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Vol. 6, No. 2
Spring 2009
our real weddings issue
features 4 love notes 24 tropical dream wedding 8 engagement rings 26 outdoor weddings 9 memorable stir 29 greek wedding 11 the mojito 12 midwest destination wedding essentials 16 definitely their style 31 bride’s checklist 17 refreshing therapies 19 rocky mountain marriage 32 groom’s checklist 33 reception hall directory 20 color palettes
on the cover Catchlight Imaging, Paul Kestel, Photographer Abbie Waggoner
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Hair jewelry
Keeping the bride’s lovely ’do all done up can get a pretty boost from the Lily hairpin. The hair jewelry features pearls and crystals and comes in silk white, ivory and tea stain in several sizes. For more information, call Perfect Details at (650) 576-4927. Or choose the double-flower barrette featuring two camellias, faux pearls, crystals and feathers. Call 800-720-0599 for details.
Publisher David A. Braton Weddings Editor Melody Parker (319) 291-1429 melody.parker@wcfcourier.com Graphic Designer & Advertising Designer Courtney Towlerton (319) 291-1457 courtney.towlerton@wcfcourier.com Weddings Advertising Sales Alaina Flater (319) 291-1524 alaina.flater@wcfcourier.com Sheila Kerns (319) 291-1448 sheila.kerns@wcfcourier.com Contributing Writers Amie Steffen (319) 291-1405 amie.steffen@wcfcourier.com Tina Hinz (319) 291-1484 tina.hinz@wcfcourier.com Contributing Photographers Rick Chase Brandon Pollock Matthew Putney Rick Tibbott
Peep show
The perfect pair of shoes peeping out from under your wedding gown completes the look. Some of the hottest looks are from Filippa Scott Pearls, such as the dyeable silk satin slingback sandal with pearl cluster at toe, “Fifi.” Or follow the trend toward navy blue and choose blue satin “Carmen” peeptoe stilettos from JCrew.
Weddings is published quarterly by Courier Communications. Weddings may be contacted at: 501 Commercial St. P.O. Box 540 Waterloo, IA 50704 Copyright, Weddings, 2008 All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content without permission is prohibited.
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Look of a legend
Your groom will look like a million bucks in the Calvin Klein Grey Legend tuxedo. The two-button satin-edge notch collar and super 100’s soft fabric puts gray back in the fashion mix for summer and fall weddings for 2009. It’s available at Milroy’s Tuxedos at Crossroads Center in Waterloo and at Fourth and Washington streets in Cedar Falls. Call 235-1463 or 277-5314 to set up an appointment or stop at either location.
Elegant service
Your wedding cake is stunning, and this Beverly Clark wedding cake serving set is the elegant finishing touch. The diamond cake knife and server is $49, and the two-piece flute set enhanced with diamond-look bases is perfect for toasting, $52. Set out this silver photo frame, $29, with a photo of the happy couple. All from Love and Lace, 220 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly, 352-0243.
Blowing bubbles
Who doesn’t love blowing bubbles? Everlasting Wedding Bubbles are better than confetti — and this mixture won’t stain dresses. Each tube contains .05 oz of No-Pop solution. Each box contains 24 tubes for $7.50. A case of 18 costs $121. Available at http://tangenttoys.stores.yahoo.net/evwedbub. html. There are numerous other types of bubble solutions available for weddings at other sources. WEDDINGS Spring 2009
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What are the hot trends in invitations? Steel gray is the new brown (yes, brown is still ‘in,’ too), paired with robin’s egg blue or raspberry pink. Monograms with a Makeover are uber popular with stylistic elements like elaborate apersands and intertwined initials. Go green with recycled papers and soy-based printing inks. Invitations with pockets, multi-layers and photos are very much in demand, along with budget-friendly seal-n-send invitations with an updated look. Check out the Printery and Northwoods Paper and Supply Co., 215 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly, 352-5822, for more ideas.
Sun-kissed skin
Is your skin still winter-white? That ghostly pallor may not be the best look for bared shoulders and backs in wedding gowns. Individual single-use Tan Towel towelettes (like baby wipes) allow you to apply instant tan quickly on your face and/or body. It dries quickly and the color accelerator is fast and deep like a natural tan. A full-body classic 10-pack for fair to medium skin is $21 at tantowel.com.
Sweet scents
An exquisite fragrance makes a bride feel beautiful. Lightly layering scent will make it last longer through a busy wedding day. Here are some sweetly romantic options: — Ralph Lauren celebrates the 10th anniversary of Romance with Always Yours, described as a “more complex” scent; from $225 for the limited-edition perfume to $40 for shower gel at major department stores. — Lacoste says its latest fragrance, Love of Pink, is inspired by the irresistible feeling of falling in love; from $68 for the eau de toilette spray to $36 for body lotion at major department stores. A burst of blood orange and passion fruit creates a magically sexy scent.
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BFF bracelets
Here’s a cool gift idea for your bridesmaids: Personalized Circle of Friendship bracelets. Better yet, gather your friends and visit a local beading shop and make your own bracelets with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and charms. Choose a charm that dangles and can be monogrammed, or have bridesmaids choose a color that matches their birth month color, such as emerald for May or sapphire for September.
Bridal beauty
Try Napolean Perdis’ Runway to Reality collection from Jaynie Mo’s Salon and Spa. From the Loose dust ($20), richly pigmented eye shadow color discs ($22) and shimmering Ultra pearl eye shadows ($18) to the 2-in-1 blush-and-bronze Blush Patrol ($50) and Light Patrol for luminizer fans with five blush shades in one compact ($60), the bride will have a special glow. Apply with makeup brushes priced from $8 to $55. Get kissable lips with Sand Lip Liner ($18) and Crystal Pink Lip Lacquer ($20). Jaynie Mo’s is located at 1501 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Cedar Falls, 266-2977.
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Pop the question with the perfect engagement ring Text & Images | Associated Press on’t despair if two months’ salary won’t buy your sweetie that diamond solitaire she’s been eyeing. Here are some engagement ring trends that won’t break the budget.
There are some brides who won’t be happy unless a ring is one or two carats, said Krecke. But even a slightly smaller carat can save you money at the register. Purchasing a .90-carat diamond over a 1-carat diamond can save you $1,000, she said.
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Platinum has certainly come down in price, but palladium and white gold are much cheaper. Palladium costs 75 percent less and white gold is 45 percent less than platinum, said Summer Krecke, deputy editor of WeddingChannel.com.
Consider one ring
Many women are choosing a ring that can serve as an engagement ring and wedding ring, regardless of budget constraints, said Harry Glinberg, a graduate jeweler gemologist in Wauwatosa, Wis. “Initially it’s going to cost you more because you’re paying for more,” said Krecke. “You’re really saving money in the end.”
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Nontraditional diamonds
Krecke said she has seen a lot of brides opting for halo diamond engagement rings, with small diamonds circling a larger stone. She said raw or uncut diamonds are a great option for an individualist. A small rough-cut diamond ring costs as little as $600, she said. “They have this really beautiful brown tone, that ranges from champagne to light cognac,” she said. “It really falls under this whole organic trend we’re seeing.”
Cynthia Sliwa, co-author of “Jewelry Savvy: What Every Jewelry Wearer Should Know,” said she has heard of couples going with something other than a ring, such as a bracelet or necklace. There is usually a rational sentiment behind it. The downside with a necklace is the wearer can’t actually see it, adds Sliwa. Some couples find a beautiful antique ring or use a ring that has been passed down through the family. “It could be just about anything,” she said. “What’s important is the sentiment behind it.”
Tattoo ring
A tattooed wedding ring is definitely a cheaper option, said Krecke, listing several celebrities who have done it. “This is really for the couple that bucks tradition and is looking for a way to solidify commitment,” she said. But she said a tattooed rings can be problematic. You can’t take it off like a wedding ring. It can take a long time to heal, especially if you use your hands a lot, and it may be frowned upon in a professional working environment, she said. l
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Couple makes memorable stir Text | Melody Parker, weddings editor Images | Catchlight Imagaing
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bbie Waggoner and Kyler Kershner met at Arnold’s Park while hanging out with their friends. Six years later, they returned to Lake Okoboji for their August wedding ceremony at Gull Point. When their photographer, Paul Kestel of Catchlight Imaging in Waterloo, suggested the couple head over to the Arnold’s Park amusement park to shoot some spontaneous photos before the wedding, they were game. Abbie never counted on the stir they’d create, especially at the bumper cars. “We asked permission to do a photo and the person operating it was really nice. We climbed into the cars and everyone gathered around and clapped and laughed. My dress wasn’t big and pouffy so I didn’t even think about getting anything on it. I was up for anything. Photographs are something I wanted to have fun with and make sure I was happy with them because the day goes by so fast,” Abbie said. The couple planned their Iowa Great Lakes destination wedding long-distance from Iowa City, where Abbie attends dental school. “Kyle proposed to me at Gull Point,
Groomsmen wore brown linen shorts and white shirts, while bridesmaids wore coral dresses. The couple wanted spontaneous and fun photos to commemorate their big day. WEDDINGS Spring 2009
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Abbie Waggoner didn’t worry about her wedding dress while riding the bumper cars with her soon-to-be husband Kyler Kreshner at Arnolds Park in Lake Okoboji. so we thought it would be nice place for an outdoor wedding. We were going for a beach feel, something between tuxedo and casual,” she said. The weather was perfect. “That was my biggest concern because I didn’t have a back-up plan. It had rained but our wedding day turned out to be 80 with a slight breeze. My favorite part of the day was after the ceremony, when we had time to relax and unwind on an hour-long boat ride with our wedding party as everyone else was going from the ceremony to the reception at Spirit Lake.” At the wedding, she carried through the beach theme in decorations, including replacing the unity candle with a glass vase in which the couple mixed two different colors of sand. The groomsmen wore chocolate brown linen shorts and short-sleeved shirts, while bridesmaids wore long, chiffon-draped dresses in deep coral. Lilies and orchids gave flower bouquets a tropical feeling, while the bride carried an all-white bouquet.
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Kyle’s mother created the floral arrangements, while his father and uncle built bamboo arches for the ceremony. The groom also insisted on a mojito fountain at the reception, instead of punch. The buffet featured stuffed chicken and roast beef, and the wedding cake — made of carrot cake — had a beach theme, complete with waves and star fish. Favors included homemade fudge from a shop in Spirit Lake, decorated with the bride’s colors of coral and chocolate brown. Abbie said she was grateful for the help she had from family and friends to pull off their dream wedding, “but when it came down to it, I was the only one who knew how I wanted it to go. I had it in my mind how it was supposed to go, and it did.” Kyle planned the honeymoon, refusing to tell Abbie they were going to Jamaica until after they exchanged vows. l
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t’s the new favorite highball cocktail born at La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba. Across the United States, the mojito is still the “it’ cocktail and variations are certain to show up as the “signature” cocktail at many spring and summer wedding receptions and bridal showers. l
Regular Mojito 2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 ounce light rum Club soda In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly. Top with ice. Add rum and mix. Top off with chilled club soda (or seltzer). Add a lime slice and the remaining mint, and serve.
Cuban Mojito 1 teaspoon powdered sugar Juice from 1 lime (2 ounces) 4 mint leaves 1 sprig of mint Havana Club white rum (2 ounces) 2 ounces club soda Drop a few fresh mint leaves into a long, tall glass (a Tom Collins-style class). Roll a fresh lime on the countertop to loosen juices. Cut the lime in half and squeeze
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one half of the lime over the mint. A good mojito needs about 2 ounces of lime juice, so you may need to squeeze the remaining half, too. Add the powdered sugar and gently smash the mint into the lime juice and sugar — called muddling — with a muddler or back of a spoon or fork. Do not over muddle. Add crushed ice to the glass, followed by rum and stir. Top off with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig and a lime slice.
Blackberry Mojito 1/4 cup blackberries 3 mint leaves 1 teaspoon raw sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 3 ounces white rum Crushed ice In a bar shaker crush together blackberries, mint leaves, sugar and lime juice with a mortar or the back of a spoon until the mixture becomes slightly mushy. Add rum and ice, shake and serve in Tom collins, garnish with a lime slice.
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Say “I do” to Midwestern destination weddings Couples finding romantic locales closer to home Text | Melody Parker, weddings editor Images | Catchlight Imaging & Courtesy
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mber Nelson and Luke Wolfe had their hearts set on a destination wedding. Exotic foreign locales and stateside resorts were appealing, but the logistics proved to be too much. They settled on a different kind of destination wedding: Galena, Ill. “The natural aesthetics are unmatched. We took a random drive there just as the trees were changing color and it was spectacular. We looked around and decided it was a very romantic place for a wedding,” said Amber. A destination wedding doesn’t have to involve passports and logistical headaches. Many brides like Amber are saying “I do” to Midwestern destination weddings. The Midwest has its share of romantic, hip, exciting and charming wedding locations. Choosing one may save a little money over a beach or tropical island wedding, but that’s not the main reason couples are taking the plunge closer to home. The Wolfes, who now live in Bloomington, Ill., wed on Memorial Day weekend at Galena’s Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, and transformed the event into a celebration weekend. “We wanted to be surrounded by the people we love. It was easier on the guests to get there, especially grandparents, and it was still like being away from Illinois. The bonus for me was, I was close enough to make probably six inperson visits with the vendors. I would have had trouble doing everything sight-
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Amber Nelson and Luke Wolfe share a kiss near the waterfall at Galena’s Eagle Ridge Resort, their choice for a Midwestern destination wedding. unseen online or on the phone,” Amber explained. Guests arrived on Friday, welcomed by pink silk bags filled with wine, crackers, cookies and nuts for snacking. They took turns hosting dinner and breakfast at a rented vacation home on the bluffs, shopped, explored Galena and relaxed before Saturday’s rehearsal dinner. The bride also did a series of photos in her wedding gown in downtown Galena. Patrons came out of the restaurants and passersby stopped in their tracks as she walked across a broad street while the photographer clicked. “People applauded. Moms were sending their little girls over to meet the bride,” Amber recalls, laughing. The Sunday wedding ceremony took place on the tented Point Patio over-
looking Lake Galena. Amber wore a full-skirted gown adorned with Swarvoski crystals and pearls and a cathedral train. Luke wore a tuxedo with an ivory vest and tie. Rather than a traditional bridal party, the couple chose their sisters as attendants. “His two sisters stood on his side, and my sisters stood with me,” she said. They wore lipstick pink dresses and carried bouquets of bright pink, antique pink, chartreuse and ivory roses with stephanotis. The bride’s bouquet was all ivory roses. Afterwards guests sipped cocktails and sampled hors d’oeuvres such as bruschetta and stuffed mushrooms, followed by a sit-down candelit dinner of chateaubriand, twice-baked potatoes, asparagus and summer salad with fresh
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Meyer’s Castle in Dyer, Ind., is a Jacobean Revival mansion that has become a romantic Midwestern site for a wedding. strawberries and red onions. Amber’s white and chocolate three-tier wedding cake was made by Patty Cakes in Dubuque, and was filled with hazelnut mousse and wrapped in fondant. Iridescent pearl ribbon and roses decorated the classically simple cake. Like the Wolfes, many couples are thinking outside the pew for wedding locations. Choices and possibilities are as imaginative and varied as the couples themselves. The Cedar Valley boasts many readymade settings for outdoor ceremonies, including the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Garden with its new rose garden enclosure, Waterloo’s Washington Park with its elegant landscaping and pagodashaped shelter, and George Wyth Park, Rotary Reserve and Lakeview Lodge at Hickory Hills county park. Rotary Reserve is booked every weekend through 2009 and bookings are being taken for 2010. Lakeview Lodge is quickly filling its events schedule, as well. “Couples who are looking for that outdoor ambiance will find it — the views off the Rotary Reserve lodge deck and the Lakeview Lodge deck are million dollar views,” said Vern Fish, board director of the Black Hawk County Conservation District. The Reserve can accommodate up to 300, while Lakeview can handled 125. “All of our facilities are being booked as people look around at local options.
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Lakeview is as remote a location as we’ve got, and it all goes back to the value of having open space,” he said. Hickory Hills also boasts four nicely appointed cabins directly across the parking lot from Lakeview Lodge. Fish said Hartman Reserve Nature Center in Cedar Falls is another popular site for smaller wedding parties. “We’ve had couples show up and have their wedding on the bridge. One time, two wedding parties showed up at the same time. They hadn’t notified us they were coming, so they had to take turns.” Imagine the timeless romance of exchanging vows at a vineyard. In fall, there is the backdrop of vines heavy with fruit and in summer, sunshine glistening off row after row of growing grapes. Iowa boasts many possibilities for winery weddings, including Tabor Home Vineyards in Baldwin, and Park Farm Winery in Bankston. At Tabor, grounds can accommodate up to 400, and custom wine labels can be created to commemorate the day. Availability depends on harvest and wine production, but peak wedding season is from mid-May through September. Weddings and bridal showers are increasingly common occurrences at Park Farm Winery. Guests want to take advantage of the Old World chateau-styled winery’s beauty. There is a roomy tasting bar with fireplace and a broad deck overlook-
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ing the countryside’s rolling hills. Historic homes and museums, oneroom schoolhouses, theaters, art centers and protected prairies throughout Iowa offer many more opportunities for unique and personal weddings. The Little Brown Church, located in Nashua, is a favorite old-fashioned wedding site. For brides who dream about technicolor weddings in fall, Midwestern color shows rival New England’s venerable scenery. Marquette/McGregor and Dubuque, for example, marry fall colors with Mississippi River views. Across the state line into Illinois, Galena feeds the true romantic’s soul, while Chicago’s dramatic skyline and mix of modern/historic venues will please metropolitan couples. For a real fairy tale, consider Meyer’s Castle in Dyer, Ind., 35 minutes from Chicago. The Jacobean Revival castle features a swan pond, garden with waterfall, two huge banquet canopies, and an Argentina-style steakhouse. Head northward to Minnesota and wedding planners will find Stillwater, an historic town with riverfront prome-
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nade, the genteel, charming Lanesboro, and artistic Red Wing, all within easy driving distances. In Wisconsin, Door County is often described as the Midwest’s Cape Cod and has been voted “best romantic getaway for two.” Wisconsin Dells is a fun wedding destination with its share of spas for unwinding before or after the ceremony. Surprise — there are beach resorts in the Midwest, scattered around the Great Lakes region. Farther afield, Mackinac Island, accessible by ferry or private boat/plane, is an elegant Michigan paradise. The Little Stone Church is a picturesque, intimate setting that seats 200 for weddings. Work with the wedding coordinator at the historic grand dame, the Grand Hotel, to plan a memorable and elegant summer garden wedding. Heading off in a completely different direction, Branson, Mo., can be an exciting escape. Couples can wed on an exact replica of Titanic’s Grand Staircase at the Titanic Museum, or go rustic at the Treetop Chapel. Bookings are six months to a year out. l
Destination wedding tips — What appeals to you as a couple? A summer garden or rustic outdoor site? Uptown personality? Charming country inn? A beach and warm weather? Narrow the options. — Set your budget, then start searching for the Midwestern location that fits your bottom line and wedding style. Get ideas from friends, travel agents, the Internet and wedding magazines. — Visit several of the sites before making a decision, if possible. — Check out wedding packages at various venues.The beauty of a destination wedding is the couple can have the ceremony and reception at the same location. — Decide on the guest list. Destination weddings are usually smaller. Beyond parents and sibilings, couples also like to invite grandparents and other family members, as well as close friends. — Guests are expected to pay for their own travel and hotel accommodations. Keep costs for guests in mind when determining your location. You may choose a private ceremony at your favorite destination, and a reception back home. — Find out all you need to know about the area’s legal marriage requirements. — Make sure officiant is willing to preside.
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Brooke Weber and Tyler Knowles exchanged vows in Denver, Colo.
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raditional, elegant, classic. It’s a good way to describe the church where Brooke Weber and Tyler Knowles were married, as well as Weber’s personal style. The Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Denver, Colo., is one of the first churches built in the city and has an historic aesthetic, according to Weber. The stained glass and large pipe organ made the decision to hold her wedding there easy. “That’s definitely my style,” she said. “It is something that I really liked and wanted to find.” Weber and Knowles, who have been living in Denver for several years, are both Iowa natives. Half of the 175 guests, therefore, were from out of town. So the couple held their reception close to the church, at the Brown Palace Hotel across the street, and many guests stayed in the hotel as well. “We tried to make it fun. So many of our
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guests came from out of town, and we tried to make it a treat for them,” Weber said. The event wasn’t without its hitches. The programs misspelled the name of the church, and during the ceremony the individual unity candles melted onto the table. That didn’t slow down the reception, where guests were treated to a live band. “That was something we loved,” Weber said, recommending live music. “I think you have to find somebody that’s good, who can play all kinds of music, but our dance floor was packed the entire night. It was a lot of fun.” The bride wore an ivory A-line Romona Keveza off-the-shoulder dress made of silk taffeta. Bridesmaids wore silk charcoal gray tea-length strapless dresses. Flowers were wine-colored, with hot pinks and greens. The couple spent their honeymoon on various beaches in St. Martin. “In all honesty, our day went incredibly well,” Weber said. “Everything was pretty seamless.” l
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otox, facials, chemical peels, fillers and laser hair removal are popular to keep skin healthy and fight signs of aging. Many older brides and mothers of the bride refresh their treatment a couple days before a big event like a wedding. “It’s not going to replace surgery, but it does a nice job,” said Deniz Bastug, who oversees treatments at Renaissance in Waterloo. Surgery is a one-time event, while noninvasive procedures may require multiple treatments to achieve the desired result. D’vine Medical Spa by Mauer also offers permanent cosmetic tatooing of eyeliner, eyebrows and lip lines, as well as Lipodissolve fat reduction. For those who have had surgery, skin care maintenance is a good idea to optimize results, Bastug noted. But unlike an appearance-altering face-lift, the treatments work their magic so gradually that friends and family may not notice the subtle differences. “No one’s going to say all of a sudden, ‘Well, your face looks 20 years younger just in a weekend,’ “ said Richard Mauer of d’vine in Waterloo. For crow’s feet near the eyes, the 11s between eyebrows and parenthesis-like creases by the mouth, try collagen fillers or Juvederm to knock a year or more off your age, said Annette Geary, nurse practitioner with Dermatology Associates in Waterloo. Botox injections, which last roughly four to six months, paralyze and relax facial muscles to take care of frown lines on the forehead and in between the brows, she added. Microdermabrasions use light abrasion to remove dead and flaky skin cells and reduce wrinkles, fine lines, scars and dark spots on the skin. However, aesthetician Linda Kintzle said Jaynie Mo’s Salon & Spa in Cedar Falls offers the next generation beyond microdermabrasion
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Wine-infused products for d’vine Medical Spa were developed by Richard Mauer. Other skin care products also promise more youthful, smoother skin.
with its IontoSonic machine, which uses ultrasound to exfoliate the skin. “It’s a much gentler way of doing it, without that irritation and as much redness,” Kintzle said. “You also cleanse the skin, and it is as efficacious, if not more so.” The machine can also infuse collagen, moisturizers and vitamins into the skin.
A buffet of skin treatments continues. Sclerotherapy injectables collapse varicose veins, while laser treatments can target unwanted hair, blood vessels or pimple-like bumps. Also, nearly 80 percent of women over age 20 have cellulite, but the FDAapproved VelaSmooth and the newer VelaShape use bi-polar radio frequency
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refreshingtherapies and light energies, plus gentle suction and massaging action, to tighten the dimples on the butt, thighs, hips, abdomen, upper arms and love handles. It’s also used for circumferential fat reduction. It feels like an intense deep tissue heated massage, said Melissa Eckles, skin care specialist at Renaissance. Skin treatments attract all ages. Geary sees many acne-prone adolescents looking to treat scarring and even out skin tone, while middle-aged clients focus on restoring their skin’s volume or fading sunspots. Free consultations often precede treatLicensed aesthetician Amber Koehler, right, goes over options with Karmen ments. “Basically, we need to know what their Rittinghaus during a consultation at The Spa at Waverly Health Center. concerns are first,” said Janine Kemp, a registered nurse at Avalon in Waterloo. as they not only enhance beauty but re- has developed cosmetics from wine and grape extracts. Marketed internationally “We’re not going to tell them, ‘Oh, you store confidence. “I’ve had people say they don’t go to the under the house name d’vine, the prodneed this and this done.’ We’re going to listen to what they want to improve.” pool with their kids because their veins or ucts are free of preservatives but loaded Services are then delivered by trained back hair are so bad, said Suzanne Bartlett, with antioxidants. Dermatology Associates’ Epionce line professionals, like a registered nurse or a doctor at The Spa at Waverly Health also steers clear of irritants as it works with aesthetician. A physician performs more Center in Waverly. risky procedures. Side effects have been Most facilities offer clinical-quality skin varying skin types. For oily prone clients minimal, and no treatment is permanent. care products to enhance treatments. In who suffer from acne, a lotion has been taiProcedures are addictive, doctors said, conjunction with area chemists, Mauer lored to unclog pores and drain debris. l
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DeWayne Nash and Laura Hatch wanted the mountains as their wedding backdrop.
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estled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Arrowhead Manor in Morrison, Colo., became a wedding oasis for Laura Hatch and DeWayne Nash of Waterloo. Not only was the location the spot for the couple’s May 2008 wedding, Arrowhead — found by Hatch online as she searched for suitable locations — also hosted the reception and was their vacation/honeymoon spot for the remainder of the week. “It just looked really cool,” said Hatch. “I wanted the background.” It’s a lot of faith to put in a sight-unseen location, but destination wedding seekers do it all the time with fantastic results. “I hadn’t even seen the place yet, so of course I didn’t know what to expect,” Hatch said. “But it turned out just perfect.” What sweetened the deal was the fact
that two of Hatch’s sisters lived just 20 minutes away in Denver, easily driving to the ceremony while the rest of the family, including Hatch and Nash, flew in. Around 15 attended the destination wedding and reception at the bed-andbreakfast, enjoying a sit-down dinner. Wedding colors were red, ivory and black. The bride wore an ivory, slim-fit, halter-top dress from Hudson Bridal and carried a bouquet of red and cream-colored roses. The groom wore a dark gray suit from Palace Clothiers with an ivory tie. A few months later, in September, the newlyweds held a reception for the folks back home at Beck’s Sports Brewery in Waterloo. More than 100 people packed into the restaurant’s downstairs party room and dined on Italian fare. The couple also had red velvet cupcakes made up in honor of their wedding colors. “They did such an awesome job,” Hatch said. “It was just beautiful.” l
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e admit it, we’re in love with color. We’ve chosen four beautiful, bright ideas for the season’s prettiest weddings. Pretty and pale, bold and lush, classic or striking — choose one or mix and match to create your favorite look. l
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All shades of purple flowers, including tea roses and hydrangea blossoms are gathered into a clutch bouquet and surrounded by variegated greenery for a sweet, modern take on the oldfashioned nosegay.
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Create a simple, lush statement for spring reception flowers by forcing hyacinths into bloom. Choose a delicately scented variety so fragrance isn’t overpowering and pot each bulb separately.
Pretty favors
A soft lavender box tied with ribbon and labeled can contain special favors for wedding guests, such as truffles. From David’s, it includes favor tags and matching grosgrain ribbon. Unassembled. Cost $1.95 each.
Hair jewelry
Velvety soft, fresh or faux blossoms in a jewel-toned purple are a fresh finishing touch for the bride’s or bridesmaids’ up-dos. Purple power
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colorpalettes Peep toes
yellow
Imagine your perfectly pedicured and polished toes peeping out from under your wedding dress in these yellow slingbacks. “Augusta” peep toes ($225) from JCrew are vintage-inspired Italian leather shoes wrapped at the toe with a satin bow.
Tented affair
Renting a tent? Jazz it up with yellow paper lanterns and fabric swaths. Choose traditional white chairs for the bridal couple’s families, then seat the rest of the guests in bright yellow chairs.
Mellow yellow
Be inventive with motifs on invitations, playing with floral motifs and typefaces to find a look that best suits your personalities as a couple.
Tablescape
Simply gorgeous, this table arrangement incorporates coollooking square vases, halved fresh lemons and faux silk botanicals. WEDDINGS Spring 2009
‘Bright Sun’
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Tie one on!
Carry out your orange theme with a pretty pillow for the ring bearer. Use orange grosgrain ribbon to anchor the rings in place.
Stylish favors
Dress up your wedding favors to subtly fit your theme with the Simply White Cosmos Collection Favor Box Kit, available only online at David’s Bridal. Personalize your favors with flair and add a tangerine cosmos print paper strip. Assembly required, $1.95 per kit.
Language of love
Orange is gregarious, high-energy, luminous and hot. Oranges and orange blossoms are symbols of love. Incorporate the color on place cards, penned in white or silver ink, and other printed materials to carry through the color scheme.
Tangerine dream
Appealing floral patterns are bloomin’ popular for bridesmaids. Choose this tangerine floral flat taffeta strapless dress for the maid of honor, then dress bridemaids in solid tangerine dresses in different styles. (These are dresses they actually might wear again!) From David’s Bridal.
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Right on!
Pop-art flowers are airbrushed on a three-tiered square wedding cake. The look is modern — and retro at the same time. Square cakes are becoming increasingly popular, along with unique choices in decorations. Work with your cake baker to come up with a design that reflects your colors and personality. Spring 2009 WEDDINGS
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You’re invited
Pink doesn’t have to be feminine and frilly. It can also be classic, such as these invitations with taupe-brown lettering and special edging. A lovely botanical design adds interest for enclosures. Your printer can help you choose the perfect pink card stock and ink, as well as decorative elements. Pick a seat
For a little something unique at an outdoor wedding reception, white cards with pink edging and a brown branch pattern were tucked into a display of wine corks. Guests found their names and seat assignments on the corks.
Pink delight
For spring weddings, think tulips. There are many varieties of pink tulips — all shades, including magenta. Solids, frosted, fringed or bicolor, tulips can be carried as a bouquet or tucked amidst other flowers for interest. Ask your florist for tips. Signature cocktail
Pink Lady, anyone? Why not a pink-themed martini or mojito? It’s a fun addition to your wedding reception to have a signature cocktail if you’re planning to have a bar. Ask your bartender (in advance) to come up with something everyone will like.
Color of romance
Pair pink with chocolate brown and bright green for a sophisticated but charming color scheme. Here pink menu cards are shown into broadly folded chocolate napkins on cream-colored china. Place cards are tucked into slices in Granny Smith apples and the center piece features grass and soft pink tulips. WEDDINGS Spring 2009
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Ferns brought the tropics to Sunnyside Country Club, where Carrie Walters and Kevin McKinney were wed in an outdoor ceremony.
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arrie Walters likes to shake things up. When it came time to plan her July 26, 2008, nuptials with Kevin McKinney, she wanted their fun-loving personalities to shine through. “I wanted to do something different, something new and fun that would be remembered by my family and friends. We wanted to go to the Florida Keys to get married, but Kevin has so much family, it would have been difficult
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to get everyone there. We decided to have our wedding at home and bring the tropics to Waterloo, Iowa,” Carrie said. Lush ferns, orchids, calla lilies and a bamboo arch draped in tropical greenery and “Stargazer” Oriental lilies, transformed the porch and pool area at Sunnyside Country Club into a tropical oasis for the wedding ceremony and reception. The bride chose a diamond white strapless dress with beaded bodice cross-tied in the back. Her glittering
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veil caught and reflected the sunlight, giving the bride a happy glow. She carried a bouquet of orchids, feathers and beads. Sunset chicken and paradise pork was on the menu at the reception. The six-tier wedding cake by Kathy’s Cakes included white chocolate and raspberry layers, and was dusted with sparkling sugar. Tables were decorated with lighted vases filled with tropical ferns and flowers. Bill Shepherd’s Big Band played at the wedding dance, and an after-hours party for the younger crowd followed the dance with DJ music. The couple traveled to Hawaii for their tropical honeymoon. Prior to the wedding, Carrie hosted a spa day for the bridesmaids and gave them pink beach bags filled with plush robes, initial necklaces, body creams, makeup and stainless steel dolphin bottle openers. They also dined at CU Restaurant. “It was like a dream come true, just enough but not overdone. It just seemed to go so fast,” Carrie added. l
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Above left, the happy couple. Top and right, the many-tiered wedding cake was adorned with real tropical flowers, and tables were dressed with simple flower vases with exotic blooms.
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For polish, consider renting tableclothes to dress up tables at an outdoor wedding. Remember to leave plenty of space between tables for guests to circulate.
Weathering an outdoor wedding Create romance, not catastrophes, by thoughtful attention to detail – and don’t forget back-up plan Text | Amie Steffen, weddings staff writer Images | Shutterstock & McKenna McNelly Photography
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fter being cooped up indoors for months, everyone’s itching to get outside. The bug affects brides and grooms as well, some of whom are eager to incorporate the great outdoors into their wedding plans. The weather may be a challenge, sure, but if all goes as planned, an outdoor wedding can be a beautiful thing. And depending on who you ask, they’re also becoming more popular when compared to traditional indoor weddings. “Especially in the summer, we prob-
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ably see a third, at least a third (of weddings held outdoors),” said Donna Spoelstra, a floral designer with Petersen and Tietz in Waterloo. Florists like Spoelstra ask couples whether their wedding will be indoors or outdoors right away, so they know how to plan floral arrangements and incorporate plants into the ceremony. If you’re holding your wedding in a residential backyard, for example, you could go with potted plants or hanging plants on shepherd’s hooks. Flower beds can be planted with blooming plants a day or two beforehand, even if they’re not in season. Weddings held in public spaces, like George Wyth State Park or Backbone
State Park — two popular outdoor wedding parks, according to Spoelstra — could also benefit from curly willow branch arches, Boston ferns and hibiscus bushes. Outdoor weddings are also becoming less imposing: Instead of tromping around the wilderness, couples are opting to work with the natural setting in ways that lessen the impact. “Trends are very much nature-oriented,” said Jen Johnson, manager at An Elegant Affair in Cedar Falls. “They’re just more down-to-earth, more casual, more relaxed.” If you’re holding an outdoor wedding in the middle of the summer, extra precautions need to be taken to make
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sure your guests are kept cool. Battery-operated mini fans, bottles of cold water and even paper umbrellas can be passed out to guests. Check out the position the sun is likely to be in, and make sure your guests aren’t facing it. You should also plan for the cold; it is Iowa, after all. Consider setting up space heaters, with the help of a generator, or letting guests know to wear extra layers, recommends Nina Callaway, a weddings writer at About.com. To keep the wind at bay, make sure your dress isn’t too light, writes Callaway. Mention to your hairstylist that your updo needs to withstand gale-force winds, lest a wayward gust pulls it all out of place. And make sure anything you don’t want blowing away — table settings, decorations, extra programs — are secured. Outdoor wedding enthusiasts know they need to plan for everything, and if everything goes down the tubes — a rainstorm that refuses to let up, for instance — there’s always the indoors. “Nine times out of 10, they’re going to have a back-up plan in case of rain,” Spoelstra said. “Though, overcast skies are always better for pictures.” l
Sharing a romantic dip at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Garden are Brian Grove and Whitney Easterday.
Celebrations provides all of your outside wedding needs. Don’t forget to rent the “Loo,” which includes three fully self-contained restrooms, much like your guest might find in their own home.
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outdoor weddings rent a tent
For Marcia Stahl’s July wedding five years ago, she wanted an outdoor wedding followed by a semi-outdoor reception. How to have a reception semi-outdoors? By renting a tent, of course. Stahl put up sides on the large tent because the night was a bit chilly, added icicle lights to the sides and put a wood dance floor inside for the guests. “It turned out very nice,” she said. At Special Occasions Party and Event Rental (www.specialoccasionsrental.com), affiliated with Black Hawk Rental in Waterloo, tent rental specialists note wedding tents are becoming popular in the last few years. Stahl, who owns A Bridal Affair in Wellsburg, said she’s been to other weddings that made use of a tent, including a couple who moved their ceremony underneath a tent when rain threatened their outdoor event. Tents, which range in size to accommodate parties as large as 600 down to a single buffet table covering, can come with a variety of features and options. You can get
walls put up to keep out wind and cold, with or without plastic windows; hardwood floors, heaters, even chandeliers for hanging from the ceiling. At Tabor Vineyards, peaked tents add yet another element of romance Special Occa- to the setting. sions refused to give specific pricing information for their larger attendant to attend to cleaning and restocktents, but Stahl noted her tent — “the big- ing needs. They are an expense, Priebe said, gest one they had,” she said — along with all but noted his clients never regret renting of the extra amenities like dance floor, lights them for their outdoor events. Those looking for a tent on the cheap and tables, ran around $3,000. Where a tent lacks, however, is the rest- might want to give Paul Staebell a call. He room facilities. Celebrations in Sumner rents out 20- by 40-foot tents as a fundrais(www.celebrationsmidwest.com), which er for his St. Francis Catholic Church men’s also specializes in tent rental, sets itself apart group. For $75, you can walk away with a tent. from the crowd with portable toilet trailers, Or for $110, Staebell and his family will said manager Dave Priebe. The toilet, which he terms “the loo,” is a come out and set up the tent for you. “We’ve got half a dozen (tent rentals) lined trailer with three self-contained, lit restrooms complete with flushable toilets, sinks, up this year,” Staebell said. “It’s mostly word automatic towel dispensers and a personal of mouth.” l
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n the 2002 hit comedy, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” the Greek family’s patriarch notes that last name of his daughter’s groom means “apple” and their family name means “oranges,” so the two families were “... apples and oranges. We’re different but, in the end, we’re all fruit.” Catherine Gartelos and Brandon Butler experienced something along the same lines at their own “big fat Greek wedding,” Nov. 8 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Waterloo. “It was the coming together of Iowa farmers, his side of the family, and my Greek family. It was interesting and fun, with each side of the family learning about the other. My wedding was everything I ever dreamed it would be,” said Catherine. Her wedding was the fourth Greek wedding her parents, Karen and Peter Gartelos, have experienced in the past few years. Their daughter Angela and Sean Doyle were wed July 7, 2007, and sons James and Chris were also married in the Greek Orthodox faith. “It’s part of our culture. In our faith, it’s important to be married and have the sacraments in the Greek Orthodox church to be a member,” said Angela, who served Catherine as matron of honor. Catherine had been her maid of honor. Catherine chose an abstract art theme and warm fall colors for her wedding. “I wanted to have a wonderful, happy party for everyone,” said Catherine, who teaches first-grade at Riverside. “Two of my friends are artists and they each painted 100 small canvases. Those were the wedding favors.” A Greek wedding takes an hour or more, and is an ancient service. There are two parts: the service of the be-
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Catherine Gartelos and her husband Barndon Butler were married in a Greek ceremony. trothal and the service of the crowning. Each element in the ceremony is symbolic, particularly the repetition three times of actions to symbolize the presence of the Holy Trinity. A wedding table holds the Gospel, wedding rings, wedding candles, the crowns (stephana) and a cup of wine. Catherine and Brandon chose her brother James as their koumbaro, a sponsor who partici-
pates in the sacrament by exchanging the rings and crowns that represent the two integral parts of the wedding ceremony. “It meant so much that they honored us by keeping the Greek traditions. It was very emotional,” said Karen. Catherine and Brandon each had 10 attendants. Bridesmaids wore red tealength dresses and carried bouquets of
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greekwedding autumn-colored roses. The bride’s flowers were ivory roses. “I remember thinking to myself that we had this big entourage of people standing up with us and I could look to my left and see all my family, my cousins, my sisters, my girlfriends, and he could see his family and friends. It was reassuring.” The reception took place at Sunnyside Country Club. Greek pastries, including baklava and wedding cookies, and a simple, three-tiered wedding cake were served. “Every thing worked. It felt like the karma, the universe was aligned for that reception because it went so smoothly,” Catherine said. Unlike sister Angela’s wedding reception in 2007. Her reception was planned at Sunnyside, too, but a fire destroyed the club and she had to scramble to find a new venue two weeks before the wedding. The Isle Casino Hotel was opening at the time and found space for their party. l
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Crowns are an integral part of the Orthodox Greek wedding ceremony and symbolize the couple’s union.
Catherine’s friends created 100 small canvases as table decorations and wedding favors.
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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
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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.
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❑ 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
TWO MONTHS
❑ Mail the invitations. ❑ Get the marriage license. ❑ Finalize the honeymoon plans.
❑ 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.
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❑ Reserve accommodations for the groom.
❑ Relax and enjoy your very special day.
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❑ Decide what you and your groomsmen will wear. Go tux shopping or reserve rentals for you and your posse. One month before
❑ 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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ou’ve said yes to his proposal, and now it’s time to start calling vendors. 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. 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. 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. 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; 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. Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, 277-2187,
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reception hall directory 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. Holiday Inn, 5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls, 277-2230, 1-800-465-4329. www.kinseth.com/cedarfalls_holiday_inn.asp Details: Accommodates up to 300; book about a year in advance; mezzanine and plaza seat up to 350, banquet hall seats up to 300; no rental fee for parties more than 175 people; full-service catering by River City Beefstro, $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 included; 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 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.
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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. 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. 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; on-site sit-down or buffet-style catering only, average $23 per plate; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early allowed; dance floor.
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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 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. University of Northern Iowa Maucker Union Ballroom, 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, 273-2256, www. uni.edu/maucker Details: Wood-floor ballroom features two movable wall partitions that can divide the room into three equal sections, providing banquet seating from 140 in one section or up to 480 in all three; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; $200-600; 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; hardwood dance floor. 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. Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org Details: Accommodates up to 250; book minimum of six months before, maximum 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. 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.
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