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Engagement photo tips........................................................................ 3

General Manager..................................................... Barb Trimble

Worth more than a thousand words.............................................. 4-5

Editor........................ ...............................................Chris Mertes

First dance song ideas..........................................................................5

Production/Layout....................................................... Sue Spahn

Gems that last forever..................................................................... 6-7 Save-the-date card etiquette..................................................... 8 & 17 Seating your wedding guests................................................................9

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Let them eat cake!....................................................................... 12-14

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Vintage is trend in bridal jewelry....................................................15

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Bouquets of beauty................................. ......................................10-11

Navigating an interfaith wedding.............................................. 16-17 Organization tips for couples planning a wedding ... 17 Wedding day survival kits................................................................. 18 Most popular months for weddings..................................................19

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Coloring the wedding.........................................................................20

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Engagement pho­ tos don't have to be posed portraits.

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Newly engaged couples choose to capture the occasion in photos that they can cherish. Often, one of these photos is used as an announcement to family and friends and might even be published in the newspaper.

Engagement photos may be part of a package negotiated with the photographer who will be covering the wedding day.

Some couples enlist the help of a friend or a budding photogra­ pher to capture an engagement shot. The average cost of engage­ ment photos can range from $200 to $500. Some couples opt to us a photographer who might specialize in other areas (i.e. fashion 4 models) but may want to break into the wedding biz because of how lucrative it can be. Costs may be negotiated as a result.

When shopping around for a photographer, there are certain things couples should keep in mind. The first and most important is selecting a photographer you can relate to. If you don't feel a connec­ tion with the photographer, he or she will have trouble coaxing the shots that will produce the best results. He or she should also be a pro­ fessional and have some experience working with posing couples. This way the photos don't look stiff or contrived. Here are some other tips that can lead to great photos.

• Find a photographer who fits your style. If you’re a quirky couple, go with a quirky photographer. If you're reserved and a follow-the-book type of couple, then select a more traditional photographer. Some pho­ tographers out there forget that this is your moment and want to impart their idea of what you want. Make sure he or she takes your ideas into consideration.

• Select one who is open to different shoot locations and brainstorm­ ing. Some of the best photos occur in natural settings, where things aren't entirely planned. If a photographer simply works out of a studio, you may want to select one who has more free reign with different

ferent wardrobe changes so that you can see which outfits work and which ! ones don't.

A formal outfit, comfortable street clothes, something beachy or clothing that fits with your interests (such as polo or baseball) can make for interesting engagement photos. Avoid clothing that is too trendy or busy, which may take away from the actual images in the long run. Plus, you don't want to look back at these photos in the future and say, "What was Ithinking?" Avoid matchy-matchy, though. If you are dressed alike, you may appear to be trying too hard. It’s the individual personalities you want to shine through.

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• Choose your location wisely. Certain locations will stand out in your minds because they are visually stunning or are special places where you have spent moments as a couple. By choosing a place that offers a personal connection, there's a good chance you'll appreciate the photos in the long run. Also, be open to the fact that unplanned stops may offer a great background for the image. Be open to the unexpected.

• Try random poses and some candid shots. Although you might have a vision of the perfect photo in your mind, experimenting with dif­ ferent ideas can sometimes lead to a great photo you really love. Expect to take your share of kissing, nose-touching and portrait shots. But some fun poses, such as running or jumping (or rolling around on a beach full of waves) can produce candid shots that are truly masterpieces.

Remember, sometimes photographers will pose you in positions that seem a bit awkward, but this is to get the best lines of the body and flat­ tering images.

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oJ i/Jour first day of school, the birth of a child, a vacation - these are all events you want captured by a camera.

You want to be able to look back at the memories and laugh or cry. Your wedding day is another one of the life events you'll want to look back on and be able to share so it's probably not the best idea to have Uncle Bob take the photos with his disposable camera.

Krista Roder, co-owner of Vintage Pear Photography in McFarland, has shot 17 wed­ dings - the first one in Jamaica in January 2010 - and though she'll be taking a bit of time off from immortalizing nuptials, she has a good insight into what it's like to be part of the big day.

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Roder takes a photojournalistic approach when at a wed­ ding. She strives to capture the natural emotions and expres­ sions that happen during the day. Roder does take posed and formal photos but likes to go with more 'in the moment' shots. It is the natural photos that convey a lot of emotion of the day from the groomsmen

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You are about to purchase something that symbol­ izes a lifetime together and will be something you look at everyday.

When it comes to your partner, you want to find the perfect wedding ring. Many choices come together to say "I love you" whether you're the bride or groom.

Choosing a ring is a risky process that ultimately could determine if your significant other says "yes" or "no." Jewelers can help out with the latest trends and what seems to be going out of style. They are there to make your life easier and make sure the answer to your proposal and ring is "yes."

Finding a ring for a man involves knowing your basic metals. Bill Skalitzky from Skalitzky's Jewelers, 401 O'Keeffe Ave. in Sun Prairie, said peo­ ple love alternative metal when it comes to wed­ ding rings for the man in your life. Cobalt, stainless, titanium and tungsten are all alternative metals that can say forever.

Platinum is known as the eternal metal because 50 years can come out of good platinum, but there is a drawback to platinum. Bill Skalitzky said plat­ inum is softer and denser, so when you get scratch­ es or dents you have to remove a lot of the plat­ inum.

"Platinum only looks good once, the day you get it," Skalitzky said. According to Skalitzky, a lot of people are switching over to white gold because people like their rings to stay polished and not worn down.

Leah and Laurie Krueger from Forever Yours Jewelry, 211 E. Main St. in Sun Prairie, said cobalt chrome is another metal men like. It is a heavy ring that feels like gold and is basically scratch proof.

"It has the weight of the gold without the price tag of gold," Leah Krueger said.

Cobalt chrome is a good ring if a man has a hands-on occupation, such as construction. Leah said what most people don't know about tungsten is that it is subject to thermal shock. If you go out­ side and it is 10 degrees below, then come inside and bump the ring, it could shatter. It is important to know your jeweler and see if they would repair this if something were to happen.

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white gold or platinum, and jewel­ ers are seeing more rings in yellow.

Many women like two-toned wed­ ding rings, which are both white gold and yellow gold combined.

Rose gold and colored diamonds and gems are also trends the Kruegers said they have seen becoming more prominent. The Kruegers said they have been able to reduce the price because colored diamonds can be made by radiation instead of nature coloring them. Radiation-colored diamonds are about the same price as any other wed­ ding ring.

Laurie Krueger said one thing to w atch out for when buying a ring for a woman is the gold economy. Right now the cost of gold is high, so gold rings are being made _very thin and won't hold up for long. Also, ! companies are now setting diamonds in sil­ ver. People think they bought white gold, i but they actually purchased silver.

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Couples can also choose to get their rings engraved to give it spe­ cial meaning. Leah Krueger said the width of the ring has to be a minimum of 2.5 mm to properly engrave without letters getting cut off. Custom-made rings can cost a bit extra, but there are ways to cut costs.

When it comes to your partner, you want to find the perfect wedding ring. Many choices come together to say "1 love you" whether you're the bride or groom.

If you are worried about missing a deal on a wedding ring, these rings stay pretty consistent.

"You can't fool around with the price," Skalitzky said. "Good jewel­ ry is going to cost more."

Remember, a trained eye looks at rings a lot differently than the gen­ eral public, so make sure you trust your jeweler. Leah Krueger advised never purchasing a ring online or from pure sight through the display glass. Make sure a jeweler looks at if first under a microscope.

"If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is and there is probably a reason. You don't build it cheap, you just build it right. It's built right to last a lifetime," Skalitzky said.

The average cost ranges from $1,500 to $4,000 for a wedding ring.

To save money many people forgo a wedding band and just buy an

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Other times people will buy a ring that's stackable for each anniver­ sary and solder it together. These skinny bands add elegance, value and sparkle to the original ring.

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Something that adds cost is accent. Just remember, the bigger and more accents you add, the higher the cost. If you get a ring covered with diamonds, this could add up to $1,000 to the ring.

Halo rings have a diamond set that surrounds the shape of the center stone, but can stick out fur­ ther. It is important to consider the occupation of the ring wearer if you're considering rings with many diamonds. If they have a rough job and will be using their hands, you probably don't want to get a bulky ring covered in diamonds. Leah Krueger said channel or bezel sets are a good choice for people who use their hands frequently.

To truly make your forever ring last, get it cleaned every three to six months. Many jewelers offer free cleanings that take about five min­ utes. In addition, they inspect it and make sure the prongs and stones are not loose. Choose a ring they will love forever and one that can last forever. Let your jeweler help you ensure a "yes."

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Swa-iiiMluie More and more couples planning to walk down the aisle are embracing save-the-date cards to give guests adequate notice that there is a party on the horizon.

Save-the-date cards do more than let guests know when you're getting hitched. The cards are a preliminary way to keep guests informed and let them know they are, in fact, on the guest list. These cards haven’t always been so popular, but have risen in popularity due to longer engagement periods, a growing number of destination weddings and the growing num­ ber of couples with guests from all over the country, if not the world. Considering people often plan business trips, vacations and other excursions several months in advance, save-thedate cards help secure a greater number of attendees at your wedding.

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This way you can ensure that either the pat­ terns, fonts, col­ ors, or style of the cards will match.

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When to send out the save-the-date announcements is important as well. As a gen­ eral rule of thumb, it is wise to mail out the cards 6 months in advance for a standard wed­ ding^ If the wedding requires travel or extended

overnight accommodations, you may want to mail them out 8 months to a •$: year in advance to giver>guests the tin$e to investi­ gate flight co6ts and hotel arrangements. A wecl- • * ■ ding also may necessitate I planning a vacation or B personal time off from I work. Therefore, ample advanced notice is advisable.

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Seating your wedding guests Weddings are filled with many emotions:happiness, excitement and antici­ pation, to name a few. With all of the positive emotions a wedding may drum up, in the mix there may be a few negative ones, including feelings of being overwhelmed at all the details that need to be completed on a dead­ line.

One aspect of wedding planning that tends to send people into panic is wed­ ding reception seating arrangements.

The thought of having 200 friends and family members together under one roof — and then attempting to seat them next to an acceptable group of people — can cause some couples to hyperventilate.

Every family has its ups and downs, and there are certain people who get along well and a few who clash.

Ensuring that a wedding is memorable for all the right reasons (and not for the brawl at table 3) is why seating arrangements are so important. Many couples can use a little advice when seating guests, while others would love another person to handle the seating arrangements for them.

Here are some guidelines for setting up reception seating arrangements.

• Place yourselves, as well as the bridal party, at a separate table that is in a prime location in the room. Be sure to allow the spouses or dates of bridal party members at the same table so couples remain together.

• Some couples choose to seat both sets of parents at one table together -the parents' table. Grandparents may also be seated at this table, depending on the number of people each table can accommodate.

• If children under the age of 7 are invited, they should be seated with their parents. Children between ages 7 and 14 can be seated at a separate kids’ table.

• Be mindful of guests with disabili­ ties or mobility issues. Seat them close to the door, bathrooms or food station.

• Instead of separating the bride and the groom's family to separate sides, intermingle the tables to promote con­ versation.

• Consider arranging guests by com­ mon interests at each table, seating business associates or parents' friends together.

• Take into consideration people who have relationship rifts and try to seat them separately. But don't stress about this too much because it won't be possible to accommodate everyone.

You'll have to hope that at your wed­ ding a certain level of decorum will preside.

• It's not unheard of to Id guests seat themselves. This take* the pres­ sure of finding a seat for everyone off of you as a couple and enables you to think about the other tasks at hand.

This can take place at a buffet wedding or a smaller affair.

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By Tierney King Hometown News Group intern Weddings can be stressful, but with the perfect flower arrange­ ment, brides can take a breathe of fresh air. Although picking out flowers can be overwhelm­ ing with so many assortments available, brides and grooms can now create arrangements that fit them-sgpecifically and L will be closer than ever to their F vision. This vision isn't some‘ thing to dwell and stress over since choosing your flowers comes at the end of the planning process.

Flowers fall into place once everything else has been decided.

Three months prior to the wedding is a good time to start making an appointment with a florist. As bride and groom, you're the ones with the vision, so any ideas or pictures of flowers that you like and even do not like will help the florists immensely. A picture of where the wedding will take place can help your florist address areas that lack decor.

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the wedding attire.

In addition, have a list of bridal party corsages and boutonnieres. This list can ultimately decide the price of your wedding.

If it costs $40 to supply a bouquet and corsage for one bridesmaid and you have 10 bridesmaids, that's $400 you're spending. Cut your cost by having a simple carnation or Australian lily cor­ sage that will last longer. Brenda Nemec, owner of DeFlorist, 627 S. Main St. in De Forest, said the price of flower decora­ tions for a wedding can range from $500 to $1500 depending on how big the bridesmaid and groomsmen party is.

These little bits of information will help you and your florist come together to create a beautiful bouquet within your budget.

If your vision has something other than flowers, go with it. Don't suppress your ideas because most likely your florist can make it happen. Cathy Davis, owner of Cathy's Floral 109 N. Pardee in

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(Continued from page 10) Marshall, is not indifferent to objects other than flowers in wedding arrangements.

"We've put in feathers, different kinds of fruits and different funky things. A trend that's been going on this last year is that people will put keepsakes in their bridal bouquets," Davis said.

If you want to incorporate an heirloom such as a handkerchief or pendant into the bouquet, you can.

Nemec has also had other objects than just flowers. One couple asked to include pictures of deceased kin and incorporate it into the bou­ quet. Nemec has also put in butterflies, lights and jewelry. These additions can add extra costs to the bouquets, but will also personify the flowers and make them unique to the couple.

Your next big decision is the color and kind of flower. Davis said the color and kinds of flowers you will use usually depend on the sea­ son. A spring wedding usually invokes softer colors such as pastels. If your wedding is in the fall, more vibrant colors like oranges and hot pinks are a normative choice. For a winter wed­ ding, reds and | whites are popular to couples.

When choosing a color or color, Nemec recommends using the same type of flowers in the girls' bouquets as

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Featured are different flowers that can be used as focal points or accents The roses & lily make for good focals because they have an interesting center. Berries & smaller flowers act as accents for corsages, boutineers & bouquets.

Three months prior to the wedding is a good time to start making an appointment with a florist. the men so they all match and blend. While cer­ tain colors are popular in certain seasons it in no way represents a code that couples must fol­ low. In the end, couples can choose whatever colors they want.

Although color Ls important, people will many times have a favorite type of flower they want to use. Types of flow'ers can have different meanings to different people. Nemec said one

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of her bride's name was Rose and the couple used roses to decorate the entire wedding.

Today, standard flowers remain popular, such as roses, gerbera daises, carnations and lilies. Less expensive flowers include carnations, lilies and green berries while roses, green orchids, lily of the val­ ley and hydrangeas cost more.

The basic flowers and any type of wooded-stemmed flowers last longer out of water and work well for sum­ mer weddings. On the other 1 hand, hydrangeas wilt in heat d are a better choice for fall or I winter weddings.

Other than type and color, I brides also have the option of handheld, cascade or arm presen­ tation bouquets. Nemec said the majority of brides choose handheld bouquets for their main flowers. Cascade flowI ers can be made of gardenias or stephanotis flowers with little white pearls added to each flower. Arm presenta­ tions are usually made of I stargazer lilies, roses, carna­ tions or any flower with a big focal point.

It is not only bouquets couI pies need to decide on but centerpiece arrangements as well. Nemec said the majori­ ty of brides will make their I centerpieces themselves out | of silk flowers and save money. Sometimes they will choose to have flowers float­ ing in water or candles with rose petals laid on the tables.

Floral arrangements have | no limits. From the color to the kind to the objects inside your bouquet, your vision I can come true. Use these steps to help your florist help you.

Whether ha^ng a smaller I bridal party, using cheaper flowers or making your own I centerpieces to help cut costs, you won't have to go over your budget when choosing flowers. All you'll need to do is walk down the aisle and ' smell the flowers.

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Origins of bridal customs

By Tierney King Hometown News Group intern

Couples have a lot on their plate when planning a wedding, but the most important item on their plate is the cake. Every guest is going to indulge in a piece, and it is tradition, of course, for the bride and groom to smother it on each other's faces. If this is the case, you're going to want a tasty cake on your face and to serve to your guests. Not only will it need to be appetizing, but beautiful as well.

From cost to tiers, you can have the cake you've always dreamed of without tipping the cake or topping the budget. It's important to know that all bakers will price their cakes difCarl Loeffel from Carl's Cakes, 110 Market St. in Sun Prairie, said his average cake that serves 150 will cost $487.50, includ­ ing delivery, cake, icing, fill­ ing and decoration.

Suzanne Daly from Suzanne's Sweet Artistry, P.O. Box 584 in DeForest, prices cakes per serving size. Daly said a normal serving costs $2.60-$3 per serving, but fondant on the cake can add up to a dollar more per serving.

Another additional cost is if your filling includes liquor such as Irish creme filling. One way to avoid

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Carl Loeffel brought his expertise to Sun Prairie with over 30 years of experience.

Loeffel personalizes each cake to cater to the bride & groom. A trademark of his wedding cakes are the two doves, a symbol of love.

spending so much on your wedding cake is to ironically have two cakes. Daly recommended L having an elaborate but small cake for pictures and cutting, and an additional cake in the back i that's not as elaborately decorated. Many bakers will cut the cost of the second cake, which saves money and offers more cake to your guests.

Test tasting is the one part where bakers can't help you. It is every bride and groom for them­ selves. First, schedule an appointment four to six months in advance to test taste. All details need to be decided three to two weeks prior to the wed­ ding. The couple can change their design and fla4 vors at any point prior to the two-week mark.

"It's very easy to adjust their plan. It's impor­ tant that they know they have that flexibility," Daly said.

Two of the most popular wedding flavors at Carl's Cakes is a yellow cake with raspberry filling and white butter cream or a yellow cake with apri­ cot filling and hazelnut butter cream.

Daly's most popular wedding flavors are an almond cake with raspberry filling and a dark chocolate cake with whip cream filling. When choosing flavors make sure to not offer your guests too many choices.

"Don't go crazy with flavors. I know you taste all these flavors from me, and they all taste great, but if you give people more than an either or choice they can't make up their mind to save their soul," Loeffel said. "You add about an hour to serving a cake because people don't know what they want."

Loeffel recom­ mends i giving guests the option of a light cake or a dark cake.

People either like chocolate or don't. Sometimes you just can't help but offer more than two choices to cater to more people's tastes. Daly said the more cakes you offer, the more cake will be eaten.

If you offer more than two flavors, you need 10-15 percent more cake. You will also need more cake if you have a cake table where guests can help them­ selves compared to cake served by wait staff.

There's more to cake than just the frosting, but taste remains important. Fondant is one taste some bakers will use, while some refuse. Loeffel says he does not use fondant because it's not pleasantly edible and butter cream can accomplish the same look as fondant.

Daly offers if to her customers and said there is a very precise way to prepare fondant. Fondant is meant to be a very thin covering that goes over the butter cream frosting. The butter cream layer keeps the fondant soft since it can get very hard when exposed to the air.

Also, if someone does not care for the texture of the fondant, they can simply just peel it off and still have a full layer of butter cream frosting underneath. Although you can create a cake with­ out fondant, certain decorations can only be done in fondant. Lace work, draping and roses are all fondant based-decorations.

These designs may be available, but don't limit your cake to only the decorations and designs you see from the baker. A wedding cake can be as unique as the couple. Loeffel and Daly have made cake decor from cows to kayaks to video game themed.

"I like to make a cake that's their cake. Nobody else will have a cake like it," Loeffel said.

He has carved a river into a four tier cake and put the couple kayaking down the river. He has also put two beef cattle on a cake because two beef farmers were getting married.

Daly has done a video game themed wedding cake. However, cake decorators have to be careful about copyright laws. They can't use images that are copyrighted without written consent of the company. Once Daly received consent, she made a beautiful cake with roses that had figures from the video game attacking the cake, including bullet holes and explosions.

Limitations are few when it comes to a wedding cake, but color can be problematic. The butter cream frosting Loeffel uses is not meant to mix with water-based food coloring.

"The catch is if the cake sweats, what happens is

Chances are those who have attend­ ed a wedding have witnessed some popular traditions take place. The bride wears a veil, a court of wedding attendants accompanies the bride and groom, and birdseed, rice or flower petals are tossed. But have you ever wondered why? The wedding customs are ripe with tradition and harken back to days when superstition and myth often ruled the day.

• Throwing rice: Today it has become de rigueur to blow bubbles, toss birdseed or release doves when the bride and groom leave the house of worship newly betrothed. That's because savvy individuals found that raw rice can pose a hazard to birds pecking in the area. However, rice throwing is an old custom that dates back to the Middle Ages, when wheat or rice where thrown to symbolize fer­ tility for the couple.

• Bouquet: Nowadays, the bride carries a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

But the purpose of the bouquet held different meanings in the past. Saracen brides carried orange blossoms for fer­ tility. Others carried a combination of herbs and flowers to ward off evil spir­ its with their aroma. Bouquets of dill were often carried, again for fertility reasons, and after the ceremony, the dill was eaten to encourage lust.

• Bridesmaids: There may be arguments over dresses and how many bridesmaids to have in a wedding party now, but in ancient times it was "the more the merrier." That's because bridesmaids were another measure to keep the bride safe against evil spirits. Essentially the bridesmaids were decoys for the spirits -- dressing like the bride to confuse the spirits or maybe help deter them to leave the bride be.

• Wedding rings: Wearing of wedding rings dates back to ancient Egypt. The round shape

of a ring symbolizes eternal love. The ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it is believed this finger has a blood vessel that goes directly to the heart.

• Wedding cake: The traditional wedding cake evolved from Roman times when the cake was originally made from wheat. It was broken over the bride's head to ensure fertility. All of the guests eat a piece for good luck.

Single women used to place a piece of wedding cake under their pillows in the hopes of finding their own hus­ bands.

• Father accompanying the bride: This tradition symbolizes that the bride's father endorses the choice in husbands and is presenting his daugh­ ter as a pure bride to that man.

• Kissing the bride: In older times, a kiss symbolized a legal bond.

Therefore, the bride and groom kissed to seal the deal on their betrothal.

There are many traditions surround­ ing a wedding that people simply accept. But understanding their origins can make the ceremony more mean­ ingful.

A wedding cake once sym­ bolized fertility for the happy couple.

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odtTccJwl (Continued from page 13) that color comes out and kind of trickles down the side of the cake. It doesn't look good and we want to do what we can to guard against that," Loeffel said.

If your cake is going to be in front of a window, sunlight can affect your cake and make the colors fade.

There are ways to bring colors to a cake without using extremely dark colors. Pastels are recommended when choosing cake colors.

Another way to add color is through ribbons. Today, many people use ribbons on their cake that they supply to their baker. Some bak­ ers who offer both sugar and butter cream will suggest the sugar paste, because it won't weep and colors won't bleed. Fondant with the butter cream layer is another option that holds up better in heat.

Bakers can help with much more than just the cake and take some stress of your plate. You may not even want to mash a piece of cake on your significant other's face, but instead enjoy its taste and beau­

Wedding cakes are all unique. Loeffel's cake to the right features a dark ribbon. This black & white cake will not fade color & stay distinct.

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The bride & groom requested that the flowers be their top­ pers & Loeffel made the adjustments.

All cakes can be indi­ vidual to the couple.

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Tips for trying on wedding gowns Many brides-to-be look forward to the day when they visit a bridal salon and are able to try on gowns for the first time. There are certain tips that can make the day go much more smoothly and potentially reduce the amount of time it may take to find the perfect gown.

• Wear a supportive, well constructed strapless bra or corset in your correct size. If you will be wearing a petticoat, also have the right size available.

• Go without face makeup when trying on gowns so they remain clean.

• Try to wear your hair similar to the style you have in mind for your wedding.

• Note that the size of the wedding gown you will wear is typically one to two sizes larger than your day-to-day clothes. Proper meas­ urements can be matched to designers'

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• It's best to limit the number of people with whom you shop to 1 or 2 trusted friends or family members. An entourage can be confusing.

• It's always better to order a slightly larg­ er gown and leave room for alter­ ations if you are

"Vintage remains a strong trend in bridal jewelry," according to Jill Maier, VP between of design at CAROLEE. Harking back to the adage that "everything old is new sizes, again,” brides are favoring art deco, estate-inspired silhouettes when it comes to jewels. The mix of crystal and pearl is a signature look of CAROLEE. It's a timeless combination fused into an array of bridal designs: florette bracelets, delicate drop ear­ rings, vintage-inspired necklaces. Here, the bride can rest easy knowing she won't have to sacrifice for style: the majority of the collection comes in under $100. These pretty pieces are perfect for the blushing bride and their versatility makes them ideal for the bridal party as well.

The desire to look fabulous without spending a fortune has never been quite so high. Many brides are choosing just one or two standout accessories, balancing a modem detail-oriented ceremony and reception with their ____________ ^_______________________________________________ minimalistic, classic ensemble.

Maier also notes, "The beauty of this jewelry is that it's distinc­ tive without being overwhelm­ ing. It can be worn alone and looks great layered." Jewelry experts at the CAROLEE counter in major department stores are always a great resource for jewel­ ry bridal tips, or click on BRIDAL" at http://www.carolee.com for a wealth of ideas for brides and every member of the bridal party.

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Faith plays an important role in many people s lives, perhaps even more so when it comes time to celebrate a wedding. However, couples who do not share the same faith may have to make some compromises.

Although romantic feelings may transcend faith, heritage and other factors that make people so different, individuals who k are quite religious often find that there are some challenges to getting mar­ ried to someone outside their own faith.

Depending on the faith,

some religions will not honor a wedding that does not conform to their strict guidelines for a wedding within the faith. Oftentimes, this means that both participants need to have been raised according to the faith, including meeting certain religious milestones throughout their lives. For example, Catholics must have been baptised, received communion and been con­ firmed under the auspices of the Catholic church before being allowed to marry. They must present official certificates of these sacra­ ments in order to receive a religious Catholic wedding.

Those of the Jewish faith may believe in a "bashert," a belief that everyone has a soul mate. According to the Talmud, 40 days before a male child is conceived a voice from heaven announces whose daughter he is going to marry. In Yiddish, this perfect match is called

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Organization tips for couples planning a wedding Couples planning a wed­ ding quickly realize just how challenging a task that plan­ ning can be. From paring down the guest list to arrang­ ing the music to choosing a menu for the reception, cou­ ples must make several deci­ sions when planning their big days.

Staying organized when planning a wedding is no small task, as the planning can be spread out over several months or even more than a year, making it difficult to keep track of what's has and hasn't been done. The follow­ ing are a few organization tips that should help couples keep on track when planning a wedding.

• Write things down.

Whether you write things down the old-fashioned way in a notebook or jot down notes in a tablet, write down your plans as you go. Write down important phone num­ bers, vendor informaficfn and all the other details you'll want instant access to. It's important that such notes are taken in something that's portable, allowing you to jot

down notes immediately as opposed to forcing you to remember until you arrive home.

• Create a to-do list. A to-do list is another great way to stay organized when planning your wedding. As you make certain decisions, simply strike those tasks from the list. This way you will know which tasks you've polished off and which ones you still need to work on.

• Create a wedding calen­ dar. Keep a calendar devoted specifically to the wedding.

Include appointments with vendors and information regarding payment schedules and other deadlines on this calendar. If you set any dead­ lines for yourself, such as when you prefer to choose a band for the reception, jot these deadlines down on the wedding calendar as well.

• Take a digital camera along when shopping for your wedding. Many couples w&nt to explore their options before making any decisions with regard to attire, floral bou-f quets and other aspects of the

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To handle the intricacies of an interfaith marriage, it is wise to speak to clergy in your respective religions to see what will be required of you as a couple.

There could be workarounds, depending on what the couple decide.

Some couples feel it is in their best interest if either one of them converts to the other's religion so that the ceremony is easier.

Others choose to hold two dis­ tinct religious ceremonies if the officiants are lenient in their rules

wedding. But it can be difficult to remember all of the things you might have seen through­ out the process. Bring a digital camera along when shopping so you won't have to rely strictly on memory when mak­ ing your final decisions. As you take pictures, upload them to your computer so when the time comes to make a decision, those photos are easily accessible.

• Delegate certain tasks.

Even couples that consider themselves taskmasters can benefit from delegating some tasks when planning a wed­ ding. This can save you some time and make it easier to keep track of everything.

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Be sure to include the wedding date, your names and the location of the wedding on the save-the-date cards. You do not need to offer RSVP information or detailed specifics at this time. You may want to include a Web site URL on the card so guests can check it frequently for updates on wedding information. Be sure to also include that a formal invitation will follow at a later date. You do not want to cause confusion by having guests think that the save-the-date card is the actual invitation. Also, make sure you address the save-the-date cards correctly to show your intentions with respect to guest invites. For example, be clear about whether children will be invited and whether a boyfriend/girlfriend or another guest can tag along.

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* Hairspray, bobby pins, rubberbands * Static cling spray * Safety pins, straight pins * Extra earrings and extra earring backs * Hair Dryer * Eye solution * Contact lens for those who need them * Glasses cleaner The big day has arrived and everything will go perfectly * Nail file, nail clipper, nail polish, clear nail polish, nail pol­ right? Hoping for the best is fine but being prepared for a few obstacles along the way can ensure that the big day can ish remover go smoothly. Be sure to put one person in charge of putting * Slippers or a change of shoes together the Survival Kits for both the bride and the groom. * Umbrella The kits should be kept with the respective parties and also * A list of all vendor names and phone numbers be taken to the church and reception.

At least six weeks before the wedding prepare a Bride * Cash Survival Kit and a Groom Survival Kit. Customize the kits as needed but here are some basics: Groom Survival Kit Bride Survival Kit

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Ct holoring e wedding Choosing a hue for the bridesmaid gowns Bridesmaids are an important part of the wedding party, and most brides opt Choosing a to have a handful of close friends and gown that family members play a special role in the and silver may wash out someone who is pale and blonde. wedding. Choosing a gown and a color Once a color is chosen, brides also need to consider the season. Certain flatters that will flatter all of the bridesmaids colors may look out of place depending on the season. For example, an typically takes a little work. bridesmaids evergreen or deep blue may seem wintry during a summer An overwhelming majority of couples wedding. Similarly, russet or brown may work for the autumn choose to have a formal wedding. The but not for a spring wedding. Many brides gravitate toward is a average number of bridesmaids for these formal wed­ mid-level blues, greens, pinks and purples for their weddings, dings is four. Considering around two million weddings simply because those colors transcend the seasons. signiticant take place in North America every year, that's a lot of After colors are worked out, the style of the gown deserves responsibility consideration. Because not every bridesmaid has the same bridesmaids for whom gowns and other attire must be planned. physical attributes, many brides are now open to selecting a for Many bridesmaids worry about the gowns they will color and length and allowing the bridesmaid herself to choose wear come the big day. Horrible bridesmaid dresses have the exact style. This way someone who is busty won't feel prospective been the butt of jokes for years, and many people have uncomfortable in strapless, and someone who is their own stories of garish gowns they've been asked to thin won't be overwhelmed by a lot of ruffles. The don for a wedding. Some have said that brides intentionally choose ugly brides intent is to have bridesmaids feel beautiful and gowns for their bridesmaids to ensure they're not outshined come the comfortable, and different styles can help achieve planning wedding day. Although this may be the case for some, most brides this. aspire to select gowns that will be flattering for all. And color scheme is Making the effort to choose a gown color and their big integral in the choice of gown. style that is flattering to all in the bridal party will Every well-planned wedding carries a color scheme throughout. This day. help the ladies feel they are truly a special part of includes the color a bride selects for her bridesmaids to wear. But not the wedding. every color accentuates everyone's features. Therefore, some experimen­ tation might be necessary to find a color that is flattering to all and fits with the color scheme.

De'Florist is here to capture your life’s precious memories Depending on hair color and skin shade, there are many flattering on your wedding day, or any special occasion. hues available for gowns. When making this decision, consider brides­ maids' ethnicity and skin tone.

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Advantages to a wedding video There arc several advantage'! to hiring a professional videographer to capture the day.

In a financial climate where most people are pinching pennies, it comes as no surprise that many engaged couples seek ways to cut costs with regard to their wed­ dings. Some couples are undecided whether certain components of their wedding are necessary.

The decision to hire a videogra­ pher is one such area couples fret over. After all, with a photographer snapping hundreds of pictures, having a video may seem like an unnecessary luxury. However, peo­ ple often find that having a wed­ ding video to cherish long after the day has passed is well worth the price.

There are several advantages to hiring a professional videographer to capture the day. A professionally produced wedding video is not the same as Uncle Fred carrying around his archaic camcorder and catching a few embarrassing dance moves during the reception. A pro­ fessional video will showcase all moments of the wedding from per­ spectives not easily captured by photography. In addition to show­ casing the images of the wedding, the video will also share the sounds and emotions of the day.

Here are some things to think about.

• Choose a videographer who will work in conjunction with the wedding mood and parameters.

You probably don't want a videog­ rapher who uses bright lights that can be distracting. Nor do you want a videographer who pushes the camera in guests' faces for a less-than-candid interview. Today’s professionals are inconspicuous and simply record the events as

they unfold.

• The videographer often works in tandem with the photographer.

Some photographers have a video­ grapher on staff. But it is fine to bring in your own if you like the quality of the photographer's pho­ tos but not the videographer's work.

• A videographer will capture the things you may have missed during the busy day. He or she can serve as the eyes and ears for the things you're not seeing and hear­ ing.

• Although ours is an increasing­ ly digital world where people cap­ ture photos and videos on their smartphones and other devices on a regular basis, a wedding video can serve as a family memento.

What other time, apart from the holidays, do you have all of your friends and loved ones together in one place?

• Although no one wants to think of a friend or relative passing away while planning their wed­ ding, the fact remains that after a few years some of the people who attended your wedding may no longer be around. Having a wed­ ding video may be the only last moving image and sound of a spe­

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• Sound is a portion of the wed­ ding that photos simply cannot capture. To relive the music and the words of the day, a videogra­ pher is a necessity. Professionals who use wireless microphones will produce a video with the best sound quality.

• You can work with a good videographer so it's not simply a video with close-up shots of your face or unflattering perspectives.

Talk about your preferences and even fears about being filmed (some people just don't like watch­ ing themselves on TV), and the videographer can no doubt find solutions that will accommodate your needs.

• There are many things that you will not see at the wedding but may have liked to, such as the first gasps of wonder upon guests walking into the reception room, or the tears on the face of an aunt who was sitting too far back in the church pews. This is where a wed­ ding video can prove invaluable.

• Modem videographers offer high-resolution, edited movies.

These can be delivered via Blu Ray — DVD and ensure the best quality for your package.

Although brides and grooms may be cutting costs with regard to their wedding, they may not want to pass on the wedding video.

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Wedding advice: Be open to ideas and expertise Once you announce your plans to get mar­ ried, there's a good chance that people close to you will be ready and willing to dispense their share of advice. Some words of wisdom will be priceless, while others you can store away for another day.

When polling married couples, you will like­ ly find they would change "this" or "that" about their weddings if given the chance to do it all over again. Here is some advice that you can choose to follow for your wedding day.

Tip #1: Trust your vendors Couples often have unique ideas for their wedding day. It may seem tempting to spell out what you want in minute detail and insist on wedding vendors carrying out your wishes to a T. But the smarter idea may be to give ven­ dors a little more free reign - after all, they are the professionals.

"I had a vision in my head of what I wanted my centerpieces to look like," offers Jean M., Connecticut. "I gave the florist my suggestions and the feel' of what I was trying to create, but ultimately Ileft the finished product up to her.

When 1 walked into the reception hall and saw my centerpiece baskets overflowing with fallhued flowers, berries and twinkling candles, I was so excited I had left it up to the expert."

When deciding on particular aspects of the wedding, you can give your general ideas, but leave the finished product to the professionals.

Don't list every song you want the deejay to play or micromanage all of the poses the pho­ tographer should take. After all, experienced pros have likely done this dozens of times in the past and could produce results you never dreamed possible.

Tip #2: Scale down Unless you are planning on auditioning for the show "Over-the-Top Weddings," it might pay to make your wedding more about being personal and less about wowing the crowd with special effects and expensive treats. It's easy to be lured into extra dinner courses or be persuaded to release doves at the ceremony, but will these extras impact your relationship or the life you will be building together?

"If Ihad to do it all again, I would skip the dessert bar 1 had at my wedding," say$ Alice C., Ohio. "The spread of pies, pastries, cookies, and chocolates certainly looked impressive, but it cost me a small fortune. Also, people filled up on the dessert bar so much, they no longer

had room to taste my special-ordered wedding cake."

Tip #3: Don't overextend Your wedding will hopefully be a once-in-alifetime event. Therefore, couples often plan to spend a good deal of money to ensure their special day is perfect. Weddings are still viewed as a high-priority expense and most couples save for a long period of time despite sluggish consumer spending reports.

According to the market research and analysis firm IBISWorld, nearly 60 percent of couples go over their budgets when getting married. Some do so at the risk of being in debt afterward.

"It can be easy to get carried away in wed­ ding spending," shares Deirdre H., Michigan. "I went way over budget when getting my wed­ ding gown and a few other components of my wedding. My husband and I struggled the first year of our marriage trying to fix our finances and battling a bad case of money-related stress.”

Try to stick to a budget as much as possible so that you can enjoy yourself not only on the wedding day, but also long after the honey­ moon has ended.

Tip #4: Keep it in the family Selecting members of your wedding party can be challenging because there may be so many special people in your lives right now that you want to honor. Choosing a best man and a maid/matron of honor is a large respon­ sibility because these people stand out in the wedding. Although couples struggle with their choices and want to please everyone, your safest bet is to choose a family member.

"I ended up choosing my best friend over my sister as maid of honor," says Clara T., Arizona.

"Although we were very close at the time, we've since grown apart due to work reloca­ tion. My sister and I, however, talk and hang out frequently. I regret not having asked my sister to be my maid of honor, considering hers is a friendship I know will last a long time.”

Unless you don't have close family members or your relationship with your siblings or cousins is strained, choose a family member to serve as best man or maid of honor.

It is easy to be overwhelmed when planning a wedding, and couples can expect to be bom­ barded with advice. However, it could pay to heed the advice of couples who have already lived and learned from their wedding choices.

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