January 2018 – San Joaquin Magazine

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Shopping for a wedding gift can be a balancing act when you want to find something unique and thoughtful, but also something the happy couple will actually put to good use. So, if you find yourself shell-shocked among the endless array of shimmering items at […]

Gowns 101

You found the man. You found the ring. Now comes the hardest part: finding the dress. There is no shortage of gorgeous gowns you could choose for that walk down the aisle—but that could actually be part of the problem. Here is everything you need […]

Dramatic Drapes

It’s time for the veil to step aside, because there’s a new must-have wedding garb in town. Being christened the “princess cape” by some, these bridal capes can be a fun departure from tradition, while still incorporating several stylistic features brides have come to know and […]

A Wedding for the History Books

If you draw inspiration from the past, you’ll have no shortage of wedding worthy historical themes. However, executing this vision can be a bit like threading a needle. If you’re too heavy-handed, your guests may feel like they’ve spent the night at Comic-Con; yet, not […]

Mini Moon: Big Sur

For Brides Who Love Adventure. Toes in the sand, cocktail in hand, all-inclusive resorts with staff that craft tiny towel swans on your bed; that’s the honeymoon cliché. And, there’s nothing wrong with indulging in the expected. Honeymoons, however, do not have to fit a […]

Destination Dream Day

Dreaming of a destination wedding? Whisking away to a coastal beach town or lakeside resort to exchange vows in front of a new landscape? Whether far from home or close by, any wedding not held in the hometown of the bride or groom is considered […]

Put a Ring on It

Getting engaged? San Joaquin jewelers talk ring trends for 2018. A Rose By Any Other Name Yellow gold was the metal of the 80s and 90s, and then white gold became the most popular hue for wedding rings. No matter what color the gold is, […]

Plan B

Every bride dreams of a magical wedding day. One where every plan plays out as expected and no detail falls short. It’s inevitable, despite planning and over-planning, that something will derail “perfect.” With so many moving parts, something—big or small—is eventually not going to go […]

Cupid’s Kiss

Our favorite drink stop in Tracy has yet again found a means to convert seasonal flavors into liquid form! Make way for Cupid’s Kiss, a milk tea that’s a match made in heaven for anyone utterly in love with Valentine’s Day. Spoonfuls of heart jellies […]

In Season: Discover Chocolate, The Food of Gods

Who doesn’t love chocolate in all its glory? They say chocolate is the food of Gods, and we couldn’t agree more. After all, chocolate originates from the ancient times of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Back then, chocolate was enjoyed by the Mayan Indians as […]