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Sabías que Quinceañera Magazine es mas que solo una publicación bonita? Es tambien eventos en vivo en los cuales siempre estamos buscando participantes como tu. Modelos como tu. En Expo Quinceañera, que se lleva a cabo dos veces por año (Enero y Agosto) juntamos en vivo todo lo que necesitas para que tu evento sea un éxito, ahi tienes la oportunidad de platicar directamente con la persona que atenderá

tu evento. En Miss Cover Girl (Dos veces por año) tienes la oportunidad de ser la chica de portada. A tu edad, en éste país, en éste tiempo, no hay un mejor lugar para ti como ser la cover girl de Quinceañera Magazine.

Nuestro nuevo website (Hasta la fecha de salida de esta edición sigue en construcción) proveerá de herramientas muy valiosas a todas las futuras quinces. Será para ti el lugar de todos los días miesntras dure tu proceso de planeación.

Tambien quiero agradecer una vez mas y de todo corazón a nuestros patrocinadores que siguen creyendo en nuestro concepto. A los que apoyan incondicionalmente nuestros eventos. Gracias por la fé y la lealtad que tienen en nosotros.

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Hola, mi nombre es Alondra Garcia-Mendoza, tengo quince años, soy residente de Watsonville, California y soy Quinceañera Magazine’s Monterey Bay Covergirl.

Me siento muy orgullosa y feliz por haber tenido la oportunidad de participar en el concurso para ser Miss Covergirl 2012. Estoy muy agradecida con Dios y con mi familia y amigos, quienes fueron a apoyarme, por tener fe en mi, y por quererme en las buenas y en las malas. Tambien le quiero dar las gracias a la familia Medina por animarme a concursar y por apoyarme durante todo este proceso. Tengo agradecimiento infinito hacia mis padres por traerme al mundo y por darme todo el cariño y amor del mundo. A mi mamá por ser no solo mi mamá pero tambien una amiga, y por guiarme hacia el buen camino. A mi papá por siempre animarme a seguir todas mis metas con determinacion y ánimo. A mis padrinos por ser un ejemplo para mi para ser una buena persona con un gran corazon. Muchas gracias a todos ustedes, son un ejemplo a seguir.

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e u n e The v he for t ParTY There are so many places to have your party at like a golf course, or a banquet hall, gardens, Haciendas, Mansions and so on. Here in Quinceañera Magazine and our website you can find the perfect place for your quinceañera.

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To pick the best place, ask the venue the following questions: • What’s the price?

• How many hours can the place be rented for?

• What kind of menu do they offer?

• What kind of drinks do they offer?

• Can you take your own cake?

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EXPERIENCE: How long has he/she been doing this?

Also, is this his/her full time job or just a hobby?

PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLE - Fun, formal,artisitic, journalistic, all the above, etc...

HONESTY - Is this the photographer that will be photographing your quinceañera or will they send in whomever is available. Don’t be shocked, this happens more often than you can imagine.

HIS PERSONALITY - Do you get along with him/her? Is there “chemistry”? If you don’t, it will show in your pictures.

APPEARENCE - Ask him/her what will wear the day of the event... NO JEANS PLEASE!!!

DELIVERY - How long does he/she take to deliver your album? Believe it or not, some of them take more than a year!

CONTRACT - Do you understand the contract?

Make sure everything is written. Read it ALL. REFERENCES - A personal reference is always the best and people love to talk. Get a list of references from the photographer and check them out personally. A photographer who doesn’t have references or is afraid to give them to you may not be the person that you want to hire.

Questions to ask to the Photographer How long have you been in business?

How many quinceañeras have you shot?

What distinguishes your work from that of other photographers?

Do you have a portfolio I can review?

Can I see your most recent work?

What type of equipment do you use?

Can I give you a list of specific shots I would like?

What information do I need to provide you before the EVENT day?

Are you the photographer who will shoot my QUINCE? Do you have backup equipment?

Are you photographing other events on the same day as mine?

How will you (and your assistants) be dressed?

Is it okay if other people take photos while you’re taking photos?

How long after I order my photos/album will I get them?

QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF Do I feel a connection with this photographer?

Are our personalities a good match?

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There are millions of options for themes . All you have to do is find one that suits you. Here we have some examples , but for more information you can go to our website www. QuinceanerasMagazine.COM • ColorS: Find two colors that look good together. decorations. As center pieces you can have Try to pick out happy colors. With these colors you can little bottles that say “drink me”. Photos by: Gustavo Villareal base the invitations, flowers, center pieces, balloons, and decorations.

• YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: If you have a favorite movie, you can have it as your theme. You can use your imagination for the decorations. If your favorite movie is “Alice in wonderland” you can have a giant mushroom with a catepillar somewhere in the room or you can have a smiling cheshire cat as part of your

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s n o i t a t i v n i When you give someone an invitation it’s the first impression they will get of your party, and like everybody knows the first impression is always the most important. So make sure your invitations are what you want and match the theme of your party. There are many companies that make invitations and allow you to add a personal touch to your invitations (like SoloInvitaciones.com).

How many invitations should you buy? st or an You can buy an invitation for every gue ite list invitation per family. Look through your inv er. and see how many invitations you should ord

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Who will the invitation be directed to?

If it’s a couple it should be Mr. and Mrs. (last name).

If it’s a family it should be Fam. (last name).

If it’s a friend it could be Miss (first and last name).

If it’s a guy friend you should put Mr. (first and last name).

If you are only inviting two or so people in a family you should direct it to them.

If it’s one person and you don’t know who their plus one is, you should write Mr.(first and last name) and guest.

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NEXT DAY Don’t forget to return everything you rented: tuxedos, crinolinas, furniture, illumination, etc.

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Can play various styles of music.

It’s cheaper than live music.

You get to listen to the original version of the songs.

They can play anything you want.

They could also be your MC...

You should visit the DJ or musical group’s website because they usually have pictures or videos of previous events. This will give you an idea of the quality of their work.

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SOME QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK THE DJ OR BAND:

What does the price include?

How long will they play music for?

How many group members will show up?

What kind of music they usually play?

Does it include lighting?

How much do they charge for an extra hour?

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The corset should be long and end with a peak that way your body will look longer.

NO TO:

It shouldn’t be too poofy , it will make you look like an umbrella!

It also shouldn’t be with allot of decorations along the waist . Since you may not have a long waist it will just call attention to your waist and make you look like you’re parted in half.

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things the most important The dress is one of d there an , ce anning your quin you will buy while pl on , the s in stores, catalogs are so many choice you freak ines, etc. But before az ag m s, po ex , et intern what kind of e, you should know out trying to find on L MAKE on you. THIS WIL od go ok lo ll wi s es dr RESS EASIER.

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Say no to a heart shaped corset. unless you like having a “look here” sign on

YES TO:

Say yes to dresses with lots of designs on the skirt like tulles and waves . It takes away attention from the bust area.

Dresses with a straight corset and preferably with a strap.

To a strapless dress. Unless the corset is straight.

WIDE HIPS?

Those dresses with layers and layers of tulle were made for you.

Almost any kind of dress will look good.

YES TO: A corset that ends in a peak.

To soft fabrics like chifon, tafeta, or tul.

NO TO: Wide skirts and with lots of little designs on it.

If the skirt is really shiny.

IF YOU ARE A XL: YES TO:

They have a A line.

Dark colors.

Dresses with sleeves.

NO TO:

The dress is really poofy.

Light colors like yellow or baby blue.

IF YOU ARE TALL AND THIN:

dresses with non-poofy skirts YES TO:

Those dresses with layers and layers of tulle were made for you.

Almost any kind of dress will look good.

NO TO:

Boring dresses with non-poofy skirts

IF YOU ARE SIZE “A”

YES TO:

A dress with a lot of details on the bust area.

A heart shaped corset.

Ask them to put cups in the corset for a little help.

NO TO: Straight corsets.

Plain corsets.

DRESS TERMINOLOGY

When you’re buying a dress the people helping you or the designer themselves will probably use a bunch of big words that you have never heard of, but we are here to help!

Here are the most common words and theyre definitions:

Bolero: it’s a little vest that goes with your dress and is usually just for the church.

Organza: it’s the most common fabric in dresses; it’s smooth and fresh.

Corset: the more expensive dresses come in two Shantung: Generally it’s made of silk, but pieces and the corset is the top part. It helps give you a figure .

there is also a synthetic version of it. This kind of material is expensive and not really worth it.

Recogido: these are details that go on the skirt. Tafeta: Also common in quinceañera dresses.

It’s like a gathering on the fabric or a design on different parts of the skirt.

Corset de corazon: a corset with a heart shaped neckline.

Chifon: smooth fabric. It’s common in

It shines as you walk.

Tulle: A thin transparent fabric

that helps give volume to the dress.

It’s also common in quinceanera dresses.

quinceañera dresses.

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Do you imagine yourself in a party bus listening and dancing to music? Or in a classy limo ?

Arriving to the church and the banquet hall can be as fun or as stylish as you want it to be...

For limo companies and their websites you can look here, in this magazine, or you can go to QuinceanerasMagazine.Com and find them conveniently by zip code...

ASK THEM:

• How many hours does the price include?

• Does it include the tip for the driver?

• Does the price include drinks? (Soft drinks and water of course!)If not can I bring my own?

• How much is the limo ride?

• How much is the party bus ride?

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Así que contestar SI a la pregunta 1 y 4 es algo relativamente común entre los habitantes de Estados Unidos.

Pero, veamos la pregunta 2 y 3. Saber de dónde vienes es conocer tu país de origen, aceptarlo, hacerlo tuyo, platicar con la gente, visitar sus playas, bosques, desiertos, selvas, montañas y comer los platillos tradicionales. Una vez que hagas todo esto verás que estar orgullosa de tu país es facilísimo.

Ser educada significa obedecer a tus padres, ayudarlos, entenderlos y apoyarlos. Por el otro lado tener una buena educación significa que tengas buenas calificaciones en la escuela y además que leas y entiendas varios temas adicionales.

Hemos dicho que si tienes todo lo anterior apenas vas a la mitad del camino, porque…

“A new national survey finds that Latinos between the ages of 16 and 25 are satisfied with their lives and optimistic about their futures. They value education, hard work and career success. But they are more likely than other youths to drop out of school, live in poverty and become teen parents.”* Neolatina para nosotros es una mujer de entre 25 y 30 años, hispana, orgullosa de sus raíces. Ella habla, lee y escribe correctamente en inglés y español. Ha terminado sus estudios universitarios exitosamente y ahora trabaja en una empresa

“Dec 11 2009 Pew Hispanic Center” www.pewhispanic.org

importante con un puesto ejecutivo. Viaja al menos una vez al año fuera de Estados Unidos.

Es una mujer admirada en su comunidad.

Sus padres están orgullosos de ella y siempre hablan de lo buena hija que es porque los visita constantemente, los ayuda y apoya. Es una mujer que

puede hablar de cualquier tema con cualquier persona, se maneja con confianza y tiene un buen sentido del humor.

¿Te gustaría ser Neolatina?

Pues este es el mejor momento para empezar.

Seguramente hoy tienes entre 13 y 16 años y estas a punto de terminar High School así que empieza a investigar a qué Universidad te gustaría asistir. Qué te gustaría estudiar y porqué. Ayuda a tus padres y sé más activa ayudando a tu comunidad. Pregúntate ¿qué quieres hacer de tu vida?, ¿cómo te ves cuando tengas 20 años? Diviértete con tus amigos pero respétate. Abre tu mente a otras culturas y sé más consciente del acontecer en otras partes del mundo.

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s o d r e u c e R At every quinceañera they give little gifts as a thank you for coming.

Favors, recuerdos, souvenirs, cositas are the same thing... At least, they have the same purpose. There are many kind of gifts you can give. We recommend that you give something that goes along with your theme. Think about something cute and fun that your guests would like. If it’s an edible goodie, it must be delicious.

If it’s a souvenir, it must be something nice to keep.

Here are some idease v of gifts you can gi as RECUERDITOS...

• A little box or bag of chocolate • A little box or bag of candy • A CANDLE • A PORTRAIT OF YOU • PERSONALIZED CHOCOLATES WITH YOUR NAME • A SMALL NOTEBOOK

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otobella • PERSONALIZED PENS Photo by : Ph • PERSONALIZED MUGS • A QUINCEAÑERA SHAPED LOLLIPOP • CARAMEL APPLES • FANS • BOOKMARKS • MINI ROSARY

? t n a w u o y o d y t r a p f o d in What k Take this quiz to find out what kind of party you may want!

1. WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE WEEKENDS?

5. WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST WISH FOR THAT DAY?

AS I’M WITH FRIENDS! C) VISIT COUSINS, ETC.

B) THAT EVERYBODY SHOWS UP. C) FOR EVERYTHING TO GO

A) GO TO THE MOVIES. B) DOESN’T MATTER AS LONG

2. WHAT ARE YOU THE MOST EXCITED ABOUT FOR YOUR QUINCE? A) BECAUSE EVERYBODY WHO

IS ANYBODY WILL BE THERE! B) BECAUSE ITS MY DAY AND NOBODY IS TAKING MY SPOTLIGHT! C) PLANNING IT.

3. WHAT ARE YOUR PARENTS’ OPINIONS?

A) I CAN CHOOSE WHATEVER I WANT

BUT I ASK THEIR OPINION ANYWAYS. B) THEY TELL ME NOT TO GO CRAZY AND TAKE THINGS SLOWLY. C) TO ENJOY BEING WITH FRIENDS, BUT DON’T FORGET YOUR FAMILY.

4. HOW LONG AGO DID YOU START PLANNING YOUR QUINCE?

A) FOR ME AND EVERYBODY ELSE TO HAVE FUN.

GREAT AND THAT I DON’T MESS UP ON THE COREOGRAPHY!

6. WHAT DO YOU NOT WANT AT YOUR QUINCE?

A) RIDICULOUS LOOKING WAITERS B) MARIACHIS, BANDAS OR GRUPOS NORTENOS. C) PARTY CRASHERS.

7. MUST BE’S AT YOUR PARTY A) GREAT MUSIC AND A GREAT ENVIORMENT.

B) ORIGINALITY. C) MY DAMAS AND CHAMBELANES.

8. MOST IMPORTANT A) HAVING FUN AND NO

STRESS WHATSOEVER. B) FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE A GREAT TIME. C) FOR IT TO BE A GREAT MEMORY FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.

A) WHEN MY FRIENDS

STARTED HAVING THEIRS. B) A YEAR AGO. C) SINCE I WAS 10.

MOSTLY A’s You like to party. Dancing and having fun is your thing . Your party can be at a club type of thing . You can have a live band if you’d like. The food isn’t that high on the “to stress about” list. What is big on that list would be where you are having it at. If you are not very traditional the organizing of a party won’t take much time.

MOSTLY B’s You are super social, so it won’t matter where you have it you’ll have fun. You like to be the center of attention and like to have things your way. You are very creative and a theme might be good for you.

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MOSTLY C’s This has probably been your dream since your were like 5 so here’s a chance to make that dream come true. You’re a dreamer and like things the traditional way. Family is the most important thing to you and you want to have them all be able to be there to share it with you. You want the more traditional things like the father / daughter dance and making some kind of thank you speech.

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In simple terms

You won’t see another local publication that does things the way Quinceañeras Magazine does.

IT’S THE PERFECT MEDIA MIX

HOLA!

Quinceañeras Magazine marries features on fashion, trends, planning tools, tips, social interaction, and family, in one well executed concept that makes Quinceañeras Magazine the best ally during the planning period of the girl’s big event.

Our content inspires, educates and motivates our quinceañeras–to–be with the information they are looking for and need. We are confident that no one else reaches these many popular and traditional quinceañeras of every budget.

We give our highly valued, young readers an all-inclusive compendium of sections, perfectly crafted to meet their very specific wants and needs.

Each issue introduces your company to a new wave of consumers as the market constantly refreshes itself. You’ll experience excellent exposure with our high quality publication, circulated to thousands of quinceañeras yearly, as well as 24/7 exposure on our website.

Is your Company ready to reach this market?

650-906-7019 juan@quinceanerasmagazine.com

• 100,000 IN CIRCULATION PER YEAR • +5,000 subscribers • The Most attractive covers in the market • High quality glossy paper • Amazing graphic design • Valuable editorial content • Photo gallery of local girls in every issue • Work sheets • Highly effective distribution • 92% of advertisers return in every issue.

• THE MOST RECOGNIZED NAME in the Market.

EVENTS • Three Quinceañera Expo per year • We register more than 1,000 quinceañeras to-be a year.

• We are present in more than 20 smaller events in middle and high schools.

• We sponsor radio remote controls in strategic locations to give away the magazine and register girls.

WEB & LEADS

• www.QuinceanerasMagazine.com • Top ratings in the industry • Top SEO • Vendors directory • Up to 50,000 uniques per month • Top content for quinceañeras • Extensive network of quinceañera-to-be girls sharing their stories and resources.

• Every month, we’ll send you Real Quinceañera Leads.

DIGITAL MAGAZINE • Published in our webiste • Updated every month • More than 10,000 readers every month • Your ad will be displayed also in our digital version.

QR CODES • with the growing popularity of smart phones, we are now supporting QR codes in our magazine.

• This code can make your ad, interactive.

• Go Ahead, Scan the Code with your Smart Phone:

Photos by: CarlosGarciaPhoto.com

Quinceañeras Magazine is more than just print.

Is a concept that involves all possible ways to reach our target audience. Teenagers about to celebrate their quinceañera are often difficult to target, don’t spend much time reading marketing material, they are at school and are also targeted by many other marketing channels such as TV, internet, cell phones.

Accessing them via the media is a real challenge.

Quinceañeras Magazine works because it reaches them in their niche, provides them with editorials they are interested in as a planning tool for their celebration, and also as the only local directory of the most recognized vendors to provide their needs. It’s the perfect media mix.

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Church

Close your eyes and imagine this : Your are at the church walking down the aisle and it’s just quiet. You can hear your footsteps on the floor. It’s just an akward silence as everyone stares at you walking.

Now imagine this: You’re at the church and walking down the aisle and the song “Ave Maria” is playing . There is no akward silence and no sounds of your footsteps . Which scene sounds better?

Having music at the church adds emotion to the moment and will keep everyone happy and focused.

Many churches offer music for the ceremony but if they don’t you can get music SEPARATELY.

church. Here are e th t a c si u m e f options for th There are a lot o some examples:

• Choir NIST • SAXOPHO r tet • String qua

• ORGANIST CON UN ÓRGANO) TA N E U C IA S LE IG (SI LA A good way to save money would be to go to a school with a choir and ask them to have theIR best singers go.

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The good:

•YOU CAN INVITE your friends and family.

You get to see everybody you want.

•HAVING A QUINCEANERA is something that is very traditional.

It’s one of the greatest memories for you and your family.

•NOTHING CAN REPLACE the feeling that for a day you’re a princess and no one can change that. Not even a car, or a trip.

•YOU GET TO BE A PRINCESS FOR A DAY. No one will be able to tell you otherwise because it’s not their party.

•EVERYTHING IS HOW YOU WANT IT TO BE.You pick the chambelanes, the dress, the music. It can be whatever you want it to be.

•It only lasts a few hours.

•You can get really stressed out planning it.

•It can cost an arm and a leg.

The Bad:

The trip The good:

•IT LASTS LONGER than the party.

•YOU GET TO SEE new places .

•YOU CAN GO TO A PLACE you have always dreamed of.

•YOU CAN TAKE A SHORT TRIP OF 6 HOURS OR LESS AWAY. Because you will have your friends with you, you know you’re gonna have a good time.

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The Bad: •You can make that trip at anytime in your life.

•It can also cost you an arm and a leg.

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HAIR AND MAKEUP

BOTH HAVE TO BE DONE PERFECTLY! Having a nice Photo by: Oscar Picazo

hairdo and makeup is important, but make sure your guests can recognize you. You don’t want to go to your party and everyone is whispering who is she? Why is she in her dress? Are we at the wrong party? So make sure you are not hiding under the makeup.

When you go for an appoinTment you should have: • Pictures of hairdo’s or makeup that you like • Your hair accesSory (TOCADO OR TIARA) • Jewelry TO BE USED THAT DAY • A picture of your dress • A camera to take pictures

ke suggestions Ask the hairstylist to ma lement your

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comp on what kind of hairdo would and color. face according to your shape up it’s important When choosing hair and make th your choices. Make for you to be comfortable wi e a princess. sure you feel confident and lik not somebody else.

Also, make sure it’s you and

La Simpatiquisima CYNTHIA impresiono a sus compañeras del evento con su carisma y excelentes relaciones humanas, que le dieron el titulo de Miss Simpatia del certamen.

Felicidades Cynthia.

Natalie Garcia y Alondra Garcia, nuestras bellas ganadoras del certamen, adornan las portadas de la edición Enero - Julio 2012.

Queremos felicitarlas ampliamente, y deserales que este triunfo sea parte de una cadena de éxitos en su vida futura. Además de hermosas, son personitas encantadoras, y estamos orgullosos de ser ahora sus amigos. Gracias a nuestras lindas cover girls. Dios las bendiga a ustedes y a sus familias.

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AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS IN BAY AREA, MONTEREY AND WINE COUNTRY

ALMA’S CREATIONS 998 A ST Hayward CA, CA 94541 (510) 581.0803

JENINFFER’S CRAFT AND BRIDAL 1504 Alum Rock San Jose, CA 95116 (408) 929.7786

FOTOGRAFIA MORALES 25 W. Lake Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 724.8894

GESINEE’S BRIDAL 2368 Concord Blvd Concord, CA 94520 (925) 686-6444

ELVIAS BRIDAL & TUXEDO 14309 E. 14 Th. St. San Leandro, CA 94578 (510) 614.2964

DECORACIONES ESBEIDY 270 Willow St. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 947.9430

CELEBRACION BRIDAL & TUXEDO 1406 4th Street San Rafael CA, CA 94901 (415) 457.7137

EL PALACIO 3281 International Blvd.

Oakland CA 94601 (510) 533-1686

TOCCI QUINCES AND MORE 36601 Newark, Blvd. #44 Newark, CA 94560 (510) 494.1431

ANGELS BRIDAL 173 Willow St. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 999-0980

LUCY’S QUINCEANERAS &BRIDAL 1252 Travis Blvd Suite A Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 761.3587

Elizabeth Fashion 3642 International Blvd.

Oakland CA 94601 (510) 532-6777

IRMA’S PRODUCTIONS 1794 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 430.8905

BERE’S BRIDAL 530 Broadway St. VALLEJO, CA 94590 (707) 554.1901

LOPEZ PHOTOGRAPHY 1772 #B Fremont Blvd Seaside, CA. 93955, CA 93955 (831) 899.2502

CAMPUS BRIDAL SHOP 105 E. Alisal St. Ste 102 Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 422-2065

JENNIFER JOYERIA 1923 Latman St. Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 625.1845

PALACIO DE REYNAS 3110 Story Rd. San Jose, CA. 95127, (408) 259.1027

NOVIAS ELEGANTE 902 E. Market Street Salinas, CA 93905 (831) 751.7938

AMORE SEXY BOUTIQUE 1940 Saviers Rd. Oxnard, CA 93033 (805) 754-2206

BELLISIMA CREATIONS 807 23 RD. ST. Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 232.2204

JENNY’S BRIDAL 13 W. 18th Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 435.4416

LUZ BRIDAL 407 S. Blosser RD Santa Maria, CA 93458 (805) 352.1093

GABRIELA’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 1641 Talmage Rd. Ukiah CA 95482 (707) 376- 5741

FIESTA LATINA 979 23 Rd St Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 778.1460

TUXEDO AND BRIDAL 1980 Tully Rd. San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 223.8000

IRMAS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 2711 Willow Pass rd. #C Bay Point, CA 94565 (925) 261.1713

BLISS BOUTIQUE 530 Ocean St. Bldg C Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-3044

STARLET’S BRIDAL At the Montgomery Village Shopping Center Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707) 546-4900

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If a vendor it’s not listed here, and he offers to you a “Bella Será” dress, chances are they will not provide a legitimate piece. For and updated directory please go to www.BellaSeraDresses.com and look for a the retailer near you.

Look for this window decal at your 62 vendor’s location.

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For more information please call (702) 459-3417

Ask for the Certificate of Authenticity

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