Weddings Essentials - Jan 2012

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Special Edition Bridal Planner

2012

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Everything a bride needs to know to plan the most perfect day of her life.

6 six things to do first 7 your planning calendar10 basic expense tracker12 choosing your attendants14 destination wedding tips15 transportation19 schrieber & de la vega

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Purchase a pretty accordion folder and stuff it full of ideas ripped from magazine pages. Include a binder or notebook to keep track of your to-do list and be sure to include the Weddings essential plan-ner as a helpful guide to planning your big day.

1 Start your wedding planner.

First, tell your parents, then call, email or Tweet other family members and friends and post it on your Facebook page. Fill out the engagement announcement form and announce it in the Courier’s Celebrations special section. Plan an engagement shower — as simple as a backyard cookout or cocktail party.

2 Announce your engagement.

6 Start shopping for a wedding gown.

5 Set your budget.

Make sure your chosen venue isn’t booked for your date (and have a back-up plan, just in case).

4 Book your reception and ceremony sites.

Avoid holiday weekends if cost is a fac-tor (prices may be higher) but Sunday weddings often are less expensive. There are major holidays, as well as dates like Labor Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, re-ligious and cultural holidays, Halloween, Super Bowl Weekend, Final Four/March Madness and other dates to schedule around.

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3 Pick a date.6 things to do first

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He proposed, and you said “I will!”

Before you say your “I do’s,” there are plenty of wedding plans to make, vendors to interview and details to work out.

9 to 16 months before Start your wedding folder, if you haven’t already. Tear out

pages of ideas and inspirations from Weddings and other magazines for planning your dream day.

Select a date and time for your wedding.Decide on a style for your wedding. How elaborate or

simple? With your fiance, sit down and make a list of your most-desired wedding elements, and rank them in importance. Make sure you both agree on major wed-ding details.

Determine a realistic budget, and decide who is footing the bill and for what. Be honest about how much you want to spend, and be sure everyone is on the same page. Discuss the budget with everyone contributing finan-cially and establish priorities.

Line up your list of wedding helpers, including fiance, parents and future in-laws. Find out how much (or little) the groom wants to do, and if you can delegate specifics to him, such as making honeymoon plans or contacting musicians or disc jockeys for the reception.

Interview wedding planners, if you decide to use one. A planner can offer insights and ideas and handle details and logistics with vendors, and make sure your day comes off without a hitch.

Select officiant(s) and visit with him or her to discuss wedding arrangements. If the wedding will take place in a church, some officiants require that couples attend pastoral or premarital counseling.

Choose the ceremony and reception locations. Do you want to have both in the same location or host the recep-tion at another venue? Book them as soon as possible get the time and date you desire. Use Weddings’ Rehearsal Hall Directory for listings in the Cedar Valley. If your date and time is taken at your favorite location, have an alternative.

Set up a timeline of when tasks need to be started and

completed. Register at two or three retailers for wedding gifts. Put together your wedding party so friends won’t have to

wonder about who’s in and who’s not. Research photography, videography, wedding cake bak-

ers, florists and other vendors. Set up appointments with no more than three in each category to keep the informa-tion manageable. Use Weddings’ planning pages to keep track of important details.

9 to 12 months before Choose and order the wedding rings. Choose your colors. Your flowers, attire, linens and cake

will reflect your choice. Choose and order wedding gown, bridesmaids’ gowns

and accessories. Visit tuxedo shops and select attire for groom and

groomsmen. Begin compiling guest list. Select and book your florist, catering service, photogra-

pher/videographer and baker. Book the entertainment for the reception, as well as

arranging for soloists, string quartet, etc., for ceremony. Book a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Select

several hotels with different price points close to the reception site.

Begin compiling guest list. Ask parents to provide their lists of family, friends and others, but be prepared to whittle it down to fit within your budget.

6 to 7 months before Select and order invitations, thank-you notes and save-

the-date cards. Or design them and have them printed. Send “save-the-date” cards if you plan to do so. Start planning the honeymoon. Select a travel agent to

help make arrangements. Make sure passports are up-to-date and schedule doctors’ appointments for any needed shots.

Meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony details and confirm you have all the official marriage documents — or know what is required. Discuss rehearsal details.

Arrange transportation. Book a limo, if desired. You’ll need transportation to the church, from the church to the

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reception site and hotel or airport after the event. Start a preliminary “day-of” timeline for an idea of

what is supposed to happen when — such as starting the buffet or dinner, toasts, cutting the cake, the first dance, etc.)

Mothers-of-the-bride should begin shopping for their gowns. It is customary for the mother of the groom to wait until the MOB has selected her dress.

4 to 6 months before Book rehearsal dinner location. Traditionally, it is the

groom’s parents who plan and pay for the rehearsal dinner.

Book day-after wedding brunch site, if one is planned. Check on wedding invitations.Arrange taste-testing sessions with wedding cake baker

and caterer and make final decisions. Complete the guest list and begin addressing wed-

ding invitations. This can take some time; or hire a calligrapher.

Purchase shoes and undergarments to go with your wedding gown. Remember to bring them to any fittings.

Schedule try-out appointments with your hairdresser to determine a style that best suits your wedding style. If desired, make an appointment with a makeup artist. Snap digital photos so you’ll see how you look.

Choose the music. What song will you want for your first dance? Set up rehearsals with a dance instructor if you and your groom plan some special dance moves. Keep a list of songs that you like — and ones you don’t want to hear at your reception.

2 to 3 months before Finish addressing invitations. Finalize menu details with caterer. Make sure wine is

ordered, if desired, and dinner service items (plates, glassware, silverware, linens, etc.) are lined up with the reception site or caterer.

Order favors, if desired. You can make your own fun favors or order edible treats, which are always a hit with guests.

Finalize the readings at your ceremony. Determine what you would like recited at your nuptials and who will be doing the honors.

Finalize music with soloists/musicians for ceremony.

Finalize the order of the ceremony and reception. Print programs and menu cards, or consider creating

your own on the computer and having copies made at a local print shop.

You should have had at least one fitting for your wed-ding gown at this point; schedule subsequent fittings.

Make sure groomsmen have been fitted for their tuxedos.

Complete honeymoon plans. Research requirements for marriage license. Schedule appointment with photographer for bridal

portrait. Make appointments with hair stylists/makeup con-

sultants for portrait sittings, rehearsal dinner and wedding day.

Select gifts for your wedding attendants.

2 months beforeMail invitations. Etiquette requires invitations be

mailed six to eight weeks before the wedding, setting the RSVP cutoff three weeks after the postmark.

Meet with photographer to discuss shots and locations.

Sit down with the band or disc jockey to discuss your playlist at the reception. Recognize you won’t be able to dictate every song played at your reception.

Connect with your vendors and make sure everything is on track, including dates, times, location, etc.

Enjoy showers and a bachelorette party. Usually the maid of honor is in charge of the bachelorette party.

1 month before Begin cataloguing gifts received. Start writing thank-

you notes. Mail no later than one month after your wedding; it’s OK to send thank-yous for shower gifts after the individual showers.

Keep track of RSVPs as they are received. A helper may have to do some calling for guests who have forgotten to RSVP.

Get your marriage license. Send invitations to the rehearsal dinner. Have your final dress fittingAssign seating at tables if the reception is a sit-down

dinner. Decide how you want to designate seating. Many couples come up with inventive ways to label place settings.


Wrap and prepare gifts for attendants to give at the rehearsal dinner.

Write your vows and visit with your officiant. Host the bridesmaids’ luncheon. Purchase your guest book and decide where it will go,

either at the wedding or reception.

2 weeks before Reconfirm times with vendors. Make arrangements to pick up wedding gown. Finalize wedding transportation.Arrange to have names changed on driver’s license,

Social Security card, etc., if you are taking his last name. Send a timeline to wedding attendants, including every

member’s contact information and “point” people for vendors to call if there are problems.

Touch base with your photographer/videographer to discuss “special moments” you want photographed, and work on details for location photo shoot, if planned.

Book a spa day and manicure/pedicure for the day before your wedding. Don’t have a facial, though, because you could wake up on your wedding day with a red face or zit!

1 week before Finalize the number of guests with the caterer.Make sure wedding rings are picked up and fitted. Set aside checks in envelopes to pay vendors and tips to

be handed out on the wedding day. Break in your wedding shoes. Slip them on and dance.Welcome baskets for hotel rooms of out-of-town guests

(city map, snacks, etc.) , and deliver to hotel. Check your timeline to make sure details such as deco-

rating the venue, delivering favors, etc., are on track. Pack for your honeymoon.

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Figure out how to pay for your wedding before starting to make arrangements. How much money do you want to spend? What’s most important to you for the wedding? Is it the flowers? The dress? The food at the reception? Budget more of your money to areas of the wedding that mean the most.

A wedding is meant to be a joyous celebration, not a financial burden. Traditionally, the bride’s family paid for most expenses. Times have changed. Expenses may be shared between families, even divvied up based on each family’s guest list, or the couple may pay for the whole enchilada themselves.

Once you’ve decided on how much to spend, keep track of your expenses:

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Attendants are your support group, your wedding-day front line.

Parties can range from a single maid or matron of honor and best man to more than a dozen attendants. When you’re drafting your team, consider these tips:

More isn’t always merrier. The larger the number, the greater the potential for com-plications. A general rule of thumb is one groomsman and one bridesmaid for every 50 guests, which means pick a number that fits the size of the wedding.

Pick those closest to you.It might be worth including family to avoid conflict, but nothing is set in stone. you may want your siblings, closest friends, cousins, future sisters- and brothers-in-law.

Don’t make assumptions. Ask before your write off a friend because you think she or he can’t pay the freight for attire and the rest. Being an attendant is an honor, but a costly one. Let the person make the final call. or if you can, offer to help foot the bill or find something else for the person to do (guest book or personal attendant, for example).

opposite gender is ok, too, as “man of honor” and “best girl.”

Set expectations from the get-go.

no, you don’t have to return the favor. Just because you’ve been in someone else’s bridal party, doesn’t mean they have to be in yours.

you can have two maids or matrons of honor, or a maid and a matron, and two best men.

you can have an uneven number of bridesmaids and groomsmen.

If children will be in the party as flower girls or ring bearers, they will need special consideration.

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Maid/matron of honor responsibilities

The bride’s assistant before and during the wedding.

Traditionally hosts the bridal shower and/or bachelorette party.

Witness by law. Pays for her own attire. Makes sure bridesmaids are dressed properly

with accessories for the wedding. Precedes the bride and her escort down the aisle. Arranges the bride’s veil and train and holds the

bride’s bouquet during the ceremony. Passes the groom’s ring when requested by

officiant. Sits next to the groom at the bridal table during

the reception. Alerts the bride of the reception timetable at

appropriate times.

Yes, it’s perfectly fine to choose a man to be your attendant, but call him the “man of honor.”

Best man responsibilities

Helps groom with pre-wedding duties. Organizes the bachelor party. Witness by law. Acts as chief of staff at the wedding. Carries bride’s wedding ring until requested by

officiant. Proposes the first toast to the bridal couple. Reminds the groom of the reception timetable. Makes sure the couple’s luggage is in the car for

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What appeals to you as a couple: A summer gar-den or rustic outdoor site? Vineyard? uptown or big city hotel? Charming country inn? A beach resort and warm weather? narrow the options.

Set your budget, then start searching for the des-tination that fits your bottom line and wedding style. get ideas from friends, travel agents, the Internet and wedding magazines.

Work with a travel agent. Their expertise can be invaluable.

Visit several of the sites before making a decision, if possible.

Check out wedding packages at various venues. The beauty of a destination wedding is the couple can have the ceremony and reception at the same location.

Decide on the guest list. Destination weddings are usually smaller. Beyond parents and siblings, couples also like to invite grandparents and other family members, as well as close friends.

guests are expected to pay for their own travel and hotel accommodations. keep costs for guests in mind when determining your location. you may choose a private ceremony at your favorite destination and a reception back home.

Find out all you need to know about the area’s legal marriage requirements.

Make sure officiant is willing to preside.

Many wedding resorts offer planning assistance via the Internet. Be clear about what you want, your expectations and what the resort provides.

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Limousine — you’ll feel like a movie star step-ping out of a limo. Many have TVs, audio players, stocked bars and benches that let the riders face each other. Who will it transport? Will you need more than one to accommodate your wedding party, both sets of parents and grandparents? Check rates and minimum hours for rental; ask about discounts if renting multiple limos. Ask about makes and models of limos, how many people it will seat, get proof of insurance and ask about chauffeurs’ qualifica-tions and attire.

Stretch SUV or Hummer — Luxurious, well-ap-pointed and in-your-face transportation. Ask the same questions as when renting a limo.

Party bus or chartered bus — The wedding party rides together, perfect for large groups and after-the-wedding transport to the recep-tion site.

Wedding van — An affordable option for small-er wedding parties and can be quite stylish.

Sports car or vintage automobile — What could be more glamorous than stepping out of a Rolls-Royce or cool sports car? Perfect for wedding photos, too.

Horse and carriage — Be an old-school roman-tic and be carried away from your wedding to the reception with your Prince Charming at your side.

Trolley — This is a fun, scenic way to travel with the wedding party from point A to point B, and makes for great photos.

Motorcycle — This makes a better exit from the reception site — after the bride changes into her honeymoon clothes. But you could bundle that cloud of tulle into a sidecar and roar away from the church to the reception.

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prelude as guests are being seated.

TradiTional “Adagio” (Albioni) Nocturne in E Flat, Op 9, No. 2 (Chopin) “Ave Maria” (Schubert) “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach) “Ave Verum Corpus” (Mozart) “Benediction Nuptiale” (Bach) Waltz from “Sleeping Beauty” Act 1 (Tchaikovsky)

ConTemporary “You and I” (Stevie Wonder) “Truly” (Lionel Richie) “One Hand, One Heart (from “West Side Story”) (Sondheim/Bernstein)

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TradiTional Bridal March from “Lohengrin” “Here Comes the Bride” (Wagner) Processional to “Te Deum” (Charpentier) “Canon in D” (Pachelbel) “Procession of Joy”(Hopson)

ConTemporary “I Can’t Help Falling in Love” (Elvis Presley) “When a Man Loves a Woman” (Percy Sledge) “Unforgettable” (Nat King Cole)

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TradiTional “Wedding Song” “There Is Love” (Stookey) “Romanza” (Beethoven) “All I Ask of You” (Webber) “Clair de Lune” (Debussy)

ConTemporary “How Do I Live” (Trisha Yearwood) “At Last” (Etta James) “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (from “The Lion King”) (Elton John)

poStlude as wedding party exits.“Allegro Maestoso for Organ in C Major” (Mendelssohn) “Carillon de Westminster” (Vierne) “For the Beauty of the Earth” (traditional hymn) ““Harp Concerto in B Flat Major: Allegro Mod-erato” (Handel) “Musette’s Waltz” (from “La Boheme”)(Puccini) “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” (Rachmaninoff) “String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3: Alle-gro (Austrian Hymn)” (Haydn) “Trumpet Voluntary” (Clarke)

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There were two key reasons Kelli Schreiber and Cesar De La Vega decided to wed at Pueblo Bonito resort in Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas: They’d been there twice before and loved it, and it was a convenient destination for Cesar’s family to travel from their home in Spain.

They were wed May 30, 2011, after a 1 1/2-year-long engagement. The couple met five years ago in St. Louis, where Kelli was living at the time.

Although they were steps away from the beach at Cabo, they chose to marry in a church. “I’m a sentimental fool,” Kelli says, laughing. “We incorporated Spanish traditions into the ceremony, such as the groom’s family presenting the bride with 13 gold coins. The minister performed the ceremony in English and Spanish. I wore a fit-and-flare style dress with a little Spanish flair to it and wore my aunt’s 40-year-old lace wedding veil she made by hand.”

She carried a cascade bouquet filled with white roses and lilies, and Cesar wore a black suit. The small party included her parents and brother and his parents, sister and aunt and uncle.

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The clans spent a week in Cabo. “It was a wed-ding, family reunion and honeymoon all rolled into one. The problem was, my brother, father and I work at the jewelry store (Roth Jewelers) and logistically, it was something for us all to be gone at one time, but we made it work.”

The wedding cake was Cesar’s favorite, strawber-ry-flavored, decorated with roses to match Kelli’s flowers. They dined in a private salon in one of the resort’s five restaurants.

They trusted the resort’s wedding planner. “The resort hosts just one wedding a day, so it’s your wedding day. Their attention to detail is phenom-enal, and they were very accommodating with any requests that we made,” she says.

The weather was beautiful, and the couple enjoyed relaxing and visiting with family, taking boating trips, walking on the beach and shopping.

“I’m really glad we did our wedding this way. It was special and intimate, and we were all able to enjoy our wedding day and our time spent together,” she adds.

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A diamond’s value is dictated by the rarity of four characteristics: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat weight, also known as the 4 C’s.

These four characteristics can alter three factors in a diamond — its beauty, rarity or size.

You should prioritize your diamond search by beauty, rarity and size. This will make your diamond search more simple and fun. Decide upon what’s important and mix and match your 4 C’s to end up with your perfect diamond.

Note: Though a diamond’s value may increase or decrease because of rarity, most rarity factors do not affect beauty as seen by the naked eye.

The rarity factor of Diamond Cut is the most important characteristic influencing the beauty of a diamond. The better the cut, the more rare and beautiful your diamond will be.

The rarity factor of Diamond Color definitely affects price, but does nothing to alter beauty as related to sparkle or brilliance. However, while searching you may find that certain colors catch your eye more than others.

The rarity factor of Diamond Clarity does not for the most part affect the beauty of the diamond except in the cases where the inclusions are eye visible.

The size of your diamond is characterized by two features. The more obvious of the two is its Carat Weight. This is how much your diamond weighs on a scale. The less obvious feature is the influence that beauty has on the appearance of a diamonds size. The more beautiful a diamond, the larger it will appear.

When selecting a style, consider the bride’s per-sonality and her desires. Shapes are round, prin-cess, emerald, asscher (more square than emerald-shaped), marquise, oval, radiant, pear, heart and cushion.

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peAr SHApe Small on top, heavy on the bottom Flattering: Basque waist; strapless ball gown; baby-doll gowns with Empire dress; detailed bodices and neckline to draw eye upward; tiers to hide hips. Not so much: Sheath, trumpet- or mermaid-style gown; dropped waist; slinky fabrics.

tAll And Slender Slim and trim Flattering: Ball gown, sheath; silky fabrics; high necklines like halter, jewel or bateau styles; de-fined waistline for the illusion of curves; A-line or ball gown with volume. Not so much: Stay away from portrait, off-the-shoulder or halter necklines if your collarbone is bony.

petite Small-framed figure Flattering: Sheath, A-Line, trumpet; make sure hemline is not too long or too short; V-neckline; slim styles with sheer lace or tulle overlay; V-shaped bodice embellishments. Not so much: Most silhouettes will flatter you, but you might be swamped in a big ball gown. Avoid full tiers, too much embellishment or oversized bows and flowers.

Apple Full tummy Flattering: Tight ruching or beading around waist; conservative necklines such as V; wide straps; gathered waistline; above-the-knee hemline for great legs Not so much: off-the-shoulder necklines; high necklines

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Don’t be afraid to try on every dress you find appealing. you may find a dress that breaks all the figure rules that looks great on you!

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cascade: Very full, layered look with several differing lengths of veiling.

ballet-length: End at about ankle length and have been to referred to as waltz veil.

cathedral-length: The longest of veils, generally at least 3 feet in length. Trails behind bride several feet and attaches to headpiece or waist.

Fly-away: Several layers of veiling all ending at shoulders.

blusher: Probably one layer of veiling only covering face.

Mantilla: Circle of lace or nylon draped loosely over bride’s head like a scarf.

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Should I wear it for the entire wedding? That’s your choice. You should wear it for the ceremony and pho-tos. Some brides want to whip it off right after the ceremony, while others don’t want to take it off until the final wave good-bye. Most remove it for the reception or dance or wear a shorter veil for the reception.

Must I wear a veil with the tiara or headpiece?

No. A veil can be worn over any hairstyle or hair embellishment. Placement is important. Many tiaras come with loops for attach-ing the veil. Just remember to try different looks with your hair to make sure it’s the right one.

What’s a blusher?

The blusher is a short veil that conceals the face, popular back when marriages were prearranged and the groom didn’t see the bride’s face until the veil was lifted. Today, some brides like the tra-dition of having their dad lift the veil — or the romance of having the groom lift it. Just remember to lift it before lighting the unity candle or risk catching fire.

I’m being married for the second time. Can I still wear a veil?

Etiquette says a second-time bride should not wear a veil, but we’re more relaxed about rules today. Choose a flyaway veil or elbow-length veil; skip the blusher.


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The black tuxedo always suits, but you’ll find tuxes in chocolate brown, charcoal, tan, ivo-ry, white and other colors to fit your wed-

ding style. Still, tradition suggests a dark tuxedo for evening weddings, while daytime weddings have more flexibility for other color choices.

The groom should complement the bridal gown in terms of formality and color. If the bridal gown is formal, the groom should wear a black tuxedo with a white or ivory vest and tie to match. If the bridal gown is full length, without a train, a dark tuxedo with a black vest and tie or colored vest and tie if it’s used in the bridal bou-quet is appropriate. Less-formal bridal gowns can be complemented with a lighter-colored tux or suit.

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tuxedo (the tux): The most classic tux jacket, styles include single-breasted or double-breasted.

Full dress (tails or tailcoat): This jacket is cropped in front, with two tails in the back and two- to six-button front. usually reserved for formal evening weddings.

Mandarin: A jacket with a stand-up collar with no lapel, worn with mandarin-collared shirt. Elimi-nates the need for a tie.

cutaway (morning coat): For formal daytime weddings, this jacket is short in the front, long in the back, and tapering from the front waist but-ton to a wide back tail. Cutaway jackets are either black or gray and are worn with matching striped trousers.

Stroller coat: A semi-formal suit jacket cut like a tuxedo. usually charcoal gray or black and typi-cally worn at weddings that take place before 4 p.m

lapels are peaked, notched or shawl. A notched collar has a triangular indention where the lapel joins the collar. The shawl has a smoothed, round-ed lapel with no notch; the peaked label is broad and V-shaped, pointing up and out just below the collar line.

Shirt collars: The wing collar is the most formal choice (stand-up collar with downward points). The Crosswyck style crosses in front and is fas-tened with a button. The madarin collar stands up and requires no tie. A Spread collar resembles a standard button-front skirt but with a wide division between the points in front.

Sleeve options: Standard dress-shirt cuffs held with cuff links; French cuffs, which are folded over and closed with cuff links; and cuffs that close with a button.

tie options: Bow ties are classic; a classic silk tie can be dressy enough for a tux. Ascots are wide, formal and usually patterned, folded over and fastened with a tie tack or stickpin (usually ultra-formal and worn with cutaway coats and striped gray trousers). The Euro tie is a cross between the ascot and regular necktie.

Accessories include vests (waistcoats), cummer-bunds worn around the waist when you’re not wearing a vest; formal shoes and socks.

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If you like the idea of luxurious orchids or peonies and lilacs in February, your florist may be able to find the flowers, but expect to pay a handsome penny. To save money, choose seasonal flowers or

carry one or two stunning blooms tied with ribbon.

Whatever you choose, make sure it’s not too heavy or hard to carry — or too fragrant. Fragrant flowers include freesia, lilies, lilacs, tube-roses, gardenias, and lilies of the valley. You don’t want to sneeze your way down the aisle.

Don’t overdo it. If you’re getting married around Christmas or Easter, the church may already be filled with poinsettias or Easter lilies. Consider it a gift and make sure your own floral decorations don’t compete.

Other bouquets and flowers should complement the bridal bou-quet in style, flowers and color. Once flowers arrive at their wedding destination, protect them from heat and direct sunlight.

And don’t toss your bridal bouquet. Have the florist create a smaller tossing bouquet for this tradition. Many florists provide this as a service.

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beidermeier: A nosegay made up of concentric circles of different flowers for a somewhat striped effect.

cascade: A waterfall-like “spill” of blooms and greenery that’s anchored in a hand-held base.

classic hand-tied bouquet: A dense bunch of blooms either anchored in a bouquet holder, wired, or hand-tied.

composite: A handmade creation in which different petals or buds are wired together on a single stem, creating the illu-sion of one giant flower.

nosegay: A small, round cluster of flowers, all cut to a uniform length. usually made with one dominant flower or color, nose-gays are wrapped tightly with ribbon or lace for a delicate effect.

pomander: A bloom-covered ball sus-pended from a ribbon, perfect for child attendants.

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What to think about:

color: From the most delicate pastels to jewel tones and bright, bold graphics.

details: Monogramming, embossing and en-graving invitations, accessorizing with add-ons like charms, ribbons, bows, even bits of tulle and lace, and photographs, prose or poetic verses.

what’s out there: Check out stationery stores, card shops and printers for preprinted designs that can be easily adapted. If you’re on a tight budget, create your own invites on your com-puter and have a print shop make copies.

Things to remember:

When ordering invitations, make sure to order a few extras. you’ll want them as keepsakes in your wedding album. They’re also handy in case you make a mistake in addressing an envelope or overlooked someone on the guest list.

Beyond the actual invitation, there are save-the-date cards, thank-you notes and personal stationery needs, as well.

one large invitation order will save more money than two smaller ones.

Handwritten addresses and no email invita-tions.

Stuff the reply card, reception card, if desired, and possibly a map into the envelope. Traditional invitations usually include an inner envelope that holds and protects the actual invitation.

Bulky envelopes may cost more to mail. When you go to the post office to purchase stamps, take a full invitation and have it weighed before affixing postage.

Include a stamped envelope for the reply card or, if it’s a postcard, make sure it is self-addressed with postage attached. Even if it’s

The timeless tradition of white and ecru wed-ding invitations is a look that has served brides since Victorian times.

But it doesn’t suit every bride’s taste or satisfy the desire for an attention-getting invitation or an out-of-the ordinary personal statement.

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just a few cents, it’s tacky to make your guests pay to return the card.

Including registry information in the invitation is an etiquette faux pas. use that informa-tion on the save-the-date card and at your website.

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piecework — An invitation will include the outer envelope, unsealed inner envelope, the invitation, a reception card if the reception is at a different location than the ceremony, a reply card with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. It’s ok to include maps and accommodations information.

when to order — Six to seven months before the wedding date. Ask if you can receive the outer envelopes sooner so you can begin ad-dressing. If a calligrapher has been hired to ad-dress the invitations, it may take an additional two to three weeks.

proofread — Triple-check the invitation for spelling errors. Make sure the date, time and location are correct.

in the mail — Send out invitations two months

before the date. Send save-the-date cards as soon as possible so guests can arrange their schedules.

rSvp — The reply card asks that guests respond to the invitation. Make sure there is a “return by” card.

reception cards — If the reception will take place at a different location, include a card that informs guests.

wedding programs — As much memento as the ceremony’s agenda, the wedding program provides such information as the names of the officiant, bridal party and their relationship to the bride or groom, the soloists or musicians, the order of events, reading and song titles. It is also a chance for the couple to thank people, explain the ceremony, honor deceased loved ones, etc.

thank-you cards — After the invitation, this is the single most important item in the wedding arsenal. These notecards should contain hand-written messages from the couple, thanking them for attending your wedding and/or for their gifts. Even a postcard with your wedding photo and a handwritten missive acknowledg-es their presence.

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Wording the wedding invitation can be a sore subject. It’s OK to bend the rules for wording, but etiquette exists for a reason. Check out these different variations to find out what works best for your situation.

Tradition-bound: Everything is spelled out, including the time. Commas are used sparingly:

__________________ [proper names of those hosting] request the honor of your presence [request line] at the marriage of their _________ [list relationship of the bride to the host] __________________ [bride’s first and middle names] to __________________ [groom’s full name] _________, the __ of ________ [day of the week, day and month of wedding] at ____ o’clock [time of wedding] in the _________ [time of day] ___________________ [name of the location of wedding] _________, ____________ [city and state where wedding will take place] Reception to follow

give Proper Recognition

Any parent or important loved one not mentioned on the invitation (either because they were not offi-cially hosting or there was not enough space to include them) should be recognized elsewhere. If the bride’s parents are hosting, leave off the bride’s last name; if the groom’s parents are involved, use the bride’s last name.

other standard choices: If one set of parents is hosting your wedding, list their names at the top.

“Mr. and Mrs. ____________ request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter _____________________ to _____________________

If both sets of parents are jointly hosting, you should list both on separate lines, with the bride’s parents first.

Mr. and Mrs. ________ & Mr. and Mrs. _________ request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children _____________ to _____________ at time, date, and place

When one couple is hosting, but you’d like to honor nonhosting parents by including them on the invitation, note their relationship to the bride or groom under that person’s name.

Mr. and Mrs. ______________ request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter __________________ to __________________ son of Mr. and Mrs. _______ at time, date, and place

If the couple is planning to host the wedding, the invitation begins with the request line.

The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of Miss _____________ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. _____________ and Mr. ______________________________ son of Mr. and Mrs. ________________ at time, date, and place

If the couple and both sets of parents are paying, the invitation should begin with the marrying couple’s names (bride’s name always comes first) and follow with “together with their parents” before the request line.

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Jessica and Michael Barber recently celebrated their first anniversary, but Jessica still talks about her wedding day as if it happened yes-

terday. The couple met while both were working at

Lowe’s. “I like to think it was fate,” Jessica said. “You don’t even realize it at the time, but we’ve been together ever since.”

Michael proposed in front of Jessica’s entire immediate family while dining at Montage, and a year of wedding planning was soon under way.

“Mom and I did everything,” Jessica said. ”She went to every appointment with me. Mike was the typical groom. He said, ‘Just tell me where to go.’”

While Jessica wanted glitz and glam on her wed-ding day, she also wanted it to be fun and young

and represent who she and Mike are. The wedding took place Aug. 7, 2010, at Ameri-

can Lutheran Church in La Porte City, where Jessica’s sister had been married five years earlier.

“We didn’t do a lot of decorating in the church,” Jessica said. “We wanted it to be simple and for the ceremony to be the main focus.”

Likely, a major focus was Jessica’s dress, which was from a private collection from House of Wu purchased at Now and Forever Bridal in Waterloo.

The dress featured a sweetheart neckline, adorned with crystals and sequins, blending into a gather-ing of white chiffon fabric with beaded appliqués. The dropped asymmetrical waistline flowed into a chiffon chapel-length train.

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Stephanie Forest with Now and Forever Bridal. Jessica’s grandmother’s crystal earrings hung from the stem of her bouquet.

The ceremony featured 14 attendants, and the colors were white, black and purple.

The approximately 230 guests were treated to creative and individualized entrances by the wed-ding party. One groomsman carried in his accom-panying bridesmaid piggy back. Another hooked his with an imaginary fishing pole and reeled her in.

Guests enjoyed fruit and cheese skewers and champagne during social hour and could choose from chicken marsala and roasted pork loin with blackberry brandy sauce at the dinner buffet.

The couple’s cake, which mimicked Jessica’s dress, was a four-tier French vanilla creation with raspberry liquor filling.

It was at the reception, held at the Supervisors Club in Waterloo, where Jessica and her mom’s

attention to detail really came out. Special touches included a monogram on the dance floor, purple rock candy “thank you” suckers for favors, heart-shaped cones adorned with crystal studs to hold the rice that would be tossed when the couple left the reception, bathroom baskets, and more.

Special attention was given to the children attending the event.

“We had a kids’ table with cupcakes and white boxes with purple ribbon that contained toys and things to keep kids busy,” Jessica said. “For the gar-ter toss we had a beanie baby toss for the kids so the adult ladies could enjoy the garter toss. Coinci-dentally, a kid caught the actual garter!”

“All of the detail went into the reception, we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding,” Jes-sica said. “We feel all the special touches made the night.”

Jessica and Mike honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica, at Couples Swept Away Resort.

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A wedding cake to cut and champagne or punch for toasting are all that’s really needed for a recep-tion. The rest is, simply, icing on the cake.

Whether it’s a potluck or brunch, cocktails or open bar, buffet or sit-down dinner, the reception should reflect the couple’s style and preferences — and budget. This is one area where it’s very easy to go overboard, particularly on liquor and champagne, and you’ll wind up writing a budget-breaking check.

you’ve booked the reception site, now it’s time to

plan the party!

A catered affair If more than 50 guests will be attending, it’s bet-

ter to have the affair catered. The bride and groom don’t need to be overwhelmed with planning and details, and not enjoy their wedding. Some facilities offer catering services for a fee, and other locations allow the couple to use a private caterer.

Ask friends for recommendations. It’s also a good idea to check with the Better Business Bureau.

Call caterers from your list for availability for your wedding date and time. Then start jotting down specifics on your checklist.

Ask the caterer about sampling and what else they supply — china, silverware, crystal, linens, cake plates, punch fountains, servers. See our planning form for tracking answers to your ques-tions and the caterers contacted.

DIy reception If it’s a small wedding, you can draft family and

friends to pitch in and cater your own cake-and-champagne reception, even a simple buffet. The easiest buffet builds on meat platters and specialty items available at supermarkets, delis and restau-rants. Decide on your menu, call for price esti-mates based on the number of guests, and ask if it’s possible to taste-test before making a decision. If you like what you sample, place your order.

Fill in gaps with your own recipes. Several months before the wedding, prepare and freeze dishes you plan to serve. Thaw and sample. Lasa-gna is a great dish to freeze and thaw in quantities. If the thawed dishes taste and look great, include them on your menu. If not, back to the stove.


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Call caterers from your list for availability for your wedding date and time. Then start jotting down specifics on your checklist.

Check to see if the reception site has food storage facilities, such as refrigerator. you may have to bor-row or rent coolers to keep items cold and chafing dishes to keep hot food at the right (safe) tempera-ture.

Ask a family member or friend to pick up and de-liver food to the site. Plan on extras — no one wants to run out of food at a buffet.

At a cake-champagne reception, cake servers can keep the line moving and nut and mint cups filled. otherwise, consider hiring servers to keep the buffet in order.

Small details matter. Tell servers what to wear and ask them to arrive early to help set up. Make ar-rangements for clean-up crew. Set up a timetable for when service begins and ends. Have helpers set up tables and prepare food service areas several hours in advance.

Decide between no bar, a hosted bar or tray ser-vice. Hire a bartender, if necessary, and if there is a bar, make sure it is fully stocked. Don’t forget ice and beverage options for those who don’t imbibe.

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basketweave: A piping technique that features interwoven vertical and horizontal lines (like a wicker basket).

buttercream: A smooth, creamy icing that stays soft so it’s easy to cut through. It can be colored and/or flavored. Also used to create piping, swags, and other borders, as well as decorative rosettes. It can be used as filling, too. Buttercream is made from butter (as its name implies), so it may melt in extreme heat or humidity.

dotted swiss: A piping technique that forms tiny dots in random patterns that resemble a fine dotted swiss fabric.

dragees: Round, edible sugar balls coated with silver or gold and used for decorative purposes.

Fondant: A sweet, elastic icing made of sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin that’s literally rolled out with a rolling pin and draped over a cake. It’s a smooth, firm base for gum paste flowers, decora-tive details, and architectural designs, and has a porcelain finish. note: A fondant cake should not be refrigerated.

ganache: A sweet, rich chocolate, denser than mousse but less dense than fudge, which can be used as icing or filling. note: Because ga-nache is made of chocolate and heavy cream, it will soften in very humid weather.

gum paste: This paste of sugar, cornstarch, and gelatin is used to mold realistic-looking fruits and flowers to garnish a cake. gum paste decora-tions are edible and will last for years as keep-

sakes, but, say some, they don’t taste as yummy as marzipan.

Marzipan: A paste made of ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, used to mold edible flow-ers or fruit to decorate the cake. Marzipan can also be rolled in sheets, like fondant, and used as icing.

pillars: Separators used in a tiered cake. They can be made of plastic or wood in several lengths to achieve the desired look.

piping: Decorative details created using a pas-try bag and various metal tips. Piping details include leaves, borders, basket-weave patterns, and flowers.

pulled sugar: A technique in which boiled sugar is manipulated and pulled to produce flowers and bows.

royal icing: Made of egg whites and confec-tionary sugar, this icing starts life as a soft paste piped from a pastry bag to create latticework, beading, bows, and flowers. When dry, its texture is hard and brittle — do not refrigerate.

torte: A dense cake that does not use leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda.

whipped cream: Heavy cream beaten to achieve a thick consistency. Whipped cream does not work well as an icing, and must be kept refrigerated — it is unstable and not recom-mended for outdoor weddings.

Take the guesswork out of wedding cake decorations by learning a little of the lingo. Then you won’t have to resort to drawing a picture or using phrases like “those little squiggly lines and things” to describe what your dream cake should look like.

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Beaver hills country club, 8230 Beaver hills Drive, cedar falls, 266-1975, www.beaverhills.comDetails: Open to public, booking upon availability; accommodates up to 250; $500 for room; set up, clean up included; on-site buffet or sit-down style catering, about $15 per person; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early depends on availability; dance floor.

cedar falls Womans club, Third and clay Streets, cedar falls, 266-1431Details: Beautifully restored 1860s home with ballroom, parlor and boardroom. Catering available. Call for booking details and services.

cedar valley arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 1927 E. orange Road. East of hawkeye community college. 226-4966 www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org., Details: A variety of garden settings will accommodate 200 guests. $300 for six hour period. $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve date a minimum of 60 days in advance; $200 balance and damage deposit due one week prior which will be refunded in case of rain. On site dressing room; restrooms and limited electrical access to the gardens. Gardens remain open to the public. Smoking and alcohol prohibited. No rice, bird seed, confetti, rose petals or balloons.

centennial oaks Golf club, Eagle Ridge Drive, Waverly, 483-1765, ask for lisaDetails: Accommodates intimate gatherings to large receptions up to 400 guests; on-site catering and bar services; customized menus; chairs, tables, linens provided; outside ceremony site, on-site event coordinator, professional wait staff, dance floor, complimentary set-up and tear-down.

center Inn Banquet facilities, 209 main St., Readlyn, 279-3839, www.centerinn.comDetails: Dining room accommodates up to 75, ballroom accommodates up to 400; banquet room rental Sunday-Thursday, $150, Friday and Saturday, $300; dining room rental Monday-Sunday, $75; basement rental $50; deposit and credit billing $100, required to confirm all bookings, non-refundable; post-event clean up, $100.

The centre hall, 1211 4th St., SW, Waverly, 352-1386, www.thecentrehall.comDetails: Accommodates up to 600 guest; day prior to event setup $175; day after cleanup $175; event date, 250 chairs & 30 tables $400, each additional 50 chairs and 5 tables $100; kitchen access $40.

Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. conger St., Waterloo, 233-3050, www.nationalcattlecongress.comDetails: Accommodates 600 banquet style, fire code allows 1,200; book at least six months in advance; $660 for facility, $250 deposit; on-site catering only, buffet and sit-down; $9 cold meat buffet, $13.75 two-meat buffet, $13 to $18 per plate; set up, clean up, two bartenders included; tables, chairs provided, linens rented at $4 each; smoking permitted; decorating day before depends on availability; no decorations from ceiling or light fixtures; wood floor, stage.

five Sullivan Brothers convention center, W. fourth Street and commercial, Waterloo, 233-7560Details: Accommodates 100 to 1,100; book up to 18 months in advance; $600 for facility, $600 deposit; full setup, cleanup, bar included; draped, skirted head table on risers with microphone; on-site catering only; dinner or hors d’oeuvres buffet, sit-down dinner, $15.95 to $23.95 per person; can bring wedding cake; round tables, cake table, chairs, white linens provided; dance floor.

fox Ridge Golf club, highway 20, Dike, 989-2213, www.golffoxridge.comDetails: Accommodates 320 people; bookings one month in advance; room rental $900 with $250 deposit (nonrefundable/applied toward rental), includes setup, cleanup and bar, dance floor; additional charges for linens and place settings. Catering available on-site, $18.95 per person buffet-style, no room rental fee if club does the catering (linens included); decorating at noon the day before wedding.

Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing arts center, University of northern Iowa campus, cedar falls, 273-3660, www.gbpac.comDetails: Lobby hall accommodates up to 120 banquet style, 300 standing; book six months to a year in advance; $600, $300 deposit; on-site catering only by UNI catering; tables, chairs, linens provided; balcony, grand central staircase; decorating day before event; dance floor.

Grout museum District, 503 South St, Waterloo, 234-6357, www.gmdistrict.orgDetails: Main building accommodates up to 300, $300-$700 for facility, $100 damage deposit. Tables, chairs, linens, set-up and cleanup included. Cash or open bar available. No on-site catering. Kitchen and dance floor available. Snowden House accommodates up to 150, $50 an hour; $100 damage deposit. Tables, chairs, set-up and cleanup included. No on-site catering. Kitchen available. No dancing at Snowden House.

His proposal was music to your ears. Now it’s time to put your florist, cake baker and caterer on speed-dial. When choos-

ing a reception site, check out its size and deter-mine whether it will fit your style of reception and number of guests expected to attend. Find out what services are provided. Will you have to bring your own frills to make it a pretty back-drop for wedding photography?

Think budget and remember to read each contract before signing on the dotted line. Ask about cancellation policies, deposit amounts and when the balance is due.

To assist our readers, here’s a listing of metro area reception halls:

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hartman Reserve nature center, 657 Reserve Drive, cedar falls, 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.orgDetails: Accommodates up to 100; booking at least six months in advance; weekends $45 per hour, weekdays $40 per hour; $200 deposit, more to bring in alcohol; no on-site catering; kitchen access, tables, chairs included; PA system; non-smoking; decks with scenic overview, bridge, outside amphitheater seats up to 100, fireplace; decorating early requires rental; no dance floor.

hickory hills Park, 3338 hickory hills Road, la Porte city, 266-6813, www.co.black-hawkia.s/depts/conservationDetails: Accommodates 125; book up to two years in advance; pricing varies, two-day wedding packages available; $100 deposit, more if bringing in beer keg; no on-site catering; restrooms, kitchen facilities (pots/pans not provided); tables, chairs for 125 are provided, additional seating allowed; beer, wine coolers allowed; lakefront view; decorating early requires rental; outlets for DJ; cement floor; attached deck, air-conditioning.

clarion Inn, 5826 University ave., cedar falls, 277-2239, ext. 324, www.kinseth.comDetails: Enjoy the convenience of your reception and hotel accommodations under one roof; mezzanine and plaza seat up to 350, banquet hall seats up to 300; full service catering, $16.95 to $22.95 per plate; free honeymoon suite with whirlpool for bride and groom; special overnight rates for wedding guests; rehearsal dinner, gift opening, bridal shower available; tables, chairs, linens, skirting, security, bar, bartender provided; some decorations provided, decorating 8 a.m. day of event; dance floor, table for disc jockey.

Janesville Riviera Roose community center, 307 maple St., Janesville (319) 987-3512 or (319) 231-7660.The center is a modern, fully accessible facility managed by the Janesville Community Center Board of Directors. Its small town location on approximately 10 acres of land near the Cedar River provides an ideal setting for weddings and receptions, as well as reunions, anniversaries, retreats and business meetings. The center features a large hall with banquet seating for 350, a wood dance floor, commercial kitchen, bar and a large outdoor patio. Parking is adjacent to the building. For more details, visit www.jvrrcc.com.

Knights of columbus, 1955 locke ave., Waterloo, 234-6908, ask for JimDetails: Accommodates up to 264 guests; rental fee includes bartender, chairs, tables, paper tablecloths, set up and clean up; food options include buffet dinners, sandwiches and/or appetizers; hall includes dance floor with stage for band or DJ; handicapped accessible; private parking lot; located near Crossroads Shopping Center and numerous hotels.

oster Regent Theatre, 103 main St., cedar falls, 277-5283, www.cedarnet.org/regentDetails: Accommodates 80-100; book early; $175, $50 deposit; no on-site catering; can serve own alcohol but cannot sell to guests; kitchen with serving area, sink, refrigerator, microwave; tables, chairs provided for 100; linens rented for $3 each; room overlooks Cedar River; decorating day before depends on availability; hardwood dance floor.

Park Place Event centre, 1521 technology Parkway, Suite B, cedar falls, 277-1255, www.barmuda.com/park_place/weddings.php Details: Intimate gatherings to grand receptions accommodating up to 500 people (seated). Services range from customized menus and personalized favors, and event coordinators can coordinate the entire wedding. For customized prices, packages and deposits, call Park Place.

Pepsi Pavilion, national cattle congress grounds, 232-5801, www.nationalcattlecongress.comDetails: Accommodates 100-500; $550, $250 deposit; on-site buffet-style catering only, starts at $11.50 per plate; tables, chairs included; linens rented for $3 each, 50 cents per napkin; full bar; smoking permitted; decorating afternoon before depends on availability; dance floor.

Riverview conference center, 439 n. Division St., cedar falls, 268-0787, www.riverviewconferencecenter.comDetails: Accommodates 200; recommended booking six months before; per person fee $1.25 for groups 150 or fewer, $1 for more than 150; $80 minimum, $50 deposit; on-site catering only, $5 to $6 per plate; no alcohol allowed; tables, chairs included, linens not; non-smoking; decorating day before depends on availability; patio block floor, stage.

Riviera-Roose community center, 307 maple St., Janesville, (319) 987-3512.Recently remodeled, the community center features a well-lit, wide open space with easy access to an outdoor grassy area.

Rotary Reserve, 5932 n. Union Road, cedar falls, 266-6813, www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/depts/conservationDetails: Accommodates 300; book up to two years in advance; $650 for all day Saturday; package deals include $800 for both Friday and Saturday night, $925 for all day Friday and Saturday, $650 for Thursday night and all day Friday; weekday times range from $195 to $275, $100 increase on holidays; $200 deposit two weeks prior to event; no on-site catering; kitchen, restrooms; tables, chairs provided for 300 guests; linens, cooking utensils not provided; beer, wine, champagne only; uniformed security officer required if serving alcohol; non-smoking; remote location on banks of Cedar River, deck, gazebo, fireplace, PA system, concrete floor, air-conditioned/heated; changing rooms for both men and women available.

Sunnyside country club, 1600 olympic Drive, Waterloo, 234-1707, www.sunnysidecountryclub.comDetails: Members only; ballroom seats 270; booking depends on availability; no rental fee for members; on-site sit-down or buffet-style catering only, average $23 per plate; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early allowed; dance floor.

The Supervisors’ club, 3265 Dewitt Road, Waterloo, 233-6069, ask for Donna or casieDetails: Accommodates up to 400 in a non-smoking environment; $900 rental includes bartenders, chairs, tables and cleaning; linens


29921 395th Ave. Bellevue, IA563-213-1045

The ideal location for your special event

• weddings • receptions • rehearsals•anniversaries •private parties •banquets

Panoramic views, expansive outdoor terraces, beautiful reception room,

complete facilities for your special day, located right on the Mississippi River

extra; full bar and food capabilities; option of appetizers, sandwiches, two-meat buffet or served, sit-down dinner; DJ or band stage and dance floor; handicapped accessible; close parking; located off of Ridgeway Avenue between Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

University of Northern Iowa Slife Ballroom and Georgian Lounge, 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, 273-2333, www.uni.edu/dor/dining/cateringDetails: Ballroom seats up to 220; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; $500 for ballroom, $200 for neighboring lounge; half of estimated cost paid in advance, remainder due at event; set up, clean up included; on-site catering only, dinner $15.55 to $22 per person, buffet, sit down or cocktail reception available; will cut and serve cake; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; non-smoking; no open flames, nails or excessive glitter; can provide centerpieces, bouquets, card basket; patio attached to lounge; sound system in ballroom; portable risers for band, DJ, head table; wood dance floor.

University of Northern Iowa Maucker Union Ballroom, 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, 273-2256, www.uni.edu/mauckerDetails: Ballroom features flexible options that can accommodate groups as small as 50 to as large as 480; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; $300-700; deposit half of rental; linens, tables, chairs, risers, microphone, set up, clean up, included; additional A/V equipment available; bar, on-site catering provided by UNI Catering; decorating day before depending on availability; dance floor included.

Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, 352-8453, ask for Margaret, www.wartburg.edu/studentcenter/conferences.htmlDetails: Open to public; accommodates up to 400 banquet style; booking depends on availability, usually book during summer or student breaks; mobile partitions divide three rooms, $100 for each room, half of estimated total paid ahead; on-site sit-down or buffet-style catering only by Wartburg food service, $11 to $18 per person, appetizer reception $1.90 to $3 per person; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar serves wine, beer only; decorating day ahead costs extra; can provide centerpieces; staging for head table provided for extra fee; DVD, Power Point, video, sound equipment; dance floor can be rented.

Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.orgDetails: Accommodates up to 250; book as far in advance as desired; $350 to $485; $200 non-refundable deposit; no on-site catering; kitchen available; set up, clean up included, kitchen clean up not; round or square tables, chairs provided; additional charge for alcohol, beer, wine, champagne can be purchased prior to or with a cash bar; water fountain in front of building for photos; decorating day before costs extra; stage, microphones, sound system available; dance floor.

Waterloo Elks Lodge, 407 E. Park Ave., Waterloo, 234-7568, Randi Leuenhagen [email protected]: Room rental with member sponsor; $600 guest fee; accommodates up to 375; on-site catering only, $15 to $25 per person plus tax and gratuity; tables, chairs included; fee for bartender, linens; decorating day before depends on availability; luxurious atmosphere, stage for bands or DJ, dance floor; plenty of on-site parking.

Waverly Golf and Country Club, 705 Eighth St. SW, Waverly, 352-3855, www.waverlycountryclub.comDetails: Open to public for rental; accommodates 3500; book about a year in advance; $600, $100 deposit; on-site sit down or buffet-style catering only; one-meat buffet $12.95, two-meat $14.95, three-meat $16.95 per person, call for sit-down meal prices; can bring in wedding cake; tables, chairs, bartender, waitresses, linens $1 per person; decorating night before depends on availability; dance floor.

To list or update your reception site listing for the next issue of Weddings, call 291-1429 or e-mail [email protected].


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Stephens & gromsch07.30.2011


Crissa Stephens went to the ends of the earth — Punta Arenas, Chile, in Patago-nia — to meet Oscar Urizar Gromsch.

They were engaged on a sheep ranch, exchanged civil vows in Chile and traveled to Iowa for their wedding.

Stephens, a linguist who grew up in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, and Gromsch, a veterinarian techni-cian-turned entrepreneur, laid the groundwork for their July 30, 2011, wedding on Skype and the Internet, working with Joan Ney.

The rolling vineyards at Park Farm Winery near Bankston were the backdrop for their bilingual vows. “We had friends and family from around the world and gave them a wonderful taste of Iowa,” said Crissa.

She chose a palette of shades of white and rosy pink with generous dollops of sea blue, “which set off everything in a cool way. The palette was inspired by my mom, who passed away. Pink makes me think of her, and it was a way to feel con-nected,” the bride said.

Ney created a glamorous rustic and vintage look for the bride, who wore a La Sposa lace and tulle

dress. Bridesmaids wore different styles of dresses in varied shades of white. Flower bouquets, created by College Square Hy-Vee florists in Cedar Falls, were reminiscent of an English garden — assorted roses, coral pink and ivory dahlias and lamb’s ear.

Eclectic touches ruled the day. A social hour took place on a hill with cheeses, nuts and fruits. Guests lounged on the lawn, some on antique quilts, and lemonade was served in milk bottles and ice-cold Coke was served from antique Coke crates passed by a butler. Guests were summoned up the hill to the ceremony by a Chilean waltz.

An arbor of flowers and branches set the stage for the ceremony. As the bride walked down the aisle with her dad, a rooster crowed, adding a charming touch. An old chicken feeder held cones of confetti, bird seed and rose petals.

The reception took place beneath a tent. Antique dishware, lace linen tablecloths accented with frayed natural and ivory burlap runners, embel-lished with flowers made of tulle, netting and burlap. Colored glass containers filled with flowers and decorative votives made from small Mason jars gave each table a different look. Ney made

Rustic romancePhotos by Catchlight Imaging, Dress by Simply I Do


chandeliers from steel rings, silver chains and blue, gold and pink glass lamps, adorned with pink carnations, that dangled from the ceiling. Crissa’s dad made wooden cutting boards for the tables for serving crusty bread loaves.

Chef Blake Landau of Newton’s Paradise Cafe in Waterloo catered the meal, including a roasted pig, and added Chilean flavor to various dishes. Kathy’s Kakes in Independence made the wedding

cake, displayed on a cake stand that was a gift from Crissa’s sister. Catchlight Imaging in Waterloo did the photography, and Perpetual Bliss in Ankeny was the videographer.

“The wedding and reception wasn’t matchy and that created a homey feeling I wanted. We created a sensorially rich environment with so many textures and details. I loved the whole vibe,” said Crissa.

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1. First phone call: get a feel for the photogra-pher’s personality over the phone, check on avail-ability for date and time.

2. Set up interviews with at least two photogra-phers at their studio, where you can look at their portfolio. It’s helpful to bring photos in the style you like. Discuss types of photos and special ef-fects you’d like.

3. Ask about the photographer’s policies, pack-ages and prices. Ask about cancellation policy. If the photographer has assistants, who will be at your wedding and actually shooting? What will the photographer wear? Will the photographer release the rights to your photos?

4. Discuss the important “don’t-miss-the-moment” shots.

5. Schedule photo sessions for bridal portait and other special photo shoots.

This will be the most photographed day of your lives. Make sure how you look and feel comes across in your wedding photos.

Look at old photos of yourself and what you liked about them — were you happy, casual and focused on something other than the camera? Try to mimic that look on your wed-ding day.

Focus on each other, not the cam-era. Let the photographer tell you where to look and how to avoid squinting at the the lens.

Book the same photographer who took your engagement photos for a sense of familiarity.

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RESouRCE DIRECToRyAn elegAnt AFFAir215 main St., Cedar Falls319-277-5655www.anelegantaffairbridal.comAn Elegant Affair is the premier source for bridal gowns and accessories in the Cedar Valley. With the hottest designers available, every bride can find her perfect dress for the perfect day.

A MoMent in tHyMe819 longView, Cedar Falls319-269-6658www.momentinthyme.comMoment in Thyme is committed to provid-ing impeccable service, hand-prepared cui-sine and elegant, memorable experiences.

blAckHAwk Hotel115 main St., Cedar Falls319-277-1161, 800-488-4295fax: 319-277-1461www.blackhawk-hotel.comLuxury full-service historic boutique hotel featuring antique furnishings, marble bath-rooms, luxury bedding and bath amenities. Located in downtown Cedar Falls, steps from specialty shoping/dining/entertain-ment and recreation venues. Convenient to UNI campus.

blAck’S Sky rooM501 Sycamore St., Waterloo8th Floor of the Historic Black’s Building319-235-1521Black’s Sky Room is the perfect place for your reception. With an expansive view of downtown Waterloo and the perfect atmosphere to make your day special, call Black’s Sky Room today to book!

centenniAl oAkS golF club19 eagle ridge dr., Waverly319-483-1765www.Centennialoaks.comGreat place to hold a wedding reception for up to 400 guests with an elegant menu to pick from.

cHAin reAction44 W. eagle rd., Waterloo 319-296-1718www.Crcarvings.comHand carved ice sculptures for weddings.

clArion inn5826 University ave., Cedar Falls319-277-2230Banquet rooms and excellent dining.

dAn pHillipS pHotogrApHyCedar Falls, ia 319-230-6893www.dpphoto.orgDan Phillips Photography specializes in wedding photography. We want your wed-ding day to be as memorable as possible, and because of that we’ve adopted the tag-line “because every moment deserves to be remembered…” We truly believe that every moment and every detail of your wedding is important, and it’s our job to help with that.

dolly’S pArty buS401 main St., Cedar Falls319-432-7353www.dollyspartybus.comDolly’s Party Bus can take all of your wed-ding day transportation needs as well as your bachelor and bachelorette parties!

eventS by JoSiepo Box 822, Cedar Falls 319-404-1371www.eventsByJosie.comJosie Petersen is a Certified Wedding & Event Planner. Josie specializes in wedding planning services that include complete, partial, or day-of coordination. She also plans personal, business and organizational events and parties. Take the stress away, call Josie today!

FAcetS by SuSong201 e. Tower park dr., Waterloo319-233-5357www.Facetsbysusong.comRecognized as industry leaders in custom jewelry design.

Fox ridge golF club355 Country Club ln., dike319-989-2213www.Golffoxridge.comSeat up to 320 people for your memorable experience with an exquisite menu.

grout MuSeuM diStrict503 South St., Waterloo319-234-6357www.Groutmuseumdistrict.orgGrout is filled with inspirational spaces to rent.

Hy-veeWaTerloo2834 ansborough ave., 319-233-32662181 logan ave., 319-234-8627

Crossroads Center 1422 Flammang dr.319-234-75234000 University ave., 319-236-0580Cedar FallSCollege Square mall 6301 University ave.319-266-7535WaVerly1311 4th Street SW, 319-352-1365www.hy-vee.comFrom casual to elegant, Hy-Vee can bring it all together with catering, floral, bakery, wine & spirits, ice sculptures, and dietitian and chef services.

iowA StAte centerScheman Building, Ste. 102, ames515-294-3347, fax 515-294-33491-877-843-2368 Toll [email protected] you’re planning for a few dozen guests or a few hundred, we’ll make your wedding celebration a memory to have and to hold. You’ll adore our personal service and delectable cuisine ... and thanks to our amazing attention to detail, you’ll even have time to enjoy yourself

iMAgeS Allure3425 Woodridge dr., Cedar Falls319-230-2956 or 515-707-7250www.imagesallure.comImages Allure can capture your special day with elegance and creativity. Let them help you remember your wedding day as if it were yesterday.

kAren’S print rite2515 Falls ave., Waterloo319-235-6085www.Karensprintrite.comHundreds of weddings invitations to choose from.

kubik productionS319-232-7594319 364 84091 800 373 [email protected] the night away!Specialty: Dance Lessons

love And lAce220 Bremer ave., Waverly319-352-0243www.loveandlace.netLove and Lace will create beautiful bouquet and wedding flowers for your special day along with tux rental, wedding


accessories, invitations, decorating services and wedding rental.

Milroy’s TUXEDos2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo Iowa 319-235-14634th and Washington, Cedar Falls319-277-5315Great selections, color and styles of tuxedos.

NATioNAl cATTlE coNGrEssElectric Park Ballroom & The Pavilion257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo319-234-7515Nationalcattlecongress.com10 indoor and outdoor facilities that are ideal for your next event.

PAlAcE cloThiErs2110 Kimball Ave., Waterloo319-234-7537312 Main St., Cedar falls319-268-1958www.Palaceclothiers.comMen’s tuxedos and suits that will help create the perfect memories for that special day.

PArK PlAcE EVENT cENTrE1521 Technology Pkwy Ste B Cedar Falls 319-277-1255, fax 319-268-7298www.barmuda.comPark Place Event Centre specializes in Weddings/Receptions, special events im-mediately off Highway 20, the centre offers 24,000 square feet of versatile space that can accommodate the largest convention to the most intimate party.

PrEciEUX ArT JEwElrErs6015 University Ave., Cedar Falls319-277-0717www.Thediamondstore.comThe Quality Diamond Store

rANDAlls320 5th St., Hudson 319-988-3377Excellent catering for any event!

rAMADA hoTEl5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center4th and Commercial, Waterloo319-233-7560www.Ramadawaterloo.comWedding receptions, professional catering staff and rehearsal dinners.

riDDlEs JEwElry Crossroads Center2060 Crossroads Ctr, Ste 244, Waterloo 319-233-7641College Square Mall6301 University Ave Cedar Falls319-277-2250www.riddlesjewelry.comPrestigious jeweler with 2 locations in the Cedar Valley providing over 50 years of jewelry service. They carry unique bridal sets along with ring for the groom and a wide array of bridal jewelry that will fit the special occasion.

roTh JEwElErs229 E. 5th St., Waterloo319-234-6979www.rothjewelers.comYour experience at Roth Jewelers begins with your engagement ring and continues with every anniversary, birthday and all special occasions.

siMPly i Do3205 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls319-277-1117www.simply-ido.comSimply I Do is a couple’s premier source for attire on their special day. Simply I Do specializes in bridal gowns, tuxedos, and all your bridal accessories.

ThE shorE EVENT cENTrE29921 395th Ave., Bellevue(563)213-1045www.offshorebellevueia.comLocated right on the majestic Mississippi River, The Shore Event Centre provides panoramic views, beautiful facilities indoor and out, and anything else you may need to make your day even more special.

sPEciAl occAsioNs PArTy & EVENT rENTAl323 W. 15th St., Waterloo 319-234-3104Specialoccasionsrental.comThey rent everything imaginable for truly memorable weddings.

ThE sPA AT wAVErly hEAlTh cENTEr312 9th St. SW, Waverly319-483-4894www.thespaatWHC.orgThe Spa at Waverly Health Center provides a wide range of services and products to make you feel your best! Services offered include massage, Botox, VASER Liposuc-tion, hair removal, body treatments, facials, vein therapy, Latisse and more.

VArisTy clEANErs216 W 11th St., Waterloo319.233.3571, fax 319.833.1937Ridgeway Plaza 2120 Kimball Ave., Waterloo319-232-0116323 Washington St., Cedar Falls319-266-2882Varsity Cleaners specializes in wedding gown keepsake care. For over 70 years Var-sity Cleaners has been cleaning, pressing, and preserving wedding gowns.

wAVErly coUNTry clUb705 8th St SW, Waverly319-352-3855www.waverlycc.com


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Allamakee county County Recorder 110 Allamakee St. Waukon, IA 52172 (319) 568-2364

benton county County Clerk 111 E. Fourth St. Vinton, IA 52349 (319) 472-3309

black Hawk county Recorder’s office 316 E. Fifth St. Waterloo, IA 50706 (319) 833-3012

bremer county Recorder’s office 415 E. Bremer Ave. Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 352-0401

buchanan county Recorder’s office 210 Fifth Ave., nE Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-4259

butler county Recorder’s office 428 Sixth St. Allison, IA 50602 (319) 267-2735

chickasaw county Recorder’s office 8 E. Prospect St. new Hampton, IA 50659 (641) 394-2336

clayton county Recorder’s office 111 High St. Elkader, IA 52043 (319) 245-2710

delaware county Recorder’s office 301 E. Main St. Manchester, IA 52057 (319) 927-4665

Fayette county Recorder’s office 114 n. Vine West union, IA 52175 (319) 422-3687

Floyd county Recorder’s office 101 S. Main Courthouse Charles City, IA 50231 (641) 257-6154

Franklin county Recorder’s office 12 First Ave., nW Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-5675

grundy county Recorder’s office 706 g Ave. grundy Center, IA 50638 (319) 824-3234

Hardin county Recorder’s office 1215 Edgington Ave. Eldora, IA 50627 (641) 939-8178

tama county Recorder’s office 100 West High Toledo, IA 52342 (641) 484-3320

winneshiek county Recorder’s office 201 W. Main St. Decorah, IA 52101 (319) 382-3486

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