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Contents
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Wedding Guide 2018
6 Wedding
Party Roles
8 Countdown
to the Big Day
10 Color Schemes
14 Attendant Gifts
16 Headpieces
18 Ring Protection
20 Making
an Entrance
22 Daring Dresses
26 Meals on Wheels
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Checklist wedding party roles
Bridesmaids Groomsmen
Along with walking in the Groomsmen are the male
wedding procession, brides- equivalent of the bridesmaids,
maids attend the shower and typically having nearly identi-
contribute to the bridal gifts. cal responsibilities. Sometimes,
A wedding can be a wonderful and Bridesmaids, who are typically groomsmen can act as ushers
sisters or friends of the bride for guests arriving at the
memorable experience for all of those or groom, also dance with the ceremony. Groomsmen walk in
involved. That’s why you ask friends groomsmen during the recep- the wedding processional and
or relatives to share in the event and tion. To be further involved, attend and help organize the
each can be given specific roles, bachelor party, as well.
serve in your wedding party. Your offer like reading a religious passage
is a wonderful honor, one that carries at the ceremony, provid-
with it varying degrees of responsibility ing assistance with choosing
wedding vendors or helping to
depending on the role each person will address wedding invitations.
be playing. To help you decide whom
to ask to be in your wedding party,
here is a list of titles and responsibilities Flower Girl Ring Bearer
for each participant’s role. If the bride has a sister who is Like the flower girl, the ring
especially young, that sister bearer is a very young member
typically fills the role of flower of the family, only the ring
girl. Since most flower girls bearer is a male. The ring
are very young, their respon- bearer’s role is to carry a pil-
sibilities are generally limited low with the rings sewn on it
to carrying a basket of flowers during the processional. Some
during the processional and, couples choose to have the ring
Maid of Honor Best Man depending on the bride’s pref- bearer and the flower girl walk
The maid of honor is a role typ- Perhaps the most well-known erence, tossing flower petals on next to one another during the
ically filled by a sister or a very responsibilities of the best the ground to mark the bride’s processional.
close friend. It is the equivalent man are organizing the entrance.
of the groom’s best man. The bachelor party and giving the
maid of honor’s role, therefore, toast at the reception. But the
is typically very involved. best man, who is typically a Parents of Parents of
Among her many responsibili-
ties, the maid of honor accom-
brother or best friend of the
groom, also has a slew of other
the Bride the Groom
panies the bride on shopping responsibilities. In addition The bride’s parents may be re- The groom’s parents should
trips for her wedding dress to helping the groom choose sponsible for hosting the wed- host a rehearsal dinner prior
while also planning the bridal his tuxedo and get dressed ding, if they will be completely to the wedding. They may also
shower, bachelorette party and before the wedding, the best financially responsible for the choose to contribute to the
coordinating the bridal party man coordinates the couple’s event. In some cases, the father wedding if they desire. In most
gift for the bride. Also, the gift from the groomsmen and of the bride escorts his daugh- cases, the groom’s parents
maid of honor helps the bride takes care of the newlyweds’ ter down the aisle alone, but in have limited responsibilities,
get dressed on her wedding transportation to the airport other instances or in religious but can be involved as much
day, holds the groom’s wedding after the reception or the next ceremonies, both parents may as the wedding couple would
ring during the wedding and morning. The best man may accompany the bride. In all like. Traditionally, the groom’s
may also help in the writing also hold onto any payment cases, it’s her preference. The mother confers with the bride’s
of invitations. The maid of that’s due to the reception site mother of the bride may help mother on what color gown she
honor will also typically act as or the donation for the house of fund or contribute to the plan- is wearing, so as not to go with
a witness to the wedding and worship, and take care of any ning of the bridal shower if the the same shade. The groom’s
dance with the best man at the final financial details. He also maid of honor needs assistance. parents may walk down the
reception. If the woman you’re holds the bride’s wedding ring These parents may also foot the aisle in advance of the rest of
asking is married, her title will during the ceremony. cost of an engagement party the wedding processional and
be matron of honor. or dinner to meet the groom’s take their seats.
family.
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Countdown to the big day Checklist
To help you get a better understanding of how to plan a wedding
and when you should be making certain decisions,
here’s a time frame you can follow that should ensure that
your wedding goes off as smoothly as possible.
10 to 12 Months Before 4 to 5 Months Before 1 to 2 Months Before
If you haven’t done it already, this is a This is a good time to decide on wed- Schedule the first bridal-gown fitting.
good time to announce your engage- ding invitations, from which there Also finalize the readings you’d prefer
ment and introduce your respective are many styles to choose. Also, now during the ceremony and mail them
families. Since most reception halls is ideal to start hunting for a wedding out to anyone who has agreed to do a
and churches have busy wedding cake by sampling a number of different reading. If your family prefers to host
schedules, it is also important to book bakeries’ cakes before ultimately mak- a small gathering for close family and
both as early as possible, preferably at ing a decision. Just to be sure, confirm friends after the wedding rehearsal,
least a year in advance of your wed- that all of the bridesmaids have the night before the wedding, this is a
ding day. It’s also a good idea to start ordered their gowns and start looking good time to order any food or drinks
putting together a guest list around for a tuxedo for the groom as well as you might want to serve that night, or
this time and ask your parents whom the groomsmen. If you haven’t done so make a restaurant reservation.
they’d like to invite as well. Also, since already, purchase your wedding rings
your budget will determine just about and let any other people you’d like to 3 to 4 Weeks Before
every aspect of your wedding, sitting participate in your wedding (ushers, Confirm your honeymoon arrange-
down and determining what you can readers during the ceremony, etc.) ments and see if your wedding rings
spend and developing a savings plan know of your intentions. are ready. This is also when you should
should be first and foremost. get your marriage license and check
2 to 3 Months Before the guest list to see who has and hasn’t
6 to 9 Months Before Finalize your guest list and mail out RSVP’d. For those who have yet to
This is the time when you want to your invitations. If your guest list RSVP, you might want to contact them
start booking some services, such as a includes a considerable amount of so you can get a closer idea of what
florist, caterer, a DJ/band and a pho- people who are spread out geographi- the head count will be. You should
tographer. However, some of the more cally, mail the invitations as close to 12 also prepare and order your wedding
experienced DJs and bands, as well weeks in advance as possible. This is program around this time.
as photographers, might have their also a good time to finalize your menu
schedules booked a year in advance, so choices for your guests, and find all 1 to 2 Weeks Before
this might be something you’ll want your wedding accessories such as the Get a final attendance count and
to consider doing shortly after you get ring pillow, candles, etc. Also, since it submit it to the caterer as soon as you
engaged and choose a date. Also, this is is tradition to provide gifts for those know of it, while also providing a final
a good time to inform any guests who in the wedding party as well as the seating chart. Pick up the wedding
will be traveling significant distances parents of the bride and groom, this is gown and tuxedo. Make sure the wed-
of the date of your wedding. The earlier a good time to decide on and purchase ding party picks up their attire. Also,
your guests can book a flight, the less those gifts. Just to be safe, confirm finalize your vows and confirm all
expensive that flight will be. that all groomsmen have ordered their wedding-day details such as transpor-
This is also a good time to order tuxedos and finalize all transportation, tation, photo schedules and addresses.
gowns for both the bride and brides- both to and from the wedding and to And don’t forget to pack for your
maids, as some manufacturers require the airport for your honeymoon. honeymoon.
a few months to ship to bridal shops.
You might want to ask someone, such The Day Before
as your priest or rabbi, to be the of- This is mainly when you rehearse
ficiant of your wedding. And much for the ceremony and make any final
like out-of-town guests will save travel confirmations you might have to
dollars the earlier they learn of your make. Also, make sure to get some
wedding date, you will likely save sleep so you’ll look good in all of your
money, too, if you book your honey- wedding-day photos.
moon around this time.
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trends
Color coordination Brides take their cues from nature
By Amy May
Annually, Pantone selects its color of
the year based on what it judges are cur-
rent trends. The 2018 winner is ultravio-
let, a cool, dusky purple with blue tones.
Ultraviolet, according to the com-
pany, is “a dramatically provocative and
thoughtful purple shade.”
Purple has always been a popular
wedding color choice, but Pantone’s ap-
proval promotes a more modern take on
the color, according to Bride magazine.
A
“Demure and dazzling, ultraviolet pres-
ents a bold choice that bridges the gap
between masculinity and femininity.”
The magazine suggests several ways to
incorporate ultraviolet into a wedding:
from little touches such as table runners,
napkins or centerpieces for the recep-
tion to using special lighting to cast the
whole ceremony in a purple haze. Vari-
ous shades of purple make stylish and
flattering bridesmaids’ dresses. Ultravio-
let and silver create striking and elegant
Among the hundreds of choices invitations. You can even get a cake with
a bridal couple must make — from the ultraviolet icing. And of course, flowers
venue to the cake plates — somewhere come in infinite varieties that either add
in there they need to choose their colors. ultraviolet or complement it.
The color scheme is generally used in While trends can be fun and give
the bridesmaids’ dresses; the grooms- you good ideas, don’t let the color of the
men’s cummerbunds, boutonnières and year limit you, said Kim King Smith, an
pocket squares; and the bouquets, cen- Edinburgh-based bridal consultant.
terpieces and other floral touches. It is She said brides tend to seek trends,
carried through to the invitations, nap- especially looking at what’s hot on Pin-
kins and china. Couples want to choose terest, and they get plenty of input from
colors that create a unified theme. family and friends, but she encourages
The choices are limitless, so how do her clients to think about what they
you narrow them down? Perhaps you want.
can look to Pantone, a company that “Go with what pleases you. Use the
describes itself as an authority on color. things you like. Maybe incorporate
10 Southside WeddingColor choices seem to be dictated
by the season of the wedding, as well,
Morgason said.
For summer, she sees a lot of blush,
which is a neutral, soft pink, that can be
paired with a bright color. The floral de-
signer can help the bride choose blooms
that incorporate her colors and suggest
varied textures and greenery.
“In the fall, there are sunflowers. We
grow sunflowers here (at J.P. Parker),
so we get a lot of requests for sunflow-
ers with orange accents, like gerbera
daisies,” she said.
Peonies are a popular flower, and
some brides specifically ask for them.
They come in a wide variety of colors,
from delicate white and sunny yellow to
a deep red-plum and even mahogany.
So the flowers can fit in most wedding
color palettes. Morgason said J.P. Parker
grows peonies, which are late-spring
flowers, so they are readily available and
reasonably priced in season.
a trend or two, but keep it classy and Winter weddings usually employ “But they are also year-round because
something you’ll be happy to remember more muted colors, such as cool blues or we can get them from all over the
20 years down the road.” grays, she said. world,” she said.
In the last few years, brides have One of the most obvious ways to use Brides are also choosing colors they
preferred colors from nature, King the color scheme is through flowers. simply like, regardless of the season.
Smith said. Some brides may fall in love with a par- “We are seeing more mauve, lilac,
“I think people are using and working ticular flower and base their color choices lavender, and shades of blue are coming
with nature’s palette. It’s very easy to on it, said Karen Morgason, senior wed- back,” Morgason said.
incorporate other colors, and it’s pleas- ding designer with J.P. Parker Flowers. Jim Myrick, florist and owner of Bud
ing to the eye,” she said. Brides often come into and Bloom in Franklin, said colors are
“Look at a sunset. There the florist meeting with a personal thing. Many brides come in
are so many colors there Pinterest pictures, such as with their colors already chosen, but he
to draw inspiration from.” an ideal head table or bride’s has also worked with brides who have
She likes mossy greens bouquet, and the floral seen a flower they liked and decided to
and grays, for example. designer can create that and choose their colors based on the flower.
When choosing help expand on the color One interesting trend he is seeing is
multiple colors, she ad- scheme, Morgason said. more brides using black in their weddings.
vises people to stay in the “If they come with a “I guess it’s more of a gothic wed-
warm or cool families. particular flower in mind, ding,” he said.
Red, she explained, can we can build the wedding Black flowers don’t exist in nature,
be warm or cool depend- around that, especially if it’s but there are some hybrids that are
ing on how much orange is added. A for the bride’s bouquet,” she said. “But close, he said, such as roses, lilies and
cool red might pair better with silver, what I’ve found when I meet with the orchids. He recommends hypericum
while a warm red looks nice with gold brides is most of them already have their (St. John’s wort), which is a green plant
or copper. colors,” she said. with black berries.
11trends
While black isn’t a typical wedding
color, Bride magazine recommends us-
ing it as an accent. Black touches on the
invitations, black bridesmaids’ dresses
or shoes, and even a black cake, which
is actually trending this year, can give
a wedding an elegant and classy look.
To avoid going “completely gothic,” the
magazine suggests pairing it with clean
white or a bright color or two.
The venue is usually the first major
choice the wedding couple makes, and
it can also play a role in color selec-
tion. You don’t want to choose colors
that clash with the venue’s carpeting
or walls, for example. But ideally, the
couple has chosen a venue based on
what style they want to communicate, so
the colors at the site should be accept-
able, Morgason said.
And if not, there are ways to work
around a venue’s limitations, she added.
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Using bright colors or interesting floral
designs can draw the eye away from the
carpet or curtains, for example.
King Smith agreed. “You want your
decor to complement the venue; you
don’t want them to clash. You wouldn’t
want a chandelier and crystal in a rustic
barn setting, for example,” she said.
Myrick has done numerous floral
designs for outdoor weddings and sees
couples choosing native flowers set off
with woodsy touches and greenery, even
kale, he said.
With so many choices and endless
internet sites, it’s no surprise that brides
change their minds several times during
the planning process or begin to second-
guess themselves.
“Stay on the main road,” King Smith
advises. “Stay focused on what you want
the outcome to be. Don’t get distracted.
Stay focused and streamlined and don’t
be afraid to ask the professionals for
help.”
She enjoys helping clients narrow
down their choices and even gives their
colors a special flair.
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Jordan Newton Doggette gave
her bridesmaids matching
robes for her 2017 Columbus
wedding. Photo by Stacy Able
attention for attendants
U
Gifts for
wedding Unique wedding gifts for the
bridal party are no longer one-size-fits-
attire, such as robes and button-down
flannels, or something that can be
party should all. Matching jewelry for the women?
Matching ties for the guys? Not anymore.
incorporated on the wedding day that
the bride might want pictures of, such
reflect Those are gifts of a bygone era.
Today’s couples are offering more
as getting ready in the morning. As for
the men, it’s all about a new interpreta-
friendship personalized gifts that are setting a
trend that doesn’t appear to be fading,
tion of tradition.
“The guys are still getting traditional
says Jillian Keller, owner of Frame guy stuff,” Keller says. “We’ve seen flasks
By Jennifer Willhite
Worthy Events in Columbus. “They this year and all sorts of personalized
are thinking more outside the box,” items, like pocket squares and cuff links.”
she says. “Personalizing the gifts with Over the past several years, giving the
the individual’s initials or name is a wedding party something other than
popular trend.” jewelry or accessories for the big day has
Popular for women is “getting ready” continued to evolve, Keller says. Brides
14 Southside Weddingare really trying to find ways to com- “I would honestly suggest bridal party
memorate their big day. gifts are one of the things to get cut if the
“The good news is the gifts that are budget is tight,” she says. “A really lovely
being given these days, they do not have handwritten note to the bridesmaids or
to match the color scheme of the day,” groomsmen, just expressing your grate-
Keller says. “A wedding we did in the fulness for them being there and support-
fall did plaid, flannel button-downs for ing your wedding, that is plenty.”
their girls to get dressed in. So the flan- It is never too early to start planning
nel was a nod to an autumn wedding. In what you would like to offer as wed-
the summer you will see more cotton or ding party gifts, if you choose to go
lightweight robes.” that route. If you are searching for gift
Another popular trend is couples ideas, Pinterest is a great place to start.
incorporating something unique to their However, don’t lose sight of what it is
relationship, wedding location or theme that makes your group special, Keller
in the gifts, says Sarah Agee, owner of says. For men who like to fish, maybe
Plum & Poppy Weddings in Indianapo- it’s a tackle box. If you go to IU football
lis. games often, maybe sea-
“We had a wedding at a
lake so they did life jacket
“Look inward as son“Look tickets.
inward as far as
beer cozies for all the far as what you what you do as a group,
wedding party and had do as a group, why these people are your
their names on it,” Agee friends and why they
says. “So say, if you went why these are the ones you chose
to college at Purdue with people are your to stand up with you on
all the girls in your bridal friends and why your wedding day,” she
party, you will find that says. “Find something
theme incorporated.” they are the that really speaks to what
Some couples are ones you chose you do together, why they
opting to offer their
bridal party a single gift
to stand up with are your friends and try
to turn that into a gift.”
containing multiple other you on your It is easy to get carried
items. For instance, a re- wedding day.” away when brainstorm-
cent wedding coordinated ing ideas, but remember
by Renea Gates, owner — Jillian Keller to not let the gifts become
of Elite Coordinators, of- something that causes
fered fanny packs containing travel-size you to overspend. Wedding party gifts
nail polish, makeup and jewelry for the can add up very quickly and consume a
big day. larger portion of your budget than you
“I think the trend now is leaning to- intended. The first rule is to definitely
ward what you give the gifts in,” Gates keep it simple. And second, start early.
says. “Something like bridal party gifts you
Planning what gifts you offer and can pretty easily purchase early on in
how they are presented is entirely an planning and stow it away so it is done
individual decision, Keller says. Each and it’s one item crossed off your list,”
couple’s budget and taste are going to Keller says.
Flasks and cuff links are
be different. However, walking that fine Above all, make gift-giving memora- popular gifts for male
line of tasteful and unique can be tricky ble for you and your bridal party. “Only attendants. Bridesmaids
when you can’t afford to break the bank. give the gift if it is something you truly may appreciate robes or
Just remember, there is no designated find meaning in and they will treasure button-downs in a favorite
amount of money that needs to be spent, for a long time,” she says. material or color.
Keller says.
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On Top
of it all
Headpieces
add glamorous
touch to any look
B
By LISA A. FLAM, Associated Press
Brielyn Souza donned a touch, a way to add a little bit of extra
cathedral-length veil for her church glamour to a wedding-day outfit.
wedding in 2015, but popped on a fresh “They’re really an exquisitely
floral crown for the reception. With its beautiful way to finish your look, and
earthly beauty, the crown fit the laid- something that’s really special, rooted in
back, rustic-glam feel of her barn party, tradition but really modern,” says New
and felt true to a bride who often wore York luxury accessories designer Jenni-
flowers in her hair as a girl. fer Behr, whose designs have been worn
“It was my version of a bride,” Souza, by many A-list celebrities.
33, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, says “It’s really jewelry for the hair,” she
of the crown. “Some people put on a veil said, adding that like makeup, head-
and they feel like a bride. I put on that pieces “bring a lot of brightness and
floral crown and I felt like a bride. I felt attention and beauty to the face.”
complete in my bridal look.” With all eyes (and cameras) on the
Crowns and other types of headpiec- bride, Behr, who has a namesake acces-
es, often made with crystals, rhinestones sories company, says the headpiece is the
and pearls, have become more popular bride’s most important accessory, and
among brides in recent years, experts can be worn with or without a veil.
say. Delicate or statement-making, a The floral crown, made of fresh flow-
bridal headpiece serves as a finishing ers or fashioned from metal or silk, is a
AP photos
16 Southside Weddingstandout among headpieces, says Shane
Clark, senior fashion and accessories
editor at Brides magazine.
“Floral crowns are the biggest hair ac-
cessory trend we’ve been seeing,” Clark
says. “It makes it feel more romantic.
You have that ethereal, hippie, romantic,
laid-back vibe.”
Behr also offers several golden, metal
floral styles she calls “a more sophisti-
cated take on the floral crown. It’s a little
bit more elegant.”
If a crown’s not your thing, consider a
decorative comb, clip or pins. A beauti-
ful comb can hold your veil in place, or
pins or combs could be tucked into an
updo or low chignon.
Headbands too, are plentiful. Newer
versions, called circlets and halos, which
often have ties at the ends, can be worn
across the top of the head like a tradi-
tional headband or lower down, toward
or across the forehead. Hair vines are
flexible strands that can be woven into
bridal braids. finish among hair accessory
Tiaras, famously worn by British roy- options. A different color
als like the former Kate Middleton and gives the same accessory
Princess Diana, are there for those prin- a completely different feel,
cess moments, and may soon be making she says.
a bridal comeback, Clark says. Behr says her gold pieces
How to find your perfect hair acces- work well with cream or
sory? Choose something that comple- lace gowns. Clark advises
ments your gown, wedding venue and matching the metal in a head-
hairstyle, and a design that feels natural, piece to the finish of any jewelry.
Clark advises. “Make it your look, but If you’re using the headpiece to add
make sure you feel comfortable,” she says. color, wear fresh blooms in the same
While a tiara is befitting the bride ty- color family as your bouquet and keep
ing the knot in a ballgown in a castle, a the colors appropriate for the season.
flower crown works well with a boho, ro- Pay attention to scale so your hair can find the best placement to go with
mantic gown or a beach wedding, Clark accessory isn’t out of balance with or your bridal hairstyle, Clark says.
says. A deco or vintage look is often well competing with details on your gown, If nothing else, remember this about
suited by a comb or a pin. Clark says. your headpiece:
There are now many choices in met- Remember to try the hair accessory “It shouldn’t be the center of atten-
als, Clark notes, with yellow and rose on with your gown and, ideally, bring it tion,” Clark says, “because your gown
gold mixing in with the traditional silver to a trial hair appointment, so the stylist should be.”
17Getting Engaged?
Tell an insurance agent about the ring
If you recently got engaged, the first TWO WAYS TO INSURE YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING
• Buy extra “scheduled” coverage — often called a rider,
person you might want to tell about floater or endorsement — through your homeowners
your beautiful ring is an insurance or renters insurance company. Standard homeowners
insurance and renters insurance includes some coverage
agent. Engagement ring insurance isn’t for jewelry, but theft coverage is often limited to $1,500.
exactly romantic, but it’s a relatively • Buy a stand-alone policy from a company that specializes
in jewelry insurance. You’ll generally get reimbursed for
inexpensive way to make sure you the full value if your ring is stolen, lost or damaged.
can repair or replace your ring if Your insurer might require an appraisal to finalize your
policy. The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
something happens to it. website has a list of appraisers in each state.
Don’t assume a jewelry warranty will cover you. Those
apply only to defects.
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19An affair
to remember
Personal touches
enhance wedding
receptions
By Jennifer Willhite
From Star Wars storm troopers to
classic romance, unique entrances and
departures are making wedding recep-
tions a party to remember.
If you are unsure about how to make
your reception memorable, turn to
tradition for inspiration, recommends
Jillian Keller, owner of Frame Worthy
Events in Columbus. Go back to the be-
ginning. Look at your story as a couple.
What is it that makes you unique?
“People just really love to see classic
romance, and that is something that
will never go out of style,” she says.
“You so rarely see the classic stuff any-
more that now when it gets brought out,
like a traditional waltz, people really
stop and pay attention.”
If you are thinking of something more
like a dance number similar to the final
scene in “Dirty Dancing,” you had better
practice, practice, practice. The last thing
you want your reception remembered for
was the bride being dropped during an
ill-timed dance move.
Just as you personalize the gifts for
your wedding party, your reception also
should reflect your interests as a couple
or something about your love story.
For instance, say you love Harry Pot-
20 Southside Weddingter. You can include magical elements
in a subtle way, says Sarah Agee, owner
of Plum & Poppy Weddings in India-
napolis. During her years as a wedding
planner, she says, she has seen a range
of unusual touches, from bagpipes
ushering in the new couple to Star Wars
storm troopers.
“I would say the more out of the box
you want to be, the further in advance
you need to think about it,” Agee says.
“Just because there is not a lot of storm
trooper rental in the world; that is a
pretty niche market, for instance. And
if you have a popular wedding date, it
might be something less available.”
Understand that the reception’s
venue determines more than just the
number of guests it holds. Each has a
personality that will affect the logistics.
It will also play a significant role in the
entrance and departure you plan.
Keller says the most unique reception
exit she has witnessed was via helicop-
used to be quite popular for lighting
a couple’s departure after dark. Since
“Whatever
ter at a barn wedding. Fortunately, the the lanterns cannot be controlled once you do, you
adjacent field offered sufficient room
for the takeoff and landing. However, if
they’re released and could potentially
hit a nearby structure, many venues no
need to make
you are going to explore a similar plan longer allow their release. Other venues it clear with
of departure, definitely check with your
venue. Many have strict guidelines as to
have restricted the use of other items,
such as sparklers and confetti cannons,
the venue.”
what they will allow on their property. Agee says. —Renea Gates
For instance, in Indiana you have “I think that is why you see the same
to have a permit to set off fireworks at things over and over,” she says. “If
a reception, says Renea Gates, owner people cannot have sparklers, they will
of Elite Coordinators in Indianapolis. use glow sticks – the ones you buy now
“Whatever you do, you need to make it that can be personalized with names,
clear with the venue,” she says. the wedding date or hashtag on it.”
In many cases, the DJ or band may To ensure you have the reception
have something specific they do for you envision, it is important to start the
the couple, like telling your love story process at least six months ahead of time,
before your entrance or performing a if not more, Agee cautions. Lastly, do not
special song, Agee says. overextend yourself once the planning is
If animals play a role, such as the done and the big day has arrived.
couple arriving via horse-drawn car- It may seem trivial, but sticking to a
riage, it is best to check with the city schedule is important. The celebratory
to make sure you do not need a permit atmosphere of the event may have you
and what restrictions exist. In some wanting to stay longer, but, odds are,
cases, you may have to pay a fee to have you are going to be exhausted.
special elements, like unique light- “Do not extend your party beyond
ing outdoors, added to your reception when it is scheduled to end,” Keller
plans, Agee says. says. “A 10 or 11 p.m. exit from the
For instance, Chinese lanterns reception is totally acceptable.”
21Designs by
Naeem Khan
NEW YORK — Vera Wang’s latest bride is
feeling a touch of baroque romance, and
Naeem Khan’s is ready for an after-party
worthy of Studio 54.
During a recent round of bridal shows in
New York, Wang showed her Fall 2018 col-
lection via appointment and dreamy, black-
Runway
and-white look book shot by
famed fashion photographer
Patrick Demarchelier in the
Jardin du Luxembourg, a Paris
bride
garden created in the early
1600s by Marie de’Medici, the second wife
of King Henry IV.
Khan staged a runway show in his cozy
garment district atelier, complete with huge
Designers reveal fall disco balls and a dance party at the end
dress collections with models dressed in minis sparkly with
gold and silver sequins and crystals. But
By LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press those were just half the story. Other looks by
Khan are intended to please all his brides,
from Japan to Dubai, New York to Nebraska.
AP photos
22 Southside WeddingA few
highlights
from bridal
week:
KHAN GETS POLITICAL
He embraced his global bride in opulent and edgy
looks with dramatic lace capes and shoulder bows
with long fluttery ends to the floor. Only these models
walked to ’60s standards like the counterculture Buf-
falo Springfield hit penned by Stephen Stills known for
this line: “I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that
sound? Everybody look what’s going down.”
When the slow walkers disappeared, the party be-
gan with a finale of dancing models in metallic beads,
fringe and ostrich trim that put a smile on Khan’s face
as he greeted guests on his front row.
“We need a party to change our minds from all this
craziness of what’s going on in America,” he said.
Khan apprenticed for Halston in the ’70s, working
with Liza Minnelli and Elizabeth Taylor. He’s also
tight with former President Barack Obama and former
first lady Michelle Obama, whom he dressed often. He
wanted to say something about today’s times under
President Donald Trump.
“I feel that we are going on a journey with our
political situation where it doesn’t look very right, and
we don’t have strong leaders who can really take the
bull by the horns and make things happen. We’re still
divided,” he said. “All the music is from the time when
it was Vietnam, it was rebellion. We got the music to
say we are part of what’s going on right now.”
Khan finds bridal a challenge because, he said,
“Brides always think of themselves in a certain way,”
usually princesses. “Each dress is important on its
own. It’s not one story like ready to wear. You have
to really create a collection that caters to all different
women of the world,” he said.
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23WANG IN THE GARDEN
This bride from Wang wears bushy fur
stoles and corset bodices. One of her
new gowns has a peplum made to look
like garters.
In Wang’s Demarchelier-shot look
book, her models wear large, loose
feathers on their heads, their hair long
and wavy, and with heavy black eyeliner
as they take to the 6th arrondissement
garden, palace in the background.
“I was awarded the Legion of Honor
in February and having lived and stud-
ied in Paris it was my personal con-
nection to the Sorbonne in the Latin
Quarter that made me choose the Jardin
du Luxembourg as my location,” Wang
said. “The Jardin du Luxembourg has
always been a very special place to me.”
She displayed the gowns in her show-
room and let guests touch her finely
crafted fabrics and trims. One, a light
ivory ballgown, had long sleeves with
macrame lace to the skirt. The skirt was
stiff and gathered in the baroque style
above the waist.
Wang did Marie proud with that one.
On other gowns, Wang used the
quilting style of trapunto. It’s puffy and
padded and produces a raised texture.
She created trapunto on a silk corset
and gartered gown of buff and ivory
in an A-line silhouette, along with the
front of a soft white silk crepe ballgown
that had long sheer sleeves and Chan-
tilly applique.
“I feel it was a fashion statement for
this season. The silhouettes and detail-
ing of the dresses inferred a certain
sense of scale and modern romance. Our
clients create all sorts of weddings, but
this collection was intended to create a
sense of importance and celebration.”
Sometimes, Wang’s skill comes in the
tiniest details. She put a fishnet pattern
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Design duo Keren Craig and Geor-
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turn into cocktail dresses, for instance,
romantic all the while.
“We were looking at the nostalgia
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behind it,” Chapman said. “There’s also a
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25food trucks
Just say ‘I do’ to
By CEDAR BURNETT, Associated Press
The Bumblebee truck
at a wedding held
in Lyons, Colo.
Bobby Hughes’ family was worried “My Texas relatives are meat-and- “Mobile Food Dispensary.” Normally
about the food truck. They were used to potatoes people,” Hughes says. “So there purveyors of upscale burgers and fries,
sit-down wedding dinners with towering was some concern about the food. I was the owners worked with the couple to
cakes. But Hughes and his Colombian asked if people should bring their own offer Argentine empanadas, goat cheese
bride, Angelica, were opting for a more sandwiches.” and pesto-slathered sliders, veggie tacos
relaxed approach when they asked the No sandwiches required. Hughes says and Arepa, a traditional Colombian flat
owners of a local food truck to cook up a his family and other guests ended up cornbread topped with pulled chicken
South American-inspired menu for their being impressed with the custom menu and jicama slaw.
Houston wedding. created by Consumed — a self-billed Hughes’ brother-in-law, Julian Alva-
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26 Southside Weddingrez, had suggested using the food truck Boston-based food truck,
after learning that the couple’s wedding Mei Mei, at a wedding in
venue didn’t have a kitchen. Alvarez Sagamore Beach, Mass.
knew the owners of Consumed from
their usual spot outside the Down the
Street bar, and he offered to pay for the
food as a wedding gift. The couple loved
the idea, and appreciated not having to
agonize over seating arrangements.
Hughes recommends a food truck to
anyone who wants something relaxed
and different, but he says couples should
manage their expectations.
“It’s a food truck,” he says. “They’re AP photos
not going to serve everyone at the same
time, but in the meantime your guests
can have drinks and talk. It really takes
the edge off.”
gests that couples consider the style of refilling,” says Lora Kleinwachter,
their wedding, the number of guests and owner and head chef of The Bumblebee
the limitations of the venue when select- truck in Denver.
ing a truck for their special day. Also, The Bumblebee, a curvy, 1962 P-30
learn what a food truck can or can’t do. van that’s even cuter than its name, was
“Food trucks don’t usually offer table rescued and refurbished into its cur-
linens, wait staff or cleanup after the rent, Instagram-worthy state and has
meal. You may need to negotiate that or been traveling to weddings and events
hire an outside vendor for those services,” ever since.
Li says. “People love to take pictures with the
Bobby and Chat directly with the chefs, she says, Bumblebee, and kids freak out when they
Angelica Hughes to make sure the menu items make sense see her,” Kleinwachter says.
for the crowd size. While her menu options include full-
“Nobody wants to wait a long time to scale cakes, she often suggests the most
eat at a wedding,” Li says. “Be willing to portable treats — like baked doughnut
Mei Li, owner of a Boston truck called be flexible and creative — the operator holes or chocolate trifle cups.
Mei Mei, agrees that trucks add to a will know best what will work.” “By dessert time, people are often
casual, fun atmosphere. Li recommends using a truck for either dancing and socializing,” she says.
“It’s fun for guests to walk up and the cocktail hour or the main meal, and “Guests, especially the children, love any-
order,” she says. “It’s a new experience limiting menu items to three or four thing that’s easy to eat and carry around.”
for a lot of people and adds a level of options. Another option is to have chefs While many savory food trucks
excitement and options that a traditional serve appetizers directly from the truck can save couples money compared to
caterer can’t provide.” and then bring family-style portions to a sit-down dinner, dessert trucks can
Mei Mei, run by three siblings and of- each table, or provide a buffet. be a splurge. With a $1,000 minimum
fering a locally sourced, Chinese-Amer- For those who prefer a traditional sit- plus travel and hourly service charges,
ican menu, has been so successful that it down dinner but still want the fun of a Kleinwachter knows her truck can cost
also now has a sit-down location and a truck, consider a dessert van. more than the average cake. Yet she says
shipping container-based lunch counter. “Everything is already made, so it’s many couples hire her because they want
Having done many weddings, Li sug- like a dessert buffet that I’m constantly something special.
27Southside WEDDING feature
Following clues
An engagement in Australia
turned into a local wedding for
Alex and Ben Wheeler
By Jennifer Willhite
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When Alex Combs and Ben Wheeler
met the summer before their junior year in high
school in Greenwood, neither had any idea that
would be the start of their love story.
Ben was riding with a friend who stopped at
Alex’s house to chat. As Ben struck up a conver-
sation with her about Harry Potter, which was
the easiest thing to talk to her about he says, the
time flew by, and his friend was soon ready to
leave. When Alex went into the house, Ben and
his friend slipped away without saying goodbye.
“I saw Alex a week later, and I immediately
started apologizing and trying to get her number
so I could see her again,” he says. “My friend
ended up getting the number for me because
Alex was still holding a grudge from when I left.”
Ben’s persistence paid off, and Alex agreed
to a date. Mrs. Curl Ice Cream Shop in Green-
wood, with the little creek flowing behind it,
served as the setting. “We got to talking and
really hit it off; talked every day after that, and
now six years later she is my wife,” Ben says.
Fast forward to the fall of 2015 at Hanover
College. The couple were set to study abroad in
Australia the following spring. In November,
30 Southside WeddingBen asked Alex’s father for permission to marry “I took a train about an hour and a half be-
her and purchased her ring in December. In fore she did so I could drop everyone off at their
January 2016, they arrived in Australia, and Ben designated spots,” Ben says. “I received text
began thinking about how he was going to pop updates throughout the day.”
the question. After a nearly two-hour train ride to Sydney
“I know Alex likes the idea of a scavenger and stops at a coffee shop and the Queen
hunt, and we were in a new country, so I knew Victoria Building, Alex made her way to the
she would be game to go to different places and Sydney Opera House, where she was given her
see different things,” he says. “And I had done final clue.
something similar to ask her to prom and had a “Attached to the opera house is the Royal
lot of fun doing it.” Botanical Gardens,” Alex says. “It was one of the
After a long Saturday at the beach, Alex first places we went to when we first arrived.”
recalls she was exhausted and went to bed early. Her final clue led her to a spot where one can
So Ben took advantage of the time to gather five see the opera house and the harbor bridge per-
of their friends and plan the proposal for the fectly, and that was where she found Ben wait-
next day. ing to propose. “I was blindsided,” Alex says.
“If I had planned it any earlier, I risked some- When they returned to the United States in
one letting her know when and where it would July, they had one year to plan their wedding
happen,” he says. “I met up with everyone, told for July 8, 2017. Alex is operations supervisor
them what was going on and gave them their for Fullbeauty Brands in Indianapolis, and Ben
assignments.” is a patient support technician at Community
The next morning, Alex woke to find her first Hospital South. From the start the Indianapolis
clue. She was to meet a friend for breakfast. residents wanted to keep everything local, from
After they ate, the friend would give Alex her the venue to the catering and entertainment.
next clue. “We didn’t try to use a lot of big names,” Alex
31says. “We wanted to support local businesses in decided on a farmhouse chic approach that used
Johnson County.” neutral colors and simple décor. The more than
The couple married at Mallow Run Winery 200 guests enjoyed food catered by Oaken Bar-
in Bargersville. It was a site that was beautiful rel Brewing Co. and music performed by local
and held a lot of fond memories. “We always favorite Tastes Like Chicken.
go to their summer picnic concert series,” Alex The couple’s arrival at the reception was
says. “I thought it would be so beautiful to get heralded by “Feel Again” by One Republic.
married there.” And their exit was marked by a sparkler tunnel
On the surface it would appear the wedding formed by guests lining the sidewalk leading
planning was smooth sailing, but the Wheelers from the reception hall to a waiting red vintage
say it was anything but stress-free. The lesson sports car. After an evening at the JW Marriott
they learned early on was it needed to be a joint in Indianapolis, they left for a week-long honey-
effort. The biggest piece of advice Alex says she moon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
would offer couples who are wedding planning “We wanted to go somewhere we had never
is to trust your partner. been but wasn’t too far away,” Ben says. “So any
“Turn to them for advice because that is who given anniversary we could go back down there
you are going to be turning to after you’re mar- to remember that is where we honeymooned.”
ried, so you might as well turn to them now,” They agree their wedding day couldn’t have
she says. “Realize it is one day, and you have a been more perfect. For couples who are just
lifetime together.” starting to plan, Alex says, “Don’t hold yourself
Ben freely admits the reception planning to a standard that is set by someone else. Stick to
was more Alex because she has a knack for your budget, preplan and make whatever styles
“that stuff.” Using Pinterest for inspiration, she you find your own.”
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