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25 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding By L. V. Paganini The “average” US wedding costs between $26,000 - $30,000 dollars and many cost far more than that. There are always ways to save a little money here and there when planning a wedding. These small amounts can add up to a big savings overall. Best of all, by saving money in one area, you can splurge in another area more important to you. Here are 25 tips to help you save some money 1. Consider hiring a wedding planner. You can often save money because she will know the best vendors and venues. If it’s someone she’s worked with often, they may offer you a lower price. 2. Always make the final decision on your vendor, cake, dress, etc., yourself. That way you can keep track of your expenses and your budget. 3. Keep a running total of your expenses. Organize them by deposits paid, payments made and when additional and final payments are due. By doing this, there won’t be any unpleasant surprises. 4. Do you have any family members and/or friends who would be willing to handle certain tasks - make flower arrangements or bouquets, make favors, act as your “day of” co-coordinator, etc. (Just make sure the person(s) chosen isn’t a bridal party member, is very responsible, and be very sure the “day of” person is very, very organized. 5. Ask each vendor, if that offer is the best they can do. If not, is there anything they can add at no additional cost? 6. Serve a signature drink, (punch, favorite cocktail) instead of a full bar. 7. Serve beer, wine and soft drinks instead of a full bar. 8. Have a short cocktail hour. You’ll save on both appetizers and drinks. 9. See if you can buy your own wine. You’ll pay a corkage fee (per bottle) but this usually saves
you money. (Check the figures both ways, so you’ll know if this saves money or not.) 10. Check wine (and liquor) prices with discount liquor stores before buying your wine and check the prices in various cities. (For my father’s 90th birthday party, the white wine we chose was $1.50 per bottle cheaper in my city than where my parents lived.) Once you select a wine, ask the store if it will be going on sale before the wedding. 11. Most liquor stores offer a 10 percent discount when you buy by the case. Sometimes they will offer a larger discount if several cases are purchased all at once. 12. Do a taste test on wine that’s available in magnums (double the size of regular bottle). It costs less per ounce, and the corkage fee will go twice as far. 13. Ask your liquor store to allow you to return unopened bottles of wine (and liquor). Most stores will do this. 14. Have just one glass of champagne served only when it’s time for the toast(s). 15. Try to use local produce that is in season. You’ll save money and it will taste and look better. 16. If your wedding venue/caterer allows it, get an outside bakery to provide your wedding cake. Shop around and do some taste tests - you’ll usually be able to get it at a lower cost that having your caterer make it. (Again, check the figures both ways, so you’ll know if this saves money or not.) 17. Order a small fancy cake to be displayed and for the cake cutting, plus a sheet cake (or, as many as necessary). The sheet cake(s) can be made in many flavors, but will be decorated with just icing and will be less expensive. (Since it’s served from the kitchen, your guests will never see the sheet cake(s). 18. I you want a large cake, have your baker make only the amount necessary. The additional
tiers can be made of cardboard and iced to match the others. 19. Talk to your florist about using flowers that are in season. 20. One candle inside of a hurricane lamp makes an elegant centerpiece instead of a more costly flower arrangement. 21. Consider purchasing some of the flowers at Costco - to go around the cake, etc. 22. Use some silk or dry florals and lots of ribbon mixed in with the real flowers to save money on the arrangements. You can also include pinecones and berries during certain seasons. 23. Place the bridesmaids’ bouquets on the cake table instead of using other flowers to decorate this table. 24. A wedding held early in the day will mean a less expensive reception. Breakfasts, brunches, luncheons and teas are the least expensive meals to provide. You’ll also save money on drinks because people will drink less earlier in the day. 25. Consider the date of your wedding - if you can book your venue during the off-season, you’ll usually save some money. Happy Wedding Planning!
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Six Time Grammy-Nominated Artist Dave Koz Makes Surprise Appearance at KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival Mission Viejo, CA –Grammynominated saxophonist Dave Koz, along with six other surprise all-stars, graced the stage at the 2013 KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival and Taste of the Bash. Koz, a six time Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz saxophonist surprised roughly 3,000 jazz fans gathered Sunday, May 26 on the Village Green of Oso Viejo Park in Mission Viejo. This year’s Bash was the 25th edition of what has become the largest fundraising event for Saddleback College Radio Station KSBR (88.5 FM), and it also celebrated the 35th anniversary of the station’s jazz programming. Other surprise performers included Peter White, Rick Braun, Boney James, Nick Colionne, Michael Lington, and Eric Darius. Altogether, more than 30 artists appeared at this year’s event, including guitarists Paul Brown and Chris Standring; sax players Jackiem Joyner, Jeff Kashiwa, Elan Trotman, and Grace Kelly; trumpeter Greg Adams; vocalists Spencer Day and Sara Gazarek; bass players Brian Bromberg and Max Bennett; and keyboardists Keiko Matsui and Brian Simpson. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero once again served as the event’s Music Director. “What makes the KSBR Birthday Bash unique is that many of the performers are bandleaders in their own right, but on this day, everyone plays on each other’s songs in various all-star configurations, making each Bash a once-in-a-lifetime experience for both the artists and the audience,” according to Saddleback College Director of Broadcasting Terry Wedel. The concert is co-sponsored by the City of Mission Viejo. The second annual Taste of the Bash, a wildly successful element introduced last year, featured restaurants showing off their finest creations. Guests of the event were treated to tastes from restaurants from all over Orange County. From Mission Viejo, California Pizza Kitchen, Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor, butcher/grocer The Meat House, Rubios and Einstein Bros Bagels; from the City of Orange, Acapulco Restaurant; from Laguna Niguel Bistro K and Powell’s Sweet Shoppe; from Lake Forest Slater’s 50/50; Huntington Beach’s 2nd Floor Restaurant; from San Juan Capistrano A’s Burgers and Sundried Tomato; Citrus Fresh Grill at the Renaissance Sports Club in Aliso Viejo; Something Special Catering and Southern Page 4
California Snowie from Rancho Santa Margarita, and from Ladera Ranch Casa Ranchero and Ollie and Jax Restaurants. Wineries on hand were San Juan Capistrano’s Hamilton Oaks Vineyards and Trinchero Family Estates from Napa Valley. The crowd also enjoyed beers from Hangar 24 and Cismontane. Bringing a more artistic touch to the event this year was Tom Clark, a visual artist who paints live at events across the US and a few other countries. He painted two 8’x10’ paintings from inspiration received from the music at the event. Those pieces were then donated to a silent auction to help raise money for the nonprofit radio station. Memorable musical moments of the 2013 Bash included an 8-piece all-star horn section on the opening number “Put It Where You Want It”; Tony Guerrero and Greg Vail teaming up for the song, “Land of Make Believe”, a Chuck Mangione favorite that transitioned into “America the Beautiful,” (a fitting tribute celebrating Memorial Day); Dave Koz hitting the stage with his song “Anything’s Possible” as Keiko Matsui and Brian Simpson traded off solos using the same keyboard; Paul Brown’s song “24/7” had Boney James, Dave Koz and Élan Trotman on sax and Brian Bromberg on bass; Peter White and Boney James playing an amazing
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version of Burt Bacharach’s “Walk On By,” which Peter and Boney recorded years ago; Boney James had his pal Rick Braun join him along with Tony Guerrero, Keiko Matsui and others for a rousing rendition of his latest release “Batacuda”; first time Basher Eric Darius had the crowd on their feet with his “Goin’ All Out”; and the whole band came on stage to close the show with a memorable performance of James Brown’s “I Feel Good” with Aubrey Logan and Bill Cantos on vocals. The event included a special tribute to Veterans. The march of the colors was presented by the Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division Color Guard. Headquarters Battalion is the adopted unit of the City of Mission Viejo and has approximately 1600 Marines and Sailors that deploy around the world in support of our nation. The National Anthem was sung by recent NBC’s “The Voice” contestant Luke Edgemon. Platinum and Premium Gold VIP guests were treated to a fine dining experience by Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Anaheim, Vintage Steak House in San Juan Capistrano, Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel, Delizie’s Restaurante in Mission Viejo, and The Ranch Sports Grill in Ladera Ranch with desserts provided by Tommy Bahama in Newport Beach, Pinkiwi Culinary Produc-
tion and MegaLoad Chocolates. It’s a Grind Coffee in Mission Viejo served up coffee for the crowd and VIP’s. La Pan’s Catering, Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant and Two Guys Grilling provided a culinary experience for the Bash All-Stars and their families backstage. The artists were also treated to “thank you” gift bags with items generously donated by Tommy Bahamas. Other major sponsors of the event were The City of Mission Viejo, Kaiser Permanente, Norm Reeves Acura, CLI-Worldwide (formerly Blue Moon Limo), Ainsworth Design, Ben’s Professional Electrical Services, Rancho Mission Viejo, Jim’s Music Center, Bennett Productions Unlimited, Omega Events, Cox Communications, Signs Plus, Laguna Beach Festival of Arts, Firebrand Media, Brian and Jean Thompson, Steven and Nancy Dixon and OC Buzz. Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,00 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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by Rebecca Black Surprisingly, the most asked question I receive as an etiquette consultant is: what do I wear to a wedding? In theory, discerning the formality of a wedding should be easy when we know the formality of the invitation, chosen venue, and time of day of the wedding. In reality, even knowing the particulars, may not quell our confusion. As an example of just how confusing decoding the dress code can be, let us look at the following common scenario. A couple chooses to create their wedding invitations, which appear rather informal. Yet, the ceremony will take place in the afternoon in a Catholic Church, with the reception scheduled for 5:30 pm at a country club. While interpreting these formality clues, we find a mixed bag. The invitation is informal indicating informal attire. A Catholic Church wedding dictates formal daytime attire; and the dress code for evening country club events is typically cocktail attire. Since there are conflicting messages here, we use an educated guess and ignore the informality of the invitation. Thus, the advice would be for wedding guests to wear conservative -- not too much skin -- cocktail attire. This calls for a suit for men and the little black dress or its equivalent for women. Answers to common wedding attire questions. Question: Is it appropriate for a woman to wear black to a daytime wedding? Answer: Absolutely! There was a time when wearing black to a wedding was a two-fold faux pas, as it could appear the guest thought poorly of the union and black attire symbolized mourning. Thankfully, this is not the case today. Black is a popular color choice. In fact, wearing red is the only taboo color for wedding guests. Question: May I wear a formal dress with sequins for daytime wedding? Answer: Unfortunately, sequins and beaded gowns are formal evening attire. Most likely, unless this is a very formal wedding/reception, guest attire would be daytime appropriate cocktail attire.
Question: I found the perfect blue strapless gown for my best friend’s wedding. Would this be appropriate for a semi-formal evening wedding? Answer: If you would still like to be friends after the wedding, then it is best to save the strapless gown for another occasion. Strapless gowns tend to draw the eye, especially if you are lucky enough to be well endowed. It is best to shop for a more conservative dress. Question: Is it more appropriate to wear a suit for a daytime church wedding or can I wear a sport coat and slacks? Answer: It depends. If the wedding were held in a Catholic Church, which is typically more formal, then you would wear a suit. Additionally, if the invitation states “Formal Attire”, you would wear a suit. Other than that, you could wear your sport coat and slacks. Question: The wedding is very formal with a reception following at 5 pm. May I wear my tuxedo? Answer: Strict etiquette rules state that a tuxedo is formal attire worn after 6 pm. However, most do not know this rule. There is some wiggle room since the reception begins at 5 pm--only an hour early. Alternately, this also means that the wedding probably begins around 4 pm, which is much too early. So, follow your gut feeling. If you feel that there will be other guests wearing tuxedos, you should not feel too out of place. Question: My legs are very white. May I wear nylons with strappy sandals? Answer: Wearing nylons with open-toe shoes is considered a fashion faux pas. I suggest either wearing closed- toe shoes or splurging on a spray tan.
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How to Create Fabulous Wedding Invitations With Your Computer by Eisla R. Sebastian Planning a wedding can be both exciting and stressful, especially if you are trying to plan your dream wedding on a tight budget. If you are computer literate and have access to some sort of word processor or card design software, then you can save hundreds of dollars by designing and printing out your own wedding invitations. This DIY option not only provides you with affordable wedding invitations, but it also allows you to implement your own creativity into your wedding invitation designs. DIY Unique Wedding Invitation Option Number One - Printable Cards: The first option that you can use for your wedding invitations is to use your word processor or greeting card creation software to design and print out your wedding invitations. A box of 100 blank folding cards with envelopes can be purchased for about $15 in most office supply stores. The cost for printing out your cards will depend on what type of printer you have, and whether your cards are in black and white or color. If you have less than 25 guests that you are planning on inviting than printing your invitations on your home printer is fine. However, for large guest lists it is probably more cost effective to print out a master copy and have a professional printer like Kinkos print out your invitations on the cards that you bought. This will cost you about $.10 per black and white copy and $.20 per color copy, which is a bargain compared to the cost of ink cartridges. When designing your wedding invitations incorporate elements and images that are important to you as a couple. You can include a favorite photograph of the two of you, your favorite poem, or a copy of your favorite painting. To further personalize your wedding invitations you can also
personalize your stamps. There are several online companies that now offer you the opportunity to design your own stamps. You can use your engagement photo or any other graphic that is representative of your style and love. Prices for these stamps will vary depending on how many sheets you order and what vendor you use, however, they usually run between $13 and $18 per sheet of twenty $.39 stamps. DIY Unique Wedding Invitations Option Number Two - Invitation Postcards: If you want to truly create a unique wedding invitation you may want to consider sending out postcard invitations. These postcard invitations can be created by you using blank, printable postcard stock, or you can simply buy a variety of pre-printed postcards with photographs of something that is symbolic of your relationship or the location of your wedding. For example, if you are planning a Hawaiian wedding you may want to send your invitations on a Hawaiian themed postcard. The cost of pre-printed postcards will vary depending on the size and style, however, vacation style 4” by 6” postcards run about 25 cents each. If you want to design your own postcards then you will need to buy blank postcard stock which usually runs about $19 for a pack of 200 postcards. You can further personalize your invitations by using photo stamps. Photo stamps for postcards cost between $10 and
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$15 for a sheet of twenty postcard stamps. DIY Unique Wedding Invitation Option Number Three - Movie Invitations: If you have access to a video-camera, DVD editing software, and a DVD burner, then you may want to consider producing a wedding invitation DVD for all of your guests. This DVD can contain video clips from your relationship, a photo montage set to music, as well as photographs and information on where the wedding will be, how to get there, and all of the other important information about your wedding. This type of invitation is not only a unique way to invite your guests, but it can also be kept as a keepsake. Blank DVDs can be bough in bundles of 1, 10, 25, and 100 at a reasonable price. To find the best prices around keep an eye open for sales, promotions, and special deals. In addition to the cost associated with the DVDs, you will also need to buy DVD mailers, and postage stamps.
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Family and Friends Pay Tribute to Twenty Exceptional Young Women and Celebrate Their Exemplary Record of Community Service and Leadership
Twenty young women from the Saddleback Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc.’s senior class of 2013, were recognized for their six years of service given to their local community. Dressed in traditional formal white gowns, the young women were honored on May 11th at an elegant black tie affair held at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa in Newport Beach.
Kitchen, Jesse Rees Foundation: NEGU, Norman P. Murray Senior Center, Operation Help A Hero, Operation Valentine, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Rancho Santa Margarita Library, Rainbow Kids, Rebuilding Together OC, Serra’s Pantry, Shea Therapeutic Riding Center, South County Outreach, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, TOPSoccer, Wheelchair Sports and Working The graduating seniors joined Wardrobes. National Charity League, Inc. as seventh and eighth grade students The Senior Presentation event and together served an impressive was organized by a committee of 8,323 volunteer hours at a variety Saddleback Valley Chapter members of philanthropies in South Orange chaired by Michelle Beamish of Coto County by their senior year of high de Caza, and Wendy Coticchia of school. Theodora Yoch, a senior Mission Viejo. Hundreds of National at Tesoro High School, received a Charity League, Inc. members and special Senior Service Award for her their family and friends celebrated 1,100 hours of philanthropy hours together at the ballroom of the Newcontributed over her five years with port Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. National Charity League. Each senior was recognized and honored in a personal presentation The hours were volunteered at lo- that highlighted her individual contrical community philanthropies which bution of community service as well included Aliso Viejo Public Library, as the meaningful experiences she Bethany’s Gait, Florence Sylvester shared with her mother. Following the Senior Center, Loaves & Fishes Soup presentations, the evening continued Page 8
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with a heartwarming traditional fatherTesoro High School: Ashton Jones, daughter dance and dinner, followed McKenzie Mason and Theodora Yoch by more dancing and celebration. Orange County High School of the Arts: Kaitlyn Oudt “Each of these Ticktockers from Crean Lutheran High School: Drew the Class of 2013 are hard working Parton and inspirational young women. It has been a pleasure to see them National Charity League, Inc., blossom over the past six years as (NCL) is a non-profit organization they balanced their academic and of mothers and daughters who join social commitments while actively together in community involvement. serving their communities--they truly Their goal is to foster a sense of have made a difference in the lives of community responsibility in the girls others in need,” reflected Lisa Oudt, as well as to strengthen the Saddleback Valley Chapter President mother/daughter relationship. This for 2012-2013. is achieved through the six-year educational program of philanthropic The senior class of 2013 was work, social events, cultural activities comprised of girls from the following and leadership training. high schools: Members of the Saddleback Valley Laguna Hills High School: Arianna Chapter of NCL, Inc. are residents of Bennett, Ashley Burbach, Danielle Coto de Caza, Dove Canyon, Ladera Cross, Amanda Jaffe, Kristen Kowalc- Ranch, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, zyk, Courtney Makin, Rachel McKee, Nellie Gail Ranch, Rancho Santa Anna Mumm, Chelsea Salcido, Claire Margarita and neighboring commuScheele and Christine Wilde. nities. For more information about Mission Viejo High School: Megan NCL, Inc. please visit www.svcncl. Bills and Victoria Triepke org. Capistrano Valley High School: Phoebe Beckman and Morgan Frobe
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Solving the Great Wedding Gift Debate By Phebe Durand Let’s face it, most couples getting married today have lived on their own or as a couple for years, and often have their own established homes. Traditional wedding gifts - the faithful toaster, pots and pans, and dishes - just don’t cut it anymore, since most newly married couples already have the household items that they need. There are creative gift-giving solutions out there, but the cost of the items alone often renders the gift-giver speechless. Despite the ever-changing trends of culture, one thing doesn’t ever seem to change: Newly married couples face a dramatically smaller pocket. Online businesses have made life easier on everyone and present
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PBS SoCal Raises $600,000 at 2013 Gala Photos by Ann Chatillon PBS SoCaL celebrated education in Southern California at its 2013 “A Lifetime of Learning” Gala; the sixth-annual gala attracted more than 400 Southern Californians to The Atlantic Aviation Hangar at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. The event benefits the station’s PBS educational outreach in the greater LA region and honored Patricia S. Harrison, President and CEO of Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Sesame Workshop represented by CEO H. Melvin Ming; and the 2012 PBS SoCaL Community Champions. Special guest Mark L. Walberg from “Antiques Roadshow” welcomed guests to the gala that was emceed by “Real Orange” hosts Ann Pulice and Ed Arnold, and featured on-air personalities Maria Hall-Brown, Cami Dixon and Rick Reiff. Guests were entertained musically by a special appearance by the 35-member All American Boys Chorus, who performed two songs made famous by Sesame Street, followed by JT & Friends, a talented 55-member ensemble of horns, strings, woodwinds, keyboards, percussion and singers fronted by John Tu. Attendees also tapped their toes to the surprise performance by “Mel and the Mel-Adjusteds” featuring PBS SoCaL President and CEO Mel Rogers, and the Mel-Adjusteds Andy Russell, Jim Mazzo, Rick Reiff and Glenn Stearns. The evening’s festivities not only featured a hosted cocktail reception, dinner, special musical performances, but also a live auction that included opportunities to bid for four unique dinner parties with iconic PBS celebrities titled “An Evening With…” PBS Newshour’s Judy Woodruff, Producer/Musician Peter Asher, Dancer/Choreographer Desmond Richardson, or Senior Executive Producer of NOVA Paula Apsell; a Corum watch and a seven-night getaway to Tallus Mammoth Lakes Private Ski and Golf Residence Club. The live auction was followed by a Fund-The-Need campaign supporting PBS SoCaL’s education goals, which was introduced by Jamie Annunzio Myers, PBS SoCaL Vice President of Education Services and Community Engagement. PBS SoCaL made close to its goal of $600,000 for the Gala, benefiting PBS SoCaL Education, which is focused on making the station the leading educational force in homes throughout the Southern California area. The 2013 PBS SoCaL “A Lifetime of Learning” Gala, organized by a gala committee co-chaired by Peggy Goldwater Clay and Ardelle St.George, would not have been possible without the support of Premier sponsors: Marybelle & S. Paul Musco and Mary & John Tu, and Platinum sponsors: Argyros Family Foundation, Emulex Corporation and Phil & Mary Lyons. Among the honorees, Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street and so much more. Sesame Workshop’s mission is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere reach their highest potential. Their work promotes learning with real, measurable results, a fact born out by numerous studies and sustained through a research-intensive process. It began as a simple yet revolutionary idea in the United States: to teach kids through television. 40 years later, it is a worldwide educational phenomenon, teaching millions of children in more than 150 countries. At the helm of CPB, Patricia S. Harrison pilots an organization that is the leading grantor of funds for public radio and television in America. Under her leadership, Harrison has strengthened public service media through the strategic focus of CPB. Harrison created “American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen,” a nationwide public media initiative to help communities across the country identify and implement solutions to the high school dropout crisis. The 2012 PBS SoCaL “Community Champions” recognized at the gala are those individuals and organizations that make an extraordinary impact on the lives of others through their everyday efforts, within the station’s diverse Southern California communities. The 2012 honorees included: Maynard Brown, Crenshaw High School teacher, Los Angeles County; Rueben Martinez, Chapman University and Libreria Martinez Books and Art Gallery, Orange County; Centro Latino for Literacy, Los Angeles County; Heal the Bay, Los Angeles County; Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles County; Junior Achievement of Southern California, Los Angeles County; School on Wheels, Los Angeles County; Vital Link, Orange County; Women’s Leadership Council Arrowhead United Way, Inland Empire; YMCA of Greater Long Page 12
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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
24190 Alicia Parkway Mission Viejo. 949-472-4332 Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café
Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee OPEN Sunday/Monday 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm
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Breakfast served daily from 8am to 11am Smokey Joe Croissants, Sausage, Eggs, Bacon.Try their hot link Breakfast Burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
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The Ranch Sports Grill All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games. Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights. Happy Hour 11am to 6pm Mon.- Fri.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737 Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room Selma’s serves 6 different styles of pizzas: Deep Dish, Chicago Pie, Low Profile, Artisan, Artisan Wheat, and Gluten Free. Plus great pastas, gourmet salads, Panini sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and one of the largest selections of beers & wine in the area.Selmas’ offers full service or drop and go Catering.
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27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029 Diho Siam Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu and Vegetarian! Barbecue Chicken, Crispy Duck, Beef w/Oyster Sauce. Spicy Cat Fish. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3 365-8777 Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with homestyle flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
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26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the Lake, expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
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Keep the Guests in Mind When Planning Your Wedding by Joanne Faries There are two kinds of people in this world - those who dream of their wedding day and have it planned thoroughly, and those who seek advice on the internet and cobble a wedding together. For those folks who are winging it, I have sage advice for you. When you are thinking about writing those wedding vows, the first one to write is, “I vow to not torture my wedding guests with a long boring service, and I vow to serve wedding cake promptly.” This article will guide you through the ins and outs of designing a wedding with your wedding guests in mind. I have been to plenty of weddings, and unfortunately I am coming off of a truly mind-boggling boring affair. So, take heed and avoid a wedding that is not to remember. It might seem selfish to be guiding you to plan the wedding based on your guest’s requests. However, if you wanted the wedding to be truly yours alone, you would elope and leave us poor souls out of it. So, if you or your parents want this to be show time, then plan accordingly. Keep in mind that your guests wish you well, but they are coming for the free meal. With that in mind, make the service short and sweet. Or, make the service optional and give the time on the invitation for the actual start of the reception - not the fake “ reception immediately following the service”. There’s picture taking and all sorts of rigamarole that factors into the word “immediately”. Let’s pin down a time folks. Be considerate on timing your wedding. An evening wedding that does not begin until seven thirty means dinner is not being served until nine thirty at night. That is ridiculous. The poor waiters with hors d’oeuvres trays will be attacked by hordes of hungry wedding guests, especially if there appears to be only three trays circulating for two hundred people. What are you thinking? If you plan to serve dinner, have the wedding at four in the afternoon, appetizers at five, and then start the meal by six o’clock. If you are doing lunch, then have the wedding at eleven, appetizers by noon, and grub on the table by one in the afternoon. Now, back to the actual wedding service itself. First, if you are having all of your friends in the wedding party in full gown and tux regalia, then the ushers should also wear tuxes and actually haul people to their seats. I witnessed a lot of milling about in the church lobby, and ushers in street clothes standing around. No one was asking if you wanted to sit on the bride side or the groom side. It was chaos. If you are having a traditional wedding, then stick with the traditions that people
expect. Once people are seated and the service begins, try to avoid too many readings from your bridal party. Having someone clomp in heels from one end of the church to the other, to come up and stumble over some scripture is excruciatingly boring for your audience. You quickly lose your guests interest. We want to hear the “I do, I do” and “You may kiss the bride”. If you have come this far in the wedding plan, then stick with tradition. You are now a Mr. And Mrs., and you and your family and bridal party should be in line to greet your wedding guests. I was amazed that this did not occur at this last wedding I attended. Grandparents were not introduced. Our family (this was a nephew getting married) did not meet the bride’s parents. It was very odd. The bride and groom went back into the church for pictures and the guests were left to stand around. There was no rice or birdseed thrown as the couple leaped into a limousine. There was no limousine. Again, if you are planning a formal wedding and blowing plenty of dollars, then rent a limousine, for goodness sakes. Once again, it is time to discuss the reception. Hopefully, you have settled on a proper time and your guests are not fainting from hunger. If you have planned this much, then go ahead and make the effort to create a seating plan. You should have the bridal party at the head of the room at one table. Again, I witnessed no organization at this last wedding. If there is a buffet line, the wedding party should be first to go through it. Again, I was amazed to see the maid of honor at the back of the line. I have no food ideas for you. Food is very subjective and can be very expensive. Use your own judgment based on the amount of people you are feeding. You cannot please everyone, so be sure to choose food you and your new spouse like to eat. In regards to beverages, have water glasses and pitchers on the table. Otherwise, having sodas,
beer, and wine available is a nice touch, along with a cash bar option. The alcohol factor is expensive and again subject to one’s family situation and other social issues. That is your call entirely. Speeches and toasts should follow the meal and be kept to a minimum. Then before any music begins, there should be the cake cutting. The wedding cake is part of the grand finale. Spare no expense, and frankly I love the tradition in the South to have a groom’s cake along with the regular wedding cake. Two cakes is a brilliant idea. When you plan your wedding, go to a lot of bakeries and act thorough in your cake selection. The final test of a successful wedding is the cake. This seems shallow, and yet I write the truth. A delicious cake can make up for the tedious service, the endless waiting, and any disorganization. Your guests, in a sugar stupor, will declare your wedding the loveliest they have ever attended. The wedding I have chronicled in this article as the recipe for disaster did not present cake by eleven thirty at night. Our group left grumbling and I have no idea when cake was served. It looked pretty enough, but we did not leave in a cake glow. Reception music is your choice, again due to expense. A deejay, a band, or karaoke can fill the bill. You cannot please all of your guests on music, so pick what you like and be sure to have a dollar dance to help recoup expenses. Finally, a little wedding souvenir is a nice touch for your guests. A CD mix, candy, a small packet of coffee - I have seen a variety of guest gifts and it is a thoughtful way to thank your guests for sharing in your special day. There are a lot of decisions to be made for a wedding, and I have seen success from weddings planned in a month, to disaster from one planned for a year (I’m still not over not getting cake before midnight!). In the glow of getting married, be sure to keep your guests in mind when planning YOUR special day.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-12-534253-JB Order No.: 120367045-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANTHONY PASCUAL, A SINGLE PERSON AND REGINA M. VERGARA, A SINGLE PERSON Recorded: 7/27/2005 as Instrument No. 2005000578171 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 6/28/2013 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: On the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $650,768.29 The purported property address is: 57 TARLETON LANE, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694-1303 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 937-01-444 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you
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consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-12-534253-JB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-12-534253-JB IDSPub #0051155 6/7/2013 6/14/2013 6/21/2013
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Five Beautiful Wedding Gowns for Summer 2013 By Mary Thatcher The upcoming summer 2013 season can be summed up in one brief phrase to describe wedding dresses: sheer elegance. From lace to embroidery and beadwork, not to mention detailed pleats and ruffles, these dresses are meant to last for and be worn by several generations of brides in a family. What is really unique here are the different styles of skirts, from A-line to full and mermaid tail. So there is quite a variety to choose from, and the colors here range from basic white to ivory and off white. Here are the five most beautiful wedding gowns for the summer 2013 season: The lacy high neckline and mermaid tail is what makes this Oscar de la Renta wedding dress really stand out. The floral decoration in the lace literally cascades down the body in this silhouette lined dress, with a
white satin underlay. This is the kind of bridal dress that any bride will want to wear in an outdoor setting, such as a garden or beach wedding. Price available upon request through Oscardelarenta.com. Oleg Cassini has long been known for designing garments with classic lines for women the world over. This Cassini wedding gown has a full ball gown skirt made from white organza, a bodice with exquisite beaded embroidery, and a chapel style train. For the bride who dreams of having an elegant wedding, this is the gown to purchase. Available from David’s Bridal for $850.00. Now here is a wedding dress that is sweet and delicate without being too frilly or elaborate. Designed by Rivini, this design is called Collette and is made from silk Peau d’Ange and tulle. The architectural lines of this dress will make a petite bride ap-
pear statuesque. The bodice top is ruched, and the striking contrast here is the beaded belt. More information and price can be requested through Rivini.com. This wedding dress, from the Claudine Bridal by Alyce collection, is showy enough to please a peacock. The skirt is made of tightly ruffled taffeta, while the bodice has a Vcut at the neck, complete with a back zipper. It’s
the beading and fabric draping in the bodice that makes it look very elegant and ornate. Any bride who dreams of a fairy tale wedding will want to wear this gown for a summer 2013 wedding. Available from Net Fashion
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Avenue for $1797.50. Lastly, this chiffon sheath bridal dress has silhouette lines that will flatter any bride’s figure. Strapless with an embroidered bodice, there is ruching at the waistline that ends in a delicate cascade down the left side of the dress. Simple in beauty, the bride can select anything from diamonds, pearls, or multicolored rhinestones for her jewelry. Available from Of Wedding Dress for $136.99.
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