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G o l d C o u n t r y M e d i a sGold Country MediasP r e m i e r W e d d i n gPremier Wedding

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BY DEBBIE BROWN

GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

City Hall, the beach, themountains, a church, a

winery ... what do all thesehave in common? They allcould be the perfect locationfor a wedding.

One of the wonderfulaspects about planning a wed-ding in the 21st century is thereare no limits to where a couplecan have their special day.

Having been a wedding pho-tographer for 20-plus years, Ihave been to weddings in hun-

dreds of locations, with justabout every backdrop you canimagine. From New Hamp-shire to Florida, South Dakotato Oregon, Idaho to the PacificOcean and our own backyardof Placer County, there aresome spectacular locations inour country.

Selecting a venue for yourromantic day will involvemany considerations. How

many guests you will have,whether the rental fees are

within your budget, and thestyle of your wedding in rela-tion to the venue.

Outdoor weddings areincreasingly popular and abeach is a perfect location for acouple who loves the great out-doors and one that will workfor a wedding that is large orsmall.

Kelly and Sean Menefeechose Berwick Park in Mon-terey and the Pacific Ocean forthe backdrop of their special

day. With just close friends andfamily in attendance, they

wanted to also be budget con-science.

With some planning, youcan definitely do a Montereybeach or park wedding on asmall-ish budget, Kelly Mene-fee said.

Whether you choose thebeaches of Lake Tahoe, the

Ceremony site offers world of possibilitie

PHOTOS COURTESY DEBBIE B

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

Kaatri anMark Jonhad theiweddingceremonEmpire MHistoric

State ParGrass VaWeddingare onlyperformat selecttimes of year, so bsure to ctact themfor furthinformat SEE VENUE PAGE 8

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Weddings come in all shapesand sizes, not to mentionbudgets, but every bride

dreams of a special and memorablewedding day. At Willow CreekEvents, we help you create thatbeautiful, unforgettable wedding,regardless of your budget. Ourstunning location is nestled on 40gorgeous acres in the heart of GoldCountry. With lush greenlandscaping, manicured lawns,beautiful water features and lovelypathways, Willow Creek is theperfect setting for your special day.

Personalized Service withEverything You NeedWe personally get to know all of ourbrides and supply everything youneed to plan a wedding, including

wedding coordination services andfull-service dcor based on yourpreferred design or theme. Wespecialize in vintage weddings andalso offer classy country and shabbychic options.

Special Pricing for 2013We are currently offering somespecial pricing and discounts for

2013. Our $3,995 wedding packageincludes your ceremony andreception for up to 100 guests. For

weddings with more than 100 guests,the cost is $29.95 per person over100. The special includes theceremony site with upgraded foldingchairs on either an oak tree shadedpatio area surrounded by hydrangeasor down a pretty pathway andmanicured lawn leading to one of ourponds. The reception site includes

event staff during the entire planningprocess, eight hours of weddingcoordination and day of staff, four-hour indoor/outdoor reception in ourbeautifully landscaped high peaktents or in our vintage barn, andincludes china, silver, linens and tabledcor, along with hotel style chairsand tables. For a limited time, werealso offering a free photo booth toany bride who books her wedding byMarch 31 ($500 value) and an

additional $500 off the cost foranyone booking a Friday or Sunda

wedding in 2013.

No matter what your budget,Willow Creek Events is here to heyou plan your personalized, dreamwedding. To get started, visitwww.willowcreekevents.net toget more details and see some ofour beautiful photos, or call us at(530) 742-8089 to set up a timeto view our property.

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Pacific Ocean or anywhere in between,planning a ceremony that takes placehours from where you live can be prob-lematic and one that certainly requireskeen attention to detail. One logisticalissue that could arise is getting the legalaspects taken care of.

Since we had our destination wedding

in California, we were able to go to any ofthe county offices near where we live toget our marriage license and the paper-work needed for our friend, Kris, to offici-ate, Menefee said. I thought being ableto handle all of that locally ahead of timewas a lot less stressful than having to getdown to the wedding location a day earlierand do all of the paperwork last minute.

Another location that is popular, andcloser to Placer County, is Empire MineHistoric State Park in Grass Valley.Depending on the time of year your wed-ding is, this venue can offer springtimeflowers or beautiful fall foliage.

According to the Empire Mine website,special events take place after the parkcloses in the evening and may be bookedfrom May 1 through the first weekend inOctober.

Kaatri and Mark Jones had a spectacularwedding day amongst the greenery of thehistoric mine. The mine offers a ceremonysite as well as a reception area to host yourpost-nuptial party.

With just over a square mile of beautifullandscape, youre sure to find just the rightlocation for wedding photos, including

the area where the workings of the mineare situated.

Today, couples are enjoying the urbanlook in photos and Empire Mine is the

perfect place for that. To obtain fuinformation about this historical locacall the Empire Mine Visitor Cent(530) 273-8522.

Whether you host an extravagant mony and reception for 500 guests ointimate ceremony with just the tw

you, there is one constant that will al

be equal regardless of where you get ried ... you walk in as a single person

walk out with someone to share the ryour life.

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VENUE: Some local places are gaining popularity as romantic settings

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The Blue Goose Event Center offerscouples the freedom to create the per-fect wedding day.

They can select their own caterer andtake their time decorating the spacebecause the Blue Goose is rented for theentire day. The rental includes tables andchairs to seat up to 350 people onsite.

Located in the historic Blue Goose FruitShed at 3550 Taylor Road in Loomis, the6,300-square-foot facility combines rusticcharm with modern amenities, includinga professional kitchen, bar, wood floor,green room, stage, in-house digital soundsystem, projector/screen and theaterlighting.

Its amazing how people have trans-formed the space. One group brought inreal grass and park benches and othershave been very elegant, though most peo-

ple prefer the casual atmosphere,Mark Foley, who supervises rentalsowns Blue Goose Produce. Many cment on all the compliments they recfrom their guests about how comfora place it is.

Newlyweds Benjamin and Megan (ris) Bruhn chose the Blue Goose for July 2012 wedding reception becaus2004 Del Oro High School grads saidhad watched the fruit shed being rened over the years and wanted a placereflected their home town and coutheir 250 guests, Megan Bruhn said.

We had a vintage chic theme and ithe perfect set-up to mesh the ratmosphere with elegance, she said

Dustin and Stephanie (White) Fee,teachers and coaches at Del Oro, pithe Blue Goose for their fun thereception in July.

Its a relaxed, get-together and hagood time atmosphere said StephFee.

We had it catered by Randys Cre

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

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Banners, tissue paper flowers and dif-ferent colored table cloths created afiesta style reception for newlywedsLauren Evans and Antonio Velazquez.

Blue Goose Fruit Shed offers thebest of both worlds for events

Where rustic charm meets modern amenitie

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Catering with heavy hors doeuvres, cocandy, a yogurt machine, popcorn, and a photo booth, she said.

In December, Joseph and Emilie Savoy) Gresham turned the center in

winter wonderland for their recepafter getting married at Loomis VeteMemorial Hall a few blocks away.

It was wonderful, we prepared ourfood in the kitchen and served it bstyle, used the projector for our videothe dressing room was perfect for albridesmaids, flower girls, mom and grma to get ready with me, Emilie Gressaid.

Banners, tissuepaper flowers anddifferent coloredtable cloths creat-ed a fiesta stylereception for Lau-ren Evans and

AntonioVelazquez in July,said the bridesmother, AnnEvans.

Wed held asquare dancethere in 2006, so

we knew it wasthe perfect venueto have a band forpeople to dance,she said. Thecost is reasonable,

and I love havingall the tables andchairs there so you dont have to wabout waiting for everything to abefore you can set up. Both our ev

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Historic Old

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Whether you are looking for thatcial ring for the big day, or a gibridesmaids who help you get r

Folsoms Historic Sutter Street has a ety of options for brides-to-be.

Precious Gems Jewelers, 723 SutteFolsom, has both new and vintage opfor engagementrings and bride andgroom weddingbands.

We have one-of-a-kind estate andvintage options,said owner AllaOleynik. If you pur-chase from us, we

will definitely provide your loved onea unique and one-of-a-kind ring.

Some vintage and estate rings date to the 1890s and newer rings, througstore trade or estate sales, are from1950s through today.

The store also sells separate diamand settings for personal designs.

Precious GemsJewelers ownerRoman Oleynikoffers a varietyof mensweddingbands.

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COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

Jewelry options available in Historic Folsom

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Basically, whatever your mind can cre-ate, we can make it happen, Oleynik said.

The family-owned business has been onSutter Street for 17 years. For more infor-mation, call (916) 351-0220.

All brides need a little help preparing forthe big day and thats where bridesmaidscome in.

To thank the women who helped withall the planning, Rainbow Bride Jewelers,

721 Sutter Street, has a variety of gift ideasthat are unique to each woman.

Owners and artists Jim Kelly and hiswife Dorothy Cormack, bring their owndesigns to the store as well as almost 35other artists jewelry collections.

We have a variety of unique gifts thatare subtlety different than what youd seeat a department store, said Cormack.

There is a very simple shape to this elry, with vibrant colors and an undered elegance.

Cormack suggests pairing togepearl collections offered at the stohighlight bridesmaids.

The jewelry store has been on SStreet for 35 years. For more informacall (916) 985-7618.

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Precious GJewelersowner AllaOleynik shoff a varieof theirvintage an

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Rainbow Bridge Jewelers on SutterStreet in Folsom offers a variety ofunique gifts for bridesmaids.

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BOB AND

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MYERSLocation:

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Date: Oct. 6, 2012

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ANDREW AND REBECCA

DUARTELocation: Granite Bay Country ClubDate: Sept. 26, 2012Photographer: Jacqueline PhotographyPhone: (916) 390-2228

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CHRIS ANDJESSICA DANNLocation: Granite BayDate: Oct. 6, 2012Photographer:Jacqueline

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Lincoln Florist509 Lincoln Blvd., Lincoln

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Our passion is to provide you

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We want you to feel like a

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Penguins Catering professional,friendly staff can help you plan andprepare all the details for a large groupor a small sit down dinner.

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Debbie Brown PhotographySpecializing in Weddings, Family Portraits,

Anniversaries & Special Eventswww.debbiebrownphoto.com

(916) 645-3356

CelebrationsTents Event Rentals Linens

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The Ridge Golf Club& Events Center

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We have the facility to make your weddinga timeless event. Packages to fit your budget.

Sunset Whitney Golf ClubWeddings, Parties, Meetings & More

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Wild Vines & BrewAny Party Any Budget

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Willow Creek EventsWeddings Made Beautiful on any Budget

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Alta Sierra Country Club11897 Tammy Way

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Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens16343 Auburn Rd.

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Classic Elegance in the Foothills

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Abride on a budget has sev-eral options to find thejust-right wedding dress

that is also affordable.One way of stretching dollars

is to wear a pre-owned gown or renting it.

Colfax CommunityGift and Thrift

Lovely wedding gowns areoften donated to Colfax Com-munity Gift and Thrift, andusually run from $60 to $200,according to manager LoriGarcia.

On a recent visit, the shophad on display a brand-newgown from Davids Bridal that

still had tags attached,including one that showed

its $300 price. CommunityGift and Thrift was offeringthe size-10 dress for $175.

Available for $75 was abeaded vintage dress withtrain and bow, size 8; a small-size Victorian-style dress, alsosmall, with beaded satin, laceand covered buttons, at $95;and for $70 a small-size tulledress with head piece.

Dresses for flower girls, orfor communion, rangedfrom $12 to $20.

Shopper Tiffany Oxley, ofColfax, calls herself a non-conformist and considerspre-owned dresses a goodalternative to buying new.

ColfaxCommunGift andThrift

volunteerLinda Brohangs neand vintaweddingdresses.

The shopoffers thegowns, soof whichincludeaccessoriefor $60 to$200.

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And, there are A wealth of cool usablepieces if someone wants to make herown, Oxley said.

Alexandrias Formal Gown RentalIn Roseville, Alexandrias Formal Gown

Rental provides another option. GiselleHoleman, executive director, said its rentalpackage includes everything, except forthe shoes. For under $300, the weddingspecial includes the gown, veil, tiara, slip,necklace and bracelet, plus a consultationand fitting. Brides have 300 to 400 dressesto choose from for rental.

Holeman said Alexandrias purchases alldresses new from manufacturers andreceives new dresses all the time. Thatsimportant, she said, because weddingstyles change every year, and some manu-

facturers change twice a year.Current popular stylesinclude modified mermaid

style dresses that are curvefitting with flared skirts.Lots of brides are gettingmarried in non-tradition-al styles and colors, suchas Champagne and Ital-ian rum, she said.

Salvation ArmyAuburnAuburns Salvation Army

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BY TINKA DAVIGOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

F

rom simple elegance to rustic looks,

todays brides and grooms are choos-ing a range of designs and themes for

their wedding cakes.Bridal couples are even combining

themes by ordering a combination of laceand burlap, said Wendi Calton, owner ofLittle Bliss Cakery in Granite Bay.

Some are asking for bold colors such aseggplant-purple and white while otherswant fondant flowers and satin ribbon.

Ribbons allow brides to pull in theircolors on a cake, Calton said.

Shes creating cakes with smooth butter-cream frosting that looks like fondant andadding rhinestone trim.

Brides want simple elegance, she said.Calton also sees a trend toward casual

choices such as outdoor or mountainthemes.

Javier and Esther Aguirre, who ownDivine Desserts by Aguirre in Loomis, alsoget requests to create cake designs fromelegant to casual.

Aguirre said couples like monograms orfresh flowers, which are delivered by theflorist and added to the cake at the recep-tion.

Brides also like jewelry on their cake,Aguirre said.People like a little bling.

Themes the thingCalton said that some couples carry out

themes from ceremony to reception, Cal-ton said.

One selected a mountain cake withwhite frosting trees and arrived at thereception on a snowmobile.

Calton makes cupcake trees with smallcandy balls in the couples colors decorat-ing the top of each cupcake and matching

ribbon tied around the lower edges of thetiers.

She trims cake in gold by mixing lemonextract with a product called Luster Dust.

It gives a shine that frosting doesnthave.

Many couples like monograms or freshflowers as cake toppers, eschewing brideand groom figures, except for a few. Caltoncreated a cake for a couple with an obvi-ous sense of humor. They selected figuresof a bride dragging her tuxedoed husband

to the altar.TV shows such as Cake Boss and The

Next Best Baker, both on TLC, are givingcouples ideas for themes, she said.

They see TV stars picking themes andwant to try them, too. We especially seethat in cakes with Mexican or Lake Tahoethemes.

Calton, who learned beginning cakedecorating at age 4 when her mom gave

her graham crackers to decorate, caseen mixing batter and baking in the s

I wanted an open kitchen so pecould see how clean we are, she said

Both Calton and Aguirre said todays couples are looking for ways texpenses.

Aguirre said people are not choofondant for cakes as much as in the but prefer buttercream.

Ideas for making your cake look and taste greaThemes, colors and bling you can

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While not many go with traditional cake toppers, Little Bliss Cakery created t

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With the tight economy, people aregoing with something thats good and isedible, she said. Fondant is totally ediblebut 90 percent of people dont like it.

Trending toward tinyCalton, who offers custom cakes, cup-

cakes, candy and coffee in her shop, saidthat many brides are selecting roundcakes as toppers for cupcake trees. Thecupcakes are arranged on three graduat-

ing sizes of tiers (12-, 10- and 8-inch) witha 6-inch round cake on top.

Each cupcake is decorated and person-alized.

Cakes are time-consuming and labor-intensive to do. Cupcakes fit the couplesbudget because they dont have to paycake-cutting, delivery or set-up fees, Cal-ton said. A girlfriend or an auntie cantransport cupcake tiers in separate bakeryboxes and assemble them at the recep-tion.

Aguirre, who is doing a lot of outdoorweddings, is concerned with MotherNature when people pick up their owncakes as a way to reduce delivery costs.

Timing is something we have to workwith when its warm or when it rains, shesaid.

Cakes need to be refrigerated, some-

times from a morning delivery to an evening reception.

For outdoor weddings we need a A and a plan B, she said.

You want it when?How far in advance should cou

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The most popular months for wdings are May, June, September and Ober, said Aguirre, whose cake calendfilling up.

Calton also has bookings for JulyAugust.

Both said the number of cakes theydo in a day depends on the delivery dnation and the size of the order.

Calton does all the baking in her sanother person prepares buttercreama cake artist, who comes in at 10 p.m

works through the night, decorates cPopular flavors are espresso, strawb

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Aguirre said chocolate is popular yround. She also offers strawberry chpagne, a white cake with flavored filli

Its a wedding-ish flavor particuwhen its warm, she said.

She also opassion fruitother tropicavors.

The trcolor this yechampagne,

Aguirre saidused to be and black, now colors more rustic,burlap. Its mrustic and nral.

We are dolot more camore countrymore rustic shabby c

Aguirre saidelegant but wmore casual Its burlap bling.

Wedding care smaller in the pasthree-tier cakdisplay with scakes on theis one wayreduce costs.

Another iorder a two-tcake and hapropped or raup rather thating flat on

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on display in the bakery, Aguirre sahavent done it, but its somethinexplore.

Aguirre and her husband are a teathe bakery, she said. He bakes and sheorates.

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BY GREG WHATLEY

SPECIAL TO GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

So many things to consider in planning

your wedding: The guests, the dress,the food, the right colors ... and so on.

Inevitably, some of the smallest detailscan become your receptions biggest chal-lenges.

When I meet with my couple prior totheir wedding we discuss the music ofcourse, but I find it really helpful for allconcerned, if I bring up the DETAILS.

I really believe its my job to act as aproxy on site coordinator (if the couple hasnot hired a professional wedding coordi-nator) to make sure everything runssmoothly throughout the ceremony andreception.

A perfect example is the communicationbetween the photographer and the cater-er.

If the caterer is expecting to serve a timesensitive meal at 6:30 and the bride andgroom are still with the photographer tak-ing pictures at 6:15. This could mean big

trouble.I like to take the time to reach out to thephotographer and give them a gentlenudge to wrap things up, allowing thebride and groom to join their guests.

On the other hand, if the caterer is goingto be a little late getting the food ready forservice, I like to get the couple announcedinto the party so that they have time todecompress and relax with a drink andtime to mingle with the guests.

Although its not an easy subject tobroach at a pre-planning meeting, I find itsometimes is very important to find out

about the Family Politic.Example: If the bride has a biologic dad

and a stepdad whos raised her since ele-mentary school, it becomes an issue forthe father/daughter dance ... why not hon-or them both by playing two separatesongs. If the biologic dad brings her downthe aisle but doesnt want to dance, do wehave a brother or grooms father whowould like to step in for the father/daugh-ter dance?

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Does a family member have a probwith partying a bit too much andwant to talk on the microphone? Toasalways a detail you need to considerso called open mic can be a real po

the guests get lengthy in their toast stoA good DJ needs to be aware and a

about editing the lengths of the toaststion. Remember, you have been as

your guests to sit at their tables for ovhour by the time the toasts even be

they need to geto ... dance!

Wait whats A slideshow pretation still?

Talk with youabout the timinthe set up anddown of the protion system.

This needs twell coordinand seamlstaged so guests are not wing for your frielaptop to boo(Have the sychecked prior treception if pble). Small d

but boy does crash recepmore than youthink!

Does slideshow music? Does thhave cables to nect the slideslaptop to his

sound mixer? Will they be responsiblset up and tear down of the projectorscreen? Details best planned for befor

wedding day arrives.

Getting to know my couple befoshow up to be a big part of their daydetail I never slide on!

Here is a short check list of detaalways go over with my bride and grooour pre-planning meeting.

1. Song lists complete: Ceremony m(honored seating, bridesmaids entrabrides entrance; recessional song afteare pronounced husband and wife).live musicians who need microphone

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2. Cocktail and dining music choices:Anylive musicians here as well?

3. Reception itinerary: What events doyou want to occur and where in theevening do they happen?

Mingle time, dinner -buffet or seatedservice, toasts, a slideshow, first dances(couple, father daughter, mother-son,anniversary dance ...) bouquet-garter-

cake-honeymoon dance, special requestdance etc.

4. Things you do not want to happen!Please dont make your DJ/MC become areferee or mind reader.

Let him know in advance if you feelawkward with certain types of song selec-tions (explicit lyric music is really polariz-ing for your guests) Does your fiancscousin get DJ-it is when he/she has hadtoo much too drink?

Remember even the best intentions ofyour guests during song requests canreally go a stray if there is music that youdo not want to hear.

5. Did you bring a second set of comfyshoes to dance in? This is a real overseen

detail that can really hurt the achingbrides evening.

6. Do you have enough cocktail appetiz-ers planned? In case you decide to havedinner served more than two hours afterceremony start time?

7. Are all your vendors paid prior to thewedding day wrap up? Assign a familymember the envelopes with all the checksto be paid out. Do not make this your

issue.Please please please remember,

need to enjoy your own party! Dontmore things to your list of details foreception. After you put that weddress and tuxedo on, you should leprofessionals you have hired worry athe details.

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D

ecisions, decisions. Planning a wed-ding is a whirlwind of choices, from

colors and flower arrangements tofinding that perfect venue and hammer-ing out a delicious menu. But arguably themost important decision couples willmake is what music to have on their bigday.

Is it better to hire a DJ to man the mixingboard, churning out fun, beloved, dance-able music all night long, or should youhead down the classic route, keeping itclassy with a string quartet?

As any respectable wedding vendor willsay, its your day, and its up to you.

It depends, said Matt Brys, owner anda principal entertainer at Extreme Produc-tions of Roseville. I love a mix of both, butmany times it comes down to prices andbudget, and I get it. The cool thing, I think,about what we do at our company is peo-ple get a sense of that live entertainment

aspect along with the music that they lovemost.

Brys is quick to point out that theExtreme Productions crew are not DJs,

they are entertainers and masters of monies: A DJ would show up and music and hope for the best. Some

who owns a wedding or owns an evensit down with you and build up a soutrack, a mood and a vibe for each eve

That means working with the bridegroom to select atmospheric music fparts of the wedding, from seatingceremony to the reception. It also m

weeding out those do-not-play songcouple cant stand, and making sursound aspects of the wedding smoothly.

Mountain Event Productions owGreg Whatley said his crew become wding planners by proxy, helping makeeverything is where its supposed toeveryone knows whats going on andbride and her mother! are happy.

We have a motto that we firmly be

in, Whatley explained. Its your weddWere just there to make sure it smoothly.

In addition to emcees, Mountain EProductions also offers state-of-themulti-camera wedding videography.his crew can also coordinate untouches to the evening, including digrecording the wedding vows and plathem back during an appropriromantic bride-and-groom dance areception.

Whatley agreed with Brys that its ato the couple whether to have live m

or a DJ, but pointed out some pros ofing an emcee.

The first thing is the cost, he Live bands are extremely expensivesecondly, limitation. A live band canknow so much music and it cannot pa reception with broad strokes, and that means is styles of music. Even thoa band may be professionals, and tare a lot of good ones out there, theyhave a limited setlist. Thats just the naof the beast. We have over 12,000 sonour disposal.

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Cost is a big factor in choosing music Whatley said a live band can costbetween $3,000 and $5,000. He said hefinds that his fee usually comes out to25 percent of the cost of a live band.

Alan Clark, principal cellist for theAuburn Symphony and a member ofthe Camellia String Quartet of Sacra-mento, pointed out that a more frugaloption than hiring a full band is to havea string quartet at the wedding. Camel-

lia charges $450 for the first hour ofmusic, than $200 per hour after that,along with travel expenses. That costalso includes a consultation with thequartet and bride to select the songs.

Live music, Clark said, enhances thetone of the wedding, especially if thatmusic is played by a string quartet.

Not only is there lovely music playedwhile the guests are arriving, but theceremony is enriched by the texture andbeauty of the music played while themothers and grandmothers enter, thebridesmaids enter, and especially whilethe bride processes down the aisle.

Clark said music during a unity can-dle ceremony, memory candle, prayeror vocal solo is also satisfying. And dontthink a string quartet cant get lively the perky music played during bridal

party and guest exits gives a fun sense ofcompleteness to the event.

When asked if hiring a live band isworth the expense, Clark responded, Isgoing to dinner in a nice place withtablecloths, lovely settings, controlledclimate and pleasant noise absorptionan improvement over a fast-food expe-rience? Of course! This is a special dayfor many family members beyond theimmediate wedding party, and if care is

given to enhance the experience for solittle expense as a quartet, I think it is agreat bargain and money well spent.

Ron West of Rocklins DJ West Enter-tainment said its a given that a couple

wants to hire a talented band or DJ fortheir big day. Finding one is a matter ortalking with friends and shoppingonline, he said, pointing out that he wasdone weddings with both receptionsand a DJ, and it works out great. Headded that top-notch talent getsbooked a up to a year in advance, so itsbest to book early.

Music can make or break a weddingcelebration, West said. Its one of themost important things to consider for

your reception and can send yourguests home feeling good or goinghome early.

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visible and more of a performer? What will you wear? (Make sure he knows howyou 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 fromone activity to another will occur.) Do you offer video projection services for a slidshow 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 aduring 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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BY TOBY LEWISGOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

It has long been thought that the role in planning a wedding is to shesome cash, buy the ring, show up t

ceremony and say, I do.Such is not the case anymore, as m

and more men are taking an integralin the wedding planprocess, accordingJody Hoffman, ownCrazy Girl EventsMeadow Vista.

Hoffman specializwedding planning says she has nomore and more showing up at bshows and taking a mvested interest in pning the big day.

It used to be wherguys just didnt wan

do anything, she said. But now, becweddings have changed so much, guy

getting more involved because they wto see what is going to make their wifbe happy.

I recently experienced this firsthandwife and I were married in Septembethroughout the planning process, I qulearned that my role would not be to ply show up.

Here are some things I learned on hguy can play a role in the wedding pning process:

Just go with itI never realized that weddings are

really about the bride and the groomno, it goes much deeper than that. I dknow I had so many family membersdistant relatives, but once you invite obecomes evident you cant leave anout lest you dont mind offending som

I also never realized how many giftsare supposed to buy for so many diffepeople, either out of courtesy, appreciaor respect.

This includes bridesmaids groomsman gifts, gifts for the in-laws,

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for the best man and maiden of honor,welcome gifts for all the guests, gifts forpeople who helped in the planningprocess, even gifts for the neighbors dogdown the street.

I also learned that when my future wifeasked for my opinion on something (suchas wedding invitations, napkin inserts,etc.), she truly wanted to know what Ithought, but really she was looking for me

to approve what she probably had alreadychosen.

And so I become really adept at saying,Yes, I like that, or, Im not sure, what doyou think?

From what Ive read, and experienced,most guys tend to zone out when 20 dif-ferent options for wedding invitations arepresented to them. So my advice is to tryand figure out what she is partial to, andjust go with it.

Let her know youre involvedIf theres one thing my intuition tells me,

it is that no bride, no matter how Type-Ashe might be, wants to take on the entirewedding planning process on her own.

Just as she has chosen you as a partnerfor life, she also wants you as a partner inthe wedding planning process.

Let her know you are just as dedicatedas she is in creating a day that you, andhopefully all of your guests, will rememberfor a lifetime. Odds are that you haventgrown up dreaming about your perfect

wedding day but she has.Hoffman agrees, stating that when a

woman asks her future husband for hisopinion, she sincerely wants to know whathe thinks.

Typically guys are like, I dont know,and that is not an answer, she said.Thats really hard on a bride. It makesthings a lot more stressful for the girl.

Take your job seriouslyMost likely, your future wife is goin

give you a certain task or tasks thasuited for your specific talents.

In my case, it was the music. I was dmined to hire a live band that would gshow to be remembered for all t

which turned out to be a much biggethan I had anticipated.

But after several months of organ

the logistics, the music ended up bone of the highlights of the day, and

well as our wedding guests Im surequite thankful that I took my one jobously.

Hoffman said that most men enjoyresponsibility of putting the music toger, taking part in the food tasting ancourse, helping in the decision of wkind of booze will be served.

She also agrees that a man taking a ed interest in planning the wedding glong way to making his bride confiand happy on what she hopes to bday she always dreamt about.

They want some sort of teamwomake this wedding work, she Because it is about both of you gemarried at the end of the day, and bhappy with what youve chosen.

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 wed-

ding planning process onher own.

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