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love notes 5 burgundy & gold palette 7 tips by josie 8 guest lists 10 bride’s checklist 11 registries 12 wedding hashtags 13 bridal show real weddings 14 rowenhorst/barker wedding 18 haselhorst/nelson wedding 22 wessels/forness wedding 26 faas/bright wedding essentials 30 reception hall directory

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Publisher David A. Braton Advertising director Tara Seible editor Melody Parker 319-291-1429 melody.parker@wcfcourier.com Project MAnAger & Ad sAles Sheila Kerns 319-291-1448 sheila.kerns@wcfcourier.com grAPhic designer Amanda Hansen contributing Writers/sources Brandon Pollock, photographer Associated Press Washington Post Tribune News Service Brandpoint The Knot Shutterstock October, November, December 2015 Weddings Magazine is published quarterly by Courier Communications and may be contacted at: 100 Fourth St., P.O. Box 540, Waterloo, IA 50704. Copyright, Weddings, 2015.

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burgundy & gold Warm up your winter wedding theme with shades of burgundy and the glint of gold.

The reddish-brown tones found in burgundy can be spicy, a bit exotic and irresistible, not to mention impossible to ignore! Pair with gold, and the combination is magical – glamorous, passionate and self-confident. Either color also plays well with creams and ivories for elegant appeal.

Ultimately, burgundy and gold are sensuous, rich and luxurious color choices.

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The season can be a beautiful wedding backdrop. Play up on it by choosing a location at an apple orchard or vineyard.

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Go west — in wedding style! Décor accents include leather, antlers or horns, cowhide and wildflower bouquets. Why not have craft beers for guests or an heirloom bourbon mixing bar? www.pinterest.com/pin/488781365784124307/

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edding planner Joyce Scardina Becker has a simple system for compiling wedding guest lists.

Divide people into three categories: yes, maybe and no. “‘Yes’ includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, plus friends you see often,” said Becker, president of Events of Distinction in California. “‘Maybe’ means relatives you see occasionally, new friends, neighbors and co-workers. ‘No’ includes distant relatives and old friends you rarely see.”

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• Invite true friends, not people you feel obligated to invite.

• Compile the guest list together. “This is a reflection of you as a couple,” said Elaine Swann, an etiquette coach based in San Diego.

• Discuss the list with both sets of parents if they’re paying for the wedding. “If you’re paying for your wedding, you have complete control of your list,” Swann said.

• Start early to allow for changes.

• Overinvite. Wedding venues suggest you invite 10 percent more guests than you can accommodate to allow for no’s. The exception is the very small wedding, where an exact head count matters.

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• Be forthright with those you haven’t invited, notes TheKnot.com wedding website. If someone you did not invite says, “I can’t wait to come to your wedding,” reply with, “We’d love to invite everyone, but, with our venue and budget, we cannot.” Then, change the subject.

• Apply the same rules for second weddings.

Don’t

• Create A and B lists. “Thanks to social media, the B people will quickly learn they received their invitations much later than other people did,” Swann said.

• Let your parents bully you, warns TheKnot.com, particularly if you are paying for the wedding.

• Equate your guest list with a gift solicitation list by including people you know won’t come. “That’s gauche,” Swann said.

• Refuse to invite a parent’s new partner because you don’t like him or her.

• Invite people to the wedding but not the reception. “Imagine being the guest in the parking lot who realizes everyone else is headed to the party, but you’re not invited,” Swann said.

• Send online invitations.

• Allow single guests 18 or older to bring a date.

• Share your list on social media. It may be seen by uninvited acquaintances, and it may hurt feelings.

• Say “adults only” on the invitation if you do not want children at your wedding.

“Then don’t make exceptions,” Swann said.

• Assume a guest is a “yes” or “no.” “Be prepared for them to come, no matter the circumstances,” Parrish said.

• If your partner has a large family, accept his larger list. “You’re marrying a family, not just one person,” Swann said.

• Bottom line: “It comes down to respect and consideration of your guests,” Swann said.

“With each decision you make, think about how they will feel.”

• Handle each guest list faux pas individually.

If you can, ask a close relative to handle the calls.

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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.

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.

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.

Consider YOUR temperament.

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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.

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Two Months ❑❑ 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. ❑❑ 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 ❑❑ Relax and enjoy your very special day.

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edding registries are like letters to Santa, except they're for adults. But instead of Saint Nick and his elves, your wedding guests do the giving. And instead of toys, you ask for grown-up things like serving dishes and monogrammed towels. Okay, maybe a few toys.

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Building a well-rounded registry can be difficult. How many place settings is too many? Is the range of price points wide enough? Do you really need that mini doughnut maker?

Sarah Bratholt, a Crate & Barrel spokeswoman who oversees gift-registry management, says many digitally savvy couples are taking advantage of online registries, but she recommends that they also go to stores in person.

"We have them do a mental walk-through of their house," she says. Couples should ask themselves: In the kitchen, what type of knives set do we want? Moving into the dining room, what type of dinnerware do we want?

It's important, Bratholt says, to start with the basics such as plates, glasses, forks and knives — "I recommend going for a classic look that represents both of your styles. Then add in the fun pieces that can be more trendy." And register for more than you think you'll need, because your family might grow or you'll want to throw a party with all of your new stuff, "but you won't have enough forks to get you through dessert," she says.

If space is tight, consider boxed sets — "12 plates, bowls, cups all in a box that you can store in a pantry or closet," Brathold says. When making a list, she suggests keeping an eye out for bonuses with certain brands. "They will give you extra gifts when you register for or receive certain items off your registry," she says. "Who doesn't want more gifts?"

And it never hurts to get advice from those who walked the aisle before you. With wedding season in full swing, we asked four couples in various stages of matrimony about how they crafted their registries (or wish they had).

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he wedding hashtag has quickly become a standard part of millennial matrimony. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social networks automatically organize photos posted with a specific hashtag into a feed, giving attendees and those who couldn't make it an easy way to see the pictures everyone is taking.

The wedding hashtag trend has grown.

For many, crowd-sourced pictures aren't replacing professional photographers. U.S. weddings are a $55 billion industry, according to market research firm IBISWorld. It's a life event Americans are willing to splurge on, and hashtag management could become the next add-on for an already expensive occasion.

Some companies have begun to monetize the wedding hashtag.

For $399, photo site Eversnap will print instructional cards for guests, create a live slideshow during the event, and apply a custom watermark to all the photos. A second company, PastBook, compiles photos from hashtags shared privately or publicly on the Web to create a physical book of wedding photos.

WeddingWire and Zola, two of the largest wedding sites, host guides to teach people how to create hashtags and retrieve the photos later. WeddingWire also offers a hashtag generator, which Barranca used to come up with ideas. The site's suggestions include #Barranca4life and #BarrancaPartyof2. The companies are looking at hashtag services as a way to draw in customers; the tools are currently free.

WeddingWire's hashtag generator has been an effective marketing tool. Since it went online five months ago, it's been used by 600,000 couples, according to the company.

This is a lot, considering that just 2 million Americans get married each year, according to government data.

Zola's app, which is mainly used for wedding registries and gifts, now has a feature that culls photos tagged with a particular hashtag from around the Web and presents them as a sort of digital scrapbook. About half of Zola's users have experimented with the feature, according to the company. "It's really a mobile 2.0 version of the Polaroid cameras on every wedding table," says Shan-Lyn Ma, chief executive officer at Zola. "This kind of thing will replace the traditional wedding album."

A widely Instagrammed wedding isn't for everyone. Some couples request that attendees stay off phones for the duration of the event, urging guests to live in the moment.

Others have rules about pictures: While a professional photographer will select the most flattering photos, as well as edit and airbrush the images to perfection, a guest with a cell phone might capture attendees in a drunken and sweaty state. Debates about etiquette have raged on the Internet, with professional photographers warning about how things can go very wrong.

Resistance from some wedding purists hasn't slowed the rise of the hashtag.

WeddingWire says it is seeing so much interest in the hashtag generator that it's expanding investment in the product, according to Sonny Ganguly, the company's chief marketing officer. For example, WeddingWire needs to refine the tool's recommendation to prevent two couples from seeing the same suggestion. "We'll definitely need to evolve the algorithm," Ganguly says.

And those with hashtag fatigue should brace for what WeddingWire is working on next: tools to generate hashtags for bachelor and bachelorette parties.  Source:

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Attend the Nov. 8 bridal show Your wedding is all about you — the happy, excited bride and that special person who makes your heart sing and dance. It’s a labor of love.

Between announcing your engagement and getting to the “I do’s,” there are endless choices to make and countless details to oversee. As joyful as a wedding is, planning one can be more than a little stressful, especially connecting with the right wedding vendors who will help you achieve a beautiful dream wedding.

Pulling it all together just got easier!

You’ll find many of the Cedar Valley’s premiere wedding vendors and purveyors at the Waterloo Elks Club Bridal Show on Nov. 8, beginning at noon.

There will be a fashion show featuring The Finery, Simply I Do and Milroy’s Tuxedos. There are door prizes, too. Early registrations at www. cedarvalleyweddings. com qualify you for bonus entries on prizes.

The first 150 brides through the door will receive a goody bag,

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iranda Rowenhorst likes to tease that she started dating Collin Barker for his chicken curry. “He makes an amazing chicken curry,” she says, laughing.

That spicy dish — and feelings that each had found their soul mate — fed their love for each other. It quickly deepened into a marriage proposal that took place in a wintry Minneapolis sculpture garden when Collin got down on one knee and popped the question. The snow began to fall as Miranda gave her answer.

Their six-month engagement culminated in a May 31 spring wedding at the Rotary Reserve in Cedar Falls.

“Dreamy is the word that comes to mind, really romantic” is how Miranda describes the wedding, and she enlisted help from wedding planner Joan Ney to pull it off.

“She was wonderful. I sat down with her and told her about the picture I had in my mind of what I wanted, and she captured it so beautifully.

It took so much stress out of planning,” the bride recalls, particularly because the couple now live in Minneapolis.

Her wedding gown “is the most beautiful dress I’ve ever owned,” Miranda says. The Mori Lee style 2674 came from An Elegant Affair in Cedar Falls, a strapless sweetheart bodice with floral lace drifting down to a voluminous layered skirt. “It was absolutely perfect, and I fell in love with it.”

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Bridesmaids wore long, strapless flowing dresses in different, soft colors, and groomsmen wore black dress pants, gray vests and black ties. Miniature succulents were tucked into lapels as boutonnieres. The groom wore a bow tie with his black vest.

In a wonderful quirk of fate, Miranda won a contest for the services of wedding photographer Jessica Shae of Dallas, Texas. She flew to Iowa to photograph the couple’s wedding.

At Rotary Reserve, the couple chose as their ceremony setting a clearing surrounded by five pine trees that created a natural cathedral.

The bride’s father built the arbor-altar where they exchanged vows, and a pair of wooden doors were lettered with the proclamation: “What God has joined together, let no man separate.”

Collin’s most memorable wedding moments included his first look at his bride. “Then when your dad was walking you down the aisle,” he tells Miranda. “I was excited and overwhelmed. You looked stunning. The most memorable part was that all of our friends and family were there.

Everything was perfect."

The couple recited traditional vows, and as their wedding singer performed, the bridesmaids and groomsmen surrounded the couple and prayed for them. “That was one of the things I remember the most because it was so powerful and beautiful. It was amazing,” Miranda says.

Inside the reception space, marquee lights cast a glow over 300 guests seated at round tables. Centerpieces were simple but stunning – fresh flowers and succulents in bottles and hollowed-out tree stumps for a rustic effect.

“I loved that raw, romantic look, and one my favorite parts was that Collin and I sat on a red settee together. It was nice to cuddle up against him instead of sitting in separate chairs.”

Hy-Vee catered the buffet of home-style comfort food, and an espresso bar added another element of fun. Flowers and succulents festooned an old barn door that formed a garden-like backdrop for the wedding cake. The four-layer confection created by Cakes by Isabel was decorated with succulents and flowers made from sugar.

Collin and Miranda took dance lessons and performed their wedding dance to Brandi Carlisle’s “Hearts Content.” After the dance, the couple left for a honeymoon in Portugal and Spain and returned with a bottle of wine to save for celebrating their first wedding anniversary. w

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taylor and emily Feb. 28, 2015 Cathedral of the Epiphany, Sioux City Reception and dinner Marina Inn, Sioux City Photographer Jane Wiggins, Waterloo DJ Acoustic Entertainment, Dakota Dunes, S.D. Wedding cake Donna Kahney

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he glistening glimmer of fresh snow, a brisk chill in the air – there’s just something magical about a winter wedding. “I wanted a winter wonderland for my wedding, and I also knew if we got married in the winter, we could take a nice trip to someplace warm every year for our anniversary,” says Emily Haselhorst.

She married the love of her life, Taylor Nelson, on Feb. 28, 2015. “I’m a design major, so I’m into the details. Everything turned out the way I wanted it to, and it was the most special day of my life. We got a dusting of snow the night before our wedding, which just added to the atmosphere.”

The bride chose light blue, white and silver for a frosty color combination. After trying on 24 dresses, she found the perfect fit and shimmering look she sought in a Maggie Sottero gown. Bridesmaids wore light, flowing dresses, and groomsmen were dressed in black tuxedos.

Her aunts, who formerly owned a flower shop, created the bouquets. White orchids, lilies and roses with silver leaf and jewels accents carried out the wintry theme. Men wore white rose boutonnières.

The wedding took place at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City. “We didn’t have to do much decorating because the church is so beautiful, just a gigantic white rose and orchid centerpiece. It was a very formal, full Catholic wedding with the pipe organ,” Emily says.

As she walked down the aisle, Emily noticed Taylor’s lips were quivering. “It was pretty cute. I was excited. I didn’t cry, I was trying to compose myself with my dad beside me. But it melted my heart, and my heart was pounding.”

The reception took place at the luxurious Marina Inn in Sioux City. Emily did the winter wonderland decorations herself, incorporating snowflake ornaments, diamond crystals and spray-painted tree branches. White lilies, roses, orchids, carnations, hydrangeas, daisies and spider mums and twigs were covered in artificial snow. Chandeliers glittered from the ceiling above tables decorated set for a sit-down dinner for 615 guests. LED lights shone from beneath piles of artificial snow on each tables for a warm glow.

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Taylor loved when the maid of honor and best man arrived at the reception, having “switched outfits for their grand entrance,” he says.

At one point in the dinner, Emily looked around the reception hall and took it all in. “I thought, ‘We really made it. I’m going to be with him forever. This is the most perfect day.'"

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kyle and caitlin August 8, 2015 St. Edwards Catholic Church

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hen Caitlin Wessels closed her eyes, she imagined getting married under the moonlight in an enchanted forest. Her real fairytale wedding to Kyle Forness took place Aug. 8, and it was everything she dreamed — and more.

The couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony at Waterloo’s St. Edwards' Catholic Church, followed by a reception at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls, surrounded by their families and friends and a setting inspired by a moonlit forest.

Caitlin and Kyle have been together nine years. Although they began dating in high school, they put their courtship on hold while she studied abroad. When Caitlin returned from Argentina, the couple realized their feelings for each other had not changed. He proposed to her with a mix of romance and humor while she was completing a pharmaceutical residency in Sioux City.

“When I walked into my apartment, there were rose petals in the shape of a heart, a bottle of wine and signs.

One said, ‘Will you marry me? If the answer is yes, turn around.’ The other said, ‘If no, take the rock and throw it through the window, and run.’ There was chocolate near the ‘yes’ sign, in case he needed to influence my choice.

I turned around, and he got down on one knee and proposed. It was his birthday … he wanted that day to be special.”

Her perfect dress was a lacy, strapless Allure Coutour ball gown with a sweetheart neckline, buttons sweeping down the back and down the train and a belt sparkling with Swarovski crystals. She wore her hair up, dressed with crystals and a frothy tulle hat veil. Her blush-toned shoes were from Badgley Mischka.

Bridesmaids wore blush chiffon floor-length dresses with ruched waists from Mori Lee, while groomsmen wore black Allure tuxes. Kyle wore an ivory tie and vest for contrast.

Wedding bouquets and floral arrangements were created by florist Fran Newsom at Crossroads Hy-Vee. A woodsy theme, including ferns and moss, was incorporated into a mix of flowers, including roses. “She captured it exactly. For me, it wasn’t a matter of colors or types of flowers, but keeping with the theme,” Caitlin says.

At the church, large ferns cascaded down the stairs to the altar, inset with lanterns for a twinkling effect. What Kyle remembers most about the day is “turning around and seeing how beautiful” Caitlin was at the first look. Adrie Essa, the bride’s sister, sang during the unity candle lighting, and her uncle Klaus Hinrichsen and cousin Tom Hinrichsen played bagpipes as the newlyweds left the church.

The Hilton Garden Inn’s Grand Ballroom was transformed into a romantic enchanted forest with accessories by Bash.

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Three different centerpieces were used: some tables had tall centerpieces with ferns and twigs, with flower-and-fern bases; another featured a dark gold hurricane with candle and flowers; and a third was a bronze bowl with flowers, grasses and twigs. Bronze gnomes were scattered about at the tables.

“We felt like we were in a forest under the moonlight and stars celebrating the beginning of our life together,” says Caitlin.

Guests were served a sit-down dinner of salmon or rib-eye steak at tables set with gold linens, gold chargers and olive-green napkins.

The cake was decorated with a fondant tree, flowers, mushrooms and ferns. At the base, a gnome popped his head out of a fairy door.

Layers featured devil’s chocolate Chambord with chocolate ganache filling, tequila rose with strawberry cream filling and white with raspberry filling. Hilltop Weddings of Waterloo created a backdrop for the reception, and Barb Brainard acted as “day of” coordinator to make sure everything was on track.

“People keep talking about how great a time they had at the wedding. I think a lot of this is because of the great DJ, the gorgeous flowers, Barb and Bash Rentals setting up the place beautifully to set the mood and get people in the right mindset," Caitlin explains After the bridal couple danced to “Our Song” by Elton John, the dance floor was packed until the reception ended.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Barbados. w Text | Melody Parker

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llie Faas and Chris Bright wanted their wedding to have an easy-going, laidback vibe. So what could be more relaxing than azure blue waters rolling up on a gorgeous beach and a vivid sunset enveloping the whole scene?

That’s why the couple chose a destination wedding at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta at the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. They were wed May 16, 2015.

The former Iowans live in California now, and family and friends are spread all over the country, so a vacation resort seemed like a great place for everyone to gather. It was surprisingly easy to organize, too, particularly because Allie’s mom, Judi, is a travel agent and owner of Journey to Paradise Travel in Evansdale.

She gave them brochures to look through, and since Chris is a musician, the Hard Rock seemed like the perfect choice. The couple chose an all-inclusive wedding package, working long-distance with the resort’s wedding specialist to make sure everything came off without a hitch.

With the beach as the backdrop, they chose simple white chairs and flowers for the setting.

“The ocean was our decoration … . It was super-easy and stress-free. They give you the wedding packages, you choose what you want — maybe 40 minutes of decisionmaking and that was it,” recalls Allie.

Her wedding dress came from the Leanne Marshall collection. Marshall is a California designer whose work was featured on the TV show “Project Runway.”

“I don’t like beading or bling, and I wanted something a little unique. The dress was very lightweight, and I fell in love with the skirt. It reminded me of waves,” Allie says. She went barefoot on the beach — “perfect because I don’t like heels.”

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She carried a pretty bouquet with green orchids and white and blush flowers.

Bridesmaids wore blush-toned dresses, while the groomsmen wore white shirts and gray pants.

Allie admits to worrying about the humidity’s effect on her curly hair, so she opted for a trial run with the resort’s hairdresser. “It wasn’t too expensive, I knew I wanted my hair up, and it turned out fine, even though it was really hot at sunset."

Forty guests attended the sunset ceremony. “Chris actually proposed to me on the beach at sunset. I’m not a corny person, but I thought it was romantic to do it at that time.”

Hors d’oeuvres were served after the wedding, followed by dinner. The barbecue-infused menu included ribs, and guests were served slices of cappuccino-flavored wedding cake with classic Mexican whipped-cream frosting. After dinner, everyone danced.

“Chris deejayed the wedding. We did a playlist ahead of time, asking guests to add to the playlist when we sent out our ‘save the date’ cards.”

Ultimately Allie and Chris loved their destination wedding, and their guests were able to enjoy it as a vacation, too. “That’s what we told our guests — ‘think of it as a vacation, and at the end we’ll get married.’ We were engaged for 1 1/2 years because we wanted to give people who really wanted to come the time to save up and attend.

“It was fun getting our family and friends together, and it was a beautiful wedding,” she adds. w Text | Melody Parker

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Reception Hall Directory His 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. To assist our readers, here’s a listing of metro area reception halls: American Legion Post 138, 619 Franklin St., Waterloo, 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.

Barmuda – Park Place Event Centre, 1521 Technology Pkwy., Suite B, Cedar Falls, 277-1255, www.barmuda.com/park_place/weddings.php 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.

Beaver Hills Country Club, 8230 Beaver Hills Dr., Cedar Falls, 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 buffet or sit-down style catering, about $15 per person; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early depends on availability; dance floor.

Black’s Sky Room/Tea Room, 501 Sycamore St., No. 710, contact Vern Nelson, 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, 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, 268-5541, www.cedarfalls.com/communitycenter Available for evening and weekend rentals for weddings and receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, retirement parties and other special events. Chairs and tables provided; capacity 200. No on-site food prep allowed; small kitchen to assist with catered food. Dance floor. Non-smoking with ample nearby parking. Additional deposit and charge for wine and beer. Available to rent up to one year in advance.

Cedar Falls Womans Club, 304 Clay St., Cedar Falls, 266-1431 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 Rd., (East of Hawkeye Community College), 226-4966, www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org A variety of garden settings will accommodate 200 guests. $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve date a minimum of 60 days in advance. Balance and damage deposit due one week prior. Restrooms and limited electrical access to the gardens. Gardens remain open to the public. Smoking prohibited. No rice, bird seed, confetti, rose petals or balloons. Also available for bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.

Centennial Oaks Golf Club, Eagle Ridge Dr., Waverly, 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 staff, dance floor, complimentary set-up and tear-down.

Center Inn Banquet Facilities, 209 Main St., Readlyn, 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;

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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 Seating for up to 700 guests. Wedding package includes: day prior to event, day of event, half day after 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, 277-2239, ext. 322, 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, 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. New Against the Grain Bar and Restaurant.

Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. Conger St., Waterloo, 233-3050, www.nationalcattlecongress.com Accommodates 600 banquet style, fire code allows 1,200; book at least six months in advance, $650.00 for facility, $250 deposit: on site catering only, buffet and sit-down; cold meat buffet $11, one meat $13, two meat $15 per person approx., per plate (depending on selection). Includes set up, clean up, two bartenders. Tables and chairs provided, linens may be rented. Wood dance floor, stage. Decorating day before depends on availability; no decorations from ceiling or light fixtures. (Historic Venue) Fox Ridge Golf Club, Highway 20, Dike, 989-2213, www.golffoxridge.com Accommodates 320 people; 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 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, 234-6357, www.gmdistrict.org carrie.gleason@gmdistrict.org Main building accommodates up to 230 banquet style, $350$750. Tables, chairs, linens, set up and tear down included.

Cash or open bar available. Full service kitchen. Dance floor.

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Snowden House: Historic Victorian Italiante architectural style home. Accommodates up to 150. $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, 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.

Hickory Hills Park, 3338 Hickory Hills Rd., La Porte City, 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, airconditioning.

Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center 7213 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls, 266-6611 New Hilton opened in 2012, elegant dining and entertaining of Hilton standards. Full service hotel with Ballroom seating up to 350 people. Garden Grille Restaurant and Bar open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as large exterior patios with firepits. Full service dining on site, Chefs with banquet menus and banquet bars available. Deposits and minimums required, full payment required prior to event. Guest room blocks available.

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 staff 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.

Knights of Columbus, 1955 Locke Ave., Waterloo, 234-6908 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.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, 232-5801, www.nationalcattlecongress.com Details: Accommodates up to 500 banquet seating (buffet style only), 1,000 fire code. $550 rental, $250 deposit. Onsite catering only, no outside food or beverage. Catered meals start at $11 depending on selections: Cold meat, 1 or 2 meat, etc. Tables and chairs included, set up, clean up, two bartenders, stage and wood dance floor. Linens may be rented. Decorating the day before depending on availability.

Ramada Hotel and Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 205 W. 4th St., Waterloo, 233-7560 www.ramadawaterloo.com Conveniently located in downtown Waterloo, able to accommodate 50 to 1200 people in our uniquely customizable spaces. Rental prices range from $800.00 to $1000.00 depending on space need for the special day.

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includes your setup, teardown, and cleanup; as well as all tables, chairs, linens, place settings, dance floor, and so much more. Customizable dinner (both buffet and plated) menus provided by our professional on-site catering staff for your rehearsal dinner, reception and gift 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. Unique Features: The hotel and convention center are connected via sky-walk to offer ease of access for guests; the hotel is also connected via sky-walk to the parking garage. We gladly offer a complimentary night stay for the happy couple on the night of their reception.

Discounted room blocks for the couples family and friends.

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Rotary Reserve, 5932 N. Union Rd., Cedar Falls, 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 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.

Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Dr., Waterloo, 2341707, www.sunnysidecountryclub.com Open to public for weddings; ballroom seats 315; booking depends on availability; competitive pricing; on-site sit-down or buffet-style catering only, average $23 per plate; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early allowed; dance

floor. Contact Amber Urban for details at 319-232-6450 or at events@sunnysidecountryclub.com.

The Supervisors’ Club, 3265 Dewitt Rd., Waterloo, 233-4202, www.supervisorsclub.webs.com We offer a full service, fully accessible, non-smoking facility with ample parking which accommodates up to 400 people, some restrictions apply. Full-service bar, AV packages, space for your DJ or band, a dance floor and much more. Create a personalized meal for you and your guests with our many menu options. Our full-time Event Coordinator will help you plan all of the details. Located off of Ridgeway Avenue between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. For more information, call The Supervisors’ Club or visit www.supervisorsclub.webs. com.

University of Northern Iowa Slife Ballroom and Georgian Lounge, 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, 273-2333, www.uni.edu/dor/dining/catering 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.

University of Northern Iowa Maucker Union Ballroom, 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, 273-2256, www.uni.edu/catering, union-reservations@uni.edu Ballroom accommodates up to 480 banquet style with no need to remove any seating for your dance; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; $400-800 with deposit half of rental; set up, clean up, linens, table skirting, tables, chairs and staging included; on-site catering provided by UNI Catering; bar service; non-smoking; sound system and drop down projectors available in ballroom; dance floor included.

Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, 352-8286, www.wartburg.edu/studentcenter 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, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org 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, Sherri Simon, sherri290@qwestoffice.net Room rental $750; 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.waverlycc.com 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.

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• Custom cakes and desserts are available, prepared here by

Let’s talk about your day! Please call our Sales Manager at 319-833-2266.

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