Bridal Planner 2020

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2020 Bridal

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Looking for a great place to host your next event?

Be sure to check out our event site which is situated in the heart of Garibaldi with beautiful views of Tillamook Bay and the harbor.

Featuring plenty of parking on-site and ample room for any size event, this is the ideal destination for your next event.

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Contact us for more information (503)322-3292 www.portofgaribaldi.org

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One Month Before

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Bridal Checklist

q Enter RSVPs into your guest-list database.

Phone people who have not yet responded. q Get your marriage license.

The process can take up to six days, but it’s good to give yourself some leeway. If you are changing your name, order several copies. q Mail the rehearsal-dinner invitations. q Visit the dressmaker for (with luck!) your last dress fitting.

For peace of mind, you may want to schedule a fitting the week of your wedding. You can always cancel the appointment if you try on the dress then and it fits perfectly. q Stock the bar.

Now that you have a firm head count you can order accordingly. q Send out as many final payments as you can. q Confirm times for hair, makeup and all vendors. q E-mail and print directions for drivers of transport vehicles.

This gives the chauffeurs ample time to navigate a route. q Assign seating. Draw out table shapes on a layout of the room to help plan place settings. Write the names of female guests on pink sticky notes and the names of male guests on blue sticky notes so you can move people about without re-sketching the entire setting. q Purchase bridesmaids’ gifts. You’ll present them at the rehearsal dinner. q Write vows if necessary. q Get your hair cut and colored, if desired.

Week of the Wedding q Reconfirm arrival times with vendors. q Delegate small wedding-day tasks.

Choose someone to bustle your dress, someone to carry your things, someone to be in charge of gifts (especially the enveloped sort),

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someone to hand out tips, and someone to be the point person for each vendor.

Send a timeline to the bridal party.

Include every member’s contact information, along with the point people you’ve asked to deal with the vendors, if problems arise.

Pick up your dress. Or make arrangements for a delivery.

Check in one last time with the photographer.

Supply him or her with a list of moments you want captured on film.

Set aside checks for the vendors.

And put tips in envelopes to be handed out at the event.

Book a spa treatment.

Make an appointment for a manicure and a pedicure the day before the wedding.

(You might want to get a stress-relieving massage, too.)

Send the final guest list to the caterer and all venues hosting your wedding-related events.

Typically, companies close their lists 72 hours in advance.

Break in your shoes.

Assemble and distribute the welcome baskets.

Pack for your honeymoon.

Planning for a wedding is a monumental task Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce can help!

Visit us at www.lcchamber.com to find everyone, everything, and every event you need to plan the perfect coastal wedding!

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More couples are embracing edgy, adventurous weddings

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rides and grooms once felt compelled to conform to the trappings of traditional weddings. From uber-romantic vows to pastel colors to the penultimate white tiered cake, various wedding components were long considered must-haves. But modern couples are increasingly expressing their individuality, and even embracing more edgy and adventurous elements, when planning their weddings.

According to The Knot, a leading bridal resource and information site, today’s weddings are not what they were just a few years ago. Bold colors, exotic cakes and nontraditional foliage, are just some of the elements modern couples are embracing to set their weddings apart.

Adventurous locales Vineyards and catering halls can be great places to tie the knot, but couples who like to push the envelope are looking to more adventurous locales to impart their unique spin on their weddings.

Sharing vows atop a mountain crest at the end of a favorite hiking trail or on a roller coaster at a theme park that harkens back to a first date are some adventurous places to tie the knot.

Outside-the-box menus Couples may want to break with tradition by offering a wide selection of foods at their receptions. These foods can include items that fit with their specific ethnic cuisines, gourmet comfort foods (think cocktail franks wellington), or foods that fit with their dietary choices, such as organic or vegan options. Work with a caterer to provide a variety of tasty choices.

Bold wardrobe choices Brides can put new spins on their gowns by adding color and texture. Sequins, bold embroidery, shorter hemlines, and whatever adventurous fashion style

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Bold colors, exotic cakes and nontraditional foliage, are just some of the elements modern couples are embracing to set their weddings apart.

you want to impart can be considered.

If white isn’t your thing, that’s okay, too. Yellow and slate gray look great together. Gentlemen can choose to wear a black suit or any combination of color and style they want to make a dramatic impression.

Full of flavor Cakes don’t have to be white with white buttercream. In fact, couples can make things even more tasty by incorporating favorite flavor combinations into their cakes. For example, a chocolate and caramel filling reminiscent of a candy bar might be something to consider.

Modern couples are embracing bold, unique and edgy components when planning their weddings. Putting an individualized spin on the ceremony and reception can make couples even more excited to tie the knot.

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Cater wedding menus to guests’ dietary needs G one are the days when wedding reception menus were limited to the one-size-fits-all offerings of meat, chicken or fish. Thanks to modern diets, couples hoping to accommodate guests may need to provide a wide array of food choices.

It is impossible to pinpoint an exact number, as there are no definitive surveys classifying all dietary preferences, but there are believed to be around 7.9 million people in the United States who follow a vegetarian-based diet. Of those people, around one million are strictly vegan, according to data in The Economist. In addition, NYU Langone Health says onethird of Americans are trying to avoid gluten. The Gluten Free Agency, which is

a consulting group dedicated to helping advertisers, says some nine million people in Canada are going gluten-free now for medical or personal reasons. Toss in the scores of people with peanut or other allergies and even more caution is needed when designing wedding menus.

Savvy couples who have guests’ health and comfort in mind recognize the importance of offering a varied meal plan for wedding-related parties and receptions. The following are some ideas to consider when planning wedding menus.

• Consider a buffet-style service.

Although couples might like the tradition and flair that a seated/plated meal offers, it creates a much more limited selection of meal options. Buffet-style dinner

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service often provides couples with multiple choices, and it’s much more likely they can come up with a combination that caters to any food allergies or dietary restrictions guests may have.

• Opt for food stations. In lieu of one long buffet table, a modern approach is to have staffed food stations. Foods as well as their ingredients can be clearly stated on food table placards so guests can make appropriate choices.

• Offer alternatives for dessert. Wedding Thanks to modern diets, couples hoping to accommodate cake can be a challenge guests may need to provide a wide array of food choices. to someone with a gluten nut-free trifle. sensitivity or an egg or a nut Couples who know in advance which allergy. While not every guest indulges in types of dietary restrictions their guests dessert, make it a point to offer an alternative to cake. Perhaps a groom’s cake can be have can work with caterers to devise a revamped into gluten-free cookie bars or a menu that suits everyone.

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Wedding flowers becoming larger than life

come floral wreath can be placed by the entryway to a chapel or reception hall with a heartfelt sentiment that shows guests how much they’re appreciated.

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Large flower installations, as well as blooms popping up in unexpected places, are some of the hot trends for couples to keep their eyes on.

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ove over bouquets and centerpieces. Flowers are taking over weddings in a big way.

While wedding trends come and go, flowers will always have a place at the wedding table.

The blooms brides and grooms choose and how they decide to display them can say much about the couple’s style. Many modern couples are opting for statement pieces with their flowers to rival the big and bold ideas they’re incorporating elsewhere into their occasions, such as in cakes and clothing. In fact, floral designer Tom Uberuaga says traditional hurricane

vase centerpieces are outdated and only focus the eye on the middle of the table.

He prefers guests enter the wedding and have their senses stimulated by flowers from all angles. Large flower installations, as well as blooms popping up in unexpected places, are some of the hot trends for couples to keep their eyes on.

Floral chandeliers There’s no need to worry about seeing over table centerpieces or flowers getting in the way of photo moments. Thanks to hanging flowers and floral chandeliers, flowers are quite literally moving up in

the world. Hanging floral pieces can add instant drama and make a large visual impact. Florists can hang flowers from beams over tabletops to increase visual impact, whether as individual baskets, single stems or floral swags. Hanging floral chandeliers are dramatic but naturally expensive.

Think about a large installation that forces guests to look up into a sea of greenery and flowers. The smell and the sight can be breathtaking.

Welcome wreaths Why should wreaths only be reserved for front doors and holiday decor? A wel-

Fairy-tale flowers A floral curtain of hanging flowers can line a chuppah or drape the altar in beautiful blooms. Couples who would like a fairy-tale entrance also can make their debut as a couple by coming through a flower curtain at the reception. Martha Stewart Weddings says a cascade of flowers and greens can be romantic and elegant.

Dance floor blooms Who says flowers have to be overhead or on a table? With a plexiglass dance floor, or one made from some other transparent material, flowers can be underfoot, creating a magical floral carpet.

Floral necklaces Brides needn’t carry their bouquets, they can wear ethereal and whimsical floral pieces around their necks or on their waists instead.

Couples are urged to speak with their florists about the innovative ways they can make flowers an even more awe-inspiring component of their weddings.

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“Their amazing suggestions as well as their knowledge, skilled concepts and designs brightened the color, the fragrance and the feeling of our wedding.”

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Photo by Rustic Bloom Photography

“Everything she created for me was stunning. The arch was amazing, the bouquet absolutely beautiful and the centerpieces were elegant.”

- BreeAnne

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How to handle rain on your wedding day B rides and grooms fear the prospects of rainy wedding days. But even couples who have contended with everything from a few drops to an all-out deluge on their wedding days look back fondly on the ceremonies and receptions. In fact, how couples handle any precipitation can affect how happy the festivities may be.

• Have a rainy day game plan. Rain affects outdoor weddings more than any other type of ceremony or reception. If the goal is to exchange vows outdoors, work with the venue to make this possible with a tent or gazebo. However, if the weather is especially foul and windy, move it indoors.

• Invest in golf umbrellas. Couples who live in notoriously damp climates can purchase golf umbrellas, which tend to be larger than the average umbrella, and keep them stationed in decorated stands to ease transitions between wedding sites and keep everyone as dry as possible.

• Wear waterproof cosmetics. Women in the bridal

party, including the bride, can ask their makeup artists to use durable, waterproof products.

This can help salvage beautifully composed looks should some drops begin to fall.

• Know vendors’ rain policies. Some live musicians will not play in damp weather. Florists may need to make accommodations for arrangements blowing in the wind. Couples need to understand what they’re responsible for and what may be covered if a weather event occurs. Wedding insurance may help cover the costs of nonrefundable cancellations.

• Move past it quickly. It is okay to get upset if the weather turns for the worse. But don’t dwell on it. Guests will sense negative energy, and couples should set the tone of sticking it through despite a little adversity — which can be a good lesson for the marriage as well.

• Embrace the rain. While a couple probably won’t wish for rain, there are some benefits to overcast skies, say

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the wedding professionals at Brides magazine. Flowers are less likely to wilt in rainy conditions. In the absence of bright sunlight, outdoor photographs can really pop. Rain is romantic and may compel couples and their guests to cuddle close.

Don’t let rain on a wedding day become a drag. With preparation and perspective, couples can handle rainy wedding days.

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Plan to treat guests in extra-special ways they get enough shut-eye after partying into the wee hours of the morning.

• Make sure the photographer takes photos of everyone at every table and then share those photos on a wedding website or via social media. Create a hashtag unique to your wedding so that guests can easily find the photos.

• Provide inexpensive slippers or flipflops so that avid dancers can rest their toes in between songs.

• If valet parking service is not included, ask for an add-on so that guests get door-to-door treatment.

• Always be considerate of special needs by seating guests in places where they’re most likely to be comfortable. Keep elderly guests away from speakers and near exits to facilitate trips to the bath-

room.

• Be mindful of all food allergies or requirements and have accommodations set up in advance.

• Honor those people who could not be at the wedding in a special way, including deceased family and friends.

• Include information about how guests can request songs at the reception.

Pass on the information to the band or DJ. • Encourage guests to get up and dance by making it fun. Put song lyrics from different songs on each table. When that song is played, that table has to join you on the dance floor.

• Remember to thank everyone for coming and follow up those in-person sentiments with handwritten, personalized thank-you notes after the wedding.

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eddings may focus on the couples getting hitched, but weddings also are special thanks to the many family and friends couples involve in the festivities. Some of the more successful weddings are ones in which couples honor their guests and let them know how much they’re appreciated. By incorporating these ideas into their wedding ceremonies and receptions, couples can let their guests know how much they’re loved.

• Arrange seats at the ceremony (if practical) in a circular pattern around you so that everyone can have a great view

when you exchange vows.

• Create a bathroom convenience basket for both the men’s and women’s bathrooms. Stock items that might come in handy, like mouthwash, toothpaste, first aid items, spare pantyhose, hair spray, sanitary products, moisturizer, gum, and whatever other niceties you can think of.

• Provide prearranged to-go boxes so that guests can take home tasty tidbits from the meal or dessert table.

• Offer transportation between the ceremony and reception.

• Customize “do not disturb” door tags for overnight guests so they can ensure

The Old Mill Event Center is the perfect venue for your event. With hardwood floors, rustic wood walls and romantic lighting our great Lodge brings a touch of warmth, elegance and charm to any occasion. Our Lodge also offers a full commercial kitchen, seating for over 200, a projector with a large screen and a raised stage. We are centrally located on the beautiful Oregon Coast.

We also have an indoor/outdoor area for smaller events and a big outdoor area for larger events.

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Imagine the Pacific Ocean as the perfect backdrop for your wedding

No other place offers the beauty and splendor of the Pacific Ocean for your wedding quite like the Inn at Spanish Head. Whether outside on our picturesque beach or in our unique ocean view ballroom your wedding and reception will be both inspiring and memorable! You and your guests will enjoy our clean and comfortable accommodations that feature individually designed Rooms, Studios, and Suites each of which have a spectacular vista of the Pacific Ocean.

In addition to the miles of sandy beaches right next to the Inn, we offer a heated pool and hot tub, game room, valet parking, a top floor dining room and more.

The most inspiring event facilities on the Oregon Coast

With over 2,000 square feet of ocean view event space, The Inn at Spanish Head can accommodate weddings and receptions up to 120 guests with full catering services and an experienced staff to take meticulous care of each detail for your most special day.

Please visit our website or call our coordinator Steve Keck at 541-994-1617 to start planning your wedding today.

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