Coastal Wedding Summer/Fall 2012

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Summer / Fall 2012 6 Beach Theme Weddings Building Your Dream Castle in the Sand

8 G reen Theme Weddings Recycle, Reuse, and Close the Loop at Your Wedding

10 L atin Theme Weddings Using Cultural Symbols to Foster New Traditions

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Theme Weddings Giddy Up, Boot-Strapping Fun

Contributing Writers Noel Smith, Ann Morhauser Sales Representatives Sadie Wittkins, Don Beaumont Meredith Pozzi Feldsted Times Publishing Group, Inc. 9601 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Phone: 831.688.7549 Fax: 831.688.7551 info@cyber-times.com Coastalwedding.com To advertise in our Winter/Spring Edition of Coastal Wedding Magazine 2012, please call (831) 688-7549

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14 F eatured Bridal Items and Services Creative Confections, Jewelry, & Styling

18 Countdown

To Your Wedding Day Everything You Need to Get Organized

20 G reat Tips for Summer Brides Assure Your Summer Wedding Lives Up to All Your Dreams

22 A Toast to the Bride and Groom Tips and Sips for That Perfect Celebration

24 Wedding Planner Tally Your Expenses Here

26 Alternative Bridal Registry Consider Open Stock China

28 C reating Memories With a Photo Booth at Your Wedding

30 W edding Reception Order of Events An Outline of Events for Your Reception

32 B ridal Gowns View the Latest Styles

36 B ridesmaids Dresses View the Latest Styles

38 M other-in-Law Beautiful Dresses for Special Occasions

39 Flower

Girl Dresses View the Latest Styles

40 Accessories Mixing & Matching the Latest Fashion

46 Wedding Site Directory Learn About All the Coastal Locations for a Wedding coastalwedding.com

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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 to answer all those questions about wedding protocol and direct 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.

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such as: 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, the broad reaches of Monterey Bay with its teeming sea life, remarkable wines from vineyards tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains, 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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Theme Weddings The Creative Side of Getting Married

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one are the vanilla, everyone the same, traditional weddings of the past. Theme weddings are in! What is a theme wedding? Weddings themes can come from where the ceremonies will be taking place such as a beach wedding. A theme wedding can be based on family history and tradition such as a Mexican or Croatian theme or its source can be shared values such as a “Green� theme wedding.

Whatever its origin, the theme makes the wedding special for the happy couple and memorable for the wedding party and guests. Family history can be on display at the same time it is being made. Exotic locations can be emulated without the time and expense of going there. Get both families involved and make them a part of creating the theme.

Whatever the theme of the wedding, it’s yours and it will help to make those wedding memories last for a lifetime.

Photos by: Neil Simmons

These are some of our favorites...

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wedding is one of the most memorable days that you have in your lifetime. These days most couples are choosing to have their weddings in exotic locations. They prefer the natural setting that a beach offers. Some of these exotic locations have breathtaking beaches and this is where the weddings take place. There are some ideas that you can incorporate in your planning that can make it a memorable experience. These ideas include:

Finding the best place

The invitation

Such weddings usually need a lot of preparation and you need to do adequate research on the location. The state you are getting married in may need you to fulfill some requirements, which can take even months. Make sure you start the preparations early to avoid any disappointments.

Give your guests a hint of the wedding location by putting some sand in their invitations. This is a unique way of doing things. You can also include a picture of a beach on the invitation to prepare them for what is coming.

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Select a place that will suit your wedding theme and also take into consideration the distance your guests will have to travel in order to attend it.

If the place is too far, some might find it difficult to attend. Make sure that the facilities are in good order at the beach you choose.

Make an early start

Inquire about everything

Get there early

Do not feel embarrassed to ask questions, as this will ensure that you are well armed with the necessary information.

Read as many magazines on the subject as you can find and ask for advice from those who have had beach weddings.

Make preparations to get to the location early so that you are sure everything is going according to plan. This will help you relax as you wait for the ceremony to start. Drink a lot of fluids to keep you well hydrated.

Have back up

Have agreements in writing

These weddings are held in the open and so the weather can be unpredictable even when you closely follow the weather focus. Have an alternative place to have the wedding just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate.

When planning for a beach wedding you should keep in mind that you may be having it in a place that is unfamiliar to the rental company, caterer, etc.

Therefore any orders that you make should be signed for. This makes it easy to make claims if things are not done according to the contract.

Consult a professional Make sure the person you choose has experience working with beach weddings. The best people to choose are those who are familiar with the area, and beaches, in which the wedding will be held.

Give your guests directions The guests that you invite to your wedding should have an easy time finding the beach. Provide them with sunscreen and some refreshments to make them feel welcome to the place.

A wedding on the beach is the perfect way to have a simple and intimate ceremony within natural surroundings.

With the right preparations you can make it a day to remember. Just choose the perfect beach and take into consideration any weather changes and you are set.

Jason Hennessey is the President of www.1weddingsource.com. The site is filled with useful information and wedding favors for every bride and grooms taste.

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Green Weddings Invitations

Ask your stationer about green options including using tree-free, recycled and recyclable paper and vegetable oil based inks.

Out of Town Guests

Try to get your guests to carpool, and travel at non-peak traffic times.

Transportation

Have the ceremony and the reception at the same location, eliminating the need for a large group of people to travel from one place to another. If the ceremony must be in a different spot, hire a bus to bring everyone to the reception together.

Ceremony

Consider having your celebration outdoors. The Central Coast has a naturally beautiful environment; from the redwoods to the sea our coast has so many unique venue choices. Enjoy the experience of selecting your wedding site and consider the accessibility, surroundings and views when doing so.

Flowers

Try to use flowers that have been organically, locally grown and take the season into account. The Central Coast is the home for a wide variety of native flowers

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that would make an outstanding bouquet or table arrangements.

Food

Hire a caterer who specializes in locally grown ingredients. Santa Cruz and Monterey county produce bountiful crops with a focus on organic. Consider fresh berries, a variety of lettuces, an artichoke dish, and fresh vegetables. Also consider regional, organic wines and locally brewed beer and fresh seafood.

Reception Venue

Ask your reception manager about their green policies.

Many venues are up to date on reducing and recycling programs.

Wedding Party Fashions

Try to choose styles that everyone agrees they’ll want to wear again and again.

Consider donating your bridal gown to a clothing charity.

Keepsakes for Guests

Give every guest a tree seedling or a packet of

wild flower seeds. You can find great ecofriendly favors for your guests on the Get Married site at www.getmarried.com

Wedding Website

Share your enthusiasm for having a green wedding with family and friends. You’ll be encouraging them to go green themselves.

Every little bit of knowledge about how to help the environment helps everyone be more active about making a difference by going green!

Wedding Registry & Elegant Gifts

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Latin Wedding

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California is known for its melding of cultures. During the 18th century many of the early families had their roots in both the Spanish/Mexican and American cultures.

The tradition continues today as love brings together couples whose family traditions add to the richness of our combined heritages. This wedding brings those familiar symbols of one culture together to for a new tradition.

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part of these symbols are the food and drink, which range from Spanish appetizers - Tapas - to traditional Jarritos - soft drinks - and wine punch known as Sangria.

Centerpieces for the tables can be glass vases with pinto beans and succulents common to the deserts of California and Mexico.

Another tradition is the Picado – white paper wedding flags cut into elaborate designs.

Such decorations are also used as holiday decorations.

Another symbol often used are figures from the tradition of Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead that focuses on praying for and remembering friends and family members who have died. The tradition is so popular that even weddings may use the images on the wedding cake.

Milagros are Mexican folk art good luck charms that can take many forms. The bride’s bouquet of roses and succulents is wrapped with a Milagro made of fiber.

Flowers are universal and are used to make any wedding a colorful and festive occasion - even when they are made of paper.

Brides are always beautiful. This is the day they walk down the aisle and somehow the glow is always there as they take their place next to their life’s companion.

But of course the centerpiece of any wedding are the bride and groom. They are the ones who are pledging their love and bringing together two worlds as they embark on life’s voyage together.

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estern-themed weddings are more popular than ever. With invitations in the shape of cowboy boots, cowboy wedding favors, and fun costumers for all, a western wedding offers you the chance to enjoy your special day without having to take it too seriously. Brides might appear in Old West style gowns, with the groom dressed as a cowboy or sheriff. With all the new western bling you can add a flashy flare to your western wedding!

Many people like to decorate their western style wedding appropriately.

This might mean decorating a pickup truck with Just Married signs, instead of a new car, using gingham or calico tablecloths, and serving appetizers on tables made from bales of hay. Raffia wraps can give a rustic air to anything that might need a ribbon ordinarily.

Have the bride and bridesmaids carry wildflowers instead of a formal bouquet. Some people even have the

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happy couple arrive at the ceremony on horseback or horse drawn carriage!

Catering your western wedding with a family style meal will add to the atmosphere. Encourage the attendees to dress in western wear to complete the feeling of getting married in the Old West. You can really get into the spirit by having a square dance caller for your entertainment and appropriate dancing at the reception. Consider holding the ceremony some place unusual as well. An old adobe church or the amazing Lone Star Ranch in Half Moon Bay which has a western church and western buildings that can be the finishing detail in your wedding.

Consider themed favors too. Popular options include little potted cacti, candles, charms, and soaps shaped like cowboy hats, stars or boots, and shaped containers, like tin pails, filled with candy or other confections. Hot sauce

with custom labels, miniature horseshoes, and bandannas also all make great favors. Some couples give out engraved belt buckles.

There are limitless options for favors when it comes to a western style wedding.

There’s no end to the interesting and creative options you can explore with a western style wedding. Enjoy the opportunity to cut loose and express yourself with a unique themed wedding that reflects your personal style and allows everyone to have a lot of fun. It’s no wonder that western themed weddings are becoming so popular.

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Featured Bridal Items & Services

Creative Confections, Jewelry & Styling

◀ Petal Petal offers unique and beautiful floral arrangements serving Monterey and Santa Cruz areas.

With over 10 years experience in floral design, owner Tiffany Fields expresses her creativity and imagination using up to date techniques from classic to contemporary styles. Please contact Tiffany to find out how Petal can complement your special occasion. www.petalfloraldesign.net or (831) 236-8589

▶ 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....

◀ 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

▶ Wm. Clayton Greene Jewelers We have been creating these beautiful and whimsical little dime-sized glass lockets for a number of

years. Each locket is hand made and original. We offer these in 14k gold and sterling silver. Our sterling lockets are gift boxed with an 18” sterling chain and are filled with your choice of sand, pearls, sterling silver or gold as well as genuine sea life. These are a beautiful reminder of your special event and our California coastline. Let us create the perfect gift just for you and your wedding party. For more information call Erik at 831-438-1844 or visit us at www.glasslocket.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

▶ Bridal Veil

Ivy Lane Design’s products combine the grace and spirit of old traditions with cutting edge design, resulting in collection of bridal accessories that complement today’s wedding styles. The Water Lily collection is embellished with layered satin petals creating full flowers with beaded centers giving each piece an elegant and chic look. Available in white or ivory. Stop by at Bridal Veil today to order your perfect Wedding Gift. (831) 476-6777. (831) 476-6777

◀ 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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◀ Hoffman’s 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.

▶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.

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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):

• 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

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 & choose a catering service

• Announce your engagement • Arrange a meeting with both sides of the family • Decide on a wedding date

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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 • Shop for bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen tuxedos • Hire a photographer and videographer

• Assign simple tasks such as transporting all reception and ceremony items • Write a nice toast

1 day before:

• Order bridesmaid gifts and groomsmen gifts

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

• Order your wedding cake

• Try to get an early night.

• Order your wedding favors and place card holders

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

On that Special Day:

• Choose your florist • Book your DJ or band • Shop for your cake • Shop for wedding rings

5-7 months before:

• 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: • 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

• 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

2-4 weeks before: • Confirm all the details with your DJ, florist, caterer and any other service you’re booking

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

• Give your caterer a final count of your wedding guests

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

• Pack for your honeymoon

• Finally, begin your married life!

• Decide on the seating arrangements

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Great Tips For Summer Brides Photos by: Neil Simmons

Long days, lush plants, beautiful send out the “Save the Date” as soon as the • Live Music: Having a live band play list is finalized. at the reception will keep the celebration sunsets -- Summer can be the exciting long after you share your first perfect backdrop for the ideal • Invitations: Let guests know they wedded kiss. should expect to be impressed by the wedding.

The timing is perfect, so make sure the rest of the details follow suit. Be sure to pick out cheerful engagement party and bridal shower invitations, as first impressions are very important in setting the mood.

A relaxed and graceful outdoor bridal shower is characteristic for summer.

From there, it is on to the main event.

“Summer weddings are elegant and beautiful,” said Mariam Naficy, of Minted. com, an online stationery store that specializes in wedding invitations and accessories. “But elegance doesn’t come without the right amount of preparation.

It’s an event that will be remembered forever; why not make it as perfect as can be?”

Here are some ways to assure your summer wedding lives up to all your dreams.

• Guest List - It’s important that you

and your fiancé come to an agreement on the guest list, as getting bogged down on minor details can slow down other critical wedding plans. Many people make travel plans in summer so keep it organized and

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ceremony. The right wedding invitations will show personality, follow the theme, and express excitement about the couple’s future life together. Specialty websites like Minted.com are an ideal place to get just the right invitation for the big day.

• Colors: Darker hues are for the cooler months. Use light and bright colors evocative of the season like baby blue, green, teal and pink.

• Outdoor Ceremony: Imagine saying “I do” outdoors on a beautiful day while lovebirds flutter and chirp around you.

There won’t be a dry eye in sight. With the comfort of your guests in mind, and for a decorative touch, be sure to provide some relief from the heat and sun with a gazebo or a trellised awning.

• Flowers: The scent of gorgeous fresh cut flowers will spruce up any wedding and accentuate that summer mindset. Opt for Birds of Paradise for a tropical feel or Calla Lilly for a touch of elegance. Just be sure the colors match the rest of your décor!

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A Toast to the Bride and Groom A Toast to the Bride and Groom Tips and Sips for the Perfect Bridal Celebration

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hether it’s an engagement party, bridal shower, the reception or post-wedding brunch—bubbles add a festive, celebratory note to any bridal celebration. I love Cupcake Prosecco sparkling wine from Italy. It’s crisp and refreshing — an affordable alternative to pricey French champagne yet equally delicious.

• Food doesn’t have to be complicated to be remarkable.

The finger foods here are varied and flavorful — but they’re not hard to make. To satisfy all guest preferences, I always recommend 3 to 5 appetizers including chicken, beef and fish plus two veggie options (ideally one being vegan or dairy free).

• A signature drink is a fun way to welcome guests and get the party off to a great start. The Prosecco Ginger Cocktail is delicious and memorable. I like to serve it in unconventional glassware and garnish with Persian cucumber “swizzle sticks” for even more impact.

• A popular alternative to the traditional sit down meal at engagement parties or showers: food stations with a range of different foods offered at each. Pair a different wine with each station to create maximum variety and enjoyment as guests taste and mingle.

• Factor in overall ambiance and the vibe you want for your wedding or event.

Lighting is key. And when it comes to candles, more is more.

• Flavored vodka is another big trend I’m seeing right now. Look for vodkas infused with such exotic flavors as vanilla frosting, devil’s food cake and more. And don’t be afraid to mix spirits with wine: One of my favorite concoctions is a blend of lemony Cupcake Chiffon Vodka with muddled blackberries, fresh mint, sparkling grapefruit water and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon.

• It’s not only more fun to serve bitesized cupcakes at your wedding but they offer more variety and unexpected flavor combinations than a traditional cake.

• Be sure to have a good assortment of non-alcoholic beverages on hand as well

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such as bottled water, soft drinks and more to prevent dehydration and ensure that guests drink responsibly.

For more tips from Alison for creating a bridal event to remember, visit www. cupcakevineyards.com.

is crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from with a slotted spoon to a side dish. Add remaining prosciutto and cook until crispy.

Set aside.

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray and arrange bread slices on tray.

Top each bread slice with a rounded tablespoon of cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven.

Stand a crispy piece of prosciutto in the center of each melted mound of hot cheese and serve at once.

Shrimp Fajitas Salad on Crisp Flour Tortilla Chips

Prosecco Ginger Cocktail Yield: 12 servings, 2 glasses per serving

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup (6 ounces)

Crystallized ginger1/2-cup sugar 2 bottles (750 ml) Cupcake Prosecco,chilled 24 thin diagonal sliced seedless or Persian cucumber Combine water, ginger and sugar in saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat, uncovered, 15 minutes. Off heat let steep, covered, 30 minutes. Cool.

Purée in blender until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon ginger purée to each champagne glass. Add chilled prosecco, and stir well with swizzle stick until blended. Garnish glass with cucumber slice.

Melted Gruyere Toasts with Crisp Frizzled Prosciutto Yield: 12 servings, 2 pieces per serving

Extra virgin olive oil 4 slices (about 3 ounces) prosciutto, cut into1/2-inch pieces 24 1/4-inch-thick slices Italian bread 4 ounces aged Gruyere, coarsely shredded (about 1 3/4 cups) Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot enough to sizzle a piece of prosciutto.

Stir half the prosciutto into hot oil and cook over medium heat until prosciutto

Yield: 12 servings, 2 pieces per serving

4 8-inch flour tortillas

1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro1/2 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño, or more to taste 6 ounces extra small (salad shrimp) cooked and peeled shrimp, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ripe mango 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons thin sliced green onion (scallion) tops (garnish) Preheat oven to 350°F. Use ruler to trim tortillas into 4 large 6-inch squares. Cut 24 2-inch squares from the squared off tortillas; discard trimmings.

Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.

Arrange tortilla squares on pan and spray with nonstick spray. Bake until toasted golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.

Purée avocado, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeño in a food processor until smooth.

Set aside.

Combine shrimp, mango, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice in small bowl.

Spread about 1/2 tablespoon avocado mixture in center of each toasted tortilla square. Lightly press a tablespoon of the shrimp salad in center of each. Garnish with scallion slices and serve.

Alison Hotchk is author of “The Destination Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding From Afar” (Chronicle Books), she’s produced stunning weddings all over the world. coastalwedding.com

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Wedding Planner

Bride’s Name: ______________________________________

Groom's Name:_____________________________________ Ceremony Location: ________________________________ Street Address: _____________________________________ City: ___________________________State: ____Zip:_______ Reception Location:_________________________________ Street Address: _____________________________________ City: ___________________________State: ____Zip:_______ Phone: _____________________________________________ Date of Wedding:___________________________________ Ceremony Time: ____________________________________ Reception Time:_____________________________________ Rehearsal: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________Time: ______________ Rehearsal Dinner: __________________________________ Location:___________________________________________ Time: ______________________________________________

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Alternative Bridal Registry What is an alternative bridal registry?

The alternative bridal registry developed when the traditional bridal registry did not fit the needs of couples wanting more freedom to choose their china, crystal and glassware patterns. Many couples wanted more variety than their parents had when they registered. They found the standard five- piece place setting wanting, or the patterns uninspired. They questioned the necessity for bone china that requires hand washing. What happens when you are considering a five- piece place setting (dinner plate, bread and butter, soup howl, cup and saucer) and your finger won’t fit through the cup handle or you dislike the shape of the bowl or find the bread and butter plates too small for salad or dessert?

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were no other options.

The china industry has responded by offering some patterns as “open stock,” meaning the consumer can buy a single piece rather than the whole set. The teninch dinner plate and cup and saucer tend to be the most selected items. “Mix and match” is a new friend for the industry, in which china patterns are coordinated in the same or complementary colors and motifs that blend together. Some pieces in the place setting may match and others mix in a creative way. This relaxed approach has become popular with couples seeking a less traditional, informal style. Many couples are bringing their own china into the marriage in many forms: family heirlooms, antiques, patterns from second or third relationships, or those acquired while single or traveling.

Alternative registries also combine glass soup bowls and chargers (oversized plates that go beneath the dinner plate) with china dinner plates or casual ceramic salad plates. This is where the existing china you may already own can be integrated into a casual or formal place setting.

Today’s couples tend to look for dinnerware that works both in everyday and special occasion settings.

Annieglass is one such collection, handmade of durable glass in Santa Cruz. It is the choice of many, and one of the original trendsetters in alternative bridal registry.

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shapes and applications to complement its dinnerware that you would never find in standard china, such as baguette trays, footed cake stands, pasta bowls, chip & dip bowls, and condiment dishes. Its Roman Antique pattern, trimmed in gold and platinum, comes in over 50 shapes.

Annieglass’s unique serving pieces complement its dinnerware beautifully and blend with practically every china pattern.

PLACE SETTING PRIMER CERAMIC

items made of high fired and glazed clay. Includes everything from china to telephone insulators, sinks and tiles.

CHINA- fired and glazed clay items for domestic use such as dishes, tea cups and vases BONE CHINA- translucent white china made with bone ash or calcium phosphate. Considered very high quality china.

PORCELAIN- a type of china, fired at a very high temperature, known for its fine grain, translucence and whiteness. .

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Your grandmother’s china Fiesta ware Antique dishes Flea market finds Everyday stoneware Fun, colorful salad plates Annieglass A willingness to combine glass and ceramic dishes!

Ann Morhauser is an award wining tableware designer, based in Santa Cruz.

Her company, Annieglass, produces handmade glassware that is found in the best stores, resorts and restaurants around the world. Visit her 2 stores in downtown Santa Cruz or at her production studio in Watsonville for a complete selection of the most imaginative bridal registry and gifts.

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Step 1: Reserve your photo booth at least three months before your wedding. Set up your photo booth at he time you are setting up the rest of your reception so it’s there ready to go on your big day. Provide a privacy screen between the seat in the booth and the rest of the guests. There are party vendors in all major cities that rent out photo booths for weddings. Some wedding photographers even offer this service as an add-on to your traditional wedding photo package.

Step 2:

Choose a location that stands out for the photo booth at your reception. It shouldn’t be in the way of anything else, though it should be set up where everyone can see it. If you have a theme wedding you may want to decorate the booth in keeping with your theme. Make sure there’s enough space in the surrounding area incase guests line up.

Step 3:

Create excitement around the photo booth by using it yourself. Announce the presence of the photo booth night to encourage all of your guests to visit.Get a few booth shots of you and your new spouse. When guests see how much fun it is, they’ll want to participate as well.

Step 4:

Place your guestbook near the photo booth. Let guests add their photos so you can keep a copy with the rest of your photos of the day. Some photo booth rental companies can set up their booths to produce two copies of the pictures. This way, guests can give you a copy and keep one for themselves.

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Consider the young children invited to your wedding reception. Encourage your young guests to have their pictures taken as well. Keep the photo booth rental until the very end of the reception, as pictures can get more creative and funnier as the night progresses.

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Wedding Reception Order of Events The reception is a time of celebration, socializing and fun for both the wedding party and their guests. It is also an opportunity for the wedding party to greet and informally thank their guests. The following list is an outline of events for most wedding receptions.

Social Hour

segment of the reception.

By beginning with a social hour, you give your guests a chance to gather at the reception facility, drop off their gifts, meet, and mingle with the other guests while the wedding party’s portraits are being taken.

Receiving Line

The bridal couple can also snack at this time to free up time for them to mix and mingle with their guests during the lunch/dinner

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The Bride and Groom then greet their guests at the entrance to the reception hall with a receiving line. This ensures that the wedding party, which includes the bridal couple, the parents, the maid of honor, the best man, and any other special guest will have the opportunity to greet each guest.

After the guests are received, the wedding party is announced by the emcee as they join the party. First introduced are the groomsmen and bridesmaids, then the flower girl and ring bearer, followed by the parents, and finally the happy couple.

The Wedding Dance

(Optional - before or after Dinner) Before dinner and right after the bride and groom have been introduced comes the first dance between the bride and groom, the father and daughter, the mother and son dance, the parents, the attendants, etc.

Toasts Before Dinner The Best Man • Maid of Honor • Father of the Groom • Father of the Bride The bride and groom can also thank their guests for coming, family members for paying, and their best friends for not telling all.

The Wedding Dinner During the dinner the bride and groom can mingle and greet their guests and have photos taken with them. It’s also a time that guests can make a speech, sing a song, or even perform a skit.

The Wedding Dance

(Optional - before or after Dinner) Traditionally the bride and groom’s first dance followed by the father daughter dance, the mother and son dance, the attendants and then the guests.

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Cutting the Cake The bride and groom now cut the cake.

The groom gives the bride the first piece as a symbol of providing for her as the husband. Additional toasts can be made at this time.

Bride’s Bouquet and Garter Toss The bride throws her bouquet to the single women then the groom then removes her garter and launches it to the single men.

Departure of the Bridal Couple The couple is showered with one of the following: Confetti, Bubbles, Rice, or Birdseed.

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inally found the perfect dress? Now it’s time to go from blushing bride to a fashion stand-out your family and friends will be talking about for years.

Whether you prefer the classic elegance of old-Hollywood glamour or the daring innovation of the avant-garde, fashion instructors from several Art Institutes school locations share the top trends in bridal accessories that can help you achieve a one-of-a-kind look on your wedding day.

Accessories can be a fun and easy way for brides to add some creativity to their style, while also showing off their personality.

One way to look unique on your wedding day is through headpieces, according to Erica Sewell, Fashion Instructor at The Art Institute of New York City.

Headpieces:

Brides are trading in traditional veils in lieu of headbands, fascinators, blushers, feathers and for the daring brides, hats.

Jewels and headbands, like the ones seen recently on Kim Kardashian and Alicia Keys, are another great alternative to traditional veils. Sewell is also seeing more Eastern-looking head jewelry.

Tiaras are another bridal classic that are getting a makeover. They are being replaced by birdcage veils, which are short, face-framing veils that were popular in the 40s, and fascinators, like those seen during the royal wedding.

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Jewelry:

When looking at jewelry, many brides are keeping it simple or focusing on statement pieces that can be worn again and again after the wedding is over. “Your dress you wear one time. Your accessories are for a lifetime,” says Michelle Zabel, Fashion Instructor at The Art Institute of Washington - Dulles, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta. “People are spending more on their accessories, because they can wear them again.”

Another trend in jewelry is vintage pieces.

“Brides are incorporating vintage pieces from their family,” says Michael Watson, Fashion Instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte. These pieces are not only unique, but they also have sentimental value. And, whether vintage or new, brooches and lariats are making a return to the scene, but are being used in unexpected ways. Lariats are long chains that can be wrapped around the neck several times with the ends either hanging loosely or tied into a “y” shape. “If a bride has a dress with some back detail, some are using a lariat in reverse so the long part is hanging down the back,” says Sewell. Instead of finding brooches only on the dress, brides are now using them to accessorize their bouquets.

Feathers:

If the thought of a feathered headpiece worthy of Carrie Bradshaw’s coutureclad bride seems a little extreme for your tastes, don’t worry. Feathers are definitely

having a fashion moment, and the ways to incorporate them are endless. According to Watson, “feathers have transitioned into an inexpensive way to make your look unique.” Sewell agrees, noting that people are putting feathers on fascinators, clips, combs and veils. “Feathers are a big story as far as headgear,” she says.

Headpieces aren’t the only place one can find feathers. Just like brooches, they are also turning up on wedding bouquets.

“Flowers have been clean, simple, minimal and accessorized with pearls, feathers and rhinestones,” says Watson.

Shoes:

What girl doesn’t love her shoes, and for today’s bride pretty much anything goes.

For something unexpected, brides can add a pop of color with their shoes or even go a little trendier with lace booties. Sewell says she is also seeing shoes in general becoming less traditional and more casual.

This includes taking a fashion cue from the guys. “Some brides are wearing sneakers, such as Chuck Taylors, because the grooms are wearing sneakers,” says Sewell.

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Just a minute’s walk from Seacliff State Beach, The Best Western Plus Seacliff Inn offers a fun and family oriented atmosphere. The Seacliff Inn sits on six beautifully landscaped acres with scenic garden paths. The motivated and positive staff will be sure to make your stay a memorable one!

Each of the 149 guest rooms at The Best Western Plus Seacliff Inn is comfortably decorated and includes numerous amenities including a complimentary hot buffet breakfast in the restaurant. Luxurious suites are uniquely appointed with decorator furnishings and private jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation. The heated pool and jacuzzi,

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For your dining pleasure, choose from the room service menu or journey down to the full service restaurant, Severino’s Bar and Grill, to enjoy appetizers, beverages and delicious entrees in the company of family and friends. Enjoy live entertainment in the bar while sampling one of our signature cocktails. Severino’s Bar & Grill is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner.

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Accommodations for up to 130 people are offered. Enjoy the charming waterfall and serene koi pond as an outdoor ceremony option, followed by a choice of indoor or patio reception.

Also ask about rehearsal dinners and sleeping accommodations for your out of town guests.

The Seacliff Inn is the perfect venue for a fun filled evening of mingling, dancing, and dining.

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Location Coastal Wedding Site Map Along Highway 1 LONG BRANCH SALOON & FARMS

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STREET One Chaminade Lane CITY Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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LEAD TIME 0-24 Months PRICE/PERSON Call for pricing SEATING 50-250 DANCE Floor Yes VIEW Ocean CATERING On-site BAR Yes, no BYO VALET PARKING Complimentary ON-SITE ACCOMMODATIONS Yes EVENT COORDINATOR Yes INSURANCE REQUIRED No HANDICAPPED Access Yes FACILITY DETAILS Full Service Resort & Spa

With breathtaking views of Monterey Bay and 300 acres of native woodland, Chaminade is a historic resort that offers the luxury, comfort and dining excellence that will create a lasting impression in the minds of your guests. Special occasions at Chaminade create lifelong memories Experience Chaminade’s true natural beauty…

For your ceremony, choose our Spanish-inspired Courtyard Terrace that features a babbling fountain with an ocean views backdrop, or enjoy dramatic views of rolling wooded hillsides and the ocean on the horizon from the Sunset Patio.

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Chaminade offers complete catering packages to make the planning process as smooth and effortless as possible.

Along with convenient wedding packages, we also offer 156 luxurious guest rooms for all your guests, a complete Day Spa for the entire wedding party and an abundance of recreation and dining opportunities here at Chaminade.

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Seascape Beach Resort, set on the bluffs overlooking the Monterey Bay, is an elegant setting for a perfect wedding. The oceanfront property combines the comfort of a beach home with the luxury of a resort. For your ceremony, “The Bluff” is a fabulous expanse of lawn flanked by a romantic cypress grove overlooking Monterey Bay. The Seascape tradition is to “escape” to the beach for unforgettable photos! For your reception, the Resort has banquet rooms to comfortably accommodate a lavish, large scale event or an intimate gathering. Experienced Staff will assist you in selecting the perfect space, menu and decor to meet your needs.

To make planning easy, the Resort offers multiple wedding packages that include a choice of menus to delight your entire party. For your out-of-town guests, Seascape offers special rates for their luxurious accommodations.

Choose from some of the Monterey Bay’s finest ocean-view suites-each with a private balcony, fireplace and kitchen. The panoramic ocean views, sunsoaked beach and fresh sea breezes at Seascape Beach Resort— will provide an incredible atmosphere and unparalleled ambiance for your “event-of-alifetime.”

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Hunter Hill Vineyard and Winery 7099 Glen Haven Road Soquel, CA 95073 (Contact: Christine Slatter)

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey 1000 Aguajito Road Monterey, CA 93940 (Contact: Paula Burke ) Hotel Paradox 611 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Highlands Park (SC County Parks) 8500 Hwy 9 Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Cocoanut Grove (contact: Sally or Annie) 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Felton Guild (contact: Kathy Topusidis) 5447 Highway 9 Felton, CA 95018

Center Street Grill (Contact: Marty Soliz) 1001 Center Street, Suite 1 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Chaminade Resort Spa (contact: Shannon Norfleet) One Chaminade Lane Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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