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Edward & Susana

A Civil Ceremony · 985 Dar Ct, Concord, California

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🌡 Summer Heat Warning: Concord averages 90–100°F in late July. Plan ceremony before 11am or after 5pm. Shade tent and misting fans are essential, not optional.
Ceremony Details
Couple
Edward & Susana Ramirez
Venue
985 Dar Ct, Concord, CA
Officiant
Sister (Judge) ✓
Ceremony Spot
Backyard fountain corner
Style
Intimate civil ceremony
Guest Count
~20–25 family only
Catering
Taco guy (~$13/person)
Drinks
Wine library + beer/soda
Things You Might Be Missing
Portable RestroomMost guests are out of town / outdoor — strongly recommended for 25 people.
Event InsuranceOne-day wedding liability insurance runs ~$75–150. Worth it for a home event.
Noise OrdinanceConcord cutoff is typically 10pm. Plan your end time accordingly.
Marriage LicenseBoth partners must appear in person in Martinez. Takes 20–40 min. Valid 90 days.
VideographerEven a family member on a tripod — you'll want video of the ceremony.
Day-of CoordinatorAssign ONE family member to run logistics so parents can be present, not frantic.
Champagne ToastOne bottle per table + glasses ready before ceremony ends.
Rain/Heat BackupIf it's over 100°F or rare storm — what's the indoor plan?
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💡 Ideation Board — Edward & Susana

Pin colors, links, photos, and ideas — both the bride and groom can drop in inspiration here. Each idea has a tag (Colors, Decor, Flowers, etc.) so you can filter the board.
Local rentals: Chairs for Affairs (925) 370-1300 · Elegance Party Rentals (925) 798-0913 — both in Concord. Call this week for July availability before they book out.
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Today: May 3, 2026 · Wedding: July 31, 2026 · 89 days away
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Share hotel options with out-of-town guests (most guests will need accommodations)
Thu–Sun block (July 30 – Aug 2, 2026): Prices below are estimates for that weekend — book early. Most guests are out-of-town. Best Western Heritage Inn is closest (~1.8 mi). Embassy Suites offers free breakfast which is great for families.
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985 Dar Ct · Property Blueprint v3 — Rebuilt from your 13 ground-level photos. Now showing: square wooden gazebo, attached jacuzzi, curved built-in bar, fire pit, chain-link fence around cement pad, treehouse with slide, narrow side-yard walkway, and tile fountain in private grass corner.
Property Plan · 985 Dar Ct, Concord CA
985 DAR COURT · CONCORD CA Blueprint v3 · From property photos Cano · Ramirez Wedding · Jul 31 / Aug 1, 2026 Scale: 1"=20' · Lot: ~14,800 sq ft North up · Dar Ct frontage south Verify positions ±3' before vendor orders N S W E 0 20' 40' SCALE 107.6' 88.24' 100.1' 54.25' 135.49' 68.5' · DAR COURT FRONTAGE PATIO DOOR hoop ENTRY GARAGE (addition) EXISTING HOUSE 985 Dar Ct DRIVEWAY DAR COURT side-yard walkway POOL SPA PERGOLA ~12'×12' wood couches BAR FIRE PIT BBQ tile art chain-link fence + gate CEMENT PAD · 45'×23' Dinner zone · ⛹ basketball court ⛲ FOUNTAIN tiled · ceremony spot vine wall ~16 chairs 🌴 ① ② ③ LEGEND Property line Wood fence Chain-link fence Guest flow ① Fountain · NW grass corner · ceremony ② Pergola/pool deck · cocktails ③ Cement pad · dinner (basketball court)
Drawn from your 13 ground-level photos: pergola/bar/fire pit/jacuzzi from IMG_1329-1333, cement pad + chain-link fence from IMG_1336-1337, fountain from IMG_1326, side-yard walkway from IMG_1324-1325, treehouse from IMG_1334-1335. Tell me what's still off.

① Tile Fountain — CEREMONY (NW grass corner)

  • Private grass nook in NW corner, vine wall on 2 sides
  • ~16 chairs · 2 rows of 8, facing NW toward fountain
  • Couple stands at tile fountain, faces SE toward guests
  • Officiant (Ed's sister/judge) between couple & guests
  • Paint fountain before July 28
  • Wine barrel could double as guest book table

② Pergola / Pool Deck — COCKTAILS

  • Square wooden pergola with built-in lights — natural shade
  • Curved built-in bar (existing) for drinks setup
  • Couches under pergola for casual seating
  • Fire pit area for evening atmosphere
  • Pool + jacuzzi as scenery (cordon off if needed)
  • Wine from Ed's library served at the bar
  • Move portable Weber out of the way during event

③ 45×23 Cement Pad — DINNER (behind chain-link)

  • Through chain-link gate from pool deck
  • Pad sits at angle relative to pool/property line
  • Fits 4–5 round tables for all 25 guests
  • Move portable basketball hoop & bench aside
  • Taco bar setup at south end (closest to gate)
  • String lights overhead between fence & trees

📐 Site Specs & Notes

  • Lot: ~14,800 sq ft (irregular pentagon)
  • Side-yard walkway: keeps caterer flow off main deck
  • Jacuzzi/pool fence: keep gate locked during dinner
  • Verify positions ±3' before vendor orders

Day-of Agenda — Edward & Susana

🌡 July heat: Plan ceremony for after 5pm to avoid peak heat (1–4pm). Sunset in Concord on July 31 is ~8:20pm — you have a beautiful evening window.
Timeline — Edit times to fit your day
⛲ Ceremony Order of Events (~25 min)

Check off each step as you rehearse or on the day. Officiant: your sister (Judge).

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