Weddings - Fall 2011 by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Pick up your copy of the 2011 Iowa Bridal Planner at the following locations: • Dan Phillips Photography (CF) • Electric Park Ballroom/NCC Pavilion (Waterloo) • Facets by Susong (Waterloo) • Flowerama (CF/Waterloo) • HyVee (CF/Waterloo/Waverly)

• Karen’s Print-Rite/Pro Sign (Waterloo) • Milroy’s Tuxedos (CF/Waterloo) • Park Place Event Centre (CF) Sky Event Centre (Waterloo) • Valley Bank (CF)

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Give your feet a rest from those stilettos and wedges with FlipOut Jelly Sandals. Bridesmaids will love them, too, and they’re perfect to pack along on that destination wedding. Interchangeable flowers come with each pair. The Jellys come in clear, smoke, and hot pink in sizes x-small (6) to x-large (10), $59.95 per pair.

This terry velour towel makes a perfect gift for bridesmaids and groomsmen participating in tropical destination or resort wedding. UItra soft and cozy, it’s available in a rainbow of colors and can be personalized. It measures 32 by 72 inches, $24.99, theknot.com.

hello, gorgeous Vince Camuto’s “Miston” sandals, $110 at Dillards, are chic in chiffon ruffles and shiny satin. It also comes in soft pink. The T-strap silhouette has an adjustable buckle ankle strap, flexible outsole with Vince Camuto crest and 5-inch covered heel.

puttin’ on the ritz More couples are involving their beloved pets in wedding ceremonies. Why not dress them up? Fido will fit into the wedding party perfectly in his or her own Pet Tuxedo. Sizes are from small to extra-large, based on length of back and chest measurements, $34.95 each, theknot.com. To measure chest, start at the base of the neck, following down and around the body of the dog, just behind the front legs.

love, love All you need is love — and a great picture frame for your new wedding photos. A set of four hand-painted, antiqued metal Love frames are $59.95, Pier 1.

FALL 2011 Publisher David A. Braton

Project Manager & Advertising Sales Sheila Kerns (319) 291-1448 sheila.kerns@wcfcourier.com

Contributing Writers Karen Heinselman Tina Hinz Holly Hudson

Weddings Editor Melody Parker (319) 291-1429 melody.parker@wcfcourier.com

Weddings Advertising Sales Jackie Nowparvar (319) 291-1527 jackie.nowparvar@wcfcourier.com

Contributing Photographers Rick Chase Brandon Pollock Matthew Putney

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5 tools your new kitchen needs

1. Tongs. Preferably locking tongs. They should be long enough to keep your hand away from spattering skillets, but short enough that they’re easy to maneuver. Try the OXO 12-inch stainless steel locking tongs ($12.99). 2. A set of cake pans. You can do a lot of things in a cake pan even if you don’t have a full set of cookware.

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5. A really sharp zester from Microplane, which cost $13-$15. They’re easier and faster than getting out a big box grater. Use it to grate garlic and cheese.

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style preview 20 new (or returning) runway trends for wedding gowns

Text | Amy Eisinger WeddingChannel.com

he editors of WeddingChannel.com scoured the shows at this spring’s New York Bridal Fashion Week looking for the latest bridal trends. Here are the 20 new styles for the fashion-forward bride.

1. Royal-inspired wedding dresses Taking a cue from this year’s two royal weddings — Prince William’s and Prince Albert’s — veteran designer Romona Keveza built an entire collection inspired by princess brides (like the “Grace” dress). With lacy details, modest necklines and full skirts, this new gown style would be perfect for a black-tie wedding.

2. Plunging necklines At Sarah Jassir’s runway show, it was all about sexy, figure-hugging styles. And one theme that stood out to us from multiple designers was the “howlow-can-you-go” plunging V-neckline.

3. Feathers galore From peacocks to ostriches, feathery skirts and boleros were big at bridal fashion week. We saw feathered frocks from designers like Carolina Herrera, Reem Acra and Project Runway darling Carol Hannah. Winnie Couture

5. Blush gowns From celebrity bride Reese Witherspoon to soonto-be-bride Crystal Harris, blush and pink gowns are huge this season. Pale-pink dresses from Monique Lhuillier with delicate crystal and flower detailing graced the runway, as did similar designs from Theia, Oscar de la Renta and newcomer Victoria Nicole.

4. Tip-of-the-shoulder straps

6. Geometric details

We love this universally flattering non-strapless dress option. Tip-of-the-shoulder gowns — with straps that rest just at the edge of the shoulders — from designers like Romona Keveza and Lela Rose got an updated twist this season, thanks to fit-and-flare silhouettes.

Like last season, crystals and beaded accents were big again. But this time, the beads and crystals took on distinctive new shapes, from small squares to rectangles and even triangles, which fit together on the gown to create an Art Deco-worthy geometric design.

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7. Textured fabrics For brides looking to add a little something extra without going overboard, there’s this subtle trend to try. Raw silks and unfinished edges on airy fabrics like chiffon add volume and texture — a great alternative for the bride who doesn’t want a pattern to overwhelm her dress.

8. Sparkly tiaras Another nod to the royal wedding, sparkly tiaras in all shapes made a big comeback at this spring’s bridal fashion week — especially at the Reem Acra show. From delicately beaded styles to those studded with crystals, diamonds or even small wire flowers, brides will want to wear these headpieces all night long.

9. Bold cuffs Not all of your wedding jewelry has to be dainty. Bold satin cuffs, studded in crystals and pearls, came in lavender and ivory at the Ines Di Santo show this season, as did similarly bold necklaces on some of the models at the Alvina Valenta show.

10. Subtle prints Intricate brocades can add the perfect touch of old New England style to a wedding day look. For a springtime garden wedding, these types of dresses — from designers like Carolina Herrera and Theia — added a perfect feminine touch to complete the look.

11. Dramatic backs

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12. High necklines Brides looking to minimize their bust or simply to wear something other than a strapless dress need look no further than this trend. Higher necklines with illusion fabric or intricate beading — including those from Isaac Mizrahi and Marchesa — are back, big time.

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13. Two-tiered skirts Two is better than one, right? That’s the idea behind the two-tiered skirt trend. The extra layer adds volume and a whole lot of movement to an otherwise classic A-line gown.

14. Illusion and lace sleeves With delicate embroidery and small crystal details, this trend is definitely for the romantic bride. The sleeves on some gowns from Marchesa, for instance, were held together by sheer netting. Wear a dress like that on the dance floor, and all guests will see is shimmer.

15. Embroidered edges Vintage brides take note: Scalloped edges on dresses by Anais and Augusta Jones were embroidered with a myriad of tiny flowers and vines. The overall look was timeless and just a little earthy, perfect for an outdoor fete.

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style preview 17. Bold bows and ribbons Bold bows and ribbons continued to dominate some of the gowns we saw from St. Pucchi and even Oscar de la Renta. It’s an old-school trend with a new modern take, thanks to the placement and size of the bow.

20. Raw-edged fabric For the bride who wants a truly nontraditional look, there’s this trend, which features an unfinished hem on light, airy fabrics, like chiffon or tulle. The result is effortlessly chic, and because the edges aren’t weighed down with stitching or any additional beading, it can be a great way to add lots of volume with a small amount of fabric.

18. Peekaboo skirts The skirts we saw with multiple tiers often featured pickups that revealed another layer of fabric hiding underneath, like designs from Vera Wang and Alfred Angelo. The overall effect, as the models took to the runway, was plenty of movement (and we’re pretty sure it’ll also look stunning on the dance floor).

19. Splashes of taupe While last season we saw touches of blue and black in the sashes, this time it was all about that earthy hue: taupe. The soft-brown shade is great for a wide variety of skin tones and can easily be accented with a crystal brooch. Photographic Images by Georgia

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details Alli Aves & Carter Bair wedding location Melia Caribe Tropical Beach and Golf Resort in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic

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wedding color Electric violet

Tropical Fairy Tale Text | Melody Parker lli Aves and Carter Bair dreamed about a small, intimate wedding on a tropical island. Their dream came true April 8 as they exchanged vows in a lush garden at the Melia Caribe Tropical Beach and Golf Resort in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. “We both love to travel and Carter has been all over the Caribbean, but neither of us had been to the Dominican Republic. It was absolutely beautiful and an amazing trip for our family and friends,” recalled Alli. Her parents, Sandy and Marty Aves, are from Manly. Carter is the son of Ted Bair and Nancy Peters, both of Mason City. The couple both work at Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood. She manages the slots department, and he’s a casino host and works with VIP players. They enlisted the help of a travel agent in Clear Lake to make sure everything went smoothly. Alli chose the resort’s “Tropical Fairy Tale” package that included the ceremony, flowers, wedding cake, reception and food. The size of the package was increased to accommodate the 32 adults and five children in attendance.

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She wanted a traditional wedding, so the couple wed in the resort’s garden at a gazebo surrounded by a moat. Planning a wedding long-distance and via email was a bit nervewracking for Alli. “Once we got there and saw how wonderful and organized everything was, if I’d known that I wouldn’t have been so stressed. It was absolutely gorgeous — more than I could have hoped.” They arrived a few days before the ceremony and sat down with the resort’s wedding planner to make a few last-minute decisions about the reception — bacon-wrapped chicken and maui maui — and choose the cake, half chocolate and half vanilla with white frosting and decorated with sea shells. Alli wore a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and trumpet skirt from the Rand Evans collection. Her six bridesmaids wore electric violet cocktail-length dresses of various designs from Alfred Angelo. “I told them to pick the style that worked best for them and that they liked, as long as it was violet. I liked the individuality of it,” the bride said. The bride and her attendants carried bouquets of assorted tropical blooms. Fall 2011 WEDDINGS

Carter and his four groomsmen wore custom-tailored gray suits with ivory shirts. The groomsmen kept their suits as gifts. In what may seem like an extravagance, the couple invited their wedding photographer, Crystal Weiss of McKenna McNelly Photography, and her husband, to accompany them. “She’d never done a destination wedding like this and thought it would be cool. We hashed out the details. We paid for their trip for a week’s stay and they were at our disposal for the wedding and activities surrounding the wedding, then they were on their own to enjoy their own vacation,” Alli explained. Activities included a welcome party for the wedding guests, a deep-sea fishing trip for the groomsmen, a snorkeling excursion for the bridesmaids and dinner on the beach. “I’m hugely happy — it was way more than I expected. I wanted our wedding day to be special and to create an amazing experience for the people we love who were able to make it. We wanted it to be memorable. I wanted it to be more than a wedding. I wanted it to be an adventure our family and friends would remember for a long time,” Alli added. •

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details Maggie Routt & Brad Howell

a day at the beach Text | Karen Heinselman

wedding location Navarre Beach, Navarre Florida

reception Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt, Cedar Falls

photographer Alley Kat Photography

t some destination weddings, the wedding is the couple’s first time to truly experience the locale. Not so for Maggie Routt and Brad Howell of Waterloo, who enjoyed a beachside wedding in Navarre, Fla., on March 11. Both used to live in Florida and Brad still has family in the area. Maggie, a nanny, and Brad, an electrician apprentice for Scott’s Electric, someday hope to move back to the Sunshine State. So when the lovebirds planned their dream wedding for a beach at Navarre, it was a bit of a homecoming. “I wanted to have our wedding at home,” Brad said. They also followed in the footsteps of Maggie’s mom, Shelly Davis, who wed on a Pensacola beach five years earlier. A two-year engagement gave Maggie and Brad plenty of time to work out the details. The couple wed over Maggie’s spring break at Upper Iowa University. Still, they agree planning a wedding from out of state is no easy task. Familiarity with the area, however, came in handy when selecting and booking vendors, Davis said. Maggie’s mom visited Florida over Christmas to take care of key details. “I think that it would be much more nerve-wracking had I not lived there at one time and kinda had people I knew to call,” Davis said. “Probably the most nerve-wracking thing was transporting things there.” For other decisions, Maggie and Brad relied on websites to get a sense of vendors and their products. Maggie discovered her Florida-based photographer, Alley Kat Photography, on Facebook. In the end, they were pleased with their choices. “We just looked at a lot of pictures online and got what we liked,” Maggie said. To give the bride and groom a handy, central point of coordination, they decided to rent a beach house. Not only did the house help set the mood for the nuptials and reception, the residence cultivated a cozy, intimate and informal atmosphere. “We all got to spend a lot of quality time together for the three or four days that we were there,” Davis said. After the ceremony and reception, conversation lasted well into the night. “Everyone sat around the table and talked until 2 a.m. in the morning. No one wanted the day to end,” Davis said. Maggie and Brad kept the guest list at a modest 50 — small enough to allow the couple actually to visit with their friends and family on the big day. Twenty people made the trek from Iowa. “We didn’t want a big wedding, and we wanted it to be fun for everyone,” Maggie said. To keep it casual, and practical, the wedding party went barefoot. The groom and his entourage wore shorts at $30 a pair, a jackpot find during an off-season sale at Dillards. Maggie and her maids wore designs by Alfred Angelo.

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“Well, we knew we wanted the guys to wear shorts and I wanted a mermaid dress because I thought it looked really beachy and I didn’t want a train because I thought it would get really dirty,” Maggie said. Maggie and Brad chose a luau theme for their reception. Guests feasted on chicken, pulled pork and fruit. Entertainment included a pool table for the adults and kites and sand pails for the children. The wedding party battled the wind that day, and temperatures stayed in the mid-60s. “It didn’t rain. That’s all we wanted,” Maggie said.

The day wasn’t without a few mishaps but the couple took each hurdle in stride. They can even laugh about the near bloopers. “Yeah, my hair lady didn’t show up,” Maggie said. Fortunately, one of her attendants has a knack for fixing hair and makeup and took over in the style department for the entire bridal party. Brad couldn’t find his shirt. Fifteen minutes before the festivities, someone realized his grandfather was wearing it by mistake. They made the switch. After the ceremony, the couple sought out more waves and sandy shores. For their honey-

moon, Brad and Maggie took a cruise with stops in Mexico. “It was really fun,” Brad said. They aren’t sure that their destination wedding saved them money or planning, as family members took care of many of the details and dealt with unique challenges, such as driving the bridal party’s dresses to the ceremony from Iowa to make sure they arrived safe and sound. But the setting provided many memories and the perfect day. “I would say to start (planning) early and just enjoy every second of it because it goes by so fast,” Maggie said.•

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Everything will be lovely Couple wouldn’t change anything about their destination wedding

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ow does a small-town Iowa girl end up getting married on a beach in the Caribbean? Her fiance talks her into it, that’s how. Sara Vorwald, of Fairbank, and Adam Etringer, of Marion, met through a mutual friend when they were seniors in high school — she at Wapsie Valley and he at Don Bosco. Adam proposed — and Sara accepted — in April 2010. “Initially a destination wedding was out of the question for us,” Adam said. “Sara wanted to have a large traditional wedding in a church with the reception and dance to follow. I wanted to do the destination wedding to make things simple and limit the amount of stress involved in the marriage process. ... I agreed that if it was important to her, we would follow tradition and get married in the local church. “After about a month of attempting to book churches and reception halls, pick dresses, colors, decorations, etc., Sara gave in and agreed to do the destination wedding.” After much research and the advice of a well-traveled relative, the couple settled on the NH Real Arena Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The couple booked their trip through a travel agent. Their group numbered 50, including seven bridesmaids, five groomsmen and one ring bearer. Guests from around the country flew to Atlanta, and from there the entourage flew to the Dominican Republic together. The wedding package Sara and Adam purchased included a wedding coordinator, everything for the ceremony and reception and other amenities including a suite for the bride and groom with a jacuzzi on the balcony overlooking the ocean. The wedding party and guests arrived four days before the big day. “It was nice,” Sara said. “I had time to get my tan.” “We planned our entire wedding ceremony and reception in a little over an hour over cocktails,” Adam said. “Our wedding planner was super sweet and very good at her job. Whenever Sara or I would have a concerned look or question she would reply in an island accent ‘Don’t worry, my love. This is what I do, everything will be lovely.’ She was right. Everything was lovely. If I had to do it all over again I would not change anything.” “I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way,” Sara agreed.

ceremony NH Real Arena Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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flowers Visions of Silk, Cedar Rapids

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“It was beautiful, and I was totally relaxed, not stressed out,” she said. “We had our hair and nails done at the resort, we walked down to the spa. We gave all of our wedding party massages as gifts. I had four massages that week.” The bride loved the fact that she and Adam and their guests could relax before the wedding. “It was a leisurely day,” she said. “Everyone got to hang out by the pool until it was time to get ready. My bridesmaids went zip-lining that morning. “It was like taking a vacation with all your family and friends,” Sara said. The ceremony took place on the beach with boaters and para-sailers in the background. Sara wore an ivory tafetta destination dress. “It was perfect for the setting, more lightweight and the train wasn’t as long,” she said. Her bridesmaids wore pool blue-colored, gathered, strapless, knee-length dresses. “They traveled really well,” Sara said. The groomsmen wore matching dress shirts with khakis. “My flowers were real, but we had the girls’ flowers made beforehand by Visions of Silk,” Sara said. “I found her at a wedding expo. It was a real money-saver, and

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they were beautiful. The girls carried them on the plane with them, which was fun, and we decorated the tables with them at the intown reception.” For the reception in Punta Cana, resort staff set up a buffet, tied pink and orange ribbons around the chairs and served beer and drinks. “The buffet had every type of food you could think of,” Sara said. “Meats, salads, you name it, it was there. “We sat at one end of this big table and could see all of our guests. It was very special.” The resort supplied the fondant-covered, three-tier wedding cake decorated with real flowers. For the in-town reception, everyone donned their wedding attire once again. The event, at Electric Park on May 14, featured a social hour, a dinner of roast beef or glazed chicken from the Fairbank Food Center, cupcakes for dessert, a DJ and dancing. Decorations in pink and orange were rented from Love and Lace. More than 300 guests attended. And what about a honeymoon? “That was our honeymoon,” Sara said. “But as part of our package, we get to go back for four nights for our first anniversary.”•

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all-white wedding Text | Melody Parker

ooking back at their wedding day, Jill Bonsall and Josh Smith have no regrets. They were wed July 25, 2009, at Wartburg Chapel and hosted their reception at the Commons Ballroom at the University of Northern Iowa. About 200 guests attended. She chose a classic white-on-white color scheme — “crisp and classy and very elegant” — that began with her dress and carried through to the reception flower arrangements created by Love & Lace in Waverly. The bride wore a contemporary Ulla Maija gown featuring a tuxedo-cut neckline and bubble hem with bustle and gathering in the back. She carried a large bouquet of white roses. Her three bridesmaids wore floor-length, strapless dresses in soft cream, with ruching for added interest. Groom and groomsmen wore black tuxes, black vests and ties and white shirts. At the reception site, fresh white linens draped tables that sparkled with crystal, white dishes and silverware. Each table featured tall vases filled with all-white round balls composed of flowers — carnations, spider mums and roses — set atop mirrors and surrounded by glowing candles.

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“We had a crew of six people to assemble each flower arrangement on site. We made about 20 of them and each one took about 45 minutes. There were about 1,000 flowers used, and the look was simply elegant,” said Deb Mummelthei, owner of Love & Lace. Guests enjoyed pork loin and vegetable side dishes at the sit-down dinner, and slices of almond-flavored wedding cake. The multi-layered cake was ivory with bright white icing. “We wanted to keep it more contemporary and funky than the rest of the wedding with polka dots and patterns, but it was all white and very subtle,” said Jill.

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the bride’s checklist SIX TO 12 MONTHS

❑ Announce your engagement. ❑ Decide on wedding details, such as style, time of day and location. ❑ Pick a date. Do this as soon as possible so bridal party and family members can make plans and reservations can be made for wedding location, rehearsal and reception locations, etc. ❑ Set a budget. ❑ Select the bridal party. ❑ Choose your colors. Your flowers, attire, linens and cake will reflect your choice. ❑ Choose and order the bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ gowns and accessories. ❑ Start planning the honeymoon with groom. ❑ Begin your bridal registry. ❑ Select the caterer, photographer, florist and musicians. ❑ Start planning the reception. Reserve a hall, hotel or facility. ❑ Schedule premarital counseling. Some churches require this for a marriage. ❑ Choose and order the wedding rings. ❑ Order the wedding cake. ❑ Select and order the invitations. THREE MONTHS

❑ Complete the guest list. ❑ Plan to have both mothers select their dresses. It’s customary for the groom’s mother to wait until the bride’s mother has selected her dress. ❑ Finalize reception plans. ❑ If reservations haven’t been made for the honeymoon, do it now. ❑ Confirm dates and times with the florist, caterer, photographer, musicians and church. ❑ Discuss transportation to and from the wedding and reception sites. ❑ Choose and order the tuxes. ❑ Schedule bridesmaids’ dresses for fittings. ❑ Choose and dye shoes if necessary.

❑ Purchase gifts for the bridal party. Brides often buy inexpensive earrings or necklaces for the bridesmaids to wear at the wedding. Popular choices for groomsmen are money clips, key chains or ball caps. ❑ Schedule final fittings for bride and bridesmaids. ❑ Schedule appointments at beauty salons for attendants, if needed. ❑ Hold the bridesmaids’ luncheon. ❑ Purchase a guest book and decide where it will go, either at the wedding or reception. TWO WEEKS

❑ Finalize wedding day transportation. ❑ Arrange to have names changed on driver’s license, Social Security card, etc. ONE WEEK

❑ Start packing for the honeymoon. ❑ Finalize the number of guests with caterer if not already done. ❑ Plan seating arrangements for guests. ❑ Have a hairdresser practice fixing your hair. You may want to practice applying your makeup. ❑ Make sure wedding rings are picked up and fit. WEDDING DAY

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❑ Mail the invitations. ❑ Get the marriage license. ❑ Finalize the honeymoon plans. ONE MONTH

❑ Reserve accommodations for the groom. ❑ Record gifts received and send thank-you notes as they arrive. ❑ Plan the rehearsal and dinner. This is the responsibility of the groom and his family, but all should work together on it. 22

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❑ Decide what you and your groomsmen will wear. Go tux shopping or reserve rentals for you and your posse. Photographic Images by Georgia

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❑ If you’re buying a tux, make sure alterations are finished and go in for a final fitting. If the tux still doesn’t fit quite right, the shop will still have time to make final alterations. One week before

❑ Get a haircut! ❑ Get a manicure (no polish — just clean, buffed nails). ❑ Buy new boxers for the big day. Surprise your bride with something stylish. One day before

❑ If you’re renting, pick up your tux. Make sure your groomsmen, your father and the ring bearer get their tuxes, too. ❑ If you’re renting or buying, double check that all the elements are included in the correct size: jacket, trousers, shirt, tie, vest or cummerbund, shoes, cuff links and dress socks.

❑ If you will be dressing somewhere other than at home, pack up your outfit and grooming products today. You should gather: Hair products, deodorant, tie, cummerbund or belt, vest, coat or jacket, cuff links and studs, dress shirt, watch, trousers, undershirt, underwear, socks, shoes and last, but definitely not least, the wedding rings. Wedding Day

Get a close shave. Take a hot shower. Remember your deodorant! This might be a high-sweat day. Remember the rings. Place them in your pocket to entrust to your best man sometime before the ceremony. ❑ If possible, ask your mother to pin on your boutonniere. This mother/son moment will bring a tear to her eye. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

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wedding attire your wedding gown Locations to try on wedding gowns 1. 2. 3. Gown style/name/designer Store name Address Phone Website Consultant Cost Deposit Refund Policy Dress Size Color Description

Fitting Date Veil/headpiece Cost

Dress pick-up date

Acccessories Shoes Size Color Style/manufacturer Store Cost Purse Cost Jewelry checklist Engagement ring Earrings Necklace Bracelet Hair accessories

Groomsman Name Tux size Color Vest Fitting date Pick-up date Deposit Balance due Groomsman Name Tux size Color Vest Fitting date Pick-up date Deposit Balance due Groomsman Name Tux size Color Vest Fitting date Pick-up date Deposit Balance due Groomsman Name Tux size Color Vest Fitting date Pick-up date Deposit Balance due Usher Name Tux size Color Vest Fitting date Pick-up date Deposit Balance due

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Location Address Contact Phone E-mail Web address Denomination Officiant Personal vows OK Seating for guests Available dates & times Cost Earliest arrival time on wedding date Floral arrangements/set-up What is not allowed (rice throwing/pew decorating, etc.) Rehearsal time Photographer set-up time Available amenities Altar Arch Chairs Candelabra Candles Aisle stanchions Kneeling bench Dressing room Organist Soloist Audio/video equipment Coatroom Handicap accessibility Parking

ceremony worksheet

ceremony site

ceremony

ceremony music Pianist/organist Phone Soloist(s) 1. Phone 2. Phone Instrumentalist(s) 1. Phone 2. Phone Readers Scripture/poetry/literature readings

Fee Fee Fee Fee Fee Phone

Prelude songs

Solo(s)

Processional

During ceremony

Recessional

Postlude

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your flowers How Many

Description (flower/style)

Location/delivery

BRIDE Bouquet Toss Bouquet BRidal party Maid/matron of honor Bridesmaids Flower girl(s) Ring bearer(s) family Mother of bride Mother of groom Father of bride Father of groom Grandparents others Guest book/attendant Officiant Soloists Musicians Wedding planner Personal attendant ceremony Alter/arch/canopy Candelabrum Pews Aisles Other Reception Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table Table arrangements Cake Cake table Gift table Champagne/punch table Other TOTAL COSTS Deposit Due date Balance due Due date Who delivers bridal party flowers Time & Date Who delivers flowers to ceremony site Time & Date Who delivers flowers to reception site Time & Date Who returns rental equipment to florist/rental company Who takes care of preserving bridal bouquet

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option 2

Caterer Address Phone Contact/manager E-mail & Web address Hours Samples (Yes No) Date for sampling

FOOD Type service: Appetizers/hors d’oeuvres Buffet Sit-down Menu choices (appetizers/meat/side dishes

Samples? Observe an event catered by the caterer? What is the ratio of servers to guests? Multiple food stations? Price per person Wedding cake included? Cake cutting fee? Leftovers / cleanup

EQUIPMENT How will food be displayed or served? Tables/chairs provided? Table linens/napkins provided? How will servers be dressed?

BEVERAGES Will caterer serve alcohol? Choices of beverage Alcohol cost Champagne/wine cost

OVERALL COST Sales tax included in quoted price? Gratuities included? Cancellation policy Overtime charge Total cost Deposit Balance

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OVERALL COST Sales tax included in quoted price? Gratuities included? Cancellation policy Overtime charge Total cost Deposit Balance

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option 3

Location Address Phone E-mail Web address Contact person Dates/times available Minumum/maximum number of guests Band stage/dance floor | Yes No Bar facilities | Yes No Bartenders | Yes No Tables & chairs Linens | Yes No Kitchen facilities | Yes No Service (Hors d’oeurves, buffet, sit-down) Outside caterers allowed | Yes No Fees for linens, tables, chairs, etc. Floral/candles/other decorations allowed Tent Parking Valet | Yes No Cancellation policy Deposit Balance Due Total cost

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Bakery Address Phone E-mail & Web address Web address Contact person Cake size/layers/round/square Cake design style and colors Layer flavors Icing flavor or fondant Fresh flowers Delivery time Cost

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reception hall directory H is proposal was music to your ears. Now it’s time to put your florist, cake baker and caterer on speed-dial. When choosing a reception site, check out its size and determine whether it will fit your style of reception and number of guests expected to attend. Find out what services are provided. Will you have to bring your own frills to make it a pretty backdrop for wedding photography? Think budget and remember to read each contract before signing on the dotted line. Ask about cancellation policies, deposit amounts and when the balance is due. To assist our readers, here’s a listing of metro area reception halls:

American Legion Post 138, 619 Franklin St., Waterloo, 234-8511 Details: Open to public, accommodates 100-150; book early; $250 per floor, $50 deposit; kitchen, bartender costs extra; no on-site catering; tables, chairs included, linens not; decorating one to two hours before; dance floor. Beaver Hills Country Club, 8230 Beaver Hills Drive, Cedar Falls, 266-1975, www.beaverhills.com Details: Open to public, booking upon availability; accommodates up to 250; $500 for room; set up, clean up included; on-site buffet or sit-down style catering, about $15 per person; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early depends on availability; dance floor. Cedar Falls Womans Club, Third and Clay Streets, Cedar Falls, 266-1431 Details: Beautifully restored 1860s home with ballroom, parlor and boardroom. Catering available. Call for booking details and services. Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 1927 E. Orange Road. East of Hawkeye Community College. www. cedarvalleyarboretum.org., 226-4966 Details: A variety of garden settings will accommodate 200 guests. $300 for six hour period. $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve date a minimum of 60 days in advance; $200 balance and damage deposit due one week prior which will be refunded in case of rain. On site dressing room; restrooms and limited electrical access to the gardens. Gardens remain open to the public. Smoking and alcohol prohibited. No rice, bird seed, confetti, rose petals or balloons. Centennial Oaks Golf Club, Eagle Ridge Drive, Waverly, 483-1765, ask for Lisa Details: Accommodates intimate gatherings to large receptions up to 400 guests; on-site catering and bar services; customized menus; chairs, tables, linens provided; outside ceremony site, on-site event coordinator, professional wait staff, dance floor, complimentary set-up and tear-down.

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Center Inn Banquet Facilities, 209 Main St., Readlyn, 279-3839, www. centerinn.com Details: Dining room accommodates up to 75, ballroom accommodates up to 400; banquet room rental Sunday-Thursday, $150, Friday and Saturday, $300; dining room rental Monday-Sunday, $75; basement rental $50; deposit and credit billing $100, required to confirm all bookings, non-refundable; post-event clean up, $100. The Centre Hall, 1211 4th St., SW, Waverly, 352-1386, www.thecentrehall. com Details: Accommodates up to 600 guest; day prior to event setup $175; day after cleanup $175; event date, 250 chairs & 30 tables $400, each additional 50 chairs and 5 tables $100; kitchen access $40. Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. Conger St., Waterloo, 233-3050, www. nationalcattlecongress.com Details: Accommodates 600 banquet style, fire code allows 1,200; book at least six months in advance; $660 for facility, $250 deposit; on-site catering only, buffet and sit-down; $9 cold meat buffet, $13.75 two-meat buffet, $13 to $18 per plate; set up, clean up, two bartenders included; tables, chairs provided, linens rented at $4 each; smoking permitted; decorating day before depends on availability; no decorations from ceiling or light fixtures; wood floor, stage.

bookings one month in advance; room rental $900 with $250 deposit (nonrefundable/applied toward rental), includes setup, cleanup and bar, dance floor; additional charges for linens and place settings. Catering available on-site, $18.95 per person buffet-style, no room rental fee if club does the catering (linens included); decorating at noon the day before wedding.

Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa campus, Cedar Falls, 273-3660, www. gbpac.com Details: Lobby hall accommodates up to 120 banquet style, 300 standing; book six months to a year in advance; $600, $300 deposit; on-site catering only by UNI catering; tables, chairs, linens provided; balcony, grand central staircase; decorating day before event; dance floor. Grout Museum District, 503 South St, Waterloo, 234-6357, www.gmdistrict.org Details: Main building accommodates up to 300, $300-$700 for facility, $100 damage deposit. Tables, chairs, linens, set-up and cleanup included. Cash or open bar available. No on-site catering. Kitchen and dance floor available. Snowden House accommodates up to 150, $50 an hour; $100 damage deposit. Tables, chairs, set-up and cleanup included. No on-site catering. Kitchen available. No dancing at Snowden House. Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.org Details: Accommodates up to 100; booking at least six months in advance; weekends $45 per hour, weekdays $40 per hour; $200 deposit, more to bring in alcohol; no on-site catering; kitchen access, tables, chairs included; PA system; non-smoking; decks with scenic overview, bridge, outside amphitheater seats up to 100, fireplace; decorating early requires rental; no dance floor.

Hickory Hills Park, 3338 Hickory Hills Road, La Porte City, 266-6813, www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/depts/conservation Details: Accommodates 125; book up to two years in advance; pricing varies, two-day wedding packages available; $100 deposit, more if bringing in beer keg; no on-site catering; restrooms, kitchen facilities (pots/pans not provided); tables, chairs for 125 are provided, additional seating allowed; beer, wine coolers allowed; lakefront view; decorating early requires rental; outlets for DJ; cement floor; attached deck, air-conditioning.

Clarion Inn, 5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls, 277-2239, ext. 324, www. kinseth.com Details: Enjoy the convenience of your reception and hotel accommodations under one roof; mezzanine and plaza seat up to 350, banquet hall seats up to 300; full service catering, $16.95 to $22.95 per plate; free honeymoon suite with whirlpool for bride and groom; special overnight rates for wedding guests; rehearsal dinner, gift opening, bridal shower available; tables, chairs, linens, skirting, security, bar, bartender provided; some decorations provided, decorating 8 a.m. day of event; dance floor, table for disc jockey. Knights of Columbus, 1955 Locke Ave., Waterloo, 234-6908, ask for Jim Details: Accommodates up to 264 guests; rental fee includes bartender, chairs, tables, paper tablecloths, set up and clean up; food options include buffet dinners, sandwiches and/or appetizers; hall includes dance floor with stage for band or DJ; handicapped accessible; private parking lot; located near Crossroads Shopping Center and numerous hotels. Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St., Cedar Falls, 277-5283, www.cedarnet. org/regent Details: Accommodates 80-100; book

Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, W. Fourth Street and Commercial, Waterloo, 233-7560 Details: Accommodates 100 to 1,100; book up to 18 months in advance; $600 for facility, $600 deposit; full setup, cleanup, bar included; draped, skirted head table on risers with microphone; on-site catering only; dinner or hors d’oeuvres buffet, sit-down dinner, $15.95 to $23.95 per person; can bring wedding cake; round tables, cake table, chairs, white linens provided; dance floor. Fox Ridge Golf Club, Highway 20, Dike, 989-2213, www.golffoxridge.com Details: Accommodates 320 people;

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Pepsi Pavilion, National Cattle Congress grounds, 232-5801, www.nationalcattlecongress.com Details: Accommodates 100-500; $550, $250 deposit; on-site buffet-style catering only, starts at $11.50 per plate; tables, chairs included; linens rented for $3 each, 50 cents per napkin; full bar; smoking permitted; decorating afternoon before depends on availability; dance floor. Riverview Conference Center, 439 N. Division St., Cedar Falls, 268-0787, www.riverviewconferencecenter.com Details: Accommodates 200; recommended booking six months before; per person fee $1.25 for groups 150 or fewer, $1 for more than 150; $80 minimum, $50 deposit; on-site catering only, $5 to $6 per plate; no alcohol allowed; tables, chairs included, linens not; non-smoking; decorating day before depends on availability; patio block floor, stage. Riviera-Roose Community Center, 307 Maple St., Janesville, (319) 987-3512. Recently remodeled, the community center features a well-lit, wide open space with easy access to an outdoor grassy area. Rotary Reserve, 5932 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls, 266-6813, www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/depts/conservation Details: Accommodates 300; book up to two years in advance; $650 for all day Saturday; package deals include $800 for both Friday and Saturday night, $925 for all day Friday and Saturday, $650 for Thursday night and all day Friday; weekday times range from $195 to $275, $100 increase on holidays; $200 deposit two weeks prior to event; no on-site catering; kitchen, restrooms; tables, chairs provided for 300 guests; linens, cooking utensils not provided; beer, wine, champagne only; uniformed security officer required if serving alcohol; non-smoking; remote location on banks of Cedar River, deck, gazebo, fireplace, PA system, concrete floor, air-conditioned/ heated; changing rooms for both men and women available. Sky Event Centre, Black’s Building, 501 Sycamore St., Waterloo, 277-1255, www.barmuda.com Sky Event Centre is a premier event centre in downtown Waterloo opening later this summer. The event centre, located on the 8th floor of the Black’s building overlooks the entire Cedar Valley and is available for reunions, wedding receptions, fundraisers and all kinds of special events. Call Bridget Bryson at 319-277-1255 or email Brit@barmuda.com Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive, Waterloo, 234-1707, www.sunnysidecountryclub.com Details: Members only; ballroom seats 270; booking depends on availability; no rental fee for members; onsite sit-down or buffet-style catering only, average $23 per plate; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early allowed; dance floor. The Supervisors’ Club, 3265 Dewitt Road, Waterloo, 233-6069, ask for Donna or Casie Details: Accommodates up to 400 in a non-smoking environment; $900 rental includes bartenders, chairs, tables and cleaning; linens extra; full bar and food

University of Northern Iowa Maucker Union Ballroom, 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, 273-2256, www. uni.edu/maucker Details: Ballroom features flexible options that can accommodate groups as small as 50 to as large as 480; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; $300700; deposit half of rental; linens, tables, chairs, risers, microphone, set up, clean up, included; additional A/V equipment available; bar, on-site catering provided by UNI Catering; decorating day before depending on availability; dance floor included. Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, 352-8453, ask for Margaret, www.wartburg.edu/studentcenter/conferences.html Details: Open to public; accommodates up to 400 banquet style; booking depends on availability, usually book during summer or student breaks; mobile partitions divide three rooms, $100 for each room, half of estimated total paid ahead; on-site sit-down or buffet-style catering only by Wartburg food service, $11 to $18 per person, appetizer reception $1.90 to $3 per person; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar serves wine, beer only; decorating day ahead costs extra; can provide centerpieces; staging for head table provided for extra fee; DVD, Power Point, video, sound equipment; dance floor can be rented.

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Park Place Event Centre, 1521 Technology Parkway, Suite B, Cedar Falls, 277-1255, www.barmuda.com/ park_Park Place Event Centre, 1521 Technology Parkway, Suite B, Cedar Falls, 277-1255, www.barmuda. com/park_ place/weddings.php Details: Intimate gatherings to grand receptions accommodating up to 500 people (seated). Services range from customized menus and personalized favors, and event coordinators can coordinate the entire wedding. For customized prices, packages and deposits, call Park Place.

capabilities; option of appetizers, sandwiches, two-meat buffet or served, sit-down dinner; DJ or band stage and dance floor; handicapped accessible; close parking; located off of Ridgeway Avenue between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. University of Northern Iowa Slife Ballroom and Georgian Lounge, 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, 2732333, www.uni.edu/dor/dining/catering Details: Ballroom seats up to 220; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; $500 for ballroom, $200 for neighboring lounge; half of estimated cost paid in advance, remainder due at event; set up, clean up included; on-site catering only, dinner $15.55 to $22 per person, buffet, sit down or cocktail reception available; will cut and serve cake; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; non-smoking; no open flames, nails or excessive glitter; can provide centerpieces, bouquets, card basket; patio attached to lounge; sound system in ballroom; portable risers for band, DJ, head table; wood dance floor.

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early; $175, $50 deposit; no on-site catering; can serve own alcohol but cannot sell to guests; kitchen with serving area, sink, refrigerator, microwave; tables, chairs provided for 100; linens rented for $3 each; room overlooks Cedar River; decorating day before depends on availability; hardwood dance floor.

Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org Details: Accommodates up to 250; book as far in advance as desired; $350 to $485; $200 non-refundable deposit; no on-site catering; kitchen available; set up, clean up included, kitchen clean up not; round or square tables, chairs provided; additional charge for alcohol, beer, wine, champagne can be purchased prior to or with a cash bar; water fountain in front of building for photos; decorating day before costs extra; stage, microphones, sound system available; dance floor. Waterloo Elks Lodge, 407 E. Park Ave., Waterloo, 234-7568, Randi Leuenhagen randi290@qwestoffice. net Details: Room rental with member sponsor; $600 guest fee; accommodates up to 375; on-site catering only, $15 to $25 per person plus tax and gratuity; tables, chairs included; fee for bartender, linens; decorating day before depends on availability; luxurious atmosphere, stage for bands or DJ, dance floor; plenty of on-site parking. Waverly Golf and Country Club, 705 Eighth St. SW, Waverly, 352-3855, www.waverlycountryclub.com Details: Open to public for rental; accommodates 3500; book about a year in advance; $600, $100 deposit; on-site sit down or buffet-style catering only; one-meat buffet $12.95, two-meat $14.95, three-meat $16.95 per person, call for sit-down meal prices; can bring in wedding cake; tables, chairs, bartender, waitresses, linens $1 per person; decorating night before depends on availability; dance floor. To list or update your reception site listing for the next issue of Weddings, call 291-1429 or e-mail melody. parker@wcfcourier.com.

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