North Bay Woman

6 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 NORTH BAY WOMAN INTERVIEW Bridget Doherty of Encore Events Rentals talks about the business of party planning. Photo by Stuart Lirette. CONTENTS NORTH BAY WOMAN | S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 18 ON THE COVER 10 26 36 44 32 30 North Bay Woman magazine is produced in its entirety by the advertising department of the Marin Independent Journal and did not involve the editing or reporting staff of the Marin IJ's newsroom. HOME & GARDEN Local options abound when setting your style. STYLE Perfect fashion trends for summer events. Q&A WITH MALIA Make the "guest best" list with fashion advice from Malia. BUSINESS PROFILE Meet photographer Mariah Smith. NORTH BAY WOMAN'S BEST OF Adrienne Shubin lets you in on best choices for bachelorette, engagement and honeymoon locales in the North Bay. BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT When you decide to put a ring on it, our local experts tell you how. 10 QUESTIONS Three local event planners guide you down the aisle on your big day. WOMEN AND SPARKLING WINE Three women-based wineries raise a glass to success. RELATIONSHIPS The conversation starters before "I do." FINANCES What is yours, mine and ours. WOMEN IN BUSINESS PROFILES W North Bay S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 1 Life and Style WOMAN North Bay SUMMER 2015 U.S. $4.95 Bridget Doherty The force behind Encore Events deserves applause Mariah Smith A photographer following her dream though the lens Summer's Sparkling Wines Local business women toast to their success Best of List Insider tips from Adrienne Shubin to make all your wedding plans special Expert Wedding Advice Q&A with experts from Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties Summer Style Event season is here and the looks to match Bridget is wearing a green belted sheath dress by Ellen Tracy from Macy's. Hair and makeup by Chrysti-Marie & Candace of Flaunt Make-up Artistry. Styled by Malia Anderson of Style by Malia. 48 26 32 44 40 48 52 54 58 Photo o by Drozian Photoworks. Photo by Misti Layne. Photo provided by Breathless Wines.

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