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bridal Your Guide to Bridal Professionals on the Peninsula Congratulations to all the new brides-to-be! What an exciting and busy time you have ahead of you. So many decisions to make – what type of wedding to have, what venue to choose, who to invite-the list is long. We at Peninsula Bridal have helped by providing a guide to local vendors to help make those decisions easier. Looking for a florist – check out the great vendors we have throughout the SF/Peninsula – looking for an event facility that holds 500 guests – check out our quick guide to venues. Brides-To-Be everywhere are looking for what’s “hot” for today’s wedding. According to the 2013 Wedding Report food trucks are immensely popular for wedding receptions and for the after party. Slider or ice cream trucks keep guests happy as they dance the night away - long after dinner has been served! Check out our center spread – Meal’s Gone Mobile – for some great tips on how to choose the “right” truck for your event. Searching for another way to meet vendors and find some great ideas for your wedding? URLocalBride has partnered with three outstanding venues to bring you some unique and different Bridal Fairs. In the East Bay the beautiful and stately Lafayette Park Hotel will be the scene on March 3rd for an Afternoon of Wedding Planning. Come join us to sip champagne, meet and talk with local vendors and get some great ideas for your wedding. On the SF/Peninsula visit with vendors on February 24th at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City and on Friday, March 15th the Silicon Valley brides will be out at the fabulous Club Auto Sport in San Jose for an Evening of Wedding Planning. Check out our website – URLocalBride.com – for tickets and additional information. Keep your copy of Peninsula Bridal handy. Use it often to help make your planning easier. Visit our website frequently for tips and contests and come see us at one or all three of our bridal fairs - and remember, always, to Find Your Inspiration …… Locally! — Cathy Lonsdale, Publisher 4 • PENINSULABRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013
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Here is our suggested timetable for the months and weeks leading up to your wedding. 9-12 months before your wedding • Determine the type of wedding you want to have. • Set your budget. • Choose your wedding date. • Announce your engagement in local newspapers. • Compose your guest list. • Reserve your reception site. • Choose your wedding attendants. • Select your wedding gown, shoes and accessories. • Shop for and order bridesmaid’s dresses. • Interview vendors: Caterers, reception venues, musicians, florists, photographers, videographers, limousines and bakers. 8-6 months before • Hire your vendors. • Order your cake. • Shop for wedding rings. • Plan your honeymoon. • Select and order your wedding invitations and other necessary stationary. 6-4 months before • Send out Save-the-Dates • Finalize contracts and arrangements with all of your vendors. • Register at bridal gift registries. • Help your mother and his mother plan their wedding- day attire. • Plan (or help plan) the rehearsal dinner. • Book a room block at a hotel for out-of-town guests. • Make hotel reservations for your wedding night. • Select make-up artist and hairdresser. Schedule the appointments for your wedding day. • Begin addressing invitations and announcements. • Buy gifts for your bridesmaids, and wrap them. 2 months before • Create any maps you want to include in invitations, to from ceremony to reception. • Mail wedding invitations and announcements. • Have photography session for formal portraits. • Verify with musicians/DJ what will be played at the ceremony and at the reception. • Hold a luncheon for your bridesmaids. • Finalize honeymoon plans. Verify passports and visas. 6 • PENINSULABRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013
1 month before • Have final fitting of your gown. • Finalize menu and plans with caterer and reception venue. • Organize the reception seating plan. Make out the place cards. • Review plans with your photographer and videographer. • Confirm vendor agreements for time and place: • Limo or other transportation • Flower deliveries • Cake delivery • Begin writing thank-you notes! • Get your wedding license. • Pick up wedding rings. • Pack for honeymoon. One week before • Give the caterer the final number of guests. • Make out final checks for all your vendors. • Arrange for wedding gifts to be taken home from the reception. The day before • Take time to relax! Enjoy a massage, manicure and pedicure. • Enjoy your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. • Turn in early for a good night’s sleep. Your Wedding Day • Savor every moment! Laugh off any little glitches! The month after • Mail wedding announcement to the newspaper. • Take your gown to cleaners for cleaning and packaging. • Obtain certified copies of your marriage license. • Change your name and address on documents. • Keep up with the thank-you notes!
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Jewelers
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Fred Meyer Jewelry 32 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City 650-991-1700 www.fredmeyerjewelry.com
Gleim the Jeweler 111 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-325-3533 www.gleimjewelers.com
Rosaia’s Fine Jewelers 577 Larel St, San Carlos 650-593-7400
Dublin Jewelers
Tiffany & Co.
7447 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin 925-828-4477 www.dublinjewelers.net
149 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-328-2552 www.tiffany.com
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Your Save-the-Date card will be the first thing people see about your wedding. It should reflect the theme and colors for your day. Save-theDate cards should be sent a minimum of 6 months prior to the wedding. Here’s some great trends: • Save-the-Date Postcards • Save-the-Date stickers that guest can put in their appointment books • Refrigerator Magnets • Photo Strips • Personalized Cookies
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Cakes
peninsula bridal Elegant Cheese Cakes 103-2 Harvard Ave, Half Moon Bay 650 728-2248
Delights by Lisa Patio Shops Courtyard 25 W 25th Ave Ste 6, San Mateo 650-931-6422
Goldilocks 1020 N Rengstorff Ave, Ste E, Mountain View 650-968-4980 www.goldilocks.com www.elegantcheesecakes.com
Mazzetti’s Bakery 101 Manor Dr., Pacifica 650-355-1007 www.mazzettisbakery.com
Mazzetti’s Bakery Custom Cakes
Expert help to make your cake a unique work of art. www.mazzettisbakery.com
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Wedding Flower Checklist Wedding Party ___Bridal Bouquet ___Flowers for bride's hair ___Bridesmaid's and Maid of Honor bouquets ___number of bridesmaids ___Flower girl headpiece ___Flower girl basket decorations ___Flower girl petals to toss ___Groom's boutonniere ___Groomsmen's and best man boutonnieres ___number of groomsmen ___Mother of the bride corsage ___Mother of the groom corsage ___Father of the groom boutonniere ___Father of the bride boutonniere ___Grandmothers corsages ___Grandfathers boutonnieres ___Any additional accessories corsage pins, ribbons, flower girl baskets, etc. that the florist is providing you. ___Other
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Ceremony ___Altar, huppah, or other central arrangements ___Pew or chair decorations ___Candles ___Other Reception ___Entryway arrangements ___Centerpieces for each table ___number of tables ___Buffet table decorations ___Bar decorations ___Flowers to decorate passed trays (talk to your caterer about what they'll need) ___Cake decorations ___Other
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Tammy Floral Design
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We are dedicated to working with engaged couples, we bring exceptional beauty to wedding celebrations. We give our couples many choices and suggestions from our vast experience of wedding floral design.
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Roxane’s warm personality and insight will put you at ease from your initial consultation until the actual day of your wedding or event. No matter where the venue is located, she will work with you in every aspect of your overall presentation. With their expertise in design and color, Roxane and her team will create for you the most beautiful floral décor for your special occasion…making yours an event that will be remembered by all for years to come!
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Caterers Armadillo Willy’s 800-585-7427 www.armadillowillys.com
Bay Area Catering & Events 3215 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City 650-701-0228 A full service catering company serving the Peninsula & greater San Francisco Bay Area
www.bacevents.com
The Carvery 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City 650-366-3765 www.thecarverycatering.com
Cheat a Little Catering 650-227-1125 www.cheatalittle.com
Western Style Catering 925-577-9010 www.westernstylecatering.com “Mobile BBQ and Fresh Fruit Smoothies”
Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies, Anniversaries and a myriad of other social occasions & corporate events We offer Custom-Designed Menus in various Cuisines with vegetarian, vegan & multi-cultural food options Full Service Event Management We tailor our many services to your specific catering needs Catered Menu, Culinary Experts, Servers, Bartenders, Rentals, Floral, Valet Parking & Music
Cheat A Little Catering San Mateo, CA
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Hawgs Seafood Bar Best Prices & Quality
Make any event delicious and unforgetable Also steak, chicken & ribs. We do it all!
1700 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell CA 95008
408•379•9555
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Bay Area Catering & Events
Take your Event to the Next Level
“One of the Bay Area’s Top Gourmet Caterers”
650.701.0228 3215 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City
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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
650.366.3765 or 1.877.379.2228 www.TheCarveryCatering.com
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Fashion & Beauty peninsula bridal
Alborzi, Alexa DDS, MDS, Inc.
J. Cameron Bridal
35 N San Mateo Dr Ste 300, San Mateo 650-342-4171 705 Purissima, Half Moon Bay 650-726-6321 www.alborzismiles.com
510-300-7788 www.jcameronbridal.com “Custom Couture Bridal Wear”
Barcelino 126 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo 650-525-1522 www.barcelino.com
Blossom’s Bridal & Formal Wear
Janene’s Bridal Boutique 2418 Central Ave, Alameda 510-846-3800 www.janenesbridalboutique.com
Men’s Wearhouse www.menswearhouse.com
6706 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin 925-560-0402 www.blossomsdress.com “Location with the largest selection of designer bridal gowns in the bay area.”
415-771-6419 www.striptwaxbar.com
Heaven Bound Makeup Studio & Boutique
The Threadbender
408-440-9710 www.heavenboundmakeupstudio.com
650-350-2455 www.thethreadbender.com
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J . Cameron Bridal CUSTOM COUTURE BRIDAL WEAR San Francisco - Bay Area Phone :
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Photographers
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A Perfect Impression 925-215-1135 www.baywed.com
Benjamin Photographics 415-706-1518 www.benjaminphotographics.com
Kenneth Alexander Portraits & Wedding 925.371.8611 kennethalexander.zenfolio.com
Photography by Busa www.photographybybusa.com
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a perfect impression 925.215.1135 281 Hartz Ave, Danville, Ca
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Rentals
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Classic Party Rentals 1635 Rollins Rd Ste A, Burlingame 650-652-0300 www.classicpartyrentals.com
Royal Restrooms 877-922-9980 www.royalrestroomsca.com
Snapfiesta 415-944-SNAP (7627) www.snapfiesta.com
SnapTure! Photobooth 415-545-8635 www.snapture.verduccies.com
Sweet Springs Rentals Walnut Creek 925-365-1074 www.chocolatesweetsprings.com
The Traveling Photobooth www.thetravelingphotobooth.com
Royal Restrooms® is an upscale mobile restroom and shower trailer company which offers all the comforts of home for your wedding or event. All Trailers are equipped with: • Flushing Porcelain Toilets • Lighted Vanity / Mirror / Sink • Climate Controlled • Private / Semi Private Stalls • Exterior Lighting
Our trailers are fully self contained and range in size so we can accommodate any size of event and location with style! Treat Your Guests like Royalty!
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Officiants peninsula bridal
Simply Yours by Sue Hohl 510-407-5974 Personalized Ceremonies I Welcome All
Two Hearts 510-581-2732 www.two-hearts-officiant.com
Weddings by Steve 510-697-5534 Serving the Bay Area
White Robed Monks of St. Benedict 415-292-3228 www.whiterobedmonks.org
Weddings by Steve “For A Ceremony You’ll Cherish” Serving the Bay Area
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Catholic/ Spiritual Weddings Garden, Home, Reception, Church accepting outside clergy. Special Circumstances, Divorced, Mixed or without a Religion.
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Marriage Licenses
Getting the License
By Lindsay Gower
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.
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 on the Peninsula You can apply at the County Clerk’s office any weekday (except holidays). In San Mateo and Santa Clara, you do not need an appointment. There county offices open at 8:00am and close at 4:30pm, so arrive before 4:00 to have time to complete the paperwork. In San Francisco county, you must first make an appointment to get your license.
San Mateo County Clerk
San Francisco County
Santa Clara County
555 County Center, First Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 650.363.4500 Their web page regarding licenses is: http://www.smcare.org/ clerk/marriage/ • Weekdays, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Arrive before 4:00 to have time to complete the paperwork • You can begin the process by filling in the online application. You must still go to the office to complete the process. You can fill out the form at the office if you prefer. • The fee is $78 for the license, payable by cash, debit card, Visa or Mastercard. • You can get a copy of the marriage certificate, after it is recorded, for $14.
San Francisco County Clerk City Hall, Suite 168 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102 415.554.4950 Their web page regarding licenses is: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=16 • In SF County, you must make an appointment for your license. Reservations are available Monday-Friday every half hour between 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. • The fee is $99, which you must pay when you schedule your appointment. They accept cash, money order, debit cards and personal checks. • You can get a copy of the marriage certificate, after it is recorded, for $21.
Clerk-Recorder’s Office East Wing, 1st Floor 70 West Hedding Street San Jose CA 95110 To read their web page regarding marriage licenses, go to: www.sccgov.org/ portal/site/rec, select Marriage Licenses from the left column, then select Applying for a Marriage License in the middle column. • Weekdays, 8:00am - 4:30pm. They require you to present your completed request by 4:15pm. You can fill in the PDF application at their website and bring it with you, or you can fill out the form at the office. • The fee is $79 for the license (and $2.50 convenience fee), payable by cash, check, or debit card. You can get a copy of the marriage certificate, after it is recorded, for $14.
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Hungry couples looking for an innovative twist on wedding grub needn’t look further than their own busy street corner. The growing popularity of food trucks have hooked a nation, spawning a reality TV series on Food Network and a still-booming Twitter craze. And now, they’re taking the wedding world by storm, with food-truck catering quickly becoming a fun way of doing something different. “Hiring a food truck for a late night snack during a wedding sets a much more casual, relaxed tone than a catered event and offers guests a unique dining experience that they’re not likely to have at amost weddings,” says Kate McEachern, Chief Cupcake Officer of Cupkates (CupkatesBakery.com). San Francisco’s first mobile cupcake truck. Couples considering a food truck should first of all make sure it fits the style of their wedding. The atypical nature of food truck catering – guests will essentially be eating street food out of the side of a parked van – means less of a folded-napkins-and-silverware environment, and something more laid back. Since food trucks usually target a unique food audience, owners suggest sticking to safer fare for a bigger guest list. “I recommend large parties go with items that are traditional crowd pleasers, such as … ribeye, barbecue pork and caprese,” says Nida Rodriguez, owner of the Slide Ride, a gourmet slider food truck. But smaller parties with more daring taste-testers will likely enjoy the thrill of the bizarre niche foods some trucks offer. The Fast Foodie is known for its “Globacos,” warm flour tortillas filled with different global cuisines. According to Lucca, the most popular wedding menu Globacos are Jamaican Me Crazy, a Jamaican beef curry with rice, and the Big Sexy, Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, marinated pork and fried plantains. 26 • PENINSULABRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013
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For couples going the traditional dinner route who still want the fun of an on-site food truck, try using it for other elements of the wedding. Food trucks can be used for the appetizer portion, the late-night catering as guests leave the party or in-between the ceremony and reception to feed hungry guests. Aside from adding a unique flair to a wedding, food-truck catering is a great way to keep a food budget in check. According to the Bridal Association of America, the average catering bill for a wedding with 150 guests is $12,247. That’s about $82 per person. The Fast Foodie truck, as an example, typically charges $25 per person, depending on the menu. Rodriguez says she charges $3/$4 per slider, and a $150 truck fee. Just remember that not all food trucks are created equal. Size and equipment can limit what can and cannot be done. “The biggest thing I would say to anyone wanting to use a food truck is to find out how flexible each is with what they will make,” says Valent Lucca. “Some trucks will only service what is on their menu. Some will make whatever the couple wants.” She also points out that trucks are unable to acquire liquor licenses, so none of them serve alcohol. It’s possible to bring food truck service indoors, although the logistics are slightly different, and it may increase the price. Valent Lucca, who has catered indoor weddings with her truck, says that added staff is the biggest difference between indoor and outdoor catering. A bigger staff will be needed to transport the food from outside to the venue. “If the person needs servers and a more formal meal, usually a traditional caterer would fit their needs better,” she says. “A wedding is not more difficult than our normal course of business,” adds Rodriguez. “We are a full-catering service – we can and will bring the party indoors if requested.” Copyright © CTW Features
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Nestled amongst breathtaking views of the San Jose Foothills, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club features a beautiful outdoor ceremony patio and large indoor banquet room. This exceptional wedding facility, coupled with our experienced staff, ensures your wedding will be all you dreamed of and more.
23600 McKean Rd., San Jose CA
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City of Belmont
Rental Facilities
Perfect for Every Occasion... Weddings, Birthday Parties, Quinceanearas, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Family Reunion, Events, Social, Cultural, Club Events, Meetings, Seminars, Conferences, Baptisms and More... Twin Pines Community Center
Belmont Conference Center
20 Twin Pines Lane Accommodates up to 270 Dining/450 Assembly Kitchen, Patio, Meeting Rooms
550 Island Parkway Accommodates up to 170 Conference Hall, Meeting Room
Twin Pines Lodge
The Cottage
40 Twin Pines Lane Accommodates up to 125 Kitchen, Private Patio, Meeting Rooms
7 Cottage Lane Accommodates up to 30 For Intimate Gatherings
For Detailed Information on Rental Facilities Contact: Francis Mason (650) 637-2927 or (650) 595-7441 Fax: (650) 595-7419 Email: fmason@belmont.gov
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Coastal Setting Banquet Facility peninsula bridal
Located in the Scenic Princeton Harbor
The Perfect Location for Your Special Occasion
Full Service Restaurant and Bar the Events magic that a 250 guests) IntimateEnjoy or Large (up to JoiePrinceton de Vivre Hotel Historic Inn - Est. 1908
brings to your special day!
WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS - REHEARSAL DINNERS CORPORATE AND SOCIAL EVENTS
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108 www.mezzalunabythesea.com 1085 E. El Camino REal, SunnyvalE 408-247-0800
Coastal Setting Banquet Facility Located Coastal Setting Banquet Facility in the Scenic Princeton Harbor Located in the Scenic Princeton Harbor
Harbor Village - 240 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (650) 560-0137 www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Full Service Restaurant and Bar
Full Service Restaurant and Bar Large Events (up to 250 guests) Intimate or Large EventsIntimate (up to 250 or guests) Historic Princeton Inn - Est. 1908 Historic Princeton Inn - Est. 1908
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108 www.mezzalunabythesea.com
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108 www.mezzalunabythesea.com Spring/Summer 2013Setting PENINSULABRIDAL.COM • 33 Coastal Banquet Facility
peninsula bridal First Floor Dining Room 150 People Tables of 40 No room charge!
www.dinetarragon.com
Banquet Room 2nd Floor Capacity 250
Located in the heart of downtown Sunnyvalle, Tarragon is a wonderful place for for a full banquet event. Our varied menu options will be sure to fulfill your culinary tastes and your budget requirements.
140 South Murphy Ave. Sunnyvalle CA 94086 408-737-8003 info@dinetarragon.com
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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We offer complete wedding packages for upscale celebrations and added value bundles for budget conscious couples. 355 Santana Row | San Jose, Ca | www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com | 408.423.5487
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www.GambleGarden.org
650-329-1356
1431 Wav er ley S t r ee t, Pa lo a lt o Ca 94301 Spring/Summer 2013 PENINSULABRIDAL.COM • 35
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Campus Center Rentals
West Valley College
Make Your Memories With Us
Our beautiful, historic and eco-friendly property provides the perfect setting for your celebration.
For Information and a Tour
408-354-2346
weddings@presentationcenter.org 19480 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA www.presentationcenter.org
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A beautiful park-like setting for the bride on a budget. Room for up to 400 guests.
Call for a tour | 408-741-2006 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
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Affordable Style for Priceless Memories Large Elegant Ballroom Seats Up To 375! Full Bar & Extensive Wine List
Peninsula Italian American Social Club 100 North B St. San Mateo, CA 94401 650-343-7981 • www. peninsulasocialclub.org
Call our special events manager
Tony Vitrano
Essentials for a Bridal 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 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
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last-minute spills on a white dress) Eye-drops (look for redness reducing) Contact lens solution Acid relief Smelling salts Antacid Mints Tampons and pads Headache medicine (bring two different kinds in case one of the bridal party is allergic) Band-Aids
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Quick Guide To Our Venues... Location
G = Garden P = Patio V = View W = Water Front
Belmont Conference Center
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California Catering Co.
233 W 20th Ave, San Mateo 650-345-4881 x1, www.californiacateringsanmateo.com
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club Crowne Plaza
4290 El Camino, Palo Alto 650-857-0787, www.crownplaza.com
Crown Plaza-Foster City
1221 Chess Drive, Foster City 650-570-5700, www.crownplaza.com
Dinah’s Garden Hotel & Trader Vic’s 4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto 650-273-5111, www.dinahshotel.com
The Domain Hotel
1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 408.247.0800, www.jdvhotels.com
Embassy Suites SF Airport-Waterfront
150 Anza Blvd, Burlingame 650-342-4600, www.sfoburlingame.embassysuites.com
Emerald Hills Lodge & Golf Course
938 Wilmington Way, Redwood City 650-369-1991, www.emeraldhillslodge.com
Fox Theatre
2223 Broadway St, Redwood City 650-FOX-7770, www.foxrwc.com
Four Seasons
2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto 650-566-1200, www.fourseasons.com/paloalto
Gamble Garden
1431 Waverly St, Palo Alto 650-329-1356, www.gamblegarden.org
Half Moon Bay Golf Links
2 Miramontes Point Road Half Moon Bay 650-726-1000, www.hmbgolflinks.com
Hotel Valencia
355 Santana Row, San Jose 408.551.0010, www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com
Kohl Mansion
2750 Adeline Dr. Burlingame 650-762-1130, www.Kohl-Mansion.com
MacArthur Park
27 University Ave. Palo Alto 650-321-9990, www.macarthurparkpaloalto.com
Marriott - SFO Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame 650-259-6622, www.marriott.com/sfobg
Marriott Fremont-Silicon Valley
46100 Landing Pkwy, Fremont 510-413-3774, www.marriott.com/fremont
Rehearsals Post Wedding Brunch
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550 Island Pkwy, Belmont 650-595-7441, www.belmont.gov
23600 McKean Rd, San Jose 408.323.7814, www.cinnabarhills.com
Outside Starting Indoor Outdoor Ceremony Catering price per Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Permitted Person ($) Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for more details
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Quick Guide To Our Venues... Location Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant
459 Prospect Way, Princeton by the Sea, Half Moon Bay 650-728-8606, www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Oceano Hotel and Spa
280 Capistrano Rd. Half Moon Bay 650 726 5400, www.oceanohalfmoonbay.com
Peninsula Italian American Social Club 100 N. B St, San Mateo 650.343.7981, www.peninsulasocialclub.org
Presentation Center
19480 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos 408.354.2346, www.presentationcenter.org
Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa 4549 Cross Rd, Livermore 925-606-8855, www.purpleorchid.com
Quadrus
2400 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park 650-854-2342, www.quadrusconference.com
Radisson Hotel SF Airport
5000 Sierra Pt Pkwy, Brisbane 415-467-4400, www.radison.com
Ralston House
1500 Ralston Ave. Belmont 650-508-3501, www.ralstonhall.com
Rengstorff House
3070 N Shoreline Bvld, Mountain View 650-903-6088, www.mountianview.gov
G = Garden P = Patio V = View W = Water Front
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Ristorante Don Giovanni
San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City 650-299-0104, www.historysmc.org
Sam’s Chowder House
Sea Nymph Vineyards
19900 Sherman Island Crossing Rd. Sherman Island 925-778-1900, www.seanymphvineyards.com
Sunol Valley Golf Club
6900 Mission Road, Sunol 925-862-2408, www.sunolvalley.com
Tarragon
1405 S Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale 408-737-8003, www.dinetarragon.com
Thomas Fogarty Winery
19501 Skyline Blvd. Woodside 650-851-6777, www.fogartywinery.com
Twin Pines Community Center 20 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont 650-637-2927, www.belmont.gov
Twin Pines Lodge
40 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont 650-637-2927, www.belmont.gov
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
6650 Golf Course Dr., Burlingame 866-966-3009, www.wedgewoodbanquet.com
Rehearsals Post Wedding Brunch
G,W
235 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-9749, www.dongiovannis.com
4210 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay 650-712-0245, www.samschowderhouse.com
Outside Starting Indoor Outdoor Ceremony Catering price per Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Permitted Person ($) Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for more details
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Ristorante Don Giovanni 235 Castro St, Mountain View 650-961-9749 www.dongiovannis.com
Caffe Riace 200 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto 650-328-0407 www.cafferiace.com
Sam’s Chowder House 4210 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay 650-712-0245 www.samschowderhouse.com
Carpaccio 1120 Crane St, Menlo Park 650-322-1211 www.carpaccios.com
Tarragon 1405 Murphy, Sunnyvale 408-737-8003 www.dinetarragon.com
Habana Cuba Restaurant 238 Race St, San Jose 408-998-CUBA (2822) www.998cuba.com
Vault 164 164 South B St, San Mateo 650-348-8164 www.vault164.com
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cocktail reception up to 100
located in the heart of downtown san mateo ideal for showers, rehearsal dinners, post wedding celebrations contact erika hoff 650.515.7858 or erika@vault164.com
164 south b st. (at 2nd), downtown san mateo 650.348.8164 www.vault164.com
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The perfect venue for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners
Experience a taste of Sicily!
Free private rooms for up to 60 guests indoors • 200 guests in our outside patio
(650) 328-0407
Private Dining Manager Robert Miguel
Caffe Riace
200 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto CA 94306 Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner Mon - Sat 5:00 - 10:00 PM
HABANA CUBA Top 50 BEST
Spanish Restaurants in The Country -Hispanic Magazine
Peninsula’s Best ReheaRsal DinneRs Up To 25 Guests
Rehersal Dinners • LARGE Groups We Are the Back Yard Wedding Experts Catering • We Do It All!
Northern Italian Cuisine
“Carpaccio once again has been voted our best Italian restaurant. No wonder. It has many things going for it: consistently good food, handsome decor, and a gracious host, managing partner Ciya Martorana, who knows everyone in town.”
Open for lunch Monday to Friday Light Lunches 2-5pm Open for Dinner Monday to Sunday
238 Race StReet San Jose 408.998.2822 www.998cuba.com
1120 Crane Street Menlo Park 650.322.1211 www.carpaccios.com Spring/Summer 2013 PENINSULABRIDAL.COM • 41
Guest Accomodations peninsula bridal
Best Western Plus/Grosvenor Hotel
Cupertino Inn
380 S Airport Blvd, S San Francisco 650-722-7141 www.grosvenorsfo.com
10889 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino 408-996-7700
Courtyard by Marriott
Grand Hotel
655 Creekside Way, Campbell 408-626-9590 www.marriott.com
865 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 408-720-8500 www.svgrandhotel.com
Crown Plaza
Pacifica Beach Resort
1221 Chess Dr, Foster City 650-295-6105 www.eventscp.com
525 Crespi Dr, Pacifica 650-355-9999 www.pacificabeachresort.com
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www.cupertinoinn.com
DJs & Videography peninsula bridal
Disc Jockey- Wedding Specialists Winner of The Knot “Best of Weddings 2012”
A Perfect Impression 281 Hartz Ave, Danville 925-215-1135 or 510-887-8100 www.baywed.com
Mark Welch Entertainment 800-693-5003 www.marchwelchentertainment.com
Spintronix 510-326-6158 www.spintronix.com
Verducci Entertainment 1013 Pardee St., Berkeley 415-545-8635 www.verduccies.com
925.215.135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com
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Transportation peninsula bridal
A Cut Above Limo & Party Bus 510-714-7888 www.calilimoservice.com
Corinthian Transportation 408-593-4076 www.corinthiantransportation.com
Fancy Ferriage by Horse & Carriage 925-228-7766 www.fancyferriage.com
Finesse Limousine Service 925-634-7303 www.finesselimo.com
Prestige Limousine 925-691-7000 www.prestigelimousine.com
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Welcome to A Cut Above Limousine LLC, the premier limousine company in Northern California. A Cut Above Limo LLC sets the industry standard in limousine and transportation services. We pride ourselves in customer safety, satisfaction, and on time services, all while maintaining a professional atmosphere that promises to be a great time.
510.714.7888 www.Calilimoservice.com
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Prestige Limousine
CALL FOR SPECIAL WEDDING PACKAGE
Bay Area - Napa
$325
BACHELOR & BACHELORETTE PARTIES
NAPA VALLEY TOUR • Our wine tour features the most popular wineries and some hidden gems. • We will work with you to get the tour you want. • Our tours include door to door service so you don’t have to worry about driving.
Toll Free
SPECIAL 6 HOURS FOR 6 PEOPLE
CLUBBING BAR HOPPING
• What a beautiful gift for the soon to be ex bachelor bachlorette. • Have a party on wheels in a luxurious limow. • Give them a send off they will never forget.
800-551-9664
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• No better way to hit the town. • Package includes fully stocked bar. • Most places driven gets you in front of the line.
925-691-7000
www.prestigelimousine.com
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Fancy Ferriage by Horse & Carriage Established 1993
Your dream come true... www.fancyferriage.com
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Lighting peninsula bridal
Illuminating Receptions Looking to Take Your Reception from Ho-Hum to Dazzling? Lighting is one of the most important elements for a gorgeous party. Here’s how to make your table shine. Relying on house lighting can only get you so far in creating the right mood. Light switches and recessed lights can’t properly accent the dance floor, the floral arrangements and even the sumptuous buffet a couple may have planned. Hiring an illumination professional can ensure guests will “ooh” and “aah” once they arrive at the ceremony and can help couples stamp their signature on the happy affair. “Lighting helps create contrasts at a wedding in terms of colors, textures and shapes, making a beautiful visual statement,” says Lani Ballonoff, owner of LBPS Events in Santa Barbara, Calif., which specializes in wedding production services. “We’re finding that it’s becoming more popular. Couples are thinking about it ahead of time instead of at the last minute.” Ballonoff, who has a background in theatrical design, suggests accenting some things, but not everything. Washing the room in a certain color, such as amber or peach, can be flattering for skin tones and create a warm glow to make guests feel comfortable. But, the color may not do justice for those orchid centerpieces. And darker 46 • PENINSULABRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013
shades, such as a purple wash, can make a green salad look gray and un-appetizing. Pin spots, which are focused beams of light that shine directly onto an object, are a better way to highlight flowers, food and even bars and make the items pop. For the dance floor, couples have options that extend beyond the disco ball, whose presence at weddings is more of a mockery these days. Pattern projection, with the help of gobos, or circular stencils capped over a light, can help create a focal point and separates the dance floor from the reception. Couples can choose to have their monograms or messages projected on the dance floor. Images can also relate to the theme of the wedding, such as a vine pattern for a wedding taking place in wine country. The cost for lighting can vary depending on the wedding and it’s size. Ballonoff says his fees for weddings have averaged $3500. He points out that sometimes brides, looking for a venue that can accommadate a lot of people, can choose a less expensive, non-descript place and let the lighting specialists transform it into a memorable backdrop with pin spots and even the draping of fabric. “We can recreate anything into something special,” Ballonoff says.
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Favors, Etc.
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Bravium 650-207-8314 www.bravium.com
Gift Gallery 2720 Mowry Ave, Fremont 510-793-2772 www.giftgalleryfremont.biz
Sugar Treats 408-497-6804 www.sugartreesweetsandtreats.com
Prince and Princess Sitters 866-685-0450 www.pandpsitters.com
Donna Serrano
408.781.2448 www.slumberpartiesbydonnaserrano.com AD 106795
The perfect wine. The perfect gift. The perfect pairing. Your perfect wedding. Order White Wedding at whiteweddingwine.com Benefiting You can also customize the blank area on the back label! 48 • PENINSULABRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013
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