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is published by Northern Michigan Review, Inc., 319 State Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Editorial Sheri McWhirter-O'Donnell, Editor Aliana Knapp-Prasek · Ami Woods Mary Jane Doerr · Danielle McIntosh Design Wendy Wolfsen 231.347.2544 wwolfsen@petoskeynews.com

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Flowers

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Dresses

Mix or match? Styles are changing for bridesmaid dresses..........................

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Let them eat...candy?

Robin Petruska, sales representative (231) 439-9332 rpetruska@petoskeynews.com

Planners & checklists ..........................

Carol Donohue, sales representative (231) 439-9331 cdonohue@petoskeynews.com

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Favors

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Candy tables are growing in popularity as wedding desserts .......................

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Woodsy wedding Outdoorsy couple tie the knot on Drummond Island BY SHERI MCWHIRTER-O’DONNELL UP NORTH BRIDE EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY R.J. SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY

risten and Bill Bridge met when they were teenagers who liked to play in the mud. She grew up in Alpena and his downstate family acquired a cottage in that area. They met while having fun in the northwoods, though now they live in Metro Detroit. She is a selfemployed industrial salesperson and he is an engineer for Ford Motor Co.

“We knew our families would enjoy it there and it turned into a weeklong vacation for everyone.” — Kristen Bridge “We met through an off-road group because we’re both into four-wheeling and that,” Kris-

ten said. “We dated for six years before we got engaged.” And what an engagement it turned out to be. The longtime couple went on an off-road excursion to Canada, a trip along the Orphan Lake Trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park. The weather was perfect, so the pair went on a little hike alongside a river, the name of which now escapes Kristen. There were rocks to walk along while they soaked in the beautiful landscape, she said. “We hopped, skipped and jumped across the boulders and

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found ourselves in the middle of the river and then he proposed,” Kristen said. The destination wedding was set for Aug. 29, 2009, at Drummond Island Resort, a picturesque place within the Manitoulin island chain in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “It was supposed to be outdoors on what they call their martini deck. It was beautiful weather all that week leading up to the wedding. But then it started raining and got really windy and it didn’t let up until the day after the wedding,” Kristen said. The backup plan involved the wedding ceremony taking place in the reception space. “The guests just sat at their tables where they’d be for the reception, anyway,” Kristen said. And that’s not the only way in which Kristen and Bill broke from tradition. They also saw each other before meeting at the altar. “Bill and I did see each other before the wedding for phototaking. Neither of us are very superstitious,” Kristen said. “The photo of me on the stairs was taken just before the wedding ceremony. They have a beautiful set of windows and the lovely staircase there.” The wedding ceremony itself was short and sweet, Kristen said. The couple’s vows focused on admiring each other for their individual strengths and weaknesses, as well as valuing each other for what they each bring to the relationship, she said, not just the repetition of centuriesold language. “At the end of the day, I  Continued on page 8

C O U R T ESY PH OTO This is the place Bill Bridge proposed to his bride, Kristen, during their Canadian vacation in Lake Superior Provincial Park.

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Continued from page 7 wanted to be married. And that happened,” Kristen said, laughing. The Drummond Island location carried a special meaning for the couple, as well. They repeatedly traveled there for outdoor adventures prior to their wedding day. “We’ve been there both with my family and with our college off-road friends,” Kristen said. “We knew our families would enjoy it there and it turned into a week-long vacation for everyone.” Kristen planned her wedding herself and said other brides shouldn’t fear doing the same. She advises engaged couples not to be hampered by traditions, but instead make meaningful choices for themselves. “Keep it simple and remember what’s important to you, the bride and groom,” Kristen said. About 100 guests attended Kristen and Bill Bridge’s wedding, mostly family and friends from the Alpena and Midland areas, though some guests came from as far away as Phoenix and Seattle. In the end, the day quickly went by and left the newlyweds swirling in love and laughter with friends and family. “It almost is a blur it went by so fast,” Kristen said. The couple then left for their up north honeymoon — a drive through the Upper Peninsula and Canada following the Lake Huron shoreline until they returned to the Detroit area. The couple loves living in the Great Lakes region and tries to soak up every Great Lakes experience, Kristen said. “We have not been back to Drummond Island yet but we are really excited to hopefully be back this summer,” she said. 

Cheboygan-based RJ Scott Photography produced Kristen and Bill’s wedding photographs and can be reached online at www.rjscottphoto.com or by calling (231) 627-9591.

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Farm fresh blended hues & monochromatic bouquets Local floral experts predict vintage styles and specific colors for the 2013 season

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lowers have a secret language all their own. Perhaps that is why flowers have been used in wedding ceremonies since ancient times. For this spring and summer wedding season, look forward to vintage floral inspirations and an abundance of hues and textures. When it comes to spring bouquets, Kari Davis, owner and designer at Petals Custom Floral Designs in Charlevoix, thinks tulips, hyacinths and irises make a great bouquet. “As far as summer goes, there is a huge array of product available. I personally like to use a local farm market for fresh product. You can’t beat going out to the farm market and picking your own flowers for a special occasion to design for,” Davis said. “We like to incorporate different types of kales and collard greens for deep rich colors and textures.” By using seasonal flowers your floral arrangement could become less expensive. “If you are planning a spring wedding, there’s an abundance of flowers and colors: bright tulips, pretty anemones, colorful ranunculus, yellow daffodils and mimosa, scented hyacinths and narcissus in March and April. Late April, May and early June,

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think lilac, peonies, sweet peas, stock, roses of course and lily of the valley,” said Eric Frykberg, manager and owner at Boyne Avenue Greenhouse and Florist Shop in Boyne City. “Summer weddings offer so many choices. Don’t forget to also consider agapanthus, sweet William, lupines, delphinium, foxgloves, cornflowers, gerberas, sunflowers and hydrangeas. There is an abundance of interesting foliage to mix with summer blooms for that perfect English country garden and vintage-themed wedding.” Peonies, a good omen of fortune and a happy marriage, have been the most requested wedding flower for the past two years. This romantic bloom is only available for two months out of the year, so garden roses are a solid back-up. “Roses are always a great choice but mini callas are also an elegant choice. If you add the mini callas with hydrangeas, that is a beautiful bouquet in itself. Blue or purple iris with yellow daisies is also simple and inexpensive,” said Margie Krussell, owner of Alfie’s Attic in Petoskey. Trends change each year and Davis is seeing the color palette evolve to lots of corals, yellows and greys. “In my experience I have noticed brides going back to a very vintage, romantic style, soft tones and textures. A lot of creamy whites, soft pinks or lavenders, and a lot of candles. Ball jars and twine have been very popular,” she said. Hot pinks, oranges and tangerines also are predicted for summer weddings.

“Ombre wedding bouquets are going to be popular. They are bold and color rich, with intensifying shades of like hues blending from light to dark. Monochromatic bridal bouquets in bold colors are also predicted. The monochromatic bouquet becomes special when different flowers of the same hue are used, lending different textures and style. Mint green is a popular color choice for the monochromatic look in 2013. Peaches, pinks and yellows go well with mint. If you want to be modern, romantic and elegant, try pairing poppy with mint,” Frykberg said. The color palette of a bridal bouquet is a personal preference. If you are going to use white flowers as your bridal bouquet, Krussell does recommend that you should incorporate greens around the outside. “The reason is simple but sometimes is not thought of. If the dress is white, flowers are white, what are you going to see when the pictures are taken? They will blend in and you won’t see the flowers and that is part of the beauty of the wedding,” Krussell said. For added texture and color, blend grasses, fruits, pods, berries and succulents. For the bouquet handle add lace and ribbons. Personal preference also plays into the bridal party’s flowers. The bridal bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets can match, but they don’t have to. The bride might carry one significant flower that the bridesmaids do not have. Take the overall theme and compatibility into consideration. For the rest

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of the bridal party, pick a flower that is related to the bride’s bouquet. Your floral designer will be able to assist you in these decisions. “Flowers are love’s truest language, and have the greatest talent in converting an ordinary place into a magical palace,” Frykberg said. 

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t is not that the classic style bridesmaid dress with its sweetheart neckline and long chiffon or taffeta skirt is out, so to speak. It is just that today everything from a variety of colors and hues to prints and a variety of styles and designs for bridesmaids dresses is in fashion. Some brides chose to let their bridesmaids make their own choices, while other brides pick out the

fabric, length and manufacturer, but let each bridesmaid pick out the dress they like. One thing is apparent, whether the wedding is traditional or profoundly contemporary, today brides are making their own decisions. “Lots of bright colors are popular, but it is best to stick to different hues of the same color. Too many colors detract from the bride,” said Billie Livingston, of Billie’s Women’s Fashions in Cheboygan, whose customers come from as far away as Cana-

da, the Upper Peninsula, and all over Northern Michigan. Livingston works with her clients who need to stick to a budget and her pricing is accommodating. She has dresses available for less than $100. Since her gowns are ready made, the turnaround time is only a week. Alterations are locally done, if needed. “Since bridesmaids range in size from 2 to 22, sometimes it works best to have the maids pick out their own design and

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what looks good on them,” she said. Livingston has been in business for 25 years and finds things in today’s market are quite different from years past. For instance, the bridal party doesn’t need to be in the same place to pick out the gowns or agree on certain dresses. They just pull out their mobile phones, take a picture and send it off to whomever is wherever to get whatever approval that’s needed. Donna Newberry, owner of

Bay Bridal Boutique in Traverse City, also finds brides are opting to move away from the traditional identical color and design in the bridesmaid’s dresses. Brides might pick out the fabric and manufacturer, but let each maid pick her own style preference and maybe even a variation of the wedding color in different hues. “We are finding emerald greens and teals are very popular right now,” Newberry said. “Vintage is very big with lace,

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capped sleeves, and Queen Ann styles.” The length of the dresses usually relates to the venue of the wedding, as well as whether it’s a formal or more casual event. Barn and beach weddings are trendy, as are destination weddings in the Caribbean or Mexico. Usually these less formal weddings call for brighter colors. Prices at Bay Bridal Boutique are reasonable from between  Continued on page 18

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Continued from page 17 $119 to $219 for a dress. The business does as many as 10 weddings a weekend in the summer, between May and October. The other three seasons are far from quiet though, with one or two every weekend. Newberry said that despite some breaking away from tradition, still about 75 percent of her clients choose for bridesmaids to wear the same color and design. However, she said, “things are changing.” Petoskey Bridal Salon probably does about 250 weddings from May through October and sees the most traditional choices for colors and styles in bridesmaids’ dresses. Petoskey is considered a destination place for many resorters, so Petoskey Bridal draws business from all parts of the United States and Canada, in addition to their local customers. Usually brides will come in during the Christmas holidays or spring break to order their gowns and make plans for their weddings. Many of these brides are women who have spent summers in Northern Michigan and want their wedding in the area for nostalgic reasons. Since it takes six months for gowns to be ordered and made, orders are already being placed for the 2013 summer season. “We are seeing a lot of dresses being ordered in purple and platinum,” said Gerri Belfy, assistant store manager. Like at Bay Bridal Boutique, they also are seeing a great deal of lace and vintage dresses. As for length — whether long or short — it seems to be about half and half among the brides at Petoskey Bridal. “We also find that brides are

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influenced by the Internet, magazines and bridal shows in their choice of designs and colors,” Belfy said. While there seems to be a trend away from the same color, same style tradition of bridesmaids’ dresses, most weddings

still include anywhere from four to six bridesmaids, no matter how formal or casual the affair. Traditional choices still are revered, but choices in fashion and color are more and more being dictated by personal preferences and tastes. 

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rom flavorful favors to candy buffets, sweet treats are becoming a must on many bridal checklists. While some brides choose to incorporate candy spreads in addition to cakes or cupcakes, some are brave enough to ditch tradition and substitute with their favorite sweet snacks. Brandi Alford, owner of Simply Sweet in Alanson, said many brides will use candy to bring in wedding colors or incorporate a theme. Think chocolate-covered cherries or fudge for Northern Michigan affairs.

“Many brides will buy candy in their wedding colors, including mints, M&Ms and lollipops. They may set up a treat table with tall vases, making it elegant but keeping it simple,” Alford said. Depending on the venue, decorating decisions may be influenced by hall coordinators or wedding planners. Alford said she has seen candy tables become a part of the planning process that a bride takes on herself and uses as an opportunity to add personality. And it’s not just candy, said Alford, who noted buffets may feature nuts, cookies and even unique treats such as chocolate-

covered coffee beans. When treats are used in addition to cakes, coordinating goodies with cake flavor can add that special touch. Enter a cake specialist like Alford. “For instance, if you were a peanut butter lover and had a peanut butter filled cake, we could incorporate peanut butter cup candies,” she said. Simply Sweet opened just a year ago in Alanson and is sure to satisfy any bride’s sweet tooth, including gluten free and diabetic options. In Petoskey, the new Kilwin’s Chocolate Kitchen has seen an increase in demands for both candy favors and sweet spreads.

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Kilwin’s is loved for its delicious delicacies and its Northern Michigan roots. The expansion of the commercial kitchen along U.S. 31 offers more flavors and variety, as well as kitchen tours and chocolate tastings. Retail manager Tammie Nowels said many people think of Kilwin’s as just fudge, but the array of chocolates has made stores around the nation popular destinations. “When I think of wedding candy, I think of our decadent truffle line with nine unique flavors, including peppermint, hazelnut, champagne and dark chocolate,” Nowels said. The truffles can be paired in complementing flavors to be boxed for favors, or are available by the pound for treat displays. Tuttles — Kilwin’s version of well-known turtles — made of nuts and chocolate also come in six varieties and make an elegant addition to wedding fare, Nowles said. The store also mixes up handmade, themed and genderspecific chocolates made of all natural ingredients. Imagine hints of flowers and tea or more masculine flavors such as stout and curry. Nowles suggests incorporating a groom’s line of chocolate, similar to having a groom’s cake, another trend that is growing in popularity. Final tip: Buying sweets in bulk has the potential to be a fun and colorful way to save money. Thinking outside of the box, brides on a budget could use a candy buffet in lieu of a cocktail hour between ceremony and reception. Leaving bags near treat tables for guests to make their own cost-effective wedding favors also has become a hit. 

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Attire

Includes the bride, bridesmaids, groom and groomsmen; jewelry; makeup and hair styling; shoes; accessories

AVG. % OF BUDGET

BUDGETED AMOUNT

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COST ESTIMATE

ACTUAL COST

10%

Ceremony

Includes the site, officiant, marriage license, prenuptial agreement, ring pillow, rehearsal site and rehearsal dinner; this could be combined with the reception if both are in the same location.

Entertainment

Includes band and/or DJ for ceremony and reception, sound system rental and cocktail hour music

Flowers and decorations

Includes flowers for the ceremony, reception, bride, boutonnieres, corsages, flower girl basket and others; includes decorations for the reception and lighting

Stationery

Includes formal portrait, wedding photographer and wedding videographer; albums and prints; disposable cameras

Photography/video

Includes formal portrait, wedding photographer and wedding videographer; albums and prints; disposable cameras

Reception

Includes the site, food, liquor/beverages, staffing, taxes, tips, equipment rentals, wedding cake, decorations, favors

Rings

Includes his and her rings, and engraving

Transportation

Includes limousines, buses and shuttles for wedding party and guests; parking attendants

Gifts

3% 7% 9% 3% 10% 47% 3% 2%

Includes gifts for the bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen and others; welcome baskets for out-of-town guests

Miscellaneous

* This sheet does not includes honeymoon expenses, and don’t forget to include taxes and tips in the total amounts. Also, please note that these percentages are general, and can be varied if one section is a higher priority to you than another. For example, if you plan to have a block of hotel rooms reserved for your guests, that could go into miscellaneous or be borrowed from another percentage — just make sure it always equals 100 percent.

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Bouquets

QUANTITY

PRICE EA.

TOTAL

PRICE EA.

TOTAL

BRIDE BRIDESMAIDS TOSS BOUQUET OTHER________________________

GROOM GROOMSMEN USHERS FATHERS GRANDFATHERS RING BEARER OTHER________________________

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MOTHERS GRANDMOTHERS EMCEE OTHER________________________

ALTAR ARRANGEMENTS PEW BOWS WEDDING ARCH OTHER________________________

CAKE TOPPER/FLOWERS HEAD TABLE CENTERPIECES WELCOME TABLE GIFT TABLE RESTROOMS OTHER________________________

FLOWER GIRL HAIR PETALS OTHER________________________

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Corsages

Ceremony

Reception

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BRIDE’S PL ANNER A wedding should be planned in stages with every decision made as early as possible. Begin by setting deadlines, then check off each task as you complete it. 6-12 MONTHS BEFORE

2 MONTHS BEFORE

Choose the kind of wedding you will have, date and time.

Choose wedding bands and engraving.

Discuss the budget, and who will pay for what.

Check marriage license requirements.

Make arrangements with the officiator.

Plan ceremony, reception, menus, master of ceremonies and music.

Reserve the wedding and reception locations. Select your wedding dress, veil and accessories. Choose the bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers and honored roles. Have formal black/white photo sitting for announcements. Send announcements of your engagement to bride’s and groom’s local and hometown newspapers. Meet with the florist, photographer, caterer, videographer and DJ or entertainment to discuss budgets and options.

Plan rehearsal dinner and bridesmaids’ luncheon. Complete guest list and address invitations. Make arrangements for lodging for out-of-town guests. Purchase gifts for attendants and groom. Plan reception seating if necessary.

Draw up the guest list with fiancé and families. Plan reception music and reserve band or orchestra. Contact rental coordinator for equipment reservations. Discuss honeymoon and reservations. (Traditionally the groom makes all the honeymoon arrangements.) Arrange for time off work if necessary. Buy a good, sturdy notebook to store brochures and notes. Develop record-keeping system for invitations, RSVPs, gifts and thank-you notes.

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1 MONTH BEFORE Confirm all arrangements and contracts. Mail invitations so they will arrive three weeks before the wedding. Pick up wedding rings. Arrange for transportation to ceremony and from ceremony to reception. Attend final fittings. Have your hair and makeup done as your would like to have it on your wedding.

Plan new living arrangements and home furnishings.

Schedule any tanning, manicures, etc.

Select and register wedding gifts and patterns.

Purchase guest book and keepsake album.

Select color scheme.

Contact your insurance agent about naming your fiancé as beneficiary on your life insurance, will and auto policies, and about buying homeowners’ and floater insurances to protect wedding gifts.

Order dress and accessories. Order bridesmaids’ dresses, shoes and accessories. Contact men’s formalwear specialist for men’s attire. Have parents select attire. Order wedding cake. Order invitations, announcements, programs, napkins, matchbooks and thank-you notes.

Open joint checking and savings accounts. Decide on a budget and savings program. Discuss them with your financial representatives. Write thank-you notes as gifts are received.

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2 WEEKS BEFORE Get marriage license. Give caterer final guest count. Don’t forget the wedding party, photographer and DJ. Arrange to have your own gown pressed and delivered. Arrange to change your name on driver’s license, Social Security card, credit cards, bank accounts, insurance, etc. Make arrangements for moving into your new home.

1 WEEK BEFORE Pack for honeymoon. Give bridesmaids’ luncheon/party, give attendant gifts. Confirm directions, housing, timetables with attendants. Brief head usher of any special seating arrangements. Arrange for rental returns.

1 DAY BEFORE Pack the “going-to-church” bag and “emergency” bag. Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Find a quiet moment to give your fiancé his wedding gift.

THE WEDDING DAY Have a nice, relaxed breakfast. Have hair and makeup done. Relax, and let the planning take care of itself.

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GROOM’S PL ANNER 12 MONTHS BEFORE Select engagement ring. Discuss wedding plans and budget with fiancée and all parents. Select attendants and at least one usher for every 50 guests. Decide on ceremony and reception with fiancée.

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Start compiling your guest list. Discuss honeymoon destinations with fiancée; consult travel agent.

6 MONTHS BEFORE Arrange to pay for bride’s bouquet; order boutonnieres and corsages. Visit gift registry with fiancée. Complete honeymoon plans. For travel abroad, update passports, visas and inoculations. Arrange transportation to ceremony and reception for wedding party.

3 MONTHS BEFORE

2 WEEKS BEFORE Go with fiancée to get marriage license. Arrange for transportation from the reception to the airport, if applicable.

Complete guest list; give to fiancée.

Attend bachelor party.

After consulting fiancée, order wedding attire for yourself and ushers.

Double-check honeymoon reservations.

Shop for honeymoon clothes. Order wedding rings. After consulting fiancée, reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Plan rehearsal dinner with parents.

6-8 WEEKS BEFORE Help fiancée with thank-you notes for gifts.

Arrange to move belongings to new home.

1 WEEK BEFORE Remind ushers of rehearsal dinner details (give them the gifts that night). Put officiant’s fee in a sealed envelope and give it to best man to deliver after the ceremony.

Get legal and religious papers in order.

Explain any special seating arrangements for family members, etc., to ushers.

Pick up wedding rings; check engraving.

Pack for honeymoon.

Buy gifts for fiancée and ushers.

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rika Blackwell is in the sexy photography business, but she isn’t based in New York or California — her studio is in downtown Boyne City. Boudoir photography sessions currently dominate the majority of Blackwell’s booked sessions at Center of Attention Photography, a trend that heightens in intensity just before Valentine’s Day and the busy summer wedding season. “They are getting really popular. I just did 20 in January. It’s been crazy busy for Valentine’s Day,” she said. “And between now and May I already have 20 booked for weddings.” Blackwell said she photographed 75 boudoir sessions in 2012 alone. “I did that more than any other shoot,” she said. Though she also offers wedding photography, family and senior portraits, infant sessions and more, Blackwell said 2013 kicked off with her busiest boudoir month to date. And let’s be clear. These aren’t glamour shots, nor are they artistic nudes or even por-

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“This day and age people are more open. A lot of girls just do them for themselves.” — Erika Blackwell, Center of Attention Photography nography. Boudoir photos are meant to be more suggestive than explicit, more alluring than erotic. Typically the subject isn’t entirely nude, but wearing some

sort of lingerie or bed sheets, even. “There’s really nothing erotic about it. I tend to go for classy, beautiful and sexy images that are respectful of women. Being sexy isn’t pornographic,” said Sarah Brown, who owns Boudoir by Sarah Brown. “Typically I do all of my shoots in my studio in Traverse City.” However, Brown said she’s done some boudoir sessions in hotel rooms, private homes and even outdoors. “I have done a couple in the woods and it was so fun,” she

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said. “And I’m hoping to add an outdoor set at my home, as well.” Blackwell at least partly attributes the increase in boudoir photo sessions of late to people being generally more relaxed about sexy images. Some women even find the sessions empowering, she said. “This day and age people are more open,” Blackwell said. “A lot of girls just do them for themselves.” Brown said she’s now shooting more boudoir sessions than weddings anymore. And the personal and deeply intimate photos aren’t just emailed to brides before their wedding days. Blackwell said she often takes the images and creates nicely bound books for the brides to give to their grooms,

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typically the night before the wedding at the rehearsal dinner — just maybe not in front of the whole crowd of family and wedding party members. And how do the grooms generally react? “It’s always been 100 percent positive,” Blackwell said, laughing. Brown said nearly the same thing. “It’s never been negative, I’ll say that,” she said, also laughing at the question. Other women — bridesmaids, sisters and more — also seem to enjoy the boudoir photos, Brown said. “The general reaction is it’s so amazing and they want to do it, too.” Brown also said boudoir pho-

tos aren’t just for slim women, either. She’s photographed women from 100 to 300 pounds and “every one of them have been happy,” she said. Blackwell can be contacted at Center of Attention Photography in Boyne City at (231) 549-2038 or online at www.coaphotoblog.com. Brown can be reached at her Traverse City studio at (231) 883-7481 or online at www.boudoirbysarahbrown.com. A third Northern Michigan photography studio now getting into boudoir photography is Exposures by Rah, an up-and-coming business also based in Traverse City. More information about that studio is available online at www.traversecityphoto.com or by calling (231) 360-8702.  Up North Bride

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n the digital age of 2013, couples have access to a truly dizzying array of information on wedding favors. Buy local? Order online? Make them yourself? Recruit friends to make them for you? The options are limitless on what that perfect, memorable, gift will be — the gift you will send away with guests hoping they too will cherish your day forever. When deciding where to start, choose the beginning, of course. Think about where you and your future spouse met. How did you meet? What in this world is dear to both of you? What is special and unique to the two of you and your journey to marriage? Start by asking a few simple questions and you might just be on the path to a completely individual gift for guests which will be treasured by everyone in attendance. The first critical decision to make is whether or not the do-it-yourself (DIY) option is right for you. How-to videos and instruction on social media sites such as Pinterest and YouTube offer amazing, detailed instruction on creating

unique and quality favors of any kind. But how creative are you? How much time do you have? Realistically, will taking on the burden of creating favors add too much stress to your overall

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planning process? Think it all over and then decide. The DIY movement is wildly popular right now, but proper planning is critical, especially in an area like Northern Michigan where 200 frosted bottle brush pine trees

or burlap topped miniature jars might not be available without a special order. Nicki Matelski, of Ben Franklin Crafts in Petoskey, emphasized the importance of planning ahead. “If a bride comes in a couple of months in advance, we can special order what they need. Showing up the weekend before the wedding, we likely don’t have the quantities they require.” As is the case with the entire process, planning makes perfect. Giving yourself enough time, the DIY options are endless. Tiny pots of area wildflowers or herbs, miniature jars of homemade pickles or granola, small boxes of bite-sized cupcakes or candies, baby bottles of homemade salt or sugar scrub are all excellent, local options. Tie in the Northern Michigan theme by incorporating a touch of local love into the DIY process, such as offering homemade pine-scented candles or maple candies. If DIY isn’t for you, another option is to buy locally. Northern Michigan offers a long list of options to buy the perfect favor to represent your special

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day Up North. Jarred preserves made with all Michigan fruit, world-renowned cookies in the shape of the mitten, small bottles of Michigan maple syrup, and of course, Michiganmade fudge, are just a few of the options. It’s also important to think in advance when ordering favors from a local vendor. Two months advance notice is recommended when placing any type of specialty order from a smaller business. Another current trend is the customized favor. Wineries, art galleries, apparel companies and even liquor distilleries are all in the business of slapping your custom label on their product for your big day. Finally, if your idea for the perfect favor isn’t available locally, the world is at your fingertips via the click of a mouse. Trendy options for favors are offered daily by national wedding experts around the globe. Two notions at the top of the trends list are worth noting. First, why not use your wedding day to raise awareness or even funding for your favorite nonprofit organization? Use donation cards as favors and offer a drop box where guests can make donations. Or, make the dona-

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tion yourself and offer a receipt card as the favor, letting guests know that a donation was made in lieu of favors. Paying it forward on your wedding day is one way to get off on a fantastic foot in terms of karma. No matter what you choose, keep in mind that your favors should not only be sentimen-

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Removing the guesswork

Wedding experts recommend seating arrangements STO RY BY M A RY JA N E D O E R R U P N O R T H B R I D E C O N T R I B U TO R

e have all been there. Some friends meet at a wedding reception, but when dinner is called there aren’t enough seats at any tables for everyone, just scattered spots here and there. It is awkward and nobody is sure what to do. Event planner Kris Rundblad, of Charlevoix, knows what to do. She is the owner of Merry Makers and she plans weddings all over Michigan. “I prefer to have wedding couples assign their guests to a table with an escort card,” Rundblad said. “Couples can

also assign seating at each table with place cards.” Rundblad admits this is not an easy task, but always reminds her clients that it allows the guests time to enjoy their dinner and meet other people not part of their regular social group and perhaps even the family their friend or family member is marrying into. “I believe that is always good and fun,” Rundblad said. Some venues require wedding couples to assign guest seating. It eliminates the need for extra tables and the wasted places throughout the room. It also makes the reception run more smoothly without those awkward time-consuming moments.

Furthermore, it precludes the saving seats phenomenon that can be so embarrassing. Angie Whitener, sales director for Stafford’s Hospitality, couldn’t agree more. She is in charge of wedding receptions for the company’s wide range of venues. They have very formal, large parties at the Perry Hotel’s H. O. Rose room in Petoskey, Victorian country inn settings at the Bay View Inn, casual “up north” dinners at Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, and small, intimate affairs at The Pier in Harbor Springs or The Weathervane in Charlevoix. “Of course, we also have the opportunity for garden weddings on the veranda overlook-

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ing Little Traverse Bay,” Whitener said. In all of these very different venues, Whitener says, it is also best when there is assigned seating. “It just eliminates the uncomfortable guess work,” she said. Whitener suggests that place cards can be anything from very elegant printed cards to pieces of birch bark with names on them for a casual wedding. Not only does Stafford’s Hospitality offer a wide range of settings, but couples come from all over Northern Michigan and the United States, with a wide assortment of tastes and interests. Many couples have long-standing connections to the Petoskey area and return here

to marry, a way to reflect back to childhoods spent here. Most weddings take place between May and October, but April is becoming known as the value season, a big incentive for cost conscious couples. Like Rundblad, Whitener admits that it takes time to have these place cards made and complete a seating chart, but it makes any event run far more naturally. Rundblad reminds her engaged couples that the reception is the beginning of their marriage and life together. With this in mind, table assignments or individual place cards can remedy wedding reception hiccups and allow the party to be a good time for everyone. 

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How to involve the family dog in your dream wedding STORY BY SHERI MCWHIRTER-O’DONNELL UP NORTH BRIDE EDITOR

aybe you have and maybe you haven’t attended a wedding ceremony in which the engaged couple involved a beloved pet. It’s a niche market and there are ways to ensure it’s done well. “I have had so many people who included a pet in the wedding. My brother had our dog in his wedding, Rocko, a Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix. I walked him wearing a little tux,” said Brittany Severinsen, a wedding and event planner who owns NM Event Design, of Petoskey. “I once had a wedding in which they had two Great Danes. It was great.” Many pet owners consider their furry friends part of the family, so it’s important to them to involve their beloved pet or pets in one way or another. And typically it’s dogs, because let’s face it, you can’t make a cat do anything on command. Dogs can be part of the wedding party, or even serve as the ring-bearer. Many couples will dress up the dog, whether in a

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“I recommend you have somebody familiar with the dog be responsible — somebody not in the wedding party.” — Brittany Severinsen NM Event Design swanky tuxedo outfit or a frilly tutu for female dogs. And it’s best not to leave anything to chance.

“I recommend you have somebody familiar with the dog be responsible — somebody not in the wedding party,” Severinsen said. And she recommended that it’s best to have someone walk the dressed up doggie down the aisle on a leash. “If you try to have them go down the aisle alone, they rarely make it,” Severinsen said, laughing. “And it is a big crowd pleaser to send them out with the kids. You get lots of oohs and aahs.” A good plan also may be to involve the pampered pooch in the wedding ceremony only,

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then deliver the dog home afterwards. Wedding receptions can be far too loud and busy to keep pets calm. “It’s a lot of people and it can be stressful for them,” Severinsen said. “Plus, many venues don’t allow pets indoors.” Also, wedding invitations could mention whether a dog will be involved in the wedding day, just in case somebody has terrible allergies. Dog trainer Jennifer Trudell,

of Paws and Claws Boarding and Bath in Harbor Springs, said she also recommends using a handler for dogs involved in wedding ceremonies to make sure the pup makes it to the altar. And if the dog is hyper or fearful, you shouldn’t even try to make it work, she said. “With all the smells and all the people, it’s all distraction.” But dogs with good “sit and stay” abilities can make excellent groomsmen or bridesmaids,

Trudell added. Who knows? Perhaps well-behaved dogs are easier to involve in wedding plans than rambunctious, ring-bearing or flower girl toddlers. Severinsen is available to plan weddings across the region and can be reached at (616) 516-2071 or online at www.nmeventdesign. com. Also, Trudell can be reached for dog training services at (231) 526-1336 or online at www.harborpawsandclaws.com. 

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