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Mandy Byngton models a bridal faire-bound wedding dress for designer Leslie Pinion at His & Hers Formal Wear in Brentwood.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
His & Hers Formal Wear: The perfect fit
Wedding dresses are more than just yards and yards of gorgeous fabric: The elegant garments ignite myriad emotions as well. Prior to opening His & Hers Formal Wear, Susanne Larson and Annette Becks...
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The Tuscany Garden offers a fresh and romantic place to exchange vows at La Grande Wedding and Event Center in Oakley.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
La Grande offers fairy-tale wedding venue
When little girls dream about their wedding day, they picture themselves gliding down a petal-strewn aisle in a flowing beaded gown as soft candlelight reflects off their misty eyes and beaming smi...
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An abundance of styles on hand or ready to be custom-made allows Donna Ross at Cre’me dela Gem in Brentwood to make sure you have the wedding band that’s perfect for you.<br><i>Photo by Charlotte Cusack</a>
Gems that are the Cre’me of the crop
Before there’s a wedding to plan, you need a proposal. And in order to wow her into accepting your proposal, you’ll need an engagement ring worthy of your bride-to-be. Enter Donna Ross, owner of Cr...
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Glen Skelton is the owner of Cuisine on Location, bringing fabulous food to weddings and other events in East County since 2009.<br><i>Photos courtesy of Glen Skelton</i>
Cuisine on Location can really bring it
Glen Skelton has been in the restaurant business for most of his life. A rich family history of culinary skills and years of experience has helped him maintain his own catering business in Brentwoo...
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Love is in the air for this newlywed couple, whose wedding day bliss was captured by photographer Lani Allen. The home-based photographer says she’s in the “love business” and works to make each couple’s special day a forever memory.<br><i>Lani Allen Imagery</i>
Capturing beauty, not just weddings
“I’m in the love business,” said Lani Allen, owner of Lani Allen Imagery, from her home-based photography studio in Pleasanton. While first and foremost referring to capturing romantic moments betw...
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Some traditions, such as re-using a family member’s gown, are gaining popularity as a way to help protect our environment.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Brandpoint Content</i>
Green ideas for a white wedding
You’re ready to take your vows in front of family and friends. Planning a memorable celebration of your commitment to each other, however, doesn’t mean you must compromise on your commitment to the...
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Considering how much time and effort goes into making a wedding day memorable, you should create a proposal – the thing that sets everything in motion – that your spouse will talk about for years to come. <br><i>Photo courtesy of Brandpoint Content</i>
The perfect proposal
You’ve picked the perfect ring. You’ve practiced the words you’ll use when you propose. But you know she’d be disappointed if your proposal was splattered across the big screen at a sporting event....
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Blanca Bella Events can coordinate all types of weddings and occasions, from intimate sit-downs to banquets and special events.<Br><i>Photo courtesy of Blanca Bella Events</i>
Blanca Bella coordinates weddings to remember
More than a decade ago, Tiffany Silva of Blanca Bella Events was working as a personal assistant. Much of her job involved party planning for her employer, and she soon fell in love with the job. “...
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Whether it’s an elaborate wedding or simple ceremony, Reflections Photography makes each wedding couple feel special and unique. <Br><I>Photo by Mark Losey of Reflections</i>
Happy couples captured in Reflections
Few big events in our lives have as many moving parts as a wedding, from the people to the setting to the myriad details required to bring off the ceremony, reception and honeymoon. When the wedd...
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Doug Daley at the Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center at The Golf Club at Brentwood.<br><i>Photo by Charlotte Cusack</i>
DJ spins more than tunes
“Weddings are joyous occasions. People are there to have a good time, and we’re here to help them do that,” said Doug Daley of Daley Entertainment Agency. As a professional DJ for the better part...
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One-of-a-kind ideas for an unforgettable wedding
(BPT) - Mark knew he wanted to marry his girlfriend, Stacy, but he didn’t know how to pop the question. The proposal had to be memorable, unique, and meaningful for just the two of them. A cozy pi...
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Bridal trends transform grandma's china from vintage to vogue
(BPT) - New brides are transforming something old into something new. That’s according to the latest bridal tabletop trends. While in recent years brides have been registering for casual dinnerwa...
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Tips and trends to create the wedding of your dreams for less
(BPT) - When it comes to the big day, you want a wedding that suits you and your fiance perfectly, whether it’s a casual outdoor affair or a formal black-tie event. One thing every couple can agre...
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Relax while planning your wedding with these financial and budgeting tips
(BPT) - Planning and organizing a large and complex special event can quickly overwhelm a bride and groom-to-be, especially if the couple has no previous experience or training in large event orga...
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The wedding shoe trend for everyone: pain-free and pretty
(BPT) - Sparkles, spangles and color, new or vintage, whatever your preference in wedding shoe styles there’s one trend that every bride should get behind: comfort. “Pretty flats and even tennis ...
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Honeymoon encore: The big move in
(BPT) - It may come as a surprise to young engaged couples, but the excitement of the wedding and honeymoon doesn’t end when it’s all over. In fact, after the honeymoon, it’s time to roll up your ...
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Money and marriage: Tips to achieve financial happiness
(BPT) - Fights over finances are a commonly known cause of stress and divorce, and a new survey indicates that while the average couple fights over money five times a year, they discuss finances...
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Wedding Planner
The Press Special Edition for
Summer 2012