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Suburban Life MAGAZINE

MAY 2014 | LAKE COUNTY

Wedding

Wonderful

Gorgeous gowns, elegant options and the latest wedding trends

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can’t imagine what it would have felt like had I not treated them prior to the third.â€? Heather, not knowing that she could have received treatment sooner, stated, “I didn’t even realize how much pain I was in‌literally, my legs were so bad by the third and fourth pregnancies the minute my veins showed up again I knew I was pregnant, I didn’t even need to take a test.

Seriously, it was that bad!�

Prevention Beyond Treatment

Heather Rohlwing, Jill Gaffney-Barnum, Denise Gaffney, Dr. Stephen Rivard, Kristin Rivard, Tracey Masbaum

“The minute my veins showed up again, I knew I was pregnant�

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s only a mother can understand, pregnancy can ask a lot of your body. While there may be a few things that seem important to have done medically after child birth, it’s not uncommon for the needs of most mothers to be last on their “to do listâ€?. Usually, by the time most get around to it, their children are off to college, and some of the beneďŹ ts of treating yourself while younger have lost its luster. Although having a few more hours of sleep or missing a workout may seem trivial, one thing shouldn’t be overlooked- your health- particularly when it involves proper blood ow to your heart.

Besides more obvious symptoms associated with pregnancy (weight gain, lack of energy), it’s important to know that if you have given birth you may also have underlying issues of vein disease. Additionally, if you have other risk factors that may contribute to developing varicose veins (e.g. heredity, standing all day) there is a signiďŹ cant chance that your varicose veins will not go away after childbirth.

Pregnancy and Vein Disease

One of the most prevalent risk factors in developing varicose veins results from the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, and the increases in estrogen, progesterone, and relaxin. These hormones breakdown the interior lining of the veins making them weaker and causing them to expand, eventually prohibiting their proper function of pumping blood back to the heart. In addition, the body works overtime to produce enough blood to grow the newly developing fetus, increasing the pressure on the veins.

When the veins become damaged in this manner, the increased pressure causes the blood to pool in the legs and ankles creating swelling and pain. Furthermore, research has shown that the more pregnancies a woman has the more likely she is to develop varicose veins.

Myth: Finish Having Children Before Treating Your Varicose Veins

While it may be common to hear your doctor say that you should wait until you are done having children before treating your veins, the truth is you may be getting the wrong advice.Historically, this proved true as a result of inadequate and painful treatment methods

like ‘vein stripping’ which frequently led to recurrence. However, modern advancements have not only led to safer procedures, but have signiďŹ cantly reduced the recurrence rate to less than 2% by treating varicose veins at their source.

Unfortunately, most of these mothers were told the same thing by their doctor and shared very similar stories. Some didn’t actually notice any symptoms during their ďŹ rst pregnancy, but during the second they were very noticeable, suffering from tired achy legs that woke them at night, in addition to large bulging varicose and spider veins. Denise mentions, “Looking back I didn’t realize how tired I always felt, I just thought it was a natural part of getting older‌I originally had vein stripping, but that didn’t resolve the problem, and my veins got worse with each pregnancy, lots of protruding veins, pain, and swelling.â€?

While you may incur similar symptoms if you have more children, the misconception is that treating your veins along the way doesn’t necessarily help the process. When your veins become damaged as the result of venous disease they cannot be ďŹ xed, only removed.

That’s why if you don’t treat them before your next pregnancy the pain and suffering will only increase as will your vein disease. In actuality, your Obstetrician should recommend you seek evaluation from a board certiďŹ ed Phlebologist before becoming pregnant, which would actually help prevent a lot of the unnecessary symptoms of vein disease. Alternatively, if a woman anticipates becoming pregnant in the future and has suffered signiďŹ cantly from vein problems in a previous pregnancy, that she schedule a consultation to reduce the pain and swelling during the next pregnancy.

Kristin, was treated after her second child, and her third, but noticed that while the pain and swelling came back she at least reduced the pain in-between her pregnancies and decreased pressure in her third pregnancy. In fact, when asked if she would have waited until she was done having children before getting the procedure, she stated, “I wouldn’t wait, the pressure from my second one was so painful, I

Stay Active. Using your muscles helps the veins pump blood to the heart thereby reducing pressure, pain, and swelling. Jill agreed saying, “I felt like my legs were not as painful during the second pregnancy as I ran often.� Kristin stated, “I felt that this really helped my circulation, my legs didn’t seem swollen after a run.�

Compression Stockings. Compression is a great way to help increase circulation and alleviate swelling and pain. Heather being a huge advocate stated, “I used to roll out of bed and put on my support hose every day, I probably couldn’t function without them.�

Kristin agreed, “My legs would be in so much pain if I forgot to wear them when I was pregnant.�

Keep a Healthy Weight. It’s often impossible during pregnancy to maintain your current size, but keeping a healthy weight will signiďŹ cantly reduce the pressure on your legs and ankles.

As Jill recalls, “I gained a little too much weight during my ďŹ rst pregnancy, and I can remember having to put my feet up a lot, but I kept a better weight and stayed active during the second one and it really makes a difference.â€?

Stay Informed. It is important to know that vein disease is a real disease, and requires medical intervention whether or not you have pain.

Tracey, did not notice her veins as they weren’t visible. However, reading how pregnancy can result in varicose veins she decided to get a consult and was informed by Dr. Rivard that one leg was in fact a 1/2 inch bigger in her ankle and 3/4 inch bigger in her thigh due to the swelling of her veins. In addition, for breastfeeding mothers, the great news is that both the treatment of varicose and spider veins are FDA approved, and the solution used during sclerotherapy is non-toxic, and can simply be pumped out after treatment, allowing breast feeding within 6 hours.

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INSIDE 8 Woman of Distinction : Meet Sharon Johnson of Antioch, an impassioned advocate for animals.

Wedding Section 10 Wedding wonderful: Step inside a rustic Grayslake wedding and catch a glimpse of the many choices that rounded out this special day.

12 Invitations, in the electronic age: We might be attached to our smartphones and other technology, but when it comes to the formal invitation, traditional takes the cake.

15 Beautiful blooms: Whether in the bouquets or along the aisles, flowers add the prettiest of touches to any wedding celebration.

16 Destination, ‘I do’: Take your wedding somewhere special, with the help of local travel experts.

18 Winner of a Dinner: Reception planning takes a personal turn, reflecting more of the couple’s personality in each detail.

20 I do, take two: With second weddings becoming more common, we take a look at the trends, the traditions and more.

Fashion & Beauty 22 Wedding WOW: Fashion columnist Randi Moxi gets tips from a local wedding style expert to keep you beautiful, all wedding day long.

23 Beyond the pale: Color, texture popping up as 2014 wedding gown trends.

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Color, texture popping up as 2014 wedding trends.

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Family In Focus 25 All in the family: Some marriages are bringing together more than husband and wife. Find out how to blend families with kids, from planning the wedding to living together.

26 Sorry, Mom: Columnist Michelle Stien offers appreciation for all her mother gave to her growing up, and her apologies for her own transgressions as a child.

Home & Lifestyle 28 His and hers: What happens when his manly furniture meets her traditional styles? Our expert offers tips to mesh personal styles into a home you’ll both adore.

31 Filled with Light: Step inside a gorgeous Wadsworth equestrian estate.

Out & About 36 Artist Showcase: Mark Nash of Antioch shares his piece, “Red Flowers.”

38 Calendar: Adventure and art, food and fun fill the calendar across our communities this month. lakecountymagazine.com

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There is nothing quite like a wedding.

for cake, flowers and more. We’ll even take a peek at one local wedding, and see how the bridal couple captured the magic on their special day.

Whether it’s an extravagant affair, filled with the fine food and wine in posh surroundings, or a simple soiree where friends and family are the focus, a wedding day is something special – a treasured day that lives on in the memories of everyone involved.

Does wedding planning make you want to escape?

How about a destination wedding? Travel expert can help you choose a great place and offer tips to arrange all the details.

Here, in our towns and our cities, couples have an almost endless stream of choices available to them. Everything you could ever need to make your special day truly your own is just steps out your front door.

We’ll chat about the protocol of invitations in an age where email reigns as chief communicator.

We’ll look at the hottest trends in wedding gowns and formalwear. And we’ll talk about saying “I do” the second time around. You’ll look flawless with tips from beauty experts and discover the trends

There’s so much to share – from decorating your home to blending your families, and it’s all right here, in the pages of Suburban Life Magazine.

Thanks for reading.

Sherri Dauskurdas Editor

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WEDDING WONDERFUL: Take a look at the wedding day of Cat Lock and Jason Vucic, who celebrated at the rustic and trendy Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake. Page 8 Photos by RoN Mckinney photography

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Sharon Johnson’s love for animals drives her volunteerism | By MELISSA RISKE

Sharon Johnson of Antioch always has loved animals. It is a passion that began as a child, with an appreciation of local wildlife, as she would accompany her photographer father, Weldon, on his many nature photo shoots.

Today, Johnson remains an avid animal advocate, and each day she is out in the community caring for animals by working with humans.

Johnson is a co-founder and president of Alliance for Humane Action, or as it is known around Lake County, AHA!. Rather than seeing unwanted pets end up in animal shelters or left on the roadside, Johnson is an advocate for pet owners to spay and neuter their pets., and a primary goal for AHA! is providing these services at a low cost to pet owners, to curb the animal population and care for the health of all animals.

“We want to help people get it done affordably,” Johnson says. “There are just too many animals born to die.”

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Since the group’s beginnings in 2008 it has seen to the care of more than 5,300 cats, dogs and bunnies, thanks to a partnership with the Animal Medical Center of Lake Villa. Dr. Edin Mehanovic says it was Johnson who persuaded him to open a second clinic in Lake Villa, to complement his already established Wonder Lake location.

“When Sharon approached us we thought it would be a good idea to help them,” he explains.

“We saw she has her heart in the right place. She really has a heart of gold.”

Nearly every day, Johnson is at the Lake Villa clinic early in the morning to meet the pet owners as they register for the procedure.

“I really enjoy working with her,” Mehanovic says. “I think Sharon will find every possible option to save an animal’s life.”

To raise money for the services the group established the AHA! Resale Shop, located at 2106 Grand Ave., Lindenhurst. The shop accepts household donations and sells them to raise money for the programs.

Johnson is a daily fixture at the shop as well, accepting and sorting donations, helping customers and spreading the word about the AHA! mission. Johnson says people have been supportive of the resale shop.

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“People feel good to let go of items because it’s for a cause they care about,” Johnson says.

Rebecca Adler is cofounder of AHA! and an advisor for the organization. She met Johnson while the two worked at another local nonprofit.

Adler says she was excited to see Johnson’s vision for the organization and resale shop come together.

The store has become a gathering center with almost weekly programming ranging from educational information for pet owners to classes on improving health and well-being. Johnson says the group has hosted guided meditations, artists, lectures on organic lawn care and even a speaker on the topic of paranormal activities.

“With the after-hours events we can bring people together,” Johnson says, adding, it’s important to spread the message about AHA! and to be positive.

“We want to inspire people to help,” she says.

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“It was mainly the two of us,” Cat explains. “My husband is a ‘creative’ so he was very opinionated about everything I presented to him ... but I had the creative license as long as it was within budget and Jason didn’t squawk too much.”

hen Cat Lock first met her husband Jason Vucic, she wasn’t interested.

“I was working a second job at a neighborhood restaurant in the city, and we were friends,” she recalls.

When Jason asked her out, she turned him down.

“But then he said to me, ‘What if you’re saying no to happiness?’” That bold move swayed Cat, who took a chance and accepted the date.

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“I am so glad I decided to say yes,” she says.

“I couldn’t imagine life without him.”

Fast forward seven years and they were married, in a vintage-styled event they painstakingly planned together.

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The entire event would be homespun — from the hand-embroidered tea towel favors to dressed-up jars of homemade blackberry jam for guests to take home.

She collected different wine glasses and floral china plates over the summer so place settings would have a vintage feel.

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“I wanted it to be vintage, eclectic,” says Cat. “I decided to do the tea towels from the beginning after we settled on the Byron Colby Barn, so I would say that was my starting point that sort of inspired the style. I didn’t want to go too rustic since we are not exactly rugged type people. I wanted some sparkle and I wanted everything to have a personal touch.

Jason designed the invitations himself and his mom did the calligraphy on the envelopes and place cards. His sister, Erin, helped Cat make truffles for the dessert tables. The couple bypassed the traditional tiered wedding cake in favor of greater variety, offering several different cakes to their guests along with other treats.

“I like the idea of variety,” Cat explains.

“I wanted people to have options, and a traditional cake would have been more of a formal vibe and we didn’t think that would have been the right choice.”

Food was served until 10 p.m. so guests could take as much as they like and nosh whenever.

“The worst part about traditional wedding formats is that you are confined to your seat at dinner and during the speeches and other wedding stuff. By the time the meal is over you’re ready for a nap,” she laughs. “I wanted to keep the party flow going from the beginning to end.”

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Beautiful Blooms What kind of flowers do you want at your wedding? Chic and modern or traditional and timeless? No matter what style you prefer, the beauty of flowers adds to the overall atmosphere of a wedding, helping to express the romance of the day.

“The bridal bouquet should always be the focal piece of all wedding flowers,” says Erin Stoffregen, manager of Event Floral in Loves Park, about 90 miles west of Chicago. “The bride carries it with her throughout the day and it is showcased in her wedding photos. It should most reflect the bride’s personality and style, and the bouquet becomes the starting point for all the rest of the wedding flower designs.”

Recent trends have shifted from a more formal, round-shaped bouquet to something more natural and organic.

Another shift is to add a keepsake item to the bouquet.

Meaningful items such as an heirloom ring or brooch, an ancestor’s handkerchief, a specialized charm or even a photo make “her bouquet that much more meaningful and memorable,” Stoffregen says.

For must-have flowers, “brides are loving the larger, soft and ruffly blooms such as garden roses, peonies, hydrangea and ranunculus,” Stoffregen says. Completing the look through texture calls for popular flower choices dahlias, craspedia (Billy Balls), brunia silver or berries, stock and spray roses.

Go natural Because many brides are opting for a more relaxed, casual or natural feel to their floral designs, more structured or formal flowers such as calla lilies, lilies and abundant roses are being reserved for weddings that are more dramatic, elegant and formal.

In addition to the blooms, colors fade in and out of fashion. In 2014, “softer, muted tones such as blush pink, pale peach, mint green, dusty blue or soft lavender are all very popular flower color choices, especially paired with mixed neutrals of white, cream and often gray or even with metallic accents,” Stoffregen says. “These soft tones look beautiful with bridesmaid dress trends of navy, gray, deep purple, as well as with lighter colors. Keeping flowers somewhat neutral is also a great option when bridesmaids are given their choice of dress style, usually within a specified color palette.”

Bridesmaid blooms Many brides now opt for a smaller version of their bouquet for their attendants, but with distinction to the bouquets by shifts in color or flower choice.

“For example, many brides choose to have more color in their bouquet and keep the bridesmaids more neutral. Similarly, some bridal bouquets are a collection of multiple flowers where the bridesmaid bouquet may be mono-floral or only contain a few flower types,” Stoffregen says.

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Destination: I Do! Find a getaway for your perfect day

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our dream wedding can be as grand or as intimate as you want. It can also be in your home town or a faraway land.

The wedding can be grand, hosted at a villa in Tuscany for 150 guests or close-knit, like a beach wedding with a dozen close friends and family.

According to Shani Shtern of Frosch Travel in Deerfield, destination weddings are an economical and practical choice for couples getting married.

“For example I have a wedding in Jamaica now. The package included cocktail hour, pre-wedding services, post wedding services, photographer, DJ, reception dinner,” she explains. “Every hotel has its own wedding planner included in the wedding package. They stay in touch with you during the whole process.”

“When people tell me they are getting married, I tell them to compare their local venue’s prices to those offered in a destination wedding package,” she says.

“Most are quite surprised.

Hotel wedding packages are amazing at the locations I have seen.

Typically the bridal party and guests arrive a week before the actual ceremony in order to acclimate themselves to the location. Guests can spend that week relaxing and the bridal couple can have personal time with their guests.

“The couple still has their wedding day, but prior to that they can set up private dinners or time with your friends during the week,” she says.

With the help of a travel agent, the logistics of a destination wedding are quite simple. According to Shtern, the couples she has worked with get the marital legalities done locally, before they leave for their ceremony. She said civil ceremonies are possible at destination weddings, and hotels help the couple navigate the legal process.

Shtern said a destination wedding is more like taking a vacation with family and friends, with a wedding included.

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“It’s as if you’re extending your wedding festivities,” she says. “All these people are going to take a vacation anyway. So destination weddings become a great way to spend time with family and friends, hanging out before the wedding.”

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Additionally, as guests start booking into the room block, Shtern said, discounts and upgrades begin popping up. She said that the bridal couple can use those perks to pay for their parents’ rooms or to upgrade their own room.

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he birds are chirping and spring is reminding us that this is the season when weddings are in bloom. Couples across our communities are preparing to launch their commitment with fanfare, friends and family.

cocktails and sushi in the Japanese garden or intimate dinners and cocktail parties in a secluded, almost magical garden atmosphere.

Ginger Matovich at Chef Paul Catering in Gurnee says this season’s hottest style is “rustic elegance.”

“Our customers want barns decorated in satin and lace with farm tables, mason jars, and antiques,” she says. “Menus that match the season and venue seem to be the trend

The choice of venue can be as unique and personal as the rest of the preparations, and 6 This season's hottest style is "rustic elegance." Couples want barns decorated in satin and lace with farm tables, mason jars and antiques. the northern suburbs offer an immense array of options — the quaint and country Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake; the elegance of golf clubs like Makray Memorial, with its majestic grounds and grand ballroom; and even intimate estates like Barrington’s Wandering Tree. This lush 10-acre destination boasts exceptional gardens, private cottages and suites for the bridal party and options.

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as well — summer items like grilled flank steak with a grilled veggie ratatouille, and for autumn, pork with apple brandy sauce and an apple bacon walnut relish paired with honey squash with dried cherries.”

Presentations are typically casual — served buffet or family-style, with some fancy elements such as the serving ware, thrown in.

The rustic charm has led to a lot of handmade ideas as well, Reedy says. “We see card boxes handmade, overlays or runners, invitations, table numbers, even centerpieces can be made.”

If rustic is not your choice, but you are looking for an elegant alternative to the traditional dinner, consider a late reception with passed sweets, cheese, and fruit, Matovich says.

“We’ve done great breakfast receptions as well, with French press coffee, donuts for the cocktail hour, and a buffet of galettes, bacon, and breads baked by friends of lakecountymagazine.com

Band Mates the client.”

That same ease often translates to the ceremony as well, says Lynda Reedy, wedding coordinator at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington.

“We are seeing more onsite ceremonies than ever before.” She explains, adding that couples find it nice for wedding party and guests to move easily between the ceremony, photographs, cocktail hour, and reception without having to worry about driving between.

“We are seeing more onsite ceremonies than ever before.”

— Lynda Reedy, wedding coordinator at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington

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Design, material, comfort all key to finding the right ring for his left hand When it comes to weddings, most of the attention tends to go toward ensuring that the bride has an amazing day. Choosing the wedding rings, however, is one task that is equally relevant to the bride and the groom.

Selecting the right jewelry for a man is never easy, and this is no exception. If you are looking for ideas on how to choose a groom’s ring, these tips may help.

women wear their wedding ring at all times, men tend to be different. Some men will only wear their ring for show or for special occasions, whereas others will want to wear it all the time. It also is important to think about men’s activities.

Tradesmen and mechanics may need to wear a ring that could easily be cut off in an emergency, for example.

• Comfort. It is vital that a wedding ring is comfortable to wear. This generally depends on the shape and width of the ring. A comfortable ring design will feature It is vital that softly rounded edges. A flat band can still have a slightly rounded a wedding edge for maximum comfort. Ensure that the ring is the right size by ring is having a fitting. The larger the hand and fingers, the wider the band will comfortable normally need to be.

• Selecting the right metal.

Men’s wedding rings are most commonly made from gold, titanium, platinum or silver.

• Design. The design of the to wear.

Choosing the right metal is not wedding ring is important, too. For starters, you may want the ring just a matter of aesthetics: Gold is to match the bride’s ring in some way. This can the most popular choice for men’s wedding rings because of its durability. However gold, especially be tricky, but matching the metal type could be a good compromise. Gemstones are less 18-karat, is more expensive than other metals.

Titanium is much lighter and harder and tends not common in men’s wedding rings, and their fragile nature may make them unsuitable. Patterns and to irritate skin. Silver may appeal more to a man’s inscriptions are popular and may suit more ornate style, but tends to be less durable. tastes.

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time with their own loved ones.

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“In an intimate wedding, many couples splurge on things like food because they don’t mind spending a little bit more,” Bonds says. She adds that she’s even had a couple bring in a sushi chef for a second wedding because they wanted the best for their close friends and family.

hether you’re divorced or widowed, the decision to get married a second time is a big one, and your wedding can be just as exciting as the first.

Change Of Pace Rather than large, extravagant weddings, second weddings are often toned-down, intimate, and focused on family.

Denise Bonds, owner of Windermere Wedding Planning in Gurnee, has been planning weddings and working with couples on second marriages for more than 10 years.

“The first wedding is always the dream wedding, and it usually has everything you can possibly squeeze in,” Bonds says.

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“The second wedding might not be 300 people like the first, but rather, they might keep it more intimate, like 100 people,” Bonds says.

Brides and grooms also find themselves not focusing on their dream dresses and tuxedos, but rather on food and making sure all of their guests have a great time. Although many brides opt to wear off-white colors and shades of pink or beige, it’s common to see white dresses the second time around, as well.

“The white dress concept is not the same as it was years ago," Bonds says. “It’s not a problem to wear white, but even if they don’t, they’re still very, very pretty no matter what.”

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The second time around it’s more about the big picture, marrying the love of your life, that kind of thing.

Destination weddings also have become increasingly popular for second marriages.

Often, ceremonies include just immediate family members, while parties and receptions will be held for additional friends and family when they return home.

Focused On Family When it comes to the second wedding, many brides and grooms find themselves centering their wedding around their loved ones and family.

Although it doesn’t hold true in all cases, in many cases, second marriages involve children and additional family members from previous marriages.

In that case, instead of a bridal party, it’s a popular trend to have the bride and groom’s family members stand up for them. Children,

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depending on the age, often make up the bridal parties.

“The children will usually walk down the aisle with the mother and father, and usually they will stand up with them,” Bonds says. She adds that generally the first time around, there’s a huge entourage of beautiful bridesmaids, but at second weddings, brides are not usually interested in that and often only have one person stand up with them.

Along with a special ceremony to honor the conjoining families, many times, parents will buy the children something to represent being united, such a bracelet or necklace.

In the end, all weddings, whether the first, second, or ninth, can be planned just the way the bride and groom want. Just because it’s not the first time, doesn’t mean it can’t be perfect the second time around.

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Be Beautiful How to look your best on your wedding day

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am so excited for the first ever bridal edition of Suburban Life Magazine — Lake County!

I love weddings so much I married the same man three times so I could have three different themes (and I also really love him as an added bonus!).

When planning a wedding there are several details that can stress you out and leave you feeling less than relaxed and beautiful. Do yourself a favor — hire a planner. Tell them what you want, then relax and prepare for the best parts: the dress, the hair, the make-up!

Ladies, your wedding is a once in a lifetime experience, it is imperative that you look flawless. The man who is officially the best in the business is Constantine James. Constantine is a Lake County native whose bridal hair and make-up entity, Elite Style, has been featured in publications such as “North Shore Weddings” and “Chicago Bride Magazine.” So, I asked him to give me some hair and make-up advice for all of you brides out there, and here is what the master had to say.

“The most important thing to remember when creating a wedding look is that it’s not your everyday hair and make-up styles. When deciding on your hair and make-up style for

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the day of your wedding, consider all of the factors before you consider a look: time of day, venue, theme, accessories. Once you have an idea of the look you want, find an expert to execute your plan so that it lasts throughout your entire day and transfers to all types of lighting and environments. Your photos will be flawless from the outdoor garden to the indoor pavilion. You should look just as perfect in the last photo of the day as you did in the first photo of the day.

“For make-up, I feel highlighting and contouring is the most important part of your bridal look. The phrase, “it’s not a magic wand, it’s a make-up brush” is very true — however it is magical when these techniques are used appropriately. Some artists prefer to contour with liquid foundation bases, but I find that contouring and highlighting with powders that have different finishes lasts the longest and look impeccable in pictures.

“Brides have been requesting to have their hair styled down for their weddings as of late and there is nothing wrong with this. However, if you are to be wed outdoors in the most humid conditions imaginable, I advise a half up/half down style and blending hair extensions into the hair that is left down to avoid a ‘hair vs humidity’ disaster.

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“Hair accessories are a lot of fun, but before you pull a Carrie Bradshaw and throw a bird in your hair on the day of your wedding, consider all of your options. Down-playing accessories for the ceremony and adding something a little more daring for the reception strikes a nice balance. ” And remember, ladies, only trust your look to the best, it’s the Moxi way!

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Color, texture popping up as 2014 wedding gown trends

Designer Carolina Herrera knows a thing or two about wedding fashion. When asked about one of her gowns, she remarked, “A wedding gown should make a woman feel feminine, elegant and alluring and allow the bride to express her individuality.”

modern to vintage to traditional to color,” Von Plato said. Bringing lace up to the minute are designers who use metallic finishes for an opulent, luxe look, Von Plato said.

No matter what her personal style is, a bride wants to stand out on her wedding day in a dress that’s suited to her personality, makes her feel comfortable yet beautiful, and makes her not only look great but feel terrific, too.

Strapless, sweetheart necklines are a conventional choice for a wedding gown, but the trend toward illusion necklines is surging. Sophisticated yet sexy, illusion necklines can be subtle or eye-catching statements with intricate lace, crystal and other embellishments.

“Today’s brides run the gamut from those looking for traditional, timeless style to those who are more fashion-forward and want a more cutting-edge look,” said Michele Von Plato, David’s Bridal’s senior vice president of product development and design.

Covering up has caught on since Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey in long sleeves with intricate lace appliques in 2011. The look “works for many brides of different religions and also those who want to cover up a little bit,” Von Plato said.

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Designers have responded with sleeves in all lengths, from teeny caps to fitted points that brush the wrist or top of hand.

Bodices with lovely, covered-up backs are also popular with many brides who chose decorative elements such as lace-ups and alluring lines of buttons to add visual interest.

While traditional is always in, this year’s brides are also taking more risks and stepping out in color, Von Plato said. White and its variations are top sellers, but sales of colored wedding dresses are at about 5 percent, said Von Plato.

“Sales have doubled every year since 2010,” she said.

Brides are walking down the aisle in gowns in pinks from blush to shocking, smoke and silver, lilac, buttercup yellow, mint or seafoam green, baby blue and jewel tones.

Not willing to go all the way with color, other brides accent their look with a sash in a hue that coordinates with the bridesmaids’ dresses. One of the newest looks is a “multi-colored embroidery on organza with two-layers of embroidery on the skirt that adds a depth of color,” Von Plato said.

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Wearable, flattering and en vogue on bridal and fashion runways, peplums provide a little extra tummy coverage for some and add curves for others, Von Plato said. Peplum done in a high-low that is shorter in front then gradually longer in the back is a fun, up-to-date look.

Jackets, which used to be for covering up and keeping warm, are often now worn as accessories, Von Plato said. Boleros, shrugs and wraps can be simple or ornate with beading, fur, sequins and floral embellishments.

No matter what a bride chooses, don’t forget the veil, Von Plato said. “It’s what makes you a bride.”

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“Parents need to be up-front and lay down the expectations they have, as well as ask what the expectations are of the child,” Christine Nelson, LPC, counselor at Gurnee Counseling says.

“Communication definitely needs to be open from the start.”

wo of the most significant of life’s relationships are with our spouse, and with our children. And with second marriages on the rise and pregnancies before marriage becoming more common, blended families are become increasingly relevant in today’s society.

There are so many factors to consider when blending together two established families — How are the kids going to factor into the wedding? What is the best way to explain what is going on to them?

Each family and situation is different, but there are many ways to ease in to creating a blended family that makes it easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

COMMUNICATION FACTOR From the beginning, before a wedding even is considered or planned, communication should always be a key aspect in the relationship between

Nelson, who has been working with children for more than a year, stresses that the most important part is being as open as possible throughout the relationship, both between the parents themselves and the children as well.

“It’s important for the parents to be communicating and working on themselves too,” Nelson says. “If the parents’ relationship isn’t healthy, how can you expect the kids’ to follow suit?”

THE WEDDING When the time comes to actually tie the knot, it is important to factor in how the children and other blending family members want to be involved.

Many opt for their children to stand up for them, or even be a part of the ceremony as an usher or flower girl.

“Ask the children how involved they want to be,” Nelson says. “Some want to be in the wedding, some would rather sit in the crowd. Go along with whatever the kid is okay with at the time.”

In addition, many families use a visual

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representation of blending the families, such as in a candle or sand ceremony.

Sand ceremonies usually entail each member of the family pouring a different color of sand into a jar to represent the blending.

“Any way you can get creative and show this is unique for our family and our situation, that’s great,” Nelson says. “A visual representation is great too.”

POST-NUPTIALS When the ceremony is over, the work doesn’t stop there. Parenting and discipline is a huge part of blending families that needs to be taken into consideration during the process.

“Every parent needs to sit down and explain the new rituals, as well as hear what the kids are expecting from a new marriage,” Nelson says. “The parents need to align and be on the same page for the kids.”

That includes a range of topics, including discipline, consequences, spending time together and even topics like vacation time.

“I just want to emphasize it is going to be very hard and a lot of hard work,” Nelson says. “Each individual is going to handle it differently, and love is not going to fix everything.”

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Sorry, Mom. I call my mom for a lot of things.

I call her when I can’t remember what temperature to cook a meatloaf, how to get stains out of silk and to see if she can babysit the kids. But every so often, it is absolutely necessary to call her to simply say, “I’m sorry.”

These apologies often arrive some 30 years after the original offense, but I am certain she is just as happy to receive them now, accepting them with great satisfaction. Here are a few examples:

1. MEDICINE After tirelessly chasing my son around the house in an effort to catch him and force cough medicine down his throat, during which I actually break a sweat, bruise my shin running into the coffee table and step barefoot on a Lego, I eventually tackle the 55-pound 4-year old, wrap him in a blanket and get the medicine in him. Before even breathing a sigh of relief, he regurgitates the red syrup up and out, all over the front of my shirt. I know my 26 | MAY 2014 | SUBURBAN LIFE MAGAZINE-LAKE

mom had to wrap me in a blanket at least a dozen times and I’m sure I puked up St. Joseph’s chewable aspirins at least half of those occasions. For that, I am eternally sorry.

… the ones that you tip over and the “juice” or “milk” disappears. I may have cried so hard I threw up. Mea Culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima, mea culpa.

2. NAPS

4. PRIVACY

After having tried to get the kids to nap not only because they needed it, but more because I needed it, only to find them talking to themselves or their stuffed animals for a solid hour. Then, watching them fall asleep in their mashed potatoes at dinner, and subsequently wired until midnight because of their evening nap. I apologize for my own napping inconsistencies, which led to mashed potatoes up my nose later that day, and Johnny Carson with Mom that night.

For all those times the kids have walked in on me while on the toilet, I recall the days I would follow my own mother to the bathroom the minute she got home from work, and sit outside the bathroom door asking when she’d be out. I guess at least I didn’t barge in on her as mine have done, so for that you are welcome, but I’m still sorry.

3. TANTRUMS Following, more times than I can even count, a temper tantrum in any given store over a toy that one of my children wanted me to buy. (Heck, they can even find something in the Fedex/Kinkos store to instigate a temper tantrum. My own offense, I recall, was going ballistic over one of those baby doll bottles FAMILY IN FOCUS

5. REPETITION I’m sure there are days when my mom wishes I would call her more, but for all those days when I said her name ad nauseam, double sorry. One for not calling her more often and one for all those, “Mom. Ma. Mommy. Mom. Ma. Mommy. Momma. Ma. Hey, Ma! Mom’s”

6. WHINING The whining. Oh, the whining!!! I know I was a champion at this skill and am getting my lakecountymagazine.com

payback two-fold. I suppose it would be appropriate to tip my glass of wine that I have poured at the end of a long week of whining and say, “Cheers! And I’m sorry.”

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My kids aren’t even teenagers yet and I have an anxiety attack dropping them off at birthday parties for kids in their class that I don’t know very well. So for all those nights as a teenager or in my early 20s while I was living under her roof and didn’t respect the fact that she worried about me 24/7, especially when I was out “gallivanting” with my friends and didn’t call to check in, I’m sorry.

I sat down to do math homework with my daughter last night and 10 minutes in she was in tears over presenting three methods of writing 56 cents. Been there, done that.

Sorry, Mom.

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For all the times we are racing to get out of the house and that fateful moment when “putting on socks” takes place. I have passed along my obsession with socks, how they feel, whether or not they match and whether the seam is lined up correctly across my toes. I know you thought dressing me in the morning would be a breeze if I went to private school and wore a uniform … but I proved you wrong, oh so wrong. What can I say? Again, I’m sorry, all the way down to the seam of my sock.

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Not only am I remorseful, but I’ll even admit she was right. She told me some day I would understand, and now I do. More importantly, I also want to say, “Thank you.” Before I had children of my own, I had no idea how much she loved me.

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How to mesh personal styles into a home you’ll both adore | By STEPHANIE KOHL

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t’s been says that opposites attract. And certainly, the differences in two people can balance a relationship. He likes working on the yard, you prefer cleaning the house.

He’s enjoys longer trips to the grocery store while you prefer quick errands at the bank and the post office and the dry cleaners.

But how can two people with differing personal styles blend those tastes into a home they both love and feel comfortable in? And what happens when he hates her antique dresser and she hates his couch?

Joan Suzio, a Libertyville-based interior designer with Decorating Den Interiors, thinks back to when she got married 24 years ago, and what it was like for her and her husband to combine their individual things into one home.

together… is with an area rug with both colors in it,” Suzio said. “You can combine disparate pieces if you have a good color flow on the walls or on the floor.”

Suzio advised that compromise is key and turning a house into a home requires give and take by both parties.

“If you can get together and the two of you can decide on the feeling you want in each space, that can help things come together,” she said.

Suzio advised that not all pieces will go together, but items that are similar in scale can be pulled together with a classic rug or accessories and patterns can help, too, if the couple can agree on one.

Suzio said it is also important to keep in mind that the home won’t be perfect right away. As a couple is married, travels together and more, the two will acquire things that both have chosen, together. The goal is to combine things in a pleasing, tasteful way that reflects both personalities.

“Not every decision needs to be made right away,” Suzio said. “Give it 24-hours, think about it and come back.”

Suzio has found that if a couple takes time to reflect, she can generally get them to meet in the middle.

“It’s never easy,” she said, adding lots of couples call her for assistance. “I think a really great way to do it is have a professional or a close friend, who is neutral, go through it.”

Suzio offers her services for anything from working with existing pieces to create unity, to furnishing an entire room. Her clients call her because they need help “pulling it together.”

Suzio said it can take just a couple hours for a professional to walk through, snap photos and help put a plan together to combine his stuff with hers.

“They want their house to be a haven where they can relax and be surrounded by a pleasing interior, within a budget.”

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In the event one person does not like an item the other person has, and the other person is not willing to part with that item for whatever reason, Suzio said it is important to keep it in a room that won’t be in the couple’s immediate sight day-in and day-out. She said dens and spare bedrooms are a great place to put that antique dresser she loves, but he hates.

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A first floor library features rich cherry cabinetry and hard wood floors, the perfect place to settle in, fireside, for a good book after dinner. A cheerful sunroom provides yet another point of respite and view of the surrounding wooded landscape.

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Tray ceilings and an expansive closet complete the amenity list of this luxurious room.

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After enjoying a stroll through Antioch’s downtown stop by David’s Bistro a contemporary American eatery to fill any appetite. Owner and Chef David Maish offers many spectacular dishes from his homemade soups, appetizers and wonderful entrees including daily specials. David’s Bistro opens at 11:00 A.M. TuesdaySunday and stays open until David kicks you out...nicely of course.

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May 15 through 18 — Antioch’s Civic Spring Carnival, on Toft Street in downtown Anticoh Fun and games for the whole family. For more information, call 847-395-2233 or visit www.antioch.il.gov.

May 2 through 4 — Long Grove Chocolate Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday in the Long Grove Historic Village in downtown Long Grove Enjoy chocolate in all its many splendors, sway to the live entertainment throughout the village and sample a variety of food, offered by specialty vendors and restaurants.

May 3 — Spring Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach Shop crafters and vendors for unique gifts and home décor. The artwork of the students at Village Elementary School will also be on display. For more information, call 847-201-9032.

May 8 — Art Rave: Wine and Painting, 7 to 9 :30 p.m. at Chill Martini and Wine Bar, 216 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Lake Villa Love French style, but not country style? Take this opportunity to paint a fine art version of the French Country rooster. $35 includes all supplies and instruction.

Wine, martinis, and craft beers available for purchase. For more information and to reserve a spot, call 847-5059918 or visit www.artraveinc.com.

May 9 — Sixteen Candles, 9 p.m. at Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road in Libertyville This band plays the most loved songs from the 80s.

Tickets, $7 each, are available on a first come basis. A 21 and over show. For more information, visit www.fuelroom. com.

May 10 — Plant a Victory Garden, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Lakes Naval Museum, 610 Farragut Ave. (Building 42) at Great Lakes Children will learn about the Victory Gardens and get a chance to plant their own vegetable in a container to take home. All craft supplies will be provided. Free admission.

For more information, call 847-688-3154 or visit www. history.navy.mil/museums/greatlakes.

May 10 — Dean Regan “Give My Regards to Broadway,” 8 p.m. at James Lumber Center for Performing Arts, 19351 Washington Street in Grayslake Enjoy Broadway’s rich history and current showstoppers, from “Music Man” to “Man of La Mancha,” with Regan’s unique style, melodious voice, and comic timing. Tickets starts at $25. For more information, call 847-543-2300 or visit www.jlc.clcillinos.edu.

May 14 — Full Moon Paddle, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Van Patten Woods, Route 173 in Wadsworth Come watch the sun set and the moon rise from the seat of your canoe or kayak. Participants must bring a canoe or kayak, paddles and PFDs (life jackets). This is not an instructional event; previous paddling experience is required. For ages 12 and older. Cost is $9 for residents and $12 for non-residents. To register and for more information, visit www.lcfpd.org.

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May 17 — Spring Wine Walk, 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Grand Avenue in downtown Fox Lake Sample various wines at local business members. Tickets, $39 each, include a bottle of wine, appetizers at each business, wine holder and a sampling wine glass. Limited number of tickets are available. For more information, call 847-587-7474 or visit www.discoverfoxlake.com.

May 17 — Walk & Roll of Lake County, 7:30 a.m. at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road (Route 137) in Libertyville This is a celebration of the fundraising efforts of teams and individuals throughout the season to benefit the American Cancer Society. Participate in a 5-mile walk, 10mile skate or 15-mile bike ride followed by entertainment and a picnic. Registration fee is $15 online and $20 the day of the event; people are encouraged to raise funds but there is no minimum required. For more information, visit www.walkroll.org.

May 17 – A-May-Zing Mundelein, 8 a.m. kicks off at the Mundelein Police Department, 221 N. Lake Street in Mundelein This day is set aside to help neighbors with yard work and area clean-up projects. Volunteers should plan on working through late morning or early afternoon. To schedule a project, volunteer or to donate supplies, please contact Jennifer Marshall at 847-968-3770.

May 17 — Art Wauk, 5 to 10 p.m. on Genesee Street in Waukegan The monthly ArtWauk event features paintings, sculptures, film, dance, theatre, comedy, music, performance arts, food and the full arts revolution occurring in downtown Waukegan. For more information, call 847-623-6650 or visit www.artwauk.com.

May 18 — 9th Annual Fox Lake Fishing Tournament, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port of Blarney, 27843 W. Grass Lake Road in Antioch The derby is for the entire Chain O’Lakes and is open for everyone 16 years and older, certain restrictions do apply.

No limit to how many anglers each person can have and live bait can be used. A valid fishing license and Fox Lake Waterway sticker are required. Cost is $40. For more information, visit www.foxlakefishing.com.

May 21 — Car Fun on 21, 6 to 9 p.m. on Church Street in Libertyville It’s opening night of this annual car show, held monthly during the summer. Vintage cars (25 years or older in mint condition) will be on display with the owners on hand to answer questions. Take a stroll, have a snack and listen to the band. For more information, including the summer schedule, visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

May 25 — Car Show and Corral, 10 a.m. at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road in Volo Come look at the cars, bring one to sell or buy one. Also enjoy the beer and wine garden and Betty Boop Outdoor Grill. Admission for spectators is $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors and $8.95 for children; free admission for car and driver of any Mustang. For more information, visit www.volorcars.com.

May 26 — Memorial Day Parades and Services, held in Barrington, Fox Lake, Lake Villa, Libertyville Mundelein, Round Lake and Wauconda These towns have planned parades and services to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. For complete details, please visit the events calendar at www.planitlake.com.

May 26 — Art Rave: Wine and Painting, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The Vine of Grayslake, 101 Center Street in Grayslake Grab a glass of wine and a few friends to paint “Whoo Cares,” a wise old owl, at this Art Rave event. Cost is $40 and includes supplies. Beverages and menu items will be available for purchase. For more information and to reserve a spot, call 847-505-9918 or visit www.artraveinc. com.

May 30 — Family Campfire, 7 p.m. at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road in North Chicago Gather around the fire with friends and family to experience nature at night. Roast marshmallows, share stories and even bring a musical instrument to play. Bring a blanket or chair. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.lcfpd.org.

May 31 — 2nd Annual Craft Beer Festival, 1 to 5 p.m. on Whitney Street in downtown Grayslake Celebrate the art of brewing with over 100 brews from more than 30 different breweries. Proceeds from this event benefit the scholarship fund of the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club of Grayslake. Tickets range from $35-60. For more information, visit www.grayslakebeerfest.com.

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