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What’s The The First Word in Wedding Plan To-Do’s?  Location!

Take almost 7,000 square feet of luxurious real estate, add a gorgeous ocean view, sprawling green lawn, chef’s kitchen, ample parking and what do you have? Instant wedding venue and an ecstatic brides’ dream location, right?

Sounds great, but not so fast there you blooming wedding planners.  In order to use a house as a wedding location, you must have a city permit. There are noise ordinances and time frames you must adhere to, your business licensing must be current and finally, you must have the blessing of  thy neighbors.

This was not the case of  Melahat Uzumcu and her mansion aka instant wedding location in the Palos Verdes Estates.  Actually, she had zip. Nada. Now, she’s facing steep fines and up to two years in jail for her egregious ways.  Uzumcu faces charges of violating city zoning laws, conducting business without a license and creating a public nuisance. Not only that, she was just plain rubbing her neighbors the wrong way.

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