Impressions Bride Volume 5 / 2014

VOLUME 5 / 2014

Edible Favors Flowers

By Scent Photography Style & MUCH MORE!

Featured Brides Victoria Boron Stephanie Quinn Mary Catherine Jerome

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FEATURES 5 Edible Favors

Why not say thank you with a gift that will be truly appreciated: gourmet delicacies!

7 Flowers by Scent

Find your fragrance style, and the flowers that will bring it to life for an unforgettable ceremony.

9 Photography Style

Contemporary brides have more options than ever when it comes to photography style. Find out what works best for you.

11 Spring Wedding

Spring is the season of fresh, new beginnings, and is a popular time to tie the knot. Flip ahead for tips for success!

13 Perfect Invitations

All those cards and envelopes! Let Impressions Bride help you break the process down into manageable pieces.

FEATURED BRIDES 16 Victoria Boron

Our cover bride! A unique ceremony, with a private farm providing an astonishing backdrop for her country wedding.

18 Stephanie Quinn

Stephanie’s August wedding sparkled in shades of ivory and Virginia rose pink at beautiful Rock Springs Center.

20 Mary Catherine Jerome A December bride, Mary Catherine had her wedding at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Greenville.

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token of appreciation for guests is requisite at wedding receptions. Wedding favors enable attendees to walk away with a memento and also a small thank you for their participation and celebration of this momentous event.

In the past, wedding favors were not much different from the items offered today, and not every guest was privy to a take-home trinket. In the 16th century, wedding favors were a sign of extravagance and showed off the family’s wealth to the guests. Only rich and prominent people during those times could afford and provide sophisticated gifts to their guests.

Some favors symbolized luck, and

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sharing them with guests ensured good luck to all as well. Almonds were common favors because they symbolized fertility, health, happiness, wealth, and longevity.

Bonbonnieres were once a popular wedding favor. A bonbonniere is a small, decorative box made of porcelain, crystal or gold embellished with colorful and precious gems.

Inside the box was a sweet delicacy, often called a bonbon. In modern times, many couples are returning to the tradition of giving bonbonnieres or other edible favors as their wedding celebration thank-yous. Edible favors are economical and guests tend to appreciate them. After all, guests have to find a nook in their homes in which to house an engraved ice cream scooper or yet another small statuette.

Edible gifts can be as varied as a person desires. Candy-coated almonds are still popular, but couples are creating new trends. For those couples seeking a unique edible favor for the wedding, here are some suggestions.

Cake or brownie pops

Food on a stick has long been a favorite, but the concept has been taken to new heights with cake pops. These are small balls of cake or brownie that are made from cake crumbs and frosting. The balls are covered in candy melts or chocolate and served on a stick. Chocolate artists can transform ordinary cake pops into works of art with intricate piping IMPRESSIONS-BRIDE.COM

designs on the hard, outer shell. Clear cello bags and ribbon may be all that’s necessary for a classic wrapping.

Cookies

Pastries continue to be popular favors for any occasion. Many bakeries offer intricately designed and decorated cookies that can pertain to any theme.

Think about a wedding couple or a set of rings as the cookie of choice for a wedding favor. Most cookies last 2 to 3 weeks, so they can be purchased in advance.

Petit fours

These bite-sized pastries lend themselves well to wedding favors.

They can easily be paired and put in small boxes as take-home treats. Some bakeries create petit fours on demand.

If not, petit fours can be purchased through online vendors.

Chocolate

Gourmet chocolate remains popular.

Choose truffles, caramels, chocolatecovered pretzels, or any favorite treat.

Depending on the chocolatier, favors may come pre-boxed and wrapped.

Seasonal treats

If a wedding coincides with a particular season or holiday, favors can be coordinated as well. Think caramel-covered apples for fall parties, chocolate bunnies for spring events, spiced cake bars for the winter holidays or lemon tarts for summer weddings. 

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YOURFLOWERS

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hey come in all sizes, shapes and shades, but it’s their fragrance that effortlessly puts that grin on your face. Besides this olfactory appreciation, smell and memory are intimately linked and one whiff can send you back to a time, place or person that you’d long forgotten. Whether eating ginger biscuits powerfully recalls your grandmother’s kitchen, or freshly mown lawn reminds you of summer holidays; smell has the power to stop you in your tracks. You can, in turn, use aroma to bolster future memories of one of the most important days of your life. By choosing your flowers according to scent, you’ll not only create a nifty mnemonic device, but you can actually influence your guests’ moods and tap into their emotions. To help you pick the perfect perfume, here’s a brief look at the complex world of fragrances, along with their matching floral counterparts.

Scents and Scent-sibility

To help simplify and categorize smells, numerous classification systems have been created, but the most recognised (and consumerfriendly) is the Fragrance Wheel. It was developed in 1983 by Michael Edwards, a consultant in the industry, and because it’s been modified over the years it’s blossomed into somewhat of a perfume bible.

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flowers by scent scent profiles (which sound like the descriptions on a wine bottle), the kind of person who typically wears the fragrance and the flowers that exude it.

Fresh

analysis: Squeeze lemons, limes or grapefruit and you have the familiar, zesty burst of citrus flavours. It’s the invigorating smell of a dewy summer morning and it’s light and easy to wear. personality: Laidback and low key but up for anything, this person tends to be sporty and energetic and lives life to the fullest. flowers: Snowdrops, gladiolus.

Floral

basic scent categories: Fresh, Floral, Oriental, and Woody. There are also subcategories including Citrus, Green, Aquatic, Gourmand, Fruity, and Spicy.

While all fragrances are different they also share common traits, and these similar smelling bouquets are grouped into fragrance families.

Certain smells appeal naturally to us (the nose knows!)—we instinctively choose a group and tend to stick with it for life.

Making Scents of it All

Do you have a favourite wedding flower? Do you want to know what it says about you?

Here’s an explanation of several

analysis: Classic, romantic and effortlessly feminine; this is the most popular fragrance family and it ranges from the smell of a single flower to the heady combination of a mixed bouquet. personality: Elegant and confident but also sweet and flirtatious, this playful persona is a hopeless romantic. flowers: Rose, jasmine, sweet pea, peony, stephanotis.

Oriental

analysis: Feminine with an undertone of exotic sensuality. These are the warm, spicy aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg with hints of amber, incense and rare wood.

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YOURFLOWERS, continued personality: This extrovert knows how to make an entrance! Bold and confident, stylish and sophisticated, there’s an air of mystery to this person and a definite wild side. flowers: Tahitian gardenia, frangipani, orchid.

Woody

analysis: Opulent and warm, like a reading room filled with old books and a worn leather chair. There are nutty and spicy notes infused with amber, cedar, vetiver and woods like patchouli and sandalwood. It is earthy, strong and slightly masculine. personality: What you see is what you get. This free-spirited adventurer is confident, charismatic and unpretentious and they also have a compassionate and nurturing side. flowers: Poinsettia, poppy, violet, gardenia, marigold.

Citrus

analysis: This is the oldest fragrance family and like the name suggests, this smell is like a mouthful of juicy fruit. Think of oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, mandarin and lemongrass.

These recognisable aromas are effervescent and intense and leave you feeling rejuvenated. personality: Strong minded and decisive, this pragmatic person is confident, elegant and often sporty. flowers: Orange flower, magnolia, geranium, pelargonium, wax flower.

Green

analysis: A summer salad with cucumber, basil and fresh herbs – it’s a crisp and clean fragrance. Nature is the theme with wafts of vines, cut grass, tea leaves and pine needles.

While it’s lively and modern it also leans towards being unisex. personality: This sophisticated soul is chic but not boring and most definitely loves the outdoors. Their temperament is open, direct and honest. flowers: Freesia, hyacinth, lily of the valley, narcissus.

Aquatic

analysis: The sea breeze on a hot summer day, the cool air after a thunderstorm - this crisp, marine smell is refreshing and revitalising. personality: A dreamer at heart, this person is playful, youthful and easy going. They also have boundless energy and prefer being outside. flowers: Snowdrops, lotus.

Gourmand

analysis: Indulgent and sweet, this category is your perfume dessert tray.

Comforting and edible, these are the delectable scents of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, pomegranate, honey, almond and apricot. personality: Fun but laidback, cheeky but carefree, the Gourmand is always ready to laugh.

flowers: Lavender, chocolate flower, lilac, rhododendron.

Fruity

analysis: When were you last on holiday drinking a fruit cocktail? It’s attractive but not overwhelming with recognisable flavours like peaches and pears, apples and plums, berries and cherries and mango. personality: Like a cheerleader with a naughty side, they’re bubbly, optimistic and full of character. They love colour and tend to be ambitious. flowers: Osmanthus, amaryllis, apple blossoms.

Spicy

analysis: Imagine a Moroccan restaurant with the exotic flavours of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise and pepper and breathe in the comforting notes of leather, sandalwood and amber. personality: Sensual, introverted and intellectual, this unique individual is generally subdued but does show an occasional flamboyant side. flowers: Carnation, patchouli, chrysanthemum, stock.

Scentless

analysis: For the bride who is either hypersensitive to smells, doesn’t like the smell of flowers, or simply doesn’t want their scent to influence the wedding in any way at all. personality: All types! flowers: Ranunculus, calla lilies, amaryllis, protea, poppies, tulips, anemones.

Deciding on the flowers for your big day is a very personal decision, but it shouldn’t be overwhelming.

Remember that between the heavily perfumed and odourless options, you should be able to find a balance between colour and fragrance. So remember that when it’s time to make the decision, just follow your nose and stop to smell the flowers!  article courtesy of sephora.com

YOURPHOTOGRAPHY

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here are two primary approaches to wedding photography that are recognized today: traditional and photojournalistic. traditional wedding photography provides for more classically posed images and a great deal of photographer control and interaction on the day of the wedding. photojournalistic wedding photography takes its cue from editorial reporting styles and focuses more on candid and unposed images with little photographer interaction.

These are two extremes and many of today’s photographers will fall somewhere in the middle of these two styles.

A third style that is more and more in demand is a fashionbased approach. In contemporary/ fashion-based wedding photography, photojournalistic images of the events of the day are combined with posed images inspired by the editorial fashion photography found in magazines like Vogue or Vanity Fair. This style is portrait journalistic, a combination of traditional poses combined with a photojournalistic approach throughout the day.

The emphasis in contemporary wedding photography is to capture the story and atmosphere of the day, so the viewer has an appreciation of what the wedding was like, rather

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Just as brides come in different styles, so do wedding photographers.

You’ll need to choose the best fit for your personality.

than a series of predetermined poses.

However, this term can be mistaken for meaning any photograph that is not posed or formal. The advancement of digital cameras and increased use of the internet mean that many people can offer their services as a wedding photographer.

However, Portrait Journalistic wedding photography is more than just not taking formal photographs; it involves the use of composition, lighting and timing to capture photographs that have a strong visual appeal.

Why So Expensive?

If you’re like most brides and grooms, you might feel a bit of sticker shock over the price of wedding photography. Why does it have to cost so much?

It’s said that once you mention the word “wedding,” prices quadruple.

Wedding photography in particular can seem outrageously priced at times. You’ll discover the website of a photographer whose images you love and then you’ll see the rate and your heart will sink. Why on earth do you

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SPRINGWEDDING

A PERFECT OUTDOOR

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t’s spring … the tulips are blooming, the temperatures are rising—what a perfect time for a wedding!

For most of us, spring means the start of new life.

Flowers bloom and the earth wakes up from a long hibernation. If you live in a warmish climate, the perfect place for your spring wedding might be outdoors in a garden that’s bursting with fresh flowers.

As the weather begins to heat up and gardens start to bloom, many brides find the perfect setting for their special day among the greenery and budding flowers.

There are so many ways to set off an outdoor wedding in springtime! Here are a few, with an eye towards elegance:

Props Make use of formal props such as candelabras and urns, and drape containers and tables with vintage linens and lace. Arbors look their best when decorated with simpler, unfussy garden materials as opposed to overthe-top heaps of greens and garlands, a heavy look that’s less popular now.

Centerpieces

Try clean-looking centerpieces with one consistent bloom. For example, pots filled with tulips or urns holding only anemones are really making the scene for spring.

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(and smell) wonderful for weddings in spring. Try potting combinations of rosemary, thyme, and other herbs for green centerpieces that also make great take-home gifts.

Bouquets

Many spring brides are choosing bouquets filled with color—structurally simple, but daring! Brides are callling for stunning bouquets made up of tulips or anemones (a Dutch flower with dark black centers and vibrant petals of red, purple, or fuchsia).

Lilacs or nosegays filled with sweet peas, miniature grape hyacinths, and ranunculus are popular, too.

Shabby Chic

A big trend right now is to mix and match contemporary with vintage—in other words, pure Shabby Chic. Dried

lavender bound with dried grasses and tied to the pews lends a uniquely pleasing Shabby Chic feel. Dress windowsills with wreaths and candles in colored mason jars. Later on, reuse these same decorations to brighten up the reception tables.

Spring Wedding Gowns

Wedding gowns with a touch of color are in! Try a dress with sophisticated tan, beige or pink overtones— champagne is especially popular.

Nostalgia rears its head here as well— many brides are choosing gowns reminiscent of the 40s, 50s or 60s, while others are opting to wear the gown their mother or grandmother wore (either literally the same or a loving copy).

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AFTER THE SHOW

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kay, so you went to the bridal show and talked to a lot of people, picked up a lot of literature, saw great fashions shows with the latest in wedding and bridesmaid gown design, awesome wedding cake ideas and so much that you are getting dizzy. Hold on!

We made it happen, we will help you through it! Great organization, follow through and planning can turn piles of brochures into a well thought out and perfect wedding day.

Dump & Categorize

Dump your bag out and separate the brochures by category; DJs, cake companies, photographers, bands/ live music, flowers, reception halls, etc. Once you’ve done that, take each pile and pull out the company, or companies, you actually had the opportunity to talk to. These will be the first people to review. From that group, chose one to three companies from each category, paying attention to any coupon or show pricing deadlines, that made the biggest impression on you when you spoke, i.e. personality of the representative, overall look of their booth – samples, photos, etc – and any offers they presented. These will be the first people you want to consider for your wedding.

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set up an appointment to talk about what you’re looking for, what your budget is for that particular service, availability on your date, etc. The one thing we do not recommend is just calling up a company and asking what they charge. That doesn’t give you a true idea of what that company can offer you. Here’s something to think about, just because a company may look expensive, i.e. high quality ads, brochures, booth displays, etc. doesn’t mean they are expensive, that they aren’t willing to work within your budget. You’d be surprised how many companies can offer you their best work and still won’t break the bank. Give them a chance.

for a living and it’s second nature to them. What you might assume will be included, often times is not and could be an issue later on down the line.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and don’t be afraid to ask for it in writing!

After you set the appointment, you may want to check out their website too. Many companies will list their services and possibly a price list.

But don’t let that be the end of your research. A true measure of a company is not necessarily what they look like online or what their brochure look like, it’s the people and how they interact with you. Which brings us to the next step…

File It Away

Research what you need to ask

Get to know them personally

While talking with the vendor, make sure everything they will do for you will be written in the contract and that every aspect is covered. Yes, they know what they need to do, but you need to know too! They do this

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Time to Make a Choice

You’ve “interviewed” your top choices. Now comes the hard part, choosing that one company that will make your day perfect. Review all of the information you collected when you spoke. Take into consideration the personality of the person you spoke to, the atmosphere of where you met, any testimonials or recommendations from others that have used their service, etc and the choice should be obvious.

Once you have made your final decisions and booked your wedding professionals, don’t throw away your research! File it away for a future use.

You never know when you’ll need the services of a company you talked to or received literature from but didn’t use.

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life and the companies you choose to help you celebrate play a big role in making it perfect. Follow your heart, after all, it brought you to this point and hasn’t been wrong yet.  article courtesy of todaysbride.com IMPRESSIONS-BRIDE.COM

YOURINVITATIONS

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perfect invitation

I S o you are planning for the biggest day of your life, and you have already decided on those select few (or hundred) guests that will be attending your magnificent wedding.

The stage is set, the date has been chosen, and you have a massive amount of invitations just begging to be sent out. Exactly how do you put together a classy invitation fit for your wedding? Where do you begin?

Here are some materials that you’ll need to put together a formal wedding invitation: • The wedding invitation itself • Tissue Paper • Reception Cards announcing the location and details of your reception • Response Cards • Response Envelopes stamped and labeled with a return address • Directions/map cards • Inner Envelopes • Outer Envelopes Now that you have all of these materials, just follow this simple sixstep guide and get started on those wedding invitations!

Step One

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assembling.

This way there won’t be any awkward indentations on the wedding invitation. Make sure to write out all state names, and words like “street”, “boulevard” and “avenue”. The Outer Envelopes should be addressed to the entire household in which it is being sent.

For the Inner Envelopes, address those specifically invited to the wedding from each household.

Usually, if there are no children, or if the children are not invited to the wedding, “Mr.____ and Mrs. ____” would suffice. If their children are invited to the wedding, list their names by age beneath the names of the parents.

Make sure you do this step for all Inner and Outer Envelopes before moving to step two, and keep them organized in pairs so nothing will get misplaced.

Step Two

Insert the wedding invitation into the Inner Envelope, with the front of the invitation facing the open flap of the envelope. If this invitation is folded, everything else will go inside of the invitation in the following

order. If the invitation is a single card, everything else will go on top of the invitation.

Step Three

Place the Tissue Paper over the invitation to cover the print, and place the Reception Card on top of the tissue with the wording facing the open flap of the envelope.

Step Four

Tuck the Response Card (with the print facing towards you) inside the open flap of the Response Envelope and place this on top of the Reception Card. Make sure the Response Envelope is stamped and that it has the return address already printed on the envelope.

Step Five

Place the Directions/Map card on top of the Response Envelope. If there are separate directions for the ceremony and the reception, make sure that the directions to the ceremony are on top of the directions to the reception.

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Victoria Maria Fernandez t Benjamin Joseph Boron CEREMONY, RECEPTION & CATERING The Mercer Family Farm PRIVATE VENUE {Bolivia, NC}

THE WEDDING PARTY Maid of Honor............................................. Maria Fernandez Matron of Honor.......................................... Jennifer Teplicki Bridesmaids.............Sarah Veit, Kiera Hill, Christine Boron, Samantha Hollen. Shannon Mojica Best Man............................ Nathan Verwey {Wilmington, NC} Groomsmen............................... John Boron, Stephen Boron, Daniel Veit, Joshua Santora, David Fernandez, Nicholas Silvers VENDORS Cupcakes........................ Coastal Cupcakes {Wilmington, NC} Catering........................ Flaymin’ Amy’s “Sacred Burrito Bus” Food Truck {Wilmington, NC} Flowers................. Bella Florals by Theresa {Wilmington, NC} Decorations..................DIY, Late Nights, Glue Guns, Burlap, Lace and Diamond Tipped Drill Bits Rings...................... Gabrielle Maggi of MaggiDesigns {Etsy} Groomsmen...........................................Shirts and pants {Belk} Suspenders {Etsy:Mountain Leather Design} Bowties {Etsy: ClipABowTie} Shoes {Sanuks from the Flip Flop Shop} Bridesmaids’ Shoes..............................................Burlap Toms Wedding Dress...................................................David’s Bridal Bride’s Veil.................. Mother’s Wedding/Family Heirloom Flower Hair Wreath........................... The Honeycomb {Etsy} Name Dress Hanger.......... Custom by After The Ring {Etsy} Ben’s Cufflinks..................Custom glass inlaid cutouts of the location the couple were engaged and married, by DLK Designs {Etsy} Bride’s Garter................................. Custom by Alicia Herbert of Weezawear {Etsy} Bride’s Hair.......................................................William Vaught I Am Salon and Day Spa {Wilmington, NC} PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY Photography..........Crutchfield Photography {Greenville, NC} Videography...........................Joshua Clugstone {Raleigh, NC} ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Reception..............DJ Michael Mojica, Shelton Productions EVENT & PARTY LOCATIONS Bridal Shower hosted by mother of the bride Anastasia Fernandez, mother of the groom Maria Fernandez and Sarah Veit at the home of Sarah Veit.

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AUGUST 4, 2013

ROCK SPRINGS CENTER • GREENVILLE, NC Photography by Crutchfield Photography of Greenville, North Carolina

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Stephanie Hamstead t Trey Quinn CEREMONY, RECEPTION & CATERING Rock Springs Center {Greenville, NC} OFFICIANT Reverend Joseph Cox THE WEDDING PARTY Maid of Honor............................................Natalie Hamstead Bridesmaids.....................Kathryn Brooks, Meredith Quinn, Jackie Riddle, Jessica Hudson, Caroline Barrow, JaNell Lewis, Nina Taunton Best Man................................................Clifton Lee Quinn, Jr. Groomsmen............................ Caleb Quinn, Zane Hamstead, Keith Gorham, Josh Hall, Nate Lewis, Nick Lewis, Dean McLean, Jared Pennington, Jared Taunton, Brent Wynne.

VENDORS Invitations...........................The Paper Bayou {Greenville, NC} Flowers................................... Joe Willoughby {Farmville, NC} Wedding Directors.............. Julie Ackerley, Jessica Gavignan PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY Photography..........Crutchfield Photography {Greenville, NC} Videography.............................. Buscemi Video Productions TRANSPORTATION Granelle’s Limousine Service ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Reception.......................................The Liquid Pleasure Band EVENT & PARTY LOCATIONS Engagement Party hosted by the bride’s parents at their home.

Cocktail Party hosted by friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aman.

Monogram Shower hosted by friends at the home of Mrs. Pam Quinn.

Bridal Shower hosted by friends at the home of Mrs. Melanie Tripp.

Bridal Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Tammy Wright, Mrs. Betsy Gray, and Mrs. Melanie Tripp at the home of Mrs. Betsy Gray.

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MaryCatherine &Andrew DECEMBER 28, 2013

ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH • GREENVILLE, NC Photography by 1000 Words Photography of Garner, North Carolina

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Mary Catherine Nelson t Andrew Mark Jerome CEREMONY St. Peter’s Catholic Church {Greenville, NC} RECEPTION & CATERING The Hilton {Greenville, NC} OFFICIANT The Very Reverend Father Justin Kerber CANTOR Mrs. Catherine Nelson LECTORS Mr. Jonathan Jerome | Mr. Mark Jerome THE WEDDING PARTY Maid of Honor.................Anna Blair Nelson {Greenville, NC} Bridesmaids................ Joanna Thompson, Suzanne Nelson,

Sasha Kaohi, Sarah Jerome Flower Girl.................................. Lily Counts {Charleston, SC} Best Man............................................................David Jerome Groomsmen........... Johnathan Jerome, Kenneth Thompson,

Austin Myrick, Dave Swan Flower Girls................................ Katherine and Georgia Dale Isabella Boucher VENDORS Wedding Cake............................Mrs. Sue Dail {Farmville, NC} Programs.......................................... Faye Warren {Ayden, NC} Flowers.................................Valerie Conger {Grimesland, NC} Wedding Coordinator...Ashley Dews Smith {Greenville, NC} PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY Photography............................. Amanda and Grady Nichols,

1000 Words Photography {Garner, NC} Kristi Dews Dale {Hampstead, NC} Videography............................. Amanda and Grady Nichols,

Five Copper Creative {Greenville, NC} ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Ceremony...................................... Director Michael Vetrano

Musicians Dee Braxton-Pellegrino, Alison Mossey, Scott Pagona, McKenna Nelson.

Reception..................................Bill & Bill DJs {Greenville, NC} EVENT & PARTY LOCATIONS Engagement Party held at The Oxford in Raleigh, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Bryant and Dr. and Mrs. Stevan Thompson.

Bridal Shower at the home of the groom’s parents, Mark and Coleen Jerome.

Bridal Shower at the home of Mrs. Madge Dews Thompson, hosted by the bride’s sisters, cousins, and aunts.

Bridesmaid Luncheon hosted by the aunts of the bride.

Rehearsal Dinner at the City Hotel and Bistro, hosted by Mark and Coleen Jerome.

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lanning a wedding can be very stressful, with tons of details to be taken care of. The most important thing is to stay organized. Checklists help you understand what you need to do and when. Follow this timeline to help you track what’s done and what’s left to do.

10–12 MONTHS before the big day…

 Introduce the families; officially announce the engagement.  Find out who pays for what and start a budget.  Create a guest list and manage it with our easy-to-use tool.  Compare calendars and select a tentative date.  Choose your wedding party.  Create a wedding website to share your engagement.  Consider whitening your teeth for parties and photographs.  Interview and hire a wedding coordinator, if needed.  Decide if you want premarital counseling.  Start looking photos of wedding dresses for inspiration.  Send your engagement photo to the local paper.  Begin thinking about where you want to honeymoon.  Visit and book your reception site, and arrange for parking.  Visit and book your ceremony location and rehearsal time.  Create a save-the-date guest list.

6–9 MONTHS before the big day…

 Alert out-of-town guests of wedding date or send a free save-thedate email.  Find a bridal salon and begin trying on dresses and veils. Bring stockings, heels, strapless bra, and hair clip with you.  Get in shape for your gown by starting an exercise routine.  Get ideas for honeymoon locations and research pricing.  Start looking at floral designs and interview florists.  Search for menu ideas and start meeting with caterers.  Research and interview photographers and videographers.  Get ideas for music and interview bands or DJs.  Finalize flower and décor ideas, and select a florist.  Sign a caterer.  Order your gown and wedding veil.  Shop for and select the perfect bridesmaid dresses.  Book your honeymoon!  Find out if your ceremony location requires insurance.

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 Finalize photographer and videographer contracts.  Book your DJ/band.  Purchase dress accessories: shoes, lingerie, purse, and gloves.  Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony ideas.  Start thinking about all of your gift registry options.  Select hotels of varying price ranges; reserve guest rooms.

4–5 MONTHS before the big day…

 Start thinking about cultural traditions for your wedding.  View wedding invitation styles; research proper wording.  Look at photos to get ideas for wedding cake designs and meet with bakers to taste samples.  Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager.  Shop for wedding rings.  Look for the groom’s and groomsmen’s tuxes or other wear.  Confirm bridesmaids ordered gowns; decide on accessories.  Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses.  Compare pricing, place your wedding invitation order, and book your calligrapher, if needed.  Purchase your rings and send for engraving, if applicable.  Get ideas for wedding favors.  Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties.  Start registries before bridal shower invitations are sent.  Choose your baker and finalize your wedding cake.  Reserve rental equipment: chairs, tables, linens, tents, etc.  Research and book your rehearsal dinner location.  Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup.  Notify family or friends whom you’d like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendants, etc.  Interview and hire additional staff and babysitters, if needed.  Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that your registry has enough items.  Update wedding website.  Consider getting wedding insurance.

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PERFECT PLANNING, continued 2–3 MONTHS before the big day…

 Finalize guest list and submit invitations to calligrapher.  Book makeup artist and hairstylist.  Order your wedding favors and buy wedding accessories!  Consider signing up for dance classes.  Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu.  Find gifts for bride or groom, attendants, hostesses, and parents.  Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom and groomsmen.  Prep for honeymoon—do you have everything you need?  Choose your getaway! Finalize wedding transportation.  Look into bank accounts, insurance, and merging money.  Select all music and review with musicians, singers.  Check the options on registry and update wedding website.  Finalize rehearsal dinner plans; order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort cards, and other stationery.  Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day.

1–2 MONTHS before the big day…

 Have first bridal gown fitting. Bring stockings, shoes, bra, hair accessories, jewelry, camera, and mom or best friend.  Finalize readings and songs; review with performers.  Order liquor or beverages not handled by caterer.  Meet with officiant; finalize ceremony and formations.  Begin writing your vows if applicable.  Begin writing thank-you notes for bridal showers and early wedding gifts, and update your registry at the same time.  Research where to get your marriage license.  Prepare a photo/video wish list, naming family and guests.  Schedule bridesmaids’ luncheon and buy attendant gifts.  Begin whitening your teeth for your wedding day.  Consider liability insurance for your reception location.

3–4 WEEKS before the big day…

 Finalize jewelry … old, new, borrowed and blue.  Prepare must-have shot list for photographer/videographer.  Finalize your music lists and review with musicians.  Practice your first dance wearing your bridal shoes.  Design and order your wedding program.  Confirm honeymoon and travel arrangements.  Call guests who haven’t RSVPed.  Pick up your wedding rings.  Get marriage license no more than 30 days before wedding.  Research how to change your name.  Mail your rehearsal dinner invitations.  Purchase candles, candies, and mints for guest bathroom.  Meet with stylist to discuss and test the makeup and hair.

1–2 WEEKS before the big day…

 Have your final wedding gown fitting.  Finalize wedding-day schedule (receiving-line order) and share with attendants, parents, and all vendors.  Confirm all of your beauty appointments.

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 Confirm pickup times, schedules, and addresses with your wedding-day transportation.  Pick up your wedding dress and accessories.  Pick up the groom’s accessories and outfit—and make sure it fits.  Finalize your vows for the ceremony.  Get hair colored and trimmed (don’t wait until it’s too late).  Confirm final head count.  Give final attendance numbers to vendors and confirm final dates and times for deliverables and pickups after wedding.  Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon.  Create a “wedding box” to gather ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport.  Prepare a “reception box” for accessories: guest books, cake topper, cameras, goblets, etc., and assign someone to transport.  Prepare wedding favors for transportation to reception venue and assign someone to move them.  Finalize your seating arrangements (making sure you involve both sets of parents) and submit a plan to your caterer.  Prepare place cards.  Confirm dates, times, and locations for photo and video sessions.  Confirm dates, times and locations with all vendors.

THE DAY BEFORE the big day…

 Prepare payment and tip envelopes; indicate distributors.  Hand out assignment lists and checklists to all parties.  Give ceremony box, reception box and favor box to the appropriate parties for transportation.  Assign someone to mail your announcement cards.  Gather your dress, accessories, and bridal emergency kit.  Get a manicure, pedicure, and massage.  Rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party.  Try to relax and get a good night’s sleep.

THE WEDDING DAY Your big day is finally here! You may be nervous, but try to eat breakfast and lunch, if applicable. Drink plenty of fluids!  Take a lavender bath—it’s very relaxing.  Wear a buttondown shirt for hair and makeup appointments.

AFTER THE WEDDING  Get your wedding dress cleaned and preserved.  Preserve your bouquet.  Write and mail your thank-you notes.  Complete your name change kit.  Check into your store’s bridal registry completion program.  Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize albums and videos.  Begin your new life as a married couple!

Good luck and best wishes for a long and happy marriage from Impressions Bride!  IMPRESSIONS-BRIDE.COM

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Wedding Photos CONT. FROM PAGE 9

have to spend so much money just for some photographs?

Well, a photographer’s job isn’t as simple as showing up and taking a bunch of snapshots. An independent photographer is running a business.

Businesses have expenses and they take hard work to build and maintain.

A Photographer’s Expenses

equipment. High quality camera bodies can cost $5,000. Lenses—which the photographer will need several of to capture different parts of the ceremony and reception—can cost $1,000 each. And at 2,000 to 3,000 frames per wedding, even a good camera will need to be replaced every couple of years. Then there are flashes, light meters, tripods, camera bags and other miscellaneous gear. taxes. Your photographer is (or should be) paying taxes on every dollar she makes, just like everyone else. So if her fee is $3,000, almost $1,000 of that will go to Uncle Sam. insurance. Many wedding venues require photographers and other vendors to carry liability insurance.

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Photographers must also insure their own camera equipment. Each of these types of insurance costs several hundred dollars per year. advertising. Word of mouth is great, but a photographer needs to keep his name out there. Advertising on Perfect Wedding Guide’s website, one of the most prominent wedding planning resources around, costs at least $2,400 per year.

Other Factors

hidden work. A photographer doesn’t work for you only on the day of your wedding. Every meeting with potential clients is an investment of his time, whether he gets the job or not. Your photographer will spend time with you before the wedding to go over your plan for the day, your required shot list, and the design of any albums you may wish to purchase.

Once the wedding is shot, your photographer will spend hours editing, retouching, and colorcorrecting hundreds of images and then creating an album and/or online gallery of your wedding photos.

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intangible artistry. Photography is a skill and an art. A professional doesn’t simply memorize what all the camera buttons do; he or she is able to capture the beauty and emotion of your day in a unique way. Good photos are more than just technically correct, they are special.

Like professionals in any other field, wedding photographers have worked out their pricing system for a reason, and it’s not just to part you from your money! Professional photographs are a wonderful way to capture your memories. They are not essential, but they are priceless.

You should never feel pressured into paying more than you want to pay for wedding pictures, but neither should you assume that higher prices are simply a scam or a ripoff. Once the cake is eaten and the flowers wilted, your photos (and your marriage!) are what you have left. A good photographer will provide you with photos that are worthy of becoming part of your family’s history. 

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Spring Wedding CONT. FROM PAGE 11

Outdoor Candles Candles lend a soft and romantic aura to any event. But to make the most of them, marry a bit later in the day, or have the reception run into the evening and light your candles then. To add a touch of spring to your candles, wrap bright satin ribbons around clear votive cups. (Multiple layes and colors lend an especially contemporary look.) These can double as guest wedding favors.

The Backup Plan

Spring weather can be unpredictable.

Have your “Plan B” worked out in case of rain, fog or strong winds. Look for an elegant indoor hall nearby to serve as a backup. Alternatively, line up an event tent for the morning of the wedding, just in case (guests enjoy tents even in perfect weather, too—they help soften the sun’s strong rays). Having a backup plan for any outdoor wedding, anytime of the year, is a wise move.

A wedding in spring can be romantic, elegant, and fun! Knowing what you want—and lining up great planning and event staff—are the keys to a successful spring wedding. 

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Perfect Invitation CONT. FROM PAGE 13

Step Six Close the unsealed and untucked Inner Envelope and place it inside of the Outer Envelope so that the invited guests’ names are facing the open flap. You may seal the Outer Envelope with a personal seal or something decorative, but this is optional. After you seal the Outer Envelope, make sure it is stamped and youíre ready for the next one!

With these six easy steps, you’ll have your wedding invitations finished and sent out to your guests in no time. Not only will it make it easier for you by following these simple steps, but your invitations will have a classy appeal that everyone will be talking about until the big day. 

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