Tri-State Bride 2018 by News 4U Magazine

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CONTENTS Feature Articles

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THAT MOMENT WHEN YOU REALIZE HE'S "THE ONE" Area Brides Share their Stories of Finding True Love

PUBLISHER Brian Bennett info@evansvillemediagroup.com

TWO YEARS DOWN, A LIFETIME TOGETHER TO GO

OPERATIONS MANAGER Joshua Adams billing@evansvillemediagroup.com

A Guy's Perspective on Marriage

MANAGING EDITOR & WRITER Thomas Ellis tommy@evansvillemediagroup.com

NEWLY WED COOKING WITH AMANDA HANCOCK Coupling in the Kitchen

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TOP 10 WEDDING PLANNING TIPS

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MAKEUP & HAIR TIPS FROM THE PRO

LAST FLING BEFORE THE RING!

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Planning Advice from City Social Events

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Terri Hilborn terri@evansvillemediagroup.com TJ Tanoos tj@evansvillemediagroup.com

BRIDAL PARTY GIFT GUIDE/ INVITATION TRENDS

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DESIGNER & LAYOUT ARTIST Kelsey Halbig kelsey@sociallifemarketing.com Bailey Rideout bailey@sociallifemarketing.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Jen McKee jenniferm@sociallifemarketing.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Rajiv KC CONTRIBUTORS Leslie Davis, Jonathan Gluff, Amanda Hancock, Lindsey Jones

Shopping Advice for the Bride-to-be

Beauty Advice from Lindsey Jones

HONEYMOON HOTSPOTS & EXOTIC GETAWAYS Where to Go after You Tie the Knot

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Crazy Fun Bachelorette Party Ideas

THE ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST DIRECTORY OF SERVICES

The Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Comprehensive Wedding Guide!

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Droste's Jewelry Shoppes SMG of Evansville Ella Park Bridal Edgewater Grille

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Just Rennie's Piece of Cake Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Daniel Knight Studio B

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SPECIAL FEATURE | FROM THE READERS

That moment when you realize

HE' S " THE ONE" T

his one's for all you hopeless romantics out there - for everyone who loves a great love story. Because whether you're already happily connected with your soulmate or still searching for that special someone, a great love story is always inspirational. Amusing, even, as you're about to find out. Yes, the road to finding "The One" is different for everybody, but it eventually leads to the same destination: a partner for life (the person that's going to be by your side for years to come - through the good, the bad, and, of course, the ugly). The following area brides kindly shared the moment - or moments - when they realized that they had found "The One." A big thank you from us and may each couple enjoy many years of wedded bliss!

JENA EICHLER Prior to going out for dinner on a first date with my future husband Jason, I had gone out to lunch with a group of gals. Not much longer after the dinner date, I started to feel ill. Jason took me back to his place where I spent most of the night in the bathroom of his bachelor pad. He went to the store and got me Gatorade and saltines - even sent a text to my friends letting them know I was down with food poisoning. That was the moment when I realized that Jason was the real deal. Also, the Christmas before last, he was in a cast on his foot (after being in one on his other for six weeks) and decided to meet up with one of his friends who we only see once every couple years due to the friend being in the military. Well, they decided to start telling throwback stories and ended up getting pretty drunk. I had to drive his drunkenness home, help him up the driveway, through the kitchen and then up the flight of old barn house stairs - all while he was giggling like a five-year-old. And I still ended up marrying him this past August! #marriedlife Jena and Jason will celebrate their ďŹ rst anniversary on August 26, 2018.

CARRA MULLIS People think that our relationship may not be forever, because we do not get to spend the husband and wife time on a daily basis. It works for us and we tell people that the time we spend apart from each other just makes us miss and want each other more. Distance doesn't cause issues in our marriage, but it brings better days when we do get our moments. How can you ever get tired of loving someone who you're always missing? We have different backgrounds, but it makes our bond stronger and we balance each other out. He's country, I'm city; he was raised Catholic, I was raised Baptist; he grew up in a smaller family and mine is quite large. Having a nonverbal autistic child has its challenges. For my husband Chad to step in and be accepting and supporting has been the best. He is still learning the ways of communicating, but he treats Co like his own. Watching both of them grow closer makes our relationship grow even stronger - growing together as partners, parents and best friends. I knew Chad was the one when he continued to be determined to be my boyfriend. I became more sure he was meant to be my husband when he made promises and always kept them. He is truly my soulmate because even with our differences, we want the same from our lives - to love and to be loved. Carra and Chad will celebrate their ďŹ rst anniversary on March 25th, 2018. 6 | TRI-STATE BRIDE 2018

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TIF F ANY HILLENBRAND My family probably would have voted me “least likely to get married”... that is, until I met Jason. We met almost seven years ago on a blind date. After our second date, I called and declined a job offer that would have meant moving a thousand miles away. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. On July 14, 2013, we stood outside the gates of Jackson Square in New Orleans and promised to be by each other’s side through it all, the good and the bad. It was just us, no family or friends, and it was perfect. Since then, we visit New Orleans every year and take a picture in front of the gates where we said “I do.” Jason is the balance that was missing from my life and he opened my eyes to what true, unconditional love is. It wasn’t until I became sick due to a chronic illness that I realized just how devoted he is. Without hesitation, he has pushed my wheelchair around when I was at my weakest, washed my hair, slept next to my hospital bed for two weeks, driven me thousands of miles for doctors’ appointments, hooked up countless IVs, and held my hand through it all. This illness has been difficult on him, as well, but he never lets it show. He is my rock, the one person I know who will always be by my side, through sickness and in health. I am grateful to be Jason Hillenbrand’s wife. Tiffany and Jason will celebrate their fifth anniversary on July 14, 2018

KATE MCCOLLOM My husband Brent and I are both IT Technicians and often share our interests with each other. We speak quite often to each other on the telephone and act like we're young teenagers. One day, my husband had gotten off work and was on his way home. He called me to chat and like any great wife would do, I hit the ignore button because, well, I was watching "my show." I then heard our Google Mini make a short sound. I thought how weird it was but chalked it up to technology glitches. A few minutes later, the Google Mini was at it again. Only this time it was serenading me with "So Call Me Maybe" blaring. He had turned on that song and was controlling the Spotify account that is linked to our Google Mini. He wanted to talk to me, so he spoke our language. I thought to myself, yeah, he's my soulmate. Kate and Brent celebrated their third anniversary on January 17, 2018.

CIARA ENGLERT When my husband Darrell and I had our son Dawson three years ago - just one year after our wedding day - he was born with multiple anomalies. His main diagnosis at this point is Pierre Robin Sequence, but we are awaiting more genetic testing. At just three days old he was life flighted to Riley Hospital. At 11 days old, he underwent his first of many surgeries. He has had a lower jaw distraction, cleft palate repair, feeding tube placed, and ear tubes placed. We spent a total of 35 days in the NICU and have made many trips back since, not only sitting through multiple surgeries but watching as our little baby has fought to live. Darrell has been my absolute rock through it all, always holding me tight and reassuring me. Especially in those dark NICU days. He would come home to Evansville to work and then go back to Indianapolis to be with us. He handled everything at home because he knew I couldn't leave our son. I am so thankful to have him to share this life with. I sure couldn't pick anyone better to be Dawson's daddy. He works very hard for our family. I have not been able to work since having Dawson due to all of his doctor appointments and therapies. But Darrell never complains. Everything he does is for us, his family. Ciara and Darrell celebrated their fourth anniversary on September 21, 2017.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Two Years Down, a Lifetime Together to Go A GUY’S PERSPECTIVE

Local husband reflects on making it to his second wedding anniversary

The Gluffs pose for a selfie on their wedding day.

y wife Kristen and I are quickly coming up on our second wedding anniversary, and I’m grateful to once again be given a chance to tell what married life has been like so far. I’m happy to report that it hasn’t been the doom-and-gloom so often conveyed by many husbands and wives, and I dare say it keeps getting better. It’s amazing how after two years of marriage we’ve truly become each other’s best friends. Yes, it’s a cliché you can fi nd on any number of Pinterest boards, but it’s true. We share our daily ups and downs. We celebrate our wins and mourn our losses. We’ve developed a shared sense of humor filled with dark comedy

“We share our daily ups and downs. We celebrate our

wins and mourn our losses.” and endless references to our favorite movies and TV shows. It seems like a foreign language to some, and no doubt we often leave friends and family members looking on in confusion as we endlessly crack ourselves up. But the laughter is usually contagious, even if the Arrested Development quotes don’t scan with the innocent bystanders, and no one can accuse us of not having a good time. Things aren’t always fun and obscure one-liners, though, and we’re not just there to be each other’s personal jesters. When life happens and problems come up, we’ve become the

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other’s de facto therapist as well. As things inevitably do not go according to plan, we brainstorm to come up with solutions to our problems, because that’s just it - they’re truly our problems now, affecting both of us. So we team up to fi x them, and even just being a sounding board helps more often than not. For me, this may have been the hardest part thus far. I’ve almost always been terrible at team efforts. I despised group projects in school; most of them ended with me trying to do all the work by myself. That’s something I’ve slowly begun to realize over the years, and I’m lucky to have a partner who wants to help me with my problems. “Help” is the operative word there, as we fi nd ways to positively give feedback. Rather than letting issues that arise devolve into shouting matches, we try to fi nd ways to carefully choose our words in a way that gets our point across without making the other party feel attacked. This has made all the difference, and it makes us both more likely to admit when we’re wrong. I’ve realized I didn’t always give my full effort in past relationships, and I admit this carried over into the beginning of our relationship as well. Accurate self-assessments are just as essential in our professional lives as our personal ones, and too many times we’re all guilty of donning the rose-colored glasses while looking at ourselves; I know I was, and I’ve worked hard to break myself of that habit. We both embrace fi nding our fl aws so we can figure out how to fi x them quickly and concisely. I’m constantly wanting to be a better person; if not for myself, then at least for her. I’m thankful that I’ve found someone who feels the same way. - Jonathan Gluff

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SPECIAL FEATURE | NEWLYWED COOKING

NEWLYWED COOKING with Chef Amanda Hancock

Amanda Hancock is the former owner of Vecchio's Italian Market in Newburgh and a published author. Being a Newlywed is more work than you expect. It’s hard to see in the glitz and glam of the wedding bells, dresses, and all of the fun that comes with the wedding and the honeymoon. What happens when you get home and realize that you are “Happily Married, till death do you part?” I first realized that I was married about three months after the big day. Dan, the hubby, and I had a onebathroom apartment and it was time to get ready to go to work. It came to toothbrushing time and it was a battle for the sink. Realizing that we were both in our pajamas arguing over who gets to brush first struck the sign that, “Holy cow! I’m married to this man!” I looked at his yellow sleep shirt and martini boxers and realized that he was the one for me. Except neither of us could cook. Since then, I have attended culinary school and think I have it figured out. With the proper tools and ingredients, any couple can be a cooking duo!

Tools for the basic kitchen:

The food you have to have:

This will fill your fridge and pantry. Mind you, you don’t have to buy all of this at one time! ALWAYS MAKE A LIST AND KNOW YOUR BUDGET! ! I cannot stress this enough! • Milk • Eggs • Bread • Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Vegetable or Canola oil

• Pots and lids. Get at least a Stock pot,

• Flour

preferably one that has a strainer, a two quart, and a small pot for little things.

• Sugar

• Pans and lids. I like non-stick for beginners. You need a 12", 9" and a 6" skillet. Each will serve you for different applications. • Both regular and slotted spoons and a ladle and a pasta spoon are helpful. • Spatulas, both for flipping pancakes and the type for stirring things. • At least one whisk. • You need four knives: a Chef’s knife, a paring knife, a fillet knife, and a serrated knife for cutting bread. • Cutting boards, mixing bowls, measuring cups, hot pads, and towels - don’t forget cleaning towels. • A toaster is handy as is a speed cooker. A speed cooker is essentially an electric pressure cooker that you can use like a stew pot, crock pot, or a pressure cooker! Best multi-tool ever!

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• Rice and several types of noodles. This is vital as you can put anything on them and make them taste great! • Canned goods • Butter • Baking soda AND powder. NO they are not the same thing! • A variety of spices: salt and pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, parsley, basil, cinnamon, vanilla • Veggies of all types! Staples like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, peppers of all different colors… I encourage you to buy as local and as fresh as you possibly can! • Fruits of all colors shapes and sizes. Each fruit contains vital nutrients that you need every single day! • Proteins: Pork, chicken, beef, bacon, turkey, lunchmeat, tofu, legumes, fish, shellfish, and even the lowly turkey!

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I have included a couple of recipes for two that you can make together. Frittatas are an easy and quick meal that can be made for just two people or an army. Just make sure you adjust the cooking time accordingly. This is a dish that can be for a breakfast, brunch, or even with smoked salmon and capers to make a delicious supper. Here is a frittata that only takes 16 minutes. You start it on the stove and finish it in the oven: This will take you 10 minutes to prep on the stove and just 6 minutes in the oven.

Frittata: INGREDIENTS:

2 large eggs 1 TBS heavy cream 1 oz of green pepper, diced 3 cherry tomatoes, split in half 1 green onion, diced 1 large mushroom, diced 1 piece of bacon, diced 2 oz of Gruyere cheese (shredded)

DIRECTIONS: - Sauté diced bacon over low/medium heat. Once the bacon has started to release fat, add in the peppers, onion (reserving the green for the top), and mushrooms. - Cook until the veggies are soft. - While waiting, mix the eggs, cream and salt and pepper, if you like.

- Gradually add the egg mixture to your vegetable mixture. - Make sure you are gently stirring the eggs slowly pulling the mixture towards the center letting the egg mixture touch the bottom of the pan. Do not move it too much so you don’t scramble them. - When the top is starting to glisten, and the bottom is starting to cook, add your tomatoes, cheese, and green onions. - Bake until the top is firm and does not jiggle. - Gently move the frittata to a plate and add parsley (I like mine with hot sauce). - Frittatas are an easy and quick meal that can be made for just two people or an army. Just make sure you adjust the cooking time accordingly. This is a dish that can be for a breakfast, brunch, or even with smoked salmon and capers to make a delicious supper.

When Dan moved off to law school, his mom wisely told him, “If you can brown ground beef, you will live!” If you think about it, that is true. You can make chili, tacos, meatloaf, and pasta with a red sauce and ground meat. I say meat because you can use beef, pork, Italian sausages, turkey, chicken, or seafood. If you want to be vegetarian, but still want protein, use a firm tofu. I call this recipe beef and vegetable rigatoni. I suggest you get creative with your vegetables. I have used everything from eggplant, squash, and zucchini, to more simple peppers, onions, garlic and mushrooms. (I have to dice the mushrooms up tiny so Dan doesn’t recognize them.) That’s a great tip for kids too. Prep time is 10 minutes and cooking time is 20 minutes.

Beef & Vegetable Rigatoni:

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound lean ground chuck. I use 85/15% fat ½ of a large red pepper, diced ½ of a large green pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced ½ a carton of mushrooms, cleaned and diced Salt and pepper Italian spices. I make my own blend, but you can buy them pre-mixed for you. A quality jarred or canned sauce. WHAT? Yes, if you have time, I totally say you should make your own sauce. Otherwise, doctor up your favorite brand. For this I used Hunt’s Garlic and Herb. Of course, I added my Italian seasonings and it will pick up the flavors of your veggies. Always add some sort of alcohol to tomato based dishes. The tomato flavor is alcohol soluble to your tongue. I would suggest the red wine you will be drinking with your dish.

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DIRECTIONS:

-When making rigatoni, bring 2 quarts of water to 1/2 a box of rigatoni to a boil. Make sure you salt the water! Start slowly, because it will take you time to prep your sauce. -Brown the meat over medium/high heat until all of the pink is out of the meat. Strain the meat, but DO NOT rinse, reserving some of the fat for your veggies. -Sauté the veggies until soft, but still with some texture. -Get the water to a boil and watch it for 8-10 minutes while you add your meat, sauce, and wine if using) to the veggie mixture. Make sure you are tasting and seasoning your meal with each step. At this point I added some crushed red pepper to ours because we like the extra spice. -By this point, your pasta should be al-dente or “to the tooth.” Drain your pasta directly into the meat/sauce mixture. -Toss together and serve with cheese and some of your favorite Italian herbs! In my blend I usually use flat-leaf parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, and rosemary. My motto is, “Just make it taste good.”

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just for fun, glitter on your cupcakes. Perhaps you want less traditional fare at your wedding. We offer cheesecakes (our grandma’s recipe), groom’s cakes and pies, both full size versions and mini versions. Having a dessert table? You can choose from brownies, cheesecake bites, a selection of our nine different varieties of homestyle cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, lemon bars and many more mouth watering desserts. Piece of Cake makes elegant wedding favor cookies with your photo on them. You provide the photo and we will transform it into a beautiful and delicious rolled butter cookie, hand glazed with a custom fondant image. Each cookie comes individually wrapped and makes a very nice addition to your place setting at your reception. They can also be given out at the bridal shower as well. Whether you absolutely love one of our cake designs you saw at the bridal show, on our website or a design you found on Pinterest, Piece of Cake will help you realize the wedding cake of your dreams. Our cake artists have been making wedding dreams come true since 1998. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence have helped make Piece of Cake the premier bakery in Evansville for the past nineteen years. Piece of Cake uses made fresh daily buttercream frosting for all of our edible creations. From traditional white wedding cakes to more modern designs such as delicate, edible lace, frosting ruffles, rosettes or rustic designs, the cake artists at Piece of Cake have the skill, knowledge, and desire to create the perfect cake for you. Piece of Cake has had our cakes featured in Love It EVV magazine, ENGAGED! River Valley, Catchmyparty.com, and Hostess with the Mostest. Over the past 19 years, we have won many awards for our exceptional, quality products, including the Evansville Courier & Press Readers’ Choice Award for best bakery 11 years in a row. With so many options to choose from, highly trained cake artists and FREE Evansville delivery on cakes or cupcakes serving 100 or more, finding your perfect wedding cake is truly a Piece of Cake.

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SPECIAL FEATURE | PLANNING

10 T I P S

W E DDI NG planning

by Leslie Davis | CITY SOCIAL EVENTS

edding planning may seem like a daunting task after the question is popped and you say, “YES.” Hiring a wedding planner certainly helps alleviate any stress when it comes to planning, however, if you choose to do it on your own, here are our TOP 10 TIPS to help you plan with ease. Enjoy and CHEERS!

Create an outline. You’ve said, “yes,” so now what? Create an outline! List the to do’s from start to finish and schedule a plan to make it happen. Don’t be afraid to delegate tasks.

Use a calendar. Use an electronic calendar or write everything down - it’s so satisfying crossing things off a list! This calendar is your guide, based on your outline, of when you need to do what.

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Double check details. Read contracts carefully and review all details with fine attention. No detail is too small to double check - every step of the way.

Write everything down. There is so much to remember and one way to keep track of everything is to write it all down. Try using Trello to keep all of your wedding planning lists in one place.

Take a break from planning. Don’t forget to enjoy your engagement in the midst of the planning. Take breaks and you’ll surely come back refreshed.

Remember, it's your day. Everyone will have advice on what your wedding day should look like, but be sure to make decisions that make you happy.

Go on one last non-married date. During your last week of engagement, set aside time to go on a last date with your soon-to-be spouse. There is one rule: no wedding planning talk!

There is an idea phase and there is an execution phase. The idea phase occurs towards the beginning of planning and the execution phase occurs during the last few months of planning. Keep this in mind to reduce extra tasks getting added to your plate as you approach the big day.

Treasure every moment. Things will go wrong on your wedding day, but this doesn’t mean it can’t still be perfect. Regardless of what happens, it’s the day you get to marry your best friend. Be present and treasure every moment, no matter what.

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City Social Events Owner / Lead Event Coordinator

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CHECKLIST

the

ULTIMATE WEDDING CHECKLIST

A guide to planning the perf ect wedding ( while keeping the bride sane )

The initial excitement of wearing a beautiful ring can turn into stressful to-do lists in order to put together a gorgeous wedding. If you haven’t planned a party before, then a wedding can feel like an intimidating task. But when the event planning is broken up into a series of smaller and more manageable lists, it becomes less overwhelming and a fun process to enjoy with your fiancé and family!

IN THE CHECKLIST FIND COLOR SCHEMES AND DECOR INSPIRATION FOR YOUR BIG DAY

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This easy to follow checklist offers a countdown to your big day, listing the most important duties to tackle before you tie the knot. Quickie engagement? Simply bump up your timeline and take care of the most important details first. This ultimate guide will make sure your wedding goes off without a hitch. Happy planning! Make sure to check out the tips and tools within the checklist too!

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12 months before

Discuss your initial budget. Make sure you are both on the same page. Draw up your guest list. Consider hiring a wedding planner. Decide on a wedding date. Book ceremony and reception venues.

TIP: TRY NOT TO STRESS. ( EVEN WHEN IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE.)

Remember why you are getting married, and try to truly make it be an event about (and for) the both of you. Trust your vendors and photographer.

Book your officiant. Research vendors.

11 months before Ask chosen friends and family members to be your attendants.

Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Hire a wedding photographer and videographer. Begin making bridal appointments to find your perfect dress. If the catering is not provided in house, begin researching caterers.

10 months before

Set up your wedding registry or donation account online if you prefer. Finalize guest list with families. Begin planning the honeymoon. Get music samples from bands or start researching DJs.

EXTRA NOTES:

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9 months before Order your wedding dress.

Look for bridesmaid dresses. Hire a band or DJ. Book caterer if you still need one. Hire a graphic designer or company to print your invitations and save the date cards.

8 months before

Schedule an engagement photo session in time to have photos taken by month 6. Order bridesmaid dresses. Begin planning the rehearsal dinner. Meet with your florist to start ideas. Consider attire options for the groom and groomsmen.

TIP: ACCEPT THAT YOU CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T PLEASE EVERYONE. You cannot make everyone happy, and trying to accommodate others will just make the whole process more daunting.

7 months before

Hire your hair and makeup artist for the wedding day. Discuss bridal shower with mothers and maid of honor. Select music for the ceremony and reception. Hire an AV team to oversee sound for the ceremony. Book all transportation.

EXTRA NOTES:

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6 months before Send out save the dates.

Send engagement announcements to the newspaper. Meet with your baker to choose the wedding cake and groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cake. Talk with maid of honor and best man about bachelor/bachelorette parties.

TIP: KISS YOUR HUSBAND AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN.

All the stress you had before the big day...just let it go. It is what it is, and stressing will only dampen your big day.

5 months before

Finalize details with the florist and place the order. Order all decorations not covered by the florist, including rental items. Order napkins and other reception necessities not covered by the caterer. Shop for bride and groom gifts to give each other the morning of the wedding. Continue to fill your gift registry.

4 months before

Purchase your wedding day accessories including shoes, jewelry etc. Make an appointment at your nail salon to begin prepping nails. Finalize your honeymoon plans, make all the reservations and order tickets. Finalize rehearsal dinner plans.

EXTRA NOTES:

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3 months before Order your wedding bands.

Purchase gifts for all of the attendants. Plan the seating arrangements if you are doing assigned seating. Address invitations or send them to a calligrapher. Order wedding programs.

TIP: DON’T SWEAT THE LITTLE THINGS.

Plan ahead, don’t procrastinate, don’t sweat the little things, only do things that you can afford, try not to do anything wedding related two weeks before the wedding.

Finalize wedding favors if you are doing them.

2 months before Mail the wedding invitations.

Write or decide on wedding vows.

Choose readings for the ceremony. Finalize the shot list for the photographer. Attend dance lessons with your fiancé if you plan to dance to impress. Prepare all the necessary forms for name and address changes.

1 month before Pick up wedding rings.

Have all of the final fittings for your bridal gown. Have your bridal portrait taken. Send announcement info into the newspaper.

EXTRA NOTES:

Contact wedding guests who have not responded to RSVPs.

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2 weeks before Get your marriage license.

Make sure you have all clothes for before, after and during the reception. Reconfirm honeymoon reservations.

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Touch base with all caterers and vendors for the big day.

TIP: BE A TEAM THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS.

Create a wedding day schedule to hand out at the rehearsal. Pick up the wedding dress if it is still being altered.

No matter how well-intentioned, friends and family will undoubtedly lend advice, opinions, and even objections to your decisions. Focus on what matters most and go with your heart.

1 week before

Provide caterer with a final guest count. Appoint someone that is not in the wedding to handle last minute tasks. Try on everything you plan to wear the day of the wedding and organize it. Go for a final manicure. Pack for the honeymoon. Pick up programs, menus and all other day-of paper materials from the printer.

Th e day before Prepare gratuity and final payment envelopes for vendors.

Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. RELAX! Enjoy the company of friends and family members. Give gifts to the wedding party, your fiancĂŠ and family members.

EXTRA NOTES:

Get plenty of rest.

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Plan a fun day out getting pampered. For a fun suprise, give them a personalized robe or eye mask.

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Have a local bakery make a special dessert asking them to be a big part of your day. Thoughtful and delicious.

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STATIONERY TIMELINE 6-12 MONTHS BEFORE Confirm all wedding details Finalize guest list Order your wedding stationery

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2 WEEKS BEFORE Give escort and place cards to calligrapher, if professionally printing

1 WEEK BEFORE Hand off place cards, table cards, menus, favors, etc. to reception site/caterer

DAY BEFORE Give ceremony programs to ceremony location or officiant at rehearsal.

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INVITATION ETIQUETTE QUESTIONS ANSWERED WHEN SHOULD WE SEND THEM OUT?

HOW TO POLITELY SAY “NO KIDS” AT THE WEDDING?

SHOULD WE GIVE EVERY GUEST A “PLUS-ONE?”

WHERE DO WE INCLUDE OUR REGISTRY INFO?

Plan to send them out eight to ten weeks before the big day. this gives guests enough time to make travel plans and clear their schedules if they live out of town. If you are sending out Save-theDate cards, they should go out six to eight months in advance.

Make sure to address the invitations by guest name, and not “and guest.” If the RSVP comes back with children’s names, make sure to give them a call and explain that the wedding is for adults only and you hope that they will still be able to make it to celebrate.

No, it is perfectly acceptable to invite friends or family members solo if they are not married or in a serious relationship. Make sure the invitation only has their name on it, and they will understand that bringing a “plus-one” is not appropriate.

It is considered impolite to put where you are registered on the actual wedding inviation. It can come across as though you are asking for gifts. Most people will put this information on a wedding website or on a separate card within their invitation.

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WEDDING ADVICE | BEAUTY

tips from the pro MAKEUP & HAIR by Lindsey Dawn Jones | RUST & RUBY SALON

our engagement and wedding season is such an exciting time! So many memorable moments with the one you love! During this time, it’s most important to just enjoy yourself and all of the experiences you’ll get to have together; however, there are some details you’ll need to attend to. Specifically, your hair and makeup for the big day. Here are a handful of tips to ensure you’ll look and feel your best on your special day.

TRY A FEW DIFFERENT STYLES

of both hair and makeup. It’s your day! You can never be too picky. Send your hairstylist your Pinterest board or Instagram inspiration; we love to see your ideas! The trial run for hair and makeup should be done no later than one month prior. You want to make sure you have enough time to try a few different options, if need be. One fun thing that I’ve had ladies do in the past is to plan their trial run for the same day as their engagement photos or bridal shower! That way, you’ll be all dolled up for your event and you’ll get to see your hair and makeup in photographs. That always helps to nail down your “final look” decision. Decide what color you want your hair to be for your wedding. Maybe even try a couple different options for that as well. This process can be started as soon as you’re engaged - or earlier if you’re already

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planning to get married before the actual engagement! If you’re anything like me, your hair color is a revolving door. Decide which one you like best and have your final color completed no later than one week prior to your wedding day. Regarding hair color, balayage highlights (or lowlights) are always a good way to go. They always turn out looking natural and are very low maintenance as well. By far, this coloring technique is my favorite. It’s a great way to add in a little dimension without getting too “chunky." Your hairstyle should be one that complements you. Although, taking

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BE THE BRIDE'S GO-TO GAL Reassure her that you're there for the fun moments but also the stressful ones, too. TRY TO ATTEND EVERYTHING Make yourself available to attend pre-wedding activities, especially bridal showers and bachelorette parties! KEEP TRACK OF GIFTS When the bride opens her gifts, you can jot down who got her what so she can write her thankyou notes later on.

SPA DAY

Schedule a group session with your favorite spa and have all the ladies join in maximum relaxation. The bride isnt the only one that needs some pampering!

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Have a throwback sleepover, just like you did in gradeschool. Bring all your cheezy chick-flicks plus popcorn and wine. Plot out a master-plan to "TP" the best man's house.

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Find a local cooking class and register for a private party. Not only will you learn something useful, but you won't even have to do the dishes when it's over!

KEEP EVERYONE ON TRACK Help to make sure that everything is running smoothly and on time, including hair and make up appointments for the bridal party. HOLD THE BOUQUET Hold on to the bride's bouquet during the ceremony. While you're at it, fluff that dress so her pictures turn out fab! MAKE SURE THE BRIDE EATS AND DRINKS With all the hustle and bustle, it will be easy to skip eating or get dehydrated. Make sure to check in and offer snacks to keep her going through the night. BE A PERSONAL RESTROOM ATTENDANT That dress may be beautiful, but she'll definitely need a helping hand when lifting it to use the restroom!

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AIRPORTS Evansville Regional Airport 7801 Bussing Dr. 812-421-4401 evvairport.com Louisville Int’l Airport 600 Terminal Dr. Louisville, KY 502-368-6524 flylouisville.com Owensboro-Daviess County Airport 2200 Airport Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-685-4179 owb.net ALTERATIONS (Also see Gown Preservation) Alterations by Judy 817 N. Spring St. 812-319-3315 alterationsbyjudy.net Alterations by Olivia 300 W. Jennings St., Ste. 19 Newburgh, IN 812-858-8736 Crescent Cleaners 2712 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-0721 Clayton’s (Don’s) Fine Dry Cleaning Call for nearest location 812-474-6610 donscleaners.com Ella Park Bridal 7933 Bell Oaks Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-853-1800 ellaparkbridal.com Evansville Sewing Center 993 S. Kenmore Dr. 812-477-1979 evansvillesewingcenter.com Lena’s Alterations & Custom Sewing 809 Time Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-683-2455 Pearl Laundry & Cleaners Call for nearest location 812-425-6121 pearlcleaners.com Sew Many Things 2916 Covert Ave., Ste. C 812-476-4446 Stitching by Vicki 1121 S. Main St. Hartford, KY 270-298-0220 Tri-State Tailoring & Alterations 1811 N. Green River Rd. 812-402-6440 tristatetailoring.com ATHLETIC CLUBS Anytime Fitness

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222 Red Bank Rd. S. Stes. J&K 812-424-7979 8887 High Pointe Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-5855 anytimefitness.com

812-473-5485 cirillas.com Crescent Room 621 S. Cullen Ave. 812-474-2244 in-sw.easterseals.com

Pure Romance 812-484-8415 pureromance.com/susanmajors susan_majors@yahoo.com

Bob’s Gym Call for nearest location 812-424-BOBS bobsgym.com

Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2782

Rí Rá Irish Pub 701-B NW Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000 rira.com/rira/evansville

Body Makeover 4706 Jackson Ave. 812-477-7223 bodymakeover4her.com

Exotica Romance & Fantasy Superstore 4605 Washington Ave. 812-401-7399 exoticasuperstore.com

Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 812-476-2384

Elite Fitness Center 9515 Seib Rd. 812-868-8650 4944 State Rd. 261 Newburgh, IN 812-858-8300 elitefitnesscenter.net Fitness World 1101 N. Congress Ave. 812-476-7160 fitnessworldevansville.com Planet fitness 860 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-2188 planetfitness.com Swonder Fitness Center 209 N. Boeke Rd. 812-479-0989 swonder.evansville.net Tri-State Athletic Club 555 Tennis Ln. 812-479-3111 tristateathleticclub.com

Franklin St. Tavern 2126 W. Franklin St. 812-401-1313 Invitations By DeZyne DBA Party Place 5233 Anderson Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-457-4624 partyplacenewburgh.net J’s Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. 812-401-2266 KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 812-428-2255 KC’s Marina Pointe 830 LST Dr. 812-422-0400 KC’s Timeout Lounge Washington Sq. Mall 812-437-9920

YMCA 222 NW 6th St. 812-423-9622 6846 Oak Grove Rd.

Kevin’s Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020

812-401-9622 ymca.evansville.net 650 Chuck Gray Ct. Owenboro, KY 270-926-9622 900 Kentucky Pkwy. Owensboro, KY 270-926-9622 owensboroymca.com

Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 812-437-0171

BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE PARTIES & SUPPLIES Acropolis 501 N. Green River Rd. acropolisevv.com 812-475-9320 Ambassador Travel 5236 Vogel Rd., Suite B 812-479-4510 myambassadortravel.com Bar Louie 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-476-7069 barlouieamerica.com

Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-464-8300 Lyle’s Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 812-425-7729 Milano Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 812-484-2222 milanositaliancuisine.com Nick Nackery 201 E. Virginia St. 812-422-1512 nicknackery.com O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630

Carson’s Brewery 2404 Lynch Rd. 812-759-8229

Painting with a Twist 5625 E. Virginia Ave., Ste. A 812-550-1434 paintingwithatwist.com/ studio/evansville

Cirilla’s 725 S. Green River Rd.

Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St.

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 stollscountryinn.com Xcess Gentleman’s Club 291 S. Fulton Ave. 812-422-6998 BALLOONS (Also see Florists) Cake Lady The 812-453-7525 evansvillecakelady.com Ivy Trellis Floral & Gift Shoppe 1005 Burlew Blvd. Owensboro, KY 270-688-8333 ivytrellisfloral.net Party City 311 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-475-9003 Party Paper Place 320 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-5189 BANQUET & CEREMONY FACILITIES (Also see Outdoor Ceremonies) Acropolis • Seats up to 60 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-9320 acropolisevv.com Angel Mounds Historic Site • Seats up to 80 8215 Pollack Ave. 812-853-3956 angelmounds.org Angelo’s Gondola Room • Seats up to 100 305 Main St. 812-428-6666 Archie & Clyde’s • Seats up to 150 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 archieandclydes.com Armstrong Recreational Center • Seats up to 240 15849 Big Cynthiana Rd. Inglefield, IN 812-963-9374

Bauerhaus The • Seats up to 550 13435 Darmstadt Rd. 812-759-9000 thebauerhaus.com Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano • Seats up to 100 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., Ste. 3 812-421-0800 biaggis.com Burdette Park • Seats up to 650 5301 Nurrenburn Rd. 812-435-5602 vanderburgh.gov Cambridge Golf Course Banquet Hall • Seats up to 400 1034 Beacon Hill Rd. 812-868-4653 villageofcambridge.com CK Newsome Center • Seats up to 500 100 E. Walnut St., Ste. 1 812-435-6060 vanderburghgov.org Clearcrest Pines Golf & Banquet Center • Seats up to 160 10521 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7677 clearcrestpines.com Crescent Room • Seats up to 320 621 S. Cullen Ave. 812-474-2244 in-sw.easterseals.com Crossroads Christian Church • Seats up to 350 10800 Outer Lincoln Ave. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8668 crossroadschristian.com DiLegge’s • Call for seating info 607 N. Main St. 812-428-3004 dilegges.com Edgewater Grille • Seats up to 200 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 edgewatergrille.com Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau (The Pagoda) • Seats up to 125 401 S.E. Riverside Dr. 812-421-2200 evansvillecvb.org Evansville Country Club 3810 Stringtown Rd. 812-425-2243 evansvillecountryclub.com Germania Maennerchor • Seats up to 300 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812-422-1915 germania.evansville.net Gibson County Fairgrounds • Seats up to 325 709 N. Embree St.

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Princeton, IN 812-385-3445 gibsoncountyfair.com Granary The • Seats up to 175 413 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3050 newharmonyinn.com/weddings Hadi Shrine • Seats up to 300 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 hadishrine.org Haub Steak House • Seats up to 120 206 N. Main St. Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462 haubhouse.com Hilton Garden Inn • Seats up to 100 220 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812- 476-4000 Hines Center • Seats up to 800 1 Wellness Dr. Philpot, KY 270-729-3030 thehinescenter.com Holiday Inn Airport • Seats up to 500 7101 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. 812-867-7999 holidayinn.com Holitzer Banquet Hall • Seats up to 280 2816 N. Cullen Ave. 812-476-1720 holitzerhall.com Hornet’s Nest • Seats up to 60 11845 Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 jar-lou.wix.com/thehornetsnest Hornville Tavern • Seats up to 140 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 hornville.com Ivy Room • Seats up to 500 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 swirca.org John F. Kennedy Community Center • Seats up to 60 515 S. Alvasia St Henderson, KY 270-831-1261 cityofhendersonky.org

kingmensevent.com Kokie’s Food Service & Banquet Centers • Seats up to 550 11917 Old Hwy. 66 812-423-8229 KOLA Property Management Chris Laughbaum 641 Third St. (P O Box 668) New Harmony, IN 812-682-3050 812-449-6839 newharmony.biz robertleeblafferfoundation. org chrisjksc@aol.com La Veranda at Edgewater Grille • Seats up to 200 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8646 Brescia University • Seats up to 198 717 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-686-2110 http://brescia.edu/meetingevent-space Log Inn • Seats up to 65 12491 County Rd. 200 E. Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 Ma. T. 888 China Bistro • Seats up to 50 5636 Vogel Rd. 812-475-2888 888chinabistro.com Madeleine’s Restaurant • Seats up to 250 423 SE 2nd St. 812-491-8611 madeleinesfusion.com Milano Italian Cuisine • Call for seating info 500 Main St. 812-484-2222 milanositaliancuisine.com Moonlite Bar-B-Q • Seats up to 100 2840 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 moonlite.com Mount Saint Joseph Conference Retreat Center • Seats up to 200 8001 Cummings Rd. Maple Mount, KY 270-229-0200 msjcenter.org

Just Rennie’s Banquet Hall • Seats up to 48 100 S.E. 4th St. 812-401-8098 justrennies.com

Multi Activity (MAC) Center • Seats up to 450 6000 Indian Mound Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5623 macfitnessmv.com

Kingmen’s Event Facility • Seats up to 275 15901 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-868-1111

New Harmony Inn • Seats up to 330 Tent seats up to 200 504 North St.

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New Harmony, IN 1-800-782-8605 newharmonyinn.com Oak Meadow Country Club • Seats up to 400 11505 Browning Rd. 812-214-4309 oakmeadowcc.com Old Mill • Seats up to 200 5031 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 Old National Events Plaza • Seats up to 400 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 smgevansville.com Old Post Office Event Center • Seats up to 350 100 NW 2nd St. 812-253-2102 oldpostofficeplaza.com Owensboro Museum of Science & History • Seats up to 300 122 E. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-687-2732 owensboromuseum.com Owensboro Convention Center • Seats up to 2000 501 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-687-8800 owensborocenter.com Owensboro Sports Center • Seats up to 500 1215 Hickman Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-687-8330 owensborosportscenter.org Party Central 120 NW MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-459-8360 Quail Crossing • Seats up to 175 5 Quail Crossing Dr. Boonville, IN 812-897-1247 quailcrossing.com Red Geranium Restaurant • Seats up to 40 people 504 North St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-443 newharmonyinn. com Ribeyre Gymnasium • Seats up to 600 603 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3050 bsbutman@aol.com Rí Rá Irish Pub • Seats up to 80 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000 rira.com/Evansville RiverPark Center • Seats up to 300 101 Daviess St. Owensboro, KY 270-687-2770

riverparkcenter.org Rolling Hills Country Club • Seats up to 200 1666 Old Plank Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-925-3336 rollinghillsindiana.com Sauced Italian Restaurant • Seats up to 120 1113 Parrett St. 812-402-2230 Scottish Rite Cathedral • Seats up to 600 203 Chestnut St. 812-425-1396 scottishriteevansville.org Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse • Call for seating info 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280 smittysitaliansteakhouse.com Springs Conference Center • Seats up to 100 2200 E. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-926-2006 springsctr.com Summit The • Seats up to 225 6501 Summit Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-281-4653 summitky.com Sweetwater Event Center • Seats up to 250 8335 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-402-3435 sweetwatereventcenter.com Thrall’s Opera House • Seats up to 160 612 E. Church St. New Harmony 812-682-3050 Tin Fish • Seats up to 45 300 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000 thetinfish.net facebook.com/pages/TheTin-Fish/ Tropicana Evansville • Seats up to 320 421 NW Riverside Dr. 1-800-342-5386 tropevansville.com University of Evansville • Seats up to 480 1800 Lincoln Ave. 1-800-423-8633 evansville.edu University of Southern IN • Seats up to 500 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-8600 usi.edu Vanderburgh 4-H Center • Seats up to 250 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. 812-867-6217 vanderburgh4hcenter.com

Victoria National Golf Club • Seats up to 175 2000 Victoria National Blvd. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8230 victorianational.com Victory Theatre • Seats up to 700 600 Main St. 812-422-2215 victorytheatre.com Western Ribeye & Ribs • Seats up to 75 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 812-476-5405 westernribeye.com West Haven Chalet Banquet Hall & Catering • Seats up to 350 5510 Booker Rd. 812-985-7993 westhavenchalet.com Windridge Country Club • Seats up to 275 5044 Millers Mill Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-684-4324 Wolf’s Bar-B-Q • Seats up to 100 6600 N. First Ave. 812-424-8891 wolfsbarbq.com Worsham Hall • Seats up to 175 215 N. Elm St. Henderson, KY 270-826-4008 pemsbridal.com BED & BREAKFASTS Cool Breeze Bed & Breakfast 1240 S.E. 2nd St. 812-422-9635 coolbreezebb.com Helton House Bed & Breakfast 103 E. 23rd St. Owensboro, KY 270-926-7117 L & N Bed & Breakfast 327 N. Main St. Henderson, KY 270-831-1100 lnbbky.com Riverhouse Bed & Breakfast 1510 Riverview Dr. Lewisport, KY 270-295-4199 Victorian Quarters 109 Clay St. Henderson, KY 270-831-2778 victorianquartersbb.com BRIDAL SHOPS, DRESSES & ACCESSORIES (Also see Jewelry) Abbington’s Bridal & Formal Wear 1531 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY

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TRI-STATE BRIDE BUSINESS LISTINGS | ARRANGED BY CATEGORY 270-684-4547 Alterations by Olivia 300 W. Jennings St., Ste. 19 Newburgh, IN 812-858-8736 Annale’s Twice Chosen Bridal Consignment Washington Sq. Mall 812-473-0239 twicechosen.com Beth Carter Exquisite Bridal & Formal Wear 324 E. 4th St. Huntingburg, IN 812-683-3777 bethcarter.us USA Bridal 865 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9993 usabridal.com David’s Bridal 300 N. Green River Rd. 877-926-2743 812-473-3637 davidsbridal.com Dillard’s 800 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-1583 dillards.com Elizabeth’s Weddings & Formal Wear 1616 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-684-0312 elizabethsweddings.com Ella Park Bridal 7933 Bell Oaks Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-853-1800 ellaparkbridal.com Excursions 2738 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-926-8388 shopexcursions.net

605 Park Plaza Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-9679 pattisresale.com Robin’s Resale Boutique 2416 New Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-683-6500 CAKES & BAKERIES Ba’s Kitchen Konnection 416 N. Main St. 812-464-3003 Barb’s Cakes & Catering 329 N. Main St. Beaver Dam, KY 270-274-7777 Bauerhaus Pastry 1306 S. Darmstadt Rd. 812-759-9000 Cake Lady The 812-453-7525 evansvillecakelady.com Cake Place The 15629 Old State Rd. 812-867-3507 Cookies by Design 419 Metro Ave. 812-426-1599 cookiesbydesign.com Cup Cakery The 231 Williamsburg Sq. Owensboro, KY 270-684-3809 facebook.com/ thecupcakeryowensboro Daily Delicious 603 Park Plaza Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-685-2468 dailydelicious.blogspot.com Daily’s Annex Bakery 701 N. Main St. 812-484-6635 dailysbakery.com

Gallery Gifts & Bridal 311 N. Main Henderson, KY 270-826-4008 pemsbridal.com

Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop Call for nearest location 812-422-0011 donutbank.com

House of White 3 Market St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2998 houseofwhitebridal.com

GaylaCake 422 N. Main St. 812-454-9791 gaylacake.com

Illusions Bridal & Party Shop 710 Main St. Vincennes, IN 812-882-4201 myillusionsbridal.com Let’s Sew 4406 E. Morgan Ave. 812-471-7945 letssew.com Magic Moments 6240 E. Virginia St. 812-422-7433 magicmomentsbridal.net Patti’s Resale

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Just Rennie’s Cookie Co. 102 SE 4th St. 812-490-8098 justrennies.com Koehler’s Bakery 1801 Carter Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-683-2253 Maggie’s Cakes & More 4399 Springhill Dr., Ste. B Owensboro, KY 270-222-2201 Pacetre The 2734 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-402-6005 thepacetre.com

Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 812-424-2253 pieceofcakebakery.com Raisa’s Cake Creations 2609 Sugar Mill Dr. 812-457-2580 raisascakecreations.com Rolling Pin Pastry Shop 1129 E. 18th St. Owensboro, KY 270-683-8363 rollingpinpastryshop.com Special Occasions Bakery 4919 Plaza East Blvd. 812-402-5510 CARRIAGES (Also see Limousines) Horseshoe Bend Carriage Co. 2825 Schmuck Rd. 812-421-8851 812-449-6321 rideacarriage.com

812-473-1095 1320 Green St. Henderson, KY 270-869-9310 Hadi Shrine Temple 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 hadishrine.org Hawg ‘N Sauce BBQ 1600 Leonard Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5339 hawgnsaucebbq.com Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 812-422-6919 hickorypitstop.com Holiday Inn Airport 7101 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. 812-867-7999 holidayinn.com

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HoneyBaked Ham 1446 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-2940 318 Main St. 812-492-4567 myhoneybakedstore.com

Acropolis 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-9320 270-860-8215 acropolisevv.com

Hornet’s Nest 11845 Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 jar-lou.wix.com/thehornetsnest

Angelo’s Italian 305 Main St. 812-428-6666

Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 hornville.com

Bauerhaus Catering 13605 Darmstadt Rd. 812-759-9000 thebauerhaus.com Cambridge Golf Course Banquet Hall 1034 Beacon Hill Rd. 812-868-4653 villageofcambridge.com Camp Reveal 1042 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. 812-421-3800 campreveal.com Colby’s 202 W. 3rd St. Owensboro, KY 270-685-4239 colbysfinefoodandspirits.com Crescent Room at Milestones 621 S. Cullen Ave. 812-474-2244 in-sw.easterseals.com Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 edgewatergrille.com Grandy’s Call for nearest location 812-473-3032 grandys.com Golden Corral 130 Cross Pointe Blvd.

5031 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 Old National Events Plaza 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 smgevansville.com Penn Station Subs (Check for nearest location) penn-station.com Schmitt Catering & More 8133 Rose Hill Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 schmittcatering.com Schnitzelbank Restaurant & Catering 393 3rd Ave. Jasper, IN 812-482-2640 schnitzelbank.com Spudz N’ Stuff (Check for nearest location) spudznstuff.com Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 812-476-2384 Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 stollscountryinn.com St. Phillip’s Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558

Jimmy Johns (check for nearest location) jimmyjohns.com

Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-477-7427 texasroadhouse.com

Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St. 812-401-8098 justrennies.com

Touch of Home Catering Nancy Harris 812-480-0310 touchofhomecatering.com

Kingmen’s Event Facility 15901 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-868-1111 kingmensevent.com

Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6600 1st Ave. 812-424-8891 wolfsbarbq.com

Marx Barbecue & Catering 3119 W. Maryland St. 812-425-1616 marxbbq.com

Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181 yenchingrestaurant.com

Milano Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 812-484-2222 milanositaliancuisine.com

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Moonlite Bar-BQ Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 moonlite.com New Harmony Inn 504 North St. New Harmony, IN 1-800-782-8605 newharmonyinn.com

Amerie 10 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 317-694-4770 COUNSELING Lampion Center 655 S. Hebron Ave. 812-471-1776 lampioncenter.com CRAFT & FABRIC STORES (Also see, Florists)

Old Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q 338 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-926-9000

Grateful Threads Fabric 426 Carpenter St. 812-402-0053 gratefulthreadsfabric.com

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TRI-STATE BRIDE BUSINESS LISTINGS | ARRANGED BY CATEGORY Creative Centers 5300 E. Indiana St. 812-476-3266 4610 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-689-0155 hobbylobby.com Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts 929 S. Green River Rd. 812-475-1553 joann.com Let’s Sew 4406 E. Morgan Ave. 812-471-7945 letssew.com

Body Boutique Day Spa 3799 W. State Rte. 62 Ste. 103A Boonville, IN 812-897-2509 thebodyboutiquedayspa.com Face Forward Salon & Spa 353 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-926-9042 Fusion Spa & Boutique 7144 E. Virginia St., Ste. D Evansville IN 812-402-6004

Michael’s Arts & Crafts 6212 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-475-1636 michaels.com

Impulse Salon & Spa 428 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-5554 impulsehair.com

Sew Tech 4651 Bayard Park Dr. 812-477-8477 sewtech-evv.com

Maria’s Cruse Salon & Spa 1724 Cruse Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8222

DANCE INSTRUCTION & CLASSES Achieve Academy of Dance 7635 Big Cynthiana Rd. 812-963-5681 achieveacademyofdance.com Acros Gymnastics & Dance 2949 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-476-5999 acrosgym.com Dance Hall The 1014 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-577-9807 thedancehall.org Ellis School of Ballroom Dance 107 N. Eickhoff Rd. 812-985-2695 Heidi Garza Dance Studio 115 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-305-9105 Jan’s School of Dance 930 N. Congress Ave. 812-477-6878 jansschoolofdance.net Kim’s High Steppers 2217 W. Franklin St. 812-422-9612 Shannon’s School of Dance 3111 N. First Ave. 812-425-6060 DAY SPAS (For other spa services see Skin Care) Beaux Cheveux International 401 SE 6th St., Ste. 102 812-421-1788 beauxcheveuxdayspa.com Bliss Salon & Spa 5332 Vogel Rd. 812-402-9886 facebook.com/bsasevansville

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Nails Couture & Palms Day Spa 405 Park Plaza Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-685-1252 Rhythm Salon & Spa 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-8043 Seasons Hair Salon & Day Spa 113 S. Green River Rd. 812-471-5881 Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa 5600 E. Virginia St., Ste. H 812-491-1000 shannonaleksandrssalon.com DENTISTS City Dentistry 119 SE 2nd St. 812-425-7025 DJ SERVICES, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Affordable Fun Sound & Light Owensboro, KY 270-689-4020 myspace.com/affordablefun All Star DJ Alliance Newburgh, IN Mike Bowers 812-483-2787 Randy Weber 812-449-9309 Apollo Events DJ/Photobooth/Photography 812-213-5509 apolloevents.com info@apolloevents.com BK & the Experience 812-305-4406 experienceproductionsdj.com Cjj Entertainments 1201 Laubscher Rd. 812-423-3537

Deb Turner Professional DJ Services 812-453-1640 debturnerdj01@gmail.com Echoes Sound & Light 1-800-590-7615 echoessoundandlight.com Gigzz Digital DJ Service 270-577-5841 gigzzdigitaldjservice.com Matt Kelly & Associates 812-385-9191 timeforbigfun.com Spectrum Sound 812-401-4931 spectrumsound.com Superior Entertainment 812-463-2933 superior-entertainment.com EYE CARE Vision Care Center 421 Chestnut St. 812-490-EYES Gateway Health Newburgh 4233 Gateway Blvd. Newburgh, IN 812-490-EYES thevisioncarecenter.com FLORISTS (Also see Craft Stores) Accent on Flowers Gifts & Antiques, Inc. 10200 W. S.R. 662 Newburgh, IN 812-858-1344 accentonflowers.biz Barbara’s Bloomers 2305 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-7750 barbarasbloomers.com Buehler’s Buy-Low Floral Dept. Call for nearest location 812-475-6730 houchensnorth.com Cottage Florist & Gifts 919 North Park Dr. 812-434-0094 cottagefloristandgifts.com D’Vine Design 7455 Mesker Park Dr. 812-454-5488 Flowers & More 1000 W. Franklin St. 812-424-8931 flowersandmorein.com Gary’s Fleur De Lis, Inc. 2219 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-684-1948 Gehlhausen Floral 735 S. Green River Rd. 812-428-2320 gehlhausenfloral.com I Do Floral Designs 812-760-2315 (direct) idofloraldesigns.com

It Can Be Arranged 521 N. Green River Rd. 812-402-5555 itcanbearrangedin.com Ivy Trellis Floral & Gift Shoppe 1005 Burlew Blvd. Owensboro, KY 270-688-8333 ivytrellisfloral.net

Hobby Lobby Creative Centers 5300 E. Indiana St., Ste. A 812-476-3266 hobbylobby.com Inman’s Picture Framing 5625 Vogel Rd. 812-471-8651 inmanpictureframing.com

J’Petals 131 1st St. Henderson, KY 270-826-2050

Michael’s Arts & Crafts 6212 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-475-1636 michaels.com

Mount Vernon Flower Shop 1136 E. 4th St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-2621

Rumjahn Gallery & Framery 310 Main St. 812-250-1654 therumjahngallery.com

OBJ Design 14101 Big Cynthiana Rd. 812-480-6767 objdesign.net

GOWN PRESERVATION (Also see Alterations)

O’Daniel’s Flower Shop 127 N. Elm St. Henderson, KY 270-826-8344 odanielsflowershop.net

C & G Dry Cleaners 1701 Oak Hill Rd. 812-475-0677

Party Place Ltd. 5233 Anderson Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-457-4624 partyplacenewburgh.com

Concord Custom Cleaners 19 N. Main St. Henderson, KY 270-826-3778 Owensboro, KY (call for nearest location) 270-926-5075 concordcustomcleaners.com

Schnucks Floral & Gifts Call for nearest location 812-464-0066

Crescent Cleaners 2712 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-0721

Uniquely Michael’s Florist & Gifts 121 W. Broadway St. Princeton, IN 812-386-0065

Don’s Claytons DCI Fine Dry Cleaning (Call for nearest location) 812-424-9979 donscleaners.com

Welborn Floral Co. 920 E. 4th St. Owensboro, KY 270-684-3283 welbornfloralco.com

Ella Park Bridal 7933 Bell Oaks Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-853-1800 ellaparkbridal.com

Zeidler’s Call for nearest location 1-877-909-3830 zeidlers.com

Pearl Cleaners 1211 Tutor Lane, Ste. A 812-401-2422 pearlcleaners.com

FRAMING

Rick-A-Jay Cleaners (Call for nearest location) 812-424-5670

Bippus Frame Shop 200 Cherry St. 812-422-3899 bippusframeshop.com C & C Custom Framing 331 9th St. Henderson, KY 270-826-6495 ccframing.com Don Cook Framing 1354 Division St. 812-421-0400 Egan’s Gallery & Custom Framing 2800 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-422-2003 Framing & Floral 2127 W. Franklin St. 812-423-4742

HOMES Southwestern Indiana Builders 2175 N. Cullen Ave. 812-479-6026 sibaonline.org HOTELS Many listings have multiple locations. Please call to find the hotel nearest you. Ambassador Travel 5236 Vogel Rd., Suite B 812-479-4510 myambassadortravel.com Baymont Inn 8005 E. Division St.

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TRI-STATE BRIDE BUSINESS LISTINGS | ARRANGED BY CATEGORY 877-229-6668 baymontinns.com Best Western Inn & Suites 800-780-7234 bestwestern.com Clarion Inn & Suites 5538 E. Indiana St. 812-477-6663 Comfort Inn East 8331 E. Walnut St. 812-476-3600 comfortinn.com Country Inn & Suites 301 Circle Front Dr. 812-473-2500 Courtyard by Marriott 8105 E. Walnut St. 812-424-4242 marriott.com Drury Inn 800-DRURYINN druryhotels.com

Howard Johnson Evansville East 1101 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-9626 Le Merigot 615 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4700 Marriott Hotels & Resorts 800-228-9290 marriott.com New Harmony Inn Resort & Conference Center 504 North St. New Harmony, IN 800-782-8605 newharmonyinn.com Ramada Inn 3136 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-215-5591 theramada.com

812-471-1801 helzberg.com Kay Jewelers 401 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2410 Towne Square Mall Owensboro, KY 270-689-9178 kay.com Kruckemeyer & Cohn 944 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-476-5122 kandcjewelers.com Lance & Company Jewelers 2730 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-686-0001 lancecojewelers.com McCarty’s Diamonds 250 S. Red Bank Rd. 812-425-3916

Residence Inn Evansville East 8283 E. Walnut St. 812-471-7191

Nick T. Arnold Jewelers 3630 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-686-8463 shopnta.com

Super 8 Motels 800-800-8000 super8.com

River City Pawn (check for nearest location) rivercitypawninc.com

Extended Stay America 301 Eagle Crest Dr. 812-479-0103

Travel Smart Inc. 13657 Hwy. 41 N. 812-867-0022 choosetravelsmart.com

Tracy Zeller Jewelry 111 S. Red Bank Rd. 812-423-4376 tracyzeller.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 866-236-2427 fairfieldinn.com

Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr. 800-342-5386 tropevansville.com

Turley Mfg Jewelers 12 NW 3rd St. 812-422-0531 turleymfgjewelers.com

Four Seasons Motel 70 Hwy. 62 Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-4821 fourseasonsmotel.net

JEWELRY STORES & DESIGNERS

Zales Jewelers Eastland Mall 812-477-6156 zales.com

Dunn Hospitality Group 812-759-8325 dunnhospitalitygroup.com Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 1930 Cross Pointe Blvd. 812-471-9340

Hampton Inn 800 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-473-5000 evansville.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn Airport 5701 Hwy. 41 N. hamptoninn1.hilton.com Hilton Garden Inn 220 Eagle Crest Dr. 812-476-4000 hiltongardeninn.hilton.com Holiday Inn Airport 7101 US 41 N. 812-867-7999 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 301 Circle Front Dr. 812-473-2500 hiexpress.com Home2 Suites by Hilton 7901 E. Walnut St. 812-303-1200 Homelife Studios & Suites 100 S. Green River Rd. 812-475-1700 homelifestudiosandsuites. com

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Busy Beedz 2809 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-9332 busybeedzdesign.com Brinker’s Jewelers 111 S. Green River Rd. 812-476-0651 brinkersjewelers.com Brucken Jewelers 2013 W. Franklin St. 812-423-8022 Camelot Jewelers 2178 E. Morgan Ave. 812-473-5440 Diamond Galleria 6245 Vogel Rd. 812-370-0837 thediamondgalleria.com Droste’s Jewelry 601 S. Green River Rd. 812-479-6868 4511 N. First Ave. 812-422-4351 drostes.com

Newburgh, IN 812-842-4800 whcpc.com MEN’S FORMAL WEAR & RENTALS Alterations by Olivia 300 W. Jennings St., Ste. 19 Newburgh, IN 812-858-8736 Ella Park Bridal 7933 Bell Oaks Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-853-1800 ellaparkbridal.com Men’s Wearhouse 163 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-473-0634 menswearhouse.com Tuxedo Avenue Formal Wear 865 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9022 tuxedoavenue.com OFFICIANTS A Day to Remember Wedding Services 812-962-3841 adaytorememberweddingservices.com OUTDOOR CEREMONIES (Also see Banquet and Ceremony Facilities) Ambassador Travel 5236 Vogel Rd., Suite B 812-479-4510 myambassadortravel.com Angel Mounds Historic Site 8215 Pollack Ave. 812-853-3956 angelmounds.org

Crossroads Christian Church 10800 Outer Lincoln Ave. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8668 crossroadschristian.com Daviess County Parks & Recreation Panther Creek & Yellow Creek Parks Owensboro, KY 270-685-6142 daviesscountyparks.com Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau (The Pagoda) 401 SE Riverside Dr. 812-421-2200 evansvillecvb.org Evansville Country Club 3810 Stringtown Rd. 812-425-2243 evansvillecountryclub.com Events of Harmony 5i5 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3310 eventsofharmony.com First Christian Church 4544 State Rt. 261 Newburgh, IN 812-858-5000 fcnewburgh.com Kingmen’s Event Facility 15901 Petersburg Rd. 812-868-1111 kingmensevent.com Kokie’s Banquet Centers 11917 Old Hwy. 66 812-423-8229 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Dr. 812-435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com

Feller Limousine 812-430-5850 fellerlimousine.com

Audubon State Park John James 3100 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-826-2247 friendsofaudubon.org

SUV Limousine 1406 N. First Ave. 812-401-2822 suv-limo.com

Bauerhaus The 13605 Darmstadt Rd. 812-759-9000 thebauerhaus.com

MATTRESSES

Burdette Park 5301 Nurrenburn Rd. 812-435-5602 vanderburgh.gov

Owensboro Convention Center 501 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-687-8800 owensborocenter.com

Cambridge Golf Course Banquet Hall 1034 Beacon Hill Rd. 812-868-4653 villageofcambridge.com

Owensboro Parks 1530 McJohnson Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-687-8700 owensboroparks.org

Camp Reveal 1040 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. 812-867-2668 campreveal.com

Quail Crossing 5 Quail Crossing Dr. Boonville, IN 812-897-1247 quailcrossing.com

Clearcrest Pines Golf & Banquet Center 10521 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7677 clearcrestpines.com

RiverPark Center 101 Daviess St. Owensboro, KY 270-687-2770 riverparkcenter.org

LIMOUSINES (Also see Carriages)

Pat Coslett’s Simplicity Furniture 1309 N. Green River Rd. 812-909-3970 MEDICAL SERVICES Bonaventura Leo M MD 7145 E. Virginia St. 812-401-5097

Ellison Fine Jewelry 4827 Davis Lant Dr., Ste. D 812-425-5535

Medical Cosmetic Center 7145 East Virginia St., Ste. 2000 812-476-6161 medicalcosmeticcenter.com

Helzberg Diamonds Eastland Mall

Women’s Health Care, P.C. 4199 Gateway Blvd.

New Harmony Inn Resort & Conference Center 504 North St. New Harmony, IN 800-782-8605 newharmonyinn.com

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Rolling Hills Country Club 1666 Old Plank Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-925-3336 rollinghillsindiana.com Roofless Church 420 North St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3050 usi.edu/hnh Summit The 6501 Summit Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-281-4653 summitky.com T.R.U. Event Rental Inc. 1519 N. Fulton Ave. 812-423-6744 trueventrental.com University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave. 800-423-8633 evansville.edu University of Southern IN 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-8600 usi.edu Vanderburgh 4-H Center 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. 812-867-6217 vanderburgh4hcenter.com Victoria National Golf Club 2000 Victoria National Blvd. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8230 victorianational.com Warrick County 4-H Center 133 E. Degonia Rd. Boonville, IN 812-897-3017 warrickcounty4hcenter.com West Side Sportsman’s Club 1000 N. Peerless Rd. 812-424-3039 wssc.us Western Kentucky Botanical Garden 25 Carter Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-852-8925 wkbg.org PHOTOBOOTH RENTALS Evansville Photobooth Rental 812-453-6613 evansvillephotobooth.com FunShots Photobooth 10545 St. Wendel Rd. 812-453-2437 Funshotsphotobooth.net Magical Memories Photobooth Rental 3330 Keystone Hills Dr. 812-483-8385 magicalmemoriesphotobooth.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY Alex Morgan Imaging alexmorganimaging.com Apollo Events DJ/Photobooth/Photography 812-213-5509 apolloevents.com info@apolloevents.com Artistic Imagery Photography 812-499-4500 artisticimageryphotography. com Beyond Reality Photography by Kevin Brown 812-431-2570 facebook.com/photoKB Braxton Harting Studios 812-629-3747 braxtonharting.com Bret & Brandie Photography bretandbrandie.com Brian Smith Photography Washington Sq. Mall 812-475-9108 bsmithphoto.com Chris Berneking Photography 7407 Old Boonville Hwy. 812-598-2731 chrisberneking.com Clarion Creative 300 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-3840 clarioncreative.com Daniel Knight Studio B 3941 Blackford Rd. E. Mt. Vernon, IN 888-242-3686 / 812-838-2707 danielknightstudiob.com Equinox Photography 812-550-3391 equinoxwed.com Jesse & Gena Photography P.O. Box 1313 812-204-3219 jesseandgena.com Joma Studios Creative Photography 8 W. Jennings St., Ste. B Newburgh, IN 812-204-1425 jomastudios.com Jordan Barclay jordanbarclay.com Luppino Photography 560 Allen Ln. Centertown, KY 270-313-6516 luppinophotography.com Memories by Michelle 812-483-9677 memoriesbymichelle.com Morgan Williams Photo morganwilliamsphoto.com Rachel Mathew rachelmathewphotography. com

Rae Photography raephotos.com R.I. Photography 2000 St. Philip Rd. S. 812-985-5806 riphotography.biz Routt Signature Studio 812-423-9999 routt.com Rowe Portrait Studios 12794 E. 75 S. Oakland City, IN 812-749-6197 roweportraitstudios.com Stewartography Photo 400 E. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-903-3162 stewartography.com Straub Photography 12820 Big Cynthiana Rd. 812-963-5014 straubphotography.com Todd Burnett Photography 812-760-9108 Vickers Photo 3415 Rodenberg Ave. vickersphoto.com Walker Studio 2810 Keck Ave. walkerstudiophoto.com REALTORS Baker Auction Realty 501 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-491-6247 movewithbaker.com ERA First Advantage Realty (check for nearest location) erafirst.com FC Tucker Emge (check for nearest location) fctuckeremge.com Landmark Realty & Development, Inc. 915 Main St., Ste. 408 812-474-9814 landmarkrealtyinc.com REGISTRY/GIFTS Ambassador Travel 5236 Vogel Rd., Ste. B 812-479-4510 myambassadortravel.com Bakers Rack The 2690 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-684-6130 thebakersrack.com Bed Bath & Beyond 280 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-8255 bedbathandbeyond.com BJ’s Home Accents 10388 State Rte. 662 W Newburgh, IN 812-853-7381 bjshomeaccents.com Destination Everywhere

Travel 812-454-9247 facebook.com/DETAgency/ Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union (check for nearest location) 812-425-5152 dv-fcu.org Dillard’s Eastland Mall 812-473-1583 dillards.com Evansville Federal Credit Union (check for nearest location) 812-477-9271 evansvillefcu.org Gehlhausen Floral, Gifts & Home Accents 735 S. Green River Rd. 812-428-2340 gehlhausenfloral.com

270-826-4015 thirdstreethousegiftshop.com Thyme in the Kitchen 2308 W. Franklin St. 812-437-2726 thymeinthekitchenevv.com Trees N Trends 3299 Benton Rd. Paducah, KY treesntrends.com REHEARSAL DINNER HALLS (See Banquet Halls) RENTALS & SUPPLIES (Also see Balloons and Florists) ABC Rental Center 1301 Daviess St. Owensboro, KY 270-684-0288

Ivy Cottage 2017 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-5489

A Complete Party Rental 835 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-826-2113

J’Petals 131 1st St. Henderson, KY 270-826-2050

A Special Event Rental 2531 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-689-1271

JC Penney Eastland Mall 812-477-7222 jcpenney.com

Bakos Party Rentals 1645 Triplett St., Ste. B Owensboro, KY 270-683-1547

Kirkland’s 6501 E. Lloyd Expwy. Ste. 7 812-401-7973 kirklands.com

Bauer’s Tents & Party Rentals 13607 Darmstadt Rd. Darmstadt, IN 812-867-1040 bauerstents.com

Kohl’s 201 N. Burkhardt. Rd. 812-475-1417 4200 Hogue Rd. 812-422-1246 3340 Villa Point Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-3632 kohls.com Macy’s Eastland Mall 812-473-9244 5000 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-685-4411 macys.com Nance Galleries 662 S. Green River Rd. 812-476-6295 nancegalleries.com

Hobby Lobby 5300 E. Indiana St., Ste. A. 812-476-3266 4610 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-689-0155 hobbylobby.com OBJ Design 14101 Big Cynthiana Rd. 812-480-6767 objdesign.net Party Central 120 NW MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-459-8360 partycentral.rentals Party Place Ltd. 5233 Anderson Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-457-4624

Red Poppy 4910 Lincoln Ave. 812-759-3312 theredpoppygifts.com

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Books & Gifts 109 E. 18th St. Owensboro, KY 270-689-9485

Things Remembered Eastland Mall 812-479-9545 thingsremembered.com

Trees N Trends 3299 Benton Rd. Paducah, KY treesntrends.com

Third Street House Gift Shop 307 Third St. Henderson, KY

T.R.U. Event Rental Inc. 1519 N. Fulton Ave. 877-570-8368 trueventrental.com

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SALONS Bliss Salon & Spa 5332 Vogel Rd. 812-402-9886 Blue Duck 619 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-491-2583 blueduckhairsalon.com Face Forward Salon & Spa 353 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-926-9042 Fusion Spa & Boutique 7144 E. Virginia St., Ste. D Evansville IN 812-402-6004 House of Hair 2301 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 270-685-1783 Impulse Salon & Spa 428 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-5554 impulsehair.com Klein’s Hair Fashions 6219 Vogel Rd. 812-477-5551 Laws of Attraction 3271 Alvey Park Dr. E., Ste. G Owensboro, KY 270-686-7705 loaspa.zoomshare.com Malea’s Hair Studio 2614 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8656 Maria’s Cruse Salon & Spa 1724 Cruse Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8222 POSH International Hair Studio 2320 N. Green River Rd. 812-402-7674 poshhairweb.com Reflections Hair Designs 7575 Peachwood Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-7575 Rhythm Salon & Spa 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-8043 Rust & Ruby Salon & Barber 606 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-598-0866 Seasons Hair Salon & Day Spa 113 S. Green River Rd. 812-471-5881 Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa 5600 E. Virginia St., Ste. H 812-491-1000 shannonaleksandrssalon.com Sharon Place Salon

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8211 Bell Oaks Dr., Ste. E Newburgh IN 812-858-2800 Waleed’s Hair Salon 4901 Tippecanoe Dr. 812-485-2000 waleedshairandspa.com White Sands Hair Salon 2221 E. Morgan Ave. 812-437-9482 SKIN CARE (Also see Day Spas) Advanced Aesthetics 2821 New Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-852-4785 owensboroderm.com Carmen’s Skin & Body Care 325 Park Plaza Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-686-7546 Deaconess Clinic Dermatology Department 4015 Gateway Blvd. Newburgh, IN 812-426-9355 DeJa Vu Skin & Vein Center 4943 Rosebud Ln. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7546 dejavuskincenter.com Dukane Skin Care 2805 Lincoln Ave. 812-471-3223 dukaneskincare.com Evansville Plastic Surgical Associates 1020 Professional Blvd. 812-477-8808 evplasticsurgery.com Getcha-Sun Tanning Salon 2408 New Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-685-1826 Kathy Hahn Permanent Cosmetics 3116 E. Morgan Ave. 812-475-8887 Laws of Attraction 3271 Alvey Park Dr. E., Ste. G Owensboro, KY 270-686-7705 loaspa.zoomshare.com Let’s Get Tan 5706 E. Virginia St. 812-479-8826 Medical Cosmetic Center 7145 E. Virginia St. 812-476-6161 medicalcosmeticcenter.com Merle Norman 800 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-5379 2785 Veach Rd., Ste. C. Owensboro, KY 270-685-2259 merlenormanstudio.com

Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery 1020 Professional Blvd. 812-469-3434 Midwest Skin Institute 8601 N. Kentucky Ave., Ste. I 812-491-6772 midwestskininstitute.com Renew Laser Skin Care 4166 Wyntree Dr., Ste. A Newburgh, IN 812-490-RNEW renew-laserskincare.com Salon Professional Academy 5545 Vogel Rd. 812-436-1306 tspaevansville.com Salon T Tanning Boutique 8211 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-8267 salonttan.com Zieg Plastic Surgery Center 401 Metro Ave. 812-471-5476 ziegplasticsurgerycenter.com STATIONERY & ANNOUNCEMENTS (Also see Bridal Shops and Craft Stores) Kustom Kwik-Print 1911 Breckenridge St. Owensboro, KY 270-926-1761 Bailey Marie Studio baileymarie.com Howl Creative Co howlcreativeco.com Steadfast Media steadfast.media Mystic Hand mystichandpress.com Party Paper Place 320 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-5189 Party Place & Invitations By DeZyne 5233 Anderson Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-457-4624 partyplacenewburgh.com TRAVEL AGENCIES AAA Travel Agency 7820 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-477-9966 aaa.com A Day to Remember Wedding Services 812-962-3841 adaytorememberweddingservices.com Ambassador Travel 5236 Vogel Rd., Ste. B 812-479-4510 myambassadortravel.com Destination Everywhere

Travel 812-454-9247 facebook.com/DETAgency/ Haynie Travel 641 S. Hebron Ave. 812-477-8833 haynietravel.com Travel Authority The 2033 U.S. Hwy. 41 Henderson, KY 270-826-6069 thetravelauthority.com Travel Smart Inc. 13657 Hwy. 41 N. 812-867-0022 choosetravelsmart.com VIDEOGRAPHERS

Holiday Inn Airport 7101 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. 812-867-7999 holidayinn.com New Harmony Inn 504 North St. New Harmony, IN 800-782-8605, Ext. 1464 newharmonyinn.com OBJ Design 14101 Big Cynthiana Rd. 812-480-6767 objdesign.net Party Central 120 NW MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-459-8360

A Unique Video Production Services 270-686-8840 auniquevideo.com

Party Place Ltd. 5233 Anderson Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-457-4624 partyplacenewburgh.net

Brian Smith Photography Washington Sq. Mall 812-475-9108 bsmithphoto.com

Planning Forever Events 5625 Pearl Dr. 812-518-0094 planningforever.com

Creative Video, Inc. 112 Phillips Ln. Campbellsville, KY 270-789-2603 bernievideo.com

River Top Events rivertopeventcoord.com

Eyenamics Vincennes, IN eyenamics.com WEDDING & EVENT PLANNERS (Also see Banquet Halls) Alterations by Olivia 300 W. Jennings St., Ste. 19 Newburgh, IN 812-858-8736 Ambassador Travel 5236 Vogel Rd., Ste. B 812-479-4510 myambassadortravel.com Bauerhaus The 13605 Darmstadt Rd. 812-759-9000 thebauerhaus.com

T.R.U. Event Rental Inc. 1519 N. Fulton Ave. 877-570-8368 trueventrental.com Welborn Floral & Events 920 E. 4th St. Owensboro, KY 270-684-3283 welbornfloralco.com WEDDING REFERRAL SERVICES T.R.U. Event Rental Inc. 1519 N. Fulton Ave. 877-570-8368 trueventrental.com Weddings By Choice 812-455-4556 weddingsbychoice.com

Cambridge Golf Course Banquet Hall 1034 Beacon Hill Rd. 812-868-4653 villageofcambridge.com City Social Events citysocialevv.com Clearcrest Pines Golf & Banquet Center 10521 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7677 clearcrestpines.com Destination Everywhere Travel 812-454-9247 facebook.com/DETAgency/ Events of Harmony 5i5 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3310 eventsofharmony.com

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