Bridal Guide
January
2013
A guide to planning your wedding...
Look inside for the best local wedding places.
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For decades the month of June held firm as the most popular month for weddings. But statistics now indicate that there may be shifting preferences in the time of the year for marriages. According to The National Center for Health Statistics, July and August are now the most popular months for tying the knot in the United States. September and October also have gained momentum as premier months. Explanations for this shift vary, but it may have something to do with changing weather patterns and warmer weather now arriving later in the season than in the past. Also, getting married later in the year may make it easier for couples to secure their first choice of wedding venues.
3 Preparations begin now 5 How to save on your wedding 6 Wedding planner rescue 7 The wedding dress 11 A groom dressed to the nines 12 The flower girl 14 The wedding cake 17 Wedding cuisine 18 Extra special touches 20 Save the date 21 Making memories 23 Civil unions
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Preparations begin now he most beautiful day of your life must be planned well in advance.
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You’ve made the big decision, one of you asked the question and the other one said “yes.” Planning a wedding several months in advance will ensure you will both have “the most beautiful day of your lives.” So, you’d better get to work because some things have to be reserved as soon as possible. First of all, you should work out a budget. This should include everything which must be bought or
rented. Then you should fix the date, let both families and all your friends know and start the preparations, which will probably fill up all your spare time until the big day itself. The wedding dress is not the main priority. Many other elements of the wedding have to be reserved as early as possible. All the work ahead of you depends on the reservations: the caterer, the officiator at the ceremony, the musicians or the disc-jockey, the hall and the hotel for out-of-town guests who will have to sleep in the area.
When all these reservations have been confirmed for the same date, the bride-to-be can start thinking about her dress, looking through catalogues or on the Internet. The dress should be chosen at least four months in advance, at the same time as the guest list is decided upon, the theme of the wedding chosen as well as the style of the wedding invitations. Other tasks will have to be thought about three months before the wedding. The groom will be very much involved at this point as it will be time to choose the photographer
and where the wedding cake will be ordered. Car rental agencies will have to be visited as well as jewellers to choose the wed-
ding bands and, finally, a notary or lawyer must be consulted regarding the different types of marriage contracts.
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How to save on your wedding ccording to a 2012 report in Brides Magazine, the average American couple spends just under $27,000 on their wedding, while their northern neighbors in Canada spend slightly more than $23,000 on average for their big day.
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Clearly couples, regardless of which side of the border they call home, can expect to invest a substantial amount of money for their weddings. While many couples find the cost of a wedding is well worth it, others would like to find ways to save so their big day isn’t a budget-buster. Such savings aren’t always easy to come by, especially for couples with a very distinctive
picture in mind of what their wedding should be. However, even couples strongly committed to a certain wedding style might change their minds once they realize how much such a dream wedding will cost. For those couples as well as couples who simply want to save some money, the following are a few ideas to avoid busting your budget without venturing too far from your dream wedding. • Trim the guest list. The guest list is perhaps the easiest place to begin saving money. Many reception halls will charge by the head, so consider if you really need to invite 150 guests or if 100 will do. Such trimming can save you a substantial amount of
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money. For example, a banquet hall that charges $200 per guest will cost couples with a guest list of 150 $30,000 for the reception alone. Cutting that guest list to 100 reduces that cost by $10,000. When putting together the guest list, remove those candidates who would best be described as acquaintances. This can include coworkers with whom you don’t socialize, as well as old college friends to whom you rarely speak. Distant cousins you haven’t spoken to in years can also be cut from the list. • Don’t go overboard on the gown. Styles are everchanging, so there’s a strong chance brides won’t be passing down their wedding gowns to their own daughters someday. What’s popular now will likely seem outdated by the time your daughter walks down the aisle.
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Save Keep this in mind when shopping for a wedding dress, which can be made in the same design as the one you try on but with cheaper fabrics that are a fraction of the cost. The disparity between gown costs in the United States and Canada should paint a good picture of how easily brides can save money on their gowns. According to a survey of wedding trends conducted by Weddingbells, an online resource for Canadian brides, the average Canadian bride in 2011 spent just under $1,800 on her wedding gown, while the average American bride spends roughly $1,100 on her gown. Though the reasons for that disparity are unclear, it’s safe to say there are savings to be had for brides who don’t want to break the bank paying for their wedding gowns. • Get hitched in the offseason. Many couples prefer to get married sometime between the months of May through October. During these months, venues and vendors, including limousine services, caterers, photographers, musicians, and deejays, are more expensive. If you are willing to switch your wedding date to the off-season you can save a substantial amount of money. In addition, you likely won’t face as much competition for the best venues and vendors as you will during the peak wedding season. • Trim your beverage budget.The bar tab at the end of the reception can be considerable, but there are ways to save money while ensuring your guests can still toast you and yours with a few libations. Rather than offering a full bar, limit the choices to beer and wine, which will be perfectly acceptable to most
guests anyway. In addition, rather than paying the caterer for the wine, buy your own and you’ll save a considerable amount of money. You may have to pay the caterer a fee to pour the wine, but that fee is negligible compared to what you’d pay the company to provide the wine. • Choose a buffet-style dinner over waiter service. Many guests will no doubt prefer a buffet-style dinner instead of waiter service, so take advantage of that and choose a more affordable buffet-style dinner that allows diners to choose their own entrees and side dishes.When it comes to trimming wedding costs, couples will have to make compromises. But those compromises don’t have to come at the cost of a beautiful
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t persist in organizing everything yourself. Many companies now specialize in event planning and they can help you eliminate the stress and ease you down the path to the big day. This type of work is well known in the United States where it’s estimated that 85 percent of weddings are organ-
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ized by wedding planners. Whatever sort of wedding you have in mind, the planner will respect your style, your budget and your expectations. Bearing in mind their experience, he or she is the most suitable person to give you advice. From the choice of your outfits to the smallest details of the ceremony and the reception, planners have lists of professionals with whom they have agreements and sometimes even negotiated rates.
It should be realized that most planners work for a percentage of the wedding budget (between 10 and 20 percent). They can be in complete or partial charge, depending on your financial limitations. A package deal could be suggested for the whole of the mandate, including the advisory service and the coordination of the day itself. Some planners also offer a la carte services, which are added to their fees.
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THE WEDDING DRESS Many brides-to-be look forward to the day when they visit a bridal salon and are able to try on gowns for the first time. There are certain tips that can make the day go much more smoothly and potentially reduce the amount of time it may take to find the perfect gown.• Wear a supportive, well constructed strapless bra or corset in your correct size. If you will be wearing a petticoat, also have the right size available.• Go without face makeup when trying on gowns so they remain clean.• Try to wear your hair similar to the style you have in mind for
your wedding.• Note that the size of the wedding gown you will wear is typically one to two sizes larger than your day-to-day clothes. Proper measurements can be matched to designers’ size charts.• It’s best to limit the number of people with whom you shop to 1 or 2 trusted friends or family members. An entourage can be confusing. • It’s always better to order a slightly larger gown and leave room for alterations if you are between sizes..
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your personality. Its length, cut, fabric and details say a lot about the type of woman you are. The ornaments, pearls, lace, gems … these are also revealing little details. The length of the dress will allow you to express your originality or indicate your conformity. The cut will speak of your love of old-fashioned The dress also reflects things or passion with mod-
hoosing a wedding gown is often the most difficult decision any bride has to make during the entire planning period. That’s because the dress says so much about you — your social status, upbringing, elegance, taste and even financial situation.
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wearing them on your wedding day when you go dress shopping. Every element of the dress should flatter your figure, from the collar to the corsage, from the sleeves to the skirt. The dress should highlight your best features and minimize your weaker points. The fabric is another important factor to consider.
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Choosing a dress to ... housands of differ- before you set out on a could treat yourself to a marathon tour of all the “mermaid” gown that ent styles and wedding dress accentuates your curves. If models of boutiques, it is you dream of a royal wedwedding gowns important to ding, the princess dress is are available get to know perfect for you, as is a twoon the maryour body piece dress with a bustier. ket, one type so that In short, anything that more beauyou can flatters the waistline will tiful than k n o w emphasize your feminine the next. curves. what style F r o m • For apple or V-shaped of dress figures (shoulders broader white to will best than the hips), look more cream, suit you. from long for an empire waist or A• Do you line dress which will balto short, have an ance your proportions. and lace, hourglass pearls, and • If your hips are wider shape (shoul- than your shoulders, you silks: there is ders and hips of have a pear or A-shaped certainly no lack equal width, with figure. Look for an A-line of choice. But
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should be avoided, as they will cut your silhouette in two where a lengthening effect would be more desirable. No matter what your body type, let your instincts guide you towards the dress of your dreams. Don’t hesitate to ask for a few extra adjustments from the shop’s seamstress so that you will feel completely comfortable in your gown.
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or mermaid dress that draws eyes where you don’t want them to be. • When your shoulders, hips, and waist are all of a similar width, you have a straight or Ishape. Avoid a straight dress, opting for an A-line or princess style or one with a bodice, which will create a more curved effect. • If you’re petite, look for a simple dress without too many frills. Belts
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A groom dressed to the nines Height is another important consideration. Regardless of body shape, the groom must absolutely avoid wear- ing an outdated suit or a badly cut tuxedo. The groom’s suit must fit perfectly. By choosing a supple fabric that adapts to the body, the suit will fit better. Tuxedos, tailcoats, Spencer jackets, frock coats, and suits
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are the popular choices that fit different types of grooms. The tuxedo, with it satin collar and fabric covered buttons, offers a formal look. The tailcoat is quite appropriate for evenings, while the frock coat is usually worn in the morning. The Spencer jacket suits a younger or smaller man, whereas a longer suit jacket is more appropriate for a taller man. A suit has lapels made of the same fabric, and its cut depends on the cur- rent trends, making it possible for the groom to wear it for other occasions. Small shoulder pads can enhance your form a little, but it is strongly advised that you
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he groom must dress in a style that suits his physique. A slender man does not wear the same type of clothes as a stout or more portly man; just as a young man does not necessary wear the same clothes as an older man.
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While it is not appropriate for a little girl to wear a strapless dress, which happens to be this year’s style for brides,
she can instead wear a pretty sleeveless dress or one with either thin or wide shoulder straps, or even a dress with either straight or billowy short sleeves. The dress can either be simple with basic straight lines, a popular model this year, or flared and flowing. In either case, the current style is quite long.The dress should also be in harmony with that of the bride’s, but with the touch of simplicity and delica-
cy that suits a young girl. As the modern bride’s dress is often in a color (beige, pale yellow, pale blue, pink, etc.), the flower girl’s dress is usually the same color. However these days, opting for a color that is the same as the bridal procession is also an option. Red is very popular
this year. Short gloves are almost invariably an element of the flower girl’s outfit. A delicate hairpiece over a chignon completes the flower girl’s wardrobe. She can carry a small bouquet in the style of the bride’s or a pretty basket of flowers.
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Cakes: A pleasure for the eyes and taste buds t’s never easy to choose your wedding cake. Here are some suggestions to guide you. The first step, and probably the easiest, should be deciding what style of cake you want to have. You can select the classic tiered cake, which is certainly the most popular choice. You can also opt for individual-sized portions, perhaps a pyramid of small cream puffs or little cupcakes on platters.
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Next, for the choice of flavors, you must rely on your taste buds. If you want to stay with traditional flavors, you will have the choice of pound cake, classic vanilla or sponge cake. The very popular chocolate cake or carrot cake are
also guaranteed to make you salivate. There are also some non-traditional selections, such as tiramisu, cheesecake or charlotte cake. Why not let yourself be tempted by more exotic flavors, such as a Polish lemon or chocolate Baba. How about a tiered cake with a different flavor for each layer? Now for the filling. It is important to choose this carefully. In this, as well, your taste buds will play an important role. If you prefer creams, you will have the choice of vanilla cream, a pastry cream or a whipped cream in your favorite flavor: coffee, hazelnut, mocha, orange blossom, raspberry, ginger, amaretto, Grand Marnier and more. You may
The wedding cake is a complement to the party. It should reflect the couple themselves with an original, traditional, elegant or extravagant appearance.
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Finally, the icing on the cake ...This can be made with sugar paste, creamy vanilla or almond paste. Or, for a more decadent touch, you can opt for a white or dark chocolate ganache.
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Wedding receptions feature a bevy of different foods to tempt the palates of those in attendance. From appetizers served during the cocktail hour to the last crumb of cake, food plays a big role in a wedding reception. Choosing foods for a reception can take a little forethought, especially when the wedding party is especially large. The following are a few suggestions to ensure most guests are happy with the menu selections. The first rule of thumb is variety. As much as budget allows, give guests the choice over what they dine on. During the cock-
tail hour — if there is one — couples can play with many different tastes and offerings. For those who want to be creative, this is the time to do so. Exotic flavors can be served alongside more traditional offerings that guests recognize. For example, offer Asian fusion appetizers that may have spice alongside more traditional items, like miniature quiches. During the main course of the meal, give guests a few options. Most catering facilities will offer suggestions in their meal packages. Couples can typically choose to offer a meat dish, a poultry and a seafood. This caters to a wide variety of diners. It is important for couples to recognize that many people have food allergies or are on restricted diets. While it may not be possible to provide for everyChristopher Barr Photography 2012 ©2012 Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc.
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and really set them apart from the mundane. With the average cost of weddings now teetering around $28,000, couples certainly are pulling out expensive stops to treat guests to a good party. Although some may argue that spending tens of thousands of dollars on a one-time event is preposterous, there are scores of couples who want to splurge on an event that (hopefully) will be a
once-in-a- lifetime occurrence. With this in mind, many want to add special touches to the wedding that will show guests how much they are appreciated and to make their celebration different from previous weddings. Here are some ways to do just that. • Butler-passed hors d’oeuvres: During the cocktail hour guests are mingling and taking advantage of the opportunity to engage in con-
Spice Continued from page 17 make the change, but it will likely affect the cost of the wedding package to do so. Food and drink will be some of the most costly portions of a wedding, and couples who are interested in keeping costs down can still offer quality foods if they make some changes. Varying the time of day that the wedding is held can
enable a brunch or luncheon wedding to take place. These foods are often less expensive and labor-intensive to prepare, and therefore the cost savings are passed down to the bride and groom. Some couples opt for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre-only reception — which should clearly be indicated on the invitation so that guests can plan accordingly. An informal
wedding may feature only a selection of desserts and specialty liquors. This may be the least expensive option. Food is an important factor at a wedding and it is in a couple’s best interest to ensure that the food served is tasty, full of variety and acceptable to the majority of the guests who will be attending the reception.
versation. This may be the last real opportunity to chat amongst one another before the volume of the band or deejay drowns out discussions. Rather than disrupt the flow of conversation to make a trip to the food stations, choose butler-passed hors d’oeuvres to bring food right to the guests. It lends a feeling of indulgence and also is a convenient way to keep guests satiated. • Valet parking: Most wedding venues provide on-site valet parking. However, if you’re using a restaurant or banquet hall that does not provide this service, you can hire a valet company to do the parking for guests. While you
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minor mishap occurs during the wedding, guests will have items at their disposal to remedy it. • Specialty courses: In addition to the cocktail hour and the main meal, you may be able to arrange specialty stations for guests with particular palates or interests. Some couples like to have a cigar smoking area or you can offer specialty cocktails. When ethnic customs are included in a wedding, menu items can be geared around native dishes. Candy and dessert bars are also popular to have at weddings, particularly if children are invited. A flambe dessert presentation is both a spectacle and a treat. • Overnight accommodations: For the wedding
that will run into the wee hours of the morning, offer guests a place to stay nearby to remove the hassle of driving home at a late hour. Some reception halls have arrangements with nearby hotels. For those that don’t, negotiate a discounted rate for wedding guests. Many do and will set aside a block of rooms for your event with a discount code. You may want to treat guests who choose to stay over to a complimentary breakfast the next day as one final show of appreciation. • Special seating: Guests who may have mobility issues or difficulty hearing may appreciate being seated in certain spots for convenience. Seat the elderly or handicapped close to the exits and the restrooms if possible. When
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Save-the-date cards do more than let guests know when you’re getting hitched. The cards are a preliminary way to keep guests informed and let them know they are, in fact, on the guest list. These cards haven’t always been so popular, but have risen in popularity due to longer engagement periods, a growing number of destination weddings and the growing number of couples with guests from all over the country, if not the world. Considering people often plan business trips, vacations and other excursions several months in advance, save-the-date cards help secure a greater number of attendees at your wedding. Save-the-date announcements can vary in many ways.They may be postcards or magnets that can be attached to a refrigerator door. If you desire a cohesive theme to your wedding stationery, select the save-the-date cards at the same time you choose your wedding invitations. This way you can ensure that either the patterns, fonts, colors, or style of the cards will match. It will also help convey the tone of the wedding. Guests often take their cues regarding the level of formality of the wedding from the type of stationery couples choose. When to send out the save-the-date announcements is important as well. As a general rule of thumb, it is wise to mail out the cards 6 months in advance for a standard wedding. If the wedding requires travel or extended overnight accommodations, you may want to mail them out 8 months to a year in advance to give guests the time to investigate flight costs and hotel arrangements. A wedding also may necessitate planning a vacation or personal time off from work. Therefore, ample advanced notice is advisable. Be sure to make your guest list in advance of sending out save-the-date cards. Everyone who receives a card should also be sent an invitation prior to the wedding. Remember to include any members of your planned wedding party in the list of recipients. Just because a person has verbally confirmed attendance at your wedding doesn’t mean they should be excluded from subsequent announcements. Guests may talk to one another and it is best to avoid hurt feelings and any added drama before the wedding by treating everyone equally. Be sure to include the wedding date, your names and the location of the wedding on the save-the-date cards.You do not need to offer RSVP information or detailed specifics at this time. You may want to include a Web site URL on the card so guests can check it frequently for updates on wedding information. Be sure to also include that a formal invitation will follow at a later date. You do not want to cause confusion by having guests think that the save-the-date card is the actual invitation. Also, make sure you address the save- thedate cards correctly to show your intentions with respect to guest invites. For example, be clear about whether children will be invited and whether a boyfriend/ girlfriend or another guest can tag along.
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