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Forget Me Not
photography by Ted Dayton
August, 2008 - Issue #46
Keep it All in One Spot
Select a high-quality wedding planning book that can carry you through both your preparations and your special day. Of course, you should pass on your "bridal bible" to a trusted friend or family member on your wedding day. This wedding-planning guide was selected from Ma Maison (799-7983).

A wedding is not a singular event, but THOUSANDS OF LITTLE DETAILS that come together - or apart - depending on one's preparation. Don't forget any of these necessities...
Insurance for the Wedding and Beyond
"Wedding insurance is a policy designed to include up to nine optional insurance coverages specifically meant to insure the financial exposures of a wedding. Coverages may include cancellation or postponement, additional expense, video/photographs, gifts, rented property, special attire, jewelry, loss of your deposit, counseling and personal liability," says Tina Purwin of Purwin Insurance
(255-8843).

Hand-deliver your Invitations to the Post Office
Avoid machine-mauled and "rail-road tracked" invitations by requesting that the post office "hand cancel" each invite, says Myra Harbour, a wedding planner and owner of Celebrate - Planning for an Event to Remember (259-8611). The owner of the one-stop-shop (they also sell custom and pre-printed invites, floral arrangements and more) suggests that you take a single invite to the post office to have it weighed and measured. Many wedding invitations are too thick to qualify for regular first-class postage. Plus, make sure that they hit the mail six to eight weeks before the big day.

Thank your Bridesmaids
You have enough to think about on the wedding day; don't add "give bridesmaids special jewelry" to the list. Instead, gift them with something sweet (we love the Dogeared "bridesmaid" necklace available at Threads Boutique (254-5544) no later than the rehearsal dinner.

Be Especially Kind to Out-of-Town Guests
Folks who've spent big money and time to travel to your wedding deserve an extra-loving touch. Whether they are staying in a hotel or with family, have a "Welcome to Town" gift basket delivered to coordinate with their arrival. The Treasure Basket (263-3811) can custom create a Santa Clarita-themed collection to fit any budget.

Plan for your Anniversary
A little forward thinking now will lead to much more sentimental moments in the future. Instead of using rented champagne flutes, select a pair that will stand the test of time. Sipping bubbly from the same glasses you toasted each other with 25 years prior is really worth the effort. These were selected from La Via Bella (222-7006).

Book your Last Hair Color Appointment
According to colorist Adriana of Adriana's Salon, (257-0017) brides looking to change their hair color should book an appointment "ideally" no earlier than three to four days before, but no sooner than two days before. If you need root touch up, medium-to-dark-haired brides can book as far in advance as two weeks, but blondes should book their touch-ups three to four days before the wedding.

Order Enough Bubbly
All-inclusive wedding spots often include champagne toasts, but if you aren't careful, all your guests will get is a sip of the sparkling stuff. All Corked Up recommends a ratio of six champagne flute glasses per bottle. The following three champagnes are recommended because of their combined value and taste: Codorniu Pinot Noir Brut non-vintage $14.99 (This lovely, dry, salmon colored, sparkling wine comes from Spain.); Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad Non-vintage $19.99 (This dry sparkler will charm most people with its clean taste and elegant bottle design.); 2004 Schramsberg Blanc De Noirs Brut $32.99 (Schramsberg is often served at the White House.)
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