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New Times, New Customs: Modern Wedding Trends Are Building New Traditions (BPT) — October is the new June. More and more, weddings are taking place in the height of fall foliage, heart of winter and prime holiday season, including the ever-popular New Year’s Eve ceremony to ring in the new year.

But it’s not just the wedding season that has drastically evolved over the past decade. It’s everything from roles and responsibilities to gift-giving.

As you gear up to celebrate the union of your beloved family or friends — or even your own — know what to expect from the changing tides of weddings. Lizzie Post, coauthor of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, helps couples navigate the new traditions of weddings. The Post name has been synonymous with proper etiquette and manners for the past 80 years.

As decades pass, so will traditions, but proper etiquette is timeless. Be prepared for the next wedding you attend and know what to expect from changes in the wedding landscape with these important pieces of advice: *Pay it forward.

Finding the right gift for the newlyweds can be difficult. While registries help to point guests in the right direction, many couples are getting married later in life and already have all the household items that are common wedding gifts.

To provide the couple with a small nest egg to use however they wish, a check is always a great and safe gift idea. Several financial institutions offer mobile check deposit through a banking app, allowing the couple the flexibility to deposit checks on-the-go to help cover outstanding vendor payments or use on their honeymoon.

Another new-age trend is contributing to a couple’s honeymoon fund. *Temper tech use.

Even weddings are going high-tech.

There are numerous websites available that can help the couple to organize the process, communicate with guests and share photos after the ceremony.

But a few things — like a handwritten Thank You note — should steer clear of the high-tech lure.

In a gadget-driven society, most everyone is carrying a mobile or smartphone.

Couples can post a tasteful notice at the entrance of the ceremony location or in the program to remind guests to turn off their cellphone ringers and refrain from use during the ceremony. Some couples may actually encourage guests to take photos and share images via social media, but guests should respect their wishes and use phones only as a camera and upload

images after the ceremony. *Respect personalization.

Couples want their special day to reflect who they are and what is important to them. While previous generations traditionally wed in places of worship, many modern couples choose to tie the knot at a sentimental location, like where they had their first date.

The decor, music and even the food and drink served at a wedding may have a personal story behind it. No matter how nontraditional the element may be, guests should eagerly partake in the festivities, acknowledging and respecting the couple’s individualization. *Be all-inclusive.

In the past, bridal showers were strictly for the bride and bachelor parties were men-only affairs. Today these festivities are no longer gender-specific.

Showers can be thrown for the couple in unison and include creative themes like “stock the bar” or “time of day.”

Bachelor and bachelorette parties can also be conjoined to involve the entire bridal party in a destination event. And while these events are a celebration of joy, expenses can add up quickly. For those who use a rewards card, many will allow holders to earn points on purchases to pay for all or part of a trip. This is great for both the bride and groom and guests traveling to the wedding.

As trends and expectations shift, so will the way major life milestones are celebrated. It is important to celebrate these moments in life with grace and support for the happy couple. It’s their day, after all, and it should be as unique as they are.

For further etiquette advice on navigating 21st Century weddings, visit www.emilypost.com.

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Wedding Day Food Advice From Two Who Know Best: Local Caterers

BY E LIZA HALLABECK When it comes to looking for a caterer for a wedding, two local caterers said to find someone personable to work with and for couples to stick to what they like.

Pam Buchler, head chef and owner of Aquarian Caterers in Newtown, and Chef Kristopher Plummer, known as Chef Plum, both cater weddings, as well as other events and special occasions.

Ms Buchler has been in the catering business for 18 years. Chef Plum said he has been offering his services at weddings since 2006.

Chef Plum said he also caters bachelorette parties, Jack and Jill parties, private dinner parties, and other events.

He also is behind “Dinner Underground,” random popup restaurants hosted by Dinner Underground at random places in the community.

For weddings, Chef Plum said to always have a caterer.

People should look for a caterer that is personable, he said. If the person does not sound personable on the phone, Chef Plum explained, that person will most likely not be fun at a wedding.

Chef Plum said people like to have simple foods at weddings, like crab cakes. Small foods are hip, he said. Another trend he has noticed recently is people leaning toward “light fare” choices, like tomato and balsamic vinegar mixtures. Lately, Chef Plum said, people have wanted “lamb lollypops,” seasonal baby stuffed tomatoes with cheese and basil, and chicken satay served with a peanut sauce.

Some past trends Chef Plum has noted include sun dried tomatoes, used in many ways, in the early 2000s. Shrimp, like a classic shrimp cocktail, are coming and going, he said. One thing he has noticed is that everyone wants “something cool, but they also want their staples.” Mushrooms, he said, are “very hip” these days. One thing he has offered that has been popular is a mushroom tart served with a bit of arugula and lemon dressing.

If offering food buffet-style, Chef Plum advises future brides and grooms to have a focal point among the options.

For entrees at weddings, Chef Plum said people still love staples like filet and scallops.

overall wedding.

“That doesn’t mean they need to have everything set in stone,” said Ms Buchler, but if couples know they want to have a themed wedding or have an idea about what would suit them, then the details will fall into place when meeting with the caterer. The caterer, Ms Buchler said, will be able to give a couple options based on their ideas.

“Brides and grooms always come in thinking they should please everyone,” said Ms Buchler. Instead, she said, the couple should remember what they like. It is their wedding, she pointed out. If a couple sticks to what they like, she said, “the wedding will really take on a whole life of its own.”

Since starting her business, Ms Buchler said she has noticed parents taking a back seat in the planning process.

Latin-style grilled shrimp and white beans is one exam- “I think the biggest change is brides are really taking ple of a food option served by Aquarian Caterers control of the wedding,” Ms Buchler said.

Traditional foods are still served at weddings, but Ms recently.

Buchler said Aquarian Caterers likes to add a few twists. A Every wedding is different and as individual as the cou- popular rubbed filet, for instance, is rubbed with coffee ple, and a good caterer, Chef Plum said, will take what a grounds, whole grain mustard, ancho chilles, and an herb couple wants and match it with offerings. That advice mixture including rosemary and Herbs de Provence.

One example of a themed wedding Ms Buchler shared goes for any event, Chef Plum said, not just weddings.

Ms Buchler said Aquarian Caterers is a full-service cater- for food ideas was a “global wedding.” Food choices from er with a staff on hand, including bartenders and servers. different parts of the world were offered. In a Middle She also offers help with party planning, so she said she Eastern section humus and warmed olives were shared, in a Tuscan section grilled rosemary pork with grilled peachdeals with rentals and provides personalized service.

Along with catering events, like weddings, Aquarian es was served, and in an Asian section sesame noodles Caterers also provides a healthy meals service delivered “to with a miso-roasted salmon was offered.

“It really brought their guests in and had their guests your door.”

Ms Buchler said she has only noticed desert wedding have a really different experience,” said Ms Buchler.

People have also come to Ms Buchler with healthier food trends over the last 18 years when it comes to catering choices. Mini-cakes and cake pops have become more options in mind for their wedding. For those, she said, recent additions at weddings, taking the place of a large Aquarian Caterers can serve a range of foods, like dishes featuring quinoa or white beans. wedding cake, she said.

For more information about Aquarian Caterers visit its For food options, usually people have something in mind that they want when they meet with their caterer, Facebook page, follow its Twitter account, @AquarianCaterand that is her best advice for future brides and grooms: er, or send e-mail to wbuchler@sbcglobal.net.

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When meeting their caterer, Ms Buchler said, the couple Underground visit www.plumluvfoods.com, or follow his should already have an idea about what they want for the @chef_plum Twitter account.

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How To Stay Energized On Your Wedding Day A couple’s wedding day is the culmination of months of planning. For most, it is one of the most memorable, magical days of their lives, filled with fond moments of time spent with close friends and family.

As enjoyable as a wedding can be, most brides and grooms who have already tied the knot can attest that a wedding is a long, often tiring, day. It is very easy for energy levels to wane. To ensure you have enough energy to last through to the final good-bye of the evening, follow these suggestions to remain energized. *Recognize your wedding day is a very long day.

It’s possible to rise quite early in the morning to begin prepping with makeup, hair styles, wardrobe, and more. If the party is an evening reception, it could last until the wee hours of the morning.

You may find yourself up for nearly 24 hours, when the cameras will be flashing and the video rolling throughout. Naturally, you’ll want to look your best throughout. *Get a good night’s sleep the night before.

Get to bed early the night before so you will get ample sleep and look rested. It is understandable that nerves and excitement may get the best of you and make it difficult to fall asleep.

If you often grow anxious and struggle to fall asleep before big events, talk to your doctor prior to the wedding to ask if you can be prescribed a one-time-only sleeping pill that will ensure you get to sleep promptly.

Do not take this medication with alcohol, and be sure to take it only if you can get a full seven to eight hours of sleep.

Otherwise you may experience medicine hangover. *Enjoy a hearty breakfast.

At breakfast on the morning of your wedding, consume a combination of carbohydrates and protein. The carbs will provide the initial burst of energy you need to get going, and the protein will keep you feeling full.

A combination of whole wheat toast, fresh fruit, and Greek yogurt makes for a filling start to the day. *Stay hydrated.

Although drinking a lot of water can

result in more frequent trips to the bathroom — which can be cumbersome for brides wearing their gowns — it is essential to stay hydrated. Dehydration can result in headaches, weakness and dizziness, and may make you feel cranky.

Be sure to consume water throughout the day. *Pack some snacks.

The time between breakfast and the cocktail hour of a wedding may be significant. In your wedding “survival” kit, be sure to pack some easy snacks to eat.

Trail mix can be nibbled for a boost of energy, and a banana can take the edge off of hunger pangs. Avoid anything messy that can drip onto clothing or get stuck in your teeth.

Arrange to have snacks stowed in the limousine or another mode of transportation so that you can refuel on the way to the ceremony or in transit to the reception. *Don’t overdo it with caffeine.

It may be tempting to lean on an energy drink or a super-size cup of coffee to give you the boost you need. But caffeine is only a temporary fix. After the effects of the caffeine wear off, you could find yourself more tired than before and crash at an inopportune time during the day.

Instead, a brisk walk outdoors may recharge your batteries. Afterward, time spent on the dance floor enjoying the reception will likely stimulate some adrenaline to keep you going. *Eat dinner.

When family is beckoning and the photographer needs to get yet another pose, it is easy to skip dinner. Be firm with your decision to enjoy your meal. After all, you paid for it and it should not go to waste. Besides, sitting down to dinner enables you to rest and absorb the atmosphere of the wedding. *Continue to drink plenty of water throughout the night.

Alcoholic beverages may be flowing, but too many spirits can compromise your energy levels. Be sure to balance the booze with hydrating fluids, such as water or juice.

Weddings take up the entire day, and it can be easy to succumb to a lack of energy as the day progresses. But by heeding a few tips, it’s possible to remain in top form throughout the entire wedding day.

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Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Bridal!

BY MICHELLE SPANEDDA It’s common to get pre-“I do” nerves for your wedding day. But from the moment you say “Yes” another thought may start to hound you: “I need to lose weight!”

With so many diet fads posted in magazines, on television and online ads, brides can get pretty nervous about how they’ll look on their big day. Brides-to-be usually set off on a task to lose weight — and fast.

This kind of dieting, though, can lead to sagging skin, muscle loss, gallbladder problems, and hair loss, according to livestrong.com, which offers a number of suggestions for trimming down in a health way.

If you’re up for the challenge, set a longterm goal and work for it. Let yourself slip occasionally, but make sure to pick yourself back up. Keep yourself motivated with gifts to yourself. If you lose five pounds one month, take yourself out to a movie.

Lose two pounds in a week? Buy yourself a sugar-free doughnut and indulge.

Instead of completely restricting yourself from every sugary snack you love until your wedding day, allow yourself smaller amounts of these snacks. Instead of viewing this as a diet, view it as a lifestyle change. Smaller portions of about five meals a day and exercising throughout the week is a great way to get started down the path to a slimmer figure, especially if you’re working toward fitting into a particular size.

Knowing you’ve made a lifestyle change instead of a “going on a diet” will make you feel better about what you’re doing.

Your body will make changes on its own, inside and out, and after a while, you’ll start to notice a positive difference.

Working out can be a drag, but signing up for classes at your local gym or yoga studio can be a confidence booster. Go with a friend or a group. Kickboxing, Zumba and yoga classes are great for making you feel sexy and accomplished at the end. The more fun you have working out, the more you’ll find yourself going.

Joanne Lockwood, owner of Joanne’s Fitness Studio in Newtown, advises finding an exercise program you fall in love with and to stick with it. It takes a good two months to develop a routine, and to not give up.

“Try not to start too drastically in the beginning. You can’t exercise eight times a week. Your body will give in, and you won’t be able to take it anymore,” Ms Lockwood said. It’s a good lifestyle change, and although no one wants to hear it, it all comes down to cardio, cardio, cardio.

“Everyone knows what they need,” she later adds, “they just need a gentle push in the right direction.”

Whether you’re working out at the gym or at home, basic routines are a great way to tone muscles and trim the inches off.

Some tips from Andrea Doepker-Gavidia,

a physiologist from The Huffington Post, include squats, push-ups, planks, and walking lunges. Start these exercises with 15 to 20 sets at a time, and increase when you feel most comfortable. You can also add weights to squats and walking lunges.

Lauren Milano, co-owner of CrossFit Hook’d in Sandy Hook, said, “A constantly varied exercise routine that incorporates weight training, gymnastics, and other functional movements will yield optimal results for any individual.”

She also noted proper nutrition is just as important.

“We follow and recommend to our members a diet consisting of lean meats, fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and no processed foods or sugar,” Ms Milano said.

According to thebridesproject.com, eating healthy fats like olive oil and nuts will make you feel fuller longer, since they’re jam-packed with quality proteins. For glowing skin on your big day, fill your diet with nutrient-dense whole foods, healthy fats, and probiotics.

Steer clear of processed foods and sugars,

as well as mass amounts of caffeine and alcohol. These products, when consumed in large quantities, cause fatigue, drowsiness, and low energy. Without enough energy, your body and mind will feel sluggish, even stressed, making it hard to get motivated. After all, you need all the motivation you can get so that your big day is everything you ever hoped for.

Another key factor for slimming down and keeping your body healthy is water.

Water flushes out toxins and keeps your body hydrated, prevents breakouts, and keeps your insides running smoothly.

Some people confuse hunger with thirst, according to pureandhealthy.com, so if you’re feeling hungry, try drinking a glass of water and wait a few minutes to see if that “hunger” is still there. Foods that can keep you hydrated include fruits and vegetables such as grapefruits, melons, apples, cucumbers, celery, and pineapples.

Whatever your plan is to lose weight for your big day, make sure you do it in a way that suits your lifestyle. With these tips, you’re on track to becoming a happy — and healthy — bride.

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Weddings Made Easy, And Made By Hand

A local bride-to-be is putting together a pearl and bead bouquet for her November 2014 wedding.

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If looking for a throw-together table setup, find large, clear vases or bowls from Home Goods, thrift stores, or craft stores. Use cranberries, small pine cones, fake or real flowers, colored stones, and any other rusticlike items to fill your vase. Add a candle in the middle and tie a matching ribbon around the top for a

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BY MICHELLE SPANEDDA Do it yourself (DIY) projects can be a great way to save money, get creative, and express yourself, especially when it comes to weddings.

Sites such as Pinterest, Tumblr and Buzzfeed have picked up on this tend and have contributors from every corner of the world sharing their ideas. From garters to goodie bags, these handmade crafts can look like a million bucks, but may only cost a few dollars.

A big hit on DIY sites and searches has been invitations. Simple yet elegant, these invites can be made by letterpress, embossing, printouts, or even cut and glued. A more unique approach to handmade invites include empty film canisters, coasters, and unused CDs. Bouquets are another big DIY hit for wedding crafts. According to wedding websites, in some instances, the brides’ bouquet can be almost $200. Along with bridesmaids bouquets and table settings, flowers alone can add up to more than $3,000.

When looking for something just as luxe but within budget, try using other materials, such as beads and faux flowers.

If your wedding has a funkier feel, paper mache flowers, inexpensive broaches from thrift stores, pom-poms, seashells, or feathers can make a great bouquet as well.

Centerpieces at weddings pull your table setup together, so why settle for a potted plant with a few wire butterflies hanging from it? To spice up the appearance, stock up on colored glass bottles or Ball jars from thrift stores like Goodwill and Savers and fill them with artificial branches and flowers from craft stores.

Spray paint and glitter are sure-fire ways to spruce up these centerpieces. Pictures of the bride and groom attached to wire

fun, decorative, and inexpensive centerpiece.

If looking for an inexpensive party favor, try an elegant assembly of candies, single-use cameras, monogrammed mugs filled with tea packets, rock candy, handmade soaps, or even a package of doughnuts for the drive home. Unbaked cooking kits like s’mores, cookies, and muffins are always a cute idea that will never go out of style.

If DIY wall décor for your wedding is

more up your alley, an extremely cheap and beautiful idea is a large star, an idea found at LittleBitFunky.com. Using five yardsticks, paint or spray paint them your designated color and let dry. Hot glue the ends into the shape of a star. Using string lights, wrap the fixture, hang where needed, and plug in.

Many wedding parties self-cater their reception, so decorative ice cubes, though seemingly insignificant, can spruce up the glasses of guests in a cinch. Adding fruit to ice is a great way to add a little color to a drink.

Using circular ice cube trays or muffin tins, fill halfway to three-fourths full with water. (Water can be substituted with pink lemonade for color and flavor). Cut strawberries horizontally so there are about 3-4 thin slices. Add the slices to ice trays and let freeze. Remove from trays and put in an ice bucket or pitcher of your beverage of choice and enjoy! This idea is also great for bridal parties.

From instructables.com comes another playful beverage idea: colored sugar to rim cocktail glasses. The materials needed are sugar, food coloring, a fork, bowls, and plates.

Put sugar in a bowl and add coloring (if using different colors, use separate bowls).

Mix together using a fork and adjust color if needed. When done, place sugar on a plate and spread out to dry for about an hour. If large clumps occur after drying, break them apart with your fingers.

To rim your glasses with the sugar, use lemon juice and dip the glass onto the plate until the rim is covered. Add drink of choice and enjoy.

Needless to say you can make almost anything yourself, so why not try a few for your wedding? The possibilities are endless. Go online, get searching, and get started.

Wedding Insurance Expands As Nuptials Get Pricier

BY MICHAEL MELIA ASSOCIATED PRESS HARTFORD — Worried about the groom getting cold feet? There’s an insurance policy for that.

With the cost of the average American wedding reaching about $26,000, insurers have been selling a growing number of policies to protect against losses from extreme weather, illness and, in one firm’s case, even a sudden change of heart.

Cheryl Winter spent $500 for Hartford-based Travelers Cos. Inc to cover her daughter’s $50,000 destination wedding last October in New Orleans, where her biggest concern was a potential hurricane. The weather cooperated, but the limousine never showed up. Her daughter took a taxi cab to the church, and they used the insurance policy to claim the deposit money they couldn’t get back from the limo driver.

“No one wants to be walking in the French Quarter in a long gown and high heels,” said Winter, who lives in the Houston area.

The insurance is offered by a small number of US companies. Insurers declined to provide data on the number of customers beyond saying they are growing steadily. It can cover losses from issues ranging from bankrupt wedding halls to cancellations forced by unexpected military deployments. Travelers says issues with vendors account for about a quarter of the claims, with most of those related to issues with photographers or videographers.

For Travelers, an insurance giant with annual revenue of $26 billion, the policies will not make or break the bottom line. But the wedding insurance it began selling in 2007 is also a way to connect with a couple who might later think of

the company for home insurance and other life milestones.

“It could be the beginning of a relationship with a young couple,” said Ed Charlebois, a Travelers vice president for personal insurance.

Wedsafe, backed by Aon, also offers wedding insurance, which differs little from the specialty insurance that firms may offer for other kinds of events and celebrations.

For parents concerned about a relationship souring before the exchange of vows, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. offers change of heart insurance. It’s been available since 2007, but the program administrator said the fraud rate soared in the early years as policies were bought for couples who were known to be fighting. That coverage now applies only if the bride or groom calls off the wedding more than nine months beforehand.

“Coverage does not exist once you hit the altar,” said administrator Rob Nuccio of R.V. Nuccio & Associates. “The only ones who were buying it were the ones who knew they would have a claim.”

Kyle Brown, director of the Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bridal Association of America, said he recommends wedding insurance, but he estimates policies are taken out for less than half of 1 percent of the more than 2 million weddings held annually in the United States.

“Nobody likes to think about the bad side,” he said.

Winter said some people told her insurance would be a waste of money for her daughter’s wedding, but she read various reviews and decided it was worth protecting the investment. She’s planning to buy a policy for another daughter’s wedding in 2015.

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Send An Invitation, But First, Save The Date

Save The Date notices are limited only by time, budget, and imagination, says Denise Buzy-Pucheu, president of The Persnickety Bride in Sandy Hook.

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BY NANCY K. CREVIER At one time, a wedding invitation served as notice to “save the date,” but with friends and relatives scattered about the globe, many young people working in industries that require travel, and destination weddings gaining popularity, Save The Date cards are practically a requirement for couples planning a wedding, say Denise Buzy-Pucheu of The Persnickety Bride in Sandy Hook, and Dawn Handwerker of Truly Yours Invitation and Stationery Studio in Newtown.

The Persnickety Bride is a division of Persnickety Promotions, which grew out of Ms Buzy-Pucheu’s consumer product promotions company, DBP & Associates, Inc. With a background not only in consumer product promotions, but in the book publishing industry, Ms BuzyPucheu has many connections that allow her to help couples design everything from favors to gift baskets to invitations — and of course, Save The Date notices.

“We can get anything they want, because of our great sources,” said Ms Buzy-Pucheu, and she is always excited to entertain creative ideas for letting guests know that a special day is in the works.

“If a bride comes to me with an idea, we can work with it,” she declared. “It gets really creative.”

Magnet-style Save The Dates are very popular, and allow guests to easily post it, she said, and picture postcards are also popular. But there are many other options.

“I love the balloon idea,” said M BuzyPucheu. “I love the element of surprise.”

A Mylar balloon printed with the pertinent information and mailed to guests is a fun way to let people know about the wedding, she said. Cotton handkerchiefs imprinted with the information can be tucked into an envelope; playing cards can carry the information; roll out a tape measure to reveal the information, so guests can sew up that date; choose an imprinted bottle cozy; or for those unafraid of the extra cost involved in mailing a package, the Save The Date wine or beer glass is a possibility.

“We actually did a Save The Date wine glass packaged with a bottle of wine for a Sonoma, Calif., wedding,” Ms BuzyPucheu said, “accompanied by a card.”

Some Save The Dates reflect the overall theme a couple has selected for their wedding — cards for a casino theme, a beach

photo for a shoreline wedding, or bright colors to follow a tropical theme.

Save The Date notices should be sent out as much as a year prior to the wedding, she said, but rarely after five months to the wedding date.

“This is really important for people who are in executive positions or have friends and relatives who schedule far in advance, or maybe are overseas,” Ms Buzy-Pucheu emphasized.

No matter how clever a Save The Date is, it will not do the trick unless all of the important information is included.

Names, the date, the venue site; the bride and groom’s website; as well as the message “Formal Invitation To Follow,” must be included. Send Save The Date notices only to those guests who will definitely be invited to the wedding, she cautioned, and be sure to order a few extra for those last minute “oops!”

The cost of Save The Dates depends on the style and number of notices, she said, but typically begin at about $150.

With The Persnickety Bride, “every couple sees the proofs on everything before it goes out,” Ms Buzy-Pucheu said, to ensure quality.

“Be creative,” encouraged Ms BuzyPucheu. “Use high resolution photos if you are going to go with a picture, and be sure you’re doing something that expresses both of you.

“I never thought I’d get into the bride business, but I love helping the bride and groom with all the details, from Save The Date and beyond. That’s why I love my job,” she said.

Ms Handwerker has been in the invitation and retail business for 13 years, nine years at a space in Bethel. She downsized last year, and moved her studio to Newtown.

“Invitations were always the biggest part of my business, so to be able to downsize and focus on one client at a time to help customize and create a special vision of the wedding is great,” said Ms Handwerker.

It has been the past 10 to 15 years, she said, that Save The Dates gained in popularity.

“Now, people send them for all kinds of events, not just weddings. I think with people trending toward longer engagements and traveling further, Save The Dates let friends and family know that much earlier,” she said. Particularly for weddings planned during the busy holi-

Classically elegant paper and magnet-style Save The Date notices remain most popular with Truly Yours clients from the New England region, says owner Dawn Handwerker.

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day or summer months, Save The Dates are essential. The notices also allow travelers to make plans and book rooms.

“I would say probably 75 percent of the couples I work with now send Save The Dates,” Ms Handwerker said.

A fairly definite guest list is needed before sending out Save The Dates.

“You may find you don’t need to sent to everyone on the guest list, though. Maybe immediate friends and family do not need a Save The Date, but absolutely be sure not to send to anyone you are not certain to invite,” she said.

Like Ms Buzy-Pucheu, she recommended sending out Save The Dates anywhere from six months to one year before the wedding date.

Photo-style Save The Dates, either postcards or tucked into an envelope, remain the most popular notice, she said, and are her personal favorite, along with the photograph magnet. “It really captures the couple’s personalities and lets them have some fun,” she said.

A huge trend that she has seen lately is the chalkboard look, and another popular Save The Date that couples have been sending out is the lotterylike “Scratch off ” to expose the information.

“The other big trend is the very rustic, woodsy look, and I have a company that literally makes wood stock for printing the Save The Dates and invitations.

“We’ve done passports for destination weddings, letters, and I work with one company that does a whole storyline for all of the wedding needs,” she said. She is curious to see how a new line of clear, acrylic stock etched with the information goes over with couples. “They are beautiful, but they are mailed in a box,” she said.

Be creative, but keep in mind that bulky, 3-D Save The Dates are going to incur added packing and mailing costs, Ms Handwerker cautioned. Many times, she has helped people transfer a “big” idea

into something on paper that is more cost-effective.

“My client is the person who wants direction in designing a Save The Date.

People are amazed at the detail and etiquette involved, but it’s fun to guide people through all of that,” she said. Because Truly Yours can work directly with a manufacturer, she is able to make more changes to color, style, and layout than the average person can do at home, online.

“With a professional, you have more variety to choose from, we can work from ideas brought in, and there is the guidance as to timing of it all,” Ms Handwerker pointed out. People often think that it is more expensive to go through a professional than to do-it-yourself, but it is often just as inexpensive to do so, she said. “It saves you time and it saves you trouble. But if someone really wants to do-it-yourself, we are able to provide printable stock paper, too,” said Ms Handwerker.

“There’s something for everyone’s budget and taste,” she said, and Truly Yours welcomes the chance to bring all ideas to fruition.

Let the experts help, said Ms Handwerker and Ms Buzy-Pucheu. “With time, a budget, and creativity,” Ms Buzy-Pucheu said, “We can do anything.”

To contact The Persnickety Bride, visit www.thepersnicketybride.com, call 203426-2598 (toll-free fax: 800-884-4517), or e-mail Ms Buzy-Pucheu at persnicketypromo@me.com. The Persnickety Bride is at 9 Gelding Road in Sandy Hook, by appointment only.

Truly Yours Invitations and Stationery Studio is at 33 Main Street, Newtown, on the second floor. To make an appointment, text or call Ms Handwerker at 203-2332024, or e-mail her at dawn@trulyyoursllc.com. For more information visit www.trulyyoursllc.com.

A wider variety of ideas and guidance through the details of timing and etiquette are among the many reasons couples look to a professional to help with wedding preparations, including Save The Date notices, says Dawn Handwerker, owner of Truly Yours Invitations and Stationery Studio in Newtown.

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Local Bride Discovers Perfect Dress While Supporting Breast Cancer Outreach

BY JOHN VOKET When the former Sara Meyer was planning her wedding last January, she decided she was not going to pay a “ridiculously high” amount of cash for a gown that is essentially reserved for one-time use. So she was thrilled to learn about Brides Against Breast Cancer (BABC), a charity that resells brand name and designer wedding gowns for deep discounts, and donates most of its proceeds to breast cancer outreach.

“My mom ran across the charity when she was looking for bridal shows,” she recalled. “So we found out the BABC Tour of Gowns was coming to Providence and we decided to check it out.”

She and her fiancé Lawrence Feola were planning a modest ceremony at their Woodbury home, but Ms Feola still wanted her gown to be something very special.

Not knowing what to expect, Ms Feola and her entourage of bridesmaids and her mom hit the convention center floor amid thousands of new and “gently worn” wedding gowns in all shapes and styles.

“They had every style you could imagine,” she marveled. “And the volunteers were so helpful and excited.”

Heading to the changing area — cordoned off cubicles separated by shower

curtains — Ms Feola had narrowed her selection down to a final ten dresses.

“I ended up choosing the first gown I picked,” she said. “It was a Jasmine Bridal sample. I paid $750 for the $1,200 dress, but I was also was looking at a Vera Wang for just $200.”

Once she settled on her gown, Ms Feola said, volunteers rang a bell and she was invited to model her choice on the BABC red carpet runway. And because she had an immediate family member in the Armed Forces, Ms Feola received an added discount on her purchase.

“My husband was excited that I found a dress that I loved, and he was happy that the money spent on it supported a cause that was important to him since his mother had breast cancer,” Ms Feola said. “He was also happy that the dress did not cost a lot of money.”

In the end, 80 percent of what Ms Feola paid went directly to cancer research and educational efforts.

According to the charity’s website, BABC’s Nationwide Tour of Gowns will contribute more than $2 million this year and provides free support programs and services for those impacted by cancer. Education, nutrition, exercise, and therapy are some of the programs and

services BABC supports, all designed to help cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Brides Against Breast Cancer will also distribute more than 10,000 breast “self-exam” cards this year.

Anyone interested in heading to the closest Tour of Gowns visit should know that the average price of a dress is $600, that gowns are available in sizes 4 to 18, that BABC promises a dress to fit any budget, and that the charity even offers

layaway.

Ms Feola said she loves her gown so much, she is planning on wearing it at least once more before she offers it to her daughter — or donates it back to Brides Against Breast Cancer.

“I’m still very connected to it,” she said.

“It’s also important to me because my husband’s mother is a breast cancer survivor.”

BABC says the most popular gown

Sara Meyer and her entourage of family members and bridesmaids headed to Providence, R.I., to find a dream wedding gown while helping support breast cancer research and outreach at the Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour of Gowns.

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styles they are selling this season are mermaid, lace, fit and flare, and gowns with a sweetheart neckline. They also see lace, sleeves, and “illusion neckline” details making a comeback.

Couples planning a beach wedding should know that BABC has great outfits that are lightweight and beach worthy, and they have bridal accessories including tiaras, veils, and more.

“Even the lowest-priced gowns were beautiful, clean, and none seemed dated or looked like they were out of style,” Ms Feola concluded. “And only a bit of tailoring at Culani’s in Woodbury, and it fit perfectly.”

Many family members said that purchasing a dress through BABC seemed fitting given her personality.

“Many wanted to take the name of the organization so that they could recommend it to friends,” she added. “Most of all, everyone just wanted to see the dress!”

BABC reminds those already married that they can donate their gown and receive a tax deduction. And anyone wishing to support the cause can text the word BRIDES to 85944 to donate $10 to Brides Against Breast Cancer.

To register for BABC news and tour updates, visit www.bridesabc.org or call 877-721-HOPE (877-721-4673).

The next regional stops for the BABC Tour of Gowns are January 31–February 1 at the Atlantis Sea Star Ballroom in Riverhead, N.Y.; February 23–-24 at New York City’s Zanger Hall; and March 30 at Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vt.

After some minor tailoring by a local seamstress, Sara Meyer was a picture-perfect bride in her gown from Jasmine Bridal when she married Lawrence Feola on New Year’s Eve 2013. She paid $750 for the dress, which had been marked $1,200 — and 80 percent of the purchase price went directly to breast cancer research and outreach through Brides Against Breast Cancer.

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The Newtown Bee publishes engagement and wedding announcements free of charge. Whether you and/or your groom are current or former residents of Newtown, we would love to share your good news.

We have engagement and weddings announcement forms available to make it easy for you. The forms are available in the front office of The Bee Publishing Company, online at NewtownBee.com (click on Services), or you can contact us to have one mailed to you.

Engagements should be announced once a wedding date has been established. Wedding announcements must be received no later than six months after the date of the wedding in order to be published.

Engagement Publicity Forms include spaces for your full names, hometown, education history, profession and current employer, and parents’ names and hometowns for the bride- and groom-to-be.

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The Wedding Announcement Form allows newlyweds to share the full name of the bride and groom, the wedding date, location (church, synagogue, etc) and town in which the ceremony took place, the officiating clergy, and where the reception was held.

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