Ventura County Wedding Guide | 2018 by Ventana Monthly Magazine

Wedding Guide VENTURA COUNTY

2018

Las Posas Country Club

We have your “something blue” covered Say “I do” with a picturesque ocean backdrop ceremony. Invite your guests to celebrate your big day at a poolside cocktail hour or a relaxing garden appetizer reception. Dance the night away at an unforgettable reception in one of our two elegant ballroom spaces, accommodating up to 350 guests. Indulge in the luxury of 250 modern and spacious, two and three-room suites with complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and hosted evening reception. Begin your happily ever after at the only four diamond rated, all suite beachfront resort in Southern California.

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Close to Home

Something different than the standard venue for wedding day nuptials

Lasting Memories

Beyond the Usual

Ring designs take unique forms with industry professionals

Wedding Checklist

List of advertisers

...at the only beachfront hotel in Ventura!

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Entertainment experts go the distance to make the party exceptional

ON THE COVER: Rhea and Romeo Dimaano photographed at Las Posas Country Club. Photo by Alex Neumann. alexneumann.com

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Dan and Abby Welch exchanged vows at The Commemorative Air Force Museum at Camarillo airport.

BY ALICIA DOYLE

Something different than the standard venue for wedding day nuptials ore couples these days are seeking unusual places to exchange vows that fit their unique personalities as well as their budgets. “They also take into consideration things that they love about California such as the mountains and the oceans,” said Cynthia Alexander of Camarillo, owner of An Enlightened Event and Cynthia Alexander Events. “A small part of this may also be because some couples want to have their wedding published on national blogs or in wedding magazines.” One of the places she likes to refer clients is the Camarillo Airport at the Commemorative Air Force Museum.

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PHOTO BY THOMAS PELLICER Ashley and Justin Martin exchanged wedding vows in 2015 in the backyard of Ashley’s aunt, who lives in Lynn Ranch in Thousand Oaks. Approximately 110 guests attended the ceremony in this intimate setting.

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“It’s a location that can accommodate a wide range of guest counts,” Alexander said. Also, couples consider backyard weddings as an option, especially if it’s a sentimental location. “Backyard weddings are also much more intimate and personal,” Alexander noted. Such was the case for Ashley Martin, who exchanged vows with her husband, Justin, in the backyard of her aunt, who lives at Lynn Ranch in Thousand Oaks, in August of 2015. “My husband and I chose to get married in my aunt’s backyard for several reasons,” Martin recalled. “The home was built by my grandpa and first belonged to him and my grandma until they both passed on and left the home to their daughter, my aunt.”

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Before they got married, the Martin couple was working with a relatively small budget for their wedding — so a backyard ceremony seemed like the perfect fit. To pull this off, they hired a “day of” coordinator and her two assistants — plus two bartenders. “Everything else was hand-done by me or my outrageously talented friends and family members,” Martin said. “It was so nice being able to set up most of our stuff the day before and clean up the day after the wedding without having to worry about extra venue fees.” Not only did the backyard ceremony fit their budget, “It made our wedding day so special …. I love that we were able to re-create a few classic photos of my grandparents at their home,” Martin said. Rentals can eat up a lot of the budget if the couple CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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is working with a bare-bones location, Alexander said. “There are things from the flatware to the tables that are needed, to a kitchen build-out and possibly needing bathrooms,” Alexander noted. “Check electrical outlets to ensure there is enough power for potential lighting that is brought into the venue, what the DJ will require as well as the caterer.” You’ll also want to be aware of noise ordinances to ensure that you’re following them, Alexander advised. “Consider also looking at the logistics of the day,” she said. “Ask vendors such as the caterer, rentals, lighting and DJ to come out and visit the location so they can point out things that may be needed or to be aware of.” Martin added that “a DIY wedding is not for the faint of heart, as it takes a great deal of work and planning and research, but for me it was absolutely perfect.” wg

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edding entertainment can mean so many things, from music to food to lighting, with the goal to provide enjoyment or amusement when couples exchange vows on their special day. “But whether your entertainment is that of a band or DJ or pianist, the increase of wedding blogs and sites has drastically changed the traditional wedding game, and couples want to be unique,” said Tahnie Benitez, owner of Ivy Weddings and Events. “They want to have their cake and throw it in liquid nitrogen and eat it, too.”

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Some common current trends in wedding entertainment include untraditional dessert displays like doughnut bars, as well as photo booths and mobile trailer satellite bars. Kevin Dobbs, owner of Dream A Theme Productions, said a new trend for wedding entertainment involves him spinning tunes as a live DJ — with a live band backing up the track sounds. “I have a live drummer back me so it has a live instrument feel to it over the track,” said Dobbs of Simi Valley. “So you can incorporate a live-band feel but you’re also getting the original version of your favorite songs.” Other entertainment that Dobbs has provided includes a photo booth where attendees can take their own fun pictures, as well as interactive games with the bride and groom that involve their guests. A game that Dobbs recently led involved the bride and groom sitting back-to-back in chairs on the dance floor. “They each have one of their shoes in their hands and I ask questions, like who’s the best cook out of the both of you?” Dobbs said. “They can’t see each other and they’ll raise one shoe. The guests really laugh because the couple can’t see each other. It’s fun and you can tailor your questions — more G-rated or PG-rated depending on the crowd.” When a couple is considering wedding entertainment, the most important thing to keep in mind is “be true to you,” Benitez said. “Stay within your budget. Interview musicians and DJs; ask for their references and past work examples. You want to be sure they vibe with your tribe.” She also advised not to get too “caught up in the overall façade” of a wedding. “Stop, really stop and remember why you are getting married to begin with,” Benitez added. Dobbs said that it’s important to do your homework before hiring anyone to be in charge of entertainment on your special day. “Meet up with different people and meet them face-to-face,” Dobbs advised. “You want to make sure they click with the personality of the individual providing the service — the person might be good but it might not necessarily be the personality you thought you paid for.” “Just make sure you do you research — and have fun with it,” Dobbs said. wg

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hen it comes to unconventional wedding rings, most brides want to be unique rather than unusual. “But most of all, they want it to be different — they want it to be theirs, and uniquely so,” said Debbie Fox, owner of Fox Fine Jewelry in Downtown Ventura. Numerous brides want the current halo trend with many tiny diamonds encrusting most surfaces. “And then there are brides that don’t want those because everyone else has them,” she said. “Brides that select unique engagement rings are individuals, strong within themselves who enjoy their personal sense of style.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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Unique rings Fox has seen include engagement rings for a lesbian couple who wanted jewelry “that spoke to them,” and were different from any other engagement rings. “They used a fashion ring we had custom-made for inspiration, and we designed these using a blue sapphire center and apple-green diamonds to frame the rings,” Fox explained. Another client brought in her marquise to create a vintage design. “Her design had the old-style beading and wide width across the top of the ring,” Fox remembered. “Then we added apple-green diamonds to give a current look to the vintage style.” Another ring involved a current update on a classic — colored gemstone centers. “Take any style ring you love, and make it uniquely yours by adding in your choice of gemstone,” Fox said. “And if you decide down the road, you want a diamond, then this gemstone will always be precious and can be used to make a right-hand ring or a necklace.” For Sarah Anosheh, a salesperson at Jewelry Couture by Sehati in Ventura, one of the most unusual rings she has ever designed was based on a dream. “A man saw this ring in his dream — it was a lotus flower,” Anosheh recalled. “I drew it out on a piece of paper, and he said, ‘that’s it.’ ” The finished ring made from white gold was punctuated with a white pearl on top and a few small diamonds to give it more detail. “It was very basic and he just loved it,” Anosheh said. “Now they’re happily married and living in Seattle.” Other unique rings designed at Jewelry Couture by Sehati include a 14K white gold ring with three marquis cut diamonds on each side, and a round brilliant chocolate diamond in the center. “The idea behind this ring’s design is that chocolate can be bittersweet and desired,” Anosheh explained. Another ring features a 14K white gold emerald cut design based on different stages in life. “Jewelry Couture owner designer, Shahar, experienced these life stages the hard way,” Anosheh said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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Anosheh added that another special ring “is a ring made for a queen.” At Famous Tattoo and Body Piercing in Ventura, owner Johnny “Cash” Esquivel has done about 50 wedding-ring tattoos for couples “who want to add a little bit more to their commitment towards each other.” “It’s a cool idea,” Esquivel said. “They come in all in love and want to put each other’s names on their fingers or their initials. Or we’ll do simple designs with the words ‘love’ or ‘forever.’ ” Before a couple decides to make a major purchase on rings that they intend to wear for the rest of their lives, Fox offers the following advice. “Can you see yourself wearing this ring for the rest of your life?” “It’s like the 7-year-old who wants to paint their room pink — will you love a pink room when you’re 17,” she noted. “That’s hard to know for many brides, and it’s becoming common for women to trade in their engagement ring for a new style over the course of their marriage.” It’s easy to design an unusual ring, Fox added. “But is it beautiful? Is it wearable? Sometimes brides have great ideas, but the design doesn’t translate to a ring they would be proud of,” she said. “It’s our job to … offer suggestions to help guide them.” wg

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q Announce your engagement. Select a date for your wedding. q Hire a professional wedding consultant. q Determine the type of wedding you want: location, formality, time of day, number of guests, etc. q Determine budget and how expenses will be shared. q Develop a record-keeping system for payments made. q Consolidate all guest lists: bride’s, groom’s, bride’s family, groom’s family, and organize as follows: 1) those who must be invited 2) those who should be invited 3) those who would be nice to invite q Select and reserve ceremony site. q Select and reserve your officiant. q Select and reserve reception site. q Select and order your bridal gown and headpiece. q Determine your color scheme. q Buy a calendar and note all important activities: showers, luncheons, parties, get-togethers, etc. q Order passport, visa or birth certificate, if needed for your honeymoon or marriage license. q Select and book photographer. q Select maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids and ushers (approx. one usher per 50 guests).

SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE q Select flower girl and ring bearer. q Select and book reception musicians or DJ. q Schedule fittings and delivery dates for yourself, attendants, flower girl and ring bearer. q Select and book videographer. q Select and book florist.

FOUR TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE q Start shopping for each other’s wedding gifts. q Reserve rental items needed for ceremony and reception. q Finalize guest list. q Select and order wedding invitations, announcements and other stationery such as thank-you notes, wedding programs, and seating cards. q Address invitations or hire a calligrapher. q Set date, time and location for your rehearsal dinner. q Arrange accommodations for out-oftown guests. q Start planning your honeymoon. q Select and book all miscellaneous services, i.e. gift attendant, etc. q Register for gifts.

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q Order party favors. q Select and order room decorations. q Purchase honeymoon attire and luggage. q Select and book transportation for wedding day. q Check blood test and marriage license requirements. q Shop for wedding rings. q Plan activities for your out-of-town guests both before and after the wedding. q Purchase gifts for wedding attendants.

SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE q Mail invitations. Include accommodation choices and a map to assist guests in finding the ceremony and reception sites. q Maintain a record of RSVPs and all gifts received. Send thank-you notes upon receipt of gifts. q Determine hair style and makeup. q Schedule to have your hair, makeup and nails done the day of the wedding. q Finalize shopping for wedding day accessories such as toasting glasses, ring pillow, guest book, etc. q Set up an area or a table in your home to display gifts as you receive them. q Have your wedding portrait taken. q Change name and address on drivers license, social security card, insurance policies, subscriptions, bank accounts, memberships, etc. q Select and reserve wedding attire for groom, ushers, father of the bride and ring bearer. q Select a guest book attendant. q Mail invitations to rehearsal dinner. q Get blood test and health certificate. q Obtain marriage license. q Plan a luncheon or dinner with your bridesmaids. Give them their gifts at that time or at the rehearsal dinner. q Find “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a six pence (or shiny penny) for your shoe.” q Finalize your menu, beverage and alcohol order.

TWO TO SIX WEEKS BEFORE q Confirm ceremony details with your officiant. q Arrange final fitting of bridesmaids’ dresses. q Have final fitting of your gown and headpiece. q Finalize rehearsal dinner plans; arrange seating and write names on place cards, if desired. q Make final floral selections. q Make a detailed timeline for your wedding party. q Make a detailed timeline for your service providers. q Confirm details with all service providers, including attire. Give them a copy of your wedding timeline. q Finalize addressing and stamping announcements.

q Decide if you want to form a receiving line. If so, determine when and where to form the line. q Contact guests who haven’t responded. q Pick up rings and check for fit. q Meet with photographer and videographer confirm special moments you captured. q Meet with musicians and confirm music to be played during special events such as first dance. q Remind bridesmaids and ushers of when and where to pick up their wedding attire. q Determine ceremony seating for special guests. Give a list to the ushers. q Plan reception room layout and seating with your reception site manager or caterer. Write names on place cards for arranged seating.

THE LAST WEEK q Pick up wedding attire and make sure everything fits. q Do final guest count and notify your caterer or reception site manager. q Arrange for someone to drive the getaway car. q Review the schedule of events and last minute arrangements with your service providers. q Confirm all honeymoon reservations and accommodations. q Pick up tickets and travelers checks. q Pack your suitcases for the honeymoon. q Familiarize yourself with guests’ names. It will help during the receiving line and reception. q Have the Post Office hold your mail while you are away on your honeymoon.

THE REHEARSAL DAY q Put suitcases in getaway car. q Give best man the officiant’s fee and any other checks for service providers. Instruct him to deliver these checks the day of the wedding. q Arrange for someone to bring accessories such as flower basket, ring pillow, guest book and pen, toasting glasses, cake cutting knife and napkins to the ceremony and reception. q Arrange for someone to return rental items such as tuxedos, slip and cake pillars after the wedding. q Provide each member of your wedding party with a detailed schedule of events for the wedding day. q Review ceremony seating with ushers.

THE WEDDING DAY q Give the groom’s ring to the maid of honor. Give the bride’s ring to the best man. q Simply follow your detailed schedule of events. Relax and enjoy your wedding! From www.weddingsolutions.com/wedding_planning_ checklist.cfm

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