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We often immediately think of the Sonoma and Napa area when grapes and more importantly wine comes to mind. In reality, we have so many local wineries in our backyard spanning from the Peninsula, to the North Bay, and even in the East Bay. These wineries range from small family vineyards [...]

By Erin Frank
Choosing your wedding cake is about more than just baked goods—it’s an experience. From the tasting, to the planning and design, to the baker herself, everything should come together to give you the best possible feeling for your big day. And, if you’re really lucky, by the time you are done your cake [...]

by Erin Frank

Paulette Knight knows ribbon. Currently the owner of The Ribbonerie, a charming Presidio Heights shop filled with colorful ribbons straight out of a fairytale, Paulette has been in the ribbon business for 25 years. After discovering wire-edged ribbon on a trip to France, Paulette tracked down a manufacturer, set up shop [...]

As a recently named maid of honor in my friend’s wedding, I’ve been exploring new ideas for interesting (and inexpensive) party favors for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and even the wedding itself.  As it turns out, caramel apples could easily be incorporated into any shower or wedding.  Everyone loves caramel apples, and while traditionally thought [...]

Hi, there! My name is Vera D. and I’m a bride blogger planning my 10-10-10 wedding. Every Thursday, I’m going to introduce you to vendors local to the Bay Area that you should consider in your search.  I’ve found these vendors on my own, probably like you have — combing wedding websites, blogs, online review [...]

At the Four Seasons bridal fair, between sipping a mango spice cocktail and sticking my fingers in the chocolate fountain, I gathered some very helpful information.
The standout winner, by far, was my discovery of Cat Seto, a local artist and stationer. She had beautiful and highly customizeable designs and when she told me her letterpress [...]

Our friends over at StyleUnveiled.com have a little giveaway that all you local engaged couples with a long road of wedding planning will definitely appreciate. They have two free tickets to the Wedding University taking place January 31st at the Silicon Valley Four Seasons.

The Wedding University covers topics including everything from wedding etiquette to choosing [...]

If you are in the mood to start wedding planning, or have a few details left to wrap up, you can head downtown to check out two upscale bridal shows this Sunday. They are right around the corner from each other so if you are extra ambitious, you might be able to do both in [...]

“Don’t do it,” she said. “Do not buy that dress.”
With one proclamation, I was back to square one in the wedding dress search. I was in Alla Prima on Hayes Street, being advised by Maggie, the owner, and by many accounts, the lingerie queen of San Francisco.
A couple of months ago, the nice and knowledgeable [...]

Local wedding photographer Aurora Meneghello is giving away a free engagement portrait to start the New Year and to celebrate Valentine’s Day. With 2010 wedding budgets ever tighter, here is a great way to enter for some great 2010 freebies!
Click here to learn more: http://www.aurorameneghello.blogspot.com/