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Simply Stylish

There’s a new sense that less is more in the bridal gown world, both in terms of style and price. Fuss-free gowns, in columns, sheaths and cocktail styles, are getting their due as brides scale down their version of their dream dresses, maybe because they’re older brides or are tying the knot in a more casual environment. in step with the mood, some brides are slashing their fashion budgets in these not-so-flush times. As a result, a number of brides are em-bracing “non-bridal” styles, per se, made by the likes of contemporary designers, such as BcBg max Azria and Sue wong – not your typical go-to bridal resources but ones that are creating “sexy, romantic and feminine” gowns that are “absolutely suitable for weddings,” according to wong. the shift has prompted other designers and retailers into rolling out their own wallet-friendly bridal options that are less showy and more sophisticated. in spring, white house |Black market unveiled a strapless dress with a high-low hem for $499, and now it has added three more looks all for under $700. After hearing that its

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customers were buying its dresses for bridesmaid functions, The Limited debuted a two-dress collection this summer for under $300, with plans to expand the line to seven looks by January 2011 (four styles currently are available). Higher-end designers joined the mix this summer when the likes of David Meister and Carmen Marc Volvo signed on with New York-based Designer Bride Inc. to license bridal gowns for $1,500 to $3,000 that are not over-the-top.“Brides want to tone it down,” says Jill Giordano, co-owner of San Francisco-based gr. dano, a contemporary line of architecturally inspired clothes. “They want their dress to match their style versus their age. You can still wear something that’s nontraditional and look spectacular. "Giordano recently outfitted a violinist for her wedding. The musician had picked out a gr. dano skirt made of crinkled nylon for a press tour and opted to wear it along with a custom-made knit blouse for her special day. The possibility of catering to more bridal customers is on Giordano’s radar, especially with her spring line that includes a white halter maxi dress in cotton poplin for under $400.“We’re

definitely trying to hit the events market but keep it in line with what we do – clean, approachable, flattering styles,” Giordano says.

‘Fun and Posh’White House | Black Market got a plug for its new wedding dress collection in the September 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, which high-lights its elegant strapless Victoria bridal gown in ecru tulle and satin with a floor-sweeping mermaid skirt. The collection also features a mix of accessories, such as satin sling-back heels and a clutch. Along with three bridal gowns priced at $298 (and one at $398), The Limited’s wedding collection offers two bridesmaid dresses under $100, plus accessories, such as teardrop ear-rings and bobby pin sets. Its strapless ruffled wedding gown in crinkle chiffon generated positive reviews, many from second-time brides and those having casual weddings. Based on the

Nylon/silk beaded strapless dress with appliqué swirl and ruched bodice from Sue Wong, far left.

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feed-back. The Limited is planning to test the dresses in stores in the next year, says Marci Milito, director of public relations for The Limited. "Even though brides don’t want to spend a huge portion of their budgets on their dress, they still want that shopping experience and we’re looking to make it fun and posh for her,” Milito says. Los Angeles-based David Meister, whose evening wear has graced celebrities such as Emmanuelle Chriqui and Diane Lane, is injecting glamour in his bridal gowns hitting about 20 stores in November, including Neiman Marcus, Couture Bridal in Bal Harbour, Fla. and Bridal Images in Rockville, Md., according to Erin Haggerty, senior manager of public relations for Kellwood

Company, parent company of David Meister. A tulle ball-gown with a tiered skirt and a one-shoulder silk wool Mikado gown are a couple highlights from the 12-style collection, which hit the bridal market in October. Meister's gowns, along with those of his contemporaries at Designer Bride, are targeting a “new bride,” says Sol Baratech, marketing manager for Designer Bride. “More independent and more mature, she now pays for her gown,” Baratech says. “She is also more sophisticated and fashion savvy. Today’s bride wants a designer gown, which is more fashion-forward compared to the princess-like dresses worn by brides years ago.

”Accessible High FashionThat designer touch is arriving at David’s Bridal in February 2011, when über-bridal designer,

The Victoria ecro tulle and satin gown with mermaid skirt from White House | Black Market, right.‘Sexy, romantic and femi-nine,’ designer Sue Wong says of her bridal-esque styles, left.


Vera Wang, debuts her line, White by Vera Wang, with the national retailer. The collection, priced from $600 to $1,500, gives fans a chance to buy a Vera Wang-influenced look without the sticker shock. Other high-profile names, like Nordstrom, have entered the wedding business. The Seattle-based department store has added a wedding section on its website devoted to gowns made by contemporary designers, such as Laundry by Shelli Segal and Nicole Miller, all of which retail for under $1,000. Full-service local bridal boutiques have also noticed an uptick in interest from brides seeking gowns with down-to-earth styles and bridal shop prices. “There’s growing interest in that price point,” says local owners, which carry lines such as Maggie Sottero, Allure Bridal, Casablanca and Pronovias. “About 60 percent of our business is devoted to that category compared to 40 percent a couple of years ago.” Local Boutique owners caution, however, that the dress a bride chooses should mirror the vibe of the wedding. About 10 percent of the wedding budget should be devoted to the wedding gown, so if you’re having a swanky, $50,000 affair and your gown doesn’t measure up, you may not look right.

Nylon/silk party dress with boned bodice and ostrich-feather skirt from Sue Wong, above.

One-shoulder silk mikado gown fromDavid Meister, top.

Cotton poplin halter maxi-dressfrom gr.dano, right.

Tuxedos

Rent or Buy?Save money and rent, or spend more and own? Formal wear expert Rik Ducar weighs the pros and cons of each

Rent or buy your wedding tuxedo? It’s a simple question without a simple answer. Here, Rik Ducar, proprietor of eponymous formal wear shops in Atlanta and Los Angeles that both sell and rent tuxedos, offers some insight on the choice: Price: Tuxedo packages, when all is said and done, can come out to around a little under $200, Ducar says. For purchase, tuxedos – just the jacket and pants – can start around $400 and reach upward of $1,000 on designer labels. It's all about budget – but more so with rentals “because the groom also has the groomsmen to think about,” says Ducar, noting that around 9 of 10 groomsmen do not live in the same area as the groom, which can make coordination tricky. “That would be a good case for a rental,” he says. Still, buying has its bona fides. “From a pure economic sense, tuxedos are the only part of the wedding on the man or woman side you’ll be able to wear again. It’ll pay for itself after one wear,” he says. Fit: It’s night and day, Ducar says. On a 1-to-10 scale, Ducar says he could get a rental jacket to fit an 8, but he says he can get a Perfect 10 fit on a purchase. But it’s the pants where you run into problems, he says. It’s the always the same cut – whether the guy is 5’ 5” or 6’ 5” – so short guys will get a long rise in the pants. “They’re always voluminous,” he says. If you rent and the guys are being measured from afar, try to get them into the shop a day or two before the wedding to make any last-minute sizing tweaks. Even if renting, Ducar likes to get the guy in for-purchase clothes just to find out what would be the best options in terms of a look. “There’s nothing wrong with using a for-purchase product to paint the picture of what they might like on the rental,” Ducar says. From there, Ducar likes to build the tuxedo from the top down. The jacket’s lapels will influence collar length; the collar length will influence the tie style and width, etc.


Super Easy, Super SmartBeauty Secrets

It doesn’t take a beauty professional to unlock great looks. It just takes a little practicality – and maybe a trip to the local grocery and drug stores. Here’s bridal party’s worth of no-nonsense beauty tips courtesy of InStyle magazine’s new beauty bible, “InStyle Ultimate Beauty Secrets (Mechler Media, 2010):

CHEEKSPick cheek colors that complement your skin tone. WARM COMPLEXIONS look best in yellow-based blush shades like peach and terra-cotta; COOL UNDERTONES are flattered by blue-based pinks and berries. Not sure if you are warm or cool complected? FIND THE PERFECT CHEEK COLOR THIS WAY: At the hardware store, pick up paint chips in colors that you think could work as blush. Hold the chips up to your face in front of a mirror in natural light; you’ll instantly see WHAT BRIGHTENS YOUR COMPLEXION vs. what makes it look sallow or gray.

EYESFix MESSY, CRACKED EYE SHADOW by popping it out of its tray, putting it into a makeup palette, and crushing it. Add a dab of Vaseline or EYE CREAM until you’ve gotten the right consistency. Voilà! Cream shadow. After tweezing, swipe brows with rubbing alcohol to prevent ingrown hairs, then reduce redness by applying COLD CUCUMBER SLICES or chilled green-tea bags.

LIPS Apply a balm immediately after getting out of the shower, when your lips are STILL A LITTLE MOIST; this will create a smooth surface once you’re READY FOR COLOR. Lips extra dry. Combine 1 teaspoon honey with 1 TEASPOON SUGAR to exfoliate them, says make-up artist Kristofer Buckle, who helped polish looks for Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Connelly. He blends the two ingredients in his hand, then applies the mixture in A CIRCULAR MOTION for best results.


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NAILSNo emery board. Celebrity manicurist Elle, who has painted the nails of Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, and Sienna Miller, says the striking surface of a matchbook works in a pinch. To keep cuticles from drying and cracking, run LIP BALM INTO THEM (and all over your nails) each time you apply the balm to your lips. Cool weather can make nails brittle and polish chip faster, so protect your polish by wearing gloves every time you step out. To restore moisture to extra-dry nails, try an AT-HOME SOAK of lemon juice, olive oil, and vitamin E oil. To maximize its absorption, remove nail polish, buff nails gently with a towel to exfoliate, then soak for five minutes. Afterward, slip on a pair of cotton spa gloves to keep moisture sealed in all night. For really stubborn stains, N.Y.C. nail guru Jin Soon Choi, owners of Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot spas, recommends dabbing whitening toothpaste onto nail beds. “The whitening agent works on nails the same way they do teeth.”

SKINIf you have dry skin that is flaky, consider changing up your routine and washing your face with DANDRUFF SHAMPOO instead of your regular cleanser once a month, suggests Wellesley, Mass., dermatologist Elissa Lunder; this REDUCES THE YEAST LEVELS that cause scaly skin. Clean your cell phone with antibacterial wipes to prevent chin and cheek

breakouts. Ideally, you should do it EVERY MORNING, but if that’s too much, aim for once a week. The day before a party, don’t risk a facial that can leave you red and raw. An AT-HOME MASK made with one teaspoon raw oatmeal and one teaspoon honey is a much safer bet. Let it sit on the skin for five minutes, then rinse. “The minerals in oatmeal are soothing, and HONEY HYDRATES and kills bacteria,” says aesthetician Kate Somerville, who has worked with Kate Walsh and Debra Messing. Drink a glass of ice water if your face tends to get splotchy (especially when you’re nervous). Doing so will TONE DOWN YOUR REDNESS. The cold causes blood vessels to constrict and COOL YOU from the inside out, says dermatologist Ellen Marmur.To control oil and shine, splash your face with COOL BLACK TEA, but do not rinse; it’s A NATURAL ASTRINGENT, says Beverly Hills dermatologist Peter Kopelson.Kopelson. Refresh your complexion by dipping a washcloth in soy milk and resting it on your face for 10 minutes once a week, suggests Beverly Hills dermatologist Debra Luftman. SOY IS A SKIN BRIGHTENER and contains phytoestrogen, a plant-derived estrogen that is thought to help prevent wrinkles.When you get sunburned, drink a fruit or vegetable smoothie to get damage-fighting antioxidants flowing to your skin from the inside, says dermatologist Ellen Marmur.

e s t i n a t i o n : Home. While some brides decide between a traditional h o m e t o w n

wedding and a destination wed-ding, for others those options are one and the same. "You go through the same processes in terms of creating a vision and hiring vendors who can really exe-cute that vision,” says Alyssa Brown, production manager for Alison Events in San Francisco, which special-izes in destination weddings. Many brides still choose to marry in their hometowns because of tradition, senti-mentality or if the bride’s parents are footing the bill. Returning home, even if real

life now exists miles away, offers a unique way to unite the past and present. "Home-town weddings are in a place special and meaningful to the couple,” Brown says. “They allow your current home and past home to come together and for you to share that with all of your family and friends. "Planning a home-town wedding from afar is similar to planning a desti-nation wedding with one po-tential perk: friends and fam-ily in the area who can act as point people in the planning process. Realize these help-ful people have limits, but respectfully employ their help if they’re willing. If possible, also hire a profes-sional wedding planner to complete major research,

juggle vendors, relieve the stress of long-distance coordination, and ensure every-thing goes accord-ing to plan.

Perfect Your PlanOne of the biggest chal-lenges for an out-of-town bride is finding the right local vendors for her style, preferences and budget, says Peter Merry, wedding specialist and author of “The Best Wed-ding Reception Ever!” (Sellers Publishing Inc, 2010). For this, a little help from parents may come in handy to research options and hear opinions first-hand from others in

the area. Check “Best of” lists from the newspaper and other local sources, talk to old friends in the area, or re-quest local references from vendors to see what people in the area think. Even for brides with certain loca-tions in mind, research must be done to make sure those sites that were special 10 years ago still exist, look like they used to, and won’t be undergoing any major con-struction projects, closings, or competing with other nearby events in the neigh-borhood around the time of the wedding – details out-of-towners wouldn’t be aware of. Jodi R. Smith, president of Boston-area Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, rec-

ommends narrowing down potential options and being realistic about what one can accomplish before trek-king home to go on visits. She advises brides to build time into the trip’s schedule for transportation and breaks be-tween meetings so they are fresh and attentive with each vendor. "Don't over schedule the planning trip,” she says. “The entire planning process is exhausting even when you live in your hometown, but if you’re living in Chicago and getting married in Indiana, and you’re leaving a job, getting on plane and trying to schedule seeing four pho-tographers in less than two hours, you’re not going to remember anything.” Then it’s time for a visit. Almost all brides should plan to visit their home-town at least once initially to secure ma-jor vendors, such as the cer-emony and reception loca-tions, caterer, entertainment and photographer. This face time is important in develop-ing strong relationships with long-distance vendors rather than just becoming another name on the list of brides they work with, says Brown. "You really need to massage those relationships and make sure you’re a priority,” she adds. “That’s something we do quite a bit as wedding planners.”


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Keep It SimpleOverwhelmed yet? To make it easier, Smith suggests choosing options with packages. For instance, a hotel for the ceremony and reception that offers in-house catering and a block of rooms for guests, which eliminates transportation between events. Simplicity can minimize the number of people and details to juggle from afar. "I'm a big believer in less is more,” Smith says. “Anytime you use a package, it will save you a tremen-dous amount of time and energy. "Though Merry recommends brides try to return home two or three times throughout the pro-cess, he says it depends on the style of the bride and how much control over every detail she desires. Either way, making each trip efficient can reduce the number needed. Take time to set up a to-do list beforehand with specific tasks to accomplish. Also make appointments with vendors far in advance to ensure they all fit into the trip’s limited time-frame. Finally, know that you might need to make a lot of decisions in a short span of time and prepare yourself to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Once each initial meeting is complete and the deposits are made (don’t forget to pack the checkbook!), set up the next meeting right away so it fits into your schedule. This is essential if you’re making another trip back and again need to balance time with vendors. Merry recommends a second meeting around three months from the day to establish how all the pieces of the day fit together and make final decisions on agenda, décor, menus and music lists.


drinks

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A Pretty PresentationShine the spotlight on local labels by finding fun ways to make them an active part of your big day’s events, says Christopher Chan, director of wine & spirits at The Rainier Club, a historic private club and event space in Seattle. He suggests starting the reception with a “Wine Tasting Bar.” Select two each of your state’s best white and red wines and pair them with trays of hors d’oeuvres. Syrah is a win-ner with lamb, for example, while the sweetness of a dry sémillon is sublime with crab cakes. For suds-lovers, Chan recommends hosting a micro brew station. Fill tubs with ice and a variety of local brews that range from bright, hoppy pale ales to dark, malty am-bers and porters. As for spir-its, prepare a build-your-own bar that features a local vodka or gin along with a variety of mixers, such as fresh juices and specialty sodas, and in-gredients like seasonal herbs and berries. “If you opt for station-style dinner service, another way to highlight one or all of these beverages is to pair each table with the wine, beer or cocktail that suits that particular cuisine best,” says Jessica Pennington, owner and lead planner for Stella

Event Design in St. Joseph, Mich. But even if you decide to keep all the bottles behind the bar, she suggests includ-ing the background informa-tion on cute signs and/or your menu cards.

Smart SourcingYour caterer will likely have advice about which regional beverages are the best match for the food being served, but if you are able to procure your own alcohol and you really want to go local, chat with the folks at an area wine shop, Chan says. Not only do these vino aficionados have an in-sider’s point of view on deli-cious wines at affordable pric-es, they often carry craft beers and can typically weigh in on the best local spirits. Plus, many wine shops offer a 10- to 20-percent discount when you buy in bulk, notes Pen-nington, as do many winer-ies, breweries, distilleries and grocery stores. If you really want to show off some higher end bottles but also have a limited budget, the answer is portion control, says Chan. Feature that favorite spirit in a specialty cocktail and, when guests are seated, have waiters pour small glasses of wine and beer as a special treat to kick off dinner.

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An engagement-portrait session might seem like the time to just capture that one shot that will go on the magnets or postcards or whatever method you choose to tell folks to save the date. But you also could think of it as a sort-of a play date with your photographer. "I tell my clients that engagement photos are a time for us to get to know each other photographically,” says Amanda Patrice, an Orange County, Calif.-based photographer. “We both learn what type of photos they like. I think on the wedding day they’re able to loosen up a bit more. I always recommend an engagement session. There’s nothing but benefits. "But it’s not all prep for the wedding day. Patrice’s philosophy: Engagement photos should stand up to the wedding photos. “They’re a great way to show who they are right now in this time of their life,” Patrice says. “I don’t want them to get swept under the rug! "Here are her tips for a great shoot:Location, Location, LocationFor a shoot, Patrice always encourages a few locations and a few clothes changes. Big, expansive places like parks and fields are a great place to start, as they’re relaxed, casual and allow the photographer to show off the atmosphere. One of Patrice’s recent shoots with was a couple who had met over comic books, so part of their shoot entailed chilling out at the park with their favorite graphic novels. One of Patrice’s go-to spots is the Orange Circle area of Orange County, a historic area with lots of visually striking brick buildings.

Structures are great, she says, because they simply give the couple something to lean on. But Patrice recommends getting off the beaten

path, too. “I actually really love shooting in a new place because it’s more creative,” she says. Her all-time favorite shoot: Hopping in the car and driving down the free-way for an hour. Her and the couple ended up stopping at a concrete factory, where “props” like red pallets and concrete tubes lent their way to one-of-a-kind photos. “We drove until they found what they liked!” She says. Poses and Props"I always give people a little pep talk,” she says. “I know they’re not used to being in front of the camera. I’ll tell them where to go and how to pose and where the light looks good. It’s what they do in a photo that’s going to make the photo special. "Props and other personal touches don’t hurt, either. Like her comic book couple, Destiny and Chris, folks often bring blankets and books, she says. Another recent session the couple showcased their love for LEG O. Patrice's ultimate seal of approval for a great session: silence. "If I’m quiet, they’re doing something right. It gives them permission to chat with each other, dance around, loosen up; it doesn’t have to be super formal and stiff.

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cakes

Today’s modern desserts go easy on theembellishments and feature delightful detailsand flavors guests know and love. Say yes tothe baking renaissance

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Tuxedo Cake (above)This cake, a specialty ofTexas baker Rebecca Rather, is a butter-based chocolate cake, coated with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate glaze for the black and white tuxedo effect.

Devil’s Food CakeThis dark chocolate cakemay be made with cocoa ormelted unsweetened darkchocolate. Devil’s food cakecalls for chocolate frosting.

Champagne Cake/7UP CakeA light white cake that uses

either beverage in the batter. Champagne cake is often tinted pink.

Red Velvet CakeCocoa-based chocolate cake with red food coloring in the batter. If you’re planning a green/natural wedding, this isn’t the cake for you, advises Joyce Scardina Becker of Events of Distinction, the San Francisco-based event

planning company.

German Chocolate CakeMade with milk chocolate,butter and eggs and finished with a dense coconut, pecan and butter frosting, this may be the richest-tasting option.

Carrot CakeMoist, spicy and dense using shredded carrots and

nuts. Carrot cake slathered with cream cheese frosting is an excellent choice when you’ve got three generations to please.

Hummingbird CakeImagine cream cheese frosted carrot cake but with pineapple and bananas instead of the vegetable.

THe CAkeTionArYif you’ve dedicated your sweet tooth to sticky toffeepudding, pain perdu or other trendy desserts, you maynot be acquainted with the cake revival. You could askyour mother to reminisce – or you could just check the following “caketionary” for the delicious details.

WHEN PROSPECTIvE BRIDES DISCuSS their wedding cake wishes with Maggie Estavillo, they describe what their mothers served at their own celebrations. “They even bring in pictures of their mothers’ wedding cakes and ask us to replicate them,” says Estavillo, chef/owner of the Nostalgia Bakery and Catering Co. in Sacramento, Calif. Welcome to the wedding-cake renaissance. The creations that were popular a generation ago, including red velvet, carrot, 7uP and Germanchocolate, are showing up on contemporary wedding cake tables. These cakes, which are both familiar and affordable, are as appealing now as they were when marriage was just a spark in your parents’ eyes. However, it’s not simply familiarity that puts old-style cakes on the wedding menu. It’s flavor, too. If you’ve been to enough weddings wherecakes’ tilting layers trumped their taste, you know how important a delicious cake is to your guests. Just ask your mother. Her cake was to die for!Comfort CakeComfort foods have been a presence in wedding menus for a couple of years, says Joyce Scardina Becker, director at Events of Distinction, a SanFrancisco event planning company. So it’s no surprise that the return to satisfying dishes also is influencing wedding cakes, making old fashioned desserts popular once again. You don’t want to dumbfound your guests, and by serving such long treasured and acceptable flavors as devil’s food, you can assure everyonethat they’re not eating anything mysterious. “Some clients want to please everyone’s palates. They’re coming back to basics,” says Estavillo, who runs her catering company with her sister Mary, the wedding cake baker.


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The home-style cake also says you’re stepping down from extravagance and returning to a simpler style, which is another trend, according to Kate Cavotti, an associate professor at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Estavillo also is witnessing the return to more modest cakes. What she calls retro cakes have little in common with what she was selling two years ago. “People were saying they’re foodies. They wanted food they saw on the Food Network,” Estavillo says. But that’s changed.“Even though the economy is picking up, brides want a bang for the buck,” she says. The new sensibility doesn’t mean you have to bake your own wedding cake - you’ve got enough on your plate - especially when you can buy it. “You can have someone else produce the cake, but it seems more home-style if you have nostalgic flavors,” Cavotti says.

Baking It Old-School You’ll find these cakes at bakeries around the country. Some may even skip the traditional tiered wedding cake-structure to get the homey flavors you want. Rebecca Rather supplies cakes to some of the best weddings in Texas, although she no longer does traditional wedding cakes. “People really love my cakes, so they order that for their weddings,” says Rather, owner of the Rather Sweet Bakery & Café in Fredericksburg, Texas. “I’m absolutely getting more orders for cakes than I did five years ago. For a wedding coming up the bride wants a variety of flavors,” says Rather, who is supplying 10 cakes, 2 of each flavor for that nuptial. Rather’s repertoire includes such mouth watering creations as spice maple cake with caramel sauce, raspberry white chocolate with macadamia nuts and tuxedo cake. Hummingbird cake

also appeals to her clientele. “I like to take my grandmother’s cake and update it,” says Rather, co author with Alison Oresman of “Pastry Queen Parties” (Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, 2009).

Classic Flavor Red velvet, vanilla, chocolate and marble cakes along with champagne cake or its non-alcoholic variation, the 7uP cake, are in heavy demand at Nostalgia. Like Rather in Texas, Estavillo’s cakes are prized for their flavor. “When we do fondant cakes people scrape off the icing. People don’t like all that sweetness. They want a great-tasting cake,” says Estavillo. No matter what the frosting consistency, today’s cake is white. “I keep getting requests for really white cakes with really big flowers and tons of leaves - with a touch of green for the leaves,” says Estavillo, who associates the look with wedding cakes from the ’60s or ’70s.

Part of enjoying the celebration for hosts and hostesses is being able to mingle and share the festivities with guests. But this isn't always possible when they're responsible for preparing and serving the food among a bevy of other responsibilities. That's where hiring a caterer or using a banquet facility can make the party more enjoyable for all involved. According to the National Catering Association (NCA), catering has become the fastest-growing segment of the restaurant business in recent years. This could be attributed to busier families, where both parents work and the kids

are involved in a number of extracurricular activities that take time away from meal and party planning. That's where caterers and banquet halls become invaluable.vARIOuS TYPES OF CATERERS Caterers vary by whether they're on-site or off-site. Some banquet facilities use a specific caterer for all of their events. Other party rooms allow you to choose the caterer.FIND OuT WHAT THEY PROvIDE Some caterers simply provide the food, others food and drinks, while still others the entire kit and kaboodle: Food, beverages, linens, service-ware, etc. When comparing rates of catering services, make sure you're comparing apples to apples. One price may be higher because you're getting a one-stop-shopping package from the caterer.BE PREPARED FOR DISCuSSION When you sit down with prospective caterers, it helps to have certain information on hand. These items include:* number of guests* venue if you're using an off-site caterer and not going with a particular banquet facility* type of event (social, business)* who is being honored* food preferences and restrictions* budget* type of service (buffet, sit-down, butler-passed hors d'oeuvres)* theme or mood you are trying to createBOOK WELL IN ADvANCE It's suffice to say that many caterers are busy for peak seasons and holidays, so don't wait until the last minute to book with one for your party. Generally weddings and large affairs should be booked nine to 12 months before the event. Smaller functions can be booked a few months before.SIGN A CONTRACT Make sure that the caterer or banquet facility you choose spells out all agreements in a contract that you both sign. Inquire about contingency plans should there be poor weather or a reason to cancel the party. Find out if it is possible for a taste-testing to try out the food in advance. In terms of money, discuss payment schedules and how gratuities are handled. Also find out how you will be billed if the party runs over the allotted amount of time.


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5 to 8 Months• Checktherequirementsformarriagelicense.• Selectanddiscussyourcolorschemeswiththe florist and/or balloonist of choice. • Againconsiderpre-maritalcounseling.• Reserveyourweddingdayrentalequipment (tables, chairs, china, silverware, gazebo, etc.). • Decideuponagiftregistryandselectyourgiftchoices.• Beginyourrecordofgiftsreceived.• Sendthankyounotesassoonaspossible.• Orderyourinvitationsandrelatedstationaryneeds.• Startshoppingforthemens’weddingattire.

3 to 5 Months• Finalizeyourguestlist.• Decideuponandorderyourfavors.• Selectyourbaker,thenchooseyourcake,groom’scake,andmints.• Helpbothmotherscoordinateandfindtheir wedding day clothing. • Reviewyourwrittenagreementsformswith all of your professionals (photographer, caterer, D.J., site coordinator, transportation, etc.).

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1 to 7 Days• Makesureyourmarriagelicenseisinorder.• Prepareseatingarrangements,ifnecessary.• Purchasetravelerschecks,confirmhoneymoon reservations. • Packyourbaggageforyourhoneymoon.• Haveyourweddingceremonyrehearsal.• Instructyourweddingpartyonwhatyouwould like them to do on the day of the wedding. • Haveyourrehearsaldinner.• Makesureallweddingattirefitsproperly.• Givethebestmantheamounttheprofessionalsareto be paid on the day of the wedding. • Informyourcatererofthetotalguestcount.• Confirmout-of-townguestshavetrans/sleeping accommodations.• Checkwithyourfloristand/orballoonistto confirm arrival.

Your Wedding Day• Relax,enjoyyourself,andremaincalm!Allowatleast two hours for dressing. • Allowplentyoftimetoapplyyourmakeupand style your hair. • Ifprofessionalsaredoingyourhairand/ormakeup,ask them in advance how much time they will need. • Ifphotographsaretobetakenbeforetheceremony, allow at least one and one-half hours. • Remembertobringtheringsandmarriagelicense.• Seatguestsastheyarrive.Thegroom’sparentsshould be seated about 5 minutes before start time, the • motherofthebrideisnormallyseatedlast.• Takeadeepbreath,don'tworry,andSMILE!


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HAIR ACCESSORIESWant to wear a fun headpiece in addition to – or instead of – of a veil? Two experts at the DIY magazine Ready Made, assistant editor Alexa Fornoff and editorial apprentice Riane Menardi, came up with these three ideas for making your own: • Pop into a department store for a normal elastic headband that matches the color of your hair, and then attach your great aunt’s awesome old brooches.• visit a fabric store for all the supplies necessary to cut out a series of stars from a glittery fabric, line them with felt, and attach them to a band of black elastic.• Make colorful fabric flowers by cutting “petals” from old thrift-store blouses, and sew them on hair clips from a beauty supply store.

CEREMONY SPACE DéCOR To really set off the area where you will say your “I Do’s,” Sarah Trotter, owner of Lasting Impressions Weddings and Event Coordination, Minnetonka, Minn., is a fan of hanging décor that frames the focal point, such as luminous lanterns or romantic ribbons from antique shops or craft stores. Or if you want to get literal, fabulous old

one quick trip around town to a few stores and you’ll be well on your way to creating unique and remarkably stylish wares for your wedding day

window or picture frames from salvage or thrift stores make for a whimsical backdrop.

CHAIR EMBELLISHMENTS To decorate the seats in the ceremony space, Fornoff and Menardi like tying twine around the tops of mason jars (both can be found at a local dis-count retailer or hardware store) and attaching one to the top of the chair at the end of each row – just add fresh blooms from a u-pick garden for a fairy tale walk down the aisle At the dinner tables, they recommend hanging fun signs over the chair backs. Assign guests to tables that are based on a decade and have the signs list that decade’s best love songs. All supplies are available at craft stores.

ESCORT AND PLACE CARDS There are countless creative ways to direct your guests to their seats, says Trotter. Purchase a large cheap chalkboard from a discount retailer and write the table assignments with chalk that matches your wedding colors. You also can hang cards (purchased from a stationery store) on pieces of fresh fruit or bottles of water from the grocery store. And yet another fun idea is to:1. Write guest names on magnetic photo frames that contain pictures you have taken of yourselves in various settings.2. Hang the frames on a piece of corrugated sheet metal.3. Have guests find their seats by looking for the table named after that setting – e.g., the “Sunset Table” or

“Beach Table.” Let guests take home the frames as favors. Frames and sheet metal can be found at a dis-count retailer and hardware store.

CENTERPIECES For an affordable centerpiece with a bountiful aesthetic, all it takes is a quick trip to a thrift store for mismatched glass bowls, jars and vases, or to any discount retailer where you can get cheap glassware. Fill these containers with colorful local fruits, such as apples, pears, lemons, oranges


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FAvORS Candy stations are a popular and memorable way to thank guests for celebrating with you. Make your own by picking up basic glass bowls and platters from a discount retailer and filling them with sweets from a local grocery or candy store – select from artisan chocolates, colorful candies that match your wedding colors or old-fashioned favorites. The discount retailer also should have serving utensils and a party section where you can find small bags or adorable boxes so that guests can take the goods to-go. But if you’d rather give guests a parting gift that will last a lot longer, Fornoff and Menardi suggest making tiny terrariums that feature local foliage. You will need to get small glass containers that have lids from a container store, activated charcoal from the aquarium section of a pet store, and sand, moss and small plants with roots from a home and garden store. After thoroughly washing and drying the containers, fill the bottom with an inch of sand, place a teaspoon of charcoal in the center, place the moss over the sand to create a pillow for the plants, use a pencil to dig small holes through the moss and sand, arrange the plants in the holes, place the lid on top, and voilà! It’s a living reminder of your fabulous event.


Engagement AnnouncementPlease print clearly.

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Honeymoon:_____________________________________________________________________________

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Prom night is an opportunity to enjoy yourself and celebrate the friendships you have made over the last four years. Rather than feel stressed on prom night, you should be ready to kick back and relax. In order to do so, consider a little pre-prom planning. It's easy to leave the house without something you need on prom night. You're excited; you may be rushing around. It's likely you are also a bit nervous. using this checklist can keep you organized and ensure you have what you need for a great night.

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final party before graduation, but an equal number prefer to reign in spending associated with prom.Overspending and overindulgence has infiltrated many aspects of daily living -- from bigger homes to fancier cars. Prom night is no different. Instead of renting a limousine, students now

arrive in a stretch Hummer. Instead of a simple manicure, some girls indulge in day-long spa parties. Rented tuxes may be replaced by high-end designer duds. It's even possible for some prom dresses to cost more than wedding gowns.Balancing when to splurge and when to conserve is essential to enjoying prom night without spending a fortune. Here are some ways to keep spending to a minimum.1. GOWNS: Guys aren't the only ones who can rent their attire. Some gown stores and bridal shops offer rental

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comfortable. However, if you desire to wear heels but don't want to suffer with sore feet, consider these tips.- A low, wide heel may be more comfortable and stable than a thin

heel.- Be sure to wear nylons, which will prevent extra friction from shoes on bare feet.- Think about buying the heels in a size one half larger than you normally wear. This way as your feet swell from standing and dancing, the shoes will remain comfortable.- Open-toe shoes could give you a little more wiggle room.- Bring a change of shoes along to rest your feet. These can be ballet slippers or flip-flops. This way you don't have to go barefoot.- Rest your feet frequently by sitting down and elevating them, if possible.


on gowns. If renting isn't appealing to you, think about shopping for attire to take advantage of sales and get the lowest prices on prom gowns and accessories. Also consider going online to popular social networking or auction sites to see if you can purchase slightly used gowns at a fraction of the cost.2. TANNING: Research has shown that tanning beds are not good for the skin, and routine visits can be expensive. If you want a healthy glow for prom night, consider a spray tan or a self-tanning cream instead.3. JEWELRY: Find out if you can borrow pieces of jewelry from your mother, grandmother or other relative. You may find one-of-a-kind antique pieces that will truly make a statement.4. Transportation: If a limousine is a must, split the cost with other students by traveling to the prom as a group. Otherwise, consider taking your regular ride and save a lot of dough.5. FORMAL PHOTOS: Prom photos are generally marked-up in price. You don't need to buy an expensive package, one or two photos will do. After all, it's generally the candid shots taken with your own camera during the night that are the most memorable.6. DINNER: If the prom doesn't include the cost of a dinner, don't feel compelled to spend on a fancy restaurant. A favorite hang-out spot, whether a fast-food joint or a chain restaurant, will provide the sustenance you need for a night of dancing.7. AFTER PARTY: Gather at a friend's house instead of renting a room or cabin for the night. One of the least expensive things to do after the prom is to simply go home.

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Whether you already have a date in mind for prom or anticipate being asked in the weeks to come, it's never too early to shop for your prom dress.Few individuals will be able to wear a dress off the rack and have it look beautiful. Therefore, shopping early for a prom gown means you will have ample time to order a dress and have it altered to fit you perfectly -- much as you would if you were a member of a wedding party. Shopping early also gives you the opportunity to price around at various shops and comparison shop from online retailers. If you know a seamstress or tailor, you can even have a dress custom made to your specifications.When you're ready to shop for a prom gown, it is beneficial to have a style in mind. Not every dress will flatter your figure. Therefore, keep an open mind as to what you will buy. Make your decision only after trying on a variety of gowns.Prom dress manufacturers often mimic the looks on the runway or red carpet. Keeping a trained eye on the celebrity looks from award shows and movie opening nights can give you an idea of what is to be expected from prom dress selection. However, that doesn't mean you have to go with what is trendy. If the trends are something that will not flatter your figure, feel free to go with a classic gown.In terms of flattering, here are some pointers to keep in mind.Curvy, full-figured women can consider empire waisted dresses or those with a drop waist. It'll camouflage curvier areas. Thin or boy-shaped ladies

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may want a dress with ruching details or poofy ball gowns, which will give the illusion of curves. Hourglass shapes benefit from nipped-in waists and strapless, form-fitting creations. Petite ladies should seek out shorter hems and sleeker cuts. Too much fabric can overwhelm a smaller stature.Remember to set a budget when shopping for your prom dress. unless you have the funds to step into a couture boutique and pay like a celebrity, it's best to have a limit. After all, chances are you will only be wearing this dress once. Prom goers who want to save money can consider dress swapping with other women who have attended formal events. A person who is "always a bridesmaid, never a bride" may have a collection of formal wear that can be altered and transformed into your prom masterpiece.


Beauty Basics A few beauty tips can help you

look your best for prom. This is your night to shine and celebrate the last of your high school days. Of course you want to put your best foot forward, and some beauty basics can help you achieve your ultimate prom look.

Many prom ladies know just what they want in a dress and a hairstyle, but don't know how to complete the look with the right makeup. Here are a few beauty tips that can give you the edge.

• Simple and sheer makeup complements a variety of looks and will help you look fresh and vibrant. Celebrity makeup artist and Maybelline spokesperson Carmindy says that you should pick shimmery and sheer shades. use spot concealer where needed and then apply a tinted

moisturizer for a dewy complexion rather than a cakey foundation. A dusting of translucent powder will help set your face. Shimmery shadow from the lash line to the brow will help eyes pop. A subtle blush on the apples of the cheeks and a glossy lip color will be the

crowning touches.

• Rather than spend hours at the tanning salon or at the beach to get a sun-kissed tone, reach for the bronzer instead. It's safer and you won't end up with premature wrinkles from uv damage as you age. Dust bronzer on your cheeks, over the bridge of your nose, and across your forehead -- anywhere the sun would naturally hit. Apply some on your shoulders and across your decollete as well for even more sun-kissed fun.

• A photographer may be on call to snap your prom night photo. Plus, your friends will want you to pose for dozens of pictures during the night. You will want a shine-free face for the photo barrage. To achieve this, first consider your skin type. If you are prone to oil, you may want to use an oil-absorbing foundation. A translucent dusting powder can help keep oil at bay as well. Tuck a package of oil-absorbing blotting sheets in your purse for touch-ups throughout the night.

• The eyes have it, and long, lush lashes can add a touch of drama on this special night. However, not every woman is blessed with long lashes. Fake eyelashes can help you to achieve the look you desire. Today's false eyelashes are more natural looking than in the past. Some come in full sets, others in clumps of lashes and even individual lashes that you can apply sporadically. Applying lashes will take a little practice. Try out your technique at home several times before the prom event. Some helpful tips include using a dark eyelash glue to blend in with the lashes, trimming the lashes little by little so they will fit the size of your eye, and beginning from the inside corner and working outward if you're using a full eyelash set.

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