Jstyle Weddings 2016

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The Thread: A few words from Jstyle Weddings Editor Michael C. Butz

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Need to Know: Advice for planning and enjoying the big day

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Couples Spotlight: Shannon Kaplan & Andrew Zelman

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Shoreline Style: Set the scene with elegance and comfort

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Couples Spotlight: Jessica Volsky & Jordan Katz

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Ballroom Black-Tie: Opulence and glamour set the tone Country Club Prep: Styles can range from elegant to quirky Modern Gallery: Fashion-forward styles complement the venue Elegant Garden: Add a touch of luxury to the great outdoors

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Couples Spotlight: Brooke Higdon & Evan Wolf

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Cake Toppers: Beautiful cakes can grab the spotlight at a reception Fantastic Food: From trends to kosher dishes, local caterers discuss what’s hot Couples Spotlight: Abby Stein & Adam Diamond

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Color(s) of the Year & Peach Perfect: Pantone’s Rose Quartz and Serenity lead 2016 palettes Say it with Flowers: Floral arrangements serve as extensions of couples’ personalities Fine Print: Stationery makes a wedding’s first impression Foul-Weather Photography: Rain and snow won’t keep a good photographer down

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Couples Spotlight: Danielle Feuer & David Fingerhut

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Closing Kiss: Tiffany Weinstein & Charlie Hicks

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On the cover: Abby Stein married Adam Diamond on Jan. 31, 2015 at the old Cuyahoga County Courthouse in Cleveland. Photo

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SPOTLIGHT:

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INTERCONTINENTAL CLEVELAND. A memorable setting for your unforgettable day.

At InterContinental Cleveland, we know that when you’re planning and customizing your wedding you want to talk to someone as excited as you are. To ensure that your unforgettable celebration runs smoothly and every detail is important, we provide unparalleled facilities and the highest level of personal service. And we use our local knowledge to access the very best the city has to offer.

It’s your wedding. Let’s make it memorable, together.

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Musings and observations from Editor Michael C. Butz

Love finds a way

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ast year, I attended two weddings. One was in Northeast Ohio, the other in the southwest corner of the state. One was at the beginning of the summer, the other at the end.

They were opposites in those regards, but they also had things in common.

Coincidentally, both ceremonies were held well off the beaten path on the rolling fields of Ohio’s countryside; both receptions were held in rustic, repurposed barns; and both took place in sweltering heat and humidity. (Neither the fans stationed in the barns nor the drinks at the bar offered respite from 90-degree temperatures.)

Another thing they had in common were relationships that dated back to high school for each couple.

One couple walked a fairly straight line before eventually walking down the aisle, dating for some eight years before tying the knot. The other couple took a less direct path that included not dating while each went to college. The two reconnected a few years ago, and have since become one.

What I hope these parallels illustrate is that regardless of circumstances, and regardless of the journey a couple takes to get where they want to be, love often finds a way – which I trust is the

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hat I hope these parallels illustrate is that regardless of circumstances, and regardless of the journey a couple takes to get where they want to be, love often finds a way – which I trust is the case for many of those reading this issue of Jstyle Weddings.

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case for many of those reading this issue of Jstyle Weddings.

If you fall into that category, I also trust that you’re either beginning to plan your big day or perhaps ironing out some final details – which is where Jstyle Weddings can help.

From our wedding spotlights, which feature beautiful weddings from Jewish couples with ties to Northeast Ohio, to all the expert advice offered by local professionals regarding wedding fashion, trends and more, Jstyle Weddings aims to inspire and inform.

In addition to what you read in the magazine, I invite all of those who are planning a wedding to join us at the Jstyle Weddings Bridal Event, where many of Northeast Ohio’s most soughtafter vendors will be in attendance to answer your questions. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at The Westin Hotel Downtown Cleveland. For more information or to register, visit jstylemagazine.com/jstyle-weddings.

Last but not least, in this issue of Jstyle Weddings, we share the inspiring love story of Joshua Davidson and Rebecca Richman, who spent their summers in Cleveland together while they dated long-distance for more than three years through college. After being separated for so long, they then spent nearly all their time together, first in Israel, then on a cross-country bike ride and eventually in marriage.

Talk about a journey, and talk about love finding a way. I hope the journey to your wedding day is equally joyous and meaningful.

jstyle Editor Michael C. Butz editor@jstylemagazine.com

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Perfect plans

By Kristen Mott Putting details in place well in advance will help ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch

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edding planning can be a stressful experience for brides-to-be. With so many different vendors and important decisions involved throughout the process, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the details.

“Brides shouldn’t take on too much. Some brides are very over-stressed, but there are some details they shouldn’t make themselves crazy over,” says Yitty Dessler, owner of Elegance on Loan in Cleveland Heights.

Dessler, along with Valarie Kirkbride Falvey, founder of Kirkbrides Wedding Planning and Design in Mentor, and Ginny Sukenik, owner of GS Special Events in Mayfield Heights, share their tips for how brides-to-be can stay focused and calm during the wedding planning process.

Book your vendors As with most major celebrations, selecting a location is one of the most important steps of the planning process. Sukenik recommends booking a venue as far as a year-and-a-half out in order to secure the perfect location.

“The officiant and the venue are two of the most major things. You have to have those two things booked in order to start working on everything else,” she says.

Once the locations of the ceremony and reception are decided on, it’s important to start booking other date-sensitive vendors, Dessler says, such as a photographer, videographer, florist, caterer – and the entertainment.

“Once you make all those phone calls and you have the people you want in place, the rest of the actual planning doesn’t need to happen until much closer to the wedding date,” she says.

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“Anything greater than 10 months is just too early to send them,” she says. “People may forget about the date. Relationships also change in your life and now you’re committed to inviting those people.”

Dessler and Sukenik both agree that wedding invitations can be mailed about six weeks before the wedding, but the invitations should be designed and ordered several months before then, Dessler says.

Wedding day attire Wedding dresses and fittings often vary depending on the bridal shop and the designer, but Sukenik says a good rule of thumb is for brides-to-be to start searching for a wedding dress about nine months before the wedding.

Selecting tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen is a somewhat easier process, but all attire for the men should be finalized by at least three months before the event, Falvey says.

Final details The month preceding the wedding is the

time to finalize all the details for the big day.

During the last month of planning, Sukenik recommends finishing the wedding program, having a final dress fitting, applying for a marriage license and collecting documents to change one’s name and address, if applicable.

Falvey adds that the month before the wedding is also a good time to finalize the seating chart for the reception and to touch base with the various vendors and discuss the logistics of the wedding day.

“I definitely recommend doing confirmations with all of your vendors, especially your photographer, entertainment and florist, because those vendors have a ton of details to handle,” she says.

Staying calm While the months leading up to the big day can be stressful, Dessler emphasizes the importance of letting go and remaining calm on the wedding day itself.

“Whatever happens up to a certain point you can worry about, but on the day of the wedding you have to relax and only worry about the important things,” she says.

Falvey also highly recommends hiring a wedding planner or additional help to handle the final decorating and timeline of events, so brides can stay relaxed and fully enjoy their special day.

“It’s hard enough just to go through the day as the bride and talk to everybody and take all the pictures and the emotional effects of getting married, let alone working that day too,” she says. “If you’re ever in your life going to hire someone else to do something for you, your wedding day is really the day to do it.” js jstylemagazine.com

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Resilient Relations Through long times apart and across long distances, Joshua Davidson and Rebecca Richmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love flourished

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J

oshua Davidson and Rebecca Richman’s love story began with a promise – a promise not to fall in love. As the two sat in a field at Camp JRF, a Reconstructionist Jewish summer camp in South Sterling, Pa. where both worked as counselors, they shook hands and vowed they would not fall in love.

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Davidson, a Shaker Heights native, was about to enter his sophomore year at Oberlin College. Richman, a native of the Interstate 495 circle just outside of the nation’s capital, was getting ready to commence her studies at Brandeis University. The schools are separated by 664 miles of interstate, a nearly 10-hour drive.

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Many choose to break up, but Davidson and Richman made it work – for three-and-a-half years.

How? It all started that summer when they weren’t supposed to fall in love – but did.

“You just take walks after your campers go to sleep,” Richman recalls.

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They decided that after a school year apart, they should spend a summer together. Their first summer, the couple lived with a friend on Overlook Drive in Cleveland Heights. Their second summer, they lived on Hessler Street in University Circle, while Davidson worked with the Hillel program and Richman worked at the Monarch Center for Autism.

Those summers smacked of paradise.

They bicycled all over the city – to gorgeous Edgewater Park, to Progressive Field, to dinners at Ohio City’s Momocho, to evenings at Mahall’s, a funky (in a good way) bar and bowling alley in Lakewood.

“We rode our bikes everywhere,” Davidson recalls.

“Cleveland really became, for Josh, for me, it became a symbol of freedom and independence,” Richman adds.

Beyond the beauty of summertime Cleveland, they discovered common values, most notable their love for family, over weekly, sometimes even more frequent, dinners, Shabbat and otherwise, with Davidson’s parents and grandparents.

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Pictures tell Rebecca Richman and Joshua Davidson’s story, from their trip to Israel (previous page) to their 2015 wedding and summers in Cleveland (above) to the cross-country cycling trip that led them to the Pacific Ocean (next page).

difficult. Richman recalls asking her parents if she could spend the summer with her new boyfriend.

“They were fine with me spending my summers in Cleveland and they could see how happy I was and how good it was for me,” Richman says.

“They were extremely supportive of me,” Davidson adds. “We were very close with each other’s families very soon after we started dating.”

Of course, during the year, they were still apart. How did they make it work?

“I think incredible amounts of communication and honesty,” Davidson says.

That meant daily calls – and no texting.

“And egalitarianism,” Richman pitches in, reflecting on their daily calls. “He’s the person you call after a good class and a bad class and to talk about your ideas.”

But Richman admits that’s not an entirely satisfying answer. If it were as easy as daily calls, more long-distance couples would succeed.

“I really think that Josh and I are lucky, and we have a really special, deep connection, in part because we met at camp and in part because of our souls,” Richman says. “I think we’re really lucky to have found each other. There’s a lot that we do to make our relationship work, but there’s also a lot that we don’t have to do.”

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“It felt like a joke. It felt completely unreal when it happened,” Richman says. “We made it through three-and-a-half years of long distance and now we get to be together? Now? Really?”

That was when the couple changed from dating long-distance to traveling long distances together – never more so than their six-month stint in Israel starting October 2014 as part of Masa Israel’s “Israel by Design” program and their across-the-nation bike tour from May to July of 2015. The program allowed them to do what others would not – live together despite not being married yet (they got engaged in the summer of 2014).

The goal was to help Richman learn Hebrew in preparation for rabbinical school. The obstacle was the ongoing warfare in Israel at the time. Given the conflict, the couple spent a good deal of time there discussing politics.

Davidson and Richman took in a lot – beauty, tragedy and war.

“Israel by Design” isn’t for everyone, according to Cleveland regional director for Masa Israel Mirit Balkan, since most people looking into Israel want more company, guidance and/or structure.

Davidson and Richman, on the other hand, already knew Israel. For Richman, it was her second trip to the holy land. For Davidson, it was his fifth.

They also didn’t mind going on their own – rather, they relished it.

The couple, separated for so long, spent every moment together. They were in class together. They did homework together.

They walked from their living space at the base of a mountain up to the cafes toward the top together. They navigated old streets together and slowly began to understand the ancient language being spoken around them. They visited with members of Davidson’s family who lived in Israel.

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“It was our first time having our own space just to be shared for us,” Richman says.

“I thought it was a really profound thing for our relationship,” Davidson says. “Most of our life in Haifa was just the two of us.”

And in Haifa, the couple found something that reminded them of their original land of freedom and togetherness, because according to Balkan, Cleveland and Haifa aren’t so different. Both are loved by those who live there and occasionally scorned by those who don’t.

Both are defined largely by their distinct neighborhoods.

“People talk about Haifa and Cleveland in the same way,” Balkan said. “Young people love it. They think it’s the best.

There’s no traffic and the best food and it’s very diverse.”

Like Cleveland, Haifa offers an intimacy one might not find in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.

“They had their own café where they used to come and study every night,” Balkan said. “People knew them and exactly what they were going to order. That’s something special. Not every city could offer that. They achieved that in Haifa, and I was very happy for them.”

Mere months after returning from Israel, they embarked on an across-the-nation bike tour, with a few segments achieved by rail, starting in Washington, D.C. and ending in Astoria, Ore. Finally, after years of long distance followed by months in Israel and a bike trip across the country, the couple married Sept.

26, 2015 at their old camp in the Keystone State and settled close by in Philadelphia.

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Davidson, 26, is pursuing his master’s degree in city and regional planning at the University of Pennsylvania. Richman, 24, is studying at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in nearby Wyncote, Pa. “We are on a much more normal schedule,” Davidson says.

“There’s this amazing sense of peace that I feel in my relationship now, really, really incredible peace,” he continues. “Right now, there’s this really beautiful togetherness and being together that I’m very grateful for.”

That said, the couple still yearns to return to Cleveland, the city where they found themselves – and a cherished sense of independence.

“We’ve been thinking about ways that we can come back after graduate school,” Richman says.

With her focus on community in the rabbinate and Davidson’s focus on urban affairs, they’ve discussed creating some sort of Jewish community in downtown Cleveland – perhaps buying an old factory building on Superior Road or in Tremont and converting it into a Jewish living center.

The center could house a research space, a prayer space, a preschool, even a brewery.

“We’re dreaming,” Richman says with a gentle laugh. “Josh and I are definitely both builders. We work really well together and we’re really excited about building community and that feels really possible in Cleveland. Cleveland is a symbol and continues to be a place of freedom and independence. It’s a place we know we’d be able to live our lives, our shared life.”

As for that shared life?

That’s something that Richman reflected on beautifully in her wedding talk, her tish, when she discussed her fear of losing Davidson.

“My fear of losing Josh, that something will happen to Josh, is a reflection of how much I love him and how deep that love is,” Richman said. “I think that my life has been totally transformed by this relationship and I just feel like I have a buddy. I feel that I have a buddy in everything that I do.

“I don’t worry anymore about anything.

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Our best moment was being introduced as Mr. and Mrs. – and getting to celebrate that with everyone. – Abby

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PLANNING • Engagement: June 20, 2014 • Wedding colors: Teal, gray, coral • Reception: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland East • Photographer: Black Dog Photo Co. • Videographer: Ellis Floyd • Consultant: Shana Wallenstein • Officiant: Rabbi Eddie Sukol • Dress: Allure, Galleria Gowns Bridal & Formal Boutique • Hair & Makeup: Ladies & Gentlemen Salon and Spa (Lyndhurst) • Wedding rings: Sharon at Chas.

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Makeup MustHaves

By Julia Fair Every bride craves that beautiful, natural glow for her skin on her wedding day. To achieve that look, Kelly Miron, owner of The Powder Room in Woodmere, has a few products and tricks up her sleeve.

Brightener One of Miron’s favorite tricks is applying a brightener underneath cheekbones and down the center of the nose. Hourglass’ ambient light powders do the trick.

Press Powder Miron’s favorite press powder for brides is diego dalla palma, a brand imported from Italy.

Hourglass brand for lips “We have beautiful colors from Hourglass,” Miron says. The brand makes waterproof lip liners, has a 14-hour lipstick for longevity and lip paints to achieve the matte lip trend.

Sprays Miron whips out Model in a Bottle to keep makeup in place for the entire wedding day through emotional moments and dancing the night away.

Concealer Miron calls diego dalla palma’s concealer “Botox in a bottle.” It serves to smooth fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes for the perfect wedding day look.

Morihata oil blotting papers Embedded with charcoal, these blotting papers detox the skin as well as absorb the oil.

“When you go to put your powder on, you’re not putting powder over top of oiliness,” Miron says.

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Fragrance Finds

By Julia Fair Indigo Perfumery

On a bride’s wedding day, she should have a light floral scent that will help her remember the day for the rest of her life. Ann Onusko at Indigo Perfumery in Lakewood and Kara Navis, manager of the Jo Malone counter at Nordstrom in Beachwood, name their favorite scents for brides-to-be.

Millicent A heavier, spicier scent for winter weddings.

“It has some rose, jasmine, amber and musk,” Onusko says.

Perle Demousse This floral scent is infused with lily of the valley, perfect for spring weddings. “It lasts a long time and it’s more spring-like,” Onusko says.

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erfume should make them feel like the person they want to be that day. We have set memories whenever we smell anything.”

– Ann Onusko, Indigo Perfumery

Neroli Intense The orange blossom-based scent is perfect for evening weddings, Onusko says. Neroli Intense has a spicy side, which works for latenight receptions.

Stilettos on Lex This perfume is perfect for fall or summer weddings, Onusko says, adding, “it’s an uplifting, fun perfume with a little bit of floral.” Vanilla, patchouli and cedar are some of the ingredients that make up this scent.

Peony and Blush Suede As one of Jo Malone’s top bridal fragrances, Peony and Blush Suede has a mix of red apple and peonies in the middle and dried sandalwood at the bottom.

Nectarine Blossom & Honey Clementine flowers and honey mix together to create this scent, with sandalwood resting at the bottom, Navis says.

Orange Blossom Navis says this scent’s orange blossoms create a nice light floral scent, adding that Kate Middleton wore this scent on her wedding day. Dried forest wood sits at the bottom to add to the overall effect of the bottle.

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Dermatological Direction

By Julia Fair

Prepping skin before any bride’s big day is essential to obtain the beautiful glow. Elizabeth Cook, a Cleveland-based freelance makeup artist, tells her brides to hydrate and primp their skin for the best makeup results.

Dermalogica Skin Purifying Wipes “My biggest thing is never, ever sleep in your makeup,” Cook says.

She suggests Dermalogica’s skin purifying wipes that medicate skin as it removes makeup.

Dermalogica Barrier Repair This two-in-one product can be used as a light moisturizer and a primer before applying makeup. “It’s really great and calming for the skin,” Cook says.

M•A•C Fast Response Eye Cream The caffeine in this eye cream helps de-puff the area around your eyes, Cook says, but also preps skin for makeup.

Coconut Oil This kitchen item doubles as Cook’s favorite tool to combat dry skin.

Apply the oil and towel it off with a warm washcloth for the best results, Cook explains.

Exfoliating Break out the coconut oil again, add in some brown sugar, and you’ve got Cook’s favorite exfoliating technique.

She says to exfoliate with the mixture once or twice a week to see how it works with your skin. Start ASAP, and use moisturizer after no matter your skin type.

Prep work “Cut down on alcohol and drink a lot of water,” Cook says. Keeping skin healthy and hydrated before any wedding is crucial for the perfect wedding day look. Start keeping a healthy balance between water and alcohol one to two weeks ahead of the big day.

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SPOTLIGHT SHANNON & ANDREW | JESSICA & JORDAN | ABBY & ERIC | BROOKE & EVAN | ABBY & ADAM | DANIELLE & DAVID

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Cake Toppers

By Carlo Wolff Wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes, and can be decorated in a variety of ways. So what’s trending in 2016? Experts from Lucy’s Sweet Surrender in Shaker Heights, Luna Bakery Café in Cleveland Heights, Sensational Cakes in Solon, Unger’s Kosher Market and Bakery in Cleveland Heights and Vegan Sweet Tooth in Woodmere weigh in.

Rustic

“Rustic/woodland themes are also in, whether it’s a simple white buttercream design with a woodland wreath or a wedding at a lodge with a birchbark cutting cake and cupcakes arranged on raw wood platters.”

– Deb Rogers, owner Sensational Cakes

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Vegan Sweet Tooth

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“The biggest trend would be petite/small wedding cakes. Couples want their weddings to be smaller and more personal, with simple glamour instead of big and over the top.

Couples look to the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s for inspiration but with a modern twist. (Can’t forget those wedding hashtags!)”

– Anna DiGiantonio, lead cake designer, Luna Bakery Café

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Vegan Sweet Tooth

“Wedding cakes we’ve recently made – like an almond pound cake filled with raspberry puree, fresh raspberries and glazed in ganache, or a fresh buttercream cake with chocolate piping – represent a departure from more traditional white cake, white buttercream cakes.” – Michael Feigenbaum, owner, Lucy’s Sweet Surrender jstylemagazine.com

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Cupcakes

“Many people really like the cupcake tree, where they have a small cake to cut and then order a variety of cupcakes for their guests to try. This gives the couple the ability to order a variety of dessert combinations which may appeal to all guests’ tastes.”

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Fondant

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By Jonah L. Rosenblum What’s the buzz at weddings? Dining stations, for one. Also, some weddings are opting for an upgraded late-night meal. Instead of just cookies at midnight, some are upping the game with sliders, french fries and mini chicken sandwiches as evening turns to morning. But that’s not all. Representatives from Bonnie Davis Catering, Café 56, Executive Caterers at Landerhaven and Heinen’s Catering share what trends they’re seeing, including kosher options.

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“Stations are very popular right now. We can do a lot of our stations ‘kosher style’ even though we are not a kosher caterer. We offer pasta stations, stir fry stations, gnocchi cooked to order, Mediterranean salad bar stations, etc. We can leave pork and shellfish out of all of these.”

– Shauna Dempsey catering manager, Heinen’s Catering

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“People still love beef. It’s beef and it’s fish. …

Lately, I do a lot of things that I serve on a stick, so we do a Portobello ravioli, we do chicken tempura, and we do little things like halibut that we sometimes serve on a spoon.”

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“Some people think of (kosher) as traditional standard items, but there’s a whole world out there and we’re trying to expand those opportunities for people to take their events to a different level.”

– Charles Klass, executive vice president Executive Caterers at Landerhaven

Executive Caterers at Landerhaven

“A lot of people are moving toward vegetarian and vegan dishes. … (Our tuna tartare) is a great dish. It sums up modern cuisine. It’s great tasting and it works perfectly.”

– Dante Boccuzzi, chef, Dante + Executive Caterers

Clockwise from top left: Tuna Tartare, Chilled Asparagus and Artichoke Salad, and Braised Hearts of Palm and Roasted Beets

“We empty out a small can of tuna, take the label off, wash it out, take Ahi tuna (sushi-grade tuna), we sear it with sesame seeds and put it on top of seaweed salad in the can and top it with wasabi (kosher) cream and then micrograin. We then put a little fork in it and say, ‘Do you care for a little canned tuna?’” – Jay Leitson, owner, Café 56 78

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Abby Stein & Adam Diamond January 31, 2015 The Cuyahoga County Courthouse, Cleveland Ages: Both 29 Residence: Moreland Hills Synagogue affiliation: Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Jeshurun Congregation Genevieve Nisly Photography

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“It’s hard to pick a favorite moment from the most special night of our lives. One thing that stands out is the hour-long hora, when we were surrounded by our closest friends and family on the dance floor. The energy, love and tradition truly set the tone for the rest of the night.” – Abby

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PLANNING • Engagement: June 8, 2014 • Wedding colors: Cream, gold • Reception: The Cuyahoga County Courthouse • Photographer: Genevieve Nisly Photography • Videographer: Mystic Image • Consultant: Tricia Dever • Officiant: Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria • Dress: Anne Barge, Belle Vie Bridal Couture • Hair: Kendall Bergen • Makeup: Kylee Cook • Wedding rings: Lee Manes (bride’s) and Alson Jewelers (groom’s) • Veil: Anne Barge • Bridesmaids dresses: long black gown of their choice • Groom’s formalwear: Diamond’s Men’s Store • Groomsmen: black tuxedo of their choice • Bouquet/Flowers: Pieter Bouterse Studio • Catering: Spice of Life Catering Co. • Invitations: Patti Nemeroff • Music/entertainment: Rumplestiltskin, Cleveland Music Group • Accommodations: Metropolitan at The 9 • Registries: Bed Bath & Beyond, La Bella Vita • Honeymoon: Thailand

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Color(s) of the Year

By Gina Lloyd The year 2016 is a special one for color. For the first time, Pantone made its color of the year two colors: Rose Quartz and Serenity.

Blended, they make a beautiful shade of pastel purple. The soft color combinations are both elegant and whimsical, and together make a stunning wedding décor and fashion palette.

During warmer month weddings, Serenity and Rose Quartz pairs well with other pastels, like Pistachio or Peach. For a fall or winter wedding, consider pairing with a deep shade of purple like Fig.

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Bouquets by Blooms by Plantscaping Wedding cake and macarons by Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes Floral arrangement by Blooms by Plantscaping Wedding invitation suite by Rifle Paper Co. from Paperless Post ”Alyce” in rose bridesmaid gown by Amsale from Matina’s Bridal

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Peach Perfect

By Gina Lloyd Peach is a lovely shade of pink with a hint of yellow, and pairs well with both warm and cool tones. Although Peach is a popular choice for spring and summer nuptials, it can be used to accent darker colors popular for fall and winter weddings. Peach color combinations to consider include blush, mint and gold. Whether you accent your wedding gown with a large diamond ring, or choose floral centerpieces, you can’t go wrong with Peach.

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Say it with Flowers

By Kristen Mott Flowers play an essential role in weddings.

They set the mood while allowing the bride and groom to express their personalities. The pros at Blooms by Plantscaping in Cleveland, HeatherLily Event and Floral Design in Cleveland, Neil Leeson Décor Floral in Akron and PF Designs in South Euclid describe the trends they’re seeing.

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Bouquets “I’ve noticed a few brides who have used a neutral cream palette but then there’s a shot of purple or hot pink.

You then have one color that jumps out against all the ivory, champagne, blush and gold colors.”

– Neil Leeson, owner and president Neil Leeson Décor Floral

“Gone are the days of round and dense balls of flowers. The trend we’re seeing now is more of an organic and unstructured gathering of seasonal flowers accented with layers of floral textures. Brides are asking for locally grown blooms with an emphasis on woodland inspiration – so think lush greenery, trailing vines and waxy succulents.”

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Boutonnieres “I’m doing a lot of more simple boutonnieres.

The trend for a few years was doing kind of really funky ones, but it seems like we’re going back to a more classic look with a single flower and some foliage.”

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Centerpieces “If you have a venue that has extremely high ceilings, then you want centerpieces that have height and volume. But when you have a relatively smaller space, then you can do fewer tall centerpieces and more lower centerpieces so you’re not overwhelmed when you walk into the venue.”

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– Toni Byrne, owner and designer PF Designs

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Fine Print

By Kristen Mott Stationery helps set the tone for one’s wedding. Whether a couple is planning a classic, traditional wedding or a fun, whimsical celebration, the invitations and stationery should reflect that theme so guests know what to expect. Experts from The A.L. Wain Company in Shaker Heights, Lovely Somethings in Akron and Paper Trails in Rocky River offer insight on popular fonts, colors and designs.

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“Monograms are really popular right now. Couples will put a monogram on the top of their invitation and then use it on everything the day of the wedding, including the menu, the place cards and the program for the ceremony.”

“We’re not seeing the very tight, stuffy, formal script font. This new style of font looks more like someone’s handwriting or calligraphy.”

– Melissa Diemert bridal manager, Paper Trails

– Amy Garnitz, owner The A.L. Wain Company

Patterns

“Watercolor has been big. I’ve done both watercolor backgrounds and watercolor illustrations for people. There’s also a lot of geometric patterns being asked for, including prisms, which have been very popular.” – Liz Scott

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“Weather in Ohio can be so unpredictable. We recommend, regardless of time of year, to have an indoor back-up photo option on a wedding day.

Sometimes it’s to avoid rain, sleet, humidity or even the heat. But we also recommend they be flexible and willing to stay in those less than ideal weather conditions because they can make for some amazing imagery.”

– Genevieve Nisly Genevieve Nisly Photography

Foul-Weather Photography

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By Michael C. Butz Every bride wants a picture-perfect wedding, but Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate – especially in Northeast Ohio, where four distinct seasons bring a multitude of potential weather combinations. Wedding photographers from Genevieve Nisly Photography and Making the Moment Photography offer advice and encouragement for rainy (or snowy) days.

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DETAILS COLORS | FLOWERS | STATIONERY | PHOTOGRAPHY Making the Moment Photography

“On our end, we spend a lot of time reminding them their wedding day isn’t about weather, it’s about them and about love. Secondly, we try to instill in them quite a bit of trust. We help them understand we can still make great artwork happen. It’s not about a blue sky, it’s about who they are.”

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Danielle Feuer & David Fingerhut July 19, 2015 Surf and Sand Resort Laguna Beach, Calif.

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“The best moment of our wedding was when the rain stopped so we could have our wedding outside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The weekend of our wedding there were freak storms in southern California, where they were having a severe drought! I was in complete disbelief when a downpour started two hours before our beach ceremony! At 5 p.m., the wedding coordinator said I had to make a choice: inside or outside? After months of planning our beach wedding, I said outside! They set up large umbrellas covering our guests while still providing the beautiful view. All of a sudden, at 6:10, the rain stopped! For the next 35 minutes, it was clear skies and sunshine. As soon as the ceremony was over, it began to rain again! It was perfect!” – Danielle jstylemagazine.com

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SPOTLIGHT SHANNON & ANDREW | JESSICA & JORDAN | ABBY & ERIC | BROOKE & EVAN | ABBY & ADAM | DANIELLE & DAVID

PLANNING • Engagement: Nov. 27, 2014 • Wedding colors: white, cream, blush • Reception: Surf and Sand Resort • Photographer: Nicole Caldwell Photography • Officiant: Rabbi Ben Kamin • Dress: Watters • Hair & Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy Makeup Designs • Wedding rings: Chas. S. Rivchun & Sons Jewelers • Jewelry: Earrings borrowed from grandma; bracelet borrowed from mom. (It was the same bracelet mom wore on her wedding day. It was a present from bride’s dad.)

• Shoes: Ivanka Trump • Bridesmaids dresses: dresses of their choice • Groom’s formalwear: Men’s Wearhouse and Nordstrom • Groomsmen: Men’s Wearhouse • Bouquet/Flowers: Fanny’s Flowers • Cake: It’s All About the Cake • Catering: Surf and Sand Resort • Ketubah: Hand-painted ketubah by friend of the bride Amanda Goldberg • Invitations: Bed Bath & Beyond • Other stationery: Minted • Music/entertainment: Undercover Live Entertainment • Registries: Bed Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel, Bloomingdale’s • Honeymoon: Mo’orea and Bora Bora

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he best moment of our wedding was walking down the aisle with my parents and seeing Charlie standing at the other end – along with saying our vows to each other. I will never forget that moment or how I felt at that very time.” –Tiffany Hicks

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Tiffany Weinstein and Charlie Hicks were married Oct. 11, 2014 at The Tudor Arms Hotel in Cleveland. Orange Mayor Kathy Mulcahy officiated the ceremony.

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