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ONTENTS

6 THE GUIDE

4 HOW TO PLAN Party Place’s ‘Party Girl’ Meredith Biasca talks about planning

VENUES

OFFICIANTS

10 CONSULTANTS

13 WHICH RING? Jody Rusconi of Graystone Jewelers talks bling

23 WHAT MUSIC?

JEWELERS

GOWNS & ACCESSORIES

ALTERATIONS

FORMAL WEAR

INVITATIONS

14 FLORISTS PAUL SWENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

The Journal’s own Bob Doran muses about hiring a band

CATERING

19 BAKERIES 20 PHOTOGRAPHY 21

VIDEOS

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22 LIVE MUSIC 24 RENTALS & DECORATIONS

G&G PHOTOGRAPHY

24 GIFTS & REGISTRY 25 WEDDING ACCESSORIES 26 SALONS 28 LIMOS 28 B&B GETAWAYS 29 TRAVEL AGENCIES 29 MISCELLANEOUS

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Wedding Guide 2006 is a publication of the North Coast Journal Weekly with 8,000 copes distributed free at Humboldt County wedding industry businesses. Free copies sent by mail can be ordered online at www.northcoastjournal.com/weddings or by calling 707-826-2000.

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30 THE CHECKLIST

GRACE KERR

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got into the wedding business accidentally. As some readers of the North Coast Journal already know, I wear more than one hat. With my business partner — and gifted graphic artist — Carolyn Fernandez, we own and publish the Journal. We are very proud that the Journal, founded in 1990, has become a must-read for about 22,000 of the 47,000 households in Humboldt County each week. I am also co-owner, with my other partner and husband of 40 years, Robert, of the Fieldbrook Winery. We were not the first commercial winery in Humboldt County, but one of the first when we started making wine in our garage. That was 1976. The winery grew out of the garage and into a cute building we built on our sunny 10 acres over the hill from McKinleyville. That’s when people started calling to ask if they could get married in my back yard. I hadn’t really thought about it, but I said sure. At first, I just charged them a small rental fee and said, go for it. Then I learned how much work goes into a wedding — and how many things can go wrong. Finally, after a few dozen weddings, I got the hang of it and I had another part-time, seasonal job – one I enjoy very much each summer. It was when I found myself answering the same questions each year, over and over, that I realized that what this area needed was an accurate, up-to-date wedding directory listing anyone and everyone in the wedding biz. So Carolyn and I began publishing a wedding guide section of the Journal each spring and fall, supported entirely by advertisers who make their livings making that special day happen for couples getting married. This year we are taking the Wedding Guide a giant step further with this expanded, reformatted, glossy magazine you now hold. (You can order free copies online — www.northcoastjournal.com — or by calling the Journal office. Better yet, visit any of our advertisers and pick up an extra copy in person) We are also expanding the contents of the guide with what we hope will be useful articles. This 2006 edition has a story by Journal A&E editor Bob Doran on local wedding bands. Jody Rusconi of Graystone Jewelers offers important advice about selecting engagement and wedding rings. And I had the enjoyable opportunity to sit down with Meredith Biasca of the Party Place, someone who has been helping a lot of families party for the last 16 years. We always appreciate feedback. Let us know what you would like to see in future editions of the Wedding Guide. And look for our new expanded website that will be up in March. Enjoy – and good luck on your special day!

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publisher Judy Hodgson art director Carolyn Fernandez production manager Linda Schwend contributing writers Bob Doran, Judy Hodgson, Jody Rusconi graphic design/production Teresa Goodlin, Holly Harvey, Lynn Jones, Rita Pender, Linnea Tobias advertising sales Colleen Dickens, Joel Mielke, Ryan Palmer advertising assistant Jessica Schwend office manager Carmen England on the cover: Serenity and John at Wedding Rock, photo courtesy of Catch-Light Photography

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Party girl by JUDY HODGSON

sk Meredith Biasca how many wedding receptions the Party Place is involved with each year and she shakes her head. “Some weekends we have 10, sometimes just one big one. It’s got to be

in the hundreds.” That’s a lot of weddings over the past 16 years since she married Russ Biasca , went to work for and eventually took over manage-

ment of the business from her mother-in-law, Allene. Meredith recalls her first date with her future husband in 1985, Rhododendron weekend. It was also the grand opening for the Party Place, an offshoot of Don’s Rent-All. “All mom-and-pop rental stores have equipment and tools, and usually a small section of candelabras and rollaway beds. Don’s split into three – the Party Place and Broadway Medical. It was time. I don’t think customers appreciated men in greasy coveralls coming out to wait on them for a party.”

MEREDITH BIASCA. PHOTO BY JUDY HODGSON.

Because of her years in the wedding business, we sat down with her to talk about planning that big day. Q: Where do people like to get married? Everyone wants to get married out in the woods – some remote location. That’s the big thing here in Humboldt. But they don’t always think, where do you plug in the punch fountain? Where’s the water to wash things? Q: The most remote location you’ve done? Snow Camp. That was our longest haul. We bought an enclosed trailer for that one. We hauled everything we owned at the time – dishes, chairs. It took three vehicles, all of our people and the guys from Don’s. I went up, too, because they forgot poles. It was gorgeous, but what a drive. As I’m going in I thought, how did they get the semi up? It was a narrow, dirt road with trees. We didn’t realize and we packed the white chairs in a stakeside truck and they were filthy. It was fun.

Q: What other locations requests do you get? We get a lot for weddings on the beach. It’s kind of hard to set up an arch since there’s nothing to anchor to – just sand. We put up a tent once down on the coast in a torrential downpour. I have to remind people a tent is a canvas top on a pole structure. It’s not a building. Sides don’t help with the rain comes in sideways. And there was all this electrical equipment … Q: What equipment do you haul for these rural weddings? Everything. Tents, tables, chairs, dishes, silverware, linen, glassware, arches. Candelabras are my favorite – outside! The wind blows. Now at least we have some with glass that hold little tea lights. Q: Do you have unusual requests? Well, we stock some things in gold and they want silver. It’s popular. Now we have more things in silver. Q: What was the biggest wedding you’ve done? When I first started, one of the Ford family [ranching] got married. They had 600. We had to subrent things from Sacramento. Rental companies are pretty good about that. We weren’t big enough. Q: Do you do weddings with unusual themes? Well, there’s Halloween, all guests come in costumes. Renaissance weddings are pretty popular.

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And the summer solstice – or the winter – where we do the wedding on whatever day that is. Those two days are big. Q: What about wedding consultants? First, everybody thinks they are a bridal consultant. You do one wedding, you help your cousin, and you’re a bridal consultant. We do have a number of good ones now, however. Fifteen years ago, there were none. What we do here is what we’ve always done; we consult. We’re really not planners. Q: Did you ever want to be a wedding planner? Heck no. I also never want to go into catering. It’s tough. People don’t RSVP. You have to guess. We have caterers around who are really good cooks and everything looks beautiful. They usually prepare extra. I have the utmost respect for them. Q: How far ahead do people plan? We get people who come in and say, we’re planning a wedding – for this weekend. But often it’s up to a year ahead. We are sold out of equipment several weekends in July already. We also get people now for 2007. Q: The most popular months? July and August. September and October are also good for outdoor weddings. Not April. Not June. Q: What trends have you noticed? Cake tops. We used to do a tremendous business in cake tops. A lady came up here twice a year in her motor home full of cake tops. I don’t know if people are going on-line to buy them or they’re using flowers. That’s really popular. Table runners are big — certain colors and textures for their linens. Some people are very particular and money doesn’t matter. Karaoke machines. Q: What’s the most over-the-top, expensive wedding you’ve worked on? At the Masonic Hall some years ago. It was supposed to be for 400-500, but not that many showed up. We provided what we had – candelabras,

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serving dishes – but they wanted a particular kind of dish and we only have one. So we hooked them up with a company in bay area that carries 12-15 kinds of dishes. They pretty much hired every caterer in this area for that one. They rented the Masonic Temple for a week before and had electricians come in and run wiring up and draped the ceiling with cloth to diffuse the light so it wouldn’t look like such a barn. They had a floral designer and she hired a bunch of florists here. They had four separate food lines – with different food in each. They had bottles of wine with etched glass for party favors. Q: But that’s hardly typical. This is Humboldt County. You can get married for the cost of the license and go to the courthouse. Or you can spend $100,000. In other areas, $100,000 is cheap. Q: And what about disasters? Well, cakes go over. We had a company screw up someone’s invitations. … My father-in-law used to make our wooden arches. One time early on I had to do a delivery and no one told me that each arch top was numbered. So I grabbed two legs and a top and — well, it wouldn’t fit. There a lot of trouble-shooting. Punch fountains get plugged up with pulp. No pineapple. All pineapple has pulp. And some brides can be weird. Everything – everything – has to match. I was quoted once in a bridal tab story saying brides want everything to match — right down to their underwear. And it’s true. Q: Brides can be … fussy? Sure. Colors are important and it goes in cycles. In the old days it was periwinkle. There was nothing available in periwinkle and everyone wanted periwinkle. Some, if it’s rose, it has to be a certain color of rose. They’re into fancy linen now, all colors and textures. Brown and coral is big. We have our own white linen in stock, but we subrent from a company now that has four locations. We love it. We don’t have to wash them, we just count them and send them back. I just can’t afford to have linen in this range of colors and textures. Now we have so many choices — shear, crushed organza, satin – anything. Q: What other trends have you noticed? A lot of weddings now have a kids’ corner. There’s special foods and activities. They get piñatas, hire a clown, rent the popcorn and cotton candy machines. And then, of course, you’ll have some couples who say on the invitations: No kids. And the new big thing is the chocolate fountain. Everyone wants one. There’s a company locally that just does chocolate fountains. Q: What about you own wedding 16 years ago? Well, I was marrying into the family business. The ceremony was at the Mormon Church and the reception at Carson Memorial [now the Teen Center]. It was a nice place for a reception. The girls here at the Party Place wanted to do something real fancy so they hung globe lights and used balloons to make a huge canopy over the dance floor. It was beautiful. f

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ALIROSE BOUTIQUE, Eureka, 445-2727 ARCATA TUXEDO, Arcata, 826-2645, www.arcatatuxedo.com CARL JOHNSON CO., Eureka, 443-4851, www.carljohnsonco.com INDIAN WEST EMPORIUM, Eureka, 442-3042 OPTIONS, Fortuna, 725-5141 TUXEDO DEN, Eureka, 442-5915, www.tuxedoden.com WEDDINGS BY DESIGN, Blue Lake, 668-4323

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ALOHA SCRAP SHACK INVITATIONS, McKinleyville, 840-9737 ARTCRAFT PRINTERS, Eureka, 442-2517, artcraftprinters@sbcglobal.net JUST MY TYPE LETTERPRESS, Arcata, 822-TYPE (8973), www.justmytypeletterpress.com LINDA’S HALLMARK, Fortuna, 725-5471 PRINTING EXPRESSIONS, Eureka, 443-9000 TUXEDO DEN, Eureka, 442-5915, www.tuxedoden.com WEDDINGS BY DESIGN, Blue Lake, 668-4323

Committed to fulfilling every bride and groom’s dreams • Select from our designer lines, such as Oscar De La Renta, Chaps, Ralph Lauren and more • Featuring Windsor Ties in all the latest colors • Tuxedo Den offers Bridal Party discounts on Wedding Invitations and Wedding Gown Preservation

RENTALS AND SALES 1590 Myrtle Avenue • Eureka

442-5915 www. tuxedoden.com

With this bling…

the perfect spouse. Fair enough;

by JODY RUSCONI

moments are in the photo albums,

Graduate Gemologist, GIA Certified Gemologist, AGS Owner, Graystone Jewelers

your dress is in the attic and the food

ou are planning the perfect wedding, even if you have not yet found

research the dress, think about where and what season to have this perfect event, but long after the

is a mere memory, your wedding jewelry will be on your hands.

Your engagement ring announces the beginning of your engagement, your wedding bands symbolize the culmination of your dream, and yet sometimes these all-important symbols of your perfect day can be less than perfect. Humboldt County jewelers are successful because they repeatedly fulfill the desires of their customers. They recognize that every bride puts a great deal of importance on not only how and when the ring is given, but its history as well. Although Internet shopping is very tempting to you grooms, are you sure that you want to be telling someone that you love; “I got a real deal on this,” rather than “I wanted you to have the very best?” Not only does the Internet take away this most important sentiment, but when you have troubles or questions where do you go? Just like everything else, it's cheap for a reason. After you receive your jewelry and they've taken your money, you are no longer their concern. Another source for wedding jewelry is through the family. A grandmothers wedding set, a diamond from a great-aunt — they carry memories for some brides and grooms that are very important. There is, however, a possibility for the bride to be a bit disappointed in an inherited diamond. Many feel the need to have a diamond of their very own, even if a family diamond is stunning. A few well-placed questions to the bride will prevent any disappointments. Redesigning an existing diamond ring may offend some family members but it can also

produce a finished piece of jewelry that is much more pleasing and comfortable for the new bride. Again, be sure that you involve yourselves in each step of a redesigned diamond ring — this will better ensure your complete satisfaction. What is it about an engagement ring, a wedding set or band that appeals to you? Remember, your plan is to wear this ring for the rest of your life. Will your design hold up well with your lifestyle? Will a dramatic high setting become annoying as you start a family? Will that fancy-cut diamond perform and remain brilliant and sparkling even when you haven't had time to clean it? Pavé diamonds are delightful, but the designs necessitate multiple tiny prongs that need checking and upkeep. Is the ring design you want a fashion statement that may become dated in ten years, or a classic that your children will cherish? From engagement rings to wedding bands, bridesmaid's gifts to accents for the bride on her special day, your local Humboldt County jewelers will listen to all of your needs. After the purchase they will service, appraise, clean, repair and size when necessary. Very frequently they will redesign or trade in and upgrade their diamonds that were “spectacular” to the new bride but become “sweet” or “dainty” with time. Remember, tastes change as time changes. What works on your hand as a young girl may not flatter you as you mature. Be sure this most important ring is one that deserves the memories of both your perfect day and of your lives together.f

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Y LORISTS

ABERNATHY’S, Eureka, 444-0221 ARCATA FLORIST, Arcata, 822-0391, www.arcataflorist.com CECILIA’S, Eureka, 444-3117 CHARLIE’S BLOSSOMS, Fortuna, 725-3618 COUNTRY LIVING FLORIST, Arcata, 822-8967, www.countrylivingfloristandgifts.com EUREKA FLORIST, Eureka, 443-4811, www.eurekaflorist.com FALLING WATER DESIGNS, Eureka, 268-5570 FLORA ORGANICA, McKinleyville, 839-2520 FLOWER CENTER, Eureka, 442-4040 FLOWERS ETC., Arcata, 822-5562, www.flowersetcarcata.com FLOWERS ON THE PLAZA, Arcata, 822-0391, www.arcataflorist.com FORTUNA FLORIST, Fortuna, 725-1133 HEUER’S FLORIST, Eureka, 443-3034, www.heuersflorist.com JUST FOR YOU FLOWERS, Eureka, 834-0496 MCKINLEYVILLE FLORIST, McKinleyville, 839-7393, www.arcataflorist.com

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MCKINLEYVILLE HOME & GARDEN CENTER, McKinleyville, 839-1587 MEL’S MEADOWS, Loleta, 733-5101 NCGA FARMERS’ MARKET, Arcata, 441-9999

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Created BY YOU Designed BY US 1309 11 TH S T . • ARCATA • 822.8967 www.countrylivingfloristandgifts.com

Abernathy’s Floral Arrangements For Weddings

3033 Park Street, Eureka (707) 444-0221 spabernathy@aol.com O By appointment only }

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lowers F for Weddings and Other Special Occasions Francine Patterson 4180 Loop Road Fortuna (707) 725-3618

blossms@cox.net

Ramone’s

Catering

ORCHIDS FOR THE PEOPLE, McKinleyville, 840-0223, www.orchidpeople.com SIMPLY FLOWERS, Fortuna, 725-1936, http://mckflorist.phpwebhosting.com SUZY HAGGERTY DESIGNS, Arcata, 825-9106 THE ROSERY, Eureka, 442-1746 TRANQUILITY LANE, Whitethorn, 986-7380, www.tlweddingflowers.com WIND AND WAVE FLORAL DESIGN, Trinidad, 677-3177

Our attention to detail and our dedication to fresh, local ingredients make Ramone’s catering the perfect choice for your party, wedding or gathering!

V ATERING

We provide freshly made savory and sweet fare that is both handsomely presented and affordable. Call us—we can fax or mail you a menu!

A PIECE OF CAKE, Trinidad, 677-3224 A TASTE OF CLASS, Eureka, 407-7580, 496-6133, www.atasteofclass.com ABRUZZI, Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com ALEX BEGOVIC, CHEF/CATERER, Eureka, 476-9369 ARRINGTON APPLES, Eureka, 443-0210, www.arringtonapples.com AVALON, Eureka 445-0500, www.avaloneureka.com BAYWOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, Arcata, 822-3686 BEAR RIVER CASINO, Ferndale, 688-4219, www.bearrivercasino.com BENBOW INN, Garberville, 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE BBQ, Blue Lake, 668-1616 BLESS MY SOUL CATERING, Eureka, 443-1090, www.blessmysoulcafe.com BLUE LAKE CASINO’S SAPPHIRE PALACE, Blue Lake, 668-4219, www.bluelakecasino.com BRETT SCHULER CATERING, Arcata, 822-4221 CAPPUCCINO CATERING, Blue Lake, 668-5520 MORE

For a consultation, call us at 2223 Harrison in Eureka: 442-1336

CASSARO SISTERS’ CATERING “Pleasing Your Palate”

Chrissi “Cassaro” Wright Kimberly Cassaro FOR ALL YOUR CATERING & EVENTS NEEDS! ◆ Light or Heavy Hors d’oeuvres ◆ Intimate Dinner Parties ◆ Small or Large Gatherings ◆ Buffet or Served ◆ Theme Parties ◆ Business Luncheons, Meetings & Events (707) 822-8009

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cassaroscatering@aol.com PO Box 4260, Arcata, Ca. 95518

BBQ & CATERING 1st place 1998 Humboldt Co. Fair “King of the Hill” BBQ cookoff

Moonlight Catering 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 five years. We are here to help make your special day the best it can be!

Julie Green-Winburn • 725-3254 • www.moonlightcatering.com/food

Slow-smoked and grilled meats, as well as vegetarian dishes, complemented by our famous blackberry BBQ sauces and secret spices.

BBQ on site or fresh BBQ dinners delivered ready to serve

668-1616

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&/$66,& &$7(5,1* Specializing in artistic display and thematic weddings, we bring you the quality taste and service you deserve. Over 25 years of experience.

Call Cynthia Samsel at (707) 839-1730

Smokin' Moses

Catering Catering

◆ 943-9943 ◆

Serving Humboldt County for over 10 years ◆ ALL

MEALS PREPARED FRESH ON-SITE IN OUR CUSTOM-DESIGNED GRILLS.

◆ COMPLETE PORTABLE KITCHEN GO-ANYWHERE CATERING. ◆ PARTY, EVENT AND WEDDING COORDINATING AVAILABLE. ◆ SERVED WITH STYLE BY OUR

FOR

PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED WAIT STAFF.

◆ THEMATIC,

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED BUFFET TABLES COMPLEMENTING THE OCCASION.

We understand that taste, presentation and personal attention is what you deserve.

Professional Catering Your Place or Ours “Dedicated to Exceptional and Creative Food along with Personalized Service”

FULL BAR S E R V I C E A VA I L A B L E 511 SECOND STREET OLD TOWN EUREKA 444.1405

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CATERING continued CASSARO SISTERS’ CATERING, Arcata, 822-8009, cassaroscatering@aol.com CATERING BY AIMEE, catering & custom wedding cakes, Trinidad, 677-3224 CELEBRATIONS, Arcata, 826-1224 FLAVOR SAVER ORGANIC CATERING COMPANY, Eureka, 442-3263 CIN CIN ALL ‘ITALIANA, Eureka, 444-3708 CLASSIC CATERING, McKinleyville, 839-1730 COMFORT OF HOME CATERING, Arcata, 822-1781 COOK’S CATERING & DELI, Ferndale, 786-9440 CULINARY AFFAIR, Eureka, 496-0810, www.culinary-affair.com CURLEY’S GRILL, Ferndale, 786-9696, www.restaurant.com/curleysgrill CUTTEN INN, Eureka, 445-9217 DAL PORTO’S DELI, Arcata, 822-1127 EUPHORIA NATURAL FOODS, Eureka, 445-2456 FLOUR GARDEN ORGANIC BAKERY, Eureka, 443-1890

PHOTO COURTESY OF CATCH-LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

FORK IN THE ROAD CATERING, Eureka, 445-9588 FOURTH STREET MARKET, Eureka, 822-1127 HARVEST THYME, Arcata, 476-0603 HOTEL CARTER, Eureka, 444-8062, www.carterhouse.com HUMBOLDT CATERING, 839-5845 HURRICANE KATE’S, Eureka, 444-1405, www.hurricanekates.com

Curley’s Catering

March yourself on over to our website for listing updates and links to our advertisers.

www.northcoastjournal.com

JALISCO CAFE, Eureka, 445-9324 JAMBALAYA, Arcata, 822-4766 MAZZOTTI’S CATERING, Eureka, 445-1987 MOONLIGHT CATERING, Fortuna, 725-3254 MOONSTONE GRILL BEACH HOUSE, Arcata, 826-2377, www.abruzzicatering.com MS. M’S CATERING, McKinleyville, 845-3225 MORE

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2 Moms Party & Wedding Planning

• Banquet Room • Wedding Cakes • • Full-service Bar • Event Planning • Extraordinary Food, Artistic Presentation, Exceptional Service

Have fun – let us do the work!

For the most important events of your life. Call for our new menu!

We also do engagement parties, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners!

786-9696 • www.curleysgrill.com

Call Nancy at 442-0613

e offer fabulously flavorful food, with an innovative flair to delight all your senses. An artful presentation uses fresh herbs & flowers to accentuate the splendor of the season.

• Professional wedding planning • Free consultation • Indoor & outdoor weddings • Any theme is possible • Set up and clean up of ceremony & reception locations • All our inventory is included free when you hire us • Highest quality service for guests • Coordination with other vendors

Savory Thyme CATERING COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN WEDDINGS CYNDIE HEASLET 444-2266 • FAX: 444-2506 savorythymecatering.com NORTH COAST JOURNAL • WEDDING GUIDE 2006

CATERING continued

Intimate Gatherings, Weddings & Special Events Lauren Sarabia

707-822-1781

www.comfortofhomecatering.com

NORTH COAST INN, Arcata, 822-4861 O-H’S TOWN HOUSE, Eureka, 443-4652 PACHANGA MEXICANA, Eureka, 442-2587 PERFECT PALATE, Fortuna, 725-4121 RAMONE’S BAKERY, Eureka/Arcata/McKinleyville, 442-1336, www.ramonesbakery.com RED LION HOTEL, EUREKA, 441-4712 RITA’S, Eureka, 476-8565 RIVERBEND CELLARS, Myers Flat, 943-9907 ROY’S CLUB, Eureka, 442-4574

JUST SAY, “I DO!” Vellutini Baking Company introduces

CUSTOM WEDDING CAKES Beautiful… and they taste great too!

SAVORY THYME, Eureka, 444-2266 SCOTIA INN, Scotia, 764-5683, www.scotiainn.com SMOKIN‘ MOSES, Trinidad, 943-9943 SPOON’S, Arcata 822-5000, Eureka, 443-2968 TERI’S CUSTOM CATERING, McKinleyville, 444-8791 THE SEA GRILL, Eureka, 443-7187 TOMO, Arcata, 822-1414, www.cafetomo.com WILDFLOWER CAFE, Arcata, 822-0360 WOMEN OF TASTE, Everyday Indulgence, Trinidad, 677-3146, www.women-of-taste.com

Baked in the finest European tradition since 1929

Cherry Blossom Pastry Shop

Specializing in Wedding and Custom Decorated Cakes Featuring Cookies r Pies r Danish r Donuts Breads r Rolls r All made by hand

2940 E Street, Eureka r 443-0576

Open Tue.-Fri. 6-6, Sat. 6-5 r Fax 441-9188

Also available in our scrumptious Strawberry Delight

Vellutini Baking Company (707) 442-1522 502 Henderson • Eureka

Teri’s Custom Catering & Cakes (707) 444-8791 - Simple yet elegant style, casual & classy - Full meals or finger food buffets - Humboldt’s largest selection of finger foods - Traditional and vegetarian options - Friendly, efficient and helpful staff - Best tasting & beautiful wedding cakes

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PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL SWENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

UAKERIES

A PIECE OF CAKE, Trinidad, 677-3224 CHERRY BLOSSOM PASTRY SHOP, Eureka, 443-0576 CHOCOLATE TIERS, McKinleyville, 845-0769, www.chocolatetiers.com CHOSUM HOUSE, Acrata, 826-9000 COLOR ME PLUMP, Eureka, 442-1601 COOK’S CATERING & DELI, Ferndale, 786-9440 FLOUR GARDEN, Eureka, 443-1890

NORTH COAST BAKERY, Arcata, 826-2706, Eureka, 443-6027 RAMONE’S BAKERY, Eureka/Arcata/McKinleyville, 442-1336, www.ramonesbakery.com STEPHANIE TSARNAS, Fortuna, 725-9742 TERI’S CUSTOM CATERING, McKinleyville, 444-8791 VELLUTINI BAKING CO., Eureka, 442-1522 VERBENA, Arcata, 822-7260 WILDFLOWER BAKERY, Arcata, 822-6296

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Vast Experience Unobtrusive Presence ■ Superior Editing ■ Digital Cameras ■ Professional DJ Service Wedding specialists ■

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DJ MARIO Professional DJ & Video Service

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444-0131

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P H O TO G R A P H Y (707) 822-8273

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PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL SWENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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ACME PHOTOS, Arcata, 407-7626 AMY KUMLER PHOTOGRAPHY, Honeydew, 223-1455, www.amykumler.com ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHICS, Eureka, 444-3991, www.andersonphotos.com ARETE FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 826-2501, www.aretefineart.com ARLEEN OLSON PHOTOGRAPHY, Redway, 923-4787 CARYNN BARTLE PHOTOGRAPHY, McKinleyville, 839-1794 CATCH-LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-3755, www.catch-light.com CHRISTINA RUSS PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 443-2095

i IDEOS

DREAM QUICK MEDIA, Arcata, 443-8188 MORSE MEDIA, Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net PAPPI PRODUCTION STUDIOS, Eureka, 616-3566, www.pappiproductions.com PRO SHOT VIDEO, Arcata, 444-0131, www.homepage.mac.com/livesoundco/ SHENANDOAH FILMS, Eureka, 445-1221

PHOTO COURTESY OF CARYNN BARTLE PHOTOGRAPHY

DOUG THRON PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-4870, www.dougthron.com ELIZABETH MACKAY, Arcata, 822-3755 EYELIGHT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-8273 G & G PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 826-2501 KYANA TAILLON PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-1567, www.kyanaily.com LUNA PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 677-9487 MARK McKENNA PHOTOGRAPHY, 616-5189, www.mmphotographic.com MARNIE’S PHOTOGRAPHY, Fortuna, 725-1327 MILLENNIUM PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-0749, www.gnphoto.net MORSE MEDIA, Eureka, 444-9566, www.morsemedia.net

PAPPI PRODUCTION STUDIOS, Eureka, 616-3566, www.pappiproductions.com PAUL SWENSON PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 822-7684, www.paulphoto.com ROBERT FELL, McKinleyville, 839-4719, www.rfellphoto.com RON’S PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 443-2570, www.ronphotography.org SHENANDOAH FILMS, Arcata, 822-1030 SPECIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY, Arcata, 496-5471 SWANLUND’S, Eureka, 442-4522 TINA’S PHOTOGRAPHY, Eureka, 442-0914, www.tinas-photography.com

W] s ACCURATE PRODUCTIONS, McKinleyville, 1-866-40-AP-INC (866-402-7462), www.accurateproductionsinc.com ALLSTAR ENTERTAINMENT DJ, 444-0505 AUDIOPHILE SOUND LAB, Eureka, 268-0953 BLACKSTAR SOUND SYSTEM, 826-0938 DIGITAL DJ PRODUCTIONS, Blue Lake, 668-1815, www.digitaldjpro.com DJ PRO PETE MYERS, Blue Lake, 668-5751 DJ DUB COWBOY, rap, reggae or rave, 834-4701, www.myspace.com/dubcowboy

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SEABURY GOULD ECLECTIC LIVE MUSIC

◆ Weddings ◆ Receptions ◆ House Parties ◆ Irish Music

guitar, piano, etc. (707)444-8507

www.seaburygould.com

DJs continued JINRICKSHAW PRODUCTIONS, Arcata, 496-8031 LIVE SOUND CO., Arcata, 444-0131, www.homepage.mac.com/livesoundco/ LIVE WIRES, Eureka, 442-5136 POWER DRIVE SOUND COMPANY, Eureka, 442-6650 TEQUILA MIX DJ, McKinleyville, 839-1634 THE SOUND PEDALER, Arcata, 826-0454 TJ THE DJ, Eureka, 268-0953 UNIVERSAL BALANCE PRODUCTIONS, McKinleyville, 840-9874, malkalm@onebox.com YOUR CHOICE MOBILE DJ SERVICE, Eureka, 845-8775

CUCKOO’S NEST BAND, featuring hot twin fiddles, ’20s, ’30s and ’40s eclectic and gypsy jazz, 845-1788 DARIUS BROTMAN, pianist, jazz - solo or combo, 826-1496 DAVE WILSON, classical, jazz guitar, 443-4931 DAVID ISLEY, Celtic and folk, 845-5979 DEBBIE SIEMER, pianast, 839-2299 DELTA NATIONALS, classic American music, rock ‘n’ roll to soul, 822-0789 DOGBONE, feral jazzrock, 442-1419, www.mp3.com/ dogbone DONNA LANDRY & THE A TRAIN, jazz, blues, swing, 443-9056

_IVE MUSIC Little River String Quartet performs

TRADITIONAL WEDDING MUSIC in the Classical and Folk styles. Custom arrangements also possible. For more info & rates, please call (707) 845-1788

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Rob Diggins & Jolianne von Einem VIOLIN DUO Weddings Receptions Special Occasions rob@robdiggins.com 1 707 845.1788

ABSYNTH QUINTET, jazzy, gypsy acoustic swingfunk with a twist, 476-8173, www.absynthquintet.com ANGEL FARGAS, traditional Latin and soft rock, 442-9213 AUSTIN ALLEY & THE RUSTLERS, rock, country and blues, 441-9023, www.austinalley.net BAYOU SWAMIS, Cajun dance band, 445-2106, www.humboldtmusic.com BLACK TIE, standards, country, rock, 445-8708 BLUE LAKE YACHT CLUB SWING QUARTET, vintage swing and pop, 444-9423 CEREMONIAL TRUMPET, baroque and romantic music for weddings, 722-1955, ceremonial.heraldtumpeter.com CHRISTIN SIEMER, vocalist, 839-2299 CHRYSALIS ENSEMBLE, classical music, 826-1432 CHUBRITZA, East European and folkdance, 822-8045, www.chubritza.com CLASSICALLY BEAUTIFUL, flute and strings classical favorites, vocal option, 825-8765 CLINT WARNER BAND, blues, 616-1346, www.clintwarnerband.com COMPASS ROSE, melodic rock, rich vocal harmonies, original music and covers, 822-6526 COMPOST MOUNTAIN BOYS, bluegrass - also as duo, Mike and Sean, 443-7611 COUNTRY BUMMERS, classic country, 825-9106, http://members.cox.net/juniper

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DOTTY FLESHER, piano and organ, 822-3543 DUNCAN BURGESS, guitar and vocals, jazz standards, rock and swing, 822-3128 DR. SQUID, oldies, classic rock, standards, 444-9775, www.humboldtmusic.com/drsquid ERROL PREVIDE, jazz, rock, blues - combo or duo, 822-4933, 845-7378 GEORGE MOONEY, solo acoustic guitar, jazz, classical and traditional, 223-0681 GIL SPITZ CLASSICAL GUITAR, solo or duet, violin and flute, 442-1816 GOOD COMPANY, Celtic, folk or classical, 443-6889 HALL STREET HONKERS, Dixieland jazz, 444-8790, hallstreethonker@aol.com HOLBROOK & BEAR, piano duo, love songs and ballads, 443-8810 HORN BAND, big band, 822-6264 JOSEPH BYRD, accordion, 839-4080

Baroque & Romantic Music for Weddings Preludes Fanfares Processionals Candle Lighting Recessionals Postludes Two Violins, Two Guitars and Bass Elegant Jazz from the Golden Age to accompany your • Receptions • Dances • Parties Rob Diggins (707) 845-1788 • Tami Pallingston (707) 442-3638

www.cuckoojazz.com

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Trumpet Soloist Burt Codispoti (707) 722-1955 ceremonial.heraldtrumpeter.com

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GOOD COMPANY

JUDY PHILLIPS, harpist, 442-4004 KARIE HILLERY, pop vocals, solo to 6-piece, 943-3123, www.karie.com KAY ROSE, solo piano/vocal or combo 677-3305 KULICA, groove folk, 668-1860, www.kulica.com LANDFALL PERFORMANCES, vocals, 826-2961 LES CONVERSATIONS GALANTES, violin duo, 845-1788, rob@robdiggins.com LETTERRIP, Top 40 rock ‘n’ roll cover tunes, 444-0187 LITTLE RIVER STRING QUARTET, traditional and custom wedding music, classical and folk styles, 845-1788 LOST COAST MARIMBA BAND, Whitehorn, 986-7341 MAGIC MOMENTS, vocals and instrumentals, 822-9639 MAGNOLIA, jazz, blues, swing, standards, 441-1458 MARLA JOY & MIKE CONBOY, jazz flute/guitar duo, 445-2106 MARY DeANDREIS & JULIE FROBLOM, flute and violin duo, Baroque, classical and more, 677-3157 MATEEL SOUND COMPANY, McKinleyville, 840-9874, malkalm@onebox.com MATTHEW COOK, pianist, all styles, 826-2919, www.matthewcook.com MATTHEW MARSHALL, Highland bagpiper, 677-0447 MEADOWOOD STRING QUARTET, classical music for all occasions, 442-0689 MICHEL NAVEDO, jazz ensemble, modern and classic, 822-1944 MIKE CRAGHEAD, solo or combo acoustic singer/songwriter, 442-7009, www.humboldtmusic.com/mike MIKE MCLAREN, new age guitar, 822-7761, www.humboldt1.com/~darkrain MR. LUNCH, hand-made jazz, 822-8810 NICE ‘N’ EASY, easy listening dance music, 443-2984

ODDLY ENOUGH : A CLASSICAL TRIO, light classical, winds and strings, 268-8207 PONCHE!, AfroCuban salsa, 923-3449, jimmydur@asis.com QUE LA CHINGA, twangy Humboldt rock &nbsp&nbsp‘n’ roll, 268-8584 REDWOOD BRASS TRIO, ceremonial and sacred music, specializing in early music, 722-1955, trio.heraldtrumpeter.com REDWOOD RHYTHM, vintage swing, pop, jazz, western swing, 444-9423 REDWOOD WINDS, woodwind quartet/qunitet, classical and other styles, 268-8207 RUBEN DIAZ, jazz, blues, Latin solo or combo, 826-7403 RYAN BRIDWELL, solo piano or jazz combo, 839-9427 SCATTER THE MUD, traditional Irish folk, 444-8507 SEABURY GOULD, guitar, flute, vocals, 444-8507 SWINGIN’ COUNTRY BAND, country and old time rock ‘n’ roll, 443-4233 SOULSEEKERS, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, 443-1187 SPUDGUN, rock ‘n’ roll, 445-8710 TERRAPIN TONY BAND, psychedelic rock, blues, 834-3522 THE BLUEJAYZ, guitar, bass and vocal duo w/blues harp, blues, jazz, standards and orginals, 499-0568 THE HITCH, heavy rock, 822-8013, www.thehitchrocks.com THE JEWISH WEDDING BAND, Catskills revival, 839-4080 THE LIVING ROOMS, acoustic eclectic, 826-7711 THE ROADMASTERS, country rock, 442-4052, www.geocities.com/ nashville/9121 THE RUBBERNECKERS, acoustic or electric country punk, 668-5988 VINTAGE SOUL, rock, funky Motown and soul, 441-8701, www.vintagesoul.band.com

Wedding Bands by BOB DORAN It’s generally a good gig for the musicians. The pay is better than in bars, and the audience is predisposed to be happy and have a good time. Ross Rowley, bass player/vocalist for The Delta Nationals and a former member of Humboldt’s country stalwarts The Roadmasters, figures he’s played a hundred weddings in the three decades he’s been playing music locally. “We ask couples to please come out and watch the band before you hire us,” he notes. “See if what we play is really what you want. Perhaps they want nice background instrumental music and not swing tunes meant for dancing.” In that case you might want to look elsewhere. “Couples also tend to hire us to please their parents. While that makes both us and the parents happy, sometimes the young people feel left out. It’s kind of the reverse of what it was 20 years ago, when the old people would get up and leave as soon as the band starts. With The Delta Nationals, the older people are the ones up and dancing and showing the young folks a thing or two.” Recalling his days as a Roadmaster, Rowley says he figures the country music industry creed includes a requirement for new wedding songs each year. “We would always have to learn the latest country wedding songs. Most couples seemed to consider the current one ‘their’ song, including ‘She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy,’ ‘John Deere Green’ and ‘I’ve Got Friends In Low Places,’ and so on. (I’m not making these titles up.)” Concerning requests, he says, “A lot of the time, the couples will pick songs that are nowhere near the genre the band normally covers. I really hate brides’ magazines for inspiring them to want a band like The Delta Nationals to do ‘Celebrate’ by Kool and The Gang. We kindly say no.” While drummer/bandleader Michael Curran mostly plays jazz, he feels that a band should be flexible and play whatever the bride and groom want to

o, not the golden rings you place on

each other’s fingers, the band you’ll hire to make for nuptials into a party where your guests dance.

hear. He recalls a wedding at a local winery where he was playing with keyboardist John Raczka and trumpet Sam Maez. “The couple had brought their entire family all the way from Michigan. They had this cake that must have cost a fortune. It was four feet tall, eight or nine layers high. They had asked us to play some K.C. and the Sunshine Band, so we were playing ‘Get Down Tonight.’ Everybody was into it, jumping up and down dancing, just pounding the floor, and the cake started to take a tumble. “The wedding planner, who was overseeing this incredibly frou-frou wedding, was this kind of prissy guy, on top of every detail. When the cake started to take a dive, he jumped in, grabbing pieces of it, trying to throw it onto plates to save it. It was a huge disaster, but it was so funny — the guy was on his knees with cake all over his expensive suit, trying to save the day.” Rowley emphasizes the importance of pacing. “Usually we like to start off slow and quiet while families visit and people mingle. We were doing our usual performance for a typical wedding and although people weren’t dancing to our music we didn’t take great offense. It happens a fair amount of the time, especially during daytime weddings. So after our one-hour set we announce we are going to take a little break. “No sooner did we break, than one of the groomsmen backs his giant 4x4 truck up to the outside dance area, opens both doors and proceeds to crank a Lynryd Skynyrd tape as loud as it can go, while announcing to the crowd, ‘Let’s get this party started!’ “Of course, what should happen — the entire reception flocks to the dance floor and boogies to their heart’s content. The father of the bride comes up to us and, after saying a few disparaging words about the drunken groomsman, proceeds to pay us for the day and says you might as well go home early. We did.” f

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SIX to FOUR months before

TWELVE to NINE 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.

● 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. ● Determine who will officiate the ceremony.

● Set an initial budget. ● Decide how expenses will be shared. ● Shop together for rings. ● Determine guest list size. ● Select and book a caterer, photographer and videographer.

● 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.

NINE to SIX months before

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● Announce your engagement in the newspaper. ● 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-of-town groomsmen note that their local formal wear shops will often take measurements as a courtesy.

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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. 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.

FOUR to TWO months before, continued

● 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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ONE month before ● Get blood test and marriage license. ● Have your final dress fitting. ● Have formal bridal portrait done. ● Have final fitting for wedding attendants. ● Select gifts for wedding participants. ● Purchase gift for fiancé(e). ● Have attendants’ parties. ● Finalize rehearsal dinner details. ● Decide menu for reception. ● Purchase a going away outfit.

TWO weeks before

● 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

on the DAY

● 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.

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