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Wednesday, September 12, 2018 The Southland Times L1
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Tying
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Wedding and Events Guide 2018
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The all important wedding check list
6-12 MONTHS OUT ❏ Visit hairdresser with headgear.
❏ Discuss the budget and type of wedding ❏ See minister, priest or celebrant and
ceremony check formalities are in order.
❏ Choose date, place and time. ❏ Set date for wedding rehearsal and
❏ See minister, priest or celebrant notify people concerned.
❏ Compile guest list with families ❏ Check transport arrangements and
❏ Send guests ‘save the date’ notification time the journey.
❏ Book reception venue and pay deposit ❏ Do a trial run with makeup artist.
❏ Book band or DJ JUST 2 WEEKS LEFT
❏ Choose and book photographer ❏ Confirm all arrangements: florist,
❏ Decide on florist caterer, car hire, photographer, etc.
❏ Start looking for wedding dress ❏ Try on your wedding gown with all the
❏ Choose attendants accessories.
❏ Decide on wedding theme and colour ❏ Wear in your wedding shoes
❏ Think about honeymoon and arrange ❏ Check place cards and table settings
leave from work are in order.
3-6 MONTHS ❏ Give final numbers to caterer.
❏ Decide with bridesmaids on their ❏ Groom should have a haircut.
dresses ❏ Collect marriage licence
❏ Choose and order the groom’s and ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO
attendants’ clothes and accessories ❏ Have a wedding rehearsal and dinner
❏ Order wedding cake and choose ❏ Speeches. A friendly reminder to those
invitations concerned.
❏ Decide on honeymoon and book ❏ Groom ensure best man has rings and
❏ Groom and best man have fittings for service sheets.
suits ❏ Check suits and any hire items are
❏ Compile gift list and register for gifts collected.
❏ Buy wedding rings ❏ Check honeymoon arrangements and
❏ Book wedding transport assemble going away clothes.
❏ Choose and book hairdresser ❏ Appoint someone to take care of
❏ Choose and book makeup artist ride’s personal items on the day
❏ Confirm all other bookings with ❏ Give the florist details of the wedding 1 MONTH TO GO ❏ Make final checks on all arrangements
photographer etc colour scheme and agree on flowers ❏ Apply for marriage licence ❏ Have nails done and a massage
2 MONTHS ❏ After checking their outfits, order ❏ Chase up late invitations replies and ❏ Schedule some quiet time for you and
❏ Send invitations, list acceptances or corsages for wedding party and parents finalise guest list your fiance to relax
refusals as they return ❏ Check passports, certificates etc are in ❏ Do seating plan and write place cards
order ❏ Liaise with the venue if you plan to BEFORE THE BIG DAY
❏ Notify anyone required to make a ❏ Sleep
speech ❏ Buy gifts for the attendants display wedding gifts
❏ Agree on the menu and wine with the ❏ Arrange where the attendants will ❏ Have final wedding gown fitting with THE WEDDING DAY
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Planning a ceremony for all to cherish
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ou’ve bought the ring, told everyone come under the jurisdiction of the Depart-
you’re getting married. Now reality ment of Internal Affairs, which requires three
kicks in. You have a lot to do, and one things to make it legal.
of the first items on your list is choosing a 1. The ceremony must take place at one of
celebrant, then planning your ceremony. the venues nominated on the wedding li-
Here are some tips on how to make the cence, before the licence expires. Always cite
ceremony a memory you will cherish. two venues, especially if it’s an outdoor cer-
Choosing a celebrant emony, in case of unforeseen circumstances.
● Choose one in your area – The Celebrants’ 2. The ceremony must be performed in
Association of NZ (CANZ) (www.celebrant- the presence of at least two witnesses.
sassociation.co.nz) offers a list of registered 3. During the marriage ceremony each party
celebrants that suits you, your family and the must say ‘‘I …. take you …. to be my legal
day. Check out the celebrants’ own websites. wife/husband/partner’’ or similar wording.
● While no qualification or training is Tips
required, celebrants must register with the ● Some couples memorise vows so they
Department of Internal Affairs and reapply don’t have to repeat each phrase after the
annually. celebrant, but guests generally hear re-
● If your chosen CANZ celebrant is not avail- peated vows more clearly. And you don’t run
able, they will recommend someone who the risk of forgetting your vows.
could do a similarly professional job. ● If you want to write your own vows, but
● Interview a pro- are stuck for ideas, ex-
spective celebrant; perienced celebrants
see how you get on. should be able to pro-
Do they understand vide you with vows
your wants? from previous
● The celebrant weddings and from
should interpret your their own research.
● Ask your celebrant to start by welcoming beaches, in public places such as town and
ideas and ● If you want a
guests, acknowledging those who have trav- city gardens, and in home gardens.
requirements, mould personalised cer-
elled distances or for some reason made it ● More bridal couples are now memorising
them into a basic emony, with bespoke
special, and grandparents. You may also and personalising their vows, but others still
plan, then keep in vows and other individ-
want them to introduce the bridal party, so like the traditional ones.
contact until they are ual touches, ask for it.
guests know who they are. CANZ
finalised. Some celebrants may
● Ask your celebrant acknowledge anyone The Celebrants Association of New Zealand
● Does the celebrant prefer to stick to a
important to you who has died. A candlelight is a professional body. Standards are set and
do a rehearsal to en- standard template.
aspect can be included so symbolically they maintained through a Code of Ethics and
sure the day runs like ● Send your celebrant
are there. Conduct, professional standards and com-
clockwork? a wedding invitation to
Trends plaints procedure.
● The celebrant indicate the formality
● Celebrants operating independently of Members do ongoing professional develop-
should be happy to include family at the of your ceremony
churches or organisations now officiate at ment, and the association is working towards
rehearsal and wedding ceremony. ● A thoughtful celebrant will ask what
45 per cent of weddings. formal training and qualifications for all
The legalities colours the bridal party will be wearing, so
● Most weddings are held outdoors on registered celebrants.
The legalities of a marriage or civil union they don’t clash on the day.
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Finding the perfect venue for your special occasion
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hoosing a venue for your event, what- room, etc) and your budget. Then write a
ever it may be is one of the most im- wish list and create a spreadsheet, so you
portant decisions you can make. For can keep track of each venue’s suitability as
the newly engaged couple, it can set the you research.
scene for the day, literally and figuratively, Consider:
so make it a priority as popular venues book ● How many guests it can hold, capacities
out many months, if not years, in advance. for different rooms, if the ceremony and re-
Before you go venue hunting, have a date in ception can both be held there, if there is
mind (you may need to be flexible), know the onsite accommodation.
number of people you’d like to invite, your ● If the pricing structure is based on room
style (casual or formal; garden or banquet hire, head count, minimum spend or set
packages, and what exactly is included for
the price.
● If the catering is in-house, or if there an
approved caterers list, or if you are free to
hire anyone.
● If it’s in-house, are there sample menus
and a tasting session?
● If there is enough light indoors for photos,
or suitable spaces outside.
● If there is plenty of parking or access to
public transport. Ask how they orchestrate wedding days. Are Once upon a time people got married in a
● If the chairs, tables, linen and tableware, they open to your ideas and flexible with church and that was that. These days, liter-
etc, are not to your taste, can you supply timings, the flow of the day and use of the ally anything goes, as long as your celebrant
your own? rooms? and witnesses agree (which means don’t plan
● How many other weddings are likely to Before signing anything, ask for a full, item- on tying the knot mid-skydive or under
take place on the same day/weekend. ised breakdown of costs, including GST, and water, unless they are happy to go along
● If staff numbers are adequate for the day ask what happens to your money if you or with it!)
to ensure good service. the venue cancels. If you haven’t chosen a venue, you might be
● The price of drinks in-house or can you If you have to use their suppliers, are they surprised at the sheer number of options on
supply? Will they charge corkage? recommended on merit or paying to be on offer. And if you have your heart set on a
● When you can have access to the venue the list? If they insist on certain suppliers, particular place, but don’t know if they host
on the day. get independent quotes from them before your type of event, ask.
● Check any restrictions, eg, no confetti or booking to check the total costs are within Here are a few ideas to get you started, but
candles. Is there a curfew? budget. Ask if it’s possible to have one main always have a back up plan if you want to
Once you have a shortlist of venues, visit point of contact preceding the event and on hold your event outside, even in the middle
them. Pay attention to details, like what the the day. of summer.
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Choosing food and beverage options
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edding catering these days can run their own drinks, and you don’t end up with
the gamut from a full sit-down dinner a huge bill. Some couples limit catered al-
with wines to match, to finger-food cohol to wine and beer; others specify the
only, to food trucks, to ‘‘byo plate and bottle’’ length of time that ‘‘free’’ drinks will be avail-
in lieu of a gift. There is no right or wrong able; after that they must pay.
way; it depends on your budget, your taste Enough alcohol
and your level of formality. Buy about 1/3 more alcohol than you think
Here are some expert tips for everything you’ll use, but be sure you can return un-
from appetisers and alcohol to choosing a opened bottles, unless you plan to keep
caterer. them.
Quizzing the caterer Open bar
Hiring a caterer to provide food for your Of all the beverage options, this is the
big day? According to lifetips.com, here are most expensive. Be prepared for a hefty bill
some questions you’ll want to ask: Do you and for over-indulgers who may drink too
cater full time? Do you have any formal much. Go this route only if you’ve got the
training? How long have you been a caterer? funds to back it up.
What is the ratio of staff to guests? What Other ideas:
equipment do you provide? Are there extra Serve nibbles before or immediately after
charges for buffet servers, champagne toast, the ceremony to help prevent guests over-
cake cutting, bartenders, etc.? indulging in alcohol on an empty stomach.
Final head count and if you can make substitutions. save you money. Choose from sparkling or Hire a food truck to suit the theme of the
When you give the final number of guests Mix it up mineral water, flavoured carbonated waters, wedding.
to your caterer, remember to include meals Want your guests to mingle more than iced tea, real lemonade, sparkling punch or Set up interactive appetiser stations, in-
for your DJ/band members, photographer/ they do at buffets or waiter-served hot mulled cider. cluding a raw bar or roll-your-own sushi
videographer and wedding consultant (ask weddings? Set up different food stations Alcohol know-how options, family recipes, farm-to-table dinners
them beforehand if they’d like meals). Some- around the room. When you’re arranging the alcohol for the and creative desserts.
times the caterer will give you discounts for Children reception, nail down the following details; the If you are self-catering, know your
vendor meals. If children are invited, serve some differences can add up to a big bill or big limitations; it’s better to serve beautifully
Awesome appetisers children-friendly food, and specify the num- savings: Will wine be left on the table for simple food done well, unless you want to
If you want to save money on reception ber of young guests with your caterer as guests to help themselves, or will they have spend your wedding day in the kitchen
costs, consider having an ‘‘appetisers only’’ there is often a lesser charge for meals for to go to a bar for refills? Will glasses be filled Get creative with dessert; how about po-
reception, but do specify it on the invitation those under 12. Also ensure halfway or to the top? psicles, or ice cream sandwiches?
so guests don’t expect a full sit-down meal. Hospitality table Which wine is that? Not keen on a fancy cake and all the
Hire wait staff to serve a mix of tasty hot and If your wedding and reception are in the If you’re serving an inexpensive wine and cutting palaver? Serve cake pops straight
cold finger food throughout the celebration. same offbeat, off-track or non-restaurant lo- are worried about the name of the brand, after the ceremony, with a glass of
Food price know-how cation, have a limited bar, soft drink or tea serve it in a carafe or have personalised celebratory bubbles.
Get detailed quotes from your caterer in and coffee setup available when people ar- labels made, so no one can make judgments Gluten-free and vegetarian options are
regard to specific food items. This is es- rive for the wedding. based on the label. essential in the 21st century. Guests with
pecially important if your wedding is more Non-alcoholic drinks A limited bar severe food allergies should also let you
than six months away. Perishable food prices Include a selection of nice non-alcoholic There are several ways to do this, and all know beforehand.
can change, so ask if the food price is subject beverages at the reception. Many people are a good option if you are on a budget as Daytime wedding? Create a brunch-
to change, when and how you will be notified, today are drinking less alcohol and it will also guests don’t have to pay for any or all of inspired menu.
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The right floral tribute for your big day
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mong all the preparations necessary blooms such as lilies, hyacinths, jasmine, and
for that special day to be perfect, the sweet peas also add to the illusion of more
flowers are probably the most import- flowers than you actually have.
ant after the dress. They complement the Learn the meanings of different flowers
bride and add their own beauty. so you can express your happiness through
The bridesmaids also carry flowers, the the language of flowers.
groom and his attendants and the parents If you are still undecided, think about the
often wear a corsage, and then there are the classic wedding flowers such as roses, peony,
flowers for the ceremony and for the recep- lily of the valley, orchid, and calla lily. You
tion. can’t go wrong with these.
Choose the dress first, because the Like everything else, flowers cost money
flowers must match; traditionally, the bigger so before you get too excited, do the sums.
the dress the bigger the bouquet. Tell the florist your budget; they can look for
There are various styles of bouquets. cheaper but still lovely alternatives. If your
Round bouquets are popular and usually budget is tight, use expensive flowers for the
composed of large flowers such as roses or bridal bouquet only. Seasonal flowers cost
peonies loosely arranged with foliage and less so you can get the biggest impact at a
tied with a ribbon. smaller price.
Large trailing bouquets (a cascade) are Colour is vital. They should complement
particularly suited to romantic-style wedding the gown, the rest of the bridal party, and
gowns and work well with larger dresses; the theme.
they cna overpower anything slinky or close- Popular choices for a white theme are:
fitting. roses, sweet peas, camellias, narcissus,
Tied bouquets are hand-tied casually or gardenias, orchids, lily of the valley, jasmine,
wound together with wire; perfect for a mod- and snowdrops. Pink theme: rose,
ern, simple dress at a contemporary wed- ranunculus, peony, sweet pea, carnation, tu-
ding. lip, protea, boronia, and lily. Lavender: laven-
A posy is a minimalist approach and der, lilac, anemone, statice, iris and delphin-
usually hand-tied with ribbon; lily of the val- ium. Yellow: daffodil, sunflower, tulip,
ley is ideal for this type of bouquet. gerbera, lily, and freesia. Red: rose, dahlia,
An elegant line bouquet of lilies is a good poinsettia, gerbera and amaryllis.
choice for a slim-fitting gown. Whether elaborate or simple, the flowers
A modern bouquet made of exotic flowers should look as if they have been specially
and tropical foliage will suit the contempor- created for the bride.
ary bride. The bridesmaids’ flowers can either be a
You can embellish your bouquet with your florist, who has the expertise and know- already beautiful wedding, not to overpower smaller version of the bride’s, or a different
ribbons, crystals and peals for added glam- ledge. Look at photographs of flowers or visit everything else. shape but the same colour theme. For some-
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DIY wedding decor trends to suit every wedding theme
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f you’re looking to save money on your
wedding or are the crafty type, go DIY
for the simple elements of your wed-
ding decor. Table-top decorations, botanical
elements, wedding favours and interior
decorations for the reception venue are all
achievable under your own steam.
Reduce stress by creating relevant pieces
well in advance, perhaps with the help of
bridesmaids or family.
Here are a few trends for 2018 that are
easy enough to create yourself.
LACE TABLE RUNNERS
Rustic-style weddings have been popular
for several years now and the trend has yet
to dissipate.
With a few charming touches you can
inexpensively make over just about anything.
Lace table runners are just such a trend,
but not in the way your Grandma might think
of them. Run a wide strip of burlap longways
down the centre of your table, then a
narrower strip of lace centred on top.
Both are available by the metre from craft
and fabric stores, so it’s easy to buy in bulk.
Alternatively, bring the ‘something
borrowed’ element into your reception by re-
using old lace doilies.
The circular kind in various sizes are what
you want; position overlaying each other at Once on the table, again fill with water and sical photos of your guests by setting up a your way as you exit the ceremony, how
the edges down the centre of your table for a piece of greenery inside, then wedge a romantic photo booth. For this, you’ll need about something a little more fabulous?
a contemporary-meets-country look. white taper candle into the mouth of the several large picture frames, spray paint in Divide confetti of your choice into small
CANDLES AND FOLIAGE bottle. the colour of your choice, nylon and flowers silk bags, recycled button tubes, or plastic
Utilise the trend for greenery in your WREATHS OF GREENERY for decoration. gumball pods.
table centrepieces. For a modern look, fill If you have a garden, clippers and string, Simply spray paint your frame (gold or The former you should be able to find at
varying heights of straight glass vases with then you have all you need to make a foliage chalk-painted shades look great), attach your your local emporium, the latter are available
water, submerge a few strands of leafy wreath. For best results, make in varying flowers as you see fit, then have the frames online.
clippings into the water, then use white float- sizes in the days leading up to the wedding hung at varying heights in a zone at your Finally, display in a large cut crystal dish
ing candles on the surface. and store in the fridge. reception venue. or delegate to one of the children in the
For a more Bohemian look, collect and PICTURE FRAME PHOTO BOOTHS CONFETTI CAPSULES family to dish them out amongst the crowd
recycle glass bottles of different shapes and Ensure you’ll walk away with some whim- Rather than have rice or petals thrown before the ceremony begins.
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Katherine and Jordan Matthews on their wedding day. PHOTOS: FINDLATER PHOTOGRAPHY
Facebook plays role in bringing pair together again
A
friend request on facebook bought surprise facebook friend request from Jor- ‘‘Jordan was in our bedroom and was after their engagement.
High School sweethearts Katherine dan. bright red. I thought something was wrong, ‘‘Anyone that knows me knows that I
and Jordan back together again after ‘‘I was sent a friend request in May 2013 then he flicks out the box, opens it upside would have to have every finer detail down
almost two decades apart. from a Jordan Matthews,’’ Katherine says. down and the ring went clonk in the box. nice an early to eliminate any problems on
The pair first dated whilst attending ‘‘I of course accepted. The spark was defi- Then he said "wanna get married" (like a real the day,’’ she says.
Cargill High School when they were 16, nitely still there and the rest is history.’’ kiwi bloke) and I straight away said yes.’’ Her first booking was Beersheba Estate
breaking up after just a couple of weeks An old-fashioned partner at heart, Jordan In May 2018, Jordan and Katherine mar- where she wanted the ceremony to be held.
together. phoned Katherine’s Dad prior to Christmas ried, one year and five months after the With 130 guests expected to attend, the es-
New relationships were formed, with 2016 to ask his permission for her hand in proposal. They chose May as it was the tate proved the perfect backdrop for the
Katherine raising three children and Jordan marriage. month they had met up after many years pairs romantic nuptials in front of family and
two, with other partners. Following the end He purchased a ring and on December 22 apart. Being an ultra organised person, friends.
of these relationships, Katherine received a went down on one knee, says Katherine. Katherine starting planning the big day soon Continued next page.
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From previous page. ter as a bridesmaid and her daughter Brooke
The reception was held at the Corinthians as her special bridesmaid, plus four flower
Centre. Jordan and Katherine loved the large girls. Katherine’s 20-year-old son was also
venue in the Corinthians Lounge and the one of Jordan’s groomsmen.
team at the club were fantastic to work with. Katherine’s amazing friend Scott William-
‘‘It was the perfect venue and Plants Plus son from X Factor Cars allowed the pair to
were amazing with the backdrop for the head hire two white Holden HSV’s for the big day.
table and the ceiling decorations and all the ‘‘This was the highlight for Jordan having
lighting,’’ says Katherine. these awesome cars for our wedding, other
‘‘Marquee and Party Hire had awesome than marrying me that is.’’
three-bulb Hollywood lights, a wishing well Her favourite part of the day was walking
and other great wedding decorations that down the aisle to Jordan, who had tears
made the room fit our theme – Hollywood streaming down his face.
Glamour. ‘‘This made me realise how much he loves
‘‘The North Lounge is huge and had all the me and I him,’’ she says.
tech for our Wedding Slide. They do all the A month later, Katherine wore her dress
hard work for you with tables, tablecloths, again at the Southland Bride of the Year,
chairs and chair covers and lay everything after a friend suggested she enter.
out.’’ ‘‘I had a look into it and realised the great
Katherine and Jordan were able to access cause they were fundraising for, Furever
the room on the Friday before the wedding Homes, so I decided to jump on board.
and set up all the decorations. ‘‘The event was fun and I thought to
‘‘The venue was big enough to do exactly myself, I’m just going to enjoy this as it was
what I wanted with the theme and also had a another opportunity to wear my custom
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dance floor and bar. They had an area for Pix dress again.’’
‘n’ a Box to set up. It was just the ideal venue She was shocked to be placed third in the
I had seen Aileen and Layton’s work and Williamson who worked her magic, pulling the
for what we wanted. competition
Aileen is a close friend,’’ Katherine says. dress to pieces, re-boning the top part and
‘‘Catering was through Country Manor as ‘‘I was surrounded by 18 wonderful brides,
‘‘They definitely didn’t disappoint. creating a whole new one.
this was part of using the Workingmens Club. wearing beautiful dresses and little old me in
‘‘The photos were well worth the money ‘‘In the end what I got after about six dress
We received a sharp deal on our wedding buf- my cheap online re-made dress.
we spent.’’ fittings was the dress of my dreams, thanks
fet.’’ ‘‘It felt amazing though and I was
Katherine’s wedding dress, however, to that clever lady.’’
The pair opted for a DJ for their wedding extremely excited.
proved slightly less simple to achieve. When it came to flowers, Katherine was a
so they could customise their music to cater Katherine and Jordan are heading to
Having purchased two online, the photos stickler for her belief that flowers look better
for their guests. They chose DJ Kelly who had Rarotonga for 11 days in October and asked if
were a little deceiving, which unfortunately growing on a plant than clipped and left to
their guests up and dancing all night. there is anything she would have done
can often be the case. die.
Hair and Make-up was done at Pulse Hair differently if she had her time again,
‘‘They looked amazing in the photos,’’ says She purchased fake white roses for her
and Beauty with Abbi Harris doing an Katherine says ‘‘nope, definitely not a thing.
Katherine. and her bridesmaids and flower girls posies.
amazing job with assistance from a wonderful Everything was perfect.’’
‘‘One was a tight fitting dress, the other The suits were all purchased from
make-up artist from Dunedin. She says that if you really look around and
was more flowing. When they arrived, the Hallensteins, with all the groomsmen and
Marriage celebrant Dale Wairau from Te see what local businesses have to offer, you
tight fitting one I really liked, but Jordan heading in together to be fitted. The
Anau, an extremely good friend, doubled up can organise a wedding for a huge guest list
unfortunately it looked nothing like the photo result was a modern style black suit with a
as their MC. on a small budget.
online.’’ black shirt and white tie.
‘‘He did such an amazing job.’’ ‘‘You will be surprised what they have at
Katherine grabbed a pair of scissors and Determined their wedding would be a fam-
Aileen and Layton Findater from Findlater really affordable prices and it helps if you
chopped the sleeves off one dress and cut ily occasion, Katherine and Jordan included
Photography were asked to take photo- know your theme early and shop around.
the mesh off the heart shaped back. She then their children and several nieces in their big
graphs on the day and Katherine was very ‘‘Be organised early and things on the day
took the dress into local dressmaker Janette day, with Katherine having her eldest daugh-
happy with their work. run smoothly.’’
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Bold new directions for wedding chic
According to trend watchers, nostalgia rose will be the colour of choice for bridesmaids Many brides opt for the same style bridesmaid dress in different colours.
this year, and who says bridesmaids all have to be dressed the same.
and sheen of sequined pantsuits. And if nostalgia rose is not doing it for
T
he whisper from afar that floats lightly she will be wearing velvet, sequins and star- Star-spangled dresses for brides and you, consider a jewel-toned frock as a depar-
on the rumour breeze is that the ‘‘in’’ spangled ensembles. bridesmaids alike were among designers’ ture from traditionally muted hues.
colour for bridesmaids’ dresses this Lighter textiles such as chiffon have been 2018 collections. Look for emerald green or ruby red.
year is nostalgia rose. elbowed aside by velvet as the fabric of Not the apparel you want to adorn those Of course, you could pretend you never
It is described as a richer shade of the choice. It might be more comfortably worn at with roles in your wedding video? That’s OK. read this and appoint yourself chief designer
traditional pink but with purple/mauve un- weddings that have been scheduled for the You can always seek solace in the wrap dress and dress your bridesmaids in whatever you
dertones and it has been spotted on this cooler months. – comforting in its classic, flattering cut – that – or they – like.
season’s runway collections. Remember the metallic dresses of last will be among the trends seen on Perhaps the same style of dress in differ-
The influential publication, Wedding Wire, year? You do? Then forget them. Those who bridesmaids this year. ent colours, or the same colour in different
reports soft hues and feminine fabrics are design have thrown their creative vigour in Fluttery or with off-shoulder sleeves they styles so the dress can be matched to both
things of the past. It is announcing an en- an entirely different direction and declared might be, but for many they will be preferred figure and taste.
tirely new look for the bridesmaid this year; their chosen look takes the shape, shimmer choice to some of the other options. After all, it is your wedding.
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Getting to the church on time and in style
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ou need to get to the church (or other
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Once upon a time, horse and cart was
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option for the true romantics.
However, it can still be a stylish marriage
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A wealth of options for mens wedding fashion
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lothes maketh the man, so the old say- should complement yours, but they don’t
ing goes, and never is this more import- have to match.
ant than on his wedding day. So instead of looking like a sports team in
The modern groom is a lucky man; the matching number ones, you could choose
plain black suit of yesteryear (or brown if you bespoke outfits, but in similar cuts, or
got married in the seventies) has been colours.
replaced by a wealth of options to suit both If you’re a guest, check out the invitation
the wearer and the occasion. for clues to the dress code, and if you’re in
Whether your special day calls for smart doubt, ask the happy couple.
shorts and a crisp white shirt, or a stunning It could be embarrassing if you turn up in
formal dinner suit, or a kilt, or chinos and a your dress jeans, and everyone else is in a
vibrant checked shirt, there is no right or dinner jacket (and vice versa).
wrong, so do it your way. If you are still in doubt, seek advice from
If you have groomsmen, their outfits a reputable menswear retailer.
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How much is too much for the big day?
Wine writer Sue
Courtney shares her
top tips for
everything wine –
before, during and
after the big day.
W
ine retailers and wedding planners
know best when it comes to what and
how much wine to buy for the big
day. They’ll consider time of year, time of
day, location, setting, number and age of
guests, style of food, how long celebrations
continue after the formalities, and of course
your budget. However wine plays a much
bigger part in weddings, than just on the day;
it has a role in the proposal, the honeymoon,
and even as a gift.
‘Will you marry me,’’ is the question. ‘‘Yes,
oh yes,’’ is the answer. There may or may not
be a ring but if the proposer magics up a
bottle of prestige champagne and pops the
cork on the betrothal, the romantic moment
will always be remembered. Romantic cham-
pagne is also a suggestion for the bride and Above: Splash out on a special wine to toast the happy couple. Above top right: Engraved glasses are a lovely keepsake. Above
groom to toast each other in the honeymoon bottom right: Personalised wine charms make a lovely wedding favour.
suite. A boxed set with keepsake glasses to
use on anniversaries, even better. ornate sticky label to put on the back of the and have less-expensive bubbles at the bar. wines to add a distinctive touch to the day.
Other ideas: bottle so the couple know instantly who gave Order personalised wine-glass charms for Save some of the wedding wines for the
Instead of traditional hen’s and buck’s it to them when they eventually open it. Or the wedding breakfast, as wedding favours. first anniversary.
parties, throw a joint pre-wedding party and ask for wine as a wedding gift, particularly if Engrave two special wine glasses for the If the newlyweds are wine buffs, a gift of
ask guests to bring a bottle for the you have everything you need for your bride and groom to use on the day, and as a beautiful specialist wine glasses such as
newlyweds’ wine cellar. Record the wine and home. On the day, splash out on special keepsake. Riedel and Spiegelau from Austria, and Bor-
who gave it in a cellar book and also on an bubbles for toasting the bride and groom, Create personalised labels for cleanskin mioli from Italy, will be treasured.
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Endless options for a unique honeymoon
ROADTRIP: A honeymoon is a good opportunity to explore a new part of the country. CAMP OUT: Camping is an affordable, fun way to honeymoon.
H
oneymoons now are as individual as so they can spend more time with family and special travel account, or pop their donation overseas is to forgo one big honeymoon for
the couples getting married. friends who may have travelled a long way in a wishing well at the wedding itself. several little escapes spread over a year.
When our parents’ generation tied the for the wedding. Others may put it off for If a honeymoon is definitely part of the These ‘‘manymoons’’ mean you don’t have to
knot, they generally left for their honeymoon months, to work around other commitments plan, there is no right and wrong these days. use up all your annual leave at once; allow
the day after the wedding, with the bride or to save up. Some don’t go away at all, If the thought of a tropical island with you to experience lots of different places and
wearing her brand new ‘‘going away’’ outfit. often preferring to spend the money on a matching pool chairs and cocktails bores you people; and can be kinder on the wallet. And
Even now, movies often portray the couple house deposit. silly, who says you can’t go camping, or rock knowing you have a mini-break to look for-
leaving straight from the reception, in a car Couples who already have ‘‘everything’’, climbing, or road tripping, or blackwater ward to every month or two is also good for
trailing noisy tin cans behind it. may choose to ask for donations towards rafting, or volunteering in a refuge for res- your mental health.
These days, many couples choose to de- their honeymoon, instead of a gift. Guests cued elephants in Asia. Whatever your style, the world’s your oys-
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