Coastal Wedding Winter / Spring 2012

Coastal Wedding The Premier Wedding Guide Winter / Spring 2012

BE A DIVA Get Decked Out on Your Big Day

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Find the perfect flowers for your wedding

ROMANTIC

WEDDING

SITES & Honeymoon Hideaways

Patrice Edwards

Art & Design Mike Lyon

Production

Sandra Gonzalez

Photography

Neil Simmons

Contributing Writers

Noel Smith, Cathe Race

Sales Representatives

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Contents

Publisher & Editor

Winter / Spring 2012 4 Welcome to Coastal Wedding The Central Coast’s premier wedding guide

6 A Winter Wedding Cake Tasty and cool treats

8 Who Pays for What?

Bringing up the discussion

10 The Perfect Floral Arrangement What message are your flowers sending?

12 F eatured Bridal Items and Services Creative confections, jewelry, & styling

16 F ood For Your Wedding Reception Hors d’oeuvres

18 Countdown

To Your Wedding Day Everything you need to get organized

20 H omemade Organizer Create your own wedding planner

22 N ewlyweds...Expand Your Space Making the small look larger

23 Bella from Twilights Bridal Gown Exclusively from Alfred Angelo

24 Wedding Planner Tally your expenses here

26 B ridal Gowns View the latest styles

30 Flower

Girl Dresses View the latest styles

32 B ridesmaids Dresses View the latest styles

DESIGNED ON MAC PRINTED IN THE USA ON RECYCLED PAPER

34 M other-in-Law Beautiful dresses for special occasions

40 R egistry Do’s & Don’ts Get savvy before you draw up your list

42 H oneymoon Hideaways Destinations in our backyard

46 Wedding Site Directory Learn about all the coastal locations for a wedding

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Welcome to Coastal Wedding

n 2012, Coastal Wedding is celebrating its 14th year in helping couples launch their voyage into wedded bliss. The many romantic sites and communities around the beautiful Monterey Bay provide the perfect setting for that once in a lifetime experience.

Coastal Wedding Magazine and its website (www. coastalwedding.com) are devoted to providing a comprehensive guide answering all those questions about wedding protocol and directing you to the resources needed to plan, and succeed in having that “perfect wedding.”

Our advertisers know what is needed and are dedicated to helping our readers “pull it off.” Whether it’s a romantic venue for the wedding, reception and/ or honeymoon, the decorative (and tasty) wedding cake, beautiful flowers, accommodating caterers, marvelous musicians, the perfect wedding dress, and the photo/videographer to capture those romantic and happy memories, Coastal Wedding is the place you can find it all.

Who pays for what? What to do and when to do it; How to combine finances and living spaces; How are you going to afford a wedding?; Ordering food for the reception; and what about the wine?

Your wedding day will be much simpler and less stressful when you use the information and resources available in Coastal Wedding. Our job is to make the happy couple’s (and everyone else’s) life simpler and more enjoyable for this very important event.

The Central Coast of California, with its redwoods, forest covered mountains, seemingly endless beaches of Monterey Bay is a unique and special place. There are an endless number of exciting adventures and experiences here for both visitors and residents alike.

Take the time to explore Coastal Wedding magazine and website as you plan that perfect day for you and your life’s partner.

Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life from Coastal Wedding!

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A Winter Wedding Cake The wedding cake is an important part of the reception and so much more than just a tasty dessert.

Your wedding cake will, in fact, be the centerpiece of your wedding reception.

The eyes of all your guests will look with longing at the layers of cream, frosting and

sugar waiting for the cutting so all can share. So, when choosing your wedding cake, make sure that it matches the style and theme of your wedding and reception, and is a reflection of you as a couple.

Choosing a wedding cake is worth the time to find just the right cake and just the right person to create it. Start this experience by looking at and tasting as many wedding cakes as you can and choose with care.

Research:

Determine what you and your fiancé are willing to spend on your cake. Start looking through wedding magazines for wedding cake examples.

Narrow down your selection to three examples before meeting with the baker or designer.

Have a theme:

Most people want their cake to coordinate with elements of

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The overall style, theme and formality of your wedding

• The budget for your wedding cake • How many guests you expect

• The color scheme for the wedding Guidelines to ensure you get • The flowers you will be using the wedding cake you want.

You have probably seen those fabulous cakes in the wedding magazines that accent the marriage theme and add glamour to the setting as well. If that is what you want for your wedding then you have to do some homework before meeting with the cake designer or baker.

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the wedding so you should have a good idea of:

Bride and Groom:

Consult with each other because your cake should be a reflection of you as a couple. Find a style, flavor and design that make you both happy.

Knowing these things will help you select a cake that will coordinate beautifully with your wedding and give the festivities style and sophistication.

Winter weddings are special for many reasons including the wonderful choice of wedding cakes that they offer. Winter allows a wide variety of scrumptious cakes including mousses and ice creams.

The choice of winter cake is truly limited only by your imagination and your sense of adventure.

Besides the traditional tiered wedding cake for your winter wedding, you can also have that traditional cake made from your favorite ice cream or a fine mousse. Other choices include a cool mint icing along with spun sugar decorations for a winter wonderland wedding.

Working with an experienced cake designer will help you choose exactly the right flavors, frosting, design and decoration for your winter wedding cake. Ask around – you will be surprised how many people can point you in the right direction. Check

out the advertisers in our magazine, Coastal Wedding and online at www. coastalwedding.com. It has everything you’ll need to plan your wedding from planners, to site locations, cake designers, beauty tips, advice and more.

A winter wedding with the right cake will be as memorable for your guests as the honeymoon will be for you!

Photos by: Neil Simmons

Bride/Bride’s Family • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Photos by: Neil Simmons

Who Pays for What?

Bringing up a discussion about who will pay for what in the wedding might be an awkward thing to do. It is, however, a topic that must be discussed lest you get stuck with all costs.

Historically, the bride and/or her family have assumed the majority of the wedding related expense.

The more modern approach allows for division of costs between the couple and/or both sets of parents.

Nowadays, with the cost of weddings growing and many couples marrying later when they are more likely to have careers and incomes of their own, more brides and grooms are contributing to, or even picking up entirely, the cost of the wedding. And the parents of many grooms are also contributing more than in the past. A popular option is to have the bride’s family, the groom’s family, and the couple each contribute one third.

Following are some of the more traditional guidelines that you can adopt or modify to suit your particular needs.

The itemization also provides a checklist of matters that may require attention in your wedding preparations.

[Note: Usually, the attendants will pay for their attire. If not, the bride will assume the expense of her attendants and the groom for his.]

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I nvitations, personal notes and mailing expense.

Cost of the reception.

Cost of the ceremony.

Photographic and videographic expense.

The groom’s wedding ring.

Favors.

Attendants’ bouquets.

Transportation for the wedding party.

Wedding dress, headpiece & accessories.

Lingerie.

Wedding consultant’s fee.

Groom’s gift.

Guest Book.

Accommodations for out-of-town bride’s attendants and guests.

Groom/Groom’s Family

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Groom’s wedding attire.

Rehearsal dinner.

Marriage license.

Bride’s rings.

Honeymoon.

Wedding gifts for the bride, best man, groomsmen and ushers.

Flowers for the bride’s bouquet, corsages for the mothers grandmothers.

Alcohol at reception.

Accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen, ushers and guests.

Attendants/Ushers • Wedding gift for the couple.

• Bachelor party and/or bachelorette party.

• Travel costs.

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Choosing the Perfect Floral Arrangement Choosing Flowers to Send a Message

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or centuries flowers, have given much pleasure to people because their beauty has the unique ability to bring cheer. Their delicate foliage can be used for decoration while their fragrances can be used to make perfumes and set romantic moods.

References to flowers in Biblical times and during the Middle Ages, show they were an integral part of daily life and herbs were believed by some to have

Photos by: Neil Simmons

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special powers. The popularity of formal and royal floral gardens, which existed well into the Victorian era, helped to create an elaborate list of meanings to describe flowers.

Today when one may find it difficult to express his true feelings, one may wonder, “How do I say I love you?” or “You are special.” If one is gifted in such a way, he could compose a song, or write a poem. Or, he could do something much

easier and more significant… he could give flowers!

Speak with finesse and bring the Language of Flowers into your modern day romance.

Incidentally, be sure to include an accompanying card that explains their meaning, which you can find at www.victorianbazaar.com/meanings.html

Featured Flowers and Their Meanings: Arbutus - Thee Only Do I Love Aster - Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Talisman of Love

Baby’s Breath -

Heart

Innocence, Pure of

Bachelor Button - Single blessedness,

Celibacy

Carnation - Fascination, Devoted Love White Clover - Think of Me Daisy - Innocence, Loyal Love, I’ll Never

Respect, Beauty

Stock – Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You’ll Always Be Beautiful to Me

tell, Purity, Beauty

Ivy - Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection

Jonquil - Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy Lavender - Love, Devotion Morning Glory – Affection Orange Blossom - Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage, Fruitfulness

Rose –

Happiness, Love, I love you,

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Featured Bridal Items & Services Creative Confections, Jewelry & Styling

◀ Arrow Luxury Transportation Company

Wedding Limousines

Congratulations on your special day. Arrow Luxury Transportation prides itself on going the extra mile to ensure your special day needs are met. Arrow’s fleet includes sedans and gorgeous black and white stretch Lincoln, Cadillac Escalade, and Hummer limousines with TV’s VCR, CD Stereo and moon roof. We also have 14-passenger vans and the only 14-passenger White Stretch Cadillac Escalade in the Monterey Bay area. www.arrowluxurylimo.com or 831.646.3175

▶ Heathers Patisserie Ashby Confections, located inside of Heathers Patisserie in Aptos, specializes in hand-made confections made in small batches using creative and innovative flavor combinations and local ingredients whenever possible.

We can make our artisan chocolates, such as truffles and caramels, using an image of your monogram, names or message to your guests creating a tasty impressive gift celebrating your special day. (831) 662-3546

Please stop by Heathers Patisserie and speak with one of our chocolatiers about the possibilities....

◀ Freedom Bakery & Confections

In addition to delicious and beautiful wedding cakes, we also offer unique wedding favors. Put your monogram or photo on our delicious Photo Cookies or Chocolates!­ We print directly on our shortbread cookies using NO rice paper, available with or without icing. Our chocolates are made with 100% milk or dark Belgian Chocolates, also available in lollipops. You and your guests will love the taste and uniqueness of these delicious treats! Receive 20% OFF when you order gifts and favors online at FBandC.com 831.722.5223 (Promo code: CWSPRING11 Exp: 6/30/12).

▶ Crown Catering Let us cater to you. Celebrate your special day or event with Crown Catering,

the premier local caterer that focuses on making your dream day dishes fabulously delicious. Let us take care of all the details, we deliver the flavor and style right to you. We offer a large variety of scrumptious appetizers, full courses and buffet style cuisine. Beverage service allows you to order your favorite champagne, beer, wine, spirits and refreshments. Wedding cakes and pastries unique to your style made and served or delivered right to you. Please call 831.566.1425 or visit www.CrownCafeCatering.com

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Featured Bridal Items & Services Creative Confections, Jewelry & Styling ◀ Emerald Iguana Salon & Spa Experience the genuine, pure nature of Aveda at Emerald Iguana Salon & Spa. Relax, take a deep breath, and know that you are receiving the best possible care for your hair, scalp, skin, hands and feet—and everything in between! Enjoy an Enbrightenment Treatment Facial in our tranquil spa and treat yourself to the flawless results and soothing aromas. This treatment contains our most concentrated plant-powered brightening blend guaranteed to improve your skins overall visible clarity, bringing out the glow in you on your special day.

Our mission is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. (831) 464-3256

▶ Hoffmans Bakery Hoffman’s Patisserie in downtown Santa Cruz creates Flavorful Cakes and Elegantly Crafted European and American original traditional recipes. Since 1984 we have been baking award winning cakes using the finest ingredients: pure natural flavors and fine domestic and imported chocolates.

Hoffman’s is your wedding cake specialist. Our bakers devote a considerable about of time to insuring that your cake will taste delicious. We want every cake to be a culinary masterpiece. Please call (831) 420-0135 for a consultation appointment so that we may give you our complete attention.

◀ Mark Areias Jewelers The wedding band is your eternal promise to each other to be worn every day for the rest of your lives. Its beauty and permanence should be as unique as you are. What better way to show your individuality and love than designing your own wedding band?

Mark Areias Jewelers will help you create a one-of-a-kind handmade ring, to your specifications. You can add special decorative finishes or stones along with our quality craftsmanship in your choice of platinum, 14K or 18K yellow or white gold. Our manufacturing flexibility ensures that no bride or groom has to settle for what’s in our showcase.

Together we can make your dream ring come true. (831) 688-2799, (831) 624-5621

▶ Tri County Trophy & Engraving Tri County Trophy & Engraving is a one-stop shop for all your Bridal and Groomsmen engraving. We have a wide selection of gifts and custom items that can be tailored to your special day. We are your custom engraver for your toasting flutes, champagne and wine bottles and any other idea you can come up with. Come see us and you will be amazed!­ (831) 728-8098

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▲Annieglass

Annieglass, handcrafted glass tableware is produced in Santa Cruz County by award-winning artist Ann Morhauser and her team of artisans. Since 1983, she has been creating imaginatively shaped, sculptural designs that are sold in the best stores internationally. All proceeds of the Seafood Watch Collection are donated to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, promoting healthy choices for healthy oceans.

Annieglass offers two local outlet stores in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Visit their company stores featuring locally handmade Annieglass and Annie’s handpicked favorites from artisans worldwide specializing in jewelry, metal, ceramics and glass. A beautiful place to shop for occasional overstock discounts too.

▲ Bridal Veil

Ivy Lane Design’s products combine the grace and spirit of old traditions with cutting edge design, resulting in a collection of bridal accessories that complement today’s wedding styles.

Shells and sand are incorporated into this natural, textured paper collection. Seashells on matte satin, trimmed with tulle and twine make this pillow and basket a perfect compliment.

Available in ivory only. Stop by at Bridal Veil today to order your perfect Wedding Gift. (831) 476-6777

Food for Your Wedding Reception Hors d’oeuvres

Traditionally, cocktails and hors Most people prefer hot hors d’oeuvres to cold, so plan to offer two or three hot selecd’oeuvres precede the meal at the tions. Vary the choices, just as you would reception allowing the photogra- with a meal with a vegetable, a meat, starch, and so on. pher time for photos after the ceremony. Plan to order three to five If you are considering having “Heavy D’oeuvres” in lieu of a meal, plan to pieces per person, as quantity is Hors order 15 pieces or so per person. Food stamore important than variety. It is tions, for example for stir-fry or pasta and better to have a smaller array of sauce, are a great way to get your guests to mingle. Heavy hors d’oeuvres are usually selections with enough quantity more expensive than a plated meal, but are rather than running out of appe- ideal for a casual or theme-approach. tizer choices. Everyone should Wedding Meals have the opportunity to try all of the selections rather than having People are surprised to learn that buffets may be more expensive than sit-down it appear that not enough was meals. The cost can be higher because it’s prepared when some items run important to insure there will be enough of each item for your guests to sample. The out. most desirable quality of a buffet is variety of choices.

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Sit-down meals are considered more elegant and service-oriented. It is recommended that when choosing an entrée for your reception, stick to a traditional favorite. While menus with more than one choice are appealing, they required more organizational attention and are more expensive. For a multi-entrée menu, you need to collect the meal choices from your guests ahead of time and may have to provide meal cards identifying the choices. Problems can occur when your guest forgets what he or she ordered or changes his or her mind. Instead of offering a multi-entrée menu, consider a combination plate such as a mixed grill.

No matter what menu style you choose, be certain that the format reflects the theme and your personal flare for this your once-ina-lifetime celebration with your family and friends.

5 Great Tips for Planning your Beach Wedding O

ne of the most dramatic and romantic locations to have a wedding this spring and summer is the beach. You have the beautiful backdrop of the ocean and hopefully white sands. The best part is that a beach wedding can occur in almost any location where a body of water meets the shore. This makes it possible to have a unique wedding depending on the characteristics of the beach. A beach on Hawaii will not be the same as one in the North Carolina Outer Banks. Each place has its own special flavor that can be used to add a unique twist to your wedding ceremony. Here are some great ides to help you plan your beach wedding.

Look to local spots for inspiration. Like mentioned before, the location can determine the character of the wedding. Picking a place that is near you that has significance is a great idea. It can be a beach that was a favorite place to go to when you were younger or somewhere that has important memories concerning you and the groom. Also try to use floral arrangements made of flower that are native to the area. If you are holding a wedding on the beach try to keep abreast of weather conditions. This way you will be prepared and not caught off guard. The result will be spectacular.

aware that some of your guests might have food allergies. So also try to have viable alternatives in case any of your guests can not safely eat your menu items.

Put thought into personal gifts that you give to key people in your wedding such as your bridesmaids. The criteria for choosing these items are much higher. So try to make room in your budget for these important purchases. After all these are some of the people helping you plan your beach wedding.

Author, Aaron Hu, If you are looking for beach wedding favors, EWeddingFavors.com has the biggest selection available.

Think about what beach favors you are going to give guests. The point of your guest gifts is to act as souvenirs and mementos of your special day. A great idea is to use marine animals and plants as the motifs for your favors. This will allow you to match a wide variety of favors to your beach ceremony theme and even personalize gifts. Also try giving beach related items such as towels, flip flops, or beach bags. These are not only great for your theme but also will be useful for guests when they enjoy the beach after the wedding or they go on their own seaside excursion.

Use marine grasses, shells, and other seaside items at decorations at your wedding and ceremony. For example you can use seashells and dried seaweed as aisle markers. You can also use sea related motifs to come up with unique and beautiful place cards and centerpieces for the guest tables at your reception. Use your own imagination and ingenuity to bring all the beauty of the sea and shore to your nuptials in a manner that will be remembered long after you have exchanged vows with your groom.

Try to make your reception menu match the beach theme of your ceremony. A good idea is to serve sea food dishes. This can be anything from fish and crab to shrimp and scallops. This will give your guests a delicious taste of the sea. While doing this also be coastalwedding.com

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Countdown To Your Wedding Day So you’re having a wedding!

Are you ready? Do you have everything organized? If not, here’s a list of the things you need to take care of and when they should be done.

Don’t forget, there are two of you so don’t be afraid to share responsibilities with your future spouse.

10-12 Months Before, Or as soon as you get engaged: • Announce your engagement • Arrange a meeting with both sides of the family • Decide on a wedding date • Discuss your budget with everyone involved in the wedding • If using a wedding planner ask for recommendations and start the interview process • Look for reception sites • Shop for your wedding gown

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7-9 months before: • Choose a wedding party • Get your bridal registry started • Order your wedding gown • Select what type of food you are having and choose a catering service • Shop for bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen tuxedos • Hire a photographer and videographer • Choose your florist • Book your DJ or band • Shop for your cake • Shop for wedding rings

5-7 months before: • Order or make your wedding invitations • Hire your limousine driver or other transportation • Hire your hair stylist • Compile a guest list • Start planning your honeymoon destination • Order your rings

2-4 weeks before:

• Confirm all the details with your DJ, florist, caterer and any other service you’re booking • Decide on the seating arrangements • Give your caterer a final count of your wedding guests • Pack for your honeymoon • Assign simple tasks such as transporting all reception and ceremony items • Write a nice toast

1 day before:

2-4 months before: • Send out RSVP invitations • Arrange your rehearsal dinner • Get fitted for tuxedos • Meet with DJ or band to discuss ceremony and reception music • Order bridesmaid gifts and groomsmen gifts • Order your wedding cake • Order your wedding favors and place card holders

• Have the planner reconfirm details such as transport arrangements, flowers, music, cake delivery, photography, etc.

• Try to get an early night.

• Take a deep breath… you’re almost there.

On that Special Day:

• Before you leave the house, take time to thank your mother and father, bridesmaids and other attendants for all their help and support and give each of them a gift.

• Relax and have fun!

It’s your big day.

5-8 weeks before:

• Decide on your makeup and do a quick check wearing your headpiece • Make any alterations to your wedding dress • Call the clerk’s office to find out the requirements for your marriage-license • Decide on any critical insurance information that might need changing

After the Honeymoon:

• Send out your thank-you notes and include a reference to the gift.

• For the caterers, entertainers, florists etc. that gave good service, write them a thank you letter praising their professionalism.

• Finally, begin your married life!

Neil Simmons

Create Your Own Wedding Planner/Organizer You will need: a 1 to 2-inch binder with inside pockets, binder paper (designer paper, if you prefer), dividers, a handful of paper clips, scissors, and a stack of bridal magazines (recently married friends are a great resource for these.) Now you’re ready to begin.

Stores, Guest List, Program, Invitations, Rehearsal Dinner, Cake, Rings, Honeymoon, Registry, Ceremony, Hair/ Makeup, Church/Synagogue, Wedding Officiate, etc. Make your list personal and detailed so that you can find things easily.

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econd, make a divider for each category on irst, list your topics which should your list in order of the table of contents. include: To-Do- Lists, Vows, Flowers, Your table of contents is in the front.

Music/Deejays, Reception, Reservations, Caterers, Videographer Photography, Athird, put 3-4 pages of tendants, Colors, Budget, Clothing, Bridal blank paper in each section of your planner.

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Congratulations!

Now the fun begins!

Tips for using Your Wedding Planner/Organizer

1. Use your bridal magazines. Tear out the ones that interest you and place them in the ourth, stick some appropriate divider of your planner. Even paper clips in or on if you can’t afford that $10,000 wedding the inside pocket of your dress, you might find a similar style at a binder for when you local bridal shop for a reasonable price. need to clip items in your So, tear out pictures of anything that you like (bridesmaid dresses, colors, flower arplanner. Also, clip a pen in rangements) and paper clip them in your the pocket. planner.

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ifth, find a bride and groom’s “To Do” or “Count Down” list and place it in your “To Do” divider.

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2. Take your planner with you. When you enter a store searching for that perfect gown, wedding cake or flower arrangement, open your planner and show that picture to the salesperson.

3. Collect business cards. If you can, get a business card for each and every business that you visit or salesperson you speak with. Clip these all into your planner. If you attend a bridal fair, collect cards from as many vendors as you can. This will give

you a large selection of caterers, deejays, etc. to choose from and it will be easy to find their phone numbers, email address or website in the relevant section of your planner.

4. Collect brochures and samples. Place these in your wedding planner. Fill your planner with as many items as you can collect-they will make planning the details of your wedding so much easier.

5. Write in all down in your wedding planner. Write down anything including stores you’ve visited, caterers, songs you like, etc. If you tried on several bridal gowns at several different stores write down the name of the store, the designer, the price, and a brief description of the dress. When going back for a second look at a dress you liked, finding it will be easy because of the description in your planner.

Whether planning an elaborate wedding one-year from now, or a small ceremony just three months away, a wedding organizer will make your wedding planning much easier. The time and money you save will be worth the few minutes you spend putting it together.

Have Fun and Stay organized!

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Newlyweds… Expand Your Space!

Making the Small Look Larger

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s your living space barely big enough for just you – and now your spouse will be moving in, too? Before trying to sell off all of your favorite stuff in a yard sale, try redecorating your space and updating your furniture to gain space and make it look roomier.

Here are some hints for expanding your space.

You might be surprised at what a difference a few mirrors can make. They can really open up a room. New mirrors are expensive but you may be able to find ones you can afford by searching garage sales and flea markets. Another idea to bring the outside in and make a room seem more expansive is to use wallpaper murals with scenic landscapes that fade into faraway backgrounds to help give your living space a larger feel.

Looking Larger

Using Space Better

While fashion experts recommend you wear darker colors to look smaller, the opposite is true for your apartment or house.

Lighter colors in your home will make it look more open and roomier.

Fill your living space with fewer, larger items. Instead of trying to squeeze as many small decorations and items in as possible you can make your room feel less cluttered and more open with larger furniture such as just one big sofa or an oversized armAlong the same lines, using a variety of chair and display fewer knickknacks. To colors also can make your living space look create more visual open space, place your smaller and closed in. To open up space, furniture and other pieces at angles or in use a same-color scheme. For example, the center of the room away from the walls. paint your walls ivory, beige, or light blues Also, by substituting your coffee table, or greens. This will also help to highlight dining table or end tables with glass ones, your paintings, photos furniture and area you can create the illusion of more space. decorations.

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You can also increase your living space by using multi-functional furniture. Like a headboard that also works as a bookshelf, or a couch that converts into a bed for guests when they stay overnight or by having a dining room table with leaves when you have the need for a feast with family or friends.

Even if you are considering having to expand your living space, by taking advantage of these ideas to make the living space you already have seem a little bit larger and more useful, you and your spouse can take the time to enjoy getting to know each other in your “cozy” space for two.

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Valencia Street Extension for the question is now part of the Droege (Rick), the owner of the ger spends throughout 4 Aptos Village proposed Aptos Village Plan hotel’s parking lot along Soquel Trout Gulch Crossing, to create a ust on when Pam Greenin pagethe continued Plan was set to go before the have been terminated.”

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dine in its quaint bistros, stroll through Carmel’s distinctive neighborhoods you’ll notice that there are no address numbers for home mail delivery. Walking down Ocean Street you’ll find yourself looking over sloping bluffs and wind swept cypress trees at the Pacific Ocean with Pebble Beach to the North.

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The small size of the more than 70 wineries in this area allows for a handcrafted quality and the rich varietal flavors that make the Santa Cruz Mountains unique.

Monterey California’s first Capitol, and immortalized in John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, Monterey’s past and future are marked by the central coast’s extensive marine wildlife. Get up close to sea creatures from sea horses to sea otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with its many live exhibits.

Browse souvenir shops and savor its many restaurants in old Monterey, Fisherman’s Wharf and on Cannery Row. Taste-test the seafood at the many restaurants on the wharf. Visit adobes that once housed the state’s first government. Take a cruise on Monterey Bay to marvel at the giant Blue Whales, Humpback and Gray Whales and the herds of California Sea Lions.

For over one hundred years the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been providing fun for its visitors with its rides and games including the Big Dipper, one of the oldest roller coasters in the country.

Here you can sun bathe, catch a wave at one of Santa Cruz’s famous breaks or kayak across giant kelp beds looking for resident sea otters, harbor seals, porpoises, California Sea Lions and even an occasional whale just off shore Browse the restaurants and shops on the wharf or along Pacific Garden Mall to find that one-of-a-kind memento to commemorate your honeymoon. And you wine connoisseurs will find dozens of wineries and tasting rooms throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Half Moon Bay

Monterey Bay All along the white sands of the Bay’s coastline you’ll find communities to explore: Seaside, Sand City, Fort Ord, Marina, Moss Landing, La Selva Beach, Rio Del Mar and Capitola Village. Here you’ll find places to hang glide, go kayaking in Elkhorn Slough or the Bay, experience sport fishing and whale watching from Monterey, Moss Landing, or Santa Cruz.

One hour north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1 is Half Moon Bay known for its big wave riding at Mavericks and annual pumpkin festival. Along the way, see elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Reserve. Visit the Moss Beach Distillery, a cliff-top restaurant that was a speakeasy during Prohibition and host to a ghost, “The Blue Lady,” which reportedly still haunts the premises. If you enjoy mixing golf with scenery, try the Half Moon Bay Golf Links, two championship courses that overlook the Pacific Ocean.

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s oldest, established in 1902.

The park consists of over 18,000 acres of old growth and second growth redwood forest. The climate ranges from foggy and damp near the ocean to sunny, warm ridge tops and has over 80 miles of trails. The park features family and group camping, tent cabins, backpacking camps, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails.

Closer to the coast is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The park is home to an old growth Redwood Grove, which features a self-guided nature path and a picnic area along the San Lorenzo River.

The tallest Redwood tree in the park is 285 feet tall with the oldest trees from 1400 to 1800 years old.

Guided and driving tours through these redwood-covered mountains to discover these hidden gems of vineyards, wineries and fine wines is worth the time. Contact the California State Parks at www.parks. ca.gov/ or the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association at www.scmwa. com/ for more information.

California’s Central Coast

Santa Cruz Enjoy the beaches and surfing in Santa Cruz. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz is the perfect blend of surf, sand and magnificent redwoods. Couples will find miles of hiking and biking trails winding their way through the forests, and meadows of the county. California’s State Parks providing both beach and mountain venues, including Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the state’s first, are just minutes from each other.

The Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains

Explore Vineyards of the Central Coast Experience the remarkable wines and breathtaking vineyards of the Central Coast. The Santa Cruz Mountains provide one of the most unique natural environments in the world with its mountain terrain, marine influence, varied microclimates, and distinctive soils. All of these

When planning that once-in-a-lifetime experience for your honeymoon, come to California’s Central Coast with its beaches, mountains, redwoods, food and fun.

Wherever you spend your honeymoon, the Central Coast provides an unforgettable and romantic experience to begin you life together.

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