Fascinating Facts About California

•California’s Mount Whitney measures as the highest peak in the lower 48 states. Its most famous climb is Mount Whitney Trail to the 1495 foot summit. •More turkeys are raised in California than in any other state in the United States. •Fallbrook is known as the Avocado Capital of the World and hosts an annual Avocado Festival. More avocados are grown in the region than any other county in the nation. •In the late 1850s Kennedy Mine, located in Jackson, served as one of the richest gold mines in the world and the deepest mine in North America. •The largest three-day rodeo in the United States is held on the Tehama County Fairgrounds in Red Bluff. •Located in Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is the largest museum of its kind in North America. •Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge contains the largest winter population of bald eagles in the continental United States. •Reputed to be the most corrupt politician in Fresno County history, vice-leader Joseph Spinney was mayor for only ten minutes. •The Hollywood Bowl is the world’s largest outdoor amphitheater. •Death Valley is recognized as the hottest, driest place in the United States. It isn’t uncommon for the summer temperatures to reach more than 115 degrees. •.The first motion picture theater opened in Los Angeles on April 2, 1902. •Inyo National Forest is home to the bristle cone pine, the oldest living species. Some of the gnarled trees are thought to be over 4,600 years old. •San Francisco Bay is considered the world’s largest landlocked harbor. •.Sequoia National Park contains the largest living tree. Its trunk is 102 feet in circumference. •It is estimated there are approximately 500,000 detectable seismic tremors in California annually. •During his engagement at the Fillmore West in San Francisco, Otis Redding stayed on a houseboat in Sausalito. While there his wrote his last song and greatest hit “The Dock of the Bay.” •The state motto is Eureka! , a Greek word translated “I have found it.” The motto was adopted in 1849 and alludes to the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada. •California is known variously as the Land of Milk and Honey, The El Dorado State, The Golden State and

The Grape State. •California produces more than 17 million gallons of wine each year. •.The California poppy is the official state flower. The California grizzly bear (ursus californicus) is the official state animal. •Fresno proclaims itself the Raisin Capital of the World. •Castroville is known as the Artichoke Capital of the World. In 1947 a young woman named Norma Jean was crowned Castroville’s first Artichoke Queen. She went on to become actress Marilyn Monroe. •Approximately 8% of Californians are vegetarians. •.Since the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, more than 1,200 people have plunged 220 feet to their deaths. •.Around 200 buffalo roam on Catalina Island, descendants of a few taken there in the 1920s for a movie and left there. •.Death Valley in Southern California is the lowest point in the United States at 282 feet below sea level. •The hottest day ever recorded in the United States was on July 10, 1913 at Death Valley, California, when the temperature reached a scorching 135 degrees. •San Francisco cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments. •Californians are the largest consumers of turkey in the country. They eat three pounds more turkey than the average United States person.

1. Micro Weddings Micro weddings are intimate wedding affairs that usually have 40 or fewer guests. They can have all the traditional wedding elements or be unique to the individual. The main idea of TEN 2023 Wedding Trends For a micro wedding is that it can be more relaxed and focused on very close friends and family. The bride and groom have more time to spend together and with each guest when compared to a larger wedding. Budgets are also less stretched as you can spend more money on each guest per head without cutting back on costs elsewhere.

2. Males Of Honor We spent so long being unable to see each other that it’s only natural that we want to expand our bridal party to include our closest friends. That might mean you have mates or males of honor rather than maids, groomsmaids rather than groomsmen, or flower boys rather than flower girls. You might see a few women at the bachelor party or a few men at the bachelorette. Many of us are ready to dispense with the tradition and make sure we have a great time with the people that matter to us most.

3. Black, White, Or Neutral Tones We’ve all been to weddings dominated by deep purples, bright coral tones, or stunning aquas. But many couples are now looking at the drama of black and white photography. Black and white signage and a black bridesmaid dress make a white wedding dress stand out. Many couples are opting for more neutral tones alongside black or white to make for a romantic, softer wedding theme.

4. Sustainable Weddings Sustainable wedding floristry has become increasingly popular as brides think more about how they can use their flowers throughout their big day. Wedding bouquets might be popped in as flower arrangements for the top table, or they might use artificial flowers in place of live blooms. An eco-friendly menu might also be on the cards for 2023. Local and ethically sourced food will be on-trend, with ways to reduce wastage a top priority for many couples in 2023.

5. Wedding Suits For Women 2020 marked the emergence of the popularity of the bridal suit for women. Many models and fashion houses showcased the bridal suit in early 2020, and its popularity has been building ever since. For many, wedding trends lean towards more personalized styles, with evening wear, non-white dresses, and female suits set to take center stage in 2023. For many men, the pressure is off to wear a traditional tux and explore more comfortable bridal wear.

6. Pearls The search for pearl wedding dresses has increased in 2022, with the trend set to become even more popular in 2023. Pearls can sit anywhere on a wedding dress, from the veil to the shoes, and are a prominent jewelry feature; think pearl necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. They are an elegant and timeless piece of wedding glamor that has been part of weddings since their conception.

7. Outdoor Weddings Outdoor weddings were very common between 2020 and 2021, and this trend only looks set to continue. An outdoor wedding with the protection of a gazebo offers a considerable variety compared to a specified location indoors. As long as the venue has a license and some cover, you can choose from various locations and backdrops for more photo opportunities. During the colder months, an indoor venue with outdoor options may also be trendy in 2023.

8. Unique Lighting More intimate weddings call for unique lighting. In 2023 bespoke lighting is set to dominate weddings, with candles and low-hanging bulbs set to add some soft backlight to the wedding pictures. Outdoor weddings also attract some unique wedding trends, like lanterns festooned on low-hanging tree branches and delicate twinkly fairy lights. Intimate and soft lighting is set to dominate weddings in 2023, creating a more relaxed and close-knit setting.

9. Local Weddings Destination weddings were extremely popular in 2019, but the inevitable cancellations in 2020-2021 significantly impacted traveling for weddings. Many couples choose to have local weddings and reduce the expense of flying their family overseas. Destination weddings are also a negative for those looking to have more sustainable weddings. With local weddings, you can feel confident that the people you want on your big day are more likely to make it.

10. Personalized Weddings Couples seem set to reduce their wedding guest list in 2023, with only 17% of couples wanting over 100 guests in 2022. With the smaller guest list, many people are choosing to reject a traditional wedding with an extensive guest list and many of the usual formalities. Relaxed lunches, mismatched color schemes, and smaller guest lists will dominate in 2023. The past few years have seen people forgo the traditional, large wedding, and they don’t miss it for many. The benefits of a personalized wedding are that the couple and their guests can feel more comfortable on their big day.