Weddings - Pacific Northwest Wedding Guide 2019

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WEDDINGS 2019

A supplement to the Whidbey News-Times and the South Whidbey Record

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By Maria Matson Another advantage of her services is It’s been chaos. As a soon-to-be that she knows the island’s wedding-related spouse, you’ve spent hours tracking businesses inside and out and has estabdown local photographers, juggled a lished personal relationships with many schedule of venue tours and breathed of them. She asks that her clients strongly a sigh of relief after finally deciding on consider using local businesses, as supportwhat cake will look and taste the best. ing the local community is very important But maybe a moment too soon. to her.

Suddenly, your phone lights up, alertIn the event something goes wrong, ing you that your DJ has the flu and "you want to have a local wedding planner,” the florist didn’t come through with the she said. beautiful bouquets you ordered a long Her prices range, depending on the level time ago. It’s the day before the wedof involvement a client requests and other ding, and you have no idea what to do. factors, but she will work with a couple to That’s right about the time when best fit their needs into a budget. you may be wishing that you’d hired A basic wedding service she offers is some help with planning your big day.

Photo by Byron Roe Photography “day of event” assistance, meaning the cliA wedding planner could have done ent has already picked out and put together Want your day to run smoothly? Consider hiring a wedding planner to help. much of the work and damage control. the wedding plans, but Mickunas will make After all, weddings are stressful enough sure the wedding day runs completely Mickunas' business, Whidbey Party Girls!, spewithout tearing out your hair over a million things cializes in all types of events, including weddings, hassle-free and becomes a happy memory. that could go wrong.

“Everyone has different priorities,” Mickunas birthdays and anniversaries.

Gloria Mickunas of Whidbey Party Girls! is said.

She especially loves planning small, intimate someone who could help with that.

And perhaps priority No. 1 should be to hire a weddings, such as ones that are for 30 or less “A wedding planner can be the best investment wedding planner. guests. Many planners or wedding businesses shy you make on your wedding day,” she said. "Not More information can be found Whidbey Party away from intimate weddings, but not her, she only can we save you headaches, we can foresee Girls!’ website www.whidbeypartygirls.com or by said. potential issues.” calling 360-969-0337.

“I love them. Bring them on,” she said.

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Photo by Kara Chappell Photography

A kiss shared at Greenbank Farm at one of the many joyous weddings held each year at the historic location. The popular wedding destination already has nine weddings booked for 2019. In 2018, the farm held 13 weddings.

THE COVER PHOTO by Byron Roe was taken at Captain Whidbey Inn. The wedding was planned by Gloria Mickunas, of Whidbey Party Girls! Floral arrangements were done by Flowers by Shamay and rentals were handled by CORT Party Rentals.

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Seven tricks to make the wedding day easier

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A happy couple, Elaine and Brian Poore, planned their wedding with Whidbey Party Girls! The venue was at the Rein Fire Ranch in Ravensdale, WA. A good wedding planner can take away much of the stress that goes into making a wedding come together. Wise investments can start your new life off right.

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Wedding planning is no small task. From sending out engagement announcements to gifting guests with take-home favors, a couple will pour over scores of details as they plan their weddings.

As if selecting a photographer or choosing the right appetizers isn’t challenging enough, some unknown variables are sure to pop up on the big day as well. Couples can take their cues from others who have walked the aisle before them with these tricks of the trade, which may help couples’ wedding days go smoothly.

1. Host everything at a single location.

Couples who want to simplify their wedding day can select a site that can host the ceremony and reception and also house guests. The cost of such facilities may be more affordable than couples think, as transportation costs will be minimal and the venue may offer discounts on group packages.

2. Think about a day coordinator. Couples who cannot afford a wedding planner to handle all of the details often find that a day-of-service provider is within their budget. This person can handle all of the details of the wedding day so brides and grooms can fully immerse themselves in the festivities.

3. Bring extra cash. Unexpected expenses may pop up. Couples may have to feed an extra mem-

ber of the band or a guest who was able to get a babysitter at the last minute. Brides and grooms may want to offer a bigger tip than anticipated to the waitstaff or DJ who went above and beyond.

4. Learn how to bustle. Walking around with a free-flowing train all day can become tiring for brides. Brides should make sure that one person practices how to bustle the train and will step in to do so for the reception. Also, it may not be the height of fashion, but having a garbage bag on hand can keep the train clean during inclement weather, or if the bride has to trek across grass or soil for photo opportunities.

5. Give an outgoing person a job. Enlist a boisterous friend or family member to wrangle guests for photo opportunities. He or she can be the photographer’s helper and give the happy couple one less thing to do.

6. Stock the bathroom. Some venues will have courtesy items for their guests, but couples also should bring their own necessities, such as breath mints, toothpaste, extra pantyhose, hairspray, lip gloss, and/or sanitary pads.

7. Be all smiles. Couples can’t predict everything that will happen on their wedding day, but they can help create the mood. Smiling couples can make things better for everyone, even when zippers break or someone gets the chicken instead of the salmon.

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Learn the lingo: Get schooled on wedding terminology

• Handle wrap: Ribbon or fabric Couples about to embark on their that wraps around the stems of a wedding journeys will likely learn a bouquet the bride and wedding party thing or two about party planning once carries. their engagements are over and they • Maid/matron of honor: The are newly married. Wedding planning title given to the woman who assists can seem overwhelming and a tad the bride and stands closest to her confusing at times, but a crash course in at the altar. “Maids” are those who wedding terminology can help couples are unmarried, while “matrons” are make more informed choices along the women who are. way.

• Master of ceremonies: An indi• Blusher: A short, single-layer veil that covers the bride’s face before the vidual who will work with the DJ or ceremony. band to announce the various compo• Boutonnière: A single flower bud nents of the wedding reception. worn by the men in the bridal party.

• Nosegay: A small bouquet or Photo by Byron Roe Photography flower arrangement typically given to • Canapés: Bite-sized appetizers served during the cocktail hour of a the mothers of the bride and groom A wedding can be a blissful start to a long, happy and healthy marriage. reception. before the ceremony. floor where the bride and groom are seated.

• Civil ceremony: A marriage ceremony con• Processional/Recessional: Musical pieces • Deposit: A percentage of the total cost of that mark the entrance and exit from the wedding ducted by a council official or justice of the peace service given to a vendor to secure a date for their ceremony. at a municipal location rather than in a house of services.

• Receiving line: A line of the key people in the worship.

• Dragées: Round, small edible balls of sugar wedding who welcome and greet guests.

• Cocktail hour: Typically an hour-long interthat appear on wedding cakes.

• Stationery: All of the paper products used at lude between the wedding ceremony and the main • Escort (seating) cards: Printed cards that the wedding, including invitations, programs and dinner of the reception. Guests have time to arrive direct reception guests to their seats. enclosures. and mingle before being seated.

• Fondant: A sweet, plyable product used to • Tablescape: A word that describes the multiple • Corkage fee: A fee some establishments charge decoratively cover layered cakes. It can be used in components of centerpiece designs. to allow guests to bring their own wine. lieu of straight buttercream.

• Dais: A podium or platform raised from the

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