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If the bride is changing her name, she should contact the following agencies: Driver’s license Contact your local DMV. Inform them you have changed your name and need the records to reflect the change. Social Security Call 800 772 1213, or visit www.ssa.gov for information. Federal income taxes Fill out your tax return with your new name. Social Security should forward the information you filed with them regarding your name change to the IRS, so confirm the IRS received the information. State taxes (if applicable) Contact your local tax offices. Inform them of your old name, new name and Social Security number. Passport Visit www.travel.state.gov/passport for more information. Also contact companies related to: • bank accounts • investments • credit cards • insurance • legal documents • other bills • any other place your name is listed
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Bravo Cucina Italiana • 704 597 1455 Northlake Mall • 6851 Northlake Mall Drive Perfect location for small reception or rehearsal dinner up to approx 75 people. Fabulous food! Beautiful Facility...Elegant Banquet room. Call for details. 75 Cabarrus NC Convention and Visitors Bureau • 704 260 8123 So many options for the modern bride, any size, any budget. C A O Courtyard by Marriott/Gastonia • 704 852 4411 1856 Remount Road • Gastonia, NC Flexible ballroom, ceremony location, special lighting, professional catering available - Perfect location. 150 C K A O Crowne Plaza Charlotte • 704 372 7550 201 S. McDowell Street • Charlotte, NC Newly renovated, upscale guest rooms, receptions up to 600 people. Custom menus available - conveniently located to uptown. 600 C O Dairy Barn, The • 803 547 1169 288 Dairy Barn Lane • Fort Mill, SC Built in 1946, totally renovated in unforgettable setting. Perfect for weddings, parties, etc. Your caterer or ours. 400 C A O Deerpond Plantation • 704 536 4559 8033 Hood Road • Charlotte, NC Beautifully set on 16 acres of Charlotte woodlands with tropical trees and plants. 1200 sq ft gazebo at waters edge adjoining a large garden terrace. 50-100 C A O Dennis Vineyards & Winery • 704 982 6090 24043 Endy Road • Albemarie, NC A place in the Vineyards where memories are made. Ceremony by the lake to the NEW indoor ballroom. We are unique in every way! C O Elizabeth Manor • 704 810 0538 206 S Broad Street • Gastonia, NC Ceremonial Facility - Banquet Hall. Newly renovated historic building built in 1901. Full service wedding venue. 150+ C
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There are a million decisions to be made when planning your wedding. What sets one wedding apart from another is more than the colors; memories are in the details. If you’re looking for some inspiration, try starting with the basics, like creating a custom drink menu. Think beyond soda, punch and water and treat your friends and family to tantalizing creations that will make lasting impressions. Signature drinks are a fun, easy way to add a touch of creativity and charm to your one-of-a-kind day.
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Consider signature touches like monogrammed mugs. It’s a great way to bring attention to your beverage service, and it makes a great favor for your guests. Also consider creating a unique beverage menu, complete with a “Bride’s” and “Groom’s” drink. Your guests will love the chance to try your favorite drink on your special day.
Bring back the taste of childhood with an Italian Soda Bar. Serve in traditional soda glasses with bright colored straws. With a wide array of flavors to choose from, this nostalgic bar will be a delight for everyone.
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Forget basic lemonade and iced tea, and shake things up. Try Monin Fruit Purée with bits of real fruit. Shake with lemonade or iced tea, and serve over ice with a fruit garnish. It’s a simple, yet different and beautiful way to refresh your guests. Servers can shake these drinks to order, which adds a bit of flair to the bar.
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• DON’T create a wedding for others at the expense of your wishes. Focus on the kind of celebration you want, not the one other people expect you to have. • DON’T ask your attendants to do chores or run errands that should be performed by hired help. If you need baby-sitting at your reception, find one, but not among your wedding party. photo by: tinkley.com
• DON’T ask someone to donate an item or service that's normally paid for. Of course, if they volunteer, consider it.
• DON’T surprise guests by asking them to perform non-guest duties, like taking pictures, parking cars or playing the piano. • DON’T use preprinted thank-you cards in place of a personalized note. • DON’T plan a punch bowl reception for what rightly is considered mealtime it's cheap and leaves your guests hungry. • DON’T forget to search out the face of your new spouse at the reception. Share a smile and commit yourself to repeating those smiles back each day of your life together.
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guide Attire & Accessories Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Bedazzled Bridal & Formal....................86 Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89 Mecklenburg Bridal Gallery.............90, BC The Bridal House...................................87 The Brides Choice..................................88 The Social Butterfly Bridal Boutique & Salon...................92a Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties Bravo Italiana’..................................31, 45 Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46 Hilton Charlotte University Place..........41 Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club.......57a Bridal Beauty, Salons & Spas Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Anjolique Bridal Hair & Makeup............15 Mary Kay Cosmetics..............................17 The Social Butterfly Bridal Boutique & Salon...................92a Bridal Events & Shows Best Wedding Sites.com......................137 Bridal Shows..........................................18 Calendar of Events.................................19 CharlotteBridalShow.com.....................24 Free Wedding Website...........................35 PWG Summer Bridal Expo - Charlotte..................................3,21,36 The Bridal Showcase.............................23 Winter 2011 Brial Expo.......................5,21 138
Bridal Consultants Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Bella Corture Events............................134 Bella Garden..........................................44 Susan Southerland..............................143 The Bridal House...................................87 The Brides Choice..................................88 Bridal Party Gifts Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Bella Corture Events............................134 Best Wedding Sites.com......................137 Celebrity China & Crystal.......................98 Dennis Vineyard and Winery.................43 Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89 Macy’s. ...........................................11,100 Susan Southerland..............................143 The Bridal House...................................87 Cakes Austin’s Bakery & Design.......................30 Simple Elegant......................................91 Sweet Creations.....................................32 Table Décor & More........................29,133 Cake Toppers Austin’s Bakery & Design.......................30 Caterers Bravo Italiana’..................................31, 45 Table Décor & More........................29,133 Ceremony Locations Bella Garden..........................................44 Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46
Courtyard by Marriott Gastonia...........56a Deerpond Plantation...........................56a Dennis Vineyard and Winery.................43 Elizabeth Manor....................................49 Hilton Charlotte University Place..........41 Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown....51 Lakes A Wedding & Party Place, The.....53 Morningstar Lutheran Chapel...............71 South Charlotte Banquet Center...........55 Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club.......57a China, Crystal, Silver Celebrity China & Crystal.......................98 Dillard’s..................................................99 Macy’s. ...........................................11,100 Creative Touches Bella Corture Events............................134 Emma’s Royal Flowers........................1,75 Ice Sensations........................................27 Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89 Shutterbooth.......................................113 Susan Southerland..............................143 The Bridal House...................................87 The Social Butterfly Bridal Boutique & Salon...................92a Destination Weddings All About Honeymoons.......................104 Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46 Dennis Vineyard and Winery.................43 Dream Cruise Travel...........................106a Mann Travels........................................105
Event Décor/Decorations Bella Corture Events............................134 Connie Duglin Linens.......................10,76 Emma’s Royal Flowers........................1,75 Ice Sensations........................................27 Table Décor & More.........................29133 The Flower Diva..........................77,78 IBC Favors Bella Corture Events............................134 Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89 Floral Design & Décor Emma’s Royal Flowers........................1,75 Table Décor & More........................29,133 The Flower Diva..........................77,78 IBC Formal Attire Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Bedazzled Bridal & Formal....................86 The Bridal House...................................87 The Brides Choice..................................88 Gift Baskets Dennis Vineyard and Winery.................43 Gift Registry Celebrity China & Crystal.......................98 Dillard’s..................................................99 Macy’s. ............................................11100 Royal Prestige....................................101a Guest Accommodations Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46 Courtyard by Marriott Gastonia...........56a 139
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guide Courtyard by Marriott Matthews........108 Courtyard by Marriott Rock Hill...........108 Crowne Plaza Charlotte.........................47 Hampton Inn & Suites Airport.............109 Hampton Inn & Suites Concord.........110a Hampton Inn & Suites Matthews......110a Hampton Inn & Suites SouthPark.........50 Hampton Inn- Charlotte Uptown..........51 Hilton Charlotte University Place..........41 Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown....51 Holiday Inn Center City..........................52 Holiday Inn Express...........................110b Quality Inn Huntersville....................109b Health And Fitness/Diet/ Weight Management Elements For Women............................17 Historic Mansions Elizabeth Manor....................................49 Home Furnishings Dillard’s..................................................99 Macy’s. ...........................................11,100 Honeymoon & Travel All About Honeymoons.......................104 Dream Cruise Travel...........................106a Mann Travels........................................105 Hospitality Services Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46 Courtyard by Marriott Gastonia...........56a Courtyard by Marriott Rock Hill...........108 Crowne Plaza Charlotte.........................47 140
Hampton Inn & Suites Airport.............109 Hampton Inn & Suites Concord.........110a Hampton Inn & Suites Matthews......110a Hampton Inn- Charlotte Uptown..........51 Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown....51 Holiday Inn Center City..........................52 Ice Sculptures Ice Sensations........................................27 Internet Services Susan Southerland..............................143 Invitations & Accessories Bella Corture Events............................134 Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89 Table Décor & More.........................29133 The Bridal House...................................87 The Brides Choice..................................88 Jewelry Allison Love’s Fine Jewelry . ................92b Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89 Macy’s. ...........................................11,100 The Bridal House...................................87 The Brides Choice..................................88 The Social Butterfly Bridal Boutique & Salon...................92a Kitchens & Cookware Macy’s. ...........................................11,100 Royal Prestige....................................101a Linens Connie Duglin Linens.......................10,76
Macy’s. ...........................................11,100 Lingerie Macy’s. ...........................................11,100
The Bridal House...................................87 The Brides Choice..................................88 The Social Butterfly Bridal Boutique & Salon...................92a
Music & Entertainment Shutterbooth.......................................113 Personalized Photo Albums Aphrodite Photography.......................122 Christy Falls Photography.................7,119 Fort Mill Photography.........................123 Image Gallery....................................125a Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89 Juliet Photography............................125b Lisa Crates Photography....................126a Special Moments Photography...........121 Photography Aphrodite Photography.......................122 Christy Falls Photography.................7,119 Fort Mill Photography.........................123 Image Gallery....................................125a Juliet Photography............................125b Lisa Crates Photography....................126a Ohh Snaps!!.......................................126b Shutterbooth.......................................113 Special Moments Photography...........121 Tim Hines Photography.......................124 Preservation Gown & Floral Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Bedazzled Bridal & Formal....................86 Jet Taylor Bridal Jewels..........................89
Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners Bella Garden..........................................44 Bravo Italiana’..................................31, 45 Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46 Courtyard by Marriott Gastonia...........56a Crowne Plaza Charlotte.........................47 Deerpond Plantation...........................56a Dennis Vineyard and Winery.................43 Elizabeth Manor....................................49 Hilton Charlotte University Place..........41 Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown....51 Lakes A Wedding & Party Place, The.....53 Morningstar Lutheran Chapel...............71 Sardis Swim/Racquet............................54 South Charlotte Banquet Center...........55 The Dairy Barn.......................................48 Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club.......57a Rentals Connie Duglin Linens.......................10,76 Shutterbooth.......................................113 Table Décor & More........................29,133 Showers Bruches & Luncheons Bella Garden..........................................44 Bravo Italiana’..................................31, 45 Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46 141
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guide Courtyard by Marriott Gastonia...........56a Courtyard by Marriott Matthews........108 Courtyard by Marriott Rock Hill...........108 Crowne Plaza Charlotte.........................47 Deerpond Plantation...........................56a Elizabeth Manor....................................49 Hampton Inn & Suites SouthPark.........50 Hampton Inn- Charlotte Uptown..........51 Hilton Charlotte University Place..........41 Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown....51 Holiday Inn Center City..........................52 Lakes A Wedding & Party Place, The.....53 Morningstar Lutheran Chapel...............71 Sardis Swim/Racquet............................54 The Dairy Barn.......................................48 Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club.......57a Tuxedo’s Anjolique Bridal & Formal.....................81 Bedazzled Bridal & Formal....................86 The Brides Choice..................................88 The Social Butterfly Bridal Boutique & Salon...................92a Wedding Centers Deerpond Plantation...........................56a Elizabeth Manor....................................49 South Charlotte Banquet Center...........55 Wedding Planner Bella Corture Events............................134 Bella Garden..........................................44 Cabarrus NC Convention & Visitors Center.................................46 Elizabeth Manor....................................49 142
Susan Southerland..............................143 The Bridal House...................................87 The Brides Choice..................................88 The Social Butterfly Bridal Boutique & Salon...................92a Videography Ohh Snaps!!.......................................126b Special Moments Photography...........121 Photo Booths Shutterbooth.......................................113
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Destination Weddings When booking your destination wedding, consider the time of year and how it can affect your bottom line. Resorts and all-inclusive properties offer great deals for brides and grooms looking to wed in paradise. However, if you’re planning to exchange vows during peak seasons (holidays, summer months), expect to pay premium prices.
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