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Couples shopping for wedding and engagement rings will find a large selection of top quality, reasonably priced sets at G Anthony Jewelers in Brentwood.<br><i>Photos by Kevin Bartram</I> Diamonds are forever: get the right rings
Wedding trends come and go, but one constant in the nuptials equation remains – the rings. “You can do without a lot of things when planning a wedding, but if you’re getting married you need ring...
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Saxophonist Malcolm Hunter, left, and pianist Jeff Gill specialize in jazzy, romantic ballads.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Malcom Hunter</i> Live music adds class, energy to weddings
Whether you want to add a touch of class with a jazzy sax and piano duo playing romantic ballads or prefer to pump up the energy with a hard-charging party band, there’s nothing quite like providi...
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Good communication can help a photographer record your special day precisely the way you want to remember it.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Studio S Photography</i> Making photos a snap
Weddings take months to plan, but when the big day comes, it all goes by in a flash. Years after the nuptials are over, the most important reminders of that whirlwind day will be photographs, so ...
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Hannah Nicole Vineyards’ 2006 Meritage and 2007 Late Harvest Viognier placed bronze and silver, respectively, at the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition held earlier this month. Hannah Nicole Vineyards received 10 medals at the competition.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i> Brentwood wines win national competition
When it’s toasting time at your wedding reception, you want your guests to savor the celebration with something flavorful and unique. But you don’t need to look far to find the perfect wines to se...
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These festive cheesecake pops are the perfect size and can be dressed up with a variety of colored sprinkles. <br><i>Photo courtesy of Family Features </i> Simple shower sweets
Bridal showers are a fun way to bring people together to shower the bride with affection and presents – and enjoy really good food. Finger foods are ideal for showers. Bite-size goodies let people...
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Say ‘I don’t’ to wedding stress
Stomachaches, headaches, sleep problems, poor concentration, moodiness, irritability, racing thoughts … getting married is supposed to be a happy time, right? So why are so many brides-to-be stres...
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Choosing a DJ for a wedding isn’t as easy as it looks. Couples need to consider many factors when deciding on music for their reception.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Daley Entertainment</i> Not all DJs created equal
So you’re planning a wedding. You’ve ordered the flowers, secured the location and confirmed the caterer. Now there’s just one detail left – the music. According to Doug Daley of Daley Entertainme...
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Geri Palmer, left, and her granddaughter Tiffany Bruce create floral arrangements with silk flowers available for lease or purchase.<br><i>Photo by Samie Hartley</i> Making floral arrangements smooth as silk
Flowers are everywhere at weddings. The bride holds a bouquet as she glides down an aisle covered in rose petals daintily strewn by the flower girl. The bridesmaids hold bouquets and the groom and...
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There are many outstanding local wines to choose from to serve your wedding reception guests – and many factors to take into consideration before you select your wines. Luckily, the knowledgeable staff at Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company can help.<br><i>Photo by Samie Hartley</i> Win over guests with the right wine
Choosing the wine to serve at your wedding reception is a decision that takes more thought than randomly selecting one red and one white wine for your guests. Becky Bloomfield, co-owner of Brentwo...
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Slim-down tips for the Big Day
Few events in life offer better incentive to get fit and healthy than a bride’s upcoming wedding. But what’s a girl to do when she’s down to the wedding wire but not down to her fighting weight? P...
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9984_B5_rgb3.jpg When wedding invitations aren't enough, save the dates save the day
Wait until the last minute to notify potential guests of your wedding date and you may find yourself walking down the aisle among just a handful of family and friends. The official invitation, sen...
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9987_B4_rgb3.jpg Advice for putting your personal stamp on your wedding day
Every bride-to-be deserves a wedding as special as she is, and to have her personality, taste and style dominate her big day. Planning a wedding can be stressful — from organizing seating ar...
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9988_B2_rgb3.jpg Creative, coordinated wedding accessories highlight your theme and style
Just as the right accessories can make your look seem polished and refined, the perfect accessories can make your wedding feel more coordinated, thoughtful and put together. So how do you create a...
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9985_B1_rgb3.jpg How to find, create truly inviting wedding invitations
Today, thanks to the Internet and digital printing technology, your choices for unique wedding invitations are virtually limitless. Today’s bride has the ability to truly set the tone of he...
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9819_B15_rgb3.jpg How to talk money with your spouse-to-be
Getting married generates no shortage of opportunities to have important conversations with your spouse-to-be. Maybe you can postpone or even dodge altogether some of those talks, but at least one...
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9933_B1_rgb3.jpg Protect your wedding against financial disaster
Hurricanes happen. So do slips and falls, broken furniture and no-shows – even to the most organized brides-to-be. There’s no denying the emotional toll that occurs when disaster casts...
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9887_B3_rgb3.jpg Ways to cut your wedding budget without sacrificing style
Ask any bride, and she’ll tell you that her wedding day was one of the happiest days of her life. It’s not just a cliche – even those couples who run into some mishaps on the big...
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Wedding Planner
The Press special edition for
Winter 2010