Weddings North

Brainerd Lakes Area Bridal Publication

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Fall 2010

Weddings North

CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE 4 PICTURING YOUR BIG DAY

By Sheila Helmberger

6 LOOK & FEEL YOUR BEST

By Meredith Holt

9 DO IT YOURSELF CENTERPIECES

By Kelsey Steffensen

12 PLANNING YOUR WEDDING REGISTRY THE ABC’S AND 123’S

By Rachel Reabe Nystrom

14 MAN’S EVENT, THE GROOM’S DINNER

By Mitch Hallan

16 WEDDING HAIR

By Rachel Reabe Nystrom

20 WEDDING TRANSPORTATION ARRIVE IN STYLE, YOUR STYLE

By Sheri Davich

22 ALL ABOUT ACCESSORIES

By Meredith Holt

24 REAL COUPLES

By Sarah Bach Bergs

26 THE ICING ON THE CAKE

By Sheila Helmberger

28 SHOW ME A LITTLE COLOR

By Danae Blanck Anderson

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Picturing Your Big Day

By Sheila Helmberger Photos provided by Christina Johnson

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hristina Johnson has been photographing weddings for about seven years. She and her husband, Robert, offer clients a day that is relaxing and fun and capture each step of the day professionally with photos that can be shared for a lifetime. I n the Little Falls home she shares with Robert and their two daughters, Camilla 8, and Anika 6, Christina has a state-of-the-art studio that she uses for engagement and graduation photos and family portraits.

“It’s always been a hobby,” she says of her career in photography. But, she’s come a long way since she covered her first wedding as a favor for a family friend. After her first wedding, Christina said the bride and groom were so happy with their photos that it planted the seed for her future.

Today she shoots about 20-25 weddings a year and says she could do more but that customer service is an important part of her business and she wouldn’t want to compromise that. She shoots a typical wedding for about seven to 10 hours and that will be followed by about 40 hours of computer time spent editing photos for her clients. The best of the best make the cut and will be placed online as proofs as soon as a week following the wedding. In the end there will be about 300-400 images for the bride and groom to choose from.

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“Our goal is to make sure the bride and the groom relax and enjoy their day. We do a pre-wedding consultation with the couple so we understand their preferences and know exactly which shots they want. From there. we put together a schedule based on the collection they’ve chosen. We always do an engagement session which provides us with another chance to get to know the couple personally and helps us to find out more about their preferred styles.

“All of this organization prior to the wedding helps to relax the couple because they know what to expect, and it allows us to make the most of our time together on the wedding day.

“Everybody’s different and we try to find out exactly what people want. Some people want more traditional shots some people want more candid. Some people want more reception coverage. By the time the wedding day arrives we feel like we already know the couple and have a personal relationship. By the end of the wedding day we are friends... and 99 percent of the time I get a hug.”

Christina says each wedding is treated individually. “I do have my personal style, and there’s always the standard shots of course, but I always try to find some unique shots for each client. In the end it’s their day and they get to choose what they want.”

The studio offers three different collections with varying time spent on the wedding day and photo packages. The Hope Collection offers five hours of coverage and includes a number of portrait prints and photo favors, The Love Collection offers seven hours of wedding coverage and a bigger photo package and the Bliss Collection with unlimited coverage allowing the photographer to cover every step of the important day. They also provide custom collections.

Christina’s advice for future brides is to make sure they allow enough time to get their hair done. Do a dry run with the stylist if possible to make sure your hair is done just the way you’d like it. She says it’s also important to meet with a lot of different photographers. “You want to make sure you’re comfortable with them and truly like them because

they’re with you for a long time on your wedding day and have a big influence on the mood of the day. I’ve had people book over the telephone from seeing my work and that’s good but I like people to come in to meet me.”

She admits her job is a fun one. ”You enjoy the wedding day with them and you get to go to a party!” She enjoys sharing the milestone in life with her customers and says she’s been doing this long enough now that sometimes she’s lucky enough to share more than one. I’ve done senior portraits for people and then did their weddings too…and then a sister’s…or a friend’s…plus babies down the road.

We get to see some of the same people over and over again and we really get to know them.”

Another piece of advice she likes to share is to remember that at the end of the day you’re going to be married. Whatever else might happen during the day isn’t as important as that.

For more information on Christina Johnson Photography, log on to www.christinajohnsonphotography.com or call 320-630-1361.

Sheila Helmberger has a journalism degree. She is a mother of three, and contributes regularly to various local publications.

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Your best Look & feel

By Meredith Holt Photo provided by Christina Johnson

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ost of us spend a lot of our time taking care of everything and everyone but ourselves, but in preparation for your wedding day, some self-care is in order!

Here’s a look at how best to enhance your natural beauty, inside and out.??

Feel the burn It should go without saying that to look and feel your best on your wedding day, you should maintain a healthy, active lifestyle year-round. But there are countless “bridal bootcamp” or “wedding workout” fitness programs available in magazines, online and on DVD to give you a boost if you’re already exercising regularly.

Consider which features your dress highlights. If your dress is halter or strapless, give a little extra attention to your arms and shoulders. If it has an open or low back, try adding some extra back exercises to your routine. If you’re wearing a corset-style dress, avoid salty foods and stay hydrated to help prevent water retention and bloating.

That goes for the day-of, too. Be sure to drink enough water, and eat something, even if you think you’re too nervous to eat. You have a long day ahead of you and need some fuel to help you get through it. Try some combination of complex carbohydrate and protein, like oatmeal with apples and walnuts.??

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Go ffor th G the b bronze Many brides want a darker complexion for their wedding, whether it’s a golden glow or a deep bronze.

Tanning before an outdoor summer or destination wedding can also help prevent sunburn and get you bikini-ready for your honeymoon.

Caribbean Beach Tanning in Brainerd not only makes pre-wedding tanning stress-free, it makes it fee-free! Bridesto-be tan free in any of their beds, including sunless spray tanning, with an invitation or program that includes the wedding date. Plus, the wedding party receives 20 percent off tanning and lotions.

“This is one thing the bride won’t have to worry about for the wedding; she can just come relax!” says salon manager Jackie Gruber.

The offer begins 30 days before the wedding date, and Gruber advises the bride and wedding party to start early.

“That way they can try all the beds to see which bed will work best for each person,” she says.

If you opt for a spray tan, salon staff will help you get the best possible results. “Everyone’s skin type is different, so we have two types of bronze to choose from,” Gruber says. For example, if a client has a good base tan, staff may recommend the “Double Bronze.”

Tanning tip No. 1? Lotion up! “Using an indoor tanning lotion will increase your tan by 80 percent and your tan will last 60 percent longer. Hydrated skin holds a tan longer, so use a good moisturizer at home day and night,” Gruber says.

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Lovely locks The best day-to-day hair-care tips and tricks are even more important for brides-to-be: Don’t dry your hair out with daily washing (every other day is fine) unless you have oil-prone hair; regular trims are a must, even (and especially) if you’re trying to grow it out; use a deep-conditioning treatment weekly; and give your hair a break from heat styling now and then.

But there are some words of wisdom that go beyond the norm. First, now is not the time to experiment. Always wanted to try a pixie cut? Don’t do it till after you say “I do.”

Wonder what you’d look like as a blonde? Put that idea on hold. Think about how you want your hair to look in your wedding photos and how you might look back at it 20 years from now.

Now is not the time to experiment.

That also means be wary of hair trends, unless you want to make a hot-right-this-minute statement and are willing to stand behind it. Think 1980s perms, sausage-roll bangs and mile-high hair-sprayed ‘dos. Classic updos and soft curls will never go out of style.

In preparation for the big day, Cindy Couture, owner of Salon Couture in Pequot Lakes, usually recommends brides get their hair colored and trimmed two weeks before. “I think a lot of brides let their hair grow longer than they need to,” she says.

Long-hair updos work a little better if the hair isn’t freshly washed. Instead, wash it the night before and apply a little gel or mousse while it’s still damp.

When you come to the salon, wear a button-down shirt or a top that’s easy to pull over your head without messing up your hair.

And, perhaps most importantly, be on time. If you’re getting married on a Saturday in the summer in the lakes area, chances are yours isn’t the only wedding party the salon has booked. A late arrival will make you and your stylists feel rushed, and could affect the appointments scheduled after yours.

Like Caribbean Beach Tanning, Panache Salons & Day Spas, with locations in Baxter, Brainerd and Sartell, offers a bridal special. Panache waives the cost of the bride’s weddingday hairstyle and makeup with five or more hairstyles for wedding party members, and her manicure and pedicure are free when five or more party members get spa manicures and spa pedicures.

For more hair tips and information on these salons, see http://saloncouturemn.com and www.panachesalonspa.com.

Put your best face forward The best wedding-day makeup enhances your natural beauty without going overPhoto provided by Christina Johnson the-top. It minimizes and conceals your imperfections and plays up your features.

And it lasts all day and photographs well. That’s a tall order, but it can be done.

If you’re having your makeup done professionally, Couture recommends a practice run. “It’s easier to redo their hair than their makeup,” she says of brides.

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Start with a strong base. High-quality primers will help your makeup stay put from your first step down the aisle to the final dance at the reception. “For brides, I always use my airbrush, which is ideal for photography and long wear. If you don’t have that available to you, I would recommend a silicone-based foundation and a foundation primer,” says professional makeup artist Melissa Mercedes.

Mercedes uses Smashbox Photofinish face primer, which contains vitamins A and E, grade-seed extract and green tea, and the silicone-based Too Faced Shadow Insurance eyeshadow primer. “It helps eyeshadow go on smoothly and not crease,” she says. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, available in three shades, is also an excellent eyeshadow primer.

Avoid using products that contain sunscreen because “they tend to give an unnatural white cast to your face in flash photography,” Mercedes says.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation provides “great coverage and photographs beautifully,” Mercedes says, adding Revlon is her favorite drugstore makeup brand.

Benefit’s Hoola bronzer is “great on almost all skin tones and has no shimmer, so it gives a very natural bronzed look,” Mercedes says.

“For lips, stay away from long-lasting lip products, which tend to flake and look too dry later in the day. I would use a liner, lipstick and gloss,” she says. She uses 24/7 Glide-On

Lip Pencil in Ozone (clear), also from Urban Decay. “It can be difficult to match pencils, and this eliminates that problem,” she says.

Other favorites: eyeshadows from Lorac, Make Up For Ever and Christian Dior; Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in Midnight Black; and Make Up For Ever waterproof eyeliner in black. All of Mercedes’ product recommendations are available at www.sephora.com.

For more information on Mercedes’ services and to view some of her work, visit http://artistmelissa.com.

No matter how many miles you log on the treadmill, no matter which hairstyle you choose, and no matter what products you use, try to give yourself a break. A relaxed bride is a beautiful bride.

M Meredith S. Holt has a mass communications, print jjournalism degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She has been a full-time copy editor for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead for the past three yyears.

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Do it Yourself

Centerpieces Designed, written, and photographed by Kelsey Steffensen

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f you are looking for an affordable way to add style to your tables at your wedding consider one of these easy do-it-yourself options. I’ve created two looks, one for a fall wedding and the other for winter but by changing a few components and colors you could easily use the same concept for any season.

Simple & Sophisticated Make an impression by turning ordinary candles into centerpieces with style. Create this look for your fall wedding by following these simple steps.

What you will need: 1. Glasses: I used martini glasses because I liked the shape and height, but you could use almost any type of glass from stemless wine glasses to mason jars. You could actually use a combination of glasses if you are going for an eclectic look. If you want a look that’s more sophisticated only use one style of glass.

2. Filler: In this case I used wine corks. Depending on the season and the color you are going for you could use a number of things such as sand, rocks, cranberries, coffee beans, acorns, beads or candies.

3. Greenery and/or Flowers: Complete the look by adding a little texture and color. You can either use real or artificial greens or flowers and actually place them in the glasses with your fillers or simply disperse them around the base.

4. Candles: Choose candles that will work with the type of glass you are using. I used 8” taper candles to give it m more of a formal look.

If you are using a wider ba glass or jar, pillar base ca candles would look n nice.

In most cases you can save money by purchasing candles in bulk. Try to choose a color that will give a n contrast to the filler nice that you will be u using. This will not only

make the display more visually attractive but it will avoid having your centerpiece blend together making it look flat.

5. Suggestion: If your tables are long you can easily get away with just using a table runner and lining it with the glasses and candles. However, if you have round tables I would suggest using an item such as a serving platter or tray, wine crate, or even the outer edge of a large picture frame to encompass the glasses and give your centerpiece a cohesive look.

Instructions: Step 1. Collect, purchase or rent enough glasses for the number of tables you have. I recommend 3-7 per table depending on the size and shape of the table. If you are trying to cut down on costs ask relatives and friends to borrow glasses.

Step 2. Fill the glass about an inch with your filler, place the candle in the container and while holding it straight add more filler until the glass is full.

Step 3. Position glasses on the tables.

Step 4. Add small pieces of greens or flowers to the tops of the fillers or around the bases of the glasses on the tables.

Step 5. Light the candles and enjoy your simply sophisticated centerpieces.

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Inexpensive Elegance Add height to your tables and make a dramatic statement by bringing the outdoors in. Create this look for your winter wedding.

What you will need: 1. Branches: 1 per table. I collected mine from the woods around my house but you could also purchase them from a local craft store or online.

2. Pots: 1 per table. Any type of container will work. I used a terra cotta clay pot.

3. Artificial flowers: I would suggest smaller flowers, no bigger than a golf ball. If you purchase flowers like the hydrangea pictured in the supplies you aren’t going to need a lot of stems because there are so many flowers per stem when you cut them apart. Something to keep in mind when choosing your flower. Orchids look nice too but will cost more money as they have fewer flowers per stem.

4. Scissors 5. Glue gun & glue sticks 6. White spray paint (optional) 7. Paint & brush: You could use spray paint instead for coloring your pots if you want a faster, easier option.

Instructions: Step 1. Paint your pots the color you chose.

Step 2. While your pots are drying, lay out newspapers & spray paint your branches white making sure to cover all angles. You can also skip this step if you prefer leaving your branches natural.

Step 3. When your branches have dried, one at a time, insert them into a block of foam, and place the foam into a pot. Press down gently to make sure it is level.

Step 4. Arrange crumpled newspaper in the empty spaces of the pot around the foam. Leave at least 2 inches from the top of the pot.

You may also need: 8. Foam blocks: You can purchase floral foam blocks at a craft store or you could even reuse Styrofoam from packaging in boxes if you happen to have some on hand.

Depending on the size of your pot and the size of the foam you may need to either double up (like I did) or cut them down using a sharp knife if they are too big.

9. Artificial moss: I used Spanish moss but there are many varieties of moss to choose from that can be found at craft stores.

10. Newspapers: You will need some for your work area as well as for stuffing the pots prior to filling with plaster.

11. Plaster of Paris: Found at most craft stores.

12. Disposable container: for mixing the plaster: A plastic ice cream bucket works great.

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Step 5. Mix your Plaster of Paris according to the instructions. Heavier consistency is easier to work with and sets faster than a mixture that is too runny. Pour the plaster into your pot spreading it evenly over the foam and newspaper. Leave about an inch from the top of the pot. It takes approximately 30 minutes to set. Check to make sure your branch is still centered and looks good before leaving to let the plaster dry.

Step 6. Get your glue gun ready and begin cutting flowers from their stems.

Step 7. Start arranging the flowers on the branches where you want them glued by gently setting them on branches. This will give you a visual of where you want to actually attach them.

Step 8. Once you’ve determined where you want the flowers placed on your branches glue them to the branch carefully and avoid getting any glue on the petals.

Step 9. When the plaster is completely dry arrange moss around the base of the branch covering the plaster.

*Alternative options: You can prepare the branches ahead of time by spray painting them and attaching the flowers in advance and have them placed in the pots and plastered once they are at the reception site. By postponing step 3-5 until all pieces are at the reception site will make transporting them easier. Another option would be to use a vase or tall jar with a narrow neck and you could avoid the plaster step all together.

Centerpieces can be a lot of fun. If thoughtfully created, they compliment the wedding theme in a way that ties it all together. Centerpieces add distinctive detail, beauty, style and enhance the overall feel of the event. Take time to really think about the atmosphere you’re trying to create and you will be able to set that tone with your centerpieces.

Step 10. Place them on your tables and enjoy your beautiful branch centerpieces.

K Kelsey Steffensen has a bachelor’s degree in mass ccommunications and a minor in writing from SSt. Cloud State University. She lives in Spicer with hher husband Travis and their baby girl, Aubrey.

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our wedding registry, what should be a highlight of your wedding day preparations, can be a confusing and disappointing experience — confusing as you are confronted with a multitude of choices and disappointing when you find you made the wrong choices.

Preparation and planning make all the difference. The keys to a successful registry are to register for what you really need and want by prioritizing 1-2-3, while keeping it as simple as A-B-C, both for you and for those who wish to give you a gift you will appreciate and use.

The need and wants (the 1-2-3’s) with simplicity (the ABC’s) Tips to ensure you receive what you really need and want to start your married life out right: 1. In this day and age most engaged couples are already on their own, apart from Mom and Dad, living singly or together in a household. Take inventory on what you already own. If it’s in good shape, why replace it? Save your list for those items you lack or those that need replacing.

2. Don’t feel confined to traditional registry choices. If you’re not into wine, why register for crystal you will never use? If you’re outdoorsy, go ahead and select camping gear.

It’s perfectly acceptable! Do keep in mind your future lives together. If you may be hosting family holiday get-togethers, you will want serving items and formal table linens. Consider your lifestyle both now AND down the road.

3. Take a look at other registries to give you ideas, or prompt you to items you hadn’t thought of or may have forgotten.

4. Just like in school, double check your work — print the list when complete and peruse carefully.

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By Sheri Davich

5. Over-register. You’re not being greedy. You are creating choices for your guests.

6. Register for quality items that will last.

Making it simple, for you and your friends and family A. Register as far as advance as possible. Your friends and loved ones will be assured of making good choices for showers and for wedding gifts. An added benefit is that it takes it off your “to do” list. One less thing…

B. Do your homework, research — search catalogs and online. Bring a shopping list, complete with colors and sizes.

C. Come prepared. Wear comfy clothes. Eat something beforehand. This could take awhile! Why not make a day of it? Plan a breakfast or lunch together with your intended and then shop. Make it an occasion. Take your time.

D. Register at more than one place, but no more than 2 or 3. This “make it simple” tip applies to you, too. Registering in fewer places makes the job of keeping track of purchases easier.

In an ideal world guests purchase their gifts at the stores you select and then update the inventory. In the real world, your guests will obtain your list and make their purchases where the items are on sale. They sometimes forget to make sure the items are noted as “purchased” on your list. It is up to you to monitor your registry, making sure updates are made on gifts you have received.

E. Include items in a range of prices. Shower gifts are typically less expensive, and your family members’ and friends’ budgets will vary, as well.

F. Monitor your registry to ensure gifts of all price points are still available to select. You may have to add items to the list. Nothing is more frustrating for “last minute” folks than to find there is nothing left to choose except that $300 espresso machine that is out of their price range.

G. When registering, for simplicity and to prevent duplication, register for differing categories exclusively in each store - kitchen items at one place, bath at another, for example.

H. Register in places that are widely available, such as Target. Your guests live and will be shopping all over. Is online shopping an option? That really is a “must”. It is a convenience your guests will expect. Be sure your correct shipping address is noted on the registry.

I. Create a wedding website. Letting guests know where you’re registered can seem uncomfortable. After all, it’s akin to pandering for presents.

It is actually considered bad etiquette to include registry information in a wedding invitation. One way to avoid this etiquette issue is to create a wedding website. You can discreetly list the stores where you’re registered.

Shop your favorite stores. Choose some necessary items, and some frivolous ones. Take that little scanner gun, if applicable, and behave like children let loose in a candy store, together.

Prepare properly and your slogan for registry day will be “1-2-3, A-B-C, you and me, fantastic!”

S Sheri Davich is a free-lance writer living in Pequot Lakes. Her work has appeared in local, regional, L aand national publications including Guideposts and Marathon and Beyond.

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The man’s event,

the groom’s dinner

By Mitch Hallan

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n my opinion it is fair to say that weddings have become rather elaborate. The wedding is one big white, flowery, happy occasion and for what couples are spending you could buy a used Ford Taurus; hold up, I’ve just been informed you could actually buy a new Rolls Royce Phantom. Yikes! However, a wedding is a rather significant day so be prepared to spend some coin. Creating the perfect day, and the events leading up to it, takes some careful planning and hard work.

One aspect of the wedding is the groom’s dinner or commonly known as the rehearsal dinner. This event, usually hosted on the eve of the wedding, is typically planned and paid for by the groom and his family, hence the name groom’s dinner. While the style of the dinner varies, many wedding experts recommend a casual affair, where closeknit family and friends may relax and catch-up before the hectic wedding day. This dinner also is the opportunity for the groom to give thank you gifts to his groomsmen.

If you’re seeking to plan a groom’s dinner in the Brainerd lakes area, I have a few creative ideas for you to consider when deciding on food and a location. Now, before you get too excited, I must warn you, I have never been married or gone to a groom’s dinner. What can I say — I have a small family. Don’t worry though, having consulted with an event planner professional, LaJeanna Eckhoff, of the Social Butterfly Event Design and Boutique in Baxter, we were able to conceive some fantastic options for you to consider.

Before your occasion you obviously need to establish a location. We will focus on three different venue categories: private residence, restaurant and an extraordinary setting, offering creative ideas for each of these sites.

Private residence Hosting the event at a private home is ideal for an intimate setting. While your bride may think this is a quick fix to host your dinner, make no mistake, there are ways to make it an excellent evening.

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If you’re celebrating your day in the tranquil beauty of a Minnesota summer, then host the groom’s dinner in your backyard overlooking the lake or golf course. Each provide for an unbelievable setting at no cost. An outdoor cookout or barbecue with various summer and fruit salads, by the beach or by the links, will be a smash. Create a fun atmosphere by hiring a guitarist to play at an after dinner bonfire.

Have a love for the rural life? Ask someone you know to have the event at their farmhouse. Serve traditional foods or if family and friends enjoy hunting, consider having a wild game feed. For the evening’s festivities have a hayride for your guests, tell stories around a fire or host a barn dance that won’t be forgotten.

If you’re brave and getting married in the winter, don’t let the snow and frigid Minnesota cold disturb your celebration.

With the party in your house, move all of the furniture out of the great room and move tables in next to the roaring fireplace for a cozy setting. Using a chain saw cut ice out of the lake to place on your lawn, deck or patio to create ice sculptures. Place lit candles behind each to make dancing ice sculptures. After dinner, shift the party to the game room and use your various game tables or take it outside for moonlight ice skating or a group snowshoe excursion.

Restaurant Restaurants are a common option as they are well equipped to handle any event. Personalize your evening by having specific themes and food served. If you’re at a lakeside restaurant, arrange pontoon boats to take your party on a cocktail cruise before dinner. Upon your return to the dock, indulge in a lakeside fish fry or seafood extravaganza.

Is your family enriched in cultural heritage or have special recipes? Capitalize on your traditions and ask the restaurant to prepare your own family recipes or entrees that relate to your family history and customs. Enhance the night by finding out a cultural tradition to have your wedding party participate in.

Utilize one of the area’s well-known historic restaurants to host a party like the Roaring ‘20s “Great Gatsby.” Find a record player and dine by candlelight with Louis Armstrong playing in the background. Top hats and flapper dresses optional.

Extraordinary setting Seeking out the eccentric for a groom’s dinner your guests will remember? Consider booking a local bowling alley for an unconventional groom’s dinner. The facility should have plenty of space for a catered meal and afterward break into teams for some competitive bowling.

Airing more on the side of sophistication, think about a wine tasting. A hired sommelier, who is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, will be able to intrigue guests by educating them on the various aspects of wine.

Expect food courses to be paired perfectly with exceptional wine for this groom’s dinner.

Utilizing one of the many lakes area islands, have a stranded island dinner. Entree options would have to be effortlessly transported, therefore making them simpler.

The offset though is having a private waterfront location.

Activities could include having team survival games.

No matter what your preference, it’s important to remember that the goal of the groom’s dinner is a relaxing setting where the wedding party and guests have an opportunity to mingle and get comfortable with each other.

No matter how subdued or complicated your event may be, the underlying factor is your guests are there to celebrate your wedding day.

Mitch Hallan is a recruitment specialist at the M Brainerd Dispatch and visionary entrepreneur. He has a bachelor’s degree in management, political science and entrepreneurship from St. John’s University.

He lives in Pequot Lakes and hopes when he is married he won’t see one bill!

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Wedding Hair

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ll eyes are on you. It’s your wedding day and you want to look your best. You know the dress and flowers and accessories are perfect.

But the wild card is always the hair. You pray that this is not going to be a bad hair day.

Wedding experts agree that bridal hair can be tricky and a make it or break it element of your look. They suggest brides start thinking about their hair early in the planning process.

reception. Her strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline and a full skirt of soft ruffles complimented the planned updo.

On the morning of her July 31 wedding Ashley was very relaxed as Katherine worked on her hair. She said she wasn’t worried because she loved the way Katherine styled it before. It helped that Ashley’s sister Jenna and best friend Kim were across the room getting their hair styled. There was a lot of laughter between the bride and her bridesmaids.

When Ashely Lachelt of Baxter got engaged 15 months ago she immediately decided to grow her hair out and go back to her natural golden color. At the time, her short curls were a deep brown, a fun change from her usual look but definitely not what she wanted to wear down the aisle.

Statz says it’s her job to keep the bride calm. “I think I am more nervous than they are but I try not to show it. It’s important to me that the bride looks good and feels good on her wedding day.” Statz keeps the conversation moving often asking the bride how she and her groom met. There have been occasional wedding day meltdowns at the salon but Katherine says it seldom has anything to do with the hair. “There is a lot of pressure on the bride and sometimes they just need to get it out of their system. We don’t take it personally.”

Across town at Lakewood Evangelical Church in Baxter, Christy Brown was having her hair done for her wedding. Instead of going to a salon, she asked her stylist, Amber Close, to come to the church to work on her hair.

Lounging in sweat pants and a tank top, Christy looked very relaxed despite the fact she would soon be walking down the aisle to marry Trevor Tobin.

Like Ashley, Christy started growing her hair out as soon as she knew she was getting married. She also had a practice run for her bridal hair. “I was thinking of wearing my hair down or in a ponytail,” Christy recalled. “I didn’t want any super-slicked, ultra-modern style. That isn’t my personality. I wanted Trevor to recognize me when I was coming down the aisle!”

“I want my hair to look special on my wedding day,” she said. “My naturally curly hair is sort of my signature. I knew I wanted to wear it up but soft and loose.”

Like many brides, Ashley scheduled a trial hair appointment. Katherine Statz at the Fine Line Salon in Brainerd was her stylist. “It’s a smart idea to come ahead of time so we try out some different styles and see what works best for the bride,” Statz said. “You don’t want to be experimenting on the morning of your wedding.”

Stylists suggest brides bring photographs of hairstyles they are considering along with pictures of the bridal gown.

It’s also a good idea to bring whatever you are planning to wear in your hair for the wedding.

During that first appointment, Statz asked Ashley about her style, her dress and the wedding details. Because Ashley and her fiancé, Chris Macy, were planning an outdoor wedding at his parents’ house on the Mississippi River, the bride wanted to make sure her hair would be weatherproof.

Ashley and Katherine agreed on a soft twist that showed off her curls and would hold its style during the ceremony and

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Christy and her stylist Amber decided a side bunch of curls on one shoulder would go best with the strapless wedding gown. “She has beautiful hair and it’s easy to work with,” explained Amber. Christy’s fine, straight blonde hair was pinned to one side before Amber individually curled small sections with an iron and pinned them. When Christy expressed concern that the curls might be too tight, her hairdresser assured her by the time the ceremony took place five hours later, the curls would be just loose enough. “I don’t want to have to worry about my hair,” Christy said.

Both Statz and Close use hair pins and liberal amounts of hairspray to make sure their creations look perfect for the wedding photographs as well as the ceremony and reception.

Stylists agree that a bride’s hair should complement her gown, not compete with it. After a wedding dress is selected, the bride can explore styles that suit her and her gown.

A vintage wedding gown might call for finger waves or pin curls. A chic, modern dress could suit a slicked back style or sleek blow-out. A big ball gown looks good with a dramatic updo.

Statz says most of the brides she works with want some volume and fullness in their hair but not a bouffant style.

“We do a lot of classic updos with a modern twist,” she said.

Whatever the hairstyle, make sure you look like yourself.

Katherine Statz says there has been a return to a more natural bridal hairstyle. “The groom wants to recognize his bride when she comes down the aisle. He wants to see the girl he

fell in love with not a stranger with an unfamiliar hairstyle.”

Brides personalize their hairstyle with veils or flowers or even jewelry. Ashely Lachelt wore her grandmother’s jeweled brooch pinned in her hair. It provided a bit of sparkle and sentimentality to her style. Fresh flowers can be a nice addition but beware of the bride who found out halfway through the ceremony that the flowers in her hair caused non-stop sneezing.

If a bride plans to remove her veil or headpiece for the reception, make sure it comes out without dismantling her hairstyle.

Don’t forget to ask your stylist how to prepare your hair for the wedding day. It sounds odd not to have freshly washed hair on your big day, but some updo’s work much better with hair that is not squeaky clean. Freshly washed hair is less likely to hold a hairstyle.

As it turned out, Ashley Lachelt and Christy Brown picked a beautiful wedding day.

The afternoon of July 31 featured clear blue skies and warm sunshine. Despite the temperatures climbing to almost 90 degrees, both brides looked cool and collected. Christy’s side ponytail fell in graceful, soft curls and Ashley’s relaxed wavy twist stayed pinned. Most importantly, they both looked like women in love.

H A journalist, Rachel Reabe Nystrom worked as a reporter and talk show host on Minnesota Public Radio for almost 20 years. She currently serves on the Crow Wing County Board as a commissioner.

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Reception:

Wedding Calendar Checklist Upon Engagement Choose wedding style Dates for wedding and reception set Expense sharing Guest list and number of guests 6-12 Months Book florist, photographer, videographer, reception entertain ment, ceremony musicians Gown and accessories Bridesmaid dresses and accessories Honeymoon plans 4-6 Months Order invitations and supplies Guest list completed Marriage license and blood test requirements Select caterers, bakers, etc.

Order wedding cake(s) Register at Bridal Registry 2-3 Months Men’s formal wear chosen Wedding transportation for you and guests

Address invitations Mothers’ dresses Confirm services Confirm ceremony detail with clergy/judge Plan rehearsals Accommodiations for out-of-town attendants and guests Reserve rental equipment Finalize honeymoon plans Arrange for decorations Mail invitations 4-6 weeks before wedding Make an appointment with your skin care and make-up consultant 1 Month before Final gown fitting Final attendant fittings Marriage license and blood tests Gifts for attendants Accessories ready? Ring, candles, etc.

Record of gifts received and mail thank you notes immediately Confirm pre-nuptial dinner arrangements

2 Weeks Before Confirm rehearsal time and date with all wedding party members Name and address change on bank accounts, credit cards, drivers license Contact guests who have not yet RSVP’d Keep up with thank you notes 1 Week Before Final guest count to caterer Seating arrangements Confirm honeymoon reservations, pick up tickets, etc.

Pick up wedding attire and check fit Wedding Day Rings and marriage license Emergency kit, sewing needs, safety pins, etc.

Give officiant’s fee to best man for presentation after the ceremony If pictures are being taken before the ceremony, the entire wedding party should be ready two hours before.

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Wedding day transportation –

Arrive in style, your style

By Sheri Davich Photo provided by Christina Johnson

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erhaps your dream has always been to arrive and/or depart your wedding ceremony in the back of a chauffeur-driven stretch limo, a celebrity on your special day. The limousine is a favorite mode of transportation for many brides and grooms. It may be the one chance in a lifetime to ride like the rich and famous. You may think to reach for the phone book and page to “Limousine Service” with nary a second thought.

Hold the phone!

Wait just one minute. There are other options to consider, ones that may better suit the theme of your wedding, your personalities, or the activities you and your fiancé enjoy.

Your first consideration is your transportation budget.

Knowing your monetary limits will make it easier to choose services and proceed with a plan.

With a dollar amount in mind there are decisions to be made. Wouldn’t it be fun to make an entrance in a vintage car?

Or perhaps luxury is more your style, such as a Rolls Royce or Bentley. What about a convertible? A favorite vehicle can be rented or borrowed for a day, making your day an event to remember. Don’t forget to take pictures!

Renting basics When renting a vehicle or vehicles (wedding party? family?) be sure to get all of the details in writing with your rental company. These points should be included: • Date, time, and locations of pickup and drop-off.

• Type and number of vehicles rented.

• Exact hours each vehicle is hired for.

• Amenities supplied in each vehicle.

• Total cost including, gas and mileage.

• Overtime fees and gratuities.

• Deposit amount.

• Cancellation and refund policies.

• Ensure the driver is equipped with a map and clear directions.

Style and comfort Once you have the means selected you can turn your attention to comfort, stocking the vehicle with something to snack on and drink. Many transportation companies offer wedding packages, and with wedding day jitters it may be the first time all day you feel like eating. You need your energy for the party to come. A fluffy blanket is perfect for snuggling.

A different kind of horsepower Some area resorts, including Cragun’s in Brainerd, Grand View Lodge in Nisswa and Breezy Point Resort in Breezy Point offer horse-drawn carriage rides provided by independent vendors. Envision yourself alighting from a horse drawn carriage, a conveyance worthy of a princess and her prince.

Golf carts are also a popular choice at resorts. They’re a fun way to zip from ceremony to reception and they’re budget friendly, too.

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Don’t be afraid to think outside the four wheels Where is it written that wedding day transportation must involve four wheels? Lakeside receptions are an inspiration for couples to arrive by sailboat, pontoon, canoe, kayak or seaplane. Even personal watercrafts are an option, if you’re the adventurous sort and not too particular about your hair and makeup and are open to a wardrobe change. You’ll definitely make a splash with your guests!

Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing: • A bicycle built for two symbolizes that you will work together and play together. If you have children a son or daughter riding along side on their own bike completes the picture, and the family.

• Climb on board that motorcycle, sitting astride behind your Harley guy, or in a side car (much easier in a flowing gown!)

• Scooters, horseback, snowmobiles, hot air balloon, helicopter (not just for the bachelorette anymore!), and tractor.

A man’s job?

Of all the planning, transportation may be just the detail the groom will love to take on. Let go, ladies! Confer with him on your shared interests, give him some ideas, and let him run with it. When it comes to wheels we are right in the boys’ ball park, or parking lot, and many grooms would welcome more of a role in their weddings. Let’s give them their chance.

Travel in style, your style Of all the types of wedding transportation available, a limousine is one of the most popular and is a classic symbol of luxury, but it is just one of many options. Don’t make the mistake of treating wedding day transportation as a fringe factor in your big day! Don’t settle for “ordinary”, and do not wait until the last minute on this all- important detail. Four to six months lead time is recommended. Travel in style on your wedding day.

S Sheri Davich is a free-lance writer living in Pequot Lakes. Her work has appeared in local, regional, L aand national publications including Guideposts and Marathon and Beyond.

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All about accessories

By Meredith S. Holt

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n your wedding day, you want to look your best from head to toe. If every detail is “just right,” you’ll feel beautiful, confident and ready for what’s ahead. The right accessories complement your dress - and you! - and complete your overall weddingday “look.”

Hair wear If you’d like to use a hair accessory, first choose your hairstyle. Some pieces only work with a strong “base” on which to attach them.

Once you pick a veil, tiara, headband, hair clip or barrette, make sure it will stay in place. The last thing you want to worry about on your wedding day is whether the antique hairpiece you found in your great-aunt’s attic will stay on your head as you walk down the aisle or whether the $200 designer hair clip you bought online is going to fall out and get crushed on the dance floor.

Consider how a hair accessory will work with your face shape. Popular wedding website The Knot offers guidance.

If you have a diamond- or oval-shaped face, you’re lucky— most veil styles will look good on you. A veil that covers the sides of the face will help minimize the fullness of a round face, and a wider veil will help balance out an oblong face.

Bird-cage hats and veils are seeing a resurgence right now, and designer Erica Koesler offers several. Feathers are also showing up everywhere from runways to boutiques.

Koesler’s veils, from a French net cage blusher to a foot-tall “exaggerated pouf,” are available at a few Twins Cities-area shops as well as online at www.ericakoesler.com. She also makes tiaras, headbands, clips, barrettes and jewelry.

If you have a knack for crafts, why not save some cash and make your own hair piece? Many brides make their own veils, and there are plenty of do-it-yourself websites that offer instructions and videos on how to do so.

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Bejeweled The standout pieces of jewelry on your wedding day should be, of course, your engagement ring and your wedding ring. For that reason, it’s best to leave other rings in the jewelry box, unless you’d like to wear one that carries special meaning, like a deceased family member’s wedding ring or another heirloom ring.

Choose the rest of your jewelry with your dress and hairstyle in mind. Unless you’re set on going with all-out princess bling, balance is key. If your dress features clean, simple lines without embellishments, try earrings and a necklace that are more detailed. Or, if your dress has a laceup-the-back corset with beading and embroidery, you’d be better off with simpler jewelry.

Chandelier earrings look great with updos with a few loose tendrils, a classic chignon offsets diamond studs nicely, and simple teardrop earrings pair well with hair worn down or half up.

“Statement” jewelry is popular now, for both casual wear and dress wear. However, if you want to wear a statement piece, be forewarned that it will be the first thing people notice.

For a more time-tested look, pick pearls. Perhaps your mother or grandmother has a pair you can wear. A loved one’s set of pearls is a perfect “something old.”

Several fall-issue bridal magazines, including Bridal Guide and Wedding Style, feature jewelry by New York-based Tejani. Among the designer’s best-sellers are silver zircon and and crystal drop earrings, crystal and zircon silver studs, and a silver necklace with a crystal and zircon pendant. For more, see www.tejanibridaljewelry.com.

In her shoes Most brides will tell you to pick comfortable shoes, whether they did or not. Think of it this way: You’re going

to be standing, walking or dancing for much of the day and night. Standing to get dressed, walking down the aisle, standing to say your vows, walking down the aisle, standing to greet guests, dancing at the reception ... you get the point.

So unless you want to be seen wincing in pain or massaging your feet, buy a pair that will carry you through the festivities with ease and grace. That means trying them on! And don’t just find your size and call it a day. Really walk around in them, maybe try a dance step or two. Once you’ve found the right pair, break them in before the big day. Besides, who says you can’t wear a nice pair of heels with pajama pants around the house?

What size heel do you normally wear? Don’t go much higher than that. If adding height isn’t important to you, go with a lower heel, even a kitten heel or a flat, which will be much easier to walk in. Also think about the surfaces you’ll be walking on. If you’re having an outdoor wedding on a grassy landscape, stilettos might not be the best idea. Your spiky heel will sink into the turf with each step, and might get stuck (the horror!). The same goes for a cobblestone walkway, or sand (hey, if you’re getting married on the beach, why not go barefoot?).

The length of your dress influences shoe style and color.

If you’re wearing a floor-length gown, the style and color of your shoes isn’t as important because no one will see them.

They might appear in a few of the photographer’s detail shots, but that’s it. If you’re wearing a tea length or shorter dress, your shoes will be more noticeable and can help show off your legs. For example, ankle straps tend to have a shortening effect, whereas pumps or slingbacks will lengthen them.

Once you’re laced up, zipped in and adorned with gold, silver, diamonds or pearls, take a good look in a full-length mirror. Too much? Not enough?

Just right? If you feel like your accessories are wearing you instead of you wearing your accessories, take a word of advice from fashion icon Coco Chanel: “When accessorizing, always take off the last item you put on.”

M Meredith S. Holt has a mass communications, print jjournalism degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She has been a full-time copy editor for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead for the past three yyears.

EMERGENCY KIT FOR THE BRIDE A crisis is no longer a crisis if you’re prepared.

Here is a list of items you should have handy, be sure to have them near by in case you need them.

Bottles of nail polish 1 clear (for runs) 1 your color Extra Stocking Static Guard Mirror

Lotion Make-up Tissues

Comb Brush Hairpins

Sanitary Needs Phone list of all involved with party

Bobby Pins Safety Pins Needle & Thread

Cell Phone Plastic Bags Mints

Clear Deodorant Baby Powder

A Snack

Spray Spot Remover Hair Dryer Curling Iron

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Real Couples

By Sarah Bach-Bergs

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nce again it’s “Real Couples”! Your dose of the honest realities of marriage and all that goes with it. Each featured couple brings us a fresh, new perspective on relationships. No two couples are alike; each is one-of-a-kind. Yet, somehow, we can all learn from each other’s relationship adventures.

Jamie and Nikki This couple has found something special in each other… and it’s clear. What started off as a casual professional relationship has blossomed into a devoted, loving one. Its evident how much they care for one another – Nikki dotes on Jamie; Jamie gushes about how lucky he is to have found Nikki. Simply put, this couple is as cute as can be. Find out for yourself…

AGES: Jamie 31. Nikki 26.

TOGETHER: 4 years MARRIED: 1 year THE PROPOSAL: Their story starts on New Year’s Eve of 2008. After a filling and satisfying “Surf and Turf” dinner at a local restaurant, Jamie and Nikki contemplated whether or not to have some decadent dessert. “We NEVER have enough room for dessert when we go out,” states Nikki. “But this time, Jamie INSISTED that we take a look at the dessert tray.”

When the waitress brought it out, there sat all the decadent desserts – but even more decadent yet was the little box with the engagement ring inside that sat in the middle of the tray.

“Jamie asked me if there was anything on the tray I wanted for dessert,” remembers Nikki with a smile. “I have to admit, I didn’t notice the ring at first – I was checking out the French Silk pie!” Needless to say, Nikki clearly didn’t choose the French Silk Pie and went for the ring – and Jamie’s hand in marriage – instead!

THE BIG DAY: DAY Married on Aug.t 28, 2009, at Camp Ripley Memorial Chapel, Jamie and Nikki remember it like it was yesterday.

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HONEYMOON: The happy couple took off to The Royal in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico for some time together. They both raved that it was absolutely beautiful and the food was out of this world!

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Nikki and Jamie both vividly remember seeing each other for the first time that day. Jamie adds that their “first dance” and his dance with their daughter, Teagan, were cherished memorable moments for him.

THE MOST FUN OF PLANNING A WEDDING: Dress shopping with her family and friends was the highlight for Nikki. She knew she would get honest opinions. Jamie, on the other hand, confesses that he got lucky in the ‘planning department’ as the most fun for him was his bachelor party in St. Mathias!

WEDDING ADVICE: The couple insists, “Don’t sweat the small stuff!” If you forget one or two little things – no one else will know it was even in the plans!

OCCUPATIONS: Nikki is the marketing coordinator at the Brainerd Dispatch and Jamie is a salesman for C&L Distributing (Budweiser) PETS: The couple has no pets – they have their hands full with a kindergartener.

BABY CLOCK: Jamie and Nikki have already been blessed with one daughter, Teagan, who is starting school this fall. “We are hoping to have a sibling for her in the very near future,” state the couple.

HOBBIES: Jamie loves playing softball and the usual “man sports” – hunting and fishing. Nikki admits that her hobbies are things they enjoy doing together – like going camping in the wild outdoors, hanging out with friends and hosting neighborhood bonfires.

BEST THING ABOUT BEING MARRIED: “It’s the best feeling to finally be married to your best friend,” Nikki gushes.

“No more dating!” They both love the simple things: to come home from work and talk about their days, what they want for supper, etc. Jamie loves Nikki’s easy-going attitude as she talks about being married. “That’s why I love my wife,” he smiles.

BIGGEST FUTURE SPLURGE: Even though they don’t know when the time will come that they will be able to build their next house, they are looking forward to it. “We want it to be the house we’re in for a very long time,” explains Jamie. “So, we’ll make sure it has everything we want in it.”

BIGGEST WORRY: Nikki usually worries about financial things “even though things always work out in the long run!” Otherwise, it’s worrying about raising their child in the best way possible.

GUILTY PLEASURES: This couple is quite keen on lazy Saturdays/Sundays. “We love it when we have nothing going on,” states the couple. “And we just have time to ‘veg out’ around the house…it’s heaven!”

DECORATING STYLE: Clean and cozy. They are especially excited that they just finished painting their entire upstairs level to give it “their look”.

INTO THE FUTURE: They agree that they will most likely stay in the Brainerd lakes Area with hopes of living in the county or on a lake.

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ARGUMENTS/DISAGREEMENTS: The couple remembers how hard it was for Nikki to get used to all of Jamie’s extracurricular activities when they first started dating. “We would argue about small stuff like that.” she states. “But I actually enjoy watching him play softball now when I get the chance!”

BIGGEST CHALLENGE ABOUT BEING MARRIED: Although they have lots of discussions about finances and house projects, Nikki feels that not much is a challenge. However, Jamie plays the “honest guy” card and says, “There are always challenges, it just depends on if you want to argue or not!”

S Sarah Bach-Bergs lives in Brainerd with her husbband, Tom, her son, Odin and their labradoodle K Kashi. She works full-time as a grant writer but eenjoys freelance writing on the side. She also enjoys bbeing outdoors, staying active, catching z’s, spending time with friends and family and blogging sp aabout healthy food and lifestyle choices at www.thepathofwellness.wordpress.com. w

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ne of the most beautiful decorations at your reception might be one that’s edible. With intricate designs, eye-catching colors and any flavor you can imagine it’s not unusual for the wedding cake to get as many oohs and ahhs as the bridal gown.

There have, however, been a few updates to the traditional multitiered wedding cake.

Today’s economy has given brides an opportunity to be a little more creative with their reception desserts. Karin Olson, bakery manager at

The Icing Schaefer’s Foods in Nisswa, said wedding cakes reflect the bride and groom’s own personal taste. She said it is becoming popular for a smaller wedding party cake, five or eight inches, to be served and then cupcakes or other smaller cakes ordered to be served at the reception for the rest of the wedding guests. The bride and groom may travel from table to table serving their guests or they may be invited to help themselves from the desserts on their table.

“It’s really all over the board now,” she said of wedding desserts. “People have ordered brownies, pumpkin bars and even cookies this year.”

Wedding cakes have kept the bakery staff at Schaefer’s busy this year said Olson. The bakery has three full-time cake decorators and they work seven days a week.

“We cater to their needs,” Olson said of their customers.

If a couple knows what their budget is for their cake she said the staff can make suggestions and help them figure out what they will be able to afford. Keep in mind the kind of cake you’d like, flavors and icing preferences also.

Most bakeries allow a time for you to sample some of their offerings before you order.

Olson said the more notice the better when it comes to ordering the wedding cake and desserts. “We’re already starting to take orders for next summer,” she said. Sometime time lines say a month or two is all that’s needed for notice but you should really plan for more than that. She said they are able to match a cake’s frosting with almost any color. “If Photo by they bring a swatch of material we can match it,” she said of Treeline Photography coordinating a wedding’s colors.

For a small fee the bakery will also deliver and set up the cake at your reception site.

Most wedding cakes today look like pieces of art. It’s possible to incorporate a variety of shapes, flavors, fillings, frostings and tiers.

These all help to personalize your own creation. Do you want pillars or columns? Either silk or live flowers can be used to decorate the cake.

If you’d like fresh flowers on the cake arrange a meeting time for the florist and cake decorator to finish the design, possibly at the reception site the day of the wedding. A design can be fun and informal or something more classic.

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Remember the little bride and groom cake topper?

“Those aren’t quite as popular as they once were,” says Olson. Today many couples choose to use their initials as the topping for the cake or the first letter of the couple’s new last name. Let your baker know what you’d like to use when you meet with them. Maybe you don’t want any at all. Something as simple as chocolate shavings can dress up a cake. Decide on the style of your cake. Do you want a contemporary design? Traditional? Simple or regal? Is there a

is like; and any other important details. Bring pictures of cakes that you like.

It might be helpful to learn some of the basic terms in ”cake talk” so you can be sure to ask for exactly what you want. When it comes to icing your cake, you have as many delicious options as you do in a design. Butter cream made from butter and sugar is smooth and creamy. It stays soft so it’s easy to cut but your baker will be able to offer several types to choose from. Some may be easier to work with if

On The Cake

theme to your wedding? Your cake designer may have ideas on how to incorporate it.

When it comes to wedding cake flavors and fillings the sky is the limit. If you have a favorite and you think your guests may like it to – ask! It’s not just vanilla or chocolate anymore. Red Velvet, lemon and angel food cakes are all popular choices.

The price of your cake will depend on the size, the flavor, the detail in the design and icing and decorations When you meet with your baker talk about the time and place of the wedding; how formal it will be, what your gown

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Design, color and taste are only a few of the decisions to be made for your cake. Also keep in mind how you’d like to present it: On a table alone, or with other decorations.

Sheila Helmberger has a journalism degree. She is a mother of three, and contributes regularly to various local publications.

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Show Me a Little Color Fall/Winter Wedding Color Trends

By Danae Blanck Anderson

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he date is set, you are envisioning a beautiful fall or winter wedding, but now you are wondering about how to bring in a little color.

Fall and winter weddings may encompass a cornucopia of colors uniting the seasons within your wedding theme. There are some wonderful color trends for fall and winter that can create breathtaking ensembles for wedding parties, guests, table tops and the venue site itself.

The first step in choosing a wedding color scheme is to realize that is becomes an integral part of all of your wedding planning from invitations to wedding party attire and decorations. Whatever colors you select should be repeated to unify your celebration. This repetition impacts you and your guests so be sure to choose pleasing colors you love.

Selecting a successful color scheme can be overwhelming.

However, a few ideas to consider in aiding you with this task are: consider the wedding site (if it’s outside, say lakeside, think about incorporating blues and greens), look to Mother Nature (match the season, you can’t go wrong with this), research your favorite color combinations (look through home or fashion magazines to catch your favorite color trends or visit a paint/fabric store and pick up samples), select a prominent color first then choose other colors to coordinate with it (marigold with midnight blue), stick with colors that are of the same intensity so one doesn’t look more washed out than the other (maybe you like deep pink and you pair it with a bright orange), look at flowers to help you finalize a color scheme (choosing your favorite flowers is a simple way to choose wedding colors you find appealing, for fall check out orange dahlias, vandal orchids and calla lilies, for winter try the classic red rose, orchids, ivy, dogwoods or poinsettias), remember to think about how the colors you choose look on skin tones (after all people will be wearing the colors, too) and finally set the mood with the selected color combo (Do you want to create a serene “spa-like” setting, a formal one or a lively party?). Whatever colors are chosen remember to tie them into all of the details.

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Bringing color into all of your wedding details is what it’s about. Color speaks to everyone. Some color trends for fall and winter noted primarily by Pantone, Inc, one of the nation’s leading color forecast companies (check out the dessy.com/PANTONE for great wedding planning tools and style boards) include the following: • Charcoal- a dark warm gray is the new neutral for either season, this color goes great with bright colored flowers or deep reds and burgundies. The season’s new black, yet brighter and very versatile.

• Fall Festival Colors- living coral (a tomato red), endive (a refreshing yellow-green), woodbine(more of a military green), orange crush, clementine (dark shade of peach), lipstick red(velvet like with a dark shade), chocolate truffle(elegant brown w/ purple undertone) and golden glow (earthy yellow) are all colors found not only in nature this autumn but can be seen on the dress racks too.

• Winter Wonderland- quartz (a grayish lilac), plum, electric blue (reminiscent of ice), pistachio, purple orchid(purple with hints of fuschia), lagoon(a sparkling deep blue/green), rose dust (bright feminine beige) and carmine red(deep sultry red) are all rich colors capturing the coolest winter setting.

Another color note made by Nila Patrick, owner of V.I.P. Floral Gift and Wedding / Ivy Room & Chapel located on Laurel Street in historic downtown Brainerd, is that she is seeing more ivory being used instead of white for wedding gowns. Patrick is also noticing a variety of fabrics for gowns this upcoming season.

“A lot of different fabrics are being used like taffetas and charmuse, there are still satins and chiffons but others are being used now versus what we saw a couple of years ago.”

When asked about other noteworthy fall bridal party colors Patrick said, “Bronze and chocolate, burgundy, rust to butterscotch and golds” were all fall colors for bridesmaid dresses and tux vests that can be found at her “one stop shop” that has been in business since 1993.

With her 40 years of experience Patrick said she can help a bride and groom put together a reasonably priced complete wedding package from wedding attire, proper fittings to flowers, decorating, food and a DJ. She can even officiate a warm wedding ceremony after getting to know a couple right at the Ivy Chapel catering to guests for groups up to 75 people.

Making the guests feel welcomed at your reception with the right color accents is important as well. Patrick said to take advantage of natural materials from the north woods, “use fresh greenery, rocks, twigs and leaves for fall center piece arrangements.” Keep the focus on the table directly in front of the guests by using candlelight and don’t worry so much about decorating ceilings or columns. Portraying the bride and groom’s individual personalities is more intimate and the more of their personality that is reflected; the more memorable the event. Contact Nila at V.I.P. for all of your weddings needs at 218-829-1771.

Other decorating ideas to bring in color for the fall and winter seasons are guest friendly and create a fun memorable atmosphere.

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• The Fall Wedding: Naturally bright colors like yellows, oranges, rusts and reds are gorgeous this time of year, use pumpkins in all colors-white, blue, orange, yellow (could even have them carved with the bride & groom’s monogram or wedding motif lit up with a battery operated votive candle), gourds, berries, brightly colored leaves in silks or drieds, try a genuine harvest celebration theme with carnival games for kids, a professional square dance caller, hay rides, lighted birch trees, hay bales, sheaves of wheat, corn stalks and scarecrows made to order to look like the bride and groom.

For the perfect fall setting or custom scarecrows check out A-MAZE-N-PUMPKINS, follow County Road 18 from Nisswa, take a left on Middle Cullen Road, and watch for signs, the Grand Opening is September 18, 2010 and it will be open on weekends through the end of October. In September the times of operation are Friday through Sunday from 10am-8pm and in October from 10am-7pm. Contact Nikki O’Day for more information at 218-839-5957.

• The Winter Wedding: The classic Christmas season colors are always a hit with rich reds, greens and whites, try white flower petals sprinkled about, glass bowls or plates with pinecones and varying height candles, use fruits like pomegranates or apples and miniature evergreens on table tops or evoke an ice theme by using sparkling jewels, clear beads or dangling objects paired with white gold décor and light blue satin tablecloths to match the bridesmaid dresses,

use snowflakes to hang about or set in places, think peacock with jewel tones and flashy colors to brighten up a winter day, incorporate peacock feathers in the decorations, try going “glam” with silver and gold decorations including gold glitter spread on the flower petals in arrangements, gold bridesmaid dresses with silver tux vests, use ice sculptures and try finding a reception location with a fireplace that can be used as a focal point to create a warm and cozy atmosphere. The Paul Bunyan Arboretum is a great local place to consider for an enticing winter reception.

Whatever color palette you choose for your fall or winter wedding make it a personal reflection of you as a couple and by all means enjoy it!

Sources: theknot.com dessy.com/PANTONE associatedcontent.com EzineArticles.com becomegorgeous.com

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