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Due to changing economic times and personal preferences, many brides are arranging their own bouquets. Th ere are several options available when making the bouquet yourself. Take into consideration the style of your dress, the colors of your wedding and personal taste.

1. Collect the following items: fl owers of your choice in the budding stage with unblemished petals and straight stems, fl ower cutt ers, non-wired ribbon that complements your wedding colors, straight sewing pins, a clean vase fi lled with room temperature water, fl oral food, fl oral tape and clear set or hairspray.

2. Cut the bott om of each stem up to one inch and remove all leaves, thorns and greenery.

3. Place fl owers in vase with water and plant food. Leave for at least four hours to become fully hydrated.

4. To form the bouquet:

a. Begin with the most opened fl ower at the center point.

b. Place three fl owers around the edges of the center fl ower.

c. Tape stems together with fl oral tape.

d. Place the next three fl owers in spaces between. Squeeze and tape together.

e. Repeat process until desired size is reached.

5. Once all fl owers are taped together, wrap stems with ribbon. Be sure to cover all of the fl oral tape.

6. Pin ribbon at top and bott om with straight pins, making sure to pin upward toward the top of the fl owers.

7. Cut excess stems off . Leave enough room for approximately a fi st and one-half measurement.

8. Spray with clear set or hair spray to set the bouquet.

FLOWERSBy James Saunders

A Traditional Declaration of Love

Tell Your Story

5 temple guidelinesRemember what is appropriate for the temple

6 temple marriagePreparation for the most important day

8 first datesCouples tell how they met

11 ringsDetermining the diamond for you

12 shoesGet creative with reception footwear

14 dressesFind the perfect fit for you

17 Shower the brideThrow the perfect bridal shower

19 thank you cardsDon’t forget to express appreciation

20 financial planningSaving and budgeting ideas

22 registryGet the gifts you want and need

24 receptions and dinnersFinding the right reception center and serving appropriate food

27 make your own bouquetSave money and show your style

28 planning your honeymoonTips on finding time to organize your trip details

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Temple Marriage PreparationsB r i d e sYour wedding dress should meet the following guidelines:

•Be white. No off-white, ivory or cream-colored dresses. Please avoid fastened color ribbons, sequins and elaborate ornamentation. Colored sashes, worn for photographs and reception activities, will need to be removed in the temple.

•Have long sleeves. If your dress has short sleeves, the temple can provide a bolero or sleeve inserts.

•Have a modest neckline, and be modest in design and fabric. Sheer fabric should be lined.

•Have a removable train or one that can be pinned up or fastened out of the way.

If a wedding dress does not meet the guidelines above, you may wish to wear one of the wedding dresses available at the temple. Wedding dresses should always cover the sacred garments. Temple garments should not be altered or removed in order to accommodate the style of the wedding dress.Brides being endowed the same day as their marriage or sealing may wear a white temple dress (available at the temple if needed) for the endowment session.

G r o o m sWhite temple clothing is worn for the marriage ceremony.

T e m p l e R e c o m m e n d sSchedule an interview with your bishop to obtain a Recommend for Living Ordinances for your own endowment (if not previously endowed) and for temple marriage. If you have previously been married in the temple, discuss the next steps with your bishop. After your interview with the bishop, schedule a temple recommend interview with your stake president. Receive your endowment on or before your wedding day.

The day of the wedding bring to the temple:

•Your individual Recommend for Living Ordinances (bride and groom)

•Marriage license

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Four months to go before the wedding day and your mind is full of the usual details – finding the dress, scheduling the reception, ordering the flowers. Considering the stress of the day and the

preparation, it can be difficult to remember what is most significant.

“The only really important thing is what happens for those 20 minutes in the temple,” said President Robert Todd of the BYU 2nd Stake.

Although the temple ceremony is brief, couples need to take the time to prepare for the covenants they will make inside the temple. Todd said the best indicator a couple is ready to make that commitment is when he sees their willingness to follow his preparatory counsel regarding temple marriage.

“When they sense the counsel I give them and see its importance and relevancy, then they are eager to make those covenants with God, and they will do whatever it takes,” he said.

After a couple is married in the temple, Todd said they must realize the fulfillment of those covenants comes in serving each other.

“Love is a verb,” he said. “The only way to love

someone is to serve them.”A temple wedding is only the first step. President Gordon

Lindsay of the BYU 7th Stake said couples must understand that a temple marriage is long term, and then live for that.

“Just because you have a wedding doesn’t mean you have a marriage,” he said.

Lindsay said the secret to a successful temple marriage is simply living the Christian principles of kindness, thoughtfulness, forgiveness and charity.

“You choose the person you love, and then you love the person you chose,” he said.

To keep a temple marriage strong, Todd advises the couple to have a gospel-centered relationship, pray together every night, thank each other, apologize for miscommunication and simply hold hands.

“Getting married in the temple isn’t the end,” he said. “In fact, it’s only the beginning.”

Focusing on a temple marriage, not a temple wedding ByCaitlinMcCain

“I would admonish you to maintain an eternal perspective. Make certain that the marriage in your future is a temple marriage. There is no scene so sweet, no time so sacred as that very special day of your marriage. Then and there you glimpse celestial joy.”

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Sabrina and Skylar de JongSabrina and Skylar met on a rafting trip with their singles ward in Highland. Sabrina chose to ride in the same car as Skylar because she was interested in the driver. But after three hours of witty comments, Sabrina fell for Skylar’s charismatic sense of humor. They had an awkward love life and never really knew if they were dating or not. Finally Skylar got

fed up with the confusion and marched over to her house with flowers

and kissed her. Sabrina was shocked

and gave him a troubling look

as she pushed him against the wall. Skylar

was horrified and left. The next day Sabrina broke up with him, but this story has a happy ending. They got back together and after a while, decided to get married. Skylar wanted to propose on Christmas Day. To make things interesting he proposed 12 times on the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Some of the rings he gave her included a Ring Pop, a ring made of pine wood with their names carved in it, a birthstone ring and a fake diamond ring. On Christmas Day, Skylar blindfolded Sabrina and drove her up to Logan to propose one last time with a real diamond ring. They were married in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple on April 6, 2007.

Melody and Ben BeesonMelody and Ben met on their way to General Conference. Ben was in a car full of guys and Melody was in a car full of girls. Ben was driving and noticed that the girl in the front seat of the other car, Melody, was breathtakingly beauti-ful. After playfully passing by each other a few times, she held up a sign that read, “Going to Conference?” A few minutes later she held up another sign with her phone number. Ben was quick to call and later that eve-ning, the group of guys and the group of girls got together. At first there was some confusion as to who was pairing off with whom, but Ben made sure he was with Melody. From that weekend on, they were an item. The couple talked about getting married but never went ring shopping or decided on a date. Ben wanted to be sure to catch her by surprise when he popped the question. He took Melody to Vivian Park up Provo Canyon and went on a hike. Ben had gone there earlier that day and carved, “Melody will you marry me?” in a tree. When the two got to the tree, Ben gave her a big hug and got down on one knee. She thought he was joking, but as soon as he pulled out the ring, she screamed, “Yes!” Ben and Melody were married in the Seattle Washington Temple on May 4, 2007.

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Liz and Brock MasonBrock’s best friend, Ben Hilton, was a camp counselor with Liz last summer. Ben knew that Brock and Liz would be perfect for each other, so he set them up. At first Liz wasn’t sure about going on a date with someone she

had barely met, but after the first date, she was whistling

a different tune. For Brock, it was love at first sight. He even

called in sick to work so he could take Liz out that

night. After several months of dating, they decided to get married and designed a custom ring together.

They talked about taking engagement photos, but Liz was worried because

he hadn’t officially proposed and they wouldn’t have the ring in time. Luckily,

Brock had a plan. He took Liz to Sundance on a lift ride and then on a hike up to Stewart Falls. Then he read a sonnet he wrote for her and proposed with the biggest fake diamond bling Wal-Mart had to offer. Liz’s hand went to her mouth as she gasped and then proceeded to pour out every good emotion. It was truly the happiest moment of her life. Liz and Brock were married in the Newport Beach California Temple on Aug. 21, 2009.

Chloe and Ryan BallRyan was a tutor in the economics lab on campus and graded Chloe’s assignments. She had a crush on him, but he had a girlfriend. Chloe was embarrassed of her shameless flirt-ing and decided to stop coming into the lab. A few months later she had to go in the lab to print off a paper right before class. While she was there, Ryan spotted her and asked her out right then and there. They went to a haunted house on their first date. Even though she usu-ally hates haunted houses, Chloe was willing to make the sacrifice if it meant spending an evening with the tutor of her dreams. A few weeks after their first date, Ryan was walking Chloe home and stopped right in the middle

of the road. He looked into her eyes like she was the only woman in the world and

kissed her for all the oncoming traffic to see. A week before Ryan decided

to propose, he secretly flew to California to meet her family. With

permission from Chloe’s father, he proposed in the greenhouse

on the BYU-Idaho campus. She was shocked and over-

joyed. Ryan and Chloe were married on Aug. 13,

2008 in the Newport Beach California

Temple.

Jill and Doran SorensenJill’s ward at BYU put together a date night where they matched up each girl with a boy in the ward. Jill signed up late so they had to put her with Doran who was not in her ward. They spent the whole next day together and the rest is history. A few months later, Doran met Jill’s family and shortly after the trip, Doran decided to propose. He snuck into her apartment and put a rose and a note on her desk. In the note he wrote that he knew they had the perfect relationship. Since the symbol for perfect is 10, he picked 10 places for her to go to recount their relationship. At each place a note and a rose were waiting for her. At the 10th spot, he led her to a decorated gazebo. There was one last note that said, "I know we haven’t been here before, but this is a place we will always remember and think of as special, because this is the place that I propose." Jill looked up and he was walking toward her. She started to cry as he got down on one knee. Doran and Jill were married in the Salt Lake Temple on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Clarity: The clarity will affect the durability, beauty and price of the diamond. Some flaws can even be seen with the naked eye. It’s only under magnification that a trained eye can see the inclusion of the diamond and show buyers the true clarity. It is recommended that all buyers see their diamond under magnifi-cation before purchasing.

Color: The best color for a diamond is no color at all. The reason is simple: absence of color means no conflict to dim the beauty of the natural light entering the diamond. The color mea-sures how much yellow tint the diamond displays. The color of the diamond is rated with letters D through Z. White diamonds are rated D through F. Diamonds are more yellow tinted as their rank approaches Z.

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When choosing bridal shoes,some women may think it’s necessary to buy traditionalwhite satin shoes, but many brides are becomingmore creative.

Instead of wearing a standard white heel, some brides are flaunting colored heels, flats, flip-flops, boots or evenConverse sneakers.

Nicole Nielsen, a special events coordinator at Allyse’s Bridal in Orem, said wearing colored heels is a simple wayto get creative.

“It’s definitely a fun idea,” she said. “It’s another way toadd your bridal colors to your outfit instead of wearing a sash or something, which a lot of brides will do.”

Nielsen also encourages brides to wear shoes that fit their personality.

“Being comfortable is important, but we like to tellbrides this is a really special day and it’s the only day you can dress up completely, so it’s fun to wear really nice shoes,” Nielsen said. “Just have fun with it.”

Diane Daniels, manager and co-owner of Sweet-heart Bridal in Provo, also shared ways to be unique and save money.

“I think going with a colored shoe is creative and going with a shoe you can wear again is very practi-cal,” Daniels said. “If you get a white strappy sandal, a lot of times you can wear those again. Usually the dyeable satin shoes are not very wearable again, except [we have] a ballet slipper you can wear in the temple as temple shoes.”

Daniels also suggested some do-it-yourself ways to spice up wedding shoes, “One thing to do would be to embel-lish the shoes with either jewels, artificial flowers or lace,” she said.

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Diane Daniels, manager and co-owner of Sweet-heart Bridal in Provo, also shared ways to be unique and save money.

“I think going with a colored shoe is creative and going with a shoe you can wear again is very practi-cal,” Daniels said. “If you get a white strappy sandal, a lot of times you can wear those again. Usually the dyeable satin shoes are not very wearable again, except [we have] a ballet slipper you can wear in the temple as temple shoes.”

Daniels also suggested some do-it-yourself ways to spice up wedding shoes, “One thing to do would be to embel-lish the shoes with either jewels, artificial flowers or lace,” she said.

Weddings are an opportunity to dress up and show your personality, so get creative while still being true to you.

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BudgetThough it may not seem possible, it is realistic to have a beautiful gown and still save a little money for life after the wedding.

“At the end of the day your dress is where most of your memories are,” Nielsen said. “If you’re really in love with some-thing, then be willing to invest in it.”

Both Nielsen and Jenny Adair, owner of Sew Spectacular, a custom bridal company, agree that renting a gown is not more economical than buying one.

StyleThere are several styles that fit and flatter girls in different ways.

“Try things on before you build up in your mind what you want,” Nielsen said.

The dress worn within the temple must be white, simple, long sleeved and mod-est in design and fabric. Trains must be removable or fastened out of the way.

The most important thing is that you are comfortable in what-ever style flatters you best.

“You’re going to be in this gown for hours. You want to love it, but be able to dance and move,” Adair said. “It’s your day, you might as well be comfortable.”

TimeTime can be the greatest factor in expanding or limiting gown options.

Emily Nielsen, manager of Bridal Center in Lehi, suggests giving yourself 16 weeks prior to the wedding to find the gown and have it special ordered or altered.

“Dresses aren’t made to anyone’s exact measurements,” Nielsen said.

Nielsen said 80 percent of brides buy off the floor because of time con-straints and then have it altered.

“Alterations take from two to three weeks,” she said. “During the busy season (May through September and December) it may take longer.”

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It’s tradition. Every bride looks forward to her wedding shower; showers, if she’s lucky. Cheesy games, showing

off the ring, gifts for the new apartment, delicious food and of course, more advice than may be wanted. Friends

of the bride want to make sure the bride knows how excited they are for her. A lot of times, this excitement

comes in the form of a bridal shower. The question is, however, what makes a bridal shower successful?

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Make it about the bride. If you’re throwing the bride a shower, make sure it’s clear

what she wants. If she’s the kind of per-

son who would be horrified at the gifts and

games common at some showers,

be aware and plan accordingly.

Find out if she would prefer the traditional shower

with cupcakes and cheesy games, or if she would rather go out and get her nails done.Make it something she’ll enjoy, not something she’ll dread. It might be a good idea to not invite the mother of the bride to the bachelorette party. Most brides prefer to have two separate bridal showers; one for girl-friends and one for her mother and her mother’s friends. At the bridal shower with friends, the atmosphere tends to be a little more relaxed and fun. Dinner, manicures and a chick

flick may be a simple and fun way to celebrate. Bridal showers with friends of the mother will offer the bride advice as well as nice gifts.Keep invitations simple. Everyone’s already getting the fancy wedding invita-tions, so don’t create more work for yourself with fancy ones for the bridal shower. If you’re going to mail them, do it in advance to ensure you can get RSVPs in time.

Lindsey Sawyer, a BYU student who has thrown several bridal

showers, recommends using evite.com to e-mail invita-tions. It makes RSVPs easier, and there’s little chance your invitees will lose them. Make it short and sweet. While everyone enjoys reminiscing and talking about the bride’s future life with her fiancé, this can only go on for so long, especially if many attendees don’t know each other very well. Have a set amount of time so people can go home with pleasant memo-ries of an enjoyable party.

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The hustle and bustle of finding a dress, booking a caterer and reserving a recep-

tion hall can make the minor details such as thank you cards seem less important.

Thank you notes, however, are one of the most important aspects of the wedding.

“With guest lists being longer and guests busier, a personal thank you note is the only way to make sure sincere appreciation is expressed,” according to Ourmarriage.com.

The old tradition of having one year to send thank you cards has been replaced by the current standard of three months. Ideally thank you notes should be written the day the gift is received as to not forget.

To show gratitude, thank you cards should not be preprinted, fill in the blank, sent by e-mail or generically posted online.

When handwriting thank you notes, the use of dark blue or black ink helps to ensure clarity and makes it more readable.

Every person should receive a thank you card. Even if someone thanks the giver in person, they should still receive a hand-written thank you card for their generosity

If money is given as the gift, it is polite to mention how the money will be used.

Be sure to put your new return address on all thank you cards. Your guests will appreciate having your current address.

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After the fun and excitement of the wedding is over, newlyweds have another project to anticipate, one that will continue throughout their lives: money management.

“I would encourage students to sit down and have a written budget; list your expenses and incomes,” said Doug Young, a financial counselor at BYU. “The key to creating a budget is doing it together.”

Young said many problems could arise if both parties are not aware of their financial matters.

“A budget forces you to deal with reality and set realistic expectations,” said Paul Conrad, manager of the financial counseling center at BYU.

“It is crucial to get an emergency fund,” Conrad said. He said having a sense of security does things for a

relationship. Although saving a lot of money may not be possible at first, couples need to work toward this.

Conrad said wants sometimes outweigh needs and needs sometimes outweigh wants, which is why it is important to prioritize.

“Be reasonable in everything you do,” Young said. “A budget teaches you to live within your means, and that seems to be a major problem for people.”

Financially supporting each other through schooling can be difficult, but grants and scholarships are available options for financing school.

Conrad said to stay out of debt if possible, but coun-selors in the Financial Aid Office can help couples find low-cost alternatives if they do need to borrow money for school.

“The challenge in all of this is still having fun,” Conrad said. “Marriage doesn’t mean ‘no fun,’ and it is important to keep the relationship alive. Couples can find ways to sacrifice here and there to do things they want to do.”

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Register By Luisa Stefania Leyva

Creating a registry is an important part in the organization

process of a wedding. Choosing the right items can help

save you money and time while you start your life together.

Plan early so you can give enough time to your guests. Don’t

forget to let your guests know where you are registered.

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How to start a registry:1. Choose a storeThere are several stores from which to choose. Your decision should be based on your necessities.

2. Create the registryGo the store’s Web site and find the gift registry option, or go to the store and find the customer service desk.

3. Give informationProvide your wedding date, your personal information and your fiance’s information. In some stores you may also need to create a personal account as part of the registration process.

4. ShippingType in the address where you want gifts shipped. You can

request your gifts to be shipped to your new address after a certain date.

5. ReviewTake time to review your fiancés and your personal information and the store will usually

provide you with complimentary announcement cards to let your friends and family know about your new registry.

6. Add items After you have completed your registration process, you can start adding items. The store may provide a list of things that are usually needed with a suggested quantity, but you can always edit this information. Don’t forget to print the list because in some stores’ Web sites you cannot save the information of the items you have picked.

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would like to invite you tocelebrate with them at a luncheonon Saturday the Third of Marchat 1:30 pmat the Joseph Smith Memorial BuildingIn the Sharon Room (9th Floor)located at 15 East South TempleSalt Lake City, Utah

Please RSVP Michelle Peterson at (801) 347-7891by the Twenty-Fourth of February

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would be honoredto have

you attend their marriage ceremonyon Friday, November Seventeenthat 10:00 AM in theSalt Lake Temple (Please arrive by 9:30 AMPictures to follow)

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Alli & Jordan

Sarah & TylerMegan &

Trever

would like to invite you to

celebrate with them at a luncheon

on Saturday the Third of March

at 1:30 pm

at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building

In the Sharon Room (9th Floor)

located at 15 East South Temple

Salt Lake City, Utah

Please RSVP Michelle Peterson at (801) 347-7891

by the Twenty-Fourth of FebruaryParking will be validated for Conference Center Parking

would be honored

to have

you attend their

marriage ceremony

on Friday, November

Seventeenth

at 10:00 AM in the

Salt Lake Temple

(Please arrive by 9:30 AM

Pictures to follow)

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Sarah & Tyler

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Tary and Linda Crossley

are pleased to announce

the marriage of their daughter

son of Dale and Devina Eddington

on Friday, the Eleventh day of January

Two Thousand and Eight

in the Salt Lake Temple

You are cordially invited to attend

a reception held in their honor

that evening from 6:30 to 8:30

at the Heritage 2nd Ward

7645 South 3200 West

West Jordan, Utah

Chelsea Breannto

Joseph Dale Eddington

Leland and Julie Masonare pleased to announcethe marriage of their daughter

Son of Cal and Sue TaylorOn Friday, the Eleventh of April

Two Thousand and Eightfor time and all eternityin the Salt Lake TempleThe pleasure of your company

is requested at a receptionheld in their honorfrom 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.Wheeler Farm Barn6351 South 900 EastSalt Lake City, Utah

Renee MichelleChase Taylorto

Dallas & Janee

November 18, 2008

Bradley and Lecia Woodbury

are pleased to announce the

marriage of their daughter

A Light Buffet * Dancing

Son of Dennis Valerio

And Sandra and David Dow

On Tuesday, the 18th

of November, 2008

In the Salt Lake Temple.

You are cordially invited to

attend a reception held in

their honor that evening from

7:00-9:00

The Old Meeting House

4120 Highland Drive

Salt Lake City, Utah

Janee Marie

to

Dallas Lee Valerio

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The typical reception is an open house where guests come and go as they please. Because of this, brides may feel more comfortable providing dessert or appetizers rather than a full sit-down dinner. This also allows the option to invite more people.

The choices are plentiful when it comes to choos-ing where you want to hold your reception: formal gardens, backyards, reception centers or cultural halls. However, while a backyard may easily provide greenery and flowers, there is no protection from inclement weather. The same is true with indoor facilities. A cultural hall is inexpensive, but it may lack the atmosphere desired by the couple. Each facility is different. Therefore, it is important to recognize the pros and cons of each venue so you won’t be caught with surprises or unexpected problems.

By Audrey Howell

Where to Have

Put a Home on Your Registry

Your family and friends can helpyou start your life together in a

home of your own with theHomeownership Bridal Registry.

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Utah’s PremierOnline Wedding Resource

The “To Do’s” Before The “I Do’s.”

Open HousesOpen houses are meant to be a smaller scale of the recep-tion. It is not necessary to repeat the traditional events of the reception, such as cutting the cake, the first dance and the bouquet and garter toss. The atmosphere is more relaxed and casual — wearing suits instead of tuxes is appropriate and a way to cut costs.

Other VenuesAnother option brides are choosing to make their reception stand out is having their reception at not-so-common venues such as the Provo Library, Utah County Courthouse, Alpine Art Center or Springville Art Museum. The buildings have a formal atmosphere and unique architecture to add to the ambience.

DinnersBrides may choose to have dinners instead of the tradi-tional reception for many reasons. Dinners allow the bride and groom more time to mingle with their close friends instead of standing in a line all night greeting relatives or friends of your parents whom you may have seen only once in your life. Dinners also encourage guests to stay for the whole evening, instead of stopping by to only wish the bride and groom congratulations.

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Sweetheart bridal

Due to changing economic times and personal preferences, many brides are arranging their own bouquets. There are several options available when making the bouquet yourself. Take into consideration the style of your dress, the colors of your wedding and personal taste.

1. Collect the following items: flowers of your choice in the budding stage with unblemished petals and straight stems, flower cutters, non-wired ribbon that complements your wedding colors, straight sewing pins, a clean vase filled with room temperature water, floral food, floral tape and clear set or hairspray.

2. Cut the bottom of each stem up to one inch and remove all leaves, thorns and greenery.

3. Place flowers in vase with water and plant food. Leave for at least four hours to become fully hydrated.

4. To form the bouquet:

a. Begin with the most opened flower at the center point.

b. Place three flowers around the edges of the center flower.

c. Tape stems together with floral tape.

d. Place the next three flowers in spaces between. Squeeze and tape together.

e. Repeat process until desired size is reached.

5. Once all flowers are taped together, wrap stems with ribbon. Be sure to cover all of the floral tape.

6. Pin ribbon at top and bottom with straight pins, making sure to pin upward toward the top of the flowers.

7. Cut excess stems off. Leave enough room for approximately a fist and one-half measurement.

8. Spray with clear set or hair spray to set the bouquet.

FLOWERSBy James Saunders

A Traditional Declaration of Love

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Take

the sting

out of

planning

your

honeymoon

Sleepy Ridge Reception Center is Utah County’s premier destination for the wedding of your dreams. Surrounded by the beauty of the lake and spectacular views of the Wasatch Mountains, Sleepy Ridge is not only breathtaking, but ideal with its convenient location in the heart of the valley. The spacious banquet rooms and beautifully landscaped garden patio and grounds combine to make Sleepy Ridge the finest wedding venue for Utah County Brides.

Main 801.610.8000 | Fax 801.434.7425730 Sleepy Ridge Dr. Orem, Utah 84058

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A few months beforeBegin by setting a budget. Take into

account any frequent flyer miles or free hotel stays accumulated on credit cards or as gifts.

Set priorities as a couple. What goals do you have for the trip? Decide what you can live without. Is a day at a spa mandatory? Do you want to go scuba diving? How nice of a hotel do you prefer? Figuring out preferences like these early on will help you stay within your budget.

Talk with a travel agent. Like a wedding planner, a travel agent can take care of a lot of the details for your honeymoon. Often, a travel agent can save you money, because they have the inside scoop on travel packages, last-minute sales and also have experience planning getaways. If you choose to work with a travel agent, be sure to inform him or her of your priorities for a personalized itinerary.

Try a honeymoon registry. A honeymoon registry is usually offered as an online service that allows friends and family to contribute to the honeymoon fund. Web sites like honeymoonwishes.com, honeyfund.com and thebigday.com can help you create a registry that will take some of the sting out of paying for your trip.

by Alexa Lee

The wedding is the main event for the couple, the family and their friends, but don’t let the honeymoon planning sit on the back burner. The honeymoon is a valuable time for the couple to relax after the months of wedding planning and settle into life together. Taking care of the details before the wedding will ensure a smooth transition into wedded bliss.

Pick a location. Are you a cabin-in-the-woods type of couple? Martha’s Vineyard people? Maybe a tropical beach couple? For a less-expensive trip, think off-season. This doesn’t necessarily mean bad weather. Also, consider whether or not you have time to get a visa or passport if your ideal destination requires it.

One month beforeGet organized. Buy new luggage if

needed. Purchase any guidebooks you might need. Make sure you have the appropriate wardrobe for your destination.

Finalize your plans. Make sure to confirm all reservations so there are no post-wedding surprises. Make a packing list. Even having a suitcase for each individual spouse as well as a shared suitcase can make packing more organized.

Less than a week to goIt’s crunch time. Be sure to make copies

of all your important documents, from passports to airline tickets. Secure your tickets, pack your bags, enjoy the wedding and it’s off to your first vacation as a married couple.

During the

planning process

and while on your

honeymoon, be

sure to always

mention that it’s

your honeymoon.

You never know

what deals may

come your way.

“We’re on our honeymoon”

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Sleepy Ridge Reception Center is Utah County’s premier destination for the wedding of your dreams. Surrounded by the beauty of the lake and spectacular views of the Wasatch Mountains, Sleepy Ridge is not only breathtaking, but ideal with its convenient location in the heart of the valley. The spacious banquet rooms and beautifully landscaped garden patio and grounds combine to make Sleepy Ridge the finest wedding venue for Utah County Brides.

Main 801.610.8000 | Fax 801.434.7425730 Sleepy Ridge Dr. Orem, Utah 84058

www.sleepyridgeweddings.cominfo@sleepyridgeweddings.com

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