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Headpieces can add glamorous touch By LISA A. FLAM
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Brielyn Souza donned a cathedral-length veil for her church wedding in 2015, but popped on a fresh floral crown for the reception. With its earthly beauty, the crown fit the laid-back, rustic-glam feel of her barn party, and felt true to a bride who often wore flowers in her hair as a girl. “It was my version of a bride,” Souza, 33, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, says of the crown. “Some people put on a veil and they feel like a bride. I put on that floral crown and I felt like a bride. I felt complete in my bridal look.” Crowns and other types of headpieces, often made with crystals, rhinestones and pearls, have become more popular among brides in recent years, experts say. Delicate or statement-making, a bridal headpiece serves as a finishing touch, a way to add a little bit of extra glamour to a wedding-day outfit. “They’re really an exquisitely beautiful way to finish your look, and something that’s really special, rooted in tradition but really modern,” says New York luxury accessories designer Jennifer Behr, whose designs have been worn by many A-list celebrities. “It’s really jewelry for the hair,” she said, adding that like makeup, headpieces “bring a lot of brightness and attention and beauty to the face.” With all eyes (and cameras) on the bride, Behr, who has a namesake accessories company, says the headpiece is the bride’s most important accessory, and can be worn with or without a veil. The floral crown, made of fresh flowers or fashioned from metal or silk, is a standout among headpieces, says Shane Clark, senior fashion and accessories editor at Brides magazine. “Floral crowns are the biggest hair accessory trend we’ve been seeing,” Clark says. “It
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BrItAIn’S PrInce WILLIAM and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their wedding in London on April 29, 2011. Tiaras, famously worn by British royals like the former Kate Middleton and Princess diana, are there for those princess moments, and may soon be making a bridal comeback says Shane clark, senior fashion and accessories editor at Brides magazine.
A ModeL wears a bridal headpiece called Delicate Vine Circlet which was designed by Jennifer Behr. Behr, who has a namesake accessories company, says the headpiece is the bride’s most important accessory. Many of them can be worn with or without a veil, and they can elevate any bride’s look. ven into bridal braids. Tiaras, famously worn by British royals like the former Kate Middleton and Princess Diana, are there for those princess moments, and may soon be making a bridal comeback, Clark says.
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makes it feel more romantic. You have that ethereal, hippie, romantic, laid-back vibe.” Behr also offers several golden, metal floral styles she calls “a more sophisticated take on the floral crown. It’s a little bit more elegant.” If a crown’s not your thing, consider a decorative comb, clip or pins. A beautiful comb can hold your veil in place, or
pins or combs could be tucked into an updo or low chignon. Headbands too, are plentiful. Newer versions, called circlets and halos, which often have ties at the ends, can be worn across the top of the head like a traditional headband or lower down, toward or across the forehead. Hair vines are flexible strands that can be wo-
How to find your perfect hair accessory? Choose something that complements your gown, wedding venue and hairstyle, and a design that feels natural, Clark advises. “Make it your look, but make sure you feel comfortable,” she says. While a tiara is befitting the bride tying the knot in a ballgown in a castle, a flower crown works well with a boho, romantic gown or a beach wedding, Clark says. A deco or vintage look is often well suited by a comb or a pin. There are now many choices in metals, Clark notes, with yellow and rose gold mixing in with the traditional silver finish among hair accessory options.
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Bridal parties don’t have to match By LeAnne ItALIe Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — Alison Kelly felt she had enough on her plate dealing with her own wedding gown and all the details of her mountain getaway nuptials without micromanaging how her bridal party would dress. So instead, she asked her maid of honor — her sister — and the rest of her bridal party to choose natural tones to honor the informal Vail, Colorado, location that she and her husband had picked for their Sept. 2 nuptials, and to wear styles that made them feel good. “I’m surrounded by women who make their own decisions and are strong and independent. There’s no way I could tell any of them what to wear. It just wouldn’t even work,” Kelly laughed. “I know that they know their own bodies.” She was thrilled with the results, a soft mix of rose blush, light red, ivory and taupe that proved the perfect complement to her own white gown. The bridesmaids wore matching rings of flowers on their heads. The groom’s party was also not matchy-matchy. He wore light gray, his best man was in black and the other groomsmen were in darker gray. Identical boutonnieres tied their looks together. While brides have been giving their stand-up loved ones greater freedom from the constraints of more traditional — often hideous — matching confections, they now seem to be taking the mismatch bridesmaid trend a step further. Matching colors in different silhouettes or identical dye lots for different styles of dresses have given way to completely different cuts, textures and colors. “They did so well,” said Kelly, who lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and works as a librarian. “They kept showing me the pictures of what they were thinking. I
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the BrIdAL PArty of Sydney Broadhead of Nashville, Tenn., poses at her wedding in Ashville, N.C., in May 2016. Broadhead allowed her bridesmaids to choose their own dresses, though she stayed in the loop on their plans and was the final arbiter. thought that was really nice because I was just too busy doing my own thing and planning my own stuff. I trusted them, and it ended up being much better than I imagined.” The trend is well represented on the retail side. David’s Bridal, with more than 330 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom, has an online section of mismatched bridesmaids options with advice on how to make the concept work, from using the same color in different styles to choosing wildly different fabrics, lengths, silhouettes, colors, prints and embellishments.
Select different shades One suggestion from the company: Select different shades of the same color, but include light, medium and dark shades to allow for an ombre gradation. For large wedding parties, mix in some pale
neutrals that will offset the overall palette. While mismatching is more visible these days, it hasn’t completely taken over. According to the most recent Bridal Fashion Study by the wedding site TheKnot.com, done in 2015, 51 percent of bridesmaids still wear the exact same dress as others in their wedding party, while 33 percent wear the same color in different styles, 11 percent wear different dresses and 5 percent wear the same style in different colors. Shelley Brown, fashion and beauty editor for The Knot, said the idea of mismatched bridesmaids dresses is picking up speed as more brides look for ways to personalize their weddings. “Over the past few years, designers have picked up on this trend, adding new colors and styles and patterns so brides can mix and match,” she said. “It’s a really easy way to make
your bridal party stand out.” It’s also a great way for brides to be more sensitive to the shapes, sizes and skin tones of their bridesmaids, Brown said. Complete freedom of choice can go wrong, so Brown suggests that brides provide some broad guidelines. “Offering no guidelines can create a more stressful process for the bridesmaids,” Brown said. “So don’t just say, oh, buy a blue dress. Is it strapless, is it floor length, what material is it, what shade of blue?” If it’s a super-formal wedding, for instance, a short dress likely wouldn’t work, Brown said. Nor would a more informal fabric like jersey, she said. Some brides who want to offer choice in color without losing control altogether may want to offer paint chips as a guide. “One of my favorite ways to interpret this trend is to pick
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work well with cream or lace gowns. Clark advises matching the metal in a headpiece Continued from page 6 to the finish of any jewelry. If A different color gives the same you’re using the headpiece to accessory a completely differ- add color, wear fresh blooms in the same color family as your ent feel, she says. Behr says her gold pieces bouquet and keep the colors
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a really subtle, neutral color like blush or nude or even a very soft pewter and then let your girls choose what embellishments or silhouettes they like,” Brown said. “They could do rose gold sequins if they want to, maybe someone else has a lace dress and someone has some kind of separates happening. That way your girls get to show some of their personalities. They’re definitely spending a lot of time on your wedding. They’re invested in the process. They want to look good, too.” Sydney Broadhead of Nashville, Tennessee, is a graduate student in public health and health policy. She was married in May 2016 in a historic home in Asheville, North Carolina. She went way out of the box when it came to her bridesmaids’ dresses. “I had several bridesmaids of varying sizes, different body types, and I wanted dresses that
were going to make them feel more comfortable and weren’t run of the mill,” she said. She wanted romantic tones but the overall vibe was eclectic. She went shopping with a couple bridesmaids who live near her. Out-of-town bridesmaids sent her photos and questions as they made their selections. “I had one girl in gold and another in pink. One was in metallics. My sister was in red. One had a beaded top. It came together very organically,” Broadhead said. She set few guidelines on styles and fabrics but made it clear she preferred longer dresses. She was the final arbiter before selections were finalized, and she anchored the bridal party by putting groomsmen in the same suit with matching red ties and boutonnieres to help ground the mismatch on the other side of the aisle. “It was more of a conversation than a free-for-all,” Broadhead said. “The traditional everybody-matching idea felt a little uninventive. I was fine with trying something new.”
appropriate for the season. Pay attention to scale so your hair accessory isn’t out of balance with or competing with details on your gown, Clark says. Remember to try the hair accessory on with your gown and, ideally, bring it to a trial
hair appointment, so the stylist can find the best placement to go with your bridal hairstyle, Clark says. If nothing else, remember this about your headpiece: “It shouldn’t be the center of attention,” Clark says, “because your gown should be.”
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ALISon reed of Colorado Springs, Colo., center, stands with her bridal party in Vail, Colo., on Sept. 2. Reed chose to allow her bridesmaids leeway in the colors and styles of dresses they wore. Experts say mismatched bridesmaids dresses are a growing trend as more brides personalize their weddings.
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The cost of weddings continues to rise. In its 2016 Real Weddings Study, bridal resource The Knot found that the average wedding cost couples and their families more than $35,000. With such a high price tag, it’s no wonder happy couples look for ways to save money. One of the ways couples can save a sizable amount of money on their weddings is to tie the knot on Friday or Sunday instead of hosting a more traditional Saturday afternoon or evening wedding. Wedding ceremony and reception venues may charge considerably less to host weddings on Fridays or Sundays. Reception venues tend to be the largest wedding expenses, so reducing those rates can go a long way toward helping couples stay within their budgets. While the cost-savings of Friday or Sunday weddings may be the main focus for happy couples, it’s important that grooms- and brides-to-be recognize that planning Friday or Sunday weddings may require some unique planning. 1. Avoid holiday weekends. Three-day holiday weekends may seem like the ideal time
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tyIng the Knot on a day other than Saturday can save couples money and help make their weddings more unique. to host Friday or Sunday weddings, as guests likely already have Friday or Monday off from work. But the cost of travel and lodging may be much higher on holiday weekends than non-holiday weekends. That may compel some guests to decline their invitations. In addition, many families have holiday weekend traditions and it may be unfair for couples to ask them to interrupt or cancel those plans to attend their weddings. 2. Consider the timing. When hosting a Friday wedding, couples may want to start
the ceremony later than they might if they were getting married on a Saturday. That’s because out-of-town guests who don’t want to use more than one vacation day to attend the wedding may be flying in on the day of the wedding. A later start time gives guests more flexibility when booking flights. Starting later also allows local guests to work a full day and still make it to the ceremony on time. Couples who opt for a Sunday wedding may want their ceremonies to start earlier than they would on Saturday to ac-
commodate guests who need to go to work on Monday morning. 3. Confirm vendor availability. Wedding vendors are accustomed to working on Saturdays, when the vast majority of weddings take place. So couples should not simply assume a favorite deejay, band or catering company will be available to work their Friday or Sunday weddings. Couples who have particular entertainers or caterers in mind should confirm the availability of these vendors before booking a wedding and reception facility. It’s also important that couples getting married on Sundays confirm that hotel rooms will be clean and ready in time for their guests to make it to the ceremony. Many hotels host wedding parties on Fridays and Saturday nights, and some might not be able to turn rooms around in time to accommodate Sunday wedding parties. Tying the knot on a day other than Saturday can save couples money and help make their weddings more unique. But it’s important that couples consider more than just costsavings before agreeing to get married on a Friday or Sunday.
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Local vendors are often a go-to choice when couples are planning their wedding ceremonies and receptions. As the “shop local” movement grows in popularity, weddings present a prime opportunity to embrace this movement. Couples may have different ideas regarding where to tie the knot, but local vendors can be hired regardless of geography. Brides magazine says the biggest factor influencing wedding location is the size of the guest list and the number of people who wouldn’t be able to attend if the wedding was in a particular locale. Hometowns might be the traditional choice regarding wedding location, but the XO Group says one in four couples now host destination weddings. Once couples choose a town or city to host their weddings, they can begin exploring the benefits of working with locally-based vendors.
area and possibly even the location where the wedding will be held. That can help couples avoid having to give directions, discuss venue protocols, and handle other tasks that must be worked out with non-local vendors. For example, local photographers familiar with a particular venue will know all of the best places to get shots, and some vendors may have preexisting relationships with venue representatives that could ensure wedding day operations go smoothly.
Proximity Local vendors can meet with brides and grooms more readily throughout the planning process, making things less stressful on the happy couple. This also makes it easier to drop off deposits, attend meetings, make fitting appointments, or attend styling sessions.
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Couples who travel for their weddings and employ local vendors will not have to Familiarity pack as much. Using local vendors elimiLocal vendors will be familiar with the nates the need to bring along bulky dress-
es, decorative items, flowers, and much more. Plus, couples needn’t pay to transport and house vendors brought along from back home.
Environment Individuals who take great strides to conserve resources by reducing their energy consumption and protecting the environment often find that shopping local is beneficial. Local vendors are more likely to source their materials from other local businesses, reducing their carbon footprints along the way. For example, local caterers may rely on local farmers for their foods, affording couples the chance to host eco-friendly or even farm-to-table weddings.
Customization Working with local vendors often translates into getting more personalized service and attention than mass retailers or merchants can provide. Going local when choosing wedding vendors is an increasingly popular choice among couples about to tie the knot.
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Bobby Hughes’ family was worried about the food truck. They were used to sit-down wedding dinners with towering cakes. But Hughes and his Colombian bride, Angelica, were opting for a more relaxed approach when they asked the owners of a local food truck to cook up a South American-inspired menu for their Houston wedding. “My Texas relatives are meat-and-potatoes people,” Hughes says. “So there was some concern about the food. I was asked if people should bring their own sandwiches.” No sandwiches required. Hughes says his family and other guests ended up being impressed with the custom menu created by Consumed — a self-billed “Mobile Food Dispensary.” Normally purveyors of upscale burgers and fries, the owners worked with the couple to offer Argentine empanadas, goat cheese and pesto-slathered sliders, veggie tacos and Arepa, a traditional Colombian flat cornbread topped with pulled chicken and jicama slaw. Hughes’ brother-in-law, Julian Alvarez, had suggested using the food truck after learning that the couple’s wedding venue didn’t have a kitchen. Alvarez knew the owners of Consumed from their usual spot outside the Down the Street bar, and he offered to pay for the food as a wedding gift. The couple loved the idea, and appreciated not having to agonize over seating arrangements. Hughes recommends a food truck to anyone who wants something relaxed and different, but he says couples should manage their expectations. “It’s a food truck,” he says. “They’re not going to serve everyone at the same time, but in the meantime your guests can have drinks and talk. It really takes the edge off.” Mei Li, owner of a Boston truck called Mei Mei, agrees that trucks add to a casual, fun atmosphere. “It’s fun for guests to walk up and order,” she says. “It’s a new experience for a lot of people, and adds a level of excitement and options that a traditional caterer can’t provide.” Mei Mei, run by three siblings and offering a locally-sourced, Chinese-American menu, has been so successful that it also now has a sit-down location and a shipping container-based lunch counter.
Understand limitations Having done many weddings, Li suggests that couples consider the style of their wedding, the number of guests and the limitations of the venue when selecting a truck for their special day. Also, learn what a food truck can or can’t do. “Food trucks don’t usually offer table
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Jay and erin gaskill, front of line, and their wedding guests order food from Boston-based food truck, Mei Mei, at their wedding in Sagamore Beach, Mass. Katherine Harper/Ava Marie Photography via AP
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chILdren LIne uP for desserts from The Bumblebee truck at a wedding held at the Julie Doniero via AP Lyon’s Farmette & River Bend in Lyons, Colo. BoBBy And AngeLIcA hugheS celIt is owned and operated by Denver-based ebrate their Houston wedding with Conchef Lora Kleinwachter. sumed, a local food truck. linens, waitstaff or cleanup after the meal. You may need to negotiate that or hire an outside vendor for those services,” Li says. Chat directly with the chefs, she says, to make sure the menu items make sense for the crowd size. “Nobody wants to wait a long time to eat at a wedding,” Li says. “Be willing to be flexible and creative — the operator will know best what will work.” Li recommends using a truck for either the cocktail hour or the main meal, and limiting menu items to three or four options. Another option is to have chefs serve appetizers directly from the truck and then bring family-style portions to each table, or provide a buffet. For those who prefer a traditional sitdown dinner but still want the fun of a truck, consider a dessert van. “Everything is already made, so it’s like a dessert buffet that I’m constantly refilling,” says Lora Kleinwachter, owner and head chef of The Bumblebee truck in Denver.
The Bumblebee, a curvy, 1962 P-30 van that’s even cuter than its name, was rescued and refurbished into its current, Instagram-worthy state and has been traveling to weddings and events ever since. “People love to take pictures with the Bumblebee, and kids freak out when they see her,” Kleinwachter says. While her menu options include fullscale cakes, she often suggests the most portable treats — like baked doughnut holes or chocolate trifle cups. “By dessert time, people are often dancing and socializing,” she says. “Guests, especially the children, love anything that’s easy to eat and carry around.” While many savory food trucks can save couples money compared to a sit-down dinner, dessert trucks can be a splurge. With a $1,000 minimum plus travel and hourly service charges, Kleinwachter knows her truck can cost more than the average cake. Yet she says many couples hire her because they want something special.
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Give wedding favors some local flavor By MeLISSA rAyWorth Associated Press Writer
Once, the little gifts that couples gave out to wedding guests were as elegantly predictable as just about every other aspect of a traditional wedding. A little bud vase printed with the happy couple’s names, perhaps. Or a tiny faux-Lenox picture frame inscribed with the date. Somewhere along the way, couples and wedding planners took a different approach. They figured out that fragile trinkets like these were often taken home and ignored, or, worse, left behind at the reception. Happily, as with so much modern wedding planning, favors have gotten a whole lot more personalized, creative and, in some cases, delicious.
These items were collected for a 2015 Pittsburgh-themed “welcome bag” designed by Hello Productions. Couples planning destination weddings may opt to give “welcome bags” that include locally-made treats and items that celebrate the destination.
Telling your story Couples who opt to give guest favors are seeking something that distinguishes their wedding from others, but is relatively inexpensive, says Lauren Kay, deputy editor of the wedding website TheKnot.com. The Knot’s 2016 survey found that of the 78 percent of couples giving favors to their
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may be waiting at their hotel. “Welcome bags” usually offer a mix of practical things (cheese and crackers for the room, for example, and perhaps water and a packet of Advil for the morning after) and fun items designed to highlight something about the couple or location. Pittsburgh-based wedding planner Natasha Brody of Hello Productions has designed postcards with a striking photo of Pittsburgh on one side and the wedding weekend itinerary printed on the back. She also likes to add some local favorites to the bag, like Clark bars or mini bottles of Heinz ketchup (both from Pittsburgh), or small bottles of locally distilled Wigle whiskey. In cases where many guests know one of the people getting married but not the other, welcome bags are a great place to put items that tell something about the couple or how they met, Brody says. The more creGifts on arrival ative the better: “Do a little write-up of how If your guests have traveled to reach he proposed,” or include information on a wedding destination, your gift to them Please see FAVORS page 18
guests, the average investment ranged between $2 and $5 per guest, depending on the number of guests and the budget. “What can you really get for $2 or $3 that people are really going to want to hang on to and that will really represent you?” asks Kay. The answer for many couples is creative personalization: a gift that helps tell their story. Journalists Caitlin Kelly and Jose LoJose R. Lopez via AP pez created a memorable favor for their An AuthentIc-LooKIng, laminated 2011 wedding: Knowing that their colpress pass was created by journalists cait- leagues often treasure press passes from major events, they designed authenticlin Kelly and Jose Lopez for their wed- looking, laminated press passes for ding reception in 2011, knowing how many their reception. Guests could wear these of their colleagues (and wedding guests) tongue-in-cheek, all-access passes on treasure their own press passes from major lanyards throughout the event, and take them home as mementos.
events. As couples and wedding planners aim to create even more memorable and personalized wedding days, wedding favors have become more unique and personal.
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Traditionally, one of the more memorable aspects of wedding receptions is the food. Whether it was fun, tasty or something entirely new for guests, food tends to leave a lasting impression. The experts at Boho Weddings say that, more than ever before, couples are seeking menu ideas that reflect their personalities as a couple as they seek to make a statement at their events. Celebrating with delicious, unique foods can make receptions that much more amazing.
Bite-sized bursts Tapas and a movement toward small bites has started to take hold at wedding receptions. Such a choice allows guests to try many different flavors without filling up too quickly. From sliders to mini grilled cheese to soup shots to bite-sized pizzas, many of these small bites feature flavors borrowed from familiar comfort foods — just presented on a miniature scale.
Comfort stations, bars Couples who love comfort food can put it on display with a crostini station, a mashed potato bar, a chicken and waffles station, a gourmet popcorn snack station, or a ramen noodle bar.
Food trucks/carts Outdoor weddings can be
enhanced with the addition of trendy food trucks. These restaurants on wheels can inject burgers, sandwiches, international delights, crêpes, noodles and so many more flavors into a wedding.
High-end options Couples may want to give guests a taste of the lavish with olive oil and vinegar tasting stations, whiskey bars, French hors d’oeuvres, Kobe beef sliders, lobster tails, risotto stations and more.
Childhood favorites When it comes time for dessert, some couples opt to avoid or downplay wedding cakes in favor of something simpler. A cookie-and-milk bar, doughnut holes, soft pretzel stations, pie pops or dessert shot jars push creativity and sweetness to new levels. Do-it-yourself dessert stations, such as s’moremaking and ice cream sundae stations, also can be big hits. Couples are increasingly feeling less beholden to traditional wedding reception menus as they look to infuse their personal tastes into the foods they plan to serve their guests. Many catering managers and chefs welcome the chance to work with couples looking to create unique reception menus.
the couple’s favorite local spot for brunch or other places that weekend guests shouldn’t miss. Spending on these “swag bags” may range from about $6 to $15 per bag, depending on the couple’s budget and the number of out-of-town guests. Give one bag per room or couple, rather than individual bags for each visiting guest. Another money-saving move: Some couples who give welcome gifts to out-of-town guests then skip table favors at the reception. Money they might have spent on favors can be used toward extras like “an after-party band or a really cool bartender who is making special cocktails,” Kay says.
Delicious and DIY Edible (or drinkable) gifts solve the problem of guests having to pack unplanned items in a suitcase or carry something fragile home. Small succulent plants are advertised as great wedding favors and can be quite beautiful, but they leave guests with the challenge of getting them home intact. Wedding guests also get hungry. So some couples solve both problems by offering food gifts: a jar of local honey, perhaps, or a box of chocolates from a popular local business. For weddings at a winery, Kay says, a split of wine with a personalized label is a perfect gift. Another option that’s costeffective: Offer pretty takeout
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edIBLe WeddIng FAvorS, especially those with a homemade twist such this apple butter, are increasingly popular, says event planner natasha Brody of Hello Productions. containers that guests can fill with cookies as they leave the reception. Or, for couples not hosting a brunch the next day, offer gourmet muffins or jars of granola with bags of fancy tea to be enjoyed the next morning. Again, the local tie is popular, as is do-it-yourself-ing: One of Brody’s clients “had family come over and they all made homemade apple butter,” she says. In the months before the wedding, the family made batches from local apples and then packed the apple butter by hand into mason jars tied with ribbons. “It was really precious,” Brody says. “No one forgot it.”
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Couples are increasingly bucking long-established trends to make weddings uniquely their own. One of today’s more popular tradition-busting trends is not adhering to gender lines when couples select friends and family members for their wedding parties. Until recently, the vast majority of wedding couples selected members of the same sex to fill the roles needed for the ceremony and reception. For example, grooms would choose fellow males to serve as their groomsmen while brides choose other females for their bridal parties. The wedding resource The Knot says the days of having men on one side and women on the other are gone. Coed wedding parties enable brides and grooms to have their favorite people by their side, regardless of gender. According to The Daily Mail, over the past year, weddings across Australia and other areas of the world have seen a rise in “groomswomen” and “bridesmen,” blurring the lines of wedding traditions. Couples have often said that choosing whomever they desire to stand beside them during the wedding is more authentic than separating people simply because of gender. Take for example a groom-to-be who is especially close to his sister. Such siblings may serve as bridesmaids, but grooms may want to have their sisters by their sides on their big day. Foregoing gender roles may make for a unique, customized wedding. However, it does create the question of what wedding party members will wear. Again, there are
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no firm rules, but coordination can make for better photos. A woman standing on the groom’s side can coordinate with the color of the bridesmaids dresses, but wear a different style. Or she can wear a dress that matches the color of the groomsmen’s suits. A man standing with the bride can have accessories, such as tie, vest and pocket square, that match bridesmaid dresses. One of the areas where mixing and matching genders may get a tad sticky is with older, more traditional guests. They may not understand the freedom of choice
in the wedding. However, couples can discuss their bridal parties to select people who they think might prefer couples adhere to tradition. Another possible snag is with bachelorette parties and bachelor parties. A solution to this dilemma may be to simply organize a getaway weekend for the entire bridal party and not separate parties for each side. Couples are increasingly deviating from tradition for their weddings by looking beyond gender when picking wedding party members.
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A new trend is taking hold both in North America and on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Cakes are being pared down so that frosting and fondant coverings are now nearly absent from the confections. They’re called “naked cakes,” and these simplified desserts showcase the texture of the cakes and their fill-
ings. According to culinary experts, the idea for the naked cake came from Christina Tosi, owner of Momofuku Milk Bar. It’s an award-winning bakery with locations across the United States and Canada. Now many other pastry chefs and bakers are hopping on the naked cake bandwagon, with the trend being highlighted by the likes of Martha Stewart and the respected wedding re-
source The Knot. Just because these cakes may be short on exterior buttercream doesn’t mean they fall flat on flavor or visual appeal. Cakes can be embellished with fresh blooms, gum paste-molded flowers, edible pearls and gems, fresh berries, and much more. The Knot notes many naked cakes are garnished with flavors that are included in the cake, such
as chocolate chips, crumbs, cookie dough, or candy sprinkles. Couples who are stripping down their weddings to include more basics and natural effects may be drawn to these naked cakes. They’re also an option for those who find frosting, buttercream and fondant too sweet for the palate. Naked cakes enable the interior flavors to really shine.
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Nancy Rutchik and Flossie Pack are flower girls extraordinaire. Not only did the outgoing and energetic 80-somethings draw cheers as the surprise flower girls at their granddaughter Lucy Schanzer’s wedding, but they reprised the role to further acclaim at the wedding of Schanzer’s younger sister the following year. Being close with her grandmothers, Schanzer, 31, wanted to involve them in her wedding ceremony in a way that was prominent and unique. “Grongong” Nancy and Grammy Flossie embraced their chance to be flower girls, which was kept secret until the two, wearing pearls and big smiles, began scattering petals from Tom O’Neal/TGO Weddings/Lucy Schanzer via AP antique silver baskets to the “I Love Lucy” theme song. They walked down the aisle FLoSSIe “grAMMy” PAcK, left center, and nancy “grongong” rutchik, right cenbefore an adoring crowd just before Schan- ter, walk down the aisle as flower girls for the wedding of granddaughter Lucy Schanzer zer married Kyle Schanzer on May 30, 2015, in Carmel, Calif., on May 30, 2015. Lucy married Kyle Schanzer. in a redwood forest in Carmel, California. “His work ethic and his family values “When they saw us, they started laughare definitely things we both look up to ing,” said Rutchik, 87, of Dallas. “Then and admire,” said Gorand, 28. She added they had whistle calls and they called our that her Gramps made the ceremony feel names and ‘Go girl!’ We broke up the wed“really intimate and personal and just ding. It was really a fun thing.” very loving and genuine.” Many modern couples are tinkering with At the reception, couples can also mentradition as they personalize their weddings, tion their parents’ parents in speeches, and that includes placing grandparents in display their old wedding photos or honor more visible positions like flower girl or ring them on the dance floor. bearer, best man or bridesmaid. It’s a loving At the Oct. 14 wedding of Ashley and way to celebrate grandparents who were inMatthew Beine in West Bend, Wisconsin, volved and influential in their upbringing. the couple’s seven grandparents proudly “It honors the legacy of a family and the walked down the aisle before the wedding extension of a family and how the family party, and later, the DJ played a snippet is growing, because that’s fundamentally of a slow song from decades ago to honor what marriage is about,” said San Frantheir weddings. cisco wedding and event planner Alicia “We know how rare it is to have that Falango, who estimates that about 30 permany grandparents alive for a big life cent of her couples include grandparents event like this,” said the bride, 23. “They in a unique way. “It’s not the norm per se, Emilia Jane/Nadine Gorand via AP have set a really great example for my but it’s gaining popularity,” she added. These unexpected, high-profile roles nAdIne gorAnd and husband Pat go- husband and me on life after 40 years of are a departure from what many brides rand exchange their wedding vows which marriage. They’re all very honest about and grooms have done for years: quietly were being administered by Nadine’s grand- the fact that there are some days you want recognizing grandparents with a corsage father, raymond oddi, at The Art Institute to kill each other and other days you love each other and it’s just worth it.” or boutonniere, and having them walk Schanzer’s grandmother Grongong Rutdown the aisle ahead of the bridal party to of Chicago on Sept. 16. take front-row seats. blessing to have a living grandparent. It’s chik allows that grandparents are someso emotional for people. They go inward times overlooked at weddings, and having Grandmas as flower girls and say, ‘Wow, I wish my grandma or such a special place in her granddaughters’ celebrations made her feel loved. Recent wedding seasons have seen an grandpa were still here.’” “It made me feel awful special, and Indiana groom who tapped his 90-yearBeyond including a grandparent in the old grandfather as best man, a Minnesota bridal party, couples can ask one to of- I loved being part of such a happy occabride who chose her 92-year-old grand- ficiate, like Nadine Gorand did with her sion,” she said. Schanzer loved it too. mother as her flower girl, and a Pennsyl- grandfather Raymond Oddi. Gorand and “I feel like it made the ceremony,” she vania wedding featuring two grandmoth- her fiance, Pat, wanted an officiant they ers in matching gowns as flower girls. loved and respected for their Sept. 16 wed- said. “Even though I didn’t see it, I feel like “It resonates with a lot of people,” Fa- ding at the Art Institute of Chicago. They that’s the wedding detail that I remember the most.” lango said. “When you are an adult, it’s a immediately thought of Oddi, then 89.
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How to preserve wedding memories Courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics
Couples’ wedding days are momentous occasions, and couples want their memories of the day they tied the knot to endure long after the final guest has departed. Weddings can be amazing, but they only last a few hours. Memories can be forever if they are effectively documented. The following are some ways for couples to permanently memorialize their wedding days. • Dry the bouquet. Wedding bouquets can be freeze-dried and/or chemically preserved so that the colors, textures and the volume of the blooms can appear just as vibrant as they were on couples’ wedding days. After preservation, the bouquet can be displayed in a vase or in a specially prepared shadow box with other mementos. • Create a custom locket. Brides can wear a piece of their wedding gown day after day with a custom necklace or locket. All they need to do is trim a small piece of the lace or other embellishment from the gown and enclose it in the locket. Jewelry designers also may be able to convert a section of the gown pattern into metal through a casting process. • Have guests sign the label. Purchase a special bottle of wine or champagne and ask guests to sign the label or the bottle itself. Store the bottle until a special occasion, such as a memorable anniversary, and then toast to a happy marriage. • Make a cake replica. Ask an artist to make a miniature replica of the wedding cake out of pottery. Put the clay cake out for display or ask for it to be made small enough to serve as a Christmas tree ornament. • Teddy bear transformation. Have
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tuxedo fabric or wedding gown material turned into a keepsake teddy bear. Bowman Bears produces such bears, which can be passed down to future generations. • Create bouquet jewelry. Encapsulate favorite wedding flowers into a resin pendant, bracelet or earrings. • Frame the invitation. Display the wedding invitation in a beautiful frame with custom matting. • Revisit the site. On their anniversaries, couples can visit their ceremony site or have brunch or dinner at the venue where the reception took place. Take an
“after” picture to display with the “before” shot from the wedding day. • Make an invitation ornament. Cut the wedding invitation into strips and place it inside of a hollow glass ornament. Seal the top and hang with a ribbon. • Design a greeting card scrapbook. Turn all of those special handwritten messages and well-wishes into a scrapbook so that memories can be revisited time and again. The planning may take months and the wedding mere hours, but well-documented wedding day memories can last forever.
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Technology continues to infiltrate all areas of life. So it should come as no surprise that apps and digital organization play a prominent role in many couples’ weddings. Couples may now feel it is necessary to design a wedding website to keep their guests up-to-date. Though they’re useful when planning a wedding, websites are not a must-have, according to bridal etiquette experts. However, those who choose to delve into the world of wedding websites can keep these pointers in mind when navigating. • DO use the wedding website as a central hub for putting pertinent information
about the wedding that may not be covered on invitations or save-the-date cards. • DON’T ignore the potential for identity theft and privacy. Wedding websites can put quite a deal of personal information out for public consumption. Not only will the website advertise when the wedding takes place (when your home and the homes of all your guests will be empty), but also it could include birthdays, maiden names, and other information that would normally be more difficult to track down. • DO use a wedding website provider that gives you the option to password protect your website. Urge guests not to share this protected information with others. • DON’T caption engagement photos,
bachelorette party photos and more with dates and names on the wedding website and on other social media. • DO skip the wedding website if you are strongly opposed to it. When properly composed, a wedding invitation will convey all the pertinent details. A group email or phone calls can alert guests to any changes after the fact. • DON’T forget to link to gift registries. • DO use the wedding website to collect responses and then make a table seating arrangement online. This will help you stay more organized and streamlined. Wedding websites are yet another tool couples can use to stay organized as they plan their weddings.
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Thank-you notes still matter By Beth J. hArPAz Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — Been to a wedding recently? How long did it take to get a thank-you note for your gift — assuming you got one at all? Newlyweds say it’s hard to organize a big task like writing 100 or more notes by hand — especially when they’re exhausted after months of wedding planning. Some even blame their bad penmanship. But gift-givers blame bad manners. Here’s why wedding thankyou notes still matter, along with strategies and ideas for getting them done — including hiring a card-writing service.
Do we need them? “Most of us have been in the position of not receiving a thank-you note, but it feels particularly disappointing when your generosity seems to go unnoticed by a bride and groom,” said Evie Granville, who writes about manners with Sarah Davis at EvieandSarah.com . But thank-you notes are not just a polite tradition. If newlyweds don’t say thanks, some guests worry their gift was lost. Emily Burns realized her gift had gone missing when a friend wrote a thank-you for knife covers without mentioning the kitchen knives she’d sent. Burns, CEO of Learnivore.com in Boston, tracked down the missing knives, but says the incident shows “thank-you notes are not obsolete, because they functionally serve as receipts.”
Obstacles, outsourcing Alexis Monson, cofounder of a note-writing service called Punkpost , says “many of us aren’t even used to writing one sentence every day with a pen in our hands, so the thought of writing many, many thoughtful and beautiful cards just makes people shut down.” Other obstacles: bad hand-
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thIS WeddIng thAnK-you note was created using Bond Gifting’s robotic technology, which mimics handwriting. Customers can choose from different handwriting styles or Bond can digitize your handwriting to create a personal style for your notes. writing, not knowing what to say, or losing track of who gave which gift. (Use a gift tracker app, spreadsheet, or just a pen and notepad to remember.) The biggest problem, Monson says, is “organization fatigue.” Once the wedding’s over, newlyweds lack the time and energy for another chore. Punkpost handwrites thank-you notes — or any type of correspondence — for $6 a card, including mailing (first one free). Customers pick from different handwriting styles, but Monson says the “goal is never to mimic someone’s handwriting. Our goal is to help people make good on their good intentions.” The Punkpost app lets senders create text for each card, or they can cut and paste the same message for all. Most giftgivers won’t know the sender’s handwriting, but if someone questions it (or the postmark), customers have the choice of ‘fessing up or not. A company called Bond has even developed robotic technology that mimics handwriting, right down to the inconsistencies that make letters look different every time you write them. Customers can choose from 15 handwriting styles, or
Bond can digitize handwriting to create a personal style for anyone’s notes. “It’s not a font,” said Nick Alexander, marketing lead for Bond. “We’ve developed handwriting styles that have the variances and nuances you see in human handwriting. Two notes worded exactly the same would look different when written by our robots.” Bond notes range from $3.75 to $5 each. Coming soon: an option for individualizing notes with details pulled from a spreadsheet, including the recipient’s name and the type of gift they gave.
Emails How about emailed thankyous? Traditionalists say nope, but in the era of the paperless wedding, paperless thank-yous may be inevitable. Lindsey McGuirk sent her invitations via email, so she did the thank-yous that way too. But each gift-giver got a personalized message, and McGuirk included a wedding photo with each one: a photo of the bride and groom, or a great shot of the gift-giver at the wedding. “Everybody loved it,” said McGuirk, who works in pub-
lic relations in San Francisco. “As soon as we sent them out, we started seeing them on Instagram. Everybody was like, ‘Check out this great photo of me.’” McGuirk said she supplemented the emails with handwritten cards for older relatives or guests who don’t use email. One couple made a video of themselves opening gifts, reading cards and saying thanks. “The video was uploaded to the website, with a list of all of the people they wished to thank underneath it, and they emailed it out to everyone who had given them a gift,” said Michelle Pettit, a lifestyle adviser at Just Energy who used to work with wedding planners. “It was really well done, and all of (the bride’s) family and friends loved being able to see her open the gift and show actual, human appreciation.”
Timing and strategies Some etiquette experts say newlyweds have just 90 days to get the notes out. Others say a year. Rachel Winkler, who blogs about healthy food at LittleChefBigAppetite.com , said she made the task easier by “setting out to write four to five cards each day after we returned from our honeymoon. That way the task never felt too daunting.” Anna Coats, editor of the Marry Me Tampa Bay wedding site, suggests writing out a second set of envelopes for thank-you cards at the same time the invitations are being addressed. Don’t expect the bride to do it all, though. Experts agree that each partner should handle notes for his or her side. However it’s done, says Monson, “The fact that so many people complain about not getting thank you cards shows just how important and relevant that act of properly thanking someone really is.”
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Once couples become engaged and share the good news with their friends and families, the next step is to begin planning their weddings. While couples must make a myriad of decisions during the wedding planning process, perhaps none is more significant than where to tie the knot. According to The Knot 2016 Real Weddings Study, the average cost of a wedding for couples who married in 2016 was $35,329. That’s a sizable amount, and a big portion of that was spent on the wedding venue. The Real Weddings Study found that couples spent an average of $16,107 on their wedding venues in 2016. That figure easily dwarfs the next biggest expense ($6,163 for the engagement ring) for couples tying the knot. Because the wedding venue comes with such a potentially high sticker price, couples should give ample consideration to a host of factors before choosing where to get married.
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for venues. However, some couples might want to first look at some venues so they can determine just how many guests they can afford to invite. Whether they’re hosting small affairs or large parties, couples should choose venues that can comfortably accommodate all of their guests. If possible, look for venues with multiple reception areas, which might allow for some wiggle room if the guest list grows
for as much as a year or more in advance during peak wedding season. The Real Weddings Study found that the most popular months to get married in 2016 were October and September. Couples who hope to follow in the footsteps of many 2016 brides and grooms may need to book their wedding venues well in advance. Those who can be more flexible regarding their wedding dates may find it easier to book their dream venues.
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Availability Some couples might have an ideal time of year they hope to get married. Some even know the exact date they hope to get married. While that can help with the planning, it can also limit couples with regard to their venue options. Some venues may be booked
Financials It’s easy for couples to be focused on the bottom line when choosing wedding venues, but it’s also important that they get a complete grasp of the financials before choosing a wedding venue. Ask about the amount of the initial deposit and if that deposit is refundable. In addition, ask when the deposit is due and when each subsequent payment is due until the balance is paid in full. This can make budgeting easier and planning less stressful. Couples should have fun choosing their wedding venues while recognizing that certain factors must be given ample consideration before signing any contracts.
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Weddings tend to be formal affairs, but there are no laws prohibiting happy couples from hosting more casual affairs. In fact, many couples confronted with the rising costs of tying the knot are doing just that. According to The Knot 2016 Real Weddings Study, the average cost of a wedding in 2016 exceeded $35,000, and that price tag does not even include couples’ honeymoons. Some couples may not have the means to finance such lavish affairs, while others may want to save for larger expenses, such as a house, while still being able to celebrate their nuptials with family and friends. Casual weddings can provide that opportunity. However, while casual weddings are less formal, couples will still need to keep
some things in mind to make their ceremonies and receptions both fun and memorable. • Let guests know the wedding will be casual. Perhaps the most important thing couples can do when hosting a casual wedding is inform their guests that the ceremony and reception will not be formal affairs. Be as specific as possible regarding the dress code so guests don’t feel embarrassed if they overdress. • Don’t abandon tradition entirely. Couples hosting casual weddings may not feel beholden to all the traditions associated with more formal affairs, but that does not mean tradition should be abandoned entirely. For example, fathers-of-the-bride may still hope to share a spotlight dance with their daughters, while siblings or friends may still hope to serve as bridesmaids or
groomsmen. Just because a wedding is less formal does not mean it has to be completely void of tradition, especially those traditions that can let couples’ closest loved ones know how much they are loved and appreciated. • Create your own traditions. Embracing some tradition does not mean couples cannot simultaneously create their own wedding traditions. Guests at casual weddings will likely be expecting something different than they’re used to, so couples should not hesitate to provide that. Couples should strive to keep things tasteful but not shy away from unique ideas that fit into the casual theme. • Plan to feed guests. While couples having casual weddings may choose to have their receptions somewhere other than banquet halls, they should still plan
to feed their guests. Some guests may be traveling and staying in hotels to attend the wedding, and it’s a nice gesture to show appreciation for their efforts by providing them with a meal. A meal also offers a great chance for guests to mingle with the married couple and fellow guests. Something simple like a backyard barbecue or a catered meal at home fits nicely with a casual setting. • Don’t overlook logistics. Small details, like transportation, parking and lodging will still need to be arranged. If hosting guests at home after the ceremony, make sure guests will have ample places to park their vehicles. In addition, make the same efforts regarding lodging for guests that you would if planning a formal wedding, as out-of-town guests will still need a place to sleep.
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ing your vows in the deeper parts of the woods. Wherever you end up, this is an important moment you’ll want to look back on.
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So, you’re gearing up for that special day. Your wedding day. Unlike many brides, though, you’ve been imagining something a little different from the norm. You’re more of a Billy Idol “White Wedding” and apple-bobbing bride than an “Ave Maria” and bouquet-tossing bride. Which is great. And which is why there’s a member of Professional Photographers of America out there itching to get creative with your nontraditional wedding photos. Your wedding photos are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture that crazy, special moment in time. They say the day flies by too fast and the best way to recall those memories is with your photos. So put some thought into getting a photographer and you’ll be able to relive those special memories with delight. After all, long after the cake is gone, your photos will be there. Your wedding might be the first time you’ve ever thought of hiring a photographer. Fortunately, PPA photographers are ready to get all those splendid shots so you don’t even have to think about it. However, you may be curious about
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some classic-yet-alternative laughs. photo ops. To ease your mind, Wedding party here are five ways you can Do you have 10 bridesmaids? showcase your wedding. Or do you want a photo with First look just your sister? Either way, You may be doing things a the wedding party and family little differently but chances photos are an excellent opporare you’re getting ready in a tunity to make the most special separate room from your part- people in your lives feel, well… ner. Whether you went all out special. Having them be a part with a Gothic-style, flowing, of your big day by capturing tulle skirt or kept it minimal a few grins and hugs can help with a hippie-floral sundress, the togetherness last a lifetime. the first time you see your husCeremony band-to-be on your wedding Maybe you’re doing it short day is special. A photo of that moment can bring back smiles and sweet in an event hall down for many years, maybe even on Hill St. or maybe you’re say-
From five-tiered, Harry Potter–themed white fluff to the most creative doughnut bar, the “cake” usually has its place in your wedding album. You’ll want to remember not only how sweet the day was but how sweet it tasted as well.
Reception Let’s call it what it is, the after-party! Are you dancing in the barn? Are you LARPing in the fields? Maybe you’re having a murder mystery dinner. These moments are just dying to be photographed. It’s the time when you finally get to shake off all that stress, celebrate your commitment and be with the ones you love. These are the moments you will definitely want to remember. When the big day arrives, be at ease about catching these moments with a professional. And should something go wrong, a professional can work a plan B like nobody’s business. To find a photographer that suits your nuptials, go to FindAPhoto g rapher.com/RockNWedding.
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Weddings are steeped in tradition, and one of the more enjoyable ones is the custom of gifting members of the bridal party. With regard to picking out tuxedos and planning the wedding, grooms may not spend as much time with their groomsmen as brides do with their bridesmaids. But that does not mean grooms don’t want to go above and beyond when gifting their groomsmen. The following are a handful of unique groomsmen gift ideas. • Guys’ day out: While it’s customary to gift groomsmen with mementos of the wedding that they can keep for years to come, there’s no law forbidding grooms from gifting an experience. Grooms can book a guys’ day or night out for after the wedding, buying each groomsmen a ticket
to a ballgame and paying for dinner for the whole crew. Or consider a more adventurous outing, such as a group bungee jump or whitewater rafting trip. Provide a memento by ordering a handful of specially designed commemorative T-shirts. • Commemorative photo: Many grooms ask relatives and friends they have known for much of their lives to be their groomsmen. So it’s not uncommon for groomsmen to know each other very well. If each member of the party has known one another for years, grooms can try to find a photo of all of them together when they were much younger. Have the photo professionally framed, noting the date of the wedding with an engraving on the frame. If each groomsman is from a different period in the groom’s life, then the groom can find a photo from early in each relationship to present as a gift.
• Commemorative beer: Many grooms and groomsmen bond over beer, so grooms who have raised many a pint with their groomsmen might want to create their own commemorative beers to show their love and appreciation for their best guy friends. Many craft breweries offer brewing classes that teach beer aficionados the finer points of making beer. Grooms can attend such classes on their own and create their own batch specifically for their groomsmen or pay for the whole group to attend the class together. • Movie poster: Grooms with a creative side and a love of movies can create movie posters that mimic those of iconic guy films like “Goodfellas” or “Animal House,” swapping out images of the film’s stars with likenesses of themselves and their groomsmen. Have the finished products framed before presenting one to each groomsman.
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Brides and grooms understandably feel a little stress when planning their weddings. Adding to the pressure is the fact that, according to a WeddingWire. com report, the average couple in their 30s spends $32,000 on their wedding. That is a lot of money riding on one day. But planning a wedding can be even more fun than it is stressful, especially for those couples who employ a few tricks of the wedding planning trade. 1. Fake the cake. Save some money by asking the bakery cake artist to decorate a foam-tiered “mock” cake for pictures and display, and serve guests from an inexpensive sheet cake in the kitchen. 2. Use labels. Once the guest list is finalized, create a database of guests’ addresses. Print out two sets of labels: One for addressing the invitations and the other to address the thank-you cards. 3. RSVP tricks. Number the back of RSVP cards and correspond the numbers to the guest list. If one or more responses is illegible, refer to the number to figure it out. 4. Embrace inexpensive decor. Dollar stores and craft stores are great places
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to find inexpensive decorative items. Empty wine bottles can be painted or glazed to serve as vases. Candle lanterns can be picked up at low cost at many retailers. 5. Create an email address. To have all of the wedding-related details in one place, create a separate email address exclusively for wedding correspondence. 6. Use veil weights. These weights can be sewn into veils to prevent fly-aways during outdoor ceremonies or photo shoots. 7. Keep bugs at bay. Spray chair and reception table legs with insect repellent. Dryer sheets also can be tucked into in-
conspicuous spots to keep bugs away. 8. Save money on favors. Unless the favor is something to eat or something especially practical, you may consider skipping the favors altogether, as many guests tend to forget to take them home anyway. 9. Use page markers for seating. Use multicolored, self-sticking page markers to create easy seating arrangements. Each color can represent a category: His, Hers, Friends, Work. 10. Make a photo clothesline. A clever and inexpensive idea is to pin photos of the couple to a string, cataloguing how they met and their time together leading up to the wedding. 11. Use loose flower centerpieces. Loose flowers in a vase are easier to sort and transport home for guests who want a memento. Make precut butcher’s paper or cellophane available to make bouquets. 12. Stock up on string lights. Lights can be wrapped around trees outdoors, strung indoors around windows or draped along buffet tables to create a romantic ambiance. Weddings can be expensive and stressful; therefore, couples can use all the tips they can to corral their expenses and tame their nerves.
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On a day when all eyes and cameras will be trained on them, it’s natural for brides and grooms tying the knot to want to look their best. As a result, many couples invest a portion of their budgets into spa and beauty treatments, with many even hiring salon stylists to ensure their wedding-day looks are flawless. Women with short hair may lament that they do not have Metro Creative Graphics many options when styling their hair for their wedding coLor, eMBeLLIShMentS, days. Some may even consider retro styles and clever up-dos can growing out their locks. Howev- set short bridal hair styles apart. er, plenty of creative styles exist for ladies without long locks. age treatments, ombre or peeka-boo underlights can add an Experiment with color extra spark to a bride’s normal One way to “tress to impress” hairstyle. Speak with a qualified is to experiment with some color. stylist about what you plan to Well-placed highlights, balay- achieve with a wedding-day look,
so color can be applied correctly. rettes or headbands to add a touch of sparkle to the look. Retro glamour Ask a stylist to tease the crown Brides may want to harken of your hair to achieve a little back to an era when glamour more height and impact. reigned supreme. Replicate one Half-up style of the short styles of the 1940s or Many women with short hair 1950s, paying homage to Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, find that using bobby pins to pin Lauren Bacall or Judy Garland. up select areas of their hair can help achieve a partial up-do Braids and plaits look without the need for longer Braids can add whimsy to locks. Experienced stylists will shoulder-length or shorter know how to manipulate hair hair. In addition, braids can effectively to create this look. anchor short locks when an Small tendrils of hair can be left up-do is desired. Braids can free and curled for a less strucbe placed into the front or rear tured, more natural effect. crown of the head to look like a Brides-to-be with short hair halo or crown. hair do not need to fret nor make drastic changes to their Use embellishments hairstyles to look beautiful on If short hair cannot be gath- their wedding days. Short hair ered into a braid or bun, you can be manipulated into many can opt for adorned pins, bar- camera-ready creations.
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Couples are more culturally diverse than ever before. Engaged couples are embracing that diversity by incorporating elements of their heritage into their ceremonies. Globalinfused details are a growing trend in ceremonies and receptions. Multicultural touches can help make weddings unique.
Traditional dress With many countries embracing the tradition of wearing “wedding white,” couples are once again tapping into ethnic dress to add that wow factor to their weddings. Fashion can impart elements that borrow from ancestral homelands and tried-andtrue wedding tradition. Distinct attire, such as sarees, kimonos, khmers and kilts, may be center stage at ceremonies and receptions. Some couples opt to have a change of clothes so they can wear
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MehendI, or henna design, can be a component of Indian weddings. Mehendi is loved for its beauty and is believed to bring fortune. traditional dress for the ceremony and wedding gowns and tuxedos for the reception.
on the proper steps. Otherwise, ask the band or DJ to play the In addition to a band or DJ, music that inspires the tarancouples may want to incorpotella, salsa or Bollywood moves rate some sort of ethnic enter- and learn as you go. tainment into the festivities. Caribbean couples may want Ethnic cuisine a steel drum band. Japanese According to New Jersey weddings may be enhanced Bride magazine, today’s milwith the addition of a Taiko lennials have long been exgroup that showcases the art posed to multicultural cuisine of ensemble drumming. Al- and have exotic palates. Food though bagpipes are often as- can reflect the couple’s culture sociated with Irish or Scottish or simply harken to cuisine heritage, they’re included in they enjoy the most. The New folk music from different re- York Times predicted that food gions of Europe, Africa and the inspired by Africa and the PhilPersian Gulf as well. ippines is hot for 2017, so couples may want to opt for flavors Multicultural dance from these areas of the world. Some of the most entertainWhen exotic offerings are ing parts of a wedding involve presented, it can be a good idea dancing. With the right music to also have some traditional and a few cocktails, guests’ in- wedding foods so less advenhibitions may relax. Couples turous guests have options. can even increase the fun facCouples planning to incortor by incorporating ethnic porate multicultural elements dance customs and music into into their weddings will need their playlists. to find a ceremony and recepIf budget allows, hire a tion site that can accommodate dance troupe to guide guests those needs.
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Weddings are special occasions for all involved. Guests may look forward to the ceremony and festivities to follow, and couples who are hosting do not want to disappoint. Brides and grooms often look for new and innovative ideas to set their weddings apart from ones they may have attended in the past. While budget often determines what couples can and can’t do at their wedding receptions, brides- and groomsto-be can prioritize certain components if they are looking to impress. Centerpieces are one aspect of the reception where couples can get creative without breaking the bank. Flowers are popular centerpieces at weddings. But even with cost-cutting measures, such
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as choosing in-season blooms, bumping up the filler-to-flower ratio and opting for low-profile centerpieces instead of towering alternatives, couples can expect to pay around $2,000 on wedding flowers, offers The Knot, a go-to resource for wedding planning. But opting for the following clever living cen-
terpiece alternatives might not only impress guests, but also do so on budget. • Choose potted plants. Potted plants can serve as both favors and reception centerpieces. Live plants also can be an eco-conscious decision for couples who are interested in incorporating “green” elements into their weddings. Couples tying the knot in the autumn can place mums inside of a hollowed pumpkin or gourd. Spring and summer weddings can be enhanced by miniature rose bushes. Winter weddings may be dressed up with small evergreen trees or potted holly. • Marine life draws attention. Couples can opt for inexpensive freshwater fish to add ambiance and a focal point for the reception tables. Small goldfish bowls can be decorated with gravel that matches the
color of the wedding theme. One lucky guest at each table can take home the miniature aquarium after the festivities. • Butterflies are whimsical. Some cultures or religions view butterflies as a symbol of endurance, change, hope, and vitality. Incorporating butterflies into reception centerpieces can make guests feel like they are stepping into a living garden. Small, meshlined cages filled with foliage and butterflies might add that special touch. Living centerpieces offer something different from floral centerpieces. However, because live plants and animals may be part of the display, couples need to account for their welfare. This means ensuring they will be cared for after the wedding, or in the event of butterflies, released into the evening sky.
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