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everything you did to make Lynsey and Codys wedding reception an unforgettable evening! We highly recommend Hi-Lo Restaurant & Catering to everyone because we know from experience that they will betaken care of by the very talented and professional staff. You make special events extra special!

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Couples looking for some honeymoon sun and surf can stay in Aruba or Acapulco, Mexico and not break the bank, said Michelle Eckert, manager of the Southwest Tour and Traveloffice in Jackson.

Las Vegas, Hawaiiand Aruba areamong top picks

by MARIE ZIMMERMAN

News Editor

When it comes to honey-

moons, couples have very dif-ferent ideas of what a perfect

getaway looks like.Whether the pair is search-ing for idle relaxation or is inthe market for brisk outdoorfun, Michelle Eckert hassuggestionsto fit any va-cation style.Eckert, man-ager of theSouthwestTour andTravel officein Jackson,researchedthe top 10honeymoon destinationslisted on the Web, and fol-lowing is her travel advice:

With 80-degree weatherevery day and a beautiful

view of the Pacific Ocean,Acapulco, Mexico, makes anexcellent tropical getaway.The major seaport city is anideal place for swimming andsnorkeling and has plenty ofnight life, Eckert said.

And, actually, Acapulcois very affordable, she said.

The Mexican vacationmecca is about a six-hourflight from Minnesota.

No. 2 on the list I wouldsay is probably Las Vegas,Eckert said.

Thats because Sin Cityhas some wicked deals onairfare and hotels, as well as

a myriad of entertainmentoptions, gambling optional.

The famous Bellaggio andVenetian resorts offer specialhoneymoon packages, Eckertsaid, and there are lots ofshows, tours of the HooverDam and spa amenities suchas couples messages.

Las Vegas is ideal for a bitshorter stay, with its proxim-ity and reasonable airplaneticket rates out of Sioux Falls,S.D., Eckert said.

For the couples who wantto celebrate their nuptialsby getting outdoors, LakeLouise in Alberta, Canada,is a good destination. Thepicturesque lake and town ofthe same name are nestled inthe Rocky Mountain Rangeabout five hours north ofMontanas border, part ofBanff National Park. Alpineand cross-country skiing,heli-skiing and snowboard-ing are popular, as are icefishing, skating, dog sleddingand ice climbing. In summer,the area attracts visitors to itstrails, waters and rock faces.

Its considered a romantic

getaway, Eckert said.A top hon eym oon spo t

that surprised Eckert duringher research was Walt DisneyWorld in Orlando, Fla.

A lot of people go therebecause you can combineit with a Caribbean cruise,she said.

For example, a couplecould spend one or two daysat the theme park then threeto five days on a cruise.

You get the whole fai-rytale experience there,Eckert said.

Another good place to visitin the Caribbean is Aruba, an

island off the north coast ofVenezuela.

If you want to just relaxand do nothing all day longand go dancing in the eve-ning, Aruba is the perfectspot, Eckert said.

Featuring crystal-clear wa-ter, beautiful weather andstunning beaches, the islandis known for several all-in-clusive resorts that pampervacationers and cover every-thing from rooms to drinks.

Sandals resorts are verypopular there, Eckert said.

While those are known as afairly upscale, Aruba is pret-ty economical, she said.

Saving the best for last,Eckert recommended Ha-waii.

The one thing about Ha-waii is if youre going to go,you want to spend seven to10 days because the flight isso long, Eckert said.

She listed Waikiki, abeachfront neighborhoodof Honolulu on the southshore of the island of Oahu,and the island of Maui asthe most popular places to

stay. Waikiki is best knownfor Waikiki Beach, the white-sand shoreline fronting theneighborhood. Maui has itsown beautiful beaches andoffers activities from golf towhale watching.

There is one catch.Of the ones that Ive list-

ed, Hawaii would probablybe the most expensive. Itsprobably a once-in-a-lifetimeexperience, Eckert said.

When considering any ofthe international destina-tions, Eckert cautions trav-elers to check into passportrequirements and whether

or not special immunizationsare needed.

One bonus suggestion forthose looking to stick a lotcloser to home: Eckert re-cently planned an anniver-sary retreat for a local couplein Red Wing, located onthe Mississippi River alongMinnesotas eastern border.

They stayed at the historicSt. James Hotel, a four-storyItalianate structure openedin 1875. The getaway was fo-cused on a bed-and-breakfastexperience in the Victorian-themed hotel and included acouples massage.

They were very impressedwith it, Eckert said. They

jus t wan ted a cou ple -da ygetaway.

And for the couple whohas everything, SouthwestTour and Travel offers hon-eymooners a bridal registry.

People can stop in and

contribute to vacation pack-age for the bride and groom,Eckert said.

There are various theoriesas to the origin of the wordhoneymoon.

One such theory suggeststhe word traces its origins tothe Old English phrase honymoone, which suggests thehoneymoon was initially

steeped in cynicism. Honyis a reference to honey and,the theory suggests, refersto the strong feelings of af-

fection and sweetness newlymarried couples harbor anddisplay for each other. How-ever, moone is a referenceto how fleeting this periodof time is and how it is likelyto change as quickly as themoon changes.

One rosier theory as tothe origin of the word hon-eymoon suggests the worddates back to the fifth cen-

tury, when calendars werebased on the moon cycle.During this period, new-ly married couples drankmead (which accounts for thehoney) throughout theirfirst month of marriage (orfor a full cycle of the moon),

as mead was a beveragemany believed to be an aph-rodisiac.

Where does honeymoonterm come rom anyway?


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My first wedding memo-ries are not of an extrava-gant ceremony or over-the-top reception, but ratherof me pulling some of the

shenanigans I sometimesdid as a kid (and maybe stilldo from time to time as anadult).

Back in the 1990s, I at-tended a wedding receptionin the basement of the Hi-Lo Club in Lakefield andtook advantage of what mysiblings and I thought wassomething pretty awesome.

There were disposablecameras on every table forguests to capture candidmoments from the evening.

Our 24 clicks were usedin what we determined thebest way possible: by takingthe goofiest pictures of our-selves we could.

Some included tabledecorations formed intoeyeglasses, some featuredspoons dangling from ournoses and others were justour silliest faces.

Weddings of today takea modern approach tothe disposable camera

Afer party planning pointersNowadays, many wed-

ding guests are not ready tocall it a night after the DJplays the last dance at thereception.

After parties have grownincreasingly popular, butplanning an after party isnot necessarily as simple aspointing guests to a nearbywatering hole.

After parties can be any-thing a couple wants themto be. They can be a bunchof friends toasting marsh-mallows over a fire pit or anight of dancing at a club.But it pays for couples toheed a few after party point-ers.

Choose a place withinwalking distance or close byto the reception hall or ho-

tel. Guests have likely beenindulging in alcohol duringthe wedding, and safetyshould always be a priority

Limit the food anddrink choices. Ask serversto bring a few pitchers ofbeer or sangria and fingerfoods. This will help avoiddisagreements over tryingto tally up and split the billafterward.

Go comfortably. Ifyoure ready to get out ofwedding finery, by all meanschange into something morecomfortable. You probablywill enjoy yourself more atthe after party if you canmingle in more comfort-able attire.

Take advantage of hotelservices. Many hotels have

conference rooms or at-tached bars and restaurantsthat make perfect gatheringplaces for an after party.Make arrangements withthe hotel concierge or thefront desk in advance.

Delegate responsi-bilities. A busy bride andgroom may not have thetime or the inclination toplan another party. If guestswant to continue celebrat-ing, put the task in the handsof a third party or volunteer.

Leave whenever youwant. Partygoers will even-tually need some sleep. Feelfree to leave the after partywhenever you want. Usuallyonce a few people beginto disperse, the rest of thegroup will call it a night.

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After parties are growing in popularity. Those planning on celebrating into the earlyhours of the morning can start thinking creatively.

FROM WAY

DOWNTOWNDan Condon

The timing of when a cou-ple cuts the wedding cake canhave a specific meaning.

Long ago, the cake was usu-ally cut at the very end of thereception and would signal tothe guests that it was the endof the festivities. Today, cut-ting the cake is an unspokensignal that represents that theformal wedding is nearing aclose, and guests who wouldlike to leave can do so without

worry of being rude.Many couples will cut the

cake right after dinner as acourtesy to older guests whomay want to get started ontheir trips home. This affords

them the chance to make anearlier exit, rather than stay-ing through the dancing thatcould extend into the wee

When best to cut the cake?

hours of the night or missingthe cake entirely.

Cutting the cake mid-recep-tion also serves another prac-tical purpose for couples whoare paying a photographer by

the hour. Photographers typi-cally go home after the cake-

cutting, so a mid-receptioncutting can save couples asubstantial amount of money.

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The timing of when a couple cuts the wedding cake can havea specific meaning.

Looking back, thats prob-ably not what the bride andgroom had in mind, but itprobably brought a smile totheir faces when they had

those cameras developedsometime after the wedding.At a more rece nt wed-

ding, the same concept wasin place, but in a much morecurrent format.

One of my high schoolfriends, Adam Stegemann,tied the knot with JackieTrolio in 2013 and calledon guests to use the Wed-dingParty app to uploadpictures from throughouttheir big day.

There are other similarapps, all designed to roundup photo opportunities oth-erwise missed by the coupleas they celebrate. Photosare added to a timeline and

all who are logged in to thatparticular wedding can seethem.

The photos are all takenon phones, so they are farfrom replacing professionalphotos, but they providea behind-the-scenes lookinto the wedding day for thebride and groom and theirfamily and friends.

A few I uploaded wereof my family and me with

Adam, bu t so me of th ephotos uploaded by othersreminded me of the picturesI took on that disposablecamera some 20 years ago.

The pictures offer aunique look into the day.

My wife and I have justtwo pictures from our wed-ding seven years ago hang-

ing in our house, but thehundred or so others wehave in an album alwaysbring a smile to my face

wh en I br owse th ro ug hthem.

Im the type of personwho loves to look at pictures whether new or old sothose moments captured bya professional are irreplace-able.

For some, however, afamily friend with a decentcamera is enough to snap afew pictures of their wed-ding.

Whatever you choose,make sure the moments of

your big day are captured

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All eyes are on the brideand groom on their wed-ding day.

Feeling beautiful and dap-per can boost a couplesconfidence and ensure theylook back on their weddingphotographs and videos withpride.

Certain beauty basics andmakeup and hair strategiescan help any bride look spec-tacular on her wedding day.The following are some dosand donts of wedding daybeauty preparations.

DO employ the servicesof a professional hairstylistand makeup artist. Profes-sionals have the experienceand tools of the trade tohelp you to look your best.From contouring to makeyour face seem slimmer toenlarging the appearance ofsmall eyes, some tricks of thetrade are best left to the pros.

DONT forget to sched-ule a trial run. Make thisappointment several monthsbefore the wedding day soyou ha ve ampl e time to

work with your stylists andexperiment with colors andhair arrangements to fit yourpersonality and the style of

your gown. Take plenty ofpictures and notes so you willremember what needs to beon hand for the wedding day.

DO allot enough timefor the wedding day beautyappointment. If you will begoing to a salon, block outtwo or more slots insteadof one. This way the stylistdoes not overbook and willnot feel rushed. Many bridesopt to have stylists come totheir homes. There may bean extra charge for this ser-vice, but it may be well worththe cost.

DONT make any dras-tic changes to your appear-ance right before the wed-ding. This includes changingyour hair color or texture, ex-treme tanning, using coloredcontact lenses or choppingoff all of your hair. Its betterto wait until after the wed-ding to change your style.

DO bring a veil, head-piece, hair extensions andany other accessories to yourhair consult. This enables thestylist to practice working

with these items. DONT tweeze or wax

brows too close to the startof the ceremony. Redness

and swelling are commonside effects of tweezing andwaxing, and they can be dif-ficult to mask with makeup.Instead, take care of hairremoval a day or two priorto the wedding.

DO exfoliate your skinprior to the wedding. Thisdoesnt necessarily meanyou should endure a harshfruit acid peel or anotherprocedure. You can exfoliatewith a gentle washing of yourskin with a nubby washclothto remove any dryness anderrant flakes. Moisturize wellto ensure a smooth palettefor makeup application.

DONT wash or condi-tion hair the day of the wed-ding. Intricate styles tendto stay better when hair hasa little grip. Dirty hairis easier to work with thanshiny, freshly washed locks.If you must wash, remem-ber to thoroughly dry yourhair before going to yourappointment.

DO wear a little extramakeup than you are accus-

tomed to wearing because itwill show up better in photos.However, do not wear somuch that you look clownish.

A makeup artist can help youachieve the right balance.

DONT have brides-maids wear makeup that isbolder than yours, especiallyred lips. No one should up-stage the bride.

DO experiment with anyproducts you havent usedbefore to test for allergicreactions and see how wellthey wear.

DONT wear too muchunder-eye concealer or onethat is too light of a shade.This can draw more atten-tion to problem areas thanremedy them.

DO bring a pain reliefmedication in case a tighthairstyle or headpiece causesa headache.

DONT forget that menneed a little help as well.Exfoliation and moisturiza-tion can help dry skin. Guysshould use a new razor andplenty of cream before shav-ing to avoid irritation. Adusting of finishing powdercan banish shiny noses andforeheads for photo-ready

faces.

Be smart about wedding beauty preparation

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Chances are more photographs will be taken of a newlywedcouple than at any other moment in their lives. Certain beautydos and donts should be followed so couples put their bestfaces forward.

Wedding guests are usu-ally anxious to head to thereception, where they canlet loose and party.

Music is an essentialcomponent of a lively andfun wedding reception,and there are some musi-cal miscues couples shouldlook to avoid to ensure themusic is not memorable for

all the wrong reasons. Blocks of silence:Nothing makes time seeminterminable more thansilence. Always have a con-stant flow of music to avoidawkward silences. Thisincludes the time guestsare waiting prior to theceremony, as well as whentheyre entering the cock-tail hour. Music will helpeveryone feel comfortable,and it creates a pleasingatmosphere, so make suremusic plays throughout thefestivities.

Second-guessing a pro-fessional: In an effort tocurb costs, some couplesprovide their own playl-ists via an mp3 player or astreaming service for themusic. This is often a mis-take. Hiring a professionalmeans you will not haveto worry about managingmusic on top of your many

other wedding day respon-sibilities. A band or DJusually also serves as themaster of ceremonies forthe event, announcing keymoments of the receptionas well as getting guests upon the dance floor.

Playing only one typeof music: Playing too manysongs from one genre ofmusic will alienate some ofthe guests who simply arenot interested in that typeof music. Professional DJsor performers know how tooffer a great mix that will

appeal to the masses, andthey are often well worththe cost. Try to span dif-ferent decades and genresto keep as many of yourguests on the dance flooras possible.

Failure to make a songlist: Some songs you mayfeel are essential to the

wedding and others may

be on a do-not-play list andare associated with nega-tive memories. Band lead-ers and DJs are not mindreaders. Give your bandleader or DJ ample timeto review your requests sothat he or she has time tofind a song that may not bein his or her collection.

Dancing to long songs:Pay attention to a songslength, and choose spot-light dance songs wisely.Remember guests will be

watching you dance withparents or each other, and

Many music mistakes to avoid on your wedding daya five-minute song canseem never-ending whileothers are waiting around.

Avoid very long songs, asthe mix of music should beupbeat. The wedding isntthe time to play Ameri-can Pie by Don McLean,Queens Bohemian Rhap-

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In the days of yore, the responsibility ofpaying for a wedding fell to the brides par-ents. But that tradition has largely fallen bythe wayside in recent years, when more andmore couples have used their own savings tofinance their weddings.

Few couples enter the process of planning

Hidden expenses that can sink your wedding budgettheir weddings unaware of just how expensiveweddings can get, but costs can easily beginto escalate if couples are not careful.

Couples know that certain wedding ex-penses, such as the cost of booking a recep-tion hall, will eat up a large portion of theirbudgets. But there are some hidden expensesthat couples must build into their budgets toavoid finding themselves in debt as they walkdown the aisle as husband and wife.

Taxes: Sales tax might not seem so sig-nificant when youre buying everyday items,but the taxes add up quickly when payingfor a wedding. Before signing contracts withany vendors, couples should get the price in-cluding sales tax written into their contracts,

as failing to do so may result in a severalthousand dollar surprise when the time topay up arrives.

Gratuities: Gratuities are another poten-tially hefty expense that often takes engagedcouples by surprise as they start to plan theirweddings. Some reception halls build gratu-ities for staff into their estimates, and thesetips for the staff can be as high as 25 percentat some venues. But even if gratuities forreception hall staff are already accountedfor, dont forget to include tips for additionalvendors the day of the wedding. Couples maybe expected to tip the florist, photographer,band or DJ and even the reception hall matred if his or her gratuity is not included in theaforementioned staff tip. Brides-to-be typi-cally tip their hairstylist and makeup artist

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Couples should remember to build hidden expenses into their budgets when planning theirweddings.

on the day of the weddingas well.

Postage: Traditional pa-per invitations often includereturn envelopes that tradi-tion suggests should also bestamped. Save-the-date cardshave grown in popularity aswell, and these cards mustalso be stamped and mailed.Depending on the size ofyour guest list, postage cancost several hundred dollarsbefore you mail your last in-vitation. And dont forget tosave some money for post-

age to mail thank-you cards

once the big day has comeand gone.

Overtime: Overtime feesfor reception hall staff andadditional outside vendorsare typically written intocontracts, but few couplesimagine needing more thanthe predetermined allot-ment of time noted in theircontracts. But its better tobe safe than sorry, as unan-ticipated events such as amisplaced wedding licenseor heavy traffic on the wayto the venue can force the

party to start late and thus

extend past its deadline.Set aside some money forovertime so you dont findyour sel ves scrounging fordollars or charging the extrafew hundred dollars on yourcredit cards.

Weddings are expensive,and even more so when hid-den fees start to make theirpresence felt. Couples whobuild such fees into theirbudgets will find it easier toavoid breaking the bank thanthose who dont.

Grooms-to-be face manydecisions regarding theirpending nuptials, but fewmay prove as delicate aschoosing the groomsmen forthe big day.

Friends who expect tobe groomsmen may be dis-appointed if they are notultimately chosen, whilebrothers may feel left out if

they are not asked to walk abridesmaid up the aisle.

Choosing groomsmenshould not be taken lightly.Grooms-to-be who are facingsome difficult choices withregard to that decision canfollow a few pointers to en-sure they make the right call.

Pick a number. Beforeyou even consider who you

want your groomsmen to be,speak to your fiance abouthow many bridesmaids shehopes to have. The numberof groomsmen and brides-maids typically matches, soyou r fiances in te nti onsmay make your decision alot easier. For example, ifyou have two brothers andseveral friends youre con-

sidering, but your fianceonly intends to have a maidof honor and one bridesmaid,then you can just ask bothof your brothers to serve asgroomsmen. Friends are un-likely be offended if familymembers get the nod aheadof them, so discuss numberswith your fiance before youbegin trimming your list of

candidates. If you alreadyhave an idea of who youwant to be your groomsmenbut your choices outnumberyour fiances, see if she hasanyone else she can add toher party so no one is left out.

Choose the best man forthe job. Many grooms pick abrother to serve as their bestman, and while thats a nice

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