Gold Country Medias Premier Wedding Magazine 2013

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C HOOSING THE VENUE THAT S RIGHT FOR YOU

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Contents
ANDREW AND REBECCA DUARTE WERE MARRIED ON SEPT. 26, 2012 AT THE GRANITE BAY COUNTRY CLUB. FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM LOCAL WEDDINGS, SEE PAGES 14-23
COURTESY JACQUELINE PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCATION IS KEY Find the perfect place to say your vows. 6 SHINE BRIGHT Unique gifts and sparkling accessories. 12 MONEY SAVERS Dont blow the budget on your gown. 24 SWEET EATS Cakes that are almost too pretty to eat. DONT FORGET Its is all in the details. SOUND OF MUSIC Whats the right choice for you?

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MANS ROLE A grooms guide on how to help plan. 34

On the cover: Laura Shull at the Forest House Lodge in Foresthill.
PHOTO BY ALLISON LAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Celebrate with Elegance

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PHOTOS COURTESY DEBBIE BROWN

Kelly and Sean Menefee selected Berwick Park in Monterey for their intimate wedding day. Organization was a necessary element to make the day perfect and they found that much of the planning could be done at home, prior to the big day.

Ceremony site offers world of possibilities

BY DEBBIE BROWN

GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

ity Hall, the beach, the mountains, a church, a winery ... what do all these have in common? They all could be the perfect location for a wedding. One of the wonderful aspects about planning a wedding in the 21st century is there are no limits to where a couple can have their special day. Having been a wedding photographer for 20-plus years, I have been to weddings in hundreds of locations, with just about every backdrop you can imagine. From New Hampshire to Florida, South Dakota to Oregon, Idaho to the Pacific Ocean and our own backyard of Placer County, there are some spectacular locations in our country. Selecting a venue for your romantic day will involve many considerations. How

many guests you will have, whether the rental fees are within your budget, and the style of your wedding in relation to the venue. Outdoor weddings are increasingly popular and a beach is a perfect location for a couple who loves the great outdoors and one that will work for a wedding that is large or small. Kelly and Sean Menefee chose Berwick Park in Monterey and the Pacific Ocean for the backdrop of their special day. With just close friends and family in attendance, they wanted to also be budget conscience. With some planning, you can definitely do a Monterey beach or park wedding on a small-ish budget, Kelly Menefee said. Whether you choose the beaches of Lake Tahoe, the
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Kaatri and Mark Jones had their wedding ceremony at Empire Mine Historic State Park in Grass Valley. Weddings are only performed at select times of the year, so be sure to contact them for further information.

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Willow Creek Events

Weddings Made Beautiful on Any Budget

Photos courtesy of Lixxim Photography

eddings come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention budgets, but every bride dreams of a special and memorable wedding day. At Willow Creek Events, we help you create that beautiful, unforgettable wedding, regardless of your budget. Our stunning location is nestled on 40 gorgeous acres in the heart of Gold Country. With lush green landscaping, manicured lawns, beautiful water features and lovely pathways, Willow Creek is the perfect setting for your special day.

Special Pricing for 2013 We are currently offering some special pricing and discounts for 2013. Our $3,995 wedding package includes your ceremony and reception for up to 100 guests. For weddings with more than 100 guests, the cost is $29.95 per person over 100. The special includes the ceremony site with upgraded folding chairs on either an oak tree shaded patio area surrounded by hydrangeas or down a pretty pathway and manicured lawn leading to one of our ponds. The reception site includes event staff during the entire planning Personalized Service with process, eight hours of wedding Everything You Need coordination and day of staff, fourWe personally get to know all of our hour indoor/outdoor reception in our brides and supply everything you beautifully landscaped high peak need to plan a wedding, including tents or in our vintage barn, and wedding coordination services and includes china, silver, linens and table full-service dcor based on your dcor, along with hotel style chairs preferred design or theme. We and tables. For a limited time, were specialize in vintage weddings and also offering a free photo booth to also offer classy country and shabby any bride who books her wedding by chic options. March 31 ($500 value) and an

additional $500 off the cost for anyone booking a Friday or Sunday wedding in 2013. No matter what your budget, Willow Creek Events is here to help you plan your personalized, dream wedding. To get started, visit www.willowcreekevents.net to get more details and see some of our beautiful photos, or call us at (530) 742-8089 to set up a time to view our property.

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VENUE: Some local places are gaining popularity as romantic settings

continued from page 6 Pacific Ocean or anywhere in between, planning a ceremony that takes place hours from where you live can be problematic and one that certainly requires keen attention to detail. One logistical issue that could arise is getting the legal aspects taken care of. Since we had our destination wedding in California, we were able to go to any of the county offices near where we live to get our marriage license and the paperwork needed for our friend, Kris, to officiate, Menefee said. I thought being able to handle all of that locally ahead of time was a lot less stressful than having to get down to the wedding location a day earlier and do all of the paperwork last minute. Another location that is popular, and closer to Placer County, is Empire Mine Historic State Park in Grass Valley. Depending on the time of year your wedding is, this venue can offer springtime flowers or beautiful fall foliage. According to the Empire Mine website, special events take place after the park closes in the evening and may be booked from May 1 through the first weekend in October.
Kaatri and Mark Jones had a spectacular wedding day amongst the greenery of the historic mine. The mine offers a ceremony site as well as a reception area to host your post-nuptial party. With just over a square mile of beautiful landscape, youre sure to find just the right location for wedding photos, including the area where the workings of the mine are situated. Today, couples are enjoying the urban look in photos and Empire Mine is the perfect place for that. To obtain further information about this historical location, call the Empire Mine Visitor Center at (530) 273-8522. Whether you host an extravagant ceremony and reception for 500 guests or an intimate ceremony with just the two of you, there is one constant that will always be equal regardless of where you get married ... you walk in as a single person and walk out with someone to share the rest of your life.

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COURTESY PHOTOS

The vintage chic theme of Benjamin and Megan (Harris) Bruhns wedding was enhanced by the Blue Gooses authentic rustic atmosphere. Modern amenities include an in-house digital sound system, projector, screen and theater lighting.

Where rustic charm meets modern amenities

Blue Goose Fruit Shed offers the best of both worlds for events
BY KATHY MAYNARD

he Blue Goose Event Center offers couples the freedom to create the perfect wedding day. They can select their own caterer and take their time decorating the space because the Blue Goose is rented for the entire day. The rental includes tables and chairs to seat up to 350 people onsite. Located in the historic Blue Goose Fruit Shed at 3550 Taylor Road in Loomis, the 6,300-square-foot facility combines rustic charm with modern amenities, including a professional kitchen, bar, wood floor, green room, stage, in-house digital sound system, projector/screen and theater lighting. Its amazing how people have transformed the space. One group brought in real grass and park benches and others have been very elegant, though most peo-

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Banners, tissue paper flowers and different colored table cloths created a fiesta style reception for newlyweds Lauren Evans and Antonio Velazquez.

ple prefer the casual atmosphere, said Mark Foley, who supervises rentals and owns Blue Goose Produce. Many comment on all the compliments they receive from their guests about how comfortable a place it is. Newlyweds Benjamin and Megan (Harris) Bruhn chose the Blue Goose for their July 2012 wedding reception because the 2004 Del Oro High School grads said they had watched the fruit shed being renovated over the years and wanted a place that reflected their home town and could fit their 250 guests, Megan Bruhn said. We had a vintage chic theme and it was the perfect set-up to mesh the rustic atmosphere with elegance, she said. Dustin and Stephanie (White) Fee, both teachers and coaches at Del Oro, picked the Blue Goose for their fun themed reception in July. Its a relaxed, get-together and have a good time atmosphere said Stephanie Fee. We had it catered by Randys Creative
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Almas Bridal & Tuxedo Boutique

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Wed held a square dance there in 2006, so we knew it was the perfect venue to have a band for people to dance.
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continued from page 9 Catering with heavy hors doeuvres, cotton candy, a yogurt machine, popcorn, a DJ and a photo booth, she said. In December, Joseph and Emilie (Von Savoy) Gresham turned the center into a winter wonderland for their reception after getting married at Loomis Veterans Memorial Hall a few blocks away. It was wonderful, we prepared our own food in the kitchen and served it buffet style, used the projector for our video and the dressing room was perfect for all my bridesmaids, flower girls, mom and grandma to get ready with me, Emilie Gresham said. Banners, tissue BLUE GOOSE paper flowers and EVENT CENTER different colored What: Historic fruit table cloths creatshed converted to ed a fiesta style event center reception for LauWhere: 3550 Taylor ren Evans and Road, Loomis Antonio Seats: Up to 350 Velazquez in July, Features: 6,300 said the brides square feet, profesmother, Ann sional kitchen, bar, Evans. wood floor, green Wed held a room, stage, inhouse digital sound square dance system, projector/ there in 2006, so screen and theater we knew it was lighting the perfect venue Info: (916) 287to have a band for 7021, www.blue people to dance, gooseeventcenter. she said. The com cost is reasonable, and I love having all the tables and chairs there so you dont have to worry about waiting for everything to arrive before you can set up. Both our events were quite casual, but Ive been to very formal receptions there and I thought it dressed up very well. Rental proceeds are used by the nonprofit South Placer Heritage Foundation to continue renovations on the historic building.

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Jewelry options available in Historic Folsom

BY LAURA NEWELL

Precious Gems Jewelers owner Roman Oleynik offers a variety of mens wedding bands.
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hether you are looking for that special ring for the big day, or a gift for bridesmaids who help you get ready Folsoms Historic Sutter Street has a variety of options for brides-to-be. Precious Gems Jewelers, 723 Sutter St., Folsom, has both new and vintage options for engagement rings and bride and PRECIOUS GEMS groom wedding JEWELERS bands. Where: 723 Sutter We have one-ofSt., Folsom a-kind estate and Phone: (916) 351vintage options, 0220 said owner Alla Oleynik. If you purchase from us, we will definitely provide your loved one with a unique and one-of-a-kind ring. Some vintage and estate rings date back to the 1890s and newer rings, through instore trade or estate sales, are from the 1950s through today. The store also sells separate diamonds and settings for personal designs.

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Rainbow Bridge Jewelers on Sutter Street in Folsom offers a variety of unique gifts for bridesmaids.

RAINBOW BRIDGE JEWELERS

Where: 721 Sutter St., Folsom Phone: (916) 985-7618

Precious Gems Jewelers owner Alla Oleynik shows off a variety of their vintage and estate engagement rings and wedding bands.
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Basically, whatever your mind can create, we can make it happen, Oleynik said. The family-owned business has been on Sutter Street for 17 years. For more information, call (916) 351-0220. All brides need a little help preparing for the big day and thats where bridesmaids come in. To thank the women who helped with all the planning, Rainbow Bride Jewelers,

721 Sutter Street, has a variety of gift ideas that are unique to each woman. Owners and artists Jim Kelly and his wife Dorothy Cormack, bring their own designs to the store as well as almost 35 other artists jewelry collections. We have a variety of unique gifts that are subtlety different than what youd see at a department store, said Cormack.

There is a very simple shape to this jewelry, with vibrant colors and an understated elegance. Cormack suggests pairing together pearl collections offered at the store to highlight bridesmaids. The jewelry store has been on Sutter Street for 35 years. For more information, call (916) 985-7618.

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The Ridge Golf Club & Events Center

Wedding Albums

BOB AND MARICON MYERS

Location: Lincoln Hills Golf Club Date: Oct. 6, 2012 Photographer: Mackenzie Roberts, Chuck Roberts Photography Phone: (916) 632-8941 Online: www.chuckrobertsphoto.com

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ANDREW AND REBECCA DUARTE

Location: Granite Bay Country Club Date: Sept. 26, 2012 Photographer: Jacqueline Photography Phone: (916) 390-2228 Online: www.jacquelinephotography.net

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Wedding Albums

CHRIS AND JESSICA DANN

Location: Granite Bay Date: Oct. 6, 2012 Photographer: Jacqueline Photography Phone: (916) 390-2228 Online: www.jacqueline photography.net

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Weddings are our Speciality!

Our passion is to provide you beauty and style on your special day. We cater to your taste down to the very last detail.

On the Cover

Lincoln Florist
509 Lincoln Blvd., Lincoln

916-645-2303
LincolnFloristandGifts.com

PHOTOS COURTESY ALLISON LAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Laura and Treston Shull were married at the Forest House Lodge in Foresthill.
www.ChuckRobertsPhoto.com

916-632-8941

Our goal is simple:

We want you to feel like a guest at your own event.

Penguins Catering professional, friendly staff can help you plan and prepare all the details for a large group or a small sit down dinner.

TRESTON AND LAURA SHULL

Location: Forest House Lodge Date: Oct. 13, 2012 Photographer: Allison Lal Phone: (916) 201-3012 Online: www.allisonlal.com

530-888-7417
Fax 530-823-5258
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BRIDAL GOWNS & TUXEDO

Colfax Cleaners
228 S. Auburn St., Colfax Quality Cleaning & Pressing for the Entire Wedding Party Gowns Preserved & Boxed for Future Generation

CAKES & DESSERTS

Crazy Cakes & Stuff
Specializing in Wedding Cakes 436 Lincoln Blvd., Ste 206, Lincoln

C AT E R I N G
Buonarroti Ristorante
Private Dining Room, Banquets & Catering Fine Italian Cuisine 460 Lincoln Blvd., Lincoln, CA buonarrotis.com

(530) 415-7270
www.facebook.com/pages/Crazy-Cakes-and-Stuff

(916) 645-7951 Divine Desserts

Creative Cakes & Desserts for Your Divine Event! 6045 So. Walnut St., Loomis www.divinedessertsbyaguirre.com

(530) 346-8915 Dreamnette Bridal

TJ Maxx Shopping Center 1850 Douglas Blvd., Suite 914 Roseville, CA

Catering by Gourmet Garage

Specially Designed Menus to make your wedding spectacular!

(916) 591-9829
Matt@GourmetGarageLoomis.com

(916) 652-6545 Gimmie Cake Too!

(916) 780-4747 Catering by Rubinos Ristorante

Full Service Restaurant & Catering for any Occasion 5015 Pacific St., Rocklin

MCYG Elite Celebrations

Bridal & Formal Dresses Boutique Unique Gifts Mention I Do for 60% OFF Bridal & Prom Dresses 230 Vernon St., Roseville, CA

Elegant to Enchanting Hand Crafted Custom Cakes for Any Ocacasion 13118 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603

(916) 624-3401
Rubinosrestaurant.com

(530) 305-2269 Little Bliss Cakery

8789-D Auburn-Folsom Rd. Granite Bay

(916) 773-6294

Penguins Catering
Large Groups to Sit Down Intimate Dinners Voted Auburns Best of the Best

(916) 791-2253 (Cake)

www.LittleBlissCakery.com

(530) 888-7417
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C AT E R I N G
Bills Chuck Wagon & Catering
The Ultimate in Catered BBQ for Weddings & All Occasions (530) 273-4519 or (530) 913-4519 www.billschuckwagon.com

Randy Peters Catering And Event Planning

Not Only Your Caterer Today But for a lifetime! www.RandyPetersCatering.com

(916) 726-2339

If youd like your business included in our next I Do! Magazine, please call 916-774-7921

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Atrium Salon & Spa
All Possible Bridal Amenities 6851 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay www.atriumsalonspa.com

(916) 791-8585 Brockway Hair Design

E N T E R TA I N M E N T
JD Productions
Quality DJ Entertainment Great Music, Great Memories! www.JDProDJ.com

P A R T Y F AV O R S
Promote Me
Customized Gifts and Apparel, Personalized Party Favors Junction Blvd., Roseville, CA 95678

Bridal Hair Design as Unique as You Roseville Rocklin Lincoln Granite Bay Folsom El Dorado Hills Gold River www.brockwayhairdesign.com

Spa Escapes
Where we bring the spa to you! Contact Rebecca Andres-The Spagirl

(916) 786-6935 Sounds To Go

Simple, Elegant & Fun Wedding Entertainment Personalized Service & Wonderful Memories www.Sounds2Go.com

(916) 774-1616
rosevilleinfo@gmail.com

(703) 919-6245
spasbybec@gmail.com www.beautipage.com/becandres

P A R T Y R E N TA L S
Celebrations
Tents Event Rentals Linens 7501 Galilee Road Roseville, CA 95678

(916) 223-4508

TAILORING
Vali Alterations
Wedding & Formal Wear Specialist 5060 Rocklin Rd. #B, Rocklin www.valisalterations.com

FLORIST
Heaven Scent Flower Company
Personalized Floral Arrangements to make Your Wedding Unique! www.heavenscentflowerco.com

(916) 773-2133
www.CelebrationsPartyRentals.com

(916) 625-9359

(916) 577-5038 Lincoln Florist & Gifts

Weddings are our Specialty 509 Lincoln Blvd., Lincoln, CA 95648 www.lincolnfloristandgifts.com (916) 645-2303 or 1 (800) 440-3569

PHOTOGRAPHY
CR Photos
Specializing in small weddings. Packages tailored to your needs or budget! 10281 Harvest Way Grass Valley, CA 95949

TANNING
California Tan
Be Radiant for Your Wedding & Honeymoon with our Award-Winning Spray Tan or Premium Tanning Equipment 2564 Grass Valley Hwy., Auburn (in the Big 5 Shopping Ctr.)

(530) 613-1721 Debbie Brown Photography

Specializing in Weddings, Family Portraits, Anniversaries & Special Events www.debbiebrownphoto.com

Perfect Parties By MO
Specializing in Floral Design Your Vision into Reality www.perfectpartiesbymo.com

(530) 889-2826

(530) 305-2916

(916) 645-3356

T R AV E L A G E N C Y
Vacation Station
154 American River Canyon Dr. Folsom, CA 95630

HOTELS
Howard Johnson Rocklin
Accommodations to fit your style and budget 4420 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin

(916) 987-6293
www.vacationstationtvl.com

(916) 624-4500
hojorocklinca@gmail.com

If youd like your business included in our next I Do! Magazine, please call 916-774-7921

VENUES
Alta Sierra Country Club
11897 Tammy Way Grass Valley, CA 95949 www.altasierracc.com

VENUES
Morgan Creek Golf Club
Weddings, Parties, Meetings & More 8791 Morgan Creek Lane Roseville, CA 95747

VENUES
The Weddings at Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno
3 Elegant Chapels, Indoor/Outdoor Reception Venues, Gorgeous Bridal suites, 3-story Spa Toscana, Hotel Discounts www.PeppermillReno.com (800) 658-6992 or (775) 689-7325

(530) 273-2041 Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens

16343 Auburn Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95945 Beautiful Outdoor Chapel for a Truly Spiritual Ceremony www.altasierrabiblicalgardens.org

(916) 780-2582 x104

Morgancreekclub.com

The Ridge Golf Club & Events Center

2020 Golf Course Road Auburn, CA

Wild Vines & Brew

Any Party Any Budget Fine Wine, Simple Food, Cold Beer 6508 Lonetree Blvd. Rocklin

(530) 272-1363 Auburn Valley Golf Club

8800 Auburn Valley Rd. Auburn, CA

(530) 888-7888
www.ridgegc.com See our virtual tour We have the facility to make your wedding a timeless event. Packages to fit your budget.

(916) 913-9463 Willow Creek Events

Weddings Made Beautiful on any Budget 6841 Marysville Rd. Browns Valley, CA 95918

(530) 269-2775
www.auburnvalleygc.com Classic Elegance in the Foothills Simply Stunning

Sunset Whitney Golf Club

Weddings, Parties, Meetings & More 4201 Midas Ave. Rocklin, CA 95677

(916) 224-2402 x222 Granite Bay Golf Club

Affordable Elegance 9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay Sunsetwhitney.com

(530) 742-8089

Villa Florentina
Weddings, Events, & Luxury Inn Rooms Timeless Elegance in Coloma, CA 30 Minutes from Granite Bay or Auburn www.villaflorentina.net

(916) 791-7578
Granitebayclub.com

The Historical Blue Goose Event Center

Perfect for that Unique Country Reception 3550 Taylor Rd., Loomis www.bluegooseeventcenter.com

(916) 759-3828 Historic Old St. Marys Chapel

Weddings in Rocklin Since 1883 Call (916) 415-1150 for a tour oldstmaryschapel.com oldstmaryschapel@gmail.com

If youd like your business included in our next I Do! Magazine, please call 916-774-7921

Wedding Albums

KRISTEN SCHARFENBERGER AND STEPHEN DEAN

Location: Auburn Valley Country Club Date: Fall, 2012 Photographer: Debbie Brown Phone: (916) 645-3356 Online: www.debbiebrown photo.com

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TAYLOR AND CAITY HANAMURA

Location: Wedding at All Pets Boarding, reception at Blue Goose Fruit Shed, both in Loomis Date: Aug. 12, 2012 Photographer: Steve Batz, Steven Edward Photography Online: www.stevenedwardphotography.com

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Lash Party Package: Purchase 3 Elegant sets of faux mink lashes for your bridesmaids, and the Bride gets an Elaborate full set of faux mink lashes FREE! (a $199 value) Lash & Relax Package: Embellish set of faux mink lashes and Swedish Massage $149 (save $50) Purchase 3 packages for your Bridesmaids and the bride gets hers for FREE! (a $199 value)

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Find a great deal on a dress in your area

Rented and used gowns from local shops an affordable option for the bride on a budget
BY MARTHA GARCIA

GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

bride on a budget has several options to find the just-right wedding dress that is also affordable. One way of stretching dollars is to wear a pre-owned gown or renting it.

Colfax Community Gift and Thrift

Lovely wedding gowns are often donated to Colfax Community Gift and Thrift, and usually run from $60 to $200, according to manager Lori Garcia. On a recent visit, the shop had on display a brand-new gown from Davids Bridal that

still had tags attached, including one that showed its $300 price. Community Gift and Thrift was offering the size-10 dress for $175. Available for $75 was a beaded vintage dress with train and bow, size 8; a smallsize Victorian-style dress, also small, with beaded satin, lace and covered buttons, at $95; and for $70 a small-size tulle dress with head piece. Dresses for flower girls, or for communion, ranged from $12 to $20. Shopper Tiffany Oxley, of Colfax, calls herself a nonconformist and considers pre-owned dresses a good alternative to buying new.

Colfax Community Gift and Thrift volunteer Linda Brown hangs new and vintage wedding dresses. The shop offers the gowns, some of which include accessories, for $60 to $200.
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The Historic Blue

Goose Event Center

www.bluegooseeventcenter.com

erfect for your unique wedding, reception or celebration!

Photos by Steven Edward Photography & Rick Harrison

For information please contact: (916) 759-3828 or email bluegooseeventcenter@gmail.com

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And, there are A wealth of cool usable pieces if someone wants to make her own, Oxley said.

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In Roseville, Alexandrias Formal Gown Rental provides another option. Giselle Holeman, executive director, said its rental package includes everything, except for the shoes. For under $300, the wedding special includes the gown, veil, tiara, slip, necklace and bracelet, plus a consultation and fitting. Brides have 300 to 400 dresses to choose from for rental. Holeman said Alexandrias purchases all dresses new from manufacturers and receives new dresses all the time. Thats important, she said, because wedding styles change every year, and some manufacturers change twice a year. Current popular styles include modified mermaid style dresses that are curve fitting with flared skirts. Lots of brides are getting married in non-traditional styles and colors, such as Champagne and Italian rum, she said.

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Ideas for making your cake look and taste great

Themes, colors and bling you can find it all in todays wedding cakes
BY TINKA DAVI

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rom simple elegance to rustic looks, todays brides and grooms are choosing a range of designs and themes for their wedding cakes. Bridal couples are even combining themes by ordering a combination of lace and burlap, said Wendi Calton, owner of Little Bliss Cakery in Granite Bay. Some are asking for bold colors such as eggplant-purple and white while others want fondant flowers and satin ribbon. Ribbons allow brides to pull in their colors on a cake, Calton said. Shes creating cakes with smooth buttercream frosting that looks like fondant and adding rhinestone trim. Brides want simple elegance, she said. Calton also sees a trend toward casual choices such as outdoor or mountain themes. Javier and Esther Aguirre, who own Divine Desserts by Aguirre in Loomis, also get requests to create cake designs from elegant to casual. Aguirre said couples like monograms or fresh flowers, which are delivered by the florist and added to the cake at the reception. Brides also like jewelry on their cake, Aguirre said. People like a little bling.

Themes the thing

Calton said that some couples carry out themes from ceremony to reception, Calton said. One selected a mountain cake with white frosting trees and arrived at the reception on a snowmobile. Calton makes cupcake trees with small candy balls in the couples colors decorating the top of each cupcake and matching ribbon tied around the lower edges of the tiers. She trims cake in gold by mixing lemon extract with a product called Luster Dust. It gives a shine that frosting doesnt have. Many couples like monograms or fresh flowers as cake toppers, eschewing bride and groom figures, except for a few. Calton created a cake for a couple with an obvious sense of humor. They selected figures of a bride dragging her tuxedoed husband

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While not many go with traditional cake toppers, Little Bliss Cakery created this humorous cake with figures of a bride dragging her husband to the altar.
to the altar. TV shows such as Cake Boss and The Next Best Baker, both on TLC, are giving couples ideas for themes, she said. They see TV stars picking themes and want to try them, too. We especially see that in cakes with Mexican or Lake Tahoe themes. Calton, who learned beginning cake decorating at age 4 when her mom gave her graham crackers to decorate, can be seen mixing batter and baking in the shop. I wanted an open kitchen so people could see how clean we are, she said. Both Calton and Aguirre said that todays couples are looking for ways to cut expenses. Aguirre said people are not choosing fondant for cakes as much as in the past, but prefer buttercream.

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With the tight economy, people are going with something thats good and is edible, she said. Fondant is totally edible but 90 percent of people dont like it.

times from a morning delivery to an early evening reception. For outdoor weddings we need a plan A and a plan B, she said.

Trending toward tiny

Calton, who offers custom cakes, cupcakes, candy and coffee in her shop, said that many brides are selecting round cakes as toppers for cupcake trees. The cupcakes are arranged on three graduating sizes of tiers (12-, 10- and 8-inch) with a 6-inch round cake on top. Each cupcake is decorated and personalized. Cakes are time-consuming and laborintensive to do. Cupcakes fit the couples budget because they dont have to pay cake-cutting, delivery or set-up fees, Calton said. A girlfriend or an auntie can transport cupcake tiers in separate bakery boxes and assemble them at the reception. Aguirre, who is doing a lot of outdoor weddings, is concerned with Mother Nature when people pick up their own cakes as a way to reduce delivery costs. Timing is something we have to work with when its warm or when it rains, she said. Cakes need to be refrigerated, some-

You want it when?

How far in advance should couples order their wedding cake? Both Little Bliss Cakery and Divine Desserts by Aguirre have bookings for October and Aguirre booked one fall wedding a year ago. Couples who became engaged over the holidays are planning their weddings now and ordering cakes. The most popular months for weddings are May, June, September and October, said Aguirre, whose cake calendar is filling up. Calton also has bookings for July and August. Both said the number of cakes they can do in a day depends on the delivery destination and the size of the order. Calton does all the baking in her shop, another person prepares buttercream and a cake artist, who comes in at 10 p.m. and works through the night, decorates cakes. Popular flavors are espresso, strawberry, raspberry and chocolate, Calton said.
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Cakes can take a cue from your colors or themes, such as this one from Divine Desserts by Aguirre.

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continued from page 29 Does a family member have a problem with partying a bit too much and may want to talk on the microphone? Toasts are always a detail you need to consider. The so called open mic can be a real poser if the guests get lengthy in their toast stories. A good DJ needs to be aware and a pro about editing the lengths of the toasts section. Remember, you have been asking your guests to sit at their tables for over an hour by the time the toasts even begin, they need to get up to ... dance! Does a family Wait whats that? A slideshow presenmember have a tation still? problem with Talk with your DJ about the timing of partying a bit the set up and tear too much and down of the projection system. may want to This needs to be well coordinated talk on the and seamlessly microphone? staged so your guests are not waitToasts are ing for your friends always a detail laptop to boot up (Have the system you need to checked prior to the consider. The so reception if possicalled open mic ble). Small detail but boy does this can be a real crash receptions more than you may poser if the think! guests get Does your slideshow have lengthy in their music? Does the DJ have cables to contoast stories. nect the slideshow laptop to his/her sound mixer? Will they be responsible for set up and tear down of the projector and screen? Details best planned for before the wedding day arrives. Getting to know my couple before I show up to be a big part of their day is a detail I never slide on!
Here is a short check list of details I always go over with my bride and groom at our pre-planning meeting. 1. Song lists complete: Ceremony music(honored seating, bridesmaids entrance, brides entrance; recessional song after you are pronounced husband and wife). Any live musicians who need microphones?

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4. Things you do not want to happen!

Greg Whatley, owner of Mountain Event Productions, mans the mixing board during a wedding at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City.
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Please dont make your DJ/MC become a referee or mind reader. Let him know in advance if you feel awkward with certain types of song selections (explicit lyric music is really polarizing for your guests) Does your fiancs cousin get DJ-it is when he/she has had too much too drink? Remember even the best intentions of your guests during song requests can really go a stray if there is music that you do not want to hear.
5. Did you bring a second set of comfy shoes to dance in? This is a real overseen

detail that can really hurt the aching brides evening.

6. Do you have enough cocktail appetizers planned? In case you decide to have

dinner served more than two hours after ceremony start time?
7. Are all your vendors paid prior to the wedding day wrap up? Assign a family

issue. Please please please remember, you need to enjoy your own party! Dont add more things to your list of details for the reception. After you put that wedding dress and tuxedo on, you should let the professionals you have hired worry about the details. Enjoy your big day!
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DJs, live bands build the mood at a wedding

But which is the right choice for you?
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ecisions, decisions. Planning a wedding is a whirlwind of choices, from colors and flower arrangements to finding that perfect venue and hammering out a delicious menu. But arguably the most important decision couples will make is what music to have on their big day. Is it better to hire a DJ to man the mixing board, churning out fun, beloved, danceable music all night long, or should you head down the classic route, keeping it classy with a string quartet? As any respectable wedding vendor will say, its your day, and its up to you. It depends, said Matt Brys, owner and a principal entertainer at Extreme Productions of Roseville. I love a mix of both, but many times it comes down to prices and budget, and I get it. The cool thing, I think, about what we do at our company is people get a sense of that live entertainment

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aspect along with the music that they love most. Brys is quick to point out that the Extreme Productions crew are not DJs,

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they are entertainers and masters of ceremonies: A DJ would show up and play music and hope for the best. Somebody who owns a wedding or owns an event will sit down with you and build up a soundtrack, a mood and a vibe for each event. That means working with the bride and groom to select atmospheric music for all parts of the wedding, from seating and ceremony to the reception. It also means weeding out those do-not-play songs the couple cant stand, and making sure all sound aspects of the wedding run smoothly. Mountain Event Productions owner Greg Whatley said his crew become wedding planners by proxy, helping make sure everything is where its supposed to be, everyone knows whats going on and the bride and her mother! are happy. We have a motto that we firmly believe in, Whatley explained. Its your wedding. Were just there to make sure it runs smoothly. In addition to emcees, Mountain Event Productions also offers state-of-the-art, multi-camera wedding videography. And his crew can also coordinate unique touches to the evening, including digitally recording the wedding vows and playing them back during an appropriately romantic bride-and-groom dance at the reception. Whatley agreed with Brys that its all up to the couple whether to have live music or a DJ, but pointed out some pros of hiring an emcee. The first thing is the cost, he said. Live bands are extremely expensive, and secondly, limitation. A live band can only know so much music and it cannot paint a reception with broad strokes, and what that means is styles of music. Even though a band may be professionals, and there are a lot of good ones out there, they only have a limited setlist. Thats just the nature of the beast. We have over 12,000 songs at our disposal.

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Cost is a big factor in choosing music Whatley said a live band can cost between $3,000 and $5,000. He said he finds that his fee usually comes out to 25 percent of the cost of a live band. Alan Clark, principal cellist for the Auburn Symphony and a member of the Camellia String Quartet of Sacramento, pointed out that a more frugal option than hiring a full band is to have a string quartet at the wedding. Camellia charges $450 for the first hour of music, than $200 per hour after that, along with travel expenses. That cost also includes a consultation with the quartet and bride to select the songs. Live music, Clark said, enhances the tone of the wedding, especially if that music is played by a string quartet. Not only is there lovely music played while the guests are arriving, but the ceremony is enriched by the texture and beauty of the music played while the mothers and grandmothers enter, the bridesmaids enter, and especially while the bride processes down the aisle. Clark said music during a unity candle ceremony, memory candle, prayer or vocal solo is also satisfying. And dont think a string quartet cant get lively the perky music played during bridal

party and guest exits gives a fun sense of completeness to the event. When asked if hiring a live band is worth the expense, Clark responded, Is going to dinner in a nice place with tablecloths, lovely settings, controlled climate and pleasant noise absorption an improvement over a fast-food experience? Of course! This is a special day for many family members beyond the immediate wedding party, and if care is given to enhance the experience for so little expense as a quartet, I think it is a great bargain and money well spent. Ron West of Rocklins DJ West Entertainment said its a given that a couple wants to hire a talented band or DJ for their big day. Finding one is a matter or talking with friends and shopping online, he said, pointing out that he was done weddings with both receptions and a DJ, and it works out great. He added that top-notch talent gets booked a up to a year in advance, so its best to book early. Music can make or break a wedding celebration, West said. Its one of the most important things to consider for your reception and can send your guests home feeling good or going home early.

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Ron West of DJ West Entertainment has been an on-air radio personality and mobile DJ entertainer for more than 25 years. Here, West provides some important questions couples should ask potential wedding DJs. What equipment do you use? If you need a sound system for the ceremony, can you provide this as well? Are you a DJ who will stay in the background making necessary announcements, or will you be visible and more of a performer? What will you wear? (Make sure he knows how you want him to dress.) How is the music selected? Do you have a wide variety of songs available? Can I have a list of songs I do not want played? How do you handle the events of the evening? (It's important to know how the transitions from one activity to another will occur.) Do you offer video projection services for a slide show or music videos? What type of lighting do you offer? Some DJ companies have more than one DJ. Which DJ will be at my wedding? Will you play music as the guests are arriving and during cocktail hour and meal? Do you provide a wireless mic for speeches? Do you have liability insurance? Do you bring backup equipment with you? How early will you be there to set up? Do you have references we may contact?

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t has long been thought that the guys role in planning a wedding is to shell out some cash, buy the ring, show up to the ceremony and say, I do. Such is not the case anymore, as more and more men are taking an integral part in the wedding planning process, according to Jody Hoffman, owner of Crazy Girl Events in Meadow Vista. Hoffman specializes in wedding planning and says she has noticed more and more men showing up at bridal Toby Lewis is a shows and taking a more freelance writer vested interest in planand newlywed ning the big day. living in It used to be where the Sacramento. guys just didnt want to do anything, she said. But now, because weddings have changed so much, guys are getting more involved because they want to see what is going to make their wife-tobe happy. I recently experienced this firsthand. My wife and I were married in September and throughout the planning process, I quickly learned that my role would not be to simply show up. Here are some things I learned on how a guy can play a role in the wedding planning process:

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for the best man and maiden of honor, welcome gifts for all the guests, gifts for people who helped in the planning process, even gifts for the neighbors dog down the street. I also learned that when my future wife asked for my opinion on something (such as wedding invitations, napkin inserts, etc.), she truly wanted to know what I thought, but really she was looking for me to approve what she probably had already chosen. And so I become really adept at saying, Yes, I like that, or, Im not sure, what do you think? From what Ive read, and experienced, most guys tend to zone out when 20 different options for wedding invitations are presented to them. So my advice is to try and figure out what she is partial to, and just go with it.

Take your job seriously

If theres one thing my intuition tells me, it is that no bride, no matter how Type-A she might be, wants to take on the entire wedding planning process on her own.

Let her know youre involved

If theres one thing my intuition tells me, it is that no bride, no matter how Type-A she might be, wants to take on the entire wedding planning process on her own. Just as she has chosen you as a partner for life, she also wants you as a partner in the wedding planning process.

Let her know you are just as dedicated as she is in creating a day that you, and hopefully all of your guests, will remember for a lifetime. Odds are that you havent grown up dreaming about your perfect wedding day but she has. Hoffman agrees, stating that when a woman asks her future husband for his opinion, she sincerely wants to know what he thinks. Typically guys are like, I dont know, and that is not an answer, she said. Thats really hard on a bride. It makes things a lot more stressful for the girl.

Most likely, your future wife is going to give you a certain task or tasks that are suited for your specific talents. In my case, it was the music. I was determined to hire a live band that would give a show to be remembered for all time, which turned out to be a much bigger job than I had anticipated. But after several months of organizing the logistics, the music ended up being one of the highlights of the day, and I, as well as our wedding guests Im sure, was quite thankful that I took my one job seriously. Hoffman said that most men enjoy the responsibility of putting the music together, taking part in the food tasting and, of course, helping in the decision of what kind of booze will be served. She also agrees that a man taking a vested interest in planning the wedding goes a long way to making his bride confident and happy on what she hopes to be the day she always dreamt about. They want some sort of teamwork to make this wedding work, she said. Because it is about both of you getting married at the end of the day, and being happy with what youve chosen.

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