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Lessings catering brings good taste to Inidan Hill CC

By ADAM STUHLMAN CORRESPONDENT

NEWINGTON — Indian Hill Country Club has a long history in Newington, having been first established in 1890, and it’s undergoing some changes as it moves into the new year.

The club was recently purchased by Lessings, a catering company with roots dating back more than a 100 years, and executives say the new ownership will make wedding preparations easier for couples.

According to Arnie Fink, dining director for Lessings, they are in the process of doing some renovations of Indian Hill.

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“We have added new French doors and a gazebo,� Fink said. “Our goal is to build Indian Hill into something prestigious that complements the golf course.�

Fink said Indian Hill has become an “all-inclusive destination catering hall,� and that Lessings is going to be redoing the road in front of the gazebo, changing it to brick pavement in an effort to make it look more attractive.

Michael Nesdale, general manager of Indian Hill, said that there will be some additional renovations in the restaurant and some of the reception rooms. “We are updating the 19th hole lounge, as well as the banquet

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space upstairs,� Nesdale said. “We are doing a lot of landscaping and things to incorporate the outdoor space leading to the indoor space.�

One feature Indian Hill has is an 18-hole golf course.

In addition to all the stylebased changes, Lessings has also changed the food. In American weddings, the food plays a huge

part in the type and style of wedding.

Nesdale said a lot of work has been done with the food that Indian Hill serves, especially with the quality and quantity. “The quality of the food and the quantity of it has changed dramatically since Lessings took over Indian Hill, we have a lot of very established recipes and

programs in place from our other operations,� Nesdale said, “and it was just a matter of translating them to here and finding out what the local needs are.�

According to Nesdale, the variety of foods has changed in that there are more choices of grilled foods, banquet-style foods and hors d’oeuvres.

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Indian Hill puts focus on personal connections, quality and service Continued from Page 2

Customer service is a major point for any businesses, and it’s no different for Fink or Nesdale.

Nesdale said that one of the goals of Lessings is to make a “personal connection with folks,

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With the goal of having 25 to 30 weddings a year, Fink and Nesdale hope the new operations will bring in additional customers, in the hope of giving everyone a great experience.

For information,call Indian Hill at (860) 665-7817 or go to www.

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

Here are some useful guidelines for setting up seating arrangements that can help prevent family or friends from feuding or feeling jilted at your reception.  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 disabilities 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 conversation.  Consider arranging guests by common 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 wedding a certain level of decorum will preside amongst all of your guests.  It’s not unheard of to let guests seat themselves. This takes the pressure of finding a seat for everyone off of you as a couple and enables you to think about the other tasks at hand.

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Bristol classic Nuchies offers bridal couples range of options for any budget

By ADAM STUHLMAN CORRESPONDENT

BRISTOL — With the wedding season arriving, and the holidays behind them, couples are looking toward getting married later this year. With spring on the horizon, this time of year is a busy one for couples and banquet facilities. Some facilities may be looking to add new features and expand into hosting weddings, while some may be looking to

just continue what they have done in the past, and look to build on that.

Nuchies restaurant in Bristol has been in business since 1976 and has made the goal of providing strong service and a good time as the cornerstone for its success. With weddings being big business, it has various styles of reception packages available for different banquets, along with three separate rooms: the Hollis, the Josef and the Cameo. The

Hollis and Josef are the biggest and can hold up to 300 people, while the Cameo holds up to 110. In addition, there is a smaller room for parties of 25 to 75 people.

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Couples put some pizazz into planning Today’s brides and grooms are infusing creativity, personality, cultural trends and most of all, fun, into wedding planning. The new normal is not normal at all.

Here’s a look at eight alternative wedding trends that are popping up in 2012.

Mini Wedding Dresses Whether it’s glammed up, vintage or breezy casual, kneelength wedding dresses are more practical and more personalized for today’s bride. As more stores roll out wedding boutiques like J.Crew and White House Black Market, brides can pick up a wedding dress from their favorite retail store. And let’s not forget that for some, that’s Etsy, where they can pick up a custom handmade gown for as little as $40.

Fun with Color From black accents to bold

color blocks, color is king this year. And it’s not limited to the bride. Non-matching bridesmaids are coordinating in patterns or complementary color combinations. In addition to bold color palettes, shades of gray and stripes continue to be a big color trend.

Alternative Gift Registries

Many couples are registering for gifts that will help them in a practical way. Travel agencies are starting to offer honeymoon gift certificates and some auto dealers are offering gift certificates toward the purchase of a new vehicle. CardAvenue.com allows couples to create a gift card registry for national retailers.

Couples can get creative as they want: they can request gift cards to home improvement stores to offset costs of home renovation, or register for local restaurants so they can continue dating as newlyweds on a budget.

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calculators, where air travel is most likely to be the big offendWhile the structure of the er. Couples can purchase carbon wedding remains the same, the offsets to lessen the impact, or look is anything but. The time request contributions as gifts. may be different (think brunch), the seating may be smarter (seatThe Rustic South ed at tables & staying put for There’s been a rise in rustic wedreception), the furniture may be funky (varying size and shape dings in the past several years and it or non-traditional choices), and mirrors a growing hunger in popuforget the wedding favors, today’s lar culture for all things Southern couples are giving personalized (think The Civil Wars, J.Crew takeaways, like souvenir photo fashion, artisan jeans, home-brewed beer). Today’s vintage and rustic booth picture strips. weddings are all about embracing simplicity and infusing new life into Eco-friendly Finds old things. From location (barns or Outdoor spaces, reclaimed old warehouses) to furniture and furniture, flea market finds and decor (antiques and flea market even wooden rings are helping favorites) to apparel (vintage clothes eco-conscious brides and grooms and even broach bouquets), many celebrate in a big way without couples are going for the nostalgic the environmental impact. Green feel of the old South. weddings can feature locally grown food and seed-lined Cultural Cues wedding invitations that can be Couples looking to add levity planted.

CarbonFund and Terrapass to their big day are incorporating offer wedding carbon footprint pop culture trends. Food cart fare is

showing up in pre-wedding cocktail hour and the after-party. Culturally significant themes like retro Asian flavors and ethnic icons like sushi, ninjas, geisha girls and Chinese lanterns are being used in inventive ways. Vintage board games are showing up as Monopoly pieces in bouquets and Scrabble letter tiles as signs for the buffet.

Death of the Wedding Cake

The exorbitant cost of traditional tiered wedding cakes have given way to nontraditional desserts like square mini-cakes and cupcake tiers or a dessert buffet that might feature pies, macaroons, Whoopie Pies, cake pops, color-coordinated candy and even ice cream sundae stations or cookies and milk bars.

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Here are some popular themes. ď Ž Holiday: The Christmas season lends itself well to wedding planning. The colors (red, green, gold) are already established, and most churches and buildings are already decked out in holiday finery, cutting down on the amount of flowers and embellishments couples need. Because the holiday season is so busy and a popular time for socializing, couples who want to tie the knot during this time of year should send savethe-date cards well in advance. ď Ž Vegas: Couples who want to tie the knot in Las Vegas but want to ensure all their loved ones can attend can recreate the magic of Vegas wherever they may be.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The heck with lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day. Turns out December, with its holiday cheer, romantic winter backdrops and family gatherings, is among the busiest months for popping the question. “It’s a pretty time of year,� said Jake Nyberg, 31, a video producer in Minneapolis. He chose Christmastime to drop to one knee in front of his beloved. “You know you’re going to be around a lot of family. You’re going to be seeing all the people you’d like to see after something like this happens.�

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And it’s not just regular folks; celebs confirm the trend too. Matthew McConaughey announced in a tweet that he proposed to his girlfriend, Brazilian model Camila Alves, on Christmas Day this year. And two days after Christmas, a spokesman for John Legend revealed that the singer recently proposed to his girlfriend, model Chrissy Teigen, in the Maldives.

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Others may have the money but want to use a loan as a way to establish strong joint credit.

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Just as many men and women may have visions of what their wedding will be like, parents, family members and friends also may envision others’ weddings. Parents who have their hearts set on seeing their little girl in a white, princess gown or their boy beginning to start his own family could be disappointed at the prospect of an elopement.

Modern-day weddings have become costly spectacles, with couples spending in upwards of $30,000 for the average fete. In some families the wedding can be about impressing others. This can make a wedding seem less enticing for a couple who wants to keep it simple.

While the prospect of saying their vows atop a picturesque hillside in the middle of the Alps may appeal to some low-key couples, most realize that sharing the news of eloping with their family and friends is not nearly as appealing.

In some cultures, the wedding is meant to be a public event. For other families, parents and siblings may almost feel robbed about not getting to share in an event as momentous as a wedding, especially

if the couple has already been a part of other family members’ events.

Telling people of the elopement decision could require some finesse.

Experts advise that family and friends should be told of the elopement idea — before it takes place. Although the conversation could be awkward, it will be much less of a blow than sitting down with everyone and saying, “Surprise, we ran off and got hitched!�

Discussing the idea with everyone and telling them the reasons why eloping seems appealing will start a dialogue. This enables friends and family to share their opinions and feel part of the decision-making process.

If the reasons for elopement are over areas of conflict, such as what to do with blended families after a divorce, this might prove an easy and convincing defense of eloping.

Some couples may find that their relatives are supportive of

the idea. After all, the money spent on the average wedding can be put to other uses, including using it as a down payment on a home or student loan payments.

Many will feel comfortable with the idea if there is some way to celebrate, such as a small dinner afterward.

It’s hard to please everyone, and few will likely be pleased if a couple elopes.

There will be some people who feel insulted not to be invited to the wedding.

However, one has to hold fast to the hope that if these people really love the couple they will eventually dismiss any ill feelings after a couple elopes.

Couples who want to spare feelings may have a small ceremony at the courthouse and then elope and do it all over for just each other.

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“We are very well known for our Italian food,” said Pasqualiccio, “and we always give 100 percent no matter what may be happening. People can’t be fooled: quality, quantity and good service all build a strong business.”

With regards to the food, which Pasqualiccio describes as a “unique multi-purpose food extravaganza,” Nuchies offers a specialty buffet, along with five other buffets all at $26 a person.

The specialty buffet is $45 a person and consists of various pastas, chicken, vegetables, or meats and deserts.

Pasqualiccio said that while Nuchies is not concerned about fancy decorations, they go out of their way to provide a good time.

“People mostly look for something fancy, and we are not big on fancy,” said Pasqualiccio, “but for what we do and give for your dollar, no one will beat us. You get what you pay for, good service.”

Pasqualiccio also said that people are allowed to decorate their own banquets.

He and his brother Dave both started the business at a young age, 19 and 21, respectively. According to Mike Pasqualiccio they both got married at Nuchies, have held a lot of family functions, and both have kids that work there now.

When they started the business, Pasqualiccio said the biggest struggle was that they had a strict focus on doing just banquets, which took years to recover from.

One of the big factors contributing to their success is that they have maintained their status as a small company-30 employees, in large part due to the fact that Mike and Dave take care of many

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Over the course of their lifetimes, many people will be wedding guests on several occasions. During the height of wedding season, weddings can run into one another. Here are some ideas that can make your wedding reception stand out.  Skip the big entrance.Those who were kind enough to attend the ceremony have already been introduced to the newly minted happy couple. Instead of spending the cocktail hour in the isolation of the wedding suite, mingle with your guests from start to finish. Being with guests during the cocktail hour means you don't have to make that big entrance from behind closed doors. Guests will have all eyes on you when you

step on the dance floor for your first dance together.  Dance to an upbeat number.

Guests are expecting a slow, sappy tune. What they may not expect is an upbeat song that shows you are willing to have a little fun. Choose a tune that shows your excitement and love for each other.  Encourage couples to dance together. It's often customary for the bridal party to join the bride and groom on the dance floor midway through the first dance.

However, that leaves spouses or significant others waiting in the wings. Instead, encourage your bridal party to dance with whomever they choose. Swap the garter/bouquet toss for something more meaningful.

If you're part of a couple who feels the garter and bouquet toss

has become trite. Use this time to present a small gift or token of your affection to someone on the guest list who has served as a mentor or source of inspiration.  Choose one special component as an extra goodie for guests.

Spending more money doesn't necessarily mean guests will have a better time. If you want to go above and beyond the ordinary, find one thing that you absolutely love and offer that at the party.  Hire a live performer. A live band adds a certain level of excitement that a disk jockey may not be able to provide. Those who are adding a cultural or ethnic component to their wedding may want to hire a dance troupe or another type of performer, like a bagpiper, as an added measure of entertainment for guests.

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Creating a stunning wedding cake has now become an edible work of art.

However, the previous wedding cake trends of couture fashion designs and heavy layers upon layers of swag fondant are slowly fading for the season.

This year’s bride is seeking an overall traditional look with a dose of modern whimsy that will help to create a lively, elegant feel to her reception.

In the upcoming spring and summer season we will see that less is more.

Cakes will become a baker’s canvas of white or ivory in color and butter cream or fondant icing.

Allowing much to the imagination, airbrushed or hand

painted patterns and designs applied to cakes create what is really a work of art that is almost a shame to eat.

The colors you will find mostly will be bright and vibrant colors such as tangerine, which is a fresh and fun new color for the season.

Various shades of oranges, softer shades of whites, pinks and blush will be prominent, yet the popular and bold jeweled tones such as deep purple and navy continue to shine for many bridal couples choosing the perfect wedding cake.

The traditional double tiers and taller tires for dramatic height is a request of many brides this season. The taller, the better.

Fifty percent of wedding cakes will be adorned with some type of flower. Either fresh or a

handmade floral will be decided on when looking at the actual cake budget.

A great new trend this year is to coordinate a floral arrangement to mirror your table centerpieces, place it onto your top tier, and accent the additional layer with coordinating flowers.

Monograms or unique personalized designs make up most of the other fifty percent of cake tops.

Now that we have the visual, what are we seeing on the inside for the 2012 season?

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fillings are the fruit selections such as pomegranate, passion fruit and different types of berries with strawberry being a strong favorite.

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I started earnestly planning my April 2011 wedding around this time last year. After lots of penon-paper scribbling, I decided to join the 21st century and move my planning online. Do you have a wedding, civil union or other commitment ceremony coming up this year? Let good old Google help.

I picked Google’s tools over dedicated wedding-planning websites such as The Knot for a few reasons: ■I didn’t want to be bombarded with girly girl ads, think-insidethe-box advice and expensive “must-have� lists. No flower girls, cutesy favors or bright bridesmaids’ dresses for us (though we did have bridesmens’ suits). ■I didn’t want to join a site that asked for my full name, address and other personal information.

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With my fiance and now husband, I took to Google Docs for our first task. We listed friends and family members we hoped would share our special day. With a set budget and relatively small families, this wasn’t too difficult.

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Milldale (Southington) CT 06467 860-628-9877 manorinnrestaurant.com

Sunday, January 22, 2012 | 15

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Napoli Cafe Deli & Catering

848 South Main Street Plantsville, CT 860-628-4994 www.napoli-catering.com

Stonewell Restaurant

354 Colt Highway (Rt. 6) Farmington, CT Exit 37 off I-84 860-677-8855

Testa’s Banquet Facilities 26 South Center St. Southington, CT 860-628-8509 www.testas.cnet

Tunxis Plantation Country Club 87 Town Farm Rd. Farmington, Ct 860-678-9523

www.tunxisbanquets.com BRIDAL ONE-STOP SHOPPING Bristol Commons & The Annex

99 Farmington Ave. Rt. 6, Bristol

CAKES & FAVORS Bolo Bakery 32 Whiting St. 860-410-4292 www.bolobakery.com

Harvest Bakery

84 Farmington Ave. Bristol, CT 860-589-8000 www.theharvestbakery.com

CATERING Angelo’s Market & Catering

349 West Main Street New Britain, CT 860-223-7340 www.angelosmarket.com

Jeske’s Catering, LLC

GOWNS

380 Main Street Kensington, CT 06037 860-829-7766 Fax: 860-829-1965

Bridal Bells Boutique, LLC

The Riverhouse at Goodpeed Station

www.bridalbellsboutique.com

www.jeskescatering.com jeskescatering@yahoo.com 55 Bridge Road Haddam, CT 06438 860-345-4100

www.theriverhouse.com

The Society Room of Hartford 31 Pratt Street Hartford, CT 06103 860-524-0796

www.hartfordsocietyroom.com

Krause Caterers

E. Hartford, CT 860-568-5000 fax: 860-568-5322 www.krausecaterers.com

CEREMONY & RECEPTION

114 Mill Street Berlin, CT 860-828-8462

Molly Couture Atelier 715 Lakewood Rd. Waterbury, CT 06704 203-617-8593

www.mollycouture.com JEWELRY DBK Jewelers

41 East St., Plainville, CT 06062 860-747-3374

Polumbo’s Jewelers 438 East Street New Britain, CT 860-223-8886

Shannon’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, Inc.

Trinity-on-Main

74 Farmington Avenue Bristol, CT 06010 860-582-8858

www.trinityonmain.com

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Thomas F. Carey

69 Main Street New Britain, CT 860-229-2072

DANCE LESSONS U.S. Dance Club

38 New Britain Avenue Rocky Hill, CT 860-529-2888 Http//usdance.tripod.com usdc@um.att.com

FLORAL DESIGN Artificial Flower Shop 26 Lake Avenue Bristol, CT 06010 860-582-0516

The Flower Girl

1237 Shuttle Meadow Rd., Southington/Plainville line 860-793-9424

GIFTS Patrick Baker & Sons, Inc.

1650 West Street Southington, CT 06489 860-628-5566

860-539-6355 Realtor/Justice of the Peace tomc19@comcast.net

Carol Schweitzer-Schilling Justice of the Peace

Rockfall, CT carolsschillling@yahoo. com 860-316-7600

PHOTOGRAPHY Premiere Portrait

260 East St. Plainville, CT 860-410-4303 www.premiereportraits.net

RECEPTION & BANQUET Indian Hill Country Club

111 Golf St., Newington, CT 06111 860-666-5600 ihcc@lessings.com

Krystal Gardens

1146 Spindel Hill Rd. Wolcott, CT (203) 879-4050

www.krystalgardenscatering.com

RENTALS Connecticut Rental Center

30 Dekoven Drive Middletown, CT 06457 860-347-4688 www.ctrentalcenter.com

TRAVEL Scully Travel

580 Wolcott Rd. Wolcott, CT 203-879-2593 scullytravel@aol.com

Wollenberg’s/ TLC Limousine

436 Main St. Terryville, CT 860-585-LIMO (5466) www.tlclimousine.net

“Grow old with me, the best is yet to be”

Karen Mowad Justice of The Peace

Custom Ceremonies, Professional Service, Low Cost!

KMOWAD25@aol.com 860-582-1678 203-233-1216

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To Be Included In This Directory In The Future Please Call 860-225-4601 Ext. 281 Ask For Gary Curran, Manager.

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WEDDINGS

16 | Sunday, January 22, 2012

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