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bridal Your Guide to Bridal Professionals in the South Bay 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 South Bay 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 South Bay – 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 South Bay 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 2 • SOUTH-BAYBRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013

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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding Countdown to a Kiss Bridal Emergency Kit Perfect Photography Meals Gone Mobile by Lindsey Romain

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Quick Venue Guide Marriage License Info by Lindsay Gower

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Bridal Budget Checklist

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Table of Contents Jewelers Invitations Event Coordinators Cakes Florist Caterers Fashion & Beauty Photographers Rentals Venues Disc Jockeys & Videographers Rehearsal Dinners Lighting Officiants Guest Accomodations Transportation Favors, Etc.

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b r i d al Publisher Cathy Lonsdale Sales Bob Lonsdale Joanne Keesee Buford King Mary Ogden Ana Kamp Rosemary Aleman Andrew Lonsdale Ad Creation, Graphic Designers Mary Ogden Camille Sauvé Michael Childs Office 20212 Redwood Road, Suite 104 Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: 510.886.1317 Fax: 510.582.1861 Email: info.norcal@gmail.com Ads: designs.norcal@gmail.com www.south-baybridal.com

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b r idal 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 • 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. • Announce your engagement in local newspapers. • 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. • 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 software. 6 months before your wedding • Choose your caterer. Remember to get a written contract.

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• Choose your musician(s). • Send out Save-the-Dates • Book your photographer and/or videographer. • Select your baker and order the cake. • Choose your florist. • Decide on your color scheme. • 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 bridalgift 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. (Continued)

3 months before your wedding • Carefully prepare directions, including simply drawn maps, if necessary, to help guide guests to the wedding and reception, and to hotels. For guests who will travel a long distance to your wedding, consider assembling an information package on fun things to do and see in your area. • Begin addressing invitations and announcements. Select a special stamp at the post office. Invitations should go in the mail six to eight weeks before your big day. • Give the caterer or other food suppliers a close idea of the number of guests you expect. • Make sure all reservations are in place for honeymoon travel. • Check with bridesmaids to make sure they have their gowns and are getting them adjusted. • Shop for gifts for your bridesmaids. Offer to help your fiancé select gifts for his attendants. • Select your “going away” outfit and special items for your trousseau. • Make a date with your photographer for any formal portraits you desire. • Make an appointment to have your hair done just before your portrait session and again the day or so before your wedding. Consider including your bridesmaids in a “day of beauty” before your wedding, with manicures, hair styling, massages and makeup sessions. 2 months before your wedding • Mail out your wedding invitations and announcements. • Have wedding portraits taken. • Send bridal portrait and wedding announcement to newspapers for publication. • 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. 1 month before your wedding • Get your wedding 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. • Purchase a special book to keep track of wedding gifts as they arrive. • 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-of-address forms at the post office. • Meet with your photographer to specify the formal shots you want taken of the bridal party, as well as specific, candid shots you’d like taken during the reception. • Review the video plans with your videographer. 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 honemoon. 1 week before your wedding • Make final checks with all your vendors: officiant, musicians, florist, photographer, videographer, limousine or other transportation provider, caterers and baker. • 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. • See that checks are written and ready to be handed out to vendors at the agreed-upon time. • Inform your caterer of the final number of guests. Confirm that out-of-town guests are set with hotel accommodations, transportation and wedding-day directions. The day before your wedding • Take time to relax and enjoy a massage, manicure and pedicure. • Traditionally, this is the day for your rehearsal ceremony and rehearsal dinner. Have fun! • Turn in early for a good night’s sleep. Your Wedding Day • Allow plenty of time for dressing, makeup and hair styling. • 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!

Jewelers Giovanna’s Fine Jewelry 655 Castro St Ste 1, Mountain View 650-938-4680

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Cakes

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La Patisserie Bakery 19758 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino 408-446-4744 www.lapatisserie.net

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Armadillo Willy’s 800-585-7427 www.armadillowillys.com

Bay Area Catering & Events 3215 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City 650-701-0228 www.bacevents.com

The Carvery 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City 650-366-3765 www.thecarverycatering.com

Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering 1601 Meridian Ave, San Jose 408-266-9022 www.gunthercatering .com

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Countdown to a Kiss t O nce engaged, the countdown starts to your amazing day. You’ve taken the time to select the perfect location, the most beautiful flowers, and the best photographer. Don’t forget the most important detail – you! Your skin, hair and makeup will forever be immortalized in the pictures of your perfect day. Take care of your bridal party, too. It is a good idea to provide yourself and your bridal party with a printed timeline for skin, hair, makeup and teeth whitening services. Pampering your skin in the months prior to your wedding day with a tailored skin regimen will ensure you have flawless skin perfect for those close-ups! You should plan on individually meeting with a representative of the spas, salon and makeup artists to gain an understanding of their capabilities. Ideally, select a facility that can service all of your needs like the size of your party, the amount and type of services, and have the correct skill set. It is imperative to choose a salon that offers the ability to perform a trial hair and make-up session in order to accurately judge that you connect with the stylists’ creativity, skill and style before you commit your entire party.

When you’re done planning, take time out for a massage and de-stress so that you can really glow for your special day! Spring/Summer 2013 SOUTH-BAYBRIDAL.COM • 13

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David’s Bridal McCarthy Ranch Marketplace 217 Ranch Rd, Milpitas 408-942-8006 www.davidsbridal.com

Gabrielle’s Bridal Altier 422 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell 408-339-9393 www.gabriellesbridal.com

Halo Blow Dry Bar 311 Primrose Rd, Burlingame 650-357-0267 www.haloblowdrybar.com Town & Country Village 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-327-4256 www.haloblowdrybar.com 2100 Gordon Ave, Menlo Park 650-561-9788 www.haloblowdrybar.com Stop in. Float out.

Heaven Bound Makeup Studio & Boutique 408-440-9710 www.heavenboundmakeupstudio.com

J. Cameron Bridal 510-300-7788 www.jcameronbridal.com

Janene’s Bridal Boutique 2418 Central Ave, Alameda 510-846-3800 www.janene’sbridalboutique.com

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Men’s Wearhouse www.menswearhouse.com

The Spa of Los Gatos 100 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos 408-354-5901 www.thespaoflosgatos.com

Stript Wax Bar 415-771-6419 www.striptwaxbar.com

Trudy’s Bridal 1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell 408-377-1987 www.trudysbrides.com

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 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

Good Extras: charged cell phone, camera for taking getting d ressed candids, list of vendors phone numbers and a wristwatch.

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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.

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

www.castlewoodcc.org

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(925) 846-2871

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B eautiful G arden, A H istoric H ome, the P er fect S etting for an intimate W edding & R eception in the H eart of O ld P alo A lto.

www.GambleGarden.org

650-329-1356

1431 Wav er ley S t r ee t, Pa lo a lt o Ca 94301

Come experience first-hand the beauty of the Villa Emile Event Center. Relax and let us take the worry out of planning your special day. We offer complete wedding packages, corporate events & private parties.

1480 E. Main Ave Ave,Morgan MorganHill, Hill,CACA www.guglielmowinery.com 408-779-2145 • www.gugielmowinery.com • 408-779-2145 28 • SOUTH-BAYBRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013

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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

Since 1986 Scott’s Restaurants have been serving the freshest and highest quality seafood and prime dried steaks in the San Francisco Bay Area. See our newly remodeled restaurant with it’s roof top patio on the 6th floor in downtown San Jose.

408.971.1700

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Classy!

www.corinthianballroom.com

One of the Bay Area’s High Class Wedding Venues

Contact One Of Our Professional Event Coordinators Rosa Mendoza • Private Events Coordinator Jennifer Davis • Private Events Coordinator

Email: rmendoza@corinthiangrandballroom.com Direct: 408-938-2332

Email: jdavis@corinthiangrandballroom.com Direct: 408-938-2323

408•292 •1141 ext 2332

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southbay 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

The Perfect Location for Your Special Occasion

Enjoy the magic that a Joie de Vivre Hotel brings to your special day! WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS - REHEARSAL DINNERS CORPORATE AND SOCIAL EVENTS

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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

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

Dream Wedding Specialists!

Sunol Valley Golf Club Sunol Valley Golf has the perfect space for your event. Four spectacular rooms from which to choose; Garden, Coronado, Pavilion and Mission. From panoramic views to delectable cuisine, Sunol Valley is dedicated to delivering the exceptional.

Reception Capacity up to 500 6900 Mission Road, Sunol • (925) 862-2408 • Sunolvalley.com 32 • SOUTH-BAYBRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2013

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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

Sound in Motion 1855 Winchester Blvd, Campbell (408) 354-4050 www.simdjs.com

Verducci Entertainment 1013 Pardee St., Berkeley 415-545-8635 www.verduccies.com

925.215.135 or 510.887.8100 baywed.com

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!

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Quick Guide To Our Venues... Location Castlewood Country Club

707 Country Club Circle, Pleasanton 925-485-2239, www.castlewoodcc.org

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

23600 McKean Rd, San Jose 408.323.7814, www.cinnabarhills.com

Clarion Hotel

1355 N Fourth St, San Jose 888.453.5340 x401, www.clarionsj.com

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

450

G,P,V

250

G,P

200

$40

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$29

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$65

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250

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500

196 N 3rd St, San Jose 408.938.2332, www.corinthiangrandballroom.com 408.559.7733 www.creeksidelosgatos.com

Crooked Vine Winery

4948 Telsa Rd, Livermore 925-449-0458, www.crookedvine.com

Decathalon Club

3250 Central Expressway, Santa Clara 408.738.2582, www.westernathleticclubs.com

Dolce Hayes Mansion

200 Edenvale Ave, San Jose 408.226.3200, www.hayesmansion.com

The Domain Hotel

1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 408.247.0800, www.jdvhotels.com

Fortino Winery

4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy 408.842.3305, www.fortinowinery.com

Freedom Hall & Gardens

Santa Clara 408.379.FREE (3733), www.freedomhall.com

Guglielmo Winery

1480 E. Main Ave, Morgan Hill 408.779.2145, www.guglielmowinery.com

Hakone Estate & Gardens

21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 408.741.4994, www.hakone.com

The Historic Del Monte Building

100 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 408.735.7680, www.thehistoricdelmonte.com

Hotel De Anza

233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose 408.494.4725, www.hoteldeanza.com

Hotel Valencia

355 Santana Row, San Jose 408.551.0010, www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com

Marriott Fremont-Silicon Valley 46100 Landing Pkwy, Fremont 510.413.3774, www.marriott.com

Rehearsals Post Wedding Brunch

P,V

Corinthian Grand Ballroom

CreekSide Terrace of Los Gatos

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 Mavericks Lodge & Event Center

107 Broadway, Half Moon Bay 650-263-2017, www.maverickeventcenter.com

Montalvo Arts Center

15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga 408.961.5856, www.montalvoarts.org/rentals

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

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Opera House

Presentation Center

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Ristorante Don Giovanni

235 Castro St, Mountain View 650-961-9749, www.dongiovannis.com

San Jose City Hall Rotunda

200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose 408.535.1248, www.sanjoseca.gov/events

San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City 650-299-0104, www.historysmc.org

Sam's Chowder House

4210 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay 650-712-0245, www.samschowderhouse.com

Scott’s Seafood

185 Park Ave, San Jose 408.971.1700, www.scottsseafoodsj.com

Sea Nymph

19900 Sherman Island Crossing Rd, Sherman Island 925.778.1900, www.seanymphvineyards.com

Silicon Valley Capital Club

50 W San Fernando, San Jose 408.641.7573, www.sanjoseclub.com

The Terrace at Willow Glen

2125 Canoas Garden Ave, San Jose 408.838.3485, www.ttawg.com

Testarossa Winery

300-A College Ave, Los Gatos 408.354.6150 x3, www.testarossa.com

Villa Ragusa

35 S Second St, Campbell 408.346.1900, www.villaragusa.com

West Valley College

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga 408.741.2006, www.westvalley.edu

Willow Heights Mansion

1978 Willow Springs Rd, Morgan Hill 408.778.1978, www.willowheightsmansion.com

Wedgwood Wedding & Banquet Center

Eagle Ridge Golf Course, 2951 Club Drive, Gilroy 866-966-3009, www.wedgewoodbanquet.com

Rehearsals Post Wedding Brunch

G,P,V,W

140 W Main St, Los Gatos 408.354.1218, www.operahouseeventsite.com 19480 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos 408.354.2346, www.presentationcenter.org

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

Max Capacity

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Rehearsal Dinners

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one sixty four

private room seating up to 64

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one sixty four restaurant and bar

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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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

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Simply Yours by Sue Hohl 510-407-5974 Personalized Ceremonies I Welcome All

Steve Beck 408-738-2325 www.revbeck.com

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

510-697-5534 SSiglin@sbcglobal.net

Catholic/ Spiritual Weddings Garden, Home, Reception, Church accepting outside clergy. Special Circumstances, Divorced, Mixed or without a Religion.

White Robed Monks of St. Benedict

415-292-3228 Non-Denominational and Pre-Marital Consulting Available

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Marriage Licenses

By Lindsay Gower 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. 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 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 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.

Santa Clara County 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.

Guest Accomodations southbay bridal

Best Western Plus/Grosvenor Hotel 380 S Airport Blvd, S San Francisco 650-722-7141 www.grosvenorsfo.com

Courtyard by Marriott 655 Creekside Way, Campbell 408-626-9590 www.marriott.com

Cupertino Inn 10889 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino 408-996-7700 www.cupertinoinn.com

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Grand Hotel 865 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 408-720-8500 www.svgrandhotel.com

Mavericks Inn 346 Princeton Ave. Half Moon Bay 650.728.1572 www.innatmavericks.com

Pacifica Beach Resort 525 Crespi Dr, Pacifica 650-355-9999 www.pacificabeachresort.com

Transportation southbay bridal

Fancy Ferriage by Horse & Carriage Established 1993

Your dream come true... www.fancyferriage.com

(925) 228-7766

Prestige Limousine

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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

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