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4 Know what to expect from your photographer
18 Let your personality guide your flowers
7 Reception menu should reflect couple
20 Wedding desserts should reflect ceremony
9 Keep guest list to a minimum
22 Trends for a green wedding
10 Edible wedding favors offer something unique
24 Complete your look with hair and makeup
12 Ask Martha
26 A bridal checklist
13 Groom’s attire based around event 14 Gown trends for 2011
Kristi Ritter
15 Ask Carly 16 Make your honeymoon special 17 Finding the perfect music
Summer Stair
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Capturing the Memories Wedding photography trends toward fashionable displays By Kristi Ritter • Longmont Times-Call Photos by Heather Lilly Photography
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edding photography has taken on a new face for today’s modern couples. While staged photos of the family have their place in the album, flipping from page to page you’ll find a more candid, fashionable approach to the photos that capture the memories from your special day. Wedding photojournalism has been the key term for at least the past decade, setting a style of photography that captures the wedding in fun, candid shots throughout the day – some details and moments that people don’t even notice until they see it through the photographer’s eyes. Wedding photography has also trended toward a more fashionable approach inspired by high-end magazines such as Vogue, Elle, InStyle and GQ. It’s all about making the couple’s fantasies come to life through photography. What has resulted in wedding photos is a look that captures the minute details of the wedding day, from the bride getting dressed and buttoning her gown to the flower petals that make up her bouquet to the dance shared among the newlyweds. There is more to photography than taking the photos, says Heather Lilly of Heather Lilly Photography based in Erie. “Couples who appreciate me and my work are open to building a relationship to make their day special.” Though every couple has different aesthetics and desires for their photos, Lilly says detail shots are key in almost every album. It’s not just about the outfits that people wear anymore, but instead about the pearls that line the gown or the flowers against the lapel of the man’s jacket. Photographer Dana Rogers agrees. “Couples today use weddings as a way to communicate individuality. It’s their chance to show off their personal style. They want artwork.” With all the energy and effort put forth in planning a wedding, why not have the photos show it off, says Rogers, who owns
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Dana Rogers Photography in Boulder. While the photographer will have the eye to capture these unique details, there are some couples who want to work with the photographer to outline the shots they want, which Rogers encourages because the couple may know how they want to use the photos in the end. Another reason is it’s important for couples to find a photographer they work well with. “Personality is huge in making everyone feel comfortable during the day,” Lilly says. “I so often hear ‘I don’t want to miss a moment, so I need you to be our eyes.’” That’s where building a good relationship comes into play, making sure the photographer has a vision for capturing the details from the day based on the conversations and relationships she’s built with the couple. Establishing that relationship starts with finding the perfect photographer. Here’s some tips Lilly and Rogers suggest. • Don’t be afraid to ask for a referral. By visiting with photographers someone else has used, you can trust the recommendation is based on a solid relationship and experience. • View photographer websites to look at their work. “Make sure what you see is what you want from your day,” Rogers says. • If you can, attend local wedding shows where you can visit with photographers and prescreen them before setting up an appointment. You can also prescreen with a short phone call that will give some insight into their style, pricing and availability. • Lilly says social media networks can also be a great place to get to know a photographer. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn allow them to highlight their style, their business and their passions. “It’s a great way to get to know them and feel more comfortable with them,” she says. • After determining your top two or three choices, meet with them in person. This is where your personalities must mesh for a solid relationship to develop, enabling the photographer to capture your precious wedding day events.
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Don’t forget the engagement photos With a wedding photographer hired for your big day, a great way to build a relationship is to have him or her take your engagement photos. Gone are the days of studio shots taken of the engaged couple. Instead, couples are using their engagement photos as a time to do something completely different that usually is defined by their interests or personalities. Photographer Heather Lilly says all of her engagement photos are taken outdoors, some with input from the couples on the style and location ideas. “I work with their interests and really take time to find a location that best fits them.” Engagement photos also tend to be highly produced events today, according to Dana Rogers of Dana Rogers Photography. “We as consumers are
“A consultation is not only a time for the couple to check me out, but for me to check them out,” Lilly says, adding that it’s important for everyone involved to feel comfortable with the partnership. During this visit, assess the communication between you and the photographer. Can you connect with him or her? Does he or she listen to you? “I’m going to be with you the entire day, so you have to be willing to trust me and build that connection,” Rogers says. • You may also want to make sure you’re
getting sophisticated in our wants, and that may even include having a stylist come in and help with the location,” she says. Locations for engagement photos usually highlight something that is important to the couple’s relationship, such as a favorite spot in the mountains, a downtown city scene or the location where the groom-to-be proposed. The photographer can help find those connections and determine a great location. While engagement photos are often used in the couple’s home and to share with family and friends, they are also used in the wedding invitations or enlarged and framed at the wedding for guests to sign.
working with a registered business. Lilly says to do your homework and make sure the photographer is legit, pays taxes, is registered with the city or state, and is in good standing. A solid website with valuable information will give you a good feeling, but one with limited information or samples may raise a red flag. • Once you hire a photographer you’ll need to determine the must-haves from your wedding day. The rest will usually bloom from the photographer’s vision and experiences throughout the day. Couples
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will also need to determine whether they want to see each other before the wedding to take photos. Lilly and Rogers say it’s still an even split of couples who choose to see each other before or want to wait until the bride comes down the aisle. And even if you choose to get those photos done before the ceremony, the photographer can make it an intimate moment. • Make sure your photographer has an agreement that clearly defines policies, including deposits, payments and other vital details.
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Reception menus reflect couple’s love of local foods and favorite cuisines
Eat With Your Eyes By Kristi Ritter
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If you’re wondering what you should serve at your wedding reception, think no further than your favorite restaurant. Then work with a caterer to duplicate the foods you love, giving your guests a menu they’ll remember. “I tell couples there are traditional selections for a reason, but going off of their favorite restaurant is a fun, creative pop to your reception,” says Amelia Mathewson, event director with Savory Cuisines in Boulder. Ideas for this creative twist on reception menus have evolved from couples wanting to share the foods they love with their guests, whether it’s Italian fare, seafood or a selection of appetizers created from the comfort foods they love. In working directly with the couple to plan their menu, Mathewson says a reflection of their favorite restaurant or a themed meal adds personal touches to the food. “We want to seek out the special touches they can include in their menu – that memory dish or grandma’s favorite recipe,” she says. “We want to include more about the couple, and appeal to their emotional sense and palette.” Another trend according to Mathewson
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is creating food and beer pairing with local breweries. “This has been a great idea people choose for their rehearsal dinners, and it’s very local.” Longmont caterer Chris Bybee who operates Sublime Catering says finding a couple’s personal connection to food is key in creating a memorable menu. “I like to talk to them about their vision for their reception and find out what’s important,” he says. “And from there, take their vision and combine the reality of their budget and meet the two.” Ethnic menus have been a big trend among Bybee’s menu creations, such as Argentina infusions of flavor. “Infusing ethnic foods into the menu changes the whole feel of the reception,” he says. Another vital aspect to the couple is to not only create fabulous foods that people
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remember, but to choose items that can be grown locally. “The couples want the food locally and that’s really important to them,” Bybee says. “But it’s important to me too, because there are so many great foods here in the Boulder Valley.” Including local foods into the menu is limited by the time of year they are produced. Summertime is great for fabulous local produce that can be grilled and served beautifully. Winter weddings often reflect a heavier menu with hearty squash soups and meats. Savory Cuisines has their own garden to grow items for use in the creation of their menus. And when needed, they turn to other local growers keeping items as local as possible. Utilizing local growers is a new twist in
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During the process of planning a wedding, one often overlooked decision concerns the guest list. Ideally, couples would invite all their friends and family to share in their special day. Realistically, however, budget often dictates just how many guests a couple can invite. That reality has led to a disagreement or two throughout the years, as both the bride-to-be and her future husband make their case for who makes the cut. To help avoid such disagreements, couples should consider the following tips. • Make a master list as early as possible. It’s impossible to pare down a guest list if there’s no list to begin with. Once the planning process begins, couples should separately write down all the guests they would like to invite. Once each is finished with their list, the hard work of paring that list down can begin. • Consider who’s footing the bill. If Mom and Dad are paying for the wedding, then their suggestions for the guest list should carry most of the weight. The same principle can be applied if the couple is paying for their own wedding. If the costs are being split down the middle, then both the groom- and bride-to-be should be allowed to invite the same number of guests. • Ask that kids stay home. Many couples request that their guests leave the kids at home. While nieces and nephews might make the cut, it’s perfectly acceptable for couples to state their preference that children not attend. This can be noted on the invitation, addressing friends as “Mr. John Doe and guest” or “Mr. and Mrs. John Doe.” Guests should take the hint, but if any RSVPs with their kids, be sure to call them immediately and explain the situation. • It’s not a reunion. Couples are often tempted to invite long-lost friends to their wedding. But cost-conscious couples must recognize their wedding is not a reunion. If the goal is to keep the guest list under control, only invite close friends and family members who have kept in touch through the years. • Cut back in other areas. If it’s proving simply impossible to agree on a reduced guest list, consider inviting everyone and cutting back in other areas. Before signing any contracts, closely examine each one for items that can be removed without drastically changing the ceremony and celebration. Chances are there are savings to be had, and those savings might make the difference between inviting and not inviting another friend or family member.
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Edible wedding favors capture local tastes
Think Sweet By Anna Taylor
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When looking for the perfect favors for your wedding guests, think edible, sweet and local. With the vast array of specialty foods that are produced and distributed locally, why not give your guests delectable treats made just around the corner? “Edible gifts are so much more personal,” explains Robin Autorino from Robin Chocolates in Longmont. Belvedere Belgian Chocolates in Boulder are professionals in creating custom chocolates for your special day. “People tend to like the truffles for wedding favors because they’re more elegant,” says Madia Cavanagh, manager of Belvedere. These truffles can be placed in customized
boxes for each of the guests to take home with them. “We also get a lot of people who want candy bars with custom labels.” These labels can feature anything from a picture of the couple or simply the names and date of the wedding. If you want to take your custom bar to the next level, Belvedere also offers the option of customizing a design on the actual candy. Other ways to customize your edible favors can include anything from colors to flavors. Autorino works directly with the couple letting them hand pick the candy flavors, colors and packaging. “I let them choose the shape of the mold and the type of chocolate, then I airbrush the candy to match their color scheme,” she explains. Autorino’s confection company also makes an array of caramels and organic sugar lollipops with customized tags. These come in a variety of colors and flavors ranging from strawberry-banana suckers to pumpkin-pie caramels. “With weddings I make sure the bride works directly with me because it’s so customized,” she explains. Looking for sweets to suit a special diet? Belvedere offers sugar free dark chocolate, as well as vegan dark solid chocolate and 12 varieties of vegan truffles. Robin Chocolates has organic sugar suckers and only uses gluten-free chocolate. On a budget? Autorino and Cavanagh both suggest
Individual chocolates and personalized chocolate bars from Belvedere Belgian Chocolates in Boulder. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)
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Robin Chocolates in Longmont can make a variety of custom treats, including handmade chocolates, lollipops, truffles, caramels and toffee. Below: Using sweet honey from local honey farms and packaging it neatly will create a fun wedding favor. (Paul Litman/ Times-Call)
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Ask Martha Dear Martha: Am I supposed to feed the band, my photographer and other vendors? A: Short answer: Yes. Providing meals for your photographer and the band members may actually be stipulated in your contracts with them. But even if it isn’t required, feeding your vendors is both gracious and wise. They will do their jobs better and more cheerfully on full stomachs. Ask your food provider to arrange the staff meals. If you’re planning a sit-down, multi-course dinner, you shouldn’t feel obligated to feed vendors the same food you offer your guests, says Trish Magwood, owner of Dish Cooking Studio in Toronto. But serving them a less elaborate version of your menu may make for less hassle in the kitchen. If you’re having a buffet, just add the vendors into your head count.
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Groom’s attire based around bride, venue and his own tastes By Summer Stair • Longmont Times-Call Gone are the days where the husband-to-be simply rents a black tuxedo with a traditional white shirt. Today’s groom knows what he wants and plans on showing off his style at the wedding, too. “Guys are having a little more fun with their attire,” says Heather Dwight of Calluna Events in Boulder. “They want to pick something that they might want to keep and purchase.” Dwight has seen many grooms recently have a little fun by choosing suits in grays and dark blues rather than traditional black. She has even seen the groom and groomsmen wear funky shoes, such as tennis shoes. Todd McCracken, store manager at Al’s Formal Wear in Longmont, has seen similar trends. Along with the less formal attire of a day coat instead of a tuxedo, he sees not just gray and dark blues, but chocolate brown, too. While the groom’s own style determines what he will wear for his walk down the aisle, other factors that can have an effect is the bride’s dress, the chosen venue, and the couple themselves. “The venue is huge,” Dwight says. “The formality of the event is set when they decide where they are getting married.” Certain venues, like a church, are definitely going to have a more formal setting than a backyard wedding. Dwight recommends considering what kind of couple you are before choosing your venue. “A lot of the time I meet with the couple and they’re not formal and they just cannot envision a formal wedding. They want something more laid back,” Dwight says. The time of the event and wedding etiquette can also have an effect. McCracken says some couples are concerned that a tuxedo should not be worn until after 6 p.m., while other couples couldn’t care less. The bride’s dress can also impact how fancy the groom should dress. McCracken says if the dress is more of a ball gown the groom may want to reflect the bride by wearing a tuxedo, but a beach wedding will more than likely not be as fancy. Once the couple knows the venue and how formal they want their wedding to be it is just a matter of deciding whose tastes are going to shine.
Chocolate brown tuxedos are a popular color choice.
Charcoal suits with bright colored accents are popular with grooms.
This black stripped suit Tan suits like this with light green one offer a accents offers a more casual traditional, casual look. feel. Photos at Al’s Formal Wear in Longmont. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)
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Wedding Gown Trends By Summer Stair
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Today’s bride wants to feel beautiful and unique when she slips into her wedding gown to walk down the aisle. Brides will turn heads this year with these fun trends.
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Go 3-D A full skirt with 3-D accents such as ribbons and flowers that stand up on the skirt, will be a hot trend for 2011, predicts Cindy Schlagel, owner of Bridal Connection in Longmont. Brides can make a statement with these full accents that add style and fashion to her day. If she’s looking for something whimsical, feather skirts are also an option. Vintage Accents If not found on the skirt, large 3-D accents of flowers, feathers or ruffles can be seen used as a broach on the hip, lining straps or adorning head pieces. These bold pieces often make a statement reflecting times past. Wrapped Bodice Ruching makes a comeback this year, but as a wrapped, slim bodice that goes beyond the waist and continues to the hips before flaring out into a skirt. Schlagel explains that while the bodice is lower on the body than in the past, it is still flattering on almost all figures and helps hide imperfections. One Shoulder Straps Brides will discover dresses with spruced-up one shoulder straps. Whether lined with feathers, ruffles or flowers, the one-shoulder strap will adorn many of the new designs this year.
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Q. I’ve decided to have a family-only wedding party. I know some friends expect to be bridesmaids and will be hurt, but should I even address it? How can I show them that they’re still really important to me? A. This is a tough one, and brides-to-be have long debated whether they should even say something to girlfriends who assumed they’d be bridesmaids. We say: Better to let them down gently. Be open and honest about your decision to have a family-only wedding party (no matter the reason) instead of ignoring the fact that your best friends may have pictured themselves standing by your side on your wedding day. Q. How does a wedding reception after-party work? Do you have any planning pointers? A. The best thing about a wedding reception after-party is that there are no rules. The planning and execution are entirely up to you. That said, the one etiquette must is inviting all of your wedding guests. A majority of them probably won’t attend, but they’ll appreciate the offer. In terms of planning, you can host an open-bar gathering in another room at your reception site, reserve a space or a few tables at your favorite bar or lounge in advance, or make it more of a spontaneous, let’s-keep-the-party-going affair. Carley Roney, co-founder and editor in chief of The Knot, the nation’s leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com. Got more questions? Visit www.theknot.com/askcarley for 800-plus answers on all things wedding.
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With all the work that goes into planning a wedding, it can be easy for couples to overlook their honeymoons. But in the middle of all those seating arrangements and reception hall negotiations, couples also need to plan and look forward to the rest and relaxation that awaits, which will no doubt be a well-deserved escape once the wedding has come and gone. Couples can take the following advice to ensure their getaway goes off without a hitch. • Be budget-conscious. Many couples could enjoy a honeymoon to Siberia in the dead of winter after their big day has passed. After all the stress of planning and paying for the wedding, couples will likely just enjoy the time away. Take this into consideration when planning a honeymoon. If a dream trip isn’t in the budget after all the wedding bills have come due, don’t fret. A less expensive getaway is still a getaway. • Plan an off-season honeymoon. That dream honeymoon might be affordable after all if couples can wait until it’s not the height of tourist season. Couples who can put off their honeymoon until the off-season will no doubt find their dream honeymoon is more affordable. • Start early. It’s never too early to start planning the honeymoon. The earlier couples begin to research possible destinations, the better feel they will have for what they can and can’t afford. But
don’t book any flights or make any reservations too far in advance. The best deals are often available a few months before the trip. • Spread the news that you’re newlyweds. Hotels love hosting newlyweds, and many will upgrade rooms for recently married guests. Couples should not be too brash about it, as fully booked hotels won’t be able to upgrade their guests. But let the hotel know you’re on your honeymoon when checking in, and they might just upgrade your room and comp you a bottle of champagne as a gift. • Think outside the box. When asked about a dream honeymoon, couples will often bring up Hawaii or even Paris. While those are beautiful places to spend a honeymoon, they’re also expensive. Fortunately, there are a bevy of locales, be it domestic or international, that aren’t nearly as pricey as the most popular honeymoon destinations but still make wonderful options for a honeymoon getaway couples won’t soon forget. B-161523
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Select your wedding music By Metro Services Brides and grooms have a few options when it comes to the music played at their ceremony and reception. Live musicians or deejays are often the entertainment of choice. When hiring the entertainment, there are some important things to keep in mind. The music of the wedding will set the tone for the event and keep guests entertained during key moments of the day. Musicians will often work in conjunction with a maitre d’ to be sure the reception moves along smoothly and sticks to the schedule. Music will be played while guests are dining and when there are opportunities for dancing. It’s essential to listen to musicians or deejays before hiring anyone to ensure what they’re offering will fit in with the wedding. Also, it’s helpful to confirm the person or people being auditioned will be the exact individuals at the wedding. Some entertainment companies hire out contract musicians, meaning the preview musicians may not be the same person who will perform at the ceremony. That can potentially prove disastrous. If a certain musician or deejay is requested, be sure it is put down in writing in the contract.
Provide the musical entertainment with some information to further help the wedding go off without a hitch. This may include but not be limited to the following: • Names of all wedding party participants so they can be properly introduced. • Name of the married couple, including pronunciation of the last name, if necessary. • The title of the couple’s song. • The titles of songs to be danced with mother/son or father/daughter. • A listing of any preferred songs. • The title of a “spotlight dance” song. • Any music that is off-limits at the reception. • Special announcements that should be made, such as mentioning a guest’s birthday or another special event involving guests. • Whether a bouquet and garter toss will take place, and which songs should be played during these traditions. In most cases, wedding musicians are professionals who have handled many weddings and are accustomed to what should be done to make the night a memorable one. Trust in the expertise of the musicians, and provide guidance where necessary.
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Blooms with Personality Wedding florals reflect unique tastes
By Kristi Ritter
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Hand-tied bouquets with large, lush flowers will blossom among weddings in 2011, as brides will put a lot of thought into the flowers and details that make these works of art center stage. The key is a personable wedding that reflects a bride’s style and signature theme throughout from the bouquets and centerpieces to guest book displays. Painted Primrose owner Sarah Cioni sees numerous trends among her Boulder-area clients. While there are many floral trends among couples tieing the knot, Cioni sees many brides incorporating a few of those finds with their own classical visions. “I think brides are more simply stated in what they want, but it also depends on the venue,” Cioni Floral Trends The majority of wedding bouquets are handtied for a simple, clean look that lends to brides today. Brides are also putting more stock into making their wedding personable, and that includes the smallest floral details.
says. “And of course, it all depends on their own personality and theme. Here in Boulder County I tend to see a more relaxed look.” At Plum Sage Flowers in Denver, owner Erin Hornstein sees personable influences come into many of the wedding flowers they create. “I would say brides are complimenting flowers with unique items to make their pieces unique to their day.” This shines in family brooches wrapped into the stem of a bouquet or designing among the blooms. Feathers peek out from bouquets and boutonnieres, and crystals add a touch of bling. “Our clients are selecting unique color palettes and searching for styles that set their day apart and make a memorable visual impact on their guests,” Hornstein explains.
Blooms with Personality Orchids are a great year-round flower that are a choice for many local brides. “Orchids are very popular with a variety of colors available,” Cioni says. “And they hold up so well throughout the day.” While roses continue to be a popular, according to Dawna Masteller, manager of the north Longmont Florist store, timely flower for bouquets and arrangements, large, luscious blooms such as dahlias, peonies, garden roses and lisianthus are offering beautiful arrangements in a just-picked and looser casual look, as opposed to the tightly-designed bouquets from seasons past. In addition, there are some brides that keep “green” in mind when selecting flowers and opt for local blooms to support nearby growers.
Photos top left moving clockwise: Flowers by Painted Primrose, photo courtesy Taralyn Ball, Beyond Now Photography. Flowers by Painted Primrose, photo courtesy Stone Crandall Photography, stonecrandall.com. Flowers by Plum Sage Flowers, photo courtesy Jenni Maroney. Flowers by Painted Primrose, photo courtesy Ashley Davis Photography. Flowers by Plum Sage Flowers, photo courtesy Jenni Maroney. Flowers by Plum Sage Flowers, photo courtesy Jenna Walker Photography. Flowers by Painted Primrose, photo courtesy Angie Wilson Photography.
Color Infusions Just as fast as a dragonfly flutters into a garden and then out again, Cioni believes color trends change as quickly. Once again, the location for a wedding may also dictate the style and color of flowers. Masteller says they see teal as a hot color scheme for the year, as well as schemes of blue. Hornstein says yellow, gray and white are trending high among popular floral colors, but so are yellow, green and various shades of purple. For Cioni, classic white and ivory are being chosen among brides seeking a classic look to their wedding day. Bright colors in hot pink, orange and lime green also continue to stimulate flower selections. And, of course, for Colorado brides wanting to reflect the natural surroundings, wildflowers give a nice mix of colors.
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From cake to cake pops and cupcakes, the options are endless for 2011
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While the look of wedding cakes change with the times, they remain a longstanding tradition to celebrate a new union. For centuries, it has been symbolic for the bride and groom to cut a piece of cake together and then feed one another to show that they will help, support and provide for each other throughout their marriage. With traditional tiered cakes and ever popular cupcakes, cake pops and dessert bars, the upcoming season will see fun, new trends for everyone’s sweet tooth. Teri Slater, owner of Slice – The Designer Cake Studio in Longmont, and Rachael Teufel, owner and cake designer of Intricate Icings in Erie, offered the following inspirational ideas. • Vintage is a huge trend right now, Teufel says. Take a step back in time to the ’60s and add feathers and broaches as accents. Victorian looking cakes that appear to be covered in lace with accents of gold or silver are also popular, offering eclectic and unique designs. • Mixing tier shapes and sizes offers brides something out of the ordinary. Slater says brides also have the option of stacking the different shapes and sizes in off-kilter arrangements. • The taller, the better. Brides today want something tall and slender, instead of symmetrical. • Touches of color is a trend that seems to be sticking around. Brides still like cakes with stark contrasts in color, according to Slater, with black and white leading the option. To add a pop of This dramatic damask cake from Intricate Icings is an example of a color and tie in the wedding theme, brides can utilize invitation patterns, monograms or have a vintage-style cake. (Courtesy custom-made symbol designed. Autumn Burke Photography)
Courtesy Teri Slater, Slice – The Designer Cake Studio
Before Meeting with Cake Designers While trends come and go, it is important to have an idea of what you want before meeting a cake designer. Both Rachael Teufel and Teri Slater advise couples that the cake should be a part of the wedding. Incorporate the cake by having color samples, invitation designs, monogram ideas and pictures of your wedding dress to share so the cake can be designed to fit with your wedding theme.
Other items to consider include: • Try and have a venue and date set. Slater says this can help the baker decipher transport issues, as well as determine the feel of the room. “Each place has an ambiance to it and it may factor into what cake is chosen.” • Know your budget. This will help the cake designer guide you in the right direction while staying on budget.
• Book your cake designer six to eight months in advance. • Give yourself enough time to shop around. “Know who you’re going to see,” Teufel says. “Are they freezing? Are they baking from scratch?” • Come prepared with questions. Slater says every company does things differently, so find out every last detail. “It can be a lot of money. Be discerning and open minded.”
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• Colorado brides are also starting to incorporate their love of the outdoors in their cakes. It is not uncommon for a tree or plant to adorn the side or top of a cake, Slater says. • Dessert bars a new alternative, with a small tiered cake for the cutting ceremony, and trays of cupcakes and cake pops surrounding the confection. Cake pops, which are cake balls on a stick, are slowly inching cupcakes out of the lineup, Teufel says. “It’s tasty, it’s cute, it’s on a stick,” she says. “It can be fun and playful; it can be fancy or not. I’d say the stick trend is here.” Intricate Icings specializes in cake pops, but other desserts such as cookies and brownies can also be found on a stick. • Not only are tiers being transformed, couples are opting for different flavored tiers with unique fillings, giving guests something fun and tasty to choose from. • While much of the wedding is centered around the bride, couples are remembering the groom when it comes to his cake. Groom cakes pay tribute to the husband and his interests. If couples feel two cakes are too much for the reception, Slater says many opt to have the groom cake at the rehearsal dinner instead.
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Get trendy with dessert bars It’s big, it’s trendy and personalized – it’s a dessert bar. Wedding reception dessert bars have made their appearance in Colorado and offer couples a way to incorporate their favorite desserts along with the traditional cake. Jaclyn Webb, owner of Lemon Sprinkles Events in Denver, says what sets dessert bars apart is that couples can incorporate the little details and customize it to their likes and tastes. “This can be something so different and personalized for that event,” Webb says. “People are spending all of this time on getting pretty things and then they can get a dessert they really like to eat – not just cake.” Webb has seen everything from ice cream stations to s’more stations to something as simple as a selection of candies. Couples are even using the dessert bar as a favors table and offering guests the chance to fill up containers with all of the goodies. As far as deciding what to choose for your dessert bar, Webb says couples just have to think about what makes desserts special to them. Also, think about your guests and how you want them interact with it, she advises. “Know what you like and what is special to you, it’s that simple.”
This dessert table from Intricate Icings is made up of a small cake, cupcakes and cake pops. (Intricate Icings) Other fun ideas include specializing your dessert bar by incorporating monograms, colors or anything else from the wedding into the dessert bar to not only make it part of the wedding, but to make sure it is a one-of-a-kind dessert bar that is all about the couple and their families and friends.
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3. Go small scale Instead of inviting every last cousin and distant uncle, couples are opting for more intimate affairs, including only the people they are closest to, which saves on cost and helps the environment.
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Environmentally friendly ideals are now permeating all aspects of daily living. Many people want to take the concept further and ensure their nuptials – and subsequent reception – are good for the planet, as well. Although there are no firm statistics on the number of green weddings being held each year, emerging trends point to the growing interest in eco-conscious weddings. Individuals who already do their best to recycle, reuse and reduce want to employ those same values on their wedding day. There are many ways to have a green mindset during wedding planning and execution. The carbon footprint of a wedding can be reduced simply by scaling back and avoiding over-consumption. Here are some ideas to think about.
2. Reduce travel
Keeping weddings close to home is helpful. Those with big backyards or a park nearby can host the event at home or in a nearby park and reduce dependence on large reception halls that use up large amounts of energy to operate. A home wedding also gives couples the opportunity to shop around for locally produced, organic foods.
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8. Choose an open registry
Though etiquette experts frown on abandoning paper invitations for electronic ones, many couples are doing just that. For those who still prefer paper, print invitations on recycled paper. Reduce other wedding stationery needs by posting information on a wedding website shared with family and friends.
7. Trim wedding day fat
Some couples opt for an all-you-can-eat buffet and then a subsequent dessert bar later on in the evening. Stuffed guests may end up wasting more food than eating it. Instead of all-you-can, go for a more traditional meal.
Instead of fine china that may never be used, many couples are opting for open registries that enable guests to gift everything from eco-friendly housewares to charitable donations to cash for down payments on a home.
9. Choose a charitable party favor Instead of a party favor that collects dust on a shelf, couples are choosing to gift with organic products or a donation to a charitable organization in the guests’ names.
10. Go with something old Recycled gowns and gently used items are good alternatives for eco-conscious brides. Many websites will match up brides with others looking to swap items at low or no cost.
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Whether you’ve fantasized for years on how you’ll look on your big day or you’re completely clueless, one thing is for sure, you need the perfect look. Don’t let your wedding photographs look like an awkward grade-school photo. You want to shine in every picture with confidence and beauty. Be confident, feel beautiful, it’s your wedding day. A good way to ensure you will look your best is by planning hair and makeup beforehand. Think of how you want people to remember you on your wedding day. Trendy? Natural? Romantic? Glamorous? Once you’ve decided, you’ll be on the path to looking extra special on your day. Maybe you need conformation on your desired look or you need to find a look, either way, these tips will help you on your journey.
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The Perfect Makeup It’s your wedding day, so you want your makeup to be flawless in person and in photos. “Makeup is a big thing. It could make or break how you look on your wedding day,” says Monica Ward, owner stylist of Sassy Shic in Longmont. To prepare your skin for wedding day makeup, Ward suggest wearing little or no makeup the week before the big day to clear up pores. You not only want clear skin, but beautiful skin in your photographs. Urdiales recommends mineral makeups and a primer under your foundation to prevent shiny spots on your face. When deciding what type of look to go for, Ward says to clip out magazine pictures or print off examples and show them to your
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• When styling your hair on your wedding day, it’s best to wash your hair the previous day, instead of the same day for a better curl hold. • Some styles require certain cuts, so discuss what style you want before getting a haircut. • Don’t change yourself so much that you’re unrecognizable. You want to look like you at your best, not someone else. If you want to stay with the trends, Urdiales has seen a trend in romantic hair this season with full soft curls half up and half down.
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Bridal Checklist Nine to 12 Months ❐ Set the wedding date, plan the wedding budget and start the guest list ❐ Mail Save the Date cards ❐ Choose the ceremony officiant ❐ Choose wedding attendants ❐ Start looking at bridal gowns and order at least nine months prior ❐ Reserve a photographer, videographer, DJ caterer Six to Nine Months your engagement in newspapers ❐ Reserve bakery, florist, ceremony musician ❐ Select and order bridesmaids gowns ❐ Brides: purchase accessories such as shoes, veil, jewelry, garter
❐ Make honeymoon reservations ❐ Create bridal registry ❐ Select and purchase wedding rings ❐ Choose gifts for ceremony participants
Three Months ❐ Meet with musicians to choose music for ceremony and reception ❐ If writing your own vows, do so now ❐ Finalize design and size of flowers
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Four to Six Months ❐ Finalize the wedding cake design and size ❐ Reserve rental company items, such as tents and chairs ❐ Finalize menu with caterer ❐ Finalize wording and design of invitations and order ❐ Groom: Select and reserve men’s attire ❐ Prepare accommodations for out-of-town guests ❐ Determine rehearsal date and time, and make arrangements for dinner
Two Months ❐ Confirm honeymoon reservations ❐ Talk with your maid of honor and best man about party plans (shower and bachelor party) Six Weeks invitations, along with hotel and guest information ❐ Meet with officiant to finalize ceremony order and print ceremony programs ❐ Complete decorations ❐ Bride: Make a hair and nail appointment and try styles that will work with your veil
One Month ❐ Set date with fiance to get marriage license ❐ Arrange final bridal gown fitting ❐ Wrap all gifts for the wedding party and write each person a nice note Two Weeks ❐ Go over with photographer a list of must-have shots, including who will be in formal portraits ❐ Contact guests who didn’t respond ❐ Give caterer final count ❐ Finalize details, date, time and necessary delivery with all professionals and location involved, including photographer, videographer, DJ, bakery, florist ❐ Confirm rehearsal and wedding day plans with officiant and attendants ❐ Confirm rehearsal dinner arrangements ❐ Plan reception seating chart – print seating cards ❐ Bride: Get your last pre-wedding haircut ❐ Break in wedding shoes One Week ❐ Prepare checks for vendors due at the wedding
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toasting goblets, unity candle, guest book and more, and give them to your wedding coordinator or personal attendant ❐ Prepare for your honeymoon ❐ Groom: Get your hair trimmed
Two to Three Days ❐ Have gown pressed and steamed and ready to go ❐ Finalize all fittings for bridesmaids and groomsmen One to Two Days ❐ Attend wedding rehearsal and dinner ❐ Give marriage license and honorarium for the officiant to the best man or officiant The Wedding Day ❐ Allow yourself ample time to dress, apply makeup and do hair ❐ Make sure you have the rings before leaving for the ceremony After the Wedding ❐ Arrange for someone to return rentals for ceremony and reception in addition to clothing ❐ Mail announcements ❐ Change your name on all necessary documents ❐ Complete and mail thank you notes ❐ Send wedding announcement and photograph to the newspaper ❐ Freeze the top layer of your cake to be eaten on your first anniversary ❐ Preserve your bridal bouquet ❐ Arrange for your gown and veil to be cleaned and preserved.
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