California Weds
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California WedsThe story of David Giffen and Dara Ballow-Giffen reads like a romance novel for foodies: a pastry chef at a hot San Francisco restaurant takes note of a handsome waiter with a yen for fine wine. One evening after assembling an intricate wedding cake, she heads to the bar to relax with a glass of Italian red. The two strike up a conversation and agree to meet for a first date.
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On the day Keith Jones proposed to Megan Edgar, they were hiking in Sequoia National Park. Pausing at an outcropping to take in a vista of snow-dusted peaks, Keith slipped a small white box from his pocket.
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Over 2,500 miles separate the cities of Zacatecas, Mexico, and Montreal, Canada. Yet, a young woman from Zacatecas and a young man from Montreal somehow found their way to each other in a courtship that culminated when mission bells announced their marriage in July 2008.
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Every young girl dreams of the day she will walk down the aisle in the most beautiful wedding gown of all. Now that day is at hand, and the gown is yours for the choosing.
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Of course, the focus of every wedding is going to be the bride and her bridal party. But nothing completes the picture so perfectly as a row of handsome gentlemen, waiting expectantly for the beautiful ladies in their gowns.
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Of course, you’ve seen or received a wedding invitation at some point in your life, but chances are you didn’t study all of the parts that were included. Here are the vital parts to an invitation:
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Planning a reception to fit your budget is an art. Here are some things to consider when deciding what kind of celebration makes sense for your wedding.
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One to three days before the wedding, every bride and groom should walk through their ceremony to ensure that all will go smoothly. The bride often honors a good friend by asking her to “stand in” at this preview ceremony, but the bride herself is definitely present and a participant in the rehearsal. Everyone in the wedding party, including the couple’s parents, should attend. Having the group gather about an hour before this customary practice is a good idea, as it gives everyone a chance to socialize and minimizes late arrivals.
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Whatever dream you pursue, keep the following in mind when setting your wedding date:
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The biggest favor you can do for yourself in planning your wedding is to start as early as possible.
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A winery can be a beautiful place to celebrate your special day. Here’s what to keep in mind before booking your venue:
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The special moment happened on Valentine’s Day a year ago, when Chris took me out to beautiful Ragged Point, got down on one knee and with the crash of the waves below and the bright stars above, asked me to be his wife. A tearful “Yes” from me and we were on our way.
