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Congratulations on your engagement! Let the planning begin!

At L.A. BRIDAL we strive to assist in every step of creating your Dream Wedding. In this Premier Wedding Planning Resource you will find local Wedding Experts to assure a stress free and enjoyable experience while planning your wedding.

Through our care and research at L.A. BRIDAL it is with confidence we will refer you to quality and reliable professionals such as local venues, wedding gown designers and boutiques, wedding and event planners, florists, entertainers, photographers, videographers, jewelers and so much more! It is our job to help you carefully select your favorite professionals to join you on your special day.

I invite you to call us. Here at L.A. BRIDAL we take pride in the personal service we provide to our bride and grooms.

Your wedding is a day you will look back on for the rest of your life, our soul purpose is to support you in the planning of this memorable day. Please look to us for referrals, advice, and support.

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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

Here is our suggested timetable for the steps you should take in the months, weeks and days leading up to your wedding.

9-12 months before your wedding• Change your Facebook status to “Engaged”• Choose your wedding date. If you plan to be married in a church, temple or mosque or in a religious service at home, clear the date and time with your clergy.• Set your budget. Take time for a heart-to-heart talk with your fiancé about the budget and style of your wedding, reception and wedding-related parties, and who pays for what.• Enlist help. Consider hiring a bridal consultant. If your budget won’t stretch that far, ask relatives and close friends to assist you in specific tasks – selecting a dress, interviewing caterers, locating a reception site – especially in areas where you feel you need support.• Compose your guest list. Let out-of-town guests know your wedding is in the works so they can make travel plans.• Reserve your reception site.• Decide on your color scheme.• Choose your wedding attendants.• Select your wedding gown, shoes and accessories.• Decide on bridesmaids’ dresses.• Determine the theme or mood you’d like to establish with the food, table settings, flowers and entertainment at your reception.• Interview caterers, musicians, florists, photographers, videographers and bakers. Get written estimates of their costs. Keep track of your discussions and their bids in a notebook or with wedding-planning app.

6-9 months before your wedding• Choose your caterer. Remember to get a written contract.• Book your photographer and/or videographer.• Choose your musician(s).• Send out Save-the-Dates• Select your baker and order the cake.• Choose your florist.• Shop for wedding rings with your fiancé.• Decide on your honeymoon destination. Work with a travel agent to book your travel and ccommodations.• Select your wedding invitations. Don’t forget to purchase personal stationery for the thank-you notes you’ll need to write.

4 months before your wedding• Register for gifts at one or more bridal-gift registries.• Help both mothers to coordinate and shop for their wedding-day attire.• Select music for your ceremony and reception.• Choose readings for your wedding and write your wedding vows.• Plan a rehearsal dinner for members of your wedding party, your family and out-of-town guests. Reserve the location.• Arrange hotel accommodations for members of the wedding party who live out of town. Reserve a block of rooms for other out-of-town guests, and let themknow the rooms are available. Remember to ask forany group discounts or special packages.• Reserve your wedding-day transportation and any other wedding-day rental needs.• Make appointments for gown fittings.• Check the requirements for a marriage license.• Make sure contracts and arrangements are complete with all of your service providers. (Continued)

A step-by-step guide to help keep the stars in your eyes, your feet on the ground, and your wedding plans on track.


3 months before your wedding• Carefully prepare directions, including simply drawn maps, if necessary, to help guide guests to the wedding and reception, and to hotels. For guests who will travel a long distance to your wedding, consider assembling an information package on fun things to do and see in your area.• Begin addressing invitations and announcements. Select a special stamp at the post office. Invitations should go in the mail six to eight weeks before your big day.• Give the caterer or other food suppliers a close idea of the number of guests you expect.• Make sure all reservations are in place for honeymoon travel.• Check with bridesmaids to make sure they have their gowns and are getting them adjusted.• Shop for gifts for your bridesmaids. Offer to help your fiancé select gifts for his attendants.• Select your “going away” outfit and special items for your trousseau.• Make a date with your photographer for any formal portraits you desire.• Make an appointment to have your hair done just before your portrait session and again the day or so before your wedding. Consider including your bridesmaids in a “day of beauty” before your wedding, with manicures, hair styling, massages and makeup sessions.

2 months before your wedding• Mail out your wedding invitations and announcements.• Finalize the music that will be played during your wedding ceremony.• Meet with musicians who will provide entertainment during your reception and orchestrate precisely what you want and when you want it played.• Don’t be shy to voice your preferences, down to the volume, favorite songs you’d like to hear or even songs you don’t want played.• Plan your rehearsal dinner and a brunch or fun activity for out-of-town guests to enjoy on the day following your wedding.• Purchase special accessories for your wedding-day attire.• Plan a luncheon for your bridesmaids.• Make appointments for a hairdresser, makeup artist and manicurist.• Finalize honeymoon plans. If you’re traveling overseas, check again that your passports are current and that you have any necessary visas.• Gather necessary birth or baptismal certificates you may need for your wedding license.

1 month before your wedding• Get your marriage license.• Have a final fitting of your gown and make sure your attendants have theirs.

• Check that your menu selections and service plans are locked in place with the caterer.• Keep writing those thank-you notes on a daily basis!• If you plan a formal dinner for your reception, it’s time to draw up a seating plan and make up place cards.• Check with your florist to confirm dates and times of flower deliveries.• Review your wedding-day transportation plans and make sure drivers are clear about addresses, times and number of passengers.• Make name or address changes official on documents, including driver’s license, Social Security forms and financial accounts. Fill out change-of-address forms at the post office.

• Meet with your photographer to specify the formal shots you want taken of the bridal party, as well as specific, candid shots you’d like taken during the reception.• Review the video plans with your videographer.• Put together welcome bags for out-of-town guests.

2 weeks before your wedding• Keep writing those thank-you notes for wedding gifts!• Pick up your wedding rings. Make sure any special engraving appears precisely as you wished.• Begin packing for honeymoon.

1 week before your wedding• Make final checks with all your vendors: officiant, musicians, florist, photographer, videographer, limousine or other transportation provider, caterers and baker.• Ask a friend or family member to arrange for wedding gifts that may be brought to your reception to be delivered to your home or another safe spot.• Wrap gifts for bridal attendants and have them ready for the rehearsal dinner.• Reconfirm honeymoon travel and hotel plans.• Arrange for payments to be made to vendors at the agreed-upon time.• Inform your caterer of the final number of guests - Call any guests who haven’t RSVP’d to confirm final headcount.

The day before your wedding• Take time to relax and enjoy a massage, manicure and pedicure.• Traditionally, this is the day for your rehearsal ceremony and rehearsal dinner. Have fun!• Turn in early for a good night’s sleep.

Your Wedding Day• Allow plenty of time for dressing, makeup and hair styling.• If you plan on photography before the ceremony, allow ample time so you’re not rushed.• Relax, and remember: This is your special day, the result of all your careful planning. Now it’s time to enjoy. Take a deep breath. Refuse to let any glitch get to you. Savor every moment of this sacred day. Let your joy and happiness shine through. Best wishes!

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Belamar HoteL 3501 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach

310.750.0300, thebelamar.com

Beverly Hilton 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

310. 274.7777, beverlyhilton.com

California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey

310.448.4771 , calyachtclub.com

Carondelet House 627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles

323.466.1835, carondelethouse.com

Casa Del Mar 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

310.581.5533, hotelcasadelmar.com

Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills 1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles

310.553.6561, mybeverlyhillshotel.com

Crowne Plaza LAX 5985 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles 310.258.1334, crowneplazalax.com

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings 321.939.3292,

disneyweddings.disney.go.com

Doubletree by Hilton 6161 West Centinela Ave. Culver City, 310.348.4515,

losangeleswestside.doubletreebyhilton.com

Doubletree by Hilton 222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario

909.937.0900 doubletreebyhilton.com

Duke’s 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

310.317.6204, www.dukesmalibu.com

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden CSULB 6300 State University Drive, Long Beach

562.985.2239, www.csulb.edu/~jgarden

Fairmont Hotel 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

310.576.7777, www.fairmont.com/santamonica

Gladstone 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades

310.454.3474, www.sbe.com/gladstones

Hilton Pasadena 168 South Los Robles Ave, Pasadena

626.584.3170, www.hilton.com

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Hilton San Garbiel 225 West Valley. San Gabriel

626.270.2700, hilton.com

Hilton Woodland Hills 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills

818. 444.2586, woodlandhillshotel.com

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 310.228.1234 centuryplaza.hyatt.com

Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard,Long Beach

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Hyatt Westlake Village 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village

818.889.1460, westlake.hyatt.com

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank

818.840.6487, www.marriott.com

Majestic Hall 650 South Spring Street, LA

213.278.7162 www.majestichalls.com

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310.860.7800, www.montagebeverlyhills.com

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562.437.1689, www.molaa.com

Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry

626.854.2315, www.pacificpalmsresort.com

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach,

562.499.1749 www.queenmary.com

Radisson Whittier 7320 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier

562.945.8511, radisson.com/whittierca

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310. 274.7777, beverlyhilton.com

California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey

310.448.4771 , calyachtclub.com

Carondelet House 627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles

323.466.1835, carondelethouse.com

Casa Del Mar 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

310.581.5533, hotelcasadelmar.com

Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills 1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles

310.553.6561, mybeverlyhillshotel.com

Crowne Plaza LAX 5985 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles 310.258.1334, crowneplazalax.com

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings 321.939.3292,

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Doubletree by Hilton 6161 West Centinela Ave. Culver City, 310.348.4515,

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Doubletree by Hilton 222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario

909.937.0900 doubletreebyhilton.com

Duke’s 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

310.317.6204, www.dukesmalibu.com

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden CSULB 6300 State University Drive, Long Beach

562.985.2239, www.csulb.edu/~jgarden

Fairmont Hotel 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

310.576.7777, www.fairmont.com/santamonica

Gladstone 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades

310.454.3474, www.sbe.com/gladstones

Hilton Pasadena 168 South Los Robles Ave, Pasadena

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Hilton Ontario Airport 700 N. Haven Ave. Ontario

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Hilton San Garbiel 225 West Valley. San Gabriel

626.270.2700, hilton.com

Hilton Woodland Hills 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills

818. 444.2586, woodlandhillshotel.com

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 310.228.1234 centuryplaza.hyatt.com

Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard,Long Beach

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Hyatt Westlake Village 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village

818.889.1460, westlake.hyatt.com

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank


Majestic Hall 650 South Spring Street, LA

213.278.7162 www.majestichalls.com

Marriott Anaheim 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim

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Montage Beverly Hills 225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills

310.860.7800, www.montagebeverlyhills.com

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562.437.1689, www.molaa.com

Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry

626.854.2315, www.pacificpalmsresort.com

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach,

562.499.1749 www.queenmary.com

Radisson Whittier 7320 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier

562.945.8511, radisson.com/whittierca

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Renaissance Long Beach 111 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach 562.437.5900

www.renaissancelongbeach.com

Riviera Country Club 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades,

310.454.6591 www.therivieracountryclub.com

Sheraton Cerritos 12725 Towne Center Court Dr, Cerritos

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Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica 530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica

310.399.9344, www.sheratondelfina.com

Sheraton Pasadena Hotel 303 East Cordova St, Pasadena

626.449.4000, sheratonpasadena.com/

Shutters 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

310.458.0030, www.shuttersonthebeach.com

SLS Hotel Beverly Hills 465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles,

310.247.0400, slshotel.com

The Loft on Pine230 Pine Avenue Long Beach

facebook.com/TheLoftOnPine (562) 888-2303

Taglyan Cultural Complex 1201 N. Vine St., LA

323.978.0005 www.taglyancomplex.com

Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

310.265.2800, www.terranea.com

The Grand Event Center 4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA

562.685.8198, www.choura.us/venues/the-grand

Tiato Garden Cafe & Venue 2700 Colorado Ave. Ste 190, Santa Monica

310.866.5228, www.tiato.com

Trump National 1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes

310.303.3220, www.trumpnationallosangeles.com

Verandas 401 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach

310.546.7805, www.verandasmb.com

Wedgwood Wedding and Banquet Centers 16 Locations in CA

866. 966.3009, wedgewoodbanquet.com

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Riviera Country Club 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades,

310.454.6591 www.therivieracountryclub.com

Sheraton Cerritos 12725 Towne Center Court Dr, Cerritos

sheratoncerritos.com

Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica 530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica

310.399.9344, www.sheratondelfina.com

Sheraton Pasadena Hotel 303 East Cordova St, Pasadena

626.449.4000, sheratonpasadena.com/

Shutters 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

310.458.0030, www.shuttersonthebeach.com

SLS Hotel Beverly Hills 465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles,

310.247.0400, slshotel.com

The Loft on Pine230 Pine Avenue Long Beach

facebook.com/TheLoftOnPine (562) 888-2303

Taglyan Cultural Complex 1201 N. Vine St., LA

323.978.0005 www.taglyancomplex.com

Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

310.265.2800, www.terranea.com

The Grand Event Center 4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA

562.685.8198, www.choura.us/venues/the-grand

Tiato Garden Cafe & Venue 2700 Colorado Ave. Ste 190, Santa Monica

310.866.5228, www.tiato.com

Trump National 1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes

310.303.3220, www.trumpnationallosangeles.com

Verandas 401 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach

310.546.7805, www.verandasmb.com

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mYour Wedding Planner must be CONNECTED & RESPECTED. – This ensures that you will get the highest caliber of vendors to give you the best price.

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mYour Wedding Planner must respect and be able to work within your BUDGET.

mYour Wedding Planner should have CLASS & RESPECT.

mYour Wedding Planner should have REFERENCES. You will want to speak to a few of their most recent clients and you want to ask them the hard questions such as:* How does your potential planner behave under pressure?* Are they timely?* Do they follow through?* How did they handle the vendors?* Were they nice?* Did they make excuses or make it happen?* How did the wedding end up?* Were they 100% satisfied with the wedding planner?

mYour Wedding Planner should have a SET FEE. Either an hourly or a Wedding Project Fee, depending on what services they are providing for you and not have “add-on” fees.

mYour Wedding Planner should have a CONTRACT for you and the vendors. The Wedding Planners should be the leader in all conversations with vendors and a true advocate for the Bride and Groom. From pricing to quality, the planner should have your best interest at 100%.

mYour Wedding Planner should have the CAPABILITY to help you:* Create a time-line from the beginning until the day that you and your spouse get home from the honeymoon and begin your life together* Select Invitations as well as appropriate wording* Work with your Pastor or other Officiant* Help select and reserve a ceremony and reception site* Help select, hire and manage suppliers and vendors

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Something old Signifies tradition and continuity

It is a tradition for brides to be given Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue.Typically these items are given from the mother of the bride, a sister, relatives or from the bridal party just before the wedding. A bride can also select these memorable keep sake items for herself. These cherised items can be worn or hidden. This fun tradition, originated in England, can be meaningful in a variety of creative ways to add inspiration.

Something Borrowed Symbolizes borrowed happiness

Something new Represents optimismfor the future

Something BlueInspires purity and love

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Entertainment Band

Tijuana Dogs Southern California’s top entertainment band brings you over fifteen years of experience rocking crowds everywhere!Trust your special occasion in the hands of the Tijuana Dogs, where lead singer Matt Mauser will emcee your event and entertain your guests all night long...never letting the energy dwindle or the wedding flow get lost. Whether its your special wedding, a private party, corporate event, outdoor concert or surprise birthday bash...we conform to all styles, themes and client requests that come our way. The Tijuana Dogs provide an over-the-top, stellar performance that will have guests talking about your special day for years to come!

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EXPERIENCE IT!The good Lord has blessed me with a talent to understand what people need, want and expect when it comes to quality and service in entertainment and hospitality. At the end of each event, when I see the guests talking and smiling is what motivates me to keep doing what I was called to do, and that is to entertain.

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Tijuana Dogs Southern California’s top entertainment band brings you over fifteen years of experience rocking crowds everywhere!Trust your special occasion in the hands of the Tijuana Dogs, where lead singer Matt Mauser will emcee your event and entertain your guests all night long...never letting the energy dwindle or the wedding flow get lost. Whether its your special wedding, a private party, corporate event, outdoor concert or surprise birthday bash...we conform to all styles, themes and client requests that come our way. The Tijuana Dogs provide an over-the-top, stellar performance that will have guests talking about your special day for years to come!

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Matt MauserVocalist, Entertainer

Band Ambassador Jillian Beckelman

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www.tijuanadogs.com

www.sinatrabigband.com

Additionally and Proudly Presenting...Matt Mauser and the Pete Jacobs Big Band

Enjoy the lounge appeal and smooth classic sounds of one of the all-time greats...Frank Sinatra and his Big Band! Your wedding or special event can be taken to a whole new level when you allow Matt and Pete to present their collaboration capturing Sinatra at the height of his career when singing with The Count Basie Orchestra at The Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. Whether you envision your special event to be classic with Sinatra and his Orchestra or an all-night party with the Tijuana Dogs...or you want BOTH... Matt Mauser can offer it ALL!!

The Sinatra Tribute Band of Southern California

“You were AWESOME at the wedding last night in Ojai, CA!! No one stopped dancing all night and no one has stopped talking about how terrific you guys are!!! THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH!!” - Carol K.


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Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angelesimmanuelpres.org

Wayfarers Chapel5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes310.377.1650 wayfarerschapel.org

Westwood United Methodist Church 10497 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles310.474.4511, westwoodumc.org

Saint Timothy RC 10425 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles310.474.1216 sttimothyla.org

Larry is an ordained non-denominational minister. With his passion and commitment to make your Wedding Day what you have

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1. Learn about different metals With so many new metals out there be sure you understand the differences. For example, many contemporary metals (like titanium and

tungsten) can not be sized, and platinum and palladium will not change color over time the way white gold will and can be polished any time.

2. Recognize differences in weight and quality Not all 6mm bands are the same! Some are lightweight, others are comfort fit, and some are simply mass produced with inferior quality. It’s important to feel the band before you purchase to make sure it’s something he’s going to enjoy wearing.

3. Ask if the band can be customized Many wedding bands can be special ordered in whatever metal you want, whatever texture (shiny, matte’, hammered, etc), whatever width, etc. Be sure he gets exactly what he wants—he’s going to wear it forever after all!

4. Decide if you want to engrave itSome couples decide this together as a way to personalize their wedding bands, but it can also be a special surprise for him if you want to plot secretly with your jeweler.

5.Consider getting matching bandsMany couples today will get matching bands. Frequently your band is a second “activity” band to wear when not wearing your diamonds. This is great for travelling, hiking, going to the beach, etc. There are some collections, TACORI for example, that have matching details that still come in very feminine and masculine versions.

6. Try on lots of different styles and start shopping earlyMany guys assume it’s going to be easy to find a band they like. But once they start trying things on they realize how many incredible options that are that will reflect his personality and style. Give yourself plenty of time (two months minimum to ensure no stress!) in case you want to special order something (which can frequently take 4 weeks or more from designers). You don’t want your man to settle for anything less than the best when it comes to symbolizing your love…

6 Tips to Finding thePerfect Band for Him

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Beverly Hills Jeweler to the StarsRaphael’s 90210 Jewelry store has been in Beverly Hills for thirty years, providing excellent service to

customers including Hollywood stars. We specialize in one of a kind jewelry pieces including engagement rings, stunning earrings, pendants, bracelets and much more.

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To keep costs in check, as with planning your wedding, decide your honeymoon must-haves (keeping in mind that everything cannot be a must-have) and plan your trip around those details. You both want to spend time lying on a beach watching palm trees sway? Terrific. Realize that you don’t have to go to Hawaii to have that.

“Your honeymoon will be one of the most memorable vacations of your life, so don’t leave any part of the planning to chance,” says Michael Flory, vice president of Classic Vacations, San Jose, Calif. Here are his five honeymoon pitfalls to avoid:

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1. More than money. Price should not be your top criterion when planning your vacation. Think instead about how you want to feel and what you want to do.

2. By the book. Don’t wait until the last minute to book the trip in hopes of getting a better deal. Doing so can lead to disappointment, as the best properties and the most exclusive activities have limited space and sell out early.

3. Remember the crowds. If you’re planning a summer honeymoon, keep in mind that you may be traveling during peak season for family vacations. If you want peace and seclusion, try a less family oriented hotel or destination, or honeymoon during the off-season.

4. Plan plans ahead. Booking at least a couple of things before you leave means you’ll guarantee your place in popular activities and spend more time enjoying your vacation once you’re there, rather than continuing to plan it.

5. Ask and receive. The choices for destinations, properties and tours are countless for honeymooners. Don’t spend all your planning time looking at brochures. Talk to friends and colleagues for recommendations, and contact a travel professional for assistance in making the right decisions.


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Marriage LicensesBY LINDSAY GOWER

It’s the must-have accessory for every bride: A Marriage License! So let’s review the basics you need to know about getting licensed to wed.

Getting the LicenseBoth 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, even if your divorce is almost final.

What to Do With the LicenseYou receive an unsigned license. Here’s what makes it an official wedding certificate:

• Get married within 90 days of the date the license is issued!• 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).

IN LOS ANGELES, YOU CAN APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. IT’S EASY AND SAVES TIME!Once you complete the online application you can come to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk head-quarters in Norwalk or go to any one of our branch offices to pick up your marriage license, pay the license fee, and arrange for a civil marriage ceremony, if desired. Call or visit any of the branches listed below for further details.

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