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Baywood
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All-inclusive Wedding Package • Commercial kitchen • Indoor/Outdoor • Place settings for up to 300
Golf and Country Club Photo by Eyelight Photography
If you’re planning a wedding... Baywood Golf and Country Club offers the best from formal affairs to casual outdoor weddings. Taking note of every detail, Baywood provides flowers, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet meals, wonderful wines and wedding coordination, so you can relax on your special day! Call (707) 822-3686 x108 for more information or to have a tour of the venue!
City of Fortuna
River Lodge Conference Center 1800 Riverwalk View Drive, Fortuna
Call for more information 707-725-7572
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
The Perfect Venue Now with a Fresh Look! Great Outdoor/Indoor Photo Ops Newly remodeled/refurbished Extensive Parking Reasonable rates Dance Hall, 2500 sq. ft. Up to 300 per room Reception facility, Up to 300 per room Commercial Kitchen Sound System available New tables & chairs
3750 Harris Street, Eureka 707.445.3037 www.redwoodacres.com
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Wedding Guide 2011 is a publication of the North Coast Journal Weekly. Distributed free at Humboldt County wedding industry businesses and select newsstands. ©2011 Entire contents are copyrighted. No content may be reproduced or reprinted without the publisher’s written permission. Free copies sent by mail can be ordered by email ncjournal@northcoastjournal.com or call 707 441-1400. Publishers of Humboldt County’s Premier Wedding Guide since 1997!
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4 From The Publisher
This year, it’s personal
5 A Green Wedding
The Scurfield’s sustainable, low-impact celebration
13 Getting Married in the Great Outdoors 18 The Oprah Wedding
Photo by rose mountain photography
Carson-Nation comes to town to shoot a local couple’s nuptials
28 Welcome, Welcome
Greet out-of-towners with a unique welcome package
36 Jeff and Leshele Go Big www.northcoastjournal.com 310 F St., Eureka, CA 95501 707 441-1400 | fax 707 441-1401 publisher Judy Hodgson wedding guide editor Bob Doran art director Holly Harvey production manager Carolyn Fernandez contributing writers Kathryn Blaisdell, Alana Chenevert, Jennifer Savage graphic design/production Siobhan Calderwood, Alana Chenevert, Lynn Jones sales manager Mike Herring advertising sales Colleen Hole, Shane Mizer, Karen Sack special section coordinator and advertising assistant Kathryn Blaisdell office manager Carmen England classified assistant Melissa Tafoya on the cover Arely Santamaria and Josue Baltazar share a kiss on Trinidad Pier. The couple was married in Trinidad Town Hall on Feb. 20, 2010. Photo courtesy of JJT Photography
A celebration of style
46 Beyond Film
With digital effects, photographers can add even more romance
26 Wedding Checklist 50 Index of Advertisers
Photo by jjt photography
Vendor Listings 8 Venues 15 Bakeries 15 Officiants 16 Invitations 17 Consultants 22 Jewelry 22 Gowns & Accessories 23 Alterations 24 Formal Wear 24 Salons & Spas 25 Lingerie 30 Florists 31 Rentals & Decorations 33 Catering 38 Music & Entertainment 41 DJs 41 Videos 43 Photography 47 Travel Agencies 47 Limos & Transportation 47 Gifts & Registry 49 Lodging and B&B Getaways 50 Miscellaneous
Photo by andra stringer/ imagination studios
Photo by b. King Photography
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
This year, it’s personal
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his year we have four weddings in the house at the North Coast Journal — two employees and the daughters of two employees. As we put the final touches on this year’s stories, photos and all those beautiful ads for our wedding vendors, some of us are shopping for dresses, selecting a cake and hiring a band right along with you. Many of you probably have seen the Journal’s new annual magazine called the Do It Green Guide on newsstands. (It came out last fall and will be republished this summer.) Not coincidently, this year’s anchor story for the Wedding Guide 2011 is all about how to have a green, or greener, wedding. And we found the ideal couple to feature: Jan and Ben Scurfield. Ben owns Scurfield Solar, a business specializing in all things solar. Jan owns Sacred Images Photography, specializing in natural, eco-friendly photography. Arts and culture editor Bob Doran, who now edits all our special publications including DIGG and this Wedding Guide, interviewed the Scurfields for the story. We also have a report written by Alana Chenevert, new Journal graphic artist and A&E contributor, about the local vendors who worked on a super-secret wedding that occurred in mid-December 2010. A young Eureka couple was selected for a complete makeover and surprise wedding by the staff of the Carson-Nation show. The local vendors mostly donated their products and services in exchange for the free publicity and a chance to show off. (Carson-Nation star Carson Kressley, the tall blond guy from the show, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, was in town for a week. His show just debuted on Oprah Winfrey’s new network, OWN. The Eureka segment will air in the summer or fall of 2011.) Do you want to get married outside under the trees or on the beach? Outdoor weddings are increasingly popular, so freelancer Jennifer Savage takes a look at Humboldt County’s most popular public venues. They are both Humboldt-beautiful and relatively inexpensive compared to the private outdoor venue sites. (Disclosure: My husband and I own one of those private sites, the Fieldbrook Winery, but we have limited availability and are completely booked.) Jen also offers important tips to remember about shuttle service and Porta-potties. Kathryn Blaisdell, our all-around talented sales assistant at the Journal, offers tips on assembling a truly Humboldt bag of goodies for your out-of-town guests. And rounding out our editorial coverage are two fabulous photo essays. Humboldt photographers are a talented bunch and it shows. First, we have an essay of Muir Adams photos of a couple who wed in Bayside. The second essay showcases assorted photographers who are doing innovative things with digital special effects. We hope this guide will be helpful and we wish you all the best in planning your big day.
707.499.5410
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— Judy Hodgson, Publisher
A Green Wedding The Scurfields’ sustainable, low-impact celebration By Bob Doran
above Jan and Ben Scurfield exchange vows in the meadow behind the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Church in Bayside. Photo by Dawn photography
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hen you plan a wedding you’re preparing a once in a lifetime experience, one that reflects who you are as a couple. With the growing awareness of sustainable living, more couples whose lifestyles tend in a “green” direction are looking for ways to make their weddings greener. That was definitely the plan for Jan and Ben Scurfield, and it comes as no surprise: Their business, Scurfield Solar, is all about green energy, from solar panels and solar water heater installation to wind power and radiant heating. “We try to be as low-impact as we can and our wedding was no different,” said Ben when we spoke recently at the couple’s all solar home in Eureka. “It just means a lot to both of us,” said Jan, completing Ben’s thought. “It’s the way we live our lives.”
For the Scurfields, greening their wedding began with choosing the location. They rented the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Church in Bayside in part because it’s a solar-powered facility, one with a meadow behind it for an outdoor ceremony. “It just felt right,” said Ben. “It was great being outdoors and the place was so well designed: The church is all passive solar — you don’t have to throw the lights on indoors. We had the wedding and the reception in the same place — that made everything easier,” and it meant less driving — and fuel consumption — for the 120-member wedding party. “Using the church worked really well for us because they had enough tables and chairs that we didn’t have to rent too much,” said Jan. “Plus it was surprisingly inexpensive.” Jan says she avoided excessive decorations and kept the floral More ➤
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— Lauren got quite a bit of the produce from him.” (With the CSA or Community Supported Agriculture system, buyers pay in advance for a “share” of the crop and receive a weekly allotment of produce.) Locally-sourced appetizers included Henry’s Olives, Humboldt Fog chevre from Cypress Grove and Loleta Cheese with Brio bread. Beverages included local and organic wines, local beer and homebrew made by friends. Even the wedding cake included local ingredients: “One of our wedding cakes was a carrot cake made from Eddie’s carrots,” said Ben. “My friend Sarah [Hart] was my maid of honor,” said Jan. “She has Calla Lily Cakes, so she was in the wedding and made three cakes for us. We also had a ‘Chocolate Death’ cake for Ben and I wanted a lemon raspberry cake,” she added before lapsing into cake memory reverie. And yes, some aspects of going green can mean shelling out a bit more green. “You really have to look at your budget and see where you want to spend money,” said Jan. “For us it was the food — it costs more to do the local and organic, but it was so worth it. “There were other areas we were willing to spend more on so we could keep it greener. We didn’t want any waste or anything disposable so we used rented linen table clothes and napkins with rented glasses and plates. We could have cut costs by using paper napkins and plates, but it was important to us not to have a lot of trash.” Overall, going green did not mean they had a less elegant wedding and it certainly was no less memorable, and, said both the bride and groom, it was not at all complicated. “I’m proud to say we planned the whole thing within six months and there was no stress,” said Jan. “I had wonderful friends who helped out — that made a huge difference — but I had no problem getting everything done. It was a beautiful day all around.” And the planet is no worse for wear. l
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Photo by sacred images photography
displays to a minimum. “My bouquets were mostly wildflowers. A friend who lives in Fieldbrook gathered some of the flowers from her garden and she did some of the floral displays. We kept that pretty minimal since we had such beautiful surroundings to start with.” They made their own table displays. Ben crafted homemade planter boxes using wood from palates that come with the solar panels he installs. Jan filled them with planting mix and live flowers and added seashells and rocks they’d collected together. “And at the end of the day people took all the table decorations home.” Another thing they did was assemble seed packets for guests to take away. “Instead of sending them off with little trinkets that would just get stuffed in some drawer, we filled packets with 12 varieties of sunflower seeds that they could take home and plant,” said Jan. Jan’s wedding dress and Ben’s suit were both made from sustainable fiber. The bride’s dress and those for the maid and matron of honor were all handmade from hemp silk. His hemp shirt came from Arcatabased Solutions. “I tried to get the [hemp] suit from Solutions too, but they didn’t have any so I had to order it,” said Ben. (He found his Canadian hemp outfit online.) “We were pretty low key,” said Jan, which meant no tuxedos for the guys. “For his best man and groomsman, he just told them to wear whatever they had — and something brown would be nice. Donny [Holliman, the best man] found his awesome jacket at a thrift store.” When it came to food for the reception, everything was as local as possible. “When we interviewed caterers, local and seasonal sourcing was something we asked about,” said Jan. Their ultimate choice was Lauren Sarabia’s Comfort of Home Catering. As Jan noted, “Lauren is one of the co-authors of Locally Delicious,” a combined cookbook and guide to local sustainable food sources. “ We had local grass-fed beef and our friend Eddie Tanner supplied vegetables,” said Ben. “We get our CSA share from Eddie
Photo by sacred images photography
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Photo by Dawn photography
A Green Wedding
below right, top to bottom Guests took home custom packets with a variety of sunflower seeds. Bridal decorations included planter boxes crafted by the groom who recycled wood from pallets that come with solar panels. To keep the reception waste-free, no disposables dishes, glassware or napkins were used.
right, top to bottom The carrot wedding cake from Calla Lily Cakes was made with locally grown carrots. The bride and her maid and matron of honor wore dresses of hemp silk hand sewn by Jennifer harrisHuff of Angelica Bridal Atelier. The groom was also attired in hemp garments. Per Ben’s request, a second cake was Calla Lily’s “Chocolate Death.”
Weddings on the Waterfront A truly memorable experience!
• Banquet Capacity of 400 • 960 Sq. Ft. Dance Floor • 420 Sq. Ft. Kitchen
Photo by Dawn photography
• Scenic Bay Views
The Adorni Center is an ideal destination to celebrate any occasion!
Photo by Dawn photography
Photo by Dawn photography
The Adorni Center 1011 Waterfront Drive Eureka, CA 95501 707-441-4248 www.adornicenter.com
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Venues
in addition to churches, community centers grange halls and veterans buildings
Crystal Swanson and Frank Saburit of fresno traveled to the victorian village of Ferndale to exchange wedding vows at the shaw house inn last september. their parents were their only witnesses at this private ceremony. Photo by Andra Stringer/Imagination Studios
Samoa Women’s Club the
Abruzzi Plaza View Room Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com, 200 indoor Adorni Center Eureka, 441-4244, www.adornicenter.com, 400 indoor Aldergrove Gardens Arcata, 826-2517, aldergrovegardens@yahoo.com, 300 outdoor Arcata Theatre Lounge Arcata, 822-1220, www.arcatatheater.com Arrington Apples Eureka, 443-0210, www.arringtonapples.com, indoor 100, outdoor 250 Avalon Eureka, 445-0500, www.avaloneureka.com, 100 indoor
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Situated in historic Samoa and including ocean views, 10 bedrooms, beautiful Victorian furnishings, and a variety of unique spaces, these facilities can be used together or separately, with or without bedroom rental. Let us help you create a setting suited perfectly for your wedding. Call 707-822-0826.
For additional photos and details visit www.danco-group.com/propertymanagement or www.facebook.com/danco.group
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new dock @ the C Street Plaza www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com
(707) 445-1910
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Azalea Hall McKinleyville, 839-8975, 200 indoor Bayside Grange Hall Bayside, 822-9998, www.baysidegrange.org, 280 indoor Baywood Golf & Country Club Arcata, 822-3686, www.baywoodgcc.com, 200 indoor Benbow Inn Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com Blue Lake Casino’s Sapphire Palace Blue Lake, 668-9770 x2731, www. bluelakecasino.com California State Parks Humboldt/Del Norte/Trinity/ Mendocino, www.parks.ca.gov Campton House Eureka, 443-1601, 50 indoor standing capacity, www.qualityinn.com/hoteleureka-california-CA611 Carlotta Country Occasions Fortuna, 768-2188, up to 300
Cats’ Cradle Arcata, 822-CATS, www.catscradlebnb.com, 30 outdoor Chemise Mountain Retreat Kings Range, 986-7794, 150 indoor/outdoor The Complete Look Salon & Bridal, McKinleyville, 839-6250 Cooks Valley Weddings Piercy 247-3455, www.cooksvalleyweddings.com, up to 1,000 outdoor Cornelius Daly Inn Eureka, 445-3638, www.dalyinn.com, up to 120 outdoor Cutten Inn Eureka, 445-9217, 100 indoor Eagle House Victorian Inn Eureka, 444-3344, www.eaglehouseinn.com Eureka Inn Eureka, 877-552-3985, www.eurekainn.com, 300 indoor More ➤
F E R N COTTAGE PAINTING by V I OLA McBRIDE
The Original Russ Family Home
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a cathedral of trees surrounds Amanda Williams and Scott Rice at their July wedding in arcata’s redwood park. Photo by B KING photography
celebrating a tradition of service in humboldt county since 1922
Outdoor Weddings & Receptions UP TO 300 GUESTS
info@ferncottage.org
786-4835 or 786-4735
WEDDING & SPECIAL EVENTS VENUE BEAUTIFUL LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS CORNER OF 7TH & F, EUREKA
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The LosT WhaLe Inn 3452 Patrick’s Point Drive Trinidad, Ca 95570
(707) 677-3425
www.lostwhaleinn.com Providing luxurious accommodations for your honeymoon, wedding party, wedding planning services, reception catering, flowers, decorations and personal attention to every detail. North Coast Journal • Wedding Guide 2011
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Eureka Women’s Club Eureka, 442-3458, www.eurekaheritage.org, 150 indoor Fern Cottage Ferndale, 786-4835, 300 outdoor Fieldbrook Winery Fieldbrook, 839-4140, www.fieldbrookwinery.com, 250 outdoor First Congregational Church Eureka, 445-5488 Fortuna River Lodge Fortuna, 725-7572, www.friendlyfortuna.com Gingerbread Mansion Ferndale, 800-952-4136, 786-4000, 24 indoor
Hotel Carter Eureka, 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com, 45 restaurant; 25 Carter Cottage Humboldt Brews Arcata, 826-2739, www.humboldtbrews.com Humboldt County Parks Humboldt www.co.humboldt.ca.us/portal/ living/county_parks Humboldt Grange 501 Eureka, 443-0045, 264 indoor Humboldt Redwoods State Park Weott, 946-2409, www.humboldtredwoods.org Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Bayside, 822-3793, www.huuf.org, 150 indoor/outdoor Hurricane Kate’s Eureka, 444-1405, www.hurricanekates.com Iris House Eureka, 445-0307, 60 indoor
Dorian Koczera poses with his groomsmen before his wedding to Christina Jones on Aug. 7, 2010, at St. Bernard’s Church in Eureka. later that day, the reception was held at merryman’s beach house in trindad. photo by L&M Photography
Marriage Preparation • Wedding Officiant I will work with you to create a spiritually meaningful wedding ceremony. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE
Joyful Healer
Planning your wedding is a very special time in your life. It all starts with the venue.
Carlotta Country Occasions
unique & serene setting|wide open space for receptions|convenient parking Includes seating & tables for up to 300 guests, outdoor kitchen facility, BBQ & walk-in-cooler Planning services, florist & officiant also available
Call to set up an appointment & tour | 707.768.2188
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Consider yourself lucky... you could have had to plan a wedding without the help of the internet. This magazine is available year-round online in a dramatic page-turning format for your convenience.
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Steve Lundin, Pastor stevejlundin@gmail.com (707) 672-3797
Eat, Drink & Be Married Jambalaya Arcata, 822-4766, www.jambalayaarcata.com, 175 indoor Larrupin Cafe Trinidad, 677-0230, 200 indoor/outdoor Lost Whale Inn Trinidad, 677-3425, www.lostwhaleinn.com, 100 indoor/outdoor Manila Community Center Manila, 444-3803, 150 indoor/outdoor Merryman’s Beach House Moonstone Beach, Westhaven, 616-6711, mmerrymankinder@hotmail.com, 150 indoor/outdoor Miranda Gardens Resort Miranda, 943-3011, www.mirandagardens.com Morris Graves Museum of Art Eureka, 442-0278 M.V. Madaket Eureka, 445-1910, www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com Odd Fellows Hall Eureka, 442-7243
Arrington Apples
Full Service Wedding Venue
707.443.0210 4555 Mitchell Rd., Eureka • www.arringtonapples.com
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There are just too many church venues to list them all in here... please consult a Humboldt County phone book for a complete listing of religious venues of all faiths and denominations
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Otter Bar Lodge Forks of Salmon, (530) 462-4772 Patrick’s Point State Park, (Wedding Rock) Trinidad, 677-3570, 677-3110, www.parks.ca.gov Quality Inn Arcata Arcata, 822-0409, www.choicehotels.com Red Lion Hotel Eureka, 445-0844, www.redlion.com Redwood Acres Fairgrounds Eureka, 445-3037, www.redwoodacres.com Redwood Adventures Orick, 866-733-9637, www.redwoodadventures.com Redwood National Parks Humboldt/Del Norte 464-6101, www.nps.gov/redw Redwood Raks Arcata, 616-6876, www.redwoodraks.com, 25-100 people indoor Ridgefield Events 499-5410, www.ridgefieldevents.com Riverbend Cellars Myers Flat , 943-9907, www.riverbendcellars.com, 50 indoor/ 200 outdoor
Melanie and Kevin Cunningham’s sunny summer wedding was held on private property in carlotta. photo by rose mountain photography
Samoa mansion Samoa, 822-0826, www.danco-group.com/propertymanagement Samoa Women’s Club Samoa, 822-0826, www.danco-group.com/propertymanagement Scotia Inn Scotia, 764-5338, 350 indoor, 400 outdoor The Sea Grill Eureka, 443-7187, 50 indoor Six Rivers Brewery McKinleyville, 839-7580, www.sixriversbrewery.com Straw House Junction City, (530) 623-1990, www.strawhouseresorts.com, up to 150 outdoor
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Trinidad Hall Trinidad, 677-0223, www.trinidad.ca.gov, up 125 Trinity River Farm Willow Creek, day (530) 629-3200 evening (530) 629-3327, www.trinityriverfarm.com United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer McKinleyville, 839-5691 Van Duzen County Park, (Pamplin Grove) Hwy. 36, 445-7651, www.co.humboldt.ca.us West End Celebrations Blue Lake, 822-4133 Wharfinger Building Eureka, 268-1973, 140 indoor Woodland Garden Weddings Westhaven, 677-3580, 200 outdoor continued on pg. 15 ➤
Getting Married in the Great Outdoors By Jennifer Savage
above on July 16, 2010, Jamie Rose and Christopher Anderson flew in from Washington D.C. for their destination wedding at moonstone beach. the reception was held at Merryman’s Beach House. photo by muir adams Photography
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ou love your partner for reasons innumerable. You love Humboldt County for its redwoods, rivers and stunning coastline. An outdoor wedding combines all that love into a place as unique as your life together is sure to be. But where to start? Certainly a number of privately owned options are available, but the most breathtaking locations tend to be part of the public trust. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most sought after venues: Pamplin Grove. How popular is the river-side redwood setting of Pamplin Grove? Demand to reserve this slightly off-thebeaten-path setting, located within Van Duzen County Park, out Hwy 36 east of Alton and next to Grizzly Creek State Park, is so high that folks line up outside the Humboldt County Parks office for days in hopes of making one of the 19 available weekends theirs. Reservations are taken the first business day of the year for the May 1 through Nov. 30 season. Renting the grove requires a minimum of 50 campers with a maximum of about 250. Rates (always subject to change) currently run $250 during the week and $475 for weekends and all holidays, plus an additional security deposit and insurance coverage. Serving alcohol? That’s extra, too. Only one reserva-
tion per season per person, so you can’t try to cover a bunch of dates in advance while you’re figuring out exactly when your wedding will take place. Call Luann Reid at (707) 445-7651 for more information. Patrick’s Point State Park. Another high-on-the-popularity list wedding site is Patrick’s Point State Park, just north of Trinidad, particularly the apt-named Wedding Rock. And no wonder – with the great Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, places don’t get much prettier than this. How many guests you’re allowed depends greatly on the site you choose, which group camping areas are available and the number of vehicles required to transport all those people to the park, but overall, weddings large and small can be accommodated. Other restrictions apply: due to the nature of it being a state park, neither balloons nor amplified music are allowed – and like all public spaces, the public may be wandering around. Also, because tourists utilize the park heavily during holidays, those weekends are unavailable for weddings. Overall, however, tying the knot in a state park is recognized as a super-special thing, and Nancy Jo Martin will happily help with logistics. Call her at (707) 677-3110. Reservation cost starts at $200. Prairie Creek State Park. No less beautiful, but somewhat less utilized are the redwood surroundings of Prairie Creek State Park, More ➤
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near the town of Orick. Event fees run from $80 for less than 50 people up to $700 for over 100. Not many weekends are offered during the summer months as the park remains a favorite with both visitors and locals as a sightseeing destination. September is prime time for weddings – and a classically smart time to get hitched outdoors as Humboldt’s “summer” typically doesn’t kick in until close to fall. Traffic congestion and parking will need to be addressed. Consider arranging carpools or using a shuttle service. Reservations should be made at least a few weeks ahead of time. As always, earlier is better. To do so, contact Janet Cooper at (707) 465-7307. Moonstone Beach. Not exactly public, but hardly private, the Moonstone marriage experience combines Humboldt County’s most popular beach along with the private Merryman’s Beach House and adjacent parking lot, in Westhaven south of Trinidad. If you opt to wed on the sand in front of the house, you spare yourself dealing with the county and beach permit issues. You might also consider the “knoll” up above, next to Moonstone Grill. In either case, staying within the Merryman-owned property ensures your ability to have your event, but with the public lands abutting, keeping beachgoers totally out of your business is near impossible. Most people find it
well worth the $1,500 cost of renting the beach house for the day. It holds 90 people inside, but has a large deck onto which overflowing guests can spill. Parking can be a problem when the weather’s nice and surf’s up, so definitely consider shuttle service or, at the least, arranging carpools. For more, contact Melissa at mmerrymankinder@hotmail.com. Shuttle service. City Cab provides two options to ferry your guests to your moment of blissful union. To transport fewer than 10 passengers at a time, the cost is $50 per hour per vehicle. For 10 to 25 passengers, the fare runs $75 per hour. Both require a three-hour minimum commitment. For most weddings, hiring two vehicles serves to maintain the flow of departure and arrival. As always, the earlier the notice, the better. Call City Cab at (707) 442-4551. Porta-potties. Even in the throes of true love, basic needs must be addressed. In the great outdoors, options other than ducking behind a tree should be made available for your guests. Fortunately, said options include the upscale 816 Oasis restroom trailer – a huge improvement over the standard single-user toilet shack. The Oasis offers improved aesthetics, plus superior comfort and cleanliness, and can potentially service up to 245 men or 105 women per hour. Call B&B at (707) 445-0830. l
top to bottom Frank Dore and Katie Moe Dance in the redwoods at Williams Grove (near Myers Flat), Aug. 14, 2010. Photo by Lost in redwoods
well-appointed facilities at Amy Bruce and Chris Turner’s Ceremony and Reception in Bayside, Oct. 2, 2010. Photo by catch-light photography
the light of love glows at Tawny Brunner and Travis Flemming’s mcKinleyville reception as the celebration continues into the evening. Photo by Eva York
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425 Snug Alley, behind the Gazebo at 2nd & F Sts. in Old Town Eureka 445-8015 • www.venlochocolates.com
Photo by andra stringer/Imagination Studios
Baked in the finest European tradition since 1929
Cherry Blossom
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Bakeries
Brio Breadworks & Café Arcata, 822-5922, 822-0791, www.briobaking.com Calla Lily Cakes 601-6905, www.callalilycakes.com Catering by Aimee Trinidad, 677-3224, 599-8760 Cherry Blossom Pastry Shop Eureka, 443-0576 Lon Nes Edible Artistry Eureka, 441-1555 Mity Nice Bakery Eureka, 444-2999 Molly’s Mom Bakes Humboldt, 764-3174, mollysmombakes@gmail.com North Coast Bakery Arcata, 822-5947, www.northcoastco-op.com Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe Eureka 442-1336, 445-2923, Arcata 826-1088 McKinleyville 839-3383, www.ramonesbakery.com Ray’s Food Place Arcata 822-0188, Eureka 442-9261, Fortuna 725-3835, McKinleyville 839-4413, Garberville 923-2279, Willow Creek (530) 629-2457 www.gorays.com Stephanie Baldwin Fortuna, 725-9742 Teresa’s Cake-N-Candy Supplies Eureka, 443-4009, teresascandc.com Teri’s Custom Catering Eureka, 444-8791 Vellutini Baking Co. Eureka, 442-1522 Verbena Catering Arcata, 822-7260
Specializing in Wedding and Custom Decorated Cakes
Officiants
in addition to your church clergy, rabbi, judges and favorite uncle
2940 E St., Eureka 443-0576
Tue.-Fri. 6-6, Sat. 6-5 Fax 441-9188
Ann Forrest, Lovenote Nuptials Eureka, 496-1726, www.lovenotenuptials.com Barbara Holzer Arcata, 822-CATS, www.catscradlebnb.com Custom Wedding Services, Teri and Richard Bradley Eureka, 443-3536, www.customweddingservices.com Dan Davis Arcata, 362-0186, dandavis@provokechange.org Dana Hope, M.A. Humboldt, (800) 205-8292 Eugene Wilson Arcata, 839-7677, www.humboldtcountyofficiant.com Judy Eaglewoman, Ceremonial Deva Arcata, 826-0825, judyeaglewoman@yahoo.com Keith Coulombe Hydesville, 768-3550 Lauraine Leblanc Arcata, 825-8282, www.ancientartsarcata.com Michelle White Eureka, 444-2927, yourceremony.michellewhite@yahoo.com Nancy Courtemanche Ferndale, 407-6968, nancycougar@gmail.com Pat Grace Eureka, 498-3079, wmpatrick@gmail.com Stephen Lundin Pastor, Church of the Joyful Healer, 672-3797, stevejlundin@gmail.com
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Stuart Altschuler Ferndale, 786-9890, stuart@mfcc.com Takiko D. Larson Redway, 223-0460, 986-7735, transformationalcounseling @gmail.com What We Need Is Love Humboldt and beyond, 223-6867, www.whatweneedislove.com
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Arcata Stationers Arcata, 822-0527 Artcraft Printers Eureka, 442-2517, artcraftprinters@sbcglobal.net Carl Johnson Co. Eureka, 443-4851, www.carljohnsonco.com Central Office, The Copy Center Eureka, 444-3044, thecentraloffice@pacbell.net
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The Oprah Wedding Carson-Nation comes to town to shoot a local couple’s nuptials By Alana Chenevert
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er first name alone exudes an eminence far exceeding the confines of American popular culture. It’s a name that has the ability to induce emotions ranging from excruciating jubilance to paralyzing fear. Five letters. Three consonants. Two vowels. One woman. Oprah. You hear the name and can’t help but quiver at its all-encompassing power. There is absolutely no doubt — and I’m willing to bet all 68 cents of my life savings on this — that Oprah Winfrey is the most influential woman on the face of the Earth. Head of a media empire, for nearly 25 years she has had arguably the most successful television show, well, ever. When she announced her plan to depart from the daytime talk show realm in late 2009, it seemed as though the world had been forced to turn
the last page of the most riveting rags-to-riches tale in modern history. Fortunately for those of us who idolize her, it was a false ending — she was merely moving on to bigger and better things, specifically, her own network: OWN, as in the Oprah Winfrey Network. Yawn. Who cares? And what does Oprah have to do with Humboldt County weddings anyway? Well, among the new shows in the works for OWN is one called Carson-Nation featuring Carson Kressley, the tall blond guy from the Queer Eye For the Straight Guy makeover team. Kressley and his crew were in Eureka last December to film a wedding. Kressley is already co-host for Your OWN Show, where contestants compete to become host of a show on Oprah’s network. His own show, due to launch in March, includes makeover elements along the lines of
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Queer Eye, but grander: He wants to makeover the whole nation one small town at a time. And as fate would have it, one of the places due for a makeover was Eureka, a fate supposedly decided by throwing a dart at a map of the United States. Half an inch to the left and Carson could’ve been making over an unsuspecting grey whale in the Pacific Ocean. As Kressley himself told the Journal when we spoke to him in Old Town in December, “Our mission is to go to small towns all across America, which people think don’t have great style, but show people that they can use their local resources and find great things, whether it’s vintage clothing or a local salon or spa.” Part of the local transformation process involved what Kressley described as “making over a couple for their dream wedding.” To facilitate, before the Carson-Nation
production crew came to town they assembled what they dubbed the “Dream Team.” “They already had the idea of shooting in Eureka,” said Cassandra Hesseltine, interim film commissioner for filmHUMBOLDT, who also works planning weddings for Weddings by Design. “They came to us first for casting and once they found who they wanted to film, they said to us, ‘These are our needs, who do you recommend?’” Linden Glavich, a local stylist and owner of Linden & Company Salon in Eureka, was one of the first contacted to be a part of this grand occasion. “I had been talking to the producer since October,” Glavich said. “We’d be texting back and forth and she’d ask me things like ‘Do you know a friendly baker? Where do you like to go for lunch? Where’s a nice place to eat dinner?’” After interviewing dozens of Humboldt County wedding professionals, the Carson-Nation producers chose a group of individuals representing the crème de la crème: wedding planner Shirley Atkins (Weddings by Design), photographer Kambria Antón (Eyelight Photography), florist Suzy Haggerty (Suzy Haggerty Designs), floral arranger Sarah Abernathy, stylist Linden Glavich (Linden & Company Salon), make-up artist Kristine Chadwick and wedding officiant Richard Bradley. Once the Dream Team was assembled, they were given just two weeks to coordinate the elements for the big event at the Carter House Inn. There was a small hitch: Carson-Nation wanted an element of surprise, so they had to arrange an entire wedding without having met the bride and groom, who did not know until days before that their wedding was being planned for them. They weren’t given photos of the couple, just a bit of background information about them to hold them over until the week of the wedding. However, that sliver of information was all the Dream Team needed to jump on board and agree to volunteer their services free of charge. (Due to signed non-disclosure agreements, team members could not reveal specifics of the couple’s story or their names, nor are they allowed to share photos of the wedding.) Dream Teamers suggested that putting
together a wedding can be hectic on its own, but this one was even more so considering the timing of filming and added pressures of dealing with last minute changes. Kressley arrived the day before the wedding with most of the essential elements already in place, but his vision for some things ended up being completely different. For example said wedding planner Shirley Atkins, “Suzy [Haggerty] had ordered flowers that she thought they were going to use. Then when we met him [host Carson Kressley] for the first time — on camera — he’s telling us which flowers he wanted to use and how we should arrange them when the wedding was the next day. It was all very fun and exciting, but crazy at the same time.” Said wedding photographer Kambria Antón, “They didn’t have a clue how weddings work. It was a lot different for me as a photographer. Because they wanted elements of the wedding to be a surprise, I didn’t even get to meet the bride until the day of the wedding when she was getting her makeup done.” While all concerned said the crew was quite professional, it was clear they were not really familiar with various wedding protocols. “Usually [the photographer] has some time with the bride and groom either before or after their vows,” said Antón. “For them it was like three hours of hair and make-up before she got into her dress, and that was 15 minutes or less before she walked down the aisle. They suggested we take the wedding photos in the gap after the ceremony was over while they were rearranging the room for the reception.” Because the ceremony was being filmed, she could not use her flash even though the wedding was indoors. She also had to stay out of view of the TV cameras, which meant a lot of squatting and ducking. “The whole thing was set up for the TV crew to highlight big emotions,” she said, emphasizing that the bride “was really easy to work with — she was really undemanding.” Others on the Dream Team noted that the producers were quick to ask for their
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input, considering the fact that they were chosen because they are experts in their field, and the production staff hadn’t initially planned on filming the wedding itself. “Since the crew’s original intentions weren’t to create a wedding, they didn’t quite have all of the particulars figured in,” said Atkins. “For instance, two minutes before the wedding started I asked the director ‘Where do you want [the bride] to go when she’s done because [the crew] will continue filming? And he says, ‘Well, I don’t know. What do you normally do?’ At that moment they stopped filming and said, ‘What do you want to do Shirley?’” If you factor in the needs of a celebrity host, and a production crew on a tight schedule a little more than a week before Christmas, you would assume the theatrics of it all would take away from the actual wedding itself. According to the Dream Team, however, the Carson-Nation crew made it a priority to put the ceremony before the production. As Atkins put it, “It was, after all, a real wedding, not just a TV show.” “I told them [the ceremony] would probably only last about nine minutes,” said Richard Bradley the wedding officiate. “So the fewer interruptions, the better.” The crew took
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heed to Bradley’s advice and only moved the camera once during the entire ceremony. “We just went with the flow — all of us did,” said Antón. “We did it, but it took a lot of spontaneity and creativity on our part to pull it off. I usually like to be a lot more organized. Honestly, a lot of what I ended up doing was documenting their day being part of a TV show instead of just their wedding day.” Asked about the experience with the Carson-Nation team, Hesseltine had this to say, “It made all of us feel nutty, but overall they were fabulous to work with. They were very considerate and appreciative of our work.” “They threw us some curve balls,” said Atkins, “but nothing we couldn’t make happen. It was actually a big deal filming here — this was the first episode they did for a brand new show. I’d have to say, everyone involved felt great about it when it was done.” Carson-Nation is scheduled to begin airing in the spring on The Oprah Winfrey Network. For local listings check with your cable television provider. l Andrew Goff and Bob Doran contributed reporting to this story. North Coast Journal • Wedding Guide 2011
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● Shop together for rings. Appraise and insure the engagement ring. ● Determine guest list size. ● Select and book a caterer, photographer, videographer and/or wedding planner. ● Determine wedding attendants. ● Choose your colors; they will affect your flowers, invitations, attire, linens and cake. Choose your bridal gown and headpiece. ● ● Select and book entertainment for reception as well as music for ceremony.
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Twelve to nine months before ● Propose ● Announce engagement ● Determine the type of wedding you want, setting, size and degree of formality. ● Select a date and time. Consider time of day, as this affects formality and catering choices. ● Select a location for the ceremony, taking into consideration season and weather. ● Book a reception site. ● Consider having a web page. ● Determine who will officiate the ceremony. ● Set an initial budget and decide who is contributing. ● Decide how expenses will be shared.
NINE to SIX months before ● Announce your engagement in the newspaper. ● Send out “Save the Date” cards. ● Choose dresses and accessories for bridesmaids and flower girls. Start compiling names and addresses of guests. ● ● Begin your bridal registry. ● Maintain records of all gifts received and send thank-you notes immediately for shower gifts. Wedding gift thank-you notes should not be mailed until after the wedding. ● Select florist. ● Begin shopping for men’s attire. For out-oftown groomsmen note that their local formal wear shops will often take measurements as a courtesy.
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SIX to FOUR months before ● Select and order invitations. ● Plan honeymoon. ● Help mothers select and coordinate their dresses. ● Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered. ● Begin shopping for trousseau. ● Check requirements for blood test and marriage license. Discuss where you will live after the wedding. ● ● Experiment with hair styles and makeup. ● Select baker and order wedding cake.
FOUR to TWO months before ● Arrange transportation, limousines, horse and carriage, vans, etc. ● Choose and reserve men’s wedding attire. ● Start addressing invitations and announcements. Invitations should be mailed six weeks prior to the ceremony. ● Design a map to direct guests to the ceremony and reception site for an insertion with the invitations. ● Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests. Plan and collect information packets with maps ● and brochures for out-of-town guests.
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● Arrange to have names changed on driver’s license, social security card, etc. ● Finish addressing announcements to be mailed the day of your wedding. ● Contact guests who have not responded. ● Pick up rings and confirm that they fit. ● Meet with your photographer and decide on special photos you want taken. ● Meet with videographer and decide on special events or people your want videotaped. ● Meet with entertainer and determine music to be played during special events (i.e., garter/ bouquet toss, cutting of cake, first dance, parents’ dance, etc.) ● Continue writing thank-you notes
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● Confirm all details with your hired professionals. ● Confirm ceremony details with your officiant. ● Arrange rehearsal details. ● Plan rehearsal dinner. ● Purchase accessories such as ring pillow, toasting goblets, guest registry. Plan attendants’ parties. ● ● Make appointment with your hairdresser. ● Schedule final fitting. ● Schedule attendants’ final fitting. ● Finalize honeymoon plans. ● Have physical exam.
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● Remain calm and relaxed. ● Eat well. ● Don’t forget the rings and marriage license. ● Start dressing 1 1/2 hours before the ceremony. ● If pictures are taken prior to the ceremony, the entire wedding party needs to be dressed and ready 2 hours before the ceremony. ● Mail wedding announcements and thank-you notes. ● Have music start 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. ● Have ushers seat guests upon arrival. ● Have groom’s parents seated 5 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. ● Have bride’s mother seated immediately before processional. l
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t’s a popular trend to greet out-of-town visitors with a welcome package filled with goodies and including resources on the local area, things that you love that are uniquely humboldt County that you want to share with your visitors. that could include local cheeses and breads, spreads and jams, coffees and chocolates, the list goes on. You know which local establishment brews your favorite cup and what you spread on your toast each morning; pick out some of your favorites and introduce them to your guests. You can find local products at most grocery stores, many gift shops, or from the manufacturer’s themselves. and if you are not sure which local products to choose from, visit the humboldt independent Business alliance website for some ideas (www.humiba.org). Your friends and families will enjoy getting a real taste of humboldt! other gift ideas include items that are emblematic of humboldt County culture. think redwood tree seedlings, seeds, sand dollars, banana slugs, ferns, crabs, Bill the chimpanzee and red pandas, wildlife, logging and fishing, again, the list could go on and on. include soaps, magnets, cups or glasses, glass art, t-shirts or any of the many interesting artifacts one can easily find in local gift shops and bookstores, at your Chamber of Commerce, or from many local businesses. if you have time, you can get crafty and make items yourself! in addition to gifts and goodies it’s a good idea to provide suggestions on activities for your guests to experience during their stay.
Out of town folks are here to celebrate with you, but they also want to enjoy the community you call home and since you’ll be busy getting ready for your big day, you will probably not have time to serve as a personal tour guide. Visitor information is accessible and it is easy to personalize your suggestions, all you need to do is gather brochures to direct your guests and give them ideas. Your local Chamber of Commerce and the Humboldt County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Eureka both produce visitor guides, and provide those publications and others free of charge. Include additional resources like the Journal’s Menu of Menus, state and county hiking maps, historic tour information, and of course a copy of the current North Coast Journal! You might also include a personalized guide highlighting some of your favorite places and experiences, and referencing stories the wedding couple may have shared. Humboldt County is full of unique opportunities, from a ride on the Madaket to a hike through the redwoods, from sampling produce at Farmers’ Market to enjoying fresh crab right on the coast; there is an abundance of choices for your friends and family to enjoy. And when they leave they will have a sense of what day-to-day life is like for their favorite happy couple. Once you know what’s going inside there are plenty of options on how to contain all these goodies and resources. Re-usable tote bags are available from your favorite local store or organization, or better yet, make your own. Purchase blank tote bags and decorate them
yourselves with a picture of the couple or art in your wedding’s color scheme. Visit an art supply store and choose from iron on transfers, stamping or cloth painting supplies. Or, you may find that personalizing a box is more convenient for your chosen items, or choose a locally made basket to greet your guests. The choices are endless and your guests will take home a re-usable souvenir. However you decide to enclose the items, take some time to personalize the container so that it becomes part of the gift. When guests leave the wedding to go back home, send them off with some special Humboldt County tokens that will contribute memories of their visit on the North Coast and let them know they are an essential part of your wedding experience. They will exit from behind the Redwood Curtain feeling that they know you, and the place you call home more fully and with greater appreciation. You will have engaged them in a wellrounded experience, culminating in your special day, which they will treasure forever. Local visitor information can be found online at:
from sushi to sandwiches, we’ve got you covered. The 2010 Menu of Menus is available on newsstands throughout Humboldt County and online 24/7 at www.northcoastjournal.com
humboldt county convention and visitors bureau www.redwoods.info Eureka Chamber www.eurekachamber.com Arcata Chamber www.arcatachamber.com Fortuna Chamber www.fortunachamber.com McKinleyville Chamber www.mckinleyvillechamber.com Garberville/Redway Chamber www.garberville.org the north coast journal www.northcoastjournal.com •
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Amanda williams and her bridesmaids with elegant rose bouquets.
Garcia’s Florist Fortuna, 725-6792 Heuer’s Florist Eureka, 443-3034 Jasmijn Kozlowski Designs Humboldt, 498-1717 www.humboldtlegacy.com McKinleyville Ace Home and Garden Centers McKinleyville, 839-1587 McKinleyville Florist McKinleyville, 839-7393, www.McKinleyvilleflorist.com North Coast Grower’s Assoc. Farmers’ Market Arcata, 441-9999 www.humfarm.org Orchids For The People McKinleyville, 840-0223, www.orchidpeople.com Passion Flowers Ferndale, 496-5189, passion_flowers@live.com Suzy Haggerty Designs Arcata, 825-9106 bright blooms in vintage ice cream buckets decorate the pier at Fieldbrook winery for kelsey bearding and ryan goebel, aug. 22, 2009. photo by Flora organica
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Orchids For The People McKinleyville, 840-0223, www.orchidpeople.com Party Place Eureka, 443-0833, www.partyplaceeureka.com Photo Booth by Muir Eureka, 502-2468, www.photobooth.muiradams.com The Sound Pedaler Arcata, 826-0454, 498-8638, Sound Equipment Willow Weaver Arbors, Vines, Bamboo & Floral Arcata, 444-9304, wilathiweaver@juno.com
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2 Moms Party Planning Eureka, 442-0613, www.2momspartiesandweddings.com 3 Foods Café Arcata, 822-WISH (9744), www.cafeattheendoftheuniverse.com Abruzzi Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com Alex Begovic, Chef/Caterer Eureka, 476-9369, alexbegovic@sbcglobal.net Alma’s Mexican Food Arcata, 822-1200 Arcata Theater Lounge Arcata, 822-1220, www.arcatatheater.com Arrington Apples Eureka, 443-0210 www.arringtonapples.com A Taste Of Class Eureka, 496-6133
the bounty of Humboldt county: vegEtables prepared by Savory Thyme. photo by Eyelight Photography
Avalon Eureka, 445-0500, www.avaloneureka.com Banana Hut 621 5th St., Eureka, 444-3447 Baywood Golf and Country Club Arcata, 822-3686, www.baywoodgcc.com Bear River Casino Loleta, 733-9644, www.bearrivercasino.com Benbow Inn Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com Blackberry Bramble BBQ Blue Lake, 668-1616, www.blackberrybramblebbq.com Bless My Soul Catering Eureka, 443-1090, www.blessmysoulcafe.com Blue Lake Casino’s Sapphire Palace Blue Lake, 668-9770 x2731, www.bluelakecasino.com Brett Shuler Fine Catering Arcata, 822-4221, www.brettshulerfinecatering.com, Briceland Vineyards Redway, 923-2429
Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant McKinleyville, 839-2435 Cassaro Catering Arcata, 822-8009, chrissichick@sbcglobal.net Catering By Aimee Trinidad, 599-8760, 677-3224 Catering By Shirley 954-5623, www.cateringbyshirley.net CC Market & Deli Rio Dell, 764-2941 Celebrations Arcata, 826-1224 Cher-Ae Heights Casino Trinidad, 677-3611, www.cheraeheightscasino.com Classic Catering McKinleyville, 498-7794, cynthiasamsel@sbcglobal.net Comfort Of Home Catering Arcata, 496-6720, www.comfortofhomecatering.com Cove Restaurant More ➤ Shelter Cove, 986-1197
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All occasion catering, offering menus from homemade lasagna to barbecued tri-tip. A family-owned and operated business with a dash of personality serving the North Coast for over ten years. We are here to help make your special day the best it can be!
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Curley’s Grill Fortuna, 725-1595 Cutten Inn Eureka, 445-9217, cutteninn@gmail.com Deb’s Grapevine Bistro Fortuna, 726-7779 Dorris & Daughter Catering Co. Fortuna, 725-9626, 267-5097 Earthly Delights Fortuna, 725-9163 Eureka Natural Foods Eureka, 442-6325, www.eurekanaturalfoods.com Fork in the Road Catering Eureka, 445-9588, forkcatering@sbcglobal.net Fourth Street Market Arcata, 822-1127 Hotel Carter Eureka, 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com
Hunan Village Fortuna, 725-3459 Hurricane Kate’s Eureka, 444-1405, www.hurricanekates.com Jambalaya Arcata, 822-4766, www.jambalayaarcata.com J Catering 986-7786, johnna@jcaterings.com Kyoto Japanese Restaurant Eureka, 443-7777 La Chaparita Eureka, 445-3818 Libation Arcata, 825-7596, info@libation.com Little Jalisco Humboldt Hill, 444-2487 Mazzotti’s Catering Eureka, 445-1987, www.mazzottis.com Mezza 442-6930
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a Table setting of pine cones and beach rocks is a perfect complement to the redwood forest at Pamplin grove, the location of Natalie Kelley and Davis Tonn’s wedding reception, July 3, 2010. Photo by Rose Mountain photography
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Michelle Miller Fine Catering Ferndale, 786-4636, michellemiller926@yahoo.com Moonlight Catering Fortuna, 725-3254, www.moonlightcatering.com Moonstone Grill Beach House Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com Ms. M’s Catering McKinleyville, 845-3225, www.MsMsCatering.com Murphy’s Market Deli Sunny Brae, 822-7005 Glendale, 822-2271 Cutten, 443-1288 Trinidad, 677-9473 Westwood 822-0411, www.murphysmarkets.net Obento Sushi Eureka, 268-1298 Pachanga Mexicana Eureka, 442-2587 Perfect Palate Ferndale, 725-3129, www.perfectpalatecatering.com Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe Eureka 442-1336, 445-2923 Arcata 826-1088 McKinleyville 839-3383 www.ramonesbakery.com Ray’s Food Place Arcata, 822-0188 Eureka, 442-9261 Fortuna, 725-3835 McKinleyville, 839-4413 Garberville, 923-2279 Willow Creek (530) 629-2457 www.gorays.com Red Lion Hotel Eureka, 441-4712, www.redlion.com Rita’s Café & Taqueria Eureka, 476-8565
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Riverbend Cellars Myers Flat, 943-9930, www.riverbendcellars.com Roy’s Club Eureka, 442-4574 S&S Events Eureka, 834-6460, www.sandsevents.net Savory Thyme Eureka, 444-2266 Six Rivers Brewery McKinleyville, 839-7580, www.sixriversbrewery.com Smokin’ Moses Trinidad, 943-9943, 677-0506, www.smokinmoses.com Spoon’s at the Co-Op Arcata, 822-5947 Eureka, 443-6027 Teri’s Custom Catering & Cakes Eureka, 444-8791 Tomo Arcata, 822-1414 Verbena Catering Arcata, 822-7260 wildberries wild platter cafe Arcata, 822-5211 continued on pg. 38 ➤
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Jeff & Leshele go big! July 2010
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The reception Leshele had always dreamed of having the wedding at her mom’s house. The “guest book” Note cards had special words on them like, happiness, love, laugh, etc. Guests chose one and wrote a special note for the bride and groom, then hung it on the tree. The colors Purple and green were chosen because Leshele saw the colors throughout the couple’s everyday lives.
photos by muir adams
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Jeff & Leshele’s wedding elements for style ceremony site First Presbyterian Church of Eureka reception site Private residence in Bayside, CA
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shoes Jimmy Choo, purchased at Nordstrom rings Graystone Jewelers jewelry Earrings from Amy Michaelson at Kleinfeld Bridal. Bracelet was “something borrowed” from the bride’s mother. hair & makeup Hair by Annette Wilson, makeup by Maria Brandon bridesmaid dresses Promises Bridal and Formal Wear formalwear Arcata Tuxedo stationery D-Shot Design
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usic & M Entertainment Absynth Quintet 476-8173, www.absynthquintet.com, jazzy, gypsy acoustic swing-funk with a twist Angel Fargas, Angels Creations 442-9213, angelfargas@yahoo.com, Latin, flamenco and classical Austin Alley and the Rustlers 223-2825, rock, country and blues Back in the Daze 442-8242, 443-0310, www.myspace.com/backindadaze, davidjperrier@hotmail.com, classic rock, oldies, dance Bayou Swamis 845-4307, marla_joy@suddenlink.net, Cajun/Zydeco dance music Bayside Brass 443-2626, dick.kathy@yahoo.com, classical, pop, various Bear Winkel 443-8810, classical, jazz, classics, piano & bass duo Belly Dancing with Shoshanna 616-6876, www.shoshannaland.com, Blue Lake Yacht Club Swing Quartet 444-9423, vintage-swing and pop Bob Ebenstein 822-3332, yourceremony.bobebenstein@yahoo.com, piano, violin, guitar all styles Bossa Nova Baby 499-1878, jason.trevino@stjoe.org, Bossa Nova jazz/originals Ceremonial Trumpet 722-1955, www.ceremonial.heraldtrumpeter.com, baroque and romantic music for weddings Ceremony Sound, Eric Hann 677-0200, erichann@hotmail.com
Striped Pig String Band Photo by Rose Mountain Photography
Chubritza 822-8045, www.chubritza.com, East European and folk dance Compost Mountain Boys 839-3779, 599-5456, www.compostmountain.com, bluegrass Country Pretenders 822-8354, obiz2@sbcglobal.net, old time country Darius Brotman 826-1496, jazz@humboldt1.com, pianist, jazz solo or combo Dave Wilson 443-4931, davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com, classical rock or jazz band Delta Nationals 834-5938, 822-0789, paul-demark@redwoods.edu, classic American music, swing and rock ‘n’ roll to soul Dogbone 442-1419, www.soundclick.com/dogbone, feral jazz, rock Donna Landry and the A Train 443-9056, swingset.w.donnalandry@gmail.com Dotty Flesher 822-3543, piano and organ
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Dr. Squid 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/drsquid, oldies, rock, disco, dance music Duncan Burgess 822-3128, dncnburgess@gmail.com, guitar and vocals, jazz standards, rock and swing Eureka Brass Band 616-3251, big band, swing, jazz, latin, blues, rag, R&B Fabulous Bluejayz 499-0568, 677-0459, jools_booty@yahoo.com, guitar, bass and vocal duo w/blues harp, blues, jazz, standards and originals Falling Rocks 768-3336, bluheron@humboldt1.com, vintage, early country and blues, positive love songs George Mooney 223-0681, solo acoustic guitar, jazz, classical and traditional Good Company 443-6889, Celtic, folk or classical Hearthfire 777-1772, www.hearthfire.com, harp duo, Celtic, pop and world Horn Band 822-8354, dncnburgess@gmail.com, swing style, old jazz big band, perfect for dancing
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Issa Stemler 840-9514, issastemler@hotmail.com, piano, organ, accordion Jenifer Breeze Band www.humboldtmusic.com/breeze, gospel, soul, acoustic rock Jesse Elias and Friends Arcata, 826-7530, jce918@hotmail.com, jazz guitar/classical Jill Petricca 445-2613, jillpetricca@sbcglobal.net, solo or assorted group combinations of classical and jazz Jim Lahman and the Full Grown Men Eureka/Arcata, 499-9031, lahmantone@suddenlink.net, Blues, swing, funk and some classic rock Jimi Jeff & the Gypsy Band Willow Creek, 496-6049, www.jimi-jeff.com, old school funk, soul, Hendrix, Prince, blues, R&R John Ludington & Andrea Zvaleko Arcata, 601-9034, www.sonicbirds.com/johnludington, folk/pop Judy Phillips 443-3362, harpist Julie Froblom & Mary Deandreis 442-7712, flute and violin duo, Baroque, classical and more Karie Hillery 943-3123, www.karie.com, pop vocals, solo to 6-piece Kathe Lyth 441-1592, www.kathelythcelticharp.com, original Celtic harp in varied styles, commissions accepted Kevin Roland 444-8946, variety showcase Kulica 668-1860, www.kulica.com, groove folk Landfall Performances 826-2961, custom vocals by Seaila Les Conversations Galantesbu 845-1788, funambul@humboldt1.com, violin duo
Little River String Quartet 839-0433, traditional and custom wedding music, classical and folk styles Lost Coast Marimba Band Whitehorn, 986-7341, chango@hughes.net Lynne Reardon 777-1772, www.hearthfire.com, harpist M:4 268-8207, classical wind and strings quartet Magic Moments 822-9639, vocals and instrumentals Magnolia Humboldt, 441-1458, 822-6169, katmlee@suddenlink.net, blues, jazz, standards and swing Marla Joy & Mike Conboy 845-4307, marla_joy@suddenlink.net, jazz flute/guitar duo Matthew Cook 826-2919, www.matthewcook.com, pianist, all styles Meadowood String Quartet 442-0689, classical music for all occasions Mike Craghead & Sari Baker 442-7009, www.humboldtmusic.com/sarimike, solo or combo acoustic singer/songwriter Mr. Calamari 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/mrcalamari, instrumental jazz standards Mr. Lunch 822-8810, quail555@gmail.com, hand-made jazz Nice ‘N’ Easy 443-8810, easy listening dance music, traditional swing NightHawk Eureka, 943-1913, www.nighthawkrocks.com, rock/dance Oddly Enough: A Classical Trio 268-8207, light classical, winds and strings Old Dog 445-2079, olddog005@yahoo.com, bluegrass
Ponche! 923-3449, jmmydur@asis.com, AfroCuban salsa Redwood Rhythm 444-9423, vintage swing, pop, jazz, western swing Roddy Ross McKinleyville, 839-1854, solo violin or bagpipe Rose Armin-Holland and the 24/7 Jazz Trio 677-9070, www.247jazz.com, Ruben Diaz 826-7403, jazz, blues, Latin solo or combo Scatter The Mud 444-8507, traditional Irish folk Seabury Gould 444-8507, seaburygould@hotmail.com, guitar, flute, vocals Sean’s Shadows Humboldt/Trinity, 825-0937, www.seansshadows.com, shadow puppet theater for children Soulseekers 443-1187, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll Spudgun 445-8710, rock ‘n’ roll St. John and the Sinners Eureka, 499-1878, www.stjohnandthesinners.com, blues/classic rock Striped Pig String Band 476-0787, oscarvance@suddenlink.net, old time and square dance Swingin’ Country Band 443-4233, country and old time rock ‘n’ roll Synrgy Arcata, (602) 628-9320, www.synrgyband.com, reggae The Bucky Walters Arcata, 825-9657, 497-4607, (619) 339-3568, bluegrass, old time, stringband The Living Rooms 826-7711, acoustic eclectic continued on pg. 41 ➤
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The Nucleus Arcata, 497-4362 The Phoebes 726-9048, www.myspace.com/ songofthephoebes, christopher.cooper@mac. com, acoustic folk/pop w/ harmonies The Roadmasters Eureka, 442-1954, www.theroadmastersband.com, The Soulful Sidekicks 443-6108, 442-0074, love ballads and swing The Tesla Duo Humboldt, 443-4424, germanedesign@suddenlink.net, romanitc accordion and guitar Tom Toohey Trio 362-6034, authentic gypsy swing of DJango Reinhardt Too Funny Rainbow Creations 496-8537, www.toofunnyrainbowcreations.com Tribal Fire Fusion 498-0421, www.tribalfirefusion.com, firedancing and bellydancing Trombones @ 4 443-2626, dick.kathy@yahoo.com, classical, pop, jazz Vintage Soul 441-8701, www.vintagesoulband.com, rock, funky Motown and soul Wally Cooper 822-4716, dawcooper@sbcglobal.net, jazz pianist Yo Tango? 443-4424, germanedesign@sbcglobal.net, Tango Zumba Dance 845-4307, marla_joy@suddenlink.net, Latin dance fitness for everyone
DJs
Accurate Productions Inc. McKinleyville, 866-40-AP-INC (866-402-7462), www.accurateproductionsinc.com Allstar Entertainment DJ Serving N. Calif. and S. Ore., 444-0505, thedjtripplej@yahoo.com Audio Xl Eureka, 498-1738 DJ Dub Cowboy aka Mixmaster Krushington 834-4701, djdubcowboy@yahoo.com, Top 40, Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Electronica DJ Gump (925) 705-1983, www.djgump.com DJ Hal Eureka, 442-5136 DJ Itchie Fingaz McKinleyville, 616-8444, itchie_fingaz@hotmail.com DJ Ken Eureka, 444-8946, www.donsneighbors.com DJ Pete Myer Blue Lake, 668-5751, www.djpetemeyer.com DJ Red thislazylife@yahoo.com DJ Stir Fry Willie 845-0838, www.stirfrywillie.com JinRickshaw Sound & Light Arcata, 496-8031, jinrickshaw@gmail.com Live Sound Co. Arcata, 444-0131, http://web.me.com/livesoundco Power Drive Sound Company Eureka, 442-6650, www.powerdrivedj.com TJ the DJ Eureka, 498-1738 Universal Balance Productions McKinleyville, 840-9874, malkalm@onebox.com
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Magnetic Video Productions, Magnetic Eagle Designs Eureka, 442-6784, www.magneticvideo.com Morse Media Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net Pro Shot Video Arcata, 444-0131, proshotvideo@suddenlink.net Romantic Wedding Videos Barbara A Domanchuk Media, 768-1738, bad@humboldt1.com Shenandoah Film Productions Eureka, 445-1221, www.shenandoahvideos.com
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hotography
Acme Fotos Arcata, 407-7626, www.acmefotos.com Amy Kumler Photography Eureka, 223-1455, www.amykumlerweddings.com Arcata Photo Studios Arcata, 825-1061, www.arcataphoto.com B. King Photography Arcata, 476-0678, www.bkingphotography.com Beth Laney Photography McKinleyville, 840-9739, www.bethlaney.com Beti Webb Trauth 840-0111, lightpow@arcatanet.com Black & Blue Photography Humboldt, (808) 861-4631, www.blackandbluephoto.com Blue Moon Digital Photography 834-4534, www.bluemoondigitalphoto.biz Carol Niles Photography Fortuna, 725-7905 Carrie Mayfield 496-5471, www.carriemayfield.com Catch-Light Photography/Elizabeth Mackay Eureka, 444-2601, www.catch-light.com Christina Russ Photography Eureka, 443-2095, www.christinarussphotography.com Chris Tuite Photography Humboldt, 616-5559, www.christuitephoto.com Danalynn Photography Arcata, 822-5555 David Forthoffer Photography Eureka, 502-9119, www.david.forthoffer.org Don Forthuber Eureka, 443-9956 Eva York Photography Arcata, 825-1043, www.evayork.com Eyelight Wedding Photography Arcata, 822-8273, www.eyelightstudio.com Forget Me Not Photo 499-3256, kacycurtis@yahoo.com
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Heartstrings Family Photography 498-4196, 443-7955, isaacsmommie@sbcglobal.net Humboldt Divas 443-2095, www.humboldtdivas.com Humboldt Photo Eureka, 407-6271, www.humboldtphoto.com Imagination Studios Fortuna, 725-1632, www.goimagination.com Jan Topp Photography Eureka, 496-7895 JJT Photography 362-1737, www.jjtphoto.com Kyana Taillon Photography Arcata, 822-1567, www.KyanaTaillon.com Lost in the Redwoods Eureka, 932-5286, www.lostintheredwoods.com L&M Photography Eureka, 442-6650, www.lmphotographers.com Mark Mckenna Photography 616-5189, www.mmphotographic.com MM Reflections Arcata, 826-7235, www.mmreflections.com Morse Media Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net
Muir Adams Photography Eureka, (760) 201-5549, www.muirspace.com Paul Swenson Photography Arcata, 822-7684, www.paulphoto.com Photographic Memories/ Douglas C. Beck Eureka, 834-4646, www.dcbphotographicmemories.com Rick Gustafson Fine Art Photography Bayside, 476-8268, www.rickgustafson.com Robert Fell McKinleyville, 839-4719, www.rfellphoto.com Rose Mountain Photography Bayside, 502-4086, www.rosemountainphotography.com Sacred Images Photography Humboldt, 601-3451, www.yoursacredimages.com Shenandoah Film Productions Eureka, 445-1221, www.shenandoahvideos.com Suit and Ty Photography 497-9719 Swanlund’s Eureka, 442-4522, www.swanlunds.com Tina’s Photography Eureka, 442-0914, www.tinas-photography.com
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continued from pg. 44 accentuated surroundings and reflection. photo by L&M photography
Travel Agencies AAA Travel Eureka, 444-1000, www.autoclubgroup.com All Out Travel Eureka, 443-9908 Dalianes Eureka, 445-3245, 443-2778, www.dalianes.com McKinleyville, 839-4381, www.dalianes.com KC Travel Petrolia, 629-3400, www.mentawainorth.com Premiere Travel Services Weaverville, 530-623-4567 Redwood Outfitters Orick, 954-8702 Travel Time Garberville, 923-3836
special wishes for the bride and groom. photo by jjt photography
Gifts & Registry
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A Better Choice Limousine Eureka, 442-5500 C & C Limousine Hydesville, 768-3120, www.eleganceinmotion.biz Cher-Ae Heights Limo Service 677-3611, www.cheraeheightscasino.com City Cab Humboldt 445-4957 www.cityambulance.com Old Town Carriage Company Eureka 608-588-4638 Xtreme Limousine Ferndale, 738-4164, www.xtremelimousine.us
Looking for gifts that leave less of a footprint?
Ace Hensel’s Hardware Arcata, 822-2965 Adventure’s Edge Arcata, 822-4673, www.adventuresedge.com Baa Baa Sheepskin Eureka, 442-2655 Bed, Bath and Beyond Eureka, 441-1114, www.bedbathandbeyond.com Blacksmith Shop Ferndale, 786-4216, www.ferndaleblacksmith.com Bubbles Arcata, 822-3450, www.bubbles-arcata.com Carl Johnson Co. Eureka, 443-4851, www.carljohnsonco.com EcoThreads McKinleyville, 840-0776 Cs Designs Eureka, 442-1584, www.christinasdesigns.com Ferndale Arts Gallery Ferndale, 786-9634, www.ferndaleartgallery.com More ➤
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Sunday, January 8, 2012 • 1 to 4p.m. at the River Lodge Conference Center $10 per person at the door Hosted by the Fortuna River Lodge The River Lodge has invited Gift Registries, Photographers, Florists, Caterers, Bakeries, Coordinators, Travel, Formal Wear, Beauty & more! Details of this year’s bridal giveaway TBA in Dec. 2011.
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Fine Art By Lisa Marie Waters Arcata, 822-1600, www.WatersArt.com Fire Arts Center Arcata, 826-1445, www.fireartsarcata.com Fortuna River Lodge Fortuna, 725-7572, www.friendlyfortuna.com Furniture Design Center Eureka, 442-6300, www.fdcfurniture.com Garden Gate Arcata, 822-2156 Going Places Eureka, 443-4145 Good Relations Eureka 441-9570 Himalayan Rug Traders Eureka, 268-8268, www.tibetanrugtraders.com Home Interiors Blue Lake, 668-5335, www.homeinteriors.com/nataliehouston Humboldt Divas 443-2095, www.humboldtdivas.com Humboldt Mystics Arcata, 825-8900 Kohl’s, 3300 Broadway Eureka, 442-4279, www.kohls.com Kokopilau Eureka, 442-5893 Linen Closet Eureka, 268-0900, www.linencloset.com Living Styles Eureka, 443-3161, www.livingstyles.net Low’s Furniture Fortuna, 725-3331 Mckinleyville Ace Home & Garden Center McKinleyville, 839-1587, www.mckinleyvilleace.com Mirador Glass McKinleyville, 839-0909 Moore’s Sleepworld Arcata, 822-9997 Eureka, 444-BEDS Natural Selection Arcata, 822-6720 Oak World Discount Furniture Eureka, 444-8081 Pier 1 Imports Eureka, 443-4438, www.pier1.com Pierson Building Center Eureka, 441-2700 Plaza Design Arcata 822-7732, Eureka 441-1380, McKinleyville 839-1250, www.plazad.com Pleasure Center Arcata, 826-1708
Michael Arneson and his groomsmen rock out just before his wedding to Patricia Boswell at River Lodge in fortuna.
Soji Solar Lanterns Shimmering silhouettes day and night. Wedding Registry
Photo by Carrie Mayfield
Sears Eureka, 441-2900, www.sears.com Shipwreck Eureka, 476-0991 Steven’s Engraving Eureka, 834-2654, cahill21@suddenlink.net Stuff ‘N’ Things Eureka, 442-5096 Sweet Temptations Eureka, 269-2639 Target Eureka, 442-0201, www.target.com U-Name-It Engraving Eureka, 444-3332
L&odging B&Bs
Abigail’s Elegant Victorian Mansion Eureka, 444-3144, www.eureka-california.com Arcata Stay Arcata, 877-822-0935, www.arcatastay.com Benbow Inn Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com Bonanza King Resort Trinity Center, (530) 266-3305, www.bonanzakingresort.com Campton House Eureka, 443-1601, www.qualityinn.com/hotel-eureka-california-CA611 Carter House Inns Eureka, 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com
Cats’ Cradle B & B Arcata, 822-CATS 822-2287, www.catscradlebnb.com Cornelius Daly Inn Eureka, 445-3638, www.dalyinn.com Eagle House Victorian Inn Eureka, 444-3344, www.eaglehouseinn.com, Eureka Inn Eureka, 877-552-3985, www.eurekainn.com Gingerbread Mansion Ferndale, 786-4000 Halcyon Inn Eureka, 444-1310, www.halcyoninn.com Hotel Ivanhoe Ferndale, 786-9000, www.ivanhoe-hotel.com Iris House Eureka, 445-0307 Lost Whale Inn Trinidad, 677-3425, www.lostwhaleinn.com Peaceful View Vacation Rental Ferndale, 786-9890, www.ferndalevacationrental.com Quality Inn Arcata Arcata, 822-0409, www.choicehotels.com Redwood Coast Vacation Rentals Trinidad, 834-6555, www.enjoytrinidad.com Ripple Creek Cabins Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, (530) 266-3505, (510) 531-5315, www.ripplecreekcabins.com Riverbar Farm Bed and Breakfast Hydesville, 768-9272, www.riverbarfarm.com More ➤
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Rose Court Cottage Arcata, 822-0935, www.rosecourtcottage.com Sandy Bar Ranch Orleans, (530) 627-3379, www.sandybar.com Scotia Inn Scotia, 764-5338 Shaw House Ferndale, 786-9958, www.shawhouse.com Ship’s Inn B & B Eureka, 443-7583, www.shipsinn.net Straw House Junction City, (530) 623-1990, www.strawhouseresorts.com Ten Bear Cabins Somes Bar, (530) 469-3413, www.vrbo.com/7696 The Tides Inn Shelter Cove, 986-7900, www.sheltercovetidesinn.com Trinidad Bay B&B Trinidad, 677-0840, www.trinidadbaybnb.com Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn Trinidad, 677-3707, www.turtlerocksinn.com Victorian Inn Ferndale, 786-4949, www.victorianvillageinn.com Waterfront Bed & Breakfast Eureka, 444-1301 Worthington House Inn Blue Lake, 668-1889, www.worthingtonhouseinn.com
Miscellaneous
Butterfly Way Fortuna, 725-2424, www.butterflyway.com Cypress Grove www.cypressgrovechevre.com/store/ultimate-cheesecake, ultimate goat cheese cake Diane’s Sweet Heat Habanero Jams McKinleyville, 839-2919, www.dianessweetheat.com
Drakes Glen Creations Arcata, 825-7788, www.chocolatedragon.com, gourmet chocolates Fabric Temptations Arcata, 822-7782, www.fabrictemptations.blogspot.com Favors by Heather Fortuna, 498-0008, rustkelley@gmail.com, truffles and cupcakes Konaloha Coffee Humboldt, www.konaloha.com, 100% kona coffee McClellan Mountain Spring Water Samoa, 268-0254, www.mmspringwater.com Nedra Johnson 269-0413, marriage and family therapist Norman’s Dry Cleaners Arcata, 822-3750 Eureka, 442-2527 Fortuna, 725-9003 Northcoast Audio Eureka, 444-8700, www.northcoastaudio.com Ohana Organics 444-2227, www.ohanaorganics.com, beauty products, gift baskets Partricks Candy Eureka , 442-0382 Partylite Candles and Accessories Eureka, 834-0757, www.partylite.biz/candlesfunapril Sacred Bodies Pilates, Susie Kidd Eureka, 268-0437, www.sacredbodiespilates.com Simmons Natural Bodycare 777-1920, www.simmonsnaturals.com, gifts, party favors, special spa treatments Tip Top Gentlemen’s Club Eureka, 443-5696 Venlo Chocolates Eureka, 445-8015, www.venlochocolates.com Willow Weaver Arbors, Vines, Bamboo & Floral Arcata, 444-9304, wilathiweaver@juno.com l
Rose Ellenbass and Thomas McCutchen, Surrounded by family and friends at their wedding reception at the Samoa Women’s Club. They were married oct. 2, 2010 in the back yard of Rose's parents’ home in Eureka. Photo by JJT PHOTOGRAPHY
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INDEX of advertisers
3 Foods Café............................................ 34 Abruzzi........................................................37 Accurate Productions, Inc.................40 Action Rental............................................32 Adorni Center............................................7 Adventure’s Edge................................... 47 Amerind Bay Clothing......................... 23 Angelica Atelier...................................... 23 Arcata Photo Studios.......................... 45 Arrington Apples..................................... 11 Azalea Hall.................................................10 B. King Photography............................. 45 Barbara Holzer......................................... 16 Baywood Golf & Country Club.........2 Bayside Grange Hall.................................9 The Beauty Connection..................... 24 Benbow Inn.................................................7 Blackberry Bramble BBQ.................... 34 Blüme..........................................................30 Blue Lake Casino...................................... 11 Bonsai.......................................................... 25 Brett Shuler Fine Catering................. 35 Bruce Paz Video Prod........................... 41 Carlotta Country Occasions.............10 Carter House Inns........................... 35, 51 Catch-Light Photography..................44 Cher-Ae Heights Casino...................... 12 Cherry Blossom Pastry Shop............. 15 Christina Russ Photography...............43 Church of Joyful Healer.......................10 City Barber Shop................................... 24 Comfort of Home Catering............. 35 Compost Mountain Boys..................38 The Complete Look............................. 23 Cornelius Daly Inn.................................49 Curley’s Grill..............................................37 Cypress Grove..........................................37 D. Perkins Events..................................... 17 Diane’s Sweet Heat Habañero Jams................................... 51 DJ DubCowboy........................................ 41 DJ Itchie Fingaz........................................ 41 Eagle House Victorian Inn....................8 Eva York Photography.........................44 Eyelight Photography..........................44 Eureka Inn.....................................................9 Fabulous Salon........................................26 Fern Cottage...............................................9
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Your rehearsal dinner Your wedding ceremony Your honeymoon suite
an elegant carriage ride creates special wedding memories. Photo courtesy of old town carriage co./the hawkes family
Let us attend to the details such as hors d’oeuvres, exquisite meals and wonderful wines, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
Call 444-8062
for more information
Fieldbrook Winery.................................37 Flora Organica Design........................... 31 Forget Me Not Photo.......................... 45 Fortuna River Lodge................................2 Fortuna River Lodge Bridal Fair.......48 Furniture Design Center.....................48 Garden Gate............................................49 Glow............................................................ 24 The Golden Troll..................................... 17 Graystone................................................... 19 Holly Yashi................................................20 Humboldt Weddings............................ 17 Hurricane Kate’s.......................................32 Jill Petricca................................................. 39 L & M Photography...............................43 Lentz Department Store.................... 22 Les Conversations Galantes.............38 Lost in the Redwoods..........................43 Lost Whale Inn...........................................9 Lovenote Nuptials/Ann Forrest....... 16 The Madaket..............................................8 Magnolia....................................................38
McClellan Mountain Spring Water.....51 McKinleyville Ace Home & Garden Center...................................................30 Moonlight Catering.............................. 34 Morris Graves Museum of Art.........10 Ms. M’s Catering......................................37 Muir Adams Photography................. 42 Nancy Courtmanche............................ 16 Norman’s Dry Cleaners.......................26 Orange Cup Coral Salon & Spa....... 25 Orchids for the People.......................30 Passion Flowers........................................ 31 The Party Place........................................32 Paul Swenson Photography...............43 Perfect Palatte........................................ 34 Photographic Memories....................44 Plaza Design...........................back cover Poppy Bridal Design............................. 23 Pro Shot Video........................................ 41 Promises Bridal and Formal Wear... 21 Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe.............. 15, 34 Redwood Acres Fairgrounds...............2 Ridgefield Events......................................4 Rose Mountain Photography............43 Samoa Women’s Club............................8 Savory Thyme..........................................33 Scrapper’s Edge........................................ 16 Siggins Jewelry......................................... 21 Soul to Soul Spa..................................... 25 Stuart Altschuler..................................... 16 Ten Windows Williams.......................20 Threadbare Danceware....................... 22 Tip Top Gentlemen’s Club................46 Too Funny Rainbow.............................. 27 Trinidad Massage & Day Spa............ 27 Tuxedo Den.............................................. 22 Venlo Chocolates................................... 15 Weddings by Design............................. 17 Holly Helgeson’s lovely gown displayed in a garden setting. Holly married Greg Snapp on Aug. 28, 2010 in Trinidad.
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Photo by JJT PHOTOGRAPHY
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