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Contents

Love notes‌ Features‌

Essentials‌

5 color palette

13 wedding gowns

10 bridal checklist

6 evergreen bouquets

22 Luce-Blom wedding

29 reception hall directory

7 fall cakes

26 winter wedding wonderland

8 first home 11 ultimate pantry

28 something borrowed, something chewed

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Chocolate, mocha, cream

COLOR PALETTE

hocolate never goes out of style for fall and winter weddings. The latest incarnation pairs this deliciously decadent color with two perfect companions – mocha and cream. It’s a neutral color scheme that’s anything but boring. You could say it’s inspired by your favorite truffles or frothy mocha latte – or even pine cones, in keeping with the seasons. The colors are luscious and seductive and to balance all that warmth introduce elements of winter frost like glacial blue, cool white, mistletoe green or silver pink. 1. A barn reception is a perfect venue for the layering of shades of brown and cream.

2. Indulge your passion for chocolate — and love — with this engagement ring: A chocolate diamond in a swirl of glittering diamonds. 3. Elaborate and luscious chocolate decorations create a gorgeous wedding cake. 4. Chocolate, cream and mocha make a happy marriage in this fall-themed bridal bouquet. WEDDINGS FALL/WINTER 2017 5

Evergreen bouquets â&#x20AC;&#x152;Make the perfect bridal bouquet for your winter wedding by incorporating signs of the season into the design. Ask your florist to incorporate evergreen trimmings, berries, pine cones, white or red roses or tulips, twigs, etc., into your bouquet and flower arrangements. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget an evergreen-themed boutonniere for the groom!

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AUTUMN CAKES I‌ ntroduce the memorable flavors of fall into your autumn wedding. Delight guests with a lovely visual display of fall with more rustic frostings, glazes, even drizzles, as well as seasonal flowers and edible leaf decorations. Then make a statement with cake flavors — chocolate, spice, pumpkin, salted caramel. Here are some lovely ideas.

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‌The last thing you and your groom will want to come home to is another cookie-cutter space. “No matter how small your budget or transient your living situation, take the time to make a place you love,” recommends Elaine Griffin, designer and author of “Design Rules.” Her tips for feeling that “ahhh” every time you open the door? Educate your eye and think about what kind of styles, colors and shapes resonate with you. Streamline the space by choosing mul-

titasking pieces that incorporate plenty of storage (even your old risers can look chic with a custom bedskirt from Etsy). Griffin advises clients to “mini-splurge on portable things that really speak to your soul and make you smile when you look at them, like art and accessories.” The rest of your budget should focus on impactful comforts that will last for years.

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“Opt for something simple and classic. I love this simple midcentury option, and the dark neutral color means that you can bring in some fun pops of color in textiles and accessories,” says Emily Henderson, designer and author of “Styled” and home spokesperson for Target, recommending the Redding midcentury sofa ($699.99, target.com). The Redding midcentury sofa is a classic couch.

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AT RIGHT: “A rug helps ground a room. If you are on a budget, I recommend going with a natural material like jute, leather or wool. Also look for woven instead of knotted rugs. These will get you a bigger bang for your buck,” says James Tabb, designer with the online interior design service Laurel & Wolf, recommending the Valet jute rug ($249-$499, cb2. com). CB2‌

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5 4 ABOVE: Usually in your first space a true dining room is a luxury. This foldaway table looks high-end, but can be tucked behind a sofa when not in use. Flip up one side to use as a desk, or both sides for dinner, says Kyle Schuneman, author of Kyle Schuneman, designer and author of “The First Apartment Book: Cool Designs for Small Spaces,” recommending the Span gateleg dining table ($299, crateandbarrel.com)

AT LEFT: Lighting can make or break a space. Layer lighting with an omnidirectional floor lamp as well as directional task lamps. Tabb recommends Uttermost’s rust-black, fluted metal-base floor lamp ($488.14, houzz.com).

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❑ 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.

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

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❑ 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.

One Month ❑ Reserve accommodations for the groom. ❑ Record gits 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. ❑ Purchase gits for the bridal party. Brides oten 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 ❑ Relax and enjoy your very special day.

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PANTRY ‌M aking the move into your first home as newlyweds can seem intimidating, especially when it comes to outfitting the kitchen. Yes, you’ll have to put some money into it — although maybe not as much as you think. In fact, if you spend wisely, you’ll save money on eating out and have kitchen equipment that will last for years — and maybe even someday end up in your future offspring’s first kitchen. Pro tip: Check out yard sales for kitchen equipment — you can find amazing bargains on everything from dishware and cutlery to skillets, blenders and handmade rolling pins. PANTRY INGREDIENTS: $150‌ Your pantry setup will lay the foundation for everything you need from pre-workout breakfast to late-night snack — and even Sunday brunch.

EASY SHELF-STABLE PROTEINS Fill your larder with both canned and dried beans — canned for when you need a super-fast meal of rice and beans at the end of a long day, and dried for making more luscious soups and stews. Raw nuts can be pureed into pesto, tossed onto a salad or sauteed with veggies for a burrito filling. Dried/canned beans (black, kidney, navy, etc.) Dried lentils Raw nuts: cashews, walnuts, pine nuts Canned tuna in oil (look for an Italian brand, like Cento)

STARCHY BASES AND ADDITIONS Stock up on super-thin capellini pasta when you want to cook dinner in 10 minutes flat, and grits (or polenta) make a great base for eggs and roast chicken alike. Different varieties of rice are often sold in bulk. Rice (basmati, jasmine and OILS/SAUCES/CONDIMENTS brown, but also bamboo, black A few basic staples provide the (forbidden) rice, arborio, etc.) basis for pasta, stir-fry, curry, Pasta (wheat, rice, etc.) chili and soup. Grits/polenta Olive oil Potatoes Vegetable oil Panko bread crumbs Sesame oil Soy sauce (low-sodium, SPICES AND OTHER FLAVORdark) ENHANCERS Vinegars (white, balsamic, A few dashes of spice, even red wine) just salt and pepper, can totally Honey or light agave syrup change the flavor of any dish, Canned tomatoes along with a squirt or two of Tomato paste lemon juice. Start with these ba Chicken/vegetable broth sics, but expand your spice and Coconut milk flavor pantry each time you shop, Mustard (Dijon, whole- picking up two-ounce quantities grain) of ginger, smoked paprika, nut Hot sauce meg, tarragon, thyme and what-

ever else strikes your fancy. Salt Pepper Chili powder Paprika Cinnamon Cumin Oregano Garlic Onions Lemons Vanilla extract BAKING SUPPLIES It’s incredibly easy to whip up a batch of biscuits or chocolate chip cookies, so don’t be afraid to flex your baking muscles. Nothing will make you more popular with friends and neighbors than freshly baked brownies. All-purpose flour Sugar (white and brown) Unsweetened cocoa powder Baking powder Baking soda Fast-rise yeast (store in the freezer to extend shelf life)

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SHARPS‌ Every cook needs a few good knives, like a basic eight-inch chef’s knife and a small paring knife. A set of kitchen shears is handy for breaking down a chicken, snipping herbs and cutting off those pesky heavy-duty rubber bands binding the broccoli. THE ESSENTIALS: $75 8-inch chef’s knife Serrated paring knife (Victorinox’s four-inch Swiss Classic Paring Knife, $7.69) Corkscrew (the winged corkscrew is practically foolproof for a novice, but a waiter’s corkscrew is a classic) GOOD TO HAVE: $35 Kitchen shears 10-inch serrated bread knife (great for slicing bread, cake, tomatoes and eggs; try Chicago Cutlery’s Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Bread Knife/Slicer for $16.99) POTS AND PANS‌ Pots and pans can be a big expense, but most cooking can be handled with a skillet, a stock pot and a sheet pan. Yard sales are a great place to look for cast-iron or enamel skillets and Dutch ovens, which can often be easily reconditioned at home at a small fraction of the cost of purchasing new.

THE ESSENTIALS: $100 6-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet (ovenproof) 12-inch cast-iron skillet 9-by-13-inch baking glass baking dish (a half-sheet-pan-size stainless steel hotel pan can also be a good budget option) Rimmed baking sheet 6- to 8-quart stock pot GOOD TO HAVE: $75 Dutch oven (Lodge’s 6-quart Enamel Dutch Oven, $49.99, or Cuisinart’s 5 1/2-quart Chef’s Classic Enameled Cast Iron Oval Covered Casserole, $56.89) 9- or 10-inch nonstick saute pan (ovenproof) ELECTRICS: $175‌ There is a dizzying array of appliances that could easily fill up an entire kitchen, but there are a handful that can be useful on an almost daily basis. Use an immersion blender for everything from smoothies to soup; a scaled-down food processor frees up counter space and speeds up chopping veggies or whipping up hummus. Immersion (stick) blender Mini food processor Rice cooker (dish up rice and steamed vegetables for a quick meal in 20 minutes; try Black & Decker’s 6-cup cooker, $19.99) Slow cooker (come home to ready-to-eat chili and stews; try the KitchenAid 6-quart slow cooker with standard lid, $89) BAKING ESSENTIALS: $80‌ Once you get bitten by the baking bug, it’s easy to obsess over handmade French porcelain pie pans and high-end stand mixers — which someday may be worth investing in. Until then, a simple rolling pin — if it’s not tapered, it’ll be easier to roll out dough evenly — is a musthave, and a bench scraper is useful for other tasks besides baking, like scooping up chopped ingredients to throw into a hot pan. 2 9-inch round cake pans 8 1/2-inch loaf pan 9-inch pie glass plate Rolling pin (Ateco’s 19-inch maple wood rolling pin, $7.99 at webstaurantstore.com) Bench scraper Kitchen scale (baking requires some precision, so invest in an Escali’s Primo Digital Kitchen Scale, $24.89) Handheld mixer

TRENDS IN DRESSES

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or spring and summer 2018, bridal designers are giving brides the freedom to be themselves on their special day. “You do you” seems to be the message, but still there are a few fresh twists and trends on the horizon.

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70S, PEARLS, ETC.

’70s style While it’s not quite Gunne Sax, some brides are falling in love with vintage 1970s details — fluttery sleeves, flouncy skirts, ruffles, Victorian and Edwardian touches.

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Girl in pearls Bejeweled with pearls, these gowns range from pearl-encrusted dresses to elegant ropes of pearls draped around necks and over shoulders.

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FASHION BELTS, BLACK AND BLACK&WHITE

Belts Brides who want to draw attention to their waists often reach for ribbons, but a belt can be so much more. Cinch your waist with jewels, pearls, corset belts, wide bands and sweet bows.

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Black & white If all black is too much, how about a few black flourishes like ribbons, belts, buttons and bows? Black details can be elegant and classy, without being too in-your-face.

Black It would take a bold bride to walk down the aisle in a black wedding gown. Designer Reem Acra was inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and designed an entire bridal collection devoted to black — with some bling.

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Corsets The corset trend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; underwear-worn-onthe-outside â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has yet to run its course, and now designers have given it even more oomph. Stripped-down bustiers are being drenched in guipure lace, crystals, embroidery and appliques.

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ART DECO GLAM, BIG SKIRTS, GLOVES, CAPES

Big skirts Ball gowns are favorites among brides who fancy themselves as princesses, but these skirts are bigger-than-big — some are huge, in fact. Vera Wang’s voluminous version has a hidden bustle.

Art Deco glam A throwback to the glamour of the ‘20s and ‘30s Art Deco era, details include beaded embellishments, embroider y, opulent necklaces, sleek sheaths and open backs with draping.

Layers

Capes

Gossamer layers of tulle and ruffles are layered with lacework, embroidery and other embellishments. Layers also can be transparent enough for glimpses of bare skin.

Grand or modest, old Hollywood or ‘50s and ‘60s-ish, designers have created simply stunning capes as cover-ups at any style wedding.

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VEILS, GLOVES, SLEEVES

Sleeves Sleeves are getting a reboot for spring 2018 — billowing, fluttering, puffed-up poet’s shirt style, heavily embellished or embroidered, even exaggerated.

Gloves Wearing long evening gloves with wedding gowns was a tradition for generations, but fell out of favor with brides. Now they’re back — sheer, embroidered, elbow-length and at the wrist.

Veils A lush bridal gown needs an equally statement-making veil. Designers have pulled out all the stops with sheer tulle, embroidered, dotted with 3-d silk flowers and extra-long veils. You’ll also see veil-like tulle gathered around the shoulders.

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Maggie & Daniel M

aggie Luce and Daniel Blom wanted their wedding to be meaningful. “Our ceremony was unique and super personal. We wrote our own vows and found a script online that we could put our stories into it. … At the end, everyone gathered in a circle around us, hugging and singing to a Billy Joel song,” Maggie says, recalling their April 29, 2016 ceremony. The wedding and reception took place at the Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria, Va. Daniel’s brother, Delaney officiated at the wedding. “We wanted it to be very personal and unique because we wanted to express our love by sharing what we believe about love and commitment. My brother, who is a great storyteller, did an amazing job. He added his own lines, unbeknownst to me and Maggie, which were at times hilarious and at other times, extremely heartfelt,” says Daniel. “As we stood in front of our family and friends, we laughed, we cried and, most

importantly, we got married,” he says. Maggie, who grew up in Waterloo, and Daniel, who is from Warrenton, Va., met and fell in love at Manhattan College in New York. “We’d been friends during the four years of college, but we had three courses together our senior year. I got to know him a little more and asked him out. I found out he had a crush on me the whole time and was taking all those courses so he could be closer to me,” she says, laughing. They dated seven years before he proposed. Daniel is an attorney, and Maggie is senior manager of volunteer programs for a non-profit intercultural exchange program, Youth for Understanding. Their wedding took place in the hotel’s lovely brick courtyard draped with twinkle lights. “It was low-key and very pretty. On the way in, guests were served champagne, and we did a champagne toast at the end of the ceremony,” says Maggie. She wore an elegant open-backed silk-satin gown in white and carried a bouquet composed of white hydran-

geas and other white flowers, as well as her grandmother’s fan. “She’d carried it in her own wedding,” Maggie explains. The bride’s shoes were strappy, sparkly Jimmy Choos in a champagne color. Her attendant wore a floor-length red lace gown and carried white hydrangeas. Maggie’s mom, Carol, and her friends ordered flowers — white tulips, hydrangeas and roses — from Sam’s Club to create the bouquets and reception flowers. The Enchanted Florist provided ceremony centerpieces and boutonnieres. The groom wore a black tuxedo and white shirt, and his dad, Richard, served as his best man. A cocktail reception was hosted to celebrate the couple’s exchange of vows. “I wanted it to be a party with everyone having a really great time and enjoying delicious food. The menu included suckling pig with sides, salmon, hanger steak with chimichurri sauce and a cheese bar. A Spicy Margarita and an Irish mule (using whiskey instead of vodka) were signature cocktails.

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The couple cut a Heath Bar crunch caramel cake with vanilla frosting. Cupcakes also were served. A disc jockey flooded the reception hall with music, and Maggie and her dad, Tim, danced to Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World.” Ultimately, Maggie and Daniel experienced the wedding they’d dreamed of, and offer this advice to other couples. “Make it something that you really want. Get input from everyone, but listen to your heart.”

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WINTER WEDDING

WONDERLAND â&#x20AC;&#x152;A winter wedding doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be holiday-oriented. Instead, go for a frostier color scheme using blues, whites and silvers . Be adventurous with your choice of flowers, for examples, and reach for hydrangeas for winter, crystal embellishments, pine cones, etc. Winter seems to call out for a more formal invitation, so look at thematic designs, heavier cardstock, even calligraphy. For something different, serve espresso and eggnog as part of the cocktail hour, and have cocktails rimmed with sugar crystals. Wedding cakes, cupcakes and even cake pops can be showstoppers.

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f your plan is to include your furry, four-legged significant other — your dog — in your wedding ceremony, there are a few things you need to consider to make sure it’s a tail-wagging good time, according to the American Kennel Club. 1. Does your dog handle crowds well? If your pooch is easily stressed by changes in its environment or being pawed by strangers , it’s probably not a good idea to include him or her in the ceremony. But if your pet is well-behaved, then it will make for a memorable day. You may want to consider a refresher training course so your dog will remain calm and quiet during the ceremony. 2. Let your wedding party know the dog will be part of the group. Often couples want their pet to stand in for the ring bearer or flower girl. Also, consider if you want the pet to wear a wedding costume (and please, don’t make it too ridiculous a get-up. Dogs have dignity, too.) In any case, it will make for a sweet scene — and a lovely memory for the couple. 2. Is the venue pet-friendly? It would be awful to arrive with Fido on a leash and learn that he won’t be allowed inside.

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3. Make sure your photographer knows your dog is part of the wedding party, and that the photographer is comfortable around dogs. Plan in advance which photos you want to have taken with your dog. Let’s face it, brides, this is an opportunity to have a professional photo taken with the two loves of your life — your groom and your pet!

4. Choose and make sure someone in your wedding party is available to hold the leash while you’re busy posing. This person should be armed with treats and baggies for cleanup. 5. Consider YOUR temperament. Sorry, bridezillas: This option is not for you. Dogs don’t understand the seriousness of a wedding ceremony, so unless you can maintain a sense

of humor about the possibility of something going awry, leave Fido out of the festivities — for your sake and everyone else’s. 6. Cats may be a bit too independent to include in your wedding, but if you have a pet pal such as a goat, horse, donkey, bird or other critter, they can be incorporated into your special day for photos.

5 tips for navigating wedding expos The majority of engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, according to theknot.com. That means late winter and early spring are usually when brides visit wedding expos and bridal shows where vendors can assist brides, grooms, wedding parties and their families with planning the big event. Make it easier to navigate the expo: 1. Always bring someone with you whose opinion you really trust, who knows you well and can share those experiences with you. Make it a fun SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO‌ day. 2. Before you go, make a list of things you need. then take time to look at other things. haven’t considered. Don’t know Look at the vendors. Take care of Get the priorities done first and then where to start? Begin with wedding the things that are very important, have fun exploring other things you and reception venue, caterer, florist 28 FALL/WINTER 2017 WEDDINGS

and photographer. 3. Make sure you have a date. If you’re just shopping around and you have a date, rates could change. Try to come with a date in your mind, because no one’s going to hold that date until you’re absolutely sure. 4. Talk to the vendors. You really want to meet them to make sure the chemistry is good, the personality is a good fit. 5. Don’t feel compelled to sign a contract right then and there. Take some time. After you’ve seen everybody, get their information, check them out, check out their websites and reviews. Ensure that they’ve got a good standing and good recommendations. Source: Weddings wire services

Reception Hall Directory His proposal was music to your ears. Now it’s time to put your florist, cake baker and caterer on speeddial. 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. To assist our readers, here’s a listing of metro area reception halls: American Legion Post 138, 728 Commercial St., Waterloo • 319-234-8511 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 Dr., Cedar Falls • 319-266-1975 www.beaverhills.com Open to public, booking upon availability; accommodates up to 250; $500 for room; set up, clean up included; on-site bufet or sit-down style catering, about $15 per person; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early depends on availability; dance floor. Brown Derby Ballroom 618 Sycamore St., Waterloo • 319-240-0308 www.brownderbyballroom.com The newly remodeled and restored Brown Derby in Waterloo was originally the first Elks Club. We have great parking and can serve 215 people in a sit-down dinner. We can serve more if it is just a reception with appetizers. We have a full bar. We are also handicapped accessible. To review and reserve, please contact Chuck at (319) 240-0308. Black’s Sky Room/Tea Room 501 Sycamore St., No. 710 Waterloo Contact Vern Nelson • 319-233-5109 Built in 1929 atop the eighth floor of the Black’s building, the Sky Room has been beautifully restored. Events from 10 to 360 people; choice of 8 pre-approved caterers or your choice to be approved; open bar, paid bar or combination with bartender(s); tables, chairs, stage risers & podium available; parking connected by Sky Walk. Cedar Falls Community Center 528 Main St., Cedar Falls • 319-277-1900 Available for evening and weekend rentals for special events such as weddings and receptions, anniversaries and other special events. Chairs and tables provided, capacity 200. No on site food prep allowed, but small kitchen to assist with catered food. Dance floor. Nonsmoking with ample nearby parking. Additional deposit and charge for wine and beer. Available to rent up to one year in advance; call 268-5541 for more information and booking. Cedar Falls Womans Club 304 Clay St., Cedar Falls • 319-266-1431 www.cedarfallswomansclub.com • CFWC@cfu.net Manager: Angie Andrews This stately home overlooks Overman Park in the heart of the historic area of Cedar Falls. It has been and is a meeting place for many groups and a gathering place for private parties & small weddings. Consider this beautiful Cedar Falls landmark for your next event. Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 1927 E. Orange Road, Waterloo • 319-226-4966 www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org A lush, 40 acre garden setting located directly east of Hawkeye Community College – the perfect backdrop for your special day. A Saturday wedding in the garden of your choice includes a one hour rehearsal between 4pm and 7pm the night before your wedding and the use of our education center and the garden of your choice from 10am – 6pm on the day of your wedding for $800. Wedding rentals are available seven days a week, prices vary. For more information about booking the Arboretum for your special day, call our ofice or email us at ofice@cedarvalleyarboretum.org.

Centennial Oaks Golf Club Eagle Ridge Dr., Waverly • 319-483-1765, ask for Lisa 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 staf, dance floor, complimentary setup and tear-down. Center Inn Banquet Facilities 209 Main St., Readlyn • 319-279-3839 www.centerinn.com Dining room accommodates up to 75, ballroom accommodates up to 400; banquet room rental SundayThursday, $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 • 319-352-1386 www.thecentrehall.com Seating for up to 700 guests. Wedding package includes: day prior to event, day of event, half day ater event, seating for 250 guests including tables and chairs, kitchen area and serving tables. Accommodates the wedding, reception, dinner, and dance without moving or tearing down tables and chairs. Clarion Inn 5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls 319-277-2230, ext. 7322 www.clarioncedarfalls.com Enjoy the convenience of your reception and hotel accommodations under one roof; brand new banquet room called “The Cedar” seating 150 people, mezzanine and plaza seat up to 350, banquet hall seats up to 300; full service catering, $18.95 to $22.95 per plate; free honeymoon suite with whirlpool for bride and groom; special overnight rates for wedding guests; rehearsal dinner, git 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. New Against the Grain Bar and Restaurant. Diamond Event Center at Jorgensen Plaza 5307 Caraway Lane, Cedar Falls (319) 266-9994 or crystal.ford@barmuda.com The Cedar Valley's newest event center is under construction and taking reservations for events beginning June 2018! Weddings and receptions, business luncheons or awards dinners, anniversary and retirement parties - all this and more can be accommodated in our flexible space that seats up to 350 at tables. Amenities include fully customizable menus and bar options, specialty linens, coat check, set up and clean up, state-of-the-art audio/visual, valet parking and coat check. Diamond Event Center is managed by Barmuda, with 30 years of restaurant and events management in the Cedar Valley, and is located of Prairie Parkway in south Cedar Falls on the campus of Western Home Communities. Call Crystal today to plan your special event.

Electric Park Ballroom 310 W. Conger St., Waterloo • 319-232-5801 or karen@nationalcattlecongress.com www.nationalcattlecongress.com The Electric Park Ballroom at National Cattle Congress is a historic venue that can accommodate 1,000 people. It is an ideal location for wedding parties, banquets or conventions. We ofer multiple amenities such as free parking, two full service bars, complimentary set up and tear down, name on the marquee. Our iconic ballroom features a 81’ x 63’ built in wooden dance floor with a built in stage and lights. We look forward to working with you. Fox Ridge Golf Club Highway 20, Dike • 319-989-2213 www.golfoxridge.com Accommodates 320 people; bookings one month in advance; business meeting space available; in-house catering available to fit all budget needs; wedding rental requires $250.00 deposit (nonrefundable/applied toward final bill) and signed contract to hold date. Please contact Ben Biersner at 319-989-2213 or ben@ golfoxridge.com to request more information. Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center University of Northern Iowa campus Cedar Falls • 319-273-3660 • www.gbpac.com 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 & Snowden House 503 South St., Waterloo • 319-234-6357 www.gmdistrict.org maddie.morehouse@gmdistrict.org Main building accommodates up to 200, $350-$750. Tables, chairs, set up and tear down included. Cash or open bar available. Full service kitchen. Dance floor. No on-site catering. Snowden House: Historic Victorian Italiante architectural style home. Accommodates up to 120. $50/ hr. Tables, chairs, set up, tear down included. Kitchen available. No on-site catering. (Due to historic nature of facility, no dancing is allowed). Hartman Reserve Nature Center 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls • 319-277-2187 www.hartmanreserve.org Accommodates up to 100; booking at least six months in advance; $400-8 hours on Saturday or $475 Fri. nite/Saturday add $100 if serving alcohol; full kitchen, tables, chairs included; non-smoking; decks with scenic overview, bridge, outside amphitheater seats up to 100, fireplace. Henderson Event Center 2320 Iowa Ave., Independence • 319-334-6464 Our 12,000-square-foot event venue comfortably accommodates up to 500 guests, all of whom are sure to be impressed with the elegance of our facilities and the level of our service. Conveniently located of of U.S. Highway 20, and within close proximity to Waterloo, Cedar Falls and lodging, our event venue in Independence, Iowa is perfect for: Weddings, School dances, Corporate functions, Holiday parties and Retirement parties. Hickory Hills Park 3338 Hickory Hills Rd., La Porte City 319-266-6813 www.co.black-hawkia.s/depts/conservation 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.

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Hilton Garden Inn 7213 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls • 319-266-6611 www.HiltonGardenInnCedarFalls.com An inviting wedding location with a 5,117 sq. t. ballroom seating up to 340 guests comfortably in banquet style and a 1,450 sq. t. pre-function area ideal for a social hour. Our full service hotel features 113 beautiful appointed guest rooms and suites all with 2 queens or 1 king bed. Our guests can enjoy our Indoor salt water pool and whirlpool, fitness room, exterior patios with fire pits and dine in the Garden Grille & Bar serving breakfast and dinner. Wedding room blocks available. Our desire is to assist you in creating your dream wedding. Please call our talented and experienced Sales & Catering team to help you customize your special day, 319-266-6611. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo is an ideal location for your wedding, party, meeting or convention. Isle Waterloo features 5,000 feet of flexible meeting space and 1,600 square feet of pre-function space. This space is ideal for groups of 270 people sitting banquet style or a 400 person cocktail reception. Our professional planning and catering staf is ready to help you create your next memorable event. For more information visit theislewaterloo.com/meetings-saleskit.aspx or call 319-833-2266 to speak with a professional planner today. Janesville Riviera Roose Community Center 307 Maple St., Janesville • 319-987-3512 or 319-231-7660 The center is a modern, fully accessible facility managed by the Community Center Board of Directors. Its small town location on approximately 10 acres of land near the Cedar River provides an ideal setting for weddings and receptions, as well as reunions, anniversaries, retreats and business meetings. The center features a large hall with banquet seating for 350, a wood dance floor, commercial kitchen, bar and a large outdoor patio. Parking is adjacent to the building. For more details, visit www.jvrrcc.com. Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main St., Cedar Falls • 319-277-5283 www.osterregent.org Accommodates 80-100; book early; $200, $50 deposit; no onsite catering; can serve own alcohol but cannot sell to guest; kitchen with serving area, sink, refrigerator, microwave; tables, chairs provided for 80; linens rented for $3 each; beautiful view of the Cedar River; decorating day before depends on availability; Hardwood dance floor. Pepsi Pavilion, National Cattle Congress grounds 319-232-5801 or karen@nationalcattlecongress.com www.nationalcattlecongress.com If you are looking for a comfortable relaxed open concept venue then the National Cattle Congress Pavilion is just right for you. The Pavilion ofers seating for 800 people which makes it an ideal location for anything from a concert to a wedding. Our services included complimentary set up and tear down, name on the marquee, serving the head table as well as keeping the food line full at all times, two NCC bartenders, and free parking. We look forward to working with you. Ramada Hotel and Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 205 W. 4th St., Waterloo • 319-233-7560 www.ramadawaterloo.com Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Waterloo. We are able to accommodate parties from 50 to 1200 people in our uniquely customizable spaces. Rental prices range from $800.00 to $1200.00 depending on the space need for your special day. The rental fee in an inclusive price, no “hidden fees”. Rental fee includes your setup, teardown, and cleanup; as well as all tables, chairs, linens, place settings, dance floor, and so much more. We have a minimum of $4000.00 for the reception.

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Customizable dinner (both bufet and plated) menus provided by our professional on-site catering staf for your rehearsal dinner, reception and git opening. Full bar service with many customizable options to fit your guests needs. Feel free to book the space in advance, no limitations to how far in advance you may book. Call us today to meet with our sales team and to tour the facility. Rotary Reserve 5932 N. Union Rd., Cedar Falls • 319-266-6813 www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/depts/conservation 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 oficer 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. Sunnyside Country Club 1600 Olympic Dr., Waterloo • 319-234-1707 www.sunnysidecountryclub.com Available to non-members & members for weddings; Seating up to 300 with overflow; booking depends on availability; competitive pricing; on-site sit-down or bufet-style catering only, starting $21 per plate; setup and tear down of tables, chairs, linens provided; fullystafed bar; decorating early allowed when available; dance floor. For details call 319-234-1707 or email events@sunnysidecountryclub.com. The Supervisors’ Club 3265 Dewitt Rd., Waterloo • 319-233-4202 www.supervisorsclub.webs.com Open to the public for weddings and rehearsals, anniversaries, retirements, any special celebration or business meetings and gatherings. Convenient location between Waterloo and Cedar Falls near Hwy 20 with ample, close parking. Accommodates 325-350 with large dance floor, full-service bar, on-site ATM, beautiful outdoor patio and drop down projectors. On site, personalized appetizers and meals served bufet or sit-down style with numerous menu options. Rental fee includes round and/or 8 foot tables, chairs, set up, flexible decorating times, cleaning, bartenders, serving staf, pipe and drape, and an Event Coordinator to cover all the details of your special event. A rural-type setting with a contemporary feel. Hard working personnel with professional attention to meet your every expectation. University of Northern Iowa Commons Slife Ballroom & Georgian Lounge 1224 W. 23rd Street, Cedar Falls • 319-273-2333 www.uni.edu/catering Ballroom seats up to 220; additional space available in the neighboring lounge overlooking the campanile that can be used for ceremonies, pre-reception cocktails, etc; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; half of estimated cost paid in advance, remainder due at event; set up, clean up included; on-site catering by UNI Catering; bar service; tables, chairs, linens provided; sound system in ballroom; portable risers for band, DJ, head table; dance floor; additional decorations available to rent. University of Northern Iowa Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota Street, Cedar Falls • 319-273-3660 www.gbpac.com • www.uni.edu/catering Hall lobby accommodates up to 200 banquet style, 300 standing; book six months to a year in advance; onsite catering only by UNI Catering; bar service; tables, chairs, linens provided; balcony, grand central staircase; decorating day before event; dance floor.

University of Northern Iowa Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom 1227 W. 27th Street, Cedar Falls www.uni.edu/maucker/weddings www.uni.edu/catering Ballroom accommodates 400+ banquet style with no need to remove any seating for your dance; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; deposit half of rental; set up, clean up, linens, table skirting, tables, chairs and staging included; on-site catering by UNI Catering; bar service; sound system and drop down projectors available in ballroom; dance floor included; additional decorations available to rent. Wartburg College Saemann Student Center, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly 319-352-8286 www.wartburg.edu/conferences/ Groups of 20-200. Full-service banquet facility with customized menu and event planning. Great location for rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. Food and service provided by the College. Half of estimated total paid; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar serves wine and beer. AV equipment available; dance floor needs to be rented and brought in. Waterloo Center for the Arts, Boat House and Riverloop Facilities 225 Commercial St., Waterloo • 319-291-4490 www.waterloocenterforthearts.org We ofer beautiful and afordable riverfront spaces that can accommodate up to 250 indoors and 5000 outdoors. A range of amenities are available including: set up & clean up; newly renovated restrooms; kitchen; catering; beverage service; round or square tables; chairs; linens; ice table; pipe & drape; piano; sound system; stage; tents; and dance floor. Waterloo Elks Lodge 407 E. Park Ave., Waterloo • 319-234-7568 Sherri Simon, sherri290@qwestofice.net 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 Area Veterans Post 1300 4th St NW., Waverly • 319-483-9287 sarastephensWAVP@gmail.com Open to the public! The Patriots Hall accommodates up to 300 guests for your event. We have a dance floor that can be customized to the size you prefer, up to 30’x30’. You choose your own caterer, WAVP will provide the bar. Linens are available to rent. Tables and chairs are provided with the cost of the rental. $900 for the whole Patriots Hall, with a refundable damage deposit of $250 required at time of booking; hall rental fee due the month of the event. If your event does not require the entire hall, we have a temporary wall that can divide the room into two separate rooms. Patriots Hall West is $400 (holds up to 100 guests), Patriots Hall East is $500 (holds up to 200 guests). Friday decorating time is available for only an additional $250; you will have the entire day to decorate. Coming in the Spring of 2017 is a large deck that will overlook the Cedar River of the Patriots Hall. Waverly Golf and Country Club 705 Eighth St. SW, Waverly • 319-352-3855 www.waverlycc.com Open to public for rental; accommodates 275; book about a year in advance; $600, $100 deposit; on-site sit down or bufet-style catering only; one-meat bufet $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.

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