Brides and grooms 2015 by Missoulian

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contents 17 Countdown to "I do" announce 23 your engagement 24 marriage license 26 planning your day 29 vendors & venues real montana weddings: 45 Brooke & griffin eat, drink, 47 & be married

Publisher

Mark Heintzelman Sales and Marketing Director

Jim McGowan

Advertising Directors

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Creative director

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Project Designers

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45 mackenzie & john 53 new wedding seasons real montana weddings: 57 jodi & carl 58 save this dance wedding inspiration: 60 flowers wedding inspiration: 62 color 63 buyer beware real montana weddings: 65 keri & andrew

67 hashtag bliss 68 save the date wedding inspiration: 70 cakes signature 72 cocktails wedding inspiration: 74 rings wedding inspiration: 76 decor 78 save the date

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Countdown

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Countdown to

“i do”

10–12 Months to Go  Announce your engagement in the Missoulian and online.  Work out your budget and establish your top priorities— where to save/where to splurge.  Find Ideas. Start browsing Brides & Grooms, Pinterest, bridal blogs and magazines to identify your wedding style and color palette.  Sign up for Pinterest and create wedding style/idea boards. Start pinning!  Compile your preliminary guest list to get your guest count.  Choose your wedding party—who do you want by your side at the altar? • Maid of Honor • Bridesmaids • Best Man • Groomsmen • Flower girl • Ring Bearer  Find a venue for your ceremony and reception, and reserve your date.  Now that you have a date, tell everyone to save it! For destination weddings or weddings around a holiday, consider sending out Save-the-Date cards or emails.  Launch your own wedding website, and let your invitees know about it.  Find a Dress and begin assembling the perfect accessories.  Establish a fitness routine and skin care/beauty routine.  Find a Vendor. Assemble an all-star vendor team. When you hire a vendor get all of the details in writing! We’d start with: • Caterer • Photographer / Videographer • Officiant  Already feeling overwhelmed? Consider hiring a Wedding Planner.  Take engagement photos.  Another way to minimize stress: Start dreaming up your honeymoon…!

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6-9 Months to Go  Continue researching, interviewing and booking vendors.  Decide on arrangements with your Floral Designer.  Do a tasting and choose your wedding cake with your Cake Designer.  Hire the DJ/Entertainment for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.  Discuss the style and wording of your wedding invitations with a Stationer.  Create your gift registry (and don’t forget to update your wedding website!).  Arrange hotel room blocks for out-of-town guests and book your own suite for the wedding night.  Shop for bridesmaid/flower girl dresses.  Arrange and book any necessary transportation.  Go over bridal shower/bachelorette details and the guest list with the person(s) hosting your party.

3-5 Months to Go  Book the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner location(s). If you’re including entertainment or specialty details like a groom’s cake, now’s the time to lock in these elements.  Put together your rehearsal dinner guest list.  Make childcare arrangements for your guests’ kids.  Reserve all necessary party rentals and linens.  Order wedding favors for your guests.  Shop for and reserve men’s formal wear.  Concentrate on finalizing the: • Guest list. Get everyone’s mailing address. • Invitation wording. Confirm your invitation text with the Stationer, and consider additional stationery (programs, menu cards, place cards, thank-you cards, etc.). Schedule a pickup date for your invites. • Ceremony readings and vows. • Menu, beverage and catering details. • Timeline of the reception formalities.  Do a Makeup & Hair trial and book your stylists.  Shop for and purchase your wedding rings.  Finalize honeymoon plans and obtain all necessary documents (are you sure your passports are up to date?).

6-8 weeks to Go  You’re getting close…. Mail out those invitations! Have a game plan for recording the RSVPs and meal choices.  Create your wedding hashtag so you can include your unique hashtag in your invites.  Touch base with your vendors to confirm date, deposits and details.  Start researching marriage license requirements and name-change paperwork.  Begin your dress fittings. Be sure to buy the appropriate undergarments beforehand.  So you think you can’t dance? Consider taking a dance lesson with your fiancé—a good way to break in your bridal shoes!  Give the wedding party a nudge—make sure they’ve ordered all necessary attire.  Write thank-you cards for shower gifts and any early wedding gifts received.

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3-5 weeks to Go  Send out rehearsal dinner invitations. If your get-together will be informal, feel free to send an Evite.  Finalize and confirm: • Wedding vows and readings with your Officiant. • Shot list with your Photographer/Videographer. • Song list for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception with your DJ and/or Band/Musicians. • Timeline for the reception and who’s giving the toasts. • Wedding night and honeymoon accommodations.  Obtain marriage license and complete name-change documents, if applicable.  Pick up your wedding rings and proofread any engraving!  If you’re the traditional type, do you have something old, new, borrowed and blue?  Purchase your guest book, toasting flutes, cake servers, unity candle, and all that good stuff.  Buy gifts (optional) for the wedding party and parents of the bride and groom.  Have your final dress fitting. Bring your shoes and accessories for the full impact.  Hunt down whoever hasn’t RSVP’d yet.  Submit your wedding announcement to the Missoulian.

1-2 weeks to Go  Give your caterer/venue the final guest count.  Arrange seating and create the seating chart and/or place cards.  Pick up your gown.  Confirm arrival times and finalize the wedding timeline with vendors and the wedding party—make sure your MOH has a copy, too.  Put together your own Bridal Emergency Kit.  Begin breaking in your wedding shoes if you haven’t already!  Speaking of emergencies: Check the weather report, and if things look iffy contact your venue to make sure a contingency plan is in place.  Start packing for your honeymoon.  In desperate need of a facial or massage? Now’s the time to squeeze one in.  Check your wedding hashtag to make sure no one else has used it.

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the day before  Make sure all wedding-day items are laid out and ready to go! (Don’t forget the rings and marriage license!).  Figure out tips and final payments for vendors. Put them in clearly marked envelopes and give them to the Best Man or another person you trust to hand out at the reception.  Assign someone to pack up your gifts/belongings after the reception (Don’t forget the top tier of your cake!).  Thank your BFF for agreeing to return your groom’s tux and other rental items the day after the wedding.  Enjoy a mani-pedi.  Attend the rehearsal and dinner. Now’s the time to give out wedding party gifts.  Go to bed at a decent hour…you need your beauty sleep tonight.

here comes the bride!  Eat a good breakfast!  Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready.  Do the rounds at your wedding—greet everyone and thank them for coming.  Take a deep breath. Stop to appreciate your new spouse and the day that you spent so much time planning!  Soak in every incredible moment!

after the honeymoon  Write and send thank-you cards. Don’t procrastinate!  Complete your registry and exchange any unwanted or duplicate gifts.  Have your wedding dress cleaned and preserved by a reputable company.  Keep in touch with your Photographer/Videographer to work on albums, DVDs, etc.  Enjoy wedded bliss…

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Announce the

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he Missoulian publishes engagement announcements in its Sunday edition. The announcements are considered news stories and may be edited or held for questions. Announcements without a photo will appear free of charge; announcements with a photo cost $40 and payment must be made when submitting announcement. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for publication two Sundays out.

Bride: ��

Mother of Groom: ��

City____________________ State ��

Mother of Bride: ��

Father of Groom: ��

City____________________ State ��

City____________________ State �� Date of Wedding ��

Father of Bride: ��

Who is announcing this wedding?

City____________________ State ��

 Couple

 Bride’s Parents

 Groom’s Parents Groom: ��

Person Submitting This Form ��

City____________________ State ��

Contact Phone Number Day____________ Evening ��

• Please type or print plainly. • First and last names are required for all persons mentioned in the announcement. • Make sure all names are spelled correctly. • Photos may be black and white or color. The size does not matter as long as they are sharp, clear glossy prints with the couple’s heads close together. Photos may also be emailed in JPG format. No photocopies will be accepted. Photos can either be picked up after the announcement has appeared in the Missoulian or mailed if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed. • Your announcement will run on the Brides and Grooms Facebook page. • Like us! Facebook.com/BridesGrooms

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Wedding/Engagements/Announcements P.O. Box 8029, Missoula, MT 59807 Email: mgerber@missoulian.com Toll free: 1-800-366-7186 or 406-523-5240 Fax: 406-523-5294

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he bride and groom-to-be must go to the office of the Missoula County Clerk of District Court - 200 W. Broadway; M-F 8-5, except holidays (must arrive no later than 4:30 p.m.) and fill out a Montana Marriage Application Form. The license can be used immediately and is good for up to 180 days. Bring proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s license, etc.). If the future bride is under fifty years old, she must provide rubella test results or sign the waiver releasing the bride from medical certification of blood testing for rubella immunity. The bride and groom must know their mothers’ maiden names and

the state their parents were born in. The bride and groom must also know the city, state, and county they were born in. If they have been married before, they have to state whether the former marriage ended by death or divorce, the county and state in which the divorce took place and the date of dissolution. They must be 18 years of age or older. The fee is $53.00, payable in cash or with Visa or MasterCard only (no personal checks). There is a processing fee for paying with a credit card.

If the bride is going to assume her husband’s name, the following items will need changes: • Social Security Card • Driver’s License • Car Registration • Voter Registration

• Passport • Wills • Stocks and Bonds • Insurance Policies

• Pension Plans • Charge Accounts • Subscriptions • Club Memberships

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et a budget and stick to it!! It may seem like obvious advice, but experts say it also is one of the pieces that might have the most impact on your stress level. There are good, solid options for every budget from invitations to venues to achieve your wonderful day.

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Vendors

& venues The Barn At Finley Point

33213 Finley Point Rd. Polson MT, 59860 (406) 887-2444 (at Flathead Lake) BarnatFinleyPoint.com www.facebook.com/thebarn@finleypoint

A rustic gathering place for your wedding or reception with wonderful photo opportunities. 50 landscaped acres, water features/bridge/2 waterfalls, pond, meadows, gazebo, fire pit. View of the Mission Mountains/Flathead Lake. 5,000 Sq. ft. timber frame barn seats 250. (add a tent and dance in the barn). On and off site catering is available with full bar service.

Bar W Guest Ranch 2875 US HWY 93 W Whitefish, MT 59937 (406) 863-9099 BarWGuestRanch.com

The Bar W has plenty of room for your guests and activities, both inside the beautiful lodge and on the manicured ranch grounds. The lodge is a perfect place for a stay after the wedding, you can hike, horseback ride, watch wildlife out your window, and just enjoy a warm cozy fire and relax.

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Belton Chalet

The Daly Mansion

The Belton Chalet offers full service catering, professional event planning, and views of Apgar Mountain from our fully restored historic property. 25 room hotel and 2 cottages accommodate 62 guests. Events for up to 130.

Located 45 minutes South of Missoula, the Daly Mansion invites couples to start their wedded memories together on the lush green lawns of the Mansion’s Arboretum. This 1910 Copper King Mansion provides the perfect backdrop for any special occasion! A private viewing of the Mansion interior can be booked for all your wedding guests.

Crystal Theater/The Silk Road

Fairmont Hot Springs

The Crystal Theater & The Silk Road Restaurant together offer two fantastic venues for any celebration! Rehearsal dinners & wedding receptions are elegantly hosted with ample seating for 20-70 seated guests; up to 100 guests for standing hors d’oeuvres parties. The historic Crystal Theater is located at street level inside The Silk Road Restaurant, who also offers a private dining space on the 2nd Floor. Find us on the “Hip Strip,” directly south of the Higgins Bridge in downtown Missoula.

The beautiful Fairmont Hot Springs Resort can accommodate up to 400 people. How about an outdoor scenic wedding under the beautiful Montana “Big Sky”? We have many different locations to choose from, including a traditional indoor wedding or reception in the convention center. We can help your memorable day be complete.

12575 Hwy 2 East P.O. Box 206 West Glacier, MT 59936 (406) 888-5000 OR (888) 235-8665 BeltonChalet.com events@BeltonChalet.com

515 S. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 541-0752 www.silkroadcatering.com

251 Eastside Highway Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-6004 Dalymansion.org

1500 Fairmont Road Anaconda, MT 59711 (406) 797-3004 FairmontMontana.com

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Finley Point Grill

Hilton Garden Inn – Missoula

Hwy 35, MM 6 Polson, MT 59860 (406) 887-2020

Finley Point Grill offers excellent seasonally focused menus that cater to your needs. From simply elegance to casual barbecue, we can help you make your vision a reality. On and off site catering is available. Private event space is available at no additional charge. With an elegant setting, a convenient location and a smiling staff we’ll help to make your event spectacular!!

Elegant & sophisticated setting for ceremonies, receptions, dinner, dance. Custom menu planning (we provide all food & beverage). Special discounted guest room rates available (minimums apply).

Holiday Inn Downtown At The Park

Grey Wolf Ranch

12455 North Placid Lake Rd. Seeley Lake, MT 59868 (406) 677-0119 info@Greywolfranch.net

3720 N. Reserve St. Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 532-5300 www.missoula.hgi.com msogi_ds@hilton.com

An ideal backdrop for your special day, with almost three hundred acres of Montana landscape, Grey Wolf has guest lodging, private catering, and a main lodge to satisfy every need for your wedding party.

200 S. Pattee St. Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 532-2046 OR (406) 721-8550 www.himissoula.com mholmes@himissoula.com

Holiday Inn Missoula – a picturesque setting awaits you on parkland alongside the Clark Fork River. Perfect for your Montana Dream Wedding, Ceremony, Reception, and Rehearsal Dinner. Outstanding service with impeccable attention to detail. Accommodating 10-700 attendees outdoors on the Park, in our Big Sky Atrium or Garden City Ballroom.

St-Char-Ro Floral & Event Rentals More than 40+ years experience in weddings, flowers, tents, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, arches, and so much more!

301 Main Street, Ronan, MT • 406.676.0588 • www.st-char-ro.com

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Linda Vista Golf Course Reception Center

Lolo Community Center

12345 Highway 93 South P.O. Box 462 Lolo, MT 59847 (406) 273-2271 or (406) 550-2295

5915 Lower Miller Creek Rd. Missoula, MT 59803 (406) 251-3655 or (406) 207-8430 missoulamiller@aol.com

Recently remodeled with one banquet room, seats up to 150. Bring your own caterer. Large grass and tent area for outside functions. Picturesque areas dedicated for photos.

The Loft of Missoula

Our charming 3,600 square foot ballroom includes kitchen, tables & chairs, gazebo, wedding arch, P.A. system, steam tables, coffee makers, fridge, freezer, piano, dressing room and outside picnic grounds. Please bring your own caterer. $400 includes Friday evening setup (if not rented.) No hidden charges and the best deal you’ll find!

Missoula County Fairgrounds

119 W. Main Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 239-6880 TheLoftofMissoula.com

We are a member’s only social club which provides a comfortable, relaxed, yet refined atmosphere for our members to socialize and do business. The Loft of Missoula has been created to be a convenient meeting place for city dwellers and commuters working, conducting business or recreating in town. It’s a place where deals are closed, friendships are forged and memories are made. It is also the perfect venue for Bridal Showers, Bridal Brunches, Weddings, Receptions and Baby Showers!

Digital pianos Sound systems and

1101 South Ave., Missoula, MT 59801 Contact Pirrie Harris or Tracy Mullennix (406) 258-3238 or (406) 258-3274 www.missoulafairgrounds.com

Two year-round buildings, each with a capacity of up to 300 people. One additional building available seasonally, which seats 500+. Serving area only, bring your own food and beverage catering.

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1105 W Sussex • Missoula 406.549.0013 www.montanamusic.com

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Complimentary Full Fresh Hot Breakfast Buffet

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Wedding Receptions Bridal Showers

Town House Inn of Hamilton 1113 North First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 800-442-4667 or 406-363-6600 www.townhouseinnhamilton.com

Montgomery Distillery

129 West Front Street Missoula (406) 926-1725 www.montgomerydistillery.com

Consider our spirits for your reception bar, distilled from 100% Montana grain. Our cocktail consulting program can make your wedding even more memorable, with personalized recipes for mixed drinks and punches incorporating your favorite flavors and aromas. Contact Tasting Room Manager Tad Hilton to learn more: tad@montgomerydistillery.com

Northern Rockies Heritage Center

Heritage Hall and Parade Grounds Located at Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804 www.nrhc.org (406) 396-4750

www.openlensbypamela.com 406.370.2704 openlensbypamela@gmail.com

The historical neo-classical post headquarters offers a 2,100 sq. ft. hardwood floor ballroom with a 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceiling. The doors open onto the deck, brick patio and 6 acres of parade grounds. The lower level has a catering kitchen, lounge and dressing rooms. The $1675 rental fee includes 3 days: Fri 3pm-Sun 3pm (rehearsal dinner, wedding, Sunday brunch). Tables and chairs to accommodate 225 in-house guests and a 30x40 seasonal lawn tent (May-Oct).

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Missoula’s Diamond Center Specializing In Building Your Custom Design Free Jewelry Inspection and Cleaning Insurance Appraisals

Goldsmith on Premises 406 728 5400 310 North th Higgins, Missoula, Montana Mont 59802

Delivery & Set Up for all your Rental Needs

Large Canopies • Chairs & Tables • Specialty Linens • China, Glassware & Flatware • Dance Floors Wedding Decor • Balloons • Wedding Arches • Champagne Fountains & much more!

1345 Clark Fork Lane

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Orchard Homes Country Life Club

Snowbowl Ski & Summer Resort

Historic country charm for weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Hardwood floor in the main room. Large kitchen and bar area for your caterer. Seating for 175, standing capacity of 250. Air conditioned building. Stage, piano, and changing room available for your special day.

For a wedding & reception high above the ordinary, Snowbowl offers indoor or outdoor seating for 100-300 guests. Last Run Inn has a full service bar with a variety of catering options.

2537 S. 3rd St. W Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 327-8524 OrchardHomesCoutryLife.com

The Silk Road, Restaurant & Catering 515 S. Higgins Ave. Missoula MT 59801 (406) 541-0752 www.silkroadcatering.com

Offering “A Global Tasting Experience”, The Silk Road Restaurant is famous for social & delicious tapas-style dinner, open nightly at 5pm. Catering everything from Intimate to Extravagant, the restaurant offers private event space on the 2nd Floor, and another in the historic Crystal Theater. Schedule your next celebration at The Silk Road, or anywhere in the Western Montana Region. Find The Silk Road on the “Hip Strip,” directly south of the Higgins Bridge in downtown Missoula.

1700 Snowbowl Rd. Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 549-9777 www.montanasnowbowl.com

St. Anthony Parish Life Center 217 Tremont Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 543-3129 Stacp.org

Air-conditioned, ADA accessible, seating capacity 300. Full commercial kitchen, restroom, showers, ground floor access. Tables, chairs, setup and computer-generated seating chart provided. Use your own caterer and beverages.

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Badlander All Beverage Catering

St. Char Ro Floral

406.529.9377

For Reservations Call

301 Main Street, Ronan, MT 59864 (406) 676-0588 www.st-char-ro.com

40+ years in weddings, flowers, tents, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, arches, and so much more. Professional artist, designer backdrops, reclaimed west fabric, seasonal flowers. Designs to fit you and your family!

Staybridge Suites Missoula 120 Expressway Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 830-3900 www.staymissoula.com sales@staymissoula.com

1000 sq. ft. ballroom, seats 60, catering available. All-suites hotel with kitchens. Billiards room, movie theatre, basketball court, pool, spa, fitness, high speed internet, free breakfast daily, and evening reception Tues-Thurs.

www.badlandercatering.com

Ellie Nuno Presents:

Live music for your pre-ceremony, ceremony, reception, dinner-dance

Have a magical musical memory of your Wedding Day! for information: contact Ellie @ www.ellienuno.com or 406~721~3908

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• Inspection • Cleaning • Restoration • Storage Box Preservation

Home of t h e 2fer! 1201 Burlington Missoula 406-543-7798

• Tablecloths • Napkins • Table Skirts

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111 East Spruce Missoula 406-543-5171

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StoneCreek Lodge

University Center

StoneCreek Lodge offers an elegant, yet rustic Montana décor with 1,600 square feet of indoor banquet facilities, an adjoining dining/reception area and outdoor patio space. We also have 101 truly spacious guest suites and offer special group discounts. Free full hot breakfast for guests and an indoor salt water pool & spa.

The University Center Ballroom boasts beautiful hardwood floors with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the iconic Mount Sentinel. Centrally located with ample parking, the University Center is a full service facility that includes equipment, specialty sound and lighting options, on-site catering and complete bar service. Flexible space to accommodate groups from 50 to 450+.

5145 Airway Blvd. Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 541-3600 www.StoneCreekLodgeMT.com frontdesk@stonecreeklodgemt.com

UM Stadium Club Washington Grizzly Stadium

The University of Montana 32 Campus Dr. Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 243-4113 Umt.edu/UC/Events

Whitefish Mountain Resort

University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 243-2202

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Eat, Drink,&

be married Story & photos by Sam & Elise Risho, Silk Road Restaurant and Catering

s the most popular style of service, a dinner buffet is an ideal way to stay within your budget while presenting a wide variety of amazing food at your wedding reception. First, and most crucial to planning your meal is to identify your vision and priorities. What is most important to you? Your guests are there to support you on your wedding day, so plan your menu with what you would like to enjoy on your special day. Your guests will most likely enjoy whatever you bring to the table. When choosing how many items to serve, first pick one or two carbohydrates like potatoes, rice or pasta. Next, choose one to three vegetables, and finally settle on your protein(s). The newest trend is to present several protein options on the buffet (in smaller ½ or 1/3 portion sizes), primarily to offer something for everyone’s palate. Wouldn’t you love to show up to a buffet with steak, chicken and salmon available? A crucial concept is to work with your caterer about how the food is going to look and taste on the plate. What are the colors incorporated into each menu item? How will the flavors taste together? Be sure to label the dishes on the buffet, or consider a printed menu on the table at each guest’s seat. Theme menus are an amazingly fun way to ensure all of the flavor profiles go well together, without distracting from each other. This is often referred to as how well the different flavors “marry” on the plate! Some fun themes may be Italian, Indian or Cajun, but the options are endless, and entirely up to you and your caterers abilities. Don’t forget your best friend who will take at least four portions of steak, leaving none for your other guests. Either plan to hire buffet servers to keep portions consistent, or begin the buffet with an announcement: “Take one piece and come back as many times as you want. Let’s get everyone through the line first.” Additionally, if you have a wide selection of buffet menu items, keep in mind you may need larger plates.

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he traditional buffet does have a drawback: hungry guests waiting in line can lead to disaster. Ask your caterer for options to speed things up before you get in a bind. One option is to open up both sides of the buffet table, or have multiple buffet tables. If a line is flowing properly and well maintained, 50 people should be able to go through a single line in about 15-20 minutes. When your numbers increase by increments of 50, start adding more lines or tables. For example, for 200 people, think about having two buffet tables with both sides opened up with a total of four lines, getting everybody through as fast as possible. Mix it up! To add elegance while keeping costs down from a fully plated dinner, opt for a plated/served salad & bread course before the main dinner buffet. This allows for your guests to curb their hunger before heading to the buffet, and standing there hungry and overloading their plate. Orchestration is key for this style, so make sure your caterer is in charge: The tables served the salad course first will also

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be first through the buffet line, and so forth. This allows for a steady flow of service, and not leaving your favorite Aunt May waiting too long for her turn at the buffet. Keep options available for those with dietary sensitivities too, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them overwhelm your decisions on menu. In your invitation, simply ask your guests to contact you well in advance for dietary restrictions, helping your caterer (and your guests) be prepared for the feast. Nobody wants to discuss it, but your budget should be discussed as soon as possible. While often cheaper than a plated dinner, buffets need less plateware, serviceware and less labor hours to get everyone fed. Sometimes your budget is decided for you, but never the less, identify your limits. Your caterer will be obliged to stay within your designated budget, as long as you are clear and concise. Have Fun: Remember, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your day! Work closely with your caterer to create the environment you want to see, feel (and taste!) Then, your only responsibility is to have fun and celebrate your wedding!

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The New

wedding seasons By Laura Depta

ummer has long been the go-to wedding season, but it may be losing its luster. More and more, couples are trading in those warm June weekends for the crisp air of autumn or the beautiful lilacs of spring. According to the results of the 2014 American Wedding Study, the annual survey by BRIDES magazine, May is now the most popular month to get married, having surpassed June, which now is tied for second with September and October. Even winter slowly is gaining ground. According to The Knot.com’s 2013 Real Weddings Study, 7 percent of couples got married during the winter months in 2013, up from 5 percent in 2012. There are many factors that have contributed to this shift in trend, not the least of which are cost and availability. Over the course of summer’s long-standing popularity, venues became more challenging to nail down, and vendors became more expensive overall. Lisbeth Levine, co-author of “The Wedding Book” (Workman Publishing Co., 2008) warns that a summer wedding will cost you. “There is so much competition for 10 weekends, really,” Levine says. “You’re not going to have any room for negotiation. You’re going to be paying top dollar for any of the summer weekends.” Levine also points out that couples generally have to start planning summer weddings much farther in advance to get what they want in terms of venue, florist, photography and catering. In addition to the cost savings, sometimes an off-season wedding can mean better vendor availability. “By having your wedding in April instead of June, you’re much more likely to get your first choice of photographer and the venue,” explains Levine. “Having a wedding in one of the slower seasons lets you get your top choices in more categories.” Additionally, couples have to think about their guests and bridal parties. It’s important to choose a time when the most people are likely to be available and when hotels and travel won’t cost a fortune. “People are on such different schedules over the summer,” Levine says. “And I think hotel availability is tight and tends to be higher-priced for guests, depending on location.” Weather always is a factor, too, and different parts of the country have different considerations. Summer can be too hot and humid in some areas and beautiful in others. Spring can be cool and lovely, or it could bring those pesky April showers. -CTW Features

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ome couples simply prefer particular themes that go with other seasons – the pastels of spring or the deep hues of fall, for example. Caili Helsper of Caili Helsper Photography in Chicago, says that May is her busiest month, followed closely by September and October. And although spring is busy, Helsper says that spring weddings are her favorite. “Everything is starting to get colorful but still has that softness to it,” Helsper says. “I tend to like muted tones and soft colors. The combination of soft, flowering trees and beige grasses turning green is my favorite backdrop for portraits.” The winter, although the weather can be dicey, does offer fantastic possibilities for theme weddings. “Winter weddings are not for the faint of heart, but they pay off every time,” Helsper says. “Some of my favorite bride and groom portraits have been taken in the middle of a light snowstorm.” But perhaps the biggest “new” season is fall. Tonya Evans, owner of Occasional Flowers in Herndon, Virginia, says that her bookings absolutely have indicated a change in seasonal preference. “October has become huge,” says Evans. “I think the advantage to the fall is hopefully you can still have that

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outdoor wedding. There’s a lot of the foliage around here that’s changing that makes for a really beautiful outdoor wedding.” According to Evans, many fall floral themes are very popular, too. She says flowers like dahlias and ranunculus are extremely in demand, and they’re easily accessible in the fall. She also has noticed a general shift in aesthetic trends in the industry in general. “I don’t just see it around me. You look in wedding magazines and you see all these weddings that have all this birch and burlap, and it’s a rustic barn or an outdoor vineyard, and it just seems like it lends itself to that time of the year,” Evans says. Budget, vendor availability and seasonal themes all play a role in the decision of when to get married. But perhaps most important is a general desire of couples to really make their wedding unique and reflective of their style. “I think that a lot of couples are looking at wedding planning as an opportunity to share with their guests what makes them unique, and that includes the time of year that they wed,” Helsper says. “Just as your invites and florals help tell your story, I think that the season sets the tone for all the details to fall in line.”

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Save this

Dance by aaron traylor

ou secured the best space in Western Montana for your wedding. Ordered some locally-grown flowers. Had your dress fitted by the most professional tailor in town. Bought your bridesmaids presents and you have the finest catering in all of Montana coming in for you big event. Hold on! Before you walk down the aisle, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there something missing? You need music! The Tallest DJ in America Aaron Traylor shares the top 100 most requested wedding songs in 2014 to help you pick a playlist that all ages can appreciate.

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Journey Don’t Stop Believin’

2 Cupid - Cupid Shuffle 3 Pharrell Williams - Happy 4 Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling 5 V.I.C. - Wobble 6 Bon Jovi - Livin’ On A Prayer 7 AC/DC You Shook Me All Night Long 8 Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline 9 Pitbull Feat. Ke$Ha - Timber

van morrison Brown Eyed Girl

11 DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide 12 Usher Feat. Ludacris & Lil’ Jon Yeah

13 B-52’s - Love Shack 14 Bruno Mars - Marry You 15 The Beatles - Twist And Shout 16 LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It 17 Isley Brothers - Shout 18 John Legend - All Of Me 19 Outkast - Hey Ya! 20 Michael Jackson - Billie Jean 21 Def Leppard -

Pour Some Sugar On Me 22 Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams Get Lucky 23 Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back 24 Beyonce Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) 25 Garth Brooks Friends In Low Places 26 Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home Alabama 27 Justin Timberlake - Sexyback 28 Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger 29 Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris We Found Love 30 Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance With Somebody

kenny loggins Footloose

32 Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines 33 Pink - Raise Your Glass

frank sinatra The Way You Look Tonight

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35 Luke Bryan -

Country Girl (Shake It For Me)

36 Psy - Gangnam Style 37 Sister Sledge - We Are Family 38 Temptations - My Girl 39 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis -

Thrift Shop 40 LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem 41 Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight 42 DJ Snake Feat. Lil Jon Turn Down For What 43 Kool & The Gang - Celebration 44 Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby 45 Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe 46 Lumineers - Ho Hey 47 Bob Seger - Old Time Rock & Roll

70 Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A. 71 Pitbull - Give Me Everything 72 Florida-Georgia Line Feat. Nelly -

etta james At Last

49 Michael Jackson - Thriller 50 Lady Gaga - Just Dance 51 Michael Jackson -

P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 52 Michael Jackson Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough 53 ABBA - Dancing Queen 54 Montell Jordan This Is How We Do It 55 Train - Marry Me 56 Elvis Presley Can’t Help Falling In Love 57 Wild Cherry Play That Funky Music 58 Bruno Mars - Treasure 59 Earth, Wind & Fire - September 60 Foundations Build Me Up Buttercup 61 House Of Pain - Jump Around 62 Iggy Azalea Feat. Charli XCX Fancy 63 LMFAO Feat. Lil Jon - Shots 64 Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried 65 Avicii - Wake Me Up! 66 Blake Shelton - God Gave Me You 67 Commodores - Brick House 68 Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are 69 Christina Perri - A Thousand Years

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73 Salt-N-Pepa - Push It 74 Louis Armstrong -

What A Wonderful World

75 Bryan Adams - Summer Of ‘69 76 Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe 77 Marcia Griffiths - Electric Boogie 78 Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain - Low 79 Michael Jackson The Way You Make Me Feel 80 Dexy’s Midnight Runners Come On Eileen 81 Taio Cruz - Dynamite 82 Aerosmith I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing 83 Village People - Y.M.C.A. 84 Nelly - Hot In Herre

righteous brothers Unchained Melody

86 Bee Gees - Stayin’ Alive 87 Big & Rich -

Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)

88 Old Crow Medicine Show -

Wagon Wheel 89 Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want To Have Fun

jason mraz I'm Yours

91 Rick Springfield - Jessie’s Girl 92 Chris Brown - Forever 93 Spice Girls - Wannabe 94 Queen -

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

95 California Swag District -

Teach Me How To Dougie 96 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Can’t Hold Us 97 Bruno Mars Locked Out Of Heaven 98 Michael Jackson - Beat It 99 Justin Timberlake Feat. Jay-Z Suit & Tie 100 Flo Rida - Good Feeling

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Buyer

beware by Deborah Stebbins of Rococo Bridal

eddings can be expensive and it’s tempting to cut cost were you can, but buyer beware. There are many scam websites designed to steal your hard earned money. “The dress was a complete nightmare!” says Missoula bride Hillary. “I received a horrible thrown together dress made for someone eight feet tall, with upside down and backwards shoulders. The beading doesn’t match and the belt is ivory on a white dress.” Hillary’s story is not unique. Local shops see brides at least once a week with similar stories. The brides tried to save some time and money by buying online, all they got was trouble. There are more than 7000 scam websites targeting US brides. The sites are experts at misleading shoppers. They show the original designer photos, they claim to be selling at wholesale, they claim to be authorized dealers, and they claim you will love your gown. They lie. The dresses are not the 5Ever Photography quality gowns shown in their stolen photos; their dresses are cheap copies. They might have a vague resemblance to the original designer gowns, but that’s as far as it goes. The beading is cheep, the fabric is of costume quality, and they lack all the inner structure of a quality gown.

Designer gown are made of high quality materials and with alterations in mind. You can customize your dress for the perfect fit. Counterfeits are not constructed the same at all. “I’ve seen some horrible internet dresses” says Kathy Bruch of Perfect Alterations. “The awful things are simply made wrong. More often than not, they’re impossible fix and the bride has to buy a new dress.” Many times the dress will not even arrive. “Last year, I helped several girls find new dresses”, says Amanda Coddington from Rococo Bridal. “They had all bought online, and none had received their dresses. A couple girls had even had their debit card numbers stolen; the sites were set up just to steal card numbers.” If, your cheaply made dress does arrive, it will be stuffed in a mail envelope: no tissue paper, no box. Anywhere the envelope ripped; there will be a stain on the dress. “We were warned about buying a gown online,” recalls local groom Zach. “We thought the store was just trying to scare us to make a sale. We found out they were not! The dress we got was really bad, Alicia was crying. We ended up getting a new dress from Rococo.” Don’t be scammed. Remember, when it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Hashtag

bliss

here are some brides & grooms who ask guests to completely unplug at their wedding and some who ask guests to go all out with photo taking and sharing. Here are some tips if you are planning to incorporate a hashtag into your special day.

Hashtag Do’s: • Be very specific so all your guests

know which hashtag to use. • Make it unique: do a test search for the #hashtag you want to use. Make sure nobody else is using it - you want your hashtag to be unique! • Make it easy to remember so your guests don’t get it wrong. • Add a wedding word like “hitch”, “love”, “happilyever” or “tietheknot” to appeal to your guests. • Make your hashtag humorous or a little bit bizarre, this will add to the appealing factor of your hashtag. Get creative and have fun with it!

Hashtag Don’ts: • Don’t add symbols, dashes or spaces.

A good hashtag only consists of alphabetic characters and numbers. • Don’t just use initials and dates. Weddings tend to have these in common. Personalize by adding your last name or something catchy. • Don’t use a long hashtag without capital letters to describe your wedding. It just doesn’t work!

Hashtag Ideas

Use your own names, initials or wedding location to make them unique to you. #HappilyEverHendrickson

#MrandMrsChristiaensen

#FritzPartyof2

#WeSaidIDoOnJuly26

#ThatOneMontanaWedding

#MartelloNoMore

#DevineNewlywedsontheblock

#StokedtobeaLacy

#WhitneyandAdamGetHitched

#CarlyandJeffTietheKnot

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rom color scheme to wedding theme, correspondence can build excitement for the upcoming event and give clues for what to expect. Traditional, quirky or retro, coordinate your RSVP card, envelopes, menus and gift tags with your invitation. Your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save the Dateâ&#x20AC;? can be a magnet, a postcard, even a poster.

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Blushing Bride

4 oz of Champagne 10 oz Peach Schnapps 10 oz Grenadine

Mix the Schnapps and grenadine in a champagne flute. Top with chilled champagne.

Mojito For the Groom

1 oz Lime Juice 2 tsp Sugar/Simple Syrup 1 sprig Fresh Mint 2 oz White Rum A Splash Sparkling Water Ice

Pour an ounce of fresh squeezed lime into a highball glass. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar or simple syrup into the lime juice and mix. Tear mint leaves in half, and add to the glass. Gently muddle the mixture of lime, sugar, and mint. Add 2 ounces of light rum. Fill the glass with crushed or cubed ice. Add a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wedge and any extra mint leaves.

Montana Sunset

Ice Grenadine 1 cup Sprite soft drink 1 cup orange juice Maraschino cherries or orange slices, for garnish

Place ice in 2 glasses. Add a splash of Grenadine to each glass. In a small pitcher or other container, stir the Sprite and orange juice together. Slowly pour over the Grenadine, dividing the mixture between the two glasses. Garnish with cherries or orange slices, if desired.

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