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Weddings
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EVENTIQUES Find the perfect décor for your day
KIMBERLEE ZACEK Fine Artistry... Calligrapher
“I DO” LOCAL COUPLES. REAL WEDDINGS. An inside look at local couples and their wedding day details
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On the cover: Lara & Matt Smith. Photo by Monika Normand Photography
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fall 2020
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Eventiques Finding the perfect décor and accessories for your bridal shower or wedding, saving money, AND saving the environment? What’s not to love about that?
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Kimberlee Zacek Fine Artistry... Calligrapher Most bridal couples look for ways to make their wedding unique and memorable, not just for themselves, but for their guests, as well. The very first way that couples can introduce their wedding theme or style, or even location, is when they send out Save the Date cards. They can continue to carry out their vision with everything from their invitations, place cards, and thank-yous …right down to the envelope used for their wedding stationery.
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Local Couples. Real Weddings. Local Couples featuring all the details of their special day.
Eventiques
By Vicki Mitchell MARKET SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN Finding the perfect décor and items for others to use for their outdoor weddings. Linens seems accessories for your bridal shower special events, thereby saving money to do well—table runners, napkins or wedding, saving money, AND and the environment?” and such—especially for those who saving the environment? What’s not might be hosting a small event at to love about that? Thanks to Ruthie When you visit the Eventiques their home.” McDonald and Lauren Mace you can Market booth, you will find a wide accomplish all of that by paying a variety of items for purchase, and While most of their business is with visit to the Eventiques Market, one of the inventory changes often, so couples shopping for their wedding, the vendors located at Innovintage customers can come back to find “there are some people looking for Place in Greenfield, Massachusetts. new things each time. Regarding supplies for a bridal or baby shower The two women, both with a some of the more popular items or birthday party. We find people background in graphic design and customers look for, McDonald says, are also looking for décor for their event planning, noticed that after an “people love signage. Whenever we home or for entertaining during the event such as a shower or wedding, have signage, it usually moves pretty holidays. That’s the great part about there was always a lot of nice “stuff” quickly. Lanterns, vases, and candle our inventory…much of it is pretty that had been purchased but was holders are also popular. Rustic items versatile.” now no longer needed. They asked do well which makes sense as we live themselves, “why not recycle these in a very rustic area—lots of barn and Mace, who manages event planning
through Eutopia Events, and McDonald, who manages Eventiques Market, occasionally work together on certain projects within each business. When they first started out, they held a wedding related flea market event for several years. The last such event was in 2015, and they sold over 3,000 items and had hundreds of people come through their door over a two day period. Sadly, they weren’t able to continue the event over the last few years, but are planning and hoping to have a wedding event in May of 2021 (this year’s was cancelled due to the Coronavirus shutdown.) In the meantime, McDonald encourages people to visit them at Innovintage Place, located inside of an old mill building on Hope Street in Greenfield. In addition to their booth, there is a “well-curated collective of artisan and vintage vendors.”
McDonald also mentions that they are always looking for gently used wedding or other event items. If you are looking to sell yours, or for more information in general, contact Ruthie McDonald at eventiquesfleamarket@gmail.com or send a private message on Facebook.
Eventiques Market is located inside of Innovintage Place at 76 Hope Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts. The hours of the shop vary seasonally, so check before planning your trip.
KimberleeZacek
FINE ARTISTRY… CALLIGRAPHER
By Vicki Mitchell
SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN Most bridal couples look for ways to make their wedding unique and memorable, not just for themselves, but for their guests, as well. The very first way that couples can introduce their wedding theme or style, or even location, is when they send out Save the Date cards. They can continue to carry out their vision with everything from their invitations, place cards, and thank-yous …right down to the envelope used for their wedding stationery. Kimberlee Zacek is an artist who can help make this part of a wedding unique, stylish, and most memorable. She attended the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art where she studied classical art techniques, and the Hartford Art School where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in illustration. She continued her education and training at Simmons College, where she earned a Master’s degree in writing and illustrating children’s books.
Zacek has worked as an artist for over 10 years, and in addition to her work in the wedding business, designs logos and branding for small businesses, and creates other fine art and portraiture work. For her drawings, she prefers to use a ball point pen. “It’s my go to for line drawing because of the delicate lines it can create, almost like graphite, and yet can be layered with cross hatch for depth,” she says. “For calligraphy, I use a dip pen for fine sweeping lines and a brush pen for bolder writing.” She adds, “there are many different sources of inspiration I draw upon that influence the style and feeling of my work. Whether it be from the natural world with drawing from life or being inspired by the timeless sensibilities from the art of letter writing as well as etchings and pen drawings created around the turn of the century and earlier.”
“As an artist with both classical fine art and illustrative training, the work I create for weddings, from invitations to table decor, has an integral artistry and unique beauty that is personal and timeless.”
Zacek creates custom wedding stationery and calligraphy with fine art and illustrative elements to personalize and set a beautiful aesthetic for a wedding. She offers invitation suites, Save the Dates, envelope addressing, ceremony and reception signs, table
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cards and more. Each piece is created as “a work of art on luxurious handmade or other fine papers and finished with details to match your wedding style.”
“Wedding paper goods are both a visual and tactile experience - everything from invitations to table setting cards - the design and quality of paper set the stage for the style of the wedding,” she says.
When asked about the different types of paper she uses, she replied, “one of the most requested types of paper is handmade paper. It is beautiful and elegant, especially for invitations, menus, or place cards. Another request is for eco-friendly paper. One of the sources I have for handmade paper is made from recycled t-shirts. I also like to use card stock made from recycled cotton.”
“I want to hear the couple’s vision and, even if it’s not entirely clear yet, we will work to bring it to clarity and to life. I welcome custom requests and enjoy creating pieces designed specifically for a couple and their wedding style,” Zacek declares. She continued by adding, “custom invitation suites are very popular and give couples the first opportunity to share their wedding aesthetic with their guests. Couples often request their names in hand written calligraphy and for the suite to
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feature a drawing of their venue or another personal touch such as a drawing of the type of flowers chosen for the wedding day.”
“Hand written calligraphy place or escort cards (for seating charts) with guest’s names are equally popular. They are beautiful keepsakes for guests often on handmade paper with silk ribbon ties.”
When asked for examples of some of the customization work she has done for clients, Zacek shared, “A couple getting married at Quonquont Farm in Whately, MA asked me to do a pen drawing of the barn, which was printed on the envelope liner for their invitations and the bride had it printed on tote bags as gifts for the bridal party. I also created a seating chart for a June wedding, where I hand painted each escort card with watercolor in blush pink and wrote the guest’s name with gold calligraphy. The cards were strung along twine in an old frame which matched the rustic aesthetic of their barn venue.”
When she is customizing a wedding invitation, she creates the design for the invitation first with the hand drawn details requested by the couple, then digitizes the design for printing which either gets sent out or is printed in her home studio.
For envelopes, place cards, signs and other items, each is handmade and hand written with calligraphy.
Zacek says she “loves all parts of my creative work, and creating with couples to bring their vision to life with my art and calligraphy is not only fun, but such happy work to create for their special day!”
Smith LARA & MATT
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS OCTOBER 6, 2019
ALL PHOTOS FEATURED FROM THE SMITH WEDDING BY MONIKA NORMAND PHOTOGRAPHY
BRIDE: Lara Smith GROOM: Matt Smith AGES: 26 OCCUPATIONS: Lara- Dining & Events Manager, Matt- Marketing & Business Development CEREMONY/RECEPTION: Valley View Farm, Haydenville MA INVITATIONS: Minted FLOWERS: Rooted Flowers, Hadley, MA BRIDE’S DRESS: Pearl Bridal Boutique, Holyoke, MA (Allure Bridals) BRIDE’S SHOES: Bagdley Mischka (heels), Keds (as “something blue” sneakers) CATERER: Seth Mias Catering, Leeds, MA MUSIC: TC’s Disc Jockey, Springfield, MA VIDEOGRAPHER: Frame + Anchor, Newport, RI GROOM’S SUIT: Jos A. Bank CAKE: Small Oven Bakery, Easthampton, MA BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Jenny Yoo RINGS: Kosmima Fine Jewelry; Chestnut Hill, MA HAIR: Shannon Hughes (@hues_byhughes) MAKEUP: Kristen Bousquet (@ kbousqcreative) FIRST DANCE SONG: “It’s Your Love” by Tim McGraw MEMORABLE MOMENT: Sparkler “send off” surrounded by all of our friends and family THEME: Modern/Rustic/Elegant OTHER/NOTES: We wanted something fun and interactive for our guests, so we hand built a 6-foot tall donut wall, which was a huge hit! BEST WEDDING ADVICE: Take some moments for just yourselves to sit back and soak in the day. It’s one of the only times everyone you love will be in one place celebrating your love, and that feels pretty special. HONEYMOON: “We chose to take a ‘minimoon’ to Stowe, VT right after the wedding. It was October and prime fall foliage there with lots of outdoor activities, restaurants, and breweries.”
S A M A N T H A Moriarty & JONATHAN
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS NOVEMBER 2, 2019
ALL PHOTOS FEATURED FROM THE MORIARTY WEDDING BY KAREN GEAGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY
CEREMONY/RECEPTION: Valley View Farm, Haydenville, MA INVITATIONS: Minted FLOWERS: Durocher Florist, West Springfield, MA BRIDE’S DRESS: Modern Bridal, Indian Orchard, MA BRIDE’S SHOES: Rothy’s CATERER: Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue MUSIC: Marx Entertainment, East Longmeadow, MA VIDEOGRAPHER: PTaufiq Photography, Dracut, MA GROOM’S SUIT: Miltons – The Store for Men CAKE: Patty Cakes Gourmet Cupcakes BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Modern Bridal, Indian Orchard, MA RINGS: Hannoush Jewelers HAIR/MAKEUP: Crystal Vazquez & Company, Easthampton, MA
FIRST DANCE SONG:
“Pushing Up Daisies (Love Alive)” by Brothers Osborne MEMORABLE MOMENT: First look THEME: Rustic/fall BEST WEDDING ADVICE: Enjoy the day and don’t stress about the small stuff. HONEYMOON: Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, NY
KERRY & BRIAN Cipoletta
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS OCTOBER 5, 2019
ALL PHOTOS FEATURED FROM THE CIPOLETTA WEDDING BY KAREN GEAGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY
NAMES: Kerry and Brian Cipoletta AGES: Kerry 27, Brian 29 OCCUPATIONS: Kerry - Music Teacher and Brian - Paraprofessional CEREMONY/RECEPTION: Warfield House Inn, Charlemont, MA INVITATIONS: Vista Print FLOWERS: Floral Affairs, Greenfield, MA BRIDE’S DRESS: Maria of Italy Bridal Boutique, Plymouth, MA BRIDE’S SHOES: DSW CATERER: Hillside Organic Catering, Bernardston, MA MUSIC: Therese Dimuzio GROOM’S SUIT: K&G CAKE: Konditor Meister, Braintree, MA BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Alexandra’s Boutique, Fall River, MA RINGS: Richards Jewelers, Westfield, MA HAIR/MAKEUP: HONEY hair & beauty, Westfield, MA FIRST DANCE SONG: “This Is It” by Scotty McCreery MEMORABLE MOMENT: For Brian it was seeing Kerry for the first time as she walked down the aisle. For Kerry it was singing together at the reception. She played the ukulele as they sang Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat together. THEME: We didn’t really have a theme. We used all fall colors with dark teal as the main color. When choosing details we just made sure we both loved them equally. We just envisioned having a very personal and fun day that reflected us as a couple. BEST WEDDING ADVICE: We were engaged for two years which was perfect! We were able to get everything we wanted and enjoyed the entire process, instead of stressing out. HONEYMOON: Ireland
Wedding to 12+ MONTHS Discuss finances with everyone contributing to the event and set a budget. - do Set the date and ceremony/reception locations. This is your first big decision (trust us, EVERYONE will be asking this the moment after you get engaged!).
Establish a guest list.
Book your photographer, florist, musicians/ DJ, cake baker, and other vendors.
Start thinking about the style and theme of your wedding.
Reserve hotel room blocks if needed.
Decide who will officiate the ceremony and book him/her.
Start shopping for gown/tux styles.
Take engagement photos to use on your wedding website, save the dates, and to get to know your photographer.
Propose to your bridesmaids and groomsmen to see if they’d like to be in your wedding party.
9 – 11 MONTHS BEFORE
Order save-the-dates.
Choose items for your wedding gift registry.
Choose bridesmaid dresses and have your bridesmaids order them.
Order your gown and veil and schedule fittings: one for six weeks before the wedding, and one for one to two weeks before the wedding to ensure a perfect fit.
So you think you can’t dance? Consider taking lessons! Now is the time to book them!
Start looking into honeymoon destinations and dates.
6-8 MONTHS BEFORE
Mail out save-the-dates.
Interview and book your vendors; don’t forget to get a signed contract.
Plan/discuss ceremony with officiant. Discuss religious requirements like premarital counseling. Order your invitations and thank-you notes.
Book your honeymoon!!!
Schedule beauty trials and book hairstylists and makeup artists.
4-5 MONTHS BEFORE
Finalize your plans with your florist.
Plan the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Address invitations.
Arrange day-of transportation for yourself and the bridal party.
Shop for and purchase wedding bands.
2-3 MONTHS BEFORE
Buy attendants gifts, including those for your parents and new in-laws.
Go to your first dress fitting! Remember to bring your shoes and appropriate undergarments.
Get the men’s fashions in order.
Check marriage license requirements.
Meet with your caterer to discuss menu and drinks. Don’t forget the cake!
Pick out and purchase favors.
Book your wedding-night room and confirm hotel room blocks for guests.
Mail out your invitations at the 6 – 8 week mark. RSVPs should be due one month before the wedding.
Do a hair/makeup trial with your makeup artist/hair stylist.
1 MONTH BEFORE
Submit a photo list to your photographer of shots that you really want.
Send a list of music choices to your DJ. Include a “must play” or “don’t play” list. Include your first dance, father-daughter, and mother-son dance songs. Also include any music you may want to use for entrances into the reception. Finalize the seating chart and prepare escort/place cards.
Confirm details, deliveries, and final payment amounts with your vendors.
Get your final dress fitting! Write your vows/toasts.
Check off your “something old, new, borrowed and blue.”
Send out invites for rehearsal and dinner. Put together a day-of emergency kit. Start packing for the honeymoon.
1-2 WEEKS BEFORE
If you’re missing any RSVPs, follow up now.
Give your caterer, reception site and cake baker the final head count/ seating chart.
Pick up your dress; break in your shoes.
Organize your payments and decide who will distribute them.
Pick up your marriage license! Get a final hair trim and touch up any color.
Pack overnight necessities for after the wedding.
Give your day-of schedule to your day-of coordinator or one of your attendants.
1 DAY BEFORE
Get a mani and pedi.
Bring all ceremony accessories, like items for a unity service, to the site.
Give the marriage license to your officiant (do not forget!).
DAY OF
Eat a good breakfast. You may forget to eat, even if you always do!
Give gifts to your parents and each other.
Hand off the wedding rings to the best man.
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