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nce in a great while there is a perfect place for weddings. sea lions dance at the reception. ocean breezes caress lovers’ cheeks. Bride and groom promise eternal love as they stand above the endless sea. The moonlight offers romantic interludes to those who choose to step off the decks and onto the acres of lawns and wandering garden paths. at The Lost Whale Inn, we believe the perfect beginning to happily ever after is here, on the bluffs overlooking the Pacif ic ocean in Trinidad.

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ONTENTS

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4 how to make your wedding personal Redwood ‘cookies,’ pink roses, tiki torches

14 sondra Kirtley: one crafty lady An expert talks shop on invitations and papercraft

20 show me your cake From delicious elegance to delightful whimsy

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on the cover stephanie and Chris Cochrane relax after their wedding on aug. 23, 2008, at Carlotta Country occasions. Photo by sheldon for Carol Niles Photography.

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Redwood ‘cookies,’ pink roses, tiki torches

How to make your wedding personal by judy hodgson

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he bride’s name was Stormy — she’s Yurok and Karuk. And the groom was Robert, Yurok, Karuk and Hupa. They wanted a Native American wedding. I loved that one!” Guia (pronounced GEE-ah) Heigert was sitting on the porch of the beautiful Lost Whale Inn in Trinidad on a cold and sunny day in January, reminiscing. She and her husband Gary, a retired firefighter, had bought the Inn about five years ago, fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming an innkeeper. Soon thereafter they began staging small, intimate — and sometimes very unusual — weddings. Does all that activity bother the other guests at their cozy bed and breakfast? Not at all, since the bridal party is required to rent all six rooms for the weekend. “Stormy and I had several planning sessions where we’d just sit and talk,” Guia recalled. “She wanted a mix of traditional with some twists of contemporary, but mostly traditional.” The night before the event — two in the morning, actually — Guia heard activity in the Inn’s kitchen and went to investigate. It turned out the bride and her attendants were still up making shell necklaces to be presented to the elders at the ceremony. According to tradition, a groom presents gifts, such as regalia or a canoe to “buy” his wife. The necklaces show respect to the elders. As they arrived the next day, guests walked through the garden gate and dipped their fingers in a bowl of angelica root water. “It’s supposed to free you of all bad feelings, like a cleansing,” Guia explained. The six bridesmaids wore brown chiffon dresses and “walked on the earth” barefoot across the lawn with the ocean in the background. Three tiny flower girls, wearing multiple necklaces rather than tops, carried baskets of pepperwood leaves instead of flower petals. A nearby charcoal brazier wafted sacred smoke as the elders were presented with their new necklaces. Guia, who has a background in event planning and still works as a fundraising consultant, says her favorite part of staging weddings is to help a couple realize their own personal dream. “Weddings are a wonderful blending of families,” she said.

The first wedding they did was not even legal, she recalled. Two young women from Sacramento, with all their brothers and sisters as attendants, took their vows as the ocean roared below. “All the parents and grandparents were there. Everyone was so joyful and supportive.” The second wedding was planned around the ethnic heritage of the groom’s mother. She was Samoan, so they wanted a pit-roasted pig and a traditional noodle and vegetable dish. “We can cook virtually anything,” Guia said. Both she and Gary are excellent cooks, trained by Gary’s late sister, who was a five-star executive chef. But Guia discovered there were health rules against buried pigs,

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so they hauled a giant barbecue from Ace Rentals in McKinleyville. To get the whole pig back to the inn from Redwood Meats, they had to put the top down on their car. Even more traditional than plain pig, they stuffed the cavity with whole chickens, Samoan-style. The wedding went off without a hitch. The father wore a lava-lava and a fire dance was performed as well as the hula. Guia had fire orange tulips flown in and tiki torches blazed everywhere. Then there was the vegan wedding. “We actually grew the pumpkins on site,” she recalled. “We grow many of our own vegetables, so continued on page 6

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Arrington Apples LEFt: On the misty cliff overlooking the ocean, Stormy and Robert McConnell Jr. were married last year in a ceremony that mixed traditional Native American rituals with contemporary touches. Sewn into the skirt of the bride’s dress were patterns of frog’s feet, a design signifying good luck. The basket caps, some hundreds of years old, are each unique. Stormy was attended by her sisters, shown in the photo left, and others plus three flower girls. The groom carried the couple’s son, Isha-Kom (“big water”) as he escorted his mother, Deborah McConnell. Photos by Salisha Dean, courtesy of the McConnell family.

Below: The North Coast is also to home to a large Jewish community that celebrates weddings with unique traditions like the chair dance. During a circle dance, called “the hora,” the bride and groom are hoisted up on chairs. Below, Talia Nachshon and Doug Clare were celebrated by friends at their McKinleyville home to music by jimmy jeff and the Gypsy Band. Photo by Arcata Photo Studios.

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we served pumpkin soup with toasted seeds using a vegetable broth. We had udon noodles with scallion-ginger-soy sauce. And we made a vegetarian lasagna with portabello mushrooms and our own spinach.” The lasagna was such a hit it now appears on the regular menu for guests at the inn. Jewish weddings? Of course! Even one in the pouring rain in mid-January. Guia and Gary rented tents and outdoor

heaters, and covered the deck. The menu included fresh, homemade challah and Rock Cornish hens beautifully presented on giant skewers. The attendants held the huppah as the rabbi began. At the end of the ceremony, the groom stomped on the glass and everyone cheered. Then the couple retreated to their room upstairs to consummate the union. “Well, it’s symbolic,” laughed Guia. After five

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minutes the rabbi went up to retrieve the couple and declared the deed was done. The reception began and yes, the bride and groom were hoisted up on chairs later during the dancing. Once Guia planned a Syrian wedding where women guests were presented with special scarves with little bells. After the ceremony, the couple was “danced” in to their head table accompanied by the fluttering, tinkling scarves. Then everyone noshed

Left: Kristen Brennan and Ronen Carmi celebrated their union at Arrington Apples last August. Rabbi Naomi Steinberg officiated the Jewish ceremony.

on fresh hummus and grapes leaves to begin the feast. There are also “theme” weddings. One couple fell in love to the movie, The Great Gatsby. “So I rented the video and studied it for ideas. Daisy loved pink roses. We do all the flowers and decorations, too, so I filled the place – everywhere – with pink roses.” The tables were sprinkled with “diamonds” and each held a small silver bell to call the waitstaff. The bride wore an elegant 1920s dress and the men tuxedos. Guia also told the story of a typical “Humboldt Wedding” she arranged for two people in the logging industry. “It was very sweet, really, but much more traditional.” Party favors were redwood seedlings and the menu lemon-herb chicken, barbecue ribs, Gary’s beans and corn on the cob. “I like to personalize the guestbook, too,” Guia said, so she wanted the guests to “sign” a redwood log then have the couple saw off a “cookie” to save for posterity. It didn’t quite work out as planned, but it was fun trying. •

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below: At the wedding of jaycie and jason coburn at the Lost Whale InN, women guests were presented with scarves adorned with tiny bells. At the appropriate time, according to Syrian tradition, the couple is danced in to tinkling music and the celebration begins. Photo courtesy of the Lost Whale Inn.

Editor’s note: The Lost Whale has a limited number of bookings available for up to 100 guests. For other venues and capacity, see page 8.

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On August 1, 2008, Paula Avelar and Jeffery Walton pose in full wedding attire for their engagement photo at the Morris Graves Museum of Art in Eureka. The couple was married on Aug. 16 in Arcata.

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Sondra Kirtley: One crafty lady by JUDY HODGSON

altered books,” which she explained was the practice ou’re going to another wedding and they’ll be throwing rice. Oh, that’s right. You’re not of taking old, discarded books and turning them into something else entirely. supposed to throw rice because birds will “It’s about compiling in a crafty and artistic way,” said eat it, and their little bellies will swell and Sondra, who many locals will remember from the days explode. when she, her brother and mother owned the Fortuna No, actually, according to a quick fact check on Western Auto store. the Internet, it’s an urban myth. Birds like rice and they What trends does she see these days for do-italready eat several varieties growing in the wild. yourselfers? Or … forget the rice altogether. Make your wedding “Using recycled papers. It’s really big. They’re memorable and personal in any number of ways, starting beautiful.” And while traditional pastel colors are still with the invites. Better yet, start with a refrigerator widely available, couples are magnet that looks like a big strip often choosing wild and bold. of film. Ordered up to a year in How are these papers advance, these magnets show used for weddings? To create photos of the wedding couple, many things, like wrapping the date of wedding and, in big throwaway cameras so they letters, “Save the date!” Send match everything on the dinner them to your guests near and far tables and decorations. And and they will be reminded of the handmade invitations using upcoming event every time they ribbons, brads, translucent reach for a a glass of milk. papers and photos. And name“More and more people are place holders for the tables. And being really budget-conscious, decorative centerpiece collages. so they are already doing a CDs are also popular lot of stuff for themselves,” wedding party favors. Couples said Sondra Kirtley, owner of send them out after a wedding Scrapper’s Edge in Eureka. “Of as a thank you with reception course we have people come photos. Or, even more popular, in who just want to order CDs are made of pre-recorded invitations straight from the reception music and guests book.” But once they get inside, take them home to remind they start to find — endless them of the special day. And, possibilities. of course, the CD jackets can Kirtley is a “crafter,” which be elaborately decorated by a started as a hobby, became an SONDRA KIRTLEY OF SCRAPPER’S EDGE. really clever paper crafter. obsession and then finally a Another trend is to have a business. large matted photo of the wedding couple instead of a Her interest started years ago after she took a trip plain guest book. Guests sign in on the matte frame for to Europe with her mom. She came home with tons posterity. of photos and she started staying up late at night, Sondra advises couples to visit local crafts stores, sometimes until 2 in the morning, sorting and arranging the pictures and memorabilia. The result took forever, but printers and copy shops for ideas. Sometimes just flipping through a book of invites will spark ideas. she finally ended up with two fat memory books – and “You can also find so much stuff on-line, but then she was hooked. work with a local store or print shop to do something “Paper crafting can be anything related to paper similar for less money,” she said. • — scrapbooking, working with rubber stamps, making

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1. A SAVE-THE-DATE MAGNET WITH PHOTOS OF THE HAPPY COUPLE ARRANGED TO LOOK LIKE A FILMSTRIP.

2. AN INVITATION PACKAGE INCLUDING THE INVITATION, AN ALL-PURPOSE CARD AND A PLACECARD. MADE WITH LAYERS OF PAPER, BRADS, RIBBON, AND EMBOSSED LETTERING.

3. GUESTBOOK AND SCRAPBOOK PAGES AT THE WEDDING OF VERONICA SCHNEIDER AND CHRIS SARGENT.

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ALL PHOTOS FEATURED BY EYELIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

4. AN INVITATION PACKAGE WITH COORDINATING INVITATION, RESPONSE CARD AND THANK YOU NOTE.

5. AN INVITATION CREATED WITH LAYERS OF PAPER, RIBBON AND GLUE DOTS.

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OWNS & GACCESSORIES

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ALIROSE BOUTIQUE, Eureka, 445-2727 AMERIND BAY CLOTHING COMPANY, Eureka, 442-3042 AUTUMN STAR DESIGNS, Willow Creek, 530-625-1967, www.autumnstardesigns.com COMPLETE LOOK, McKinleyville, 839-6250 GOTTSCHALKS, Eureka, 442-3333, www.gottschalks.com EUREKA FABRICS, Eureka, (888) 469-6799, www.eurekafabrics.com HEMPSOWN, Arcata, 826-0577 JOHNSON QUALITY CLEANERS, wedding gown cleaners, Eureka, 441-9553 LENTZ DEPARTMENT STORE, Ferndale, 786-4644 McKENZIE BRIDAL DESIGN, 445-8179 OXANA DESIGNS, Arcata, 616-5255 PROMISES BRIDAL & FORMAL WEAR, Eureka, 443-0814 TAILOR MADE, Eureka, 845-4439 THREADBARE DANCEWEAR, Arcata, 822-7894, www.threadbaredancewear.com U-NAME-IT ENGRAVING, Eureka, 444-3332 WEDDINGS BY DESIGN, Blue Lake, 668-4323

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Natasha Kuyper and Yasi Abbasov help Tara Day adjust her veil before Tara’s wedding in Trinidad. Photo by Kyana Taillon

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Maya Kessler and her bridesmaids with bouquets by Abernathy’s. Photo by Catch-Light Photography

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Golden glow: bridesmaid bouquets of freesia, roses, irises, calla lilies, sage and rosemary. The stems are wrapped with New Zealand flax. Photo by Faye Zierer/Flora Organica Designs

ENTALS & R DECORATIONS McKINLEYVILLE ACE HOME & GARDEN CENTERS, McKinleyville, 839-1587 McKINLEYVILLE FLORIST, McKinleyville, 839-7393, www.mckinleyvilleflorist.com NCGA FARMERS’ MARKET, Arcata, 441-9999 ORCHIDS FOR THE PEOPLE, McKinleyville, 840-0223, www.orchidpeople.com SUZY HAGGERTY DESIGNS, Arcata, 825-9106 THE ROSERY, Eureka, 442-1746 TRANQUILITY LANE FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOP, Garberville, 923-7877 VILLAGE FLORIST, Ferndale, 786-9748, www.ferndalevillageflorist.com

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Show me your cake by judy hodgson

nce upon a time, wedding cakes were white, inside and out. Even the carefully sculpted rosettes and garlands made from crusty white sugar and shortening were all white. Just look at any newlyweds’ cake-cutting photo from the 1950s. Those days are gone. We asked a few local cake bakers (with the help of Humboldt County’s talented photographers) to show us their cakes and talk about trends. “Well, finances are an issue these days so we are seeing smaller, decorated three-tiered cakes for cutting and half-sheet cakes on the side to serve a big crowd,” said Bobbie Fritz, cake consultant for Ramone’s Bakery on Harrison in Eureka. One request that was popular last year was cupcakes. They are often stacked on platforms to resemble a multi-tiered wedding cake. On the positive side, they are ready-to-serve and eliminate the gooey cake-cutting operation, But Bobbie said they are actually more expensive because each cupcake needs to be individually decorated. And the frosting? Rolled fondant is very popular

Trendy.

Cake consultants say square and stacked is in for 2009. Clockwise from top left: Elegant and beribboned, whimsical bales of hay, and a Moroccanthemed beauty. right: cake and photo by stephanie baldwin. far right top: cake and photo by ramone’s bakery. far right bottom: cake and photo by cherry blossom bakery.

for its smooth porcelain finish. It also is terrific for holding bright colors and for durability — the cake can sit for hours without melting, “But buttercream frosting is still No. 1 at Ramone’s. It just tastes great,” said Bobbie. Individual cake layers on tall pillars were all the rage a few years back, and so were “satellite” cakes on elaborate — and sometimes tipsy — stands. Today the trend is layers stacked right on top of each other.

“Square cakes, tiers stacked, not separated by pillars,” said Stephanie Baldwin, an independent cake baker from Fortuna. “Fresh flowers are still a popular option, replacing the traditional bride-andgroom cake topper. Oh, I do a lot of white and dark chocolate ribbons, too.” Layers of various types of cakes — one layer of dark chocolate with raspberry filling, another of continued on page 22

Ornate.

Left to right, Cakes for bicycle enthusiasts, lovers of exotic birds and a romantic seaside wedding. far left: cake by verbena cakes & pastries. photo by eyelight photography. middle: cake concept by humboldt weddings. photo by christina russ photography. left: cake and photo by stephanie baldwin.

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All the Aloha you need for the perfect wedding.

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The cake designer matched the bodice of the bride’s dress, top left. Below, the bride wore pearls and red rose petals were tossed. top: cake and photo by ramone’s bakery. bottom: cake and photo by cherry blossom bakery.

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Flower-decorated cakes are still very popular. Nasturtiums topping chocolate ganache, left, and back-in-fashion hydrangeas, right.

LEft: cake and photo by ramone’s bakery. Right: cake and photo by cherry blossom bakery.

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Shapes.

Not all wedding cakes come in rounds and squares. Clockwise from top left: a whimsical cake-topper perched on a store-bought sheet cake, Mad Hatter’s Delight, and who knew cake pans come with six sides? top: photo by beth laney. bottom left: cake and photo by stephanie baldwin.

Words.

bottom right: cake and photo by ramone’s bakery.

Scrolls and dots and 100 words of love. top: cake and photo by ramone’s bakery. right: cake by a piece of cake. photo by kyana taillon photography.

continued from page 20

lemon with fresh lemon curd, and even carrot cake — are still popular for offering guests a choice. Joan King, the cake decorator and co-owner of Cherry Blossom Bakery, said she is getting more requests for “simplicity and elegance.” “Smooth sided layers with dramatic ribbons or simple dots are big,” said Joan. “And, yes, square layered cakes.”

Brides often come into a cake consultation with clippings from bridal magazines or a theme already in mind. If not, bakers and bakeries have albums of cakes to look through for ideas on how to personalize the wedding cake. What was one of the most unusual requests Joan received for a wedding? “I did a Goth wedding once,” she said. “It was black

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

and yes, it had skulls.” She said she prefers couples getting married on or near the seashore that ask for an ocean theme. “Those are fun. I do a lot of sea shells.” •

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A TASTE OF CLASS, Eureka, 496-6133, www.tasteofclasscatering.com ABRUZZI, Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com ALEX BEGOVIC, Chef/Caterer, Eureka, 476-9369, alexbegovic@sbcglobal.net ARRINGTON APPLES, Eureka, 443-0210, www.arringtonapples.com AVALON, Eureka 445-0500, www.avaloneureka.com THE BANANA HUT, Eureka, 599-4968 BAYWOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, Arcata, 822-3686, www.baywoodgcc.com BEAR RIVER CASINO, Loleta, 688-4219, www.bearrivercasino.com BENBOW INN, Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com

Adam and Julie Howell chose fresh fruit as an appetizer for their wedding at the Lost Whale Inn. Photo by Kyana Taillon

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BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE BBQ, Blue Lake, 668-1616, blackberrybramblebbq@gmail.com BLESS MY SOUL CATERING, Eureka, 443-1090, www.blessmysoulcafe.com BLUE LAKE CASINO’S SAPPHIRE PALACE, Blue Lake, 668-9770 x1152, www.bluelakecasino.com BRETT SHULER FINE CATERING, Arcata, 822-4221, shunada@sbcglobal.net BRICELAND VINEYARDS, Redway, 923-2429 CASSARO CATERING, Arcata, 822-8009, chrissichick@sbcglobal.net CATERING BY AIMEE, catering & custom wedding cakes, Trinidad, 599-8760, 677-3224 CATERING BY SHIRLEY, 954-5623, www.cateringbyshirley.net More ➤

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Our attention to detail and our dedication to fresh, local ingredients make Ramone's catering the perfect choice for your party, wedding or gathering! We provide freshly made savory and sweet fare that is both handsomely presented and affordable. Call us-we can fax or mail you a menu!

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Catering by Ms. M’s and decor by Humboldt Weddings provide an elegant setting at Sara Turgon and Colin Hughes’ sweetheart table. Peacock feathers inspired the theme from bouquet to cake. Photo by Christina Russ Photography

CATERING Continued CC MARKET & DELI, Rio Dell, 764-2941 CELEBRATIONS, Arcata, 826-1224 CLASSIC CATERING, McKinleyville, 839-1730 COMFORT OF HOME CATERING, Arcata, 822-1781, www.comfortofhomecatering.com

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

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FORK IN THE ROAD CATERING, Eureka, 445-9588, forkcatering@sbcglobal.net FOURTH STREET MARKET, Arcata, 822-1127 HOTEL CARTER, Eureka, 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com

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HURRICANE KATE’S, Eureka, 444-1405, www.hurricanekates.com JALISCO CAFE, Eureka, 445-9324 JAMBALAYA, Arcata, 822-4766, www.jambalaya-restaurant.com LIBATION, Arcata, 825-7596, info@libation.com MAZZOTTI’S CATERING, Eureka, 445-1987, www.mazzottis.com MICHELLE MILLER FINE CATERING, Ferndale, 786-4636, michellemiller926@yahoo.com MOONLIGHT CATERING, Fortuna, 725-3254, www.moonlightcatering.com/food MOONSTONE GRILL BEACH HOUSE, Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com MS. M’S CATERING, McKinleyville, 845-3225, www.MsMsCatering.com Murphy’s Market Deli, Sunny Brae 822-7005; Glendale 822-2271; Cutten 443-1288; Trinidad 677-9473 PACHANGA MEXICANA, Eureka, 442-2587 PERFECT PALATE, Ferndale, 786-9202

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ACME FOTOS, Arcata, 407-7626, www.acmefotos.com AMY KUMLER PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 223-1455, www.amykumler.com ARCATA PHOTO STUDIOS, Arcata, 825-1061, www.arcataphoto.com B. KING PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 476-0678, www.bkingphotography.com BETH LANEY PHOTOGRAPHY, McKinleyville, 840-9739, www.bethlaney.com BETI WEBB TRAUTH, 840-0111, lightpow@arcatanet.com BLUE MOON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, 834-4534, www.bluemoondigitalphoto.biz CAROL NILES PHOTOGRAPHY, Fortuna, 725-7905 CARRIE MAYFIELD, 496-5471, www.carriemayfield.com CATCH-LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY/ELIZABETH MACKAY, Eureka, 444-2601, www.catch-light.com CHRISTINA RUSS PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 443-2095, www.christinarussphotography.com DANALYNN PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-5555

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DAVID FORTHOFFER PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 502-9119, www.david.forthoffer.org DK CREATIVE, Eureka, 845-5737 DON FORTHUBER, Eureka, 443-9956 EVA YORK PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 825-1043, www.evayork.com EYELIGHT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-8273, www.eyelightstudio.com Heartstrings family photography, 498-4196, 496-7895, www.heartstringsfamilyphotography.com HOLLY BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY, 601-1042, www.hollybluephoto.com IMAGINATION STUDIOS, Fortuna, 725-1632, www.goimagination.com JAN TOPP PHOTOGRAPHY, Cutten, 496-7895, www.jantopp.com KYANA TAILLON PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-1567, www.KyanaTaillon.com

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W edding check list o● Propose o● Announce engagement o● Determine the type of wedding you want, setting, size and degree of formality. o● Select a date and time. Consider time of day, as this affects formality and catering choices. o● Select a location for the ceremony, taking into consideration season and weather. o● Book a reception site. o● Determine who will officiate the ceremony. o● Set an initial budget. o● Decide how expenses will be shared. o● Shop together for rings. o● Determine guest list size. o● Select and book a caterer, photographer and videographer. o● Determine wedding attendants. o● Choose your colors; they will affect your flowers, invitations, attire, linens and cake. ● Choose your bridal gown and headpiece. ● Select and book entertainment for reception as well as music for ceremony.

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NINE to SIX months before

o● Announce your engagement in the newspaper. o● Choose dresses and accessories for bridesmaids and flower girls. o● Start compiling names and addresses of guests. o● Begin your bridal registry. o● Maintain records of all gifts received and send

thank-you notes immediately for shower gifts. Wedding gift thank-you notes should not be mailed until after the wedding. ● Select florist. ● Begin shopping for men’s attire. For out-of-town groomsmen note that their local formal wear shops will often take measurements as a courtesy.

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ONE month before

o● Get blood test and marriage license. o● Have your final dress fitting. o● Have formal bridal portrait done. o● Have final fitting for wedding attendants. o● Select gifts for wedding participants. o● Purchase gift for fiancé(e). o● Have attendants’ parties. o● Finalize rehearsal dinner details. o● Decide menu for reception. o● Purchase a going away outfit.

o● Select and order invitations. o● Plan honeymoon. o● Help mothers select and coordinate their dresses. o● Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered. o● Begin shopping for trousseau. o● Check requirements for blood test and marriage license. o● Discuss where you will live after the wedding. o● Experiment with hair styles and makeup. o● Select baker and order wedding cake.

TWO weeks before

FOUR to TWO months before

o● Arrange transportation, limousines, horse and carriage, vans, etc. o● Choose and reserve men’s wedding attire. o● Start addressing invitations and announcements.

Invitations should be mailed six weeks prior to the ceremony. ● Design a map to direct guests to the ceremony and reception site for an insertion with the invitations. ● Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests. ● Confirm all details with your hired professionals. ● Confirm ceremony details with your officiant. ● Arrange rehearsal details. ● Plan rehearsal dinner. ● Purchase accessories such as ring pillow, toasting goblets, guest registry. ● Plan attendants’ parties. ● Make appointment with your hairdresser. ● Schedule final fitting. ● Schedule attendants’ final fitting. ● Finalize honeymoon plans. ● Have physical exam.

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Twelve to nine months before

SIX to FOUR months before

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o● Arrange to have names changed on driver’s license, social security card, etc. o● Finish addressing announcements to be mailed the day of your wedding. o● Contact guests who have not responded. o● Pick up rings and confirm that they fit. o● Meet with your photographer and decide on special photos you want taken. o● Meet with videographer and decide on special events or people your want videotaped. o● Meet with entertainer and determine music to be

played during special events (i.e., garter/bouquet toss, cutting of cake, first dance, parents’ dance, etc.) ● Continue writing thank-you notes

on the DAY

o● Remain calm and relaxed. o● Eat well. o● Don’t forget the rings and marriage license. o● Start dressing 1 1/2 hours before the ceremony. o● If pictures are taken prior to the ceremony, the entire wedding party needs to be dressed and ready 2 hours before the ceremony. ● Mail wedding announcements and thank-you notes. ● Have music start 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. ● Have ushers seat guests upon arrival. ● Have groom’s parents seated 5 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. ● Have bride’s mother seated immediately before processional. f

North Coast Journal • Wedding Guide 2009

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