Carolina Bridal Fair 2014

CAROLINA BRIDAL FAIR
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With our sincere gratitude...
Presenting the Carolina Bridal Fair is truly a labor of love! We LOVE what we do and we hope you enjoy the end product. But, even though its great fun for us, its also a LOT of work and it takes the time, talents,
resources, creativity and generosity of a great number of people representing a variety of companies and services in order to make it happen. We would like to take a moment to recognize these amazing folks now ...
Official Show Audio / Visual Production company Virtual Sounds Entertainment Productions Virtual Sounds 800-456-9071
Bridal Lounge Furnishings & Stage Decor Extravaganza Events & Props Extravaganzaevents.com 704-343-9200
Bridal Lounge & Stage Sponsor - Show Sponsor Dillard's SouthPark Dillards.com 704-365-3111
Decorator George Fern Exposition & Event Services FernExpo.com 704-398-7440
Fashion Show Director / Producer Impressions Bridal & Prom ImpressBridal.com 704-788-1150
Fashion Show EmCee Dakeita Vanderburg Johnson
Jewelry Show Director / Producer Ellis Fine Jewelers EllisFineJewelers.com 704-782-9314
Linens and Chair covers The Linen Loft TheLinenLoft.net 704-455-3389
Model's Makeup Jessica Reed / Mary Kay MaryKay.com/jreed3819 704-791-5480
Media Partner - Radio CBS Radio - Kiss 95.1, V101.9, 103.7 kiss95.1.cbslocal.com
Media Partner - Newspaper Independent Tribune IndependentTribune.com 704-789-9189
Media Partner - Magazine The Knot North Carolina Magazine TheKnot.com/NorthCarolina
Media Partner - Magazine Carolina Bride Magazine CarolinaBride.com
Official Show Photographer Emby Taylor Photography EmbyTaylorPhotography.com 704-796-5805
Official Show Videographer Zoomz Media Zoomz.biz 704-879-1858
Project Proposal Videographer Skip Erdman Events SkipErdmanEvents.com
Wedding Cake on the Dillards Stage Enchanted Creations by Melissa EnchantedCreationsbyMelissa 704-202-8171
Grand Prize Give Aways

Today, brides and grooms who have
registered to attend the show will have the
chance to win an amazing array of door
and grand prizes that have been so very
graciously offered by a number of our
exhibitors.

Door Prizes will be awarded throughout
the day after each fashion show.

Grand Prizes will be awarded after the
conclusion of the 3:45 fashion show.

Take a look at what you can win and keep
checking your ticket numbers.

Must be present to win!
Wedding Professional Description of Grand Prize Estimated Value
Impressions Bridal & Prom Hawaiian Getaway w/BOGO Airfare $5,200
Michael A. Anderson Photography Free Engage. Session + 50% off Wedding photography $1,800
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Room Rental & Appetizers (100 guests) $1,600
iWed Magazine 1 Page Wedding Article $1,495
Ellis Jewelry Ladies pearl necklace w/extender $850
Carolina DJ Professionals Free DJ Services for reception $800
The Swan Manor Bridal Shower at The Swan Manor Venue $800
TRULAMP 2-day rental of 100 TRULAMP Candles w/remote $600
Scott Brown Media Group $500 off Audio Visual Services $500
Timeless Exposures Photography, Inc. Gift Certificate off Full Wedding Day Collection $500
Armins Catering & Events Gift certificate off The Pearl Wedding Event Center $500
Party Time Rentals 150 Guest Table Linen Rentals $500
Wedding Professional Description of Door Prize Est.
Value
Wedding Professional Description of Door Prize Est.
Value
Enchanted Creations by Melissa Wedding Cake / 100 guests $400 Restaurant Forty Six Dinner for 2 $75
Michael A. Anderson Photography Free Engagement Session $300 Sticky Fingers Catering Gift Basket $75
Hampton Inn & Suites, Mooresville Romance Package $225 The Wine Group Gift Basket $70
Shutter Booth 50 Save the date photo strips w/free photos shoot
& custom design layout
$200 The Wine Group Gift Basket $70
Hilton Garden Inn, Concord 1 night Suite & Bfst. For 2 $200 The Wine Group Gift Basket $70
The Club @ Irish Creek Golf for 2 people $200 Origami Owl by Valerie Cleary Locket, Chain & 4 Charms $52
Carolina Southern Vintage Bridal Portrait Prop Pkg. $150 Bistro Catering & Events Bistro Gift Card $50
DJ America Discount off DJ Service $150 NutriChef America Product Gift Certificate $50
Cakespirations Cookie Basket /hand-painted cookies $125 Personalized Lockets & Jewelry Medium Sized Locket $50
Infinity Medical Weight Loss 2 wk Dr. supervised weight loss program $120 Mary Kay, Jessica Reed Director Mary Kay Cosmetics Products $50
Best Western Albemarle Inn Hotel Stay $199.99 Kettle Corn Bar/Lemonade Oasis by Vinksters Kettle Corn Basket $50
Saratoga Springs Jewelry Set $100 Extraordinaire Events TBD TBD
Love Chiropractic Center Gift Cert. 1 hr. massage $85 Shutterbooth 50 Save the Date photo strips w/45 mins. TBD
Cathys Candy Buffet Gift Certificate $75
Door Prize Give Aways
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Exhibits Directory
Aaron's Rentals Groom's Room Ellis Jewelers Inc. 405 Piedmont Renaissance Center 12
Anything Music DJ's 204,304 Emby Taylor Photography 622,722 Poppies Floral Design 616
A Place in the Vineyard 419, 519 Emby Taylor - Boudoir Photography 1116 Red Stone Press 600,700
Armin's Catering & Events LLC 417 Enchanted Creations by Melissa 201,301 Rolling Hill Farms 320
Artisan Ice Sculptures 806 Extravaganza Depot 302 Rumbling Bald Resort 15
ATG Entertainment 311 Extravaganza Events 302 Saratoga Springs 215,315
Bella Bridal / NutriChef America 302 Extraordinaire Events 609,709 Scott Brown Media Group 715
Bella Musica String Ensembles Center Cocktail Restaurant FourtySix 509 Shutterbooth 420
Ben & Bella Photography, Inc. 414 Green Eyed Monster Studios 711 Shutter Hutch Photo Booths & Films 106
Ben & Bella Boudoir Photography, Inc. 1113 GW Estates and Homes Inc. 119 Simply Southern Wedding & Event Design 207
Berry Scrumptious / Riverwood Manor 608 Hampton Inn & Suites, Mooresville/Lake Norman 613 Skip Erdman Events 813
Best Bridal Gift.Com 508 Hilton Garden Inn Concord 514 SMG SAVOR Catering 410, 411
Best Western Albemarle Inn 520 Image Expressions 103 Southern Style Events & Catering 206,306
Bistro Catering and Events 113,213 Impressions Bridal and Prom 421,422,521,522 Stanly County Convention & Visitors Bureau 516
Breezy Meadows Farm 620 Indigo Photography 208 Sticky Fingers Catering 222
Bridal Affairs DJs & Entertainment 604 Infinity Medical Weight Loss 416 Stony Mountain Vineyard 406
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 410,411 iwed Magazine 716 Swan Manor 718
Cakespirations 219,319 J. Talbert Ltd 704 Sweetest Beginnings 610
Carolina Bride Magazine 517 Karen's Cakes 812 TAPSNAP1006 408
Carolina DJ Professionals 611 Lake Norman Weddings & Events 712 The Arbors Events 713
Carolina's Southern Vintage Rentals & Designs 413 Lambert's DJ 810 The Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge 102
Cassie Leigh Photography, LLC 619 Leaf Guard 303 The Bead Lady 14
Cathy's Candy Buffet 121 Lodestone Real Estate 510 The Hotel Concord 617
Cherished Memories Events 309 Love Chiropractic Center 808 The Kettle Corn Bar & Lemonade Oasis by Vinksters 118
Cliff Nichols Photography & Cinematography 310 MacPherson's Diamonds & Design 720 The Knot 101
Concord Downtown Development Corp. 13 Market Station of Albemarle 721 The Linen Loft 124
Cracker Jack Sound Decisions 321 Mary Kay, Jessica Reed Sales Director 322 The Oaks Events LLC 710
Cruise Masters 719 Melendez Photo 505 The Sweet Life 513
The Club at Irish Creak 409 Michael A. Anderson Photography 10 The Wine Group 922
Dacota Travel 614 Musically Yours Stage Right Timeless Exposures Photography, Inc. 212
David's Bridal, Inc. 202,203 Nona's Sweets Bakery Caf 209 Trans World Satellites & Home Entertainment Groom's Room
Dennis Vineyards, Inc. 419,519 Origami Owl by Valerie Cleary 805 TRULAMP 816
Dillard's SouthPark 400-403,500-503 Party Reflections, Inc. 217,317 Villa Franca Estate 506
Direct Buy of Fort Mill 803 Party Time Rentals, Inc. 1123-1124 Virtual Sounds DJ's Dillard's stage
DJ America 815 PB & J's Catering 621 Virtual Sounds DJ's 11
DJ On A Dime 216 Personalized Lockets and Jewelry 210 Zoomz Media 511

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Floor Plan & Bridal Bucks (participating vendors)
Do you want to save money on your
wedding? Then Carolina Bridal Fair is
THE place to be.

Registered brides and Grooms attending the
Carolina bridal fair will receive $1,000 in
Carolina Bridal Bucks to spend with partici-
pating exhibitors at the show.

Be prepared to book with vendors at the
show, or within 30 days of the show, so that
you can save up to $1,000 off your wedding.

Heres how it works:

Take a look at our website before you go to
the Carolina Bridal Fair. Youll find an up-to-
date listing of vendors offering Carolina
Bridal Bucks discounts. Youll also find a list
of participating vendors in the official Caro-
lina Bridal Fair program guide.

You may be able to receive $75 off hair and
make-up, $250 off your wedding flowers or
even $500 off your facility rental.

As you walk around the show, look for the
Carolina Bridal Bucks Accepted Here sign
in each booth. When you see it, be sure to
ask each exhibitor what their bridal bucks
offer is because each one will be a little
different.

When youve decided to book a vendor for
your wedding you can use some or all of
your bridal bucks to save money on your
wedding.

No more waiting to win a door prize
or relying on luck.
Every bride at the Carolina Bridal Fair
is a winner.
Armin's Catering & Events 417
Artisan Ice Sculptures 806
Ben & Bella Photography, Inc. 414 , 1113
Bistro Catering and Events 113, 213
Bridal Affairs DJ's & Entertainment 604
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 410, 411
Cakespirations 219, 319
Carolina DJ Professionals 611
Carolina Southern Vintage Rentals & Design 413
Cassie Leigh photography 619
Cherished Memories Events by alice 309
Cliff Nichols Photography & Cinematogra- 310
Crackerjack Sound Decisions Mobile DJ's 321
DJ America 815
DJ On A Dime 216
Ellis Jewelers 405
Emby Taylor Photography 622, 722, 1116
Enchanted Creations by Melissa 201, 301
Extraordinaire Events 609, 709
Green Eyed Monster Studios 711
Image Expressions 103
Impressions Bridal & Prom 421, 422, 521, 522
Infinity Medical Weight Loss 416
J. Talbert LTD. Of Concord 704
Market Station of Albemarle 721
Mary Kay by Jessica Reed, Director 322
Michael A. Anderson Photography 10
Origami Owl Jewelry 805
Personalized Lockets and Jewelry 210
Rolling Hill Farms 320
Saratoga Springs 215, 315
SAVOR Catering by SMG 715
Scott Brown Media 106
Shutter Hutch Photo Booths & Films 410, 411
Sticky Fingers Smokehouse 222
TAPSNAP 408
The Swan Manor 718
The Kettle Corn Bar & Lemonade Oasis by 118
Timeless Exposures Photography, Inc. 212
Villa Franca Estate 506
Virtual Sounds DJ's 11 & Dillard's Stage
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I have been fascinated with Paris, the Eiffel
tower, and it being the most romantic city
in the world for years! I always told Kyle I
wanted to go to Paris and get engaged in
front of the Eiffel Tower... but I knew that was
just a crazy dream! Around Christmas 2012 I
came home from work and there was an Eiffel
tower lit up in the front yard and I just knew
this was going to be the ...moment... but I was
wrong! It was just an early present for me and
our Christmas decorations that year! I always
told Kyle I wanted a secret photographer so
I could have pictures of the special moment
and he just blew me off like a typical girl.
I told Kyle I wanted my family involved and
he always told me that he didnt want to
disappoint me but it would most likely be just
us, no cameras & probably on a weekend
trip somewhere. Well, my college graduation
came and I thought maybe that was the time
it would happen, Nope! We went to Vegas
for my graduation trip and I thought okay,
denitely the Grand Canyon, once again...
nothing! We went to the Paris Hotel and
went to the top of the Eiffel Tower and I just
waited around for him to make a move but
once again nothing. At this point I was getting
a little upset; he had all these great chances
and didnt take any of them!
Once we got back from vacation and back
into our working routine we talked about it
once again and on our one year anniversary
we went to look for a ring I had seen on the
internet but couldnt nd it or anything close
to it in any of the jewelry stores at South Park,
I gured that was a sign to just give it up for
a while. I then decided that I would rather
start looking for a house of our own (we were
living at his parents) and then get engaged in
about a year, I was in no hurry. So we began
house hunting! On July 4th 2013 we went
to the mall and I asked, Can we just go and
look to see if they have the ring I like here,
just for fun? He agreed and off to Kays we
went! We walked in, I showed the man the
picture on my phone and straight to the ring
he took us! I tried it on and the man said my
face was glowing with happiness. I tried on a
few others and found two I liked, I was really
in love with the rst one (the one he got) but
didnt tell him... Wanted him to make the nal
decision! The man asked if we wanted to talk
price and I said no, absolutely not, this was
just for him to get an idea of what I liked. I
want this to be a surprise and I dont want
to even know he bought it. Kyle asked me to
just walk around the mall just so he can see
the cost so he knows what to think about
budget wise (Im very OCD about our budget).
I went to Rue 21 and was attempting to look
at the clothes, my mind was going 100mph...
but it wasnt long before Kyle showed up! He
walked in and by the look on his face I knew
something didnt go good... he asked if I was
ready and said, let just go home, of course
my reaction was to ask what was wrong
and he told me the man gave him bad news
and he wanted to go home. On the way out
I walked through another store just to look,
Kyle wasnt very talkative. We rode home in
silence so then I really knew nothing crazy
was going to happen anytime soon!
The next week we went and looked at a few
more houses and actually found one we loved,
so we put in an offer! Our offer was accepted
& after a few months of getting everything
nalized we moved in! We decided to have a
House Warming party the 2nd weekend after
we moved in! We made food, decorations
and a few fun games. One of the games was
that there was a jar for me and a jar for Kyle
and who ever got the least money in their jar
got pied in the face. We had over 50 people
show up for our house warming party & I was
condent I was getting Kyle pied in the face!
After we nished eating, Kyle asked me if
we could go outside and thank everyone for
coming before we did presents...I knew this
would be the perfect time to pie him! Kyle got
everyone outside and I made sure I had the
pie hiding right inside the door so I could grab
it and sneak up on him! I was standing on our
back deck and Kyle was in the yard, he kept
telling me to come down beside him... but I
refused! The past week we had been going
back and forth on who was getting pied and I
was not getting a pie in my face! I was yelling
telling him no, he is not going to pie me; I
won the contest fair and square. My mom
and his mom and only a couple close friends
who knew what was happening told me no
one was getting pied just get down here! So
I huffed and puffed and stood beside him.
Not one time did I notice all the people with
their phones and cameras out or the Eiffel
Tower from Christmas lit up right behind him.
He began to thank people and I was trying to
get a family friend to get me the pie when he
looked over at me with this smile on his face
and said, I found someone I love and want
to spend the rest of my life with... instantly
I froze, his voice changed, and a tear rolled
down his face, I was in total disbelief, all I
could think about was how the man told him
bad news. There were people and cameras
everywhere so what is going on! He got
down on one knee and asked me if I would
marry him! Of course I said yes! I was so
embarrassed I acted like a fool over the pie, I
had absolutely no idea. He did it exactly how I
wanted it, if I would have known and planned
it. Eiffel Tower behind us all our closest
friends and family, the exact ring I loved,
everything was perfect! After he proposed
and I made it clear I said yes, I pied him in
the face, with love! The best part is he had
je taime engraved on the inside of my ring...
I love you in French & there wasnt ever any
bad news, he bought my ring that day. He
is just really good at surprises! He got the ring
in July and held on to it, until October 5th. The
perfect day possible!
THE WI NNI NG STORY WAS SUBMI TTED BY
Jonina & Kyle
Jonina & Kyle received money
and prizes from the following
businesses:
Dillards SouthPark
Independent Tribune
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
Impressions Bridal & Prom
Ellis Jewelers
Emby Taylor Photography
Virtual Sounds Entertainment &
Productions
All pictures provided by Emby Taylor Photography
Project Proposal
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Explore Unique Cake
Flavor Combinations
A wedding cake is the piece de resistance
of the wedding ceremony. Guests anxiously
await the unveiling of the cake near the
end of the festivities. Modern cakes are
showpieces grander in scale than in years
past. As bakers and confectioners hone
their skills with fondant, buttercream
and gum paste even further, the results
are often impressive, awe-inspiring cake
designs.
While the look of a wedding cake is
certainly important, cakes should not only
look good, but taste good as well. Vanilla
cake with vanilla buttercream frosting was
once the gold standard. But todays couples
are being more adventurous with their
wedding cakes and winning rave reviews
from guests along the way.
The vast scope of wedding cake avor
choices available to brides and grooms
is astonishing. Options may range from
the traditional to something adventurous
and daring. Keeping in mind that couples
will need to please the masses, nding a
compromise between plain vanilla and a
mocha-chile-coconut surprise is essential.
Otherwise, they risk an unpopular avor
and a lot of wasted, expensive cake.
Some couples shy away from more
adventurous cakes because they fear
something chocolately or not white in
color will not be well suited to a wedding
reception. Such couples should keep in
mind that any avor of cake can be hidden
beneath layers of pearly white fondant or
royal icing. Therefore, the sky is the limit
with regard to avor combinations.
Those who might want to veer from
tradition can consider these clever cake
combinations.
Lemon cake with vanilla buttercream:
Lemons are tart, juicy and refreshing,
helping to cleanse the palate after a rich
meal. Lemon cake, with its summery feel,
is tailor-made for summer weddings.
The avor is popular enough to appeal to
many, but just a little different to add an
unexpected zip of avor.
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Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and mocha filling:
True chocoholics will be hard-pressed to resist such
a decadent avor prole. Chocolate can be sweet and
satisfying and a welcome change from the vanilla cakes
commonly served. For traditionalists, the cake can be covered
with a white chocolate ganache. Or couples can ask that the
cake be adorned with white sugar roses for an eye-appealing
contrast. Chocolate cakes covered with autumn hued owers
go over well at fall weddings.
Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting:
Red velvet cake was once a regionally specic staple, but
now has grown steadily in popularity across the country. Red
velvet has quickly become the new classic, as its vibrant
red coloring offers a shock of something different, while the
avor is mild for those who are not comfortable taking risks.
The richness and creaminess of cream cheese is irresistible.
White cake with chocolate mousse:
Couples who want a bit of chocolate but do not want to be
overwhelmed can select a white cake that is lled with light
and rich chocolate mousse. Its the perfect blend of vanilla
and chocolate for guests who enjoy both.
Variety tiers:
Those who cannot settle on just one avor can have different
avors on each tier of their cakes. This gives guests some
avorful variety and enables them to pick their favorite avor
combination.
Brides- and grooms-to-be who have specic avors in
mind can ask their bakers to include two cupcakes with the
wedding cake. Then the couple can enjoy their own mini
cakes while the rest of the guests enjoy a more classic cake.
In addition, an assortment of cupcakes in lieu of one cake
can give guests the opportunity to sample several different
avors.
Cakes are a part of many special events, but few cakes are
fawned over as much as wedding cakes. Couples can spice
things up by choosing a nontraditional avor combination.
Think outside of the cake box when selecting flavors
for the centerpiece of the wedding reception.
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A couples wedding day is the culmination of months
and months of planning. For most, it is one of the
most memorable, magical days of their lives, lled
with fond moments of time spent with close friends
and family.
As enjoyable as a wedding can be, most brides and
grooms who have already tied the knot can attest
that a wedding is a long, often tiring day. It is very
easy for energy levels to wane. To ensure you have
enough energy to last through to the nal good-bye
of the evening, follow these suggestions to remain
energized.
Recognize your wedding day is a very long day.
Its possible to rise quite early in the morning to
begin prepping with makeup, hair styles, wardrobe
and more. If the party is an evening reception, it
could last until the wee hours of the morning. You
may nd yourself up for nearly 24 hours, when
the cameras will be ashing and the video rolling
throughout. Naturally, youll want to look your best
throughout.
Get a good nights sleep the night before.
Get to bed early the night before so you will get
ample sleep and look rested. It is understandable
that nerves and excitement may get the best of you
and make it difcult to fall asleep. If you often grow
anxious and struggle to fall asleep before big events,
talk to your doctor prior to the wedding to ask if you
can be prescribed a one-time-only sleeping pill that
will ensure you get to sleep promptly. Do not take
this medication with alcohol, and be sure to take
it only if you can get a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
Otherwise you may experience medicine hangover.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast.
At breakfast on the morning of your wedding,
consume a combination of carbohydrates and
protein. The carbs will provide the initial burst of
energy you need to get going, and the protein will
keep you feeling full. A combination of whole wheat
toast, fresh fruit and Greek yogurt makes for a lling
start to the day.
Stay hydrated.
Although drinking a lot of water can result in more
frequent trips to the bathroom -- which can be
cumbersome for brides wearing their gowns -- it is
essential to stay hydrated. Dehydration can result
in headaches, weakness and dizziness and may
make you feel cranky. Be sure to consume water
throughout the day.
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How To Stay
Energized
Throughout
Your
Wedding Day
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Pack some snacks.
The time between breakfast and the cocktail hour of a wedding
may be signicant. In your wedding survival kit, be sure to
pack some easy snacks to eat. Trail mix can be nibbled for a
boost of energy, and a banana can take the edge off of hunger
pangs. Avoid anything messy that can drip onto clothing or
get stuck in your teeth. Arrange to have snacks stowed in the
limousine or another mode of transportation so that you can
refuel on the way to the ceremony or in transit to the reception.
Dont overdo it with caffeine.
It may be tempting to lean on an energy drink or a super-size
cup of coffee to give you the boost you need. But caffeine is
only a temporary x. After the effects of the caffeine wear off,
you could nd yourself more tired than before and crash at an
inopportune time during the day. Instead, a brisk walk outdoors
may recharge your batteries. Afterward, time spent on the dance
oor enjoying the reception will likely stimulate some adrenaline
to keep you going.
Eat dinner.
When family is beckoning and the photographer needs to get yet
another pose, it is easy to skip dinner. Be rm with your decision
to enjoy your meal. After all, you paid for it and it should not go
to waste. Besides, sitting down to dinner enables you to rest and
absorb the atmosphere of the wedding.
Continue to drink plenty of water throughout the night.
Alcoholic beverages may be owing, but too many spirits can
compromise your energy levels. Be sure to balance the booze
with hydrating uids, such as water or juice.
Weddings take up the entire day, and it can be easy to succumb
to a lack of energy as the day progresses. But by heeding a few
tips, its possible to remain in top form throughout the entire
wedding day.
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Gentlemen getting ready to tie the knot will
have to make certain wardrobe choices
so they look their best on their big day.
Although many grooms-to-be rent tuxedos
on their wedding day, it may be more cost-
effective to purchase a tuxedo.
Tuxedos are the ultimate formal wear for
men. Worn at formal gatherings like proms,
weddings and lavish parties, tuxedos have
undergone several style changes over the
years. Men interested in looking polished
will nd no option makes that impression
more convincingly than the right tuxedo.
Men frequently called upon to attend
formal events may nd purchasing a
tuxedo is a wise investment. There are
several advantages to owning a tux rather
than renting one time and again. Tuxedos
typically cost around $1,000, whereas
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Another advantage to owning a tuxedo
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increasing comfort and making you look
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Men who buy their own tuxedos also can
choose the style, fabric, color, buttons,
accessories, and type of lapels on the
jacket. A tuxedo store may have more styles
available for sale than for rent. If you desire
something that ts your personality and your
physique perfectly, buying your own tuxedo
may be your best bet.
Men worried about purchasing a tuxedo only
to see their waistlines increase or decrease
should keep in mind that many tuxedo
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own the tuxedo.
When purchasing a tuxedo, men should
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can enjoy the tux for years to come. Opt for
continued from page 12 a slim-tting white shirt underneath that
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Men who want to break from tradition can
opt for a shirt that is a pale blue or light
gray to wear under the jacket. This is still
an understated look, but one with a hint of
creativity.
A classic, black bow tie is an ideal match
when purchasing a more classic tuxedo.
The bow tie is back in a big way, and men
who want to spice things up can purchase
more traditional neckties for those
occasions when they dont want to wear
bow ties.
Tuxedos come with different lapel styles,
and its important to know the differences.
Todays most popular style is the notch
lapel, wherein a triangular indentation is cut
where the lapel joins the collar. This lapel
mimics the shape of a classic suit. A peak
lapel is the quintessential classic, featuring
a broad, V-shaped lapel that points up and
out just below the collar line. A shawl lapel
is a smooth, rounded edge lapel. The shawl
lapel reached the height of its popularity in
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Wedding invitations often
provide guests with a rst
glimpse of a weddings style.
Invitations also may serve as the means
by which distant friends and relatives nd
out about a couples pending nuptials if a
formal announcement was not made.
Amid the ourishes of calligraphy and
impressive paper stock is information that
speaks to the importance of
the day when two people will
be joining their lives together.
Guests will learn not only the time and the
place of the wedding from the invitation,
but also the formality of the event and the
scope of the party that will follow.
Couples should keep certain things in mind
as they begin to design their wedding
invitations.
Have a good idea of your potential
guest list. Before shopping for wedding
invitations, it is key to have a strong idea
of just how big the wedding will be and
how many guests will be invited. This way
you will know how many invitations you
will need. Invitations vary in price, so cost
may be a consideration if your guest list is
extensive.
Decide on the formality of the wedding.
Will you be hosting a black tie affair, or
will it be a casual gathering at the shore?
Guests infer many things about the
wedding from the invitations, which should
match the formality of the event in style
and the sentiments expressed. An ornate
invitation written with classic wording
suggests a more formal affair, while a
whimsical invitation with less formal
wording could indicate a more laid-back
event.
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Dare to be different by playing with
invitation sizes and shapes. Rectangular
cards are standard for wedding invitations,
but you can explore your creativity by
choosing more modern, artsy invitations.
Circular invites or scalloped edges can
add some whimsy to the wedding mood.
Invitations that fold out or are embellished
with ribbon or other decorations can be
appealing. Just keep in mind that cards
that are not the standard shape and size
could be more costly to send. Always have
the entire wedding invitation weighed and
priced at the post ofce so you will know
what the postage will cost.
Choose a legible font and text color.
Your invitation may look beautiful, but it
may prove ineffective if it is difcult to read.
Do not risk guests misinterpreting the date
or the location because they cannot read
the writing on the invitation. Steer clear of
pastel or yellow text colors, and remember
to have a high contrast between the color
of the invitation and the text you are using
for easy reading.
Keep the invitation simple. It may be
tempting to load the invitation with lots
of information, but all you really need are
the key pieces of information, such as
the who, what, where, and when.
Crowding the card will take away from
its aesthetic appeal. Most stationers will
suggest a separate, smaller insert in
the wedding invitation for the reception
information and response card. Never
put information such as where you are
registered or no kids allowed. This is
material better reserved for word of mouth
or on a wedding Web site.
Do some math. It is important to
know your dates so you can receive the
invitations on time, mail them out, and give
guests enough time to respond. A good rule
of thumb is to mail out the invitations at
least two months before the wedding. Have
an RSVP date of no more than three to four
weeks before the wedding, giving ample
time to the caterers and accommodating
anyone who procrastinates in sending in a
response. You will need the nal head count
in order to conrm seating arrangements
and plan for centerpieces and favors.
Handwrite the envelopes. Your invitation
will look more impressive if you address
them by hand, rather than printing them
off of a computer. If your handwriting is not
very neat, consider hiring a professional
calligrapher to write out your envelopes.
Make it easy for guests to respond. Be
sure to place a stamp on the response card
envelope and have that envelope already
addressed with your home address so that
guests will have no excuses not to mail a
response back promptly.
Always order extra. Mistakes happen,
and you may need to send out a few
extra invitations that you hadnt originally
counted. Always order extra invitations just
to be on the safe side. And dont forget
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Planning a perfect wedding is no
small undertaking. From scheduling
venues and hiring vendors to tasting
menus, lots of decisions must be
made when planning a wedding. But
when the pieces fall into place, the
entire day can be magical.
One of the nal components of
weddings are the favors guests will
take home with them as mementos
of the festivities. Though favors
dont require immediate attention,
that does not mean couples should
wait until the last minute to made
decisions regarding their wedding
favors.
Brides- and grooms-to-be should
not underestimate the importance
of handing out wedding favors,
a tradition with a rich history. A
wedding favor is considered a symbol
of good will to guests, and there are
many different wedding favors on
the market. Finding the right one can
take a little work. It is usually a good
idea to nd something that suits
the theme of the wedding and is both
long-lasting and practical. Try to avoid
anything that is too kitschy.
A couples budget should be
considered when choosing wedding
favors. A couple may want to give their
guests lavish gifts but should only do
so if their budget allows. It may be
challenging for couples to nd favors
that t the theme of their wedding,
as well as their own personalities
and budgets. But it can be done.
The following are some favor-nding
guidelines.
Be creative
Wedding favors can be just about
anything, so theres no need to stick
to Jordan almonds or wine bottle
stoppers. The more creative couples
are, the more receptive their guests
will likely be. For example, for an
autumn-theme wedding, ll mason
jars with the ingredients for a spiced
cake and give the recipe directions
on a tag. For a summer wedding, gift
guests with a sun and surf survival
bag, full of sunblock, a beach towel
and sunglasses.
Complete the theme
Some weddings follow a particular
theme from start to nish, and
wedding favors should stick with that
theme. Couples who will showcase
their love of travel on their wedding
days may want to give guests
keychains or purse holders that feature
popular landmarks around the world.
Those who are admitted beach bums
may want to present a small shbowl
with sand and a goldsh inside,
reminiscent of days at the seashore.
Go traditional
Couples who opt for universally
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some popular options, such as silver cake
servers, candlestick holders, decorative
photo frames, or engraved keepsake boxes.
Aim for favors that have utility. Otherwise,
favors may end up collecting dust on
someones shelf.
Food and beverage
gifts are fun
Food favors mean guests can enjoy their
gifts and not have to worry about nding
space inside their homes to display trinkets.
Food favors can be lavishly decorated
cookies, ne chocolates, petit fours,
small bottles of champagne or cupcakes
decorated like the wedding cake.
Favors are often integral to wedding
celebrations. Selecting a favor that will be
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Music often plays
an important role on
festive occasions,
and wedding days
are no exception.
The right music can
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day that much more
meaningful, while
the wrong music can
make a couples big
event memorable for
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Though music
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to perform at their wedding receptions.
While the reception is when music might
be most on display, couples planning their
weddings must think beyond the reception
when setting the musical tones for their
weddings.
Ceremony
The ceremony itself often sets the tone for
a couples wedding day. A beach wedding,
for example, often creates a laid back
atmosphere, while a ceremony held in a
large church or temple often sets a more
formal tone. Music played during the
ceremony also goes a long way toward
setting the tone couples hope to establish.
When choosing music for the ceremony,
couples should rst consider the venue
where they are tying the knot. Some, such
as houses of worship, may have rules
pertaining to what can and cannot be
played inside the venue. Classical, hymnal
or processional music often makes the best
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formal venues. Outdoor weddings tend to
give couples more leeway. But in general
couples dont want to choose any music
thats too loud or over-the-top for their
ceremonies.
Keep in mind that while the music played
during the ceremony can set the tone for
the day, this music can vary signicantly
from the music played during the reception.
A favorite performer may not be appropriate
during the ceremony, but that doesnt mean
the couple cant dance to that artists music
during the reception.
Live musicians can add a more elegant feel
to the ceremony, but such performers also
can be costly. Playing prerecorded music
may not be as elegant as having a live
performer, but it can cost a lot less and still
make for an enjoyable day and evening.
Reception
Many couples prefer deejays to live bands
for their wedding receptions. Deejays can
play favorite songs as couples and their
guests know them, while bands can only
play their own renditions of those songs.
Another thing to consider when choosing
between a deejay or live band for the
reception is the venue itself. Some venues
are smaller and unable to accommodate a
full band, while others may not have ideal
acoustics, making it difcult for a live band
to sound as good as they might in a more
music-friendly environment.
The formality of the event should also come
into consideration when choosing between
a live band or a deejay for the reception.
Deejays spinning the latest top 40 hits may
stick out like sore thumbs at especially
formal weddings, while a classical
orchestra likely wont t into the laid back
theme of a beach or destination wedding.
Couples tying the knot outdoors may need
to consider equipment when choosing
bands or deejays to play their weddings.
For example, some venues do not provide
equipment, such as microphones and
speaker systems, to couples for their
ceremonies. Renting such equipment can
be costly, but couples can often skirt such
charges by hiring deejays or bands who
lend couples their equipment during the
ceremony. Deejays or bands who will loan
and set up the necessary sound equipment
for outdoor ceremonies merit extra
consideration.
When discussing music to be played during
the reception, couples must consider their
own musical tastes as well as those of
their guests. A wide range of popular music
tends to go best at wedding receptions, as
continued from page 20 guests are more likely to dance to songs
they recognize. Avoid any music that has the
potential to offend guests, opting for lighter,
happier tunes instead. Whether hiring a
band or deejay, couples should make a
list of no-play songs or artists and make
sure that such lists are included in their
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Music plays an important role on couples
wedding days. Though choosing music for
the ceremony and the reception is often fun,
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As any holiday host can attest, timing
is crucial to getting a meal out hot and
ensuring each course is ready for the
table. Timing is equally important when
planning a wedding. Various elements
must come together in the right order to
create a seamless day for couples and
guests alike.
In addition to organizing oral deliveries,
ensuring the wedding party arrives on
time, and getting hair and makeup done
promptly, couples who will be having their
ceremony in a different location from the
reception will need to spend more time
factoring timing into their wedding day
equations. Factors like traveling to and
from the site, as well as hunger pangs and
potential weather-related complications,
will need to be considered.
Many couples choose to have their
ceremonies and receptions at the same
site, a decision that makes scheduling
much easier. Once the ceremony is over,
guests simply go inside or to another area
of the grounds to begin the reception.
Some traditionalists, though, prefer to have
their ceremony in a place of worship and
then travel to a separate reception location
afterward. Both scenarios are acceptable,
but the latter option requires a little more
planning.
Couples will need to know when the church
or temple is available for the ceremony
and when the reception hall will be open to
guests. Some weddings are held after daily
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afternoon wedding may end a few hours
before the cocktail hour begins at the
reception site, leaving guests with time to
kill before the reception.
Couples can try to remove as much time
between the reception and ceremony as
possible by coordinating with their catering
managers. If nances allow, couples can
request the wedding reception begin early.
This way guests can arrive at the cocktail
hour and comfortably mingle among
themselves. These requests are common,
and many catering managers will be happy
to meet requests to keep a bride and
grooms business.
If this is not possible, couples have a few
alternatives. If the reception site is a good
distance away, the travel there may take
up the idle time. Otherwise, the bride and
groom may need to come up with another
plan. In some instances, a family member
opens his or her home up to some of the
guests, who may enjoy light refreshments.
It may be possible to use a cafeteria or
gathering space at the ceremony site for
a little while as well. If the photographer
plans to take outdoor photos between the
ceremony and reception, the couple can
invite some guests along to witness the
shots or be a part of the photo shoot.
Thoughtful couples also can provide other
accommodations, such as letting guests
know about local restaurants where they
can spend a little time and grab a small bite
to eat before the reception begins. Hotels
afliated with the wedding party may be
able to host guests during these in-between
hours as well. The hotel bar or a conference
room might be ideal spots for guests to kill
some time.
Couples also can arrange something with
the reception hall. While the party room
or cocktail area may not be ready until
the designated time, the site may have
an attached restaurant, salon or gardens,
where guests can relax as they wait for the
start of the festivities.
Timing all of the elements of a wedding
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Few events are more photographed than weddings.
Needless to say, wedding participants, from brides
and grooms to the couples parents, hope to look
their best for the celebrations. Women often nd
that well applied cosmetics can enhance their
beauty and help ensure they are picture-perfect.
The key to wedding makeup is nding a balance
between application that will come across well
in person and will look good in photographs.
Professional makeup artists may understand just
how heavy a hand to use to apply makeup, but the
novice do-it-yourselfer may need some instruction
to master wedding day makeup.
Very often the key to wedding makeup is simplicity.
Brides want their best features enhanced and have
the makeup add to their beauty rather than outshine
it. Brides want guests to notice their faces and
gowns and not their makeup. Here are some other
tips brides can employ in an effort to put their best
faces forward.
Begin preparations a few days prior to the
wedding. If you will be enhancing your skin color
with a spray-tan, do so at least two days prior to
the wedding. By the third day the color will set
and appear more natural. The same idea applies
to your brows. Tweezing, waxing and threading
can create irritation and redness. Have your brows
professionally shaped a few days before the
wedding and then do a minor touch-up with your
tweezer the night before. This allows your skin to
recover and redness to dissipate.
Start out with well hydrated and moisturized
skin. Apply a few layers of moisturizer, preferably
one with an SPF if you will be spending time out
in the sun. When the moisturizer is completely
absorbed and dry, use a skin priming product that
will help keep your foundation locked into place.
Match your foundation color to your natural skin
color. When these colors dont match, your face
may look like it is a separate shade from your neck
and decolletage. If you will be tanning, then nd a
shade that matches the tanned color. A foundation
that has slightly yellow undertones will even out
redness on the face and look better in photos. Apply
the foundation thoroughly with a sponge or brush
and be sure to blend it well at your neckline. Set the
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circles after the foundation. Aim for a
creamy, emollient concealer for under
the eyes. A peach color that will contrast
with the purple and blue tones of your
eyelids. Putting on the concealer after the
foundation means you will probably need
less and wont look like youre caked with
product.
Use an eyebrow pencil or powder to
ll in your brows. This is a must for your
wedding day and can really help to frame
your eyes. Use small, light icks of the
pencil rather than long strokes to make the
color blend naturally. Use a brush to blend
in further. Always go a shade or two lighter
than your natural color. Finish with a gel
that will set the hairs into place.
Complement your lips and eyes.
Many brides like to play up their eyes on
their wedding days. If you are going for a
dramatic eye, opt for a more neutral lip,
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Shedding for the Wedding
and vice versa. Otherwise, you may look
like youre wearing stage makeup. Neutral
colors look best for weddings and will not
appear dated in photos. Stick to subtle
browns and taupes for universal attery
on most eye colors. Use a light hand to
apply a neutral shade of light shadow all
over the lid. Apply a medium brown to the
crease of the eye and a darker brown to
the very outer corner, and blend thoroughly.
A very light shade of shadow can be used
directly under the browline and toward
the inside of the eye to make eyes appear
wide and bright. Stick with matte shades
of eye shadow, with the exception of one
pearlescent shade that is lightly dusted
right in the center of the lid from the
lashline to the crease. This will add just a
touch of luster to catch the light and make
eyes sparkle.
Apply liner before mascara, and blend
it with a brush. Push the liner into the
lashline to make lashes appear thicker.
Use mascara to lengthen lashes. Place a
makeup sponge behind your lashes when
applying mascara so you dont risk hitting
your lids with the mascara wand. If you will
be using false lashes, apply them now. Err
on the shorter side for fake lashes, and cut
them as needed to t your eye. Lashes that
are too long or full may appear cartoonish
and can be uncomfortable to wear. Connect
your lashes together with the false ones
with another application of mascara.
Waterproof mascara will hold up through
tears of joy.
Be subtle with blush. Use subtle blush
in a peach-pink color to achieve that
blushing bride appearance. Smile and apply
the blush only to the apples of your cheeks.
Choose a long-lasting lip color that
will hold up through kisses and smiles. Lip
stains work very well, as they provide that
hint of color but wear well during the day.
Another helpful tip is to perform a practice
run prior to the wedding, taking some
photographs to see how the makeup looks
in pictures. Cameras and ashes can wash
out makeup, so sometimes you need to
apply just a little bit more than usual for it
to show up on lm. Also, certain makeup
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Waterproof mascara will hold up
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products will reect light more. Dont forget
to stock up on oil-blotting papers to touch
up your face during the day.
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Symbolic gestures are commonplace during
wedding ceremonies. The exchange of rings,
stomping on a glass and lighting of candles are
each among the various traditions associated
with different faiths. Couples who would like
to try something a bit different can opt
for pouring sand. Choose two different
colored sands and decorative vessels
that can hold the sand until a special
time in the ceremony. You also will need
another large, clear container that will
contain the sand once it is poured. A glass
vase or heart-shaped vessel works well. To
symbolize the joining of two lives together, both
the bride and groom can take one of the colors
of sand and begin pouring them together into the
larger container. The ribbons of sand will join and
meld together, much as the couples separate
lives will now become one. The nished sand art
can be kept on a mantle as a remembrance of
the wedding day for years to come.
Sand Ceremony Wedding Dates to Avoid
Some couples are excited by the prospect
of hosting their weddings during holiday
weekends. After all, having off on a Friday or a
Monday provides an extra day for recovery or
planning the wedding. But holiday weekends
might not be embraced by potential guests.
Travel costs and accommodations could be
higher around holiday weekends, and some
people have family traditions or other plans they
may not want to miss during a holiday weekend.
In terms of obstacles for couples, reception
sites and vendors may charge higher fees to
book a holiday weekend wedding, or they may
be full on the dates you request. Looking ahead
to 2015, here are the prominent holidays and
when they occur, so you can plan accordingly.
Easter: Weekend of April 4
Mothers Day: Weekend of May 9
Memorial Day: Weekend of May 23
Fathers Day: Weekend of June 20
Independence Day (Ca.): Wednesday, July 1
Independence Day (U.S.): Saturday, July 4
Labor Day: Weekend of September 5
Columbus Day: Weekend of October 10
Halloween: Saturday, October 31
Remembrance Day/Veterans Day:
Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26
Christmas: Friday, December 25
Boxing Day: Saturday, December 26
Quirky numerical dates tend to attract a lot of
people who want a memorable date. July 7,
2007 was quite a popular date because it was
777, or lucky 7s. In 2015, you may want to
avoid 12/14/15.
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