Ask a married person about his or her wedding and you might not get too many details. The whole event might be a blur of tulle and canapés. And yet the details are what we get caught up in when we’re planning. You know what none of those married folks will say? “I wish I […]
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The Internationals
Roberto Valle Kinloch and Jane Leer spied one another in the hallways of the Inter-American Development Bank in Managua, Nicaragua for almost two years before ending up on the same beach one afternoon. Roberto had recently left his post in energy policy to follow his passion for photography and was there taking pictures. He and […]
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And a Sense of Humor
I recently read a wedding article that declared, “If you follow these steps, you’re sure to have the wedding of your dreams.” I’m calling bull. No amount of planning will save you from potential nuptial disaster. Before you even start with the Googling and Pinteresting, brace for the connubial stress — there will be drama. […]
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The Wedding Singer
It’s your big day, and you need music. For the ceremony you want piano, maybe light flute and/or guitar. Then there’s the reception. A DJ? Band? A sonic dose of get-up-and-dance is required to get the party fully stoked and started. Good thing Humboldt’s creative climate is rich with high-quality musicians — we’re flush with […]
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Bittersweet Romance
Those little tulle bags of Jordan almonds you get at Italian weddings are meant to symbolize the bitter and the sweet in life, and to wish the happy couple more of the sweet side. They also make you wish you had some chocolate. Locally crafted chocolate makes an indulgent top-off for your dessert table or […]
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Tie the Knot and Tie One On
Your wedding day is the greatest day you will never remember.” Although not exactly accurate, this proved to be the most apt wedding advice I was given before my wife and I tied the knot. I still smile to think about the blur that was my big day, and find it difficult to recall details […]
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Wedding Quilts
The advent of registries has taken a lot of the hassle out of buying wedding gifts, but also a lot of the charm. Sure, the happy couple isn’t going to end up with three toasters, but registries leave little room for the handmade, the heartfelt and the personal. A wedding quilt is one way to […]
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Wedding Check List
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. ● […]
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At the Hitching Post
On August 16 in the heart of Humboldt’s summer, 200 guests gathered on a 40-acre ranch in Carlotta to celebrate Jenna and Cory Sutton’s marriage. While “rustic chic” themed weddings are on trend at the moment, the beauty of Jenna and Cory’s wedding was that its homespun style represented their roots, their community and their […]
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Welcome to the Wedding Guide 2015
The moment you get engaged, everybody starts throwing around the word “perfect.” You’re the perfect couple. The rings have to be perfect. You hunt for the perfect dress. There are a million and one details to figure and finalize to make the big day perfect. Bridal magazines, even our own Wedding Guide, are tulle-layered tomes […]
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Farm to Table Flowers
Selecting wedding flowers is a lot like eating what’s in season: Choosing what’s abundant means both better quality and a better price. Put your faith in both Mother Nature and your florist to determine what blossoms to use for the wedding party, as well as venue and reception décor. Choose a color palate rather than […]
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Step Right In
In a classic wedding photograph, bride Brittany Powell and her husband, Lyndon, are posed standing under a shady tree outside the River Lodge in Fortuna. She wears a stunning white gown, a strand of pearls and drop earrings, while he dons a classic gray suit, purple tie and a corsage that complements Brittany’s bouquet. “It’ll […]