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The bridal guide to planning your wedding in Northern New Mexico
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A perfect wedding is in the details
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hough the Taos area has everything you need to make your wedding memorable and magical, weddings don’t plan themselves. That’s why The Taos News continues to offer A Taos Wedding each year. Once the euphoria of the proposal and engagement wears off just a little bit, there are actual details that have to be put in place, so many details! But hopefully the stories and advertisements in this issue can point you toward some great options for things like venues, photographers,
musicians and more. The “perfect wedding” is in the eye of the beholder. And the Taos community has much to offer in terms of variety; from small-budget, low-key affairs to gigantic and much larger budget gala-type occasions, and everything in between. So when you are planning your big day in Northern New Mexico, don’t forget your copy of A Taos Wedding. We’ve already done some of the homework for you. — Andy Jones, special sections editor
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It pays to plan Locations, locations, locations
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Before you wed, make it legal
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Get the look
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Love is always in the air in Taos
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Local options for a great wedding registry
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Judges get the job done
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A Taos Wedding sponsors
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Let The Taos News know about your wedding
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Engagement announcements
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Wedding announcement
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It pays to plan Attention to detail a great stress reducer
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hile no plan is perfect, every plan beats no plan at all. Regardless of the size or the budget, you’ll want to have at least six months to plan your wedding. And the more time you give yourself, the less stress you’ll experience. Checklists are a great way for
Six months or more prior Announce your engagement to family and friends. n Create a budget. n Set a wedding date or season. n Select the wedding party. n Choose invitations. n Select gowns and tuxedos. n
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brides and grooms to stay organized, which helps to reduce stress and helps with budget issues. A wellplanned wedding will be a great wedding with less stress and more joy. A checklist doesn’t have to be a strict guideline, and not everything will get done or actually wind up needing to be done. But this is a great way to help things go smoothly.
Register a name for your wedding website. n Visit ceremony, rehearsal dinner and reception sites. n Interview caterers, photog raphers, videographers, florists, performing artists and musicians. n Order passports and check immunization if leaving the country. n
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reception and rehearsal dinner. n Select wedding rings.
n Contact photographer, caterer, baker,
florist, musicians, performing artists and transporters. n Schedule fittings for you and attendants. n Finalize rentals and site for ceremony,
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n Finalize music selection. n Start selecting flowers. n Finalize honeymoon and
transportation plans (commercial or private). Get it in writing so no one is confused and late.
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town guests. n Update your website with directions and n Set hair, nail and makeup appointments
n Send invitations.
n Arrange care for pets if necessary.
your choice.
for wedding day and bridal portrait.
n Complete guest list. n Reserve block of hotel rooms for out-of-
Three to eight weeks prior
name change if necessary.
mailed gifts.
n Pick up wedding rings, ring pillow, cake
n Have final fittings for your attendants. n Confirm ceremony and reception logistics
with officiant, musicians, florist, caterer, baker and servers.
One week prior n Pack for honeymoon. n Provide “special request” photo and
music lists for photographer, videographer and ceremony and reception musicians. n Remind attendants to pick up their formal wear.
One day before
knife, toasting glasses and disposable cameras. n Confirm honeymoon reservations and pick up tickets.
n Finalize guest list and give to caterer or
n Complete ceremony and reception seating.
reception management.
n Assign transportation of gifts, guest book,
personal belongings and return of groom’s tuxedo. n Arrange for post office to hold mail. n Make spa appointment for wedding party for massage, manicures and pedicures.
n Attend wedding rehearsal and rehearsal
dinner.
n Distribute wedding day schedule to
n Nap, resting easy because all is well.
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n Write thank-you notes for showers and
n Pick a guest book.
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Alpine Village Suites 100 Thunderbird Road, Taos Ski Valley 1-800-576-2666 www.alpine-suites.com The conference room can host receptions, rehearsal dinners, or bachelorette parties. Amizette Inn and Restaurant P.O. Box 756, Taos Ski Valley 1-800-446-8267 www.amizetteinn.com The Amizette Inn and Restaurant has a nondenominational Christian minister available to perform weddings. And, you can get married, have your reception and spend your honeymoon at the Amizette Inn and Restaurant (onsite catering is also available). Angel Fire Resort Golf & Country Club 10 Miller Lane, Angel Fire www.angelfireresort.com (888) 472-0124 Let Angel Fire’s professional meeting and banquet staff custom-tailor your wedding. The Bavarian Lodge and Restaurant 100 Kachina Road, Taos Ski Valley www.thebavarian.net The Bavarian, a favorite hangout for skiers and snowboarders, is also available for weddings and receptions. The venue is ideal for an intimate alpine wedding. Casa Benavides Bed and Breakfast 137 Kit Carson Road, Taos 1-800-552-1772 www.taos-casabenavides.com Casa Benavides’ courtyard and gardens offer a charming outdoor setting and the bed and breakfast’s indoor event facilities “express unique Southwest charm and ambience.” Columbine Inn and Conference Center 1288 State Road 150, Taos Ski Valley 1-888-884-5723, (575) 776-5723 www.columbineinntaos.com The Columbine Inn and Conference Center specializes in outdoor weddings of 10 to 75 10
people and can tailor a ceremony package to fit your needs. El Monte Sagrado 317 Kit Carson Road, Taos 1-800-875-8675, (575) 758-3502 www.elmontesagrado.com Take advantage of the advice of El Monte Sagrado’s wedding specialist, whether you want to utilize the outdoor areas, or one of the indoor rooms. Hacienda del Sol 109 Mabel Dodge Lane, Taos 1-866-333-4459 www.taoshaciendadelsol.com Hacienda del Sol offers wedding packages that include a courtyard garden venue, and indoor and outdoor reception and dining areas, with menus prepared by the inn’s master chef. Outdoor space accommodates up to 100 guests. Hotel Don Fernando de Taos 1005 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos 1-800-759-2736 www.donfernandodetaos.com Hotel Don Fernando de Taos can seat up to 125 people in its meeting room and offers catering options or a personalized menu. The hotel also offers special group rates for 10 or more rooms. Kit Carson Home and Museum 113 Kit Carson Road, Taos (575) 758-4945 www.kitcarsonhomeandmuseum.com The KCHM Courtyard is available for intimate weddings. KTAOS Solar Center 9 State Road 150, Taos (575) 758-5826 www.ktao.com The KTAOS Solar Center, home of KTAO radio station, is available for weddings and receptions. Indoor seating arrangements can accommodate 125 to 450 people and the scenic backyard area hosts up to 600 guests. Old Martina’s Hall 4140 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos (575) 758-3003 Wedding spaces large and small, and a dance floor in the grand hall.
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Sabroso Restaurant and Bar 470 State Road 150, Arroyo Seco (575) 776-3333 www.sabrosotaos.com Great for wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, day-after brunches and receptions. San Geronimo Lodge 1101 Witt Road, Taos 1-800-894-4119 www.sangeronimolodge.com A wedding spot for more than 80 years, San Geronimo Lodge features a pavillion with New Mexico character and an outdoor venue that hosts up to 300 guests. Taos Convention Center 120 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos 1-800-323-6338 taosconventioncenter.com The Taos Convention Center has more than a dozen different spaces available for rent, providing a variety of options for any size wedding party. Taos Country Club 54 Golf Course Drive, Ranchos de Taos (575) 758-7300 www.taoscountryclub.com Taos Country Club has an onsite wedding planner who has the experience and contacts to attend to every detail. Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge 88 State Road 150, El Prado 1-800-624-4448 www.taostennis.com Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge has 6,000-square-feet of space and 7.5 acres at its disposal, including large and small conference rooms, a small patio, .3-acre park and a heated swimming pool complex open Memorial through Labor Day. Touchstone Inn 110 Mabel Dodge Lane, Taos (575) 758-0192 www.touchstoneinn.com The Touchstone Inn’s culinary staff prepares a variety of gourmet natural foods, including buffets with organically grown ingredients. The inn also features a sound system and dance floor.
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Before you wed, make it legal
n the midst of meetings with stylists, photographers and venue staff, one small but major detail might slip your mind whilst planning a wedding: making the whole thing legal. No matter whether you are an out-oftown couple with a destination wedding or a local (and in spite of the size and cost of the wedding), everyone has to obtain and file a marriage license. The good news is that Taos County and New Mexico laws are fairly standard. Couples can get married on the spot provided they have an ordained or licensed clergyman or woman, or a judge. These are the only legal officiates the state
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recognizes. And to top it off, two witnesses, not including the officiate, must sign on the dotted lines. Before you visit the Taos County Clerk’s Office, make sure you have photo identification with your birth date. Also, the bride and groom must be present to sign the application. There is a $25 filing fee. The marriage license book at the clerk’s office is open and available to the public. Also, the license is public record and can be published in The Taos News or any other publication. Media-shy couples can request a “do not publish” notice. — Staff Report
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or any bride-to-be, looking anything less than amazing on the big day is simply unexceptable. Luckily for those getting married in Taos, the area has more than a few reputable salons, one of which is Salon Marjorie. Located on historic Ledoux Street, Salon Marjorie’s offers brides a relaxed setting for their beauty needs. “I opened my salon after spending years in Mexico and returning to Taos where I needed a job,” salon owner Marjorie Olsen said. Olsen graduated from beauty school and high school simultaneously, and then studied a European style of cutting. She continues the process she learned in her viga-ceilinged shop. With three stylists, an esthetician and a nail artist, Salon Marjorie offers brides and their wedding parties all the beauty services needed for the big day.
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“Brides are usually very organized and we see brides who are almost planning backward from their wedding day,” Olsen said. Acknowledging that not everyone has time to plan six months ahead and that it is not in everyone’s personality, Olsen and salon esthetician Missy Jennings encourage prospective brides and their bridesmaids to come in ahead for organization and planning help. “Taos is such a great place and such a spiritual place. Our process is really about preparing the bride for the next stage in her life. We help to relax and pamper our brides as well as make them even more beautiful,” Olsen says. “A wedding is a huge thing. We will open early if needed, or travel to a location with the bridal party. We like to schedule at least two appointments to do a practice updo. That way there are no surprises. There is higher energy level and level of focus when we work with brides.”
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Like Jennings who relocated to Taos last year from New York, people come to Taos from all over. With a focus on the local women of Taos, Jennings looks to help regular clients and bridal clients establish a beauty routine that builds great eyebrows, great hair and great skin. “I work with all my clients to create a beauty maintenance routine so that when a special day does occur, the client is already looking her
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best. We work with a lot of clients via word of mouth and we cater to mostly repeat clients,” she says. Jennings finds it interesting that many brides do not think about having their eyebrows shaped before their wedding. “Women show up for makeup on the big day and their brows aren’t done,” she said. “I often have to shape a brow so the bridal services continues on Page 16
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makeup looks right. Brow maintenance can be done prior to the wedding day and like hair updos, makeup can be tried ahead of time.” Although Jennings offers facials, makeup application and waxing, she specializes in brow design and spends an average of 45 minutes on brows with each client. “It’s better to come in ahead and get the shape you need and try the makeup ahead of time,” she says. Jennings’ brow care includes painstaking tweezer work to promote hair growth in desired areas and very little waxing work, which can overly thin brows. She builds and maintains distinct growth patterns, which stimulates hair growth where brow hair should be according to eye shape, spacing and depth. Over time, clients can expect fewer visits as brows preserve proper shape and growth rates. In tune with Taos women, Jennings likes a natural approach to beauty for herself. “A lot of women in Taos typically don’t wear makeup so that’s another consideration for brides here in this highdesert climate. I focus on building a skin care regime that brings out the natural beauty in my clients. If you are coming in and getting proper maintenance and skin care, then on the day of your wedding, 16
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your skin is going to look amazing.” “A huge part of what I do with brows is help people look a lot younger, especially with men,” Jennings says. “Many men have bulky and unruly brows. The technique I use cleans up brows and it’s a great idea for entire wedding parties. Brow work on men can really open up the eye and make them appear younger.” With several salons and day spas for brides to choose from in Taos, Spirits of Beauty Salon and Day Spa, located at 223 Paseo Del Pueblo, works with many destination brides onsite and on location. “We offer nails, makeup and updos,” says salon receptionist Mary Coopersmith. “In advance, brides and their bridal parties can enjoy massages and facials.” Green Beauty salon owner Raynera Mrotek follows a natural philosophy when it comes to beauty. “We use all non-toxic and healthy products,” says Mrotek. “Basically the most valuable aspect is having a bride come in a few months ahead of her wedding day. I look for the proper shape and color as a hair designer and I provide a hairdo that will photograph well depending on her face and gown. It’s a very in-depth analyzation during the free pre-bridal consultation so I can make sure everything is artistically correct.” Green Beauty is located at 105 Paseo de Canon West.
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The jacalita is a traditional wedding dance where everyone goes under a human arch to show support for the newlyweds.
Love is always in the Taos air By Teresa Dovalpage
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aos’ reputation as a romantic destination is growing. In 2011 the city was named by Shape Magazine as one of the Top 12 “Best Honeymoon Destinations for Active Couples” in the world. “Taos also has what people call ‘good vibes,’” says Stella Mares McGinnis, who adds, “This is a profoundly spiritual place with a wealth of traditions that should be kept alive.”
Shall we dance?
Mares McGinnis is quite knowledgeable about traditions, particularly those related to nuptial ceremonies. She and her dancing partner, Tim Romero, have led La Gran Marcha Tradicional in countless weddings and anniversary ceremonies in Taos, Denver, Santa Fe and other cities. “La Gran Marcha is played at the beginning of the reception and is a dance full of symbolism,” she explains. “Tim and I lead the bride and groom, then all the guests join in. The initial 18
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movement means that the groom is presenting the bride to the community. Later we all do the jacalita, a kind of human arch, and everyone goes under it. We all come out holding hands and start dancing in circles as a way of showing support for the newlyweds.” Other popular wedding dances are La Varsoviana and the Dollar Dance. In the Dollar Dance, the women pin dollar bills onto the groom’s lapel and the men pin bills onto the bride’s dress or veil. “The money is frequently saved for the honeymoon,” Mares McGinnis says. Taos musicians Johnny Archuleta and Audrey Davis are often asked to play La Varsoviana in local weddings. This dance was originally a mazurka, popular in Polish and French ballrooms. It travelled with Emperor Maximilian to Mexico and from there to Northern New Mexico, where it became a favorite. It is also known as “Put Your Little Foot.”
The place to stay
Hacienda del Sol, a local bed and breakfast, was chosen as one of the 10 most romantic inns in the country by
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the stars, a cooked-to-order hearty breakfast, afternoon tea and treats and more. The wedding packages include a cake and champagne reception for the bride and groom. The Los Amantes Room, built as a writing room for Mabel Dodge Luhan, has a king-size bed, an old roll-top desk, steam shower, and a wood-burning kiva traditions continues on Page 20
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Wedding menus fireplace. Its romantic can be interacappeal makes it one tive, regional or of the most popular exotic, says Karen rooms for newlyweds, Todd, owner and said owner Luellen executive chef of Hertel. the European-style “Our exclusive Dragonfly Café. “A special ‘wedding taco bar is wonderfor 2’ includes an ful as an interactive interfaith minister, menu because guests two witnesses, a onecan create their own Submitted Photo hour session with a plates, talk to others Reverend Susan Varon performs a professional wedding while they do it and photographer, a CD of Taos wedding with Pueblo Peak as a have fun in the probackdrop. all the photos taken, cess,” she said. flower bouquets, and For the regional dishes, she relies on two Hacienda del Sol mugs for a wedding the farmers market when it is open and memento,” explains Hertel. uses local, fresh and organic ingredients.
Ceremonies of Love
Rev. Susan Varon’s Ceremony of Love wedding ministry has found its niche in the “destination weddings” market, catering to couples who come to Taos to get married. Varon is an ordained interfaith minister, artist and writer. “People may come for the highdesert beauty, the amazing light, or the indefinable ambiance surrounding ancient cultures,” said Varon. “They plan their weddings to take place by the banks of the Río Grande, outdoors or indoors at one of the myriad charming bed and breakfast inns — even, once, at the very center of the Gorge Bridge.” She has two sample ceremonies (one mentions God and the other does not) which are the starting point for most of the weddings she performs. Recently, a couple wanted her to include in their ceremony a reading from a beloved children’s book, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” recounting the transforming power of love, and how “it lasts for always.” “It was perfect,” says Varon. “People were wiping away tears!” She likes to bring a sense of blessing and of a new door opening to every one of her wedding ceremonies. “A wedding is a collaboration among the bride, the groom, the officiant, and the power of love in the universe,” she says. “Together, we all can create a ceremony of great heart and tenderness.”
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As for the exotic kind, this is an easy task for her. “My specialty is cooking food with an international flair,” says Todd. “I take ingredients from different cuisines and incorporate them into my menus.” A beautiful cake is the sweetest foundation for a wedding banquet. “They range from the very basic to the really elaborate ones,” says Todd, who attended the Cooking and Hospitality Institute in Chicago to become a pastry chef. “But personally, when I think of weddings and love, I think of chocolate. One favorite food d’amour we prepare here is a red chile-infused chocolate truffle.” Indeed, good food is a key element at any wedding reception. The owners of Hacienda del Sol, Luellen and Gerd Hertel, are aware of that and strive to offer a culinary experience to those who choose to exchange nuptial vows at their charming adobe inn. Gerd Hertel, who was the executive chef for Hyatt Regency Hotels and Ritz Carlton Hotels, and the corporate executive chef for Norwegian and Celebrity Cruise lines, is in charge of the menus. His dishes range from Southwest-inspired creations like crisp fried tortilla flautas with shrimp mousse and crab meat to fried camembert with apricot-currant sauce and Waldorf salad. “My cooking philosophy is to provide my friends and guests with food based on popular, classic recipes re-created to include regional, healthy foods, fresh and organic ingredients and ever-changing culinary trends,” said Hertel.
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Monet’s Kitchen has a wide range of kitchen supplies and dishware, including Fiesta Ware in many colors and styles.
Local options for a great wedding registry
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a destination wedding, registering for gifts locally makes great sense. One advantage is that you can visit the store in person and choose the exact items you want. The following list includes some local businesses that offer wedding registries:
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Taos LifeStyle offers items like this Jan Barboglio wine decanter.
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Red Arrow Emporium has a wide array of home furnishings, including pillows, lamps, furniture and accessories.
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Judges get the job done By Chandra Johnson
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ig church weddings aren’t for everyone. Many pre-nuptial couples looking for the ultimate quality control may want to think about getting a judge to perform their ceremony. In Taos, a magistrate judge’s schedule is often as flexible as the couple’s and there are few rules. Former judge Erminio Martínez is known for performing ceremonies on horseback. “You wouldn’t believe all the situations I’ve done weddings,” Martínez said. “From a bus stop to horseback.” While she’s no longer on the bench full time, judge pro tem Betty Martínez still performs weddings with a ceremony she designed herself to reflect New Mexico traditions. “I’ve always gotten a lot of weddings. I redid the ceremony to where it’s not so cut and dry. My ceremony has a lot of romantic stuff in it,” she said. “To me, marriage is a very sacred and
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Former Judge Erminio Martínez is shown here during a 2005 wedding he performed for a couple on a float during the Arroyo Seco Fourth of July Parade.
very special thing.” In her 30-year career, Judge Martínez says she has performed weddings in tipis, at the top of Taos Ski Valley and even in hot air balloons. “Wherever they want me to go, I go,” Judge Betty said. “I always joke that I can sentence you to marriage for life, but I can’t get you out of it.” Sitting magistrate Judge Jeffrey Shannon described weddings as one of the best parts of his job. “They’ve all been fun. I’ve never had a bad wedding,” Shannon said. “It’s my favorite thing. How often does a magistrate judge get to give good news?” Shannon’s approach is joy in diversity. If a couple comes to his court wanting to wed, Shannon has a list of vows to choose from if the pair doesn’t have their own vows ready. The list includes traditional wedding vows, traditional Jewish vows, and more relaxed vows to reflect the couple’s values. “My thing is, it’s their marriage,” Shannon said. “I want to give them as many choices as possible and the degree of formality is up to the parties. I’ve only had one wedding so far with a bouquet and a white dress.” For more information on how to be married by a judge, call Taos Magistrate Court at (575) 758-4030.
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n Celebrations Event Rentals LLC
www.taoscelebrates.com (575) 758-8463 (Ad on page 13)
Music
n Moby Dickens Vintage Bookshop
n Vanilla Pop
www.vanillapop.com (575) 770-2943 (via the Vetter Agency) (Ad on page 27)
Photographers n Blacks Crossing Photography
www.blackscrossing.com (575) 741-1244 (Ad on page 27) n Poetic Images by Deanna www.poeticimages.net (575) 779-0755 (Ad on page 17)
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www.mobydickens.com (575) 758-3050 (Ad on page 3) n Red Cat Antiques
redcatmelissiana.com (575) 751-7553 (Ad on page 35) n Salon Marjorie
salonmarjorie.com (575) 751-7246 (Ad on page 33)
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Let The Taos News know about your wedding, and we’ll let everyone else know
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f you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re planning a wedding in the not-sodistant future. Congratulations! Now it’s time to share the news with your friends and family. You can also let the entire community know by making the announcement public in the pages of The Taos News. The newspaper is happy to print notices about engagements and weddings and will do so as space permits, as a free service to the community. Be sure to include the information you want the public to be aware of and nothing more. You can also use the forms included in this special section. Engagement announcements normally contain information about the prospective bridge and groom, parents, hometowns
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and when the wedding date is. Wedding announcements usually include information about the husband- and wife-to-be, their families, where and when the wedding will take place and members of the wedding party, etc. Drop off your annoucement in person at The Taos News, 226 Albright St. (Be sure to include a phone number where we can reach you if we have questions). You may also submit a photo, which we can scan into our system. Our preference is that you send all the information, including photos, by email. If you are able to do that, send the announcement to editor@taosnews. com. If you email the photo, please send it the largest size possible. — Joan Livingston, editor
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Engagement Announcement The engagement of (brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name) of (town) to (bridegroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full name) of (town) has been announced: Her parents are (names) of (town): A (date, month, season) wedding is planned at (church or other location): (Bride) is a graduate of/attends (high school, vocational school, college): She is a member of (clubs, affiliations): She is employed by (employer): (Groom) is the son of (names) of (town): He is a graduate of/attends (high school, vocational school, college): He is a member of (clubs, affiliations): He is employed by (employer): Signature and telephone number of responsible party:
Note: Engagements are published as space permits. Please bring information into The Taos News a month before the wedding. Announcements may be accompanied by a photograph of the bride or couple. Color is preferred, although black and white is usually acceptable. If neither the bride nor groom is a Taos-area resident, list the nearest relative living in the Taos area. Please pick up a wedding form so we may share the joy ofyour wedding. Find forms online at www.taosnews.com/ announcements. Mail forms and photos to: The Taos News P.O. Box 3737 Taos, NM 87571 Attn: Engagement announcements, fax to: (575) 758-9647: or email to: editor@taosnews.com
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Wedding Announcement The marriage of (bride’s maiden name) of (town) to (bridegroom’s name) (date) occurred in (church, other) (Priest, clergyman) officiated in the double/single ring ceremony. The bride’s parents are of The groom’s parents are of The church was decorated with (altar, flowers, candles, etc.) Music was provided by (organist, soloist who sang) The bride wore (simple description of the dress and headpiece, including unusual or traditional elements) She carried (flowers) The maid/matron of honor was of (town) (relationship to couple, if any) She wore (description of dress and headpiece) and carried (description of flowers) Bridesmaids were (names, addresses, relationship) ANNOUNCEMENT continues on Page 34 32
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The bridesmaids wore (description ) and carried (description of flowers) Best man was (name) of (town), (relationship to couple) Groomsmen were (names, towns, relationship) Flowergirl was (name) of (town), (relationship to couple) Ringbearer was (name) of (town), (relationship to couple) The brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother wore (brief description of dress, flowers, etc.) The bridegroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother wore The wedding cake was (description of cake) Presiding at the guest book was (name) of (town), (relationship) A wedding dance was held (when) at (location) Music was provided by The Grand March was led by (names) The bride is employed at The groom is employed at Signature and telephone number of responsible party:
Note: Wedding notices should run in The Taos News no later than two weeks after
the event. Wedding announcements may be accompanied by a photograph of the bride or the couple. Either color or black and white is acceptable. If neither the bride nor groom is a Taos-area resident, list the nearest relative living in the Taos area. Please pick up a wedding form so we may share the joy of your wedding. Please mail forms to: The Taos News, P.O. Box 3737 Taos, NM 87571 Attn: Wedding announcement, fax to (575) 758-9647 or email to editor@taosnews.com
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