding invitations arrive. Opening the invitation is memorable experience for guests, to say the least, akin to striking the crowning blow on a piñata.

They are invited to the event, they are informed about the event and most of all, they are included in the event. The only way to top a beautiful invitation is to hire a courier to go to each guest’s house and read an invitation decree straight off an medieval scroll. But custom stationery doesn’t stop there – it plays a crucial role on the wedding day as well. Coordinating signage directs guests; a program lays out the order of events; place cards and table numbers guide and create order; the menu describes what will be served; and guest books provide a place for emotions to be shared. There are so many details that are part of a thought-out stationery suite that, without all of these things, a wedding has the possibility of feeling haphazard or half-done.

Beyond warm, fuzzy feelings and logical structure for the event, paper goods also add character. Design, color scheme, theme, and mood can all be conveyed and curated within a well-designed stationery suite.

An outdoor wedding on a summer day may use letterpress flowers and flourishes in warm colors to excite the guests, whereas a night-time winter wedding may use red-wine-dipped designs to fully engage the senses and foreshadow an evening of libation-fueled festivities. The options in paper are limitless, allowing each couple to send a piece of themselves to their guests.

Custom stationery is the inspired accumulation of personal affection, design exhibition, and event organization. It’s a keepsake for loved ones to cherish!

Even in today’s increasingly digital culture, the screen is no place to receive a wedding invitation – they might be easy to use and cost-effective, but online invites fall flat when compared to something tangible. There is no amount of html code, clipart or message flagging that can make a digital invitation have the same impact or be as memorable as a paper one. Paper is “where it’s at”, and ultimately, getting a beautiful piece of mail has the same strange satisfaction as napping in a ray of sunshine.

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There are two very important questions involved in the planning of a wedding: First, “Will you marry me?” and second, “Will you be my bridesmaid?”

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ALL ECSTATIC TO BE BY THEIR FRIENDS’ SIDE ON HER BIG DAY; THEY ATE, DRANK, AND WERE MERRY.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

SISTERS, STEPHANIE DUCLETT & NATALIE DISALVO.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN DOING WHAT YOU DO? N: I was obsessed with weddings and the idea of marriage so when my sister-in-law got married in 2007 I took it upon myself to plan her entire wedding. It basically took off from there and after doing my own wedding the next year I knew it was something I wanted to do for a living. In the last few years I got my sister Stephanie on board doing events for friends and family, and in late 2012, together we created our business Lovelyfest.

WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS UNIQUE? We take on every project as a fresh new slate, we don't use past ideas, but create a new approach based on every client. We're sisters and we enjoy collaborating together to make everything flow. We love taking a couple's unique qualities and bringing it into the design.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL COUPLE? First, one that's madly in love, second, one that has a vision for their wedding and who give us free reign to make it amazing!

WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? To use honesty and integrity, and to stay passionate about creating amazing weddings for our clients.

FAVORITE PART OF A WEDDING? The look on the groom's face when he sees his bride for the very first time.

WHY DO YOU... DO WHAT YOU DO? We're in love with weddings and love being able to be creative in our jobs!

WHAT QUESTION DO YOU ALWAYS ASK THE BRIDE & GROOM? What unique ways do they want to remember their wedding.

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OK, NOW THE SERIOUS QUESTIONS...

FAVORITE MOVIE OR DOCUMENTARY? Father of the Bride HOW DO YOU NORMALLY BEGIN YOUR DAY? COFFEE asap IF YOU MOVED TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY, WHICH ONE & WHY? France. Everything is tres chic! (Especially Paris) OK, TELL US YOUR NICKNAMES? N: Natilda S: Steffy

WEDDING TREND THAT YOUR LOVING RIGHT NOW? N: The use of marquee lights S: Unique ceremony backdrops WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE? We see our business continuing grow, having awesome clients and styling fun weddings!

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WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

“TO USE HONESTY AND INTEGRITY, AND TO STAY PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING AMAZING WEDDINGS FOR OUR CLIENTS.”

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by ROSEY CALLIGRAPHY, APRIL FLOWERS, PAPER SKY and CAMERON INGALLS PHOTOGRAPHY

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“WHEN YOU CHOOSE HAMMERSKY VINEYARD AS

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Choosing the right flowers for your wedding day is an important task. For some brides the flowers they choose represent their culture, a childhood memory, is significant in their relationship, or it's just really pretty. Whatever the reason, your floral decisions do not need to stop with the traditional.

There are so many options out there for brides to make their wedding special, and personal. A favorite of ours is to wear your flowers in your hair.

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There are stunning floral style choices for a of hair. Whether you want a wildly curly dow a perfectly coifed up-do, flowers are the compliment. Are you planning on wearing loom dress perhaps? Calibrating with bo hair stylist and your florist to come up wit that will compliment the dress can be a ton Not to mention a great way for you to be i while still leaving the professionals to do w do best.

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BO. HE. MIAN (n.) 1. a person, as an artist or

writer, who live and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices. 2. one who lives a vagabond life.

3. a free-spirited, open-minded thinker.

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“We are not sure what kind of beauty life will reveal to us, but we are determined to bring the beauty wherever you would least expect it.�

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PHOTOGRAPHY MIRELLE CARMICHAEL PHOTOGRAPHY STYLING ASHA HICKERSON AND REEDA GORHAM HAIR AND MAKEUP THE QUEEN'S BEES FLOWERS KATIE NOONAN OF NOONAN'S WINE COUNTRY CAKE AMANDA AND JEFF AT ECLAIR BAKERY INVITATION PETER AYER AT MOSH PIT DIGITAL FIRE DANCER JENNA FUENTES

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HAMMER SKY Vineyards Circa 1904

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