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Through the
brides eyes: The Halloween Wedding of Michael & Tracy Balistreri By Taima Kern | Action Reporter Media photos by Cathleen Warren, owner, Light Source Photography
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Often, the best advice
comes from someone who has already been through what you’re trying to do. In this case, that means themed weddings, or, more specifically, a Halloween wedding. A Halloween wedding is an interesting way to take the traditional ceremony. It allows the bride and groom to dress up in their favorite costumes, and allows the guest to go wild in whatever theme they like.
On Friday, October 28, 2011, Fond du Lac Bears head coach Michael Balistreri married Tracy Conley, of Milwaukee, and they opted to tie the knot in a wild west fashion. However, that didn’t stop Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, Peter Pan, Belle, Beast, and a gaggle of gangsters and flappers from dropping in.
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Planning & Delegating
the decorating for the event. They have experience decorating for Halloween, and did practice runs in the back yard for the day of the wedding. My father also carves very detailed and elaborate pumpkins, and created an entire display for the front of our ‘Headless Table.’”
“We planned the wedding in 10 months,” says Tracy. “We had been dating at the time for almost 7 years, so we had discussed the type of wedding we wanted for a while.” They deAll four parents had a hand in cided on a Halloween-themed the creating of their son/daughwedding for a number of reater’s big day. “My mother made sons. “My parents, Dan and all of the favors, which were Chris Conley; met on a blind chocolate nail polish bottles and date. They went to a Halloween hockey skates. She also put toparty that night, and the rest is gether little bags for each guest history. Halloween has always that looked like tombstones been a huge holiday for our and put their table assignments family. I always knew I wanted on them. Our invitations were to have a semi non-traditional themed with black birds and silMichael Balistreri wedding, and I love dressing in houettes of trees. Mikey’s parcostumes. When I told Mikey ents, Gail and T.J. Balistreri, found wine bottles for each that I wanted to have a costume wedding, he was table that had the trees on the labels.” all for it.” Tracy is a full-time manicurist, so the only time she had to plan for her wedding was between clients. She would research, plot and plan whenever she got a chance. One thing that she did to make everything easier was to delegate to willing friends and family. “We made sure to designate jobs to people in our families, so we wouldn’t be Tracy and Mike’s ceremony was held at St. Rita’s Catholic so stressed the day of the wedding,” says Tracy. Church, in a place that had a lot of meaning for Tracy. Her “My father Dan Conley (Captain Hook) and his family has been members of the church for many years, and good friend Troy (Mr. Smee) took care of all of
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Best/Easiest part of planning a themed wedding:
“I wouldn’t say there is anything easy about planning a wedding, themed or not. The best part is seeing the amazement on everyone’s faces. Even now people still talk about what a fabulous night it was. That was the goal. We wanted a wedding that people would remember.”
Tracy chose a black and emerald green Victorian gown, along with a customized hairpiece, which she switched out for an oldwest hat.
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it was the location where her parents were married back in the day. The couple also held on to the tradition of bridesmaids and groomsmen, but they clothed them a little different than the norm. The bridesmaids were in blue satin dresses that they discovered at a boutique. The saloon-style cut was perfect for Mike and Tracy’s wild west bridal party theme. The ushers were “bad cowboys,” inspired by the movie Tombstone, complete with red sashes made by Tracy’s aunt. Mike and the groomsmen were dressed in vintage style tuxedos, following the fashion statements of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday. “They spent months collecting hats and boots and holsters for their outfits.” Groomsmen included Fondy Bears players Ryan Blick, Robbie Coleman and Ted Thompson. At this point, tradition was put on hold for the remainder of the planning. Instead of the iconic white gown,
In place of a wedding cake, since neither the bride nor the groom were overly enthusiastic about cake, a traditional Italian dessert table was set up. The couple also skipped the garter and bouquet toss. “I always hated being dragged on the dance floor at wedding for this tradition, I didn’t want my guests to feel obligated to do so.”
Hardest/Most trying part of planning a themed wedding:
“The hardest part was getting people on board with what we were doing. I think a lot of people thought we weren’t taking it seriously because we wanted to wear costumes. That was the only part that was challenging for us.”
If there was one piece of advice that you wish someone had given you that you could give to a bride and groom considering a themed wedding, what would it be?:
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In the end, approximately 300 guests turned up, with 95 percent of them in costume. “My father was Captain Hook, and my nephew, Adam, dressed at Peter Pan. My oldest niece, Jenna, was Wendy, my niece Maya was Tinker Bell, and the baby Amira was Princess Tiger Lily. Mikey’s nephew Chase was a cowboy for the guy’s before pictures and then Captain Jack Sparrow for the reception, his niece Isabella was also Belle,” remembers Tracy. Mary Poppins also popped in, and rumor has it the Mad Hatter was there too… ●
“Do it! The hard part of planning any wedding is that everyone wants to give their opinion of what your day should be. It’s hard to not give in and do it the way your family or friends might want you to do it. You don’t want to disappoint anyone. But, you will definitely regret not going for what you want.”
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by Joel was opened in Theresa in 2002, but confectioner Joel Bernhard had been interested in the making of chocolate and sweets for many years. It all started in a classroom at MPTC when his class had to make chocolate truffles, and from there, it blossomed into the wall-to-wall candy store that now stands on the corner of N. Milwaukee (Hwy 175) and E. Rock River Streets. As the name would lead you to believe, there are items within these walls for any and every occasion, including weddings. With over 1500 molds that would meet almost any wedding theme, tiny customizable boxes containing two decadent truffles as favors, enough candy to fill a candy buffet , double-heart chocolates that can be engraved with the couples’ names, and a price tag that is on-par with
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regular cake and cupcake weddings, a candy wedding might be just the thing for you. “About three of four years ago, when the economy was better, we would do 60 to 65 weddings year,” says Joel. “Lately it’s dropped to 20-25 a year, but it’s starting to pick up again.” Even though many people favor the personalized boxes with a pair of truffles, Joel says that believe it or not, a lot of brides
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Pretty much anything in the shop is fair game for a wedding presentation of some kind or another, be it favors for the guests, or in place of a cake/cupcakes. There are little favor bags of wrapped chocolates in the shape of autumn leaves, with ribbons that can have the name of the bride and groom and the wedding date, a variety of taffy, toffees, sixlets, jelly beans, gummy bears, and a ton of other things that you might not expect. The theme of recent years’ weddings has been tending towards “unique” and
what could be more unexpected for your guests than a candy buffet? And Joel adds that the customers shouldn’t be concerned about a candy feast like this breaking the budget. “We can work with the bride and the groom to find something that fits their budget,” says Joel. Confections for Any Occasion by Joel is located at 101 N. Milwaukee St. (Hwy 175) in Theresa, about a half hour south of Fond du Lac. They can be reached at 488-9269 during business hours. Their summer hours are Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information and photos, check out their Web site: www.confectionsbyjoel. com. ●
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Choosing a ring: A spotlight on Krail Jewelry in Fond du Lac
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Craig also possesses a gemologist’s degree from the Gemological Institute of America, and in a certified gemologist with the American Gem Society, a title that only five percent of jewelers hold. Krail Jewelry offers over a hundred different options and styles of rings, but Craig adds that in the last five to 10 years, more and more couples have been coming in looking for custom pieces. “We can start anywhere,” says Craig. “A couple can start with their
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budget or their cut, or their style.” Craig is willing to work with customers to make sure that they can find the ring they want, in the cut they want, with the stone they want, all while trying to stay within the budget they want. Krail Jewelry offers 14k gold in both yellow and white, platinum, palladium, sterling silver, plating and pure, and their stone variety includes not just diamonds, but other precious stones as well. With recent changes in engagement trends, Krail has begun making rings with other gemstones as well, including blue and green sapphire, ruby, emerald and alexandrite.
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Make history with local historic venue Get married at the Galloway House & Village’s chapel By Taima Kern | Action Reporter Media
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With all of the original and unique
venues in Fond du Lac, there is one that is often overlooked. Hidden within the Historical Galloway House & Village is the former Eldorado Congregational Chapel, which stands ready to accommodate small, cozy wedding ceremonies within its centenarian walls. The chapel was originally built in 1891 and was the home of a congregation in Eldorado. The last service held there was in 1968 before it was dismantled and relocated in 1969 to the Galloway house grounds, when it was donated to the Fond du Lac County Historical Society. It was taken apart into five pieces, the four walls and the roof, and transported on
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flatbed trailers to its new home on the south-east side of Fond du Lac, where it was reassembled, plastered and painted. Along with it came some other artifacts, including the altar, a pump organ and several original chairs.
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These days it is furnished with the original items as well as a Strassino piano manufactured in Fond du Lac and given as a gift to the chapel in honor of its relocation, a baptismal font donated by Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church, and a number of pews from other area churches. Trends in the wedding industry have been tending towards the key words “unique” and “retro” and there isn’t a better location to knit those two terms together.
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Now picture your big day there: walking up to the chapel through the sun-dappled brick paths of the town, saying your vows surrounded by your closest family and friends, making history in history, and at the moment you say “I do,” a signal is given and all of the bells on the grounds peal in celebration of the union. The signal-giver, event coordinator and liaison to the historical society is Deanna Jacobs, who has been working with weddings for over 20 years, and recently chose to lend her talents to the historical grounds at the Galloway village. “I’m the gobetween,” says Deanna. “I can answer any question and I maintain the schedule of weddings and dates.” Deanna knows what can and can’t be re-arranged, when the chapel is available, and has walked many a wedding through these doors.
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that makes her shop unique. She tries to be very conscientious of blended families, something that is a lot more common a practice these days. She wants to keep it simple for a mom who is trying to get married, and she wants to offer items that honor not just the couple, but the merging of their families, whatever their situation might be. Julie worked at Giddings & Lewis for 28 years, and then after a brief stint in Chicago, she returned to the Fond du Lac area, where she opened Second I Do’s as well as returning to Giddings & Lewis. In addition to the hours that Julie puts in at Second I Do’s, you’ll also come across store manager Kelsey Rickerman, sales assistant Kalila Master, as well as Julie’s niece and graphics wizard Katie Sternitzky. For more information, stop by the store, located at N7640 Co. Rd. WH, Fond du Lac (Peebles), call 922-8827 or visit www. secondidos.com. ●
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Obtaining a Marriage License or Domestic Partnership Obtaining a Marriage License Age: Any person who has attained the age of 18 may marry if otherwise competent. If a person is between the ages of 16 and 18, the license will be issued only with the written consent of parents, guardian or custodian. If the parents are divorced, proof must be provided showing legal guardianship. If one parent is deceased, a certified death certificate is needed. Proof of Age: Both parties are required to present a certified copy of their birth certificate from the state or county where the birth occurred. (Hospital birth certificates, baptismal certificates and state notifications of birth registration are not acceptable.) Residency: Application must be made in the county in which one or both parties have resided for at least 30 days. If both parties are residents of other states, application must be made in the county where the ceremony is to be held. If neither person has been a resident of any county for 30 days prior to applying, application must also be made in the county
where the ceremony is to be held.
Photo ID and Proof of Residency: Both parties must present photo identification (current valid driver’s license, alien card, school ID, etc.) and documentation showing a correct address for proof of residency (driver’s license, rent receipt, checking account, utility bill, etc.). Divorced Persons: Applicants who have been divorced may not remarry until 6 months after the granting of the judgment of divorce regardless of where the action took place. Application cannot be made until 5 days prior to the divorce being finalized. Proof of How Last Marriage Ended: Signed and dated copies of the judgment of divorce papers or legal annulment papers, or a certified copy of the death certificate must be shown at the time of application. Social Security Numbers: Both parties must provide their social security number. It is not necessary to bring the cards. Ceremony Information: The date of the wedding; name and telephone number of the officiant performing the ceremony; and
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Waiting Period: A 5-day waiting period is required by law. A waiver may be obtained by nonresidents of Wisconsin for an additional fee. The license is valid for 30 days after the date of issuance and the marriage must be performed within that period. Translator (if needed): If either party does not speak or understand English, a third party translator must be present at the time of application. The translator must be an uninterested party. Relationship: Persons closer in relationship than second cousin may not marry except when the female has attained the age
of 55 years. (For exceptions, call the County Clerk’s Office.)
Application: The couple (one male and one female) must apply together. Appointments are not necessary. License Fee: The application fee of $90 is payable at the time of application by cash only.
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Fond du Lac County Clerk’s Office 160 S. Macy St. Fond du Lac, Wis. 920-929-3000 www.fdlco.wi.gov Office Hours — Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* *Applications are accepted only until 4 p.m.
❑ Social Security numbers (Applicants do not need to bring their cards.)
OBTAINING DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
❑ Proof of how last marriage ended (signed and dated judgment of divorce or legal annulment papers, or certified death certificate).
❑ $90 application fee, cash only.
Age: Any person who has attained the age of 18 and is competent to enter into a legal contract may apply for a Declaration of Domestic Partnership.
❑ Foreign language: documents in another language must have a certified translation, or a translator must be present. The translator must be an uninterested party.
Residency: Application must be made in the county in which one or both parties have resided for at least 30 days. The applicants must share a common residence.
❑ Ceremony information (wedding location, officiant name and phone number).
Application: Both parties must apply together in person. The certificate will be issued 5 days after the date of application. Fee: The application fee of $90 is payable at the time of application by cash only. Proof of Age: Both parties are required to present a certified copy of their birth certificate, which has a raised seal on it, from the state or county where the birth occurred. (Hospital birth certificates and state notifications of birth registration are not acceptable.) Photo ID and Proof of Residency: Both parties must present photo identification (current valid driver’s license, alien card, school ID, etc.) and documentation showing a correct address for proof of residency (driver’s license, rent receipt, checking account, utility bill, etc.).
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Proof of How Last Domestic Partnership or Marriage Ended: If either applicant has been in a prior legal domestic partnership or was previously married, they must provide a copy of the appropriate termination document. If a prior legal domestic partnership was terminated, the termination must have been filed with the Register of Deeds Office at least 90 days prior to the new application. Translator (if needed): If either party does not speak or understand English, a third party translator must be present at the time of application. The translator must be an uninterested party. The regulations contained in this pamphlet are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The regulations are the same statewide. The cost of a domestic partnership and waiver may vary from county to county. Certificate of Domestic Partnership The Certificate of Domestic Partnership is issued 5 days after the application. One of
the applicants or their designee can pick up the certificate any time on or after the date of issue.
Completing the Certificate In the County Clerk’s Office Couples wishing to sign and complete their certificate in the County Clerk’s Office can do so provided both applicants are present at the same time. There is no fee for this service.
of Deeds; however, there is a fee to obtain a certified copy of the certificate. Information regarding certified copies will be provided with the certificate.
domestic partnership application checklist
Completing the Certificate Outside of the County Clerk’s Office The certificate can be signed and completed in front of any Notary Public. There is no time limit for the completion of the certificate.
❑ Certified copy of birth certificate required: (Hospital certificates, baptismal certificates and state notifications of birth registration are not accepted.)
Filing the Certificate Once completed, the certificate must be filed in the Register of Deeds Office. The domestic partnership does not go into effect until the date the declaration is accepted and filed at the Register of Deeds Office. There is no fee to file the certificate with the Register
❑ Proof of residency in Fond du Lac County: (If photo ID does not contain the current address, the applicant will also need three dated bills or other official correspondence addressed to the applicant with the applicant’s current street address. Mail addressed to a post office box does not fulfill
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