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Wedding EDITION
WEDDING EDITION 2017
Say “I Do” to our Gift Registry
Your registry is your wish list. If you love it, add it!
Check out the many perks of registering with us – like 5% cash back!
Registry Perk #1:
5% Cash Back Registry Rewards! Once you reach $1000 or more in eligible registry sales, you qualify to receive a gift card worth $50 or more to use anywhere in the store. More than half of our qualifying brides get at least $90! Visit us online at celebrationsregistry.com. Discover the perks of registering! Search keyword: registry perks
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Bismarck Magazine: Wedding Edition is published yearly and is complimentary. Copies are available across the Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln communities or online at bismarck-magazine.com. Printed in the USA
PUBLISHERS Hannah Haynes hannah @bismarck-magazine.com Caroline Crary caroline@bismarckmagazine.com LAYOUT EDITOR Jenna Botner
CONTRIBUTORS Glance Salon Arlien Design Sweet Treats CS Travel Planners Glasser Images Elizabeth Kramer, Independent Sales Director - Mary Kay COVER IMAGE Glasser Images
COPY EDITOR Jennifer Halland
Make your Dream Day Come True
January 28th, 2018 Bismarck Event Center
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Melanie Sioux Photography
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One of the greatest benefits of a destination wedding is spending quality time with all of your loved ones.
Your Journey, My Passion CS Travel Planners CS Travel Planners is in the business of “happily ever after” and romance travel is my specialty! Does a vacation with fresh margaritas, a good book, great company & a little romance sound fabulous? What’s not to love!
or a yacht at sunset as you exchange vows and begin your future together. Being a destination wedding bride myself, this gives me goose bumps! There is just something so romantic about saying, "I do," in Paradise.
One of the greatest benefits of a destination wedding is spending quality time with all of your loved ones. Life gets crazy and your engagement period is no exception. A destination wedding is not just four hours and the wedding is done in a blink. It’s a weekend, or in some cases, a week-long vacation! Every single guest I’ve spoken to post travel has said it was worth every penny and the ceremony was beautiful. Picture this… a white sandy beach, perhaps a gazebo overlooking the ocean
CS Travel Planners has coordinated 20 destination weddings in the past two and a half years and I am currently in the process of planning my own as well! Countless trips to Mexico and the Caribbean have enabled me to see the properties and meet the management team. But now, being a destination wedding bride myself, I can relate to what my couples are going through and give them honest and realistic expectations.
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When you book your destination wedding with CS Travel Planners, the world is your altar and I will be with you every step of the way. A few ways I can help: book the ceremony, assist with wedding day details, review group amenities, check resort-specific benefits, design and send 'save the dates' for your guest list, set up payment plans, arrange all travel plans. Most importantly, I talk you through the wedding planning stresses!
the remaining balance 45 days prior to travel. Our deferred payment option will come in handy as you plan and pay for your wedding. Budgeting a honeymoon into the wedding plan is important because studies show if you don't take one now, you probably never will. www.cstravelplanners.com
Maybe a destination wedding is not for you, but have you figured out where you’re going on your honeymoon? Maybe you're looking for a location that’s low-key and relaxing, a destination that’s full of culture, or a place that’s more adventurous. The possibilities are endless when it comes to travel! Before you pick a honeymoon destination, talk to your significant other about your interests, personalities and budget. CS Travel Planners clients almost always come to me saying they want "somewhere warm" or a romantic beach where they can have a few cocktails and relax. Many properties may appear to fit the bill, but with a little bit of research and planning I will make certain we find the the ultimate honeymoon within your proposed budget. Most vacations I plan have a deposit policy with the option to pay
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Creating something that embodies an event, its theme and you – at Arlien Design, our mission is creating products that are as unique as each client.
Our Style Is Reflecting Your Style Arlien Design Although choosing pre-designed wedding suites can seem like the easier choice, custom designs that are made with the couple in mind can help tie a theme together and make a wedding unforgettable. The inspiration comes from the individuals. Your standard wedding suite will include Save the Dates, Invitations, RSVP reply cards and thank you notes – but can also include cards for the bridal shower, bachelor night, table numbers, map and directions, menus and more. You want these items to provide a consistent look, as well as a memorable and stylish experience for you and your guests. 6 BISMARCK MAGAZINE | JUST MARRIED 2017
You might say to yourself, "Our wedding colors are orange and purple, so everything should be orange and purple.” Suddenly the day comes and your accent colors have engulfed your entire event. We're here to ensure the accents stand out by recommending emerging design trends that will highlight your wedding – like adding greenery, neutrals or metallics for balance. There are some clear trends in current wedding themes, decor and venue, such as elegant, rustic, vintage and DIY motifs. Each requires a different approach when it comes to effectively utilizing the correct color palettes, fonts,
paper choice and printing method. It's easy to overlook your font. The font should match your style and be used consistently through your suite. Popular options include adding calligraphy, sticking with a clean sans-serif font or using a more traditional serif font. The font will follow through to your website. Wedding websites, now common for anyone planning a wedding, are a great place to have all your information for your guests to reference as the day draws near. On your wedding website, your guests have access to read about how you met, see all of your engagement photos and select your registry. At Arlien Design, we are able to seamlessly tie your theme into each of these as well.
OUR PROCESS
Our style is reflecting your style – with so many wedding collection options available over-the-counter, it can be difficult to be consistent as you create your suite and add each element into your wedding. As photographers and designers, we can incorporate your style consistently.
then works behind the scenes developing a few options tailored around the bride and groom, and their vision for the event. Simples touches, such as a custom envelope or an elegant goldfoil will bring attention to your suite and heighten excitement for your big day. One-of-a-kind designs can be challenging to create, but are endlessly rewarding to the couple. Our staff members are constantly keeping up on current trends and challenging ourselves to think outside of the box. We are always looking for new ways to expand our creativity, making it a priority to build unique products every time. We have found that no couple is the same, therefore we believe no design should be the same. For more information, visit www.arliendesign.com or call us at 701-202-0916
Our custom designs start by discussing the general theme and details of the event. The colors, flowers, decor and couple's vision all play a vital role in wedding suite design. Our team
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Melanie Sioux Photography
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I can’t express how happy I was with Glance Spa and Salon on my wedding day! They provided amazing service to my entire party that was efficient but never rushed. I would recommend them to anyone!
Look and Feel Your Best Glance Spa & Salon “I’m getting MARRIED!!!” This time in a woman’s life can be one of the most exciting, memorable and stressful times of her life! Where does she begin?! From venues to guest lists, food and flowers, the list goes on! Glance Spa and Salon will ease her stress and take care of every prewedding and wedding day pampering! Glance Spa and Salon offers an exclusive wedding day experience in a fun and professional environment. We 8 BISMARCK MAGAZINE | I DO 2017
have a large and highly trained team that is passionate about making brides and their bridal parties look and feel beautifully stunning on their big day. We have 16 stylists, estheticians, massage therapists and nail technicians that are able to comfortably accommodate wedding parties, no matter what size. With our large team working together we are able to accommodate up to 4 or 5 groups each day, depending the size of each group. We recommend every bride call and reserve time with us as soon as they have decided
on a date, even if it is a year away. Our facility is an open environment, perfect for enjoying the morning and making memories with your wedding party. Wedding photographers are in heaven when they experience our unique setting with high ceilings and a ton of natural light. Glance Spa and Salon is honored to have provided an exclusive wedding experience for 169 brides in 2016!! We would be further honored to start the biggest day of your life with you. We'll get you and your bridal party looking and feeling your best before you walk down the aisle!
Take the Guess Work out of Planning Your Wedding Day 6 to 12 Months Before: Call or stop in to visit with our team to ensure your special day is available! Fill out our Wedding Contract with personalized information about your party and their requested services.
3 Months Before: Confirm wedding day details with us and make any necessary changes. Schedule your complimentary UPDO trial and Pre-Wedding pampering services such as manicures, pedicures, skin services, and spray tanning.
1 Month Before: Come in for your complimentary trial updo Visit us for makeup/airbrush Makeup trial if desired. Enjoy a Microdermabrasion to get your skin wedding ready! Melanie Sioux Photography
2 Weeks Before: Pamper yourself and the man of your dreams with a couples Sauna, Massage, and Facial! This is the perfect way to enter into your wedding week!
The Week of the Wedding: Treat yourself and your bridal party to a group Manicure and Pedicure date! Also, don’t forget any needed waxing and to get beautifully bronzed with a Spray Tan.
The Big Day! You and your bridal party will be treated to a light breakfast, mimosas, and a much needed relaxing morning before your “I do’s”! Your hair and makeup will be perfected to your specifications!
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From engagement photos to wedding day, each bride is unique in her vision for one of the most important days of her life.
'Unique in Her Vision' by Elizabeth Kramer, Independent Sales Director - Mary Kay I share joy and positivity with my daughters through Mary Kay. I love to spread that energy to brides and their friends, too.
you are intended to be, develop friendships that bless your soul and create the life you have dreamed. Little girl dreams become adult realities.
When I began my Mary Kay business in 1993 I was a pre-school teacher with two young daughters. I remember thinking Mary Kay was for ‘old ladies’ but I needed some extra cash and decided to give it a try. My mission was to earn $50 a week to take my husband on a date.
Discover what you love. I provide customized complimentary cosmetic and skin care services to celebrate a bride and her bridal party. From engagement photos to wedding day, each bride is unique in her vision for one of the most important days of her life. Mary Kay offers on trend makeup that lets you look like you. From traditional to modern, I can assist you in creating timeless photos to last a lifetime.
I discovered Mary Kay Consultants included women with MBAs from Harvard, if they could do this and be successful, so could I. Never did I imagine the joy and possibilities that would reveal themselves. I learned quickly I had the flexibility to grow my business around my schedule, allowing me to focus on my family and friends. Soon I gained confidence, fun friends and financial freedom to afford my family opportunities and choices we would not have been able to experience without Mary Kay. This was most certainly not for old ladies. It was for me. Mary Kay is a safe place where you can become the woman 10
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My career with Mary Kay Cosmetics has provided my family the opportunity to travel the world with our extended family and friends. Making memories that last forever is our mission. Encouraging women to be beautiful from the inside out while supporting them as they make their dreams come true for their families is among the greatest gifts I have discovered with Mary Kay. #mymklife www.marykay.com/ekramer
(left) Image used as Elizabeth Kramer's New York Times billboard for a month.
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Don’t miss the 9th Annual Bisman Bridal Show! Sunday, October 15, 1:00-4:00 at The Bismarck Event Center
The biggest bridal show in the state, featuring over 90 vendors!
A portion of all ticket sales benefiits toys for tots! f /BismanBridalShow 3 BismanBridalShow.com
For booth information contact Lacey at weddingvisions4u@hotmail.com
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Kramer, Mary Kay
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Whether we duplicate a picture or use our imagination to set her world on fire - this is her day!
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The Sweetest Beginnings Sweet Treats My name is Anne Hummel and I am the proud new owner of Sweet Treats Bakery as of October 5th of this year. I can't tell you how excited I am to be part of the downtown business district. Sweet Treats specializes in custom cakes and cupcakes, but one of the things we also do best and what sets us apart from the rest is our beautiful wedding cakes and cupcakes. What we've seen change in the wedding industry especially in the past 10 years is that brides have downsized their wedding cakes from the big, four and five tiered cakes like our mothers had when they were married. We've moved to smaller tiered, but very elegant cakes with cupcakes or wedding bars to accomodate their guests. Cupcakes are easily made to match the wedding cakes and there is a lot less waste with cupcakes than cake because of their size. Sweet Treats specializes in accommodating the bride by doing whatever we feel necessary. Whether we duplicate a picture or use our imagination to set her world on fire, this is her day!
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What we see coming in 2017 are brighter colors, more changes, and different trends. Some couples are already doing away with wedding cakes altogether and just doing dessert buffets. I see much more of this in our future. Whatever it may be, Sweet Treats is up to the task! Let us be a part of your magical day.
Call 701.400.7679 or Visit www.djjennyj.com Photo courtesy of Sweet Treats
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Don't be fooled by the young faces of their staff! They are extremely professional, incredibly organized, SUPER talented, friendly and fun, and just easy to work with during all the planning.
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Photo by Glasser Images
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If a picture is worth one thousand words, then a wedding picture's worth is at least ten thousand memories. The dress you wear once, the cake you eat, and the entire day only lasts 24 hours, but the memories captured on your Smile aisle with a stunning special day last a lifetime. A bride and groom for makethe tons of decisions to plan the perfect wedding, butfor onethe of the most look big day! UnveilSmile your beauty for the aisle with important is the wedding photographer. Not only will the with a free makeover, and invite your a stunning look for the big photos last forever, but your photos capture and preserve day! Unveil your beauty with a the memories of the best day ever. Three key factors to use bridesmaids. I can even help you and your free makeover, and invite your when choosing a photographer best for you are consistency, mother choose great giftsbridesmaids. for your bridal party. quality and style. I can even help you
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Style is a personal expression. Make sure the style of the photographer reflects you as a couple. The photos need to be timeless, classic, and elegant. You do not want to look back in ten years and be able to tell when they were taken or feel like they are dated. Your wedding photos need to stand the test of time but still be creative. You want your photographer’s photos to have their own style and personality as well as capture your style and personality. Glasser Images wants nothing more than to make your special day perfect, and we strive to do so with every couple. When choosing your wedding photographer remember our top photography values. Consistency. Quality. Style. Contact them at info@glasserimages.com for wedding photography information.
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