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Real Weddings } C O NT' D F R O M PG 1 1 3 Toronto was such a hit that her sister Meghan did the same for her wedding the following year. The couple’s engagement party was held at the retro Roller Skating Place in Orillia and their church community held showers as well. Hillary’s aunt hosted the rehearsal dinner at her cottage in Seguin Township. The bride took full advantage of the artistic and crafty skills of the people in her life to realize the wedding day she and her groom envisioned. “This was a home-grown, DIY (Do It Yourself) wedding, where a significant amount of things were done by family and friends,” Hillary says. “It was more meaningful for me to have people I knew, and who knew me, contribute their time, skills, and talents.” Every contribution had meaning including the bouquets that were made by her aunt Tania Kerr, the catering done by chef/family friend Heather Martinez, the makeup by friend/professional stylist Kendall Webb, music arranged by siblings of friends and her father, who officiated. “From the handmade programs, centerpieces, waving ribbons, photo booth and more, it was a crafting extravaganza,” Hillary enthuses. Hillary’s six bridesmaids wore pleated champagne dresses, while the six groomsmen sported outfits from Moores Clothing for Men. Curtis’ niece Hillary (L’il Hill) was the flower girl and his nephew Eli was the ring bearer. About 180 guests attended wedding, which was filled with little nostalgic touches. “We had Jones Soda bottles with our pictures on them, which my grandmother purchased for the wedding,” Hillary says. “She passed away three weeks before the wedding so when they arrived in the mail, it was a blessing.” Her grandmother had also sewn a shoe bag using fabric from Hillary’s mother’s wedding gown. Photos of the bride’s grandmothers and mother on their wedding day adorned the reception area, as well as little cards indicating
the family and friends who made the desserts for the day. Remarkably, an article Curtis’ aunt had written about Hillary’s grandfather Bob Rumball - well before the newlyweds were even born - was also displayed. Highlights of the reception included a choreographed dance number by the bridesmaids (which inspired Meghan to do the same at her wedding), a baby video of the couple, and even a “Trash the Dress” video whereby Hillary and Curtis sported older wedding attire and performed various stunts from riding Sea-Doos and ATVs to tubing and roller skating. “I just want to inspire brides-to-be that you can have an amazingly beautiful, meaningful, and special wedding on a budget, with help from your family and friends. It was my main goal to spend as little money as possible, but to create an amazing experience for all my guests, my husband and myself,” says Hillary. “It was the perfect day, after eight months of intensive planning and preparation, but it was worth it.” •
SHARED RESOURCES: P H OTO G R A P H E R / V I D E O G R A P H E R Michael Steingard CEREMONY & RECEPTION Rumball Camp of the Deaf, Parry Sound CAT E R E R Heather Martinez, Toronto (personal friend) F L O R I S T Tania Kerr, Mississauga M A K E U P Kendall Webb, Barrie H A I R Maryjo’s Hair Design, Parry Sound T U X S H O P Moores Clothing for Men, Barrie D R E S S A LT E R AT I O N Ina’s Alterations DIFFERING RESOURCES: M E G H A N ’ S D R E S S David’s Bridal, Kentucky H I L L A RY ’ S D R E S S Loved Again Bridal Boutique, Barrie H I L L A RY ’ S B R I DA L PA RT Y AT T I R E Deb’s, debshop.com M U S I C I A N S MEGHAN & SCOTT: Greg Heywood, & Cory Adrian, Uxbridge M U S I C I A N S HILLARY & CURTIS: Garth & Carrie Webb, Karen Francis, Barrie V I D E O G R A P H E R MEGHAN & SCOTT: Kevin Duffet, Toronto ADDITIONAL RESOURCES LISTED BY HILLARY RUMBALL & CURTIS HANDY: J E W E L L E RY ENGAGEMENT RING: VIP Diamond Jewelry, Newmarket CA K E Shelley Rumball Designs (Mother of the Bride) FAVO U R S Chocolates by Monique Lunardo ( family friend) & candy bar H O N E Y M O O N Samana, Dominican Republic
I T WA S M O R E M E A N I N GF U L F O R M E to have people I knew, and who knew me, C O N T R I BU T E T H E I R
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