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contents Vol. 13, No. 7 | Spring 2014

love notes 5 color palettes 7 tips by josie 8 a hair affair 9 ethnic weddings 10 bride’s checklist 11 wedding app’s 12 eye on the bride 13 wedding costs real weddings 14 bries wedding 18 kelly wedding

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Pink is back (did it really go anywhere?) for the wedding color palette. But for this go-round, we’re in love with whisper-soft shades of pink from tea rose to blush to nude and nearly peach. Use it: Paired with soft greens or mint Perfect with pale yellow. Layered with antique white, soft gold and milk chocolate Go vintage with periwinkle or lavender or shades of blue Take an ombre approach from pale to deep pink

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oregano + peony This palette is natural and earthy, but sophisticated, making it the perfect marriage of feminine and masculine colors. Imagine bouquets and centerpieces filled with pink and white peonies, grounded with succulents. Conjure up visions of bridesmaids in peony-pink or the slightly grayed tone of green we call oregano … and groomsmen in coordinating vests and ties – gorgeous!

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Crisp and modern, navy blue is an all-American color. And what could be more sophisticated? Have some fun with the color by incorporating it into your wedding in a mix of solids, stripes, polka dots and prints for casual, un-buttoned appeal. Silver gives the color an unexpected polish. For spring and summer weddings, this duo pairs beautifully with: Cheerful yellow, bright fuschia, white, soft pink, peach For late summer and fall weddings, try it with deep sage-y greens, mustard yellows, deep corals, vibrant reds

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bride is a vision, whether or not her hair is adorned. But the right headpiece can add romance, glamour and style and complete a bride’s ensemble. Where else can you wear a tiara or other elaborate headpiece except a wedding? Among the glitterati, Maria Elena Headpieces Accessories is tops at accenting wedding gowns with headbands, tiaras, hair combs, belts, jewelry and other elaborate, vintage-influenced items. Among its clients are actress Alyssa Milano, Ali Landry and Courtney Lopez, who wed Mario Lopez, the television host and actor, as well as Mariah Carey. Accessories are also huge right now, and play an important role in the festivities, said Jennie Ma, fashion and beauty editor at theknot.com. “People are really lusting for accessories: shoes, veils, headpieces, jewelry. A lot of girls are using accessories to play up their personality and set the mood for the wedding day look.” Maria Elena headbands retail from $600 to $1,400. Not everyone has the budget for the bling, but there are still great-looking hair accessories in more affordable ranges.

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how you want to wear your hair–an up-do or flowing loose. That will determine if your hair can hold a heavier headpiece or something dainty. If you have a regular hairdresser, it might be worth it to have your hair styled in the look you’ve chosen for your wedding, then go shopping for headpieces or hair accessories. 2 Take along a camera or lend your smartphone to the sales clerk to snap some photos when you try it on. View it from every angle. Use the photos to determine which hair accessory you like best. 3 Consider the style and color of your gown to choose a piece that complements rather than competes with it. If your dress is heavily beaded and elaborate, an elaborate headpiece may be too much. Or the color of the headband or metal may have too much (or not enough) contrast. 4 How to wear it? Bridal experts say hair accessories can look different depending on where and how close to your face it is worn. The higher you place a piece, the more dramatic it will appear. Take into account the size of your facial features, too. 5 Edit, edit, edit. All your jewelry should look right together–headpiece, earrings, necklace, bracelet. The idea is to enhance your look, not make you look like you bought out the store. Wedding guests don’t want to hear you clinking down the aisle. Lose the big necklace if your earrings are large or chandeliers. A simple veil will play up more elaborate jewelry. If you’re confused, buy a collection that is already paired together. 6 Trust your instincts. You may love a particular headpiece or hair accessory, but if it feels uncomfortable or you think you’ll be fussing with it too much, give it a pass and choose what’s right for you.

TIARA: Jeweled band worn on the front of a bride’s hair, made from metal and usually encrusted with rhinestones, crystals or Swarovski crystals, pearls or gemstones.

HEADBAND: An ornamental band worn around the head.

CRESCENTS: Band that fits on the top back portion of the head, available in a variety of materials and combinations.

BACK PIECES: Made for an up-do and worn at the bottom part of the hair on the back of the head, available in various materials and combinations. HAIR COMBS, BARETTES AND HAIR PINS: Simple or elaborate, a comb has prongs to hold it in place; combs, barettes and hair pins can be used as adornment and practical accessories to pull back hair or keep wispy strands from escaping.

V-BANDS AND CIRCULAR BANDS: Sits atop the hair with the V resting on the top of the forehead; a circular band encircles the top of the forehead.

JULIET CAP: Very retro, the cap is a wire band adorned with beads, crystals, lace, flowers, etc., that frames the face.

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the bride’s checklist Six to 12 Months

Two 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.

â?‘â?‘ Mail the invitations. â?‘â?‘ Get the marriage license. â?‘â?‘ Finalize the honeymoon plans.

Three Months

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

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

One Month �� Reserve accommodations for the groom. �� Record 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

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

Wedding Day â?‘â?‘ Relax and enjoy your very special day.

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A search of iTunes for wedding apps spews out more than 2,000 platforms that help communicate with guests, ensure details and deadlines are met and capture moments via mobile device cameras.

Carats & Cake Ths app connects bridal couples with highend wedding vendors. With reviews posted to categories such as catering and music, the app enables users to narrow down vendors to a desired location. Carats & Cake also allows users to view wedding photos from actual weddings.

Wedpics According to Wedpics, more than 35,000 photos are uploaded to the app every day. The media app provides unlimited video and photo storage for guests and bridal party to upload.

Brit.co A lifestyle brand that teaches the digital generation creative solutions for online and offline lives, and offers creative DIY inspiration for weddings. Last year, the company launched Weduary , a social wedding planning utlilty that lets you create your own social wedding website.

Wedding Party This app enables guests to log in with a custom wedding name code provided by the bride and groom. Wedding Party app provides a platform for guests to upload photos during the wedding and “like” favorites. Not only are bridal couples treated to more photos from their nuptials, they also gain feedback from guests.

Wedding Snap Allows you to collect and get access to all of your guests’ photos and videos in one online album, create separate albums for engagement party, bridal shower, etc. Images taken with Wedding Snap can be projected on the big screen and shared in real time.

Appy Couple A wedding website that lets you build your own website and app that reflects who you are as a couple. You can keep wedding guests in the loop, share details about the planning process and more.

Fitocracy Get in shape for your wedding. The app makes exercise fun by gamifying your workouts. You can track workouts, earn points, access exercises and more.

Yapp Yapp allows users to make their own mobile apps on a tablet or computer. The app can track schedule changes, introduce the wedding party, link maps to directions and capture a QR code upload wedding photos to the app’s Crowd Pics page.

Gift Registry 360 Ultimate universal wedding registry app that lets you add anything from anywhere onto one list with its scan and add feature. Scan a product’s barcode with your iPhone and it updates your list. Purchases appear on GiftRegistry.com and on retailer’s registry.

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ALL EYES WILL BE ON THE BRIDE – and you want your eye makeup to be stunning and sweet, not trendy or too much. Try these tricks and do’s and don’ts about eye makeup from bridal beauty experts.

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to look fresh and doe-eyed throughout your wedding day. If you’re uncertain about your look, visit the makeup counter and get assistance from experts at your favorite department store or salon. Get a good night’s sleep. Your eyes will look clear and rested. Reduce puffiness by placing a moistened tea bag on each eye for a few moments. Use eye drops to chase away red, tired or irritated eyes. Make sure it’s a brand you’ve used before to avoid more irritation or too dry eyes. Use a good concealer on under-eye circles. Wear matte eye shadows instead of shiny or glittery ones. Use a matte highlighter along your brow bone to lift and illuminate your eyes. Blend eye makeup carefully. Use an eyebrow pencil or powder to fill in brows. Match your hair color. Use an eyelash curler if your lashes are too straight. Wear smudgeproof or waterproof mascara, and apply two coats. If you don’t like the look of waterproof mascara, you can use one coat of regular mascara and a light coat of waterproof. Take care applying mascara to avoid clumpylooking, gobstopper eye lashes.

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mascaras weeks before the big day in case you have allergic reactions. Wear frosted or shiny eye shadow. Tweeze or wax your eye brows on your wedding day. Wear false eyelashes if you’ve never worn them before or aren’t confident they’ll stay put. The glue can be irritating, too.

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 Stila’s In the Garden Eye Shadow Palette, $39, features 10 eye shadow shades that can be worn wet or dry, and flatter every skin tone. The collection also includes Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Starfish, a rich black with green-and-gold sparkle and an eight-page instructional guide.

 Complete the look with Too-Faced’s Better Than Sex Mascara. It’s an intensely black, voluminizing mascara with an hourglass-shaped brush that separates, coats and curls each lash. The collagen-fueled formula contains no parabens. It’s a smudge-proof, all-day-wear mascara, $23.

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f you have a trust fund, read no further. Otherwise, face the facts. Post-wedding financial hangovers can last longer than the champagne buzz. They can put home-buying plans on hold, strain relations with in-laws and even torpedo new marriages. The cost of the average American wedding and honeymoon is now pegged at $23,000 to $26,000, according to various surveys. Even industry experts are saying “Basta!” “It really is pretty exorbitant when you see how much all the different elements of a wedding can cost,” says Diane Forden, editor in chief of Bridal Guide. “You have to realize less is more.” Three rules help with the hard work of keeping costs in check: Hold down the size of the wedding. Rein in its extravagance. And rethink traditional expectations. That could mean excluding some cousins, saying no to the five-course meal and ditching extras such as favors. You might consider marrying on a day other than Saturday, limiting liquor options, and calling upon the skills of friends and relatives. To start, focus on the biggest bills: the ones for the party.

Forden suggests buying local flowers in season, using hand-tied bouquets and substituting candles and other decorations for some centerpieces. Plopping bridal and attendant bouquets in pretty vases can create a lovely look at the head table. Brides can also reuse church flowers at the reception (but someone has to move them!) or check out fruit and other types of arrangements. If your guests are artists or gardeners, put their talents to use. Such personal touches make a wedding. As for food, look into buffets with servers — they reduce the amount of food wasted. Offer a wide variety of breads and salads or decide on hors d’oeuvres or a cocktail party atmosphere. “You can have a wonderful cocktail party, great music and dancing, serve hors d’oeuvres and cake,” says Forden. Eileen Monaghan, vice president of the nearly 4,000-member Association of Bridal Consultants, says liquor bills can run hundreds of dollars past expectations unless couples are careful. Instead of an open bar, she suggests a select menu of wine, beer and one signature drink. Try to avoid those half-opened bottles — you will pay for every one.

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atthew Bries is a bit of a romantic. When he was ready

to pop the question, he invited his girlfriend Abbey Sinnott on a moonlit drive in the countryside and stopped at the exact spot where he first said those three special words, “I love you.” “It was a beautiful night. He stopped the car, and we got out. He got down on one knee on the gravel road, pulled out an engagement ring and asked me to marry him,” Abbey recalled, smiling. They were wed at an afternoon ceremony June 1, 2013, surrounded by loving family and friends at St. Edward Catholic Church. “The biggest thing was to focus on the ceremony, the actual marriage and the importance of it from a religious perspective,” said Matthew, who works for Deere and Co. Abbey, a first-grade teacher at Dunkerton Community Schools, nodded. “We were very conscious of the religious and spiritual aspects of our wedding. Our vows were traditional.” The couple attended a pre-marriage retreat where they discussed their plans for the future, shared their dreams and remembered why they’d fallen in love in the first place. At the wedding, the newlyweds gave each other Eucharist and offered communion to their wedding guests. Abbey was particularly thrilled when her long-time pen pal, Rachel McCaffrey from Seattle, appeared. They’d begun a correspondence when they were both 12 and met for the first time at 17. Both young women had recently graduated, and Abbey invited her to the wedding. She didn’t want to pressure her to spend a lot of time and money on the trip. Two days before the wedding, she came home to her dad’s house to discover that her dad, Steve, “made it possible for

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her to fly to Iowa to be there for our wedding.” Rachel served as Abbey’s personal attendant, along with Matthew’s niece, Miranda. In planning her wedding, Abbey wanted a classy, elegant wedding with a few seasonal touches. Her bridesmaids wore black cocktail-length dresses, and groomsmen were dressed in black tuxedos with raspberry ties and pocket handkerchiefs. Matthew wore a black tuxedo, black vest and ivory tie. The bride found her own wedding dress at An Elegant Affair in Cedar Falls. “It was the first dress I tried on – very simple, strapless with a scoop neck, fitted at the hips, an A-line in ivory with rushing, beading and sparkles on one side. I tried three or four other dresses, but I knew that the first one was going to be the ‘yes’ dress,” Abbey said. She wore it with raspberry silk skimmers. Her bouquet of wildflowers, gerbera daisies and sunflowers was tied with a burlap ribbon, a theme echoed in reception decorations at the University of Northern Iowa Maucker Union. The cake from College Square Hy-Vee was three tiers–red velvet, strawberry and fun-fetti with buttercream frosting. Each layer was tied with a burlap ribbon, topped by a pair of yellow fabric love birds. The cocktail buffet was catered by UNI, featuring chicken and gingered pork, roasted potatoes and asparagus, as well as other offerings. Tables were dressed with colorful flowerfilled vases. Ultimate Entertainment provided DJ services, and the newlyweds danced to “Smile” by Uncle Cracker, one of their favorite songs. Abbey kept her dad talking to stop from crying while they shared the father-daughter dance to Edwin McCain’s “Walk with You.” The newlyweds honeymooned in the Dominican Republic. “I couldn’t have been happier with the ceremony, and the reception was a blast. I loved it! It was so beautiful, and we were surrounded by our family and friends, the people who love us. That was perfect,” Abbey added.

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DETAILS October 2012 WEDDING AND RECEPTION Sunnyside Country Club WEDDING DRESS David’s Bridal FLOWERS AND RECEPTION DÉCOR Love & Lace, Waverly WEDDING CAKE: Michelle Church MUSIC Ultimate Entertainment

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usic is a big deal for Rachael Weber and Ned Kelley. It’s one of the things that brought them together as a couple, and they wanted the soundtrack to their wedding to be special and heartfelt. “We wanted to focus on the whole vibe of it, and we wanted it to be laid back and fun,” said Rachael. So when the couple said their “I do’s” in an outdoor ceremony at Sunnyside Country Club in October 2012, they made sure to include some of their favorite tunes. For example, the Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” played as Rachael walked down the aisle to join Ned. Two musician friends planned the music for the ceremony. Her six bridesmaids wore sangria-colored strapless, floorlength chiffon dresses with empire waists, and groomsmen wore gray tuxedos with sangria ties. The early October day proved to be unseasonably cold for the outdoor wedding, so the bridesmaids wore black sweaters over their dresses. “The fact that it was freezing, and I didn’t even notice, that was surreal,” Rachael said, laughing. “We had all our family and our friends to support us. Ned is my best friend, and to stand up there and say the things I felt to him and hear what he said, that was amazing.” Rachael found her dress at David’s Bridal in Cedar Rapids. “I wanted something vintage, and I’m big into lace, but we didn’t find anything the first time we went. A month later, I’d seen this dress on their website and knew that was it, so we went back. There were lots of tears.” Lacy cap sleeves and lace to the waist in the back with buttons all the way down and a lace overlay fulfilled her dream of a vintage dress. The empire waist was figure-flattering with beading and lace details, and the hem had scalloped edges. Love & Lace in Waverly provided flowers. The bride’s bouquet was composed of purple and sangria roses, fragrant stock and white accents. Bridesmaids carried smaller bouquets of white roses and purple stock. At the reception for more than 200 guests, tables were adorned with blue Mason jars, some filled with bare branches collected from a friend’s yard and LED battery-operated lights and others were filled with fragrant purple stock and frothy baby’s breath. Black tablecloths were accented by sangriacolored napkins. The sit-down dinner featured beef and chicken and a champagne toast. Michelle Church created the wedding cake. “It was pumpkin with cream cheese frosting with black swirls. I made a cake topper with silk flowers, and we also had sheet cakes for serving guests,” Rachael said. They wanted their guests to dance the night away, and true to form, were picky about the music chosen by their DJ from Ultimate Entertainment. “We had a strict no-country rule, and picked popular music, a lot of oldies and alternative rock.” The newlyweds danced the first dance to “Yellow” by Coldplay.

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SHARPDRESSED MAN Milroy’s Formal Wear helps grooms across the country ‘honor the dress’

Virtually miles of tuxedo jackets and trousers are arranged by color, size, brand and bar codes on floor-to-ceiling racks.

Row after row of vests in confetti colors and a rainbow of ties, bowties and suspenders hang in orderly fashion. Snowy-white microfiber shirts are protected inside see-through covers. Fifteen different syles of shoes are bagged, tagged and tucked into bins. The labels read like a who’s who of top, hip tuxedo designers: Ike Behar, Jean Yves, Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Joseph Abboud. From Milroy’s Formal Wear warehouse in downtown Waterloo, more than 100,000 in-stock tuxedos and accessories are shipped to more than 300 locations throughout the United States and Canada. “We’re the back-up wholesale supplier of tuxedos to formal wear companies from California to Florida. We’re known for the most up-to-date products, the newest fashions and styles,” says third-generation owner Dennis Schmidt. In addition, there are five Milroy’s Formal Wear retail stores in Iowa, including one at Crossroads Center in Waterloo, as well as Fourth and Washington streets in Cedar Falls, and Des Moines, Ames and Dubuque. All of the stores serve formalwear needs for weddings, proms and other special events. Alvin and Margret Schmidt purchased the business in 1969 from Al Milroy as a small retail operation in Waterloo with an inventory of four styles. Now Milroy’s Tuxedos has grown into a nationally-recognized tuxedo supplier in the U.S., and an industry expert in the business and fashion of formalwear. Milroy’s Formal Wear was named retailer of the year in 2013 by the International Formalwear Association, and was named “best of wedding” from the Knot.com. Schmidt, who has served on the board for the International 22 | www.wcfcourier.com/weddings

Formalwear Association, is frequently consulted by top tuxedo manufacturers about new fashion prototypes, colors and styles. From the cut of a lapel to a possible new color introduction, Schmidt often has input into what will appear on next season’s racks. Milroy’s retail stores are leading purveyors of tuxes. Although tuxedos and luxurious suits are available for purchase, most couples opt for renting. Collections range from luxury, premier and contemporary to budget and fun categories. “The most important thing the groom needs to do is to honor the dress. In most instances, the bride is going to be wearing the most formal dress of her life, and how the groom is dressed should do justice to her wedding gown,” Schmidt said. The groom can see–as well as touch and try on– every style of tuxedo in the company’s inventory. In addition to numerous display mannequins through the store, consultants also can “build” a tuxedo from head-to-toe in a flash so the couple gets the style and look they want for their big day. Stephanie Masteller, manager of the Crossroads Mall store, describes it as “one-stop shopping” for the bridal couple, especially now that Milroy’s offers bridesmaids dresses, as well as prom dresses and accessories. “The bride can match the colors perfectly from the bridesmaids’ dresses to the groomsmen’s vests. The color palette is limitless. Brides are loving the convenience, and Milroy’s is an established store that people trust,” she explained. Bridesmaids’ dresses include such brands as Allure, Alfred Angelo, Dessy and Sophia Tolli, as well as Tip Top flower girl dresses. Prices range from $120 to $260, and combined special deals also are offered. One of the luxuries of having a local tuxedo warehouse is that Milroy’s can guarantee every fit for every groom and groomsman, including portly builds. “Most guys aren’t used to dressing up, and they aren’t aware of what suits their body type. They don’t know how a tuxedo jacket or pants are supposed to fit. It’s important to listen to your tuxedo consultant at the store when it comes to fitting,” Schmidt said. Spring 2014 WEDDINGS

10 ways to take the stress out of

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Start looking at tuxedos as soon as you’ve chosen bridemaids’ dresses. a. Start at least 6 months before your wedding to assure best selection; book early for deals; bring a dress swatch for matching vests and ties.

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Confirm that all measurements have been submitted 2 months before wedding date. a. Call the store to check if measurements are missing; tell the late guys to get measured. b. Use a reputable men’s clothing store if measurements are being measured out of town Try on coats for size, if possible.

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One month before the wedding, stop in the store and review all tuxedo rental information.

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Every company has a different policy for trying on tuxedos when they arrive: a. The store may alert you that tuxedos are in; call wedding party to stop in for final fitting early in the week so there is time to correct any problems. b. Groomsmen should come in individually or in small groups, not all at one time. c. It is important that everyone try on their tuxedo and accessories to be fitted and adjusted. Don’t wait until the morning of your big day. If there is a problem there won’t be time to fix it.

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Payment is always due before tuxedos can leave the store.

Get all the information for the store and your groomsmen. a. Groomsmens’ names and contact information. b. Ask when men need to come in for measurements; all measurements should be taken and submitted 2 months before the wedding date. c. Make sure to get the tuxedo price and groomsmen know the cost. A down payment may be required.

Have someone assigned to help dress the groom and fix problems. Make sure the party knows when tuxedos are due back and make arrangements to have them delivered to the store.

10 Have a great time on your wedding day. Milroy’s has special equipment, for example, that can shape the sides of a jacket for a better fit without tailoring. In prom season, personnel swells to more than 100 people to keep up with demand for rentals, while during the rest of the year, roughly 50 employees handle jobs ranging from taking wholesale orders, inventory and shipping to cleaning, pressing, inspection, pulling products and maintenance. There are 12 to 15 route drivers in a seven-state area. That’s in addition to staff at retail stores who work directly with bridal couples. Inside the 20,000-square-foot-warehouse, everything moves with precision and purpose. Special software programs track inventory and wholesale and retail orders. The plant boasts one of the few lapel press machines in the country, as well as specific stations that range from pulling tuxedos from the racks to alterations. Sharing a building with Varsity Cleaners ensures that each tuxedo and shirt is cleaned and neatly pressed after each wearing. A six-point quality-control inspection takes place multiple times in the process of receiving a garment until it is tucked into garment bags for shipping throughout North America or to a retail store for pick-up. “Quality is first and foremost what we’re known for, and we don’t take any shortcuts. We want every garment to be perfect because it’s our reputation that goes out the door with each tuxedo,” said Schmidt. WEDDINGS Spring 2014

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Gray tuxedos. Last season, 40 percent of tuxedos rented were in gray. Casual tuxedos and suits for outdoor weddings Bow ties Vests with full color front and back Contemporary slim-fit and flat-front trousers Fitted, tailored microfiber shirts with no pleats Rounded notches or narrow shawl collars on jackets

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or spring wedding drama and sweet romanticism, few flowers are as gorgeous, old-fashioned, fragrant and surprisingly sophisticated as peonies. Peonies are in season in April and May, but are pricy when ordered out of season. The flower comes in white, all shades of pink, magenta, burgundy and soft peach and coral tones, which available at various times of the year This simply stunning garden flower can be gathered in full blooms and buds for handtied bouquets and centerpieces, either in a single color or a luscious mix. Stems also mix beautifully with roses, ranunculus, anemones and other flowers if you can’t afford the splurge. DIY brides can harvest peonies locally from a gardening friend or their own backyard. Florists usually receive them in bud and must encourage blooms to open by placing peonies in a fresh flower solution at room temperature. When buds are open, the peonies are kept in the cooler until ready to use.

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1 Gather blooming peonies and greenery in short silver cups for vintage appeal.

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9 Enhance your table settings with simple but elegant bouquets. 10 A frothy spring bouquet with peonies, lilies of the valley and anemones.

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Keeping flower girls and ring bearers on track

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t’s a few minutes to showtime. The guests are all seated, the musicians are warming up. Behind the scenes is a frenzy. The groom is nervous, his face as white as his new shirt. A bridesmaid searches for her misplaced camera. Ties are straightened, makeup checked. Suddenly, it’s time to line up. The grownups are busy doing the things grownups do right before a wedding. Young children, though, are more than likely doing the things they do pretty much all the time: playing, coloring, being anywhere besides where they’re supposed to be RIGHT NOW. So how do you get those pretty little flower girls with ringlets and pouffy dresses and the handsome tuxedoed ring-bearing chaps to take that matrimonial walk at the appointed minute, when you can’t even get them to eat over the table or remember to say please and thank you? Preparation, practice and a plan (better throw in a backup plan, too) will go a long way to getting young attendants down the aisle with smiles on their faces and heads held high. Weddings, it should be remembered, are adult affairs that roll right through naptime or beyond bedtime. All those big people. All those flashing cameras. All those hours away from a kid’s routine. “This is so unlike anything they would have ever been asked to do,” says New York child psychologist Laurie Zelinger. “They’re playing in our ballpark now.” To get them to play ball, she says, expectations must be explained in kidfriendly terms. “The preparation might make or break a child’s ability to go with a new situation,” says Zelinger. She recommends explaining to these youngest members of the bridal party, typically between ages 3 and 7, that they have an important job.

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That way, when everybody oohs and aahs, they are less likely to feel selfconscious and more likely to focus on what they’re doing. To help avoid the flower girl who walks down the aisle sucking her thumb or crying, or the ring bearer who dances or practices his karate moves, teach them exactly what they’re supposed to do, Zelinger says. Read books together about weddings. Let them watch a wedding video to see a ceremony. Look at family wedding photos. Get them familiar with the clothes they’ll be wearing. Practice at home with a flower basket and silk petals or a mock ring pillow. Consultants say children in the wedding party should attend the rehearsal. When that day arrives, make sure children are rested, fed, and taken to the bathroom whether they say they have to go or not. As you scramble to get ready, keep them in comfy clothes until the last possible minute. If they don’t like their outfits, let them wear favorite underwear so they have something on that’s familiar. As for the procession, decide beforehand with whom your child will walk, and be prepared for last-minute changes. A child can walk alone or with other young attendants. If they won’t go it alone and have a parent in the wedding, they can walk with mom or dad. Children also can walk with the maid of honor, or with a parent who is not in the bridal party. Kids should be seated up front with a parent or relative, who may be holding a favorite toy or stuffed animal. Bribes, like a Slinky, Play-Doh or even $5, can help apprehensive kids take the first step.

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Money makes the world go ‘round – but can lead to arguments

alking about money before marriage is essential for wedded bliss, according to financial experts, since it can eliminate a lot of surprises and arguments. Conversation can help a couple understand each other’s financial standing, spending habits and savings goals. Financial stress is one of the main causes of divorce, experts point out. People bring financial baggage into a relationship and often avoid dealing with it until there are problems. Now – before the vows – is the time to address finances.

Sit down with your partner and discuss your finances. Bring copies of your credit score; pay stubs; credit card bills; details about loans, child support payments or debt; and any other relevant financial information. This will help both parties develop a picture of their financial responsibilities after marriage. Examine one another’s credit scores. If one person’s score is below 700, consider keeping your finances separate. Work as a couple to help the person with the low credit score improve it by paying off debt and taking care of overdue bills. Do not apply for any joint credit cards. Instead, put the cards in the name of the person with good credit and make the other person an authorized user.

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Decide which of you will be in charge of managing the money and paying bills. It’s important to develop a system so the bills are paid on time. Make sure the other partner has a basic understanding of the system and is aware of all bank accounts and investments.

Find out how your partner handles unexpected expenses, and decide whether you agree with the approach. After you’re married, you may decide that turning to mom and dad or using a credit card to cover emergencies is unacceptable. Agree to create an emergency fund. Financial experts recommend setting aside enough money to cover living expenses for three to six months. Start by setting aside 10 percent of your paycheck.

Develop a budget the two of you can live on. Make sure allocations for groceries, clothing, etc., are reasonable. No more than one-third of your gross income should go toward a mortgage. Don’t spend more than 25 percent of your gross income on rent. Set limits on spending. Determine how much money you are comfortable spending without consulting your spouse. For example, agree to discuss any purchase over $100, $500 or $1,000.

Develop a policy about lending money. Decide whether you would be willing to give a loan to a friend or relative. If you’re comfortable doing that, discuss whether you would charge interest and how much you could afford to lend. Always put the details of a loan in writing. Discuss whether one of you will stay home after the birth of a child. If that is a goal, start planning how you could live on one income. Share details about the way your parents ran their household. Did they employ help that you would expect in your household? Was charitable giving or tithing an important part of your upbringing?

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Champagne

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Champagne. Sparkling wine. Vin mousseux. Spumante. Sekt. Cava. Whatever you call it, you need a glass of wine with bubbles for toasting. You have a lot of choices and a wide range of prices and quality levels. If the bubbly is superb, you can sip it slowly and contemplate its complexities. If it’s not-so-much, you can add orange juice, crème de cassis, peach nectar or whatever floats your worries away for a moment.

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lightest bubbly style is “blanc , The de blancs.” It translates as “white

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signifying a white or very slightly pink bubbly made mostly of red grapes, often pinot noir, often blended with a bit of chardonnay.

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de noirs and rosé bubblies are , Blanc fuller in body, with red berry flavors

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by how much unfermented natural grape sugar is left in the finished wine. The scale is counterintuitive: The driest sparkling wine is “brut nature” or “brut sauvage,” meaning no sugar is left. “Brut” is next, with so little sugar left that it is more noticeable in the viscous mouthfeel than in sweetness. The next level, “extra dry,” actually tastes a bit sweet from more sugar. “Demisec,” or “half-dry,” is even sweeter, and the sweetest is called “doux,” which makes sense again because it’s French for “sweet.”

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Nonvintage Gloria Ferrer “Va de Vi Ultra Cuvée” sparkling wine, Sonoma County (89 percent pinot noir, 8 percent chardonnay, 3 percent muscat): yeasty aroma, lush, rich flavors of ripe apricots and lemons.

Nonvintage J Brut Rosé, Russian River Valley (66 percent pinot noir, 33 percent chardonnay, 1 percent pinot meunier): aromas of roses, flavors of citrus and red raspberries.

Nonvintage Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier, Champagne (two-thirds pinot noir and pinot meunier, one-third chardonnay): yeasty aroma, complex flavors that taste of breakfast — toast, butter and honey.

RECOMMENDED Nonvintage Chandon Extra-Dry Riche, California (39 percent chardonnay, 35 percent pinot noir, 25 percent muscat canelli, 1 percent pinot meunier): soft and honeyed and rich, with flavors of ripe peaches and apricots. 2009 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs, North Coast (87 percent pinot noir, 13 percent chardonnay): persistent tiny bubbles, firm structure, aromas and flavors of ripe peaches and apples and a hint of candied fruit.

2009 Biltmore Estate Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine, Russian River Valley (chardonnay): yeasty aroma; aromas and flavors of green apples.

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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 onsite 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.

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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; deposit and credit billing $100, required to confirm all bookings, nonrefundable; 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)

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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. No on-site catering. 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, air-conditioning. 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.

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, ask for Jim 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. On-site 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. Rental fee is an inclusive price, no “hidden fees”. Rental 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. Special packaging rates apply for events that have multiple functions with us (e.g. rehearsal dinners, reception, ceremonies, and gift openings). We offer truly customizable menus to fit all of your needs.

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/meetingssaleskit.aspx or call 319-833-2266 to speak with a professional planner today.

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.

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

Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Dr., Waterloo, 234-1707, 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.

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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, 3528286, 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. To list or update your reception site listing for the next issue of Weddings, call 291-1429 or e-mail melody.parker@wcfcourier.com.

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