The Wedding Standard Central Coast Edition Issue II

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The Wedding Standard connects engaged couples with amazing venues & Rad Wedding Vendors on the Central Coast of California. Issue II is filled with inspiration shoots, real weddings and informative articles. Enjoy!

Transcript of The Wedding Standard Central Coast Edition Issue II

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    ISSUE II FALL 2013

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    WELCOME | BIENVENUE | WILLKOMMEN | CIAO | HOLA

    A WORD ABOUT THE WEDDING STANDARD

    MORE.

    THE WEDDING STANDARD IS A RESOURCE WEBSITE. ITS ALSO AN EZINE. BUT IT WILL ALWAYS BE MORE...THE WEDDING STANDARD IS AN ORGANIC NETWORK OF PEOPLE WHO CREATE, SERVE, AND MAKE WEDDINGS HAPPEN WEEKEND AFTER WEEKEND -AND THEY LOVE DOING IT! THESE PEOPLE BRING CREATIVITY AND PASSION TO THE WORK THEY DO FOR EVERY COUPLES MOST IMPORTANT DAY. WHAT STARTED FOR ME AS A TWINKLE OF AN IDEA HAS BECOME SO MUCH MORE THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED BECAUSE OF THE ARTISTIC PEOPLE WHO SHARE A VISION FOR JUST THAT; MORE. IM VERY THANKFUL FOR EVERY BUSINESS WHO SUPPORTS, BELIEVES IN AND MAKES UP OUR FANTASTIC COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS!

    OUR TEAM OF EDITORS IS MADE UP OF APRIL OF APRIL FLOWERS, JESSICA OF PAPERSKY, AND WHITNEY OF ROSEY CALLIGRAPHY. THESE LADIES HAVE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS PULLING THIS BEAUTIFUL EZINE TOGETHER AND FOR THAT DESERVE A LOT OF LOVE! THEY CREATE AND EXUDE BEAUTY. IM THANKFUL TO HAVE THEM SHARE THEIR BEAUTIFUL PERSPECTIVES AND GREAT WORK WITH THE WEDDING STANDARD.

    TO ALL THE COUPLES PLANNING THEIR WEDDINGS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THIS IS OUR GIFT TO YOU. I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF OUR 2ND PUBLICATION! WE EXPECT YOU WILL FIND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING BUT OUR BIG HOPE IS THAT YOU WILL FIND THE VENUES AND ARTISTS WHO FIT YOUR STYLE AND PERSONALITY. CHECK OUT OUR RAD VENDOR SECTION TO BEGIN EXPLORING VENDORS AND VISIT OUR ARTIST INTERVIEW PAGE TO GET TO KNOW THE HEARTS BEHIND THE BUSINESSES. WE EXPECT THESE ARTISTS WILL SURPRISE YOU WITH HOW MUCH LOVE AND EXCELLENCE THEY PUT INTO THEIR WORK!

    LASTLY, I WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO MY BUSINESS PARTNER, JOSHUA JONES FROM GOODBEAT PRODUCTIONS, WHO WITHOUT HIS EFFORTS BEHIND THE SCENES THE WED-DING STANDARD WOULD STILL BE JUST A BLOG SHOWCASING JUST A HANDFUL OF ARTISTS AND REACHING JUST A HANDFUL OF BRIDES. JOSH HAS HELPED ME REALIZE HOW BIG THIS COMMUNITY CAN BE SIMPLY BY INVITING OTHERS TO THE PARTY.

    ENJOY... AND MUCH LOVE!

    CHIEF EDITOR, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER AND FOUNDER OF THE WEDDING STANDARD

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    WELCOME | BIENVENUE | WILLKOMMEN | CIAO | HOLA

    A WORD ABOUT THE WEDDING STANDARD

    MORE.

    THE WEDDING STANDARD IS A RESOURCE WEBSITE. ITS ALSO AN EZINE. BUT IT WILL ALWAYS BE MORE...THE WEDDING STANDARD IS AN ORGANIC NETWORK OF PEOPLE WHO CREATE, SERVE, AND MAKE WEDDINGS HAPPEN WEEKEND AFTER WEEKEND -AND THEY LOVE DOING IT! THESE PEOPLE BRING CREATIVITY AND PASSION TO THE WORK THEY DO FOR EVERY COUPLES MOST IMPORTANT DAY. WHAT STARTED FOR ME AS A TWINKLE OF AN IDEA HAS BECOME SO MUCH MORE THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED BECAUSE OF THE ARTISTIC PEOPLE WHO SHARE A VISION FOR JUST THAT; MORE. IM VERY THANKFUL FOR EVERY BUSINESS WHO SUPPORTS, BELIEVES IN AND MAKES UP OUR FANTASTIC COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS!

    OUR TEAM OF EDITORS IS MADE UP OF APRIL OF APRIL FLOWERS, JESSICA OF PAPERSKY, AND WHITNEY OF ROSEY CALLIGRAPHY. THESE LADIES HAVE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS PULLING THIS BEAUTIFUL EZINE TOGETHER AND FOR THAT DESERVE A LOT OF LOVE! THEY CREATE AND EXUDE BEAUTY. IM THANKFUL TO HAVE THEM SHARE THEIR BEAUTIFUL PERSPECTIVES AND GREAT WORK WITH THE WEDDING STANDARD.

    TO ALL THE COUPLES PLANNING THEIR WEDDINGS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THIS IS OUR GIFT TO YOU. I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF OUR 2ND PUBLICATION! WE EXPECT YOU WILL FIND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING BUT OUR BIG HOPE IS THAT YOU WILL FIND THE VENUES AND ARTISTS WHO FIT YOUR STYLE AND PERSONALITY. CHECK OUT OUR RAD VENDOR SECTION TO BEGIN EXPLORING VENDORS AND VISIT OUR ARTIST INTERVIEW PAGE TO GET TO KNOW THE HEARTS BEHIND THE BUSINESSES. WE EXPECT THESE ARTISTS WILL SURPRISE YOU WITH HOW MUCH LOVE AND EXCELLENCE THEY PUT INTO THEIR WORK!

    LASTLY, I WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO MY BUSINESS PARTNER, JOSHUA JONES FROM GOODBEAT PRODUCTIONS, WHO WITHOUT HIS EFFORTS BEHIND THE SCENES THE WED-DING STANDARD WOULD STILL BE JUST A BLOG SHOWCASING JUST A HANDFUL OF ARTISTS AND REACHING JUST A HANDFUL OF BRIDES. JOSH HAS HELPED ME REALIZE HOW BIG THIS COMMUNITY CAN BE SIMPLY BY INVITING OTHERS TO THE PARTY.

    ENJOY... AND MUCH LOVE!

    CHIEF EDITOR, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER AND FOUNDER OF THE WEDDING STANDARD

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    HELLO!

    WERE GLAD YOURE HERE AND THRILLED TO SHARE

    LOTS OF WEDDING RELATED GOODNESS WITH YOU.

    THE CENTRAL COAST IS LOADED WITH FABULOUS

    VENUES AND SUPER CREATIVE FOLKS SO TAKE A

    GANDER, MAKE SOME NOTES, AND HAVE A BLAST

    PLANNING YOUR CENTRAL COAST WEDDING!

    XO,

    JESSICA, WHITNEY & APRIL

    THE EZINE TEAM

    EDITORS NOTE 5

    INSPIRATION SHOOT ESCAPE TO EMERALD CITY 6

    ARTICLE HASHTAG YOUR WEDDING 24

    REAL WEDDING ELAINE & MITCH 28

    INSPIRATION SHOOT SPARKLE 46

    ARTICLE 6 REHEARSAL DINNER SPOTS 64

    REAL WEDDING LINDSEY & DAVE 66

    VENUE SPOTLIGHT GREENGATE RANCH 86

    ARTICLE IN DEFENSE OF PAPER 92

    INSPIRATION SHOOT BRIDESMAID DINNER 94

    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT LOVELYFEST 116

    INSPIRATION SHOOT EDITORS 122

    ARTICLE FLOWERS IN HER HAIR 148

    REAL WEDDING BECKY & MICHAEL 154

    INSPIRATION SHOOT BOHEMIAN LOVE 174

    6 24 28

    46 66 92

    94 116 122

    148 154 174

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    HELLO!

    WERE GLAD YOURE HERE AND THRILLED TO SHARE

    LOTS OF WEDDING RELATED GOODNESS WITH YOU.

    THE CENTRAL COAST IS LOADED WITH FABULOUS

    VENUES AND SUPER CREATIVE FOLKS SO TAKE A

    GANDER, MAKE SOME NOTES, AND HAVE A BLAST

    PLANNING YOUR CENTRAL COAST WEDDING!

    XO,

    JESSICA, WHITNEY & APRIL

    THE EZINE TEAM

    EDITORS NOTE 5

    INSPIRATION SHOOT ESCAPE TO EMERALD CITY 6

    ARTICLE HASHTAG YOUR WEDDING 24

    REAL WEDDING ELAINE & MITCH 28

    INSPIRATION SHOOT SPARKLE 46

    ARTICLE 6 REHEARSAL DINNER SPOTS 64

    REAL WEDDING LINDSEY & DAVE 66

    VENUE SPOTLIGHT GREENGATE RANCH 86

    ARTICLE IN DEFENSE OF PAPER 92

    INSPIRATION SHOOT BRIDESMAID DINNER 94

    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT LOVELYFEST 116

    INSPIRATION SHOOT EDITORS 122

    ARTICLE FLOWERS IN HER HAIR 148

    REAL WEDDING BECKY & MICHAEL 154

    INSPIRATION SHOOT BOHEMIAN LOVE 174

    6 24 28

    46 66 92

    94 116 122

    148 154 174

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    inspired shoot by SARAH KATHLEENIn today's world, dreams are few and far between. But not in a world like Oz,where "the dreams you dare to dream really do come true". And so, a band of dreamers got together and brought Oz to life. We were inspired by the whimsy of things like a yellow (or gold, in our case) brick road, bubbles, rainbows, emerald cities, and hot air balloons. But we also wanted to draw inspiration from the darker side of wicked witches, tornadoes, storm cellars, and poisonous poppy fields. All these little pieces came together to form something magical. We wanted our "bride" to resemble the youth and innocence of Dorothy, so Mary Maclane (and her boyfriend, Peter Gerhardt - the pair of which make up the musical duo "Goodnight Moon") was a perfect choice.

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    inspired shoot by SARAH KATHLEENIn today's world, dreams are few and far between. But not in a world like Oz,where "the dreams you dare to dream really do come true". And so, a band of dreamers got together and brought Oz to life. We were inspired by the whimsy of things like a yellow (or gold, in our case) brick road, bubbles, rainbows, emerald cities, and hot air balloons. But we also wanted to draw inspiration from the darker side of wicked witches, tornadoes, storm cellars, and poisonous poppy fields. All these little pieces came together to form something magical. We wanted our "bride" to resemble the youth and innocence of Dorothy, so Mary Maclane (and her boyfriend, Peter Gerhardt - the pair of which make up the musical duo "Goodnight Moon") was a perfect choice.

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    VENUE FLYING CABALLOS RANCH, SAN LUIS OBISPO STYLE & DESIGN JAMIE GILBERT OF EVER AFTER ARTISTRY STATIONERY & DESIGN OLIVE & EMERALDHAIR & MAKEUP NICHOLE & ADRIENNE OF ARTISTA MAKEUP PHOTOGRAPHER SARAH KATHLEEN FLORAL DESIGN PANACEA FLORAL DESIGN CATERING ZEST IT UP CHAIR RENTALS ALL ABOUT EVENTS EMERALD DRESS TWO BIRDS BRIDESMAID DRESSES AMANDA JUDGE NY BRIDAL GOWN DARK PONY DESIGNS HAIR PIECES & ACCESSORIES UNTAMED PETALS VINTAGE RENTALS JULIA'S ANTIQUES MARTINI GLASSES & STIRRERS LEMONADE DESIGN CO. BOW TIES TUX & TULLE

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    VENUE FLYING CABALLOS RANCH, SAN LUIS OBISPO STYLE & DESIGN JAMIE GILBERT OF EVER AFTER ARTISTRY STATIONERY & DESIGN OLIVE & EMERALDHAIR & MAKEUP NICHOLE & ADRIENNE OF ARTISTA MAKEUP PHOTOGRAPHER SARAH KATHLEEN FLORAL DESIGN PANACEA FLORAL DESIGN CATERING ZEST IT UP CHAIR RENTALS ALL ABOUT EVENTS EMERALD DRESS TWO BIRDS BRIDESMAID DRESSES AMANDA JUDGE NY BRIDAL GOWN DARK PONY DESIGNS HAIR PIECES & ACCESSORIES UNTAMED PETALS VINTAGE RENTALS JULIA'S ANTIQUES MARTINI GLASSES & STIRRERS LEMONADE DESIGN CO. BOW TIES TUX & TULLE

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  • 10 WAYS TO GET THE WORD OUTThe most important part of the process is getting the word out. The more people who know, the more pictures you'll get. With a little planning, you can get dozens or even hundreds of fun images and videos.

    1. ADD IT TO YOUR INVITATIONSIf there's room, you can add a short line to your wedding invitations (or an insert) about your hashtag.

    2. TELL YOUR WEDDING PARTYYour wedding party will have unique access and views into your special day. Tell them personally and ask for plenty of pre-ceremony images and videos. This is also a great way to get some images at the rehersal dinner.

    3. NOTIFY YOUR VENUE'S EVENT COORDINATORThe coordinator will help with handouts and signs. Plus, they'll be excited to see images of their place online.

    4. POST ON FACEBOOK & TWITTERA quick post the day before or the morning of your big day is a great way to remind friends on Facebook and Twitter.

    5. ADD IT TO YOUR PROGRAMAs guests arrive and take their seats, the program is a great way to get them started taking pictures during the ceremony.

    6. NOTIFY YOUR WEDDING PLANNER OR DESIGNERBe sure to notify your planner (if you have one) and the people designing your reception tables. They'll help get the word out at the reception.

    7. RECEPTION CARDSOne of the best ways to get participation is small notification cards at each reception place setting. Be creative here.

    8. RECEPTION SIGNA sign is another great option for your reception. A large sign near the entry or gift table is ideal. Smaller signs at each table are another option. Chalkboards are great for this and you can find great vintage ones on Etsy.

    9. NOTIFY YOUR DJLet your DJ know ahead of time and he/she can make an announcement during the reception.

    10. HAVE AN "I SPY" SCAVENGER HUNTOn your cards or signs, give people specific moments to capture ("someone crying" or "crazy dancing"). Be creative and have fun hereyou're sure to get some timeless moments.

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    GETTING YOUR PHOTOS WHEN IT'S ALL OVER

    When it's all over, you're going to want to view-maybe even printyour images as soon as pos-sible. The great thing is, you've got plenty of options.

    For the impatient folks, you can always use the Instagram app to quickly browse your hashtagged images and videos on your phone.

    For viewing your images on a big screen, you can also easily download the image files or save them to Facebook and Dropbox. Statigr.am and Gramfeed are also great ways to quickly view your hashtag in a browser.

    Once you've got the images, you might want to order prints, create a book, or print some art for your home. Fortunately, you've got tons of options.

    Here's 5 of our favorites:

    1. Square prints from Printstagram

    2. Cute, affordable books from Blurb

    3. Gorgeous wood prints from WoodSnap

    4. Create a ready-to-hang Canvas from CanvasPop

    5. Create a wall cling with a collage of 16 images at Cheergram

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    CHOOSING A HASHTAG

    Hashtags are supported by many social networks, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In short, a hashtag allows you to assign a topic to your image or post.

    For a wedding, your hashtag should be uniquejust using #mywedding isn't going to cut itas well as memorable. You don't want a hashtag that's too long or hard to read when printed.

    If both your first names are short enough, combining them with the year is a good option (something like #markalice2013). Another great option is your new surname with the word "wedding" and/or the year (both #cookwedding and #turnerwedding2013 work).

    HOW TO GET SOME BEAUTIFUL CANDID SHOTS FROM YOUR WEDDING GUESTS AND INSTAGRAM

    by ERIK DUNGAN HASHTAG I DO

    #HASHTAG YOUR WEDDING

  • 10 WAYS TO GET THE WORD OUTThe most important part of the process is getting the word out. The more people who know, the more pictures you'll get. With a little planning, you can get dozens or even hundreds of fun images and videos.

    1. ADD IT TO YOUR INVITATIONSIf there's room, you can add a short line to your wedding invitations (or an insert) about your hashtag.

    2. TELL YOUR WEDDING PARTYYour wedding party will have unique access and views into your special day. Tell them personally and ask for plenty of pre-ceremony images and videos. This is also a great way to get some images at the rehersal dinner.

    3. NOTIFY YOUR VENUE'S EVENT COORDINATORThe coordinator will help with handouts and signs. Plus, they'll be excited to see images of their place online.

    4. POST ON FACEBOOK & TWITTERA quick post the day before or the morning of your big day is a great way to remind friends on Facebook and Twitter.

    5. ADD IT TO YOUR PROGRAMAs guests arrive and take their seats, the program is a great way to get them started taking pictures during the ceremony.

    6. NOTIFY YOUR WEDDING PLANNER OR DESIGNERBe sure to notify your planner (if you have one) and the people designing your reception tables. They'll help get the word out at the reception.

    7. RECEPTION CARDSOne of the best ways to get participation is small notification cards at each reception place setting. Be creative here.

    8. RECEPTION SIGNA sign is another great option for your reception. A large sign near the entry or gift table is ideal. Smaller signs at each table are another option. Chalkboards are great for this and you can find great vintage ones on Etsy.

    9. NOTIFY YOUR DJLet your DJ know ahead of time and he/she can make an announcement during the reception.

    10. HAVE AN "I SPY" SCAVENGER HUNTOn your cards or signs, give people specific moments to capture ("someone crying" or "crazy dancing"). Be creative and have fun hereyou're sure to get some timeless moments.

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    GETTING YOUR PHOTOS WHEN IT'S ALL OVER

    When it's all over, you're going to want to view-maybe even printyour images as soon as pos-sible. The great thing is, you've got plenty of options.

    For the impatient folks, you can always use the Instagram app to quickly browse your hashtagged images and videos on your phone.

    For viewing your images on a big screen, you can also easily download the image files or save them to Facebook and Dropbox. Statigr.am and Gramfeed are also great ways to quickly view your hashtag in a browser.

    Once you've got the images, you might want to order prints, create a book, or print some art for your home. Fortunately, you've got tons of options.

    Here's 5 of our favorites:

    1. Square prints from Printstagram

    2. Cute, affordable books from Blurb

    3. Gorgeous wood prints from WoodSnap

    4. Create a ready-to-hang Canvas from CanvasPop

    5. Create a wall cling with a collage of 16 images at Cheergram

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    CHOOSING A HASHTAG

    Hashtags are supported by many social networks, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In short, a hashtag allows you to assign a topic to your image or post.

    For a wedding, your hashtag should be uniquejust using #mywedding isn't going to cut itas well as memorable. You don't want a hashtag that's too long or hard to read when printed.

    If both your first names are short enough, combining them with the year is a good option (something like #markalice2013). Another great option is your new surname with the word "wedding" and/or the year (both #cookwedding and #turnerwedding2013 work).

    HOW TO GET SOME BEAUTIFUL CANDID SHOTS FROM YOUR WEDDING GUESTS AND INSTAGRAM

    by ERIK DUNGAN HASHTAG I DO

    #HASHTAG YOUR WEDDING

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    ADORNMENTSF L O W E R S & F I N E R Y

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    ADORNMENTSF L O W E R S & F I N E R Y

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    at HAMMERSKY VINEYARD

    PHOTOGRAPHER THE WHY WE LOVE VENUE & FURNITURE HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS IEVENT COORDINATOR: VICTORIA JUDGE FLORIST APRIL PEET FROM APRIL FLOWERS CATERING & CAKE THOMAS HILL ORGANICS RENTALS ALL ABOUT EVENTS BRIDES DRESS VA ET VIEN FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE WITH MODIFI-CATIONS AND ALTERATIONS BY BRIDE AND YULI MOSK SHOES FRANCO SARTO

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    at HAMMERSKY VINEYARD

    PHOTOGRAPHER THE WHY WE LOVE VENUE & FURNITURE HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS IEVENT COORDINATOR: VICTORIA JUDGE FLORIST APRIL PEET FROM APRIL FLOWERS CATERING & CAKE THOMAS HILL ORGANICS RENTALS ALL ABOUT EVENTS BRIDES DRESS VA ET VIEN FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE WITH MODIFI-CATIONS AND ALTERATIONS BY BRIDE AND YULI MOSK SHOES FRANCO SARTO

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    by EVENTS REDEFINED

    A NEUTRAL COLOR PALETTE ACCENTED BYGLITTERY GOLD AND POPS OF PINK RANGING FROM DUSTY

    ROSE TO MAGENTA. .. PLUS SPARKLES, OF COURSE.

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    by EVENTS REDEFINED

    A NEUTRAL COLOR PALETTE ACCENTED BYGLITTERY GOLD AND POPS OF PINK RANGING FROM DUSTY

    ROSE TO MAGENTA. .. PLUS SPARKLES, OF COURSE.

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    VENUE THE CASITAS ESTATEEVENT DESIGNER EVENTS REDEFINEDPHOTOGRAPHY & SPECIALTY PIECES TAYLER ENERLE DRESS LINDEE DANIELDESSERTS SLO DONUT CO.RENTALS EMBELLISH VINTAGE RENTALS & UNLIMITED EVENTSLINENS LA TAVOLA LINENHAIR & MAKEUP DANIELLE ROBERTSFLOWERS PRECIOUS AND BLOOMINGESPRESSO MACHINE THE COFFEE DIVAS

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    VENUE THE CASITAS ESTATEEVENT DESIGNER EVENTS REDEFINEDPHOTOGRAPHY & SPECIALTY PIECES TAYLER ENERLE DRESS LINDEE DANIELDESSERTS SLO DONUT CO.RENTALS EMBELLISH VINTAGE RENTALS & UNLIMITED EVENTSLINENS LA TAVOLA LINENHAIR & MAKEUP DANIELLE ROBERTSFLOWERS PRECIOUS AND BLOOMINGESPRESSO MACHINE THE COFFEE DIVAS

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    VENUE THE CASITAS ESTATEEVENT DESIGNER EVENTS REDEFINEDPHOTOGRAPHY & SPECIALTY PIECES TAYLER ENERLE DRESS LINDEE DANIELDESSERTS SLO DONUT CO.RENTALS EMBELLISH VINTAGE RENTALS & UNLIMITED EVENTSLINENS LA TAVOLA LINENHAIR & MAKEUP DANIELLE ROBERTSFLOWERS PRECIOUS AND BLOOMINGESPRESSO MACHINE THE COFFEE DIVAS

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    VENUE THE CASITAS ESTATEEVENT DESIGNER EVENTS REDEFINEDPHOTOGRAPHY & SPECIALTY PIECES TAYLER ENERLE DRESS LINDEE DANIELDESSERTS SLO DONUT CO.RENTALS EMBELLISH VINTAGE RENTALS & UNLIMITED EVENTSLINENS LA TAVOLA LINENHAIR & MAKEUP DANIELLE ROBERTSFLOWERS PRECIOUS AND BLOOMINGESPRESSO MACHINE THE COFFEE DIVAS

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    A TOWER OF GLAZED DONUTS SPRINKLED WITH EDIBLE GOLD GLITTER IN LIEU OF THE TRADITIONAL WEDDING CAKE.

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    A TOWER OF GLAZED DONUTS SPRINKLED WITH EDIBLE GOLD GLITTER IN LIEU OF THE TRADITIONAL WEDDING CAKE.

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    W W W . L O V E LY F E S T E V E N T S . C O M 8 0 5 . 8 0 1 . 6 8 8 0

  • ALSO TRY The Range, Buona Tavola, Artisian Paso Robles, Cass House Inn, Steamers, F. McLintocks,

    6 GREAT

    NOVO

    LILLY MOORE / 471-0409 / [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $30-45/PERSON AND UP

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    BOTH! GARDEN BRICK PATIO & WINE CELLAR

    CAPACITY

    UP TO 50.

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES! THEY ALWAYS PROVIDE CANDLES AND FRESH FLOWERS.

    SERVING STYLE

    FAMILY STYLE, INDIVIDUALLY PLATED, BUFFET

    CIOPINOT SEAFOOD GRILLE

    HTTP://WWW.CIOPINOTRESTAURANT.COM/

    CONTACT

    LEONARD [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $50/PERSON

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    OUTDOOR PATIO

    CAPACITY

    30-50

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    FINE DINING

    THOMAS HILL ORGANICS

    HTTP://WWW.THOMASHILLORGANICS.COM

    CONTACT

    [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $65/PERSON

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    BOTH

    CAPACITY

    UP TO 90. 60 ON PATIO 30 ON INSIDE.

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    Y

    SERVING STYLE

    FINE DINING

    GIUSEPPES CUCINA ITALIANA

    HTTP://WWW.GIUSEPPESRESTAURANT.COM

    CONTACT

    LEFT MESSAGE. JAMIE HABIG / 805-773-2870, EXT. 10 [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $22-50/PERSON

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    BOTH. RUSTIC OLD WORLD ITALIAN STYLE GARDEN.

    CAPACITY

    60 IN GARDEN. LARGE ROOM 42. SMALL ROOM 24.

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    PLATED. FAMILY STYLE. BUFF

    ROBINS

    HTTP://WWW.ROBINSRESTAURANT.COM

    CONTACT

    927.5007 [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $35-50/PERSON WITH SITE FEE $200

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    OUTDOOR COVERED WITH HEATERS

    CAPACITY

    90

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    PLATED, BUFFET

    GRANADA

    HTTP://GRANADAHOTELANDBISTRO.COM

    CONTACT

    JENNIFER BERMAN [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $35-55

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    OUTDOOR TERRACE. OR BUY OUT THE BISTRO.

    CAPACITY

    24 - 36

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    PLATED, BUFFET, FAMILY STYLE

    SAN LUIS OBISPO

    CAMBRIA

    PASO ROBLES

    PISMO BEACH

    1051 NIPOMO ST SAN LUIS OBISPO

    805 547- 1111

    LEONARD [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY 30-50

    OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FINE DINING

    1126 MORRO ST SAN LUIS OBISPO

    805 544-9100

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY 24-36

    OUTDOOR OR BUY OUT BISTRO

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FAMILY, PLATED OR BUFFET

    891 PRICE ST PISMO BEACH

    805 773-2870, EXT. 10

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY 66 INDOOR/60 OUTDOOR

    INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FAMILY, PLATED OR BUFFET

    1305 PARK ST PASO ROBLES

    805 226-5888

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY UP TO 90

    INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FINE DINING

    4095 BURTON DR CAMBRIA

    805 927- 5007

    [email protected]

    $$$$ + $200 SITE FEE

    CAPACITY 90

    OUTDOOR WITH HEATERS

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE PLATED OR BUFFET

    726 HIGUERA ST SAN LUIS OBISPO

    805 471-0409

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY UP TO 50

    INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FAMILY, PLATED

    OR BUFFET

  • ALSO TRY The Range, Buona Tavola, Artisian Paso Robles, Cass House Inn, Steamers, F. McLintocks,

    6 GREAT

    NOVO

    LILLY MOORE / 471-0409 / [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $30-45/PERSON AND UP

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    BOTH! GARDEN BRICK PATIO & WINE CELLAR

    CAPACITY

    UP TO 50.

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES! THEY ALWAYS PROVIDE CANDLES AND FRESH FLOWERS.

    SERVING STYLE

    FAMILY STYLE, INDIVIDUALLY PLATED, BUFFET

    CIOPINOT SEAFOOD GRILLE

    HTTP://WWW.CIOPINOTRESTAURANT.COM/

    CONTACT

    LEONARD [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $50/PERSON

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    OUTDOOR PATIO

    CAPACITY

    30-50

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    FINE DINING

    THOMAS HILL ORGANICS

    HTTP://WWW.THOMASHILLORGANICS.COM

    CONTACT

    [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $65/PERSON

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    BOTH

    CAPACITY

    UP TO 90. 60 ON PATIO 30 ON INSIDE.

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    Y

    SERVING STYLE

    FINE DINING

    GIUSEPPES CUCINA ITALIANA

    HTTP://WWW.GIUSEPPESRESTAURANT.COM

    CONTACT

    LEFT MESSAGE. JAMIE HABIG / 805-773-2870, EXT. 10 [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $22-50/PERSON

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    BOTH. RUSTIC OLD WORLD ITALIAN STYLE GARDEN.

    CAPACITY

    60 IN GARDEN. LARGE ROOM 42. SMALL ROOM 24.

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    PLATED. FAMILY STYLE. BUFF

    ROBINS

    HTTP://WWW.ROBINSRESTAURANT.COM

    CONTACT

    927.5007 [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $35-50/PERSON WITH SITE FEE $200

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    OUTDOOR COVERED WITH HEATERS

    CAPACITY

    90

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    PLATED, BUFFET

    GRANADA

    HTTP://GRANADAHOTELANDBISTRO.COM

    CONTACT

    JENNIFER BERMAN [email protected]

    $$$ PER PERSON

    $35-55

    INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR

    OUTDOOR TERRACE. OR BUY OUT THE BISTRO.

    CAPACITY

    24 - 36

    DECORATION FRIENDLY?

    YES

    SERVING STYLE

    PLATED, BUFFET, FAMILY STYLE

    SAN LUIS OBISPO

    CAMBRIA

    PASO ROBLES

    PISMO BEACH

    1051 NIPOMO ST SAN LUIS OBISPO

    805 547- 1111

    LEONARD [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY 30-50

    OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FINE DINING

    1126 MORRO ST SAN LUIS OBISPO

    805 544-9100

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY 24-36

    OUTDOOR OR BUY OUT BISTRO

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FAMILY, PLATED OR BUFFET

    891 PRICE ST PISMO BEACH

    805 773-2870, EXT. 10

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY 66 INDOOR/60 OUTDOOR

    INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FAMILY, PLATED OR BUFFET

    1305 PARK ST PASO ROBLES

    805 226-5888

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY UP TO 90

    INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FINE DINING

    4095 BURTON DR CAMBRIA

    805 927- 5007

    [email protected]

    $$$$ + $200 SITE FEE

    CAPACITY 90

    OUTDOOR WITH HEATERS

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE PLATED OR BUFFET

    726 HIGUERA ST SAN LUIS OBISPO

    805 471-0409

    [email protected]

    $$$$

    CAPACITY UP TO 50

    INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

    DECORATION FRIENDLY? YES

    SERVING STYLE FAMILY, PLATED

    OR BUFFET

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    PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE WARREN VIDEOGRAPHY CANA

    WEDDING COORDINATION AND FLORAL ALLURE EVENT DESIGN CATERING TRUMPET VINE

    PAPER GOODS BRIDE MUSIC KRAMER

    VENUE SANTA MARGARITA RANCH HAIR ALI MOSS, ATELIER EMMANUAL

    MAKEUP JESSI SKIPTON CAMPBELL, BLUEBIRD SALON COOKIES COOKIE TREE

    at SANTA MARGARITA RANCH

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    WEDDING COORDINATION AND FLORAL ALLURE EVENT DESIGN CATERING TRUMPET VINE

    PAPER GOODS BRIDE MUSIC KRAMER

    VENUE SANTA MARGARITA RANCH HAIR ALI MOSS, ATELIER EMMANUAL

    MAKEUP JESSI SKIPTON CAMPBELL, BLUEBIRD SALON COOKIES COOKIE TREE

    at SANTA MARGARITA RANCH

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  • WHAT IS YOUR VENUE'S HISTORY?

    The ranch has a rich history dating back to the 1800s

    as a dairy farm. However, it is best known for its rise to

    international acclaim under the ownership of Jay and

    Dorothy Stream, who occupied the ranch from the

    1950s until 2012. The Streams, often in partnership

    with Jays client, the legendary Wayne Newton, bred

    world class Arabian horses. The Streams quickly made

    this majestic piece of land a highly acclaimed horse

    facility; creating an event venue like no other for our

    community.

    In recent years, the property and its facilities had fallen

    on hard times and were in need of substantial renova-

    tion. In July of 2012, two local families acquired the

    property and immediately went to work restoring the

    grounds and structures. Their plans were to honor the

    property's past by returning it to its previous grandeur,

    while creating a destination venue that is representative

    of its rich and beautiful history.

    Greengate Ranch & Vineyard owners, along with their

    staff, are proud to provide to our community a newly

    restored horse training & boarding facility, a relaxing

    place to stay and a unique location to create lasting

    memories.

    DESCRIBE YOUR ATMOSPHERE AND FEEL...

    At Greengate Ranch and Vineyard you will experience

    an upscale California Ranch that is unique and pictur-

    esque.

    We have thoughtfully restored the Ranch with the

    upmost care to enhance the natural landscape of Edna

    Valley, to preserve the history of the property and to

    provide our guests with a lasting experience. We have

    approximately 90 acres of rolling vineyard, horses

    roaming in the pasture, a majestic pond with a tree

    canopied peninsula, a beautifully restored rustic barn

    (both are ideal for wedding ceremonies) and 2 restored

    ranch style homes available for vacation rental when

    booking our venue.

    G R E E N G AT ER A N C H V I N E Y A R D

    VENUE SPOTLIGHT

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    WHAT IS YOUR VENUE'S HISTORY?

    The ranch has a rich history dating back to the 1800s

    as a dairy farm. However, it is best known for its rise to

    international acclaim under the ownership of Jay and

    Dorothy Stream, who occupied the ranch from the

    1950s until 2012. The Streams, often in partnership

    with Jays client, the legendary Wayne Newton, bred

    world class Arabian horses. The Streams quickly made

    this majestic piece of land a highly acclaimed horse

    facility; creating an event venue like no other for our

    community.

    In recent years, the property and its facilities had fallen

    on hard times and were in need of substantial renova-

    tion. In July of 2012, two local families acquired the

    property and immediately went to work restoring the

    grounds and structures. Their plans were to honor the

    property's past by returning it to its previous grandeur,

    while creating a destination venue that is representative

    of its rich and beautiful history.

    Greengate Ranch & Vineyard owners, along with their

    staff, are proud to provide to our community a newly

    restored horse training & boarding facility, a relaxing

    place to stay and a unique location to create lasting

    memories.

    DESCRIBE YOUR ATMOSPHERE AND FEEL...

    At Greengate Ranch and Vineyard you will experience

    an upscale California Ranch that is unique and pictur-

    esque.

    We have thoughtfully restored the Ranch with the

    upmost care to enhance the natural landscape of Edna

    Valley, to preserve the history of the property and to

    provide our guests with a lasting experience. We have

    approximately 90 acres of rolling vineyard, horses

    roaming in the pasture, a majestic pond with a tree

    canopied peninsula, a beautifully restored rustic barn

    (both are ideal for wedding ceremonies) and 2 restored

    ranch style homes available for vacation rental when

    booking our venue.

    G R E E N G AT ER A N C H V I N E Y A R D

    VENUE SPOTLIGHT

  • HOW MANY GUESTS CAN YOUR VENUE TYPICALLY

    ACCOMMODATE?

    We can accommodate an intimate wedding of 50 at

    our beautiful Estate House or host larger wedding of

    up to 400 guests using the grounds around the Vintage

    Barn.

    WHAT AMENITIES COME WITH THE VENUE?

    Our most impressive amenities are the tastefully

    restored ranch homes The Estate House and The

    Carriage House. These ranch homes are available when

    booking events at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard and are

    what sets us apart from the rest.

    The Estate House is a 6,000 square foot, 6 bed/8 bath

    ranch style home, perched on the highest hilltop of the

    property. With spectacular views of the Greengate

    Vineyard and Edna Valley, The Estate House is an

    incredible addition to any event. Event considerations

    include: rehearsal dinners, brunches, and smaller more

    intimate weddings.

    The Carriage House is an adorable 1,200 square foot, 3

    bed/2bath ranch style home, located in close proximity

    to the Vintage Barn and is a perfect space for the bride

    and her ladies to stay the night before and/or to use as

    their private dressing room for the day of.

    The Vintage Barn is a newly renovated barn that has all

    the character and charm of an old hay barn with the

    amenities of a new facility, i.e. (power, insulation,

    lighting, wifi, satellite & flat screen TV for video presen-

    tations.

    Also available - 24 round tables, 8 banquet tables, 200

    Mahogany chairs, wine barrel cocktail tables, 3 wine

    barrels with umbrellas and our very own Greengate

    Ranch & Vineyard fire pit!

    DO YOU HAVE A SUITE FOR THE BRIDE AND HER

    GIRLS TO GET READY IN?

    The Carriage House and Estate House serve as perfect

    places for the bridal party and/or family to use for

    getting ready for the festivities of the day.

  • HOW MANY GUESTS CAN YOUR VENUE TYPICALLY

    ACCOMMODATE?

    We can accommodate an intimate wedding of 50 at

    our beautiful Estate House or host larger wedding of

    up to 400 guests using the grounds around the Vintage

    Barn.

    WHAT AMENITIES COME WITH THE VENUE?

    Our most impressive amenities are the tastefully

    restored ranch homes The Estate House and The

    Carriage House. These ranch homes are available when

    booking events at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard and are

    what sets us apart from the rest.

    The Estate House is a 6,000 square foot, 6 bed/8 bath

    ranch style home, perched on the highest hilltop of the

    property. With spectacular views of the Greengate

    Vineyard and Edna Valley, The Estate House is an

    incredible addition to any event. Event considerations

    include: rehearsal dinners, brunches, and smaller more

    intimate weddings.

    The Carriage House is an adorable 1,200 square foot, 3

    bed/2bath ranch style home, located in close proximity

    to the Vintage Barn and is a perfect space for the bride

    and her ladies to stay the night before and/or to use as

    their private dressing room for the day of.

    The Vintage Barn is a newly renovated barn that has all

    the character and charm of an old hay barn with the

    amenities of a new facility, i.e. (power, insulation,

    lighting, wifi, satellite & flat screen TV for video presen-

    tations.

    Also available - 24 round tables, 8 banquet tables, 200

    Mahogany chairs, wine barrel cocktail tables, 3 wine

    barrels with umbrellas and our very own Greengate

    Ranch & Vineyard fire pit!

    DO YOU HAVE A SUITE FOR THE BRIDE AND HER

    GIRLS TO GET READY IN?

    The Carriage House and Estate House serve as perfect

    places for the bridal party and/or family to use for

    getting ready for the festivities of the day.

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    ... AN UPSCALE

    CALIFORNIA RANCH

    THAT IS UNIQUE

    AND

    PICTURESQUE.

    DO YOU OFFER YOUR VENUE FOR REHEARSAL DIN-

    NERS?

    With rental of the Estate House you have an amazing

    location for a rehearsal dinner for up to 60 people.

    Either inside or outside, this ranch-style home will

    provide view and the backdrop for a perfect evening.

    WHAT DO YOU DO AS FAR AS COORDINATION THE DAY

    OF?

    We request all of our wedding parties to work with a

    wedding coordinator and we can assist in this capacity,

    either by providing a referral or providing coordinating

    services.

    HOW DOES SETUP AND TEARDOWN GO DOWN?

    Set up and tear down is negotiated in our agreements.

    Some of our guests, prefer to not be responsible for

    the task, others prefer to be more hands on. We are

    willing to work with our guests on an individual basis

    for what best suits their needs.

    WHAT TIME DOES THE PARTY HAVE TO END?

    All good things do come to an end. We require music to

    be turned off at 10 pm and all guests (other than those

    registered to stay in one of our ranch houses) are to

    leave soon after.

    ANYTHING ELSE UNIQUE YOU MIGHT WANT TO ADD

    ABOUT YOUR VENUE?

    For me personally, Greengate Ranch & Vineyard is a

    beautifully restored wedding venue that offers a

    lifetime of memories to our guests. The Vintage Barn,

    the Estate & Carriage Houses, majestic ponds and

    rolling hills of vineyard, the charm of the roaming

    horses simply put its one fantastic wedding venue!

    GREENGATE RANCH is located at300 GREENGATE ROAD EDNA, CA 93401

  • ... AN UPSCALE

    CALIFORNIA RANCH

    THAT IS UNIQUE

    AND

    PICTURESQUE.

    DO YOU OFFER YOUR VENUE FOR REHEARSAL DIN-

    NERS?

    With rental of the Estate House you have an amazing

    location for a rehearsal dinner for up to 60 people.

    Either inside or outside, this ranch-style home will

    provide view and the backdrop for a perfect evening.

    WHAT DO YOU DO AS FAR AS COORDINATION THE DAY

    OF?

    We request all of our wedding parties to work with a

    wedding coordinator and we can assist in this capacity,

    either by providing a referral or providing coordinating

    services.

    HOW DOES SETUP AND TEARDOWN GO DOWN?

    Set up and tear down is negotiated in our agreements.

    Some of our guests, prefer to not be responsible for

    the task, others prefer to be more hands on. We are

    willing to work with our guests on an individual basis

    for what best suits their needs.

    WHAT TIME DOES THE PARTY HAVE TO END?

    All good things do come to an end. We require music to

    be turned off at 10 pm and all guests (other than those

    registered to stay in one of our ranch houses) are to

    leave soon after.

    ANYTHING ELSE UNIQUE YOU MIGHT WANT TO ADD

    ABOUT YOUR VENUE?

    For me personally, Greengate Ranch & Vineyard is a

    beautifully restored wedding venue that offers a

    lifetime of memories to our guests. The Vintage Barn,

    the Estate & Carriage Houses, majestic ponds and

    rolling hills of vineyard, the charm of the roaming

    horses simply put its one fantastic wedding venue!

    GREENGATE RANCH is located at300 GREENGATE ROAD EDNA, CA 93401

  • IN DEFENSE OF PAPER

    Have you ever been excited to get an invitation in the mail and thought, this is delightfully surprising? On the other hand, have you ever received an invitation online and thought to yourself, this seems kind of impersonal and inadequate? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then feel free to stop read-ing because you get it you understand the impor-tance of a heartfelt and personal invitation, and you see the value in the emotions evoked by that invita-tion. But, in the off chance you answered no, please allow me to share a better way before you wander into a world of impersonal digital correspondence.

    There was a time in the past when people would docu-ment important life events by painting on cave walls, carving into wood or stone, or transcribing them on stretched animal vellum. Weve always had a love affair with the ability to keep records and something came along that changed our love forever: the inven-tion of paper. Initially, paper was not an easy item to manufacture; it was mainly a luxury item circulated for the enjoyment of the educated elite. It was here, amongst the literate aristocracy, that the paper wed-ding invitation came to be. Well before Queen Victo-ria sparked the trend of white wedding dresses and even earlier than DeBeers began marketing diamond engagement rings, the wealthy population decided to ditch the call of the town crier in favor of the more discreet yet extravagant paper wedding invitation. Thankfully, both the production of paper and the wed-ding stationery tradition have been around long enough to evolve; now the once-exclusive commodity is easily available to all of us.

    Customized stationery begins to set the tone of a wedding well before the event itself. It usually starts with a Save the Date, which early on allows recipients to feel personally part of the event without yet being formally invited. After that, a few months before the big day, the wedding invitations arrive. Opening the invitation is memorable experience for guests, to say the least, akin to striking the crowning blow on a piata.

    They are invited to the event, they are informed about the event and most of all, they are included in the event. The only way to top a beautiful invitation is to hire a courier to go to each guests house and read an invitation decree straight off an medieval scroll. But custom stationery doesnt stop there it plays a crucial role on the wedding day as well. Coordinating signage directs guests; a program lays out the order of events; place cards and table numbers guide and create order; the menu describes what will be served; and guest books provide a place for emotions to be shared. There are so many details that are part of a thought-out stationery suite that, without all of these things, a wedding has the possibility of feeling haphazard or half-done.

    Beyond warm, fuzzy feelings and logical structure for the event, paper goods also add character. Design, color scheme, theme, and mood can all be conveyed and curated within a well-designed stationery suite. An outdoor wedding on a summer day may use letter-press flowers and flourishes in warm colors to excite the guests, whereas a night-time winter wedding may use red-wine-dipped designs to fully engage the senses and foreshadow an evening of libation-fueled festivities. The options in paper are limitless, allowing each couple to send a piece of themselves to their guests.

    Custom stationery is the inspired accumulation of personal affection, design exhibition, and event orga-nization. Its a keepsake for loved ones to cherish! Even in todays increasingly digital culture, the screen is no place to receive a wedding invitation they might be easy to use and cost-effective, but online invites fall flat when compared to something tangible. There is no amount of html code, clipart or message flagging that can make a digital invitation have the same impact or be as memorable as a paper one. Paper is where its at, and ultimately, getting a beautiful piece of mail has the same strange satisfaction as napping in a ray of sunshine.

    by Kerry Grolle

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    IN DEFENSE OF PAPER

    Have you ever been excited to get an invitation in the mail and thought, this is delightfully surprising? On the other hand, have you ever received an invitation online and thought to yourself, this seems kind of impersonal and inadequate? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then feel free to stop read-ing because you get it you understand the impor-tance of a heartfelt and personal invitation, and you see the value in the emotions evoked by that invita-tion. But, in the off chance you answered no, please allow me to share a better way before you wander into a world of impersonal digital correspondence.

    There was a time in the past when people would docu-ment important life events by painting on cave walls, carving into wood or stone, or transcribing them on stretched animal vellum. Weve always had a love affair with the ability to keep records and something came along that changed our love forever: the inven-tion of paper. Initially, paper was not an easy item to manufacture; it was mainly a luxury item circulated for the enjoyment of the educated elite. It was here, amongst the literate aristocracy, that the paper wed-ding invitation came to be. Well before Queen Victo-ria sparked the trend of white wedding dresses and even earlier than DeBeers began marketing diamond engagement rings, the wealthy population decided to ditch the call of the town crier in favor of the more discreet yet extravagant paper wedding invitation. Thankfully, both the production of paper and the wed-ding stationery tradition have been around long enough to evolve; now the once-exclusive commodity is easily available to all of us.

    Customized stationery begins to set the tone of a wedding well before the event itself. It usually starts with a Save the Date, which early on allows recipients to feel personally part of the event without yet being formally invited. After that, a few months before the big day, the wedding invitations arrive. Opening the invitation is memorable experience for guests, to say the least, akin to striking the crowning blow on a piata.

    They are invited to the event, they are informed about the event and most of all, they are included in the event. The only way to top a beautiful invitation is to hire a courier to go to each guests house and read an invitation decree straight off an medieval scroll. But custom stationery doesnt stop there it plays a crucial role on the wedding day as well. Coordinating signage directs guests; a program lays out the order of events; place cards and table numbers guide and create order; the menu describes what will be served; and guest books provide a place for emotions to be shared. There are so many details that are part of a thought-out stationery suite that, without all of these things, a wedding has the possibility of feeling haphazard or half-done.

    Beyond warm, fuzzy feelings and logical structure for the event, paper goods also add character. Design, color scheme, theme, and mood can all be conveyed and curated within a well-designed stationery suite. An outdoor wedding on a summer day may use letter-press flowers and flourishes in warm colors to excite the guests, whereas a night-time winter wedding may use red-wine-dipped designs to fully engage the senses and foreshadow an evening of libation-fueled festivities. The options in paper are limitless, allowing each couple to send a piece of themselves to their guests.

    Custom stationery is the inspired accumulation of personal affection, design exhibition, and event orga-nization. Its a keepsake for loved ones to cherish! Even in todays increasingly digital culture, the screen is no place to receive a wedding invitation they might be easy to use and cost-effective, but online invites fall flat when compared to something tangible. There is no amount of html code, clipart or message flagging that can make a digital invitation have the same impact or be as memorable as a paper one. Paper is where its at, and ultimately, getting a beautiful piece of mail has the same strange satisfaction as napping in a ray of sunshine.

    by Kerry Grolle

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    by LOVELY FEST EVENTS

    There are two very important questions involved in the planning of a wedding: First, Will you marry me?

    and second, Will you be my bridesmaid?

  • by LOVELY FEST EVENTS

    There are two very important questions involved in the planning of a wedding: First, Will you marry me?

    and second, Will you be my bridesmaid?

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    EACH GIRL WAS TOLD TO GRAB

    A UNIQUE VINTAGE LUCITE PURSE, INDIVIDUALLY PICKED OUT FOR HER, AND TO NOT PEEK AT WHAT WAS INSIDE!

  • EACH GIRL WAS TOLD TO GRAB

    A UNIQUE VINTAGE LUCITE PURSE, INDIVIDUALLY PICKED OUT FOR HER, AND TO NOT PEEK AT WHAT WAS INSIDE!

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  • VENUE PRIVATE RESIDENCEPHOTOGRAPHY CAMERON INGALLSEVENT DESIGN LOVELYFESTATTIRE BHLDN & PERSONAL ACCESSORIES VINTAGE & PERSONAL VINTAGE RENTALS HEARTSTONE RANCH & LOVELYFEST CATERING TARA STUMPH CATERING DESSERTS SWEET PEA BAKERY STATIONERY RIFLE PAPER CO.

  • VENUE PRIVATE RESIDENCEPHOTOGRAPHY CAMERON INGALLSEVENT DESIGN LOVELYFESTATTIRE BHLDN & PERSONAL ACCESSORIES VINTAGE & PERSONAL VINTAGE RENTALS HEARTSTONE RANCH & LOVELYFEST CATERING TARA STUMPH CATERING DESSERTS SWEET PEA BAKERY STATIONERY RIFLE PAPER CO.

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    ALL ECSTATIC TO BE BY THEIR FRIENDS SIDE ON HER BIG DAY; THEY ATE, DRANK, AND WERE MERRY.

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    ALL ECSTATIC TO BE BY THEIR FRIENDS SIDE ON HER BIG DAY; THEY ATE, DRANK, AND WERE MERRY.

  • HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN DOING WHAT YOU DO?

    N: I was obsessed with weddings and the idea of marriage

    so when my sister-in-law got married in 2007 I took it upon

    myself to plan her entire wedding. It basically took off from

    there and after doing my own wedding the next year I knew

    it was something I wanted to do for a living. In the last few

    years I got my sister Stephanie on board doing events for

    friends and family, and in late 2012, together we created

    our business Lovelyfest.

    WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS UNIQUE?

    We take on every project as a fresh new slate, we don't use

    past ideas, but create a new approach based on every

    client. We're sisters and we enjoy collaborating together to

    make everything flow. We love taking a couple's unique

    qualities and bringing it into the design.

    HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL COUPLE?

    First, one that's madly in love, second, one that has a vision

    for their wedding and who give us free reign to make it

    amazing!

    WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

    To use honesty and integrity, and to stay passionate about

    creating amazing weddings for our clients.

    FAVORITE PART OF A WEDDING?

    The look on the groom's face when he sees his bride for the

    very first time.

    WHY DO YOU... DO WHAT YOU DO?

    We're in love with weddings and love being able to be

    creative in our jobs!

    WHAT QUESTION DO YOU ALWAYS ASK THE BRIDE & GROOM?

    What unique ways do they want to remember their wedding.

    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

    SISTERS, STEPHANIE DUCLETT& NATALIE DISALVO.

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    HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN DOING WHAT YOU DO?

    N: I was obsessed with weddings and the idea of marriage

    so when my sister-in-law got married in 2007 I took it upon

    myself to plan her entire wedding. It basically took off from

    there and after doing my own wedding the next year I knew

    it was something I wanted to do for a living. In the last few

    years I got my sister Stephanie on board doing events for

    friends and family, and in late 2012, together we created

    our business Lovelyfest.

    WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS UNIQUE?

    We take on every project as a fresh new slate, we don't use

    past ideas, but create a new approach based on every

    client. We're sisters and we enjoy collaborating together to

    make everything flow. We love taking a couple's unique

    qualities and bringing it into the design.

    HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL COUPLE?

    First, one that's madly in love, second, one that has a vision

    for their wedding and who give us free reign to make it

    amazing!

    WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

    To use honesty and integrity, and to stay passionate about

    creating amazing weddings for our clients.

    FAVORITE PART OF A WEDDING?

    The look on the groom's face when he sees his bride for the

    very first time.

    WHY DO YOU... DO WHAT YOU DO?

    We're in love with weddings and love being able to be

    creative in our jobs!

    WHAT QUESTION DO YOU ALWAYS ASK THE BRIDE & GROOM?

    What unique ways do they want to remember their wedding.

    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

    SISTERS, STEPHANIE DUCLETT& NATALIE DISALVO.

  • OK, NOW THE SERIOUS QUESTIONS...

    FAVORITE MOVIE OR DOCUMENTARY?

    Father of the Bride

    HOW DO YOU NORMALLY BEGIN YOUR DAY?

    COFFEE asap

    IF YOU MOVED TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY, WHICH ONE & WHY?

    France. Everything is tres chic! (Especially Paris)

    OK, TELL US YOUR NICKNAMES?

    N: Natilda

    S: Steffy

    WEDDING TREND THAT YOUR LOVING RIGHT NOW?

    N: The use of marquee lights

    S: Unique ceremony backdrops

    WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

    We see our business continuing grow, having awesome

    clients and styling fun weddings!

    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

  • OK, NOW THE SERIOUS QUESTIONS...

    FAVORITE MOVIE OR DOCUMENTARY?

    Father of the Bride

    HOW DO YOU NORMALLY BEGIN YOUR DAY?

    COFFEE asap

    IF YOU MOVED TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY, WHICH ONE & WHY?

    France. Everything is tres chic! (Especially Paris)

    OK, TELL US YOUR NICKNAMES?

    N: Natilda

    S: Steffy

    WEDDING TREND THAT YOUR LOVING RIGHT NOW?

    N: The use of marquee lights

    S: Unique ceremony backdrops

    WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

    We see our business continuing grow, having awesome

    clients and styling fun weddings!

    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

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    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

    WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

    TO USE HONESTY

    AND INTEGRITY, AND

    TO STAY PASSIONATE

    ABOUT CREATING

    AMAZING WEDDINGS

    FOR OUR CLIENTS.

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    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

    WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

    TO USE HONESTY

    AND INTEGRITY, AND

    TO STAY PASSIONATE

    ABOUT CREATING

    AMAZING WEDDINGS

    FOR OUR CLIENTS.

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    by ROSEY CALLIGRAPHY, APRIL FLOWERS, PAPER SKYand CAMERON INGALLS PHOTOGRAPHY

  • by ROSEY CALLIGRAPHY, APRIL FLOWERS, PAPER SKYand CAMERON INGALLS PHOTOGRAPHY

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    I WANT IT TO FEEL LIKE IT IS YOUR FAMILY PROPERTY.

    -KIM HAUCK, OWNER OF HAMMERSKY VINEYARD

  • WHEN YOU CHOOSE HAMMERSKY VINEYARD AS YOUR VENUE,

    I WANT IT TO FEEL LIKE IT IS YOUR FAMILY PROPERTY.

    -KIM HAUCK, OWNER OF HAMMERSKY VINEYARD

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    Choosing the right flowers for your wedding day is an important task. For some brides the flowers they choose represent their culture, a childhood memory, is significant in their relationship, or it's just really pretty. Whatever the reason, your floral decisions do not need to stop with the traditional. There are so many options out there for brides to make their wedding special, and personal. A favor-ite of ours is to wear your flowers in your hair.

    There are stunning floral style choices for all styles of hair. Whether you want a wildly curly down-do, or a perfectly coifed up-do, flowers are the perfect compliment. Are you planning on wearing an heir-loom dress perhaps? Calibrating with both your hair stylist and your florist to come up with a look that will compliment the dress can be a ton of fun. Not to mention a great way for you to be involved, while still leaving the professionals to do what they do best.

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    Choosing the right flowers for your wedding day is an important task. For some brides the flowers they choose represent their culture, a childhood memory, is significant in their relationship, or it's just really pretty. Whatever the reason, your floral decisions do not need to stop with the traditional. There are so many options out there for brides to make their wedding special, and personal. A favor-ite of ours is to wear your flowers in your hair.

    There are stunning floral style choices for all styles of hair. Whether you want a wildly curly down-do, or a perfectly coifed up-do, flowers are the perfect compliment. Are you planning on wearing an heir-loom dress perhaps? Calibrating with both your hair stylist and your florist to come up with a look that will compliment the dress can be a ton of fun. Not to mention a great way for you to be involved, while still leaving the professionals to do what they do best.

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    HAT-LIKE CLUSTER OF BLOOMS WITH A PIN CURL

    FULL AND WHIMSICAL, YET TRADITIONAL, HEAD WREATH

    TUFTS OF BLOOMS JUST TUCKED INTO THE HAIR

    TUFTS OF BLOOMS JUST TUCKED INTO THE HAIR

    ROMANTIC, LIGHT AND AIRY, HEAD WREATH

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    HAT-LIKE CLUSTER OF BLOOMS WITH A PIN CURL

    FULL AND WHIMSICAL, YET TRADITIONAL, HEAD WREATH

    TUFTS OF BLOOMS JUST TUCKED INTO THE HAIR

    TUFTS OF BLOOMS JUST TUCKED INTO THE HAIR

    ROMANTIC, LIGHT AND AIRY, HEAD WREATH

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    HAIR & MAKEUP BLUEBIRD SALON FLOWERS TWIGSS FLORAL STUDIO

    DRESSES RUBY ROSE VENUE THE SANITARIUM

    PHOTOGRAPHER PLUM JAM PHOTOGRAPHY

    WATCH THE VIDEO(click here)

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    HAIR & MAKEUP BLUEBIRD SALON FLOWERS TWIGSS FLORAL STUDIO

    DRESSES RUBY ROSE VENUE THE SANITARIUM

    PHOTOGRAPHER PLUM JAM PHOTOGRAPHY

    WATCH THE VIDEO(click here)

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    at DUNES LAKE

    PHOTOGRAPHER LEO EVIDENTECATERER THE PAIRING KNIFE & SIMPLY MARVELOUS

    DESSERT IT TAKES A BAKERY FLOWERS NOONAN'S WINE COUNTRY DESIGNS

    MUSIC DJ MALIK THORNEDRINKING GOBLETS MADONNA INN

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    at DUNES LAKE

    PHOTOGRAPHER LEO EVIDENTECATERER THE PAIRING KNIFE & SIMPLY MARVELOUS

    DESSERT IT TAKES A BAKERY FLOWERS NOONAN'S WINE COUNTRY DESIGNS

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    BO. HE. MIAN (n.) 1. a person, as an artist or writer, who live and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices. 2. one who lives a vagabond life.

    3. a free-spirited, open-minded thinker.

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    BO. HE. MIAN (n.) 1. a person, as an artist or writer, who live and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices. 2. one who lives a vagabond life.

    3. a free-spirited, open-minded thinker.

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    We are not sure what kind of beauty life will reveal to

    us, but we are determined to bring the beauty wherever you would least expect it.

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    We are not sure what kind of beauty life will reveal to

    us, but we are determined to bring the beauty wherever you would least expect it.

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  • Natural feathers topped the place settings and wood chargers while garnet and gold goblets brought pops of color alongside the floral arrangements.

  • Natural feathers topped the place settings and wood chargers while garnet and gold goblets brought pops of color alongside the floral arrangements.

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    PHOTOGRAPHY MIRELLE CARMICHAEL PHOTOGRAPHY STYLING ASHA HICKERSON AND REEDA GORHAMHAIR AND MAKEUP THE QUEEN'S BEES FLOWERS KATIE NOONAN OF NOONAN'S WINE COUNTRY DESIGNS CAKE AMANDA AND JEFF AT ECLAIR BAKERYINVITATION PETER AYER AT MOSH PIT DIGITAL FIRE DANCER JENNA FUENTES

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