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tributing to the event and set a budget.• Set the date and ceremony/reception

locations.• Establish a guest list.• Start thinking about the style and theme

of your wedding.• Start shopping for a gown.

6-9 months before • Mail out Save-the-Dates• Interview and book your vendors; don’t

forget to get a signed contract.• Choose your attendants; shop for their

dresses.• Order your stationery.• Start looking into honeymoon locales.• Register for gifts.

4-6 months before • Book your hair/makeup help.• Plan the rehearsal and rehearsal

dinner.• Shop for wedding bands.• Reserve a block of hotel rooms for your

guests.• Finalize your honeymoon plans.

2-4 months before • Buy attendants’ gifts.• Get the men’s fashions in order.• Choose readings/music for the ceremony.• Check marriage-license requirements.• Meet with your caterer to discuss menu

and drinks.• Order the cake.• Pick out favors.• Plan and shop for welcome bags.• Arrange party rentals, if necessary.• Book your wedding-night room.

4-8 weeks before • Mail out your invites.• Do a hair/makeup run-through.• Discuss insurance/bank account

changes you’ll need to make.• Send ceremony programs, reception

menu and place cards to be printed.

2-4 weeks before • Submit a shot list to your photographer

and setlist to your DJ.• Finalize the seating chart and prepare

escort/place cards.• Confirm details with your vendors.• Get your final dress fitting.

1 week before • Give your caterer the final headcount.• Pick up your dress; break in your shoes.• Pack for your honeymoon.• Organize your payments and decide

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Sit back, relax and inhalethe lavender at Bayliss Ranch.

The rolling lavender fields coupled with the Old WorldMediterranean house give the illusion of stepping back in time to aquieter, more romantic era.Such a romantic feel accompanied by the sweet, fresh fragrance oflavender is perfect for an elegant wedding day.Bayliss Ranch offers 30 acres of beauty and is the perfect setting for awedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, bachelorette spa day, wed-ding night and post reception brunch.Conveniently located in Biggs, CA two hours northeast of SanFrancisco, one hour north of Sacramento and only 30 minutes southof Chico, the site makes it easy for out-of-town guests to attend.Here you can bask not only in the beautiful surroundings but also inthe farm’s rich heritage dating back more than 150 years ago. Following the devastating years of the Civil War, five brothers decid-ed to create something, to put their efforts into watching somethinggrow and prosper. In 1865 the five Bayliss brothers, acquired 20,000acres in Northern California and began farming wheat.Over the years the Ranch underwent many farming challengesincluding devastating floods, crop changes from wheat to rice andeven a move from Glenn County to its present location in Biggs.

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The most dramatic changeoccurred in 1983 when DanielBayliss Jr. died suddenly leavinghis wife Donna Bayliss in charge ofa financially-struggling rice farm.Through hard work, determinationand a healthy dose of educationBayliss transformed the operationinto a thriving producer andexporter of rice and organic botanicals,The ranch is now an industry model forsustainable, organic agriculture.Bayliss is now considered the matriarchof certified organic botanicals and their

use in personal care and cosmeticproducts.Bayliss Ranch launched its Weddingand Event Division in December 2009and officially opened it to public inMay of this year (though the ranch hashosted both large scale and more inti-mate nonprofit and private parties onthe property for 20 years).

Outdoor weddings may be arrangedon one of the many sites throughoutthe property. Each features beautifulflowering trees, glorious shade treesand trimmed lawns surrounding the

decomposed granite courtyard. It’s like stepping out into the grounds of aTuscan villa. It’s an old world settingunder the historic mother orange tree,beautiful walkways and quaint court-yards and gazebos. Interspersed through-out the property is a blend of Europeanand vintage American garden furnitureand art vignettes perfect for sitting with a

loved one or for that perfect photoopportunity.For more information, contact (530)868-5467 or visit the website atwww.bayliss-ranch.com or email BevWright, Bayliss Ranch SiteCoordinator, at info@baylissranch.com.

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Ehmann Home (Butte CountyHistorical Society Headquarters) located at1480 Lincoln in Oroville is an option forpeople looking for a quaint historical set-ting.The craftsman style bungalow was builtin 1911 for Edwin Ehmann by architectJohn Morton of Chico. Historically speak-ing, the home is a reminder of the oncefamous Ehmann Olive Company locatedin Butte County. The olive company pro-duced one of the first examples of cannedcured olives.The famous house is available for wed-dings and special events for more infor-mation call 533-5316.

The C.F.Lott Homein Sank Parkoffers beauti-ful groundsand an ele-gant Victorianrevival stylehome com-plete with a

commercial kitchen, covered patio andgazebo. The home was built in 1856 by gold rushpioneer “Judge” Lott who not onlyhelped form California’s government butalso started the first Citrus Exchange inCalifornia. Today the more than 150 yearold the Lott Home is a museum owned bythe city of Oroville and features a largecollection of antique furnishing, paint-

ings, rugs, clothes, textiles and glassware.It is located within beautiful Sank Park at1067 Montgomery Street.Portions of the park may be reserved for wed-dings and other private functions. Call (530)538-2415.

The Jeter Victorian Inn in Red Bluffoffers a more intimate wedding site inaddition toaccommoda-tions formembers ofthe bridalparty. Thebed andbreakfast islocated in a historic neighborhood linedwith Victorian homes from the 1800s andis only three blocks from the SacramentoRiver. Inside guests will be impressed bythe inn’s extensive collection of antiques,including an Edison phonograph com-plete with the original cylinder records.An elaborate garden filled with beautifultrees, shrubs and flowers makes for arelaxing retreat for guests. The Jeter Victorian Inn is located at 1107Jefferson in Red Bluff. (530) 527-7574.

Smaller weddings might opt for thegrandeur of Chapelle de L’Artistebed and breakfast located in Paradise.While the property is not well-suited fora large wedding reception, it is quite anelegant location for more private, inti-mate gatherings. The bed and breakfastwas designed with relaxation and com-fort in mind. From its cozy reading nooksto its gentle waterfall in the outdoor villa,this destination mixes up a healthy doseof serenity with a touch of sophistication.It even features a charming chapel, a sto-rybook-cute lily pad and fish-filled pond

and abeautifulpool andspa. For moreinforma-tion call:228-0941.

Located on 25-acres in Butte CreekCanyon, Centerville Estates offers anideal location for outdoor weddings.Pristine landscaped grounds invite gueststo meander down paved pathways wind-ing through the tall trees and flower gar-dens to elegant fountains, a rock waterfalland a private sitting area at the edge ofButte Creek. The downstairs portion ofthe lodge is fully air conditioned andincludes a bride and bridal party preproom, a full-sized kitchen, bar, dance floorand three bathrooms. Four overnightguest rooms are also available. Call 891-0641 or visit their website atwww.centervilleestate.com.

Accommodating up to 350 guests,Reynolds Landing in Corning offersthe beauty of nature in a fantastic settingalong the Sacramento River. The setting isperfect for both brides wishing for a smallintimate wedding along the river or forthose who wish to have a huge celebra-tion on the beautiful lawn. The 3400square-foot Riverfront home also accom-modates up to ten guests. Reynolds Landing is located oppositeWoodson Bridge State Park 20 minutes northof Chico. For more information call 824-4905.

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tiki torches, fire pits and tropical landscaping. If you are lookingfor a resort atmosphere with a romantic twist, The Palms isworth considering. The facility features a 6,000-square footbuilding, indoor and outdoor ceremony area, an indoor pavil-ion, a caterers kitchen, a projector with screen and much more. Call (530) 894-8000 or visit their website at www.thepalmsvenue.com.

The Patrick Ranch Museumsits on 28 acres near Durham. Itwas once a prime hub for commu-nication and commerce it is waslocated at the intersection of theold Oroville-Chico StagecoachRoad and Northern Electric Railroad. In 2001 Hester GrimPatrick bequeathed the Patrick Ranch, its magnificent home andall the surrounding acreage to the Chico Museum (which estab-lished the Far West Heritage Association to manage the ranch). The ranch is available for weddings and special events call (530) 892-1525 or (530) 521-2012. or visit their website at www.site.patrick-ranchmuseum.org.

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Justfive years ago, if a bride

wanted to spend $1,000 or lessfor a wedding gown, most oftenshe was relegated to designersample sales or mass-marketbridal discounters. Enter thetanking economy, the ensuingrecession and the subsequentwedding budget crunch, anddesigners and manufacturersare quickly hitching their com-panies to a new trend: creat-ing up-market gowns forunder a grand. Bridal linessuch as Watters are promi-nently highlighting the cat-egory on their Web sitesand in their magazine ads.Others have unveiled new

secondary lines, such asAlfred Angelo’s NikiBridal. And new, mod-ern designers are step-

ping out, including CeecDesign and Alix & Kelly,

infusing their collectionswith influences from con-

temporary fashions, and find-ing reception with equallyminded boutiques.

‘Splurge and Steal’The category certainly gota boost when destinationweddings became therage in the last decade.Brides sought moresand-friendly gownsthat could billowbefore the ocean.Companies likeNicole Miller andJ. Crew have ben-efited from that

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Drop downa fewBenjaminsand bridescan lookgreat inthesegownspriced at$799 or less:Wtoo

Brides’ floor-length baby-doll style withpleated flowers and pockets. $725. AlfredAngelo’s charmeuse over satin dressadorned with rhinestones, pearls &sequins with a chapel train. $799. Saja’ssheer panel v-neck dress with a v-back.$790. Alix & Kelly’s spaghetti strap tea-length dress in silk taffeta with gatheredtulle trim. $650.

So, how lowcan you gowhenshoppingfor adresswithbespokeallure?Some design-ers and companies are rolling outoptions that are under $500, includ-ing: Thread’s one-shouldered floorlength gown with a high-waistedskirt in matte silk. $480. NikiBridal’s lace and chiffon gown withcrystal beading and sweep train.$429. Faviana’s chiffon gown withbeaded empire waist. $300.JCrew.com’s silk tricotine v-neckgown with cap sleeves. $395.

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trend. From there, some brides becamemore attuned to ready-to-wear looksand have embraced the high-low mental-ity of pairing expensive, designer dudswith mass-market accessories or viceversa, says Maria Prince, vice presidentof Dallas-based Watters Brides.“This is ageneration of ‘splurge and steal’ buy-ing,” Prince says. “She’ll buy a $1,000gown and splurge on $700 shoes that shecan wear again and again.”As a result,the stigma of penny-pinching when itcomes to wedding planning is in freefall,say wedding experts.“There may havebeen a stigma in the past where bridesmaybe felt the more you spent on a wed-ding gown, the ‘better’ it was, but thechange in economy has opened every-one’s eyes to the quality and style thatcan be found at lower price points,” says

Melissa Akey Drayer, owner anddesigner of Thread.If a bride feels likeshe’s giving up something at this lessstratospheric cost, most designersinsist that they’re able to deliver oncraftsmanship without sacrificing onstyling. Even those brides interestedin their fairy tale moment can findless expensive ball gowns, which typ-ically cost more due to extra fabric.

Wtoo Brides offers an A-line look withwaist beading at $990.For their spring offerings, designersdon’t seem to be cutting corners.There’s a return to romance fordesigners, says Michael Shettel, headdesigner of Alfred Angelo. Brideswill find gowns with floatier fabrics,like crinkle chiffon, satin organzasand airy taffetas. Body huggingstyles with dropped waists andtrumpet skirts are in, as are one-shoulder looks, a trend brought tothe forefront with Michelle Obama’sinaugural gown. Dimensional flowersare getting played up along with bead-

ed sashes and new textured ornamenta-tion, like newly shaped stones at Wtoo.Anxious brides can take heart in a newfeature offered on dresses.“We’readding side-slit pockets to some gownsfor nervous hands,” Shettel says. “It’slike their good luck charm.”

The Wedding DressExperienceShould a bride stick to a $1,000 wed-ding dress budget, most designers sayshe’ll still get the red-carpet treatmentwhen buying her gown, from makingan appointment to working with a wed-ding consultant through the entiredress-buying process. Unless she visits

Alfred Angelo’s charmeuse over satindress with rhinestones, sequins and

chapel train, left. $799.

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Chances are,you’ve already gotthe ring - youknow, the sparklerthat announces tothe world that you’reengaged. In fact, you mayhave helped select theengagement ring yourself.According to a 2009 jewelrysurvey by TheKnot.com, 36percent of brides are involved in theselection of engagementrings. However, the bulk of couples - 69 percent,according to the same survey - select weddingbands together. Here aresome trends to keep in mindas you shop:

Go for the GoldWhite has been the go-to metalcolor in recent years, with plat-inum and white gold maintaining popularity while palladium andtitanium are building a following.

However, yellow gold is makingis return to wedding jewelry, saysAmanda Gizzi, director of com-munications for Jewelers of

America. Classic yellow gold bandsget an update with seemingly cus-

tom details like hammering, etchingand engraving.

Anything but Basic BlackBlack diamonds are making theirway into bridal jewelry, Gizzi says.Also, grooms can look to black tita-nium and tungsten for a uniquelook.

A Perfect PairThe stacking trend continues in2010 for women; two weddingbands are worn flanking theengagement ring. Wearing the twobands together creates a balancedlook on the finger.

Diamonds ForeverSimple, elegant diamond eternitybands remain popular into 2010.

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a bigger bridal chain store where she can buy off the rack, she’llmost likely have to order her dress, which can take up to threemonths. Some purchases can be trickier, like buying J. Crewgowns, which are sold only online. Under each dress descriptionis a note to contact J. Crew’s wedding specialist for help with thegown purchase. A few stores, such as Tom’s Bridal in Anaheim,Calif., may charge for gown fittings but will deduct it from thepurchase price of a gown should a customer buy it. “We don’tlook at how much she spends,” says Aubree Cummings, a salesrep for Celebrations Bridal, a Las Vegas-based bridal gown storein business for 22 years. “Whatever she spends, we treat the cus-tomer the same. A bride walks in the door, and whoever greetsher stays with her through the entire process.”Vendors say thegrowing category is opening new doors of distribution.“Retailersall over the country that used to sell gowns for thousands of dol-lars are looking for vendors to give them the samequality that won’t break their budget,” saysOmid Moradi, CEO of Faviana, whichdesigns special occasion gowns, including aWhite Collection of wedding gowns. “We’verecently met with a couple of national storeswho are interested in our line.”

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HoneymoonHoneymoonDestination:Destination: Honeymoon

By Danielle Robinson

A honeymoon is the once-in-a-lifetime trip that couplesdream of, filled with candlelight dinners, longwalks on the beach and nights in a luxe suite.

But with a 2009 survey conducted by Web-based honeymoon registry siteTraveler’s Joy showing that 62 percent of couples plan tocut their honeymoon budgetsdue to the recession, thosedreams may begin to fade.Luckily, with the right planning and a little flexibility, that dream honey-moon can still be a reality.

Getting StartedIf your honeymoon will take place dur-ing a high-volume travel season, planahead - between six and nine months inadvance, says Howard Green, co-founder and CEO of Chicago-basedhoneymoon travel agency MoonRings.“If you’re traveling during a shoulderseason or an off-season, you may notneed to plan as far in advance,” he says.“We would recommend anywhere fromfive to seven months in advance, as ageneral rule.”To pick a destination, Brandon Warner,president and co-founder of Traveler’sJoy, advises couples to give seriousthought to a few key questions:

What’s our budget?“The average honeymoon cost $3,657 in2009, so budgeting $4,000 is a goodstarting point,” he says.

What’s most important to us?This means pinpointing your mainobjective: beach relaxation, culturalexploration or adrenaline-pumpingadventure.

How far are we willing to travel?Which also means considering howmuch time you have, says Green. “Ifyou’ve only got five days and you livein Chico, it’s probably not enough timeto go to Australia or New Zealand,” hesays.What destinations will offer the bestweather while we’re there? Off-seasonsare off-seasons for a reason: Researchrainy periods and average tempera-tures for your dates before you book.Warner says once these questions areanswered, couples should be able tonarrow the options. “Once the couplehas a short list, they should talk tofriends who have been to those destina-tions and do their own research,” byreading newspapers, Web sites andtravel magazines, he says.

Afford your voyageAny destination has the potential to becostly, so careful financial planning iskey. “We’ve had couples honeymoonfor a month or a week and spend thesame amount,” Warner says. Play your

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cards right and you may be surprised how far your dollarcan stretch.Warner says the simplest first steps a couple can taketoward saving dough are booking early and taking advan-tage of any frequent flier miles or hotel points. “Most air-lines start to release seats at about 330 days [in advance],”Green says.If you don’t have your heart set on one location, travelingwhere the dollar is strong lets couples live large on a shoe-string budget, Green says. He recommends Costa Rica andother Central and South American locales. “In terms ofactivities and food and beverage, you tend to get a lot foryour money there,” he says.But don’t book a trip to Argentina just yet. “In general, thefarther you fly, the more expensive it is,” Green says. Stickto northerly South American spots; the flight will be cheap-er and you’ll still get the warm beaches and affordable eats.For lodging, ditch the pricey resort or hotel and considerrenting a home, Warner says. You’ll be able save money bycooking instead of dining out at each meal and gain theseclusion of a private residence.To really cut costs, both men suggest staying closer to home.“Airfare can cost almost 40 percent of a honeymoon, so byfinding a place within a short flight or a daylong drive,there can be significant savings,” Warner says.If your dream desti-nation is non-nego-tiable, however, fearnot. “Consider delayingtwo or threemonths,” Green says.That way, you canget your dream spotat the lowest possiblerates. Couples mayalso want to contem-plate shorteningtheir honeymoon bytwo or three days, tofree up their foodand lodging budget,Green says.Whatever the finaldecision, your honeymoon is sure to provide you and yourspouse with lifelong memories. Whether in Paris, France orParis, Texas, this is just the embarkment of a much greatervoyage together.

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that’s right on target.

Price TiersThe first and most important thing toremember is to be honest and clearabout the budget you have in mind. Ifyou’re having a bakery prepare thecake, be sure to tell them about yourbudget concerns up front at the tasting.Some bakeries also have price mini-mums, so it’s a good idea to get the costissue squared away first.“When I ask my [clients] about theirbudget, I’m not asking this to see howmuch I can get out of them,” says KeliFayard, the co-owner and chef atVanille Patisserie in Chicago. “I’m ask-ing this so I can design a cake that theywill love and they’ve budgeted for. Ilike to come up with a design thatincludes a splash of color and a littlewow-factor yet still falls within theirpreferred price range.”When planning the cake of yourdreams, the general rule is that themore time-intensive it will be to make,the more it will cost. This means addingflavors, tiers, or even changing the

shape from round to square willincrease the cost. Heavy use of fondanticing or sugar flowers also can bumpup the price, as can custom colors if thedecorator chargers for hand coloring.“To keep costs down, choose simple,round and white,” says Fayard. She rec-ommends adding your own decora-tions just before the reception, goingwith fresh flowers, lace or ribbon.They’re not hard to work with andmake a big impact.

Flavor Doesn’t Have to Be FrugalOne thing that you should not skimpon, however, is the taste. “No oneshould ever sacrifice on flavor,” saysCheryl Kleinman of Cheryl KleinmanCakes in New York. “The cake shouldalways taste really, really good. Thecouple and the guests should be verysatisfied.”She suggests getting a small, tastefullydecorated two- or three-tiered cake forcutting in the ceremony, then sheetcakes to serve the guests. This way, you

won’t have to skimp on ingredients.“The money should go into having agreat-tasting cake,” Kleinman advises.“Lower-end bakers aren’t using thebest ingredients, but the high-end onesare, even ingredients on an organiclevel.”Your guests will remember the taste ofworld-class chocolate more than theywill the intricate details of the sugarflowers. Plus, it’s not going to last for-ever - you’re going to end up eating itanyway.

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The story of two kids tying the knotfresh out of college is hardly new. Butin the midst of a rough economy, thestory is becoming more complicated.For two doe-eyed couples, planning a2010 wedding has meant sacrifice, per-sistence and a healthy dose of DIY.

The Couples_______________________Hillary Sowatsky, 21, and JeffHentschel, 23: Hillary and Jeff met asstudents at Northwestern University.Jeff graduated in June 2009 and startedworking for Ford Motor Co. in Detroit;Hillary will graduate a quarter early inMarch 2010. The future Mr. and Mrs.Hentschel will tie the knot April 10,2010 at Hillary’s home church in sub-urban St. Louis.Alyssa Derose, 21, and Zach Gaidar,22: Alyssa and Zach began dating inhigh school and attended WesternIllinois University together. The futureMr. and Mrs. Gaidar will exchangevows Oct. 1, 2010, at Prairie Crossingin Grayslake, Ill., an outdoor venuewith a barn and a gazebo.

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Setting the DateAlyssa and Zach initially planned to get married in April 2011. “It just seemedso far away,” Alyssa said. “We didn’t know what would be going on in ourlives so far away from now.”To save money, the couple decided to hold their wedding on a Friday. “It cutsthe cost in half,” Alyssa said. “It’s the same with photographers, going to DJs,anything like that.”But that decision poses its own challenges. Some guests have offered to takethe day to help the couple set up. Others have said they can’t attend becausethey can’t take the day off of work. Alyssa’s main concern is that her rehearsaldinner is on a Thursday.“We’re probably going to use the rehearsal dinner, instead of having more fam-ily, as just the wedding party,” Alyssa said.Hillary and Jeff decided to get married in April to catch the end of the weddingoff-season. But Hillary said she’s already noticed venues booking up morequickly than usual.

Finalizing the Guest ListThe easiest way to cut money is to cut the guest list, Hillary said. “If you cutone table, that’s 10 meals, linens, the centerpiece, invitations for everyone andvarious other stationery and favors,” she said. For Alyssa and Zach, cutting down the list quickly turned to cutting down oninvited family members. Alyssa’s dad is one of 10 children; Zach’s mom is oneof six. “We definitely had to cut people out,” Alyssa said. “We cut out theyounger cousins. We just invited our age.” A huge priority for Hillary and Jeff has been to create an environment that caninclude more people even if the theme is less extravagant.

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“When I got engaged, I knew it was more important to me tohave everyone there that I want to have there,” Hillary said. But even encouraging people to attend the wedding provedto be a challenge. “I have relatives who are out of a job thatmight not be able to come to the wedding,” Hillary said. “It’san added pressure. You think: Will people feel obligated tocome? Is there anything we can do to make it more feasibleto come?” One idea was to market the wedding as family weekend.Hillary’s family has a reunion every two years, but this yearthe family was unsure who would be able to make it. “My mom turned [the wedding] into a reunion weekend,”said Hillary, who included pamphlets for St. Louis attrac-tions with the save-the-dates.

Finishing TouchesFitting all the wedding essentials has forced the couples toget creative.Alyssa’s wedding favors double as place cards. A friend whois a graphic designer will create all the stationery for theirwedding. Alyssa and Zach just have to provide the paper. Hillary and Jeff are going for signature cocktails rather thana full bar. “We’re trying out different drinks that are local tothe cities that have been important to us,” Hillary said.They’re working on a drink for St. Louis and for Chicago,and Hillary said she hopes to have a purple drink forNorthwestern.

The Secret Lifeof a CollegeFiancéBoth Hillary andAlyssa like to keeptheir wedding plan-ning and student lifeseparate. Hillaryknocked off most ofthe planning overthe summer. Alyssafound her dressbefore school start-ed and will look fora caterer and photog-rapher at home overthe holidays.Alyssa said fitting herwedding into a tightbudget has beenstressful. “We have to stepback and look at thesituation we’re in,”she said. “He’ll be 23when we get marriedand I’ll be 22 ... we stillhave college loans.” But getting married now, evenwithin her budget, just feelsright.“Every girl has a dream wedding with an image of having awedding planner and a beautiful, huge wedding,” Alyssasaid. “We could be over the top, and I’m just not that per-son.” Hillary said it’s both easier and more difficult being engagedand trying to find a job. “Because Jeff graduated first andaccepted a job first,” Hillary said, “he’s made the decision ofwhere we’re going to live.“It does make it more difficult because I have to look in sucha concentrated area. But come April, I dohave someplace to live ... it takes the pres-sure off.” But being away from Jeff has madewedding planning more compli-cated, too. Jeff wants to stayinvolved, but since he can’t makeit to meetings with Hillary, she justtakes good notes. “It’s hard beingapart,” Hillary said. “But the nexttime we’re together we’re going tobe together for the rest of our lives.”

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By Christopher Adamson

Wine expert and Web sensation Gary Vaynerchuk dishes onthe best wines for your big day – and your budget

Wine with dinner – where to begin? There seems to be an infinite num-ber of wine choices and pairings out there, and almost as many waysto ruin either your guests’ meal or your budget with the wrong selec-tion.Enter Gary Vaynerchuk, a video-blogging wine guru (www.wineli-brary.tv). He’s here to make sure the wines at your wedding not only

satisfy your budget but also deliciously reflect your personality, as well.

Get PersonalHis first suggestion is to make friends with the person who sells andstocks the wine when you’re shopping. “The best strategy is to form arelationship with your wine retailer and try new things,” he says. “Asthey learn your palate and what you like, they’ll be able to suggest newand interesting wines that you may never have heard of and wouldnever have tried on your own.”

Pairing VersatilityAs for finding the perfect wine pairing with your receptionentrées, the general rule is to match flavor intensity – a lightermenu with a lighter wine, a richermenu with a richer wine.

For the best for your budget, however,Vaynerchuk recommends going with a ver-

satile wine, like some from the Dao, Douro andAlentejo regions of Portugal. That way, guests can

have a meal choice and you don’t have to worryabout buying a large variety of wines.

“Portuguese wines are without question the single best value inthe marketplace right now, making them great for weddings wherea lot of wine gets wasted,” says Vaynerchuk. “You will find many$6 to $10 wines that knock your socks off, both red and white!” Headds that wines from Argentina and Southwest France also aredeliciously affordable right now.

Toast Faux-PasWe know it can be tempting to splurge for this important moment,but Vaynerchuk advises to keep it cheaper. “People buy the $40house brand Champagne [for the toast] when they can just as eas-ily spend $10 to $12 on a prosecco or Spanish Cava,” he says.

Let Them Drink SyrahIt’s one thing many couples forget – you don’t have to serveCabernet or Chardonnay just to please guests, especially if youdon’t want to. Vaynerchuk says to taste and explore many options.He adds, “It’s your day, drink wine you like!”

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Service SelectionsFood service options include platedand family-style dinners, buffets, sta-tions and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Eachone helps set the tone of an event, saysBridget Pelster, a sales and cateringmanager for St. Louis-based Butler’sPantry. Seated dinners are typicallymore formal and elegant, family-stylemeals are more intimate, buffets aremore relaxed, stations are more interac-tive and hors d’oeuvres allow a lot offlexibility. First, determine the style of service youwant based on the vibe you’d like tocreate, and then start playing aroundwith menu ideas based on your budgetand the timing of the event. “If you’rehaving an evening wedding and youthink the reception will last more thanthree hours, you should plan on serv-ing something fairly significant,” saysMolly Schemper, co-owner of Chicago-based FIG Catering. “At the minimumyou want heavy hors d’oeuvres with acouple protein options, and it’s a goodidea to make sure guests are awarethere won’t be a full meal.” If the budget is limited but food is a pri-ority for you, consider opting for aSunday soirée, an off-season weddingdate or an afternoon affair, when youcan usually get more bread for yourbuck.

Plating PricesCatering costs can vary widely, from aslow as $20 per person at a banquet hallup to $200 per person at a luxury hotel,says Schemper. The city, the venue andthe menu all play a part. Big towns areoften more expensive; standard venuesmay have minimums; nontraditionallocations may require additionalrentals; and no matter where the eventtakes place, the quantity, variety andstyle of cuisine will drastically affectprice. In general, the most expensive optionsare multi-course plated dinners andstations, says Pelster. The next leveldown is typically limited-course plateddinners and family-style meals, fol-lowed by buffets. And the most afford-able option is heavy hors d’oeuvres,either passed or served buffet-style.

The caterer can help you determinewhat style works best for your budgetand will often adjust a menu to meetyour needs, such as forgoing coffee ser-vice in exchange for an additionalappetizer or two.

What’s New?Stations – Brides like this less for-mal setting because it allows guests tomingle, says Dieckmann, and they cancustomize stations to reflect a theme.

Ethnic Options – Even if you optfor the classic beef-or-chicken dinner,you can showcase your heritage withethnic stations or hors d’oeuvres, saysSchemper.

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A ‘Couple’ Favorites –Newlyweds are serving quirkyitems that they really enjoy or havea history with, says Sheldon. “Onecouple served their favoriteMcDonalds hamburgers as a late-night snack, while another couplewho actually met at 7-11 serveddrinks in 7-11’s plastic glasses.”

Farm-to-Table – Everyone isinterested in fresh, local foods

right now, says Pelster. “It’s a greatway to give your guests a taste ofyour hometown.”

Comfort Foods – The down-home trend continues strong: mac-and-cheese in tiny dishes, gourmetsliders, pigs-in-a-blanket andmashed potato bars, says BrookeSheldon, owner of LilybrookeEvents in Kennebunkport, Maine.

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Use blooms to addpersonality andpanache to your partyBy Melanie WanzekWedding flowers are more than just petalsto toss or a bouquet to throw – they’re anaccessory that can complement your dress,bring life to your venue and offer an impor-tant opportunity to express your overallstyle and personality. This year, the bestway to be up-to-date is easy: be yourself.

Assessing ArrangementsBefore going to the florist, first decideon overall budget, venue and colorscheme. All these play important rolesin determining the florist’s ideas. Thebudget will determine appropriate sug-gestions, while the venue will suggestcolors and décor needs. Bare, funkyspaces may need a large number of dec-orations while ornate hotel ballroomsmight not.Pinpoint your personal style by collect-ing pictures from magazines and onlineresources. The photos you choose willreveal qualities that are important toyou, such as color, arrangement andcomplexity.

Bloom BudgetProfessional florist Maureen deBruyn,owner of deBruyn designs in MapleGrove, Minn., says couples tend tospend about 10 percent of their overallbudget on flowers. The price dependson many factors, such as the number ofbouquets and arrangements or whetherthe blooms are in season or out of sea-son, local or non-local. To keep costsdown, avoid specifying specific flow-ers. “If you have a general idea of color,type and how much to spend, yourflorist can come up with something,”deBruyn says.

Fresh IdeasMany fresh color ideas are emergingthis year for brides to experiment within their flowers, according to McGukin.Greens mixed with buttercreams, deli-cate pinks and fresh blues are a popular

neutral that suggests an eco theme.Theretro look will be popular, sweetly com-plemented with a mix of soft, bur-nished yellow tones. For home wed-dings, which are on the rise, McGukinsuggests a splash of color: brightorange, hot pink, sunny yellow, electricblue.Larger, looser bouquets also are makinga comeback, deBruyn says. Bouquetswill be soft and wispy with more green-ery and texture. Rather than wiringeach flower into place for a symmetri-cal arrangement, deBruyn says she nowaims for a more natural look.Whether you go big, small, bright orneutral, spend time using flowers toshow off a piece of who you are. SaysDeBruyn: “They should bring out thejoy for your whole event.”

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A) Bride’s fatherB) Best manC) Maid of honor

3 How should thank-you cards be written?

A) TypedB) HandwrittenC) Either is acceptable

4 What does the bride pay for?

A) InvitationsB) Officiate’s feeC) Limousine

5 Who should not host the bridal shower?

A) Bride’s friendB) Maid of honorC) Bride’s sister

6 What is considered to be a no-no on thegift list?

A) MoneyB) AppliancesC) Furniture

7 What shouldn’t the bride wear on her wedding day?

A) WatchB) EarringsC) Necklace

8 Who should raise their glasses during thefirst toast?

A) Bride and groomB) Best manC) Maid of honor

9 What should be included with the invitations?

A) List of gift registriesB) Directions to the ceremony and receptionC) Note requesting that children remain at home

10 When should the wedding cake be cut?

A) Beginning of the receptionB) After dinnerC) Either is appropriate

11 What is not a responsibility of the maid of honor?

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12 Who pays for the honeymoon?

A) BrideB) Bride’s parentsC) Groom

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How well did you do? Don’t worry if you missed some. These rules apply to how things are traditionally handled—none of them are set in stone.

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