COMO Living Magazine - Wedding Guide 2017

2017 Wedding Guide Skin Prep page 6

You’re Engaged! Now What? page 10

Must-ask Venue Questions page 18

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very bride wants to have radiant and glowing skin as she walks down the aisle. When it comes to skin care, there’s no such thing as starting too soon. Elisabeth Trumbower, owner of Pela Cura Anti-Aging & Wellness, has advice on achieving clear and luminous skin for the big day.

results. Many of these treatments require multiple sessions.

For those who are new to professional skin treatments, start “slow and low,” beginning with gentler treatments before increasing the strength and frequency as your skin adjusts.

Finding the Right Fit

Some brides choose to use services such as injectables, medical micro-needling, and laser treatment to see greater visible

Making big changes in the skin does not happen overnight. You should start your wedding skin preparation a year before your date, but six months still allows for progress.

The bride must find a professional who’s a good fit. Pela Cura Anti-Aging & Wellness offers free consultations, as do many other local skin clinics. Interview potential professionals and make sure they can meet your needs.

Communication, realistic expectations, and real-world skin care experience are all integral to having a good experience and even better outcomes. There’s enough to be stressed out about in the days leading up to your wedding — the way you look should never be one of them. Finding the right aesthetic team will ensure you feel 100 percent confident, comfortable, and bridal-beautiful when the big day arrives.

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Focus on exfoliation and hydration.

Avoid abrasive products that can cause irritation, redness, and breakouts.

For a more effective and gentle exfoliation, use enzyme masks. They only rid your face of dead skin cells and work more evenly and thoroughly than a manual scrub.

Use enzyme-based treatments in the shower — the steam will activate the enzymes and act as a booster. Hydration is even more important when you’re exfoliating regularly.

If you need dramatic results, consider chemical peels performed by a licensed skin professional. A professional can help you choose the best type of peel with appropriate exfoliation for your skin type, skin goals, and timeline.

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You’re Engaged! Now What?

Planning makes perfect.

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irst, congratulations! Right now, Talk to your contributors, the ones this very moment, take a minute covering all the bills to come. Start the to absorb all the happiness around conversation with what came from item you and your fiancé! You’re so in love, No. 3. Make sure they understand what your families are excited, and ideas of the two of you want before their ideas are your big day are endless. brought in. Then talk numbers and get a Alright, minute is over . . . time to budget number. Sometimes parents don’t start planning! This is the best example of want to limit you­—that’s alright. Then the waves of emotions you will experiask for their “make me sick” number that ence over your engagement. As you’re they can’t bear to go over. Then you know planning your wedding, take moments your ceiling: stay under it! to go back and remember that amazing Start your budget. Before booking a feeling in the beginning, because that’s single vendor, know where you want to the why behind your wedding day. splurge and where you want to save. Put Here are some a number value, on initial steps to take a scale from 1 to 10, Sit down with your now that the ring is for each vendor to fiancé, before anyone on your finger. determine what’s least Celebrate! Let eielse, and truly discuss and most important. ther parents or friends Tour venues, even your wedding. throw you a quick and if you have one in easy party. Nothing mind you already love. too formal, no gifts, just your nearest and Give yourself at least three options and dearest. Nobody to throw it? No worries. compare the major factors: rental price, Do it yourself. Everyone wants to see what’s included (this may save you money your ring, hear the story of how the quesother places), catering rules, and factors that tion was asked, and celebrate! would add costs, like providing guest transInsure that ring! A policy is pennies portation, renting bathrooms, or a tent. compared to losing it forever.

Book your venue! Now it’s time to book all your other vendors and start Sit down with your fiancé, before anyplanning. Make sure that during the one else, and truly discuss your wedding. planning process you reflect on two Even start a list — two columns of what you things: honoring your budget and sitting envision and what they envision. See where down with your fiancé on a regular basis things align, where they differ, and where to communicate. Don’t lose sight of what they can be merged. With a good vision, you you two envisioned. two agree on move on to No. 4 together.

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Mom Time Advice on choosing the perfect dress for your child’s special day.

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or the mother of the bride—or groom—the marriage of a child marks one of the proudest days of her life. It’s a day for every mother to look her absolute best. Ana Marie’s Bridal owner Wendy Gladbach gives her tips and guidelines to choosing the perfect MOB look.

dress. Once a dress is ordered, it can take up to 14 weeks to arrive. Although rush shipping may be available, plan on ordering a dress around the same time as the bridesmaids’ dresses. Once the dress arrives, it many need alterations, which can take a few weeks.

Let the Bride Be Your Guide

Choose Style Carefully

Mothers should defer to the bride on color and style, within reason. Allow the engaged couple’s taste to dictate choices like length and color palette. If the bride doesn’t care about the color, try to pick a neutral tone that compliments the colors the bride has chosen. Some popular colors include black, gray, navy, cappuccino, teal, or Bordeaux.

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Gone are the days when the mother of the bride was expected to wear a frumpy frock. The MOB should never upstage the couple, but that doesn’t mean her style is limited. Logistics such as weather, time of day, setting, and season of the event will guide what attire is appropriate. Religious and cultural customs may also need to be considered for the ceremony or reception. I advise picking an ensemble that highlights your assets and will make you feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.

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Wedding Venue 101 Five things to consider when booking the location of your big day.

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When you’re on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue, asking the right questions is crucial. Columbia Country Club’s event coordinator, Kristi McCann, and the University Club’s event and wedding planner, Megan Morris, weigh in on five things to consider before signing on the dotted line.

1. Come prepared.

“We have couples come in who are so excited about getting engaged, and they get anxious about booking a venue before they’ve talked in-depth about their wedding,” Kristi says. Couples should establish a vision, theme, and baseline knowledge about the wedding.

“A prospective date, anticipated guest count, and planned budget should be decided on before contacting vendors,” Megan says.

2. Ask about catering constraints.

“Many venues provide their own catering and have restrictions on outside food,” Kristi says. “Other spaces are just a venue and hiring an outside caterer is a must.”

With so many different scenarios, asking about catering is an essential first question for vendors. “This is also the time couples should clarify if they can create their own menu,” Megan says.

3. Know the role of the venue coordinator.

Kristi says: “Lots of brides and grooms get confused about what a venue

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coordinator does. The duties of a venue coordinator vary greatly from those of a wedding planner. An easy way to explain it is that a venue coordinator’s responsibilities are focused more on the back-of-house operations, while wedding planners typically focus on front-of-house matters, such as flowers, entertainment, and décor.” Couples should consult the venue coordinator on site upfront to fully understand their duties.

4. Understand space restrictions.

“Most sites have some rules and restrictions,” Kristi says. “If you have a vivid idea, it’s important to run it through the venue.” Some typical restrictions include: no open flames, no glitter or confetti, and limitations as to what you can put on the walls.

5. Have a tentative timeline Some venues allow people to come in and decorate the space a day early — others will charge. Kristi says, “Having a rough timeline and discussing it with your venue coordinator or wedding planner will ensure you’re not hit with unexpected fees or surprising time restrictions.”

While embarking on the venue booking process, never be afraid to ask, ask, and ask again.

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Wedding Reception Itinerary Timeline and tips to throwing a seamless soirée.

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veryone wants their wedding remembered fondly, and a little organization helps the evening run smoothly. Although events will vary from wedding to wedding, here are some tips for a reception timeline.

Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres Cocktails kick off the reception and should last about an hour to get people mingling.

TIP: If a gap between the ceremony and reception is inevitable, be considerate of the amount of time between the two events. Give people time to do something else or run home to ensure they won’t be awkwardly hanging out in the lobby of your venue.

Newlyweds’ Arrival The newlyweds are announced for the first time as husband and wife. Some couples choose to have their first dance now. Alternately, you can wait until after dinner.

Champagne Toast & Speeches The toast usually takes place after everyone is seated or once the first course is served. Traditionally, the best man starts the toasts and gives his speech, followed by the maid of honor. The couple responds, and then parents and other guests can say a few words.

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TIP: Do the toasts during dinner — while you have a captive audience.

Encourage those making toasts to keep it brief but heartfelt.

Dinner If you’re having a buffet, the DJ or emcee will instruct the tables when to stand up.

TIP: In general, no more than 30 minutes or so should pass between cocktail hour and dinner.

Music & Dancing Once tables are cleared, be the first ones out on the dance floor, cueing guests to do the same. If you have any other activities planned — bouquet toss, garter toss, or whatever you’ve dreamed up — this is the time.

TIP: Plan on tossing your bouquet? Get an additional bouquet from the florist so you can keep your original as a memento.

Cutting the Wedding Cake Traditionally, it’s considered acceptable to leave a wedding once the cake has been cut. While this rule may have gotten lost over time, many still abide by the concept. Don’t schedule cakecutting too late, and be considerate of older guests or those who may want to leave earlier.

Final Song & Goodbyes Select a song that will leave a lasting impression. If you’re making a grand exit, do so at this point. Your coordinator will usher the guests to the foyer to bid you farewell.

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