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Bridal Page 1

A special kind of love

By Maggie Newman
Staff Writer
Angie Poirier grew up in
Big Lake and when she
graduated from high school
decided that she wanted to
go to college.
She attended Anoka Tech
and then got a job working
with seniors. She went back
to do more schooling at St.
Marys and graduated in
1990 with a degree in social
work and in 1991 she got a
job at the Courage Center,
working with patients who
had been diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis.
Angie was very dedicated
to her job and jokes that she
was a self-proclaimed spinster. In 2003 Angie herself
was diagnosed with MS, and
was just a few classes away
from getting her masters degree when she had to quit
due to health issues.
Since Angie could no
longer work she started to

volunteer her time for many


different causes and she says
that one of her passions is to
volunteer her time to the Big
Lake Food Shelf. She is also
a member of the community
groups Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon, the Auxiliary ladies,
the adult ministry at Saron
and helps with Meals on
Wheels.
One day while helping
with Meals on Wheels Angie
met a man named Brad
Paulson, who was also volunteering for the same
cause. Angie said that he
was very funny and kind
hearted, so when they got to
talking, as it turned out that
they had a whole lot in common. Besides having a passion for volunteering, in
2001 Brad was also diagnosed with MS and although
the MS was affecting them
both differently it was something would bond them forever.

Brad was born in Windom


and graduated high school
from Mankato. He then
spent four years in the U.S.
Air Force and when released
he went to college and got a
degree in fluid power technology.
Brad was married and had
four kids so when he was diagnosed with MS it was very
hard for the family. Things
fell apart and Brad ended up
moving to Big Lake, where
he started attending Saron
Lutheran Church the very
first week he moved to town.
That is when Brad started
giving his time and talents
by volunteering. Brad is on
the adult ministry team at
Saron, he helps at the food
shelf, he is a member of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon,
and is also a member of the
Legacy Foundation. Along
with giving his time for
other causes, he also volunteers for Meals on Wheels,

and that is where Brad and


Angies story begins.
When Brad and Angie
met that day volunteering for
Meals on Wheels they had
no idea that God was setting
them up. They instantly
bonded over the need to help
and give to others and what
they were both going
through with their MS. They
started talking more and
more getting to know each
other better, and eventually
Angie was wondering how
she could get Brad to ask her
out on a date. Well Brad finally got up the courage and
asked her to dinner, and their
first date was July 9.
Since then they have enjoyed many things together
such as, volunteering, doing
yard work, laughing and joking, going to church and taking care of each other. The
love that they feel for each
other and the bonds that
brought them together

Brad and anGie received personalized


aprons as a gift for their wedding and wore them
while serving at their reception and Gods Grub.
(Submitted photo.)

The grooms guide for getting married


Submitted Article
Much has been written
for and about brides and
wedding etiquette, etc.
Often times it is the bride
and her family who do most
of the planning for your
wedding. But, as an involved groom, you can participate in the whole
process.
Your bride-to-be will
surely appreciate any and
all help you provide. The
partnership skills developed
between the two of you during this process will help
you work as a team
throughout your marriage.
It's also important that you
both discuss finances, budgets, expectations, and preferences early on in the
planning process.
Many grooms (and
brides) have asked us a variety of questions regarding
wedding planning. Here is
an attempt to consolidate
these and other issues
specifically involving the
groom.
The Ring
Probably the first thing
you do as a groom-to-be is
propose and probably give
your future spouse an engagement ring. This can be
done in many different
ways, places, and methods.
Only your imagination will
limit how you actually pop
the question. This is something you and your fianc
will remember your whole
lives, so be creative. Note
that you do not necessarily
have to have a ring to propose. Some brides prefer to
be in on the selection
process and some prefer to
simply have a wedding ring

and not wear an engagement ring at all. Selecting


the rings together will ensure you are both happy
with the choices. Your finances may also dictate the
timing of purchasing rings.
Engagement rings can be
any size, shape, gem, and
price. If you want a traditional diamond ring, check
with local jewelers, etc. for
choices. There are 4 Cs cut, color, clarity and carat.
Most jewelers will recommend spending about two
months' salary for a diamond engagement ring.
But, some very beautiful
rings can be had for much
less (depending on the
salary). You could spend
anywhere from several hundred to many thousands of
dollars. This depends purely
on your choice and budget.
There's no need to go broke
on one of the first items in
your wedding planning.
The Expenses
The next big thing is to
discuss the wedding budget
and size with the bride and
her and your family, depending on who is going to
pay the bills. Clearly define
who is going to pay for
what and how much. Then
stick to it. There is no reason for anyone to go broke
for a wedding.
First let us say that in
today's weddings, it is common for the bride and
groom to help pay for expenses and if they are older
and have been away from
home for years, they may
choose to pay for the whole
wedding. A great way to
keep track of the total
budget and who is responsi-

ble for paying what is in the


EZ Wedding
Planner
Budget.
That said, if the bride's
parent(s) pay for the bulk
and the budget goes down
the older, traditional way,
here's what the groom
and/or his family would pay
for.
the bride's engagement and
wedding rings; an engagement party (family); a bachelor dinner; the rehearsal
dinner; the groom's attire
for the wedding (tux or suit)
the attire for the groom's
mother and father; the
bride's bouquet; boutonnieres for the men in the
wedding party; corsages for
the mothers and grandmothers; the marriage license;
clergymember's or judge's
fee; a wedding gift for the
bride; a gift for each of the
groom's attendants; accommodations for any of the
groom's attendants who
have to travel from out-oftown; honeymoon transportation (to airport, etc.);
the complete honeymoon.
The Attendants
One of the important decisions by the groom is selecting his best man and
attendants/ushers. Rule of
thumb is one usher for
every 50 guests. You will
then need to organize the attire they will wear (rented
tuxes, etc. and go for fittings). Attire should be coordinated with the bride and
the overall formality of your
wedding. Generally, one of
the duties of the best man is
to return any rental clothing
after the wedding.
If you are asking
friends/relatives who live

far away, you should also


provide for their lodging
and perhaps help with other
travel expenses. They, however pay for the cost of their
wedding clothing.
The groom can also
arrange for transportation to
the ceremony and reception
for the wedding party. Perhaps a limo. Coordinate this
with the bride and the best
man.
Some groom's have asked
about the best man duties.
Some can include:
Organizing
bachelor
party (or dinner, which is
optional).

would unite them in marriage, and Jan. 10 Brad and


Angie were married at Saron
Lutheran Church.
They had an informal
wedding ceremony and the
reception is one that they
will never forget. The second Sunday of every month
at Saron they serve a free
community meal called
Gods Grub.
Brad and Angie decided
that since their wedding was
going to be small and informal, they would have their
reception during Gods Grub,
and instead of having the

Grooms Cont. On Page 6

usual wedding reception


they put on their aprons and
started serving meals to the
community and those that
attended their wedding.
Serving at Gods Grub was
very important to Brad and
Angie because that is what
they do; Brad says that they
are just following in the
footsteps of the Lord. They
serve and give back in every
way that they can and with
the Grace of God they will
be serving the community
together for many years to
come.

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15 Wedding ideas for a


budget conscious bride

Styling your bridesmaids


for aisle perfection

Submitted Article
Did you know that in
2014, only 38% of brides
still dressed their bridesmaids in the same dress
color and style.
These days, modern weddings are all about the mixand-match. From ombr
bridesmaid dresses to an assortment of necklines and
hemlines, brides are branching out from the traditional
one-color, one-style bridesmaids dresses for more
creative and dynamic approaches to bridal party
wardrobe.
Were even seeing patterned dresses popping up
all over the place, from
sparkly dresses to floral
frocks.
Gone are the days of
poofy nightmares making
their way down the aisle.
Brides today are using online color palettes from a
number of sources to easily
select a group of colors
while sticking to the same
aesthetic.
Theyre allowing their
bridesmaids to select their
own dresses (within reason!) in order to ensure

everyones ultimate comfort


on the big day. Not everyone fits a size two strapless
dress avoid insecurities
and allow your gals to find
the dress that will make
them feel like a million
bucks.
When styling your bridesmaids, be thoughtful of
their investment as well.
Whether youre picking out
their wardrobe or they get
to shop for themselves, remember that theyll be paying for their dresses so try to
be open to dresses that can
be repurposed in the future.
Little black dresses and
cocktail-length dresses are
great options for this! Not
only will it save your girls
some pennies, but youll
also have a nice reminder of
your special day when she
wears it to your girls night
out next year.
Now, for the nitty-gritty
of getting the perfect
dresses. If you have decided
for your ladies to don the
same color, be sure that
everyone is in communication to order at the same
time. This guarantees that
all of the dresses will come

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Taryn is a 2012 graduate of Big Lake
High School. She currently works as a PCA
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from the same dye lot and


will limit differing hues
from appearing on the aisle.
When it comes to the right
fit, alterations are something you and your gals
may face together. While
lace-up bodices are a great
solution for eliminating adjustments, sometimes its a
zip-up dress that is calling
your names. I
f thats the case, make
sure to use a seamstress that
is familiar with wedding
gowns otherwise, you and
your wedding party may
find yourself with ill-fitted
gowns.
Theres no need to shell
out for double the alterations!

To plan your
romantic
wedding
night

Submitted Article
Wrap things up at a reasonable time. If you dont
want to be so exhausted that
you head to bed and immediately fall asleep, get a full
nights sleep the night before and end your reception
at a reasonable time. Remember, you and your
spouse can leave a little before everyone else if you
want. Youre the guests of
honor!
Curb the alcohol intake.
Many couples want to celebrate their nupitals with
champagne and/or cocktails, and thats okay. Its a
celebration, after all! But
know your limits, and keep
the coming wedding night
in mind. You want to be
clear-headed and aleart to
focus on your new spouse.
Get away from it all. Consider booking a room somewhere away from where
your guests are staying. If
you stay near everyone else,
you run the risk of getting
disturbed by well-wishers,
or even thinking more about
whether your guests are
comfortable than about
your new spouse.
Have a late-night snack.
Many couples get so caught
up with making the rounds
to thank their guests and
dancing the night away that
they neglect to eat much of
their
reception
food.
Arrange for a light snack of
cheese and crackers, chocoNight Continued on Page 3

Submitted Article
When it comes to planning a wedding, it is important to keep with the initial
budget you and your
spouse-to-be have set. You,
like a good majority of
brides, most likely do not
have hundreds of thousands
to spend on your wedding.
And lets be honest, that is
perfectly okay. Your future
will be more than thrilled if
you do not spend that much.
The big question that is
heard time and time again,
is how do you plan your
dream wedding on a
budget? Simple. There has
been many tips and tricks
on how to do it.
Below you will find some
great ways to save in all
areas of your planning
process. From stationary to
venue to the food and drink
at your wedding.
Without further ado, here
are some great ideas for
sticking to your budget!
Luxury Outdoor
Wedding VenueVenue
1. Look into public spaces
parks or local village
greens. They may be available at a lower price than
most large event spaces.
Only caveat is if the space
does not traditionally accommodate for events, then
you will most likely have to
rent everything from the
napkins to the table and
chairs.
2. Consider hosting your
wedding ceremony and reception at the same space.
Doing so will cut out multiple site fees, and eliminate
transportation costs between two different sites.
Winter wedding
photography ideas
3. Season is everything, so
be sure you consider that
when booking. You will
most likely get a much better price for a venue in January than you would for the
same spot in June.
Fall wedding food
trends
4. Consider going family
style at your reception with
platters for pasta or sliced
meats that your guests can
pass. Youll see savings up
to about 20%.
5. Hosting a cocktail hour
with appetizers? Skip the
traditional fare and go with
comfort food. Think macaroni and cheese in martini
glasses, mini grilled cheese

bites and tiny crab cakes.


Not only are these tiny bites
low-cost, but they are also
big crowd pleasers.
6. Skip the carving stations
at cocktail hour. Raw bars
and a carving station are not
necessary when you are
planning on hosting a sit
down or buffet style dinner.
Both of these are traditionally expensive and can be
done without.
7. After a cocktail hour with
appetizers, there is no need
to overkill your guests with
a five course meal when
three will do salad, entree
and dessert.
Wedding flowers
8. Peonies may be your absolute favorite, but if youre
saying I Do in winter,
those springtime beauties
will cost you a fortune. A
great florist will be able to
advise you on comparable
flowers that will still provide the vision you want,
without dipping further into
your pocket. In other words,
make sure your florist wants
to help you, not bankrupt
you.
9. Sometimes less is more.
When you opt for more
elaborate arrangements, you
will see a higher bill. For a
simple and elegant look,
consider loose stems of
roses in water or flower
petals with candles.
Bar Tab
10. Skip the bubbly; guests
can toast to your happiness
with whatever they are
drinking that night.
11. Reduce your bar tab by
cutting out the full bar. Instead serve beer and wine
(both red and white) and
one or two signature cocktails. Added bonus: you can

showcase your creativity by


using fun names and your
wedding colors in the
drinks.
Stationary
12. Dont pay extra to have
your wedding invitations
assembled. Instead gather
your bridesmaids and setup
an assembly line. If you
happen to have a friend who
has fantastic penmanship,
ask that they do the envelope addressing as a wedding gift to you. This will
not only be great for you,
but it will save them from
having to purchase a gift.
Photography
13. This is one area you
should not skimp on, after
all your photos are the tangible mementoes of your
big day. So if the wedding
photographer you love is
out of your budget, ask if
they will allow you to purchase proofs until after the
wedding. This way you can
put your gift money to good
use.
Wedding Cakes
14. Going with real flowers
on your wedding cake will
cut costs drastically. Think
of it this way, there is a lot
of time and effort that goes
in to creating flowers out of
sugar, which in turn ups the
price.
15. Buttercream all the way.
Like sugar flowers, fondant
takes extra time to make so
opting for buttercream will
help stick with your initial
budget. Only caveat is to
keep in mind your venue.
If you are getting married
outside, the heat will cause
the buttercream or cream
cheese frosting to melt, so
in that situation youll have
to budget for fondant.

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You love him, but


hate the ring

Submitted Article
First off, let me congratulate all those lucky
brides who got engaged
over the Valentines
Day weekend! Talk
about the perfect way to
say I want to spend the
rest of my life with you
over the most romantic
weekend of the entire
year. Right on!
Now comes a very serious question Do
you love the engagement ring? We all know
that getting engaged
isnt all about the ring,
but it is a decent sized
piece of the equation.
So what happens when
he pops the question
with something that
isnt quite your dream
engagement ring? Simple, there is a few scenarios that may help
you get over the hump
of saying you dont like
it without offending
him.
If You Hate the Stone:

Do you remember that


time in Sex and the City
when Carrie accidentally found her engagement ring from Aiden?
You know the {cringe}
pear shaped diamond?
There is nothing wrong
with pear shaped diamond, if thats what
youve been dreaming
of, but what if the stone
he picked isnt that?
What You Should Say:
I am so in love with
my engagement ring,
but think the diamond
just isnt doing the setting justice. Perhaps a
cushion-cut
diamond
(or whatever) would
look prettier. Maybe we
could stop by the jeweler and look at different diamonds together?
If You Hate The Setting: The ring he picked
out is missing that romance you dreamed of
in a vintage design. Or
perhaps you were hoping for something a lit-

5 Colors
for 2016
1. Blue or any hues of it - This is actually the year's
lucky color also according to the Chinese predictions.
2. Off white - It's not just brides who have access to
the pure color these days. Dress your entourage into
something close by giving them off white as a background with some colorful highlights.
3. Orange - Bright and colorful, the color orange is a
fun experimental way to highlight your wedding
this year.
4. Purple - Purple may not be the year's color but it
sure is going to be a hit this year for your wedding
day.
5. Green - Use mint greens or yellow green as your
hue should you try this one as your wedding color.

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the ring has more swirls
and spirals. What You
Should Say: Im obsessed by how sparkly
my new ring is, but the
more I wear it, the more
I realize the setting
doesnt match my style.
Would you mind terribly if we kept the stone
and picked a new setting together?
If You Hate The
Metal: You always wear
yellow gold, but he
bought you platinum.
Or you were dreaming
of rose gold and he
chose white. What You
Say:
Great
Should
news, this conversation
is actually easy especially if your existing
jewelry is in the metal
you like best. What
Should You Say: I love
my engagement ring,
but the metal doesnt
quite match my other
jewelry. Since Ill be
wearing it forever, if
you dont mind, Id
love to change that one
little detail.
If You Hate The
Whole Thing: Let me
start by saying, you are
not a horrible person for
thinking this. Sometimes guys are not great
at picking out the right
things no matter how
many hints you drop.
What Should You Say:
I love you, and I love
THIS ring because you
picked it out for me, but
after looking more at
my coworkers (or best
friends or someone
elses) ring, I think it
may be more my style.
I plan on wearing my
engagement ring forever, so I was hoping
we could check out
some more timeless
styles together.

night

Cont. From Page 2


late-covered strawberries,
or something similar that
the two of you can enjoy
while you relax and revisit
the wedding day together.
Exchange gifts. Some
couples exchange tokens of
affection before the wedding, but its also perfectly
acceptable to exchange
them after the wedding. In
fact, it is a lovely way to
begin your new life together!
Yes, your wedding night
is meant to be romantic, but
be realistic. It will come at
the end of an exciting and
exhausting day. Dont put
too much pressure on yourselves to make it perfect.
Just celebrate your love for
each other and prepare for
a very happy marriage to
come!

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Let
Smart start: Ceremony Dos & Donts
that every newlywed should know

Submitted Article
Getting engaged is such an exciting time.
However, the exhilaration of saying I will
can quickly be replaced by the overwhelming concerns surrounding planning a wedding.
To take the worry out of planning your
wedding. Here are tips for couples who are
planning their weddings. Sometimes it can
be overwhelming to consider everything
that needs to be done, so breaking things
down into ceremony planning, cocktail
hour planning, and reception planning can
be helpful. Listed is some of the Dos and
Donts of planning your wedding ceremony.
Do:
Make an appointment with your officiant
(even if its over the phone). This is the person marrying you and guiding the ceremony. Youll want to make sure you feel
his or her personality will be a good fit for
you.
Give yourself some extra time to get
ready. Brides especially need a little buffer
when theyre getting ready on the big day.
I recommend at least two hours for hair,
makeup, and dressing in your wedding
gown.
Make sure guests are comfortable. Offer
seating for all guests, choose a shaded location on warm days, provide blankets or
fanseverything you can to make sure
your guests are comfortable during the ceremony.
Fill everyone in on whats happening.
Make a program for guests to follow if your
ceremony will involve any special tradi-

tions, songs, readings, or blessings.


Have back up plan. If your ceremony is
outside, weather is always a potential issue.
Plan for a ceremony backup that also
pleases you so youll be happy regardless
of what Mother Nature brings on your big
day.
Dont:
Book a ceremony venue that isnt close
to the reception. It can be an enormous pain
getting people from one location to another
between the ceremony and the reception. It
also spreads out the timing of the event. Try
your best to book your weddings all at one
location or close by.
Invest as much in floral and dcor for the
ceremony. Many wedding ceremonies take
less than 30 minutes. It therefore doesnt
make sense to invest a large portion of your
budget on ceremony floral unless it can be
repurposed for the reception. You also need
to consider how much work might be involved in moving items from the ceremony
to the reception, which can add time and
labor costs.
Turn the program into a novel. Keep the
program simple and no longer than two
pages.
Ask people to participate who arent comfortable with it. While its wonderful to invite family and friends to participating in
your wedding ceremony, make sure theyre
truly okay with it. Sometimes people are
shy or uncomfortable in front of groups, so
singing or doing a reading, for example,
might not be a good fit. They can do things
like usher or attend the guest book instead.

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Aster: Elegance & Love


Babys Breath: Innocence
Begonia: A Fanciful Nature
Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty
Camellia: Perfection & Loveliness
Carnation: Devoted Love
Daffodil: Regard
Dahlia: Dignity & Elegance
Daisy: Innocence & Romance
Forget-Me-Not: True Love
Freesia: Innocence
Gardenia: Purity & Secret Love
Gladiola: Generosity
Heather: Admiration
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Hyacinth: Playful Joy
Iris: Faith & Wisdom
Ivy: Fidelity, Marriage

& what they symbolize


Jasmine: Amiability
Lily: Majesty/Purity of the Heart
Lily Of The Valley: Happiness
Morning Glory: Affection
Myrtle: Joy
Orchid: Love & Beauty
Pansy: Thoughtful Reflection
Primrose: Young Love
Rose, Pink: Perfect Happiness
Rose, White: Charm & Innocence
Rose, Red: Love & Desire
Rose, White & Red: Unity
Rose, Yellow: Joy
Rosebud: Beauty & Youth
Rosemary: Remembrance
Stephanotis: Marital Happiness
Tulip: Love & Passion
Violet: Faithfulness

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11 engagement photo tips you need to know

CHriSeVanSandTarYnHinriCHS are engaged and are planning to get married aug. 13.
(Submitted photo.)

Submitted Article
Couples used to take formal, posed engagement
photos to post in the local
newspaper beside their engagement announcement.
While some couples still do
this today, the nature of enphotos
has
gagement
changed a lot over the
years.
Nowadays engagement
photos are infused with creativity and personality, and
theyve become almost as
important as the wedding
photos themselves.
Eleven tips you need to
know before you schedule
your engagement photo
shoot:
1. Start with your wedding
photographer. Many wedding photographers offer a
special rate on engagement
shoots if youve already
booked their services for
your wedding day. This can
be a great budget saver and
you already know you like
their work since you hired
them for you big day.

2. Pick a setting that suits


your personalities. Choosing a location that fits your
personality. If you hate
snakes, dirt, and basically
anything outside, then you
shouldnt choose the woods
for your engagement location. Are you both sports
fans? Go to a local stadium.
Did you meet at a carnival
or fair? See if theres one
happening near you. Feel
free to be creative!
3. Relax. The most successful photos will feature the
two of you in the most natural poses possible. In order
to achieve that, you have to
relax and (did we mention
this?) have fun!
4. Feel free to use signage.
You can do a lot with props,
including things like chalkboard signs that say, Im
marrying him/her or your
wedding date.
5. Consider hiring a stylist.
This is another wonderful
suggestion by Tab. As she
points out, there are very
few times in your life when

you can justify hiring a professional to style you out.


Your engagement photo
session is one of them!
Maybe have your wedding
hair and makeup trial run
on the day of your engagement shoot.
6. Have a theme and relay
this to your photographer.
This is another helpful tip
by Tab. Having a plan for
what you want your finished product to look like
will ensure you will like the
end result.
7. Choose the right time of
day. Most professional photographers will tell you that
the best time of day for photos is about an hour before
sunset.
8. Get a good number of
shots. Even if you have an
idea for the perfect pose in
your head, allow your photographer to take a variety
of poses. You never
knowyou may decide
that you like a picture that
you didnt ever anticipate.
9. Figure out what you want

to do with your photos. Are


you planning to publish a
photo in the local paper? If
so, find out the required dimensions for the photo. You
could also use them for
your Save the Dates, social
media banners, and for creating keepsakes.
10. PDA may be required.
Engagement photos are
meant to reflect your love
for each other. Its likely
your photographer will request that you kiss, hug, and
get close and comfortable
for your photos.
11. Style of dress varies.
Consider the environment
and your level of comfort
when deciding how you
want to be dressed in your
engagement photos. There
isnt a right or wrong
hereso wear what suits
you. Tab did caution, however, that you dont want to
wear outfits that clash.

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How to Measure for a Tuxedo


The Coat
Chest Measurement: Place tape under arms and around broadest
part of the chest. Make sure tape is snug but can move freely.
Do not place any of your fingers between the tape and the persons chest. Suit sizes are equal to your chest size.
Overarm Measurement: With arms at side, place the tape around
the broadest part of the chest and shoulders. This measurement
is critical if the person has overly broad shoulders.

The Pants
Waist measurement: Place tape around the persons waist at
navel level. This is the height at which formal trousers are worn.
Make sure tape is somewhat snug, yet can move freely.
Inseam Measurement: Using a pair of nice-fitting pants, measure
from the top of the inner pant leg seam to the opening at the bottom of the pant leg. The number of inches is the inseam length,
rounded to the nearest half inch.

The Shirt
Neck: Place tape around neck at the level the shirts collar would

be buttoned. Place two fingers between the neck and the tape.
Make sure the tape is snug, but moves freely.
Shirt Sleeve: Measure from just below neck, over the shoulder
to the elbow, and from the elbow to one and a half inches below
the wrist bone.

Bridal Bag Must Haves


Eliminate last minute panics with this list of emergency items
covering every need. Pack your bag about a week ahead of the
wedding date.
Advil, Baby wipes, Band Aids, bobby pins, Bottled water, clear
nail polish, Chalk (it can be used to color over small mishaps),
feminine supplies, first aid kit, gum and mints and mouthwash,
hair spray, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, lipstick and lipgloss,
makeup and powder, nail file, Rolaids or Tums, safety pins,
sewing kit, Shout wipes, spray deodorant, sunscreen, superglue,
Tide To Go, tissues, toothpicks.
Also remember to bring:
Copy of your invitation to photograph
Copy of your photo list
Copy of your music list

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Creative guest book ideas


for every kind of couple

Submitted Article
These days, weddings
arent so traditional. Couples are finding ways to
personalize every part of
their wedding. You may
have thought to add special
items to your bouquet, or
sewing in something blue to
your wedding dress, but
why stop there?
A traditional guestbook is
normally a book that you
dont ever see again after
your wedding. Personalize
your guestbook and make it
something that you will use,
play, or put on display in
your home. Weve put together some ideas for every
kind of couple whether you
like to do puzzles together,
read books, or travel. Whatever you enjoy, we have it
here for you:
1. You were my missing
piece. For the couples that
like a little challenge, have
your guest sign a puzzle
piece. For your first anniversary, put your puzzle
together, frame it, and put it
on display at your home.
2. For the outdoors couple.
Have your signature bench
on your porch and on warm
summer nights, sit and reminisce.
3. For the traveling couple.
Display a globe and have
people sign it. Decide what
places you want to travel together as Mr. and Mrs.
4. Build memories with
your loved ones. Enjoy a

date night-in with your better half after a home-cooked


meal and a bottle of wine.
Make this an anniversary
tradition!real wedding, ashton gardens
5. For the techie couple.
This could be fun after an
open bar! It could be so interesting to see how much
people change over the
years.
6. For the musical couple.
Show your love for music to

your guests. After the wedding, display your guitar (or


any musical instrument) in
your home!
7. For the wine connoisseurs. Wine bottles displayed in your kitchen or
dining room could make for
beautiful decor. Depending
on how many letters you get
from your guests, determine
how many you want to open
on every anniversary.guestbook
8. For the cooking couple.
Spice up the kitchen together! Plan home-cooked
meals for a perfect night-in
date night! What will be
your next signature dish?
9. For the artistic couple.
Display familiar fingerprints around your home.
What a perfect picture for
your new bedroom together!
10. For the sporty couple.
Display this keep sake in
your man-cave. Use the
baseballs for your future
kids batting practice or family baseball game-day!
11. For the couple that likes
to read. Display your nontraditional guestbook in
your library with this workof-art!

Creative
ways
to preserve
your
wedding
memories

Submitted Article
Photographs are the most
popular way to preserve
wedding memories, and we
can understand why. But
sometimes there are elements of your wedding that
you want to preserve in
more than just photographs.
Here are some creative
ways to do just that. Check
these out:
Turn your cake into an ornament. This idea has been
making its way around the
internet, so we cant take
responsibility for it. But its
a wildly creative idea that
we just had to include. Turn
a photo of your cake into a
keepsake youll always
treasure.
Design a serving tray
around your wedding invitation. Take one of your
wedding invitations and
turn it into a serviceable
serving tray you can bring
out while entertaining family.
Preserve some of your
floral. Okay, this is actually
a classic wedding tradition
that has gone by the wayside in recent years. You
dont have to preserve an
entire bouquet, however, to
capture the essence of your
beautiful wedding floral.
Collections of items that
would fit nicely on any end
table or bookcase.
Wear a piece of your wedding gown. Take a bit of
fabric from your wedding
gown and design a necklace
from it. While this wont
preserve the entire gown
(which is also something
many brides do), its some-

thing pretty and tangible


you can wear to preserve the
memory of your wedding
day.
Make gifts out of leftover
wedding programs. There
are numerous DIY projects
you can create with leftover
paper products. Holiday ornaments are among the easiest and least expense

options. You can shred your


programs and put the pieces
inside clear ornament balls.
Tie them with ribbon, write
a message like Thank you
for celebrating with us and
the year, and present them
to family and friends as
gifts. Dont forget to keep
one for yourself!

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and now it is more of a day for girlfriends and family to get together and enjoy.
Gifts are still commonly brought for the bride but arent always just for her new
home.
When should it happen? It should happen at least 2-3 weeks before the wedding, but can be as far in advance as the host would like. Normally 2-3 months
prior to the wedding.

Who throws it? This shower is typically thrown by the Maid of Honor or a
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Paying for your
own wedding attire.
Helping
groom
dress for the ceremony.
Making sure the
groom, groomsmen
and ushers are at the
ceremony on time &
dressed properly.
Driving groom to
ceremony if need be.
Presenting
envelopes (from the
groom) with fees/tips
for people like the officiant (just before or
after ceremony).
Carrying the brides'
ring down the isle
and handing it to the
officiant.
Signing the marriage license, along
with the maid of
honor, as a legal witness.
Giving
the
first
toast to the couple at
the reception and
reading aloud any
congratulatory
telegrams.
Dancing with the
bride after the groom
and
fathers
have
danced with her.
Driving the couple
to the airport or hotel
if they need a ride on
the way to their honeymoon.
Taking care of any
tickets, keys, etc. the
groom
may
need
later.
Organizing the return of all rented formal wear.
The Formal Wear
While you can certainly get married in a
suit you already own,
some other dressy
clothing, a military
uniform or cultural
clothing like a kilt,
most grooms choose
to wear something
more formal, i.e., a
tuxedo with all the
trimmings. They can
be single or double
breasted. You can
buy your own if you
think you will have
lots of occasions to
wear a tux, but most
grooms and attendants rent them. If
you want everyone to
match,
and
if
a

will
groomsman
wear his own tuxedo,
the shirts and accessories should all be
rented, since colors,
styles, ties, studs and
cuff links will vary.
The groom/groomsmen clothing should
match the formality
of the wedding and
the time of day of the
wedding/reception.
For instance, morning, daytime or early
afternoon weddings
may call for a cutaway
or
stroller
jacket and striped
pants instead of a traditional tuxedo.
A good men's formal wear store is usually the best place to
rent your wedding
clothing,
because
they have large selections and sizes, can
do quick alterations
and can recommend
appropriate attire for
your situation (time
of day and formality).
The
groom
and
groomsmen should
be measured for formal
wear
three
months before the
wedding. It's best to
rent all clothing from
the same store. Most
stores you rent from
will provide postcards with the brand
name and style number of the tuxedo included
for
out-of-town
men.
Then, these attendants can visit their
local formal wear
store for measurements using the same
brand jacket (most
stores are happy to do
this) and send the
card to the appropriate formal wear store.
Then, they should arrive a few days before the wedding and
go to the tux store for
fittings to allow time
for final alterations.
Jacket sleeve length
and pant length are
always altered. In
general, the wedding
clothing should be
picked up 2-3 days
before the wedding
and everyone should

try them on and be


sure all accessories
are accounted for.
The rented tuxedos
are a package deal,
which means you get
all the clothing and
accessories for one
price.
Ask
about
other "specials", like
rent six and get the
groom's free or other
such deals.
In formal weddings,
everyone, including
the fathers, wears the
same formal wear.
The accessories are
what differentiate the
groom and perhaps
the best man from the
rest of the bridal
party. The groom can
wear a different color
or fabric on the cummerbunds, vests, suspenders and/or bow
tie. He can also wear
a hat, carry a cane or
even wear a cape.
The groom's cummerbund
or
vest
might match the trim
on the bride's gown,
especially if there is
rich embroidery. The
pleats of a cummerbund
always
are
worn facing up. A
popular option is a
colorful solid or patterned vest, which
can also be bought as
gifts, so the groomsmen can wear them
again after your wedding. Some choose to
have
the
tuxedos
match, but all the
vests be of a different
design (they can be
the same color), chosen by each groomsto
fit
their
man
personality.
The best man and
groomsmen
(and
ushers)
wear
the
same flowers in their
left
lapels.
The
groom's may be a different
variety
or
color. Or, instead of a
you
boutonniere,
may prefer to tuck a
pocket square in the
jacket's left breast
pocket.
Formal
shoes
should always be
worn with a tuxedo;
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Shoes may also be
rented with the tuxes.
Formal shoes are
sleeker, lighter and
generally a plain slipon
black.
Socks
should match the
color of the trousers.
The shirt is traditionally pleated with
a tuxedo, although
there are also plain
white, with or without the need for cuff
links. Allow one-half
to one inch of shirt
sleeve to show beneath the sleeve of
the jacket. Shirts can
close with a stud or
buttons, and the cuff
links may match the
stud or have some
other
design
that
suits the wearer's
personality. The collars can be wing, laydown or stand-up.
All are paired with a
bow tie or ascot, except the mandarincollar which has a
jeweled-button closure.
Have each attendant come into the
store to check the fit
of his formalwear
and all accessories.
You can do this all
together or separately, as they have
time.
The
shirts
should hug the neck
and if it's too tight,
ask for a color extender. Pants should
touch the top of
shoes and break once
about five inches
above
the
ankle.
should
be
They
hemmed,
never
cuffed. Waistbands
are generally adjustable.
Jackets
should fit snugly, yet
have room to move
comfortably with no
bulges or buckled
lapels. Jacket sleeves
should end at the
wrist bone and each
have the same number of buttons. Be
sure to check all
rented clothing for
stains, fabric snags,
holes, or other damage before leaving
the store. Then appoint an attendant
(generally the best
man) to return all formal wear to the store
on time. This is usually done the first
working day after the
wedding. There is
generally a penalty
for late returns and
perhaps
an
extra
charge if the clothing
is damaged or seriously stained (blood,
grease, etc.). Most
other food and drink
stains, sweat, etc. can
be dry-cleaned out
and are considered
normal wear. Be sure
any deposits left are
returned/refunded.
The Gifts
You Need to Buy
The groom should
give a gift to each of
his groomsmen. It's
traditional to provide
identical items to
each, however the
best man gets something extra special.
And a ring bearer

might need something less sophisticated than the other


men. Some suggestions include: cuff
links, tie clip or tac,
desk accessories or
name plate, leather or
gold engraved business card holders,
pen/pencil sets, letter
opener, key ring, engraved
picture
frames, beer mugs,
shot glasses, money
clips, belt or wallet,
etc. Or, things they
can use up but are
fun like: sports or
concert
tickets,
restaurant gift certificates, movie theater
or video rental certificates.
Some people have
the groomsmen also
usher people into the
church, in which case
the
above
ideas
apply. Some people
have separate ushers
whose only job is to
usher people into/out
of the church and are
not also groomsmen.
They should also be
given some token gift
which
can
be
smaller/less expensive than the groomsmen gifts if you like.
Some of the above
may apply, or perhaps cigars if they are
smokers, perhaps a
framed picture of the
wedding party with
them in it, or if nothing else, a boutonniere for their lapel
and a thank you card
later expressing your
gratitude.
The groom also
generally gives the
bride a gift. Besides
the obvious engagement and wedding
rings,
other
gifts
often include: engraved wristwatch,
pocket watch, pearls,
gold bracelet, necklace
or
earrings,
locket, cuff links,
jewelry box, money
clip, two champagne
flutes, a scrapbook
filled with relationship and courtship
mementos and photos, wallet, camera,
leather passport holders,
luggage,
or
music box. Some untraditional gifts can
include season tickets to a favorite sporting event or to the
theater or concerts,
health club membership, sports equipment like skis or
bicycle, etc.
The Guests
Both you and your
bride (and perhaps
her family if they are
paying) need to decide on the number
of guests who will be

invited to the wedding/reception. Then,


you can decide on
how many will be infrom
the
vited
groom's side (family
and friends). Guest
numbers may be limited by the size of the
facility.
reception
Once this is done,
you need to compile
the names and addresses of all the
guests you will be
inviting. This can be
done with your parents also. One easy
way to keep track of
guests on both the
bride and groom's
side is to enter them
in EZ Wedding Planner. This keeps track
of the number invited
and
attending
by
bride and groom designations.
If the number of
guests is greatly uneven (one side having many more than
the other), you may
want to make adjustments on who is paying for what at the
reception. That is, if
the bride's parents are
paying for the reception and her side has
20 guests and yours
has 150, you and/or
family
will
your
probably want to
help pay for reception expenses.
Another job the
groom can help with
is traffic control. Directions/maps should
be provided to the
ceremony and reception site(s). They can
be included in the
same envelope with
the invitations. If either are held at a priresidence,
vate
parking may be an
issue. If shuttle buses
or other mass transit
are
required,
the
groom can coordinate this.
If either of you
have
out-of-town
guests,
you
can
arrange for a block of
rooms to be reserved.
Coordinate this with
the bride and perhaps
the reception site if it
is in or near a hotel.
Help the bride in
writing thank you
notes to your guests
for the gifts you receive.
Personal,
hand-written
notes
are essential. Your
guests took the time
and thought to give
you the gifts, so you
take the time to thank
them in a timely
manner.
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