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Your insider's guide to California weddings and events.

Trashy Chic

Posted by Allison on Dec 26, 2008.
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We’ve all heard of toilet paper wedding dresses, but what about dresses made of trash?

Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted by Allison on Dec 19, 2008.
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In my humble opinion, some of the best holiday presents don’t require wrapping paper. Experiences—especially those that fall under the category of sinful and relaxing—make thoughtful gifts that never gather dust. Here are a few holiday gift ideas, for you or someone you love:

My First Legal Gay Wedding

Posted by Allison on Nov 03, 2008.
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I had the privilege of attending my first legal gay wedding on September 20, 2008 for my friends Dan Joraanstad & Bob Hermann. Since this was a same-sex wedding, I’d been especially curious about how my friends’ marriage ceremony would play out at the rather traditional Old First Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. I was delighted to see that the adorable (female) pastor at the church wholeheartedly blesses these unions.