Bride's Guide 2012

BRIDE’S GUIDE Litchfield Independent Review & Hutchinson Leader 2012

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A Material World The touch.

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Living ina Material World

By Nola Sarkisian-Miller CTW Features

The best wedding dress is the one made with a fabric that reflects a bride’s personality and flatters her body.

Here, designers open up about their go-to textiles and which styles of gowns they work best for

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verybody knows that strapless gowns are the favored silhouettes of brides. But, what about the fabric of the gown? Should brides opt for something like a heavy duchess satin, which lends itself well to beading, or a silk tulle for an incredible fairy tale ball gown, or a sheer chiffon for a soft, drapey feel?

For spring 2012, bridal designers are thinking about the lightness of being. Sheerer staples like chiffon, crepe back satin, silk tulle and charmeuse are some popular fabrics at New York-based Sarah Jassir, such as the silk crepe back satin dress with lace trim or silk taffeta ball gown in tulle and lace. Romantic embroidered lace and silk embellished with metallic lace for a bit of sheen are key in

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Ivory washed silk organza layered raw-edge bias-cut A-line skirt with Vanilla Bean double-faced satin sash from Watters Brides, opposite page.

Sarah Jassir silk taffeta ball gown in tulle and lace, right.

Ivory washed silk organza strapless gown with draped sweetheart neckline, flutter over skirts and handcrafted leather and matte organza belt from Watters Brides, below.

dence. Here’s a cheat sheet to all your fabric options:

Silks

the collection by Los Angeles-based designer Tadashi Shoji.And, textured organzas and cotton voiles are favorites of designer Hayley Paige, the new designer behind JLM Couture’s Blush line and an upcoming namesake line, which will have a soft launch in spring.

“The airy and gauze-like qualities cater to my favorite type of fabric manipulations,” Paige says.“It’s a form of happy drama and tangibility.”

For the non-initiated, sifting through fabric choices can sound daunting.A

number of factors can help brides whittle down the fabric list: Think about all the activities you will do at the wedding – dancing, eating, drinking and more – Jassir says.

Pick a fabric that reflects your venue.A formal event typically calls for something grand, such as a ball gown or mermaid silhouette, created out of silk tulle, says Shoji.

Fluid silk chiffon gowns are ideal for beach affairs.

Search for a fabric that reflects your personality, says bridal designer Heidi Elnora. It doesn’t hurt if it also flatters your body. For instance, silk chiffon moves with the body, and sturdier fabrics, such as taffeta, won’t cling to your bottom half.

If necessary, Paige says to “embrace your inner Carrie Bradshaw and pull inspiration from your own closet!”

Notice the fabrics of your favorite cocktail dress or visit the eveningwear section of a department store to try on some gowns and get a better feel of what fabrics imbue you with confi-

Silk is the revered fabric when it comes to bridal gowns. Prized for its luster, drape and hand, it’s made from silkworm cocoons and woven with different fabrics to net various lusters and finishes.

Silk duchesse satin – This heavier fabric exudes luxury with a sheen and richness. Its structural stability makes it a great canvas for designer ornamentation.

Silk charmeuse – Renowned for its drape, durability and shine, silk charmeuse is a fabric that feels like heaven to brides with its smooth, free-flowing texture. Great for sheaths, this gown creates an elegant silhouette and emphasizes the curves of the body.

Silk dupioni – A lustrous fabric crisp to the touch with a nubby texture. It comes in medium- to heavyweight and doesn’t wrinkle, which it makes it great for a free-flowing gown.

Silk taffeta –This flat fabric rustles as it moves and is instrumental in creating fuller-bodied gowns.

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"RIDE S 'UIDE s Italian alencon lace jacket over an off-white raw silk gathered full ball gown with scoop neck from Heidi Elnora, right.

silk and polyester, chiffon can keep brides warm or cool with its absorbency and ability to keep temperatures at bay.

Organza – Lightweight and sheer, this fabric is a workhorse both in silk and polyester. Its stiffness lends itself to great architectural styles and provides interest as a layering piece.

Tulle –This lightweight fabric, made from silk, nylon or rayon, is often starched for stiffness. Soft and airy, tulle is great for layering for a voluminous effect without the weight.

Ivory lace bateau neck gown with corseted under bodice and soft A-line skirt with sweep train, from Watters Brides.

Laces Alencon – A French needlepoint with a floral design on a sheer net background. Its light, delicate appearance belies its strength.

Chantilly – A lighter lace on a mesh background usually done in elaborate

floral patterns and outlined in heavy silky thread.

As beautiful and plush as these fabrics are, designers know they can be temperamental and require the deftest of hands when used to create their bridal gown masterpieces.

Elnora, a “Project Runway” alum based out of Birmingham,Ala.,loves working with organza for its movement and raw silk for its natural texture. On the downside, she says, silk organza can wrinkle easily, and if it’s held too close to a steamer, it can singe.Also, the slubs in raw silk can provide an uneven surface. “[The slubs] vary in thickness in

certain parts of the dress,” Elnora says.“This can be unappealing to some brides.”

Working with chiffon is like working with a rose for its pros and cons,

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“It’s one of the most beautiful fabrics, because it moves with the body,” she says.“However, chiffon is also one of the hardest fabrics to work with because it’s so delicate and fragile.”

A fabric can make a specific silhouette sing. Elnora suggests buying a sheath in chiffon or allover lace for a romantic effect. Body-conscious styles, such as the mermaid silhouette, take to silk taffeta, Shoji says, while he prefers to use silk crepe or embroidered lace in his slip gowns.

Designers also love to manipulate and modify fabrics. Paige says she isn’t afraid to meld unconventional combinations out of contrasting fabrics, such as pairing those known for structure with their lightweight counterparts.

“A soft silhouette can be toughened up by an origami-inspired taffeta flower just as a tailored fit-to-flare can be charmed by a trickling petal arrangement.”

At Watters, fabrics are getting makeovers.The spring line includes a v-neck gown in hammered silk charmeuse, a silk mousseline gown in a textured chiffon and a separates ensemble with a skirt crafted from washed silk organza.

“It’s about creating fabrics that are formal, yet not fussy,” says Maria Prince, vice president at Dallas-based Watters.“These fabrics provide a beautiful relaxed feel that’s not stiff and invites movement and ability to mold and shape the bride.”

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Roses

With so many colors and varieties, roses are a true classic that always shine – especially for weddings.

Preston Bailey, author of ‘Preston Bailey Flowers,’ opens up about the little black dress of wedding flowers

BY TIMOTHY R. SCHULTE CTW Features Some things are perennially en vogue.

Like roses.

The iconic floral may have a reputation for red, but it’s the versatility in its vast spectrum of varieties that led floral couturier, Preston Bailey, to dub the rose “the little black dress of floral design.” Like the classic closet piece, roses just always work.

“They have become this really standard thing that you see – but not just boring red roses,” says Bailey, author of the new book “Preston Bailey Flowers” (Rizzoli, 2011). But ubiquity doesn’t mean they can’t serve as wedding florals. In fact, it’s an invitation to. It just means taking the rose and using it in an unexpected way, Bailey says.

Bouquets, Bouts and Centerpieces In a world of hydrangeas and gerbera daisies, a bouquet of white or cream roses might seem unexpected enough, but Bailey also likes the idea of incorporating a little bit of bling to add another dimension.

“Just add a little crystal to them, so whenever the bride is walking down the aisle she has a little extra sparkle,” Bailey says.

For boutonnieres, the rose blossom should stay in proportion to the lapel on the groom’s jacket. For a slimmer

lapel, that means peeling the petals to get it to the right size, or just not allowing the bloom to open as fully.

With centerpieces, Bailey likes to go high and low on tables –“it gives the room a lot of movement.” He even suggests creating different designs for different tables, that way guests get to see different arrangements.

Dashes of Drama The escort card table is a great place to add a dramatic statement with flowers. One method Bailey has found effective is to tie a rose so that it can be worn as a corsage and placing it next to the card.When women take their card, they also get a keepsake they can wear.

A similar touch, if the event has valet parking, is to have the valet attendant simply hand women a rose at the

end of the evening.

“It’s just a nice, special touch,” Bailey says.

Color Coordination The standard of what roses represent is romance, says Bailey, but the color of the rose is what really exudes a mood.

The vibrants – hot pink and fuchsia roses – are all about celebration.“It just says party, it says passion, all the

great things,” Bailey says.

Lavender and purple roses imbue an air of softness; cream and white roses, elegance.Apricot or peach roses strike a balance: not passionate, not understated.

Bailey’s one rule on color: monochromatism.

“I tend to like them in bunches of the same color,” he says.“I’m not big on mixing.” © CTW Features

TAKE IT SLOW Preston Bailey’s secret for fantasic-looking roses? Let them open slowly. “Get them at least seven days before [the event],” he says. “The idea is that they want to be

as fully open as possible on the day they’re being used.” When tending to them, be very careful in removing leaves from the stem, Bailey warns. Like a straw, if you puncture

the stem, it won’t get any oxygen, which will prevent it from opening properly.

Beyond that, give them a daily dose of clean, tepid water, and they should be ready to go.

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Slightly Perfect These desserts eschew the showy details and put flavorful cake front and center

BY ANNA SACHSE CTW Features A Cake to Remember

Sure, towering tiers of woven fondant blooming with hand-formed sugar flowers and topped with a chocolate diorama of the city where you live make for quite a spectacle, but they can also take up a sizeable portion of your wedding budget. Instead, consider opting for a simple or “rustic chic” design and make the actual cake – what’s inside – the star of your big-day dessert. By focusing on fantastic flavor instead of over-the-top flair, not only will you save money, you’ll have a nice cake that you actually want to eat it, too.

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Design Within Reach A simple design doesn’t mean you have to forfeit character or style – it just means making smart choices. If you want to make a bold statement, for example, pass on the expensive techniques like detailed piping or elaborate monograms and look to color, suggests Sally Kilbridge, deputy editor of Brides magazine.“A brilliant orange cake with simple white stripes would be stunning.”

But for a more rustic feel, fresh flowers are a perfect fit and will be less expensive than sugar, gum-paste or marzipan versions, Kilbridge adds.

Over-sized blossoms or branches with tiny buds look especially chic, but whatever you choose, ask your florist first to be sure your flora is nontoxic and pesticide-free. Other sweet decorative options include: fresh fruit, such as berries, champagne grapes, miniature pears, plums or apricots arranged around tiers enrobed in a softly-rough cream cheese frosting

that evokes tree bark; feathery ferns fanning up from the cake’s base; or, for a beach wedding, small (and thoroughly cleaned) pebbles or seashells arranged in a pattern on smooth, white buttercream.

You can also opt to forgo the icing altogether and simply showcase the colorful layers of cake and filling like the famous frosting-free tiers from Momofuku’s Milk Bar in New York City.

Marilyn DeVault, owner of Portland,

It’s what’s on the inside that counts. A chocolate fudge cake with peanut butter meringue, covered in rough-stroked vanilla buttercream icing, left. On the opposite page, a threetiered yellow cake with strawberry Italian meringue, covered in vanilla rough-stroked vanilla buttercream. Both cakes from Kara Buntin of A Cake to Remember.

Ore.-based Piece of Cake Bakery, has done an elegant version topped with fresh strawberries swirled in white chocolate.

Can’t imagine cake without frosting but still want your wedding sweets to be unique?

DeVault recommends playing around with size – consider a spread of three singletier cakes in your favorite flavors, a smaller two-tier cake paired with luscious fruit pies, or a simple three-tier cake that looks grand thanks to risers

that augment the height. Or you can just concentrate on decorating the table on which your simple cake sits, suggests Kara Buntin, owner of Richmond,Va.-based A Cake to Remember.

Teapots filled with flowers, mason jars filled with sparklers, mismatched vintage votive holders and slices of trees that serve as cake stands are all great options.

Impeccable Taste Even if your cake is about $19,800 cheaper than Kim Kardashian’s $20K treat, you’re wasting your money if it doesn’t taste good – all you’ve done is pay for a lot of cake that nobody wants to eat, Buntin says.

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"RIDE S 'UIDE s cake mix) and if they make their own fillings and buttercream.“Pre-made components are usually more chemical than natural, and the taste reflects that.” In addition, she recommends asking background questions, such as how many years of experience the baker has, if they went to culinary school for pastry and if they will bake and decorate the cake themselves or if a staff person will handle it.

You’ll also want to ask about what flavors they offer and, if applicable, whether or not they can accommodate special dietary needs in a special way. Piece of Cake Bakery, for example, specializes in gourmet vegan, wheat-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free wedding cakes that come in flavors that are just as tasty and varied as “normal” cakes – think red velvet, lemon coconut, chocolate raspberry, chocolate mint, chocolate peanut butter, blueberry and pumpkin.

Of course, tastings are a helpful (and fun!) way to find more interesting flavor profiles and the most deli-

You’re wasting your money if it doesn’t taste good – all you’ve done is pay for a lot of cake that nobody wants to eat.

— Kara Buntin

cious cake, but there may be a fee involved, warns Kilbridge.As an alternative, she suggests selecting a bakery that you already love – chances are the cake will taste fantastic and since you’re going for a simple or rustic look anyway, it isn’t necessary that they be pros with a pastry bag.

Budget Basics Just because a cake seems “simple,” it won’t necessarily be lower in cost – a three-tier Momofuku cake that serves

60 to 75 people starts at $400, for example, even without frosting.

If budget is a concern of yours, keep in mind that buttercream is typically less expensive than fondant because it requires less work, says Kilbridge.“Just be sure the cake stays refrigerated until it’s time to cut it, as a melted cake isn’t a bargain at any price.”

You’ll also want to note that while most bakers will charge more for liqueurs, additional fillings, fancy techniques and off-the-menu flavors,

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some will actually charge extra for every change to a yellow cake batter or anything other than basic border piping, Buntin says. She advises shopping around and warns against ordering too much – you only need servings for about 80 percent of your guests, as some folks don’t eat cake and others will leave before it’s cut.

“But the best thing you can do is tell a baker what your budget is and ask what they can do to help you stay within it.” © CTW Features

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THE CAKETIONARY If you’ve dedicated your sweet tooth to sticky toffee pudding, pain perdu or other trendy desserts, you may not be acquainted with the cake revival. You could ask your mother to reminisce – or you could just check the following “caketionary” for the delicious details.

Tuxedo Cake This cake is a butterbased chocolate cake, coated with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate glaze for the black and white tuxedo effect.

Devil’s Food Cake This dark chocolate cake may be made with cocoa or melted unsweetened dark chocolate. Devil’s food cake calls for chocolate frosting.

Champagne Cake/7UP Cake A light white cake that uses either beverage in the batter. Champagne cake is often tinted pink.

Red Velvet Cake Cocoa-based chocolate cake with red food coloring in the batter. If you’re planning a green/natural wedding, this isn’t the cake for you, advises Joyce Scardina Becker of Events of Distinction,

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Baumer’s tiara wasn’t the only headpiece winning raves during the two-day gala fete. For the church ceremony Princess Charlene had diamond flower brooches styled to form a luminous diadem rimming her chignon.After the wedding ceremony, her tulle veil cascaded from this brooch arrangement at the nape of her neck.

Tina Gutierrez, owner of Princess Bride Tiaras, Cincinnati, says Charlene’s brooch look can be easily recreated, with silvertoned crystalalso help reinvent the form. hair decoration.While Baumer creNoted Paris jeweler Lorenz Baum- ated the tiara especially for Charlene, studded wedding combs positioned to form a back-of-the-head-style tiara. brides without a royal budget and er’s design for Charlene’s reception For brides opting for more undeniably brought tiara style classic styles, heirloom tiaras a into the 21st century.The glitla Kate Middleton are now big. tery creation, a modern sprayAfter the British royal weddings, like masterpiece studded with Gutierrez saw an increase in diamonds, won raves from the sales,“especially for pieces like fashionable crowd assembled Kate’s tiara,” a 1930s Cartier for the Monte Carlo nuptials. halo-style piece on loan from Baumer says the wave and foam the queen. allusion was intended to reflect Even bridal accessories compathe bride’s love of the sea. (The nies that don’t offer tiaras are Princess, an avid surfer, was adapting certain styles to meet once an Olympic swimmer.) increased demand.Alexandra Dubbed the “Diamond Foam” Augustine, co-owner of Brides Tiara, this hip piece multitasks, Silver floral spray comb accented with freshwater pearls and crystals, from Head Revisited, New York says, too. It can be taken apart and David’s Bridal “We’re introducing wider headworn as a brooch or smaller

Once a fusty, out-of-date hair adornment, modern tiaras multitask, serving as brooches or shoulder jewelry well after the ceremony

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The fresh tiara styles Princess Charlene of Monaco wore last July during her wedding to Prince Albert and for her gala evening reception not only helped dust the cobwebs from this classic ornament but may

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For brides choosing tiaras – whether cutting edge or traditional – Gutierrez recommends focusing on gown style and face shape first. Many brides like to “match the type of sparkle,” she says, pairing crystal appliqué fabrics with crystal-embellished tiar-

is round, Gutierrez suggests.

The wedding gown’s color – its whiteness, how deep the ivory hue – influences whether a tiara should be gold or silver-toned, as does hair color. (See “How to Select a Wedding Tiara” on PrincessBrideTiaras.com.)

As for other bridal jewelry,Alexandra Augustine says that while some brides like to bling out,“you should really consider the lavishness or simplicity of your hair accessory when selecting an earring or necklace for your wedding day.”

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Countdown to a

• Plan and shop for welcome bags.

• Arrange party rentals,if necessary.

• Book your wedding-night room.

Fascinating

4 - 8weeks before your wedding

Getting Started

before your wedding

Wedding • Share the news of your engagement with your family and friends and announce it in the local newspapers.

• Discuss finances with everyone contributing to the event and set a budget.

• Set the date and ceremony/reception locations.If you’re set on getting married at a certain time of year,choose the date first,then the location.If you have your heart set on a specific venue,let that drive your decision.

• Meet with the officiant or the clergy at your church/temple/mosque.

• Establish a guest list.

• Start interviewing wedding planners/events designers,if you’re thinking of enlisting the help of one.

• Start thinking about the style and theme of your wedding.

• Start shopping for a gown.

• Oh yeah … If your parents haven’t met, now would be a good time for that.

6 - 9months before your wedding • Mail out Save-the-Dates • Interview and book your vendors – and don’t forget to get a signed contract: • Caterer • Baker • Florist • Photographer/Videographer • Musicians/DJ • Transportation • Choose your attendants and shop for their dresses.

• Order your stationery – invites,

envelopes,thank-yous,etc.

• Start looking into honeymoon locales.

• Get your wedding Web site up and running,if you’re having one.

• Schedule any beauty treatments you’re planning on having leading up to the wedding.

• Register for gifts.

4 - 6months before your wedding • Book your hair/makeup help for the big day.

• Make any final amendments to the guest list.

• Plan the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

• Help the moms get shop for their wed ding-day attire.

• Shop for wedding bands with your fiancé • Find accommodations for out-of-town guests and reserve a block of rooms.

• Finalize your honeymoon plans.

• Mail out your invites.

• Do a hair/makeup run-through.

• Discuss insurance/bank account changes you’ll need to make.

• Send ceremony programs and reception menu and place cards to be printed.

• Write vows.

2 - 4weeks

• Submit a shot list to your photographer and setlist to your DJ. • Finalize the seating chart and prepare escort/place cards.

• Update registry.

• Call anyone who hasn’t RSVP’d.

• Confirm details with your vendors.

• Get your final dress fitting.

• Write a toast for the rehearsal.

1week before your wedding • • • • •

Give your caterer the final headcount.

Pick up your dress;break in your shoes.

Give scripts to your readers.

Pack for your honeymoon.

Find someone to transport heirlooms (candles,glasses,cake knife) to and from the reception site.

• Organize your wedding-day payments and decide who will distribute them.

2 - 4months before your wedding

1day before your wedding

• Start addressing invitations.

• Buy attendants’gifts.

• Get the men’s fashions in order – groom, groomsmen and ushers.

• Choose readings for the ceremony.

• Select music for the ceremony/reception.

• Check marriage-license requirements.

• Make sure your vendor contracts are complete.

• Meet with your caterer to discuss menu and drinks.

• Order the cake.

• Pick out favors.

• Get a mani-pedi.

• Enjoy the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

• Get plenty of sleep.

The Big Day • Keep your meals small and light.

• Give yourself plenty of time for hair/makeup before the photographer arrives.

• Give yourself a bit of time to relax before the big day.

Good luck!

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The price of a gold ring will depend on its weight and design, Rotenberg explains. Some plain, narrow bands of 14-karat gold may be relatively inexpensive, perhaps in the $300 range for a woman and $600 for a man, but they can rise considerably from there.

Besides price, there are many attractive attributes to alternatives, a primary one being “that they are usually hypoallergenic so they can be worn by people allergic to other metals,” notes Brenna Neal, Sears jewelry marketing officer.

The Jewelers of America’s online arm, the Jewelry Information Center (jic.org), lists titanium, stainless steel and tungsten under “white metals,” a category that also includes sterling silver, platinum, white gold and palladium. Cobalt, another white metal, also is gaining popularity, notes Glenn Miller, vice president of contemporary metals at Stuller, a jewelry manufacturer. Edward Mirell, a contemporarymetal designer, offers lines of wedding bands in BlackTi, a titanium that has been treated to change its natural

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Made of industrial-sounding metals, men like the rugged image these alternatives convey, says Gizzi.Adds David Craig Rotenberg, a certified gemologist and owner of David Craig Jewelers, Langhorne, Pa.:“And some men work a lot with their hands, and they’re saying,‘I don’t want to damage an expensive ring,” Moreover, many men are worried about the costs of their marriage, and are attracted to the lower price tag, Rotenberg notes.

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One important caveat: Should your ring size change, these rings can’t be made smaller or larger. However, many jewelers offer a ring replacement plan for an extra fee, Gizzi adds.

Ceramic is another option that tends to be favored by women, adds Miller, since it comes in colors and is lighter, but it could shatter or chip if dropped on hard surface.

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At typical homeowners or renter’s insurance policy will pay for theft of jewelry.

But reimbursement amounts are limited, and may not be enough to compensate for an expensive ring, notes Joseph Harrington of the American Association of Insurance Services.

For broader coverage, add specific endorsements to your policy, or a separate “floater” policy specifically for jewelry coverage, says Harrington. For either, ask your agent what specific risks are covered --such as “mysterious disappearance,” Harrington suggests.

The extra costs for endorsements vary, but Mahrt Ganley shares:“I pay $50 extra annually for an extra $4,000 in coverage.”

Moreover, you don’t have to have renter’s or homeowners insurance to obtain coverage, some companies offer specific jewelry policies, says Gizzi.

The Current Value An insurer will want to know that it’s compensating you for a piece that is worth what you say it is.

Often, if you’ve recently purchased a ring, the receipt is proof enough of value, relates Mahrt Ganley.

With the escalation in the price of gold and other precious metals, its important to have an independent appraisal to verify current worth about every two years, says Howard Rubin, secretary of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers in Rego Park, N.Y., a trade group which provides referrals of certified appraisers who charge by the hour.

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DO: Use online services to help plan a wedding.

Websites like Google Wedding,The Knot and Wedding Wire are great places for wedding planning and inspiration, with ideas for themes and lists of vendors and registries, says Jeff Kear, founder of My Wedding Workbook, another online planning resource.Websites can hold more information than phone apps, so the majority of the planning and organization can take place there.

DON’T: Send evites instead of invites.

Breaking tradition might be tempting, but print invitations really are the only way to go. “You want your guests to take your wedding as seriously as you do,” says Anna Post, co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette”

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(William Morrow, 2011).

Not everyone uses the Internet, so evites threaten to seclude older guests and relatives that are less tech-savvy.Also, the novelty of the printed invitation is something many guests will appreciate.

“A computer screen just doesn’t have the same gravitas,” Post says.

DON’T: Use Twitter or Facebook to track RSVPs. When it comes to the RSVP, avoid social media. “I do not recommend a situation when your wedding guest list is public,” Post says.“Who are you showing it to? All of the people who are not invited? It’s not even the traditional aspect – it could hurt someone’s feelings.”

Adds Kear:“If people are responding to you via Facebook, other Facebook friends might see messages and wonder why they weren’t

invited, causing lots of unnecessary stress. It’s best to keep the RSVP process private so you can control it.”

DON’T: Just use phone apps to help plan a wedding.

There are hundreds of apps available for use, ranging in price and in-depth features, but trying to fit every detail into a phone can be jarring and complicated. “Real planning requires a fair amount of data entry, and mobile phones are ill-fit for that,” Kear says.

DO: Webcast your wedding.

Services like Ustream make it possible for long-distance or disabled invitees to sit in on a wedding from home.

“I think it can be a really cool way to keep the day focused on the people you love,” Post says.

Kear agrees.“Although there’s no substitute for being there in person, the people who can’t make it will still appreciate the gesture.”

DON’T: Let a webcam dictate the ceremony.

Post recalls a story she heard about a grandmother watching a wedding via webcam and complaining about the sound the whole time. It’s wise to think ahead so that the technology doesn’t threaten the peaceful mood of the ceremony.

“If you’re using a webcam, it needs to be planned, and it needs to be pretty discreet,” says Post, who suggests having someone assist with taking the video and worrying about the technical difficulties so the wedding party doesn’t have to.

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CTW Features THE ARCHETYPAL HONEYMOON,jetting off to Niagara Falls after a traditional June wedding was,for many,a mid-century dream come true.Though a honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation,it can be quite the task to set out on the marital adventure right after the ceremony.Thankfully,for the couple looking for a truly one-of-a-kind adventure,setting out on the road can mean a healthy vacation from a“typical” honeymoon.

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tions – not to mention shrinking passenger space and growing luggage fees – have taken a bit of the glamour out of jet-setting,staying stateside – within your time zone even – and

your schedule than airline travel,but that doesn’t mean you can just hit the road,tin cans trailing,without putting some thought into.Here’s how to do it:

When airline fees and family bragging rights are cramping your honeymoon’s style,the only solution is hitting the road site JoeSentMe.com.“You don’t have to do the big Niagara Falls thing and then talk about it for the next 20 years.”

For some,the pitfalls of airline travel alone can be enough to trade a destination getaway for a low-key adventure.

“The journey hasn’t been part of the adventure of a honeymoon for a long time,” Brancatelli says.“I can’t think of a whole lot of things you can do nowadays on a plane that are honeymoon-ish.You’re going to have a helluva time finding champagne.”

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embarking on a road-trip honeymoon can create memories out of the journey itself.

The pressure is off of having the“wellplanned,show-you-pictures”honeymoon, Brancatelli says.Now,it’s more about making it what you want – not what society tells you it should be.

“You are on your honeymoon,the moment you’re in the car.You can pack whatever you want;tailor it to be anything you want,”he says.“‘The Great American Road Trip,’to some degree,is back,”he says.

Road-trips are certainly easier to tailor to

DoYour Homework “Don’t just pile up your things in a car and go somewhere.Google places in the areas you’d like to drive to;don’t be an informationvirgin,”Brancatelli says.“Don’t lock yourself in,or plan yourself within an inch of your life but,give it some thought.”

“On a car trip it’s a temptation to go too far,but if you only like driving for three hours, only go that far.Think of your partner and what they really love to do,”says Marybeth Bond,author of“50 Best Girlfriend Getaways”

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(National Geographic,2007).Take advantage of the chance to make some dreams a reality.

Jamie Jensen,author of“RoadTrip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America’sTwoLane Highways”(AvalonTravel Publishing, 2009),suggests simply going somewhere you've always wanted to go – whether it's a romantic tour of New England in fall foliage season,or something a little wild and rowdy like New Orleans for Mardi Gras.

“Having a focus or theme makes the rest of the road trip fall into place.If you have secret dreams of playing Wild West – a la Doris Day in“Calamity Jane”– look into a road trip out where the buffalo roam.Wyoming and Montana have fabulous‘dude ranches,’ which range from rough and ready to full luxury,”he says.

Don’t Forget the Season “Depending upon when the wedding is,the list of possible honeymoon road trip locations simplifies itself,”Jensen says.“The Arizona desert is wonderful during the early spring wildflower season but less-than-perfect in August.”

Don’t limit yourself to big cities.Bond suggests avoiding them.“Go outdoors,in nature, Yosemite,national parks,state parks.It lends itself to doing things where you aren’t just going to run around and spend money,”she says.

Locate Lodging “You don't necessarily need to arrange all your accommodations in advance,but depending on your tastes,your road trip accommodations could be anything from a deluxe bridal suite in a Big Apple hotel to a tent in a backcountry campsite – even a combination of these,on different nights,”Jensen says.

For many couples,stays at a bed and breakfast are a happy medium.

“Unlike a hotel,where you're only paying for a place to sleep,breakfast is included,”says Mary White,author of“Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies”(Wiley Publishing, 2009).“Innkeepers are the local area experts and are available to make restaurant suggestions or suggestions on the best spot for a romantic picnic.”

However,bed and breakfast accommodations are popular and book quickly.

“Don't assume just because it's not‘high season’weather-wise that the inn that you want will not be booked,”says White.She suggests you calling ahead to ensure availability.

For those couples looking to take the road to the great outdoors,the National Recreation Reservation Service has updated its policies on booking campsites in national parks.For individual campsites,reservations can be made up to six months in advance for all agencies under the NRRS,with a five-month block window forYosemite National Park,as that is particularly popular year-round.

Rules of the Road Even the most unforgettable honeymoon comes with a few do’s and don’ts.

“You have to work to make it romantic,” Bond says.“Keep up the work to make the trip special,take some heart-shaped chocolates,some sexy lingerie,pack a bottle of champagne,make a playlist of‘your’songs to take on the trip.”And don’t over-extend the driving part of the road trip.

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“On a car trip it’s a temptation to go too far,but if you only like driving for three hours,only go that far.

Think of your partner and what they really love to do,” she says.

With endless possibilities and options of where to go and what to do,it’s easy to forget that there are definite things to avoid on your newlywed adventures.

“Check your e-mail only once a day,”Bond says.

“That’s right,you’re on your honeymoon,take your honeymoon.Check your e-mail in the morning but otherwise leave the BlackBerry or iPhone off.”

You are on your honeymoon,the moment you’re in the car. You can pack whatever you want;tailor it to be anything you want.

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