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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

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Wedding of the Season

Pgs 22-23

How to Partner with the Right Vendors by Alexis Asbe

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A Little Dip’ll Do Yah!

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Marriage Licenses

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Quick Venue Guide

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Destination Documentation

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Bridal Budget Checklist

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

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

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

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

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

9-12 months before your wedding

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

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

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

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

• Reserve your reception site.

• Decide on your color scheme.

• Choose your wedding attendants.

• Select your wedding gown, shoes and accessories.

• Decide on bridesmaids’ dresses.

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

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

6-9 months before your wedding

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

• Book your photographer and/or videographer.

• Choose your musician(s).

• Visit a Skin Care Profeesion • Send out Save-the-Dates • Select your baker and order the cake.

• Choose your florist.

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• Shop for wedding rings with your fiancé.

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

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

4 months before your wedding

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

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

• Select music for your ceremony and reception.

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

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

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

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

• Make appointments for gown fittings.

• Check the requirements for a marriage license.

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

3 months before your wedding

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

• Begin addressing invitations and announcements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Meet with musicians who will provide entertainment • Review the video plans with your videographer. during your reception and orchestrate precisely what • Put together welcome bags for out-of-town guests. you want and when you want it played.

2 weeks before your wedding • Don’t be shy to voice your preferences, down to the • Keep writing those thank-you notes for wedding gifts! volume, favorite songs you’d like to hear or even songs • Pick up your wedding rings. Make sure any special you don’t want played. engraving appears precisely as you • Plan your rehearsal dinner and a lily stein Photography wished. brunch or fun activity for out-of-town • Begin packing for honeymoon. guests to enjoy on the day following your • 1 week before your wedding Make an appointment to have your • Make out final checks for all your hair done just before your portrait vendors. session and again the day or so • Ask a friend or family member to before your wedding. Consider arrange for wedding gifts that may including your bridesmaids in a “day be brought to your reception to be of beauty” before your wedding, with delivered to your home or another safe manicures, hair styling, massages and spot. makeup sessions.

• Wrap gifts for bridal attendants and 2 months before your have them ready for the rehearsal dinner. wedding • Reconfirm honeymoon travel and hotel plans.

• Mail out your wedding invitations and • Arrange for payments to be made to vendors at the announcements. agreed-upon time.

• Finalize the music that will be played during your • Inform your caterer of the final number of guests wedding.

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

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

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

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

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

• Allow plenty of time for dressing, makeup and

1 month before your wedding

• Get your marriage license.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best wishes!

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14760 E. 14th St., San Leandro 510.667.0441

Cakes Made By M.E.

Primrose Bakery

2701 8th St. Suite 104, Berkeley 510.459.0011 cakesmadebyme.com

350 Main St., Pleasanton 925.249.1261 primrosebakery.com

Creme Si Bon

Old Towne Danville Bakery

192 Market Pl., San Ramon 925.804.6261 cremesibon.com

Say “Thank You” for coming the French Way! 192 Market Place San Ramon (925)804-6261

105 Town & Country Dr. Suite G, Danville 925.837.7844 danvillebakery.info

Specializing in Made-to-order Wedding Cakes & Pastries

2701 8th Street, Suite 104 Berkeley, Ca 94710 marla@cakesmadebyme.com www.cakesmadebyme.com (510) 459-0011

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Special Events Cakes & Desserts

Farm to table wholesome quiality ingredients

If you don’t want the regular bakery item Come See A Cake Lady Creation 935.525.9051 www.acakeladycreations.com facebook.com/acakelady

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

510.667.0441

14760 E. 14th Street, San Leandro

105 Town & Country Drive Suite G Danville CA 94526 www.DanvilleBakery.info 925.837.7844

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Cake

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Sweetheart Bridal

We specialize in bridal gowns for EVERYbody, carrying samples in sizes16 and above that are hand-selected for brides of all sizes in mind.

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1919 SECOND ST. LIVERMORE, CA SWEETHEARTBRIDE.COM 925-493-7183

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Gladstone Clinic

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Custom Bridal Packages for brides, bridesmaids, moms, and mother-in-laws: Diamond, Sapphire, and Rubi packages

You want to look phenomenal on your big day. Come in for your trial run and plan your treatment.

* Botox/Dysport * Fillers FacialDermasweep/ Chemical peels * * CoolSculpting—no downtime fat reduction * ELOS – minimum downtime Sublime/Sublative skin tightening and resurfacing PLUS IPL package for brown spots and redness * * Eyelash/eyebrow tint

CALL TODAY FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION

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Your Perfect Smile

Professional Mobile Teeth Whitening In your home or at our location Ask about our Bridal Party Specials ypsmile.com

(925) 826-6463

Cinematic Videographers • Photography • Gowns Tuxedos • Cakes • Floral • Dedication

Ann’s Bridal

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414 E 12th St. Oakland

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Bridal Alterations

By Cathy Marie Hems Bustles Straps Keyhole Backs Bead/Lace Work Sweetheart Necklines

Alameda Sewing Cottage

3229 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA

510-523-3307

cathymarie3229@comcast.net Please email Cathy Marie for a fitting appointment

Skin Care for the Entire Wedding Party (even the Groom!)

•Skin Care •Waxing •Brow Tinting •LED Therapy Whether your wedding is 6 months down the road or around the corner, make sure you’re “Glowing” from head to toe.

glowskintherapy.com $99 Tuesday Teeth Whitening

• HAIR COLORING • HAIR CUTTING • NAIL CARE • MAKEUP APPLICATION •MASSAGE THERAPY • WAXING SERVICES • UPDOS • FACIALS • PAMPER PARTIES

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Eye Lash Extensions Full Facial Bar Massage Therapy Sof-Tap Permanent Make 600 E 14th St. San Leandro (510) 969-8710 www.brightersmilessanleandro.com

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

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Wedding Day Emergency Kit

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

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

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Conscious Wedding Planning:

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How To Partner With The Right Vendors

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hen it comes to planning one of the most memorable events in one’s life, choosing the right people to work with is more important than one may expect. With potential for high stress and high spending, choosing to actually create a partnership with vendors can make for a smooth process and desirable outcome. Here are a few things to consider when choosing your potential wedding dream team:

1. Did they call you back? How and when a vendor responds to your inquiry is an indication of their business integrity and how they may respond in the future. If they indicate when they’ll respond and deliver as promised, this may be an indicator of their future reliability.

2. Map your expectations. How a vendor works, their process, what their business hours are, their preferred method of contact (text, email, phone, etc.), when they require payments, and what they need from you to be successful are all questions they should be able to answer prior to signing a contract or exchanging funds. Expectation without communication is a recipe for disappointment.

3. Don’t solely rely on word-of-mouth recommendations. Just because your friend loves someone doesn’t mean they’re necessarily a good fit for you. Have you ever met or dated someone who your friend adores just to find out they have an irritating tick 24 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2016

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that makes you crazy? This is true about hiring professionals, too. Be sure you feel that you can actually work well together; don’t just take a buddy’s word.

4. Easygoing is not always easy to work with.

Partnering with an easygoing professional might seem like it would be stressless, but the right vendor has a tried and true system, process, and plan to produce the service or product you need. A good professional knows what to expect, can help you anticipate what needs to be addressed, and even has a good backup plan.

5. Do they actually GET you? If a vendor feels disconnected or not present, you may want to keep looking.

If they aren’t passionate about their craft or work, walk away. Select partners that leave you feeling peaceful yet excited about this journey and not like a walking wallet.

While business is important, relationships always trump money; since this is an event that’s sacred to you and yours, it’s OK to ask for a balance of both.

Finally, remember that wedding professionals are humans, too. For the best outcome ask how you can be a great fit for them, too. Always be kind and treat others the way you want to be treated; you’re attempting to create a wedding dream team after all.

Just trust your gut, read the fine print, and make sure they’re with you on your winning team.

Alexis Asbe founded one of Northern California’s leading wedding and special event companies. She is a wife, mother, consultant, speaker, health & wellness advocate, and best-selling author of At the Altar in Your Underwear.

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Photographers

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Bay Area Wedding Specialists Family run since 1945 Beautiful albums available three different price points HD Video

www.lyndsphoto.com Studio: 925.962.0180 26 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2016

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Picture Perfect Photography You only have one chance to get gorgeous wedding photographs that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Here are the seven most important questions you can ask a potential photographer if you’d prefer to avoid ending up with so-so photos that will simply collect dust.

• How many years of experience do you have?

• What are your package prices, and what do they include?

• How would you run the day?

• Could you define your style?

• Can I see full weddings?

• Can I talk to other brides?

•Tell me a bit about yourself?

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Entertainment

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

ACE Entertainment 510.461.9910 ACE-Ent.com

Krista Strader, Harpist 877.415.4277 kristastrader.com

Premier DJ Service 925.378.9367 premierdjservice.net

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

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

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

DJ & MC...SIMPLY THE BEST! 925.938.2858 www.21stCenturySounds.com

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Rentals

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Boogie Lights Entertainment

M2M Photobooths

209.986.9266 boogielightsentertainment.com

925.995.6265 M2Mphotobooths.com

Chairs for Affairs

Oh Snap! Booth Co.

140 Mason Circle, Suite J, Concord 925.370.1300 chairsforaffairs.com

650.918.7627 ohsnapbooth.co

Royal Restrooms

Chisel-It Ice 2465 Vista Del Monte Dr., Suite C, Concord 925.787.3558 chisel-it.com

877.922.9980 royalrestroomsca.com

Z Staff & Party Rental Co. 925.698.5505 zpartystaff.com

JL Imagination 415.830.2241 JLimagination.com

Chisel-it Ice

“If you can dream it, we can Chisel-it.”

www.chisel-it.com 925-787-3558 2465 Vista Del Monte Drive, Suite C, Concord

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FUN. EASY. ELEGANT. PREMIUM PHOTO BOOTH RENTAL BOOK TODAY! WWW.OHSNAPBOOTH.CO | (650) 918-7627

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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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Bartenders • Servers • Valet Service Party Rentals ZStaff is a complete event solution with fantastic well-dressed and enthusiastic staff to help make your event a success.

925.698.5505

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JL IMAGINATION Event Production and Design

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A little dip’ll do yah!

Bridget and James made a Big Splash at their wedding.

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affeta, tulle, chiffon and charmeuse are often associated with wedding gowns. Waterproof? Not exactly, but that’s not stopping brides from drenching their dream dresses.

In the classic romance movie, “From Here to Eternity,” actors Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr embrace passionately on the beach as the surf rolls around their feet. Brides are taking it one step further, and are heading into the water to “trash the dress.”

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“Trash talking” is commonplace on bridal forums these days, and the chatter has been amplified by the “Trash the Dress” blog run by Louisiana photographer Mark Eric. There, photographers from all over the globe post artfully framed images of brides captured in the act of “ruining” their gowns.

Not all the scenes are confined to water. Wearing wedding finery, the women are photographed sitting on grimy fire escapes, stretched out full-length in the surf, twirling dreamily in abandoned buildings or perched in dead trees. One women stands, inexplicably, on a top of a round table, her back to the camera.

A widely held notion about dress trashing is that it symbolizes a woman’s commitment to her new husband. Most dress trashers, though, say it’s just fun.

“There was a pool at our venue in Brentwood and my husband, James, knowing that his groomsmen would throw him in, asked me if I would be upset if he were to throw me in the pool,” said bride Bridget. “Pools are meant for fun and games, so of course, I said yes!”

Photographers for the most part are happy to jump on the bandwagon, like bride Bridget and groom James’ photographer did.

“I’d never shot a pool scene before,” said photographer Cathy Breslow of Breslow Imaging.

“There’s a first for everything.”

Some trashed dresses survive the degradation. A number of charities accept donated gowns – preferably fresh from the cleaners, of course. URLocalBride (East Bay Bridal) runs a charity gown sale every October benefiting a local charity. Brides can donate their gently used gown to help do their part for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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WEDDING OFFICIATING Chuck & Debby

Bay Area / Northern California

Email deb2wed@yahoo.com 925-485-0139

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

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 Nondenominational Ceremonies  5 Star Wedding WireWedding & Yelp Reviews • Nondenominational Wedding Ceremonies 5 Star Wedding Wire & YelpThree Reviews  Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award Winner Years in a Row 5-Star Wedding & Yelp Reviews  •Recently voted as one ofChoice theWire Top Award 5 Wedding Officiants in the Bay Area  Wedding Wire Couples Winner Three Years in a Row  one Prepare-Enrich Premarital “Coaching”  •Recently voted as of the Top 5 Wedding Officiants in the Bay Area Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award Winner Premarital “Coaching” • Voted Top 5 Prepare-Enrich Wedding Officiants in the Bay Area For booking information, please call 510-697-5534 Email: info.officiallyyours@gmail.com For booking please call 510-697-5534 Website:information, www.officiallyyoursweddings.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 idea to bring it to the rehearsal for go over it with the officiant, and of course bring it to the wedding.

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

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

WHERE TO APPLY IN THE EAST BAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Venues

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concord clarion hotel The combined 6,000-square foot luxurious space at the Concord Clarion Hotel is rich, dynamic, and functional for all occasions.

Our full staff, including our on-site wedding coordinator, is knowledgeable and accommodating, to provide you with a flawless function at the right budget.

Save the Date!

We still have banquet space available for 2016 – including our newly renovated ballroom – forWeddings, Showers, and other family/corporate Events.

Capacity 400+ • Price $$ 1050 Burnett Avenue, Concord, CA • (925) 566-8820 www.ConcordClarion.com• Sales@ConcordClarion.com Fall/Winter 2016 EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM • 39

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This historic venue is fully updated, with lush grounds and an exclusive country club feel. For an on-site ceremony we have a large grassy knoll with a grand oak tree as your back drop. The Del Pozo Lounge offers a built in bar and large patio for a lovely indoor outdoor feel, perfect for cocktails and hors d’oruvres.

Our Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 350 persons with a dance floor.

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The Meadows is nestled in the Castro Valley hills on Redwood Canyon Golf Course. Amidst the beauty and wilderness of nature, this is an enchanted setting to hold a wedding or special celebration. The occasional glimpse of deer and wild turkeys with a palate-pleasing menu will make any event memorable.

17007 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley 510-537-8001 www.themeadowsatredwoodcanyon.com

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Community Center

Free Parking Elegant Pre-Function Area Beautiful Outdoor Wedding Site Banquet Seating for 330 Guests Caterers Dream Commercial Kitchen

925.516.5444

ParksAndRecreation@brentwoodca.gov 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA

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Located in the heart of Jack London Square, Scott’s offers the highest quality menu selection, personalized service and privacy with our seven beautiful banquet rooms.

… at Oakland Zoo Scott’s Catering will provide the perfect setting for your wedding reception, with views encompassing the Oakland Estuary and the San Francisco skyline.

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Simply Perfect Crow Canyon Country Club is the Bay Area’s best-kept secret for planning a once-in-a-lifetime wedding.

• Exquisite Menu Options • Spectacular View of Mt. Diablo Hills • Certifited Wedding Professionals • Elegant Grand Ballroom with Patio Access • Customized Wedding Packages Crow Canyon Country Club 925.735.5718 www.crow-canyon.com 711 Silver Lake Drive Danville, CA 94526

Crow Canyon Park & Hall Wedding & Event Venue

BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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Spectacular panoramic view of The Bay Area and Mt. Diablo.

Your choice of: .Indoor 300 Guests .Outdoor 2,000 Guests .Poolside wedding .Gazebo .Rustic Tree Setting .Hilltop with spectacular view Bring your own Caterer or use ours

Crow Canyon Road between San Ramon and Castro Valley

8000 Crow Canyon Road Castro Valley, CA 94552 (510) 582-1630 www.crowcanyonpark.com

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Historic Hall & Formal Garden Caterer’s kitchen, dance floor, parking, flexible set-up schedule Bring your own caterer & wait staff Reasonable rates, extended weekend and evening hours available ● 707-745-5435 ● 2060 Camel Road, Benicia, CA 94510 ● ● info@beniciahistoricalmuseum.org ● Beniciahistoricalmuseum.org

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For the Bay Area Wedding of Your Dreams!

BERKELEY MARINA

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

Call to Book 510-548-7920 www.doubletreeberkeleymarina.com/weddings

VINEYARDS A family owned winery & vineyard

A spectacular location on the grounds of a Historic Victorian Estate Weddings

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Bella Torre Estates

3600 Byer Rd., Byron 254.493.3555

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Benicia Historical Museum

2060 Camel Rd., Benicia 707.745.5435 www.beniciahistoricalmuseum.org

Brentwood Community Center 35 Oak St., Brentwood 925.516.5444 www.brentwoodca.gov

Castlewood Country Club

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

Crow Canyon Park & Hall

8000 Crow Canyon Road., Castro Valley 510.582.1630 www.crowcanyonparkandhall.com

City of Walnut Creek

301 N. San Carlos Dr. Walnut Creek 925.256.3575

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Clarion Hotel

1050 Burnett Ave., Concord 925.566.8820 www.clarionconcord.net

Crow Canyon Country Club 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville 925.735.5718 www.crow-canyon.com

Doubletree by Hilton Berkeley Marina

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

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

39900 Balentine Dr., Newark 510.490.8390 www.doubletree.hilton.com/newark

Elio’s Family Restaurant

260 Floresta Blvd., San Leandro 510.351.04630 www.Eliosdining.com

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites

6275 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 925.828.9393 www.lq.com

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Quick Guide To Our Venues...

Location

G = Garden P = Patio V = View Max Starting Price Ceremony W = WaterfrontCapacity per person ($)Area Avail.

Indoor Facilities

Outdoor Facilities

Rehearsals Outside Catering Post Wedding Brunch Permitted

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

Retzlaff Vineyards

1356 South Livermore Ave., Livermore 925.447.8941 www.Retzlaffwinery.com

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Scott’s Seafood

#2 Broadway, Oakland 510.444.5969 www.scottsjls.com

Sequoyah Country Club 4550 Heafey Rd., Oakland 510.632.2900 www.sequoyahcc.com

Shadelands Ranch Museum

2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek 925.935.7871 www.wchistory.com

Snow Building

9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland 510.632.9595 x200 www.oaklandzoo.org

St. Andrews Church

1601 Mary Dr., Pleasant Hill 925.685.4720 www.standrews-pcusa.org

The Meadows Event Center 17007 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley 510.537.8001 www.themeadowsatredwoodcanyon.com

Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington 510.525.0391 x302 www.uucb.org

U. of CA Berkeley Memorial Stadium

210 Stadium Rim Way, Berkeley 510.642.2730 www.californiamemorialstadium.com

Waterfront Hotel

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

G, P, V, W 300

Wedgewood Brentwood

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

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Wedgewood Metropolitan

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

Wedgewood San Ramon

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

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Celebrate Your Life's Momentous Occasions With Us

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

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

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

(510) 525-0391, ext 302

Celebrating over 100 years of business in Oakland Golf I Membership I Weddings I Events www.sequoyahcc.com

(510) 632-2900

4550 Heafey Road, Oakland, CA

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Shadelands Ranch Museum managed and maintained by

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

VERY AFFORDABLE $350.00 Bring your own caterer-no restrictions make your day special! www.wchistory.info

925.935.7871

2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Walnut Creek

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

·3,000 Square Foot Venue ·200 Guests ·Modern Commercial Kitchen ·Bridal Room

Call today for a tour!

1601 Mary Dr. Pleasant Hill, CA (925)685-4720 standrews-pcusa.org

Makeeastthe Most bay bridal of every Celebration

Whether it’s a business meeting, birthday party, or the celebration of a lifetime…The City of Walnut Creek has a facility for you!

Choose from a variety of settings prices, and bring your own caterer to customize your party.

Big or small, we can do it all.

Weddings · Birthdays Graduations · Retirements Bat/Bar Mitzvah Parties Anniversaries Team Sport Ceremonies Community Meetings Business Meetings Retreats · Memorials · Picnics Contact the Facility Rental rentals@walnut-creek.org For more information please visit Fall/Winter 2016 EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM • 51 walnut-creek.org/rentals

Rehearsal Dinners

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Alamo Grill Restaurant, Bar, & Catering

“The East Bays New Celebration Dinner House”

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

925.820.1711

www.AlamoGrill.com

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

Fine Wine & Full Bar - Take Out Individuals & Parties

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

Homemade Pasta, Pizza & Dessert Made from scratch!

Truly Warm Italian Atmosphere 4040 East Avenue, Livermore, CA • (925) 456-3333 for reservations : www.terramialivermore.com Big Parking Lot Available 52 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Fall/Winter 2016

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la vita è deliziosa!

Host your next special event in our private party room and enjoy our professional service, delicious cuisine, wine collection and hand crafted cocktails.

Since 1990

•Rehearsal Dinners •Corporate Events •Cocktail Parties PRIMAVERA RISTORANTE & BAR 3124 CROW CANYON PLACE SAN RAMON, CA 94583

925.830.9500

web: Primavera.me

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Community Center

Up to 300 people • A la carte Facility Bring your own caterers to our commercial kitchen

925.516.5444

ParksAndRecreation@brentwoodca.gov

35 Oak Street, Brentwood

Jack London Square #2 Broadway, Oakland www.scottsjls.com (510)444-5969

Located in the heart of Jack London Square, Scott’s offers the highest quality menu selection, personalized service and privacy with our seven beautiful banquet rooms.

Scott’s Catering will provide the perfect setting for your wedding reception, with views encompassing the Oakland Estuary and the San Francisco skyline.

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

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

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

Have your rehearsal dinner or post wedding brunch on site!

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

925-828-9393

6275 Dublin Blvd, Dublin • www.lq.com

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

Livermore Wine Country

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

Your wedding guests will enjoy our newly renovated property with easy access to all Livermore Valley Wedding Venues he seamless combination of the Waterfront Hotel’s nautical style and the 10 Washington Street, Oakland CA 94607 and Downtown Livermore traditional setting of Jack London Square come together on Oakland’s waterfront

Room rates starting at $109 Friday - Sunday

T 510.836.3800

to create a soothing yet stimulating location for your wedding ceremony and your out

of town wedding guests. www.waterfronthoteloakland.com

(925) 606-6060

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1700 n. livermore avenue • livermore Upon booking your wedding reception at the hotel, we will honor a 10% off on food The seamless combination of the Waterfront Hotel’s nautical style and the traditional setting of Jack London Square come and beverage Miss toPearl’s Restaurant & Lounge foryouryour rehearsal dinner together on Oakland’sat waterfront create a soothing yet stimulating location for wedding ceremony and your outand/ of town wedding guests.

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

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Real Estate

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ewly engaged couples are opting to purchase a home before they exchange vows.

According the a study by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, one in four couples between the ages of 18 and 34 made the decision to purchase a home before they get married.

Why the rush? Couples want to take advantage of mortgage rates that are at historical lows and avoid rents that are at historical highs (in the Bay Area). Embarking on house hunting and wedding planning may not be for everyone so here are a few tips to help you get exactly what you want.

Ready - Understanding your financials and how you will manage your costs as individuals and as a couple is key to unlocking how much you can afford to spend. Meet with a mortgage planner to understand your credit scores, individual debt, savings and income. A good mortgage plan-

ner can provide couples with insights into their financial position, uncover potential pitfalls and help them make a plan to meet their goal of home ownership.

Set - For un-married couples it is important to discuss how you will share the costs associated to the home purchase. Discussing and deciding how to split or allocate the costs (down payment,Fall/Winter mortgage 56 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM 2016

payments, taxes, and insurance) of the home purchase and getting in writing will help couples settle into the commitment of home ownership.

While unpleasant to imagine, not all couples stay together so couples should also have a clear understanding of the contribution each has made in owning the home.

Buy – Find a realtor who specializes in the area you are most interested in purchasing your home. You need to feel comfortable with and trust your realtor. Ask family or friends which realtors they have worked

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The process can be tedious and having an expert at your side will be invaluable.

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with and interview them to find the right one for you. As this may be your first time buying a home you will want a Realtor who can educate you through each step of the process, from searching and selecting a home, negotiating the deal, investigating the property, escrow, and finally taking possession of your new home. The process can be tedious and having an expert at your side will be invaluable.

Karen Neuer, is the broker/owner of Open Door Realty based in Pleasanton and serving the Tri-Valley and Peninsula. We specialize in helping first-time home buyers, taking the time to educate and advise buyers through every aspect of the process.

We have helped hundreds of buyers/ sellers with all of their real estate needs.

H E P R O P O S E D. YO U S A I D east YbayEbridal S. NOW IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP! Call Karen Neuer at Open Door Realty for your real estate needs!

KAREN NEUER, Broker

Open Door Realty 5502 Sunol Blvd.

Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 858-0246 w w w. k a r e n n e u e r. c o m BRE 01514008

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Market Place

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Say “Thank You” for coming the French Way! 192 Market Place San Ramon (925)804-6261

Brushstrokes

& Wine Notes Capture the unique spirit of your wedding or reception with artist Sharon Costello painting it live on canvas as the event unfolds.

Ask about our Bridal and Wine Parties BrushstrokesAndWineNotes.com (925)321-0214

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Brushstrokes & Wine Notes 925.321.0214 Sharon_Costellos@sbcglobal.net

Creme Si Bon 192 Market Place, San Ramon 925.804.6261 cremesibon.com

Paper Flower Backdrops Make your special day a memorable one. paperflowerbackdrops.com paperflowersbayarea@gmail.com (650) 804-9315

650.804.9315 paperflowerbackdrops.com

POGO Events 415.404.9063 pogoevents.com

Swiss Cheese Childcare 510.629.1949 swisscheesechildcare.com

Swiss Cheese Childcare A Remarkable approach to the Art of Babysitting On-site professional and fund childcare to support your Wedding or Coroprate Event.

References Available (510) 629-1949 478 Santa Clara Ave, Suite 200 swisscheesechildcare.com Oakland, CA 94610 Fall/Winter 2016 EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM • 59

Travel

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Aeromexico 1.800.237.6639 aeromexico.com

Cruise Planners 510.400.7090 igoaway-cp.com

Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa 1.855.484.4790 haciendaencantada.com

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

TRAVEL BUG LIVERMORE

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

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

Princess Cruises Now Leaving the San Francisco Port to: • Panamal Canal • Hawaii • Mexico • Alaska • Pacific Coast Cruise

In business since 1979

www.travelbuglivermore.com • tvlbg@aol.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?

2. Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

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.

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

1. Complete Form DS-11: Application For A U.S. Passport

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. Pay the Application Fee

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

5. Provide 2 Passport Photos

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

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

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

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Transportation

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Weddings • Bachelorette Parties • Airport Transportation • Corporate Events

We make it our mission to understand and anticipate your every need – whether you require extreme discretion and privacy, or seek to “go big or go home!” – Dial 7’s Car Service will customize your ride to suit.

(925) 777-7770

www.Dial7Trans.com

Weddings Bachelorette•Bachelor Parties•Rehearsal Dinners• Showers•Airport•Wine Tours•San Francisco Tours• Sporting Events•Concerts•Corporate Events

TCP 9438 the utmost in comfort and elegance. Professionally with excellent service for 21 years.

800 546-6999 800 546-6999 800-546-6999 www.FinesseLimo.com www.FinesseLimo.com 64 • EASTBAYBRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer Fall/Winter 20162016

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Asia SF 201 9th St., San Francisco 415.255.2742 asiasf.com

Livermore Wine Trolley 925.989.0421 livermorewinetrolley.com

POGO Events 415.404.9063 pogoevents.com

Pure Romance 408.781.2448 pureromance.com/donnaserrano

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word!

The time is right for a girls’ night. Get ready to laugh, learn, and get free gifts at a Pure Romance Party.

Want to host a party? Contact your local Consultant:

Donna Serrano 408-781-2448

donnavalhalla@yahoo.com pureromance.com

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Wondering what to do with the Dress after “I Do”?

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Consider donating your gown to East Bay Bridal’s

“Wine Women and Weddings” Sunday October 16th Clarion Hotel Concord, CA

Charity Wedding Gown Sale Benefitting The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation Women Helping Women Make A Difference Your gown ensures: ·Help for Women Healing from Breast Cancer ·Provide Post-Surgical Products and Services ·Help for women regardless of Financial Status

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Bella Torre Estates

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(254) 493-3555

(925) 639-5666

This tranquil setting is located on the grounds of a Tuscan Style villa tucked away in Byron, CA.Simple elegance & grace welcomes you.

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