San Francisco - October 23, 2007

New Wives’ Tale

Fall 2007 Wedding Guide

You step on cracks, walk under ladders, and have no problem wearing white to your wedding. Why press your luck? This checklist will ensure a big day without any jinxes or unwanted surprises.

1. Mail out all your crisp, vintage font-inspired invites by Charming Gardener at the same time — unless you want Aunt Susan complaining that she feels left out.

2. Don’t sew your own dress. Leave the stitching to Jenny Yoo. Help your entourage get lucky in frocks by Simple Silhouettes (Bella Bridesmaid, 1850 Union Street, suite 2; 415-931-5492).

3. For good luck, make sure everyone eats cake with a classic creation from Flours or Beaux Gateaux and brownie favors. Entrust the Dungeness crab cakes and mini seared ahi tacos to Thomas John Events.

4. Wedding planners Sash & Sugar won’t let you run into any pigs, hares, or nuns on the way to the ceremony. And they’ll plan a smashing party based on personal details like the bride and groom’s favorite snacks and childhood games.

5. Keep demons and stepmonsters at bay with herb-filled bouquets by Miranda Jones. Peonies and blushing brides are a few of her all-time favorite stems.

6. Rain might be a blessing for the marriage but not your coif. Host the reception indoors in the Presidio at the renovated Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Avenue; 415-561-5444). For urban atmo in Potrero Hill, book a loft space at Dogpatch Studios (991 Tennessee Street; 415-641-3017).

7. During the ceremony, stand on the left of the groom so his sword arm is free to fight off other suitors. Make sure photographer Cooper Carras captures your flabbergasted reaction and videographer Justin Fone documents any twists to your story.

8. Marry in lent, live to repent. For rhyme with reason, charm the crowd with a party poet. Éclat composes original poems based on guests’ personalities. (Book through Rudolfi Artists in Music, 415-550-1872.)

And once you’ve said “I do,” be sure to call one, two, three, no backsies.

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