June 6, 2012 wedding section

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JUNE 6, 2013

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Inside One-of-a-kind wedding ideas ..........................................................................2 What guests can expect to spend to attend a wedding ...........................5 Don’t underestimate importance of wedding day photography ..............6 The bridal veil: wrapped in mystery ...............................................................9 Plan for food that’s leftover from the wedding dinner ............................10

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One-­of-­a-­kind  wedding  ideas (BPT)  —  Mark  knew  he  wanted  to  marry  his  girlfriend,  Stacy,  but  he  didn’t  know  how  to  pop  the  question.  The  proposal  had  to  be  memorable,  unique,  and  meaningful  for  just  the  two  of  them.  A  cozy  picnic  on  their  favorite  beach,  surrounded  by  soft  sand  and  cresting  waves  sounded  perfect.  0DUN MXVW QHHGHG WKDW RQH ÂżQDO GHWDLO WR PDNH VD\-­ ing  “I  doâ€?  irresistible.

Mark  decided  to  ask  his  friend  Travis,  a  store  manager  at  Things  Remembered  in  Clovis,  California,  for  ideas.  Mark  told  Travis  about  his  beach  proposal.  As  soon  as  he  mentioned  his  girlfriend’s  love  of  wine,  Travis  suggested,  “Bring  in  a  bottle  of  her  favorite  vintage  and  we’ll  engrave:  ‘Stacy,  Will  You  Marry  Me?’  on  LW :KHQ VKH VD\V Âľ\HV Âś ÂżOO LW ZLWK VDQG IURP WKH beach  as  a  keepsake.â€?

As  details  for  the  upcoming  nuptials  were  set,  Mark  and  Stacy  added  an  engraved  wine  charm  displaying  their  wedding  date.  And  when  the  day  ¿QDOO\ DUULYHG WKH FRXSOH ZDV DEOH WR XVH WKH YHU\ special  bottle  to  adorn  their  head  table.

Want  to  make  your  wedding  moments  as  one-­ of-­a-­kind  as  Mark  and  Stacy’s?  Here  are  some  unique  wedding  ideas  to  inspire  you.

Capture  the  look  of  your  love  with  a  custom  logo Are  you  classic  and  sophisticated,  modern  and  chic,  or  casual  and  whimsical?  Whatever  your  style,  you  can  design  a  logo  that  captures  that  unique  spirit.  Use  it  to  seamlessly  tie  together  all  of  the  many  elements  of  your  event,  from  the  in-­ vitations  to  the  programs  to  your  aisle  runner  and  WRDVWLQJ Ă€XWHV ,PDJLQH \RXU ORJR DV \RXU FDNH topper  or  delicately  weaved  into  the  design  with Â

fondant.  The  possibilities  are  endless.

Spice  up  your  guest  book It’s  tradition  to  have  your  guests  “sign  inâ€?  at  your  wedding.  But  how  can  you  turn  it  into  an  ex-­ perience?  Get  a  big,  blank-­paged  guest  book  with  plenty  of  room  inside.  Engrave  your  names  and  wedding  date  on  the  cover.  Then  grab  some  props  WKDW ÂżW \RXU ZHGGLQJÂśV WKHPH DQG UHQW D SKRWR booth.  It’s  time  for  everyone  to  strike  a  pose!  Who  doesn’t  love  playing  around  with  different  looks  while  a  camera  captures  the  moment?

Your  guests  can  keep  a  few  photos  for  them-­ selves,  plus  paste  favorites  into  your  guest  book  along  with  their  personal  messages.  It’s  much  more  fun  than  a  simple  signature!

Take  your  wedding  gifts  up  a  notch  —  per-­ sonalize  them When  she  was  younger,  Kristen,  a  bride-­to-­be  in  Minnesota,  loved  taking  walks  with  her  father  after  dinner.  It  was  their  time  to  catch  up  and  share  stories.  For  her  special  day,  she  wanted  to  give  her  dad  a  gift  to  remind  him  of  those  moments.  She  bought  a  frame  ready  for  a  photo  of  the  two  of  them  walking  down  the  aisle.  On  it  she  engraved,  “Of  all  the  walks  we’ve  taken  together,  this  one  is  my  favorite.�  It’s  a  gift  her  dad  will  never  forget.

The  best  way  to  share  your  love  and  gratitude  is  to  give  personal,  one-­of-­a-­kind  gifts  that  are  made  just  for  the  ones  you  love.  Add  a  meaning-­ ful  quote  to  a  pocket  watch  for  your  best  man  or  personalize  a  bracelet  with  your  maid  of  honor’s  favorite  song  lyrics.  Flower  girls  will  love  seeing  their  monogram  on  a  customized  keepsake  locket,  DQG ULQJ EHDUHUV FDQœW KHOS EXW VKRZ RII WKHLU ¿UVW engraved  ID  bracelet.

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Catherine  and  Conor (Continued from Page 1) sions  are  realized  in  that  one  special  day,  it  is  worth  all  of  the  stress  and  more.  Catherine  and  Conor  Quinn  may  describe  themselves  as  one  of  these  lucky  couples  where  everything  just  turned  out  right.  Catherine  shared  with  the  Addison  Indepen-­ dent’s  Christy  Lynn  some  of  the  couple’s  suc-­ cesses  and  some  of  the  challenges  they  faced  on  the  road  to  their  May  18,  2013,  wedding.  As  a  Cornwall  native  and  daughter  of  Gale  and  Bill  Foote,  Catherine  described  what  she  loves  about  her  home  state  and  why  it  was  such  an  obvious  place  to  host  her  and  Conor’s  big  day.

Q:  Where  were  your  wedding  celebra-­ tions?

A:  Our  ceremony,  cocktail  hour  and  recep-­ tion  were  held  at  the  Middlebury  Inn.  I  could  not  be  happier  with  the  location!  Our  ceremo-­ ny  was  held  in  the  outdoor  courtyard,  which  was  lush  and  green  —  thank  goodness!  Then  our  guests  headed  to  the  Morgan  Tavern  via  the  wrap-­around  porch  and  enjoyed  cocktail  hour.  The  wedding  party  was  able  to  get  some  additional  private  photographs  in  the  Porter  Mansion  (the  10-­room,  1825  mansion  next  to  the  Inn)  —  which  we  booked  for  the  en-­ tire  weekend  —  right  after  the  ceremony.  We  joined  our  guests  for  appetizers  and  cocktails  and  then  everyone  transitioned  to  the  Found-­ ers  Room  for  the  reception.  The  Inn  set  up  our  bar  in  the  Stewart  Library  and  we  had  some  RYHUÀRZ VHDWLQJ LQ WKH :LOODUG 5RRP We  choose  several  off-­site  locations  for  photographs  before  the  ceremony:  my  par-­ HQWVœ KRPH LQ :H\EULGJH D IDUP ¿HOG RQ Sheep  Farm  Road  in  Weybridge  and  the  Mid-­ dlebury  College  football  stadium.

Q:  How  did  you  decorate  your  space?

A:  It  was  important  to  us  to  use  as  many  local  vendors  as  possible.  Conor  and  I  live  in  Connecticut  now  and  most  of  our  guests  trav-­ eled  from  the  New  England  area  and  had  nev-­ er  been  to  Middlebury  before.  I  wanted  them  to  have  a  true  Middlebury  experience.  The  %ORVVRP %DVNHW SURYLGHG DOO WKH Ă€RZHUV ² , found  mosaic  planters  at  Anthropologie  that  ZHUH ÂżOOHG ZLWK ZKLWH DQG \HOORZ EORVVRPV and  greenery.  Dayve  Huckett,  who  teaches  at  Middlebury  College,  played  acoustic  guitar  at  our  ceremony  and  cocktail  hour.  My  brother,  David,  created  a  wedding  image  for  us  with  a  four-­tier  mountain  range  featuring  Camel’s  Hump.  We  used  this  background  for  our  table Â

numbers,  seating  assignments  and  programs.  We  also  included  Lake  Champlain  Chocolates  at  each  place  setting.

Q:  When  were  you  engaged?  A:  Conor  and  I  were  engaged  in  February  2012.  Not  a  Valentine’s  Day  engagement  but  it  was  very  romantic!  We  spent  a  weekend  at  the  Hilton  on  the  Burlington  waterfront.  I  guess  Conor  carried  the  ring  around  with  him  DOO GD\ EXW KH ¿QDOO\ SURSRVHG LQ WKH URRP overlooking  the  water.  Q:  How  long  did  you  spend  planning  the  wedding?  Was  that  enough  time?

A:  We  booked  the  Inn,  photographer  and  DJ  a  year  ahead  of  time.  The  rest  came  together  over  the  course  of  the  last  year.  We  had  plenty  of  time.  Q:  How  many  people  were  in  the  wed-­ ding  party?

A:  We  had  a  large  wedding  party  —  six  on  each  side.  I  included  my  twin  sisters  as  maids  of  honor,  Conor’s  two  sisters,  my  lovely  cousin  and  closest  college  friend.  While  I  had  ¿YH IDPLO\ PHPEHUV &RQRU KDG RQH ² P\ EURWKHU ² DORQJ ZLWK ¿YH IULHQGV +LV EHVW man  was  his  elementary  school  best  friend  and  then  he  had  two  high  school  friends  and  two  college  friends.  Loved  it.  Q:  Did  your  wedding  have  themes  (col-­ ors,  regional,  seasonal,  etc.)?

A:  I  guess  the  mountain  image  that  my  brother  designed  was  our  theme,  it  was  ev-­ erywhere  —  invitations,  save  the  dates,  table  numbers,  ceremony  programs.  We  also  used  spring  colors  yellow  and  green  to  accent.  Q:  What  was  the  most  important  compo-­ nent  to  you  in  planning  for  your  wedding?  What  helped  you  achieve  that  element  and  DUH \RX VDWLVÂżHG ZLWK KRZ LW WXUQHG RXW" A:  I  think  Conor  and  I  would  agree  that  we  wanted  our  guests  to  experience  the  aspects  that  make  Middlebury  one  of  our  favorite  places  to  get  away  to.  I  really  wanted  others  to  experience  some  of  the  things  I  loved  the  most  growing  up  here.  The  Middlebury  Inn  represented  town  so  well  that  it  was  really  one  of  the  only  places  that  we  looked  at.  Once  we  booked  the  Inn  for  the  event  space  and  cater-­ ing  we  really  had  some  time  to  plan  all  the  other  thoughtful  details.  Erin  at  the  Inn  helped  coordinate  the  event  and  was  our  point  per-­ son  for  questions  and  concerns  as  we  moved  closer  to  the  date.  She  was  very  helpful  with  rentals  and  accommodating  our  preferences,  as  we  selected  most  of  the  vendors  ourselves. Â

Father  of  the  Bride,  Bill  Foote,  escorts  his  daughter  Catherine  down  the  aisle  during  her  wedding  ceremony  on  May  18  in  Middlebury. photo/Brooke  Kaltsas

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Q:  What  was  the  most  unexpected  chal-­ lenge  in  planning  your  wedding?

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Quinn  wedding (Continued from Page 3) A:  Conor  and  I  were  challenged  by  distance  with  our  wedding  planning.  One  or  both  of  us  was  back  and  forth  to  Vermont  at  least  one  weekend  a  month  if  not  more.  We  were  not  able  to  quickly  make  appointments  or  follow  up  in  person  with  our  vendors.  A  few  times  this  posed  a  problem,  but  mostly  everyone  worked  with  our  schedules,  we  just  had  to  plan  well  in  advance.  The  salon  that  I  had  originally  met  with  to  have  hair  and  makeup  done  for  the  wedding  later  determined  that  they  would  not  have  enough  people  staffed  to  accommodate  everyone  —  that  was  a  bit  stressful.  Fortunately  we  found  Studio  Seven,  which  had  recently  opened,  and  they  worked  with  us  from  the  moment  we  contacted  them.  Q:  How  did  you  manage  your  planning?  Did  you  use  a  wedding  planner,  or  organize  everything  yourself  or  with  friends  and  family?  A:  I  did  most  of  the  planning  with  help  from  Conor  and  our  families.  For  the  most  part  I  enjoyed  the  research  and  am  very  organized  so  that  helped.  Erin  at  the  Inn  assisted  in  mak-­ ing  sure  things  ran  smoothly  on  the  day  of,  which  was  a  tremendous  help  and  assisted  us  through  all  the  catering  and  cocktail  arrange-­ ments.

Q:  What  is  the  one  thing  you  couldn’t  have  done  without  both  in  the  planning  process  as  well  as  on  the  day  of  your  wed-­ ding?

A:  Our  friends  and  family  to  support  and  encourage  us  during  this  time.  We  were  not  necessarily  looking  for  advice  but  at  any  point  I  could  have  called  any  one  of  my  (now)  four  sisters  and  they  would  have  sincerely  listened  and  shared  in  the  excitement  of  it  all.  7KHUH ZHUH GH¿QLWHO\ HYHQWV ² EULGDO shower  and  rehearsal  dinner  —  that  exceeded  my  expectations  that  I  really  had  nothing  to  do  with.  I  liked  having  input  when  asked,  but  for  the  most  part  was  OK  with  just  showing  up  for  once!

Also  renting  the  Porter  Mansion  for  the  wedding  weekend  made  it  feel  so  relaxed;͞  we  were  literally  with  all  of  our  closest  friends  in  D QLQH EHGURRP KRXVH :H ZLOO ¿QG D UHDVRQ to  rent  it  out  again.  Loved  it.  Q:  Did  your  wedding  look  the  same  in  your  mind  (prior  to  the  event)  as  in  reality  on  the  day  of?  In  other  words,  were  your  expectations  (good  or  bad)  met?  A:  The  day  was  perfect  to  me.  I  have  no  re-­ grets  or  wishes  for  something  different.  Well  maybe  I  would  have  told  the  bridal  party  to  EULQJ ÀLS ÀRSV RU ÀDWV OLNH , GLG ZKHQ ZH WUHNNHG WKURXJK WKH IDUP ¿HOG WR JHW D JRRG shot  with  the  mountains,  I’m  sure  they  would  have  appreciated  that.  Q:  What,  if  anything,  would  you  do  dif-­ ferently  or  recommend  someone  else  do  differently?  Is  there  anything  that  you  wish  you  had  spent  more  or  less  time  or  money  on?

Everything  related  to  the  wedding  is  expen-­ sive.  I  am  not  the  model  budget  person,  but  having  guidelines  in  mind  helped.  Thinking  back  on  it  I  would  not  have  or-­ dered  special  order  bridesmaids  dresses,  they  were  beautiful  but  took  12-­16  weeks  to  order,  came  in  four  weeks  before  the  wedding  and  every  single  one  needed  major  alterations.

Q:  What  will  you  remember  most  from  your  wedding  day?  Was  your  mind  clear  and  present  during  your  wedding,  or  did  it  feel  like  more  of  a  surreal  blur  as  you  were  swept  off  your  feet?  A.  At  one  point  during  hair  and  makeup  the  morning  of,  I  said,  “I  can’t  believe  this  is  my  wedding  day  —  it  feels  so  normal.�  I  had  re-­ ally  been  expecting  to  feel  different,  anxious  or  on  edge  making  sure  things  worked  out  perfectly,  but  I  didn’t.  I  was  calm  and  relaxed  and  happy.  I  enjoyed  every  moment,  which  is  much  of  the  advice  I  had  gotten  from  my  re-­ cently  married  friends.  Make  sure  you  think  about  how  this  is  the  day  you  have  been  plan-­ ning  for  and  remember  the  small  things  be-­ cause  they  will  be  lasting  memories  later  on.

Q:  Do  you  have  any  advice  for  other  couples  planning  a  wedding?  Was  there  any  advice  that  you  received  that  was  very  valuable  and  helped  you  along  the  way?

A:  Conor  and  I  set  aside  wedding-­talk  time  pretty  regularly.  I  could  have  talked  about  it  all  the  time,  but  that  is  exhausting.  I  would  suggest  to  him,  “Wednesday  can  we  talk  about Â

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What guests can expect to spend to attend a wedding

(MS) — Millions of people will attend one or more weddings this year.

For every couple ready to say, “I do,” there is a sea of people excited about cel-­ ebrating the event. Getting invited to a wedding is an honor many people are happy to accept.

However, some do so before they give ample thought to the cost involved in partici-­ pating in a wedding. Wedding guests can be informed of the costs they should expect upon mailing back their wedding response card.

A lot of attention is often placed on just how much couples spend to have the wedding of their dreams. But, little focus is put on the ex-­ ittle focus is put on the ex-­ penses wedding guests will accrue to attend such an affair. According to the latest Ameri-­

can Express Spending & Saving Tracker, guests can antici-­ pate a cost of nearly $540 per wedding. If a person will be in the wedding party, he or she can expect to pay another $30 to $40 more.

The majority of the money spent when at-­ tending a wedding goes toward the gift for the couple. While many people will select an item from the bride and groom’s registry, many opt to give cash. American Express says wed-­ ding guests will spend an average of $108 on gifts. Factors such as whether the couple is a relative or a close friend will impact how much of a gift is given. If the wedding recep-­ tion will be held in an opulent location, where it is anticipated the per-­head cost for attendees is lofty, guests may opt to gift a little more.

After gifts, wardrobe and travel are other major expenses that wedding guests will need to consider. If the wedding is close by, trans-­ portation costs may be minimal. However, if the wedding is across the country or at an international destination, travel expenses will include accommodations, dining out and air-­

line tickets.

Wardrobe will be based on the type of wed-­ ding, whether it is a formal occasion or a casu-­ al affair. Women can expect to pay $50 and up for a cocktail dress. Jewelry, accessories and shoes may run another $100 more. Gentleman who already own a suit may just need to have it dry cleaned and purchase a new tie. A new suit can cost a few hundred dollars, depending on the designer.

Individuals who are in the wedding can expect to pay around $100 for their gown or tuxedo rental. Women may be responsible for their own hair styling and makeup application.

Participation in a bachelor or bachelorette party can cost bridal party members $60 and up, depending on the venue. Elaborate parties may include travel and cost even more.

Parents of children who are not invited to the wedding will have to pay for childcare. Some babysitters charge any-­ where from $10 to $15 per hour to watch chil-­ d r e n .

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While the couple exchanging vows pays the heftiest price for a wedding, that doesn’t mean wedding guests are without expenses. There are a number of costs wed-­ ding guests must consider before deciding to attend.

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The bridal veil: wrapped in mystery (MS)  —  Wedding  day  attire  has  changed  in  many  ways,  but  one  component  of  getting  dressed  up  for  a  wedding  that  has  withstood  the  test  of  time  is  the  wearing  of  a  wedding  veil.

Though  many  brides  know  it  is  tradition  to  wear  a  bridal  veil,  many  do  not  understand  why.  Here  is  a  look  at  the  history  be-­ hind  the  veil  and  why  it  is  contin-­ ued  today.

The  veil  and  the  bouquet  that  a  bride  carries  may  predate  the  ZHDULQJ RI ZKLWH $OWKRXJK WKHUH LV QR GHÂżQL-­ tive  reason  for  the  wearing  of  a  veil,  many  sur-­ mise  it  has  to  do  with  ancient  Greeks  and  Ro-­ mans’  fear  of  evil  spirits  and  demons.  In  fact,  this  is  where  many  of  the  bridal  tra-­ ditions  actually  come  from,  including  brides-­ maids  wearing  similar  dresses  in  order  to  serve  as  decoys  for  the  bride.  In  an  effort  to  frighten  away  or  disguise  the  bride  from  evil  spirits,  brides-­to-­be  were  dressed  in  brightly  colored  fabrics  like  red  and  obscured  by  a  veil.  But  in  many  cases,  the  veil  prevented  the  bride  from  seeing  well.  That  is  why  her  father  or  another  person  “gave  her  away.â€?  He  was  actu-­ ally  escorting  her  down  the  aisle  so  she  wouldn’t  bump  or  trip  into  anything.  The  veil  also  served  as  a  method  of  shielding  the  bride’s  face  from  her  future  husband,  especially  in  the  cases  of  ar-­ ranged  marriages.

Superstition  has  it  that  it  is  bad  luck  for  the Â

groom  to  see  the  bride  prior  to  the  wed-­ ding.  A  veil  hiding  her  face  also  en-­ sured  that  the  groom  would  not  see  his  soon-­to-­be-­betrothed  up  until  the  ceremony.

Eventually  the  meaning  behind  the  veil  transformed  as  weddings  evolved  into  religious  ceremonies.  The  veil  came  to  symbolize  modes-­ ty  and  obedience.  In  many  religions  it  is  seen  as  a  symbol  of  reverence  for  women  to  cover  their  heads.  When  white  wedding  dresses  were  worn  to  symbolize  chastity,  the  white  veil  followed  suit.

There  are  others  who  say  that  before  the  advent  of  shampoo,  people  didn’t  wash  their  hair  as  of-­ ten  and  it  could  get  quite  dirty.  The  veil  may  have  been  a  method  to  covering  up  unsightly  hair.

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Plan  for  food  that’s  leftover  from  the  wedding  dinner (MS)  —  In  an  effort  to  create  a  once-­in-­a-­ lifetime  event  that  is  remembered  by  all  in  at-­ tendance,  many  couples  will  admit  to  going  a  tad  overboard  with  their  weddings.  From  ultra-­stretch  limousines  to  bachelor/bachelor-­ ette  parties  in  Las  Vegas  to  course  after  course  of  food  and  beverages,  some  weddings  are  a  lesson  in  excess.  When  the  party  has  wound  down,  conscious  couples  can  ensure  that  some  of  the  excesses  of  the  wedding  get  repurposed  for  good  use.  And  that  begins  with  the  food.

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