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Fun wedding photos

Life is to short to not have fun so we decided to pull out some funny photos,let us know what you think...

He's Falling For Her... HARD

What a great photo.Because there's no way she can catch him! This leap of faith is a sure show of love, and with any luck she'll remember her vows to be there for him in his sickness and poor health, because that's the condition that he'll be in after he hits the dirt!

Do You Have Change For A ...

You get the impression that this guy isn't the groom, but the real groom obviously isn't wearing the pants in the family if the bride is already digging around in someone else's! Here's a big tip... Save wedding photo ideas such as this one for the people you aren't too fond of, because the ones who used to like you won't after finding this one in the wedding album! PS tell us know how high you think he is ?

This Guy Is a Morning Person?

Anytime a guy is willing to do this crazy stunt, it's a can't-miss photo op. Hopefully the groom calms down before the honeymoon, or there's the potential for quite a few funny wedding photos that the photographer won't be privy to! Take a tip from this picture for a few wedding photo ideas of your own – the use of color in this shot is phenomenal!

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Beach weddings...

Beach Wedding Locations in California

Why California? Why not, it's the best

California has 840 miles of coastline (second to Alaska),Peter Bruce Photo & Video has shot at alot of them,so we thought we would give you some tips. There are hundreds of unique beaches for couples to choose from when planning their wedding. While the most popular image of a beach wedding that many couples have may be white sand, turquoise water, and towering palm trees, they assume those locations are only available in Hawaii, the Carribean

or other tropical locations, never realizing that there are many beach wedding locations in California that offer the same idyllic backdrop. At the same time, the wide variety of shore types along California’s Pacific Coast gives couples many options for more unique locations.

In addition to a wide range of locations, California is a more affordable, more convenient location for many couples whose wedding budgets may not stretch to distant islands or foreign countries, and it is a more affordable destination for guests as well. There is less paperwork required for a California wedding (no passports or extensive travel papers for U.S. citizens), and the state’s liberal nature makes it a perfect choice for couples who have unique plans for their celebration.

Types of California Beaches

With such a lengthy coast, there are many types of beaches couples can choose from to celebrate their wedding on the sand in California. Depending on where in the state they plan to wed, options may include:

• State parks with picnic facilities
• Small local beaches
• Beachfront resorts Hotels with private beaches, gardens, or golf courses overlooking the beach
• Nostalgic piers
• Dramatic coastal cliffs
• Rented beach houses
• Sandy beaches
• Rocky shores with dramatic formations
• Isolated, private coves
• Chartered cruises or yachts
• Grassy parks just steps from the water
• City parks with bridges, mansions, and skylines in the background
• Stunning west coast sunsets
• Luxury beach clubs

  

Choosing the Best Beach for you

With such a wide range of beach styles to choose from, couples may feel overwhelmed when deciding on a specific beach. To narrow down the selection, there are several questions to ask to find the best beach for each unique celebration.

1. What beaches are near a convenient city for traveling guests?
2. Is the beach crowded or isolated?
3. What fees are required to perform a beach wedding or to use beach facilities?
4. Are facilities – parking, restrooms, etc. – adequate for the wedding?
5. What condition is the beach in regarding cleanliness, wildlife, etc.?
6. Are there local place to stay
   
   , attractions, and other amenities available for guests?
7. What views are available from the beach that may be reflected in photographs?
8. Is the beach easy to access, both in terms of driving as well as walking along it?

By considering each of these questions carefully, couples can narrow down their choices of beaches to find the perfect spot for their wedding.

Popular Beach Wedding Locations in California

With many of the state’s largest cities sprawled along the coast, there are a number of highly popular beaches that frequently host weddings. Some of California’s most popular beaches for weddings include...

Say I do on the sand.

• Santa Barbara Beach
• Crystal Cove State Beach near Newport Beach
• Bolsa Chica State Beach near Huntington Beach
• Paradise Cove in Malibu
• Marina Del Rey
• Pismo Beach
• Santa Monica
• Sunset Beach in northern Cal
• San Francisco Bay beaches
• Monterey
• Laguna Beach

The exact places vary widely based on the type of beach wedding a couple envisions; beaches just a few miles apart may have vastly different physical characteristics. Before choosing a beach simply because it is near a popular destination, couples should try to visit the site or arrange to see photographs of the location, preferably of recent weddings there. This can help couples decide if that luxury Malibu Beach wedding is right for them, or if they’d rather have a more isolated, casual celebration in Pismo Beach.

Arranging a California Beach Wedding

Couples who live in California may have no difficulty arranging a beach wedding, but as the state becomes more popular for get a way weddings, different wedding planners have begun to offer package services to help arrange beach weddings. Packages typically include all the basic services for a small, non-denominational service: an officiant, flowers for the happy couple, music, a limited number of pictures cakes, and other details can all be arranged. Most packages can be customized for a couple’s unique wishes, and many wedding planners are also willing to help coordinate larger celebrations. When contacting a planner, couples should ask about their experience with beach festivities and what geographic range they can provide services for within the state.

Hope this helps with beach wedding planning

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Are you crazy...money does buy happiness,let me know what you think by Peter Bruce

1... Money – Yes it's true,show me the money Peter Bruce Photo & Video says. While it may seem impersonal or uncreative,screw it, money is my number one recommended wedding gift. Most young couples are saving for something big – a house, a car, a piece of furniture, or are still paying back their student loans. Money may also help them have an extra-special honeymoon or let them order that extra photo for their album. While it's rude for a couple to ask for money, it is never rude to give cash. If you still want to give a personal wedding gift, combine the two: attach a check to a beautiful picture frame, a kitchen gadget, or a long letter detailing your wishes and advice for their marriage. The people that say money does not buy happiness are DUM.

2... An expensive item off of their registry – Often the more-expensive items on a couple's registry are dream wedding gifts that they don't think they're actually going to get. Whether you're wealthy enough to buy such a wedding gift on your own, or you organize other guests to all chip in, you'll be making dreams come true.

3... A luxurious hotel room for their first night as a married couple – Start their marriage off right by giving them a night to remember before they take off for their honeymoon. Check with the bride's mother or the maid-of-honor to ensure reservations have not already been made, and give your gift early so that they'll be able to include it in their plans.

4... A wedding gift to stand the test of time – Whether it's a bottle of scotch or fine wine with instructions to open on their tenth anniversary, a gorgeous vase, or piece of art, give a gift on which the couple will be able to look fondly and say "Our friend John gave us that for our wedding." Other ideas include the couple's wedding invitation in a beautiful frame, a handmade quilt or tablecloth, or an antique piece of furniture.

5... Make their honeymoon extra sweet - If you've ever been to the place where the couple is honeymooning, use that knowledge to get them a gift certificate for your favorite restaurant or resort activity. You could also upgrade their plane tickets to first class, give them a camera to help them take great pictures, or give them some spending money tucked inside a guidebook of the area.

We hope this helps, not that you did not know money does buy happness

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10 things to NOT do

Don't rely upon oral agreements with vendors. Get everything in writing!

Don't try and do everything yourself. Planning a wedding can be a full time job in itself. So, don't try and take on such an enormous project alone, delegate as much as you can! When it comes to weddings, everyone loves to help, so let them!

Don't insist on having it your way all the time! Come to an agreement on the things that are less important.

Don't skimp on your photography. Your wedding day goes by so fast, and after it's over, all you'll have left is your memories and your pictures.

Don't get crazy over every detail. It can really take the pleasure out of the wedding planning process. I mean, will it really matter that the ribbons for the favors are baby blue instead of ice blue?

Don't start your wedding planning without a budget. One of the most stressful elements to wedding planning usually is money. Make sure you decide up front how much your total wedding budget is going to be and who will be contributing and how much.

Don't spend more than your budget or what you can afford. Your wedding day is an important day, but it is only one day. You don't want to start your new life together by going into "serious" debt from your wedding expenses and being strapped with that debt for the next five years

Don't forget to thank everyone involved in your wedding and those that gave you gifts. Also, don't let those thank you notes pile up. Send them out promptly after you receive a gift.

Don't overload yourself the day before your wedding. This is not the time to put together 200 favors. Try to do only one or two small tasks and leave the rest of the day to relax and pamper yourself.

Don't expect perfection for your wedding day. Expect a "terrific" day and set reasonable expectations. Never forget, the main goal is to get married and have fun.

I hope this helps please let me know

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Here's what you need to know to make the marriage legal in California by Peter Bruce

Getting Married in California
The License

Here's what you need to know to make the marriage legal in California.

So many people forget the small stuff and we at Peter Bruce Photo & Video get asked all the time what do I do about the licence,so here are the facts.In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

Appointment Suggested... It is recommended that you call the County or City Clerk's office to see if they suggest setting an appointment. You could find yourselves in a long line with as much as a 2 hour wait without an appointment in some locales.

ID Requirement: Picture id such as Drivers License or other valid identification. Some counties recommend bringing certified copies of your birth certificates. Know your parents names,moms' maiden name and places of their birth.

Application Requirement... Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Residency Requirement... Do not have to be a resident of California.

Waiting Period... No waiting period.

Previous Marriages... You must show proof of divorce, death or annulment. You need to bring a copy of your final divorce decree if you have divorced within the 90 days through past year (varies by county.)

Fees... $80.00. Some counties will only accept cash and this may vary

Other Tests: No tests. NO BLOOD TEST IS REQUIRED.

Under 18... If either the bride or groom is under 18, at least one of the minor's parents, or legal guardian, must appear with the couple. Certified copies of birth certificates are required. The couple must also schedule an appointment with a counselor and then appear before a superior court judge.

Proxy Marriage... No.

Cousin Marriages... Yes.

Common Law Marriages... No.

Same Sex Marriages... No. However, Domestic Partnership Certificates are available in San Francisco and Marin Counties. One partner must live or work in that county and both must have photo ID.

Officiants... Any priest, minister, or rabbi of any religious denomination, of the age of 18 years or over may perform marriages. Ministers must complete the marriage license and return it to the county clerk within 4 days after the marriage.

Valid: License is valid for 90 days. The license can only be used within the State of California.

Confidential License... A regular marriage license is a public record. A license and certificate of confidential marriage is only accessible by the husband, wife, or by decree signed by a superior court judge. At least one witness is required to observe the solemnization for a regular, public ceremony. No witnesses are required to observe a confidential marriage ceremony. A regular license may be used throughout the state. However, the confidential license may only be used in the county of issue. The confidential license costs $80.00 same as the regular license.

Solemnization Authority... Marriage may be solemnized by any of the following who is of the age of 18 years or older:

1. A Priest, minister, or rabbi of any religious denomination.
2. A judge or retired judge, commissioner of civil marriages or retired commissioner of civil marriages, commissioner or retired commissioner, or assistant commissioner of a court of record in this state.
3. A judge or magistrate who has resigned from office.
4. Any of the following judges or magistrates of the United States:
   1. A justice or retired justice of the United States Supreme Court.
   2. A judge or retired judge of a court of appeals, a district court, or a court created by an act of Congress the Judges of which are entitled to hold office during good behavior.
   3. A judge or retired judge of a bankruptcy court or a tax court.
   4. A United States magistrate or retired magistrate.
   5. A legislator or constitutional officer of this state or a member of Congress who represents a district within this state, while that person holds office.

Each county offers civil ceremonies performed by a judge or commissioner. The cost is approximately $40.00. For additional information call your County Clerk's office.

Here are the California County Clerk's Office...

Alameda County Recorder Oakland, CA 510.272.6363	Alpine County Recorder Markleeville, CA 530.694.2281	Amador County Recorder Jackson, CA 209.223.6469
Butte County Recorder Oroville, CA 530.538.7691	Calaveras County Recorder San Andreas, CA 209.754.6375	Colusa County Recorder Colusa, CA 530.458.0500
Contra Costa Recorder Martinez, CA 925.646.2360	County Of Orange Recorder Santa Ana, CA 714.834.2500	Del Norte County Recorder Crescent City, CA 707.464.7216
El Dorado County Recorder Placerville, CA 530.621.5490	Fresno County Recorder Fresno, CA 559.488.2609	Glenn County Clerk Willows, CA 530.934.6407
Humboldt County Recorder Eureka, CA 707.445.7593	Imperial County Recorder El Centro, CA 760.339.4427	Inyo County Records Independence, CA 760.878.0410
Kern County Clerk Bakersfield, CA 805.868.3588	Kings County Clerk Hanford, CA 559.582.3211	Lake County Clerk Lakeport, CA 707.263.2293
Lassen County Recorder Susanville, CA 530.251.8217	Los Angeles County Clerk Norwalk, CA 562.462.2137	Madera County Clerk Madera, CA 209.675.7724
Marin County Recorder San Rafael, CA 415.499.6092	Mariposa County Recorder Mariposa, CA 209.966.2007	Mendocino County Clerk Ukiah, CA 707.463.4370
Merced County Recorder Merced, CA 209.385.7501	Modoc County Clerk Alturas, CA 530.233.2512	Mono County Recorder Bridgeport, CA 760.932.5241
Monterey County Salinas, CA 831.647.7906	Napa County Clerk Napa, CA 707.253.4246	Nevada County Clerk Nevada City, CA 530.265.1221
Placer County Clerk Auborn, CA 530.889.7948	Plumas County Recorder Quincy, CA 530.283.6305	Riverside County Clerk Riverside, CA 909.486.7000
Sacramento County Clerk Sacramento, CA 916.874.5522	San Benito County Clerk Hollister, CA 831.636.4029	San Bernardino Recorder San Bernardino, CA 909.387.8314
San Diego County San Diego, CA 619.237.0502	San Francisco County San Francisco, CA 415.554.4176	Orleans Town Clerk Albion, NY 716.589.5100
San Joaquin Clerk Stockton, CA 209.468.2362	County San Luis Obispo, CA 805.781.5088	San Mateo County Clerk Redwood City, CA 650.363.4711
Santa Barbara County Clerk Santa Barbara, CA 805.568.2250	Santa Clara County Recorder San Jose, CA 408.299.2481	Santa Cruz County Recorder Santa Cruz, CA 831.454.2800
Shasta County Clerk Redding, CA 530.225.5378	Sierra County Recorder Downieville, CA 530.289.3295	Siskiyou County Clerk 510 North Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 842-8084
Solano County Recorder Fairfield, CA 707.421.6319	Sonoma County Clerk Santa Rosa, CA 707.527.3800	Stanislaus County Clerk Modesto, CA 209.525.5265
Sutter County Recorder Yuba City, CA 530.822.7120	Tehama County Recorder Red Bluff, CA 916.527.3350	Trinity County Recorder Weaverville, CA 916.623.1222
Tulare County Clerk Visalia, CA 559.733.6518	Tuolumne County Clerk Sonora, CA 209.533.5570	Ventura County Recorder Ventura, CA 805.654.2263
Yolo County Clerk Woodland, CA 530.666.8130	Yuba County Clerk Marysville, CA 530.741.6341

We hope this was helpful.please let me know

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