San Francisco - April 24, 2007

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Spring 2007 Wedding Guide

Spring is here. The sky is blue. Why are you freaking over every detail of your big day? Here are tips to get you to the (chapel, synagogue, mosque, courthouse) on time.

You Send Me
Alert the masses with adorable, custom-illustrated save-the-dates (415-285-6024). Get invites from the new Bridal Bungalow (2166 Union Street; 415-563-0200) at Union Street Papery. Then show your gratitude with thank-yous from Tallu-lah.

Dress You Up (in My Love)
Let the gals at Alexandra Bridal Salon (251 Post Street, suite 210; 415-951-0400) find you a star-worthy gown.

The Rose
You say love, it is a flower. A peony, to be exact. Trust April at Petalworks (408-431-0342) to honor your vision. Or give superstar Linnae Asiel (715 Bryant Street, suite 103; 888-506-7673) free reign to create high-drama centerpieces.

Takin’ Care of Business
Face the music. You need someone (besides your mother-in-law) to help. Coordinator Cindy Danbom of Bella Notte Events (20 Crestline Drive; 415-643-6900) is a born pro and totally down-to-earth. Shannon Berry (415-665-5646) is another voice of reason. Both will direct guests to your dream registry at Artists & Farmers (237 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707-431-7404).

(You Look) Wonderful Tonight
What? The ceremony’s in twenty minutes? No sweat. Makeup artist Nellie Muganda (415-345-8301) is calm and cool. For wow factor, call Yvette Beebe (415-244-0830) to glam up your puss. Bathed in warm, flattering light by Jon Retsky at Got Light? (7 Grace Street; 415-863-4300), you’re sure to glow.

Chicken Dance
Seasonal menus by Joshua Charles (650-288-8829) strike a chord with the organic set. Neil Adams (415-563-6816) provides stunning linens and cozy sofas for after-hours canoodling.

Sugar, Sugar
Let your guests eat cake by Carolyn Wong (510-528-2415) or homemade oreos and nutter butters by Barbara Llewellyn (510-832-1967). Remind them how sweet your love is with a tiny take-home jar of artisanal honey.

Footloose
Start life together on the right foot: Take a dance workshop at Metronome Dance Center. Ever Music Group (510-845-5222) gets toes tapping with sophisticated bossa nova and jazz.

Hit Me with Your Best Shot
It’s okay to be a poser. As long as photographer Suzy Clement (1514 Bay Street, Alameda; 510-814-0674) is behind the camera. Save coin by self-publishing your album. Bridesmaids busting the lambada while you’re stuck on the receiving line? Video whiz Alexa Lee (82 Ringold Street; 415-707-9467) will capture the craziness.

You’re the Inspiration
Most importantly, don’t forget what it’s all about. Work with officiant Diana Morgan (925-980-9052) to create a meaningful ceremony.