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FindYourInspiration... Locally visitwww.peninsulabridal.com
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Hot trends for 2013...Meals Gone Mobilepages 26-27
Hot trends for 2013...Meals Gone Mobilepages 26-27
PITTSBURG
OAKLAND
BRENTWOODCRYSTAL SPRINGS
SAN RAMONGILROY
WEDDING & BANQUET CENTER
WEDGEWOODBANQUET.COM • 1-866-966-3009
17 Locations throughout California
He Proposed, You Said Yes,Now Let the PLaNNiNg BegiN!
Sunday, February 24th, 11 am - 4 pmFox Theatre, Redwood City
$1000 value Bride Swag Bag• Champagne & Wine Samples Taste Hors D’Oeuvres • Visit with the finest wedding vendors in your local area!
invites you to An Afternoon of Bridal Planning
tickets visit: www.urlocalbride.comuse promo code URLocalBride
for half off tickets!
Friday, March 15th, 6 pm - 10 pmClub Auto Sport, San Jose
Sunday, March 3rd, 11 am - 4 pmLafayette Park Hotel
URLocal BRIDE.COM
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Your Guide to Bridal Professionals on the Peninsula
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Congratulations to all the new brides-to-be! What an exciting and busy time you have ahead
of you. So many decisions to make – what type of wedding to have, what venue to choose,
who to invite-the list is long. We at Peninsula Bridal have helped by providing a guide to
local vendors to help make those decisions easier. Looking for a florist – check out the great
vendors we have throughout the SF/Peninsula – looking for an event facility that holds 500
guests – check out our quick guide to venues.
Brides-To-Be everywhere are looking for what’s “hot” for today’s wedding. According to
the 2013 Wedding Report food trucks are immensely popular for wedding receptions and
for the after party. Slider or ice cream trucks keep guests happy as they dance the night
away - long after dinner has been served! Check out our center spread – Meal’s Gone
Mobile – for some great tips on how to choose the “right” truck for your event.
Searching for another way to meet vendors and find some great ideas for your wedding?
URLocalBride has partnered with three outstanding venues to bring you some unique and
different Bridal Fairs. In the East Bay the beautiful and stately Lafayette Park Hotel will
be the scene on March 3rd for an Afternoon of Wedding Planning. Come join us to sip
champagne, meet and talk with local vendors and get some great ideas for your wedding.
On the SF/Peninsula visit with vendors on February 24th at the Fox Theatre in Redwood
City and on Friday, March 15th the Silicon Valley brides will be out at the fabulous Club
Auto Sport in San Jose for an Evening of Wedding Planning. Check out our website –
URLocalBride.com – for tickets and additional information.
Keep your copy of Peninsula Bridal handy. Use it often to help make your planning easier.
Visit our website frequently for tips and contests and come see us at one or all three of our
bridal fairs - and remember, always, to Find Your Inspiration …… Locally!
— Cathy Lonsdale, Publisher
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Publisher Cathy Lonsdale
Sales Bob Lonsdale Joanne Keesee
Buford King Mary Ogden Ana Kamp
Rosemary Aleman Andrew Lonsdale
Ad Creation, Graphic Designers Mary Ogden Camille Sauvé
Office 20212 Redwood Road, Suite 104
Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: 510.886.1317
Fax: 510.582.1861
Email: info.norcal@gmail.com Ads: designs.norcal@gmail.com www.peninsulabridal.com
Copyright © 2013 Peninsula Bridal
All rights reserved.
Table of ContentsJewelers Invitations Event Coordinators Cakes FloristsCaterers Fashion & BeautyPhotographersRentalsOfficiantsVenuesRehearsal DinnersGuest AccomodationsDisc Jockeys & Videographers TransportationLighting Favors, Etc.
FeaturesBridal Checklist
Wedding Flower Checklist
Marriage License Info By Lyndsay Grower
Meals Gone Mobile By Lindsey Romain
Questions to Aske When Choosing a Venue
Bridal Emergency Kit
Venue Guide
Lighting
Bridal Budget Checklist
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Bridal ChecklistHere is our suggested timetable for the months and
weeks leading up to your wedding.
9-12 months before your wedding• Determine the type of wedding you want to have. • Set your budget.• Choose your wedding date. • Announce your engagement in local newspapers.• Compose your guest list. • Reserve your reception site.• Choose your wedding attendants.• Select your wedding gown, shoes and accessories.• Shop for and order bridesmaid’s dresses.• Interview vendors: Caterers, reception venues, musicians, florists, photographers, videographers, limousines and bakers.
8-6 months before • Hire your vendors.• Order your cake.• Shop for wedding rings.• Plan your honeymoon. • Select and order your wedding invitations and other necessary stationary.
6-4 months before • Send out Save-the-Dates• Finalize contracts and arrangements with all of your vendors.• Register at bridal gift registries.• Help your mother and his mother plan their wedding- day attire.• Plan (or help plan) the rehearsal dinner.• Book a room block at a hotel for out-of-town guests.• Make hotel reservations for your wedding night.• Select make-up artist and hairdresser. Schedule the appointments for your wedding day.• Begin addressing invitations and announcements. • Buy gifts for your bridesmaids, and wrap them. 2 months before • Create any maps you want to include in invitations, to from ceremony to reception.• Mail wedding invitations and announcements. • Have photography session for formal portraits.• Verify with musicians/DJ what will be played at the ceremony and at the reception.• Hold a luncheon for your bridesmaids.• Finalize honeymoon plans. Verify passports and visas.
1 month before• Have final fitting of your gown. • Finalize menu and plans with caterer and reception venue.• Organize the reception seating plan. Make out the place cards.• Review plans with your photographer and videographer.• Confirm vendor agreements for time and place:• Limo or other transportation• Flower deliveries• Cake delivery• Begin writing thank-you notes!• Get your wedding license. • Pick up wedding rings. • Pack for honeymoon. One week before • Give the caterer the final number of guests. • Make out final checks for all your vendors. • Arrange for wedding gifts to be taken home from the reception. The day before • Take time to relax! Enjoy a massage, manicure and pedicure.• Enjoy your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. • Turn in early for a good night’s sleep. Your Wedding Day• Savor every moment! Laugh off any little glitches! The month after• Mail wedding announcement to the newspaper.• Take your gown to cleaners for cleaning and packaging.• Obtain certified copies of your marriage license.• Change your name and address on documents. • Keep up with the thank-you notes!
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Fabulous collection ofMothers & Bridesmaid
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Men’s Tuxedos& Formal Wear
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peninsula bridalJewelersFred Meyer Jewelry32 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City650-991-1700www.fredmeyerjewelry.com
Gleim the Jeweler111 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto650-325-3533www.gleimjewelers.com
Rosaia’s Fine Jewelers577 Larel St, San Carlos650-593-7400
Tiffany & Co.149 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto650-328-2552 www.tiffany.com
Dublin JewelersFine Jewelry
7447 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin Ca. 94568
9 2 5 - 8 2 8 - 4 4 7 7www.dublinjewelers.net
Buy your diamond here and get a free wedding band Restrictions apply • Call for details
We Will beat or match anyone’s price inluding online!
Custom Design • Diamonds • Gems • Fine WatchesOn Site Jewelry Repair and Watch Repair and More
Dublin Jewelers7447 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin925-828-4477www.dublinjewelers.net
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Your Save-the-Date card will be the first thing people see about your wedding. It should reflect the theme and colors for your day. Save-the-Date cards should be sent a minimum of 6 months prior to the wedding.
Here’s some great trends:
• Save-the-Date Postcards • Save-the-Date stickers that guest can put in their appointment books • Refrigerator Magnets • Photo Strips • Personalized Cookies
Hints & Tips a
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Invitations
www.EverAfterPostage.comThink outside the Envelope!
Duncan Swedis & Guсt
4321 P leasant Street
F ramingham, MA 01883 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Benham
1234 Main Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Ever After Postagewww.everafterpostage.com
Forever Fianceswww.foreverfiances.com
Wedding Paper Divas www.weddingpaperdivas.com
Write Invite650-578-9215www.writeinvite.comLarge Selection, Personal Service & Discounts on all Wedding Invitations
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MAJESTAPATTERSON.COM
10% OFFA L L P A C K A G E S
408-634-9623 www.NicoleAudreyEvents.com
“Unique & Beautiful Design and Coordination,custom tailored for every couple.”
Event Coordinator’s
Glorious Events805-451-2845www.glorious-events.com
Nicole Audrey Events408-634-9623www.idoweddingcakes.biz
Sullivan-Botello Events415-334-7394www.sullivanbotelloevents.com
Twitterpated Weddings408-655-9695www.twitterpatedweddings.com
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Expert help to make your cake a unique work of art.
www.mazzettisbakery.com
650 355-1007
Mazzetti’s BakeryCustom Cakes
Elegant Cheese Cakes103-2 Harvard Ave, Half Moon Bay 650 728-2248
Delights by LisaPatio Shops Courtyard25 W 25th Ave Ste 6, San Mateo650-931-6422
Goldilocks1020 N Rengstorff Ave, Ste E, Mountain View 650-968-4980www.goldilocks.comwww.elegantcheesecakes.com
Mazzetti’s Bakery101 Manor Dr., Pacifica 650-355-1007www.mazzettisbakery.com
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Wedding Flower Checklist
___Bridal Bouquet___Flowers for bride's hair___Bridesmaid's and Maid of Honor bouquets___number of bridesmaids___Flower girl headpiece___Flower girl basket decorations___Flower girl petals to toss___Groom's boutonniere___Groomsmen's and best man boutonnieres___number of groomsmen___Mother of the bride corsage___Mother of the groom corsage___Father of the groom boutonniere___Father of the bride boutonniere___Grandmothers corsages___Grandfathers boutonnieres___Any additional accessories - corsage pins, ribbons, flower girl baskets, etc. that the florist is providing you. ___Other
___Altar, huppah, or other central arrangements___Pew or chair decorations___Candles___Other
___Entryway arrangements___Centerpieces for each table___number of tables___Buffet table decorations___Bar decorations___Flowers to decorate passed trays (talk to your caterer about what they'll need)___Cake decorations___Other
Wedding Party Ceremony
Reception
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Floral Arrangements for Weddings & Events
Roxane’s warm personality and insight will put you at ease from your initial consultation until the actual day of your wedding or event. No matter where the venue is located, she will work with you in every aspect of your
overall presentation. With their expertise in design and color, Roxane and her team will create for you the most beautiful floral décor for your special occasion…making yours an event that will be remembered by all for years to come!
“Believe in the Power of Flowers”
(415) 752-2480www.sf-houseofflowers.com
houseofflowers6040@att.net6040 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco
the delicate daisyHOUSE OF FLOWERS
Florists
Tammy FloralDesign
Tammy Floral Design866-554-8107
www.tammyfloraldesign.com
We are dedicated to working with engaged couples,we bring exceptional beauty to wedding celebrations.
We give our couples many choices and suggestions from our vast experience of wedding floral design.
Wedding Packages
Starting at $599
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Caterers
www.hawgsseafoodbar.com
1700 W. Campbell Ave,Campbell CA 95008
408•379•9555
Wedding Catering By Hawgs Seafood Bar
Best Prices & QualityMake any event delicious and unforgetable
Also steak, chicken & ribs. We do it all!
Armadillo Willy’s800-585-7427 www.armadillowillys.com
Bay Area Catering & Events3215 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City 650-701-0228
www.bacevents.com
The Carvery1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City 650-366-3765www.thecarverycatering.com
Cheat a Little Catering 650-227-1125www.cheatalittle.com
Western Style Catering925-577-9010www.westernstylecatering.com“Mobile BBQ and Fresh Fruit Smoothies”
Take your Event to the Next LevelBay Area Catering & Events
“One of the Bay Area’s Top Gourmet Caterers”
3215 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City650.701.0228
A full service catering company serving thePeninsula & greater San Francisco Bay Area
Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies, Anniversariesand a myriad of other social occasions & corporate events
We offer Custom-Designed Menus in various Cuisineswith vegetarian, vegan & multi-cultural food options
Full Service Event ManagementWe tailor our many services to your specific catering needsCatered Menu, Culinary Experts, Servers, Bartenders,
Rentals, Floral, Valet Parking & Music
Cheat A Little CateringSan Mateo, CA
650.227.1125 • www.cheatalittle.comWe Give You Something To Talk About!
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Redwood City Foster City San Jose San Leandro Livermore
FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS
Since 1954 The Carvery has taken pride in doing what we know best. With a
continued commitment to excellence, we offer quality food, generous portions and a fair price. Add this to a professional and attentive catering staff and we can ensure
your event will be truly spectacular!
Contact our Catering Director for a list of menus. 650.366.3765 or 1.877.379.2228 Catering@TheCarvery.com www.TheCarveryCatering.com
The Carvery Catering
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Janene’s Bridal Boutique2418 Central Ave, Alameda510-846-3800www.janenesbridalboutique.com
Men’s Wearhousewww.menswearhouse.com
Fashion & Beauty
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Visit a store or go to menswearhouse.com/tuxoffers
for complete details.
Heaven Bound Makeup Studio & Boutique408-440-9710www.heavenboundmakeupstudio.com
Alborzi, Alexa DDS, MDS, Inc.
35 N San Mateo Dr Ste 300, San Mateo 650-342-4171 705 Purissima, Half Moon Bay 650-726-6321www.alborzismiles.com
Stript Wax Bar 415-771-6419www.striptwaxbar.com
Barcelino 126 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo650-525-1522 www.barcelino.com
Blossom’s Bridal & Formal Wear6706 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin925-560-0402 www.blossomsdress.com“Location with the largest selection of designer bridal gowns in the bay area.”
J. Cameron Bridal510-300-7788www.jcameronbridal.com“Custom Couture Bridal Wear”
The Threadbender650-350-2455www.thethreadbender.com
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J . Cameron BridalCUSTOM COUTURE BRIDAL WEAR
San Francisco - Bay Area
Phone :Email :Web :
(510)300-7788info@ jcameronbridal.com
jcameronbridal.com
HeavenBound
408-440-9710www.heavenboundmakeupstudio.com
Let Heaven Come to You
Professional Makeup & Hair On Location
408.408.9710
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your name and address to request information
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peninsula bridalPhotographersA Perfect Impression925-215-1135 www.baywed.com
Benjamin Photographics415-706-1518 www.benjaminphotographics.com
Kenneth Alexander Portraits & Wedding925.371.8611kennethalexander.zenfolio.com
Photography by Busawww.photographybybusa.com
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925.215.1135281 Hartz Ave, Danville, Ca
a perfect impression
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peninsula bridalRentals Classic Party Rentals1635 Rollins Rd Ste A, Burlingame650-652-0300www.classicpartyrentals.com
Royal Restrooms877-922-9980www.royalrestroomsca.com
Snapfiesta415-944-SNAP (7627) www.snapfiesta.com
SnapTure! Photobooth 415-545-8635www.snapture.verduccies.com
Sweet Springs RentalsWalnut Creek 925-365-1074 www.chocolatesweetsprings.com
The Traveling Photoboothwww.thetravelingphotobooth.com
Royal Restrooms® is an upscale mobile restroom and shower trailer company which offers all the comforts of home for your wedding or event.
All Trailers are equipped with:• Flushing Porcelain Toilets• Lighted Vanity / Mirror / Sink• Climate Controlled• Private / Semi Private Stalls• Exterior Lighting
Our trailers are fully self contained and range in size so we can accommodate any size of event and location with style!
Treat Your Guests like Royalty!
877-922-9980 • www.RoyalRestroomsCA.com
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Catholic/Spiritual Weddings
White Robed Monks of St. Benedict
415-292-3228
www.WhiteRobedMonks.orgabbot@wrmosb.org
Garden, Home, Reception, Church accepting outside clergy. Special
Circumstances, Divorced, Mixed or without a Religion.
Simply Yours by Sue Hohl510-407-5974Personalized Ceremonies I Welcome All
Two Hearts510-581-2732www.two-hearts-officiant.com
Weddings by Steve510-697-5534Serving the Bay Area
White Robed Monks of St. Benedict415-292-3228www.whiterobedmonks.org
Serving the Bay Area
510-697-5534SSiglin@sbcglobal.net
Non-Denominational and Pre-Marital Consulting Available
Weddings by Steve“For A Ceremony You’ll Cherish”
San Mateo County Clerk555 County Center, First Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
650.363.4500
Their web page regarding
licenses is:
http://www.smcare.org/
clerk/marriage/
• Weekdays, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Arrive before 4:00 to have
time to complete the
paperwork
• You can begin the process by
filling in the online application.
You must still go to the office
to complete the process.
You can fill out the form at
the office if you prefer.
• The fee is $78 for the license,
payable by cash, debit card,
Visa or Mastercard.
• You can get a copy of the
marriage certificate, after it is
recorded, for $14.
San Francisco County San Francisco County Clerk
City Hall, Suite 168
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.554.4950
Their web page regarding licenses is:
http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=16
• In SF County, you must make
an appointment for your license.
Reservations are available
Monday-Friday every half
hour between 8:30 a.m.
through 3:30 p.m.
• The fee is $99, which you
must pay when you schedule
your appointment. They accept
cash, money order, debit cards and personal checks.
• You can get a copy of the
marriage certificate, after it is
recorded, for $21.
Santa Clara CountyClerk-Recorder’s Office
East Wing, 1st Floor
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose CA 95110
To read their web page regarding marriage licenses, go to: www.sccgov.org/portal/site/rec, select Marriage Licenses from the left column, then select Applying for a Marriage
License in the middle column.
• Weekdays, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
They require you to present your
completed request by 4:15pm.
You can fill in the PDF
application at their website and
bring it with you, or you can fill
out the form at the office.
• The fee is $79 for the license (and
$2.50 convenience fee), payable
by cash, check, or debit card.
You can get a copy of the
marriage certificate, after it is
recorded, for $14.
Getting the License Both bride and groom must go, in person together, to a County Clerk’s office. In California, you can go to the Clerk’s Office in
any county; it does not need to be the county in which you are having the wedding. Neither of you needs to be a California resident to apply for a California marriage license. No blood test or medical exam is required and there is no waiting period:
You apply, pay, and receive the license then and there. You both must: • Be at least 18 years old. If you’re younger, you need consent of parent or guardian. • Bring a government- issued valid picture ID (such as a driver’s license) that includes your full legal name and date of birth. • If you have been married before, bring Proof of Dissolution. You cannot apply for a marriage license if you are married.What to Do With the License You receive an unsigned license. Here’s what happens to make it an official wedding certificate: • The license is good anywhere in California, regardless of which county issued it. It’s valid for 90 days. If 90 days pass before a wedding ceremony, you must get a new license. • Before the wedding, give the license to the person who’ll officiate at the ceremony. The officiant is required to review the license before conducting the ceremony. It’s a good idea to bring it to the rehearsal for go over it with the officiant, and of course bring it to the wedding. • After the ceremony, the officiant will complete and sign the license, and have it signed by bride, groom and at least one witness. • The officiant will return the license to the County Clerk’s office within 10 days of the ceremony, so it can be officially recorded. Once recorded, you can buy a copy of your wedding certificate (depending on the county, you don’t receive one automatically).
Where to Apply on the PeninsulaYou can apply at the County Clerk’s office any weekday (except holidays). In San Mateo and Santa Clara, you do not need an appointment. There county offices open at 8:00am and close at 4:30pm, so arrive before 4:00 to have time to complete the paperwork. In San Francisco county, you must first make an appointment to get your license.
Marriage Licenses By Lindsay Gower
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The hottest tren
d in cuisine food t
rucks also is
the hott
est trend for your w
edding celebration
MEALSGone
Mobile
Copyright © CTW Features
By Lindsey Romain
Photograph by Justin Lee Photography, www.justinleephotography.com
Hungry couples looking for an innovative twist on wedding grub needn’t look further than their own busy street corner.
The growing popularity of food trucks have hooked a nation, spawning a reality TV series on Food Network and a still-booming Twitter craze. And now, they’re taking the wedding world by storm, with food-truck catering quickly becoming a fun way of doing something different.
“Hiring a food truck for a late night snack during a wedding sets a much more casual, relaxed tone than a catered event and offers guests a unique dining experience that they’re not likely to have at amost weddings,” says Kate McEachern, Chief Cupcake Officer of Cupkates (CupkatesBakery.com). San Francisco’s first mobile cupcake truck. Couples considering a food truck should first of all make sure it fits the style of their wed-ding. The atypical nature of food truck catering – guests will essentially be eating street food out of the side of a parked van – means less of a folded-napkins-and-silverware environment,
and something more laid back.
Since food trucks usually target a unique food audience, owners suggest sticking to safer fare for a bigger guest list. “I recommend large parties go with items that are traditional crowd pleasers, such as … ribeye, barbecue pork and caprese,” says Nida Rodriguez, owner of the Slide Ride, a gourmet slider food truck.
But smaller parties with more daring taste-testers will likely enjoy the thrill of the bizarre niche foods some trucks offer. The Fast Foodie is known for its “Globacos,” warm flour tortillas filled with different global cuisines. According to Lucca, the most popular wedding menu Globacos are Jamaican Me Crazy, a Ja-maican beef curry with rice, and the Big Sexy, Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, marinated pork and fried plantains.
For couples going the traditional dinner route who still want the fun of an on-site food truck, try using it for other elements of the wedding. Food trucks can be used for the appetizer portion, the late-night catering as guests leave the party or in-between the ceremony and reception to feed hungry guests.
Aside from adding a unique flair to a wedding, food-truck catering is a great way to keep a food budget in check.
According to the Bridal Association of America, the average catering bill for a wedding with 150 guests is $12,247. That’s about $82 per person. The Fast Foodie truck, as an example, typically charges $25 per person, depending on the menu. Rodriguez says she charges $3/$4 per slider, and a $150 truck fee. Just remember that not all food trucks are created equal. Size and equipment can limit what can and cannot be done.
“The biggest thing I would say to anyone wanting to use a food truck is to find out how flexible each is with what they will make,” says Valent Lucca. “Some trucks will only service what is on their menu. Some will make whatever the couple wants.” She also points out that trucks are unable to acquire liquor licenses, so none of them serve alcohol.
It’s possible to bring food truck service indoors, although the logistics are slightly different, and it may increase the price. Valent Lucca, who has catered indoor weddings with her truck, says that added staff is the biggest difference between indoor and outdoor catering. A bigger staff will be needed to transport the food from outside to the venue.
“If the person needs servers and a more formal meal, usually a traditional caterer would fit their needs better,” she says.
“A wedding is not more difficult than our normal course of business,” adds Rodriguez. “We are a full-catering service – we can and will bring the party indoors if requested.”
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The hottest tren
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rucks also is
the hott
est trend for your w
edding celebration
MEALSGone
Mobile
Copyright © CTW Features
By Lindsey Romain
Photograph by Justin Lee Photography, www.justinleephotography.com
Hungry couples looking for an innovative twist on wedding grub needn’t look further than their own busy street corner.
The growing popularity of food trucks have hooked a nation, spawning a reality TV series on Food Network and a still-booming Twitter craze. And now, they’re taking the wedding world by storm, with food-truck catering quickly becoming a fun way of doing something different.
“Hiring a food truck for a late night snack during a wedding sets a much more casual, relaxed tone than a catered event and offers guests a unique dining experience that they’re not likely to have at amost weddings,” says Kate McEachern, Chief Cupcake Officer of Cupkates (CupkatesBakery.com). San Francisco’s first mobile cupcake truck. Couples considering a food truck should first of all make sure it fits the style of their wed-ding. The atypical nature of food truck catering – guests will essentially be eating street food out of the side of a parked van – means less of a folded-napkins-and-silverware environment,
and something more laid back.
Since food trucks usually target a unique food audience, owners suggest sticking to safer fare for a bigger guest list. “I recommend large parties go with items that are traditional crowd pleasers, such as … ribeye, barbecue pork and caprese,” says Nida Rodriguez, owner of the Slide Ride, a gourmet slider food truck.
But smaller parties with more daring taste-testers will likely enjoy the thrill of the bizarre niche foods some trucks offer. The Fast Foodie is known for its “Globacos,” warm flour tortillas filled with different global cuisines. According to Lucca, the most popular wedding menu Globacos are Jamaican Me Crazy, a Ja-maican beef curry with rice, and the Big Sexy, Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, marinated pork and fried plantains.
For couples going the traditional dinner route who still want the fun of an on-site food truck, try using it for other elements of the wedding. Food trucks can be used for the appetizer portion, the late-night catering as guests leave the party or in-between the ceremony and reception to feed hungry guests.
Aside from adding a unique flair to a wedding, food-truck catering is a great way to keep a food budget in check.
According to the Bridal Association of America, the average catering bill for a wedding with 150 guests is $12,247. That’s about $82 per person. The Fast Foodie truck, as an example, typically charges $25 per person, depending on the menu. Rodriguez says she charges $3/$4 per slider, and a $150 truck fee. Just remember that not all food trucks are created equal. Size and equipment can limit what can and cannot be done.
“The biggest thing I would say to anyone wanting to use a food truck is to find out how flexible each is with what they will make,” says Valent Lucca. “Some trucks will only service what is on their menu. Some will make whatever the couple wants.” She also points out that trucks are unable to acquire liquor licenses, so none of them serve alcohol.
It’s possible to bring food truck service indoors, although the logistics are slightly different, and it may increase the price. Valent Lucca, who has catered indoor weddings with her truck, says that added staff is the biggest difference between indoor and outdoor catering. A bigger staff will be needed to transport the food from outside to the venue.
“If the person needs servers and a more formal meal, usually a traditional caterer would fit their needs better,” she says.
“A wedding is not more difficult than our normal course of business,” adds Rodriguez. “We are a full-catering service – we can and will bring the party indoors if requested.”
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23600 McKean Rd., San Jose CA
408•323•7857www.cinnabarhills.com events@cinnabarhills.com
Nestled amongst breathtaking views of the San Jose Foothills, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club features a beautiful outdoor ceremony patio and large indoor banquet room.
This exceptional wedding facility, coupled with our experienced staff, ensures your wedding will be all you dreamed of and more.
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City of BelmontRental Facilities
Perfect for Every Occasion...Weddings, Birthday Parties, Quinceanearas, Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
Family Reunion, Events, Social, Cultural, Club Events, Meetings, Seminars, Conferences, Baptisms and More...
Twin Pines Community Center20 Twin Pines Lane
Accommodates up to 270 Dining/450 AssemblyKitchen, Patio, Meeting Rooms
Twin Pines Lodge40 Twin Pines Lane
Accommodates up to 125Kitchen, Private Patio, Meeting Rooms
Belmont Conference Center550 Island Parkway
Accommodates up to 170Conference Hall, Meeting Room
The Cottage7 Cottage Lane
Accommodates up to 30For Intimate Gatherings
For Detailed Information on Rental Facilities Contact: Francis Mason (650) 637-2927 or (650) 595-7441 Fax: (650) 595-7419 Email: fmason@belmont.gov
YOUR SPECIAL DAY DESERVES A SPECIAL HOST. Enjoy your special day surrounded by the warm California sun and serene pacific blue waters. Weddings at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront experience the ultimate in service and amenities to seamlessly create a memorable event to be cherished forever. Whether you prefer an intimate bayside ceremony or a tropical courtyard setting on a grand scale, we’ll help you create the day you’ve been dreaming of your entire life. Call 650.692.9100 for a bridal consultation. Mention this advertisement and receive a complimentary bridal suite for your wedding night or to celebrate your 1st anniversary.
1800 Old Bayshore HighwayBurlingame, CA 94010Phone 650.692.9100www.sanfranciscoairportmarriott.com
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1085 E. El Camino REal, SunnyvalE408-247-0800
Enjoy the magic that aJoie de Vivre Hotel
brings to your special day!
WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS - REHEARSAL DINNERSCORPORATE AND SOCIAL EVENTS
The Perfect Location for Your Special Occasion
Coastal Setting Banquet Facility
Located in the Scenic Princeton Harbor
Full Service Restaurant and BarIntimate or Large Events (up to 250 guests)
Historic Princeton Inn - Est. 1908
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Harbor Village - 240 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (650) 560-0137www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Coastal Setting Banquet Facility
Located in the Scenic Princeton Harbor
Full Service Restaurant and BarIntimate or Large Events (up to 250 guests)
Historic Princeton Inn - Est. 1908
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Harbor Village - 240 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (650) 560-0137www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Coastal Setting Banquet Facility
Located in the Scenic Princeton Harbor
Full Service Restaurant and BarIntimate or Large Events (up to 250 guests)
Historic Princeton Inn - Est. 1908
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Harbor Village - 240 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (650) 560-0137www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Coastal Setting Banquet Facility
Located in the Scenic Princeton Harbor
Full Service Restaurant and BarIntimate or Large Events (up to 250 guests)
Historic Princeton Inn - Est. 1908
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Harbor Village - 240 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (650) 560-0137www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Coastal Setting Banquet Facility
Located in the Scenic Princeton Harbor
Full Service Restaurant and BarIntimate or Large Events (up to 250 guests)
Historic Princeton Inn - Est. 1908
459 Prospect Way, Princeton By The Sea, CA 94019 (650) 728-8108www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Harbor Village - 240 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (650) 560-0137www.mezzalunabythesea.com
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Located in the heart of downtown Sunnyvalle, Tarragon is a wonderful place for for a full banquet event.Our varied menu options will be sure to fulfill your culinarytastes and your budget requirements.
140 South Murphy Ave. Sunnyvalle CA 94086408-737-8003 info@dinetarragon.com
First Floor Dining Room150 PeopleTables of 40
No room charge!
Banquet Room2nd Floor
Capacity 250www.dinetarragon.com
Questions to ask when choosing a venue:• What’s the décor like?• Does it fit your style, colors and budget?• Will you have to spend a lot of money to make it beautiful?• Is there a space for the bride & groom to change?• Do they have an in-house caterer and do you like the food?• Can you bring in your own caterer?• Are there overtime charges?• Is there a wedding coordinator on-site?• Is there a back-up plan if the location is outdoors?• Are candles allowed?• Do they have a liquor license?
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355 Santana Row | San Jose, Ca | www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com | 408.423.5487
We offer complete wedding packages for upscale
celebrations and added value bundles for budget conscious couples.
A Beautiful Garden,
A H istoric Home,
the Per fect Setting for an intimate
Wedding & Reception in the
Heart of O ld Palo A lto.
1431 Waverley Street, Palo alto Ca 94301www.GambleGarden.org 650-329-1356
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Call for a tour | 408-741-2006
A beautiful park-like setting for the bride on a budget.
Room for up to 400 guests.
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Campus Center RentalsWest Valley College
Our beautiful, historic and
eco-friendly property provides the perfect
setting for your celebration.
Make Your Memories With Us
For Information and a Tour
408-354-2346weddings@presentationcenter.org19480 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA
www.presentationcenter.org
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Essentials for a Bridal Emergency Kit
Sewing Kit, including safety pins and small • scissorsClear nail polish (helpful for stocking • runs)Nail file• Nail polish in the bride’s shade• Makeup (you’ll probably have this there • anyway1)Straws (for drinking without messing up • lipstickExtra stockings• Hairspray• Brush and comb• Bobbypins and hair elastics• Hairdryer• Static-cling spray• Tissues• Handkerchiefs• Lint brush• Earring backs• Iron• Baby powder (also useful for getting out •
last-minute spills on a white dress)Eye-drops (look for redness reducing)• Contact lens solution• Acid relief• Smelling salts• Antacid• Mints• Tampons and pads• Headache medicine (bring two different • kinds in case one of the bridal party is allergic)Band-Aids•
Good Extras: charged cell phone, camera for taking getting dressed candids, list of vendors phone numbers and a wristwatch.
Affordable Stylefor Priceless Memories
Call our special events manager
Tony Vitrano
Large Elegant Ballroom Seats Up To 375!Full Bar & Extensive Wine List
Peninsula Italian American Social Club100 North B St. San Mateo, CA 94401
650-343-7981 • www. peninsulasocialclub.org
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Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for more details
Belmont Conference Center 550 Island Pkwy, Belmont
650-595-7441, www.belmont.gov
California Catering Co. 233 W 20th Ave, San Mateo
650-345-4881 x1, www.californiacateringsanmateo.com
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club 23600 McKean Rd, San Jose
408.323.7814, www.cinnabarhills.com
Crowne Plaza 4290 El Camino, Palo Alto
650-857-0787, www.crownplaza.com
Crown Plaza-Foster City 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City
650-570-5700, www.crownplaza.com
Dinah’s Garden Hotel & Trader Vic’s 4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto
650-273-5111, www.dinahshotel.com
The Domain Hotel 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
408.247.0800, www.jdvhotels.com
Embassy Suites SF Airport-Waterfront 150 Anza Blvd, Burlingame
650-342-4600, www.sfoburlingame.embassysuites.com
Emerald Hills Lodge & Golf Course 938 Wilmington Way, Redwood City
650-369-1991, www.emeraldhillslodge.com
Fox Theatre 2223 Broadway St, Redwood City 650-FOX-7770, www.foxrwc.com
Four Seasons 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto
650-566-1200, www.fourseasons.com/paloalto
Gamble Garden 1431 Waverly St, Palo Alto
650-329-1356, www.gamblegarden.org
Half Moon Bay Golf Links 2 Miramontes Point Road Half Moon Bay 650-726-1000, www.hmbgolflinks.com
Hotel Valencia 355 Santana Row, San Jose
408.551.0010, www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com
Kohl Mansion 2750 Adeline Dr. Burlingame
650-762-1130, www.Kohl-Mansion.com
MacArthur Park 27 University Ave. Palo Alto
650-321-9990, www.macarthurparkpaloalto.com
Marriott - SFO Waterfront 1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame
650-259-6622, www.marriott.com/sfobg
Marriott Fremont-Silicon Valley 46100 Landing Pkwy, Fremont
510-413-3774, www.marriott.com/fremont
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Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant 459 Prospect Way, Princeton by the Sea, Half Moon Bay
650-728-8606, www.mezzalunabythesea.com
Oceano Hotel and Spa 280 Capistrano Rd. Half Moon Bay
650 726 5400, www.oceanohalfmoonbay.com
Peninsula Italian American Social Club 100 N. B St, San Mateo
650.343.7981, www.peninsulasocialclub.org
Presentation Center 19480 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos
408.354.2346, www.presentationcenter.org
Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa 4549 Cross Rd, Livermore
925-606-8855, www.purpleorchid.com
Quadrus 2400 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park
650-854-2342, www.quadrusconference.com
Radisson Hotel SF Airport 5000 Sierra Pt Pkwy, Brisbane
415-467-4400, www.radison.com
Ralston House 1500 Ralston Ave. Belmont
650-508-3501, www.ralstonhall.com
Rengstorff House 3070 N Shoreline Bvld, Mountain View
650-903-6088, www.mountianview.gov
Ristorante Don Giovanni 235 Castro St., Mountain View
650-961-9749, www.dongiovannis.com
San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City
650-299-0104, www.historysmc.org
Sam’s Chowder House 4210 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay
650-712-0245, www.samschowderhouse.com
Sea Nymph Vineyards 19900 Sherman Island Crossing Rd. Sherman Island
925-778-1900, www.seanymphvineyards.com
Sunol Valley Golf Club 6900 Mission Road, Sunol
925-862-2408, www.sunolvalley.com
Tarragon 1405 S Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale
408-737-8003, www.dinetarragon.com
Thomas Fogarty Winery 19501 Skyline Blvd. Woodside
650-851-6777, www.fogartywinery.com
Twin Pines Community Center 20 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont
650-637-2927, www.belmont.gov
Twin Pines Lodge 40 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont
650-637-2927, www.belmont.gov
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center 6650 Golf Course Dr., Burlingame
866-966-3009, www.wedgewoodbanquet.com
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Caffe Riace200 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto650-328-0407www.cafferiace.com
Carpaccio1120 Crane St, Menlo Park650-322-1211www.carpaccios.com
Habana Cuba Restaurant238 Race St, San Jose408-998-CUBA (2822)www.998cuba.com
Ristorante Don Giovanni235 Castro St, Mountain View650-961-9749www.dongiovannis.com
Sam’s Chowder House4210 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay650-712-0245www.samschowderhouse.com
Tarragon1405 Murphy, Sunnyvale 408-737-8003www.dinetarragon.com
Vault 164164 South B St, San Mateo650-348-8164www.vault164.com
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located in the heart of downtown san mateoideal for showers, rehearsal dinners, post wedding celebrations
contact erika hoff 650.515.7858 or erika@vault164.com164 south b st. (at 2nd), downtown san mateo 650.348.8164 www.vault164.com
private room seating up to 64
cocktail reception up to 100
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238 Race StReet San Jose
408.998.2822 www.998cuba.com
HABANA CUBA
Rehersal Dinners • LARGE GroupsWe Are the Back Yard Wedding Experts
Catering • We Do It All!
Top 50 BESTSpanish Restaurants
in The Country-Hispanic Magazine
1120 Crane St reet Menlo Park 650.322.1211www. ca rpa c c i o s . c om
Northern Italian Cuisine“Carpaccio once again has been voted ourbest Italian restaurant. No wonder. It hasmany things going for it: consistently goodfood, handsome decor, and a gracious host,managing partner Ciya Martorana, whoknows everyone in town.”
Peninsula’s Best ReheaRsalDinneRs
Up To25 Guests
Open for lunch Monday to Friday Light Lunches 2-5pmOpen for Dinner Monday to Sunday
C A F F E R I A C E
(650) 328-0407Private Dining Manager Robert Miguel
Caffe Riace200 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto CA 94306
Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30 - 2:30Dinner Mon - Sat 5:00 - 10:00 PM
The perfect venue for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinnersExperience a taste of Sicily!
Free private rooms for up to 60 guests indoors • 200 guests in our outside patio
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Cupertino Inn10889 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino408-996-7700
www.cupertinoinn.com
Grand Hotel865 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale408-720-8500www.svgrandhotel.com
Pacifica Beach Resort525 Crespi Dr, Pacifica650-355-9999www.pacificabeachresort.com
Best Western Plus/Grosvenor Hotel380 S Airport Blvd, S San Francisco650-722-7141www.grosvenorsfo.com
Courtyard by Marriott655 Creekside Way, Campbell408-626-9590www.marriott.com
Crown Plaza1221 Chess Dr, Foster City650-295-6105www.eventscp.com
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Mark Welch Entertainment800-693-5003 www.marchwelchentertainment.com
Spintronix510-326-6158 www.spintronix.com
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510.714.7888www.Calilimoservice.com
Welcome to A Cut Above Limousine LLC, the premier limousine company in Northern
California. A Cut Above Limo LLC sets the industry standard in limousine and
transportation services. We pride ourselves in customer safety, satisfaction, and on time services, all while maintaining a professional atmosphere that promises to be a great time.
A Cut Above Limo & Party Bus510-714-7888 www.calilimoservice.com
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Prestige Limousine925-691-7000www.prestigelimousine.com
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Fancy Ferriage by Horse & Carriage
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Lighting is one of the most important elements for a gorgeous party. Here’s how to make your table shine.
Relying on house lighting can only get you so far in creating the right mood. Light switches and recessed lights can’t properly accent the dance floor, the floral arrangements and even the sumptuous buffet a couple may have planned. Hiring an illumination professional can ensure guests will “ooh” and “aah” once they arrive at the ceremony and can help couples stamp their signature on the happy affair.
“Lighting helps create contrasts at a wedding in terms of colors, textures and shapes, making a beautiful visual statement,” says Lani Ballonoff, owner of LBPS Events in Santa Barbara, Calif., which specializes in wedding production services. “We’re finding that it’s becoming more popular. Couples are thinking about it ahead of time instead of at the last minute.”
Ballonoff, who has a background in theatrical design, suggests accenting some things, but not everything. Washing the room in a certain color, such as amber or peach, can be flattering for skin tones and create a warm glow to make guests feel comfortable. But, the color may not do justice for those orchid centerpieces. And darker
Illuminating ReceptionsLooking to Take Your Reception from Ho-Hum to Dazzling?
shades, such as a purple wash, can make a green salad look gray and un-appetizing.
Pin spots, which are focused beams of light that shine directly onto an object, are a better way to highlight flowers, food and even bars and make the items pop.
For the dance floor, couples have options that extend beyond the disco ball, whose presence at weddings is more of a mockery these days. Pattern projection, with the help of gobos, or circular stencils capped over a light, can help create a focal point and separates the dance
floor from the reception. Couples can choose to have their monograms or messages projected on the dance floor. Images can also relate to the theme of the wedding, such as a vine pattern for a wedding taking place in wine country.
The cost for lighting can vary depending on the wedding and it’s size. Ballonoff says his fees for weddings have averaged $3500. He points out that sometimes brides, looking for a venue that can accommadate a lot of people, can choose a less expensive, non-descript place and let the lighting specialists transform it into a memorable backdrop with pin spots and even the draping of fabric.
“We can recreate anything into something special,” Ballonoff says.
Lighting
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The perfect wine.
The perfect gift.
The perfect pairing.
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