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EDITOR’S LETTER
The biggest of life’s big days
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he road to happiness always begins somewhere. For some, myself included, it begins the day we meet our future spouse. The wedding day is an important stopover along that road. This issue represents our first-ever wedding section, measuring nearly 50 pages in total.
It’s impossible to put a section of wedding stories together and not reflect on your own special day— in the
case of my wife and I, two special days actually. We first married in a simple civil ceremony at the Chelan County Courthouse that was officiated by Judge Tom Warren. Less than a year later — much to the relief of our mothers — we had a formal church wedding surrounded by family and friends. Looking back, I’m amazed at how uncomplicated it was to get married at the courthouse versus how much work went into pulling off a modest church wedding. In building the wedding section, I sought stories and features that would not only entertain readers, but also be a useful resource to couples planning their wedding. Our profiles of three couples married in 2017 include their wedding stories and photos from their big day, as well as a list of vendors involved in helping make their day successful. I send a special thanks to each couple for sharing their story, as well as the photographers who provided the beautiful images. I’m grateful to the local jewelers who allowed us to feature their custom wedding rings for a photo spread that you’ll also find in this issue. Don Seabrook did a great job taking my basic idea and turning it a visually interesting photo spread. My wish is that married readers will reflect on their own special day as they thumb through the pages. It might be a good time to pull that wedding photo album off the shelf and thumb through it again. And for those couples planning to marry in 2018, I truly hope you find as much happiness I’ve found with my beautiful wife.
Marco Martinez, editor foothills@wenatcheeworld.com
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Contents 6 Winter happenings
Reasons to venture out into the cold
8Snow
Three brides, three grooms
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Trevor & Kimberly
Sam & Lindsey
Shiloh & Kristen
58 Custom class
play
Leavenworth’s IceFest is fun for the family
Local ringmakers in the spotlight
14 Indoor draw
Rock gym is popular with climbers
64 No passport needed 22 (snow)shoe The fits
Free tours cover a lot of ground
30 A day to dazzle
Salon owner works magic on the biggest of big days
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Regional honeymoon destinations are plenty
74 Party drinks
Bar tips for your wedding reception
80 Something old,
something new
Baroness Cellars combines best of both worlds
oothills A BI-MONTHLY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE ABOUT NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON
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COVER PHOTO: Lynette Smith Photography took this image of Trevor and Kimberly Pynch on their wedding day, Sept. 30, 2017. January / February 2018
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Coming Up
BY AMANDA WALKER
Winter options
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Lake Chelan Winterfest, Chelan
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Empty Bowls, Community Bowl Painting, Pybus Public Market, Wenatchee
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It may be too cold to appreciate the glacial lake for which Chelan is famous, but frosty activities abound at Lake Chelan Winterfest. Festivities are planned for the weekends of Jan. 12-14 and Jan. 19-21. Several activities, like watching ice sculptors at work, are free, while others — rides on apple bin trains or horse-drawn sleighs, for example — require a Winterfest button ($5 through Jan. 11, $7 after) to enjoy. Attendees can also purchase additional experiences like wine, ale and Bloody Mary tastings ($30-$55, prices increase on Jan. 11). And scratch that about the lake — a few intrepid souls will freeze their tails off for fun at the traditional Polar Bear Splash on Jan. 13, then warm up by a roaring beach bonfire afterward. For more information, including the full festival schedule, visit lakechelan.com/winterfest
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This winter marks Pybus Market’s sixth annual “Empty Bowls” event, a community painting experience that’s part of an international movement to increase awareness of hunger and food insecurity. Ten dollars gets you a ceramic bowl to decorate on site that day from 1 to 4 p.m. A family of up to five can participate for $35, so bring the household along and design some dishes while learning what you can do for hunger-relief efforts. If you can’t attend on Jan. 14, the fourth and final bowl painting opportunity will take place Feb. 18, also from 1 to 4 p.m. On March 10, all participants are invited to a soup-and-bread open house dinner at Wenatchee High School from 5 to 8 p.m. Find more information on the events calendar at pybuspublicmarket.org/events
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J Marc Cohn Featuring A Special Guests N The Blind Boys of Alabama, Numerica Performing Arts Center, Wenatchee Those with fond memories of the Tennessee scenes depicted in “Walking in Memphis” or the romance of “True Companion” won’t want to miss Marc Cohn’s upcoming appearance at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Cohn’s self-titled album featuring those songs debuted in 1991, and this 25th anniversary tour will feature him playing the record in its entirety. Plus, the Grammy-winning gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama will appear as his guests. General admission tickets are $35-$39 in advance. For more details, check out the PAC’s website at numericapac.org
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Opera Live in HD, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, Leavenworth
Would you like to take in the operas of Giacomo Puccini and Gaetano Donizetti but can’t get to New York City’s Met anytime soon? Make the much shorter trip to Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth, where they’re broadcasting those performances live and in high definition. Part of an ongoing season, the first broadcast of the new year is Puccini’s “Tosca” at 9:55 a.m. on Jan. 27. Donizetti’s “L’elisir de amore” follows at 9 a.m. on Feb. 10 and Puccini’s “La bohème” will be shown at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 24. General admission is $22 in advance or $24 at the door; student admission is $12 or $14 at the door. Youth ages 12 and under can attend for $5. For more information, including additional showings this spring, visit icicle.org/events
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NCW EVENTS STORY BY MARLENE FARREL PHOTOS BY KEVIN FARRELL
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Embracing winter
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A crowd watches as Joaquin Quezada, left, and Janson Iwakami precisely wield power tools to make frozen works of art from ice blocks during last year’s Bavarian IceFest.
t’s mid-January, the holidays are long over, and the temperature hovers in the teens. Leavenworth still bustles with activity. It must be the annual Bavarian IceFest! Celebrating its 35th year in 2018, this festival gives visitors many reasons to play outside in the snow all day and night. Attendees don’t need skis or snowboards to have fun. All they need is a dash of daring and a sense of humor to partake in the games. Parents can follow their kids’ lead. Children will take the Bavarian Mug Relay of speed-dressing in apron and Tyrolean hat and carrying a tray of mugs to one’s partner very seriously. Hats fly, participants forget which table they’re supposed to go to, and you don’t know the winner until a huge Bavarian pretzel has been thrown and caught. Channeling one’s inner kid helps people smoosh in groups of four as they strap their feet into two long boards, holding each other’s waists as they do an eight-legged stride down Front Street to the rhythm of “Right, left, right, left.” Each Smooshing team member must try to move in this highly unnatural way without toppling off. “A highlight for me is always the Bavarian Mug Relay and Smooshing games — people really get into those, and we’ve had some terrific “photo-finish” endings,” said Jarod Drozdowski, Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce event director.
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Clockwise from Top: Endless snow play is possible on Leavenworth’s downtown sledding hill during the Bavarian IceFest. Janson Iwakami crafted this ice dragon in exquisite detail during last year’s Bavarian IceFest. Snow sculpture crews devote many hours to bring their vision to life at the annual Bavarian IceFest. 10
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Some activities are just for the little ones — throwing an ice fishing line over a screen yields noisemaking prizes. And you need to be under 6 to participate in the Ice Cube Scramble. Children dash around Front Street collecting ice cubes with toy treasures inside. A short stroll from the gazebo is Lion’s Club Park, where the Bavarian Boondockers snowmobile club gives folks a sled ride like no other. Ian Adams, president of the Boondockers, explains, “We pull a rugged plastic toboggan that has been outfitted with an oak seat in the rear. The drivers, including myself, can read the personality and disposition of each rider, intuitively knowing when to ‘push it’ just a little more and take the corners just a little faster and hit the bumps a little harder, or slow it down just a bit, all depending on the rider.” The Boondockers have been a part of IceFest for four years, and will keep coming back. “We literally get riders from all over the world, some that have never seen snow, let alone a snowmobile, and some that just want to talk about their memories of riding snowmobiles decades ago. It’s awesome!” Ian said. Sledding is synonymous with wintertime fun near the gazebo, and the City of Leavenworth ensures that the hill is primed for the throngs. Some years, the city has to use snowmaking to keep the hill white. When festivalgoers need to warm up after a stint of sledding, or relax after winning the Frisbee Sweep or Ice Cube Tower Building, they can hold their hands over one of the many fire barrels and watch master sculptors create magic in ice and snow. Joaquin Quezada, a wood and ice sculptor and owner of Creative Wood Sculptures, and Janson Iwakami, a full-time ice carver and owner of Amazing Ice, dazzle the crowds with detailed and whimsical creations. Crowds stand back as Joaquin and Janson use chainsaws and power tools to turn large blocks of ice into bears, penguins and a dragon. “Part of carving live is, you have to work faster and try to make something that is fun or can be interactive,” Janson said. “Joaquin and I are shy and on the quiet side, so carving in public can be a bit nerve-racking. But we are mainly focused on the carving.
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Top: Smooshing races draw out the competitor in visitors during the Bavarian IceFest. Bottom: A Sunday night fireworks show caps off the Bavarian IceFest in Leavenworth. 12
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For me, when I’m carving at my shop, I’m making a specific piece ordered. Whereas carving at Leavenworth, we can usually carve what we want. We have more creative freedom.” Working with very different tools are the snow sculptors. Every year, new teams that have watched the
snow sculpting in previous years register to give it a try. A few teams return year after year. They saw through big blocks of snow and then pull out the shovels and spoons to do the detailed molding. Knute Solhiem has been leading a team of snow sculptors for 22 years.
His buddy Joel Dauterman has done it for 21 years. In 2017, their team of six worked with levels to make a 6-foot tall, four-sided profile of Leavenworth’s Bavarian storefronts. “We love interacting with visitors,” Joel said. “We start at 9 a.m. Sometimes it’s down to the wire, finishing right up to when the judges walk by.” Stevens Pass and Leavenworth have close ties in the winter, as many visitors stay in Leavenworth after hitting the slopes at the ski area. Stevens Pass is also a presence at the IceFest. The ski area has entertained festivalgoers with a Rail Jam, though in the past couple years, they’ve focused on giving little kids a taste of the sliding sports at their Grom Playground. Terrain park manager Mike Thomas sets up the course of humps and bumps in about six hours the day before. Instructors guide mini-snowboarders and mini-skiers around the course all day Saturday and Sunday. No festival is complete without live music and entertainment. Capping off the party is a Sunday night fireworks show, illuminating the sky above Front Street and rivaling the colorful lights that still adorn every tree in the park. The glow is so intense, one might forget that it’s the cold dead of winter. F
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Hundreds of routes are available to climb at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. Staff change the routes on a regular basis to keep the climbing experience fresh. 14
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Rock-in’ it indoors F
or many decades, rock climbing was exclusively an outdoor sport. That’s fine when the weather and the light are right. But where can you climb when it is too dark, too cold, too wet or too windy? Last year, ThanhVan Tran, Stewart Hoover, Flint Hartwig and Mark Shipman teamed up to bring the Wenatchee community a modern, indoor climbing gym. “We wanted to build an indoor climbing gym but we didn’t have the place,” Flint said. “A full-service climbing experience to attract climbers from all over is what we had in mind.”
Kelly King of Wenatchee climbs as her husband Alex has her on belay. The couple said they visit the gym at least a couple times a week. January / February 2018
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Together, they bought an old fruitpacking warehouse in Wenatchee adjoining Walla Walla Point Park, converting the space into the popular Riverfront Rock Gym. To keep the “charm and history” of the warehouse, Mark explained, “we kept the elevator inside the warehouse, which was originally built at the turn of the last century.”
Top: Riverfront Rock Gym was built partly out of an old fruit packing shed across from Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. Left: Jacob Leonard, right, manager at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee, hangs out in the climbing and weight room as Jason Boyes of Plain gets in some bouldering practice. 16
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The gym opened in early 2017. With 49-foot vertical climbing walls, plus a number of impressive arches, it is one of the highest climbing gyms in the Northwest. It has more than 155 routes, which are changed regularly to add variety to the climbing walls. The walls provide bouldering, top roping and lead climbing for the different climbing disciplines. Indoor climbing can be done year-round and in any weather. It is clean. It is dry. It can be done at night. It doesn’t take a long drive to the mountains. It does not have climbers clamoring for position on overcrowded routes, but it does have an escalating popularity because of its social aspect. Climbers and spectators enjoy being together to watch the climbing techniques. This attribute helped make climbing an Olympic event at the 2020 games in Tokyo.
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Clockwise from Bottom Left: Jack Bevier of Wenatchee slips into his harness. Gym member Adam Vognild, left, of Wenatchee gets route selection instruction from gym instructor Drew Schick at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. Mark Shipman, one of the gym owners, belays Bevier. Bevier, of Wenatchee begins his climb. The retired hotel hospitalities worker recently took up climbing at age 84.
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You don’t have to be Spiderman to enjoy the sport. Riverfront Rock Gym has climbers ranging from age 4 to 85. Gym manager Jake Leonard is an avid climber who has a passion for developing the sport. “We want to teach newcomers how much fun it is — how easy it is to develop their ability in this state-of-the-art facility,” he said as he watched a group get ready for a class. There are climbing classes for beginners, intermediate climbers, women, two age groups for youth, and lead climbing instruction, plus a competitive youth team. To improve flexibility, balance and strength, there are yoga classes, a
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Top Left: Climbing shoes, harnesses and other gear are available to rent at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. Top Right: Marc Dilley of Leavenworth shows his grandson Shane Moser, 7, of Wenatchee how to tie a proper climbing knot. Dilley is passing on his knowledge of 45 years as a climber to his grandson. Bottom: After climbing, Mark and Dawn Wagner of Malaga enjoy a cold beer and watch others climb from the Last Pitch Cafe at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. 20
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weight room and conditioning equipment, along with lockers and showers. The retail shop sells climbing gear. The gym hosts birthday parties, kids’ camps, corporate outings, school groups and team-building exercises. Isaac Black, 11, started rock climbing outdoors four years ago at a summer camp, and joined the gym a few weeks after it opened. “Being able to climb indoors and year round is good exercise and builds my self-confidence,” Isaac explained. “This gym has many different levels of difficulty — from easy to hard challenges. I go climb at the gym whenever I can.” The gym also boasts a bistro appropriately called the Last Pitch Cafe. In rock climbing, a “pitch” is the ascent of a climbing route. Climbers and nonclimbers alike go to the gym to watch the climbing through viewing windows while enjoying food and beverages. These features make Riverfront Rock Gym a local hangout as well as a tourist destination for climbers from all over the Northwest. “That’s what we wanted,” said Jake. Whether it is after a climb or after a day’s work, the real attraction is having a cold beverage and a bite to eat, listening to live music and socializing while watching climbing that only rock-in’ it indoors can offer. F
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OUTDOORS STORY BY MARLENE FARRELL PHOTOS BY KEVIN FARRELL
A winter adventure
Leavenworth hatchery offers free snowshoe tours
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here’s an opportunity waiting for you this winter. You can explore and romp through quiet snow-clad acreage. A guide will help you find animal tracks, see a dipper in the river and learn about the local ecosystem value for salmon. And it’s free! The Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery is offering free snowshoe tours again this winter. Once you reserve a spot, they take care of the rest.
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Ellie DeMarse leads writer Marlene Farrell on a snowshoe tour at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery last winter.
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Snowshoe tours start at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. We showed up on a January morning last winter, dressed in hats, mittens and down jackets. Ellie DeMarse from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service met us with a smile. Our first stop was in the nursery where millions of spring Chinook fry swarmed in tanks. We also gazed at lampreys thicker than my arm in an educational display. Their mouths were suctioned to the rocks, while their elongated bodies 24
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fluttered out behind them. They are a species of concern that Fish & Wildlife is trying to help conserve. On our way to the shed with the snowshoes, we peeked at the raceways where another million salmon, the fingerlings that are a year older than their kin inside, swam in cold, flowing waters. Netted panels that protect the raceways are lifted in the winter to prevent breaking under snow load.
Predators take advantage of the open raceways, and the hatchery staff has to work hard to scare off herons, mergansers and otters from an easy feast. The most technical part of snowshoeing is putting them on. But with a little attention to cinching the straps down, and making sure to keep the right and left snowshoe straight, they’re firmly attached. Even kids won’t lose a snowshoe when they test them on the steepest of slopes. There’s a size for everyone, from tiny for the toddlers to extra long for the basketball players. Snowshoeing is as strenuous as you want it to be, so people of all ages can enjoy this activity together. Kids can race ahead and trudge through the deeper snow, and older folk can take their time on the more trodden paths. With a guide, you’re in the hands of an expert. Biologists and educators take turns leading the tours, and they love to talk about their passion, be in botany, geology or fish biology. “I love to talk about the plants. And all of us are opportunistic in looking for tracks,” said Ellie. As we walked over the bridge for the spillway (which is dry in the winter), Ellie pointed out otter tracks.
We even saw belly slide tracks in addition to the paw prints. The belly tracks suggest that river otters use the spillway like a giant slide. We hiked onto another snowcovered bridge. Icicle Creek trickled below its patchy blanket of snow and ice. This is a popular nesting ground for Chinook salmon. “There are 10 to 15 redds (spawning nests) below this bridge every year,” Ellie said. We entered a thicket of hawthorn trees. Without their foliage, the thorns are prominent. Ellie gave us a lesson in evolution, explaining that the thorns evolved in the presence of large herbivores that may not exist anymore. Birds can work around the thorns to nibble the berries. When they disperse the seeds, the new seedlings will more likely be successful, because they’re farther away and not competing with the mother tree. The snowshoes’ large surface area made us walk with a wide stance, a bit like cowboys after a long ride. So although it isn’t highly aerobic, snowshoeing still takes a pleasant amount of effort. We were the first to trek through a stretch of snow along the riverbank, and we were rewarded with more tracks from where otters hop in and out of the water, By the end of the tour, we had enjoyed lots of fresh air while tromping through snowy meadows, forest and by the river beneath towering mountains. As we enjoyed cocoa while sitting on a bench, we answered Ellie’s quiz about conifers. Thanks to her fun lessons, we learned to tell Douglas fir, grand fir and ponderosa pine trees
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apart, based upon their needle, cone and bark characteristics. And we now knew some of the conspicuous lichen species, including wolf lichen and horsehair lichen. On the return trip, we lucked upon seeing the uniquely aquatic songbird, the American dipper, plunging repeatedly in the freezing river to feed on aquatic insects. The 170 acres surrounding the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery are public land. The snowshoe tours let visitors get to know these lands and the Fish & Wildlife staff who serve as ambassadors and stewards. Because they’re public lands, we’re welcome to return, again in the winter, or in the spring to see how the land and its inhabitants change with the seasons. F
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“When I was about 12, I started helping take care of my aging grandparents,” she explains. With grandma as a first client, she soon became proficient with a comb and brush. Although she recognized her calling at a young age, “It wasn’t so much to do with doing hair as it was with making people feel good.” One Saturday in early September, January / February 2018
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the salon owner and her staff had the task of preparing a bridal party of 18 for a wedding at Watson’s Resorts on Lake Chelan. Stylists Kennedy Clark and Megan Crosier came armed with styling tools, cosmetics, hair extensions and a cheerful spirit. They quickly set up shop in a cabin by the lake. Tiffany’s motto: “We support the bride and allow her to shine. If we’re doing our job right, we fade into the background once our job is done. Then the bride and her party feel beautiful and enjoy themselves.” She admitted, “I like helping folks create a happy and memorable occasion.” Back at the makeshift beauty salon, the atmosphere was one of calm expectation. Bride Mandy Watson greeted her stylist, who got straight to work. The bridesmaids and Mandy’s mother also settled in around the table. Amid the pleasant hum of coffee and chitchat, the beauty workshop began. “I want big hair,” the smiling bride said, gesturing toward her long blonde hair.” But that project was well underway. Sipping a big mug of coffee, Tiffany twirled her curling iron like a magic wand. Already, she had quietly
created a mass of shining, bouncy curls. As the beauty fairies worked their magic, the bridesmaids happily showed off their peacock-blue satin robes (their bridesmaids’ gifts). A mallard duck checked in periodically, while the fathers of both the bride and groom stopped by for moral support and a bite of hash brown casserole. A bit later, Mandy’s grandma showed up with the wedding gown, then left to track down the veil. Flower girl Kynnedi traipsed in, wondering if her own dress was ready. It was a relaxed scene, but not all wedding parties are so sedate, according to Tiffany. “One of the biggest challenges is an unorganized bride,” she said. “We schedule our services based on a timetable, with a little bit of buffer
Bruehl uses a curling iron to get luscious curls in Watson’s hair.
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time included. When the bridal party are not there or ready to be styled, it throws the timing off. Overall, we do have great brides. We really enjoy the opportunity to be a part of their special day.” A talented businesswoman and mother of six, Tiffany opened The Hair Loft in January 2011. Originally located on Wenatchee Avenue, the business moved to its current location on Orondo Street in 2013. Tiffany later added the spa, expanding into the adjacent building. “All of the women working with us are independent contractors, and are self-employed.” She added, “We have seven stylists and a massage therapist. One stylist is also a licensed esthetician. Another specializes in men’s hair, and yet another specializes in manicures, pedicures and eyelash extensions.” The salon has a strong emphasis in bridal and photography styling. “We also have a great reputation for color, specifically the new trend of ‘balayage,” Each bride completes an information sheet, outlining styling needs for her wedding. Details include her desired hairstyle, the overall “feel” of the ceremony, and the total number of bridesmaids in the party. A consultation is also included. At that time, Tiffany examines the texture of the bride’s hair, discusses hair health, and the need for hair extensions, etc. In addition to regular prices for services, The Hair Loft asks a $100 reservation deposit. Depending on the wedding’s location, a $100 travel fee may also be involved.
Bruehl loads a makeup wedge with foundation to apply to Watson’s face.
Bruehl adds eyeliner during the makeup phase of getting Watson ready for her big day.
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When asked about current popular wedding trends, she mentioned “classic, loose, romantic styles; braids; and big, sexy curls.” Tiffany feels fortunate to have a steady stream of clients. “I feel like, if
you are caring about your community, colleagues and salon clients, then the word of mouth gets out, and it’s easy to build something.” She smiled, “Of course, that is something you have to stay true to: your initial dream of a comfortable and caring environment, happy stylists that take great care of their guests, etc.” “We definitely hear a lot about being different because of our welcoming environment, from decor to staff,” she added. The best part of her job? “I love to make people feel good, I love to listen and be a friend,” she said. “I also love mentoring the other girls at The Hair Loft. I like the challenge of being a better stylist, a better person, and finding ways to shine light in what can sometimes feel like a very dark world.” “Women come in feeling depressed, defeated, and exhausted. We have the opportunity to spoil them, to listen, and to give them a reprieve from the outside world. Hopefully, they leave feeling refreshed and beautiful.” F
Hours before the ceremony, Tiffany Bruehl takes a picture of the finished hair and makeup styling for bride Mandy Watson.
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aying “I do” is the culmination of a lot of decisions that go into pulling off the perfect wedding day. We invited some of our favorite advertisers to shine the spotlight on their specific niche in the local wedding industry. It’s part of a special Foothills feature we call Focus. Look for other Focus features in future issues of the magazine. 38
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Known as one of the finest event venues in the Wenatchee Valley, The Highlander Golf Course and Grill offers a first class backdrop for your wedding day. Say your “I do’s” in our gorgeous newly updated ceremony area. Share your first kiss as spouses with a stunning landscape of rolling mountains, crop-laden farms, and sparkling water at your back. Host a lovely reception on the patio, where you and your guests can continue to enjoy the spectacular views as you mingle. Our friendly and professional staff will ensure that your event is picture perfect, from every moment leading up to the “I do’s” to when the lights go down at the end of the reception.
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TREVOR & KIMBERLY SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 CEREMONY AND RECEPTION:
Home of David and Mary Heihel, East Wenatchee
STORY BY MARCO MARTINEZ PHOTOS BY LYNETTE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
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hat happens when a Wenatchee girl who recently moved to Yakima is suddenly engaged to be married to a Yakima guy? In the case of Kimberly Dunn, it meant having to decide where to get married. In the end, it was an easy decision. “Wenatchee is where I called home for my whole life,” she said. “I knew if I got married there, it would be beautiful.” Kimberly and Trevor Pynch met online. He works at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission, a homeless shelter. They started their friendship via the FaceTime app, chatting for two months before meeting in person. She moved to Yakima, where she found work as a nanny, taking care of a set of young twins. After five months of living in the same town, Trevor “popped the question” in early April, outside The Capitol Theatre in Yakima. “We were about to cross the street to a restaurant there,” she said. “He dropped down to one knee and told me he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me.” Kimberly turned to her mom, Camille Dunn, to shoulder much of the work of pulling off an early fall wedding. Camille spent much of her summer at the East Wenatchee home of friends David and Mary Heihel, who offered their view property as a wedding/ reception location. The Heihels’ son had also proposed to his girlfriend in April, so the Heihels and Dunns worked together to get the property ready. They were later joined by another couple with a daughter looking for a place to be married. “We helped each other from the rehearsal dinners to the wedding set up to parking cars,” Camille Dunn said. “It turned out to be very long, hard work but the friendship relationship that developed was well worth the effort.” Camille relied on online resources for guidance, tips and ideas while planning her daughter’s nuptials. “We asked Facebook friends to refer vendors that they had good experiences with,” she said. Additional direction came from her daughter and future son-inlaw. “Our kids had a very clear message they wanted to convey that was probably more important to them than anything else, and that was that they have an incredible love of God and the saving grace of his son Jesus,” Camille said. “They both struggled in their younger 20s and found themselves again in Him, and it was after that ... then they found each other.”
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WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS: Pins & Needles VIDEOGRAPHER: Yakima Designs SOUND SYSTEM RENTAL: Avalon Music FLOWERS: Bumble Bea’s Garden BRIDE’S NAILS: V-Tech Nails PAPER SUPPLIES: URM Cash & Carry TABLES AND CHAIRS: Rent Wenatchee HAIR: Karlie Merrill and Kris Kruse, A Shear Obsession HONEYMOON: Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie Falls, and Depoe Bay, Oregon
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SAM & LINDSEY OCTOBER 1, 2017 CEREMONY AND RECEPTION: Ohme Gardens
STORY BY MARCO MARTINEZ PHOTOS BY JP PORTRAIT STUDIO
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ost guys wouldn’t plan to propose to their girlfriend after she had just finished a 12-hour workshift. But Sam Hooper isn’t most guys. Sam, in fact, had just finished working the same 12-hour shift at Coulee Medical Center with his girlfriend Lindsey Metcalfe when they went for a post-work hike in the hills surrounding Grand Coulee. It was Lindsey’s birthday. The pair met in English class at Wenatchee Valley College. They were both taking the class as a prerequisite for the school’s popular nursing program. Ultimately, they were accepted into the program at the same time and completed the program together in June 2016. “I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to propose, but because we’re both nurses the timing wasn’t right,” Sam said. “I wanted to make sure we both graduated from the program.” Sam proposed during their hike, Lindsey said yes, and the planning was on. “We decided to plan the wedding by ourselves and on a budget,” Sam said. “We really wanted to have an amazing day, but ... we didn’t want to break the bank before we even got married!” The couple invested a lot of time looking for the best options for what they wanted at reasonable prices. The smartest decision they made, according to Sam, was turning to Olive Garden to cater the wedding dinner. The cost, he said, was less than half of the lowest bid they received from area caterers. “The Olive Garden folks were wonderful,” he said. “They brought everything out and laid it out. The food was good and our guests were happy.” The wedding dress search took Lindsey, her mom and two of her bridesmaids to Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. Ultimately, though, she found the perfect dress at Sweetheart Bridal in downtown Wenatchee. “She knew it was the one when it made her mom cry,” Sam said. “She looked absolutely stunning!” Lindsey also worked hard to plan a wedding ceremony and reception that fit the couple’s personality, adding personal touches like an Italian soda bar and wedding favors that included succulent plants inside of decorated jars. “Weddings are a lot harder to plan than you think,” Sam said. “I stayed out of it for the most part. Lindsey did all the work. ... We kept it small on purpose. We ended up having 60 people there who we love and care about. It was a great day!”
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SHILO & KRISTEN JUNE 17, 2017 CEREMONY AND RECEPTION: Silvara Vineyards
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hilo Reyes must really know how to make a peanut butter sandwich. He and Kristen Focht were co-workers when he started making an extra peanut butter sandwich to share with her. And the rest, as they say, is history. The couple married in June. Choosing a wedding dress and selecting the right location were priorities No. 1 and 2 for Kristen in the wedding plan process. She started and ended her dress search at Sweetheart Bridal. “It was the first one the owner showed me and the only one I needed to see,” Kristen said. “I purchased it immediately and then kept it for over a year while we planned.” A venue with great wine was at the top of her wish list. Silvara Vineyards fit the bill. “I like Silvara’s Malbec and also the orchards surrounding the venue are Blue Star grower orchards, where Shilo is the operations manager,” she said. Kristen said hiring wedding planner Brianne Vertrees to help with the finer details was the smartest decision she and Shilo made. “She made sure to handle everything during our wedding day, and myself, my parents and my friends never had to worry about anything,” she said. “She also helped direct us when we were getting sidetracked and helped the process go smoothly.” Even with expert help, the work involved in planning a wedding feels like a part-time job, Kristen said. “There was lots to schedule, but also lots to budget, as well, taking into account what each family would like.” All the planning paid off, though, resulting in a laid-back and fun vibe on her wedding day. She and Shilo exchanged their vows in private, in advance of the ceremony, reading from letters they had written to each other. “That way it was more special and private and the rest of our friends and family didn’t have to sit through a long schpeel,” she said. “ ... Also, we are not mushy people so it worked for us to do it in private.” The couple made sure to include Shilo’s two sons, Tyler, 11, and Tyson, 9, in the special day. “I wrote a letter to each boy telling them how happy I was that I got to be their mom,” she said. “... They were both the ring bearers and we gave them both engraved pocket watches with their names and the date on them.”
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WEDDING DRESS: Sweetheart Bridal MUSIC: Kenaston Productions FLOWERS: Mary Wall TRANSPORTATION: Wenatchee Valley Shuttle PARTY SUPPLIES: Merriment HAIR: Megan Skerlong, Tousled Salon MAKEUP: Stephanie Torres, Ever After Studios GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Leavenworth Lodge REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION/CATERER: Silvara Vineyards/Country Boys Catering HONEYMOON: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico January / February 2018
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Don’t forget the
RING Which custom ringmaker is right for you? Some of the region’s top jewelers share their flare for wedding styles.
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BARNHART JEWELERS
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y philosophy is simple: The customer has a vision, and our job is to turn it into a reality,” says Mike Barnhart. Creating a finished custom ring that shines involves guiding the customer through the design process, Barnhart says, incorporating their ideas to produce a functional piece of jewelry that dazzles. Barnhart Jewelers is flexible when it comes to using diamonds and other stones provided by the customer. If the stones are of varied sizes, Barnharts will give the customer credit for their stones toward similar-sized stones.
422 S. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee 509.665.3800
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BUTTON JEWELERS
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ith advanced technology in computerized renderings of custom designs, Button Jewelers owners Joe and Jaimi Delagrave instill a confidence in their clients to be creative more often. “We bring desires to reality with a virtual image before we even take a deposit,” says Jaimi Delagrave. “Your confidence in us as your jeweler is where we succeed. If you dream it, we will make it!”
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ess is more,” says Margaret Östling. “I adhere to this philosophy in creating wedding rings for my clients. The forms are direct and sculptural. My approach is simple.” The multi-award winning jewelry designer handcarves many of her rings for the individual wearer. “When designing and executing a piece, I strive to be acutely aware of body proportion and movement,” Östling says. “As a result, my style has evolved into one of subtle asymmetry, following the natural curves, angles and grace of the human hand.”
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BRUCE SIMPSON FINE JEWELER
“I
believe jewelry should be personal,” says Bruce Simpson. “Turn your old gold and diamond memories into something new. Or, using old world craftsmanship, we can design something as unique as you are.” Simpson has more than 40 years experience working as a custom goldsmith jeweler in the Wenatchee Valley. His shop is situated in downtown Wenatchee. “Beautiful jewelry reflects the soul,” he says.
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Regional
honeymoon destination STORY BY RACHEL DILORENZO
Options are plentiful
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helan and the Methow Valley— I send honeymooners there all the time!” Tim Mestres is happy to give a shout-out for vacationing in Washington state. Mestres, a Midwest travel agent at Go-West, is wellschooled in the attributes of North Central Washington. Sandy Mathews concurs. The travel agent at Journey Travel says “people are looking for unique opportunities. The usuals, Hawaii and
The Cave B Resort’s main building looms over a pair of stand-alone cliffhouses, which are popular among newlyweds. Basil Childers photo
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Top: Accommodations at the Cave B Resort range from the posh cliffhouses to these more rustic yurts that are open seasonally. Bottom: An interior shot of a cliffhouse at Cave B Resort.
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Mexico, are still requested. But more and more, we see people wanting something out of the ordinary.” When asked what makes this area a great honeymoon destination, Mathews explained, “We have it all! Mountains, rivers, beautiful lakes, hiking trails and biking as well. The weather is usually nice, and the people here are very welcoming.” Mestres agreed, “With friends and family in Seattle and Wenatchee, I’m lucky enough to spend time in your area in the summer and fall. There are some fantastic resorts in beautiful natural settings.” He added, “And you can’t beat the foothills and and rivers for relaxation and recreation.” As for specific resorts, Mestres names a few of the most popular romantic destinations throughout the region: Hotel Pension Anna in Leavenworth; Warm Springs Winery in Wenatchee; Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop; and Cave B Inn and Spa in Quincy.
So, what do all of these places have in common? “You know,” said Mestres, “they all strike a balance between attractive surroundings, attentive service and variety of fun activities.” Residents of this beautiful region
may not realize how unique it is. “It’s true that the area has a high caliber of food and drink, events and activities,” Mestres explained. “But what you realize in a lot of these smaller cities is you’re almost as close to hiking
The many wine tasting rooms in and around Leavenworth are an attractive draw for the just-married set.
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trails as you are to town. That means you can sleep in, and still have time to hike or visit a winery. You’ll also be able to work in dinner and an evening stroll ... .” Adventuring couples definitely won’t be bored, as they have their choice of rock climbing, ziplining, mountain biking, paddle boarding, and snow/water skiing, to name a few options. Local gorges and mountains make ideal places to explore. The Icicle Gorge in Leavenworth is arguably one of the most beautiful places anywhere. The Columbia Gorge has dramatic views amid a tranquil setting. When water beckons, there are fishing, swimming and all kinds of
Clockwise from Top Left: Sun Mountain Lodge is a four-season destination. Built as a home in 1917, this historic structure is today home to Warm Springs Inn, a popular bed and breakfast owned by former Seattle restaurateurs Julie and Ludger Szmania. Sun Mountain Lodge has long been a wedding/honeymoon destination in the Methow Valley. Stunning views and a remote location are part of what draws newlyweds to Sun Mountain Lodge. 68
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water recreation. Lakes Chelan and Wenatchee are equally desirable. Outdoorsy folks love the idyllic campsites that dot the area, from Icicle Creek in Leavenworth, all the way north to the Methow River in Winthrop.
Regarding honeymoon package pricing, Mathews said, “Well, it certainly varies. They start as low as $1,500, as interests and tastes are so different.” She added, “Our clients’ interests dictate what we put together for them. We do have a
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honeymoon registry on our website that helps determine costs.” Either way, “prepare for stunning landscapes and exciting adventures,” Mestres said. “Your area makes an ideal environment for enjoying your sweetheart.” F
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CATERING
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Beyond Creations Catering
Olive Garden
Two Chefs Catering
We are committed to helping you create the event of your dreams. We have a passion for food, and pride ourselves on excellent service with a personal touch. From small to grand celebrations, we are here for you!
1300 Walla Walla Street, Wenatchee 509.667.7847 towntoyotacenter.com
Easy. Delicious. Delivered. Olive Garden Catering Delivers! Easy online ordering or, our To Go Specialists can: • Help you plan the right menu • Prepare delicious classics • Deliver and set everything up for your event* *Minimum order requirement and delivery fee apply
615 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee 509.886.0281 olivegarden.com/catering
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Town Toyota Center’s own Beyond Creations Catering is recognized for their mouth-watering meals, high-quality food selections, and excellent service. Beyond Creations Catering can serve anywhere in Chelan and Douglas counties or inside the Town Toyota Center. Like Us on Facebook.
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Our Professional Coordinator and Planner services will make every effort to pay close attention to what is important to you, with a calm approach, attention to detail, professionalism and peace of mind you deserve. Over 30 years of wedding experience.
KMP has been entertaining wedding couples and their guests for more than 15 years, averaging over 40 weddings a year. KMP is more than just a DJ entertainment service, it’s all about the bride and groom having their dream wedding.
Featuring a beautiful assortment of special event fashions, shoes, shape wear, Brighton handbags and jewelry. Styling the Wenatchee Valley since 1980. COLLINS ON THE CORNER WHERE FASHIONS MEET FUN!
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East Wenatchee 509.670.7772 wenatcheedj.com
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FORMALS & TUXEDOS
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Apple Blossom Floral
Wenatchee Washington’s Floral Art experts for over 30 years. We design our flowers to capture your illusions. As award winning designers we believe in continuing floral education to stay on the cutting edge. We create Floral Art!
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Custom Floral Arrangements by Katrina’s Bridal Bouquets - starting at $75 Bridesmaids Bouquets - starting at $45 Boutonnieres - starting at $15 Custom Arrangements Made To Order Call for your personal consultation.
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Come in for Tux Rentals, Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaids, Flower Girl/Boy Tuxes, Wedding Gowns! Alterations available. All special orders arrive in one week. .
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INVITATIONS & NAPKINS
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JEWELRY
LIMOUSINE SERVICE
Clark’s Jewelry
Katrina’s Wedding Boutique & Limousines
Wedding invitations we’re sure you’ll fall in love with. Hundreds of styles and designs. Shop on-line or by Exclusive Appointment. Embellishments, Enclosure Cards, Napkins, Place Cards, Save the Dates, Thank You Notes and more. Available in most languages.
At Clark’s Jewelry, our staff is here to help you find that perfect diamond or quality piece of jewelry that will last generations. Specializing in diamonds and gemstones, wedding bands, watches, in house repair, and other fine jewelry.
Limousine transportation in a 32’ Hummer H2. Wine Tours throughout Leavenworth, Lake Chelan and Wenatchee Valley. Luxurious transportation for your special event; Bachelorette Party, Wedding, Guest Transportation and more. A Commercially Licensed and Insured Washington State Limousine Service - UBI#601939151
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TRAVEL
DJ Shelda
Nancy’s Party Rentals
Journey Travel & Tours
Mobile DJ services available for any occasion. Over 15 years experience providing quality and professional services for weddings, special occasions, graduations, school dances, corporate and club parties. Primarily serving the greater North Central Washington region to the Canadian border.
Let Nancy’s Party Rentals help you take the stress out of planning your event! Our staff is dedicated to helping you make your event memorable with the highest quality tents, tables, chairs, dance floor and linen rentals in NCW.
Journey Travel and Tours has a passion to help make your honeymoon a trip of a lifetime and a honeymoon registry as well. When you think travel, think of Journey Travel and Tours, it is where your journey begins.
East Wenatchee 509.670.0242 djshelda.com
615A N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee 509.664.6666 nancyspartyrentals.com
212 N. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee, WA 509.662.7775 journeytours.com
TUXEDOS & MEN’S FORMAL RENTALS
VENUE
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Katrina’s Wedding Boutique & Tuxedos
Riverhouse Cigar Bar
Town Toyota Center
Katrina’s, your first choice for tuxedo and men’s formal wear rental for over 30 years. Quality and style in Vest, Suits or Tuxedo apparel for your wedding and budget. Get $40 off or a FREE Groom’s Tuxedo, call for details.
Riverhouse Cigar Bar, Wenatchee’s only premier cigar, beer & wine bar. Featuring a beautiful, industrial design, amazing outdoor patio with a comfortable & warm atmosphere. Riverhouse Cigar Bar is a sanctuary for lovers of fine cigars, local beer & wines.
Wenatchee (by Appointment) 509.662.1691 KatrinasWeddingBoutique.com
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Town Toyota Center hosts world-class entertainment, community trade shows, recreational activities, weddings, corporate and small business meetings. The full-service staff guides guests from planning, catering, audio/video, media, and implementation of any event. Visit towntoyotacenter.com for more information.
Wenatchee 509.662.1691 LeavenworthWineTours.com
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VENUE • ACCOMMODATIONS • RECEPTION
WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE
WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE
Warm Springs Inn & Winery
Highlander Grill
Katrina’s Wedding Boutique & Tuxedos
Drenched in elegant riverfront charm with old growth trees, gorgeous gardens and gazebos, Warm Springs Inn & Winery offers a wide array of wedding packages including six beautiful guest rooms & exclusive use of the property. Please call us about your dream wedding—May-Oct. up to 300 guests.
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THE BUZZ STORY BY HOLLY THORPE
The bar: Tips for serving alcohol at your wedding
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or anyone planning to serve alcohol at their wedding, having a skilled bartender and a properly stocked bar can make all the difference. BUZZ NCW spoke with two local wedding venues that provide bar services about how to make this particular part of the perfect day run a little more smoothly. Eric Splittgerber, property bar manager at the Grotto bar at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort in Leavenworth and freelance bartender, and Jaimi Krenz, wedding coordinator at Mountain Springs Lodge in Leavenworth, share their ideas. January / February 2018
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Easy-to-make signature cocktails can make things easier for your bartender and also class-up your reception.
Trust your bartender
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Finding a trustworthy venue and bartender and then letting them work their magic is key to having a fun and functional bar at any wedding. At both Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort and Mountain Springs Lodge, the couple will select what they would like available at the bar with the help of the venue. Krenz and Splittgerber both said they use this time to guide the guests and offer advice from their experiences. “We steer them along the lines of a successful experience. For instance, you don’t want a porter in the summer; you
don’t want a chardonnay in the summer,” Splittgerber said. Splittgerber and Krenz both suggested stocking enough for about three drinks per person. If the crowd is known to be mostly wine drinkers or if many attending prefer light beers, that should be communicated so that there
isn’t a shortage of wine — or too much leftover. Before even considering the menu, Splittgerber and Krenz emphasize: while booking a space, make sure you’re absolutely clear on what their policies on alcohol are and what licenses they have.
Be sure to communicate to your guests prior to the wedding whether the bar is host or no-host.
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Hard liquor will likely complicate your wedding reception, but depending on the size of the party, it might be worth it.
What to serve
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If there is one golden rule for having a bar at a wedding, it’s this: limit the options. Krenz and Splittgerber both recommend two red wines and one to two whites, depending on the season and crowd. Splittgerber recommended two beer choices: an IPA and either a pilsner or amber, depending on the season. If it’s fall or winter, red wine will likely be more popular. Splittgerber also makes a strong case for having a rosé in place of one of the reds or whites: “There are some really great rosés being made in Washington,” he said. “It’s a really good value. It hits this middle ground between the red and white that almost everyone is happy to drink.” Krenz said kegs can be a great solution for beer, but are often wasted when the party can’t finish them. “They’re always confident that they’re going to finish it but they never do,” she said. And unlike bottles or cans, kegs don’t go home with whoever purchased them.
Beer kegs can be a good solution for serving a large wedding, but are often wasted when the party can’t finish them.
The pros and cons of liquor Simply put: hard alcohol will complicate things, but it can be worth it. The first thing to consider is cost. Spirits and cocktails greatly increase the price for whoever is buying. There are ways to make serving them more affordable, however. Batch cocktails like boozy punches can cut costs and keep the line at the bar moving quickly. As with beer and wine, limiting the options will make everything easier. “Having a signature cocktail that’s available for a limited time is a great
way to class things up without things getting out of hand,” Splittgerber said. “Cocktails that aren’t crazy difficult to make are a plus.”
Tell guests what to expect The menu is set. The drinks have been sampled and approved by the bride and groom. Invitations are in the mail. Now is the time to give guests a heads up about what to expect at the bar. Tell them what is being served (just beer and wine? Or will there be cocktails?) and what time the bar is
open (is there a set cocktail hour? Is wine available all night?). Additionally, be sure to communicate whether the bar is host or no-host. That is, are guests paying for their own drinks? There are cost benefits to a no-host bar, but Splittgerber and Krenz said host bars are more common. Either way, this allows guests to bring money for drinks or cash for tips. Finally, guests should always have their ID handy, as venues will be diligent to check IDs even at private events — the law requires it. F
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THE VINE STORY BY RICK STEIGMEYER PHOTOS BY MICHELLE NARANJO
Baroness Cellars Where Old World and New World meet
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anielle Clement calls herself an “accidental winemaker.” How she arrived at winemaking and creating Baroness Cellars winery is nothing she planned, she says. “I learned a lot about food and wine pairing and learned about great French wine before I was old enough to drink it,” Clement said with a laugh during our interview and tasting in the Baroness Cellars tasting room at 827 Front Street. The tasting room
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truly is in a cellar, down a narrow flight of stairs on Leavenworth’s busy main street, just across from the Bavarian theme town’s gazebo. Her giant panda of a dog, a white and black Akita named Stone, fluffed up his cushion beside us as we chatted in wicker chairs over mugs of steaming Engelwein, a fragrant blend of Riesling and Gewürztraminer spiced with ginger. A Baroness Cellars favorite, it’s a perfect drink for Leavenworth’s icy winters and Bavar-
ian scenery. It’s a traditional drink in northern Germany and France’s Alsace region. All Baroness wines have an old world European legacy to them — that comes from Clement’s connections with Europe — but she’s not afraid to play with New World styles in her winemaking. “I try to keep things very old world, very simple. But because we are new world, I feel free to mix it up and try new things,” she said.
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Take, for example, the Bordeaux-styled blend she calls Labour of Love. It’s a luscious, full-bodied red made from what began as a co-ferment of Carménère and Petit Verdot grapes. “It started out as an accident,” she said of the unplanned blend. Now, the co-ferment has become a standard, to which she adds Cabernet Sauvignon and varying percentages of Merlot and Malbec each year. The Huntress is another red blend that brings together many of the world’s best grape varieties, all grown in the Columbia Basin and southern Yakima Valley that is known for growing world-class wine grapes of nearly any variety. Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carménère, Malbec and Petit Verdot all participate in this huge stew of rich aromas and flavors.
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Top: Wine pourer Jodi Richardson serves wine to Chanelle Swem, Abbie Braaten and Alisha Schlotfeldt during a tasting at Baroness Cellars in early December. Bottom: The walls at Baroness Cellars are decorated with large canvases displaying their wine labels which feature classic and baroque portraits of regal women.
Her popular summer cooler, Sunshine Sangria, is a white, rather than the traditional fruity red wine of most sangria. She blends flowery GewĂźrztraminer and Riesling with Northwest pears, peaches and citrus fruit and locally produced honey. Both the sangria and Engelwein can be purchased in handy two-liter plastic pouches, as well as bottles. The pouches make perfect companions for picnics, camping trips, hikes and all those Leavenworth-area adventures like skiing, river rafting, rock climbing and trailbike riding. Her love for Italian varietals stick more to traditional methods with Sangiovese, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo as well as Chianti and Super Tuscanstyle blends. Clement travelled extensively in Europe and Africa in her 20s. She lived in Ireland, Germany and Kenya. Her parents were both raised in Europe. Her father imported European chocolate, bringing European eating and drinking styles home in the process. Luscious meals, paired with great wine and lively conversation with good friends were part of everyday life. January / February 2018
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Top: From left to right: Michele Burke, Sherry Campbell and Pat Newman drink some warm Engelwein at Baroness Cellars on a snowy day in Leavenworth. Bottom: Musician Taylor Cary provides a nice ambiance while cutomers drink a glass of wine. 84
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Clement grew up in Bellevue and Massachusetts before settling in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she finished high school. She studied political science at Northwestern Michigan College. She worked for non-profit organizations after college and fully expected that to be her life’s work. When she agreed to help a friend who had opened a Midwest wine tasting room, she found that she loved the social interactions with customers while presenting and selling wine. One thing led to another, and before long she was also in the cellar helping make the wine. “I fell in love with the social and educational aspects. Then I learned what was going on in the cellar and fell in love with fermentation,” she said. She also fell in love with Leavenworth while visiting relatives living in the area. “I called it my great escape,” she said, referring to the outdoor recreation, breathtaking landscape and new social connections with artists and creative, adventurous people.
“I can’t paint the canvas all myself. It takes a sense of community to fill my palette with the colors of laughter and friendship. There’s something magical that happens when people get together to drink wine,” she said.
Guests at Baroness Cellars enjoy a warm cup of Engelwein on a snowy day.
Clement started making wine for Bergdorf Cellars while getting a start on her own winery in 2008. She named her winery Baroness Cellars, celebrating the noble women of Europe’s past and the independent, courageous women of today. The winery was bonded in 2009. Baroness wine labels feature classic and baroque portraits of regal women. Baroness and Bergdorf shared a tasting room in Leavenworth for several years until Clement moved to her own location last year. She also helped make wine for Bella Terrazza and continues to share equipment and production space with that winery. “Baroness was getting too big; working two jobs was too much,” she said about the split with Bergdorf. Baroness makes about 1,200 cases of wine annually, sold mostly at the tasting room and through its wine club. “I had no idea I would end up making wine,” she said. Like the name of her most popular wine, winemaking is truly a Labour of Love. One that involves the magic of sharing with others. She wouldn’t have it any other way. F
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A TASTE OF NCW WINES WITH BARB ROBERTSON
Milbrandt Vineyards 2016 Rosé, $13
Jones of Washington 2013 Syrah, $15
Martin-Scott Winery 2014 Riesling, $12
Milbrandt is a solid regional
I really like the fact that Jones
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producer and they don’t disappoint on this awarded Rosé. Syrah is the dominant grape but it is blended with some Tempranillo that gives the wine a bit of complexity. Red berries, melon and tart cherry are on the nose and palate. There is also some dried sage and fresh basil notes in the background. The flavors are appealing and the texture is juicy. It’s the kind of wine that likes to dance around in your mouth. One of the wonderful things about a drier Rosé is that it’s so friendly to food. Pork, poultry, heartier fish, cheese and salads can all have a place at the table with this wine. Cheers!
can make a $15 Syrah this tasty. Wineries can be capital heavy and typically don’t work off large margins and so when I see a good red wine under $20, I’m singing Hallelujah in my head. This was a wine I frequently poured by the glass at Mission Street Bistro. Lush black fruits such as plum and blackberry lift out of the glass. My first sip revealed more berries up front with cigar and floral notes in the mid palate and then spiced crème brûlée on the finish. If you’re feeling adventurous with dinner, you could pair this with game, or a hearty lentil soup would be terrific for the vegetarians out there.
nice pear and apple flavors and the grapes come from a vineyard called “Appleblock.” It was a Golden Delicious orchard in its past life and meanders around the pond and winery building. The wine is off dry with sweet fruit and florals but is lively on the palate and finishes with snappy citrus. It’s a very good representation of local Riesling and is highly regarded. You can have all that flavor and at a reasonable price! The Martin-Scott Riesling will go well with a fruit and cheese platter, pork or spicy Thai and Indian food. Spicy Asian take-out and a yummy bottle of Riesling are a sure-fire way to break the winter doldrums.
Barb Robertson City: Wenatchee Credentials: Earned advanced certification through London-based Wine and Spirit Education Trust; currently working toward higher-level diploma through WSET. Earned degree in marketing from Central Washington University. Owned The Wine Bin retail shop in Wenatchee for five years, as well as the Mission Street Bistro Wine 86
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Bar for 14 years. Has worked in the Northwest wine industry for more than 15 years, including sales, production and marketing. Was a judge for the 2011-16 Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival wine competition, the 2017 Cascadia Wine Competition and the Washington State Fair 2015-16.
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Baroness Cellars Labour of Love, $40 What a great name for a wine, especially around Valentine’s Day! I sniffed cedar and blackberries right away. The flavors on the palate — earth, berry, bramble and a hint of wood smoke — reminded me of when I used to go blackberry picking on the wet side of the state. This blend is easy to drink with a nice balance of acidity and tannins. Baroness may have labored on this wine, but I don’t think you need to put too much effort in creating a tasty matchup. A cozy couch with a bowl of stew and Anjou Bakery bread is perfect! I know, because I did it. — Barb Robertson
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