Bridal Showcase 2012

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Wedding bands are all about love and personality Much more than just an ordinary ring, a wedding band is the concrete sign of your marital status. It is also a symbol of the romantic union between you and your soul mate. Not

long ago, a future bride and groom would have chosen a simple ring to mark this new stage in their lives.

Today, wedding bands are made in the image of the couple and of their era,

coming in original shapes and colours.

A wedding band should reflect your personality, since it will likely stay on your ring finger for the rest of your life. Choosing the right one can present quite a challenge and is a good reason why current fashion or impulse should

never rule over personal preference.

Wedding bands are now available in yellow, white, or pink gold. There are no longer any set rules for these rings, and more and more bands are set with precious stones. Future brides used to avoid sapphires, rubies, and em-

eralds but these stones are now very much appreciated by those who like the idea of a colour to match their personality. Just remember that overly large stones should be avoided; a wedding band should always be elegant and fairly discreet.

Rubies are particularly popular with cou-

ples. These precious stones are much rarer than diamonds and symbolize love, warmth, and vitality. The sparkle of the fiery colour also symbolizes the beating of the human heart. Diamonds and rubies mounted together on a wedding ring represent the perfect mix of fire and ice.

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Aaron Eskra & Shelagh Bangsund are jazzed to announce their upcoming wedding on December 28, 2012

Andy Smoliak & Jessica Elias July 28, 2012

Orv & Pat Joyce are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their son, Colin to Tianna Besenski daughter of Russ & Sandra Besenski of Saskatoon.

The wedding will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 22, 2012

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Corrina Wilhelm & Marlin Vanstone............................................ February 22, 2012 Tianna Besenski & Colin Joyce .................................................. February 22, 2012 Jolene Brown & Aaron Cossette................................................. February 29, 2012 Chelsie Troendle & Kraig Maley ......................................................March 20, 2012 Marja Olson & Jared Stang .............................................................March 20, 2012 Jayelle Weibe & Benji Gustafson ....................................................March 31, 2012 Jody Muller & Myron Conrad ............................................................. April 28, 2012 Kimberly Fonstad & Marcus Friess......................................................June 9, 2012 Jenna Henton & Chris Lesy ...............................................................June 16. 2012 Andrea Mantei & Preston Leatherdale ..............................................June 23, 2012 Gina McCutcheon & Garrett Kapustinsky ..........................................June 23, 2012 Dalene Breault & Rick Taylor ............................................................June 23, 2012 Nicole Lynn & Dan Dyck ....................................................................June 23, 2012 Teneil Hunter & Jacob Sailer .............................................................June 30, 2012 Megan Van De Woestyne & Jay Vanstone ........................................ July 14, 2012 Marlene Taylor & Todd Adams ........................................................... July 21, 2012 Jessie Elias & Andrew Smoliak .......................................................... July 28, 2012 Amanda Henton & Dustin Mack ...................................................... August 4, 2012 Janelle Daae & Tristan Mack........................................................... August 4, 2012 Ashley Forrester & Danial Bayliss ................................................. August 11, 2012 Rachelle Kickley & Craig Caissie .................................................. August 11, 2012 Sarah Monteyne & Kory Clearwater .............................................. August 17, 2012 Katelyn Hersche & Mike Bender.................................................... August 18, 2012 Amanda Lindenbach & Adam Lojewski ......................................... August 18, 2012 Jenna Heidinger & Kyle Luc ...................................................... September 4, 2012 Amanda Luhr & Chad Munro ................................................... September 14, 2012 Tracy Tytlandsvik & Robert Blowatt......................................... September 15, 2012 Christina Dorward & Jeremy Strong ........................................ September 15, 2012 Jamie Campbell & Kevin McCurdy .......................................... September 29, 2012 Daniyale Woolsey & Steven Lalonde ....................................... December 12, 2012 Shelagh Bangsund & Aaron Eskra ........................................... December 28, 2012

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Buy my wedding dress online? No thanks!

It is said that a bride will try on more than ten wedding gowns before finding the perfect one. If that statistic is accurate, online shopping isn’t a good idea. After all, the outfit for your big day requires a great deal more organization and thought than the purchase of an

ordinary piece of clothing.

A bride who is tempted to buy her wedding dress online is probably just one who detests shopping. If that sounds like you, why not use the Internet as a source of inspiration that could help you find a style you like without having to leave home.

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Another way to save time is to visit bridal shows where many different designer labels present their dresses. However you go about it, don’t forget that you might love the look of a dress on a screen or on a model but not when you try it on. That is why it is so important to try on

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Think about the pleasure of shopping for your dress with your maid of honour, an experience that you’d miss by buying online. Wedding specialists will tell you that you should always shop for your gown with a friend who will express her opin-

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Online shopping also makes it hard to follow the golden rules for finding the right dress: • When you try on dresses, wear shoes with the same size heels as you will wear on your big day;

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Lining up the wedding plans and services

By Brian Zinchuk

I had an interesting discussion with a couple at the Estevan Showcase in September. The couple were getting married almost two years from now, but on a long weekend, and in Regina.

Was it too early for them to be booking their vendors, i.e. photographers and the like, now?

As a photographer, my response was this: 1. It’s a long weekend. 2. It’s in Regina. Book now. Right now.

The larger the centre, the longer the queue is to book, especially for the most desirable options. There’s only one Radisson Hotel, for instance. If you want its ballroom, you need to line it up right away.

If you want to book photos at the Legislature, they only allow a handful of couples (couples plus their photogs only) in one hour blocks, on a first come, first served basis.

Since the laws of supply and demand come into play here - limited supply of premium services on a highly desireable day - you need to get ahead of the game, or it will be gone.

Smaller communities don’t have the same pressures, simply because they have fewer people. But they also have fewer venues, and

fewer vendors. The above supply and demand law applies. The market also generally fills the local need, but your choice may be limitted.

I personally got married on the May long weekend in 1999 in Preeceville. As soon as we got formally engaged in October, 1998, we booked the hall, church and preacher.

We didn’t announce the date until then, if I recall correctly.

We also didn’t have much choice in venues, either.

Indeed, there’s a certain order of priority bridal couples should consider when booking venues and vendors. If you can’t get the first few to work, you may need to substantially alter your plans, or change your date. They are: Book the church and officiant FIRST! No church, no preacher, no religious wedding. Typically, one goes with the other. If it’s already booked, if the preacher is already doing another service on a beach somewhere, you are out of luck. For people who are not picky, this may not be a big deal. But if you plan on getting married in the church you grew up in, its availability, and that of the preacher, is a dealbreaker.

If you are getting married by a marriage commissioner, your options are, by nature, much more open.

While some people are very

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particular about their marriage commissioner, others just want someone to stand at the front and marry them.

Less picky equals more options.

The reception hall is next. This is often handin-hand with the caterer.

If you’re gonna party, you need somewhere to party, or it might be your backyard.

Along these lines, if it is an outdoor venue - for either the ceremony or reception, ensure there is some sort of foul-weather backup plan.

THEN start booking your other vendors. These should be done in order of exclusiveness. If there is only one florist in town, better talk to them quick, because they may only take a limitted number of bookings for each day. Ditto for a limo.

These other vendors include, but are not limitted to: Caterer (if not included with the hall, and it’s not your mom and auntie making perogies for the next 4 months) Photographer DJ/live band/Uncle Robert and his fiddle Florist Limousine

Wedding cake Rentals (chairs, decorations, etc.)

Hair stylist(s) Tuxedo rentals Wedding dress Accommodations for guests (block of rooms at a hotel) Honeymoon suite As noted above, the more exclusive the venue or service provider, the sooner

they should be booked. Many (likely all) will require a booking deposit or retainer, if not payment in full. This is because once they are booked for that day, they will likely be turning away other business from people who did not have as much foresight as you. These retainers are often non-refundable for that very reason, so chose wisely. As a photographer,

I always require a retainer to book the date.

It is for these reasons, when someone inquires about me doing photography for them, the first question out of my mouth is, “What date are you getting married?” You’ll hear that a lot. If the date not open, there’s not a lot I can do for you, other than refer you to someone else and wish you well.

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Trends for the groom: tone-on-tone On the wedding day, it may be true that all eyes are on the bride, but a well-dressed groom will still be appreciated. He is one of the main stars of this celebration, after all!

A classy and unique suit is on the agenda; after those criteria, the groom should choose a suit he feels comfortable in, one that corresponds to his personal style and that is tailored to his body shape.

For an impeccably fi tted suit, the groom should have a last fitting at the tailor’s, two or three weeks before the wedding.

The fabric of the groom’s suit should be chosen according to the season and its overall style

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Once a suit has been

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