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Top Themes of 2015 p. 14

The Perfect Flowers for Every Season p. 9

Letter from the Editor p. 7

Content

5 Wedding Day Must-Haves p. 16

Photography: Worth the Splurge? p. 28

DIY Invitations p. 18

Should you go local? p. 31

$8,000 Dream Wedding p. 21

DJ or Band? p. 24

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Letter from the Editor When you think about the major milestones in your life your wedding is probably one that is at the top of the list. There are not many days that are as exciting as a wedding day. It’s all about being surrounded with the people that love you and feeling like you and your loved one are the most important people in that moment. Surprisingly, I wasn’t the little girl who was planning her wedding 20 years in advance. My love for weddings followed my love for beautiful photographs. It’s easy to look at a family portrait and tell that the people in the photos don’t want to be there. That’s never the case in wedding photos. The love that people share at weddings continuously radiates through the photographs. So, whether you were the five-year-old girl dressing up in her mother’s gown and shoes, or your interest in weddings came later in life you will fit in with Ethereal. We are going to be there every step of the way. We will be there when you choose your dress, your cake, and your photographer. We will be there when it’s 3 a.m. and you’re trying to make DIY centerpieces. We will be there to reminisce with you on your ten-year anniversary. We are here to make your wedding day as seamless as possible, so that you can enjoy the day with the people you love instead of stressing out over the hors d’oeuvres. We can’t wait to go on this journey with you and we hope that you join us on ours.

Wedding Etiquette

Q &A

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Thank you so much for your continued support,

Bobbi Phelps

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Themes

Top Themes Of 2015 Rustic Chic

Secret Garden

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Casual Beach

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Traditional

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DIY

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$8,000 Dream Wedding By Sydney Dore

any brides dream of their wedding from the time they are very young. They imagine the flowers, the cake, the venue, their beautiful white dress, what they do not imagine is the price tag. While the average wedding costs about $26,000, couples are trying to cut costs without cutting quality. With the help of the Party Belles, Amy and Leah from York, PA, the dream of planning a breath taking wedding in under $8,000 is possible. Dress to Impress Shopping sales racks and salon flash sales may leave bride’s budgets in a bind, but shopping websites may be able to ease the burden. While searching for wedding dresses may not yield the right results, expand the search to white gowns. Use subscription websites such as netaporter. com or theoutnet.com to find discounted designer gowns just as beautiful and romantic as the one in the bridal salon window. What we spent: $600

Flowers

Top 3 Planner Tips

There is nothing quite as beautiful as a bouquet of fresh flowers, but nothing quite as costly. Skip the price tag that comes with a florist, and find the flowers yourself. With the help of your wedding planner or your bridal party, shop flower markets and buy your flowers wholesale. Websites like flowerswholesale.com will give you great deals for your big day without having to spend more. Bouquets: $150

1. Size Matters The smaller the better! When it comes to counting guests for venue and food: less is more. Keeping your wedding intimate allows wiggle room in your budget, and you know you have the most important guests in attendance, the Belles say.

Location: Planners Know Best If you are using a wedding planner, talk to them about finding a good deal on a venue. Often they have consistent relationships with local vendors and can help you find a good deal. Some of the Party Belles favorite locations include Adam’s County Winery, Pemeberly Farm and the Yortowne Hotel. If you’re not using a wedding planner, shop around and do not be afraid to bargain for the best deal.

2. Do It Yourself Look at Pinterest for décor ideas and search flea markets to find the perfect pieces to make your wedding beautiful. 3. Enlist your Bridal Party Asking your bridesmaids and family for help makes the process go by faster. Use their craft skills or their expert music taste to take the stress out of the big day.

Invitations Etsy.com is a great place to find designer stationary on a budget. Brides can find beautiful, rustic, handmade invites that cost only a fraction of what they will be charged at boutique stationary stores. Each stationary set is customized to the needs of the couple and many of the designers have a wide collection that will cater to every color palette and theme. What we spent: $273.75

Vendors

DJ or Band? DJ

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Photography: Worth the Splurge? Bobbi Phelps

t’s your 50th anniversary party and your grandchildren are asking you every imaginable question about your wedding day. You no longer have the flowers, the cake, or the party favors, but you do have your wedding photo album. Photos are one of the only ways to fully preserve your wedding day, and you want to make sure that you can share that experience with your friends and family for years to come.

Wedding photographers that are just starting out or who haven’t had a lot of experience are likely to charge a lot less, but the quality of work is likely going to suffer. This doesn’t mean that you should discount new photographers though! All photographers have to start somewhere, and all brides have different budgets. The question we’ll be answering is: Are photographers worth the splurge?

So, what is the difference between a cheap wedding photographer and an expensive wedding photographer? An expensive wedding photographer is one that will guide you through the process. They usually have packages that include both an engagement session and a full day of shooting on your wedding day. The only downside of an experienced photographer is the price. You can expect to spend upwards of $2500 on a good wedding photographer.

Brianna Wilbur started her photography career in 2012. At the time, Brianna was working full time as a nurse, and she was using her passion for photography to make some extra money and hone in on her craft. In just three years Brianna has created a beautiful business out of her passion. Just this March Brianna left her full-time nursing position to put everything into her growing business.

Brianna is a strong proponent of charging what you are worth whether you’re a

photographer or a plumber. Brianna said she personally knows a lot of people who didn’t know what they were getting into when they hired their wedding photographer. They didn’t know what quality was, and they didn’t know what the price they were paying was going towards.

" "I beg of you- pay more attention to the quality than to the cost!" Many people believe that they’re only paying their photographer $3,500 to take photos for eight hours. This isn’t the case. Photographers spend hours replying to emails, branding their business, and editing the photographs. Editing thousands of photographs can take

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upwards of 30 hours. Full-time photographers have to plan out their own salary, account for their equipment costs or rentals, and travel expenses. Brianna suggested researching local photographers early in the planning process and asking your married friends what their experiences were like. Brianna also said that while wedding photography is often very expensive it is completely worth it. The photographs from your wedding day will be one of the only ways to cherish and remember the events of the day. What happens if I take the chance? Lauren Grove is one woman who regrets hiring a cheap photographer. Lauren, like most women, started planning her wedding using big wedding websites. Unfortunately, she was let down by the resources these websites provided her. She didn’t do her homework or talk to her friends about the experience they

had with their photographer. Lauren also got so caught up in the price of the packages that she completely forgot about the quality of the photos. She said, “ It can be quite difficult to compare just based on price because often times photographers’ pricing structures are different- not to mention that their experience and quality is going to be different too! So please, I beg of you- pay more attention to the quality than to the cost!” Many women like Lauren simply don’t know what to look for in a photographer. We suggest taking the time to simply look up “wedding photographers in my area.” After finding some local photographers take a look at their reviews and find their website and social media accounts. Compare price, portfolios, customer reviews, and their personalities.

Photographs are one of the best ways to keep your wedding day memories crystal clear. You want to be able to show your album off in a beautiful way at your 50th anniversary party.

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