FAQ

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can we advertise with Central Coast Bride?
There are three ways to advertise with Central Coast Bride, our Magazine, our Website and our Bridal Shows. You will find detailed information on each of these options by clicking on the appropriate tab in the Advertiser Section of this website.

How often is your magazine published?
We publish our Central Coast Bride Magazines once a year per area. We currently publish two magazines: the San Luis Obispo / Northern Santa Barbara County Edition and the Monterey/Santa Cruz Edition. The SLO / SB edition is published in September and the Monterey/Santa Cruz edition is published in October. You can find details about deadlines, pricing, etc. at the Advertising Options Tab of the Advertiser section of this website.

What is the Reservation Deadline for your magazine?
Reservation deadline for the SLO / SB edition is May 15th each year. For the Monterey / Santa Cruz edition it is May 31st each year.

When is my Ad artwork due and how do I submit it to you?
The Ad deadline for the SLO / SB edition is June 15th each year. For the Monterey / Santa Cruz edition it is August 15th each year. Ads may be mailed in on CD/DVD, emailed to Info@CentralCoastBride.com or uploaded to our FTP site.

What is the FTP Site access information?
When dropping your ad into the FTP site, please send us an email requesting the Password and letting us know you are doing so. Place your ad in the folder for the current year. For the September or October magazine issues, use the folder named "CCB Ads 2010". Here is the access info:
   - Address: ftp.centralcoastbride.com
   - User: kevin@centralcoastbride.com
   - Password: 7760

How can I get some of my Photographs into your magazine?
All advertisers are welcome to submit photographs to us for inclusion in the magazines. Simply mail a DVD loaded with up to 50 of your best images to us. Be sure to write your business name on your DVD for proper credit. The deadline for submitting editorial images for the SLO / SB edition is June 15th each year. For the Monterey / Santa Cruz edition it is June 30th each year.

What Magazine Ad sizes are available?
Magazine ads come in 1/4 page, 1/2 page and full page sizes. For ministers / officiants, we do offer a 1/8 page ad. Complete details of Ad sizes, prices and an Ad Insertion contract are available in the Advertising Options Tab of the Advertiser Section of this website.

What are the options for your website listings?
We currently have Standard, Silver and Gold Website Listings. Premium website options include Banner Ads and Featured Wedding Location or Service. Complete details for listing your business on our website, as well as a contract, is available in the Advertising Options Tab of our Advertiser Section of this website.

When are your Bridal Shows and how can we participate?
Our Shows are held in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Monterey, and Santa Cruz at various times of the year. For complete details on locations, dates, pricing as well as to download a contract for our Bridal Shows, go to our Advertising Options tab of the Advertiser Section of this website.

What are the Specifications for your website Banner Ads?
                        Large Banner              Small Banner
Size                160 x 300 pixels           160 x 160 pixels
Resolution    72 dpi                             Same
Color              RGB                                Same
Format           gif or jpg                         Same

What are the Specifications for the Silver and Gold website listing logo?

Size                125 x 125 pixels
Resolution    72 dpi
Color              RGB
Format          gif or jpg

What are the Specifications for the 6 images we can upload on our Gold listing subpage?

Size               Up to 800 x 1,024 h pixels (Can be smaller, but would not less than 640 x 480)
Resolution   72 dpi
Color             RGB
Format          gif or jpg

What are the Specifications for the Featured Location or Featured Service on your Home Page?
Size                125 x 125 pixels
Resolution    72 dpi
Color              RGB
Format           gif or jpg

How do I upload a Video to my Gold listing subpage?
Post your video to a third party server (such as You Tube) and then paste the link into your subpage.

Do I have to provide references in order to advertise?
While CentralCoastBride.com does not conduct a formal investigation of our advertisers to confirm years in business, references, business insurance, etc, we do review each wedding professional's work and may on occasion decline to provide advertising services to a business. CentralCoastBride.com reserves the right to decline print, internet or bridal show advertising to any business.