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REAL WEDDINGS

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Editor’s Letter

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Jaime & Alan

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Q&A

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Jaclyn & Adam

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Get to Know

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Alexa & Matt

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Giveaway

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Molly & Sam

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Food & Drink

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Eden & Zack

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Honeymoon Diaries

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Happily Married

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FEATURES + INSPIRATION

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The Anatomy of

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Resources

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What’s Your Statement

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Wrap It Up

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A Spanish Influenced Affair

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Brides’ Real Advice

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Honeymoon Destinations

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Vendor Guide

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Editor’s Letter

You guys, I can’t hardly believe I’m saying this, but welcome to Volume 3 | Issue 1! That’s right, with this fall issue Dainty Obsessions marks its third year. Whoa, time sure does fly when you’re swooning in pretty wedding things all year long. Speaking of swooning, this issue was a pure joy to put together. Clearly I’m a bit biased, but we easily have the five most fabulous real weddings of the season. I mean the kind of real weddings with jaw-dropping venues, runway model brides, style that flaunts and character that leaves you green with envy. Is six years married too soon to renew my vows?

With the launch of Volume 3 | Issue 1, we made sure inspiration and beautiful imagery graced every single page. Our styled shoots bring us to the vineyards of Iowa with a European twist along with detailed analyses of just about every wedding element you can imagine. We get-to-know one of the top-10 pastry chefs of the world, travel to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Australia, the Canadian Rockies and the wine and foodies paradise of Napa Valley, California.

With the Midwest in full wedding swing, we are happily immersed in design, concepts and inspiration. It’s everywhere, and we’ve caught the bug all over again. We are over here bursting with ideas, and can’t wait to show you all what we have in store for upcoming content. With a little expansion, more hands on deck (welcome to Angie! Our newest Dainty Sales Manager.) and the confidence that readers like you give us, we promise to bring you another beautiful year.

We’ve crafted this issue with lots of love, our favorite vendors, and we thank you for grabbing a copy. Happy end of summer, hello fall!

valerie sampson managing editor

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Hear what recently married brides had to say about their wedding and how they would do things differently.

Follow alongside Nate and Cindy’s honeymoon adventure through Banff National Park.

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Our Hand-Picked Resources Best go-to spots for online inspiration

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Tips and advice from wedding and honeymoon experts, creative DIY projects, real weddings, hidden gems, fresh new vendors and alternative ways to celebrating your special day.

Check us out online! Films, engagements, more photos, DIY projects and more!

Bringing chic, stylish weddings to the masses—wedding inspiration in the most beautiful gowns, the loveliest flowers and perfectly crafted details.

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Receiving a box full of Engage Paperie goodies instantly makes for a great day! Getting ready to photograph some prettiness.

Filming a little hair tutorial with intern, Lena, and ladies from Belle Touché Salon & Spa.

Our managing editor, Val, and hubby, Jeff, celebrated their six year wedding anniversary... while attending a wedding! How fitting.

This year we excitedly took home two “best of” awards via the Great Plains Journalism Awards: 1.) Magazine Page Design and 2.) Magazine Photo Illustration. So very honored!

The DO office gals enjoyed mimosas while posing in adorable Simply Perfect robes for our food and drinks shoot.

We celebrated our publisher, Alana’s, birthday with lots of love. To another wonderful year!

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Etiquette Lucy Henglefelt Q : I have a friend who is having multiple bridal showers, along with an engagement party, bachelorette party, and who knows what else. I’m feeling poor and the events haven’t even started. Is this a typical amount of pre-celebrations? How many bridal showers are too many?

A : Yes, sometimes it feels like the pre-

wedding celebrations add up. More and more, couples have pre-social events to celebrate their nuptials. Couple’s showers, friends hosting parties, along with traditional showers are starting to become the norm. It is wonderful that so many people want to celebrate with the couple, but it can be draining on your bank account and your social calendar. Have an open conversation with your bride that you can only attend a few of the events, and pick the ones that she would like you to be at most. To save funds, choose smaller gifts for smaller social gatherings and save the big stuff for the more important events you will be attending. The most important thing is that you support the bride during this wonderful time in her life. It’s the thought that counts!

Q : One of my sorority sisters is a bridesmaid in an upcoming wedding. She recently sent out a Facebook message asking the sorority sisters if we would pitch in and help plan the bachelorette festivities. Shouldn’t this be the responsibility of the rest of the bridal party?

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attend. It is wonderful if you would like to pitch in, but are not required to. If you would like to help in a small way, offer to help with one certain task, like mailing invitations or making reservations for the dinner beforehand.

Q : When picking a dress, where do you start—your style or silhouette?

A : Every bride has a dress in mind for

their special day. To look your best, you should consider both points. You should pick something that is your style and also highlights your best attributes. Your guests and your groom expect for your personality to shine through on your wedding day. Plus, if you pick a design that compliments your silhouette, you will be most comfortable and look like the most radiant version of yourself!

Q : How opinionated can I be about the bridesmaid dress selection process? I definitely don’t want to step on any toes, but I do want to look my best.

A : This is always a tricky subject. You want

to offer your opinions, but in the end it is the bride’s final say. Offer suggestions as to what styles your body looks good in and how you would feel most comfortable.

Stay away from suggesting color selections and materials. This is the bride’s decision.

Hopefully she considers these points when selecting dresses for the bridal party, but it is ultimately her day and her vision. If you must, just tough it out and smile. Some day you will get to make her wear a color she may not be particularly fond of.

Q : I do not get along with my future sister-in-law. Do I have to include her in the wedding party?

A : Family issues are always difficult when

it comes to selecting your wedding party.

The most important thing is to make sure your decision will not make issues worse. Talk to your groom about how you are feeling and see what his opinions are. If you are both comfortable with the choice, whatever it may be, it will make it easier if you are a united front. In the end, weddings are supposed to bring families together, not tear them apart. This could be a perfect opportunity to mend fences and start a new chapter in your relationship.

Q : What’s the etiquette on sending out thank-you cards? Who gets one and what’s the time frame?

A : Thank-you cards are a must. It shows

you made an effort to personally thank whomever was an important part of your special day. Thank-you cards should be given to anyone that gives a card/gift to you or a person who had a role in your day. This could include vendors, family that helped set things up, or anyone that pitched in last minute to make your day a success. Wedding thank-you cards should be sent out no later than two months from the event date. Your recipients will appreciate your thoughtfulness and love that you acknowledged them. If you don’t get around to it right away, remember that a late thank-you note is better than nothing at all.

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Wrap it up Favors with Flavor!

WRIT TEN BY ANDREA SNAZA

There is nothing better than sending your guests home with a sweet treat. Chocolate chip cookies trump useless trinkets any day.

Couples everywhere are getting creative with what they gift attendees, wrapping up local favorites or cherished family recipes.

Make a statement by preparing a cute package for your guests to unwrap.

Choose baked goods you know your guests will love or that reflects you as a couple.

Delicacies as simple as a brownie or flavored popcorn become special when you package and personalize them. If you know your crowd is going to have a late evening, perhaps a bag of your favorite coffee is the way to go. Make your guests smile with a custom label that says “Brew Sweet Brew” along with your names and wedding date.

A small bag or box makes it easy to transport. Stickers with your monogram or tags to tie around the dessert are all intimate details. Finish off your petite package with a ribbon, string or washi tape in your wedding color palette, and you’ll be sure to have your guests talking.

While you may have wedding cake or other sweets served throughout the evening, it would be such a “sweet” gesture to set out these perfectly wrapped favors at the end of the evening or have attendants hand them out as guests depart after a night on the dance floor.

D E S I G N , PA C K A G I N G A N D S T Y L I N G C O N F E T T I C R E AT I V E C O .

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Styled Shoot

The Anatomy of Di s s e c t i ng t he pl e t hora of we ddi ng opt i ons ca n be a n ove r whe l m i ng t a s k .

Pos s i bi l i t i e s a re e n dl e s s , a nd c hoi ce s a re a bunda nt . He re , we bre a k down a few i ns pi ra t i ona l t i dbi t s we’ ve ga t he re d from your favor i te Mi dwe st profe s s i ona l s .

WATERCOLOR BY ELAINE ALPERS

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FLORAL MEREDITH & BRIDGET’S FLOWER SHOP

T he Anatom y of

Floral

• Snapdragon • Cremon mum

Chamomile •

Peony •

• Daisy

Queen Anne’s lace •

Hydrangea • • Dusty Miller

• Hypericum berry

• Hydrangea

Ranunculas •

Tu l i p •

• Dahlia

Gerber •

• Spray rose

Rose •

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TA B L E S T Y L I N G S A D I E ’ S C O U T U R E F L O R A L A N D E V E N T S PHOTOGRAPHY MANSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY

T he Anatom y of

a Place Setting Champagne Flute (toasting) •

• Bread plate • Bread knife

Water Glass • Wine Glass (red) • Wine Glass (white) •

• Dessert Spoon • Cake Fork

• Napkin

• Service Plate

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(generally not placed on table

• Soup spoon

until dessert) •

• Te a s p o o n

• Menu

• Salad Knife

• Dinner Fork

• Salad Fork

• Place Card

• Dinner Knife

Cup and Saucer

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• Service Plate

• Wine Glass

• Water Glass

• Plate

• Dinner Fork

• Te a s p o o n

• Salad Fork

• Dinner Knife • Napkin

Cup and Saucer

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(generally not placed on table until dessert)

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I N V I TAT I O N S U I T E S PA P E R W E R K S

T he Anatom y of

an Invitation Suite

• Envelo pe Liner : A n envelo pe liner can b e an inex pensive way to add a beauti f u l f inished detail to you r invitatio n suite .

• Invi ta ti on:

In cor p orate yo u r wed d in g co l o r s by layer in g sh e e t s of coord in at in g p a p e r s .

Con t in u e t h e t h e m e by p r in t in g i n a comp limen t a r y co l o r.

• Poc ke t : Po c ke t- st y le

• RSV P: A t rad it ion al

we d d i n g i nv i t a t i o n s co me i n a va r i e t y of s h a p e s , s i ze s a n d co l o r s . Ma ny p o c ke t s i n c l u d e t h e o pt i o n to i m p r i n t , a s well a s to u s e t h e p o c ke t-style a s i t s own e nve l o p e .

invitatio n resp on se card inclu d es a ret u r n envelo pe. B e su re to include you r ret u r n address a n d p ost ag e o n the envelop e.

FORMAL

Poc ke t Inv i t ation: Po c ke t- st y l e invi tati o ns ke e p e n c l o s u re cards t u c ke d n e a t l y to geth er.

Panel Ca rd Invi ta ti o n : Panel card invit at ion s are a p er fec t p alet te to add un iq u e d et ails.

INFORMAL

• Enve l op e : To s ave yo u t i m e

a n d to p o l i s h t h e f i n i s h e d l o o k , s u p p l y yo u r Inv i t a t i o n Sp e c i a l i st wi t h yo u r g u e st l i st a n d h ave t h e g u e st a d d re s s e s i m p r i n te d o n t h e e nve l o p e s . Yo u r re t u r n a d d re s s ca n a l s o b e p r i n te d o n t h e f l a p of t h e e nve l o p e .

• B el l y B a n d :

Ad d text u re, d imen sion an d p er son alit y to you r invit at ion by u sin g r ib b on , t ag s or ot h er elemen t s.

• Invi tat i on: Pa n e l ca rd

invit at io n s a re e i t h e r a sin g le s h e e t o r t wo to t h re e sh eet s l aye re d to g e t h e r.

Wit h va r i o u s p a p e r tex t u re s an d wei g h t s , t h i s st y l e allows yo u to b r i n g o u t you r we d d i n g co l o r s i n a su bt le way.

• Accom m od a t i on: To re d u ce

t h e n u m b e r of e n c l o s u re ca rd s , o pt to p r i n t yo u r a cco m m o d a t i o n s a n d m a p/ d i re c t i o n s o n t h e s a m e ca rd .

T h i s ca rd ca n e a s i l y b e d o u b les i d e d a n d m ay a l s o i n c l u d e re g i st r y i nfo r m a t i o n a n d re ce pt i o n d e t a i l s .

• R SVP : Postca rd s a re a p o p u l a r

alter n at ive to a t ra d i t i o n a l re s p o n s e card . Postca rd re s p o n s e ca rd s req u ire less p o st a g e t h a n t h e t rad it ion al ca rd a n d e nve l o p e st y l e .

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PA P E R P R O D U C T S E N G AG E D PA P E R I E

T he Anatom y of

the Perfectly Wrapped Gift

KICK-START YOU R CHI C A FFA I R WITH A PRET T Y P R OP OSA L .

Yo u are abo ut to d esig n t h e mo st stylish wed d in g af fair todate and yo u wan t you r most cher ished best ies to p ar t ake in it all. Yo ur cho sen wed d in g p ar t y will witho ut-a-d ou bt b e sp en d in g a great deal of t ime (an d n ot to mentio n mo ney) assist in g you with yo ur festivit ies. Pac kag e u p a hear tfelt gif t an d ad orab le card that not o nly for mally asks for their suppo r t, b u t also sh ows of f yo ur wedding t aste.

AT T ENDI NG A W E DDI NG OR PR E-W E DDI NG FES T I VI T Y? Hop efu lly by n ow t h rou g h savethe- d ates, invites, a wed d in g web site, or c h at t in g w it h t h e co u p le- to- b e, you ’ ve g at h ered some id ea of t h e color s an d feel of t h e u p comin g celeb rat ion .

Not h in g says t h ou g h t fu l more than t akin g t h e t ime to n ot on ly gi f t t h e n ew lywed s, b u t g if t them in st yle. Wrap t h eir sweet presen t in p ap er t h at c lear ly sp eaks to t h em.

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T he Anatom y of

an Efficiently Packed Carry-On A con ser vat ive g ir l’s g u i d e to fa s h i o n a b l y p a c k i n g a we e k i n a ca r r y- o n .

Pla n you r o utf its. On e of t h e h ard est p a r t s of packing is kn ow in g exac t ly w h at you wan t to we a r each day. Rememb er t h is: Th ose w h o c h o o s e a giant chec ked su itcase w it h all t h e opt io n s i n t h e wo r ld, r un t h e r isk of ar r ivin g at t h eir d e st i n a t i o n sans suitcase.

An d don’ t fo rg e t o ptio ns. Researc h t h e we a t h e r in yo ur dest in at ion an d p ic k six to seven o u t f i t s that will fa sh ion ab ly su f f ice. Go fo r a th e me fo r yo ur we ek of ou t f it s. Th at way, mixing a n d matching pieces is easier. Have you r “ f ly i n g o utf it” be t h e same b ot h ways. As for p a j a m a s , the not-so - con ser vat ive g ir l says d on’t bot h e r.

W hy waste sp ace on t h ese w h en you w ill b e relaxing wit h you r h u b by alon e in t h e roo m?

T hat cutesy, p lu sh , matc h in g p j set isn’t wa n te d , anyways. You ’re welcome, n ew h u sb an d .

Ch oose yo ur s ho e s wis ely. Th is is tou g h , because we all kn ow we wan t a d if feren t h e e l fo r ever y o utf it . Th in k realist ically: Will you b e h a p py walking the c it y of Par is in h eels? D o you re a l l y need red, coral an d p eac h color opt ion s? T h a t ’s a lot of wa lkin g—an d n ot to sou n d like yo u r hubby—bu t a larg e selec t ion is u n n ecess a r y. Pi c k two to three p air s of sh oes t h at w ill g o n i ce l y with the m ajor it y of you r ou t f it s. Have t a l l r i d i n g bo ots that you ju st can’t live w it h ou t ? Ch o o s e to wear them w h ile f lyin g .

St u f f yo u r bra, l i te ra l l y. S ave s m a l l i te ms li ke s o c k s , s ca r ve s , b ra s , p a n t i e s a n d l i n g e r ie fo r st u f f i n g i n to t h e co r n e r s of yo u r ca r r y- o n. Yo u wo n’ t m i n d i f t h e s e i te m s a re wr i n k l e d .

Ro l l - u p yo u r co sme t i c s. F i n d a c u te ro l l-u p bag t h a t h a s a s m a ny co m p a r t m e n t s a s p o s si ble.

F l y i n g fo rce s yo u to u t i l i ze t h o s e 3 oz . bottles .

Pa c k yo u r l i q u i d b a s i c s i n f i ve b ot t l e s : s hampo o , co n d i t i o n e r, fa ce wa s h , l ot i o n a n d h a i r s pray.

Pa c k i n g fo r a f l i g h t i s t h e p e r fe c t o p p o r tun i ty to u s e yo u r f re e s a m p l e s of t h i n g s l i ke per f u me, g l o s s , l ot i o n s , e tc . t h a t yo u ’ ve a cc u m u l ated t h ro u g h t h e ye a r s . Bi rc h B ox , yo u ’ re p e r fect.

C h o o s e yo u r m a ke u p b a s i c s a s we l l . Yo u do n’ t re a l l y n e e d 1 0 eye s h a d ow o r l i p st i c k co lo rs . Yo u r co s m e t i c s fo r t h e we e k s h o u l d e a s i l y f i t i n o n e ro l l - u p . Hote l s u s u a l l y p rov i d e a h a i r d r yer, s o l e ave yo u r s a t h o m e .

L a st l y, do n’ t fo rge t yo u h ave a pu r se. An ove r s i ze d p u r s e . Sto re t h i n g s l i ke a b o o k an d/ o r m a g a z i n e , yo u r iPo d , e a r b u d s , l i g h t cardi gan, l a pto p , m o n ey, ca m e ra , ce l l p h o n e c h a rger, yo ur p a s s p o r t o r eve n a s m a l l c l u tc h a l l i n s i de. Yo u wi l l wa n t e a sy a cce s s to t h e s e i te m s .

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CH Patisserie

Known as one of the top-10 pastry chefs in the world, Chef Chris Hamner of CH Patisserie shares with us some insight behind his dreams, successes and inspiration.

As a leader in the pastry industry, Hamner brings international acclaim combined with hometown approachability to the Midwest and wedding world. Meet the man (and adorable family) behind these world-class desserts.

Where does your story begin? Tell us how you got started with your craft.

A chef moved in next door to me when I was 15 years old. I started working for him on the weekends and, as they say, the rest is history.

You’ve been crowned with a long list of accolades including: one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America, named Top Chef of Bravo’s Top Chef Just Desserts (season 2), and

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featured in Food + Wine Magazine, just to name a few. Tell us about your specialty desserts and what is making them world-renowned.

I feel that, at the end of the day, it’s

all about quality. I have had a blessed career and have worked for and with some of the best chefs in the world.

But, that doesn’t mean a thing if I don’t make quality food. I have focused on doing the very best that I can every

day. I strive to get better every day. I have an amazing team at CH Patisserie that has the same desire to make world-class desserts.

What inspires you and your craft?

I get inspiration from a lot of sources, such as fashion magazines, books, locales and people. A great chef that I worked for used to say, “If you get one idea from a book or any other

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place, regardless of the cost, it was worth it.” I have never forgotten that. But, it takes skill and practice to turn inspiration into a great dessert.

What brings you to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

My wife and I felt that Sioux Falls was ready for this kind of pastry experience. We love eating amazing desserts. And, since Sioux Falls is a wonderful city and the people are very knowledgeable about food, we felt they would enjoy this experience as well.

a table is prepared with an assortment of desserts and sweets for the guests.

Within first glance of seeing your desserts, anyone can see what sets your work apart. However, what do you think sets your work apart?

I try to create desserts that are clean in appearance with no more than three flavors in them.

Where would you like to see yourself in five to 10 years?

We will have multiple locations and an online store.

What is the process for a bride and groom to work with you?

As with all special events, we recommend that

3 Fun Facts About CH Patisserie

inquiries come via e-mail. We offer any desserts that are on our menu. The petit gateau and French macaroons are very popular.

• I was a sponsored snowboarder in my teen years.

What are trends you are noticing in the dessert world? Particularly in weddings?

The most notable trend right now is to create a small two-tiered cake for the bride and groom. Then,

• Our downtown building is over 100 years old.

• The CH in CH Patisserie stands for my family’s initials: Chris Hanmer, Caryn Hanmer, and Carys Hanmer.

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real wedding

JAIME & ALAN M I L L C I T Y M U S E U M , M I N N E A P O L I S , M I N N E S OTA PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF LOVES JESSICA

From the bride ... Alan and I met over a decade ago as sophomores at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Because of our similar majors, we had several classes together and some shared friends. Alan eventually got up the courage to ask me out, and the rest is now history.

We celebrated our fall nuptials at the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, close to my hometown

of Apple Valley. We chose the museum for its architecture, history and reception space. While researching several venue options, I came upon Mill City Museum and nothing compared. It perfectly matched our desire to have an elegant, but not stuffy, wedding.

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“We wanted to have a wedding that was classy, but that was also more of a party for our family and friends that have supported our relationship for many years. Although difficult to plan from Chicago, we feel that our vision of our special day was realized!� ^ Bride

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The ceremony took place in the outdoor museum courtyard at dusk, which featured the former flour mill as a stunning backdrop. Thankfully, the rain mist stopped just in time for the heartfelt ceremony to begin. Music was played by the Loring String Quartet. The party moved indoors after the ceremony into the unique museum space, which contrasted modern architecture within the ruins of the mill. After dinner, our guests partied the night away to hits from the ‘80s by a Chicago band, The Breakfast Club. Several guests (and Alan) even took turns being the lead singer!

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We designed nearly all of the decorations and arrangements with a gold theme as the prevailing feature throughout the space. Some of the projects we did together with our friends and family included gold glitter table numbers, ceremony programs and dinner menus made on our home computer, and guest gift bags featuring craft beer from Minnesota (representing my home) and cheese from Wisconsin (for Alan’s home). Alan’s mom designed a gold sequin table runner for the wedding party head table.

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“Some of our favorite things included the courtyard ceremony, the string quartet performance of ‘The Feather Song’ from the ‘Forrest Gump’ soundtrack, our first dance and the amazing food. But— most importantly— it was having the most important people in our lives all in one place together to celebrate our love.” ^ Bride and Groom

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D R E S S: AU G U S TA J ONES FRO M WE DDIN G SHO PPE

BE AUT Y & T H E M AK E U P ANNE X

INV IT ES A ND W ED D ING STAT I O N E RY: P IX IE CHICAG O

S HO E S: D U NE

EVEN T CO O RD INATO R/ P L A NNER: AM Y M C M ONI GAL;

O FFIC IA NT: DAN S H AM P

H E ADPIEC E : J ENNY PACKHAM

D’AMI CO C AT E R I NG

V ENUE: M I LL C I T Y M U S E U M

R I NG S: TACOR I ; J A M ES AN D SO N S

RENTA LS: LI NE N E FFEC T S

D J/ LIG H T ING : DI Y LI GH T I N G

E M E R A L D E A R R I N G S : JAME S AN D SO N S

F LOW ERS: SADI E ’ S COU T U R E FLOR AL & E VE NT S T Y L-

C EREM O NY A ND CO C K TA IL HO U R MU S I C : LO RIN G

BR I DE SMAI D DR E S SE S: DE ME TRIO S

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S T R I NG QUART E T

BR I DE SMAI D JE WE L RY: E TSY; ACUTIECHICK

CAT ERER: D’AM I CO C AT E R I NG

BA ND : T H E B R E AK FAS T C LU B

GR O O MS AT TIR E : VERA WAN G

CAKE: D’AM I CO C AT E R I NG

P H OTO B O OT H : T H E T R AVEL IN G P HOTO BO OTH

H A I R & MA K E UP: M EL AN IE RIVE RS, JULIE SWE N SO N

LINE NS: LI NE N E FFEC T S

P H OTO G RA P H Y: J E FF LOVE S JE S S ICA

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605.988.7465

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JACLYN & ADAM E C C E A R T G A L L E R Y, FA R G O , N O R T H D A KO TA P H O T O G R A P H Y BY K AT I E L E W I S P H O T O G R A P H Y

From the bride ... My husband Adam and I were born in the same hospital, lived in the same town and went to the same school. However, it wasn’t until August of 2009 that we really connected. I was living in Colorado and he in Fargo. We started talking on the phone and spoke to each other multiple times a day, every day.

We knew in our hearts that the love between us was very special and we could no longer be apart. The end of April he surprised me a day early (had not even started packing yet) in Colorado to help me move to Fargo.

We have been inseparable ever since!

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We chose Cathedral of St. Mary Catholic Church simply for the history of the church. It’s so beautiful inside and out, so we kept the decorations to a minimum. The reception was held at Ecce Art Gallery. The floors and old brick walls really caught our attention. It had the historic charm we were looking for in a venue; just the right size for all our family and friends to be close to each other. As for the details, clean and simple is how we like it. Every decision made for the wedding was a team effort. The flowers were light in color as well as the linens, burlap brought the rustic feel to the tables and the vases were romantic. My mom was a huge support to me when the planning got overwhelming, and my girlfriends helped me with the tedious fabric that covered the honey jar favors, along with various other projects. The entire day was just what we had hoped for and even more than we expected.

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“The love, joy and laughter among everyone was truly a blessing that we will always cherish.� ^ Bride and Groom

“The vendors that we had helped in creating a beautiful day for us. They did an outstanding job on keeping us worry-free.� ^ Bride

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D R E S S: M A NU EL M OTA

TAN N I NG; T R I S TA J E T VI G C H AP M AN

C H URC H : C AT H E DR AL OF ST. M A RY CATHO L IC

S HO E S: NI NA ‘C R I S TA’ PUMP, N O RDSTRO M

F LOW ERS: P R AI R I E P E TALS

CHURCH

J E WE L RY: NA D R I COL LECTIO N , N O RDSTRO M

CAT ERER: M OSAI C C AT E R I NG & E VE NT S

O FFIC IA NT: DE ACON J I M H UN T

BR I DE SMAI D DR E S SE S: DAVID’S BRIDAL

CAKE: FANTAS I E S I N FR OS T I NG

V ENUE: ECC E ART GALLE RY

BR I DE SMAI D JE WE L RY: JCPE N N Y

INVIT ES A ND W ED D ING STAT IO NERY: LI NDSAY

D J/ LIG H T ING : R NB W E DDI N G S

GR O O MS AT TIR E : H A LBE RSTADT’S ME N ’S CLOTHIE RS

ARN E S ON C R E AT I VE

P H OTO G RA P H Y: K AT I E LE WIS P HOTO G RA P HY

H A I R & MA K E UP: A DA E SALO N ; E MILY N E WCO MB

T RAN SP O RTAT IO N: ALL OCC AS I ONS LI M OU S I NE &

A I RB R USH MA K E UP: BLUSHE D AIRBRUSH MAKE UP &

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Borsheims 120 Regency Parkway Omaha, Nebraska 68114 800.916.6242 Earrings: I v a n k a Tr u m p 1 8 K Ye l l o w Gold Diamond and Moonstone Post Earrings $2,400

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What’s Your

Statement?

Selecting that one symbol of unity and faithfulness can easily make someone sweat.

With so many styles, cuts, colors and choices, it leaves one wondering: How do you choose? What do you choose?

Will I still love it in 30 years? Read on to see which statement bride you are. And, if you still can’t narrow it down, you can always hope for a second ring on your 25th anniversar y, right?

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The Royal Bride For the bride who can’t help but swoon over Princess Kate and all her fabulous style. Not to mention killing two birds with one stone, your “something blue” will also be checked off your list.

Ring: Emerald cut tanzanite 2.20 ct. with 1/3 ct. diamond accents $1,699

Bracelet: Nine oval cut tanzanite w i t h ove r 7. 5 0 c t . accented with ½ ct. worth of diamonds $5,999

Earrings: Pair of oval cut tanzanite earrings 2.45 ct. with .65 ct. in diamond accents $1,299 Pendant: Pear cut tanzanite pendant 2.76 ct. with an accent of ¼ ct. in diamonds $3,799

RIDDLE’S J E W E L RY Nati on wi de 80 0.741.7609

Earrings: I v a n k a Tr u m p 1 8 K Ye l l o w Gold Diamond and Moonstone Post Earrings $2,400

Bracelet: Stephen Webster 18K Ye l l o w G o l d D i a m o n d Quartz and Mother of Pearl Doublet Bracelet

Necklace: I va n ka Tr u m p 1 8 k Ye l l o w G o l d D i a m o n d and Moonstone Necklace, 30�

$19,800

$9,500

The Glam & Statement Bride For the bride who knows what she wants, has a strong sense of self, like’s tradition, but likes to make her own s t a t e m e n t . T h e I v a n k a Tr u m p collection found at Borsheims is perfection.

Pendant (shown on necklace): I v a n k a Tr u m p 1 8 K Ye l l o w Gold Diamond and Moonstone Pendant $3,400

Earrings: Stephen Webster 18K Ye l l o w G o l d D i a m o n d Quartz and Mother of Pearl Doublet Drop Earrings $5,800

B ORSHE I MS 120 Reg en cy Park way Omah a, Neb ras ka 68 114 61 8 00.916.624 2

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Ring: 14k white and 18k yellow custom created ring with 0.60ctw of enhanced vivid yellow diamonds $2,350

Pendant: 18k white gold pendant with a 1.44 ct. natural yellow cushion diamond with 0.20 ctw white diamonds, including the chain $11,400 Bracelet: 18k two-tone 1.85ctw fancy yellow diamond bracelet $8,450

The Rare & Fancy Bride What’s one of the most popular ways to ensure your bling stands out among crowds? Having a colorful d i a m o n d . Ta k e a c u e f r o m y o u r f a v o r i t e c e l e b a n d m i x things up with a unique sparkler.

FAINI DES I G N S J E W E L RY S T U D I O 6203 S. Old V illa ge Pla ce Sio ux Fal ls , S D 5 7 1 08 60 5.339.6 9 5 6

The Off-Beat Bride Who needs a giant solitaire diamond set on a platinum band paired with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids? The raw e l e g a n c e o f To d d R e e d a n d t h e u n e x p e c t e d , a s y m m e t r i c a l qualities of Sandra Messinger are perfect for the bride who truly portrays an edgy and off-the-cuff taste.

Saundra Messinger Rings:

To d d R e e d R i n g s :

18k Rose gold, brown fancy diamond .920 ctw with white brilliants .072 ctw $5,040 18k rose gold, white brilliants 0.315 ctw with raw diamonds 0.28 ctw $2,783

Palladium, clear/green fancy diamond 1.23 ctw with white brilliants 1.23 ctw Palladium, white brilliants .85 ctw $10,560

$12,485 Palladium, fancy diamonds 1.985 ctw with white brilliants 0.075 ctw $6,820

Assorted stackable rings $2,005

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CH Patisserie in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a special place where people gather for European-inspired pastries with a unique elegance all their own. Top Chef Just Desserts Winner & World Pastry Champion Chris Hanmer has created an exciting menu of changing flavors and tastes that will keep you coming back to see what he offers next.

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ALEXA & MATT P R I V A T E F A M I LY B A R N , B I S M A R C K , N O R T H D A K O T A P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R LY L O V E S A M O S P H O T O G R A P H Y

From the bride ... Matt and I met through a mutual friend, who happens to be an amazing wedding photographer. Ironically, we ended up getting married in she and her husband’s super modern photography studio. I remember calling my dad immediately after the first time Matt and I met at Applebee’s and gushing to him that I thought I was in love, to which he responded, “Okay, let’s not get ahead of ourselves here.”

As it turned out, Matt was also in love, and he asked me to marry him 12 months later. I have always liked things that are different, so when we started wedding planning, I knew that even the littlest things had to be something that I had never seen or done before. I have a thing for black and white, so that’s where our color scheme and vision began.

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I have an aunt who is an exceptional designer. She made all of our decorations for us. I did, however, arrange my own bouquet and all of the table decorations, which were fairly time-consuming even with the help of my awesome friends. I must admit that I did use Pinterest for a couple things, however I tweaked the ideas just a bit. We didn’t want to have a typical wedding and we also didn’t want any drama or stress surrounding the day, so we decided not to have a wedding party, which made planning pretty simple. We opted to keep our dinner menu very casual and hired a local diner to grill burgers, which everyone loved. I’m proud to say that everything from my earrings to the cheeseburgers to the dunking tank (yep, that happened), everything described our quirkiness perfectly.

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“Our photographers did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding. I could literally sit and look at our photos all day.� ^ Bride

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D R E S S: VER A WA NG

RENTA LS: R E NT-ALL

V ENUE: CO-S T U DI O

S HO E S: R OC K & R EPUBLIC

CAT E RER: T H E WOODH OU S E

REC EP T IO N: P R I VAT E FAM I LY BA RN

J E WE L RY: WA NELO

CAKE : M AGI C ANDLE C AK E RY

D J/ LIG H T ING : ANDR E W J ORDA N

GR O O MS AT TIR E : M A RC AN THO N Y | CALVIN KLE IN

INVIT ES A ND W ED D ING STAT IO NERY: B E FR ANK

C INEM ATO G RA P H Y: DI GI TA L K E E P SA K E S

H A I R STYL IST: J U L I A K UBE SH

BRAN DI NG

P H OTO G RA P H Y: C AR LY LOV E S A M O S P HOTO G RA P HY

H A I R & MA K E UP: FA BYO ULO US SALO N + SPA

LET TERP RESS P RINT ING : QUALI T Y P R I NT I NG

E VE N T PL A N NE R : BERN BOTHUN

OF F I C IA NT: T R AVI S K ADR M AS

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MOLLY & SAM B A R L U R C AT, M I N N E A P O L I S , M I N N E S OTA PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIZ BANFIELD

From the bride ... Seven years to the day before our wedding, Sam and I first crossed paths with help from a friend who wanted to set us up. At first, Sam didn’t want to meet because he was moving to New York City. So our friend organized a casual happy hour instead of a one-on-one date, and Sam and I met without realizing I was the girl intended for the initial blind date. The organic meeting turned romantic. I moved to the Big Apple the following year, he popped the question five years after that and on January 4, 2014, our original meeting spot became the wedding venue where we made things official.

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“We chose to hit the pavement between ceremony and reception venue. In theory it was such a romantic idea, but it was so cold that we had to run in order to escape the freezing conditions.� ^ Bride

We wanted to dream up a creative, playful and elegant soiree that celebrated the inescapable fact that January in Minnesota meant it would be a white, wintry wedding. Things began with our love of paper and handwritten illustrations. I love writing letters and sending cards, and the wedding invites were no exception. I penned the words, which were then letter-pressed on white cardstock. The save-the-dates featured an illustration by Sam of a pair of giraffes—an animal we both have an affinity for since we started seeing them everywhere early into our courtship. We wanted to gift all of our out-of-town guests with something special. We stuffed gray paper bags, and rubber stamped with the same giraffe artwork. Inside were Minnesota staples: Old Dutch potato chips, Pearson’s Nut Rolls, Pearson’s Nut Goodies, hand warmers, Bulleit bourbon (our favorite), Runa tea (from a friend’s local company), ibuprofen, two clementines and a gift certificate for an Uber car ride.

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The venue was extra special, as it was where we first met. Taper candles and arrangements of privet berry, kumquats, ranunculus, lisianthus, eskimo roses, lilies and camellia leaves ran the length of the tables at Bar Lurcat. The tables were covered with gray paper runners. Stockmar crayons in navy and white were set atop each place setting. One of our favorite things to do is to come up with silly games, poems and puzzles. We thought it would be a great way for guests to engage with one another during dinner and for them to write notes to us, too. We cut out all of the sketches and writings as a keepsake from the day.

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“At a going-away party before my move to New York, Molly sang me “Dream a Little Dream of Me” by the Mamas and the Papas. It’s been our song ever since, making it a natural choice for our first dance song.” ^ Groom

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D R E S S: J ENNY PAC KHAM | GABRIE LL A N E W YO RK

H AIR & M A K EUP : J AM I E DU DE N OF R OCCO ALTOB E LLI

LET T ERP RESS P RINT ING : LU N A LU X

B RI DA L SA LON

EVEN T P L A NNER: M I M I DE S I GN

T RA NSP O RTAT IO N: LOR E N Z BU S S E RV ICE , IN C.

S HO E S: J I M M Y C HOO

RENTA LS: AP R È S PART Y AND T E NT R E NTAL

C EREM O NY: T H E WOM AN’ S CLU B O F M IN N E A P O L IS

H E ADPIEC E : J ENNY PACKHAM

F LOW ERS: M I M I DE S I GN

REC EP T IO N: BAR LU R C AT

V I NTAG E E N G AG E ME NT RING: E RIE BASIN

CAT ERER: BAR LU R C AT

P H OTO G RA P H Y: LI Z BANFI E L D

GR O O MS AT TIR E : F R E E MAN ’S SPO RTIN G CLUB

CAKE: ZOË FR ANÇOI S

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“I think there was one week when we were having nautical centerpieces, country chic décor and black-tie invitations— it was a mess! Stay true to your style and who you are, not the most recent idea you see on Pinterest.”

“Let your wedding party help when you need help. You picked these people because they’re your very best friends. Don’t feel guilty having to ask for help or taking them up on their offers to help. They want to make this day perfect for you.”

“Our day was perfect, even though it wasn’t. I wouldn’t change a thing. There were things that didn’t go as planned and things that easily could’ve ruined our day if we had let it. Mentally prepare yourself for the unexpected and remind yourself that this day will be whatever you make of it.”

“Sit back, eat some food (very important) and enjoy every moment possible!”

Photos L to R: Jeff Sampson Photography (Image 1); Aly Carroll Photography (Image 2); Studio Blu Photography (Image 3); Manstrom Photography (Image 4).

Let our professional chauffeurs treat you like royalty.

We proudly serve the region with 6, 8, 10 and 12 passenger limousines, sedans, vans, shuttle buses, limousine buses, 45-passenger coach and 56-passenger coach.

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A Spanish In fluenced Affair

PHOTOGRAPHY EVERLASTING LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY PRAIRIE MOON WINERY, AMES, IOWA

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Most destination weddings involve going far from home, but for Alexandria Hinders of Everlasting Love Photography and Shelly Sarver of Shelly Sarver Designs, destination meant bringing European flair to the Midwest. Drawing heavily from Spanish influence, this brilliant team of Iowa vendors curated a dreamy and inspirational piece. Spanish elements of romance, sensuality and passion are infused in every last detail from the bold pops of red in the floral to the calligraphy paper goods to right down to the intricately designed tile favors.

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Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards with its intimate tasting rooms and stucco walls was the perfect locale to encompass visions of a far-away village in Spain.

Hinders and Sarver rounded out the look with model bride and groom adorning timeless attire. This swoon-worthy affair leaves any Midwest bride confident they can have their dream European wedding right at home.

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Credits ^^^ Bride & Groom Model: ZAC ILLG + HOLLY KAYSER Wedding Gown: JILLIAN FELLERS Veil: VEILED BEAUTY Earrings: MODCLOTH Groom’s Attire: JCPENNEY Floral & Styling: SHELLY SARVER DESIGNS Rings: TIFFANY DANIELLE JEWELRY Hair & Makeup: SERENITY COUTURE AMES Cake: DUTCH OVEN BAKERY Calligraphy: HOPE RILEY CALLIGRAPHY Signage: THE PAPER WALRUS Favors: THE POTATO FARM Milk Glass Tabletop Details: TRELLIS WEDDINGWARE Venue: PRAIRIE MOON WINERY Photography & Styling: EVERLASTING LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Giveaway Enter to win our fall giveaway with Sugar’s Baked Goods and Sweet Treats.

what you win: WEDDING DESSERTS UP TO $400 AND A CUPCAKE DECORATING PARTY FOR UP TO 10 PEOPLE (an $80 value).

how to enter: “Like” Dainty Obsessions and Sugar’s Baked Goods and Sweet Treats on Facebook, then e-mail us at giveaway@ daintyobsessions.com with your name, wedding date and contact information for your chance to win!

the details: • Complimentary wedding tasting for up to four people and dessert consultation.

• Complimentary wedding dessert delivery and set-up (in the Sioux Falls, SD area).

• Complimentary use of Sugar’s dessert stands and menu frames.

• Complimentary 6” cake or one dozen cupcakes on the couple’s first anniversary.

The cupcake decorating party could be used as a bachelorette party or bridal shower activity, or for something fun to do with the wedding party!

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EDEN & ZACK F A M I LY B A C K YA R D , L I N C O L N , N E B R A S K A PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE MULLERS PHOTOGRAPHY

From the Bride ... A mutual friend had been waiting for years for an opportunity to introduce us. When Zach and I finally met, it was absolutely love at first sight. We barely knew each other, yet immediately started dating long distance. With Zack’s family in Michigan, mine in Nebraska, college buddies in Chicago, and new friends in Kansas City, we were challenged to pick a central location. Our initial thought was to have a destination wedding. We looked at everything from outdoorsy, rustic locales to cosmopolitan downtown lofts. We were trying so hard to squeeze our personalities into an unfamiliar space that we lost track of our original intent: celebrate the community that brought us together. All it took was a casual 4th of July gathering at my parents’ neighborhood pond for it to dawn on us—t he perfect venue was right under our noses. Pure bliss could be contained in a moment: sharing a summer meal with loved ones under an old tree, glass of lemonade in hand, watching the kids catch fireflies. A picnic at the pond!

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“As much as our wedding would celebrate our commitment to each other, we wanted to turn the focus outward and consider the day as a ‘thank you’ gesture to our loved ones. It was important to us to treat our guests. Therefore, we set out to make every detail special, delightful and attentive— but always understated.” ^ Bride

This dreamy vision of an idyllic gourmet picnic is what fueled our entire wedding design. We started with how we wanted our wedding to feel, making design decisions based on the emotions evoked rather than just the way things would look. We jokingly referred to this process as creating our wedding “brand,” and it was something we considered for absolutely every decision, right down to the eating utensils.

Adhering to our wedding “brand” called for a careful balance since we were trying to marry the relaxed nature of a picnic with the style and sophistication desired for our formal event. For example, we chose a boxed picnic dinner instead of a plated meal or buffet because it reflected the bliss of a summer’s day. To ensure it wasn’t too casual, we concentrated on selecting gourmet ingredients with a beautiful presentation. Another example would be the tent. Zack was the one to discover the wonder that is clear top tents. I couldn’t help myself, we had to splurge. Being able to dine under the stars was spectacular.

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We had to be decisive about when to DIY and when to hire professionals. We are surrounded by creative people, and everyone was so eager to help. I still don’t know how on earth to describe my incredible mom’s contributions. She’s a brilliant gardener and cultivated most of the wedding’s flowers in her own garden. Zack’s sister created the invitation and print design, which was a dream because she completely understood our vision and carried it out better than I could have instructed. My grandma and her bridge club lovingly assembled all of the party favors. Our neighbors put hours into landscaping the pond all summer. Another family member donated white benches for cocktail seating and many other décor items. We turned to vendors for things like the striking floral arrangement hanging above the head table, the tent lighting design, etc. Anything that was hard or that needed to be extra crisp, we farmed out to a professional.

We had the time of our lives! Everything came together perfectly, just like the idyllic summer night we had dreamed it would be.

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H A I R & MA K E UP: C R EATIVE HAIR DE SIGN

LIGHT ING & D ECO R: B LOOM S & B OU QU E T S

T ENT: LI NCOLN T E NT

E VE N T CO O R DIN ATO R/PL ANNER: LOVE STRU.CK

F LOW ERS: ANDR E A’ S DE S I GN

SPA RK LERS: AE R I AL FX

W E D D I NG S + EVENT S

CAT ERER: AT T I T U DE ON FOOD

P H OTO G RA P H Y: T H E M U LL E RS P HOTO G RA P HY

R E NTA L S: A A A R ENT S

CALL IG RA P H ER: T H E P R E T T Y PAP E R I E

V I NTAG E R E N TAL S: NOSTALGIA RE N TALS

VENUE: S K Y LI NE R ANC H

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The perfect ending to the perfect beginning...

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Eat, Drink and Be Married!

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T h e d a y i s h e r e , y o u ’ r e g e t t i n g m a r r i e d ! Yo u ’ r e ready for a jam-packed, super long day, f illed w i t h l a u g h te r, te a r s of h a p p i n e s s a n d s p e n d i n g time with your favorite people. But first, the day begins with a lot of preparation: hair and makeup can easily start at the break of dawn.

Yo u r b e l o v e d f a m i l y a n d f r i e n d s a r e n o d o u b t u p just as early, assisting you in making sure this i s t h e b e st d ay eve r. B e s u re to avo i d m a k i n g the biggest bride faux-pas by forgetting to feed everyone or yourself. Running on empty makes for a hangry (insert: hungry and angry) environment. Make sure to schedule appropriate meal times and/or snacks. Hire an in-home chef, have the meal catered, delivered, or simply set o u t a t r a y o f m u f f i n s a n d f r u i t . Yo u r g u e s t s w i l l appreciate your thoughtful gesture.

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Mimosa Bar A little bubbly in the a.m. mixed with Vitamin C is always a good idea. Style a cute little mimosa bar for you and your ladies while getting ready. The genuine smiles and laughter will look great on camera.

Set up a platter of muffins, jam, fruit, cheese, cold sandwiches, etc. Easy finger food is the perfect on-the-go solution for those on a tight time schedule or small appetite.

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Your wedding. One of the biggest days of your life. But, believe it or not, it’s not one of the biggest days of your life because of how Pinterestworthy your whimsical dé cor is, or how everybody’s jaw will drop when you (the bride) walk down the aisle or you (the groom) cry like a weepy baby when your bride walks down said aisle. No. The real bread and butter of your wedding is the moment that you say “I do,” making a lifetime commitment to each other. Everything after that is simply icing on your beautiful, multi-tiered cake. And one of the sweetest ways to top off your weighty vows and magnificent wedding is to celebrate and bask in your vows on a sweet honeymoon. Here, we give you a sneak peek into two honeymoon venues that will just add to the many reasons saying “I do” was the best decision in your life.

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A year-round destination, Napa Valley is a fantasy wonderland for wine, food and romance aficionados. This 30-mile long and fivemile wide premier wine-growing valley is tucked away in Northern California and is only a short drive from either Sacramento or San Francisco. With a perfect Mediterranean climate and picturesque rolling hills, this destination will surely whisk you and your spouse away to new levels of love and merriment.

Your honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, so why not make it make it a once-in-a-lifetime trip down under? Australia is assuredly a bucket list trip as there is no short route to get there; however kickstarting your life journey together on an adventure to the other side of the world will surely be worth any amount of travel time. The best time to visit is mid-January and February, so time is a tickin’! Pack your bags, book your tickets, and practice your best Crocodile Dundee impression as you get ready to say “G’day” to Australia and the South Pacific.

Where to Stay: Mary Jo recommends a sojourn at Andaz Napa, a 141-room boutique hotel conveniently located in downtown Napa.

From the Andaz Napa, you can venture out to numerous tasting rooms, shopping, and restaurants after spending time in the rural parts of the valley during the day. “I prefer a stay in Napa

as there is just so much more to do at night, especially when you stay downtown like where Andaz Napa is,” Mary Jo says.

“There are also several bed and breakfasts in the area that are reasonable and lovely to stay at.

What to Do: There is no shortage of things to do in the Napa Valley. In addition to the obvious vineyard hopping, if you are looking for more adventure you will not be disappointed. A historic wine train is available for tours and fine dining, a romantic hot air balloon champagne breakfast, epic spas and mud baths, bike rides and shopping. Mary Jo also highly advises making appointments at all the wineries you plan to visit as well as a driving service. “There is a company that you can hire to drive your rental car for you as you go around to all the different wineries so that you can simply enjoy sipping and savoring,” she advises. Need we say more? Cheers!

Why Honeymooners Flock Here: With some of the greatest world attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, the Opera House in Sydney, and Sydney Harbour, Australia is an adventurous honeymooner’s dream location. “Australia would be the perfect destination for the honeymoon couple that are looking for adventure, tons of activities, and have the time to experience it,” says Kristina Wolfe at Travel Leaders Sioux Falls.

Where to Stay: Australia is a vast continent and country (sixth largest country in the world) with several climates and numerous cities to explore and visit. As your time may be limited once you’re there, Kristina suggests a few stops, including Melbourne and Sydney. For a splurge in Melbourne, the everpopular and luxurious Langham, Melbourne hotel is exquisite in every which way and will spoil you honeymooners rotten.

In Sydney, the Intercontinental offers reasonable priced

accommodations with some rooms boasting an unparalleled view of the harbour. Wherever you choose to stay, don’t forget to stop and indulge in every moment as you explore a totally new world together.

What to Do: The options are truly limitless for honeymoon activities in Australia. In Melbourne, Kristina says a must do is the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. “It is a dining experience traveling around the city of Melbourne at night. It is spectacular.” While in Sydney, Kristina suggests doing the famous bridge climb (over Sydney Harbour Bridge) and of course seeing the Opera House. Naturally, you cannot visit Australia and not see the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system and a diver’s dream. Kristina says from Sydney to make a trip to Port Douglas to “relax and unwind at a beach resort and experience the Great Barrier Reef.”

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Sampson.

Why Honeymooners Flock Here: Is there a better way to fire up your new life together than meandering around beautiful countryside and enjoying some of the finest food and wine on the planet? We think not. Mary Jo Nelson, owner and travel consultant at Travel Partners Sioux Falls, agrees. “Napa is a great honeymoon destination as it is such a beautiful area to go to,” she says. “Also, since it is so close to San Francisco, a lot of couples will do two to three nights in San Francisco and two to three days in wine country so you get the best of both worlds.”

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Nate + Cindy Heinz

The honeymoon: Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Married: June 8, 2013 Not all honeymoons are perfect tans and mojitos on the beach. For some, relishing in the wilderness of dense conifers, hiking mountainous terrains and canoeing turquoise waters is what romance and relaxation is all about. For Nate and Cindy Heinz, they would have it no other way.

“We knew we didn’t want a tropical destination since we were honeymooning in June (hurricane season).

Nate did a ‘best honeymoon ever’ Google search and Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada came up as a destination. The more we researched it, the more we knew this was the perfect trip for us!” says Cindy.

With all that Canada has to offer, the adventurous honeymooners will find there’s little time to laze in a beach chair with activity options including hiking, canoeing, fishing, gondola rides up the mountain, relaxing in natural hot springs, exploring quaint little towns and enjoying mouthwatering cuisines.

“On day three, we hiked a three-hour (round trip) moderate hike where we stopped to enjoy views of Mirror Lake and ate lunch at the Lake Agnes Tea House.

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With seven days and six nights, the active couple spent their time exploring Banff, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the emerald waters of Lake Louise and Calgary.

“We rented a convertible for our travel from Calgary to Banff and Lake Louise. It added a little extra expense, but the accessibility to mountain views was worth every penny. Three of the nights we stayed at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where we were surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and breathtaking views. This place stole our hearts and we never wanted to leave,” remembers Cindy.

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It was there we had the most delicious soups and tea! I had the Blue Mango Green—I still long for that tea!”

Lake Louise has been named one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations because it’s secluded, offers pristine and cozy accommodations, grandiose views and a romantic atmosphere set in nature that is untouchable.

“Be sure to bring many layers including rain gear and waterproof hiking boots as the weather gets chilly and rainy. But, don’t forget dressy outfits as some restaurants at the hotels have a dress code.” ^ nate + cindy

“Our fifth day, we rented canoes and spent some time actually on Lake Louise. We were able to take some stunning photos of the lake. We also went to the Gondola at Lake Louise for some amazing views of different mountains. There we saw Grizzly Bears and a Caribou up close. Each night, we ended with a spectacular dinner, perfectly paired wine and incredible desserts. Our final day, we to the Calgary Tower where you can see 360 degrees views and for miles and miles.

After that, we packed up and headed for the airport.

Our hearts broke leaving such an incredible place behind, but we were excited to begin our lives back home as Mr. and Mrs!”

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• Hiking is #1 on our list. Best views ever!

• Canoeing on Lake Louise • Traveling on Bow River Parkway for views of mountains and wildlife • Don’t forget your camera!

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Affinity Salon & Boutique Chamberlain, SD 605.234.2334 www.108affinity.com

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CH Patisserie Sioux Falls, SD 605.275.0090 www.chpatisserie.com

Sadie’s Couture Floral & Event Styling Grand Forks, ND 701.317.3255 www.sadiesfloralnd.com

Dutch Oven Bakery Iowa 515.232.9244 www.dutchovenbakeryiowa.com

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Empire Productions Midwest 605.929.2202 www.dj-siouxfalls.com Pinnacle Productions Midwest 605.376.5716 www.pinnacleprodj.com

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Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Omaha, NE 800.642.4438 www.borsheims.com

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Faini Designs Jewelry Studio Sioux Falls, SD 605.339.6956 www.fainidesigns.com ModCloth Online www.modcloth.com Riddle’s Jewelry SD, ND, IA, MN, WY, NE 1.800.741.7609 www.riddlesjewelry.com Sticks & Steel Sioux Falls, SD 605.335.7349 www.sticksandsteel.com

Shelly Sarver Designs Pella, Iowa 641.204.1250 www.shelly@shellysarverdesigns.com

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Timeless Wedding & Event Rentals Black Hills 605.342.8966 www.timelessweddingandevents.com

Sadie’s Couture Floral & Event Styling Grand Forks, ND 701.317.3255 www.sadiesfloralnd.com

dj/entertainment

DJ Jer Events & Lighting Design Sioux Falls, SD 605.360.1102 www.djjer.com

The Clubhouse Hotel & Suite Sioux Falls, SD 605.361.8700 www.siouxfalls.clubhouseinn.com

Meredith & Bridget’s Flower Shop Sioux Falls, SD 605.271.5500 www.mbpflowers.com

jasonrjonas videography Midwest 605.595.7751 www.jasonrjonas.com

Allen Goodroad Band Midwest Sioux Falls, SD 605.376.2285 www.goodroadonline.com

Holiday Inn Express & Event Center Brandon, SD 605.582.2901 www.brandon-express.com

Bloom Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD 605.251.3500 www.bloomsiouxfalls.com

AJ Production Co. Midwest 605.354.0364 www.ajproductionco.com

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Holiday Inn Downtown City Centre Sioux Falls, SD 605.339.2000 www.sfcchotel.com

RSVP Event Planning & Style Sioux Falls, SD 605.376.7186 www.sdrsvp.com

cakes/desserts

hotel/lodging Custer State Park Custer, SD 888.875.0001 www.custerresorts.com

{Redefined} Designs & Events Sioux Falls, SD 605.359.6316 www.redefined-designs.com

Jillian Fellers hello@jillianfellers.com www.etsy.com/shop/jillianfellers

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Gala by Megan Sioux Falls, SD 605.988.7465 www.galabymegan.com

Veiled Beauty www.etsy.com/shop/veiledbeauty

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health/beauty ADAE Salon Fargo, ND 701.356.5505 www.adaesalon.com Affinity Salon & Boutique Chamberlain, SD 605.234.2334 www.108affinity.com Belle Touche Salon & Spa Sioux Falls, SD 605.275.6200 www.belletouche.com Serenity Couture Ames Ames, Iowa 515.956.4545 www.serenitycouture.com/ames-spa/

Tiffany Danielle Jewelry hello@tiffanydaniellejewelry.com www.tiffanydaniellejewelry.com

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limo/transportation services Royal Limo Sioux Falls, SD 605.332.7952 www.sodakroyallimo.com

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Dan Thorson Photography photos@danthorson.com www.danthorson.com

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Everlasting Love Photography everlastinglovephoto@gmail.com www.everlastinglovephotography.com

Harold’s Photo Experts Midwest 1.800.568.6619 www.haroldsphoto.com

Jeff Sampson Photography 605.610.8577 www.jeffreysampson.com

The Paper Walrus www.etsy.com/shop/thepaperwalrus

Katie Lewis Photography 701.893.5782 www.katielewisphotography.com

Plum’s Cooking Co. Sioux Falls, SD 888.935.1999 www.plumscooking.com

Lindsay Herbst Photography 319.929.6510 www.lindsayherbstphotography.com

The Potato Farm www.etsy.com/shop/thepotatofarm

Manstrom Photography 701.391.0253 www.manstromphotography.com

Simply Perfect Sioux Falls, SD 605.338.3599 www.simplyperfectstore.com

Michael Liedtke Photography 605.310.4639 www.michaelliedtke.com

Sticks & Steel Sioux Falls, SD 605.335.7349 www.sticksandsteel.com

Sarah Sunstrom Photography 309.507.0618 www.sarahsunstromphotography.com

Trellis Weddingware www.etsy.com/shop/trellisweddingware

Studio Blu Photography 605.275.0337 www.studiobluphotography.com

registry Plum’s Cooking Co. Sioux Falls, SD 888.935.1999 www.plumscooking.com

World Market National 605.323.1500 www.worldmarket.com

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Harold’s Photo Experts Midwest 1.800.568.6619 www.haroldsphoto.com

Sticks & Steel Sioux Falls, SD 605.335.7349 www.sticksandsteel.com

restaurants The District Sioux Falls, SD 605.357.7377 www.thedistrictsf.com Johnny Carino’s Sioux Falls, SD & Fargo, ND 605.361.7222 701.282.2922 www.carinos.com Minerva’s Sioux Falls, SD, Rapid City, SD 605.334.0386 www.minervas.net

stationery Engage Paperie Sioux Falls, SD 605.221.4272 www.engagesd.com

Simply Perfect Sioux Falls, SD 605.338.3599 www.simplyperfectstore.com

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Eric Yerke Photography 319.241.7653 www.ericyerke.com

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Paperwerks Midwest 605.332.2599 www.paper-werks.com

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venues Custer State Park Custer, SD 888.875.0001 www.custerresorts.com The District Sioux Falls, SD 605.357.7377 www.thedistrictsf.com Holiday Inn Downtown City Centre Sioux Falls, SD 605.339.2000 www.sfcchotel.com Holiday Inn Express & Event Center Brandon, SD 605.582.2901 www.brandon-express.com Minerva’s Sioux Falls, SD, Rapid City, SD 605.334.0386 www.minervas.net Museum of Visual Materials Sioux Falls, SD 605.271.9500 www.sfmvm.com Penny Tree Events Parker, SD 605.360.5414 www.visitpennytree.com

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Prairie Moon Winery Ames, Iowa 515.232.2747 www.prairiemoonwinery.com

Travel Leaders Sioux Falls, SD 605.335.6968 www.travelleaders.com/siouxfallssd

Sioux Fall Convention Center Sioux Falls, SD 605.367.4100 www.siouxfallscc.com

Travel Partners Sioux Falls, SD 605.362.6771 www.travelpartners.tv

Washington Pavilion Sioux Falls, SD 605.367.6000 www.washingtonpavilion.org

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Tom + Barb Yerke J U LY 5 T H , 1 9 8 0 OUR L ADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

How did the two of you meet?

We met on a blind date. A guy friend of Barb’s decided she needed to meet someone nice. He went, introduced himself to Tom and then arranged for all of us to have lunch. This was done without either of us knowing about the other person.

They say the first year of marriage is the hardest. What was yours like and what got you through it?

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During our first year of marriage,

Tom changed careers and I put my teaching career on hold to be at home with our newborn son, Eric. Shortly after this we moved from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Our commitment to each other and our family is what helped us get through the big changes.

1. Do you want children: yes or no? What is the other person’s philosophy on raising children?

2. The other person’s finances.

3. Their single most important long-term goal: for example do they want to run for political office or if one person wants to stay at home with the children.

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What’s the secret to a successful marriage?

The secret to a successful marriage is communication. Never ask “why” questions. Do not say “why were you late?” when what you really mean is “I am upset that you are late.”

How do you deal with disagreements?

We deal with disagreements by

giving each other some space and time, then discuss it at a later time.

What is your most memorable wedding moment?

Do you have children? If so, how does that change a marriage?

moment was getting ready for the wedding. My family worked together on the flower arrangements and my parents were entertaining the guests between the wedding and reception.

Everyone in the family pulled together to make sure the flowers, food, and house were perfect. Tom’s memorable moment is saying, “I do!”

completely change marriage because you will no longer think of “yourselves”.

The children will become your primary concern.

My most memorable wedding Top 3 things any couple should absolutely know about each other before getting married?

planning couples is to discuss all issues that are most important to them.

Some of the big things we suggest to couples is: to plan for saving money, work together on an approach of raising children, and putting the other person first in every situation.

What’s your biggest advice to current planning couples?

We have three children. They

What was the biggest adjustment to married life?

The biggest adjustment to married

life is that you suddenly must consider another person in everything you do in every aspect of daily life.

Our biggest advice to current

Photos: Courtesy of Tom Barb Yerke.

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34 YEARS OF MARRIAGE