Weddings & Quinceaneras Magazine- Summer 2015 by Weddings & Quinceaneras Magazine

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Gladys Carreño

Presidente Weddings & Quinceañeras Magazine

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Reception Tents: a Creative Palette............ 17

Tasting Cakes.............81

Dressmaker Checklist..... 36

Photos your photographer won’t take at your day...unless you ask for them................89

Engraving Your Wedding Bands?............. 45 Are you having a makeup artist do your makeup?.................. 49

Some Ideas for Your Wedding Ceremony Music..........................93

When To Order and Send Your Invitations....... 59

How to Choose a Choreography Company for your Quinceanera...............97

When to serve guests...... 65 Why Hire a Coordinator?.................... 69

Wonderful wedding cars............77 14

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Who Pays For What?...................105

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Beautiful Flowers on a Budget..................... 73

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the Locations...

RECEPTION TENTS: A CREATIVE PALETTE Receptions with an outdoor component are incredibly popular in the warm months, with a tent considered de rigueur for such events considering the fickleness of nature. And, with larger, more sophisticated tent structures boasting such comforts as built-in heating, tent receptions are even taking hold in the colder seasons as well. Yet tents are so much more than simply shelter. With the naturally soft light created by their white walls and the often-creative lighting schemes within, many wedding photojournalists tend to love tent receptions for their natural intimacy, picture-friendly conditions and creative possibilities. One of the nicest things about tent receptions is the creative possibilities they enable. Unlike the typical reception hall, a tent is indeed like a blank slate upon which you can build your own world, creating exactly the atmosphere you desire for your grand celebration. This not only makes your reception more memorable for you and your guests, but also makes possible a unique and powerful set of visual elements that will translate to beautiful photographic memories.

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RECEPTION HALLS

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing quite like a wedding reception in a tent, with its uniquely informal atmosphere, customized decor and proximity to the elements outdoors.

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Cuando piense en celebrar su próximo evento social, piense en Alegria Gardens Reception Hall como la mejor alternativa para hacer de su fiesta un evento para recordar. Bajo la nueva administración de Nancy Umanzor y Cynthia Peraza quienes cuentan con una gran experiencia a lo que a eventos sociales se refiere, ya que han trabajado como cordinadoras de fiestas para prestigiosos salones en la ciudad. Al contratar los servicios de estas dos talentosas cordinadoras de eventos, usted puede estar tranquilo y confiado que su evento será algo para recordar, ademas de su experiencia han hecho de Alegria Gardens un salón de fiesta con exquisitos detalles que lo hacen lucir super elegante.

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the Dress...

For millions of women the world over, The Dress is something they’ve been fantasising about since they were little girls. For millions of others, it hasn’t been quite decided on, irrespective of the date creeping towards them. Whatever your case, If you’re like most women, you’ve been dreaming of your wedding dress since you were a little a girl. Even before your fella popped the question (or perhaps before you’d even met him) you had probably already decided on the style, material and hue. This checklist will help you to plan the timeframe that you need to convey that vision to your dressmaker, so that they can turn your dress dreams into a reality. Keep in mind that this guideline isn’t the be all or end all of checklistseveryone’s timeline will differ depending on the style of dress you want, the amount of detail involved, and will of course, vary from dressmaker to dressmaker. It is a fantastic general point of reference, however, as it includes a generous timeframe and dictates the typical order in which dresses are created. In other words, we’ve tried to keep it as simple and foolproof as possible! Photo by: Jaqui Photography www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

BRIDAL & QUINCEAÑERA BOUTIQUE

Dressmaker Checklist

One Year to Go

• If you haven’t been doing so since you left your mother’s womb, start collecting some pictures of dresses you like, as well as material samples, to explain your dress vision to a dressmaker.

10 Months

• Head to a bridal store and try on some off-the-rack dresses. There’s no need to tell the sales assistant that you have no intention of actually purchasing one, but trying a few on will give you an idea of what style best suits your body type.

9 Months

• Once you’ve got a pretty clear picture in your mind - and some clippings to explain your ideas – it’s time to consult a dressmaker or two. Don’t be upset if your dressmaker tells you that some of your ideas aren’t realistic. She/he is an expert and knows which materials can be used with which styles, as well as which ones will suit your body shape. • Ask the dressmaker about purchasing material – is it your responsibility or theirs? If it’s yours, make sure that you are clear on what type of fabric will best suit the look that you’re trying to achieve.

8 Months

• Once you’ve found your fabric, deliver it to the dressmaker and have your measurements taken while you’re there. • Put down your deposit and sign the contract. • Ask about when you should come in for your first fitting and mark the date in your calendar.

3 Months

• This is probably about the time that you’ll be going in for your first dress fitting. Don’t forget to take along the lingerie that you’re planning on wearing on your big day, as well as any accessories you’ve already purchased, like shoes and jewellery.

1 Month

• Continue having your dress fittings until you’re completely satisfied with the alterations. • Whenever you have a fitting, don’t forget to move around a bit. Sit down, walk around, give a twirl (never underestimate how much dancing you’ll do at the reception), and even do a few squats (this ensures that the dress isn’t going to tear while you’re on the loo).

2 Weeks

• If you haven’t already done so, go and pick up your dress, girl. Keep it somewhere safe, where it’s not going to wrinkle. • Pay the final amount, if you haven’t already.

The Big Day

• Put those bridesmaids to good use and have them help you into your dress. • Stand in front of the mirror and gaze at your beautiful bridal glow. • Now go show off that gorgeous dress to your groom!

How To: Shop For Your Dress There’s plenty of useful information available to do with the fit and style of your prospective wedding dress, but so little on how to go about shopping for it. Is there a particular protocol? Etiquette? Major traps you can easily avoid? We’ve addressed the commonest questions we receive about this very subject, and discuss every step involved in shopping for your ultimate gown.

Decide when to begin shopping

A good rule of thumb is that it’s never too early to begin window shopping, but things could end in disaster if you leave it too late. Experts generally recommend that you begin shopping at least 9 months prior to your wedding, and up to a year before if you prefer to err on the side of caution. It often not only takes months to find the right dress, but depending on the dress’ brand and design, can take several weeks to order in, and then several more weeks to have it altered. Get to know how to shop at any given location. For example, whilst bridal warehouses will generally allow you

to browse on your own and for as long as you want, some boutiques and chain stores will rather ask you for a description of what you want and show you only dresses in matching styles. If you’d prefer to browse freely, call the store ahead and find out how their sales proceed. If need be, avoid shops that could potentially make you uncomfortable. Before you start booking appointments at bridal shops, check their business bureau rating, read online reviews, and ask newlymarried friends and family where they purchased their dress, and what their shopping experience was like. All good salons should have experienced sales assistants who will be able to advise you on design detail, fabric, silhouettes, trends and style. They should be able to find a gown to suit your personality, complexion, figure, wedding theme and any other needs you might have. Another good idea is to always book an appointment, even if it ‘s not strictly necessary. This means that you won’t have to wait around for the salespeople to deal with other customers before you- customers with appointments are always prioritised.

Find out prices before you visit the bridal shop Provide your sales assistant

with an exact price range so that they dont show you styles that are beyond your budget. Also ask to check their ‘trunk show calendar’- this is where designers visit the store to promote their line, and you are sometimes able to buy their gowns at a discounted price at such an event. It’s also the best way to see the designer’s new collection!

Shop Around Once you’ve found the

dress, consider seeking out the same dress for a cheaper price at different locations. You may be able to find your dress online, but be extremely wary- try to see the dress in person before an online purchase. You may additionally be able to find the dress second hand at a greatly reduced price. The only precaution to take here would be to take note of how the dress has already been altered, and to consider that before you purchase it/ have it altered yourself.

Pay attention to whether or not alterations are included in the price While some salons charge a flat fee for alterations (unlimited alterations at a fixed cost), others cap the alterations at a certain amount (where only a certain number of alterations are included in the sale price). Be aware of these subtle differences as it could affect your budget!

Find out how the payment process works Most bridal stores require a 50-60%

deposit on the gown. Check the cancellation policy, as every contract is different- if the dress is already in production and has already been altered, you may have to forfeit your deposit. Find out when to pick up your finished gown It can take anywhere between 5-9 months from the time you order the gown to the time it is completed. Some designers will accommodate a shorter timeframe with a ‘rush cutting’ but there is often an additional fee. After the dress has arrived in- store, you will required to pay the balance and book further fittings.

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Consider whether you need preservation services This generally consists of storing the dress in conditions that will disallow mould growth or disintegration of the dress- usually storing the dress in a satin lined, resin coated box that must be kept out of the sun and warm temperatures. This will ensure that the dress can be passed on to the next generation and become a family heirloom!

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the Beauty...

Engraving Your Wedding Bands? New Technology Creates Romantic Possibilities.

Let us review the traditional methods most currently being used in the marketplace. First, there is hand engraving done by an artisan engraver using a hand tool called a graver. It is not a perfect process and the results will depend on the quality and skill of the craftsman doing the work. Also commonly used is machine engraving which is much more precise but usually limited to one row of words using up to 20 characters. Now, a specialty process adapted to a not so new technology, called laser engraving, has opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for wedding couples who are thinking of engraving their rings. Wedding bands are now being created with entire messages that are clearly readable and up to 225 character long. This allows the ability to write whole passages, even entire wedding vows, on the inside of the wedding bands. Currently , bridal couples are engraving civil vows, religious vows, love poetry, even Shakesperean sonnets. This sentimental and romantic addition to your wedding bands can forever be a reminder of the commitments made, and add a special and unique touch to your wedding day. www.WeddingsandQuincea単eras.net

JEWELRY SPECIALIST

What is more romantic than looking inside of your wedding band and seeing a personalized engraving with special meaning for the you and your spouse? There are a few ways to accomplish this task that your jeweler will recommend and now some new processes available that increase the limits of the message that can be created.

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the Beauty...

Tips that will help you make sure that you get the look you want: 1. A lot of time and detail went into choosing your dress, ring, flowers, and even your hairstyle. Don’t let your makeup take a backseat. Take the time to go through magazines and pull out makeup styles that you really like, even tear out the ones you really hate. It could be how a certain feature is played up, or that great lipstick color, or how the skin glows, or even how they used way too much eyeliner. All this is easy to say and show to a makeup artist, like me, with pictures. It helps tremendously to show your desires by pictures rather than endlessly describing it. This helps me immensely in seeing what you like and don’t like. Remember, our mental ideas of pink lipstick could be completely different. There is a lot of truth in the adage that says “a picture is worth a thousand words”. It really gives a lot more information with a visual sense. 2. To save some wear and tear on your nerves on that big day, by all means, schedule a consultation, or even better, a complete makeup application before the big day with your makeup artist. Plan it for the rehearsal dinner, or a special evening out alone with your groom, or a get together with all the bridesmaids. Don’t overlook this very important step because this way you can see if you like your makeup artist’s style. Things to bring to your consultation appointment: *Tear sheets from magazines, of makeup you like and don’t like. *A picture of your wedding dress (a Polaroid www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

MAKE UP & HAIR STYLIST

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will do). This gives the artist a great idea of the style of the dress and the wedding. Is it romantic? Dramatic? Elegant? This gives an idea of your style. *The shade of lipstick that you1d like to wear. If I don’t have it, using yours is no problem. This is also a great test to see how long your lipstick will last during the evening. *Your favorite waterproof mascara. I highly recommend using your tried and true mascara, and yes, waterproof. You just might be shedding tears of joy. If it’s your brand, you do not have to worry about watery eyes, redness, allergies, etc. Remember, your makeup run-through is the time to play, try different ideas, colors, etc. Don’t be afraid to say you don’t like something. Makeup is easy to take off and reapply. Once you have your look down, make sure the makeup artist writes everything out, and notes makeup items you may not have that you’ll needing for that day. And don’t forget, if your makeup rehearsal is set for a romantic dinner with your groom, have the makeup artist change the lipstick or eye makeup a little so your groom can’t tell you are wearing the same thing for your wedding day. We wouldn’t want him seeing the same look twice.

Are you planning on doing yourself? Here are some great tips and tricks that I use in photo shoots that you can easily incorporate into your look to make it last all day.

foundation. If the darkness is more blue, try a matte light peach shadow. You’ll find yourself using much less concealer and foundation.

8. Last but not least, your eyes. A soft shimmering cream or white is beautiful on the brow bone, and the inner corners of the eyes, both above and below the lashes.

3. Using concealer is easier when you have the perfect shade. Don’t go 1-2 shades lighter than your skin, as this actually makes the darkness appear more gray and muddy. Mix your concealer shade with a drop of your foundation and then apply. You want your skin tone to appear one even shade.

This wakes up the eyes and creates a beautiful highlight. To make eyes appear larger, apply a sand or taupe in the crease of the eye. Blend so that the shadow fades well. Keep the eyes looking neutral, while the colors emphasize the cheeks and lips. Make the most dramatic part of the eye your lashes and eyeliner as this looks the best in pictures. Take a black or brown pencil and line the lashes on the outer 1/2 or 1/4 of the eye. Blend with a Q-tip.

3. To keep foundation and concealer on all day, take a Kleenex folded into squares, and lightly press into the foundation before you’ve powdered. This removes excess oils from the foundation and leaves pure pigment on the skin. If you find this removes too much foundation, then apply a little more than you think you need, and then press. You’ll find that foundation stays on hours longer. 4. Lightly brush on loose powder with a large brush to set. This is not the time to press powder into the skin with a powder puff. This actually can make your skin look and get shinier quicker.

9. If you’re applying false eyelashes, single eyelashes are the most natural looking. An easy way to apply them is to apply one coat of mascara, let dry. Apply a dot of glue on the tip of the lash and along the length.

5. Apply your blush next. Find a blush brush that is the size of the apple of your cheek for a perfect application. Pick up your color and tap onto the apples of the cheeks, slowly blending back towards the temple. When you have enough on, take a clean makeup sponge and blend. This one step makes your blush look real, rather than just sitting on the surface of your skin. Also, by applying blush first, if you look great with just your blush on, you have the right amount. If it looks too bright or harsh, lighten it up.

This is actually the part that anchors to your lashes. Then, take your tweezers, looking down, and place 2-3 single lashes on the outer 1/4 of the eye. Let the glue dry, and then another coat of mascara to seal the lashes together. False eyelashes go a long way in making your eyes dramatic and the focus of the face.

1. Make sure your foundation is an absolute perfect match. Color blend along the side of the jaw and blend in 2-3 strokes. Is it gone? It should be. If not, or you find yourself blending forever, you have the wrong shade. It’s not that it blends in, but how fast. I can make any shade blend in if I blended it long enough.

6. Do your lips next. To last all day, powder lips first, then apply your lip pencil filling in the entire lip. Don’t worry too much about the outline of the mouth. Then, apply your lipstick shade, blot, powder, and apply again. By blotting and powdering, you are actually removing the excess wax in the lipstick that causes it to bleed. Once finished, then apply a light coat of lip gloss if desired in the middle of the bottom lip.

2. For under eye circles, the easiest way to lighten them is with an opposite color applied on top first. If your darkness is gray, lightly brush a soft pink eye shadow on clean skin first, and then apply your

7. Brush and fill in eyebrows if needed with a shade that’s 1-2 shades lighter than your eyebrow hairs. Too dark, and you can start looking a little harsh. Brush through with a toothbrush afterwards for a natural look.

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Then, take your mascara and a eyeliner brush, and lightly line the eye with your mascara. Once it’s dried, smudge again, and you1ll find that your eyeliner will stay on forever. If your mascara is waterproof, that’s even better. And remember to curl your lashes before, not after mascara.

10. Finishing Touches: When you’re done with your look, you may want to apply a little more blush, and then finish with a final brush of loose powder. Make sure everything is blended well. If you feel like you have a lot of makeup on, lightly mist with a soft spray of water to set. This will take away the feeling of makeup on your skin and also helps to set the makeup. If you want your skin to glow, lightly brush on a soft shimmering eye shadow or the new shimmer loose powders. To avoid over doing it, just dust across the tops of the cheekbones and collar bones. For a more over-all glow, you can even go across the forehead and chin. You want to look beautiful, glowing, soft and romantic. Remember, this moment only happens once in a lifetime.

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the Invitations...

Invitations should be ordered when you have all the details of your wedding set... place and time of ceremony and reception as well as your guest list. Plan to place your invitation order at least 3-4 months in advance. Especially if you are ordering custom made invitations or handmade invitations. Ideally invitations are sent 6-8 weeks prior to your day. It is best to send out-of -town guests their invitations 8 weeks in advance, this will allow for making travel arrangements. Consider sending out-of-town guests save the date cards earlier, with information on hotels, flights and car rental. Keep in mind that you will need time to address your invitations or send them to a calligrapher. Also consider the factor of possible errors and changes in your design. Even though selecting your invitations may seem like a daunting task with all the possibilities available, giving yourself enough time will prove beneficial and a money saver. It is never too early to start shopping around!

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INVITATIONS AND MORE...

When To Order and Send Your Invitations

Introducing Parentsssss: The Complexities of Extra Sets of Parents and Suggested Solutions There are less and less traditional nuclear family units these days. It has become more the norm, because of the increasingly high divorce rate, to have multiple sets of parents and grandparents in the “mix” of planning a wedding. The addition of multiple sets of parents can make planning more complicated. There are some solutions and some answers, but the first and best piece of advice that relatives need to take to heart is to remember that the bride and groom and their happiness should be the central focus for everyone involved. If relatives heed that advice and maintain a positive, cooperative attitude, logistics will have a way of working out. The bride and groom might begin by considering their relationship with each set of parents, and with stepparents. Opening the lines of communication early on is a good way to set the mood. The bride and groom ought to sit down and talk with all their parents and find out, up front, how they feel and what makes them comfortable. Certainly, there should be every attempt made to keep everyone’s comfort level high. There is no purpose served by putting people into awkward or uncomfortable situations. Many of those can be nipped in the bud, by early discussion. Usually it is the set of parents who raised the child (bride or groom) who will be most involved in planning the wedding. If both sets of parents raised the child, then the bride and all her parents will want to discuss and divide the responsibilities and coordinate who does what. Today’s young couples often avoid this problem completely by taking charge of and planning their own weddings. Although this may, indeed, be less stressful, it seems a pity to keep parents out of the loving circle that wedding planning can be. The engagement announcement is usually made by the parents with whom the bride has lived most of her life. The announcement can read as follows: “Mrs. Joan Smith announces the engagement of her daughter Jennifer to... “In other cases, both the bride’s parents are mentioned. The announcement can read as follows: “Mrs. Joan Smith of Kingston and Mr. Jim Baily of Hurley announce the engagement of her daughter Jennifer to...“The wording of wedding invitations becomes a bit tricky when there are multiple sets of parents. Again, there are several logical solutions.

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One way to avoid the debate about who announces the wedding on the invitation is for the couple to do it themselves. The invitation can read as follows: “Together with our parents, we request the honor of your presence at... “More often than not, however, the invitation will include both sets of parents’ names or neither. Should both or either parent be remarried or unmarried, but the bride and groom do not wish to include stepparents in the invitation, it may read

“Mrs. Joan Smith and Mr. Alex Jones request the honor of your presence at the wedding of their daughter...” If only one parent and stepparent are announcing the wedding, the wording suggested should indicate whose child is being married. It may read: “Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the honor of your presence at the wedding of Mrs. Smith’s daughter... “If both parents have remarried and are hosting the wedding jointly, then both names should be listed on the invitation, with the mother of the bride’s name listed first. It may read: “Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Katz request the honor of your presence at the wedding of their daughter Joan Katz to... “It is becoming more and more of a tradition that the groom’s parents host the rehearsal dinner, This, of course, presumes that the bride’s parents are paying for the other wedding expenses. When there are divorced and remarried parents, it seems appropriate for both sets of the groom’s parents to co-host this event. The nature and tone of the relationship between “ex’s” may be problematic at a rehearsal dinner. Special attention to seating arrangements can help ease the tension, Rather than seating guests at a dais or head table, round tables deflate the appearance of some hierarchy and may prevent one or the other parent from feeling slighted. If the rehearsal dinner is held in the home of a relative, the more informal, casual atmosphere may also help to diffuse any ill-feelings or tension that may arise over one parent not wishing to pay for an “ex” or his/her family members. In some unfortunate situations, family members may choose not to attend an intimate rehearsal dinner gathering. Brides and grooms should be understanding and accepting, using the “it’s their loss” philosophy and plan “around” the scenario. Planning the actual wedding ceremony again presents some awkward moments. The issue of who will walk the bride down the aisle has significance to every parent. If the differences can be set aside, divorced can both walk their daughter down the aisle. More and more brides are following Jewish tradition and choosing to have not only their dad, but also their mom escort them. Another alternative is having the bride’s stepfather (or mother and stepfather) walk her half way down the aisle and her father (or father and stepmother) walk her down the rest of the way. Yet another option is to have one father (or one set of parents) precede and another follows the bride, as she walks down the aisle “alone.” When there is a particularly strong animosity between divorced parents, couples have chosen other solutions. A bride may walk down the aisle one or two grandparents. She may walk down the aisle with a best friend, or a best friend couple. The same holds true for the groom if he is being escorted as well. Once the couple has made it down the aisle, in a Jewish ceremony there is the additional problem of which and where the parents will stand under the chupah. There is a smorgasbord of choices here, with the decision based on the relationship of the couple to their respective parents and the parents and stepparents to one another. Cases vary so much from one another, that this aspect of the ceremony

needs to be dealt with on a case by case basis by each bride and groom. Whatever decisions the bride and groom ultimately come to, the “no surprises” rule holds. Parents and relatives should be informed, well in advance of the wedding, as to the decisions that the couple has made. Choosing the officiant for the wedding can also become difficult with multi-parent families. Does the bride select the officiant from her father’s or mother’s or her church or synagogue? There are logistics that come into play, because the location of the wedding may eliminate one of the choices. All things being the same, what’s most important is that the wedding officiator knows the bride and, if possible, the groom, as well. So first choice goes to whomever the couple know best and are most comfortable with. The reception will go more smoothly if serious attention is paid to the seating arrangements. There is no percentage in seating divorced parents (and their respective families) close to one another. Avoiding a head table and seating parents at separate tables best deals with the problem. In some unfortunate

cases, bad feelings run so deep that two separate receptions may be a good option. This second reception is usually held after the couple returns from their honeymoon, as a sort of welcome home party. In some cases, one set of parents may attend the ceremony and leave. The second set then attends the reception only. The tradition of the bride dancing with her father becomes a bit complicated when there are a father and a stepfather. One option is to select, for the first dance, the father who did not escort the bride down the aisle. The other is to have two dances, one with each dad. Any announcements which involve parents or stepparents should be carefully and thoroughly discussed with the emcee, so that the wording is just right. Feelings and sensitivity levels run high at weddings, so preplanning and forethought can go a long way. Money and who pays for what is a touchy subject under the best of circumstances and with the best relationships. Traditionally the bride’s family pays for most or all of the wedding expenses. For couples where divorce and/or remarriage are involved this becomes somewhat more complicated.

What couples need to try to avoid is the development of a power play between parents. Once again communication is a key factor. Couples should talk to each set of parents (not an altogether pleasant task) and ask straight-out what each is prepared to pay for. Couples should also make it clear from the beginning that as the bride and groom, they reserve the right of veto power. If parents can remain reasonable and cooperative, they can opt to share the cost of the wedding. Expenses may be split in half, or in quarters, or even fifth (if the bride and groom are also contributing). The new, non-traditional composition of the family unit does usually pose additional problems in wedding planning. Everyone involved needs to be reminded often that the objective is to rejoice and celebrate with the bride and groom. Keeping focused (and refocus when necessary) on this objective will help to make solutions more easily forthcoming.

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WHEN TO SERVE GUESTS

Before the Ceremony

While it’s not traditional to serve guests food until after the ceremony, many couples are now providing something for their guests to snack on when they first arrive like fruit of table with chocolate fountain. Most guests will have spent the hours in the run up to the ceremony getting ready and making their way to the venue so many will be peckish when they get there. If you are having your ceremony and reception at the same venue, you should be able to offer something simple, like coffee and cookies, before the ceremony. It’s a great opportunity for the groom and best man to welcome guests, although they should be careful not to spill anything on those pristine tuxedoes.

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CATERING EXPERTS

You often hear guests complaining that they’ve eaten too much, but surely that is better than having them stop for take away on the way home because their tummies are rumbling? When you are planning your catering, take a look at the following five areas and decide how you are going to deal with each one.

and fuel them for the rest of the day. You have a lot to fit into your party day, and between the ceremony and the breakfast you will probably have a carriage ride, a photo session, and a receiving line to organise, but try not to make your guests wait too long for their dinner. Provide entertainment to keep them busy, and try to limit your initial drinks reception to one hour before food is served.

The Cake

At the Drinks Reception

Your guests will certainly be hungry when they arrive at your reception, especially if you don’t offer preceremony catering. They will also be starting to drink so you must provide something to soak up the alcohol. Food served at the drinks reception should be in small portions that are easy to eat with fingers and don’t make too much mess. Make sure there is plenty to go around; some people will arrive at the reception later than others and you don’t want them to be greeted

with empty plates. Fashionable hors d’herves include sushi rolls, satay chicken skewers, mini Thai fish cakes with a sweet chilli dip, falafels, and mini burgers with gourmet toppings.

The Breakfast

The reception breakfast is the main attraction when it comes to catering. Whether you choose a three course sit down dinner, a banquet style extravaganza, a simple buffet, or trendy food stations, your party breakfast should satisfy your guests’ appetites

Each party has a different idea on how the cake should be served. Some want to use it as the dessert for the breakfast, some serve small pieces with coffee, and some just have the cake cutting ceremony and then send wrapped pieces home with the guests as bomboniere. One fashionable option for your cake is to set up a coffee bar in a lounge area away from the dance floor with your cake as the main attraction. Serve a variety of coffees and liqueurs alongside your cake and a couple of other sweet options. This means that your guests can choose when to indulge in a piece of your cake rather than forcing it down after the main meal.

Late Night Snacks

You might feel stuffed after the main breakfast, but if you expect your guests to keep dancing all night, you will need to provide sustenance later on. If you have some guests that are just invited to the evening part of your reception you will also need to provide food for them. Try to tie your evening snacks in with your party theme. A burrito bar, a hot dog cart, or a seafood grill are all popular options.

FOOD IDEAS Every women wants their reception to be unique and memorable, but coming up with original food ideas can be tricky. Don’t forget that reception food doesn’t have to follow the usual format of a sit down dinner, and your guests might have more fun if you do something unusual. Here are five food ideas for a truly unique reception:

Festival Style Are big news this year, with outdoor live music and camping facilities on site. Festival style catering is a big part of this trend so if you are having an outdoor summer party consider hiring a variety of catering vans to serve steak sandwiches, falafels, gourmet burgers, and baked potatoes. If there is a particular local delicacy in the area you are getting married or celebrate your 15, see if you can hire a catering van serving that. An ice cream van is a perfect addition for guests with a sweet tooth. Sociable Food If you are

planning to have a sit down meal for your reception food, try to get the guests at each table interacting by serving food in the centre of the tables. Sweet and savoury fondues work well, as do tapas and a range of Mexican dishes such as fajitas. You can also serve platters of mini appetisers or desserts for guests to help themselves.

Food Stations Have been

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a popular choice for reception food for some time, but food station trends are ever evolving.

Three emerging trends are hummus bars, a section of delicious dips, canap bars, where a chef makes canapes to order whilst entertaining your guests at the same time, and Japanese style Tepanyaki bars, where guests choose their raw ingredients and then watch them being cooked.

Dessert Only If you have

a limited catering budget, but you want to make an impact with your reception food, pick a single course and blow your budget on that. A dessert only

meal is a popular choice as most people like dessert of some kind. Create a lavish display featuring different types of cake, mousse and pudding, and try to hire an ice cream bar to complement it. Make sure you include some less sugary options such as a carrot cake and plenty of fruit or a cheese board for those that don’t have such a sweet tooth.

A Brunch Reception food doesn’t necessarily have to be dinner. If you have an early

morning ceremony or want to break with tradition and hold your reception before you say ‘I do’ you could serve brunch instead. Brunch is a fun informal meal, associated with family and celebration. It is also cheaper than serving dinner as you only need to pay for one course. Make sure you have a variety of hot food including eggs, bacon, French toast and pancakes, and cold delicacies such as croissants, doughnuts and seasonal fresh fruit with yoghurt.

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the Experts...

As people begin thinking about their party, they are often confused as to how much to spend, where to obtain specialized services, and how to choose vendors. These worries often mount as quickly as the cost of the wedding. After the euphoria wears off and the reality settles in, it’s shocking to discover of how much preparation is involved. Couples are faced with decisions about everything from invitation wording to planning their honeymoon. Couples often find they want experienced professional help. Not long ago, a party coordinator was thought of as a luxury, only used by the wealthy. Now a coordinator is essential to the well planned affair. It is no longer “trendy” to engage a coordinator. Being experienced in negotiating contracts with caterers, florists, photographers and other suppliers, the coordinator saves valuable time and money. He can take advantage of discounts not available to private parties and avoid costly mistakes, while turning your dreams into reality. The average reception can take more than two hundred fifty hours just to plan. With today’s hectic lifestyles, you may not have time to compare all the options, making sure you get the best deal, and make sure all the details are in place. The coordinators are not here to make decisions for you, but to guide and assist you in making informed decisions. Their training, knowledge, and experience will turn your dreams and expectations into reality. They want you to host a beautiful and distinctive event which you can enjoy. www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

EVENT CORDINATORS & PARTY RENTALS

Why Hire a Coordinator?

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the Flowers...

Beautiful Flowers On A Budget

Silk Flowers - silk flowers can make beautiful wedding bouquets, and may also be cheaper then real flowers, especially if you want flowers that are out of season. But the biggest bonus is that you can arrange and rearrange them in advance, and you have enough time to work at it until it is perfect! Find a unprofessional professional! Do you or your fiance have a friend or family member with floral experience? Ask around! You may find that someone you know, knows someone who is a retired florist! Or check out the local Seniors center, they may have suggestions as well! A retired florist will often offer their services at a much lower cost, and if they are friends or family, they may be willing to do it for free! www.WeddingsandQuincea単eras.net

FLOWERS AND MORE...

Flowers can make the wedding sparkle, but can also cost a fair bit of money! The best way to save money on your wedding flowers is to buy them in bulk and arrange them yourself. If the idea of entrusting your floral design to your own inexperienced hands scares you, here are a few suggests that mayhelp you save money without the worry!

Take a class! Many local colleges and art centers offer flower arranging evening classes to help you learn the basics of arranging flowers for yourself! Local craft stores will often offer similar classes as well!! Search online - many craft stores have websites with craft projects and ideas, including wedding arrangements! Check out Michaels for example! They carry a selction of 20+ bouquets with complete assembly instructions online! If none of those ideas are particularly calming, and you would prefer to have a professional florist do your flowers, there are still ways that you can save money! Here are a few steps you can take to ensure you get the best flowers for your money. Pick flowers that are in season, they are automatically cheaper then out of season flowers. For example, tulips for a spring wedding would be much less expensive then tulips in December. If you are unsure what flowers are inseason, ask your florist for advice. Pick a bouquet that uses more affordable flowers (carnations, for example) accented with a few exotic flowers for a beautiful finish! When looking through my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding photos, I found a stunning photo of her bouquet, which was a cascading bouquet of white carnations with one goregous stargazer lily in front! It was goregous, and much more affordable then it woudl have been if she had used roses! Shop around, get quotes from all the shops in your area, and make sure they know you are going to be getting quotes from other shops as well. Often, they will quote you a lower price if they know you are going to be looking around!

You may choose to save money by arranging you flowers yourself, or you may choose to hire someone to do it for you.

Look into the cost of silk flowers - especially if you want flowers that are out of seaon. Many retailers, both online and locally, carry exquisite silk flower designs that are fabulous in appearance and in price! Ask around and find out if there is a local craftsperson who does arrangements from their home. Their prices will be lower becuase they have less overhead to deal with the retail locations.

Either way, a little planning and research can save you a lot of money! Crystal Unrau is the owner of Chrys Cross Bridal and a wedding consultant who specializes in low budget dream weddings! You can contact Crystal at dcakru@mts.net if you have questions or you can visit her website at Chrys Cross Bridal for a great selection of designer wedding gowns and accessories at discounted prices! www.WeddingsandQuinceaĂąeras.net

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the Transportation...

Wonderful wedding cars Most people choose a car that is personal favourite of theirs, while also suiting their overall party theme and the constraints of their budget. Here are a few of the options to consider before you hire your party car.

Traditional For a traditional or historically themed wedding, many couples choose a horse drawn carriage as their wedding transport. Assuming you are using the same vehicle for arrival of the bride at the ceremony and the transportation of the bride and groom to the wedding reception, these will all need to be fairly close together to make using a horse and carriage practical. For the perfect fairytale wedding, they really are unbeatable, and will look superb in your wedding photos. Statement For couples looking for something quirky for their wedding car, and perhaps wanting to make a statement, there are endless options. Perhaps you want to travel in a motorcycle and sidecar, or a brightly coloured Cadillac. Let your imagination roam free, and if you are having a themed wedding. Sports Everyone deserves to zip around town in a supercharged sports car, or perhaps something a little exotic, at least once in their lives, so why not on your big day? Imagine arriving at your party in a hot red Ferrari or a bright yellow Lamborghini? Family Sized That want to travel with their entire bridal party, there are a few larger options to consider. Perhaps a stretch SUV or a bus, kitted out with all the trimmings you expect from a wedding car could be the way for your families to travel in style. www.WeddingsandQuincea単eras.net

LIMOUSINE RENTALS

Classic For a classic and formal wedding the most popular choices are still chauffeur driven stretch limousines, Rolls Royces, Bentleys and Jaguars. These are excellent choices and provide plenty of space and luxury for the bridal party or bride and groom. Travelling to your wedding in one of these is guaranteed to make you feel special.

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the Sweeters...

Tasting Cakes When you think about cakes the first consideration will always be the style. You will want it to act as a focal point for your reception venue, and to look great in the cake cutting photos. These days there’s no need to stick to traditional cake flavours such as fruit cake or vanilla sponge. There are an enormous variety of flavours available, from white chocolate and raspberry to caramel pecan. Couples are also choosing different types of cake such as ice cream cakes or cheesecakes. Making sure your wedding cake is a pleasure to eat is crucial, especially if you are planning to serve it in place of dessert. If you are sending out pieces of cake to guests that couldn’t make the big day, the cake is the main impression they will get of your wedding so it should be a good one. Tasting wedding cakes before you place your order will help to ensure you make a tasty choice, and it can be great fun at the same time.

Taste lighter cakes such as lemon sponge first and heavier cakes such as treacle sponge afterwards. Take a few sips of water between different cakes to cleanse your pallet. Try to taste the cake, fillings, and icing separately to allow you to get the full benefit of the flavours. Once you have found one of each that you like, you can see if they work well together. www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

CAKES

These six tips will ensure your cake tasting is a success: Narrow your choice down to a maximum of three bakers according to cake design. There’s no point in booking a tasting with a baker that can’t produce a cake design you love as that will still be your primary concern. Arrange cake tastings with your chosen bakers well in advance.

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the Moments...

It has been my experience, with 40 years as a wedding photographer, that the most forgotten people when it comes to photos at a wedding are often the individual parents of the bride and/or groom. Most photographers will be sure to include the parents in photos with the bride and groom, but most will never think to inquire about doing groups of the individual dads of the bride or groom with all his brothers and sisters who are present at the wedding. And of course, the same is true with the individual moms of the bridal couple, too. While you’re getting these photos taken, be sure to include any parents and grand-parents of those brothers and sisters that are there, too, to capture their entire core family group in photos. www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Photos your photographer won’t take at your day...unless you ask for them

trying to do that after photographing my very first wedding 40 years ago! Now I send each bride an email before the wedding requesting exactly this sort of information, so that I don’t end up missing anyone of importance to the bridal couple on their special day. You will want to see to it that your wedding photographer is thoroughly armed with this often overlook information, so that they will get these photos for you. Remember, your wedding photographer can’t read your mind when it comes to who among those present on your wedding are important to you and need to be photographed with you.

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A wedding or quinceanea is almost the perfect place to take these kind of photos with the individual parents and their siblings. Everyone in the families has gathered for the big event, many times from far flung regions of the country.

I’d be willing to bet that less than 10 percent of wedding photographers plying their trade today know to get these photos for you. You will have to specifically ask for them to be taken, or they just won’t be done!

Their child’s wedding may well be the first time the brothers and sisters have gotten together in years. It may be many years in the future before they are ever together again. If the opportunity to take these group photos is passed over because nobody thought much about the importance of this fleeting opportunity, then those photos may end up never being captured.

Other important people that most photographers will probably overlook photographing for you at the wedding, unless you give them your written photo request list, are the bride and/ or groom’s god parents, groups of the bride and/or groom’s coworkers, high school friends, youth camp friends, fellow fraternity and sorority members, fellow sports team members for high school or college.

These photos often turn out to be the most important and most appreciated of all the photos I take regularily at the wedding or quinceanera.

The one thing no photographer can do is look at a room full of total strangers and figure out how they interlock with each other just by looking! I gave up

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You might also help make getting these photos easier for your photographer by making sure that the people who are going to be included in these special group photos are told to be available for the photos being taken when the other groups are done...either before or immediately after the wedding ceremony.

If you aren’t careful, this could be repeated over and over again as various people slip outside for a smoke or to use the restroom after their group as been taken. When this happens, it can extend the time needed for the photos by as much as an extra half hour...and that time is probably cutting into your reception time, too. A lot of churches today have church services scheduled pretty soon after the wedding concludes, so many times the photographer ends up being rushed timewise on getting the group photos for you. I’ve had priests tell me immediately after the receiving line concludes, “You have only 20 minutes to get all your groups done. We’ve got a church service starting soon.” In my email to be bride before the wedding date, I always try to avoid having this happen by asking if there is a church service planned for after the wedding... and, if so, how soon will it begin after the wedding . I point out that everyone will need to RUSH back in immediately if we are crowded for time by the church. Don’t let others complicate it for your photographer by them slipping out of the room before all the group photos are taken.

You will not want to be trying to pull these groups together at the reception, because getting them all together at the same time at the reception is often one of the most difficult things you’ll do on your wedding day. It is better to avoid doing these photos at the reception altogether, if possible and get them done early in the day. Also, be sure that all the people to be included in your photos know to stay in the room the photos are being taken until all the groups are done. If someone slips off because they think they are through being photographed and it turns out that they are needed for an impromptu additional last minute group request, everything grinds to a halt photowised, until someone tracks them down and brings the back. www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

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the Diversion...

Some Ideas for Your Wedding Ceremony Music

f you are a fan of baroque music you can have Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons as a theme for your entire wedding ceremony.

At the wedding ceremony of Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar, The Capriccio Ensemble’s string trio performed“Claire de Lune” by Claude Debussy for Mr. Seinfeld’s entrance and “Arioso” by JS Bach for Ms Sklar’s Processional. The Seinfeld’s wedding Recessional was a piped-in recording of a cherished song by singer Barry White. I considered their wedding ceremony music as “eclectic” due to their variety of selections! The Pachelbel Canon in D Major is also a very popular and lovely wedding processional. If your wedding ceremony musicians have sent you a sample of this which you find to be too slow or too fast, tempo-wise, you can (absolutely) request that they play it faster or slower as you wish. Most good musicians are open-minded and very flexible about the performance of your special music, and will have little problem adjusting a tempo… especially for the frequently performed “Canon in D Major” by Pachelbel. We have performed selections which have run the gamut of musical tastes and preferences and find that there are many musical selections which are wonderful for wedding processionals. Provided that your processional selections will reflect your own style and taste as well as to contain the two elements of stately and calm, the sky is the limit in choosing the music that will be best for you. www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

ENTERTAINMENT

The Capriccio Ensemble’s string quartet recently performed at a wedding which was coordinated by world-renowned event specialist, Colin Cowie. Our bride selected a “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi theme with: “Allegro” from Autumn for her bridesmaids/ wedding attendants Processional, “Largo” from Winter for her own Processional and “Allegro” from Spring as their wedding Recessional.

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the Dance...

How to Choose a Choreography Company For Your Quinceanera It is no wonder, then, that dancing holds such important places in so many traditions, in so many societies. A girl’s quinceanera celebration is no different. The quinceanera’s first dance, by tradition a vals (or waltz), is a much anticipated part of the entire event. Today it can vary considerably from one family’s tradition to the next, but typically the quinceanera’s first dance is a waltz shared with her father. Then traditionally, she will dance with her chambelan, or escort, and following will be dances with the entire court, consisting of her 14 damas and 14 chambelanes, her escort, and herself. As evidence to how central the dancing is to the celebration, many quinceaneras today even hire choreography companies to make the dances really unique and personal to the quinceanera herself. If you (or a friend or loved one) are having a quinceanera soon and plan to do this, consider the following in your quest for a choreography company. First, keep in mind that the professionalism of the troupe (or the way they carry themselves and conduct business) is equal to that of its least professional member www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

CHOREOGRAPHER’S

Is dance an expression of emotion? Or is it a presentation? Or perhaps a physical manifestion of how music moves us deep inside? I think it is all three.

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the History...

Photos by: Producciones Cavazos

¿Porque publicar tu boda o quinceañera en nuestra revista? El publicar tu boda o quinceañera es parte de una regla de etiqueta que algunas familias de la sociedad acostumbran para dejarle saber a sus familiares, amigos y conocidos de tan importante evento.

En la actualidad esta es una oportunidad que puede ser aplicable para todos, no importantando el nivel social, el lugar de origen, o ha que familia perteneces, si te casaste o celebraste tu quinceañera, Weddings & Quinceañeras Magazine ha creado esta sección para invitarte a publicar tu fiesta en la revista, envíanos un correo con tus datos a weddingsquinceaneras@yahoo.com y nosotros nos pondremos en contacto contigo para explicarte lo que requerimos. www.WeddingsandQuinceañeras.net

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Esta ha sido una tradición que algunas familias de sociedad hacen para dejarle saber a todo el mundo lo que esta ocurriendo en la familia, de esta manera podian mostrar sus capacidades financieras, contando detalles del salón, diseñador del vestido, invitaciones y cada detalle importante de dicho evento, asi como tambien mensionaban el lugar donde seria la luna de miel, donde vivirian los novios, los regalos importantes que fueron recibidos, asi como los invitados de honor que asistieron.

NuestraBoda...

La Ciudad de Austin TX, fue testigo de la boda de Nicholas Kreager y Carolina Cortés en Marzo del 2013, evento que celebraron junto a sus padres, familiares y amigos cercanos a los novios. La Ceremonia y Recepción tomó lugar en el hermoso The Plantation House.

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Los padres del novio el Sr. Christopher & Elizabeth Kreager y los padres de la novia el Sr. José de Jesús & Luz Marina Cortés agradecen la asistencia y las muestras de amor a sus hijos.

Quinceañera...

La linda quinceañera Debanhi celebró sus quince primaveras al lado de sus orgullos padres el Sr. Enrique & Miriam Amaro, su hermana Indra y demas familiares, acompañados de numeros amigos en el prestigioso salón Imperial Banquet Hall el pasado mes de Julio, del presente año, Weddings & Quinceañeras Magazine le desea muchos años de vida a la linda Señorita Debanhi y muchas felicidades a sus queridos padres.

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