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The most romantic weddings on land — or sea

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530-613-9139 WEDDING PROFILE

An unexpected turn of events speeds up a
Meadow Vista couple’s wedding plans.
PAGE 6

SPECIAL OCCASIONS GUIDE

Advertisers share how their venues can
make your day special.
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Customized Wedding Bands... WEDDING ALBUM

Area photographers share their favorite
From Rock to Blues to Country to Oldies snapshots.
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SWEET SPOTS
Profiles on area locations perfect for your
big day.
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GRAB THAT GOWN

$1,000 — or much less — can get you a
great dress.
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BOTTLE SERVICE
Wine guy shares tips on picking the perfect
reds and whites for the reception.
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JUST DESSERTS
Great cake doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Making Your Wedding PAGE 26

HITTING THE ROAD

Dreams Come True Local couple goes the destination-wedding

route.
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MAKING A LIST
Follow a planning timeline to ensure the
perfect wedding day.
965 Orchard Creek Lane, PAGE 30
Lincoln, CA
ORCHARD CREEK 916-625-4043 On the cover: Ryan and Stephanie Scalise,
B A L L R O O M www.orchardcreekonline.com photographed by Ben Furtado, furtagraphy.com

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Fast
Forward
Unexpected turn of events speeds up
Meadow Vista couple’s wedding plans
BY LORYLL NICOLAISEN
I DO MAGAZINE

K
eil Barnard and Sierra Bloom-
field knew they wanted to get
married, but committing to a
date proved to be a little more of a chal-
lenge.
The couple had already been dating
for more than three years when Keil pro-
posed, on May 31, 2008.
Sierra and Keil both enjoy hiking, and
took a weekend trip with their dog, Roxy
up to Lake Tahoe. The day Keil pro-
posed, the couple, along with Roxy,
embarked on a hike up to Lake Aloha,
with the goal of picnicking by the water.
“Unfortunately, it was so snowy that
we lost the trail,” Sierra said. “We ended
up hiking a little further up to this gor-
geous snowy peak.”
While Sierra was pulling lunch — ham
sandwiches and champagne — out of
her backpack, Keil made his move.
“When I turned around, Keil was
down on his knee with my ring glinting
in the sunlight,” she said. “ I cried, our
dog almost ate our lunch while we
weren’t looking, and we finished enjoy-
ing the view while talking about our
future plans.”
The couple’s initial plan was to have a
two-year engagement, as both wanted
to wait until Sierra graduated from col-
lege. Two years turned into 12 months,
and Keil and Sierra set their sights on
June 6, 2009.
Keil, a senior airman in the United
States Air Force, found out on April 15 of
that year he was being deployed to Kyr-
gyzstan. The wedding was re-scheduled
for May 3, 2009, a little less than a year
after Keil’s proposal.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL KIRBY
“We decided to move the wedding up,
Sierra Bloomfield and Keil Barnard were married May 3, 2009 at the Foresthill
because we were too excited to wait any
Veterans Memorial Hall. The couple bumped their date up a month after Keil, a
longer,” Sierra said. “Plus, engagements senior airman for the United States Air Force, learned he was being deployed to
are kind of long and tedious as far as the Kyrgyzstan.

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wedding planning goes, and we were

ready to be done with all of the wedding
stress and just be happily married!”
Sierra said re-scheduling the wedding
was quite stressful, but that her mom,
Sherri Bloomfield, took control of the
situation.
“We were able to keep all of the plans
exactly the same,” Sierra said. “The only
difference was we got married on a Sun-
day, and initially we were planning on a
Saturday. We had planned to get married
outside, but it rained the day of the
wedding, so we had to move the cere-
mony inside last minute.”
One of the only things Sierra wishes
could have changed was the weather.
All the details worked out in the end.
Sierra found her dress at Simply Striking
in Auburn. Her wedding ring is from
Roper’s Jewelers and Keil’s ring is from
Robards Fine Jewelers, both Auburn
jewelers. Christie Metcalf from Auburn’s
Visions Salon styled Sierra’s hair.
Sierra’s favorite part of her wedding Sierra Bloomfield and Keil Barnard had to bump up their wedding date when
day was the reception. Keil found out he was being deployed.
“I had so much fun,” she said. “It was
like a big party with great food and
music.
“I think having the live band there,
having our favorite restaurant, Luigi’s,
cater, the open bar, and having the
relaxed, fun, atmosphere really made it
unique to us. It was the perfect wedding
for us!”
The couple’s first dance as man and
wife was Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful
Tonight.”
“This has always been our song, so it is
very special to us,” Sierra said.
The couple did have to postpone their
honeymoon on account of the schedul-
ing change.
“We had a honeymoon booked in
Cozumel,” Sierra said. “We were plan-
ning on staying at this all-inclusive
resort. We had to cancel, because Keil
left less than a week after our wedding.
We plan to reschedule, but we’re so busy.
I’m getting my teaching credentials right
now, and Keil is trying to get hired by the
Federal Aviation Administration. We will
either go to Cozumel or Greece when we
take our honeymoon someday!”

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Special Occasions Guide

Private parties up to 65 guests.
All celebrations and corporate
functions with menus tailored
to your needs for
Lunch, Dinner or Cocktails
Call for additional information
1400 Eureka Road • Roseville
916-782-5525 • Suede-blue.com
ADVERTISERS SHARE HOW THEIR VENUES CAN HELP MAKE YOUR DAY SPECIAL
With your ceremony planned, there are
just a few more places to finalize.
Of all the plans and preparations that
will be made for your wedding, finding
perfect locations for your celebrations can
be challenging.
There are many local places that special-
ize in accommodating parties, both large
and small. From a casual rehearsal dinner
with the family to an elaborate reception
or bridal shower, you can wow your
guests with creative planning. Whether
you are looking for something traditional
or contemporary, something charming or
intimate, all-inclusive or themed, consider
the following locations when planning
your special occasions.
MAS MEXICAN
1563 EUREKA ROAD, ROSEVILLE
(916) 773-3778
WWW.MASMEXICANFOOD.COM
South-of-the-border setting, authentic
Mexican cuisine and attentive service go
hand in hand at Mas Restaurant to
impress your guests. Indulge your passion
for Mexican food with a breakfast get-
together on weekends and lunch and din-
ner daily. Or bring your entire party to
enjoy happy hour. You can plan your spe-
cial group gathering anytime in the
enclosed patio that provides a cozy setting
with waterfalls and is perfect for rehearsal
dinners, showers, birthdays and anniver-
saries as well as workshops and corporate
events for up to 80. Call to make your
patio room party reservations today.
SUEDE BLUE
1400 EUREKA ROAD, ROSEVILLE
(916) 782-5525
WWW.SUEDE-BLUE.COM
Suede Blue invites you to dine in a set-
ting that is comfortable and inviting with
artistic touches and beautifully presented
specialties that are intended for both
meat and seafood lovers. The restaurant is
open each evening for dinner. The hand-
some bar and the outdoor patio are great
places to unwind and enjoy happy hour
and a great setting to start your celebra-
tion. The restaurant is available for private
parties up to 60. Celebrate your occasion
with unique menu options. Whatever your
needs, the staff here is committed to mak-
ing your dining experience memorable.

Experience great food in a

HOME STYLE MEXICAN FOOD FOR EVERY OCCASION! captivating setting designed for
Private enclosed glass patio with fountains. small or large gatherings of up
Banquets up to 85 • Catering to 60. Three semi-private areas.
Outstanding wine selection.
REHEARSAL DINNERS • MIXERS • BIRTHDAYS • SHOWERS
Make your Patio Party Room
reservations today!
916-773-3778 1480 Eureka Rd. • Roseville
1563 Eureka Rd. • Roseville 916-773-2929 •
www.masmexicanfood.com www.crush29.com
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Special Occasions Guide
CRUSH 29
1480 EUREKA ROAD, ROSEVILLE
(916) 773-2929
WWW.CRUSH29.COM
Crush 29 offers a contemporary, wel-
coming ambience that is ideal for bridal
showers, rehearsal dinners, receptions and
other private events. Experience great
wine country cuisine in a striking setting
that is designed for gatherings from 10 to
60. Select from three beautiful semi-pri-
vate areas each with individual charm: the
Calistoga Room, Napa Cave, and Ruther-
ford Room. Bring your celebration here
and enjoy ideal menu choices tailored to
your event and backed by an outstanding
wine selection.
ALTA SIERRA COUNTRY CLUB
11897 TAMMY WAY, GRASS VALLEY
(530) 273-2041
WWW.ALTASIERRACC.COM
Alta Sierra’s romantic setting is an ideal
choice for the most romantic day of your
life. Your wedding will be scenic and pic-
Whether planning
a wedding for 50
ture perfect in every season. The spacious
main dining room has floor to ceiling win- guests... Or 250...
dows and offers a fairy-tale-like setting
with beautiful fixtures and decorative
linen. Grand buffet features delectable
classics or select a personalized menu with
all your favorite items. A team of banquet
professionals and exceptional service will
make your wedding or reception a most
memorable event.
PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN BISTRO
1455 EUREKA ROAD, ROSEVILLE
(916) 783-6161
WWW.PAULMARTINSAMERICANBISTRO.COM
Located in the heart of Placer County,
Alta Sierra Country Club
Paul Martin’s American Bistro is the perfect
is the perfect venue to make your day one
choice for your special occasion. The menu you will never forget. We offer world-class
features locally sourced, organic ingredi- cuisine, exceptional service, amazing views
ents. With exquisite private dining areas, from our beautiful facility, and an event
full off-site catering services, award-win- coordinator to take care of all the
ning seasonal cuisine and an exceptional details….so you don’t have to.
wine list, Paul Martin’s will ensure your
occasion is an event to remember. Private
For more information and
dining is available for breakfast, lunch or to reserve your date,
dinner events. The recently expanded
cocktail lounge is great for happy hour. call 530 273-2041
Call their event specialist to learn more. altasierracc.com
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Special Occasions Guide

SUN CITY ROSEVILLE
7050 DEL WEBB BLVD., ROSEVILLE
(916) 774-3870
WWW.SUNCITYROSEVILLE.ORG
Bring Your Timber Creek Lodge at Sun City Roseville
offers a variety of choices that are perfect
door waterfall garden setting and the rus-
tic-yet-elegant cabin-style facilities will
give your guests something to rave about.
There’s a beautiful hardwood bar that will
entice your guests and the multi-level
indoor setting is perfect for all types of cel-
ebrations or business functions. Pre-set
menus include the Grand Sierra, Gold
County, and Alfresco options that offer

Special for a wedding or reception, complete with

event planning and catering. Many venue
choices are available for your ceremony.
The large Timber Creek Lodge patio over-
something for every taste and budget.
Reserve your tour soon.

RUBINO’S RISTORANTE
Celebration looks the lush golf course and the spectac-
ular rose gardens. The nearly 5,000-square-
foot ballroom seats 300 guests. The ball- 5015 PACIFIC ST., ROCKLIN
(916) 624-3401
room comes with an extra large dance
Here! floor with room for a band or disc jockey.
A complete serving staff is on hand to
cater to your guests. Go online or call for
WWW.RUBINOSRESTAURANT.COM

Come share your special day at Rubino’s

additional information. Ristorante. Experience the ultimate in fine
Italian/American cuisine in a charming,
Banquet Facilities HEADQUARTER HOUSE romantic old-world atmosphere. Consis-
tent quality and attentive service comple-
14500 MUSSO ROAD, AUBURN
Available (530) 878-1906
ment the exemplary, lusty dishes that
range from house specialties to steaks,
seafood, and pastas prepared by some of
• Engagement WWW.HEADQUARTERHOUSE.COM
the most experienced chefs in the region.
• Bridal Showers Celebrate your event in grand fashion in
Catering is available for breakfast, lunch or
dinner. Check out their Web site to see
• Rehearsal Dinners several distinctive venues available at the
Headquarter House, which is “not far from
complete banquet and catering menus or
call for details regarding your next event.
& more Sacramento, but worlds apart.” The out-

Celebrate romance & create

memories that last a lifetime…

3 Locations to Serve You!

Lincoln
925 S. Hwy 65
916-409-0766
Placerville
6840 Green Leaf Dr.
530-622-2303 …not far from Sacramento, but worlds apart.
Gold River
Golden Centre Ln. Personal Majestic Oaks
916-631-9690 Wedding Lush Gardens
www.CasaRamos.net Coordinator 530.878.1906 & Waterfalls
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Special
Occasions
Guide Serving An Italian American Menu
Banquet Facilities
CASA RAMOS MEXICAN Engagement Parties
RESTAURANT Bridal Showers
The Historic Rehearsal Dinners
925 S. STATE HIGHWAY 65, LINCOLN
(916) 409-0766 Blue Goose Ceremonies
PLACERVILLE (530) 622-2303 Fruit Shed Wedding Receptions
GOLD RIVER (916) 631-9690
Catering (on & off site)
WWW.CASARAMOS.NET Perfect for that
With several locations in Northern Cali- unique country
fornia, Casa Ramos has been serving
authentic Mexican food since opening in reception!
1997. Whether it is one guest or 100, Casa
Ramos will do their best to accommodate
you. The menu is varied per location and
For information please
many dishes are from the original Ramos contact Mark Foley at
family collection. The Fiesta Platter is a
popular option that can satisfy many taste
preferences. Enjoy great food, warm hospi-
(916)759-3828
tality and a festive atmosphere at any of
your special gatherings including birthday 3550 Taylor Road 5015 Pacific Street • Rocklin
celebrations that come with singing wait-
(916) 624-3401
ers and birthday photo. Casa Ramos also
Loomis Follow us on Facebook & Twitter
offers a full bar. Banquet facilities are avail- Visit us at rubinosrestaurant.com
www.soplacerheritage.org for promotional coupons
able.

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HAMPTON INN & SUITES Special

FOLSOM, CA
155 Placerville Road
Occasions
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-235-7744
Website: www.folsomsuites.hamptoninn.com
Guide
CARY HOUSE
Count On Friends To Make Your 300 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE
(530) 622-4271
Special Day Truly Memorable. WWW.CARYHOUSE.COM

The Historic Cary House Hotel is the

When you stay with us you’re with friends. Our place is yours to “Jewel of Placerville.” For a special wed-
celebrate with all your wedding guests. At Hamton Inn & Suites ding, anniversary or birthday, the elegant
ambiance of the Historic Cary House Hotel
Folsom, we love having you here. And we prove it to you every day! remains unsurpassed in this region. The
Milton Room accommodates 60 guests.
The Courtyard with its 100-year-old ivy cov-
ered brick walls provides a unique atmos-
Our Wedding Gift To You: phere for an evening under the stars. The
lobby provides an excellent photo oppor-
Complimentary tunity with the deep detailed wood panels
and stained art glass.
champagne for the bride
and groom. It’s our way THE BEDA PLACE
of toasting to your new 990 MEADOW GATE ROAD, MEADOW VISTA
life together. We love (530) 878-2332
WWW.THEBEDAPLACE.COM
having you here!
Celebrate your day in a comfortable set-
ting surrounded by nature and beautiful
surroundings at The Beda Place Banquet
• Customized Web Page To Share With Guests & Make Reservations and Meeting Hall. Your special event can
be held outdoors in the Garden Courtyard,
• Cozy Hampton Bed & Choice Of Comfy Pillows where your ceremony can be followed by
• Free Hot Breakfast • Pool & Exercise Room the reception; the Lower Courtyard that
can accommodate 100 guests; or the
Call the Sales Department for more information. Upper Courtyard that is intended for
Vonna Torres, Director of Sales 916-984-9177 about 400 guests. Inside, the Vista Hall and
vonna.torres@hilton.com Meadow Hall offer a blank canvas to be
enhanced by your decorations, which set
the stage for your event.
LINCOLN, CALIFORNIA
BLUE GOOSE
Conveniently located 3550 TAYLOR ROAD, LOOMIS
near these popular (916) 759-3828
WWW.SOPLACERHERITAGE.ORG
wedding venues:
Turkey Creek Golf Club Located in the historic Blue Goose Fruit
Shed, the Event Center is a one-of-a-kind
Lincoln Hills Golf Club venue for weddings and receptions. The
Catta Verdera & Blue Goose Fruit Shed event center is
authentic and charming, but up to date
Twelve Bridges with amenities to meet your needs for a
memorable occasion. The event center
gives brides a creative license to select
exactly what they want, from decorations
to favorite caterers. Come see how you can
916 644-3440 design a casual, themed or elegant décor
for your special day. Just minutes off Inter-
state 80 and centrally located between
155 FERRARI RANCH ROAD Roseville and Auburn and nearby commu-
LINCOLN nities. Call to inquire about rental rates.

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Special Occasions Guide

AAA
(916) 724-0284, (916) 724-0404, (916) 560-0535,
(530) 886-2575
Let AAA and Holland America create an
everlasting event in your life. No matter
how you look at it, great love requires a
special place in which to share and few
venues rival the romance of Holland Amer-
ica Line cruise. The New Wedding Group
package includes a free upgrade for the
wedding couple, wedding cake and more.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES FOLSOM
155 PLACERVILLE ROAD, FOLSOM
(916) 235-7744
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
155 FERRARI RANCH, LINCOLN
(916) 644-3440
When celebrating in Folsom or Lincoln,
consider the Hampton Inn & Suites in Fol-
som and the Holiday Inn Express in Lincoln.
As you are planning your wedding, they
would be delighted to provide you easy
planning and booking tools to make your
selection process effortless and organized.
Folsom can hold up to 175 guests in their
banquet room, perfect for a small recep-
tion. Both hotels offer complimentary full
hot breakfast, an indoor pool and
whirlpool and a friendly staff.
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RANCHO ROBLE VINEYARDS

340 FLEMING ROAD, LINCOLN
(916) 645-2075
WWW.RANCHOROBLE.COM
Rancho Roble Vineyards is a family
owned and operated boutique winery
located four miles northeast of Lincoln.
The serene vineyard setting is ideal for the
intimate outdoor wedding accommodat-
ing up to 100 guests, including the wed-
ding party. The outdoor European Court-
yard, reminiscent of a Tuscan estate, is per-
fect for a sit-down meal or buffet service
with room for dancing and entertainment.
❖ ❖
Historic. Romantic. Elegant.
Since 1857…add a little history to your wedding!
• Lodging for you and your guests
• Evening reception with catering
• Banquet Room & Courtyard
• Bridal Suite
www.caryhouse.com
300 Main Street • (530) 622-4271 • Placerville, CA 95667

• Terraced Gardens with rock

Pathways
• Soothing Waterfalls, Bridge,
Outdoor Stages
• 2 Ballrooms with gorgeous
wood floors

The ultimate year-

round facility located
in the heart of the
Gold Country.
990 Meadow Gate Road • Meadow Vista, CA
530-878-2332 • www.thebedaplace.com
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Ben Furtado Couple: Ryan and Stephanie Scalise

(530) 277-2289 Location: The Victorian, Roseville
furtagraphy.com, photosbybenfurtado.com Date: October 20, 2007

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Wedding
albums

Karina Williams
Reminisce Photography
(916) 769-8028
timetoreminisce.com

Couple: Mark and Kamryn Staples

Location: Newcastle Wedding Gardens
Date: May 8, 2009

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Orchard Creek Lodge at Sun City Lincoln Hills offers an “Amphitheater on the
Green” setting perfect for wedding ceremonies.
Tie the knot
at local spots
Orchard Creek Lodge
Looking for a wedding venue in Lin-
coln? Look no further than Orchard
Creek Lodge, which is located in Sun City
Lincoln Hills.
Couples have the option of having
their wedding ceremony in “an
Amphitheater on the Green, with a
panoramic view of a spectacular lake and
fountain complete with cascading water-
falls in the background,” according to
information given by the Orchard Creek
Lodge staff.
Options for receptions include “an ele-
gant ballroom” or “the expansive outdoor
terraces in a garden setting.”
Event planners are also available, who
“will listen to your desires and needs and
then help you select the services, dining
and décor choices you prefer,” according
to staff.
Orchard Creek Lodge offers a variety of
menu packages, but a custom menu can
also be developed, staff said.
For more information about Orchard
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For Your Most
Memorable
Moments in Life
PHOTO COURTESY ORCHARD CREEK LODGE
6851 Douglas Blvd
Granite Bay, CA 95746
916-791-8585
Ask about our special 2010
Creek Lodge, 965 Orchard Creek Lane in Bridal Packages
Lincoln, call (916) 625-4043 or visit
orchardcreekonline.com.
Make Your Day The Very Best!
~Stephanie Dumm
Tahoe Beach and Ski Club
The Tahoe Beach and Ski Club offers
two options: Beachside Wedding Venue
or the Beachside Wedding/Reception
Package.
According to the club, with the first
option, “You may book our private beach
wedding venue (on Lake Tahoe) for a
two-hour time slot with the arch and
chairs provided for up to 50 guests. With
this option, you will be responsible for
choosing your own wedding profession-
als from beginning to end.”
The second option is paired with the
Blue Angel Café to “create a seamless
wedding and reception package for your
big day,” according to the club. “Begin
your day at (the) private beach venue for
(the) wedding. Then, the Blue Angel Café
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creates an elegant gathering place for

you and your friends and family.”
The package must be booked through
the café at (530) 544-6546.
What’s unique about the Tahoe Beach
and Ski Club is the private beach on the
lake. The club also offers winter wed-
dings for one hour starting at $175
(without chairs or arch). Winter runs
Nov. 15 through March 31.
Other amenities include lodging, with
partial kitchens in all suites and full
kitchens in deluxe suites.
For more information about Tahoe
Beach and Ski Club, 3601 Lake Tahoe
Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe, call (530) 541-
8116 or visit tahoebeachandski.com.

~Don Chaddock
Vizcaya Pavilion and Mansion
Nestled in the heart of Sacramento is
Vizcaya Pavilion and Mansion, a regal
Victorian estate that makes dreams of
storybook weddings come true.
Built in the late 1800s, the historic
mansion boasts a 3,200-square-foot
PHOTO COURTESY TAHOE BEACH AND SKI CLUB
The Tahoe Beach and Ski Club offers weddings that overlook Lake Tahoe.
pavilion room and a lush garden that onto manicured gardens. French doors
each accommodate 240 guests. open onto a patio surrounding a stately
The octagon-shaped pavilion features fountain imported from England.
one-of-a-kind stained glass ceilings and The full service venue provides all-
floor-to-ceiling windows that look out
• SEE PAGE 18

The Perfect Gift

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Consider locations such as the Maidu

PHOTO COURTESY VIZCAYA
Vizcaya’s octagon shaped pavilion is
outfitted with wall to ceiling windows,
chandeliers and a stained glass dome
ceiling.
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inclusive or a la carte packages for
catering, décor, cocktails and even the
wedding cake, taking some of the stress
out of planning that special day. Wed-
ding coordinators are assigned to each
couple, working closely with them to
organize the rehearsal and be on hand
for the big day.
The mansion is home to nine rooms
three of which are carriage rooms sepa-
rate from the mansion that feature Ital-
ian marble bathrooms, Jacuzzi tubs and
fireplaces.
Vizcaya is located at 2019 21st St.,
Sacramento.
Call (916) 455-5243 or info@vizcaya
pavilion.com for more information.
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Community Center, featuring a variety
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from $45 to $139; or the Roseville Sports
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from $51 to $250.
The City of Roseville also boasts the
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Woodcreek offers both indoor and
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g rab a
gorgeous
gown
for less
Whatever your price point, there’s never been a
better time for chic, affordable bridal fashions
BY NOLA SARKISIAN-MILLER
CTW FEATURES

J
ust five years ago, if a bride wanted to spend $1,000 or less for a
wedding gown, most often she was relegated to designer sam-
ple sales or mass-market bridal discounters.
Enter the tanking economy, the ensuing recession and the sub-
sequent wedding budget crunch, and designers and manufactur-
ers are quickly hitching their companies to a new trend: creating
up-market gowns for under a grand. This
fitted
Bridal lines such as Watters are prominently highlighting the cat- strapless
egory on their Web sites and in their magazine ads. Others have satin
unveiled new secondary lines, such as Alfred Angelo’s Niki Bridal. gown
And new, modern designers are stepping out, including Ceec from
Design and Alix & Kelly, infusing their collections with influences Faviana
retails
from contemporary fashions, and finding reception with equally
for
minded boutiques. $258.
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‘Splurge and Steal’
The category certainly got a boost when destination weddings
became the rage in the last decade. Brides sought more sand-
friendly gowns that could billow before the ocean. Companies like
Nicole Miller and J. Crew have benefited from that trend.
From there, some brides became more attuned to ready-to-wear
looks and have embraced the high-low mentality of pairing expen-
sive, designer duds with mass-market accessories or vice versa,
says Maria Prince, vice president of Dallas-based Watters Brides.
“This is a generation of ‘splurge and steal’ buying,” Prince says.
“She’ll buy a $1,000 gown and splurge on $700 shoes that she can

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wear again and again.”

As a result, the stigma of penny-pinch-
ing when it comes to wedding planning
is in freefall, say wedding experts.
“There may have been a stigma in the
past where brides maybe felt the more
you spent on a wedding gown, the ‘bet-
ter’ it was, but the change in economy
has opened everyone’s eyes to the qual-
y ity and style that can be found at lower
- price points,” says Melissa Akey Drayer,
owner and designer of Thread.
t If a bride feels like she’s giving up
something at this less stratospheric cost,
r most designers insist that they’re able to
. deliver on craftsmanship without sacri-
, ficing on styling. Even those brides
interested in their fairy tale moment can This lace and
find less expensive ball gowns, which chiffon gown
e with crystal
typically cost more due to extra fabric.
” beading and
Wtoo Brides offers an A-line look with
- sweep train
waist beading at $990. from Niki Bridal
f
For their spring offerings, designers retails for $429.
don’t seem to be cutting corners.
There’s a return to romance for COURTESY

designers, says Michael Shettel, head

y
designer of Alfred Angelo. Brides will
t find gowns with floatier fabrics, like
f crinkle chiffon, satin organzas and airy
t taffetas. Body hugging styles with
d dropped waists and trumpet skirts are
. in, as are one-shoulder looks, a trend
e brought to the forefront with Michelle
s Obama’s inaugural gown. Dimensional
flowers are getting played up along with
t beaded sashes and new textured orna-
h mentation, like newly shaped stones at
s Wtoo. Anxious brides can take heart in a
new feature offered on dresses.
“We’re adding side-slit pockets to Making your special day
some gowns for nervous hands,” Shettel memorable since 1948
says. “It’s like their good luck charm.”

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which can take up to three months.
Some purchases can be trickier, like
buying J. Crew gowns, which are sold
only online. Under each dress descrip-
tion is a note to contact J. Crew’s wed-
ding specialist for help with the gown
purchase.
A few stores, such as Tom’s Bridal in
Anaheim, may charge for gown fittings
but will deduct it from the purchase
price of a gown should a customer buy
it.
“We don’t look at how much she
spends,” says Aubree Cummings, a sales
rep for Celebrations Bridal, a Las Vegas-
based bridal gown store in business for
22 years. “Whatever she spends, we treat
the customer the same. A bride walks in
the door, and whoever greets her stays
with her through the entire process.”
Vendors say the growing category is
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HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON
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If your budget is $1,000 … Some of the
best gowns available at the $1,000 and
under price point (not including tax and
alterations) include: Saja Inc.’s empire
waist gown made of crinkle chiffon and
lightly dotted with handbeaded glass
and crystals at the bust line. $925. Ceec
Design’s strapless gown in silk georgette
with cascading tiers and a silk charmeuse
bow on the back. $950. Wtoo Brides’
pleated tulle, trumpet gown. $940.
JCrew.com’s limited edition confetti
dress, made in Irish linen with a tulle
overlay sprinkled with tiers of delicately
embroidered disks. $995. Nicole Miller’s
stretch metal and silk gown. $880.
If your budget is $800 … Drop down a
few Benjamins and brides can look great
in these gowns priced at $799 or less:
Wtoo Brides’ floor-length baby-doll style
the same quality that won’t break their
budget,” says Omid Moradi, chief exec-
utive officer of Faviana, which designs
special occasion gowns, including a
with pleated flowers and pockets. $725.
Alfred Angelo’s charmeuse over satin
dress adorned with rhinestones, pearls &
sequins with a chapel train. $799. Saja’s
sheer panel v-neck dress with a v-back.
$790. Alix & Kelly’s spaghetti strap tea-
length dress in silk taffeta with gathered
tulle trim. $650.
Not a penny over $500 … So, how low
can you go when shopping for a dress
with bespoke allure? Some designers
and companies are rolling out options
that are under $500, including: Thread’s
one-shouldered floor length gown with
a high-waisted skirt in matte silk. $480.
Niki Bridal’s lace and chiffon gown with
crystal beading and sweep train. $429.
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Wondering about wine?

Wine blogger talks about
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Wine with dinner — where to begin?

There seems to be an infinite number
of wine choices and pairings out there,
and almost as many ways to ruin either
your guests’ meal or your budget with
the wrong selection.
Enter Gary Vaynerchuk, a video-blog-
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He’s here to make sure the wines at
your wedding not only satisfy your
budget but also reflect your personality.

Get personal
His first suggestion is to make friends
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Wine expert and Web sensation Gary Vaynerchuk dishes on the best wines for
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your big day — and your budget.
“The best strategy is to form a rela-
tionship with your wine retailer and try
new things,” he says. “As they learn your
palate and what you like, they’ll be able
to suggest new and interesting wines
that you may never have heard of and
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As for finding the perfect wine pairing
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For the best for your budget, however,
Vaynerchuk recommends going with a
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BEN FURTADO
No matter how many guests, how many tiers or how many types of fruit fillings,
there’s a perfect wedding cake out there for every couple’s needs.

Let them eat

amazing cake
Here’s how to get the most concerns up front at the tasting. Some
bakeries also have price minimums, so
cake for your money it’s a good idea to get the cost issue
squared away first.
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“When I ask my [clients] about their
budget, I’m not asking this to see how

I
f you don’t watch it, the wedding cake
can quickly become a huge expense.
Splurging on five tiers with multiple
flavors and sugar flowers in every bite
isn’t worth the high cost for everyone.
Here are some inexpensive cake ideas.
Price tiers
The first and most important thing to
remember is to be honest and clear
about the budget you have in mind. If
you’re having a bakery prepare the cake,
be sure to tell them about your budget
much I can get out of them,” says Keli
Fayard, the co-owner and chef at Vanille
Patisserie in Chicago. “I’m asking this so
I can design a cake that they will love
and they’ve budgeted for. I like to come
up with a design that includes a splash
of color and a little wow-factor yet still
falls within their preferred price range.”
When planning the cake of your
dreams, the general rule is that the more
time-intensive it will be to make, the
more it will cost. This means adding fla-

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vors, tiers, or even changing the shape

from round to square will increase the
cost. Heavy use of fondant icing or sug-
ar flowers also can bump up the price,
as can custom colors if the decorator
chargers for hand coloring.
“To keep costs down, choose simple,
round and white,” says Fayard. She rec-
ommends adding your own decorations
just before the reception, going with
fresh flowers, lace or ribbon. They’re not
hard to work with and make a big
impact.

Flavor doesn’t have to be frugal

One thing that you should not skimp
on is the taste. “No one should ever sac-
rifice on flavor,” says Cheryl Kleinman
of Cheryl Kleinman Cakes in New York.
“The cake should always taste really,
really good. The couple and the guests
should be very satisfied.”
She suggests getting a small, tasteful-
ly decorated two- or three-tiered cake
for cutting in the ceremony, then sheet
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S wept
away
Thoughts on making a getaway
for your wedding day
BY LAUREN GIBBS
I DO MAGAZINE
For my husband Alex and I, planning
a destination wedding just made sense.
With my family spread across South-
ern California and scattered across the
U.S., and Alex’s side split among North-
ern and Southern California, picking a
happy medium, and a beautiful back-
drop, was something we knew we want-
ed for our wedding.
On Oct. 3, 2009, Alex and I tied the
knot in sunny Carpinteria, about 15
minutes south of Santa Barbara. In a
small seaside strip of surf shops and
barbecue spots, our closest friends and
family gathered to watch us take the
plunge into marriage.
Saying “I do” in a beach club garden,
although well worth it, was tough work.
Living in Roseville, we made frequent
trips to Santa Barbara to meet with pho-
tographers, florists and other vendors.
So in between our visits down the coast,
we took full advantage of what we could
do around Roseville and online.
Our No. 1 goal for planning a destina-
tion wedding was to make it easy on our
guests. Once we picked the date and
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PHOTOS BY AMY NAVE/MARY JANE PHOTOGRAPHY
A destination wedding isn’t for every-
one, but for Lauren and Alex Gibbs of
Roseville, planning their wedding in
the Santa Barbara area made sense
with guests spread across the country.
location, there were two things on our
must-do list: sending out save the dates
and creating a wedding Web site. If we
expected friends and family to make the
trek for our special day, the least we
could do was give them enough time to
make their plans and tools to make it
easy.
Alex and I set up a free customized
wedding Web site that we used to fill
guests in on the festivities. With a click
of the mouse, guests could see where
they needed to be and when, how to get
there, places to stay and a little intro-
duction of the wedding party.
What we could do at home and in the
area, we certainly did. We chose a local
photographer to snap some engage-
ment photos, used a local invitation
designer to customize our invites and I
was able to take the do-it-yourself route
for some projects like table names, pro-
grams and part of the centerpieces.
Through our destination wedding
planning, we realized it’s not for every-
one.
For couples toying with the idea of a
destination wedding, there are always
things to consider. First of all, you have
to be OK with the fact that some of your
guests won’t be able to make it due to
financial reasons, the time commitment
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or other factors.
You also need to be confident with
and trust your vendors. Not living in the
same city, meeting with your florist,
caterer and photographer might be
infrequent, if at all. Picking highly-rec-
ommended vendors, I think, is key to
taking some of the stress out of the
planning. With friends and
Another point to consider is if the family coming from
location is actually a destination spot all over the state
and country, my
and to research that city. We wanted a
husband and I
place that left guests with plenty to do decided on a desti-
during the wedding weekend lulls. Pick- nation wedding for
ing our location, we fell in love with the our big day. The
area, the weather and intimacy and beachside town of
casual atmosphere that came with a Carpinteria, near
Santa Barbara, pro-
beach setting. But what we neglected to vided a perfect
research beforehand was how expen- backdrop and vaca-
sive it is to visit the Santa Barbara area. tion spot for
Luckily we found reasonably-priced guests.
hotels we felt comfortable suggesting to
guests and picked a spot where most
guests could drive to. know we made the right choice for us — it, our vendors took care of everything
Looking back at our wedding, we guests made a weekend vacation out of and we had an unforgettable day.

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Countdown to the big day
Getting Started
• Discuss finances, set a budget.
• Set the date and ceremony/recep-
tion locations.
• Establish a guest list.
• Start thinking about style, theme.
• Start shopping for a gown.
6-9 months before
• Mail out Save-the-Dates
• Interview and book your vendors.
• Choose your attendants; shop for
their dresses.
• Order your stationery.
• Look into honeymoon locales.
• Register for gifts.
4-6 months before
• Book your hair/makeup help.
• Plan the rehearsal and dinner.
• Shop for wedding bands.
• Reserve a block of hotel rooms for
your guests.
30 I Do 2010
• Finalize your honeymoon plans.
2-4 months before
• Buy attendants’ gifts.
• Get the men’s fashions in order.
• Choose ceremony readings/music.
• Check marriage-license require-
ments.
• Meet with your caterer to discuss
menu and drinks.
• Order the cake.
• Pick out favors.
• Plan and shop for welcome bags.
• Arrange party rentals, if necessary.
• Book your wedding-night room.
4-8 weeks before
• Mail out your invites.
• Do a hair/makeup run-through.
• Discuss insurance/bank account
changes you’ll need to make.
• Send ceremony programs, reception
menu and place cards to be printed.
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2-4 weeks before
• Submit a shot list to your photogra-
pher and setlist to your DJ.
• Finalize the seating chart and pre-
pare escort/place cards.
• Confirm details with your vendors.
• Get your final dress fitting.
1 week before
• Give caterer the final headcount.
• Pick up your dress; break in shoes.
• Pack for your honeymoon.
• Organize your payments and decide
who will distribute them.
1 day before
• Get a mani-pedi.
• Enjoy the rehearsal and dinner.
• Get plenty of sleep.
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