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bridal Your Guide to Bridal Professionals in the East Bay Congratulations on your engagement! What a wonderful start to an exciting journey and the rest of your life. Planning an unforgettable wedding takes lots of time, fabulous vendors, and some great wedding resources (think East Bay Bridal).

Begin by focusing on the things that matters most to you and your significant other.

No one will remember the exact shade of the napkins, but they’ll remember what a great time they had dancing to the oldies through the night, and how in love you and your spouse looked.

We’re here to help you with all your wedding planning. You’ll want to keep your copy of East Bay Bridal handy and read our “Countdown to the Perfect Wedding” many times during your planning. This year-long countdown will keep you on track and help you get your save-the-date cards out on time, buy your gown with plenty of time for alterations, and make sure all the little details are being handled by your coordinator.

If shopping for a wedding dress is on your upcoming list make sure to check out East Bay Bridal’s upcoming 2-day charity wedding event, Wine, Women & Weddings on Oct. 15th & 17th at Redwood Canyon Event Center in Castro Valley.

This fabulous event will showcase donated wedding gowns and raise money for HERS Breast Cancer Foundation. Bring your mother, bridesmaids and even the groom-to-be. Sip champagne, sample cakes and hors d’oeuvre as you shop for “THE DRESS.” Keep checking EastBayBridal.com for more information, tickets and additional wedding planning resources. Celebrate this wonderful time of your life and let East Bay Bridal help you with the details.

Visit our website often and follow us on social media for updated planning tips, inspiration from local brides, contests and more. Make sure when the planning begins to Find Your Inspiration ….. Locally!

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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

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Seating Chart Smarts

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Wedding of the Season

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Wedding Flower Checklist

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Bare It All with The Naked Cake

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Marriage Licenses

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Quick Venue Guide

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Destination Documentation

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Bridal Budget Checklist

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Table of Contents Jewelers Invitations Event Coordinators Caterers Fashion & Beauty Florists Cakes Photographers Videographers Rentals Officiants Venues Rehearsal Dinner Disc Jockeys Guest Accommodations Travel Transportation Bachelorette Parties

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Jewelers

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K & Co. Family Jewelers 741 2nd St., Brentwood 925.626.5090 kandcofamilyjewelers.com

Pavé Fine Jewelry 5496 College Ave., Oakland 510.547.7000 pavefinejewelry.com

Spitz Jewelers 1333 N Main St., Walnut Creek 925.932.8877 spitzjewelers.com

“Find your happy ever after”

K & Co. Family Jewelers

741 2nd Street (downtown Brentwood)

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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding A step-by-step guide to help keep the stars in your eyes, your feet on the ground, and your wedding plans on track.

Women who tackle wedding planning pragmatically — as if it were a work-related project — tend to survive the process with greater ease.

Think of yourself as a project manager. Establish an overall framework for completing the work, and set specific intermediate deadlines, schedules and goals.

Taken one small step at a time, the detail-laden job becomes less overwhelming.

Here is our suggested timetable for the steps you should take in the months, weeks and days leading up to your wedding.

9-12 months before your wedding

• Change your Facebook status to “Engaged” • Choose your wedding date. If you plan to be married in a church, temple or mosque or in a religious service at home, clear the date and time with your clergy.

• Set your budget. Take time for a heart-to-heart talk with your fiancé about the budget and style of your wedding, reception and weddingrelated parties, and who pays for what.

• Enlist help. Consider hiring a bridal consultant. If your budget won’t stretch that far, ask relatives and close friends to assist you in specific tasks – selecting a dress, interviewing caterers, locating a reception site – especially in areas where you feel you need support.

• Compose your guest list. Let out-of-town guests know your wedding is in the works so they can make travel plans.

• Reserve your reception site.

• Decide on your color scheme.

• Choose your wedding attendants.

• Select your wedding gown, shoes and accessories.

• Decide on bridesmaids’ dresses.

• Determine the theme or mood you’d like to establish with the food, table settings, flowers and entertainment at your reception.

• Interview caterers, musicians, florists, photographers, videographers and bakers. Get written estimates of their costs. Keep track of your discussions and their bids in a notebook or with wedding-planning app.

6-9 months before your wedding

• Choose your caterer. Remember to get a written contract.

• Book your photographer and/or videographer.

• Choose your musician(s).

• Send out Save-the-Dates • Select your baker and order the cake.

• Choose your florist.

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• Shop for wedding rings with your fiancé.

• Decide on your honeymoon destination. Work with a travel agent to book your travel and accommodations.

• Select your wedding invitations. Don’t forget to purchase personal stationery for the thank-you notes you’ll need to write.

4 months before your wedding

• Register for gifts at one or more bridal-gift registries.

• Help both mothers to coordinate and shop for their wedding-day attire.

• Select music for your ceremony and reception.

• Choose readings for your wedding and write your wedding vows.

• Plan a rehearsal dinner for members of your wedding party, your family and out-of-town guests. Reserve the location.

• Arrange hotel accommodations for members of the wedding party who live out of town. Reserve a block of rooms for other out-of-town guests, and let them know the rooms are available. Remember to ask for any group discounts or special packages.

• Reserve your wedding-day transportation and any other wedding-day rental needs.

• Make appointments for gown fittings.

• Check the requirements for a marriage license.

• Make sure contracts and arrangements are complete with all of your service providers.

3 months before your wedding

• Carefully prepare directions, including simply drawn maps, if necessary, to help guide guests to the wedding and reception, and to hotels. For guests who will travel a long distance to your wedding, consider assembling an information package on fun things to do and see in your area.

• Begin addressing invitations and announcements.

Select a special stamp at the post office. Invitations should go in the mail six to eight weeks before your big day.

• Give the caterer or other food suppliers a close idea of the number of guests you expect.

• Make sure all reservations are in place for honeymoon travel.

• Check with bridesmaids to make sure they have their gowns and are getting them adjusted.

• Shop for gifts for your bridesmaids. Offer to help your fiancé select gifts for his attendants.

• Select your “going away” outfit and special items for your trousseau.

• Make a date with your photographer for any formal portraits you desire.

east bay bridal • Make an appointment to have your hair done just before your portrait session and again the day or so before your wedding. Consider including your bridesmaids in a “day of beauty” before your wedding, with manicures, hair styling, massages and makeup sessions.

2 months before your wedding

2 weeks before your wedding

• Keep writing those thank-you notes for wedding gifts!

• Pick up your wedding rings. Make sure any special engraving appears precisely as you lily stein Photography wished.

• Begin packing for honeymoon.

• Mail out your wedding invitations and announcements.

• Finalize the music that will be played during your wedding ceremony.

• Meet with musicians who will provide entertainment during your reception and orchestrate precisely what you want and when you want it played.

• Don’t be shy to voice your preferences, down to the volume, favorite songs you’d like to hear or even songs you don’t want played.

• Plan your rehearsal dinner and a brunch or fun activity for out-of-town guests to enjoy on the day following your wedding.

• Purchase special accessories for your wedding-day attire.

• Plan a luncheon for your bridesmaids.

• Make appointments for a hairdresser, makeup artist and manicurist.

• Finalize honeymoon plans. If you’re traveling overseas, check again that your passports are current and that you have any necessary visas.

• Gather necessary birth or baptismal certificates you may need for your wedding license.

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• Review the video plans with your videographer.

• Put together welcome bags for out-of-town guests.

• Get your marriage license.

• Have a final fitting of your gown and make sure your attendants have theirs.

• Check that your menu selections and service plans are locked in place with the caterer.

• Keep writing those thank-you notes on a daily basis!

• If you plan a formal dinner for your reception, it’s time to draw up a seating plan and make up place cards.

• Check with your florist to confirm dates and times of flower deliveries.

• Review your wedding-day transportation plans and make sure drivers are clear about addresses, times and number of passengers.

• Make name or address changes official on documents, including driver’s license, Social Security forms and financial accounts. Fill out change-ofaddress forms at the post office.

• Meet with your photographer to specify the formal shots you want taken of the bridal party, as well as specific, candid shots you’d like taken during the

1 week before your wedding

• Make out final checks for all your vendors.

• Ask a friend or family member to arrange for wedding gifts that may be brought to your reception to be delivered to your home or another safe spot.

• Wrap gifts for bridal attendants and have them ready for the rehearsal dinner.

• Reconfirm honeymoon travel and hotel plans.

• Arrange for payments to be made to vendors at the agreed-upon time.

• Inform your caterer of the final number of guests Call any guests who haven’t RSVP’d to confirm final head count.

The day before your wedding

• Take time to relax and enjoy a massage, manicure and pedicure.

• Traditionally, this is the day for your rehearsal ceremony and rehearsal dinner. Have fun!

• Turn in early for a good night’s sleep.

Your Wedding Day

• Allow plenty of time for dressing, makeup and hair styling.

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• If you plan on photography before the ceremony, allow ample time so you’re not rushed.

• Relax, and remember: This is your special day, the result of all your careful planning. Now it’s time to enjoy. Take a deep breath. Refuse to let any glitch get to you. Savor every moment of this sacred day. Let your joy and happiness shine through.

Best wishes!

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Think outside the Envelope!

Evites: • Makes RSVPing a breeze for everyone. All the guest has to do is click yes or no, and all you have to do is check the response count.

• Offers more creative options. Evites can be in traditional text format, a picture or collection of pictures, or even, for the extra fun couple, a video invitation.

• Saves paper and requires no postage.

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Traditional Invitations: • Makes a great keepsake.

• A traditional invitation can be stored and kept as a lovely keepsake from your special day, and included in your wedding album.

• Easily noticed. Some people don’t check their email often, or only skim their inbox.

• A traditional invitation comes in the mail, and offers more visibility than its digital counterpart.

• Easier for all guests. Not everyone has an email address.

• A traditional invitation, on the other hand, is almost guaranteed to be seen by everyone.

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Event Coordinators east bay bridal

Referred by many prestigious Bay Area vendors Ann Saavedra Event Designer/Planner ann@dreamcatcherevents.com www.dreamcatcherevents.com

925.947.3999

Dreamcatcher Events 925.947.3999 dreamcatcherevents.com

A’Reve Event Planning & Design 925.518.5495 areveevents.com

A’Reve Event Planning & Design We are the premiere event planning firm specializing in making each event its own; we will design, plan, and execute a flawless event from start to finish.

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The wedding seating chart: It’s more like a puzzle sometimes. Figuring out who should sit with whom can be a stressful challenge, especially amidst the other final plans.

Though its tough to have a seating chart that is set in stone, due to last-minute cancellations and other finalizations, there are ways to lighten the burden and minimize the impact if something doesn’t go according to plan.

The first step, when figuring out whom to sit where, is to look at the floor plan of the venue and stick to it as best as you can. “The best way to handle the seating chart is to stick to the floor plan. The caterer is the one who knows best – the size, the dimensions, how the room works best. This is not only in the best interest of the guests but also the wait staff,” says Francesca Leonardini, a wedding coordinator at Dazzling Affairs in New York.

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closest to the band. Work backward and put the oldest guests, such as grandparents, as far away from the band as possible so that the noise is not a bother. Next, you should put the tables with close family members around the bridal party. Fill in the rest of friends and family into the other tables.

Also decide how you want to divide the guests. For some younger, more energetic weddings, it might be OK to mix it up and let people mingle. In other situations, it’s better to let people sit with the people they know to give them a chance to spend time with friends. “Come up with a unified theme.

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Caterers east bay bridal

Bon Vivant Catering 1848 First St., Livermore 925.606.5535 bonvivantcatering.net

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Star Catering & Cafe 1202 W. Winton Ave., Hayward 510.887.2296 starcaters.com

The Carvery 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City 650.366.3765 thecarverycatering.com

Venga Paella 229 Brush St., Oakland 510.628.0018 vengapaella.com

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“We bring the Paella experience to you” Paeea • Tapas • Salad • Deeert • BBr • Wine • Sangria

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Venue

La Grande Wedding & Event Center

Caterer

Ralph’s Catering

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Beauty Sensai 21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd. D-4, Suite 16 inside Suvia Salon Suites, San Ramon 925.803.9373 beautysensai.com

Bridal Alterations by Cathy Marie 3229 Central Ave., Alameda 510.523.3307

Creative Alterations 1048 Brown Ave., Lafayette 925.284.5636 creativealterations.webs.com

Elizabeth Nicole Salon 1431 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek 925.549.2200 elizabethnicolesalon.com

I Do! Bridal Boutique 5332 College Ave., Oakland 510.282.0730 idobridal.com

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I DO DryStyle Lounge 3587 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 925.299.0087 idodrystyle.com

Janene’s Bridal 2418 Central Ave., Alameda 510.217.8076 janenesbridal.com

Lavender Salon & Spa 5141 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510.791.2885

Makeup & Maya 650.619.6787 makeupandmaya.com

My’Amour Salon & Spa 1200 Fairmont Dr., Suite B, San Leandro 510.276.7000 myamour.com

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“One of the most popular cake trends I’ve not only seen at weddings, but I myself have been asked to do, is the naked cake,” he said. “When I first saw this look I didn’t like it, it looked incomplete to me. Now I have seen some really nice examples of this cake and the different ways that people have interpreted it and I am a fan.”

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frosting . Often, they’re decorated with fresh fruit or flowers.

Bride-to-be Katherine Chin will be married this October at the General’s Residence at Fort Mason in San Francisco in front of 130 guests. She decided to have a naked wedding cake after she saw pictures on Pintrest that matched her wedding gown.

“My dress has nude lining and cream lace overlay, and the naked cakes reminded me of that,” she said. “Overall, contrast bases have been in fashion across the board lately, I think with clothes especially, so I thought it was neat someone [on Pintrest] thought to do this with a cake.”

Wedding cakes, naked or frosted, are just one wedding pastry possibility.

Mayra Siordia was married this past May at Grand Island Mansion in Walnut Grove. She wanted more than just cake to feed her guest list of 200.

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table,” table,” she she said. “I find that at weddings people dings people never get to taste the cake because because they’re dancing or distracted.

With With aa dessert dessert table people could grab and and go.” go.”

None None of of the sentiment was lost in Mayra’s Mayra’s non-traditional approach to sweet sweet treats. treats. The cake toppers read “You “You & & I,” I,” and “Always & Forever.”

Their Their desserts desserts were French & Italian because because they’ve traveled there together, which which was was a natural link to their third cake cake topper, topper, a mock-up of the couple in travel travel gear. gear.

In In all all the the craziness of planning, it’s easy for for brides brides to forget about their partners ners and and their desires for the wedding.

Groom’s Groom’s cakes have been making a comeback back and and allows the other half to express themselves. themselves. The cake can mirror their favorite favorite sports sports team, hobby or food.

“I’ve “I’ve seen seen some pretty bad stuff like beer bottles bottles and and buckets of chicken, and things of of that that sort,” sort,” said pastry chef Benson. “I think think it’s it’s great that men are taking part in one in one of of the most important aspects of a wedding.” wedding.”

While While Bride Mayra didn’t have a groom’s groom’s cake, cake, she made sure that one of their their cakes cakes was the groom’s favorite flavor, chocolate. chocolate.

For For brides brides that don’t know where to start, start, inspiration inspiration can be drawn from their

Naked cakes are often decorated with fresh fruit and flowers.

invitations, food menus, the venue or floral designs, and of course the Internet.

“Pintrest is a great resource for ideas, looks and photos, I use it a lot,” said Benson. “I’d advise your readers to really look online and think about bringing something different and fun to their wedding this year.”

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Marriage Licenses

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By Lindsay Gower

It’s the must-have accessory for every bride: A Marriage License! So let’s review the basics you need to know about getting licensed to wed.

GETTING THE LICENSE

Both bride and groom must go, in person together, to a County Clerk’s office. In California, you can go to the Clerk’s Office in any county; it does not need to be the county in which you are having the wedding. Neither of you needs to be a California resident to apply for a California marriage license. No blood test or medical exam is required and there is no waiting period: You apply, pay, and receive the license then and there.

YOU BOTH MUST:

• Be at least 18 years old. If you’re younger, you need consent of parent or guardian.

• Bring a government- issued valid picture ID (such as a driver’s license) that includes your full legal name and date of birth.

• If you have been married before, bring Proof of Dissolution. You cannot apply for a marriage license if you are married, even if your divorce is almost final.

WHAT TO DO WITH THE LICENSE

You receive an unsigned license. Here’s what happens to make it an official wedding certificate: • The license is good anywhere in California, regardless of which county issued it. It’s valid for 90 days. If 90 days pass before a wedding ceremony, you must get a new license.

• Before the wedding, give the license to the person who’ll officiate at the ceremony. The officiant is required to review the license before conducting the ceremony. It’s a good idea to bring it to the rehearsal for go over it with the officiant, and of course bring it to the wedding.

• After the ceremony, the officiant will complete and sign the license, and have it signed by bride, groom and at least one witness.

• The officiant will return the license to the County Clerk’s office within 10 days of the ceremony, so it can be officially recorded. Once recorded, you can buy a copy of your wedding certificate (depending on the county, you don’t receive one automatically).

WHERE TO APPLY IN THE EAST BAY

In both Contra Costa and Alameda you can apply at the County Clerk’s office during weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Their offices close at 4:30, so they request you arrive by 4:00 to have time to complete the paperwork.

Contra Costa County Clerk 555 Escobar Street Martinez CA 925-646-2360

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder 1106 Madison Street Oakland CA 510- 272-6362

Their web page regarding licenses is: www.ccclerkrec.us/clerk/marriage

Their web page regarding licenses is: www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/ml.htm

The fee is $86 for the license, payable by cash or debit card. You can get a copy of the marriage certificate, after it is recorded, for $19.

The fee is $81.00 for the license and a certificate of marriage and $17.00 for 1 certificate copy.

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Our Exclusive Wedding Package offers: country gardens for both ceremony and reception *Beautiful Private bride & groom quarters for wedding prep *Indoor outdoor kitchen for your caterer of choice * Venue&available 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 11:00 p.m. * *Family & kid friendly

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shelleyscountrygarden@gmail.com

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This historic yet fully updated gorgeous event center, former summer home of the William Randolph Hearst family, with its 6000 square foot ballroom and 4000 square foot patio will give all the space you need for an event with memories that will last a lifetime.

www.castlewoodcc.org

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Shadow Lakes Event Center We offer a beautiful event center located directly off the golf course.

With breathtaking scenery, a great selection of menus for any occasion or budget, and seating for up to 300 guests, we’re sure to be the spot for you.

Let us provide you with a memorable experience.

925.516.2837

www.shadowlakesgolf.com 401 W. County Club Dr., Brentwood, CA 94513

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Celebrate Your Life's Momentous Occasions With Us

“Best God-Given View” - 2003 East Bay Express

From the serene and elegant chapel to the splendid bay views off the terrace and atrium, and our ample banquet facilities, our hilltop sanctuary is the perfect choice for your special day!

1 Lawson Road Kensington CA www.uucb.org-events@uucb.org

(510) 525-0391, ext 302

For the Bay Area Wedding of Your Dreams!

BERKELEY MARINA

• Stunning Views of the Bay • Full Service Catering • Seating for 600 • Wedding Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Bridal Showers • Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties

Call to Book 510-548-7920 www.doubletreeberkeleymarina.com/weddings 44 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2015

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Everything right where you need it.

With breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay, we are among the Bay Area’s favorite venues for weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.

Conveniently located at the foot of the Bay Bridge, we are the best location for you on your special day!

To Book Your Wedding Today Call: 510.285.1712 1800 Powell Street • Emeryville, CA 94608 • www.sanfranciscooaklandbaybridge.stayhgi.com

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Total Wedding Packages 150 Guests Only $3,99500 Food & Venue

Up to 500 Guests Outside Catering Allowed!

Elegant Breathtaking Beautiful

Multi-Ethnic Food Multi-Ethnic Choices, American, FoodItalian, Choices, Italian,American, Italian, Multi-Ethnic Food Choices, American, Mexican, Indian &Mexican, Afghan Indian & Afghan Mexican, Indian & Afghan Outside Catering We Do including Outside Catering Liquor including Liquor WeWe DoDo Outside Catering including Liquor Guests Indoors 250 • 250 Guests Guests in Garden • 250 Guests in202 Garden 250250 Guests Indoors • 250 Guests inIndoors Garden Stonebrae Country Club Dr., Hayward, CA www.centuryhousegardens.com www.centuryhousegardens.com www.centuryhousegardens.com 37447 Fremont Blvd., 37447 Fremont Fremont Blvd., Fremont 37447 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0606 • centuryhouse@sbcglobal.net (510) 796-0606 • centuryhouse@sbcglobal.net www.stonebrae.com (510) 796-0606 • centuryhouse@sbcglobal.net

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Shadelands Ranch Museum managed and maintained by

The Walnut Creek Historical Society

Plan your special day at the newly renovated Holiday Inn in Dublin Offering Indoor and Outdoor Event Space for Weddings and Social Events

Gorgeous garden and tree canopied venue Choose romantic gazebo or rustic tree setting or both!

VERY AFFORDABLE $350.00 per hour flat rate

Bring your own caterer-no restrictions and no ADD on fees Friendly staff who want to help make your day special! www.walnutcreekhistory.info

925.935.7871

2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Walnut Creek

6680 Regional Street Dublin, California Visit us online at: www.holidayinn.com/dublin-ca

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Castlewood Country Club

707 Country Club Circle, Pleasanton 925.846.2871 www.castlewoodcc.org

Century House & Gardens

37447 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510.796.0606 www.centuryhousegardens.com

Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa 41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley 510.549.8591 www.claremontresort.com

Crow Canyon Country Club

711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville 925.735.5718 www.crow-canyon.com

Doubletree by Hilton Berkeley Marina

200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley 510.548.7920 www.doubletreeberkeleymarina.com/weddings

Hilton Garden Inn SF/ Oakland Bay Bridge 1800 Powell St., Emeryville 510.285.1712 www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Holiday Inn

6680 Regional St., Dublin 925.828.7750 www.holidayinn.com/dublin-ca

Joaquin Miller Community Center

3594 Sanborn Dr., Oakland 510.238.3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rental_facilities

La Grande Wedding & Event Center 1799 Carpenter Rd., Oakley 925.435.4461 www.thelagrande.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites 6275 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 925.828.9393 www.lq.com

Lake Merrit Sailboat House

568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland 510.238.2196 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rental_facilities

Lake Temescal Beach House

Tilden Park, Berkeley 510.544.3164 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rental_facilities

Leona Lodge

4444 Mountain Blvd., Oakland 510.238.7931 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rental_facilities

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Redwood Canyon Golf Course

17007 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley 510.537.8001 www.redwoodcanyongolf.com

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Sequoyah Country Club

4550 Heafey Rd., Oakland 510.632.0243 www.sequoyahcc.com

Shadelands Ranch Museum

2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek 925.935.7871 www.walnutcreekhistory.info/

Shadow Lakes Golf Club

401 W. Country Club Dr., Brentwood 925.516.2837 www.shadowlakesgolf.com

Shelley’s Country Garden

1725 Payne Ave., Brentwood 925.516.0776 www.shelleyscountrygarden.com

Snow Building

9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland 510.632.9525 x200 www.oaklandzoo.org

Stonebrae Country Club

202 Stonebrae Country Club Dr., Hayward 510.728.7878 www.stonebrae.com

The Gardens At Lake Merritt

666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland 510.238.2218 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rental_facilities

Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

1 Lawson Rd., Kensington 510.525.0391 www.uucb.org

University of CA Berkeley Memorial Stadium 210 Stadium Rim Way, Berkeley 510.642.2730 www.californiamemorialstadium.com

Waterfront Hotel

10 Washington St., Oakland 510.836.3800 www.waterfronthoteloakland.com/

Wedgewood Brentwood

100 Summerset Dr., Brentwood 925.392.7638 www.wedgewoodbanquet.com/

Wedgewood Metropolitan

10051 Doolittle Dr., Oakland 510.253.2143 www.wedgewoodbanquet.com/

Wedgewood San Ramon

9430 Firecrest Lane, San Ramon 925.808.7352 www.wedgewoodbanquet.com/

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Stonebrae Country Club Alamo Grill 3160 Danville Blvd., Alamo 925.820.1711 alamogrill.com

Brentwood Community Center 35 Oak St., Brentwood 925.516.5444

Hamachi Restaurant & Lounge 1523 Giammona Dr., Walnut Creek 925.296.0630 sushihamachi.com

Pyramid Brewery Berkeley 510.527.9090 Walnut Creek 925.946.1520 pyramidbrew.com

U N C L E Y U ’ S AT T H E V I N E YA R D

202 Stonebrae Country Club Dr., Hayward 510.728.7878 stonebrae.com

Terra Mia 4040 East Ave., Livermore 925.456.3333 terramialivermore.com

Tito’s 15508 E. 14th St., San Leandro 510.276.1793

Venga Paella 229 Brush St., Oakland 510.628.0018 vengapaella.com

Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard

39 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore 925.449.7000

Starting at $11.95 Ask for Mike

Rehearsal Dinners • Receptions Engagement Parties up to 80 people Banquet Room & Patio Private Parties & Rehearsal Dinners for up to 50 Guests An Award Winning Wine List paired with Innovative Chinese Cuisine 39 South Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA (925) 449-7000

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510.276.1793

15508 E. 14th St. San Leandro across from Bayfair Shopping Center

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Terra Mia Italian Restaurant Fresh Fish Daily Private Parties & Catering Welcome Open 7 Days a Week

Fine Wine & Full Bar - Take Out Individuals & Parties

Dinner Daily 5-9:30pm Mon-Fri Lunch 11am-2:30 pm Closed Sat-Sun Lunch; Available for Private Parties

Homemade Pasta, Pizza & Dessert Made from scratch!

Truly Warm Italian Atmosphere 4040 East Avenue, Livermore, CA • (925) 456-3333 for reservations : www.terramialivermore.com Big Parking Lot Available

Alamo Grill Restaurant, Bar, & Catering

“The East Bays New Celebration Dinner House”

Rehearsal Dinners • Bridal Showers • Private Parties 3160 Danville Blvd. Alamo, Ca 94507

925.820.1711

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Venga Paeea

a Casual Paeea Taverna

“Weddings and Rehearsal Dinners”

Community Center

• Free Parking Garage • Banquet with Seating for 330 Guests • Beautiful Park Setting • Unique Arcade • On-site Staff • Flexible Event Set-Up • High Ceilings , • Caterer’s Dream Up to 300 people • A la carte Facility Commercial Kitchen Bring your own caterers to our commercial kitchen “We bring the Paella experience to you” • Elegant Pre-Function Paeea • Tapas • Salad • Deeert • BBr • Wine • Sangria Area (510) 628-0018

229 Brush St. Oakland

www.vengapaella.com

925.516.5444

dept-parkrec@brentwoodca.gov 35 Oak Street, Brentwood

Elegant Breathtaking Beautiful STONEBRAE COUNTRY CLUB 202 Stonebrae Country Club Dr., Hayward, CA

510-728-7878 www.stonebrae.com

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21st Century Sounds 3195 Danville Blvd., Ste. 7, Alamo 925.938.2858 21stcenturysounds.com

A Perfect Impression 925.215.1135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com

Joe2 Productions 925.580.9059 JoeSquaredProductions.com

Premier DJ Service 925.378.9367 premierdjservice.net

Cappell Entertainment 925.999.0636 cappellentertainment.com

Premier DJ Service Dave Brown Professional DJ & M.C.

Over 30 Years Experience Servicing the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding communities, including Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, & Carmel

Competitive Rates Convenient Packages Payment Options Professional Grade Sound Lighting & Video Equipment Music Library Includes All Genres Free, No Obligation Consultations (in Person or Skype)

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Disc Jockey- Wedding Specialists Winner of The Knot “Best of Weddings 2012”

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925.215.1135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com

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Guest Accomodations east bay bridal

Leave the driving to us! FREE shuttle service available to all Tri-Valley wineries, golf courses and other wedding venues!

The Ideal Hotel Accomodations for your Wedding Guests in the Livermore Wine Country

2929 Constitution Drive Livermore, California Contact our Sales Office • 925-243-1000 Visit us online at: www.marriott.com/oaklm

Have your rehearsal dinner or post wedding brunch on site!

Catered Events for up to 80 people Free Breakfast • 42” HD TV Free Wi-Fi, Suites & Jacuzzi Suites Call for bridal group rate discounts

925-828-9393

6275 Dublin Blvd, Dublin • www.lq.com

THE WATERFRONT HOTEL WEDDINGS CELEBRATING THE ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT OF THE OAKLAND HARBOR

Upon booking your wedding reception at the hotel, we will offer a complimentary water view room!

Room rates starting at $109 Friday - Sunday

Situated between Silicon Valley, San Francisco and the Napa Valley, the Sheraton Pleasanton Hotel is the perfect destination for your wedding party & guests

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Sheraton Pleasanton he seamless combination of the Waterfront Hotel’s nautical style and the 10 Washington Street, Oakland CA 94607 traditional setting of Jack London Square come together on Oakland’s waterfront 5990 Stoneridge Mall Road to create510.836.3800 a soothing yet stimulating location for your wedding ceremony and your out 925.463.3330 of town wedding guests. www.waterfronthoteloakland.com www.sheratonpleasanton.com Upon booking your wedding reception at the hotel, we will honor a 10% off on food The seamless combination of the Waterfront Hotel’s nautical style and the traditional setting of Jack London Square come and beverage Miss toPearl’s Restaurant & Lounge foryouryour rehearsal dinner together on Oakland’sat waterfront create a soothing yet stimulating location for wedding ceremony and your outand/ of town wedding guests.

Fall/Winter or brunch.

Upon booking your wedding reception at the hotel, we will honor a 10% off on food and beverage at Miss Pearl’s Jam House Restaurant for your rehearsal dinner and/or brunch.

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Aeromexico 1.800.237.6639 aeromexico.com

Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa 1.855.484.4790 haciendaencantada.com

Kaui Beach Resort 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue 808.246.5576 kauaibeachresorthawaii.com

Travel Bug 2269 Third St., Livermore 925.447.4300 travelbuglivermore.com

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Destination Documentation

All exotic abroad honeymoons start with the same thing - a passport

By Timothy R. Schulte ctw features

As the gray skies of winter creep in, tropical locales become all the more alluring. But couples planning to jet off to a foreign paradise after tying the knot need to get one thing taken care of first: the passport.

If you don’t yet have a passport, right now would be a great time to start the application process At the start of November, applications were being processed in four to six weeks (two to three if expedited); during busier travel periods like the summer the wait can be longer - not good if you’re mypassport-needs-to-arrive-soon window is small.

So what do you need to do?

1. Complete Form DS-11: Application For A U.S. Passport You must apply in person at an Acceptance Facility, such as a post office, or Passport Agency. Do not sign the form until instructed to do so by the Acceptance Agent. Also, be sure to have all the required documentation, which we’ll get to.

2. Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted with Form DS-11, such as: • Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state • Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth • Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship

3. Present Identification Acceptable identification includes: • Naturalization Certificate • Valid Driver’s License • Current Government ID (city, state or federal) • Current Military ID (military and dependents) Submit a Photocopy of the ID Presented Above The front and back side of the ID document on 8.5-by-11 paper

4. Pay the Application Fee Currently the rates are $110 for a Passport Book and $140 for a Passport Book + Passport Card, plus a $25 execution fee.

5. Provide 2 Passport Photos You’ll need two identical 2-by-2 color photos to be used for your passport.

Many pharmacy and office-supply stores offer passport-photo services.

For specific details, visit travel.state. com. Smile, and enjoy your trip!

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