East Bay Bridal Fall/Winter 2014 Edition

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bridal Your Guide to Bridal Professionals in the East Bay As the summer wedding season heats up, East Bay Bridal’s thoughts turn to the fall with our first Charity Wedding Gown Event – “A Match Made in Heaven” which will take place on October 12th at the Pleasanton Doubletree (formerly the Pleasanton Hilton). This combined bridal fair and charity wedding gown sale will raise funds for our partner charity – The Women’s Cancer Resource Center (www.WCRC.net). The center provides services for women with cancer throughout the East Bay. We are thrilled to partner with such a wonderful organization and look forward to working with them in the future. Mark your calendar for October 12th.

Come as a vendor, come to find a dress or come to just support a good cause. For more information on this event, give us a call at 510-886-1317, or send us an email to events@urlocalbride.com. We’ll see you there!

We are pleased to introduce the East Bay’s newest wedding venue in our July issue, Memorial Stadium, at UC Berkeley. The newly renovated Memorial Stadium served as the setting for “Jenni & Gabe’s” May 31st wedding. The newly married couple were members of the CAL marching band and decided to make their wedding a remembrance of this happy time. With a backdrop of the Berkeley and SF Skylines this unique venue is sure to create an unforgettable setting for your wedding or next corporate event. Give them a call at 510-642-2730 to see about reserving this fantastic space.

Remember to keep your copy of East Bay Bridal handy. Use it throughout your wedding planning to help make all your decisions easier. Visit our website (www.

EastBayBridal.com) often for tips, contests and events throughout the East Bay and to find the most comprehensive list of LOCAL vendors. And remember always to Find Your Inspiration......Locally!

— Cathy Lonsdale, Publisher 4 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2014

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Features Pgs 4–5

Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

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Evites vs Traditional Invitation

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Wedding of the Season

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Wedding Day Emergency Kit

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Perfect Photos

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Brides Say “I DO” to a Different Kind of Shoe by Michelle Olson

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Marriage Licenses

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Quick Venue Guide

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Top Ten Father/Daughter Dance Songs

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Bridal Budget Checklist

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Table of Contents Jewelers Invitations Event Coordinators Caterers Fashion & Beauty Florists Cakes Photographers Officiants Venues Rehearsal Dinners Disc Jockeys & Videographers Transportation Guest Accomodations Travel Unique Gifts Favors

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b r i d al Publisher Cathy Lonsdale Sales Bob Lonsdale Rosemary Aleman Joanne Keesee Sandy Ordunia Ad Creation, Graphic Design Allison Walden Jason Gunderman Cover Photo Evan Chung Photography www.evanchungphoto.com Office 20212 Redwood Road, Suite 104 Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: 510.886.1317 Fax: 510.582.1861 Email: info.norcal@gmail.com Ads: art.eastbaybridal@gmail.com www.EastBayBridal.com Copyright © 2014 East Bay Bridal All rights reserved

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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 wedding-related 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).

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

• Choose your florist.

• 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

EastBay Bride your trousseau. specific, candid shots you’d like taken during the • Make a date with your photographer for any formal reception. portraits you desire.

• Review the video plans with your videographer.

• Make an appointment to have your hair done just • Put together welcome bags for out-of-town guests. before your portrait session and again the day or 2 weeks before your wedding so before your wedding. Consider including your • Keep writing those thank-you notes for wedding bridesmaids in a “day of beauty” before your wedding, gifts! with manicures, hair styling, massages lily stein Photography • Pick up your wedding rings. Make and makeup sessions. sure any special engraving appears 2 months before your precisely as you wished. wedding • Begin packing for honeymoon.

• Mail out your wedding invitations 1 week before your wedding and announcements.

• Make out final checks for all your • Finalize the music that will be vendors. played during your wedding • Ask a friend or family member to ceremony. arrange for wedding gifts that may • Meet with musicians who will be brought to your reception to be provide entertainment during your delivered to your home or another reception and orchestrate precisely what you want and safe spot. when you want it played.

• Wrap gifts for bridal attendants and have them ready • Don’t be shy to voice your preferences, down to the for the rehearsal dinner. volume, favorite songs you’d like to hear or even songs • Reconfirm honeymoon travel and hotel plans. you don’t want played.

• Arrange for payments to be made to vendors at the • Plan your rehearsal dinner and a brunch or fun agreed-upon time. activity for out-of-town guests to enjoy on the day following your • Inform your caterer of the final number of guests wedding.

Call any guests who haven’t RSVP’d to confirm final • Purchase special accessories for your wedding-day head count. attire.

The day before your wedding • Plan a luncheon for your bridesmaids.

• Take time to relax and enjoy a massage, manicure and • Make appointments for a hairdresser, makeup artist pedicure. and manicurist.

• Traditionally, this is the day for your rehearsal • Finalize honeymoon plans. If you’re traveling ceremony and rehearsal dinner. Have fun! overseas, check again that your passports are current • Turn in early for a good night’s sleep. and that you have any necessary visas.

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

1 month before your wedding

• 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

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

• 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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Jewelers

Broder Jewelry Design 640 Harvest Park Dr. Suite B Brentwood 925-634-6398 broderjewelry.com

Caratti Jewelers 2056 First St. Livermore 925.447.2381 carattijewelers.com Spitz Jewelers 1333 N Main St, Walnut Creek 925.932.8877 spitzjewelers.com

Downtown Livermore 1333 N. Main Street Walnut Creek 925.932.8877 w w w. s p i t z j e w e l e r s . c o m

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Invitations

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Ever After Postage everafterpostage.com

Papineau Calligraphy 5736 Thornhill Dr, Suite 103, Oakland 510.339.2301 papineaucalligraphy.com

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www.EverAfterPostage.com

2305 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton 925.847.8887 papyrusonline.com

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. Evites require no postage, and they don’t use paper like printed invitations.

VS.

Traditional Invitations:

Makes a great keepsake. Digital invitations last only as long as your hard drive. A traditional invitation can be stored and kept as a lovely keepsake from your special day, and included in your wedding album.

Are more easily noticed. Some people don’t check their email often, or only skim their inbox. A traditional invitation comes in the mail, and offer more visibility than its digital counterpart.

Are 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

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Eat Drink & Be Married 925.487.5005 wedding-coordination.com

Paisley & Plum Events 415.730.9178 paisleyandplumevents.com

Premier Wedding & Event Planning 1121 Sunset Road, Brentwood 925.522.1813 premierwedding-events.com

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Caterers

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Mario’s

Catering Company

The Carvery

1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City 650.366.3765 thecarverycatering.com

Specializing in buffet service

Fine Dining Experience

Cuisine On Location

Sandcreek Rd. Brentwood 925.580.6977 cuisineonlocation.com

Mario’s Catering

Magia Hecha Realidad

Simple Elegance

For Food Tasting Call 510.517.9077• 510.517.4335 MARIO S. / Head Chef

510.517.9077 510.517.4335 marioscatering-bay-area.org 650.730.7991 simpleelegance-eventsandcatering.com

www.MariosCatering-bay-area.org email:Mariosanchez9414@gmail.com

A Tasteful Affair

925.485.3288 atastefulaffaircatering.com

Venga Paella

229 Brush St. Oakland 510.628.0018 vengapaella.com

The Carvery Catering Redwood City

Foster City

San Jose

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Livermore

Since 1954 The Carvery has taken pride in doing what we know best. With a continued commitment to excellence, we offer quality food, generous portions and a fair price. Add this to a professional and attentive catering staff and we can ensure your event will be truly spectacular!

FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS Contact our Catering Director for a list of menus.

Catering@TheCarvery.com

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650.366.3765 or 1.877.379.2228 www.TheCarveryCatering.com

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Cuisine On LOCatiOn Catering “Cuisine On Location is an exceptional catering service with a wide range of tasteful foods on our menu. Take a peak at our menu we promise you will be impressed.”

Personal Chef available upon request “We cater the finest weddings in Contra Costa County”

Wedding Buffet Menu start at $1495

(650)

730-7991

www.simpleelegance-eventsandcatering.com

Venga Paeea

a Casual Paeea Taverna

“Weddings and Rehearsal Dinners”

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

(510) 628-0018

229 Brush St. Oakland

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Appetizers start at $150 Sandcreek Road Brentwood

925.580.6977

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Wedding of the season

Jenni & Gabe May 31st 2014 berkeley

Venue Memorial Stadium UC Berkeley, CA

Caterer Cal Dining UC Berkeley

Photographer Evan Chung www.evanchungphoto.com

Hair & Make-Up Patrice Linan 925.219.7970

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Cosmetic Dental Spa – Dr. Ricardo Perez

Kayla’s Bridal

81 Gregory Lane Suite 320 Pleasant Hill 925.687.2299 afivestarsmile.com

21120 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley 888-797-0808 kaylasbridal.com

Margene’s Bridal Elise Couture 510.909.8646 elisecouture.org

His & Hers 625 First St. Brentwood 925.634.5900 hisandherformalwear.com

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

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3612 Grand Ave. Oakland 510.451.3555 margenesbridal.com

Patrice Linan

Hair & Make-up 925.219.7970 facebook.com/patrice.hairdivalinan

Spa Je Moi

1702 Solano Ave. Berkeley 510.529.4213 spajemoi.com

Splendor Medical Spa

9260 Alcosta Blvd C-17 San Ramon 925.833.9482 splendormedicalspa.com

Tux of Class

43 E. 18th St. Antioch 925.757.5020

The Moment Before it all Begins...

Let us make it happen for you.

Downtown Brentwood 625 First Street * 925-634-5900 www.hisandhersformalwear.com

Hours: Tues: 10:00am-6:00pm Wed: 10:00qm-6:00pm Thur: 10:00am-8:00pm Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

CosmetiC Dental spa “Commited to Dental Excellence Through Modern Technology”

General & Cosmetic Dentistry with a Pampering Touch

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Botox • Dermal Fillers • Invisalign • Implants • 20 minute Whitening • Single Visit Crowns • HydraFacial • Waxing •

*Free Consultations Ricardo M. Perez, D.D.S.

Founder of Cosmetic Dental Spa

Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

81 Gregory Lane, Suite 320, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

925.687.2299 | www.afivestarsmile.com

Janene’s Bridal Boutique WE BELIEVE IN ROMANCE

Let us make your day unforgettable

Designers

Allure Allure Couture Allure Romance Blush Enzoani Enzoani Blue Essense of Australia Hayley Paige Lovelle Maggie Sottero Martina Liana Mikaella Paloma Blanca Pronovias Sottero & Midgley Stella York Tara Keely Wtoo

2418 Central Ave. Alameda, CA 94501• 510-217-8076

WWW.JANENESBRIDAL.COM

Wedding Gowns by:

Allure Casablanca Jasmine

Maggie Sottero San Patrick Wtoo Tuxedos by:

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Call for more information

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GIRACCI Vineyards and Farms

Whether you are walking up an aisle of lavender and rose petals, taking photos with a beautiful vineyard backdrop or dancing under the twinkle lights of the majestic 150-year-old oak trees, Giracci Vineyards & Farms is the perfect setting for your fairytale wedding. giracci.com 714-602-1109 16162 Jackson Ranch Road Silverado, CA 92676

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925.219.7970

Wedding Day Emergency Kit

• Sewing Kit, including safety pins and small scissors • Clear nail polish (helpful for stocking runs) • Nail file • Nail polish in the bride’s shade • Makeup (you’ll probably have this there anyway) • Straws (for drinking without messing up lipstick) • Extra stockings • Hairspray • Brush and comb • Bobbypins and hair elastics • Static-cling spray (hairspray does the trick too) • Tissues

• Hairdryer • Lint brush • Eye-drops (look for redness reducing) • Baby powder (also useful for getting out last-minute spills) • Earring backs • Headache medicine (bring two different kinds in case anyone is allergic) • Iron • Stain Remover • Contact lens solution • Heartburn relief medicine • Mints • Tampons/Pads/Pantyliners • Band-Aids

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Good Extras: cell phone charger, list of vendors phone numbers, watch/clock, champagne!

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Note: Please check phone number(s) and address(es) for accuracy proofs not returned by the due date will be considered approved as is.

Presenting the most elegant array of Bridal and Evening wear by artfully fusing classic design and contemporary flair to produce a masterpiece that is uniquely you.

URLocal BRIDE.com

20212 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: 510-886-1317 Fax: 510-886-1388

Custom designed gowns where your dreams are our desire.

Call and experience what you’ve only imagined.

Royalty Awaits You.

510-909-8646 www.elisecouture.org Elise.Couture@ymail.com 22 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2014

43 E. 18th Street Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 757-5020 Latest Tuxedo Styles & Colors Plus Vests & Ties

For All Your Formal Wear Needs

Tuxedos & Suits for Sale or Rent Same Day Service Available

Mon - Fri 10am - 5:30 pm · Sat 10 am - 4 pm

Great Selection & Service Equals 30 years in business

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Margene’s Bridal Since 1961

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Bridal Shower Parties No charge for the Bride with 3 members of the wedding party getting our services.

60 mins Foot Reflexology 60 mins Body Massage 60 mins Refreshing Facial Choose Two $75 / All Three $95

$40 for 30 minute foot reflexology and 30 minute body massage $80 Anti-aging specials for the Mother’s of the Bride & Groom $99 Couples Massage Splendor Medical Spa 9260 Alcosta Blvd C-17, San Ramon www.SplendorMedicalSpa.com

925.833.9482

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Girls Go Crazy For A Sharp-Dressed Man!!

Downtown Brentwood 625 First Street * 925-634-5900 www.hisandhersformalwear.com

Florists east bay bridal

Anahid Designs 100 Hartz Ave. Danville 925.999.0843 anahiddesigns.com

Bloomies on Main 915 Main St Ste D, Pleasanton 925-931-1290 bloomiesonmainca.com

Grand Flowers 3214 Grand Ave, Oakland 510.839.7673 grandflowersofoakland.com

Pittsburg Florist 256 Atlantic Ave Pittsburg 925.432.6553

Premier Wedding & Event Planning 1121 Sunset Rd. Brentwood 925.522.1813 premierwedding-events.com

Ribbons & Roses 151 Chestnut St. Brentwood 925.634.3832

Anahid Designs •Wedding and Special Events •Fresh Flowers • Truly Personalized Service • Innovative Designs •Creating once-in-a wedding day lifetime flowers

Bloomies on Main 915 Main St, Suite D Pleasanton California 925.931.1290 www.bloomiesonmainca.com

100 Hartz Ave. Danville 925-999-0843 Cell 925-337-3034 www.AnahidDesigns.com anahidraad@gmail.com 24 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2014

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Grand Flowers We make your special day a memorable one...

Wedding Flowers Specialists Peninsula - East Bay - South Bay

By Appointment grandflowersoakland@gmail.com

510-839-7673

grandflowersofoakland.com payment plans available

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Pittsburg Florist Wedding Specialists

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Banquets Ceremonies Any Special Occasion www.pittsburgflorist.net 256 Atlantic Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 925.432.6553

Cakes

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Danville Bakery

Lucy J. Productions

221 Hartz Ave., Danville 925.837.7844

510.485.9443 Lucyjproductions.com

Gala Bakery

Sinful Bliss Cupcakes

1432 Via Lacqua , San Lorenzo 510.278.8004 galabakery.com

35D Crescent Dr., Pleasant Hill 925.305.1191 sinfulblisscupcakes.com

Las Pacita’s Salvadorean Bakery

TLCakes

14760 E 14th St, San Leandro 510.667.0441

647 First Street Brentwood 925.513.3688 TLCakes.com

Las Pacita’s Salvadorean Bakery Beautiful Wedding Cakes starting as low as $175

510.667.0441

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Custom Cupcake Design for every occasion!

Made fresh with local ingredients.

“Our Speciality is Wedding Cupcake Tiers”

(925) 305-1191 www.sinfulblisscupcakes.com 35D Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 info@sinfulblisscupcakes.com

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Old Towne

TLCakes

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Danville Bakery

Your Wedding Specialist “Custom Cakes & Cupcakes”

647 First Street Brentwood, CA

(925) 513 - 3688

www.TLCakes.com Cakes For All Occasions www.galabakery.com 510-278-8004

Gala Bakery

Gala Bakery 510-278-8004 www.galabakery.com

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Making your wedding cake dreams come true since 1952!

221 Hartz Avenue Danville, California, 94526

(925) 837-7844 DanvilleBakery@sbcglobal.net

Photographers

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A Perfect Impression

Jessamyn Photography

281 Hartz Ave, Danville 925.215.1135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com

925.698.4058 jessamynphotography.com

Lori Rittinger Photography Connie Leal Photography

925.934.2103 rittingerphotography.com

925.550.8506 connielealphotography.com Capturing a lifetime of memories

Michaela Joy Photo

Discovery Bay Studios Photography

Red Eye Collection Photography

925.216.4454 discoverybaystudios.com

510.821.5739 redeyecollection.com

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707.901.7289 www.mjoyphoto.com

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a perfect impression 925.215.1135 281 Hartz Ave, Danville, Ca

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Discovery Bay Studios

P HOTOGRAPHY

STACEY & KELLY CHANCE HUSBAND AND WIFE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALISTS

www.discoverybaystudios.com

925-216-4454

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Photographers

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Perfect Photography You’ll only have one chance to get the shots of your wedding day that you’ll cherish forever. Here are questions to ask your potential photographer to help guarantee the perfect shots. o How many years of experience do you have? o Have you shot at this event facility before? o What are your package prices, and what do they include? o Do you include engagement photos in your package? o Could you define your style?

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o How would you run the day? o Do you do more than one event in a day? o Do you have a backup photographer? o How long after the wedding do I get my proofs? o Do I receive the rights to the images? o Do you have liability insurance?

Rentals

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A Rents 2339 First St. LIvermore 925-455-4955 allrents.com

Premier Wedding & Event Planning 1121 Sunset Rd. Brentwood 925.522.1813 www.premierwedding-events.com

Royal Restrooms 877.922.9980 www.royalrestroomsca.com

Sweet Springs Rentals Walnut Creek 925.365.1074 sweetspringsrentals.com

A•RENTS WE RENT EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN Most competitively priced in the Tri Valley!

Traveling Photo Booth thetravelingphotobooth.com

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By Michelle Olson

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illy Idol’s “White Wedding” was a hit in 1982, but more than 30 years later, that trend has come and gone. And so has the plain, white wedding shoe.

More brides are putting their personal stamp on the shoes that will strut them down the aisle.

“It’s really rare to do the white satin shoe anymore,” said Jennifer Nelson, alteration’s manager at Janene’s Bridal of Alameda. “It’s all about your own personal touch and being comfortable.”

The bridal shoe is not only an important piece of the wedding day decor and dreams, but it has to fit with the dress. Either underneath it, or accent it, if a shorter dress style is desired.

Shania Shanks, bridal consultant and sales representative at Kayla’s Bridal in Castro Valley, tells brides to find their shoes first if they want a custom-made dress. That way all measurements, designs, and colors will fit together. Even for brides who are buying off the rack, Shanks says more brides are getting lower shoes fitted with their wedding dresses to compliment changing into flats for the reception.

Just because they’re flats, and no one can see them, doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish. Zebra stripes, leopard prints, and polka dot patterns are demonstrating the motto “fashion never sleeps,” even under layers of lace. TOMS wedges, in all colors, cowgirl boots, and husband-matching Converse are also creating some buzz this wedding season. Many ceremonies take place on grass, and uneven footing in heels can lead to accidents.

Stilettos and grass do not live happily ever after together.

Oakland resident, Kerri Sundeen, got married this past May at a Davis winery.

From the moment she got engaged she knew she would need a functional wedding shoe. Her father suffered a stroke and walks with a cane. She had to get something stable, yet classy. Her final decision: nude wedges that hid under her long Pronovias wedding gown.

To a Different Kind of Shoe “My situation is unique, I had to pick shoes that were stable enough to walk my handicapped dad and I down the aisle,” said Sundeen.

No matter what type of wedding or bride, who doesn’t love a little Jimmy Choo in their step? The brand will forever be the standard for the fancy wedding shoe.

“The girl that wants the fancier shoes is doing sparkly Jimmy Choos,” said Nelson of this year’s wedding shoe trend.

The complication of buying an expensive, fancy wedding shoe is wearing them after the big day. This was a problem bride and admitted shoe lover Amy Heppe refused to deal with. She didn’t care about trends, she just wanted something timeless. She wore Tiffany blue, round, toe pumps with a jeweled toe. They were on full display as she walked down the aisle this past May in a knee-length wedding gown.

“I wanted something that 20 years from now, I’d still think were the cutest things ever,” she said. “ I definitely think people should wear what they love, and I don’t think those shoes should just die in a box.”

Elizabeth Hill had her ceremony at the Dunsmuir Mansion in Oakland during the summer wedding season. Open-toe, champagne-pink pumps with flower, diamond brooches on the toe strap showed off her pink nail polish.

None of the guests saw her shoes or her nail polish because she wore a long dress with five foot train. “It was sad that most people didn’t see them because of my dress, but I knew what I was wearing and that’s all that counted,” said Hill. “I don’t know much about the shoe trends, but I do know that shoes are very important to a bride, even if nobody but the bride can see them.”

While brides search for their glass slipper either by land, sea, or website, they may want to take some wedding shoe advice from Bride Amy. “Get hitched, wear them dancing, and wear them out. That’s the only way to properly honor an amazing shoe.”

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Marriage Licenses

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 id a 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 $18.

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

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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

Diablo Ranch Events No restrictions on vendors

Receptions-Events

No hour restrictions on receptions

Nestled among the Oaks on Mt. Diablo is where you will find this most enchanting venue.

The beautiful sunsets, twinkle lit trees, and charming rustic country setting makes every event spectacular. We were voted one of the “Top ten wedding venues in the S.F. Bay Area”

www.BayAreaReceptions.com 1453 N. Gate Rd. Walnut Creek

925.837.2290

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Join Us October 12th, 2014 “A Match Made in Heaven” Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Fair benefiting

Women’s Cancer Resource Center (www.wcrc.org) at the Pleasanton Doubletree 7050 Johnson Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94588 (formerly Pleasanton Hilton at the Club)

Come Find Your Dream Gown & Be Part of “Women Helping Women Make A Difference” • Vendor Booth Available • Wedding Gown Donations Accepted • Help Ensure Cancer Support Services to Women all throughout the East Bay

More info? Call us at 510.886.1317 or visit www.EastBayBridal.com

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Quick Guide To Our Venues...

G = Garden P = Patio V = View W = Water Front

Location

Max Capacity

Starting Price per person ($)

Ceremony Area Avail.

Indoor Facilities

Outdoor Facilities

Outside Catering Permitted

Rehearsals Post Wedding Brunch

Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for details

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley 510.848.7800 www.berkeleycityclub.com

G, P, V

300

*

Y

Y

Y

N

*

P, V

150

*

Y

Y

Y

N

N

*

330

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

P, V

350

$52

Y

Y

Y

*

Y

G, P

300+

*

Y

Y

Y

*

Y

G, P, V

500

$59

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

G, P, V

350

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

G, P, V

250

*

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

P

300

*

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

G, P, V, W

150

*

Y

Y

Y

*

Y

P, V

200

*

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

P, V

130

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

*

G, P, V

500

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

P

100

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Brazilian Room

Tilden Park, Berkeley 510.544.3164 www.brazilianroom.org

Brentwood Community Center 150 City Park Way, Brentwood 925.516.5444 www.brentwoodca.gov

Castlewood Country Club

707 Country Club Circle, Pleasanton 925.485.2239 www.castlewoodcc.org

Century House & Gardens

37447 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont 510.796.0606 www.centuryhousegardens.com

Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley 510.549.8591 www.claremont-hotel.com

Deer Ridge Golf Club

801 Foothill Drive, Brentwood 925.516.6600 www.deerridgecc.com

Diablo Ranch

1453 N Gate Rd, Walnut Creek 925.837.2290 www.bayareareceptions.com

Doubletree by Hilton Pleasanton

7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton 925.463.8000 www.hilton.com

Heather Farms

1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek 925.947.1678 www.gardenshf.org

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2086 Allston Way, Berkeley 510.225.6007 www.hotelshattuckplaza.com

Joaquin Miller Community Center

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

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites

6275 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin 925.828.9393 www.lq.com

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G = Garden P = Patio V = View W = Water Front

Location

Max Capacity

Starting Price per person ($)

Ceremony Area Avail.

Indoor Facilities

Outdoor Facilities

Outside Catering Permitted

Rehearsals Post Wedding Brunch

Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for details

Lake Merrit Sailboat House

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

G, P, V, W

125

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

*

P, W

80

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

G, P, V

150

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

*

P, V

100

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

*

G, P, V

200

*

Y

N

Y

Y

*

P, G

420

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

G, P, V

300

*

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

G, P, V

350

*

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

G, P

300+

*

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

G, P, V, W

150

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

G, P, V

250

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

G, P, V

400

*

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

V

200

*

Y

Y

*

N

N

G, P, V, W

300

$40

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Lake Temescal Beach House

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

Lakeside Park Garden Center

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

Leona Lodge

444 Mountain Blvd, Oakland 510.238.3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rentalfacilities

Marcom Rose Garden

100 Jean St, Oakland 510.597.5039 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rentalfacilities

San Mateo Marriott

1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo 650.653.6100 www.sanmateomarriott.com

Shadelands Ranch Museum

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

Shadow Lakes Golf Club

401 W. Country Club Drive, Brentwood 925.516.2837 www.golfinbrentwood.com

Shelley's Country Garden

1725 Payne Avenue, Brentwood 925.634.0776 www.shelleyscountrygarden.com

Sugar Barge

1440 Sugar Barge Road, Bethel Island 925.684.9075 www.sugarbarge.com

Trilogy at the Vineyards

1700 Trilogy Pkwy, Brentwood 925.809.7188 www.vineyardsweddings.com

Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

1 Lawson Road, 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 Street, Oakland 510.836.3800 www.waterfronthoteloakland.com/

Rehearsal Dinners east bay bridal

Cerruti Cellars

Shadow Lakes Golf Club

City of Brentwood

Terra Mia

100 Webster St, Oakland 510.550.2900 cerruticellars.com 35 Oak St. Brentwood 925.516.5444

Deer Ridge Golf Club

401 W. Country Club Dr. Brentwood 925.516.2837 shadowlakesgolf.com 4040 East Ave. Livermore 925.456.3333 terramialivermore.com

801 Foothill Dr. Brentwood 925.516.6600 deerridgecc.com

Tito’s

Pyramid Brewery

Venga Paella

Berkeley 510.527.9090 Walnut Creek 925.946.1520 pyramidbrew.com

229 Brush St. Oakland 510.628.0018 vengapaella.com

Ozumo Private Dining

Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard

2251 Broadway Ave. Oakland 510.286.9866 ozumooakland.com

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

15508 E. 14th St. San Leandro 510.276.1793

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 2005 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon (925) 275-1818 & 999 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette (925) 283-1688

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510.276.1793

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

east bay bridal

WE HAVE THE PERFECT SPACE FOR YOUR REHEARSAL DINNER www.ozumooakland.com 2251 Broadway Ave · Oakland · CA 510.286.9866

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 58 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2014

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1st-class, Full Menu Wonderful, Accommodating Staff

Shadow Lakes Golf Club

925.516.2837 www.shadowlakesgolf.com 401 W. County Club Dr. Brentwood, CA 94513

Deer Ridge Golf Club

925.516.6600 www.deerridgecc.com 801 Foothill Dr. Brentwood, CA 94513

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 Bring your own caterers to our commercial kitchen “We bring the Paella experience to you”Kitchen • Elegant Pre-Function Paeea • Tapas • Salad • Deeert • BBr • Wine • Sangria Area (510) 628-0018

229 Brush St. Oakland

www.vengapaella.com 59 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2014

925.516.5444

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

DJs & Videography east bay bridal

Romantic lifestyle videos to capture your special day!

We want you to see just how simple the planning process can be. We listen to your vision, take detailed notes and deliver a memorable video!

21st Century Sounds 3195 Danville Rd. Alamo www.21stcenturysounds.com 925.938.2858

A Perfect Impression 925.215.1135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com

Cappell Entertainment 925.999.0636 www.cappellentertainment.com 925-215-1135 or 510-887-8100 www.baywed.com

Top Ten Father-Daughter Dance Songs: 1. “My Girl” The Temptations 2. “Thank Heaven For Little Girls” Gigi 3. “Just The Way You Are” Bily Joel 4. “Unforgettable” Nat King Cole 5. “Wind Beneath My Wings” Bette Midler 6. “My Dad” Paul Petersen 7. “Because You Loved Me” Celine Dion 8. “Isn’t She Lovely?” Stevie Wonder 9. “Have I Told You Lately” Van Morrison 10. “What A Wonderful World” Louis Armstrong 60 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2014

east bay bridal

21st Century Sounds

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

“Orchestrating the moments that make the memories”

(925) 938-2858 3195 Danville Blvd Suite 7 Alamo, CA 94507 www.21stCenturySounds.com

925.215.1135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com

FREE QUOTES

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Transportation east bay bridal

4GQ Limosine Services 800.640.5466 925.550.9989 4gqlimo.com

Dyer Limousine & Transportation 510.915.0657 866.455.4441 famousfolk@aol.com

Fancy Ferriage by Horse & Carriage 925.228.7766 fancyferriage.com

4GQ Limousine Services Now offering Wedding Est. since 2001 Packages with Discounts! Simply the Best

1-800-640-LIMO (5466) www.4GQLimo.com Cell 925-550-9989

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• ALL OCCASIONS • AIRPORTS • BUSINESS • WEDDINGS • CONCERTS

• WINE TOURS • PROMS • BACHELORETTES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • SPORTING EVENTS

east bay bridal

Guest Accomodations Claremont Hotel 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley 800.551.7266 Claremonthotel.com

Courtyard By Marriott 2929 Constitution Dr., Livermore 925.243.1000 marriot.com/oaklm

La Quinta Inn & Suites

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

6275 Dublin Blvd, Dublin 925.828.9393 lq.com

Waterfront Hotel 10 Washington St., Oakland 510.836.3800 waterfronthoteloakland.com

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

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

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

Room rates starting at $109 Friday - Sunday

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Romantic Getaways 888.338.0852 romanticgetaways.travel

Travel Bug 2269 Third St, Livermore 925.447.4300 travelbuglivermore.com

TRAVEL BUG LIVERMORE

Set sail on a honeymoon Cruise to the Caribbean. Celebrity Cruises has been voted the “Best Premium Cruise Line” year after year.

Experience the Caribbean in Modern Luxury. Caribbean 7 night cruises start from $899 per person.

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(925) 447-4300 For All Your Travel Needs...

• Destination Weddings • Honeymoons • Wedding Registry Services • Cruises • Tours • Vacations

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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) 4. Submit a Photocopy of the ID Presented Above The front and back side of the ID document on 8.5-by-11 paper

5. 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.

6. 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!

Unique Gifts east bay bridal

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Framed Flutterflies 925.398.8001 framedflutterflies.com

J’Adore jadoreaprons.com

130 Doolittle Dr. #2 San Leandro 510.567.8868 tearoomchocolates.com

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It’s a Sweet Life!

By Charyn Pfeuffer

What happens when a Hollywood publicity executive swaps agency life for a world filled with butter, milk, sugar and cream? Good Karmal, a confection company, is born.

Co-founder Patty Triplett West didn’t stop with simply creating addictively delicious caramel candies. From the very first batch, West set out to inspire their customers to, as Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change we wish to see in the world,” and donates a portion of sales to environmental charities.

West’s hand-made all natural flavored and salted caramels come wrapped in feel-good words of wisdom.

Melt-in-your-mouth flavors include Vanilla, Sea Salt, Chocolate Sea Salt, Caramel Apple, Café Caramel and Chipotle. Even Oprah featured these sweet treats on her annual “Oprah’s Favorite Things” episode.

We love Good Karmal for bridal showers and wedding favors.

Couples can create a one-of-a-kind fortunes and customize with whatever names, dates, and images they wish. Our favorite wedding favor pick? Good Karmal’s Personalized Caramel Favor, which comes with two caramels tucked inside an earth-friendly textured cardstock package and finished with a full-color band featuring the details of your special day.

For more information, check out www.goodkarmal.com.

CANDY COVE A wide range of Wedding/Party Favors

“where sweetness meets the sea”

A wide range Wedding/Party Favors, Arange wide range of Wedding/Party Favors A wide of&of Wedding/Party Favors organic conventional such as: organic & conventional such organic conventional such as:as: organic && conventional such as: Metal tin filled with chocolate Metalcovered tin filledtreats with

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Candy Buffets & Favors, Custom Banners & Tags Special Orders, Balloons & much more 14991 Farnsworth Street Benefiting San Leandro, CA 94579

T: 510.567.8868 info@rimann.com Order Lucky at luckyredwine.com 510-351-4000 www.tearoomchocolates.com www.candy-cove.com

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October 12th 2014

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