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ove is the common thread that weaves its way through these pages. The most obvious examples are the three newlywed couples featured in this, our Wedding Issue. Committing the rest of your life to someone is the ultimate statement of love. No one does that for someone they “like a lot.” Romantic love is powerful. It can soothe, inspire, surprise and, yes, even frustrate. If that love is strong enough, it can endure and forgive just about anything. It’s easy to root for newlyweds. And it’s fun to hear the stories of their love and the planning that goes into their wedding day. For those in the planning stages of their own wedding, I hope the personal stories we share prove useful to you. The other stories in the wedding section include one on seamstress Diane Ritter and another involving wedding planners Katrina Anderson, Angela Blau and Amy Wall. In the grand scheme of things, all four women can be considered agents of love. They help get the bride and groom to the altar to make that “’til-death-do-us-part” promise. Love goes beyond romance. A pair of stories in this issue — a Q&A with Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra music director/conductor Nikolas Caoile and a feature on the Mission Ridge Mountain Patrol — help demonstrate that. In learning more about Caoile, it’s obvious that he loves music and the process of maximizing the talents of musicians. Hopefully you get a chance to see him on stage and hear the local symphony in 2019. It’s an awesome experience. The Mountain Patrol is a mix of paid staffers and volunteers dedicated to the snowy slopes and helping others. These hardy skiers and snowboarders — led by director Tess Morris — must love what they do to venture out in sub-zero temperatures and near-blizzard conditions at times to rescue someone. If you have love in your life as you head into 2019, cherish it. If you don’t, I suggest you go find it.

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THE WEDDING SECTION

10 Mr. Maestro

Musical magic happens when Nik Caoile wields his baton

The perfect fit

Diane Ritter makes wedding dress dreams come true

Three brides, three grooms

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14 H igher ed

60 Best-laid plans

Adam & Kelli

Oliver & Eneida

Jordan & Kenzie

Wedding planners share some do’s to check off ahead of the “I do’s”

College’s Continuing Ed program is for lifelong learners

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66 Winery + wedding = perfect match

Wineries roll out red carpet for the big day

20 Snow angels

74 Putts and pints

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Nikolas Caoile Job: Music director and conductor of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, acting chair and director of orchestras at Central Washington University Age: 40 Personal: Married to Melissa Schiel, son Kieran Caoile, and French bulldog Leo Hobby: Golf

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When did you choose to make music a career?

Nikolas Caoile leads a rehearsal.

he 2019 portion of Wenatchee Valley Symphony’s 2018-19 season begins Feb. 23 with “Astronomy” at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Nikolas Caoile will be at the creative helm of the musical journey that will include Gustav Holst’s famed orchestral suite “The Planets.” The epic piece is a collection of “soundtracks” for each of the planets of our solar system. The Wenatchee Valley Appleaires will provide vocal accompaniment for the 10

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final movement, “Venus.” Caoile, director of orchestras and acting chair of the Department of Music at Central Washington University, has manned the local symphony’s baton since 2010, leading a group of nearly 50 talented musicians as music director. We recently caught up with Caoile during a short break in his busy schedule. He agreed to answer some questions by email. Here’s the interview:

I chose to pursue a career in conducting in the middle of junior year at Willamette University. I was a pre-med and music double major, but realized that music was my calling. You come from a piano background. How does one make the leap from sitting at the keys of a piano to standing in front of an orchestra with a baton in hand?

Many conductors are pianists

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Nikolas Caoile leads the Wenatchee Valley Symphony during a rehearsal. — probably because piano is one of the few instruments where you can play multiple lines simultaneously. The piano has helped me study scores. I often play the scores at the piano so that I can learn each part and how they fit together. Your role as conductor — is it more about inspiring the players or conveying the vision of the composer? Yes and yes. I think like an actor reading a script for a play, the conductor must take the composer’s score to realize their intentions. The notes, directions and markings all help me to understand what the composer was trying to accomplish. Then, I serve as a teacher or coach for the orchestra musicians as we try to our best to perform that intention. What are the qualities that make a good conductor? Besides the obvious qualities — acute aural perception, performance skills, baton technique — a conductor must also be an artistic administrator and community arts leader. I teach my students that 1 percent of a conductor’s job is on the podium. The rest 12

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is organizing and planning programs, procuring guest artists, managing budgets, promotion and marketing, and education outreach. (S)he should be able to connect a variety of different people (board, patron, staff) to realize your organization’s vision. A great conductor is an artistic ambassador for a particular community.

als, stay-at-home moms, insurance agents, music students, county workers, mechanics, orchard managers and more. These are exemplary citizens of the Wenatchee Valley who come together to share something in common — their love for music. When united, this group becomes bigger than the sum of their parts.

How much work goes into a performance before you take the stage?

How would you describe your conducting style?

We rehearse six times before a performance beginning about five weeks prior to the event date. In each rehearsal, we carefully learn the pieces and make decisions on pacing, balance and other compositional elements. The musicians you work with in the Wenatchee Valley Symphony come from a wide variety of backgrounds. How do you bring them together as a cohesive group on stage? This is one of my favorite aspects about this group. The members of the group include public school teachers, lawyers, medical profession-

I would call myself a benevolent, collaborative conductor rather than a dictator. I would also say that my technique is more fluid and flexible, rather than stern and rigid. This all comes from being inspired by conductors like Claudio Abbado, Carlos Kleiber, Paavo Järvi and Simon Rattle. What are your most rewarding moments as a conductor? When the orchestra improves from concert to concert. Each moment when we achieve a bit more, accomplish something new or conquer something monumental is something to smile about. It’s an amazing feeling when each musician performs their personal best.

Now for the serious questions: How many conductor batons do you have? Do you have a favorite and why is it your favorite? I have a case full of 5-6 batons. They are all the same, the Mollard 14-inch E series in white. I like this particular baton because of its weight, size and feel. I haven’t changed batons for years. How do you stay connected with the audience when your back is to them during a performance? As well as directing the musicians, I feel like I am also “showing” the audience what to listen for in the music. Symphony orchestra is not a spectator sport like football, but I feel as the most physically active person on the stage, I can help “describe” the music. What feeling do you want the audience to walk away with after seeing/hearing a performance by the Wenatchee Valley Symphony?

Caoile leads a rehearsal.

Inspiration and awe. I would like our audiences to be inspired by the compositions, and be awed by the performance of it by our musicians. I think we are lucky to have such a talented group here in our backyard. F

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EDUCATION STORY BY JAANA HATTON PHOTOS BY PAUL T. ERICKSON

Instructor Liza Della Valentina shows students examples of her art during her Mixed Media art class at Wenatchee Valley College.

WVC’s Continuing Education classes draw those looking to expand their horizons

he U.S. Constitution grants us the inherent right to the pursuit of happiness. Joy may be found in ice-cream or warm slippers, but knowledge and an active mind are also considerable components of feeling good. In our pursuit of bliss and brainpower, going back to school may be the pathway. So go ahead and pursue your happiness through Wenatchee Valley College’s Continuing Education program. And here’s the good part: grades don’t matter in Continuing Education unless you are working towards a certificate. Nobody takes attendance and homework is optional. How’s that for happiness?

From right, students Lois Pendleton, Dorrinda Carlson and Susan Thomas look on as instructor Della Valentina shows how to add multiple layers of color to paper.

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Instructor Liza Della Valentina adds paint to a piece of Gelli Plate during her Mixed Media art class at Wenatchee Valley College.

Della Valentina encourages students to be fearless in choosing textures and objects. WVC has several possibilities for constant learners. You can study Spanish, learn to paint like Picasso (almost) or conquer your battle with the iPad, and much more. Age is not an issue; you can be a recent highschool graduate or a retiree of 20 years — all are welcome. In Liza Della Valentina’s Mixed Media art class, anything goes. Hence the 16

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“mixed” in the title. You are allowed to break all the rules of what matches with what: pastels and watercolors can be partners on the same sheet of paper, or you can sprinkle sand into your acrylics. “I don’t always know where my art takes me. Sometimes, the socalled mistakes are great!” said Della Valentina, an independent artist

Della Valentina made this piece with an old photograph of herself from her father’s photo collection, other photos, a page from “The Wizard of Oz,” cloth and paint.

whose works will be on display at Wenatchee’s Lemolo restaurant in February. She said her classes are all about self-expression, bravery and comradery. Dorrinda Carlson, who was taking the class in the fall quarter for a second time, said attending the sessions gives her a sense of freedom (there’s that self-expression and bravery) and a place to paint after she lost her studio space due to moving. Carlson is a yoga instructor and also teaches at Sip and Paint. Susan Thomas was a first-timer, but already accomplished in her creation. She is still working but looking forward to retirement from her government job and having more time for artful adventures. “I use bark and other materials I collect during my hikes and combine them with cut-outs from napkins, or all kinds of things. This is a grounding experience for me,” she said. For those interested in something more academic, Susan Ballinger’s Wenatchee Naturalist course may be the answer, offering an in-depth, overall introduction to the shrubsteppe environment in the greater Wenatchee area. It is only offered

Instructor Tonia Hoefner jokes about baking being more of a feel than a science, drawing laughs from her Wenatchee Valley College Continuing Education baking students at King’s Orchard Church in Wenatchee.

in the fall quarter, but she teaches classes in the winter and spring quarters to further nature awareness in the community. Ballinger said she had seven doctors enrolled in the fall course. “It’s a balancing act to keep them interested but not to get too scientific for the rest of the students,” she said. Ballinger said she started offering the “Naturalist” course in order to prompt new people to join conservation groups. She also wants to help teachers new to the area become more familiar with the ecology of the region. “I would say one third of my students are new to the area, one third are working professionals and one third are retirees,” Ballinger explained. Donald France, a retired anesthesiologist, lived in Wenatchee during his high-school years, moved away and has now made Chelan his home for a year. “I worked for the Forest Service in college,” France said. “I like being outdoors. The field trips are my favorite part of this course.”

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OUTDOORS STORY BY RACHEL DILORENZO PHOTOS BY PAUL T. ERICKSON

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Ted Edwards admits getting on the goods early to check out grooming conditions before the hill opens to the public is a bonus of being a ski patrol member. 20

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iven the risks involved and the inherent lack of glory, exactly how does Mission Ridge Ridge Ski & Board Resort manage to attract skiers with the technical skills and character traits necessary to serve on its ski patrol? Mountain Patrol director Tess Morris paused thoughtfully before replying, “I think what draws people in initially is the recreational side of it. They want to ski and have fun and help their community. What keeps people around is the actual patrol family itself. We have so many

great people from all walks of life who want to help any and all outdoor recreationalists.” The Mountain Patrol is made up of roughly 100 members, the majority being volunteers. So, what does it take to be a ski patroller? “ ... ‘Can you ski or snowboard confidently in breakable crust, with an awkward, heavy load (e.g., a toboggan)?’ This is usually the question I ask people when they are first inquiring about becoming a patroller,” said Morris, who is in her fourth season as patrol director.

The patrol program can teach people the medical aspect of the job through its yearly Outdoor Emergency Care Course, she said, but can’t necessarily teach people how to ski. Prospective members need to come with that ability before wanting to become a patroller. “We also have a host of snowboarders who are patrollers,” Morris said. “We don’t discriminate when it comes to patrolling. Whatever your method of travel is, as long as you can ski/ride it competently, we are happy to have you.”

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Mission Ridge Ski Patrol Director Tess Morris comes from a long line of skiers. Her grandfather was in the 10th Mountain Division deployed to Italy in World War II.

Left: Morris leans into the wind prior to a sweep of the hill near the end of the day. Above: Lexi, an avalanche rescue dog, relaxes in the Mission Ridge Ski Patrol shack. 22

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Earning full patrol-member status is no easy task, though, requiring “an incredible time commitment on the candidate’s part,” she said. The required Outdoor Emergency Care course designed by the National Ski Patrol runs from mid-September through mid-December, every Tuesday and Thursday night. Morris said it entails roughly 90 percent of the content as an EMT-basic course. “After patrol candidates have passed the class, we take them out every other weekend, pairing them with experienced patrollers,” she said. “During this time, we train them on toboggan handling, locations of equipment and various aspects of mountain operations. Once we feel confident the candidate will be able to handle emergency situations on their own, we award them with a patrol jacket.” Besides the athleticism and technical training requirement, patrollers must also be physically strong. All must be able to safely take a loaded toboggan down various terrain features. The toboggans are loaded with a pack containing a box splint, a patient carrier and blankets. It’s worth noting that once you add the averagesized skier to the sled, that makes a 200-plus pound load. When not saving folks on the mountain, ski patrol staff handle mundane tasks, including rescuing dropped items beneath Chair 1. But life as a patrol member can get interesting very quickly. Morris can easily recall the more challenging rescues in her time on the mountain. “There are a couple that come to mind ... and they all occurred on Jan. 2, 2017. To set the scene, there were over 40 inches of new snow, along with winds at a sustained 40 mph and a 10-degree temperature.” That day, it took Ski Patrol staff more than three hours to complete avalanche mitigation routes. Due to the long exposure to cold and sweating at the same time, many patrollers were borderline hypothermic upon returning to dispatch, she said, and a few had frostbite on their faces from the wind. “Once guests started unloading from the chairlift, we immediately had three calls: one head injury, one possible pelvic fracture and one snow immersion,” she said. “Due to the snow load, the serious nature of the injuries

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From right, ski patrol member Marshall Kane, patrol candidate John Dykes and patrol member Ted Edwards smooth out a rough spot left by a grooming machine. The Mission Ridge snow grooming crew is world class in its abilities, but occasional fine tuning helps keep the public safe.

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and the tricky extrication involved, all of these calls took over half an hour just to be reported to the base area. To put it in perspective, our normal response time is less than five minutes, and our average on-scene time is 10 minutes.” Morris said she arrived in the aid room with a courtesy ride — a toboggan ride for two beginner snowboarders — near the end of the day and met a man who reported his 14-year-old son and the son’s friend lost, somewhere below the Bomber Cliffs. “As I started taking notes and calling dispatch, another man walked in and reported his wife, daughter, son and the son’s friend all lost somewhere on the mountain, and were struggling in the deep snow,” she said. “It was 4 p.m., the temperature outside was 7 degrees, and now it was beginning to get dark.” As it turns out, the two 14 year-old boys had cut a trail into the “Pit of Despair” area around the corner from the Bomber Cliff, and the additional family of four followed in the boys’ ski tracks. The patrol established cell phone contact with both parties, and the two boys continued on toward Lake Clara, trying to find a route down. The boys believed they were “somewhere above the parking lot, but couldn’t tell,” Morris said. “Our

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lift maintenance supervisor, Aaron Taylor, was listening to the radio traffic, and knew six patrollers were headed out that way to find both parties. He had the good idea of turning on the night skiing lights on Chair 4, to help guide the two boys down.” “They were able to safely descend to the parking lot,” she said. “We found the other family at around 5:30 p.m. It was 3 degrees.” Once the call went out saying patrol members were heading back up the mountain for a search and rescue, staffers from various Mission Ridge departments stepped up and offered their support, Morris said. Some patrol members were able to ride up the mountain in a grooming vehicle, lift maintenance turned on the lights for the boys, and the food and beverage sent patrol members out with snack food and water. Marketing and administration staff were in correspondence with the sheriff’s office.

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Clockwise from top: Ted Edwards, a Foothills Middle School teacher and Mission Ridge Ski Patrol member, rips a fresh corduroy line above the Hampton Lodge at Mission Ridge. Mission Ridge is rarely crowded but can get a little busy such as this day on Tumwater, one of the main runs used by guests. Mission Ridge Ski Patrol and emergency medical personnel assist an injured guest last ski season. Ski patrol members train to safely and swiftly get injured guests down the hill to the base aid station where medical staff is ready to access injuries and transport the patient to the hospital if needed. 28

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“It would be so easy for these departments to just clock out and go home after such a long day,” she said. “But they were there, and assisted us however they could. I love working here!”

Still, the patrol job isn’t without its risks. “Have there been times I’ve been freaked out, scared, wondering ‘What am I doing here?’ For sure,” Morris said. F January / February 2019

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t was Nov. 1 and Noelle Johnson had just about everything squared away for her big day. She picked a date and decided on a location. The only problem was the dress — she bought one but it didn’t fit quite right. Cue Diane Ritter, owner of SewRite Alterations in Wenatchee. For more than two decades, Ritter has been altering dresses for brides to-be, and she’s become busier over the years.

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Diane Ritter inspects the hemline of Noelle Johnson’s dress during her first fitting in Ritter’s studio. Ritter, the owner of Sew-Rite Alterations, has been altering wedding dresses for 23 years.

She now handles around 40 dresses a year — even a few from the Seattle area — in her basement studio on Kittitas Street. “If they buy off the rack, I would say probably 95 percent have to have an alteration done,” Ritter said. “Even a custom-ordered gown, 25 percent have to have something done.” Every dress is different, but the most problematic areas are the hemline, bust and straps, Ritter said. The average alteration can range from $150-$350 per dress. “There is always something unique about everybody’s wedding gown,” she said. “Mostly that comes from the fact that every person is unique in themselves.” The process starts with a consultation and initial fitting. Then if the bust or straps need to be adjusted, Ritter starts there. Following that, the bride-to-be comes in for a second fitting. If everything fits correctly, Ritter trims the hemline and adds a bustle. “After that, we do the final fit, which means the dress is ready to walk out the door as long as the bride sees no other issues and is completely happy with the result,” she said. Finally Ritter steams the entire dress so it’s ready to wear the moment it leaves her studio.

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Diane Ritter makes her first alterations on Noelle Johnson’s dress. In an average week Ritter alters everything from jeans to shirts — but a wedding dress is a different beast. “Wedding dresses are definitely more time-consuming,” she said. “They take more fitting time. The operations themselves take long; they’re a little more meticulous.” Over the years, Ritter has collected dozens of colors of thread in shades from eggshell to ivory to match the dress fabric. The entire alteration process can take a few weeks so she recommends that future brides come in at least a month in advance of their big day. “Some brides tend to procrastinate a little bit; it’s much better to get it in sooner than later,” she said. “What I want out

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Bride-to-be Noelle Johnson had her dress brought in slightly and had the hemline adjusted. of most brides is a month’s worth of working space.” But there will inevitably be a few dresses every year that come in just under the wire. “I probably get five bridal gowns a year where I get a phone call on a Thursday and they’re getting married on Saturday,” she said. But her biggest recommendation for future brides is to have a vision in mind of how you want the dress to look and communicate that with your seamstress. “If I had anything to say to a bride, it would be share your desires and your dreams,” she said. “Tell your seamstress what your heart wants when you’re looking in the mirror. What’s the reflection you want to see back at you at the end of this process?” F

Diane Ritter inspects the calendar hanging in her basement studio on Kittitas Street.

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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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Photography is your most important wedding day investment. Congratulations! You’ve booked your dream venue and your guests will certainly delight in your flower arrangements and vegan option taco bar. But other than your rings, your wedding photos are perhaps the only investment you get to take home with you… and these photographs only grow in value through time. Oly Mingo Photography and Cinematography specializes in craft heirloom photography. Precious memories expertly preserved. Now accepting deposits for 2019 and beyond. I can’t wait to celebrate with you! Oly Mingo | Photographer & Filmmaker www.olymingo.com | 509-670-3542 | oly@olymingo.com

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ADAM & KELLI WEDDING LOCATION & DATE: Maui, June 24, 2018 RECEPTION LOCATION & DATE:

Siren Song Vineyard Estate & Winery, June 30, 2018

STORY BY MARCO MARTINEZ PHOTOS BY JENNAN OAKS

elli Christoferson was at a real estate conference in New Jersey when she first met her future husband, Adam Rynd. She was managing a real estate firm in Wenatchee at the time, and he had just purchased a real estate business in Chelan. Fate? You bet, Kelli said. When it came time to plan a wedding — the second for both of them — Kelli said they also followed their heart, choosing to tie the knot in Maui among family before returning stateside days later for a grand reception at Siren Song Vineyard Estate & Winery. Choosing an intimate setting for their wedding ceremony was a priority, she said. “With my first wedding, there was so many things going on that I don’t really even remember saying my wedding vows,” Kelli said. Ï wanted to be sure that saying our vows to each other was the most important part of our wedding celebration.” A lot of work went into the planning — their combined families include eight children and one son-in-law — but it all paid off in the end, she said. “It took two years (of planning),”she said. “There were a lot of details getting 11 of us to Maui for a week and then coming home to host a reception with 250 guests. Siren Song did most of the work for our reception, which was amazing! I am so happy with how everything turned out.” Having a reception in which nearly all the guests did not attend the actual wedding ceremony presented its own unique challenge, she said. Adam and Kelli worried that guests would feel less of a connection to their union. They solved this particular challenge by sharing a love letter at the start of the reception. Kelli said her experience working as a wedding photographer for 10 years proved a huge plus in deciding what she desired for during the special wedding-reception week. “We ... wanted our guests to have the best experience celebrating with us,” she said. They turned to their personal passions to create a reception environment that matched their personality. “We love food and great wine,” Kelli said. “We also love music and dancing. That is why we had a jazz band during our dinner and the best DJ for the dancing afterwards.”

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WEDDING PLANNER: Katie Tolan, Siren Song WEDDING DRESS: I Do Bridal, Seattle PHOTOGRAPHER: Jennan Oaks CATERER: Siren Song CAKE: Siren Song MUSIC: Jason Tokita, Injoy Entertainment JAZZ BAND: Jennan Oaks Trio FLOWERS: Costco

TRANSPORTATION: A&A Motorcoach, Wenatchee (shuttled people to the parking-limited venue) HAIR AND MAKEUP: Platinum Studios, Wenatchee GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Sage Vacation Rentals and River Walk Inn REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION/CATERER: Siren Song HONEYMOON: Bora Bora January / February 2019

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OLIVER & ENEIDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 CEREMONY:

Holy Apostles Catholic Church, East Wenatchee

RECEPTION:

Leavenworth Festhalle

STORY BY MARCO MARTINEZ PHOTOS BY GABRIEL HERNANDEZ

ometimes the bride’s dress can get in the way of an otherwise perfect wedding. Eneida Mirella Garibay Bravo wasn’t going to let that happen. Eneida said she saw some beautiful dresses while visiting multiple out-of-town wedding boutiques, but not one that caught her full attention. “I was getting overwhelmed because I wasn’t finding a dress with all the details I envisioned ... ,” she said. The bride-to-be visited Katrina’s Wedding Boutique in Wenatchee, where she shared with owner Katrina Anderson exactly what she was looking for in a dress. While she was trying on dresses that day, Eneida said she caught a glimpse of a dress that caught her eye. “I asked Katrina if I could try that dress ... but she said that was going to be the last one because she had a feeling that was going to be the one, and she was right!,” Eneida said. “The wedding dress had everything I was envisioning: lace along the corset and throughout the dress, buttons on the back and it fit my body type. It was perfect!” With the dress decision out of the way, Eneida and fiance Oliver Medina Sanchez were able to put their combined attention toward the fine details of their upcoming wedding. The couple met each other through Oliver’s sister, who is friends with Eneida. Oliver and Eneida took mental notes during other weddings they attended leading up to their own big day. And they sought the help of wedding planner Mayra Aviña to guide them along the way. “There wasn’t much work or it didn’t feel like much just because we dedicated a minimum of 30 minutes a day to work on the details of the wedding,” Oliver said. In the end, the couple said they ended up with a wedding day that reflected their devotion to family and friends. “We had more family and friends than expected, and there was a time (during the reception) when everyone was on the dance floor dancing and having a blast, including us!” Eneida said.

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WEDDING PLANNER: Just for You Events and Designs (Mayra Aviña) VIDEOGRAPHER: Frank Bravo PHOTOGRAPHER: Gabriel Hernandez CATERER: Juan Mendez FLOWERS: Costco MUSIC: Los Principes de la Banda MAKEUP: Gustavo Villanueva HAIR: Mary Cleveland HONEYMOON: Cancún, Mexico

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JORDAN & KENZIE SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 CEREMONY AND RECEPTION: Highlander Golf Course

STORY BY REILLY KNEEDLER PHOTOS BY RACHEL JOCELYN

here’s a big debate going on in the Conley house hold. Newlyweds Jordan and Kenzie still disagree about how they met. “That’s up for debate, based on which one of us you ask,” Kenzie said. Jordan remembers her coming in for an oil change five years ago when he was working at Sangster Motors in Wenatchee. But she says they’ve had mutual friends for years and already knew each other. Luckily the disagreement wasn’t a deal-breaker, as the pair married last September after three years of dating. Kenzie planned the wedding herself and she quickly decided finding a good location at an affordable price point was a priority. “We were looking at different places and thinking ‘where would be affordable and where provides the most bang for your buck?’” she said. The couple decided Highlander Golf Club in East Wenatchee ticked off all their boxes. “We met with the event coordinator up there, and after hearing about all the stuff they actually provide — tables, chairs, linens, napkins, everything — it was a lot easier to choose them,” Kenzie said. Since the club also offered catering, the pair decided to host their reception there too. As their big day approached, the couple made it a point to spend time with their closest friends and family. “He stayed at his parents’ house the night before and I stayed at my house with my best friend,” Kenzie said. “The next morning, my bridal party came to my house and his went to his house. So he got to have lunch and spend time with them and I got to have breakfast with my girls and get ready, so that was really fun.” But when it came time for the ceremony, everything became a blur for the young pair. “We all met at the venue and I don’t really remember much from there because it all went so fast,” Kenzie said. “It was a great day.”

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DRESS: Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal, Tukwila FLOWER BOUQUETS: Full Bloom CENTERPIECES: Costco CATERING: Highlander Golf Club PHOTOGRAPHER: Rachel Jocelyn January / February 2019

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STORY BY RACHEL DILORENZO

KATRINA ANDERSON, WENATCHEE

Katrina’s Wedding Boutique, Consulting & Limousine katrinasweddingboutique.com

Tried-and-true tips for a stress-free wedding

f you’re planning a wedding any time soon, you have come to the right place. We asked three local wedding planners — Katrina Anderson, Angela Blau and Amy Wall — to share their advice for planning your romantic, memorable and personalized day. It’s no easy task to pull off a successful wedding, and Anderson (Katrina’s Wedding Boutique), Blau (Beau Bella) and Wall (Salt of the Earth) have their share of common-sense tips to make the day go smoothly. “I could talk weddings all day long,” said Anderson.“I love that couples find and fall in love. Seriously, I can’t think of anything better!” Armed with a degree in fashion merchandising and marketing from the Art Institute of Seattle, Anderson has spent most of her career working alongside her mother, Darlene

Curtis. “I loved how we have worked together to make the customers feel so special,” Anderson said. Blau said the creativity factor is what first drew her to weddings — designing cakes, dresses, rings and bouquets. She later discovered an appreciation for organizing and scheduling. “I realized my creativity and organizational skills were the perfect marriage for a wedding planning career,” she said. Wall said she feels as if the wedding planning business chose her. “It mixes a little bit of everything that I love: art, creativity, people, a great party, beautiful flowers and good food.” Current trends identified by the planners include bold colors in both bridal attire and floral arrangements. Others include white flowers, dahlias, succulents and big floral arches/chandeliers. Trendy venue ideas include

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home weddings, couch seating and setting up ceremony chairs “in the round.” In terms of food trends, hot items include small bridal cakes; cupcakes; and donuts. For menu themes, there are food stations (seafood bars, custom pizza and tacos), signature drinks in honor of the bride and 62

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groom, and end-of-evening send-off snacks (burritos, sweet waffles, etc). Some of the wisdom these wedding planners have learned along the way is practical, while some of it is perhaps best described as inspired. Here’s a little photo nugget from Anderson: “Handling the photos beforehand gives you a chance to cap-

ture most of your family and bridal party pictures ahead of the wedding. It prevents your guests from having to wait around too long and also allows your family and bridal party to mingle with the guests. Meanwhile, the happy couple can be whisked away, so the photographer can capture amazing pictures of just the two of them. You will capture that romantic first moment of seeing each other — and honestly, you will extend that lovely ‘first sight’ feeling as you walk down the aisle.” Varied experiences have equipped these planners to deal with all kinds of challenges. “My very first wedding was definitely a learning experience,” Blau said. “It was a large backyard wedding, with the ceremony and reception in the same space. I had to move 150 chairs to set up the reception. Because the couple hadn’t hired servers, I wound up doing the job of what would have been assigned to 5-6 people. “The truth is,” she said, “sometimes you just have to throw on your ‘Pan Am’ smile, even if you’re screaming ‘Mayday!’ inside.”

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STAFFING: This is one day in your life when you want tasks to be delegated. Hire as many people as possible to help out on the day of your wedding. This will help ensure that the bridal couple and their families enjoy themselves.

10 Wedding Planning Tips TIMETABLE: Decide on the type of reception you want, and how long you want the event to last. Better to book the venue early, than late. BUDGET: Determine how much money you want to spend. Then, stay within your financial means.

WARDROBE: Men, try on suits or tuxedos as soon as you can. This will allow time for necessary adjustments to be done. Ladies, try on clothing two weeks ahead of the wedding. It is important to avoid last-minute wardrobe malfunctions. Ask your venue if there is a safe place for you to hang your wedding attire, on the day of your rehearsal. SELF-CARE: On the big day, be sure to eat, hydrate and have fun! FOOD: Book your catering early. Some caterers only take on one wedding per weekend. Double-check the date and fees with your caterer, one week to two weeks prior to your wedding as a reminder for the final count.

Don’t underestimate having enough water and ice. VENUE: When planning, consider the possible weather and wind conditions on your chosen date. GUESTS: Provide comfort items for your guests (e.g., paper fans; water bottles; hand sanitizer, etc). FLOWERS: Try a mock floral arrangement at your venue ahead of time. Vases with fake flowers will provide perspective on whether the arrangement is the right size and height for the venue. Also, set flowers out 30 minutes prior to your ceremony, to maintain freshness. PHOTOS: Consider having at least some of the formal photos taken prior to the ceremony. Consider the following order for photos: First, pictures of the bride and bridal party; next, the groom and groomsmen; then, the bride and groom. Sources: Katrina Anderson, Angela Blau and Amy Wall F

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Silvara Cellars hosts weddings and special events that range from intimate to not so intimate.

If wine is the potion of love, then a vineyard is the perfect place for a wedding

orth Central Washington, with its growing number of destination wineries that offer breathtaking views as well as fine vintnercrafted wines, is becoming the place to find that perfect wedding venue.

Wenatchee River Valley Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery boasts some of the region’s most awarded wines. Owners Doug and Debé Brazil created the winery in a historic brick 66

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warehouse with weddings and other festive events in mind. Events for up to 130 people can be held indoors in the winery’s elegant fireplace room, or for as many as 200 outside on the vineyard-surrounded patio, said Debé. Chateau Faire Le Pont also has its own gourmet restaurant and staff that can prepare appetizers to full meals customized to fit dietary, cultural or personal preferences. An event planner and executive chef works closely with each couple in order to ensure all needs are met for

rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception, she said. A few miles up the Wenatchee River Valley is the Warm Springs Inn & Winery. The six-bedroom 1917 mansion on the banks of the Wenatchee oozes with classic Southern charm. Intimate weddings can be held inside with wedding and reception areas for up to 250 outside with a backdrop of the river, orchards and stately mountains. Owners Julie and Ludger Szmania provide antique-appointed lodging, gourmet meals, estate wines and professional

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staff for the perfect romantic occasion. Just a few miles from downtown Leavenworth is the picturesque Silvara Cellars winery perched above the Wenatchee River with stunning views of snowcapped Cascade peaks. Silvara is known for its outstanding wines made by owner/winemaker Gary Seidler as well as its impressive lodge and outdoor patios that make for memorable celebrations for up to 275 guests.

Quincy Looking for something truly unique? Cave B Inn & Spa offers elegant wedding packages complete with wine, food and lodging on the rocky cliffs overlooking the Columbia River near

Tsillan Cellars hosted 18 weddings last summer.

Quincy, next door to Cave B Estate Winery and the Gorge Amphitheatre.

Lake Chelan For many couples, Lake Chelan offers the ultimate dream location for their wedding event. With postcard views of the lake and North Cascade peaks and with the Lake Chelan Valley’s abundant tourist and recreational attractions, the area lures couples from around the world as a wedding venue. More than 30 wineries now rim the lake’s southeastern shores and picturesque hills. Some, like Karma Vineyards, Siren Song and Tsillan Cellars, all perched on the southern rim hills looking uplake, were created around a wedding venue concept. Tunnel Hill

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Winery offers a high perch view of the lake perfect for smaller celebrations. On the north side of the lake a few others including Vin du Lac and Harmony Meadows — a non-winery wedding venue surrounded by wineries — offer wedding sites close to the busy Wapato Point condominium community and Mill Bay Casino. Nearby, Rio Vista Winery hosts weddings along the banks of the Columbia River. Tsillan Cellars hosted 18 weddings last summer and has already booked 15 for 2019, said Sandy McDonald, the winery’s wedding coordinator. Tsillan Cellars’ Tuscany-themed architecture and gardens are a popular choice for weddings of 12 to more than 200 guests. “We offer an all-inclusive package. January / February 2019

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has since retired but occasionally accepts event planning jobs and doesn’t mind answering questions about local wedding venues, budget planning and available vendors. Several wineries have stopped hosting weddings because of the huge commitment involved that forces them to suspend other winery and tasting room operations, she said. “It takes a lot of work. You can’t just open up a winery and expect everything to go smoothly when it comes to weddings,” she said. As a result, she said Lake Chelan wedding venues are in high demand and should be booked a year in advance. Larger wineries usually have their own wedding planners who can help. Most couples bring their own planner, she said. Expect to pay between $5,000 to $35,000 or more for a wedding package, depending on the number of guests and many other factors. F

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Brix Restaurant can handle appetizer and full dinner options for weddings of up to 220 guests. Siren Song also offers stunning views from its veranda overlooking the lake from the south. An outdoor kitchen and wood fired oven focus on pizza and paella-focused appetizers

and dinners. Gwen Earley created yourlakechelanwedding.com to help couples find Lake Chelan wedding venues, caterers, wedding directors, photographers, musicians and other local businesses available to complete the perfect wedding event. She and her husband previously operated a downtown Chelan clothing shop that provided tuxedo and dress rentals, as well as event planning for weddings. She started the website in 2007 as a public service and

Photos clockwise from top: Warm Springs Inn & Winery offers a riverside venue for weddings and parties. Warm Springs Inn & Winery is owned and operated by former Seattle restaurateurs Ludger and Julie Szmania. The renovated brick warehouse that is home to Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery is a popular wedding reception venue in Wenatchee.

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The Hideaway rests proudly above The Wenatchee Valley on the gorgeous Hampton Homestead. You are surrounded by cherry orchard and dramatic views which provide the perfect ambiance for you and loved ones. Come join us where love and cherries grow!

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Situated on top of the Waterville Plateau, the Community Hall at the N.C.W. Fairgrounds has a large open floor plan, comfortably accommodates up to 500 guests. Commercial-grade kitchen, tables, chairs and a PA system available at no extra charge.

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THE BUZZ

STORY BY HOLLY THORPE PHOTOS BY REILLY KNEEDLER

Elese Turner, Wenatchee, competes in a sudden-death mini-golf battle after tying in a game of bingo at Tap and Putt.

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Tap and Putt The space that now houses Tap and Putt on North Wenatchee Avenue used to be Revolution Snow & Skate.

246 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee Open Wednesday through Monday Check their rotating tap list at thetapandputt.com

ince it opened last March, Tap and Putt in Wenatchee has continued to evolve — from its drink selection to the games and activities it offers. The idea first came to co-owner Stephanie Stone and fiance Dylan Buttolph during one of their first dates to a Seattle pub called Flatstick that featured beer and old-fashioned games. “She was kind of the one that got the wheel turning,” Buttolph said of Stone. “She was like ‘Wenatchee needs something like this, something to do.’” Stone said she wanted to create a place for people to play games and socialize. “I was just trying to think of what I would want to do and target some of that younger crowd for more of a fun late-night place to go,” Stone said. “And also to have a different beer selection.” The result was Tap and Putt, a pub serving unique beers and ciders, paninis, flatbreads and small plates. It’s equipped with a shuffleboard, big-screen TVs and, most notably, a nine-hole mini-golf course. January / February 2019

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Trystan Daniels, Wenatchee, reacts after getting past a difficult mini-golf hole at Tap and Putt on North Wenatchee Avenue.

Tami Lenny, Wenatchee, plays a board game called “Dribble” with her family. Stone, 32, and Buttolph, 27, own the business with their mutual friend Jackson Cochran, 27. Both the beer and mini-golf industries were firsts for all of them. “None of us have any background in this,” Buttolph said. “But we figured it out.” Buttolph and Cochran, both from Monroe, were working at Lowe’s 76

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Ben and Sara Radoslovich, Spokane, relax in a quiet corner of Tap and Putt while in town visiting family for the holidays.

before the pub opened, and Stephanie owns her own beauty business in Wenatchee. It wasn’t until they saw their current space up for lease (previously Revolution Snow & Skate on Wenatchee Ave.) that they started seriously pursuing the idea of opening their own pub. “We saw this place and it was like ‘That’s the perfect place to do it!’ ”

Buttolph said. “It was kind of a spur-ofthe-moment, ‘Let’s just go for it’ kind of thing.” Opening took longer than expected, but the trio filled their time with a major remodel of the space. Stone said they did everything themselves, from exposing the natural brick to building the mini-golf course. “I wanted to create a different

atmosphere,” Stone said. “I love to see people in big groups connecting, and they’re not on their phone.” Soon, they had regulars coming in to see what was on tap, and members coming in to play mini-golf with friends. “It’s just all been a pleasant surprise,” Cochran said. “You don’t know how people are going to react to it or if they’re going to continue to come in.” Recently, they started offering Friday night bingo, Thursday night trivia (which helps raise donations for the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society), live music and more events to keep things fresh for customers. The pub is family-friendly, with kids allowed until 7 p.m. each night. They’re open six days a week and stay open late on weekends to give people more options on how to spend their Friday night out. They said they see a lot of first dates and people making friends with the other groups who come to play. Buttolph said one of the most common misconceptions about the pub is that if you come in, you have to play a round of golf. “It’s not just a mini-golf place,” he said. “That’s why we put ‘Tap’ before the ‘Putt.’ ” The owners take pride in stocking unique and hard-to-get beers and ciders, as well as hard seltzer from San Juan Seltzer, which is exclusive to Tap and Putt. They said they enjoy trying to find new things for their customers to try. “Once a week, we go to the West Side to go get beers,” Buttolph said. “We want to set ourselves apart.” They said they’re still trying new things and seeing what works. But overall, the experience of starting this new business, working together and learning more about beer and golf has been rewarding. “There’s no way I’d be able to partner with anybody but them,” Stone said. “Anything I want or ask for, they figure out how to do it.” “I don’t think any one of us could figure out how to do this on our own,” Buttolph added. As they near their first year in business, they said they plan to continue bringing in more activities, games and interesting drinks. “We always want to keep people coming back for more,” Buttolph said. F

Tap and Putt features a wide selection of local brews.

The bar hosts a bingo night every Friday at 7 p.m.

Tap and Putt has a wide variety of golf decor, including a golf club chandelier. January / February 2019

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UPON FURTHER REVIEW

A TASTE OF NCW WINES WITH BARB ROBERTSON

Succession Wines 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, $39

Crayelle Cellars 2016 Malbec, $29

Karma Vineyards 2016 Syrah, $36.99

Succession is the right name for this winery because they keep making wonderful wines, one right after another. The 2016 Cab Sauv is a joy to drink. The aromas are complex with red and dark fruit, summer soil after a rain, pencil shavings and chocolate truffle. The texture is rich and smooth with flavors of cherry, raspberry and a touch of black fruit. It fills the mouth in the best way possible and finishes long and clean. This is a perfect way to treat yourself after a long day in the cold or at the office.

Although this wine was great to drink the first day I opened it, it was even better the second day when I shared it at my Thanksgiving feast. I was lucky to get a few more sips because it was the first empty bottle at the table. The aromas include plums, blackberries and my backyard wild lilac bush. Dark fruits, black olive, sweet pipe tobacco and vanilla are weaved into a plush blanket that is oh-so cozy in your mouth. Winemaker Craig Mitrakul keeps the tannins in check and lets the fruit shine. A great first effort with this grape varietal from Crayelle.

Syrah is a grape of many expressions. I happen to be fond of the Northern Rhone Syrahs of France. Although the Karma Syrah is very much a Washington state wine, Lake Chelan to be exact, it has a French essence that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put my finger on. The wine is deep and rich, yet has a youthful energy that keeps it moving around the mouth. Boysenberry and black cherry are the dominant fruit flavors. Licorice, old rose, sage and white pepper keep things interesting. The tannins are integrated for a smooth and seamless finish. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be interesting to see how this one evolves. It did not break up after being opened for three days on my counter. It simply let me enjoy another layer.

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 78

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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 and 2018 Cascadia Wine Competition and the Washington State Fair 2015-16.

PARTING SHOT

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Fog covers the Wenatchee Valley seen from Badger Mountain in late November.

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