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As another year comes to a close and we push forward into 2020 we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for placing your trust in us as a valued resource for your wedding day preparation. In this winter issue, we focus our lenses on two wonderful articles to help you plan your honeymoon, gorgeous stylized shoots to inspire, and other helpful resources from local vendors to help your wedding day go seamlessly.

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Davis & Mikayla

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We often work with out of town brides and travel to out of town locations. With the Payne wedding, we had the pleasure of doing both. It was a spectacular event with Bride Mikayla’s vision of the clear top tent, starry night, bistro lighting, and the gorgeous landscape of Culver Academies. We started the process well over a year in advance, and our bride, Mikayla, held to her vision from the very beginning. She was a gracious bride, extending complete trust in our expertise with the overall theme; romantic and modern with a moody-but-natural-and-earthy color palette. Under the clear-top tent, we used gold accent place settings and chairs to lend to the modern element, and a mix of linen and draping colors inspired by Mikayla’s palette, to create a soft and romantic atmosphere. The talented LB Floristry brought a whole other decor element with the lush geometric floral pieces along with the gorgeous wedding cake by C’ est La Vie, to tie everything together seamlessly. Render Kitchen + Bar provided off-site catering with a colorful and delicious dinner. We were pleased we could furnish them with serving pieces that tied into the overall aesthetic. As always, it was through skillful organization and flawless communication with all involved that allowed this wedding to come together so beautifully. The trust this bride granted our team, along with her vision for her special day, helped us create one gorgeous event. Thank you, Mikayla and Davis, your sophisticated and stylish wedding was truly a magical event for all involved!

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Every year we always enter into the winter months dreading the cold and snow. But, what we do love about the winter season is a stunning winter wedding! Photographers capture the prettiest and most scenic wedding photos during this season. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel limited to the venues where you can have your wedding in the winter. Finding that perfect location that you and your loved ones can come together and enjoy a new celebration of two peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives joining is all that really matters. For a picturesque view, the Lighthouse Restaurant & Private Dining is located on Cedar Lake (which, by the way, is such a charming town!). The restaurant is surrounded by windows so the guests are able to enjoy the scenery of the woods and the water. The main level is the restaurant with a bar and the second level is for private dining which includes weddings, showers and birthdays. T H EWEDDINGMAG.COM

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With a very nautical vibe at the Lighthouse Restaurant, our designer, Unveiled Weddings and Events, followed along with the color scheme to tie everything together. The champagne sweetheart table really popped against the blue carpet and walls and was situated right in front of the bay windows in the private dining room. The guestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tables were elegantly put together with navy blue table linens, gold linen napkins, and beautiful floral arrangements handmade by Unveiled Weddings & Events. They used hydrangeas, lisianthus, roses, and anemone to create these stunning floral centerpieces.

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When Naomi Paperworks arrived with the stationery our jaws dropped! Talk about stunningly gorgeous stationery that included wedding invites, RSVPs, Save the Dates, menus, table numbers and much more! Lighthouse Restaurant & Private Dining made a scrumptious meal of a 6 oz. Filet Mignon andÂ Lobster Tail served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus.

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Our photographers, Matt and Jaymi from Matt & Jaymi Photography, really outdid themselves. The photos that were taken at the Lighthouse Restaurant & Private Dining were so gorgeous, creative, bright and airy that any bride would want to showcase for many years to come. They are such a great combo and having two photographers at your wedding will ensure that every large and small detail will be captured.

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The jewelry provided by Bradâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Designs and Jewelry was so beautiful and eye-catching! The rose gold played off so well with the gown. The simple yet graceful necklace and earrings accentuated the sweetheart neckline of the dress.

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Designer Desserts never disappoints on their cake creations! The details are always outstanding and so precise that the floral designs look real! For the cake they made for this stylized shoot, the floral design looked almost like it had a sea shell texture to it. We loved the classic look they captured with this all-white cake with pops of navy in the ribbon and flowers.

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Our models, Jared and Aliyah, looked absolutely gorgeous in their tux and gown. Aliyah’s stunning fulllength gown was breathtaking! With the satin buttons down the back and lace detail on the train of the gown from Something Blue Bridal Boutique, this dress will wow each and every one of your guests!

Jared’s tux from Louie’s Tux Shop was a classic black and white tux. We loved how they paired it with a black bowtie creating such an elegant flair. Aliyah’s hair and makeup was done by Color Room Salon & Day Spa. Her half-up hairdo looked so lovely with the loose curls cascading down her back. Aliyah’s smokey eyes made them sparkle and the bold dark pink lips popped!

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AJ & Steph THE BRIDE'S PERSPECTIVE

Describe Your Wedding Vision I’m a color person through and through - bold and brilliant. I’m also an old soul who grew up in the country and love all things vintage, authentic, and rustic. Think of Anthropologie meets “Country Chic” as my style. I knew I was not going to pick pastels, or what one might think of as “traditional” wedding colors or themes. I wanted a neutral, country setting, as we were having a inter-faith marriage, and a barn seemed like the perfect fit. I booked the Blue Dress Barn without seeing it in person - my vision exploded, especially with that colorful, unique bridal suite and the understated elegance of the vintage white barn with greenery abundantly spread throughout the grounds, which would be bursting in July. In an effort to incorporate a texture element, I wanted to provide variety in pattern and color, so I chose different, bold color options and materials for my bridesmaids to choose from and a list of dresses that complemented each other, yet would vary from mine. My main colors I started out with were red, blue, and yellow, but I knew I’d have to avoid making things look like a circus, so I brought in colors that accented and complemented, while adding pattern through items such as the intricate, stunning lace on my dress, our groomsman attire, my gold sequin reception dress, and unique pieces such as colorful vintage tablecloths and hankies to bring it all together. My florist also knocked it out of the park incorporating all those elements into our flowers that I believe tied together the whole day. I also wanted it to have several detailed, personal touches so we incorporated a huppah that one of our best friends made, AJ’s dad’s tallit (prayer shawl) as the canopy, my grandmother’s wedding ring on my right hand, and my hometown bakery to do pies, cookies, and whoopie pies that I absolutely love. 40

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Describe Your Wedding Day The beginning of our wedding week, the weather called for record high temperatures and heat indexes near 110 degrees, so I made a decision to change our attire from semi-formal to Hawaiian shirts. Needless to say, it was hot. We rolled with it! My favorite part of the day was the first look. My groom melted into tears when he saw me and it was such a special moment for us. Rain moved in right before the outside ceremony - a blessing in disguise. It stopped and had cooled down a little outside. My wonderful bridesmaids encouraged me to risk having it outside and I did! Everyone shuffled back out and we made it happen! Almost through the ceremony, wind picked up and I remember saying my vows as the thunder rolled (quite magical actually). Then it poured and my groom hollered mid-ceremony for everyone to run to the barn and finish inside. Soaked, but reveling in almost being husband/ wife, we finished inside with 4 impromptu human huppah holders, guests wet all around us, yet cheering and finally being pronounced husband and wife. My favorite pictures are from both outside and in - completely worth it! The open bar certainly was appreciated and completely worth it. Family style dinner was a unique touch and corn on the cob was my personal favorite. My dad’s speech had me in tears at the end, but was quite perfect and memorable. Our loved ones came together and danced with us into the night including two different backgrounds celebrating the Horrah (where we are thrown up on chairs) and circling and singing with arms draped over one another during our last song “American Pie” was a wonderful ending. And, above all, AJ was my husband at the end of the day!

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"My favorite part of the day was the first look. My groom melted into tears when he saw me and it was such a special moment for us."

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Discover Your Own Paradise While many honeymoon locales truly pass the test of time and remain popular year after year, decade after decade, such as the Caribbean, Hawaii, Italy, Greece, the Tahitian Islands, certain honeymoon destinations are on the rise for 2020 and beyond. What was once considered exotic and unattainable is now a realistic honeymoon destination for many 2020 couples, like the Maldives, an exquisite river experience, or an African safari. There is no one-size-fits-all honeymoon, and now, with more options than ever, each honeymoon can be tailored to the couple’s specific interests and desires.

Travel Somewhere New Together Skip the crowds in Paris, Mykonos, and Venice and instead wow your better half with an adventurous trip to these untapped destinations that will make even the most intrepid traveler swoon. Walk hand-in-hand with your significant other along the pristine shoreline of St. Lucia or sample regional wines on a river cruise in Strasbourg. Go off the grid with a life-changing trip to the remote islands in Bora Bora, go island hopping in the British Islands or explore Europe’s best-kept hidden gems in Malta and Montenegro. If you’re in the midst of planning your upcoming trip, here are 3 honeymoon destinations for 2020 where you can venture to lesstraveled destinations.

Rendezvous in St. Lucia

St. Lucia is a small, sun-drenched Caribbean island known for its aquamarine waters, dramatic UNESCO-listed Pitons and picturesque Marigot Bay. Swimming, sailing, and snorkeling along the pristine beaches are popular activities, but adventurous love birds can venture to Pigeon Island and hike the moderate Signal Hill for dazzling views of Reduit Beach and Martinique. If you’re an adrenaline-loving couple, ride the Aerial Tram through St. Lucia’s canopy of lush rainforests from an open-air gondola. RECOMMENDED RESORTS

Serenity at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa. Sandals Halcyon Beach, Jade Mountain Resort. RECOMMENDED CRUISES

Silversea are small, luxury ships where couples can cozy up in an ocean-view suite that includes butler services, private verandas and complimentary wine and spirits. Viking Ocean Cruises has designed their itineraries so that you spend more time in port. These adults-only vessels also boast an open-air Aquavit Terrace, offering more al fresco dining experiences.

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Exquisite River Experience

Just 250 miles away from Paris you’ll discover the less-visited city of Strasbourg, one of France’s most charming destinations known for its beautiful half-timbered houses, exquisite Alsatian wines, and world-renowned cathedral. Explore this underrated destination like the locals do on a bike, where you can pedal through the fairy tale-like La Petite France district, take a break in the verdant Parc de LÓrangerie and stop to see the famous astronomical clock at Cathedral de Notre Dame. RECOMMENDED RIVER CRUISE LINES

Ama Waterways makes a stop in Strasbourg on their enchanting Rhine itinerary, offering guided bike and walking tours. Back on board, you can enjoy award-winning dining with expert chefs. Inviting you to a world of luxury, Crystal River Cruises offers river cruises with butler services in each of its suites in addition to complimentary bicycles to explore your destinations. In Strasbourg, you can opt for an optional Foie Gras & Wine Tasting excursion or a private visit to the Strasbourg Cathedral with an exclusive organ recital. Viking River Cruises continues to set the standard as the world’s leading river cruise line, offering what they call “thinking person’s cruise,” designed to enrich and enhance your travel experience with regional cuisine and itineraries built to go behind-the-scenes on its Privileged Access experience. RECOMMENDED HOTELS

Regent Contades, Cour du Corbeau, and Hotel Regent Petite France.

Sexy Sexy Bora Bora

Noted for its remote location and picture-perfect landscapes, Bora Bora is a bucket list destination for couples. Most couples admire Bora Bora’s beauty from the shoreline, but what about capturing views of the tiny island from above? Get a unique bird’s eye view of Bora Bora on an unforgettable helicopter flight, where you can appreciate the grandeur of Mount Otemanu, marvel at the pristine emerald lagoons and watch manta rays and sharks swimming below. RECOMMENDED RESORTS

The St. Regis Bora Bora, InterContinental Bora Bora & Thalasso Spa, and Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora RECOMMENDED CRUISES

It’s easy to immerse yourself in French Polynesian culture aboard an exclusive Paul Gauguin cruise, where couples can celebrate a honeymoon by attending a Polynesian Blessing ceremony. Enjoy traditional dance and songs performed by Tahitian entertainers and learn how to make local handcrafts during hands-on demonstrations. Windstar not only boasts a fun-filled watersports platform with kayaks, paddle boards, and water trampolines but their cruises to Bora Bora add complimentary festival celebrations.

Unforgettable Destinations From the white sand beaches of the Caribbean to the cobbled streets of Europe and far stretches of French Polynesia, these romantic destinations are sure to indulge your senses while making long-lasting memories – I can’t think of a better way to explore paradise with the one you love. Still overwhelmed by

trying to narrow down you dream honeymoon or destination wedding destination? Contact Tracy Rust, Travel Advisor for a complimentary get acquainted session where you can take the Honeymoon Quiz and learn your style and find the perfect destination for the ultimate honeymoon experience.

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Describe Your Engagement After much discussion about their future ambitions and life goals as a couple, Nicolette and Jake took on an adventure and decided to move across the country to Colorado at the end of November, 2017. Little did Nicolette know, but Jake had much more planned in the month to come than she ever realized. Shortly after the move, Nicolette flew back to Chicago to finish up her last couple of weeks at her job in the city and to spend some time with her family at home for the holidays. Jake had planned to come back to the Midwest to spend the Christmas holiday with Nicolette and her family, but had also planned a quick ski weekend in Breckenridge the days prior. After nearly having his travel plans ruined by a winter storm coming through the mountains, Jake caught his late evening flight back to Chicago on Christmas Eve. The early Christmas morning went as the Hartman traditions go, drinking coffee and opening presents. As the excitement started to come to an end and the last gifts were opened, Jake reached for his backpack and announced that he had one more gift to give. He pulled out a letter that he had written for Nicolette and began to express his deepest feelings out loud in front of the entire family. Once he finished reading the letter, he dropped to one knee and asked for her hand in marriage. Nicolette said "yes" before he even had a chance to show her the ring. Describe Your Wedding Vision My Mom always told me that beauty was in the details, so I wanted to make sure that every detail (from the band to the entree choices to the decor) embodied Jake and I's tastes and appeared effortlessly chic. When envisioning our wedding I wanted crisp white florals, sprigs of natural greenery, icy blues and neutrals as the fabrics, with gold accents 66

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PRINCESS CRUISES Romance has been inferred with Princess Cruises ever since the Love Boat came sailing onto our TV screens. Through the years Princess has continued to promote and make outstanding arrangements for the honeymoon couple. The youngest Grand-class ships- Crown Princess, Emerald Princess and the Ruby Princesscombine the options of a big ship with the coziness of a smaller one. Booking a minisuite or a suite on one of these ships gives the couple a separate sitting area, a large balcony and spacious closets. Each comes with perks like a complimentary mini-bar, evening canapes, use of the ship’s thermal suite for relaxation and complimentary dining in a specialty restaurant on embarkation night. The whole fleet now has the new Princess Luxury Bed with it pillow-top mattresses, Jacquard-woven cotton bed linens and fluffy duvets which makes you snuggle a little longer. For special romantic areas on the ship, the Sanctuary (Adults Only) area with its shaded canopies, waiter service, spa menu and massage services even a couple’s massage is a relaxing retreat. Another great place is your own balcony for an Ultimate Balcony Dinner experience complete with a Lobster Champagne dinner and course by course service (for a little extra). PAU L G AU G U I N C R U I S E S Paul Gauguin Cruises is another excellent choice with their special built and decorated ships for sailing year-round in the romantic South Pacific. Their ships are very cozy with only 332 passengers. The dining is restaurant-style with an excellent staff and beverages are included in the cruise fare. The best thing about the cruise line is their distinctions to remote lush islands. Perfect for turning up the notch for Romantic getaways. The cabin had queen size beds that don’t come apart. The cabin steward does special romantic things like showering your bathroom sink with rose petals filling your cabin with a wonderful fragrance. Definitely go for a balcony cabin that must be booked early before they are all gone. Imagine having breakfast on your balcony as the ship sails into Bora Bora. Suites are even better with butler service. W I N D S TA R C R U I S E S For those people who really want to sail, Windstar Cruises is the ideal cruise line. These ships are sailboats and cruise ships. Again, they are small with only 310 passengers. The ambience onboard is peaceful and relaxing. There is no set seating for dinner and the ports that these ships sail into are often too small for those massive ships. That makes for few tourists and lots of attention when on shore from the natives. Some people may find the cabins small but they offer very soft luxury bedding, L’Occitane bath products and have a flat screen TV’s with DVD players. One of the most romantic places is the indoor section of the Compass Rose lounge where you can listen to pre-dinner music over drinks with your sweetheart. At night enjoy a candlelit dinner by the pool at Candles or sample French-influence contemporary dishes at Stella Bistro.

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For this winter inspired shoot, Burns Special Events played with different types of textures with the tablescapes. Wood tables paired with the deep colored velvet linens really created elegant flair. The gold chargers, black plates and cutlery brought in a sense of warmth with this bold color palette. Yellow Rose Florist created beautiful centerpieces and bouquet for the bride. The different types of greenery and lighter shades of purple really popped against the dĂŠcor.

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Courtney’s pale pink eye shadow and blush created by Bethza felt so airy and fresh. The slightly bolder nude colored lip was the perfect touch to such a simple yet elegant makeup look. Marissa Lehman from L & M Hair Design put a new twist to the messy updo. Courtney’s hair looked so beautiful in a low updo that really accentuated the neckline and back of the gown. The face framing soft curls in the front were the perfect touch!

We had so much fun doing this stylized shoot but one of the many reasons why it was so enjoyable was working alongside Sarah Sage from Sarah Sage Photography. She is such a breath of fresh air and really makes the bride, groom and bridal party feel like you have been friends with her for a long time! She truly captures each defining moment and is great at photographing the small little details at your wedding!

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Describe Your Engagement My night started with horseback riding with a friend, which ended up becoming an extravagant surprise. I rode down a beautiful hill to where he was waiting beside a path that lead to a gazebo set for two. He walked me down to where we sat together as he started a card trick [what he did for me 3 years ago when we were merely strangers]. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what peaked my interest in him so long ago. Then he went on to ask me the most important question he will ask me in my life. #ISaidYes Carry on to wine, charcuterie board, flowers, and laying underneath the lights as the sun set. It was the most serene and gorgeous outdoor setting I could ever dream of. We then ended the night at a rooftop for late night food - because I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dream of ending our engagement any other way. Describe Your Wedding Vision My vision was to have a very warm and moody color palette and style at our wedding, bringing in deep, rich tones for the flowers, dresses, and suit accents, as well as pulling in brass and gold wherever possible. I wanted our colors to match the warmth of the emotions we knew we would feel on our special day. I have an eclectic style, so I incorporated various shapes and sizes of glass vases with deep wild flowers and large brass candle sticks 94

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with greenery draping over the bar and among the tables. I also wanted to make the head table stand out, so we built a large gold arch with flowers behind us and included a large "I DO" sign in front of us. I love large, statement pieces! Describe Your Wedding Day The goal we had in mind for our wedding was for "our people" to know and feel how much we love them. We wanted our guests to have fun in unique, fun ways that kept them entertained, so we had a donut wall and champagne wall for guests, and I spun out of my tulle skirt during our first dance. We also hired an amazing DJ, who had a hype man who danced with everyone and kept them on the dance floor the ENTIRE night. Overall, our day was filled with emotion, love, and memories that we will never forget. The day was truly beautiful and magical. Your Advice to Engaged Couples Plan as much as you can, as early as you can, so that the work closer to your date doesn't feel as heavy. Determine your strengths and decide who will do what in the process and set timing expectations of when you will get them done. Make time for dates together! Our counselor suggested we go on a date during the week leading up to the wedding. The goal was to simply enjoy each others' company and to not talk about anything related to the wedding. It was refreshing and helped us set our focus on what was important amidst what felt like a stressful, busy time.

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Describe Your Engagement Andrew and I had discussed marriage and I told him he had to wait to propose until we had been dating for a year. In August 2018 during my family vacation, Andrew decided to drive back to Mishawaka to bring his mom up for the day. Little did I know, he was also picking up the ring! That evening on our nightly boat ride, he asked me to look through some pictures he had printed to decide which to display in our new house. As I flipped through and looked at the last picture, it was Andrew down on one knee. I was stunned and looked between the picture and him and back again. By now he was actually down on one knee asking me to marry him and still shocked, I said yes! Describe Your Wedding Vision For the ceremony, we knew we wanted an intimate feeling location and the Chapel at the Morris Estate was the perfect option! The little white chapel nestled in the wooded surrounding area fit well with the nature-inspired elements we liked. Then with our tent reception held at The History Museum in South Bend, we knew we wanted an elegant garden feel. Crystal chandeliers, hanging greenery, and an unconventional layout were all incorporated into the reception. Andrew’s favorite color is teal, so when we first saw the floral pattern linen, it sparked the inspiration for the multiple tablescapes.

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Describe Your Wedding Day Our wedding day was an absolute fairytale! We had the most beautiful fall October day with the sun shining and warm temperatures! It was so memorable that we were able to spend the morning with our bridal party as the girls all got their hair and makeup done while the guys hung out. Every member in our immediate families played a role in the ceremony—from our siblings in the bridal party, as ushers, or reciting readings, to all our nieces and nephews as the ring bearers and flower girls, it was so meaningful! Afterward, I surprised Andrew with pictures on the field at Notre Dame since he’s a huge fan! We had a “reveal” when we arrived at the reception and it was everything we dreamed of and more! The team at Burns Special Events truly did an outstanding job with design, décor, and floral; and we heard nothing but raves regarding the food from Lasalle grill before everyone danced the night away with Blammo band! Your Advice to Engaged Couples Having a planner and day of coordinator to take care of all the little things I didn’t think of, especially the last couple weeks before the big day, was invaluable! I didn’t have to worry about creating a timeline, the seating chart, menu cards, or checking in with all my vendors because it was taken care of. There’s a lot of emotion on the day of the wedding so it was worth it to not worry about us or our families “working” the day of having to manage the timeline, vendors, set up, and clean up. It was so nice to be able to just enjoy the day and live in the moment!

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BRIDAL GOWNS

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Elegant Designs

Highland • Indiana (219) 923-0977 elegancewedding.net

Elkhart • Indiana (574) 226-5261 bethzastudio.com

Elkhart • Indiana (574) 293-4228 elegantdesignselkhart.com

Dyer • Crown Point (219) 365-0173 colorroomsalon.com

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Something Blue Bridal Boutique

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Schererville • Indiana (219) 227-8832 somethingbluein.com

CAKES & DESSERTS

Black Currant Bakehouse

Union Pier • Michigan (269) 586-3830 blackcurrantbakehouse.com see ad on page 72

American Espresso Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 299-5282 bookthecoffecart.com see ad on page 14

Calumet Bakery

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Chicagoland Popcorn

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Designer Desserts

Classic Catering & Events

Lansing • Illinois (708) 895-3700 calumetbakery.com

Schererville • Indiana (219) 227-8437 jaymariesalon.com

CATERING

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Jay Marie Salon

Goshen • Indiana (574) 606-5517 sweetemscakeshoppe.com

New Buffalo • Michigan (269) 469-3005 brewstersitaliancafe.com

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L&M Hair Design

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Merle Norman Cosmetics

Lansing Cleaners

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Vanis Salon

Merrillville • Indiana (219) 940-1140 chicagolandpopcorn.com

Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 465-0008 designerdessertsbakery.com see ad on page 90

Goldstar Cafe & Catering

Lowell • Indiana (219) 690-3487 goldstarcafeandcatering.com see ad on page 16

Martin’s Super Markets 21 Locations • Indiana (574) 361-0317 martins-supermarkets.com

Schererville • Indiana (219) 322-5600 vanis.net

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Schererville • Indiana (219) 322-6800 ciaobellaonline.com

Bridgman • Michigan (269) 465-4420 classiccateringevents.co see ad on page 14

Goldstar Cafe & Catering

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Nelson's Catering Wakarusa • Indiana (574) 862-2184 see ad on page 43

Theo's Dining Group Highland • Indiana (219) 838-8000 theoshighland.com see ad on page 39

Casa Del Roma

Aberdeen Manor Chapel Garden Ballroom Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 465-7130 aberdeenmanor.com see ad on page 58 & 79

Aloft - South Bend South Bend • Indiana (574) 344-5407 aloftsouthbend.com see ad on page 99

Anderson's Winery Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 464-4936 andersonswinery.com see ad on page 38

Avalon Manor Merrillville • Indiana (219) 945-0888 avalonmanor.com see ad on page 56

Boulevard Inn & Bistro Saint Joseph • Michigan (269) 983-4518 theboulevardinn.com see ad on page 59

Blue Teal By Nelson's Wakarusa • Indiana (574) 862-2184 nelsonsbbq.com

South Bend • Indiana (574) 233-9474 morrisparkcc.com

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Celebrations Palace Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 255-7733 celebrationspalace.org see ad on page 4

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Morris Park Country Club

Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 465-0478 casadelroma.com

Centennial Park Munster

Gabis Arboretum Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 384-1537

Inn at Harbor Shores

Munster • Indiana (219) 836-6930 munster.org

St Joseph • Michigan (269) 408-9114 innatharborshores.com

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Century Center

Innsbrook Country Club

South Bend • Indiana (574) 235-9711 centurycenter.org see ad on page 23

Cloister In The Woods Munster • Indiana (219) 838-9900 cloisterinthewoods.com see ad on page 76

DoubleTree By Hilton South Bend • Indiana (574) 234-2000 doubletree3.hilton.com see ad on page 50

Embassy Suites By Hilton at Notre Dame

South Bend • Indiana (574) 400-2600 embassysuitesnotredame.com see ad on page 44

Four Winds Casino Resort

New Buffalo • Michigan (866) 494-6371 fourwindscasino.com

Merrillville • Indiana (219) 980-9060 innsbrookcc.com see ad on page 62

Knollwood Country Club Granger • Indiana (574) 271-4828 Denise.Zigler@clubcorp.com see ad on page 64

Lake Max Meadows Culver • Indiana (574) 598-0022 lakemaxmeadows.com see ad on page 10

Lighthouse Restaurant & Private Dining Cedar Lake • Indiana (219) 374-9283 cedarlakelighthouse.com see ad on page 2

Marquette Park

Gary • Indiana (219) 938-7362 marquetteparkgary.org

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Briar Ridge Country Club

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Meadow Brook Barn

Schererville • Indiana (219) 322-3660 briarridgecc.com see ad on page 97

Merrillville • Indiana (219) 718-1437 hellenicculturalcenter.net

Goshen • Indiana (574) 361-8751 meadowbrookbarn.com

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North Shore Event Center

Benton Harbor • Michigan (269) 934-5667 northshoreeventcenter.com see ad on page 71

Palais Royale

South Bend • Indiana (574) 235-5612 palaisroyale.org see ad on page 9

Parea

Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 510-5428 parearestaurant.com see ad on page 98

Rock Run Creek Barn Goshen • Indiana (574) 238-7972 rockruncreek.com see ad on page 72

Sand Creek Country Club

Chesteron • Indiana (219) 395-5222 sandcreek.com see ad on page 24

Signature Banquets Lowell • Indiana (219) 696-7696 signaturebanquets.com see ad on page 73

St Joe Farm

Granger • Indiana (574) 360-3338 stjoefarm.com see ad on page 15

St. Elijah Event Center

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Goshen • Indiana (574) 238-7972 thejweaverbarn.com

AAYS Event Rentals Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 256-1110 aaysrental.com

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The Farmhouse Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms

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Burns Special Events

Fair Oaks • Indiana (219) 394-2697 fofarms.com/farmhouse

Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 259-4807 burnsrentals.com

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The Hall at Oakland Park

Kim Eldridge Special Events

Nappanee • Indiana (574) 773-1001 oakland-hall.com

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The Market Gatherings & Events

Merry Me Events

Edwardsburg • Michigan (574) 532-5588 merrymeevents.com

Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 531-0162 themarketvalpo.com

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Unveiled Weddings & Events

The Nest At Eagles

Crown Point • Indiana (219) 512-5620 yourunveiledevent.com

South Bend • Indiana (574) 231-8565 see ad on page 77

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The Spohn Ballroom

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Goshen • Indiana (574) 862-2184 see ad on page 43

Theo's Steaks & Seafood Highland • Indiana (219) 838-8000 theoshighland.com

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Spinnin' Productions (219) 805-2754 djshaunkelly.com see ad on page 103 EVENT RENTALS

AAYS Event Rentals Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 256-1110 aaysrental.com see ad on page 3

Burns Special Events Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 259-4807 burnsrentals.com see ad on page 45

Crown Party Rentals Crown Point • Indiana (219) 661-3866 crownpartyrentals.com see ad on page 48

Elegant Chairs

Osceola • Indiana (574) 532-0352 elegantchairsbycheri.com see ad on page 77

Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 255-1200 proshowdj.com

Notre Dame • Indiana (574) 631-1400 weddings.ND.edu

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Gaska String Quartet

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South Bend • Indiana (574) 229-0422

Youche Country Club Crown Point • Indiana (219) 663-1418 youchecc.com

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Edward Jones John Beck Elkhart • Indiana (574) 389-8616 edwardjones.com see ad on page 63 FLORAL

Burns Special Events Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 259-4807 burnsrentals.com see ad on page 45

Dixon's Florist

Munster • Indiana (219) 836-1668 dixonsfloristandweddings.com see ad on page 49

Granger Florist Granger • Indiana (574) 272-0000 grangerflorist.com see ad on page 97

Kristina Lynn Floral Schererville • Indiana (219) 865-8663 kristinalynnfloral.com see ad on page 61

La Petite Fleuriste Crown Point • Indiana (219) 308-9161 lpf-design.com

Michiana • Indiana (574) 312-0665 eapromusic.com

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R Etc Events Bristol • Indiana (574) 238-0103 retcevents.com

Elkhart • Indiana (574) 293-5657 matzkeflorist.com see ad on page 63

Martin’s Super Markets 21 Locations • Indiana (574) 361-0317 martins-supermarkets.com see ad on page 93

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Poppies

South Bend • Indiana (574) 243-5703 see ad on page 56

Snapdragon Designs Mishawaka • Indiana (574) 276-6199 snapdragon-designs.com see ad on page 64

Sugarfield Flowers Chesterton • Indiana (219) 613-6616 sugarfieldflowers.com see ad on page 78

Unveiled Weddings & Events Crown Point • Indiana (219) 512-5620 yourunveiledevent.com see ad on page 50

Yellow Rose Florist Granger • Indiana (574) 277-6067 yellowroseflorist.net see ad on page 22

Four Winds Casino Resort

New Buffalo • Michigan (866) 494-6371 fourwindscasino.com

Aloft - South Bend South Bend • Indiana (574) 344-5407 aloftsouthbend.com see ad on page 99

DoubleTree By Hilton South Bend • Indiana (574) 234-2000 doubletree3.hilton.com see ad on page 50

Embassy Suites By Hilton at Notre Dame

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Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 309-0652 classicscandids.life

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Inn at Harbor Shores

Deb Potis Photography

St Joseph • Michigan (269) 408-9114 innatharborshores.com see ad on page 61

INVITATIONS

Merry Me Events

Edwardsburg • Michigan (574) 532-5588 merrymeevents.com see ad on page 70 JEWELRY

Brad's Designs & Jewelry

Crown Point • Indiana (219) 663-5801 bradsdesignsandjewelry.com see ad on page 4

Osceola • Indiana (574) 674-8242 debpotis.com see ad on page 77

JB Photography Nappanee • Indiana (574) 221-1044 photography-jb.com see ad on page 36

Matt & Jaymi Photography Hobart • Indiana (219) 973-9041 mattandjaymi.com see ad on page 4

OMG Photography South Bend • Indiana (574) 261-7999 omg-photography.com see ad on page 43

Highland Jewelers Highland • Indiana (219) 838-2530 highlandjeweler.com see ad on page 78

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Classics & Candids Photography

Sorg Jewelers

Shane Cleminson Photography Highland • Indiana (219) 670-5268 shanecleminson.com see ad on page 21

Elkhart • Indiana (574) 294-5406 sorgjewelers.com

T. Lyn Photography

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Louie's Tux Shop 16 Locations louiestuxshop.com see ad on page 23 PHOTOGRAPHY

Alicia Marie's Photography Northwest • Indiana (219) 218-5281 aliciamariesphotographynwi.com see ad on page 59

(574) 370-9909 tlynphotography.com

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The Cowboy Realtor Team

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TRANSPORTATION

All Around Limo

Portage • Indiana (219) 980-3636 allaroundlimoservices.com see ad on page 70

Epic Limo

Valparaiso • Indiana (219) 462-5466 epiclimoinc.com see ad on page 49 TRAVEL

Barefoot Getaways Travel Crown Point • Indiana (219) 661-7680 see ad on page 97

Cruises International Crown Point • Indiana (219) 661-7680 see ad on page 76 WEDDING PLANNING

Merry Me Events

Edwardsburg • Michigan (574) 532-5588 merrymeevents.com see ad on page 70

Platinum Wedding & Events Osceola • Indiana (574) 286-7839 see ad on page 63

SWMI Tourist Council Benton Harbor • Michigan (269) 925-7540 swmichigan.org see ad on page 11

Unveiled Weddings & Events Crown Point • Indiana (219) 512-5620 yourunveiledevent.com see ad on page 50

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HONEYMOON PLANNING TIMELINE Ahhh, the honeymoon. Your hard-earned reward for months of stressful wedding planning. The only catch? You have to plan that, too! Here's our guide to pulling off a glitch-free honeymoon.

SIX MONTHS OR MORE AHEAD Set a budget. Start having some conversation with your fiancĂŠ. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? Throw around possibilities, search the Internet, talk to a travel agent, and ask friends for ideas. If you're planning a destination wedding, get the ball rolling on paperwork and/or contact a wedding planner who specializes in destination weddings. Find a travel agent (if you don't already have one) who specializes in your destination, activity (an adventure honeymoon) tour or 112

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scuba trip, for example), or mode of transportation (a cruise specialist, say).

(if necessary) and make your ticket request from the airline as soon as possible.

If the price tag for your dream trip is off the charts, brainstorm ways to save money. Investigate what your frequent flyer point balance can buy you and/or research honeymoon registry options with tour operators, travel agents, and on the Internet.

Research hotels, check room availability, and reserve a room.

Book your tickets, get seat assignments, order special inflight meals, and check luggage allowances (you'll need these for buying, or registering for, luggage later), especially if you're carting skis or scuba gear. If you hope to cash in frequent flyer miles for a trip or upgrade, purchase or transfer points

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Reserve a rental car. If you're traveling abroad -- and feeling ambitious -- sign up for a foreign-language class or buy a language course on tape and start practicing at home or on your way to work. Ask your travel agent whether certain vaccinations are recommended or required before visiting your destination.

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Obtain your passports and visas, if necessary.

Pick up airline tickets and all applicable vouchers from your travel agent. Read all material carefully to make sure the information is correct. If not, your travel agent can correct it.

Consider signing up for travel insurance if one of the following apply: one of you has health issues; you're concerned about your safety; or the weather threatens to wreak havoc on your honeymoon (hurricane season, for example). Research travel insurance coverage offered by your credit cards, travel agent, or an independent agency; secure additional coverage for your specific concerns if necessary.

TWO MONTHS AHEAD Buy a camera and luggage -- or register for them before your bridal shower! Research and book tours, theater tickets, hot restaurant seats, and any other activities that require advance reservations -- earlier if you're traveling during peak season -- through your travel agent or soonto-be hotel concierge (get their name and tip them when you arrive). Get certified to scuba dive or begin lessons for any other activity you hope to pursue on your trip.

ONE MONTH AHEAD Make a packing and shopping list. Reconfirm all reservations. Make kennel reservations or contact your house or cat sitter to make sure they're available.

Buy travelers' checks; stow numbers someplace safe in case they're lost or stolen. Exchange about $50 (or at least enough to get you to your hotel from the airport) into small bills in the currency of the country you'll be visiting. There is usually an exchange counter or ATM at the airport, but it can be nice to have cash in hand (it will also help you get used to the exchange rate so it doesn't just feel like "meaningless" Monopoly money).

ONE WEEK AHEAD Arrange to have mail held at the post office during your trip. Stop mail delivery. Make two to three sets of photocopies of your passport, credit cards, insurance, traveler check numbers, wills -- basically any paperwork people would need if your wallet were stolen or something happened to you. Give one set each to a parent and/or a relative or friend, pack one set in your luggage, and leave one set in your safe deposit box. Ask stores where you've registered to hold orders so gifts don't pile up on your doorstep, or ask a relative to collect packages. Set out clothes to pack; buy what you need. Make sure you have extras of everything you can't live without: migraine tablets, allergy pills, asthma inhaler, glasses or contacts, etc. Carry all medications in their

original prescription bottles to avoid questions at customs. Touch base with your house or cat sitter to reconfirm when they'll be coming over, hand over the keys, give them a copy of the vet's number and your contact info, etc.

THREE DAYS AHEAD Reconfirm overseas flights. Order champagne to be awaiting you in your hotel room. Buy books and magazines for the trip. Transfer the addresses of friends to whom you'll want to send postcards plus important phone numbers (house/cat sitter, doctor) into a little travel-sized notebook or journal. Make arrangements for your rides to and from the airport. Leave a copy of your itinerary and a set of house keys with a relative or close friend in case of emergency. Check weather forecasts for your destination. Change your voice-mail and e-mail messages at work. Prepare your house or apartment for your departure -- eat or dispose of perishable food, water plants, set timers, etc.

ONE DAY AHEAD Reconfirm flights. Make sure your luggage (carry-on and checked) is labeled both on the outside and inside with your name, hotel address, and phone number.

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