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Married in Montana Contents: 10 trends for 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Technology: Changing the way we say “I do” . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Keeping it local
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Popping the question . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Wedding party dos and don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Stories by Jennifer Savage Photos by Deserae Pollock Photograpy, Hohanna Rose Photography and Deschamps Photography cover photo by Deserae Pollack Photography 317 S. Orange St. Missoula, MT 59801 Phone number: 406-543-6609 Fax number: 406-543-4367 E-mail address: Photo by Deserae Pollock Photography
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10 trends for 2010 Weddings in the coming year are bound to reflect the paring down and tightening up of the bride and groom’s financial belts. If we had to pick a phrase to describe the trend of 2010, it would be “back to basics.” Couples are considering getting married at someone’s home, sizing down guest lists and even getting married on days other than the traditional Saturday to save money. They are also making gifts for their guests and considering the environment a little more this year. The following are ten trends that will shape the 2010 wedding season:
Weddings at Home Some couples are opting out of expensive venues and choosing to get married at their home or at the home of a close friend or relative. Does your aunt have an amazing staircase you could use in the ceremony? Does your best friend have a back yard with shade trees and a beautifully landscaped garden? How about getting married in a place that means something to you and your partner but doesn’t carry the expense of a hotel or lodge?
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Maybe even your own home is a place to consider. If you do choose to get married at your own home, accept the help of family and friends to clean and prepare your wedding site. It’s not something you want to tackle by yourself. Home weddings are allowing couples to use their creativity to find new ways to make their weddings unique. Open your mind to the possibility.You may be happy you did.
Dresses, Veils Despite shrinking wedding budgets, brides still seem to be springing for the perfect dress and veil. Designers are toying with playful twists to the traditional wedding dress this year. Dresses are taking shape with the silhouette of the dress being of particular concern.The mermaid shape is in, as are shorter, less formal dresses with design embellishments such as pleats and tucks. More formal dresses are coming with beads, ruffles and lace. A few will even have feathers. Some brides are forgoing long veils that hit the floor or even their shoulders as they can be cumbersome and really mess up a girl’s carefully
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coiffed hair. The birdcage veil is in–think Hollywood glam, close to the face, chin length with a festive piece that attaches it to your hair. These veils work well with shorter, less formal dresses.They add a little romance and flair.
Colors The word on the street is that colors are monochromatic this year.That doesn’t mean they have to be drab, just usually part of the same color family. For example, you may choose vibrant colors, metallic colors or shades of the
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same base color. Streamlined color in wedding celebrations is representative of a more scaleddown approach to getting married. Couples are still big on celebration but are making choices such as simplified palettes that allow them to spend more time focusing on the bigger picture of their union.
Going Green Behind the Scene
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Couples have been going green for their wedding day for years. But now the combination of environmental consciousness and a tight economy have a lot of couples thinking about behind-the-scenes ways to give a nod to the environment. Some couples are opting to use green cleaning supplies after the party is over and composting food waste and flowers after the reception. Some are also using LED and solar lights as a part of
the festivities. Others are having invitations printed on recyclable paper and having recycle bins at the reception. These small ways of going green can add up to a much smaller environmental footprint when the wedding is over.
Capturing the Event Couples are looking to combine forces when it comes to capturing their wedding on video and in pictures. Some are hiring two different professionals to handle these tasks. Others are relying on the same person to do it all.The digital revolution means wedding videos are going hi-def and some couples are choosing to project live at the reception. Digital photography has taken picture-taking to a whole new level at some events. Some couples are including photo booths at the reception or personalizing a backdrop of, say, palm trees or
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an ocean scene for posed pictures of guests. Anything is possible with new technology and couples are having fun with it.
Minimizing Expense Weddings this year are seeing smaller guest lists, more intimate venues and Photo by Deserae Pollock Photography more focus on what really matters to couples. Instead of inviting all of those longthe core of what the day is really about: you and lost cousins, couples are opting for only inviting your partner. those people who are meaningful in their lives. Obligatory invites are out, close friends and fam- Handmade Gifts ily are in. Some couples are choosing to get mar- for Guests ried on a weekday or a Sunday afternoon to minFavors seem to be making a comeback this imize the costs of rentals, bands and caterers. year but with a twist: couples are choosing to These alternative day celebrations fit in with the make gifts for their guests. Realizing that family 2010 trend of streamlining and getting down to and friends travel far and at some expense to
attend their weddings, couples want to show how much they appreciate the effort. Gifts vary but the main theme here is that couples want to share the love other people are showering on them. It’s a way for couples to say thank you to those who mean the most in their lives and for the energy they put into getting to the celebration.
Donating to a Cause In tough economic times some couples are forgoing the traditional wedding registry and asking their guests to donate to a charitable cause instead. Organizations all over the world are in need of cash donations to stay afloat and this is a great way for a couple to contribute to a cause. It also allows friends and family to feel especially good about giving since they’re really giving two gifts – one to the couple getting married and one to the organization they choose to support.
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Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses No longer do women dread the call from a friend asking if she will join her at the front of the wedding as one of her bridesmaids. Brides are letting their friends do much of the decision-making when it comes to the bridesmaid dresses.This year brides seem to be choosing only the color of bridesmaid dresses and leaving it up to the bridesmaids to choose the style and fit that’s right for them. It’s a kind thing to do, really, and many bridesmaids are happy with the arrangement. They can stand up in support of the bride in a dress they love and feel comfortable in, while accommodating their own budget. It’s win-win for everyone involved. Photo by Hohanna Rose Photography
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Say Goodbye to the Long Engagement Couples nowadays are often throwing out the idea that they must be engaged for a long period before getting married. They are planning and carrying out weddings in a matter of months, cutting down on the stress of having the perfect wedding that takes 18 months to plan. In exchange, they are getting more intimate wedding celebrations with an emphasis on what is really important to them.
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Couples are looking to the 2010 wedding season with excitement and flair, but are cutting back and being realistic about their options when it comes to expense. Buzzwords for this wedding season include: unique, creative, intimate and loving. If this is the basis for what the wedding season is to become, it sounds like it will be one we’ll all remember for being thoughtful, focused and engaging. ∂
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Technology: Changing the way we say “I do” Technology is offering today’s couples ways to cut down on expense and streamline the process for planning a wedding. Engraved invitations have gone the way of Emily Post as wedding websites, blogs and social networking sites such as Facebook have replaced the way most couples communicate information about their big day to family and friends. Here are a few ways to use technology to your advantage while planning your wedding day:
Wedding Website Wedding websites such as www.theknot.com and www.brides.com cater to solving challenges that every couple will encounter along the sometimes bumpy road that is wedding planning.These sites allow you to create a wedding website where you can develop a personalized look with all of the important details of your celebration. You can update these and keep them fresh for family and friends who may need driving direc-
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tions to the rehearsal dinner but forgot the map you mailed three months ago.You can also create your own website and allow yourself even greater flexibility in sharing information. No matter what way you choose to develop a website, having one can eliminate a lot of stress and it gives your guests a place to check in and follow your planning progress.
Blog Consider creating a blog as well, either as a part of your website or as a stand-alone piece of your planning.Your friends can interact with you by commenting on your posts and they will feel included in part of the planning process. You could also have an outlet to write about the joys and frustrations as you make your way to the big day.
Guest List Managers and Budget Calculators Wedding websites have user tools that can be invaluable in wedding planning. Online guest list managers can track your RSVPs and even arrange seating charts. These tools can help you avoid headaches and make sure you are effectively managing who can and cannot sit together at the reception. These sites also offer budget calculators that will help keep your expenses on track and in the black as your planning moves forward. They also will help you remember small expenses such as tips and deposits that you might forget about when trying to plan such an event.
Facebook Honestly, how did people get married before Facebook? How did everyone know what the bride and groom were feeling at any moment
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during the planning of their wedding? Seriously, if you are looking to keep a lot of your friends and family informed about the play-by-play of your wedding planning or the details leading up to your big day, Facebook is something to consider.You can post photos, invite people to wedding events such as showers and parties, and allow your friends to comment on all of it–drumming up excitement among those closest to you about your wedding day.
Encourage your friends and family to take pictures at your wedding (not during the ceremony, of course) using their cell phones, digital cameras, or Flip video. Upload the images to Facebook, Flickr, your blog or your website after the fact. In the past, couples had to rely on one photographer to capture the events of the day while couples today can have as many people documenting their wedding as they have guests. It’s a cool way to get many different perspectives on your big day. Rely on the photographer you’ve hired for the artsy shots, the photos you’ll frame and for the professionalism that your friends and family may not be able to capture. But having both kinds of images will be a fun and interesting way to reflect on your wedding day for years to come. ∂
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Keeping it local If you’re planning a wedding and wondering if you can make it all happen with only local resources, we’re here to tell you that you can. With a little research and tenacity, you can spend most of your wedding budget right here in our community and keep local businesses involved in your planning and preparation. In these tight economic times, it’s tempting to search the Internet for the cheapest options when it comes wedding necessities. But keeping your money local means investing in your community and the people who will help pull off one of the most important days of your life.
Keeping it local means that when you run into the lead singer of the band you’ve hired to play at your reception at the burrito joint, you can talk music. By the time you’ve run into her a third time in downtown Missoula, she’ll know exactly what song you want her to play on your special day.
Keeping it local means having your wedding party pick flowers at a local community garden the day before the wedding. Photo by Deschamps Photography Getting grubby together Keeping it local means you can before cleaning up for the have your dress fitted and altered rehearsal dinner will provide right down the street from where you buy your friends in, one by one, to see the dress. It great memories when you look at the bouquet morning latte. It means taking all of your girl- means you get to try the dress on anytime you you are carrying down the aisle the next day. like.
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Keeping it local means buckin’ bales the morning of your wedding with all the groomsmen. It means borrowing someone’s pickup and driving north on a beautiful summer morning to a ranch in the Jocko Valley to pick up the “seating” for your ceremony. And, in Montana, there’s nothing more local than hauling hay bales. Keeping it local means having your buddy who works at your favorite restaurant personally talk to the chef so you can get the meal you actually want for your reception. It means tasting all the selections said chef might have to offer. It means using local and in-season foods– whether it’s butternut squash in the fall, arugula in early summer or bison steaks any time of year. It means that when you think back to that meal, you remember the taste of Montana. Keeping it local means having your friend design a wedding website
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for you or having her hook you up on Facebook or Twitter…or all three. It means having someone help you get good and geeked out for your big celebration.
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Keeping it local means you can choose the engagement ring you want and know that it will be handcrafted by a local artist. It means you can go back to that artist to make your wedding rings. Keeping it local means finding It means that every time you see that tucked away B&B that will him over the years, he’ll be proud keep your mother comfortable to see you still wearing his designs. while she’s here for the wedding. It means she might fall in love with Keeping it local means renting your town and your people, and an entire lodge on a lake with she might understand why you forest in every direction. It means wanted to get married here. everyone can stay together the night of your wedding. It means Keeping it local means walking you’ll probably stand chilly around into your favorite stationery store, a fire at some point, even though talking with the woman you went it’s summertime. It means you have to college with about letterpress the smell of the fire in your hair printing and textured papers. the next morning and smile at the It means she’ll call you when she thought of it. starts the printing process so you can come down and take a peek at Keeping it local means good the invitations before they are beer. It means really good beer. even dry. It means each piece will It means kegs of good beer from be handmade and beautiful. your choice of local breweries. It means the kind of beer your out-
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of-town friends and family will try to means he’ll tell funny stories about find over and over again when they you during the ceremony that will go home. make your grandmother laugh. It means he’ll know you and your Keeping it local means running the partner in a way that few people do. Alberton Gorge the week of your It means you’ll always remember wedding with your brother’s college that he stood up for you in front of roommate as your guide. It means everyone important in your life, and swimming (by choice) in the calmer married you to the person you love. sections. It means sun-kissed cheeks the day of your wedding; it In Missoula, keeping it local is means the telltale Montana sunglass more that just a catch phrase. It’s tan line at your temples. what we do here. And why not continue to do it on your wedding Keeping it local means you can day? Whether you are planning a hire a photographer that is as good formal wedding or something less as anyone you’ll find in a larger city. so, buying local is completely possiIt means they probably know you, or ble in Missoula. Even though we are know someone who knows you, and not a big city, we’re a place with a your pictures will show it. It lot of resources, talent and possibilmeans you’ll see this photographer ities. You have to look no further at other weddings because you like than the artists, musicians and local her so much that you recommend- business owners to find all the vened her to the bride and groom. dors you need while keeping your money, time and energy in the comKeeping it local means your best munity you chose – the one you friend could be your officiant. It call home. ∂
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Popping the question? Getting ready to pop the big question but not sure how to make the perfect proposal? We hit the streets to talk with couples to find some of the more memorable and creative ways to propose. Couple: Danielle and Jason Who proposed: Jason asked Danielle How: Jason took Danielle to a lighthouse on the coast. When she looked out at the view from the top, he had written “Will you marry me?” in the sand. Reaction: “I ran down those lighthouse steps so fast so we could get our picture taken with the words before the tide came in!” Danielle said.“Some nice elderly couple took the photo from the top.” Oh, and
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she said yes. Ring: Yes, round diamond solitaire set in a simple platinum band. Wedding: The couple got married two years ago in an intimate ceremony. Couple: Niki and Tyler Who proposed: Tyler asked Niki How: Tyler took Niki to her college football stadium at night. She was a huge fan. He had the lights turned on by the staff working there and got down on one knee on the 50-yard line. Reaction: “I jumped around saying yes about a thousand times,” she said. Ring: Yes, marquise-cut diamond set in yellow gold. Wedding: The two got married one year ago in a church ceremony with 12 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen.
fishing trip to Oregon. He hid the ring in a tackle box and asked her to reach in it for a fly. Reaction: “She asked, ‘What’s that?’ and looked at me like I was crazy,” Mike said. “She eventually said yes.” Ring: Yes, Mike’s grandmother’s engagement ring – platinum and diamonds. Wedding: The couple got married six years ago in an outside ceremony in Central Oregon with the Three Sisters (Cascade Mountains) in the distance.
Reaction: Gail thought about it for a minute then said, “Yeah? Okay.” Ring: Nope. Wedding: The two got married at the courthouse a week later, on a Friday, in the middle of the day. They’ll have been married 25 years in October.
Couple: Jamie and Todd Who proposed: Jamie asked Todd How: Todd likes to say there was a firearm involved in this proposal. How Montana! The two were Couple: Rick and Gail going out to site-in their rifles Who proposed: Rick sort of before hunting season. As they got asked Gail out of the truck, Jamie blurted out How: After dinner one night Gail “Let’s get married!” was reading a magazine and Rick Reaction: “She was nervous and was watching the news. They had I don’t think she knew she was been living together and both had pointing her gun in my direction. been married before. Their rela- But she was,” explained Todd. tionship was pretty candid and “Needless to say, I said yes.” straightforward. Still is. Rick looked Ring: They’ve picked out matchover at her and said, “I’ve been ing silver bands, to wear as their Couple: Jessica and Mike thinking about getting married.” wedding rings. Who proposed: Mike asked “Yeah? Who are you thinking of Wedding: Fall 2010! ∂ Jessica getting married to?” Gail asked. How: Mike and Jessica went on a “Well,” Rick said, “you.”
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Wedding party dos and don’ts So your best friend is getting married and you are the maid of honor. Congratulations! Being in a wedding party can be a memorable event. It can also be a lot of work. Following are a few tips to help make your participation a little easier and a lot more fun.
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stressed to the max and needing to vent. 3. If you are a maid of honor or best man, plan a classy party for your friend. Couples vary on the kinds of send-offs they like, but first and foremost, keep it respectable. If you want to hit the bars, do it after a nice dinner.
1. Don’t complain. You signed up to stand with your friends on their big day. Put aside your gripes and remember 4. Offer to help. Offer your friends a why you are there: to help your friends hand if you think they would welcome celebrate one of the biggest days of the help. Planning a wedding takes a lot their lives in the best way possible. of work; pulling off a giant celebration takes a lot of hands. Offer to run 2. Get involved. If you are worried errands the day before the wedding, pick about what the bridesmaid dress is up the flowers, make trips to the airport going to look like, offer to go with the –whatever will help take the pressure bride to help pick it out. She’d probably off of the bride and groom. enjoy the company and your opinion. Participating in the planning will also 5. Write a toast. Toast the couple help you understand where the bride is with kind, thoughtful words. Practice it a coming from when she calls you at 3 few times before you have to stand up in a.m. the week before the wedding, front 200 people to deliver it.
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