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ContentsTHE PERFECT PROPOSAL Writer looks for ideal spot in Greek isles 5
WHEN DOVES FLY Symbolic birds popular way to end ceremony 6
SAY YES TO THE TRESS How will you wear your hair? 8
RING TONES The engagement has to begin somewhere 10
LOOK YOUR BEST Fitness trainer gives tips for getting in shape 12
CAPTURING THE MOMENT Local photographers show their stuff 14-15
DOCUMENTING THE DAY Tips from a professional photographer 16
ALLS FAIR AT BRIDAL FAIRE Scenes from last years event 19
BE YOUR OWN WEDDING PLANNER Some do-it-yourself tips 20
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WEDDING ON A BUDGET Friends and family are valuable resources 27
On the Cover Stacey Fuller and Jacob Neves stand outside theOld Sugar Mill in Clarksburg on their wedding day, August 31, 2013.
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BY SCOTT THOMAS ANDERSONGOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
In the history of Greek love stories, Des-tiny itself can conjure mighty twists andturns. Id read enough of the Old World
myths to know this, so when I secretlyplanned to ask my girlfriend to marry meduring a trip through the Mediterranean, Iwas trying hard to make sure that the Fatesand Furies didnt cause the plan go awry.
I had actually given the proposal quite abit of thought before we left. I knew wedbe venturing through Greece, Italy andCroatia, and any of these countries mighthold the ideal place for the moment. Asour plane took off over the Atlantic Ocean,I came to a silent decision that I was notgoing to pop the question in Venice. Ofcourse, Venice is arguably the mostromantic city in the world; but it was thatvery reason that gave me hesitation. I wassure that over the years a lot of Americanand British girls had been proposed to inVenice. If we were wealthy, it would almostbe too predictable.
Photographs of Croatias medievalrooftops set on rocky sweeping shorelines
convinced me it would have its ownamorous spell. I later found out that Croa-tia does have a stirring mystique; but asour jetliner rocked in the nighttime turbu-lence I was doubtful about it as a proposalspot. Right or wrong, did I really want mygirlfriend telling people Id ask her to mar-ry me in a country Americans still associ-ate with NATO air strikes and PrincessDiana walking through mine fields?
Before our plane touched down in thePeloponnese, Id made up my mind that Iwas proposing somewhere in Greece.After all, my girlfriend loves epic Greek
poetry. Shed even named her daughterCassandra after the tragic seer in HomersThe Iliad. But just because Id made adecision didnt mean proposing was goingto be as easy as, say, the Greek myth ofAcontius and Cydippe. In that timelesstale the clever would-be Romeo, Acontius,tricks the beautiful Cydippe into marryinghim by tossing her an enchanted coin.When Cydippe innocently picks the coinup and reads its inscription out loud Iswear by the temple of Artemis that I shallmarry Acontius she is instantly obli-
gated to through with the union, whethershe wants to or not. Barring the possibilitythat Id stumble on one of Acontius coins,I knew I was going to have to try a little
harder than that.Ah, bustling Athens. This was my first
option for a proposal site. Athens is anincredible place. It feels like the very heartof Antiquity itself. However, it also feelslike one of the poorest cities in WesternEurope: The reveling nightlife is beyondvibrant, but the daytime ambiance ofancient temples and wild olive trees issoftened by spates of ugly graffiti, Romaschemers on the corners and refugee hus-tlers lining the port. Athens is crazy andCosmopolitan but, for me, not quite
romantic enough.In Delphi I saw a jagged, sun-drench
landscape that was enchanting my gifriend: She loves mountains and rucountryside, and Delphi brings botogether in an ominous and broken kindmajesty. I thought I might have found tperfect place. The only problem was it wextremely hot out. Making matters wormy girlfriend had access to all of our hosafes, which meant I had to carry a bacpack on me at all times so her engagemering would be safe. Since obvious questio
would be raised by my toting around apparently empty backpack, I had to fill tpack with travel books and novels I insistI needed at all times. The ruse workbecause Im such a book nerd; but tproblem was I was now climbing up tsteep, flinty ridges of Mount Parnassus wa heavy backpack anchored to me. By ttime we reached the perfect view of trolling olive orchards below I was dizzy adrenched in sweat. This was not a gomoment to pull out the ring. When we gback to the mountain-bound dining decin rustic town of Delphi, I was so deplet
from the heat that the first glass of red wiput my head nodding.Delphi was a great place to be in b
it was not working out for the proposalI decided I would stop trying to pl
everything and just wait for a momethat felt right.
Two nights later, we found ourselves the Greek island of Hydra. Meditative, scnic and serene, the island has no autombiles. Its only modes of transportation asmall boats and restless donkeys. We weout to dinner that night at TaverGitoniko, enjoying wine on its rooftop t
race laced in hanging vines. I thought mgirlfriend looked like a movie star frombygone era in her stunning black cocktdress. After dinner, we were strolling alothe islands tiny port, basked in candlight from seas-side bars and cafes as
watched ship sails teetering in the breeI stopped her, got down on my knee ashowed her a ring. I asked her to marme.
I didnt have Acontius magic coin; bthe moment still felt like it was on the rigside of Destiny.
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The Greek island of Hydra proved tobe the perfect spot for a proposal.
The perfect proposal is matter ofdestiny and a great location
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Homing pigeons fill in nicely
for symbolic dovesBY MARTHA GARCIA
GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
Doves, says Kathy Dusart, mate for liThats the symbolism behind t
winged beings use at weddinaccording to the owner of Doves of Whi
The doves (actually white homipigeons) love their home, where theyconformable, where their mate is, whetheir family is, Dusart says. They mate life, but if they happen to lose their mathey will find another.
Doves of White usually takes 20 dovesthe wedding site, and the doves anormally released at the conclusion of t
ceremony. If tbride and groorelease two dovit represents thlove and commment to each oter, she says. Trelease of the floof doves after this in celebration
the wedding.Its a real nconclusion to t
ceremony, like daytime fireworks, Dussays. People tell me a lot of times they fget the food they ate or the music they ltened to, but they do remember tdoves.
Homing pigeons are the only birds thwill find their way home after theyreleased, according to Dusart. The dov
you can find at pet stores are not capaof doing that and its a cruel practbecause they have no home to go to, a
theyd be easy prey for predators, she saDusart says her doves find their way ba
to their loft, a large Doves of White storabuilding that is designed just for themher home in Eden Valley near Colfax.
If theyre released in Roseville theyllback to their home in Eden Valley, ssaid.
Doves of White currently flies 41 homipigeons.
I just raised some new babies, so I ha15 new babies this year, Dusart saTheyll be ready by June to go to work.
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Doves of White usually takes 20 doves to the wedding site, and the doves arenormally released at the conclusion of the ceremony. If the bride and groomrelease two doves, it represents their love and commitment to each other. Therelease of the flock of doves after that is in celebration of the wedding.
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Local stylists have the scoopon latest trends
BY AMANDA CALZADA
GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
Unruly, stubborn knots and tangles anot on the hair or beauty agenda any day, especially the beautiful d
of tying the knot.Current styles, according to Brockw
stylists Brittney Jaime and Kayla Ellsworinclude braids incorporated into a stalong with romantic loose waves and cubuns and side buns. Having the hair updown depends on the detailed embellisments of the dress, they said, but brides afavoring vintage or classic hair accsories, preferably a large clip or piece fostatement to top off the finished look.
Jaime said she noticed a lot of brides abecoming more relaxed when they arethe salon. Ellsworth said the bride and bridmaids can talk to each other during tgroup session because of the salons layo
Brockway offers wedding parties whestylists can pamper up to 10 people in osession, through the art of makeup ahair styling. Outside of the traditional hacut and styling appointment, the salalso has hair texture, highlighting, coling, facial waxing, Keratin smoothitreatments, conditioning and extension
Complimentary champagne, wine ahors doeuvres are served during the weding parties. Consultations are available a few weeks preceding the bridal par
where the bride can have trials of styles adecide which one she likes best in advan
Its fulfilling when the bride can trustus on that special day, said Ellsworth frothe Johnson Ranch location on Sierra Clege Boulevard, adding that Brockway a
Atrium stylists go to training every tmonths to stay current on the latest styl
Brockway was the named the 2011 Bof the Best for favorite hair salon, as ch
sen by Gold Country Media readers.Brides interested in hair services
Brockway can expect that the stylistscommunicate well, said Ellsworth. For tgroom and best man, Brockway also offoil treatment to target mens dandruff.
Brockway boasts 10 locations in RoseviGranite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln and Yuba C
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Sheryl de Santos loose waves add to the elegance of her bridal attire.
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Flower girl Melia Zaballsports loose curls with afloral accent.
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Eight packages are available for relax-ation, said Selene Hale, who advises thosewith a big party to call in advance forscheduling. Atrium does host bridal par-ties and can accommodate, she said.
We are always trying to do styles that aretimeless and elegant. You want to see atimeless beauty and flawlessness, softnessin the hair, glowing in the skin, a nice natu-ral nail, said Hale, who added brides arefavoring a soft and natural look. We wantto make it a special day as much as possibleand we want our brides to come out beau-tiful, relaxed and happy for their event.
One of Atriums managers, Lisa Flowers,was named favorite hair stylist in 2013.
Atrium offers February promotionscalled Romance, Love and Beauty,ranging from couples massages and man-icures to individual services like facials andaromatherapy body salt scrubs.
Brides stepping into either Brockway orAtrium can expect to be treated right.
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BY KIM PALAFERRI
GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
Are you ready to pop the question?Placer County is the perfect choice tofind the right ring to dazzle any bride-
to-be. And if its not quite time to get downon one knee, its always the perfect time tobestow a special gift on your loved one.
Buying personalized lavish gifts is sim-
ple in Roseville, especially with optionslike Kenny G & Company and SantillanJewelers, both locally owned and operat-ed. Walking into these stores is not like
walking into a national brand store thatmay be in the mall, with red discount salestags hovering over every counter.
Kenny Gordon has been in the fine jew-elry business for 32 years. Opening hisown store in Citrus Heights 16 years agoled him into owning three more stores,
with one in Roseville. Featured items in hisRoseville Fountains store consist of classic
diamond stud earrings, pendants and tenis bracelets. Their custom jewelry depament with an on-site designer and gemogist works to bring the most precious f
jewelry piece to life. Shopping for laminute custom jewelry has not beunheard of at Kenny G Jewelers.
We have guys that sometimes wait the last minute to order and create jewel
and we pull off some pretty amazithings to make occasions special for oclients, Gordon said.
Some of the specialty items Gordonmost excited about include uniquely cored gemstones, such as green amethysa mixture of citrine and amethyst callametrine and the ever-elegant black-an
white diamonds. Another specialty itemthe store this year are rose gold and mocdiamonds, which will be sure to dazzlea pendant. And Gordon is proud to ofthe Rhythm of Love pendant diamo
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Finding the perfect ring
Watches area hot itemthis year,not just totell time on,but also as a fashionstatement.
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With a custom jewelry designer on-site at Kenny G Jewelers, making beautiful ring settings as a surprise gift for your loveone is as easy walking in the door.
Local jewelers add sparkle to the big day
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necklace. As the woman takes a stride, thediamond moves with the vibration of herelegant gait, adding more of a brilliantshimmer. It will be an eye-catcher at anyaffair.
Down the street is Santillan Jewelers,owned by Marty Santillan, celebrating hisone-year anniversary at his storefront inRoseville. Having worked in the industryfor the past 28 years, Santillan knows whatcustomers are looking for in fine jewelry.Customer experience is top priority forSantillan.
When I started this store, I wanted peo-ple to feel it was elegant with a nice experi-ence, he said. In order for his company tobe successful, he had to build solid rela-tionships with customers and the commu-nity.
At Santillan, a customer favorite is dia-mond stud earrings. Also, over the past fewyears, sterling silver with gemstones havesold quite well.
Our goal is to find something in every-
bodys budget, and that they will be proudto wear, too, Santillan said.Santillan Jewelers carries delicate ruby
diamond bracelets that will look and feelluxurious on a loved ones wrist. A fineselection of emeralds, sapphires and otherintricate gemstone jewelry options isabundant and available.
But ladies wrists arent the only onesneeding some bling, so Santillan suggestsbuying guys a watch for accessorizing.According to Santillan, men own multiplewatches that coordinate with their fash-ionable outfits. The store carries a colorful
and decorative line of Mulco Watches thatare popular in Europe, and making thesame statement in Roseville and thegreater Sacramento area.
Walking through the store, there areplenty of stylized options, like the gold-and-black overlay bracelet cuff, ring andearring set created by jewelry artistAngelique De Paris.
Both stores have an onsite gemologist,and jewelry repair specialist and a customjewelry designer who can help make theperfect setting using a 3D CAD system.
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Marty Santillan of Santillan Jewelers displays a watch gift set for him and her inpopular rose gold finish. Top left, with so many options for gift giving, one surebet is to rely on the classics like these tennis bracelets from Kenny G Jewelers.
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If youre altar-bound right now, chancesare you are overwhelmed with excite-ment and at the same time, drown-
ing in chaos in all thats involved in plan-ning your dream wedding. Theres venueshopping, creating the guest list, wedding
dress shopping ... oh,my ... wedding dressshopping. The mostexciting event on theto-do list can be a dou-ble-edged sword. In asnap, you are faced
with decisions youmight not be preparedfor. Should I exposemy arms? Can I gobackless? What if I havetummy bloating?
How can I possibly fit exercise into mybusy schedule? you might ask yourself.
When we are overwhelmed, we often putourselves at the bottom of our to-do list.
Workouts or thoughts of a workout planoften go by the wayside. This is the time toredirect your thoughts. This is the time tofocus on that moment everyone will be
waiting for. That moment when everyostands, turns and patiently waits for tbreathtaking bride to appear. Yes, all ey
will be on you, the main attraction, the beof the ball. Friends and relatives may traveling from miles away to see the beau
ful bride on her wedding day. With thismind, doesnt it make sense that yoshould be at the top of your to-do list?
Whether youre wedding is in omonth or two years, its not too latesculpt sexy arms, tone your shouldesculpt your back or lose a few poun
Whether your needs are weight loss, firing up or just making it to your weddiday without losing your sanity, MotivatHealth and Fitness has some great and Dont tips to assist you with a Fit a Bride plan.
Use this motivation andMHFs following tips:
Do: Take time for yourself! Workoumassages, facials, etc., are so important the bride-to-be. When possible; delega
your to-do list chores to free time for yoself. Friends and family often feel honorto be a part of your special day.
Dont: Try to do everything yourseneglecting yourself.
Do: Create a My Special Time JournaSchedule (in advance) all exercise ssions, massage, facials, meditation, e
Treat these time slots as doctor appoinments that you cannot cancel.Dont: Tell yourself, My personal nee
such as health and fitness will not be a pority due to my busy schedule.
Do: Set fitness goals with realistic exptations. If weight loss is your goal, set a gfor 1-2 pounds per week (you dont havebe a size 2 to look absolutely fabulous).
Dont:Wait until the last week and thturn to unhealthy measures such ascrash diet or cleanse. These efforts cbackfire and ruin the experience leadiup to the big day.
Meal planning tips forweight loss and sanity:
Do: Eat every two to three hours, startiwith breakfast. This will keep your metaolism burning!
Dont: Allow yourself to get hungHunger can cause you to make unhealfood choices.
Do: Be aware of foods and drinks thcause bloating, and stay clear of these itemThey can quickly sabotage your efforts.
Dont: Rely on processed foods or drin
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Dont: Rely on processed foods or drinksfor convenience, they often have high lev-els of sodium and sugar.
Do: Keep hydrated divide body weightby two and thats how many ounces youshould consume daily. Water removes tox-ins for a faster metabolism and beautifiesthe skin.
Dont: Turn to carbonated or sugary high-calorie drinks (including alcoholic). Theywill sabotage your efforts.
Do: Plan ahead, make sure healthysnacks are readily available.
Dont: Get yourself in a situation thatmakes you reach for something thats noton your healthy eating plan
Both cardio and muscle toning areessential for the bride-to-be.
Do: Before starting any exercise program,know your level of fitness, as well as limita-tions, and adjust accordingly.
Dont: Find yourself limping down theaisle or being miserable on your honey-moon due to overdoing it in the gym.
Do: Know your goals and what it takes toreach them. A workout program should bespecific to your needs and goals. Differentprograms produce different results.
Dont:Assume you can do any workoutprogram and get the results you want, such
as doing a cardio workout without strength-ening exercises when you need to tone yourarms.
Do: Include both cardio and strength inyour workout. Every program shouldinclude both components, although thetime allotment for each component canvary. If weight loss is your No. 1 goal, thenspend most of your time with cardio seg-ments, also allowing time for muscle ton-ing. If strengthening and toning is your top
goal, then focus more on strengtheningwhile also allowing time for cardio for heartstrengthening and mood elevation.
Dont: Find yourself saying, I am at thegym, now what? Know your goals andfocus on how to get there.
Do:When strapped for time, work out athome. Some of the best weight loss/mus-cle-toning programs consists of cardio withbody weight training segments. Jump rope,pushups, jumping jacks, dips, squats andplanks. Thats cardio and strengthening allin one, and includes all muscle groups.
Dont: Tell yourself, I am limited on timeand cant spend 30 minutes driving to thegym and back. Im not going to bother.
Do: Go for high-intensity, shorter-dura-tion workouts.
Dont: Spend an hour walking at a leisure-ly pace without strengthening exercises
not time-efficient or effective for bresults.
Do: When your wedding date is rigaround the corner, opt for a wedding dr
workout. Focus on exposed and accenated areas, typically your arms, shouldeback and waistline. The best toning exercfor those lean sexy arms and shoulderspushups, and for that lean sexy back woube the Pilates breast stroke (on floor). T
waist line is targeted, as well.
Dont: Assume that, If I am body weigtraining (strengthening without weightthen I need to add cardio, as well. Its nalways true. Take your pulse after dopushups and Pilates breast stroke asquats back to back: bam, theres your cdio!
Take advantage of the fitness apps motivation and accountability and tInternet for instruction and guidance.
I believe the greatest tip that I can leayou with is this: Exercise should remainthe top of your to do list most days of t
week, for a lifetime. Give this gift to yoself and your husband-to-be. Best wishto the bride and groom!
Debra Skelton is a certified fitness consultant, a
licensed nurse and owner of Motivative Health an
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Everyone loves to look at beautiful
wedding photographs, andevery bride wants her photos to
be worthy of a magazine cover.Ive been a wedding photographer
for almost 25 years, and when I wasphotographing with film in mymedium format Hasselblad, it wasextremely easy to separate the pro-fessional photographer from thehobbyist. However, now that digitalSLRs have become the tool of theexperienced, as well as the novice,the consumer has to be more savvyand discerning. Questions I hear
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Im going to give you some qutions and answers that youve pro
ably never seen in any bridal mazine. These questions will separthe true professional from the hobyist who just wants to make somcash off your wedding. Digital phtography has given people a faimpression of photography a
what it entails. Just because somone takes pretty pictures doesmean theyre a photographer. I owan oven, but Im not a chef.
A true photographer will welcomthe knowledge you exhibit w
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these questions, while thehobbyist (whos calling himselfor herself professionalbecause theyre charging you),may try to sidestep the ques-tions or avoid them altogether.Ask friends and family forreferrals, and begin yourphone interviews. If you likewhat you hear, set up the
appointment as quickly aspossible; youd hate for themto get booked before you havea chance to meet them.
Do you hold a current busi-ness license, and a sellers per-mit from the State Board ofEqualization (BOE)?
Its against the law to con-duct business without alicense, as well as not hold asellers permit from the BOE. If
a photographer isnt chargingyou tax, you can assume theydont carry the permit. If theyget shut down for operatingillegally (which has hap-
pened), youve just lost what-ever money you gave them.Additionally, youre not pro-tected if theyre not licensed(its like hiring an unlicensedcontractor do so at yourown risk.
When did you become a pho-tographer, and what photogra-phy education do you have?
Experience is key! Having afoundation in the technical
side of photography, i.e. expo-sure compensation, lightingratios, depth of field, etc., iscrucial for your photographerto know. No photographer
should rely on the automatedsettings of their camera. If theydont know how to use thecamera in manual mode, dontlet your wedding be the one at
which they have to learn. If theperson youve hired is anautomated photographer, I
would hate to see what hap-pens if theyre forced to usetheir manual mode because ofa camera malfunction. Irecently encountered a newer
photographer who copletely relied on automacamera settings. When I askabout why almost every imathey took was photograph
with the same setting (atwide aperture), the reply wThats what someone told mI should do. The resultiimages were exposed impro
erly and subjects were outfocus (this person had knowledge of depth of field)
Do you carry liability insance?
Many venues now requirevendors to carry it. Howeveven if your venue doesrequire it, you wont be ptected if your photographdoes not hold a current poliEvery photographer shou
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Exposure compensation, lighting ratios, and depth offield are just some technicalities of photography thatshould be done right to ensure you get the best photographs. If your photographer doesnt have experiencewith these principles, it might be time to start looking
for a new one.
If they don't know how to use the camera in
manual mode, dont let your wedding be the one
at which they have to learn.
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have E&O coverage in addition to liability.E&O coverage will protect you againstnegligence in the care of your images (i.e.,the photographer loses a memory card),or if they dont show up to your wedding.
How do you protect my images whilephotographing, as well as when you getback to your computer?
Just burning your images to multiplediscs is not good enough. Images should
be backed up to an online server within 48hours of the wedding to ensure completesafety. Wedding photographers shouldalways use cameras that contain dualmemory cards, which allow images imme-diately to be backed up to a second mem-ory card. If a memory card should go bad,which happens when a card gets corrupt-ed (and theres no way to know when onecan go bad), the second card has theimages protected. When a card goes bad,it is often unreadable. Can you imagine acard going bad just as youre getting readyto cut the cake, and the whole day of pho-tography has been lost?
How many cameras do you bring to thewedding, and do you own the backupequipment or will you be renting it?
All photographers should have at leasttwo cameras, multiple lenses and flashes.They should not be renting a camera foryour wedding, because there is a learningcurve with cameras.
How many weddings have you pho-tographed?
Photographing weddings is vastly differ-ent than portraiture or commercial pho-tography. Among things that are part oftheir work day, a photographer must dealwith lighting that is consistently changing,strict time management, posing largegroups of people, working with varyingpersonalities and sometimes working indifficult weather conditions.
I want beautiful photographs, and I alsowant to enjoy my wedding. What are yourtime management skills?
Weve all been to weddings where the
couple takes an hour and a half before theyget into the reception because the photog-rapher has no idea how to maintain aschedule. My philosophy is that my clientsare there to spend the day with theirfriends and family, all of which I need tophotograph. The day is not about havingfriends and family watch me take the brideand groom on a six-hour photo session.
Why is wedding photography expensive?For every hour I spend at a wedding, I
probably spend another five hours in post-production. An eight-hour wedding willmean I spend approximately 40 hours inediting, retouching and album creation.
Additionally, a professional will carry closeto $20,000 in equipment, hold liabilityinsurance, maintenance, education, etc.No new photographer should be charging
what an experienced photographercharges. Just like with any job, when you
start out in the field, your pay reflects that.
I think Ill just have a friend take my pho-tos.
I recently photographed a weddingwhere the mom was involved in selectingthe photographer. When she got married30-plus years ago, they had a friend photo-graph their wedding. Yes, you guessed it their photos are nothing more than ahandful of faded snapshots. Sadly, this is astory that I hear all too often. This mother
knew she didnt want to make the sammistake with her daughters wedding thshe did with hers, incorrectly thinkinTheyre just photos; anyone can tathem. She learned the hard way thanot true.
After all your research and narrowindown to a couple of photographers, herone final tip. Select a photographer you it off with! The consultation is a gre
barometer for how you get along, and hmuch fun you can all have together. If tconsultation is full of laughter, feelicomfortable enough to reveal some detaabout your courtship, engagement, even family situations, then you may ha
just found the person who will capture timages that will someday become yofamilys heirlooms. Someday, your grgrandchildren will be happy you hiredprofessional photographer, because yophotos will stand the test of time.
Wedding photography may be expensive, but if the photographer puts inenough time and effort you wont be disappointed by the result.
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Scenes from last years bridal faire
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Models Elizabeth Adgers and Andrene Potts, both of Gold Country Media, havea little fun with an instant photo booth from Galaxy Mobile DJ. Inset, KristinMonahan models a bridal dress from Elite Celebrations, with hair and makeup Lisa Greer and Jeanny Morris.
Bride-to-be Amada Morillas of Newcas-tle tastes Nothing Bundt Cakes samples.
Budding Events owner florist Tracy Gib-bons discusses floral options withbrides-to-be and wedding planners.
The Gold Country Bride BridalFaire at Sunset Whitney GolfClub on March 24, 2013,
was a one-stop-shop for brides-to-be planning an upcomingwedding. From florists and pho-
tographers to caterers and cos-metologists, plenty of local ven-dors were on hand to help plan-ners create the wedding of theirdreams.
This years Gold CountryBride Bridal Faire takes placeon March 30 in theTimber Creek Ball-room at Sun CityRoseville.
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Some do it from necessity. Some do it the challenge. Some do it to please oers. But they nearly all do it to avoid t
expense of a wedding planner and put thown personal stamp on one of the mimportant days in their life their weddiday.
When you talk about Do-It-Yourself (Dweddings the word Pinterest pops up ovand over again. Pinterest.com is the placego for ideas about everything from the tabcenterpieces to the honeymoon.
I call it pinfluence. Its where everyogoes to get ideas and make them their owsaid Rebecca Nagy from RJN Photographyis driving the look and feel of even the mexpensive weddings.
If you havent been there, log in, log on, pit and plan. Here is more practical advfrom DIY veterans.
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Its never too soon to beginThe minute you get engaged is the time
to start your plans and maybe even beforeif your wedding is your ongoing fantasy.Betsy Arbogast, Auburn resident whoplanned her own wedding and has helpedwith others, suggests that the first thing onthe list has to be a budget.
Its amazing how those little details addup, Arbogast said. Be sure of your budgetand stick to it.
Another handy hint is that instead ofsetting a date and seeking a wedding ven-ue, contact and interview venues and thenset the date around whats available. If youchoose an off day, like Friday afternoon,consider asking for a discount. Also makesure that if you are using a rented venuethey will not then require you to use theircatering, flower, and cake services.
Venues are all over the mapBefore you choose you own backyard, or
a park, consider what extras might beneeded and what they would cost. Tables,chairs, and kitchen might be on yourmust haves list. For instance the Apple-gate Civic Center charges a modest feethat includes the above plus a piano, rea-sonable rental for linens, and ample park-ing.
Catered, barbecues, potlucks, sit-downs, buffets weve had them all andmore, said rental agent Barbara Morris.
Google wedding venues in your chosenarea and youll find more than you mighthave expected. Ask a lot of questions andremember, even a park might charge a feeand require a reservation and insurancepolicy. Do the research so you dont getany surprises.
A little help from your friendsVenue decided, the remaining budget
needs to be divvied upon everything else.The trick here is to decide the most impor-tant item to you and your groom. (Yes.There really is a groom!) Photos? Dress?
Have friends of the wedding partydesign their own table bouquets offresh flowers ordered in bulk. You wiend up with beautiful and uniquearrangements for each table.
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Flowers? Music? Dancing? Make a list bypriority and stick to your budget. Immedi-ately poll friends and family to see whocould do what. Set up a couple meetingsand have fun with it all. Remember thatthey all want to see and enjoy the ceremo-ny but probably are willing to wranglefood, music, etc.
Picture perfectIf you care most about photos, then
choosing a photographer is huge.You should interview several people
after viewing their work online, Nagysaid. Find out their experience and exact-ly what you will get for your money. Evenif you have a friend with a fancy camera itdoesnt mean they know how to take thosestunning pictures you pinned to yourpage. Be clear about what you want.
Another caution is that a whole group ofphotographers standing behind the proyou are paying can impact the finalresults.
While the pro is shooting the subjectsare looking at all the different cameras,Nagy said. Set aside a time just for thepro.
Garden partyIf you are getting married at a home and
want a garden look when there is no gar-den, set aside cash to spend on landscap-ing or potted plants. Rob Littlepage, ofCalifornia School of Garden Design sug-gests bringing out those sparkling Christ-mas and rope lights for some bling.
If you need to lay sod in the backyardallow no less than two weeks from the
time it goes in to the time of your evenLittlepage said.
A nice green turf makes a lovely enfor the bride. Put the chairs down easide of the lawn and sprinkle rose pet
just before the bride enters.If you want plants but dont want th
later, businesses like Exotic Plant Ltd.Sacramento will rent you plants, brithem to you and pick them up after t
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Folding book pages into this centerpiece design is a simple and cost-effectiveway of adding unique and memorable decorations to your wedding withoutbreaking the bank.
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partys over. Littlepage says its a neat wayto get the look at a low price.
Bubbly and beyondBevmo!s Nick Banaszak says dont wor-
ry about the toasting wine. All Bevmo!stores have in-house party consultantsthat will allow you to taste various choicesand then help do the math to determinethe amounts needed. He adds if you comein ahead of time you can taste, choose and
then be notified when the wine you preferis on sale. Local wineries also can provideguidance and give you pricing for pur-chases by the case.
Call in favorsConsider having friends assemble table
favors at the bridal shower. Maybe youdlike a table at the rehearsal where each offriend designs a centerpiece of fresh flow-ers ordered in bulk online. Appoint aKeeper of the Lists and cross-checkoften during the month before the wed-ding.
Do as much as you can the day beforeso you can all enjoy the wedding, Arbo-gast said.
Start online and Google, Pin and book-mark and keep the details noted in a wed-ding book. Get on the phone and calleveryone to find out if they have a specialhidden talent or friend with one that youcan tap for free or a small fee. Email a
group and get together to bounce aroundyour plan and enlist them to help with afirm commitment and plans for anothercheck-in closer to the day. Dont be afraidto ask for discounts or trades if you have a
skill that might be of use to the vendor.Then relax. It is the bride and groom
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a wedding. Five acres of trees, flowers, pic-turesque boulders, lawns, color and tex-ture provide the background for therealization of the wishes of bride andgroom.
Have the ceremony on one of the lawns,or in one of the many tranquil gardens; bythe koi pond, under the stately oak orshimmering eucalyptus. Have it at therose terrace with its old world stone patio,or plan it for indoors in Farms event cen-ter, the historic and charmingly renovatedbarn, where four pairs of French doors
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Have it your way at The Flower Farm
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have scattered around.So its not just wedding here, reception
here people will be in and out of the barn,said Annie Weyrich, inn and event director.Youll see guests walking around with a glassof wine and enjoying the day.
The bride and bridesmaids often prepareat the inn, which was built as a farmhouse inthe 1800s. Three rooms in the inn and fourcottages provide space for family and friendswho want to stay over.
It has a really comfortable feel to it whereyou can imagine being with sisters andcousins and aunties and other ladies and justspread out, Weyrich said.
When there is a wedding, if the companytakes all the rooms, the whole inn and fiveacres of the farm become theirs for the day.
It really can become more than just aquick wedding and then reception, saidAnnie Bowler. Its more of a family reunion,or friend reunion . . . Within reasonable lim-its, you can decorate the way you want toand very much make it your event. Every-bodys personality comes out. Weve had
everything from hay bales and red checkeredtable cloth weddings to tails and tuxedoesand red roses.
Annie and John Bowler, owners of TheFlower Farm, went to high school together in
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Ojai, Calif., and grew up in agriculturalsurroundings. Annie Bowlers family hadbeen involved in the hospitality industry,and it seemed natural to be interested inthis property with bed and breakfast and
lots of fruit trees, hidden away betweenFolsom and Auburn.
The fact that it was a historic piece ofproperty and people had farmed it sincethe 1890s just really appealed to us, Annie
Bowler said.They did major restoration of the inn
well as completely renovating the bawhich now has a full commercial kitcha powder room and cute restrooms thcan accommodate up to 244 guests. JoBowler has put together pieces of antiqstained glass that graces windows in tinn, cottages and other buildings arouthe grounds. Flowers, trees, shrubs, sorts of plants natural to the environme
are, of course, everywhere and not onthe naturally occurring ones.
One of the previous owners, Weyrisaid, experimented in botany, so there plants that exist on The Flower Farm thhe created decades and decades ago there are very unique roses here.
The Flower Farm can provide the cating, as well, if that is desired.
We have all kinds of different typesvery wonderful wedding menus to choofrom, Annie Bowler said. The samquality of service that we give to our cutomers when they stay at our inn and u
our barn is of course the same for ocatering company.
Tracy Stephens, who provides inn aevent support, often takes couples on toaround the property when they are thining of booking it as the setting for th
wedding.What I see the most is that brides a
their families and their parties feel veryease here, Stephens said. Its very psonal service and a personal setting whthey can relax and really enjoy themselvand not feel too restricted.
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The Flower Farm doesboth inside and outsideceremonies, though thproperty features counless picturesque outdoolocations for your cere-mony or just photos ofyour wedding party.
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Friends and family come up hugewhen planning your big day
When looking for someone to talk toabout Do-It-Yourself weddings, wedidnt have to leave the office. Brit-
tany Jolley, who works at the Placer Heraldin Rocklin, has planned a couple of wed-dings for friends and even hosted one ather home in Meadow Vista. Shes offeredsome tips and insights from her first-handexperiences.
My sister in lawgot married at myhouse last year itwas beautiful and alldone without a pro-fessional weddingcoordinator, shesaid.
Heres a rundownof how they wentabout putting
together the Octoberwedding.
Photographer: RonHufford is a relativeof the groom, not aprofessional photog-rapher but he had aprofessional camerawhich he knew howto use.
Official: We foundKen Burk by going to
Google and search-ing for a local one.
Cake:We got the cupcakes at Sams Clubin Roseville. Originally we thought wecould do them ourselves, but then wewondered where we would put 90-pluscupcakes for a day. We ordered the cakefrom Alyxandras Cakes in Auburn and shedid a very beautiful job on it.
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Bridesmaidfrom left,BrittanyJolley,WilmaAlvarez anJenniferDuerr jointhe brideMaria
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Food: Much of the food was home maby family and friends and we also ordersome dishes from the Sari Sari MarketRoseville off of Harding Blvd.
Tuxedos:We rented the mens tuxedfrom the Mad Hatters in Auburn. Thwere very nice, helpful and very affordab
Dresses: The bridesmaids and maidhonors dresses were ordered online.
Rentals: We rented the tables, chailinens, ceremony arch, and other itefrom Liquor Outlet in Auburn. They heverything we needed for our weddinwere professional and easy to work with
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Bride Maria Alvarez and groom DaniNaylor managed to put together thewedding for about $2,500-$3,000 witlots of help from friends and family.
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S ALONS
Anthonys Tailor Shop7456 Foothills Blvd., Suite 7
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 783-9881
Vali AlterationsWedding & Formal Wear Specialist
5060 Rocklin Rd. #B, Rocklin
(916) 625-9359
T A ILORING
P HOTOGRAPHY
P HOTO B OOTHS
T ANNING
California Tan
Be Radiant for Your Wedding & Honeymoonwith our Award-Winning Spray Tan
or Premium Tanning Equipment2564 Grass Valley Hwy., Auburn
(in the Big 5 Shopping Ctr.)
(530) 889-2826
Atrium Salon & SpaAll Possible Bridal Amenities
6851 Douglas Blvd., Granite Baywww.atriumsalonspa.com
(916) 791-8585
Lilys NailsProfessional Full Nails
Waxing & Facial Services5131 Foothills Blvd. #6
Raseville, CA
(916) 782-7363
P ERMANENT C OSMET ICS
Deenas Tropical WavesWater-proof Beauty on yourWedding Day or Any Day!
884 Lincoln Way, #22
Auburn CA 95603
(530) 745-9707, salon(530) 906-2877, cell
The Traveling Photo Booth(916) 339.7099
www.TheTravelingPhotoBooth.com/Quote
Chuck Roberts Photography(916) 632-8941
www.ChuckRobertsPhoto.com
elegant events mediaPhotography VideographyPhoto Booth DJ Services
(916) 778-7973Eleganteventsmedia.com
V ENUES
Alta Sierra Country Club11897 Tammy Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949www.altasierracc.com
(530) 273-2041
Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens16343 Auburn Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945Beautiful Outdoor Chapel for
a Truly Spiritual Ceremonywww.altasierrabiblicalgardens.org
(530) 272-1363
Delta KingOld Sacramento
(916) 444.8052DELTAKING.COM
Granite Bay Golf ClubFine Service & Exquisite Cuisine set us apart from
the ordinary. After all, you deserve the absolute
finest. Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday Parties,
Corporate Events, Weddings, Golf Tournaments
or whatever you want to celebrate
9600 Golf Club DriveGranite Bay, CA
(916) 791-7578www.granitebayclub.com
The Historical Blue GooseEvent CenterPerfect for that Unique Country Reception
3550 Taylor Rd., Loomiswww.bluegooseeventcenter.com
(916) 548-5729
Historic Old St. Marys ChapelWeddings in Rocklin Since 1883
Call (916) 415-1150for a touroldstmaryschapel.com
J EWELER
Ropers Jewelers818 Lincoln Way
(530) 885-48522288 Grass Valley Highway
(530) 885-8020RopersJewelers.com
Sierra Moon Goldsmiths107 Sacramento Street
Old Town Auburn530-823-1965
SierraMoonGoldsmiths.com
P ARTY F AVORS
Defense GirlsNon-Lethal Personal Defense Products
P.O. Box 1135Rocklin, CA 95877
(916) 624-2457
www.defensegirls.net
P ARTY R ENTALS
CelebrationsTents Event Rentals Linens
7501 Galilee RoadRoseville, CA 95678
(916) 773-2133www.CelebrationsPartyRentals.com
Liquor OutletLets make your day special together!
180 Harrison AveAuburn
(530) 823-8310
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Hair: Maria (the bride) did her own hair
and makeup as well as hair and make upfor Wilma Alvarez, her Maid of Honor.Maria does hair and make up for specialevents and weddings.
We spent about $2,500-$3,000 for theentire wedding and there were about 100
people that attended, Jolley said. Eventhough we wanted to do many of the
things ourselves such as the cupcakes,when you have a DIY wedding you have toallow some things to just be ordered or tak-en care of by family members, etc., or else
you set yourself up to be very over-whelmed.
DIY RESOURCES
ALYXANDRAS CAKESWhere: 1102 Lincoln Way, AuburnPhone: (530) 401-3857Website: alyxandrascakes.com
SARI SARIMARKETWhere: 203HardingBlvd.,Roseville
Phone: (916)771-8488
MADHATTERSWhere: 140HoffmanAve,AuburnPhone: (530)885-8860
LIQUOROUTLET IN AUBURNWhere: 180 Harrison Ave., AuburnPhone: (530) 823-8310
MARIA ALVAREZ SOLA SALONS(opening May 2014)Where: 1760 Grass Valley Highway,Suite 200, AuburnPhone: (530) 205-0717Website: [email protected]
W EDDING P LANNER W E IGHT L OSS
Rocklin Weightloss6512 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 772-1441www.rocklinweightloss.com
Sierra Weightloss CenterLose 3 7 lbs a Week Safely!6150 Horseshoe Bar Rd., Loomis
(916) 652-4411Sierraweightlosscenter.com
V ENUE
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Lincoln United Methodist ChurchCountry Elegant Weddings
in a Historic Setting629 I Street, Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-3588www.lincolnunitedmethodistchurch.com
The Ridge Golf Club& Events Center
2020 Golf Course RoadAuburn, CA
(530) 888-7888www.ridgegc.comSee our virtual tour
We have the venue to make your weddinga timeless event. Packages to fit your budget
Timber Creek BallroomCountry Club Atmosphere without the
Country Club Price7050 Del Webb BlvdRoseville, CA 95747
(916) 774-3870
Villa FlorentinaWeddings, Events, & Luxury Inn Rooms
Timeless Elegance in Coloma, CA30 Minutes from Granite Bay or Auburn
www.villaflorentina.net
COURTESY RON HUFFORD
The wedding party, from left, Jennifer Duerr, Brittany Jolley, Wilma Alvarez,Maria Alvarez, Daniel Naylor, Matthew Naylor, Daryl Alvarez and Phillip Duerr.
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