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A couple’s guide to planning the perfect wedding | 2010

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On the cover: Sequim residents Melissa and Daniel Owens were married August 9, 2008 at John Wayne Marina. Melissa, a 28-year-old preschool teacher, and Daniel, a 31-year-old bartender, choose the marina because of the spectacular water views.

Their wedding photographer, Julie Lawrence, took this photo against a gray concrete background after the ceremony and later added color to the image.

“Melissa and Dan seemed to me to be a fun and energetic couple with an artsy, funky side — note the groom’s socks.

The groom himself is a talented artist,” Julie says.

“I later added layers of color to their portrait and dramatized the texture of the concrete because I wanted to reflect their personalities and give it a hint of artistic flair.”

The result was very well received.

For more information on Julie’s photography, go to www.JulieLawrence Studios.com.

The Bridal Show vendors are: Angel Crest Gardens Baskin Robbins Black Diamond Bridal Blacktail Trail Costco Cedars at Dungeness Gateway Therapeutic Erran Sharpe Hadlock Building Supply Inn at Port Hadlock Morning Star Photography Natural Light Photography Naval Elks Lodge Necessities & Temptations Pure Elements Spa

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Everything you need to plan your wedding will be under one roof on Sunday, March 7.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., photographers, caterers, dressmakers, florists and many more will be gathered at the Naval Elks Lodge Ballroom, at 131 E. First St. in Port Angeles. They will be there to help you turn your wedding dreams into a reality.

Be inspired the moment you walk in.

From tuxedos to cakes, and marriage counselors to spas, the annual Peninsula Daily News Bridal Show offers plenty of ideas for couples planning their BIG day.

The show’s theme this year is “A Wedding Made in Heaven.”

Fittingly, the venue will be adorned in cherubs, fluffy clouds, white icicle lights and bunting.

The show is at a new location this year, moving from its previous spot at the Vern Burton Community Center.

“The Elks is a more intimate, attractive venue,” says Richard Stephens, one of the show’s coordinators and an advertising executive at the Peninsula Daily News.

“It’s easy to imagine your reception there,” he says of the Elk’s Ballroom.

Once again, Belva Bodey of Black Diamond Bridal will present two fashion shows — the first at 11 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. Each will last about 40 minutes, and though the shows will be similar, they won’t be exactly the same.

The best spot to view the fashion shows will be from the mezzanine balcony, but there will also be limited seating on the floor surrounding the stage.

Theatrical lighting will really make the beading and rhinestones on the gowns pop, Richard says.

Along with her other eye-catching bridal gowns, this year Belva will have dresses from two high-end designers brought in at the request of her customers.

The most extravagant line Belva will have at the show is from Maggie Sottero, one of the most prominent names in bridal gowns.

“Their gowns are what most brides are after,” Belva says. “They are sophisticated, elegant, and their attention to detail is unsurpassed.”

The Maggie gowns are often made of silk and decorated with Swarovski crystals.

Belva will also have models in Casablanca gowns made of lace and adorned with crystals and sequins.

She describes the Casablanca gowns as romantic, extremely lovely, and moderately priced in comparison to the Maggie gowns.

Black Diamond Bridal is an elegant, high-end shop, but it carries lots of very affordable gowns.

The store recently relocated from Belva’s home to a 5,000-square-food downtown space in Port Angeles.

There they serve the greater Washington area, Oregon and even Victoria B.C. “Brides come here because even though these are high-end gowns, they still cost less here than anywhere else,” Belva says.

“So instead of taking chances with an internet order — which 90 percent of the time spells disaster or sends a bride a phony — our brides know our gowns are certified to be the real thing.” continued on page 19 >

photo by Natural Light Photography Elizabeth and Marc Lawson took a break in between their ceremony and reception so that their photographer could get some romantic shots at one of their favorite places — Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim.

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See the place where floral dreams are grown

Bride Brieanne Fazio takes a whiff of her gorgeous bridal bouquet created by Kindryn Domning of The Cutting Garden.

— photo by Sherrie Schouten

Kindryn Domning calls her floral design style “garden couture.”

With 16 years of experience, Kindryn is currently the design guru at The Cutting Garden where she has access to an amazing palate of fresh, seasonal, locally grown flowers.

Ninety percent of the flowers she uses in her wedding designs are grown right at The Cutting Garden, offering variety and fresh quality — not to mention being an eco-friendly choice for today’s environmentally conscious bride.

“I’m really promoting a locally grown, sustainable, affordable flower option to our brides this year,” Kindryn says.

However, Kindryn says that brides don’t have to limit themselves to only what’s grown at The Cutting Garden. They can combine local flowers with whatever else their hearts desire from around the world.

Kindryn uses non-local flowers and greenery to “fill in the blanks,” she says, creating fresh, lush works of art.

Her booth at the Peninsula Daily News Bridal Show will be simple, like an art gallery, with pictures of past brides and examples of her work.

She’ll offer a show special that uses “designer’s choice” flowers from The Cutting Garden to create custom bouquets for brides and their bridesmaids. Along with the bouquets, the special will include a bucket full of u-cut flowers from the garden.

Kindryn’s special will continue June through September 2010, using whatever flowers are “pretty, in bloom, and in season,” she says.

For more information, phone 360-775-0734 or click on www.cuttinggarden.com.

The Cutting Garden, located at 303 Dahlia Llama Lane in Sequim, is a full acre of blooms with more than 30 rows, each 100-feet long and sprouting dozens of types of flowers.

Many brides go there to cut their own flowers for off site weddings — and save some money in the process.

The u-cut garden is completely self-serve and open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, June through September. Large bouquets of u-cut flowers are $7.50.

The Cutting Garden’s Web site recommends cutting flowers two to three days before a wedding, and they say to select flowers that are about ¾ of the way open.

Further instructions on u-cut flowers can be found at www.cuttinggarden.com.

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If you don’t like the idea of your single friends fighting over something that symbolizes who will get married next, there are some good alternatives to the traditional bouquet toss.

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The practice of the tossing the bridal bouquet is said to have started as a popular fourteenth century tradition.

It was believed that a bride was especially lucky on her wedding day. Because of this, guests would often grab at her wedding dress and tear off fabric for a souvenir piece of good luck to take home.

The bride’s bouquet toss grew from her desire to offer a good luck souvenir, but prevent guests from bothering her — and her dress — during the reception.

As does everything, this tradition has evolved over the years.

Some brides still enjoy the traditional toss where the catcher of the bouquet is dubbed the “next woman to get married.”

However, if the idea of your single friends fighting over something that symbolizes who will get married next isn’t your idea of fun, there are

alternatives to the traditional bouquet toss.

Talk with other brides about what they did or consult with vendors at the Peninsula Daily News Bridal Show — they may be able to offer some creative suggestions.

Here are a few alternatives we found online: • Skip the toss altogether and instead give the bouquet to a special friend who is already engaged to be married.

• Opt for an anniversary dance where all the married couples join the bride and groom on the dance floor. As the music plays, a DJ or other selected person can eliminate couples depending on the amount of time they’ve been married. The last couple remaining on the dance floor, the one married the longest, then receives your bridal bouquet.

• Split the bouquet in half, handing one half to your mother and the other to your new mother-in-law. You could also split the bouquet

among grandparents or other special wedding guests. You could also say “thanks” to the person who traveled the furthest to be at your wedding by giving them the bouquet.

• Instead of tossing flowers, you could toss wedding favors. Just like candy being tossed in a parade, you can toss small favors to the guests.

Children can help in the fun, and everybody has a chance to get something. Candy, small stuffed animals and silly toys are good choices.

• Attach gift cards (from coffee shops, local stores, etc.) to miniature bouquets and invite everyone onto the dance floor, men and women alike, to catch them.

Remember too that you can keep your beautiful bouquet as a memento whether you decide to toss or not.

Instead of tossing your main bouquet, have your florist make up a smaller “toss bouquet” especially for the tradition.

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Slideshows put personal stamp on weddings . . .

Jennifer Cocchiara wants guests at her wedding next November to understand how she and her fiance fell in love, so she plans to present a slideshow with photos of them growing up and growing together as a couple.

It also will include shots of the people who are important to the couple — the people who will be viewing the photos.

“We want it to be more interactive for the guests and interactive for all of us. It’s a group celebration,” says Jennifer, of Ewing, N.J. Slideshows have become common at weddings. Experts say they must be done properly to succeed, but are generally a fun and simple way to personalize the day and help guests get to know the couple better.

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you are there,” says Anja Winikka, editor of TheKnot.com, a wedding planning Web site.

A slideshow can be included in any part of the wedding weekend — rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, post-wedding brunch or reception, she says.

If a couple is uncomfortable stopping the festivities to show the slideshow, it can be played in the background, on a loop, for guests to view at their leisure.

Some couples run a slideshow on digital photo frames near the guest book or even in the restroom area.

Winikka cautions that slideshows should be “crafted in a meaningful manner.”

They should be organized chronologically or by theme, and should feature photos that don’t embarrass anyone and are appropriate for guests young and old.

The equipment used to display them should be tested beforehand to avoid any glitches.

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And, Winikka agrees, there should be photos of more people than just the bride and groom.

“It’s great to see pictures of the two of you, but (guests) really are there to enjoy themselves with your friends and family, not just the two of you,” she says.

Photo slideshows can be created through various Web sites, for free or a small fee, and on common computer software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.

You can rent a projector or audio visual equipment to show it.

Couples may create the slideshow themselves, or let a family member or friend do it.

For those who aren’t good with computers, professional photographers can craft a slideshow that features artfully edited photographs and video clips. Rates can run from hundreds to thousands of dollars. continued on page 12

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hen all the cake has been eaten, the flowers have wilted, and your dress is at the cleaners, where will you be?

Hopefully, on your honeymoon!

No matter what your budget, Bobbi Breithaupt of Susan Parr Travel encourages brides and grooms not to skip the honeymoon.

After the wedding, its the honeymoon that starts your life together, she says.

“It is the one trip that really is all about you guys,” Bobbi says. “When you get back [from the honeymoon] there are kids, life happens, and all of a sudden you’ve been married for 40 years.”

As you might imagine, prices for honeymoons vary wildly. Couples can go to the San Juans Islands for as little as $500, to Reno for $1,000 or on a luxurious cruise to Tahiti for $10,000.

There is a honeymoon for every budget, Bobbi says.

She tells couples to think about their honeymoon before setting a wedding date.

For the rest of time — if you’re lucky — it will be the month that you celebrate your marriage, and it will be the month that you take subsequent trips to commemorate those nuptials.

Ask yourself what month you want that to be.

January is high season, Bobbi says, so you’ll always pay top dollar for travel during that month. May, October and November are known as “shoulder seasons.” These highly desirable travel months fall outside of hurricane seasons and don’t encompass any major holidays.

Bobbi is especially fond of May as a travel month because it is after spring break, but before school gets out — a great time for low-cost travel.

The most popular destinations for honeymooners here on the North Olympic Peninsula are Hawaii and Mexico, Bobbi says.

“People on the East Coast go to the Caribbean and people on the West Coast go to Hawaii,” she says.

Lots of people are also venturing out to the South Pacific’s Cook Islands and Fiji, which are “just fabulous and surprisingly affordable,” Bobbi says.

A high-end trip to Hawaii will run you about the same amount as a midlevel honeymoon in the South Pacific.

Plus, Bobbi says, its much more romantic.

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These days however, outdoor locations, as well as unique and meaningful wedding locations — like the place where you shared your first kiss — are growing in popularity.

This article offers a glimpse at just some of the many alternative wedding sites available on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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The City of Port Angeles If you are looking to save money with the location of your wedding, then give public hot spots a try.

The Port Angeles City Pier and pavilion have been rented out for weddings in the past. City residents pay just $25 per hour or a $250 flat rate that allows them unlimited time on the pier until 11 p.m.

The pier is a public place and as such can’t be blocked off for a ceremony or reception. All this means is that you might have a couple of extra guests at your big day.

The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department usually tells wedding parties to simply post a sign on their wedding day — those passing by during a ceremony are usually very respectful.

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So you just got engaged!

One of the first things you’ll want to do (after you look for the perfect dress) is to pick out a wedding location.

If you’re getting married on the North Olympic Peninsula, then you’re in luck.

The Northwest is a beautiful place any time of the year and the area offers several out-of-theordinary venues.

wooden boardwalk acts as an excellent isle for the bride to walk down and the observation tower offers stunning views.

The distant scenery of the mountains to the south and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north surround this site.

No vehicles or alcohol are allowed on the pier. A $50 refundable damage deposit, as well as some insurance, are required.

The pier isn’t the only Port Angeles public spot where weddings can be celebrated.

There have also been weddings at Francis Street Park, located just off the waterfront trail at the north end of Francis Street. There are no fees attached with this spot, but the city does require that a damage deposit be paid.

If the location is damaged during the service, then the fee is not refunded, but if everything checks out fine, then your wedding location is free!

The park is lined in shrubbery and has a small covered stage-like area overlooking the water. The area is well-lit, so the option of a sunset or sunrise wedding is possible.

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The historic Dungeness Schoolhouse A classic wedding location is at the Historic Dungeness Schoolhouse in Sequim.

The schoolhouse first opened in 1893 and has been remodeled and renovated a few times since.

The school was designated a Washington State Historical Site in 1973 and in 1988, this beautiful old building was listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

The schoolhouse now operates as a part of the Museum and Arts Center in Sequim and has been open to events of all kinds for more than a decade.

A limited number of weddings are held there each year.

If you want to use the schoolhouse, it’s best to call well in advance because it books up for many other events throughout the year.

Blacktail Trail Couples looking for a lakeside ceremony or a large reception in a riverside meadow need look no further than Blacktail Trail, located just nine miles west of Port Angeles.

The location offers many options depending on the size of your wedding party. There is a spacious redwood deck for a rustic setting that is perfect for a smaller wedding or rehearsal dinner of up to 30 people.

For larger parties, Blacktail Trail offers a chance for couples to have their nuptials in a large meadow that jets up against a lake and bubbling brook. The meadow can seat up to 150 people for a lovely outdoor reception.

There is one fee, $2,200, which gets you the whole 40 acres, beautiful scenery and countless outdoor photo spots for up to eight hours. The fee also includes an on-site honeymoon suite and continental breakfast.

Karen Patry, whose son Andrew was married at this location, describes the area as “beautiful, impeccable and stunning.”

“The bride and groom wanted a fantasy-themed wedding — they got that and then some,” Karen says.

“Everything was just so pleasant, peaceful and inviting.

The environment enveloped us in a big hug.”

Andrew and his bride Ciandi were able to use the pond, dock, grassy banks and even the shaded glen and flowered landscaping for some amazing wedding-day photographs.

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Olympic National Park For a more natural take on an outdoor wedding, try Olympic National Park. Breathtaking views and varied backdrops during all seasons leave minds open to endless wedding possibilities.

If you want a wedding in the park, you’ll need to fill out a special use permit application, says Loretta Commet, permit coordinator.

For now there is no charge for the application.

The park pays special attention to what event is being planned and the number of people attending.

When looking over the applications, they consider two key things. First, they want to make sure the event does not impact park resources and the second is to make sure the requested location does not interfere with other park visitors.

“The terrace connected to the lodge [at Hurricane Ridge] at three in the afternoon would not be an acceptable time,” says Barb Maynes, the parks public information officer. Foot traffic at the Ridge tends to slow down as the day progresses, leaving nighttime and early morning weddings as a main attraction.

“I attended a wedding there at sunset and it was gorgeous,” Barb says.

The park does not allow people to have a ceremony in the meadow up at Hurricane Ridge. Only designated trails and overlooks can be used. The picnic areas on Hurricane Hill Road are a really good spot for weddings, Loretta says.

Kalaloch Beach is another beautiful spot. It is easier to accommodate more people at the beach, Loretta says, but you have to be mindful of the tide schedule.

A person can expect to receive a response to their permit request within two weeks.

For more information about obtaining a permit, contact Loretta at 360-565-3090.

The white, two-story, high-ceilinged schoolhouse sits on a lot just off of the Sequim Dungeness road at 2781 Towne Road. Vertical windows surround all sides of the building and a bell tower sits atop the structure.

You can rent the entire building for $280. That fee gets you 12 hours on your wedding day and 4 hours the day before for decorating and a wedding rehearsal. The schoolhouse also requires a $150, refundable damage deposit.

The building holds a maximum of 90 people and is a tight fit at that.

No alcohol is allowed inside the schoolhouse and while the kitchen can be used for food assembly, there is no actual cooking allowed.

For more information on this charming location, contact John Majors at 360-582-0584.

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Ciandi and Andrew Patry (shown on Page 8) chose a “Princess Bride” theme for their wedding because they wanted to get hitched in a way that was as unique as they are. Ciandi dressed in a original couture gown designed by Belva Bodey of Black Diamond Bridal. The dress featured silver bead work and detached chiffon sleeves. Ciandi also wore a dove gray cloak and veil made of strands of beads.

Her blue, black and silver bead necklace was handmade by a close friend. Andrew’s attire was that of a classic, romantic hero with a silk blouse shirt, knee-high black boots and suede pirate pants.

Their wedding day was very much a classic fairy tale with the ceremony performed lakeside at Blacktail Trail, located just nine miles west of Port Angeles.

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s a babysitter and church school teacher, Liliana Galicia had no qualms about having children attend her September wedding. In fact, Galicia, a 23-year-old from New Rochelle, N.Y., embraced the idea, incorporating about 40 young guests, mostly relatives, in the festivities.

Kids who ranged from 2 weeks old to 15 got pizza, crayons and crafts, and many of them got a spot in the wedding party to boot.

“I told German (her husband) that it’s going to be a little chaotic but it’s worth it,” Galicia says, adding that she was not concerned about the kids’ behavior “as long as they didn’t destroy anything that was not mine.”

Getting married was a chance for “a family moment,” she says. “I really think that my family deserved to be there and that I deserved to have my family.”

Although modern brides are sometimes caricatured as selfish “bridezillas,” there are many who believe that weddings are about celebrating family and community rather than simply being the belle of the ball. It’s an idea that is both traditional and, in some cases, trendy.

For Galicia, who moved here from Guatemala, giving extended family a voice in the wedding has roots in her home country and culture.

Other couples come to the same conclusion for personal, as opposed to traditional, reasons.

They might hope to turn the focus of the day toward a cause or charity, or reach out to relatives, even including them on the honeymoon.

“There are so many ways for brides to involve their families or communities in their wedding day,” says Karry Castillo, a Central Florida wedding planner. “We really groom’s family may ask close friends or relatives for help. encourage our clients to think outside the traditional wedIn another, people offer first. ding box.”

Either way, the idea is that communities pool resources One couple with whom Castillo worked invited guests to to help out when friends or family need it most. Being go with them on a post-wedding Caribbean cruise. Another asked to be a sponsor is considered an honor. client, an avid runner, invited friends to take part in a char“It’s with people that you feel close to and comfortable,” ity run leading up to her wedding day.

Ulloa says. “It makes me feel special. I know I The stress of planning a wedding can easwill be able to count on them, and they know Although ily bring out primadonna behavior, Castillo that I will be there for them anytime.” modern brides said; sharing or doling out responsibilities to For Tami Mount, of Larchmont, N.Y., being are sometimes included in her cousin’s North Carolina postfriends and family can help, emotionally and caricatured also financially. wedding weekend felt special too. as selfish One Mexican-American community in Los The cousins grew up sharing vacations on the Angeles, for example, keeps alive a longstandOuter Banks, so Mount’s cousin and his bride “bridezillas,” ing Mexican tradition by pitching in to cover there are many asked the extended family to stay with them for wedding costs. who believe that a weekend at the beach after their wedding.

Acting as “padrino” or “madrina” ‚SpanRekindling those family beach vacations — weddings are ish for godfather and godmother, or sponsor‚ about celebrating with a new member to boot — gave special family or friends take on a range of responmeaning to the wedding for Mount. family and sibilities, providing and paying for parts of “We were honored and thrilled to get called community the festivities including food, photos and the back to our playground for a week together,” says rather than couple’s clothing, says Araceli Ulloa, 19, of Mount, whose husband and daughter also joined. simply being the Los Angeles, whose family often helps cou“Our parents still got the best rooms in the belle of the ball. house, but at least the newlyweds didn’t have to ples in such ways.

The custom, which also applies to other sleep in bunk beds,” she says. big events, can take different forms depending “It was the making of new memories to mix on the people involved, Ulloa says. In one case, a bride or with the old that they wanted.”

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The scrumptious side of weddings decorated in snowflakes and glitter.

The sky is the limit when She’s done cakes with pirates, and it comes to your wedding she’s created hand-made cake toppers cake, says Cathy Thanem. showing a bride and groom walking

Flower girl R’eana Lininger and ring bearer Adam Heustis are all smiles at the Port Angeles wedding of Kami and Brent — Natural Light Photography Tulloch.

Cathy is co-owner of Baskin Robbins in Port Angeles and has been making and decorating cakes for more than 30 years.

She can create your dream cake in different shapes, flavors and themes, and it all begins with a cake-consultation.

“I like to personalize and get to know the bride and groom,” she says.

The consultation gives Cathy an idea of what the soon-to-be-wed couple wants in a cake. She then sketches a design based on their desires.

Traditional, stacked, wedding cakes adorned in basic borders or roses are Cathy’s least expensive option.

Alternatives include theme cakes where brides and grooms can really let their imaginations run wild.

For winter weddings, Cathy has created cakes topped with snowmen and

on the beach holding their sandals.

It’s all about personalizing, she says.

Grooms’ cakes are where brides often choose to get creative, asking Cathy to surprise their new husbands with a cake depicting his favorite hobby or the place where he proposed.

Cake fillings include vanilla mousse, fudge, strawberry, raspberry, cream cheese and more. Prices basically range from $50 to $120.

Baskin Robbins delivers just about anywhere, Cathy says.

Whether you’re having a potluck wedding in your parent’s house or an extravagant gathering of 500 people, Cathy is confident she can create a cake to suit the occasion.

For more information, phone Baskin Robbins at 360-452-7777.

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Phoenix videographer and disc jockey Cameron Carpenter, owner of Three Oceans Entertainment, says it can take a few days in the studio for him to put together a wedding slideshow. Some of his clients choose to tell only their love story, while others include photos of themselves growing up as well.

“It’s a neat way to watch somebody grow up right in front of your eyes, and that’s the big appeal for it,” he says. “For out-of-town relatives ... it kind of fills in those gaps.”

Some wedding planners are against the whole idea.

Cristina Verger, owner of Cristina Verger’s Tasty Thoughts, a high-end wedding planning and event design service in New York and the Hamptons, says she’s never done a photo slideshow at a wedding.

“I would discourage it actually because a slideshow, no matter how short, it really requires everyone’s attention, and you are interrupting,” she says. “You have to stop to make everyone sit down and pay attention to the slideshow, which is kind of an imposition to your guests.”

If a couple feels strongly about including a slideshow, Verger says she would suggest it be shown with no sound during the cocktail hour.

Carpenter and Winikka agreed that slideshows should complement the wedding

activities, not make Slideshows everything come to a standstill or delay should be the dinner, dancing no more or speeches. Both than 10 or says that a good time for viewing is during 15 minutes. dinner.

“Before the fast eaters are done and starting to mingle around again, there’s a nice window there,” Carpenter says.

Slideshows also should be no more than 10 or 15 minutes, he and Winikka says.

Cocchiara says she and her fiance, Damien Glonek, 37, are horror movie fans who attended horror movie conventions as youngsters and eventually met at one of them. Their slideshow, she says, will likely include pictures of them in Halloween costumes and posing with the actors from some of their favorite scary flicks.

Not only will the slideshow be personal and a little nontraditional, it also will help them avoid something they truly dread: dancing.

“We don’t like to dance, most of our friends don’t like to dance, and we were trying to think of what type of entertainment we could incorporate in the reception,” Cocchiara says.

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There are no hard and fast rules for today’s brides and grooms.

For their wedding, Chris and Kristi Niclas wanted to see each other for the first time before their wedding — not during the ceremony as is traditional.

“They chose to do it without everyone watching,” says photographer Kay Keply. “But we found their mothers watching tearfully in the distance.”

The couple shared this sweet, personal moment near his parents’ home in Sequim.

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Above, Brent and Kami Tulloch wanted to do their bridal party pictures in town, rather than at the church. Brent and his groomsmen came upon the Lincoln Theatre in Port Angeles were they found “Yes Man” and “Twilight” billings up. “The guys set the tone and what a fun image we ended up with,” says photographer Kay Keply.

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At right, Danielle and George Lawrence leave their reception at the Port Angeles Yacht club, champagne and glasses in hand, and head to a boat that carried them to their car at Hollywood beach.

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Some of the many things to consider are the color of ink, embossing vs. not embossing, the number of invitations, monograms, fonts, word selection, embellishments, envelope seals and more. The choices can be dizzying, but the books at Olympic Stationers allow you to see, and touch, the many options, plus Amanda and the rest of the staff are there to answer your questions.

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The Red Lion Hotel has a beautiful, water-view ballroom available for receptions and the occasional ceremony.

“It’s a nice venue for somebody who wants the outdoor feel, but the safety of being out of the rain,” says Charlea Johnson, the hotel’s catering and sales manager.

The 2,700-square-foot ballroom is comprised of two separate spaces — the Juan de Fuca room that overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic room that offers a mountain view. The two rooms open into each other and can hold up to 220 people. Downstairs, the Red Lion also offers the Peninsula room, a more intimate and less expensive space good for parties of 50 or less.

Wedding receptions book as much as a year in advance, but Charlea has also been known to throw a reception together on the fly. If you’re getting married in the popular months of July, August or September, it’s best to book well in advance.

Room rental includes tables and chair set up, house linens, flatware, glassware and tear down.

The Red Lion does not allow outside food or beverages, but then again, why would they?

Their catering services run the gamut from simple appetizers to sit-down dinners. They specialize in seafood, but offer many additional options to choose from. A bartender can be set up in the ballroom and offers everything from a full to no-host.

The Red Lion also offers off-site catering for up to 300 people. For more information, phone Charlea at 360417-5710 or e-mail her at charlea.johnson@redlion.com.

Other downtown caterers to check out: Michael’s Seafood & Steakhouse, 360-417-6929 Rick’s Place, 360-452-8683 Smugglers Landing, 360-452-9292 Oven Spoonful, 360-460-9399 The top photo, by Sherri Schouten, shows an appetizer platter from Red Lion catering. To the right is the Red Lion ballroom looking out onto the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Everything’s downtown You can, quite literally, plan an entire wedding in downtown Port Angeles. Here’s a look at just a few of the many businesses that cater to the would-be bride and groom. Go to www. portangelesdowntown.com for a directory of other wedding-friendly shops.

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Fountain Square Jewelers, at 101 W. First St., has quite a nice selection of wedding rings for both the bride and groom. Rings come in white gold, yellow gold, platinum and palladium, says store manager Laura Larion.

Palladium is in the same metal family as platinum, but is less expensive and not as heavy. It also retains the silvery-white color better than yellow gold. Fountain Square Jewelers also carries Star 129 diamonds.

These diamonds have 129 facets compared to the conventional 58-facet diamonds. “It makes for a much brighter stone,” Laura says.

They also have a wonderful selection of color stones, a trend that is growing in popularity among modern brides. Laura has seen brides choose sapphires or rubies over traditional diamonds. The jewelry store can also do custom design work, resulting in one-of-a-kind rings.

The shop also offers some moderately priced gift ideas for a couple’s wedding party. For the groomsmen, they have money clips or tie tacks, and for bridesmaids they’ve got pearl or silver necklaces, earrings and bracelets starting at around $30. For more information, phone 360-417-

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They can even ship your honeymoon luggage so that it’s waiting for you at your destination.

The staff members at UPS are trained as certified packing professionals, says marketing manager Susan Hurd.

If they pack your stuff, it’s fully insured for damage and loss.

The store also offers online printing with volume discounts for wedding invitations and the like. “We have one of the best color printers on the Peninsula,� Susan says.

They also have a self-serve color printer for those planning a wedding on a tight budget.

Another cool option available at UPS is Picture–It Postage that allows you to create stamps with a photo of the bride and groom.

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This gorgeous Maggie Sottero gown is available at Belva Bodey’s store, Black Diamond Bridal. The pleated train, Swarovski crystals and silk material combine to create a show-stopping wedding dress. Belva recommends brides order their gowns at least 4 months in advance and up to 6 months in advance for the popular Maggie line. This also gives Belva time to make any needed alterations — giving brides the perfect fit for their BIG day.

The fashion shows this year will be a little slower paced, Belva says, because the gowns are grander and most of them lace up the back which takes longer.

Another Bridal Show veteran, the Toggery, will offer attendees a sneak peak at their newest selection of tuxedos, vests and men’s’ accessories during the fashion shows. The Toggery is the go-to place in Port Angeles for men’s fashion, outfitting everyone from the father-of-the-bride to the little ring bearer.

New to the fashion shows this year, Edna Peterson of Necessities and Temptations will have models wearing some cute, comfortable fashion finds perfect for the bride to take on her honeymoon.

Thanks to florist Kindryn Domning of The Cutting Garden, the venue will be even more heavenly. For center stage, she is making a three-tier living chandelier in all white and gold flowers with feathers and crystals.

“It will be three rings, reminiscent of halos,” she says. “I’m hoping it will be a real show stopper.”

She also plans on creating a lush arbor in the same color scheme so that the models can pose under it as they exit the stage.

Along with the fashion shows there will be 23 exhibitors with booths and displays offering a variety of discounts and gifts.

From making travel arrangements for the honeymoon to registering for gifts, vendors will be able to address all the needs of the bride and groom.

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Brides will once again have a chance to show off their fashion design skills at the Peninsula Daily News Bridal Show. Back by popular demand, the “Build Your Own Wedding Dress Contest” will return to center stage with loads of toilet paper on hand to aid contestants.

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Toilet paper, aluminum foil and tape are just some of the things contestants can use to create the most dazzling and extravagant wedding dress possible.

Winners will be decided by audience response, and they will receive a prize package with an array of items from North Olympic Peninsula businesses.

Brides should register at the Peninsula Daily News welcome booth, located in the lobby of the Naval Elks Lodge, 131 E. First St. in Port Angeles, by 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 7.

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