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Here Comes the Guide brings you expert articles and blog postings about California weddings.
The list below gives you the option to read longer, more detailed pieces from our Articles + Ideas section or shorter, topical and timely pieces from our blog. Either way, you’ll get great info from the experts on everything related to California weddings.
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Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Location for your Event
Here are some questions to ask when considering a location for your event. Make sure to ask them all and get everything in writing in your final contract! Click here to educate yourself.
Important Info When Renting a Private Estate
A private estate can be a fantastic backdrop to the wedding of your dreams, but if you haven’t prepared yourself, estate weddings can easily turn into a planning nightmare. Get tips from an expert. Read more…
Rethinking Rehearsal Dinners
Think about it: rehearsal dinners include a high concentration of people you love who have gathered in your honor. So why not relax and let your hair down? With very little effort, you can assemble a pre-wedding event that provides some much-needed calm before the busy storm of your wedding weekend. Learn how to make the most of your rehearsal dinner.
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Playing Dress Up
Nine years ago, I shopped for my wedding dress all wrong. With my engagement ring sparkling on my left hand for all of 2 hours, I found myself walking past a rather unpromising bridal shop. It had a shabby storefront, wigs askew atop faceless mannequins that looked as if they'd been frozen in position since the Eisenhower administration. Take a guided tour through some really excellent Southern California bridal salons. Read more…
The Other Wine Country
Estate wineries, golf courses, day spas, new hotels and historic downtown areas exert an unquestionable appeal in the Tri-Valley area. We're going to take you on a quick tour of some the Other Wine Country's best wedding and special event locations. Read more…
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