The Local Slice

I, like many others, used to fantasize about my wedding day. I was going to be in a mermaid-style dress, with whimsical flowing hair, barefoot on the beach, sunflowers everywhere, and the most handsome man waiting for me at the end of the aisle.

Invitations can seem like an odd thing to fixate on, but in reality, they are a guest’s first impression of what’s in store for them at your wedding. It might be a small detail for some, but it sets the tone for your big day, and you want to be able to get it right. For the all-local wedding in this blog series, we went with Citrograph Printing Company, which is the longest running printing company in California! Let me explain how we got there…

Wedding rings are a big deal.

The gown will get packed away. The flowers will die. Sometimes you’ll look at the photos.

But you will wear your rings every day for the rest of your life.

Redlands can feel like the kind of place where you know every good spot in town. You’ve found the best burrito place, you know exactly where to get your morning coffee, and maybe you’ve even been to some beautiful weddings in town. The thing about Redlands (or any small town, really) is that it’s the best place in the world to discover hidden gems, and wedding venues around town are no exception.

Choosing a wedding planner comes so early in the process, that the only thing you have to choose first is the person to marry.

The planner is going to facilitate everything and be everything -- sometimes therapist, bodyguard, dry cleaning runner, seamstress, cake server….

During open enrollment in the fall, insurance companies hire part-time employees, which doesn’t help with service, particularly for those with individual plans who need to speak with someone for assistance, Donovan said. And that’s where having an insurance agent makes all the difference, Bernardini added. Medical groups know agents drive memberships through health plans to them, he explained.

Any customer who does come into the store nestled in the downtown on Redlands Boulevard is met by a smorgasbord of history. There are the coins, some ancient, dating back before the birth of Jesus Christ. Paper money from across the globe sits on a desk and fills display cases. Stamps of all sizes and colors sit in paper envelopes, waiting for attentive eyes.

The store's motto is "Autenticamente fresco con amibilidad" -- which is Spanish for "authentically fresh with friendliness." Inside the store, there is a panaderia (Spanish for bakery), a café with a vast assortment of Mexican dishes, and of course, there are freshly made tortillas and chips, which are often still carried out steaming inside their bags because of their warm freshness.

There's never been a question about the foundation of the Ranch Market. Once only a haven for Hispanic food, Ranch succeeds in new markets.

Breweries are undoubtedly one of the top places to kick-back and relax with friends and family. In addition to the tasty beverages available, breweries are family friendly (yes, this includes your fur-babies) and a great place to visit.

Who has the best tacos in Redlands? Conduct your own taste test and decide for yourself with this handy guide to all the locally owned taco restaurants in town.

Are you curious your old coins may be a rare find? Before you take them in for an appraisal, don't clean them. Discover why you should take them into Coops Coins instead.