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Church weddings offer elements of tradition
by Gordon Wolf In her 15 years as a pastor, Rev. Alberta Ervin from the First United Methodist Church in Denison, has seen variety in wedding ceremonies. Some have been large, with 250 to 300 guests or with as many as six attendants each for the bride and groom. Some have been small, with just six people witnessing the ceremony. But an element all church weddings have in common is that the brides and grooms are seeking tradition. Pastor Alberta reminds couples that come to her that a church wedding is first and foremost a worship service. "It is a couple's expression of love to each other in front of witnesses and God,"
she stated. In fact, one of the first elements of the wedding ceremony is the declaration of intention, a charge from the pastor for the bride and groom to declare their pledge of faith to each other, in front of those attending the ceremony and before God. "One question I ask couples who come to me, especially if they have been living together for a while, is why now, and why they want a church wedding," she said. These questions, and many others, are part of the pre-marital counseling sessions that Pastor Alberta provides. The sessions help Pastor Alberta get to know the couple better, if she isn't already acquainted with them, and to learn about their family histories. Knowing the family histories provides insight into what has worked well and what hasn't in the parents' and grandparents'
marriages. "Parents are who form us no matter what age," Pastor Alberta explained. She added, "Communication is one of the keys for a marriage. The family history gives clues how people in the family communicate and how they have worked through difficulties." Couples can expect to talk about basic characteristics during the premarital sessions. For example, what happens if the groom is an introvert and the bride is an extrovert; the wife wants to talk as soon as the husband is home but all he wants is a little quiet time first. The sessions give advice how to handle these types of situations. "It is really good to have these conversations. We can see patterns that do not help communication, and I provide options to resolve these conflicts," Pastor Alberta stated. CEREMONY . . . Page 3
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Getting engaged is just the beginning. Now what? Are you one of the thousands of couples who got engaged over the holidays? This is the time for you and your soon-to-be to get everything you ever wanted whether you're starting from scratch, upgrading, expanding or replacing. Turn a whole bunch of mismatched mine and yours into a lifetime of ours. "When it comes to registering, relax, take your time and have fun," recommended Audrey Stavish, a bridal and gift registry expert at Bed Bath & Beyond. "Most brides update their registries online and go into the stores many times. There aren't any rules that you must follow. Choose items that are right for you and your soon-to-be. Go through the registry process together and have fun!" Here are some additional tips to make wedding planning a breeze. Plan ahead: start a bridal registry as soon as you say "yes." That way guests will have lots of options for engagement gifts and showers. Periodically update your registry by adding more products if you need to, even after the wedding. Be kind to procrastinators. Do the math: experts advise registering for two to three items times the number of guests you plan to have. Close friends and family will rely on your registry for special events leading up to the wedding - such as engagement parties, bridal showers, and holidays. Your guests will appreciate having lots of choices when they shop for you. Be sure to refresh your list regularly as gifts get purchased. Register now because you won't buy it later: you may think you will ... but you won't. Now is the time to let others get you the stuff you'd never buy yourself. Your friends and family might even get together to purchase a higher priced "group gift." Dream big: register for gifts in a range of prices and categories. This will give guests and group givers lots of options to choose from. Remember the rule of three: when it comes to setting your table, if you choose bold patterns for your
china and flatware, pick a more simple style of glassware. Prefer intricate stemware? Pair it with simpler patterns of china and flatware. So, it's bold/bold/simple or simple/simple/bold. Visit a store: it's in your best interest to visit a store and schedule an appointment with an expert consultant who can help you with your gift selections and share
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CEREMONY, from Page 1 One trend Pastor Alberta has seen in the past 15 years is the number of couples living together first before becoming married. She has never officiated at a wedding ceremony in which the husband and wife were not already living together. This includes brides and grooms in their late 70s to young couples. When talking with couples that have lived together, the pre-marital sessions can work as counseling sessions, helping the couple with conflicts that have occurred. Another important reason for the pre-marital sessions is for the couple to become better acquainted and feel comfortable in talking with Pastor Alberta, so they can contact her in the future if conflicts arise in their marriage. Other elements covered in pre-marital sessions include: The couple's preferred order for the service and the wording of the vows. Pastor Alberta can provide the vows but couples can choose to write their own. In the latter case, Pastor Al-
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berta meets with the bride and groom separately to provide any guidance needed in writing their vows. A tour of the sanctuary so the couple can form mental images of how their wedding ceremony may unfold. Discussion of the wedding ceremony details, including where to stand and where the bridal party should enter the sanctuary. Other details are finalized during the wedding rehearsal. Advice Pastor Alberta has for couples planning a church wedding is to book the pastor and the church as soon as the wedding date is set. "Sometimes the clergy are the last ones contacted," she stated. "Couples should book the pastor and the church first, not last." If the pastor and the church are not available, it will affect all arrangements the couple has already made. In addition, Pastor Alberta emphasized as a church wedding is a worship service, booking the church should be the priority.
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Denison Bridal Fair a part of getting ready for the big day Scheduled for January 30 The Chamber & Development Council’s (CDC) annual Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday, January 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Boulders Conference Center in Denison. Approximately 25 vendors will be available to visit with prospective brides about wedding needs. There is no admission fee. A wedding coordinator will also make presentations during the afternoon regarding details each bride should keep in mind. From caterers to tuxedos, from cakes to flowers, from gowns to music, everything a bride will need for the perfect wedding can be found at the Denison Bridal Fair, said Don Luensmann, executive director of the CDC. “We’ve really tried to bring a nice balance of vendors that address different aspects for the wedding and reception,” stated Luensmann. “Many of the brides who attended last year’s show were pleased with what we had to offer.”
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Luensmann noted that statistics show there are fewer weddings today than there were 10 years ago, but that trend doesn’t seem to have taken hold in western Iowa. “About 60 brides registered during last year’s show and we expect a similar number this year,” Luensmann said. “We’ve added a few new vendors this year that offer different products and services. Adding new vendors keeps the show fresh and brings in new people.” Each of the vendors will also offer the chance to win a door prize to brides who attend the Denison Bridal Fair. “All of the door prizes have a value from $30 to as much as $100,” Luensmann stated. “On top of the benefit of getting to meet with a number of vendors in the same place on the same day, having the opportunity to win a prize to help save money on the wedding or reception is the ‘icing on the cake’.” Jan Jacobsen, who has helped coordinate wedding plans with brides at several churches, will provide her expertise during two short presentations during the Bridal Fair. Brides will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about planning for their special day. For more information, contact the Chamber & Development Council at 712-263-5621 or by email at info@cdcia.org, or see the advertisement in this issue.
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Vow renewals Wedding cakes now seen reaffirm love in many styles and trends by Gordon Wolf A renewal of vows allows a couple to once again profess their love for each other in front of witnesses and God. Rev. Alberta Ervin from the First United Methodist Church in Denison, has helped with several renewals in her 15 years as a pastor. One renewal she readily recalls was at a church she served before coming to Denison. In this instance, the couple was experiencing many marital problems but eventually renewed their vows. The husband and wife had separated by the time Pastor Alberta first met them and began counseling them. She later sent the couple to a professional counselor. Eventually, the husband left the church while the wife and children remained active members of the congregation. "Something changed the husband," Pastor Alberta recalled. "I don't know what changed him but he came back to church and worked out his problems. One day he and the children talked to me about his proposing to his wife again and renewing their vows during church." During the joys and concerns portion of the service, the husband came forward and asked his wife to join him. He placed a white handkerchief on the platform, knelt on one knee and proposed to his wife. She said yes. Pastor Alberta keeps in contact with the couple, whose love for each other and for God remains strong. "The wife told me her love is deeper now than it ever had been," she stated. Pastor Alberta added, "Couples say that God brought them together, so the reasons for a renewal of vows are clear; it’s an expression of love to each other and in front of witnesses and God, and a way of giving thanks to God."
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Pare down your wedding guest list Couples are faced with many decisions when planning a wedding. One often overlooked decision concerns the guest list. Ideally, couples would love to invite all their friends and family to share in their special day. Realistically, however, budget often dictates just how many guests a couple can invite. That reality has led to a disagreement or two over the years, as both the bride-to-be and her future husband make their case about who makes the cut. To help avoid such disagreements, couples should consider the following tips when paring down their guest list. Make a master list as early as possible. It's impossible to pare down a guest list if there's no list to begin with. Once the planning process begins, couples should separately write down all the guests they would like to invite. When each is finished with their list, the hard
work of paring that list down can begin.
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Consider who's footing the bill. If Mom and Dad are paying for the wedding, then their suggestions for the guest list should carry most of the weight. Weddings are very expensive, and if Mom and Dad are paying, they should have a significant say who will in attendance. The same principle can be applied if the couple is paying for their own wedding. If the costs are being split down the middle, then both the groom- and bride-to-be should be allowed to invite the same number of guests. Ask that kids stay home. Many couples request that their guests leave the kids at home. While nieces and nephews might make the cut, it's perfectly acceptable for couples to state their preference that children not attend. This can be noted on the
It's not a reunion. Couples are often tempted to invite long-lost friends to their wedding. But cost-conscious couples must recognize their wedding is not a reunion. If the goal is to keep the guest list under control, only invite close friends and family members who have kept in touch with over the years.
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Cut back in other areas. If it's proving simply impossible to agree on a reduced guest list, consider inviting everyone and cutting back in other areas. Before signing any contracts, closely examine each one for items that can be removed without drastically changing the ceremony and celebration. Chances are there are savings to be had, and those savings might make the difference between inviting and not inviting another friend or family member.
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Responsibilities of the groomsmen Happy couples choose friends and family members to serve as attendants in their weddings. Bridesmaids and groomsmen each have different responsibilities in the wedding. In ancient times, groomsmen essentially served as the groom's bodyguards, ensuring that he made it safely to the altar and to his future wife. Today, the groomsmen's roles are not based on saving life and limb. Groomsmen serve as assistants to the groom and help plan the bachelor party. They also usher guests down the aisle at the ceremony and may have a few other responsibilities, depending on what the couple wants of their assistants. Here are a few of their responsibilities:
Before the wedding Help pick out the tuxedos and show up for fittings. Help plan and share the cost of the bachelor party. Attend rehearsals for the ceremony and appear at the rehearsal dinner. Pay for their own wedding attire or formal wear rentals. Help unload cars with supplies if the couple is doing the decorating the wedding themselves. Pay for their travel expenses and accommodation during the celebration. Return formal wear for themselves and the groom. Provide transportation for the couple to the airport or honeymoon destination if the best man is unavailable.
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Technology may transform the future of weddings provide. Electronic wedding invitations are just one of the many aspects of the wedding that have begun to embrace the digital age. Enlisting the help of technology to execute a wedding offers several advantages. First and foremost is the cost factor. The number of items that couples can do themselves will greatly cut down on the expenses of hiring professional vendors. Budget-conscious couples may seriously want to consider sending evites, which can save several hundreds of dollars on printing costs and postage. Another advantage is that technology might be more environmentally responsible. Eliminating wedding
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Plan ahead for the honeymoon With all the work that goes into planning a wedding, it can be easy for couples to overlook their own honeymoons. But in the middle of all those seating arrangements and reception hall negotiations, couples also need to plan and look forward to the rest and relaxation that awaits, which will no doubt be a well-deserved escape once the wedding has come and gone. Couples can take the following advice to ensure their getaway goes off without a hitch. Be budget-conscious. Many couples could enjoy a honeymoon to Siberia in the dead of winter after their big day has passed. After all the stress of planning and paying for the wedding, couples will likely just enjoy the time away. Take this into consideration when planning a honeymoon. If a dream trip isn't in the budget after all the wedding bills have come due, don't fret. A less expensive getaway is still a getaway, and couples will enjoy their well-deserved break no matter where it is they're putting their feet up. Plan an off-season honeymoon. That dream honeymoon might be affordable after all if couples can wait till it's not the height of tourist season. Most weddings occur during the summer months, when tourist season is in full swing. Couples who can put off their honeymoon until the off-season will no doubt find their dream honeymoon is much more affordable. Start early. It's never too early to start planning the honeymoon. The earlier couples begin to research possible destinations, the better feel they will have for what they can and can't afford. Research can be done well in advance to give couples an idea of what their dream trip will cost. But don't book any flights or make any reservations too far in advance. The best deals are often available a few months before the trip. Spread the news that you're newlyweds. Hotels love hosting newlyweds, and many will upgrade rooms for recently married guests. Couples should not be too brash about it, as fully booked hotels won't be able to upgrade their guests. But let the hotel know you're on your honeymoon when checking in, and they might just upgrade your room and comp you a bottle of champagne as a gift. Think outside the box. When asked about a dream honeymoon, couples will often bring up Hawaii or even Paris. While those are beautiful places to spend a honeymoon, they're also expensive. Fortunately, there are a bevy of locales, be it domestic or international, that aren't nearly as pricey as the most popular honeymoon destinations but still make wonderful options for a honeymoon getaway couples won't soon forget.
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Travel insurance may be honeymooners’ saving grace Ideally, a honeymoon offers newlyweds the chance to kick back, relax and enjoy the start of their lives together. But when something happens to foil honeymoon plans, couples could be facing anything from financial hardships to a spoiled trip. Travel insurance may help couples protect their assets while honeymooning. Travel insurance can protect couples against lost funds and other incidentals on their honeymoon. Depending on the coverage purchased, a portion or all of the money paid for the trip could be refunded in the event of a cancellation or emergency that calls off the honeymoon. Purchasing a travel insurance policy could be effective in an number of situations. Couples are booking a honeymoon well in advance (such as a year or more) and want to protect themselves in the event the resort, cruise line, etc., folds before the trip can be taken. The honeymoon locale is frequently affected by harsh
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Hwy. 30 West Carroll Phone: 712-792-6150
1205 Broadway Denison Phone: 712-263-8670
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WEDDING PLANNER
JANUARY 25, 2011
Set your wedding’s timeline 10-12 Months Before Introduce both families and officially announce your engagement. Find out who pays for what and start a budget. Compare calendars and select a tentative date. Create a guest list and manage it. Choose your wedding party. Create a wedding Web site to share your engagement. Consider whitening your teeth for your engagement parties and photographs. Conduct interviews and hire a wedding coordinator if applicable. Decide if you want premarital counseling. Start looking photos of wedding dresses for inspiration. Send your engagement photo to the local paper. Begin thinking about where you want to honeymoon. Visit and book your ceremony location, including rehearsal time. Visit and book your reception site, and arrange for parking. Create a save-the-date
guest list. 6 - 9 Months Before Alert out-of-town guests of wedding date. Find a bridal salon and begin trying on wedding dresses and veils. Bring stockings, heels, a strapless bra, and a hair clip to each appointment. Get in shape for your wedding gown by starting an exercise routine. Get ideas for honeymoon locations and research pricing. Start looking at floral designs and interview florists for style and cost. Search for menu ideas and start meeting with caterers. Research wedding photography and interview wedding photographers/videographers. Get ideas for music and interview bands/DJs. Finalize flower and décor ideas, and select a florist. Include specifics of each floral arrangement in your contract. Sign with a caterer. Order your gown and wedding veil. Shop for and select the perfect bridesmaid
dress. Book your honeymoon! Find out if your ceremony location requires liability insurance. Finalize contracts with your wedding photographer and videographer. Book your DJ/band. Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, and gloves. Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony ideas. Start thinking about all of your gift registry options. Select three hotels in varying price ranges and reserve rooms for outof-town guests. 4 - 5 Months Before Start thinking about cultural traditions for your wedding. View wedding invitation styles and research proper wording. Look at photos to get ideas for wedding cake designs, and meet with bakers to taste samples. Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager. Shop for wedding rings.
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1 - 2 Months Before Have your first bridal gown fitting. Remember to bring stockings, shoes, the appropriate bra, hair accessories, jewelry, a camera, and your mom or best friend. Finalize ceremony read-
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2 - 3 Months Before Finalize guest list and submit invitations to calligrapher. Book makeup artist and hairstylist. Order your wedding favors. Candles, baskets, ring pillow… it’s time to start browsing and purchase wedding accessories! Consider signing up for dance classes. Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu. Find gifts for each other, your attendants, your shower hostess, and your parents. Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen.
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Prep for your honeymoon – do you have everything you need? Choose your getaway! Finalize wedding transportation. Take care of business: Look into joint bank accounts, insurance, and merging your money. Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and review with musicians, singers. Check that there are enough options left on your registry, and update your wedding Web site. Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort cards, and any other stationery accessories. Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day.
like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, etc. Interview and hire any additional management staff and babysitters if needed. Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that your registry has enough items. Update wedding Web site. Consider getting wedding insurance.
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Look for the groom’s tux and decide what groomsmen will wear. Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories. Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses. Compare pricing, place your wedding invitation order, and book your calligrapher. Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable. Get ideas for wedding favors. Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. Make sure you’ve started your registries before bridal shower invitations are sent. Choose your baker and finalize wedding cake. Reserve rental equipment such as chairs, tables, linens, tents, etc. Research and book your rehearsal dinner location. Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup. Notify any family or friends whom you would
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ings and songs, and review with performers. Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer. Meet with your officiant to finalize the ceremony, including attendant formations. Begin writing your vows if applicable. Begin writing thank-you notes for bridal showers and early wedding gifts, and update your registry at the same time. Research where to get your marriage license. Prepare a photo and video shot list, naming important family members and guests. Schedule the bridesmaids’ luncheon and buy attendant gifts if you haven’t already. Begin whitening your teeth for your wedding day. Consider liability insurance for your reception location.
WEDDING PLANNER
3 - 4 Weeks Before Finalize your jewelry,
which may include something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Prepare a must-have shot list for your wedding photographer and videographer. Finalize your “must play” and “don’t play” music lists and review with musicians. Practice your first dance wearing your bridal shoes. Design and order your wedding program. Confirm honeymoon and travel arrangements, and give loved ones your itinerary in case of emergency. Call guests who haven’t RSVP’d. Pick up your wedding rings. Get your marriage license, typically no earlier than 30 days before the wedding. Research how to change your name. Mail your rehearsal-din-
ner invitations. Purchase small candles, candies, and mints for your guest powder room. Meet with your stylist to discuss and test the perfect makeup and hair for your bridal style. 1 - 2 Weeks Before Have your final wedding gown fitting. Finalize your weddingday schedule (including receiving-line order) and share with attendants, parents, and all vendors. Confirm all of your beauty appointments. Confirm pick-up times, schedules, and addresses with your weddingday transportation. Pick up your wedding dress and make sure all of your accessories are together. Pick up the groom’s outfit, make sure it fits, and gather all of his accessories together. Finalize your vows for
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the ceremony. Get your hair colored and trimmed (don’t wait until two days before the ceremony). Confirm final headcount. Give final attendance numbers to vendors and confirm final date/time for deliverables and pick-ups after wedding. Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon. Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport. Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport. Prepare all of your wedding favors for transportation to reception venue and assign someone to move them. Finalize your seating
arrangements (making sure you involve both sets of parents) and submit to caterer. Prepare place cards. Confirm dates/times/locations for all photo and video sessions the day of the wedding. Confirm dates/times/locations with all vendors. The Day Before Prepare a list of payment envelopes – including tips – earmarking who is responsible for distributing to vendors. Hand out assignment lists and checklists to ensure everyone knows their tasks, including person responsible for transporting gifts. Give ceremony box to appropriate person. Give reception box to appropriate person. Give favor box to appropriate person. Assign someone to mail your announcement cards. Gather together your
wedding dress, accessories, and bridal emergency kit. Get a manicure, pedicure, and massage. Rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party. The Wedding Day Your day has arrived! You may be nervous, but try to eat breakfast and drink plenty of fluids. Be sure to wear a button-down shirt for your hair and makeup appointments. After the Wedding Get your wedding dress cleaned and preserved. Preserve your bouquet. Write and mail your thank-you notes. Complete your namechange kit. Check into your store’s bridal registry completion program. Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize albums/video.
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