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alter it
“Lately I’ve been telling all my
“I’m very careful about
clients to go to THE KITCHEN
saying amazing, and Ericka
(ChefToddFisher.com) on
Engelman (831-624-3442,
Jess Flood
Jess Flood Event
Design, San Francisco,
(707) 592-7973
Orange Avenue in Sand City.
ErickaEngelman.com) does the
Chef Todd Fisher offers a fun,
most amazing alterations. She
interactive dining experience
can take any dress and make it
Years in the biz
and perfect rehearsal dinner
fit the bride like a glove. She’ll
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drape it
spot for any foodie couple.
work with a dress the bride
“Youngsong Martin of Wildflower
Secret weapon
Learn how each course was
already bought or make it from
Linens (415-282-7727, WildflowerLinens
prepared as you enjoy it.” —Amy
scratch herself.” —Amy
.com) travels all over the country, as well
The planner
“The confidence I
have in my team and
the event partners
we bring together for
our clients.”
as India, Asia and Europe to find fabrics,
which end up dictating the trends. That’s
industry, and why the showrooms, like
the one in San Francisco, are chock-full
of décor eye candy." —Debra
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The planner
chalk it up
Amy Byrd
Amy Byrd Weddings
& Events, Carmel,
(831) 626-6261
“An essential littleknown item for the
wedding day emergency
kit—chalk. We gently
apply it to conceal any
spills or blemishes on
the dress. And, voila, the
party continues.” —Jess
Years in the biz
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Secret weapon
“Safety pins. You
can do just about
anything with those
little life savers.”
The planner
Debra Hiebert
Tres Fabu Event
Planning and
Design, Sacramento,
(916) 729-3638
spot celebs
Years in the biz
“The Citizen Hotel (916-447-2700, CitizenHotel.com) is full of
eat local
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1940s Rat Pack charm and is perfect for intimate weddings with
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180 or fewer guests. Their restaurant, Grange, has an amazing local
“Getting to know my
brides and grooms on
a personal level and
individual basis.”
farm-to-table concept. I’ve already seen several celebrities staying
there as well.” —Debra
“You might think of Bernardus Lodge
(831-658-3400, Bernardus.com) for
its winery, but they also have on-site
gardens, where they grow the very
ingredients they use to prepare meals.
It’s such a cool thing and many brides
don’t even know about it.” —Amy >>
headshots from top: JESSAMYN HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY, K AEMMERLING PHOTOGRAPHY, CINZO FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY; Venue: STOUT
PHOTOGRAPHY; linens: MICHAEL & ANNA COSTA PHOTOGRAPHERS
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wine and dine
“Our best kept secret is, by
far, Seghesio Family Vineyards
in Healdsburg. They don’t
do weddings, but they’ll
do rehearsal dinners. The
executive in-house chef, Jon
Helquist, can work with you
to craft an incredible menu
paired with wines that are
produced with some of the
oldest vines in America.” —Jess
drink up
“My favorite company turning SacTown on its head is
mobile bartending service A Perfect Pour (916-508-9813,
APerfectPour.net). Their cocktails look as if they
jumped straight out of Hollywood. Business partners
Daniel can speak eight languages, which makes him a
crowd pleaser—especially at my Persian, Indian, Russian
and Bulgarian events.” —Debra
channel italy
“Our hidden jewel here in Sacramento is the Viaggio Winery (209-368-1378,
ViaggioWinery.com) in the Lodi area. It has country Italian charm you don’t see at
other wineries in the area.” —Debr a
nerd out
rent greens
“A bachelorette party at a museum?
“Not many brides think about
Yep. The California Academy of
renting plants for the wedding, but
Sciences San Francisco (415-379-8000,
Carmel Planttenders (831-659-9482,
CalAcademy.org/nightlife) throws an
CarmelPlanttenders.com) are two
amazing party called NightLife every
great guys who I’ve seen do amazing
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Thursday night with live acts, resident
work renting out plants. They once
“There’s a great little shop on Valencia Street in San
DJs and access to the entire building.
transformed a junior high school
Francisco called Casa Bonampak, or MexEvents.com
Book the VIP lounge for you and your
gymnasium (the bride went to school
(888-722-4264). They specialize in those adorable
girls, and get early access to your
there) into A Mid-summer Night’s Dream
Papel Picado banners and can customize them with
private lounge with catering and full bar
using plants, flowers and twinkle lights.
your names, favorite sayings or images. They’re all
service. The event ends at 10 p.m. so
They’ll also work with your florist to make
handmade and you can order them in a variety of
you can bar-hop afterward.” —Jess
sure everything coordinates.” —Amy
designs and colors.” —Jess
couple: CINZO FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY; banner: JENNA WALKER PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Eva and Daniel are always ahead of the trends. And