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bridal Your Guide to Bridal Professionals in the East Bay As the holiday season comes to a close, the journey begins for all our newly engaged brides and grooms. As they look forward to this next step in their lives, they realize this is the beginning of many important desicisions to be made in the coming months. Luckily East Bay Bridal is here to help with those wedding related decisions. Pickup a copy of our Spring/Summer issue to help find the perfect setting for your nuptials, or the special bouqet for that day or where to find the dress you and he will remember for the rest of your lives. Also check out the beautiful photos of this issues cover bride, Christine. Visit www.EastBayBridal.com to read about how her and her sisters decisions lead to two weddings on one day and how they ended up being a bride and maid of honor in the same day! 2014 brings many new events for East Bay Bridal. Mark your calendar for March 2 for our annual bridal fair at the 5-star Lafayette Park Hotel. Looking ahead to October East Bay Bridal will be hosting a bridal fair and charity wedding gown sale at the Pleasanton Hilton benefiting the Women’s Cancer Resource Center and helping to do our part for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the next 6 months we will be collecting gently worn dresses for our charity wedding gown sale so if you know someone who would like to put that wedding dress to good use after the “I Do’s” have them contact us about donating. Keep your copy of East Bay Bridal handy. Use it often to help make your planning easier. Visit our website – EastBayBridal.com - often for tips, contests and events throughout the bay area. And remember always to Find Your Inspiration......Locally! — Cathy Lonsdale, Publisher
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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
EastBay Bride 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. • Make an appointment to have your hair done just before your portrait session and again the day or so before your wedding. Consider lily stein Photography including your bridesmaids in a “day of beauty” before your wedding, with manicures, hair styling, massages and makeup sessions.
2 months before your wedding
• 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.
shots you want taken of the bridal party, as well as specific, candid shots you’d like taken during the reception. • Review the video plans with your videographer. • Put together welcome bags for out-of-town guests.
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 wished. • Begin packing for honeymoon.
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.
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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
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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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14 Karats 2910 College Ave, Berkeley 510.644.1640 14karats.com
Barons 4870 Dublin Blvd, Dublin 925.452.1700 baronsjewelers.com
Edelweiss Jewelers 2980 College Ave Ste. 3, Berkeley 510.644.5544 edelweissjewelers.com
Spitz Jewelers 1333 N Main St, Walnut Creek 925.932.8877 spitzjewelers.com
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ID Concierge 1322 Webster St. Oakland 510.545.3343 idconsierge.com
Papineau Calligraphy 5736 Thornhill Dr, Suite 103, Oakland 510.339.2301 papineaucalligraphy.com
Papyrus 2305 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton 925.847.8887 papyrusonline.com
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A Touch of Grace 415.717.8667 atouchofgrace.biz
A Trinity Event 925.513.2672 atrinityevent.com
Sullivan & Botello Events 415.334.7394
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Caterers east bay bridal
Mario’s
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The Carvery
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Fine Dining Experience
Coco Cabana 925.556.9055 cococabanadublin.com
Magia Hecha Realidad
Kokum Fine Cuisine 460 Center St., Moraga 925-376-1431 kokumcuisine.com
For Food Tasting Call 510.517.9077• 510.517.4335 MARIO S. / Head Chef
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Oasis Grille and Wine Lounge 925.417.8438 oasisgrille.com
The Carvery Catering Redwood City
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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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10/22/13 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 anyway1) Straws (for drinking without messing up lipstick Extra stockings Hairspray Brush and comb Bobbypins and hair elastics Hairdryer Static-cling spray Tissues Handkerchiefs Lint brush Earring backs Iron Baby powder (also useful for getting out lastminute spills on a white dress) Eye-drops (look for redness reducing)
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Florists east bay bridal
Bloomies on Main
Char’s Flower Shoppe
915 Main St Ste D, Pleasanton 925-931-1290 bloomiesonmainca.com
635 Main St. Martinez 925.228.1100
Flowers by Myrna 6200 Antioch St, Oakland 510.339.0425
2728 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley 510.351.7740 castrovalleyflorist.com
Grand Flowers
Sunshine Flowers
3214 Grand Ave, Oakland 510.839.7673 grandflowersofoakland.com
925.228.6123 sunshineflowers.com
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Floral Arts Florist
1402 N. Main St., Walnut Creek 925.939.2349 forgetmenotflowers.com
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Danville Bakery 221 Hartz Ave., Danville 925.837.7844
Gala Bakery 1432 Via Lacqua , San Lorenzo 510.278.8004 galabakery.com
Las Pacita’s Salvadorean Bakery
Custom Cupcake Design for every occasion! Made fresh with local ingredients.
14760 E 14th St, San Leandro 510.667.0441
Lucy J. Productions 510.485.9443 Lucyjproductions.com
Primrose Bakery 350 Main St, Pleasanton 925.249-1261
“Our Speciality is Wedding Cupcake Tiers”
Sinful Bliss Cupcakes 35D Crescent Dr., Pleasant Hill 925.305.1191 sinfulblisscupcakes.com
Swiss Delices 3315 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley 510.881-8669
(925) 305-1191 www.sinfulblisscupcakes.com 35D Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 info@sinfulblisscupcakes.com
Primrose Bakery www.primrosebakery.com We use the freshest and finest ingredients Specializing in wedding and all your special occasion cakes
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Please contact us for a FREE complimentary cake tasting consultation. Ask for Christine.
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Making your wedding cake dreams come true since 1952! 221 Hartz Avenue Danville, California, 94526
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Photographers east bay bridal
Red Eye Collection Photography
A Perfect Impression
510.821.5739 redeyecollection.com
281 Hartz Ave, Danville 925.215.1135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com
YJM Photography Oakland 510.382.0280 yjmphoto.com
Connie Leal Photography
Jessamyn Photography
925.550.8506 connielealphotography.com Capturing a lifetime of memories
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Not Your Mother’s Registry Couples are falling for inspired alternatives to traditional gift registries. By Renee Brincks As they considered registering for gifts before their October 2011 wedding, Becky and Eric Bausman first examined their own inventory. “Between us, we had more wine glasses than could fill five cabinets. We had two waffle irons. We had two toaster ovens. We had everything we needed,” says Becky. The San Mateo, Calif., pair already prioritized philanthropy as individuals, so they decided to celebrate their new life together in similar fashion. After designating three personally significant nonprofits on their I Do Foundation charity registry, they encouraged guests to donate as a wedding gift. “These charities are near and dear to our hearts. The fact that our wedding was the cause for people to open up their wallets and
give just felt beautiful,” Bausman says. To accommodate those preferring conventional gifts, the Bausmans also registered at Macy’s and Target. Their approach reflects a growing interest in creative alternatives to traditional registries. “There are many more options than just getting more stuff,” says Julia Hughes, marketing and program manager for JustGive, the I Do Foundation’s non-wedding affiliate. “You spend so much on your wedding. It’s great, as you start life together, to give some thing back.” Since the I Do Foundation launched in 2002, some 100,000 participating couples and guests have donated more than $5.7 million to nonprofits. Hughes says the charity registry is especially popular for later-in-life weddings and couples entering second marriages.
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Hughes says the charity registry is especially popular for later-in-life weddings and couples entering second marriages. Brides and grooms can also tactfully channel gifts toward major purchases through sites such as Our Wishing Well. There, guests browse a couple’s online wish list – think televisions, sofas and dining room sets – and then contribute to their chosen category. Hatch My House lets newlyweds direct dollars toward a new home, while Traveler’s Joy and local sites such as travelbuglivermore.com invite guests to help fund a post-wedding getaway. Of course, traditional retail registries still appeal to many. “More and more we see many couples regis tering for things that they love and will use often as opposed to items they feel they “should” regsiter for” says Joanna Montpelier, director of The Registry at Bloomingdale’s. “ The
“Designers are also launching couples can have the elgance twist. ”
lifestyle. I have seen couples adding great casual pieces to their regsitries such as Reidel Wine Glasses or Juliska’s Berry & Thread plates for a wine and cheese party or a Nespresso pixie for a lazy sunday morning or a cuisinart blender for a margatira bruch. Designers are
with an updated twist.”
Whether taking a traditional or creative path, couples creating a registry should: 1. Take stock of current belongings. 2. Consider style preferences, along with both current and future lifestyle needs. 3. Understand store exchange and return policies. 4. Include major and more affordable gifts, giving guests options at several price points. 5. Request fun items, such as camping gear, luggage or dream appliances.
For additional information, please visit: • • • • • •
www.idofoundation.org ourwishingwell.com www.hatchmyhouse.com www.travelersjoy.com www.travelbuglivermore.com www.bloomingdales.com
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Officially Yours!! Officiants Creating Ceremonies to Remember Serving the Bay Area
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Traveling Minister 702.277.5595 travelministerweddings.com
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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/content.aspx?id=32
Their web page regarding licenses is: www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/ml.htm
The fee is $85 for the license, payable by cash or debit card. You can get a copy of the marriage certificate, after it is recorded, for $17.
The fee is $80.00 for the license and a certificate of marriage and $16.00 for 1 certificate copy.
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Our beautifully appointed event room and patio garden with its breathtaking vineyard views makes Las Positas Vineyards the perfect venue for your intimate “In the Vineyard” event, ie; wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, birthday, anniversary celebration or holiday party. The rolling hills and rows of vineyards offers an intimate setting for your special day and gorgeous backdrops for all of your photos.
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1 Lawson Road Kensington CA www.uucb.org-events@uucb.org
(510) 525-0391, ext 302
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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!
(408) 225-2650 260 Bernal Road San Jose, CA 95119 SantaTeresaGolf.com
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Crow Canyon Park & Hall Nestled in the beautiful hills of Castro Valley halfway between San Ramon and Castro Valley on 42 acres sits Historic Crow Canyon Park with facilities that serve up to 2800 guests. We can make any celebration an unforgettable event. We are perfect for the extravagant to the budget minded bride.
8000 Crow Canyon Road Castro Valley, CA 94552
510-582-1630
Questions to ask when choosing a venue: • What’s the décor like? • Does it fit your style, colors and budget? • Will you have to spend a lot of money to make it beautiful? • Is there a space for the bride & groom to change? • Do they have an in-house caterer and do you like the food? • Can you bring in your own caterer? • Are there overtime charges? • Is there a wedding coordinator on-site? • Is there a back-up plan if the location is outdoors? • Are candles allowed? • Do they have a liquor license?
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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
Centerville Community Center
3355 Country Dr, Fremont 510.791.4324, www.fremont.gov
Central Park Pavilion Center
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont 510.790.5541, www.fremont.gov
Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa
41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley 510.549.8591, www.claremont-hotel.com
CoCo Cabana/Oasis Grill
4500-C Tassajara Road, Dublin 925.556.9055
Crooked Vine Winery
4948 Telsa Rd, Livermore 925.449.0458, www.crookedvine.com
Crow Canyon Park
8000 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley 510.582.1630 crowcanyonpark.com
Deer Ridge Golf Club
801 Foothill Dr, Brentwood 925.516.6600, www.deerridgecc.com
Double Tree by Hilton Pleasanton 2050 Johnson Dr. 925.463-8000
Garre Winery & Martinelli Event Center
2801 Constitution Dr., Livermore 925.292.2000
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
2086 Allston Way Berkeley 510-225-6007 hotelshattuckplaza.com
La Qunita Inn & Suites
6275 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 925-828-9393 www.lq.com
Las Positas Vineyards
1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore 925.499.9463 laspositasvineyard.com
Lawrence Hall- UC Berekely 510.642.2275 lawrencehallofscience.org
Martinez Event Center
524 Main St., Martinez 925-229-3030 www.martinezeventcenter.net
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Location Mills College
5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland 510.430.2145
Poppy Ridge Golf Course
4280 Greenville Rd, Livermore 925.456.8208 poppyridgegolf.com
Santa Teresa Golf Club
260 Bernal Rd., San Jose 408-225-2650 santateresagolf.com
Shadow Lakes Golf Club
401 W Country Club Dr, Brentwood 925-516-2837, www.golfinbrentwood.com
Shrine Event Center
170 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore 925-373-4880, www.shrineeventcenter.com
Skyline Church
12540 Skyline Blvd, Oakland 510.336.1985, www.skylineucc.org
The Snow Building
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland 510.632.9525 www.oaklandzoo.org
Sugar Barge
1440 Sugar Barge Rd, Bethel Island 925.684.9075, www.sugarbarge.com
Trilogy at the Vineyards
1700 Trilogy Pkwy, Brentwood 925.809.7188 vineyardsweddings.com
Tri-Valley
925.846.8910 www.visittrivalley.com
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley
1 Lawson Rd, Kensington 510.525.0391, www.uucb.org
Warm Springs Community Center
47300 Fernald St, Fremont 510.791.4318, www.fremont.gov
The Waterfront Hotel
10 Washington St, Oakland 510-836-3800, www.waterfronthoteloakland.com
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
Brentwood Golf Club, 100 Summerset Dr, Brentwood 925-516-3400, www.wedgewoodbanquet.com
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
Metropolitan Golf Links, 10051 Doolittle Dr, Oakland 510-569-5555, www.wedgewoodbanquet.com
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
Delta View Golf Club, 2222 Golf Club Rd, Pittsburg 925-432-1700, www.wedgewoodbanquet.com
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon 925-828-6258, www.wedgewoodbanquet.com
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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
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
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!
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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 6275 Dublin Blvd, Dublin 925.828.9393 lq.com
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2929 Constitution Drive Livermore, California Contact our Sales Office • 925-243-1000 Visit us online at: www.marriott.com/oaklm
Waterfront Hotel 10 Washington St., Oakland 510.836.3800 waterfronthoteloakland.com
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Travel
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Celebrity Cruises 510.367.9324 cruisetheglobe.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) 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 $75 for a Passport Book and $95 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!
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Favors, Etc.
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Candy Cove 14991 Farnsworth St., San Leandro candy-cove.com
J’Adore jadoreaprons.com
Jullian’s Great Fortune Cookies 800.829.8401 jillianscookies.com
Lasting Memories 510.861.3270
Mixxi 408.490.0696 mymixxi.com
CANDY COVE “where sweetness meets the sea”
Candy Buffets & Favors, Custom Banners & Tags Special Orders, Balloons & much more 14991 Farnsworth Street San Leandro, CA 94579
510-351-4000 www.candy-cove.com
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Asia SF 201 9th St 415.255.2742 asiasf.com
Pyramid Ale House
1410 Locust St., Walnut Creek 925.946.1520 901 Gilman St., Berkeley 510.528.9880
Reno Fun Train-Key Holidays 925.945.8938 www.keyholidays.com
Financial
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