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Two teachers add up to one classy wedding

By Jane Turpin Moore Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON — When two teachers get married, their wedding is guaranteed to be classy.

And if that wedding happens to take place in the midst of a busy school year, enter “simple” and “streamlined” directly into the grade book.

“We became engaged on March 21,” explained Theresa (Hoesing) Tripp, a Worthington High School (WHS) mathematics teacher who married WHS ag teacher Matt Tripp on Oct. 29, slightly more than seven months later.

“Summer seemed a little too soon for a wedding, but waiting over a year until the following summer seemed too long, so we decided to go for the fall.”

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Matt and Theresa Tripp.

Because Theresa originally hailed from Yankton, S.D., and graduated from Augustana University, while Matt was a Worthington native and a graduate of South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., it made sense for the couple to center their wedding day in Sioux Falls, S.D.

“We met in the middle to make it easier for our families and friends,” said Theresa, who in addition to teaching full time is in the midst of completing a master’s degree in education with a math emphasis.

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From Page C3 Keeping simplicity in mind, they opted to try a venue — Blue Haven Barn and Gardens, located near Wild Water West Amusement Park on the west edge of Sioux Falls — that opened in July.

“Deciding to have the wedding and reception at the same site made things really nice for planning, and our guests didn’t have to drive from one place to another,” noted Theresa.

It didn’t take Theresa, who tends to approach matters analytically, long to choose a wedding dress, either. She spent the better part of two days scouting for dresses and made her selection by the beginning of April.

“After trying on a lot of dresses, I went home and thought about it a lot with my ‘math brain,’ then when I went back I knew exactly which one I wanted,” laughed Theresa.

Her dream dress, found at Sioux Falls’ Bridal Gallery, was a strapless A-line gown featuring ivory satin with an ivory lace overlay and a short train.

“I loved my dress,” she attested, “and the Bridal Gallery staff was so nice to work with — very professional.”

Theresa’s veil, which was dotted with crystals/sequins and pearls, echoed her gown.

Her four attendants wore full-length

plum-colored dresses in styles of their preference.

“Everyone has a unique body shape, so I wanted them to pick something they felt comfortable in,” said Theresa.

“They could choose their own shoes and hairstyles, too, but as it happened, we all had our hair done in a halfup, half-down style — that wasn’t a requirement, just a happy accident.”

Although the Tripps had the benefit of the four-day MEA weekend immediately prior to their big day — a tremendous help with last-minute details and planning —Theresa was content to arrive at Blue Haven on her wedding morning and remain until the party ended. “I knew that once I got there, it would all happen,” she expressed.

“What I probably enjoyed the most was having the hair and makeup people arrive at Blue Haven and we could just be there, hanging out and getting ready, without having to run around anywhere else.”

Theresa’s hair stylist was one she had worked with during her college years, and the makeup artist had a connection with Theresa’s sister. The Tripps’ autumnal color scheme included touches of burgundy and white along with the plum.

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Bridal flowers came from Hy-Vee of Sioux Falls, where Theresa worked as a college student.

Following the 4:30 p.m. wedding, a “day-of” wedding coordinator (from Accents Event Planning and Rental of Sioux Falls) the Tripps had hired took care of rearranging tables and chairs for the social hour and dinner that followed.

“We had about 175 guests, and the timing worked out really well,” recalled Theresa. “Our food was catered by Tony’s Catering in Brandon, S.D., and it was delicious.”

Their dinner menu included roast beef, bacon-wrapped chicken, vegetables, mashed potatoes and bread.

“Instead of traditional wedding cake, one of my best friends, Kerry, made a variety of cheesecakes because Matt and I both love cheesecake,” noted Theresa.

In fact, the bride couldn’t name a favorite from among the tempting choices she listed: salted caramel, berry, brownie and s’mores cheesecake.

“I loved them all,” she said.

The Rev. Dan Hormig of Windom, a colleague of Theresa’s mother, officiated at the wedding ceremony, which had two unexpected highlights.

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TRIPP From Page C4 “After we lit a unity candle and said our vows, we signed our marriage certificate as part of the ceremony,” said Theresa.

“And I didn’t have flower girls; I had ‘flower grandmas,’” she revealed.

“Our maternal grandmas are both 90 — Betty Von Holdt and Colleen Schild — and they wore burgundy outfits and distributed flower petals while Matt’s dad, Dave Tripp, walked them down the aisle.”

Worthington’s own DJ Barry Roberts provided music from start to finish.

“He was wonderful,” affirmed Theresa. “He played music for the ceremony, the social hour and dinner, and also for the dance, and he did a nice job of finding a variety of music for dancing and

entertainment.”

Besides sharing a love of cheesecake and country music, Matt and Theresa enjoy spending occasional warm summer days relaxing on Lake Okabena in Matt’s Crestliner fishing boat. A hunting enthusiast, Matt has introduced Theresa to the joys of fishing (they sometimes use Crystaleyes Jigs created by Theresa’s WHS math department colleague John Koller).

“She wasn’t even a little bit of a fisherwoman before,” laughed Matt, who treasures his bride’s wedding gift to him: a hunting bow. He, meanwhile, pleased his bride with a tasteful wedding gift of silver earrings and a necklace.

“We respect each other’s interests,” said Theresa, who prefers to leisurely sip coffee at home while cuddling her Shih-Poo poodle, Wednesday, when

Matt heads out on early morning hunting excursions.

“We’re pretty compatible,” agreed Matt. “I like to clean, and she’s more tolerant of messes, but she’s a good cook so I don’t try to compete with her.

“I figure if she cooks, I’ll do the dishes and clean up.”

Although the couple was immediately back in their respective classrooms following their wedding weekend, they’re hoping to take a wedding trip next summer — possibly to coastal Maine, where they might sample seafood, relish the stunning views and allow Matt to indulge in some fishing.

And if the cranberry bogs they encounter revive happy memories of their October wedding and its hues of burgundy? All the better.

Blizzard bride recalls blessings on anniversary Stormy start leads to lasting love for Lukes

By Jane Turpin Moore Daily Globe WORTHINGTON — When Upper Midwest media outlets reflected on the 25th anniversary of the record-breaking, three-day Halloween blizzard of 1991, Mary and Jeff Luke were busy remembering something else: Their wedding.

Nov. 2 marked the Lukes’ silver wedding anniversary, and a more memorable occasion could not have been engineered.

When the couple, who had dated for five years prior to their nuptials, chose Nov. 2, 1991, to exchange their vows, Mary had no intention of being a “blizzard bride.”

“We became engaged a year earlier and started to check out dates with the staff of St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, where we wanted to be married,” explained Mary, the current director of Worthington’s Center for Active Living. Both she and Jeff were alumni of St. Thomas (she earned her undergraduate degree there and he, a master’s degree), so centering their ceremony on the college campus made sense.

The chapel’s first available date was in August — but that happened to be Jeff’s parents’ 35th wedding anniversary and plans were already in the works for a separate celebra-

tion.

“Next, they offered a Saturday in mid-September, but the son of some family friends was getting married then,” Mary said.

When Nov. 2 was suggested, the Lukes seized it, largely on the strength of another couple’s experience around the same (Special to the Daily Globe) time the previous Jeff and Mary Luke’s wedding coincided with a major year with a crisp, snowstorm that began on Oct. 31, 1991. golden and sunny late-fall wedding day. “I thought, ture, Mary continued to attend to ‘Sure, Nov. 2 sounds alright,’” said final wedding details and errands, Mary. unsuspecting that all was soon to An eager bride, Mary laid metic- be disrupted. ulous plans for a wonderful day, “I was doing everything I could complete with a reception at the to get ready for my wedding and Minneapolis Women’s Club, a wasn’t watching the weather,” said string quartet, a vocal soloist and Mary. “These days, we’re way more other special touches that included aware, and much sooner, of the several family members. extremes in weather, and if I knew But in the week prior to the wed- then what I know now, I would have ding, Mary’s mother noticed that a been more concerned.” nasty weather system was brewing; On Thursday night, Oct. 31, the she elected not to worry her har- epic storm began with sheets of ried daughter. Since smartphones LUKE BLIZZARD WEDDING: with regular weather updates and Page C6 warnings weren’t yet in the pic-

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freezing rain that deterred young trick-or-treaters and started impeding the travel plans of the Lukes’ wedding guests; 200 people had RSVP’d that they were coming.

Inches upon inches of snow followed as the night progressed (28.4 inches of snow eventually collected in the Twin Cities), with wind gusts and cold temperatures turning the landscape into a full-fledged winter nightmare.

The vagaries of the snowfall and people’s travel plans created odd circumstances; for instance, Mary’s sister managed to fly in from her Hawaii home with her new baby, but her brother and his family, also blessed with an infant, were trapped in the western Twin Cities suburbs and missed the whole affair.

Jeff’s best man flew into the Twin Cities on Thursday afternoon.

Instead of immediately gathering their rental tuxes from the store at Burnsville Center, the groomsmen opted to socialize instead.

“But with the storm, Burnsville Center was closed Friday, so on Saturday a helpful employee made it to the store, shoveled a pathway in, carried the tuxes out and literally handed them in through the car window,” said Mary.

Jeff’s parents spent Friday driving in perilous conditions to the Twin Cities from Hutchinson in a caravan of family friends; Mary’s mother and stepfather had decided to get to town (from Willmar) earlier in the week, so they were already in the vicinity when the storm struck.

“It was a little bit of a ‘sad bride’ moment when I walked down the aisle on Saturday afternoon and there were only about 40 people in the chapel when the ceremony started,” admitted Mary.

“But people kept arriving as the ceremony continued, and I specifically remember nudging Jeff at the altar when two guests from Hutchinson walked in. It really became more about who was present rather than who couldn’t make it.”

Miraculously, all members of the string quartet made it, as did a vocal soloist — and the trumpeter hired to play the processional “Trumpet Voluntary” was snowed in but managed to find a substitute trum-

peter who filled the role without missing a beat.

“It was amazing how so many things worked out,” said Mary.

“That truly felt like a blessing.”

The weather also spawned humorous moments, such as when a cousin of Mary’s mother, appearing outwardly elegant in a full-length fur coat, slyly opened her wrap upon being greeted by the bridal couple post-ceremony to reveal sweatpants and boots underneath.

“She hadn’t had time to change,” laughed Mary. “Everyone tried so hard to be there for us, and we appreciated that so much.”

While en route via hired limousine with their bridal party of eight to the reception site in Minneapolis, the limo temporarily became stuck in the snow on an exit ramp, and Mary spent several minutes envisioning walking the rest of the way in the snow, hiking up her dress as she scaled snowdrifts.

“It was tough going, but we eventually made it,” said Mary.

Ultimately, 103 people were served at the wedding dinner — about 50 percent of the anticipated guest list.

“Throughout the whole thing, we tried to find the joy and positive aspects of it,” said Mary. “We had to focus on each other, on our wedding vows and on the people who were celebrating with us.”

Although the couple’s grandparents were prevented from attending, “We ended up having dinner at a rural Country Kitchen with them later,” said Mary.

Because Jeff was a fifthgrade teacher in 1991 (Mary was employed at West Publishing at the time), the pair had a short honeymoon getaway to Hawaii over the Thanksgiving break.

Above all, the

unexpected blizzard provided an unlooked-for foundation to their life as a couple.

“We learned a lot about each other’s character in those few days,” said Mary. “Jeff was very calm and reassuring, and that made it easier for me to stay calm.”

The Lukes moved to Worthington in 2002 when their three daughters were 3, 5 and 7 for Jeff to assume the role of assistant principal at Prairie Elementary; their daughters are now 17, 19 and 21, and Jeff is principal at Worthington Middle School.

“Starting out with the blizzard has helped us remember throughout our marriage that when things are difficult you need to look to the positives and put some of the small stuff aside,” suggested Mary.

“We focused on all the people who went out of their way to help us have a wonderful wedding in spite of the weather, and we focused on what was really important.

“It really is about the marriage and not about the wedding.”

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Riding in style Limousines offer luxury for wedding events

By Karl Evers-Hillstrom Kevershillstrom@dglobe.com WORTHINGTON — Limousines are the most popular choice of transportation for a bride and groom nowadays. On top of that, close friends and family often expect to be driven to the wedding in limo luxury as well, making such ceremonies a fun time for limo providers.

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12,000 weddings. Royal Limousine started the Sioux Falls limo industry in 1983 and to this day is still the biggest limo company in the region.

Boji Rides out of Okoboji, Iowa has been operating for 14 years.

Dan Enfield — son of owner Sean Enfield, who drives and books rides — said the company started incorporating limos into its business about nine years ago.

For Haddorff and Enfield, weddings are always the biggest pull.

Haddorff said they would serve six to 12 weddings any given Saturday.

“Weddings are always the most

popular occasion,” Haddorff said.

“Even right now, we’re seeing a lot of reservations for winter weddings in the coming months.”

Weddings bring people from all over the region. Enfield said Boji Rides often transports people hundreds of miles to South Dakota, Minnesota and southern Iowa for wedding receptions. Both limo services has traveled to Minneapolis and further for events, and would travel as far as there’s still a road to

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“We’ll go everywhere,” Enfield said. “That’s part of our job.”

Haddorff said he loves to pick up people for weddings or any special events that bring friends and family together.

“It’s a very joyous occasion to see families together,” Haddorff said.

“When we pick them up, that’s where the fun starts — the work is done as far as we’re concerned.”

Royal offers a variety of services for weddings, such as rolling out a red carpet for the bride and groom or serving champagne and other drinks in the vehicle.

“We like to pamper the bride and groom — make it feel special for them,” Haddorff said.

Royal also provides cars and limos to people coming back from a wedding party who might not be in the best shape to drive themselves — a very common occurrence.

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“Limo coaches have evolved into these party buses, which is basically a bus with the interior of a fancy limo,” Haddorff said. “We have five of them now because they’re so popular.”

Haddorff said weddings are a consistent source of ridership, as they happen all year. Events such

as proms and homecomings have a short window that lasts four to five weeks. Although weddings and other special events drive the most revenue, Haddorff said he preferred picking up someone who wasn’t expecting a 28-foot car to show up.

“Birthdays and anniversaries are one of my favorite occasions just to see the surprise on their faces,” Haddorff said. “When someone is surprised with a limo, it’s just fun to see. Those people appreciate it more than if they’re expecting it.”

Bridal event set for Sunday in Worthington

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“We have 49 vendors set up, so it will have a show feel,” Westra said of “An Afternoon of Decadence.”

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Westra added that the event will include a runway-style bridal show featuring close to 40 models. Bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses and tuxes will be showcased thanks to the participation of retailers Blue Box Bridal of Fairmont, The Stag Clothiers of Worthington and JSK Bridal of Mountain Lake.

“We’re also be giving away wine every 15 minutes,” Gibson said of the event. “There will also be prizes from our vendors, as well as a grand prize that we’re putting together.”

That grand prize, Westra elaborated, will include a couple of free-night stays at Worthington’s Comfort Suites, wine and “other luxurious items.”

Worthington has played host to an annual bridal show for several years now, and Westra believes it’s important for that tradition to continue.

“This bridal event is to offer brides in the southwest Minnesota corner and northwest Iowa region the opportunity to book multiple

vendors at one time, or at least check out different vendors all at at one time before the holiday season,” she said. “It’s a good chance to get the 2017 wedding planning going before the holidays hit.”

The scheduling of “An Afternoon of Decadence” for Sunday represents a change from years past, Westra noted.

“January and February can be very cold and blustery and the weather can be very hard to predict,” she said of the event’s move to November. “The other reason is that brides for late spring and early summer already have their vendors lined up by the time January and February hit, so it’s almost too late then for the brides to come and book vendors. A lot of things are booked eight months to a year out.”

Last year’s bridal show was plagued by wintry weather that limited attendance to approximately 100 people, Westra and Gibson said.

This year, the hope for the event — which is co-sponsored by Comfort Suites, the Worthington Event

Center and the Daily Globe — is a crowd in the neighborhood of 300.

Westra has been in her current post for nearly a year, while Gibson joined in April. In addition to the bridal show and — naturally — weddings, the event center is a busy place year-round.

“We have corporate, community and special events,” Westra said.

“In December, we’re hosting quite a few Christmas parties. January has the Winterfest Chili Cookoff and the Chamber Extravaganza, March we have the Pheasants Forever Banquet and April there’s the YMCA Cruise Dinner, Hospice Cottage Banquet and WHS after-prom. There are also smaller corporate events scheduled week to week throughout the year.”

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Provide guests with added comfort at your wedding

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Couples can treat wedding guests special by increasing their level of comfort throughout the day.

Metro Creative Graphics Weddings are special days in couples’ lives. No wedding would be complete without the witnesses, including the happy friends and family members who are anxious to celebrate the special day.

While weddings are largely about the couple tying the knot, it’s important the couples do not overlook the comfort of all of the well-wishers at the ceremony and reception. Every effort should be made to ensure guests are comfortable and feel welcomed at the event.

Plan for inclement weather.

The weather is unpredictable, so establish a backup plan should the weather not cooperate on your big day. Outdoor weddings in warm, sunny locations can get hot quickly, so make sure there is shade available. Ask ushers to hand out sunscreen so guests don’t burn in the sun. If there’s a chance for rain, have umbrellas or a tent available to keep guests dry.

Choose a venue that can support your guest list. Guest comfort

can be compromised if everyone is packed into a reception room that is much too small. Everyone should be able to sit and move around freely. This notion also applies to the dance floor. Be certain guests can dance comfortably and have a good time.

Verify basic needs can be met.

When selecting venues or ceremony sites, investigate whether guests will have an easy time getting to and from the room. Are paths easily accessible for those with mobility issues? Are restrooms located close enough to seating areas so elderly guests won’t have to walk far to use the bathroom? Put yourself in your guests’ shoes and figure out solutions to any potential obstacles that might affect your guests.

Offer welcome drinks and snacks.

A cocktail hour might be on the horizon, but guests may arrive with an appetite. Make a few light refreshments available, such as crackers, chips, pretzels and some soft drinks. Ice-cold water or lemonade can make an outdoor cere-

mony more comfortable in the heat.

Conversely, hot chocolate or coffee warms up a body in chilly weather.

Consider ice-breaker games. Little games can help guests who have never met get to know one another.

Games also may help pass the time until the reception begins.

Provide a program of events. Clue guests into what will happen and when. This way they can adjust their schedules around the wedding. If photos of the bridal party will take place immediately following the ceremony, mention it on the program. Guests will appreciate knowing what to expect and when to expect it.

Provide other creature comforts. Stock extra toiletries in the restrooms, and consider making inexpensive sandals available for guests with sore dancing feet.

Weddings may focus on the couple tying the knot, but guests play a key role in the festivities as well.

Keeping them happy and comfortable is a benefit to all.

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Newly married couples should make every effort to be on the same page with regard to handling their finances.

Metro Creative Graphics Couples can spend months or even years planning their weddings.

While planning a wedding requires lots of hard work, couples may also want to give some thought to life beyond their wedding day.

One of the more important matters couples must consider is how to manage their finances once they tie the knot. Discussing money can be a tricky issue, particularly when couples have long been accustomed to handling their own accounts and being responsible for their own income and expenditures.

Bringing another party into the equation can complicate matters, particularly when one spouse may not have the full picture of the other’s spending and saving habits.

In fact, the financial resource Bankrate.com says some of the most common financial problems newly married couples encounter include overspending and managing debt.

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Engagements Engagement and wedding announcements are published in the Daily Globe on Saturdays.

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MERGING FINANCES

to call off the wedding. If money is causing this type of issue before the wedding, delaying the conversation From Page C14 until after tying the knot can be It may take some trial and error a big mistake. It’s better for coubefore couples find a solution that ples to begin financial discussions works for them, but it’s importand start brainstorming long-term ant that couples keep the lines of goals and plans as soon as they get communication open and express engaged. Don’t hide negative finana willingness to compromise with cial information from a prospective regard to managing money. The spouse. Being open and honest — following are some additional tips even though it can be challenging for couples who want to make the — is the best way to proceed. transition to sharing finances go as smoothly as possible.

Deal with debt Hiding debt is a big mistake. DisStart the conversation early cuss debt early on and come up According to a recent poll by the with a way to pay it off together.

National Foundation for Credit The experts say, like it or not, once Counseling, more than two-thirds you’re married, your spouse’s debts of engaged couples had negative become your problem. His or her attitudes about discussing money credit score can impact your ability with their soon-to-be spouses, to get credit as a couple. It’s best to with 5 percent saying even having handle debt efficiently regardless of the conversation would cause them who is responsible for the debt.

Decide who is the money manager

One person may be better or more organized when it comes to paying bills. Whether you keep separate accounts or combine them, it is easier for one person to take the lead and manage the finances from month to month. Money can funnel into a joint account specifically established to pay bills.

Develop a joint budget

Not only do finances need to be merged, but so, too, do lifestyles.

Couples must be on the same page regarding their spending habits and keep luxury or personal expenditures in check. Work out a budget and savings plan together.

Managing finances is a conversation that newlyweds need to have as soon as possible.

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Brandpoint First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes moving into a new house.

The big move often comes after the big day. Whether you’re moving in together for the first time or you’re saying goodbye to your tiny apartment and moving into a starter home, it’s an exciting — and often expensive — time.

Consider these tips to help streamline your move and save you money so you can fully enjoy the honeymoon phase in your new home sweet home:

Purge, sell and save

Did you receive new dishes or cookware as a wedding gift? You can probably ditch your old set.

Host a garage sale or sell items you don’t need online to make some cash while reducing goods you have to move. Alternatively, donate to a local nonprofit and take the tax write off at the end of the year.

Determine what size moving truck you’ll need

A good rule is to plan for 150 cubic feet of space for every fully fur-

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Get sturdy boxes of various sizes and fill them with similar items. Label each box with the contents and room name.

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For the wedding gifts you received, try to keep them in the original boxes for extra protection.

Start early and pack smart Get sturdy boxes of various sizes and fill them with similar items.

Label each box with the contents and room name. Make sure you have plenty of packing bubbles and towels to wrap breakable items.

Finally, tape boxes securely before transport.

Ask for help Ask friends to help carry and pack boxes. A move is a great reason to get the wedding party together one more time. If something is particularly heavy, there’s no shame in enlisting professionals for help to prevent injury. heaviest boxes on the bottom and then place lighter boxes on top.

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Information to include on your wedding website Metro Creative Graphics Personal websites are an invaluable resource for couples planning their weddings. Wedding websites provide a great platform for couples to share all sorts of information regarding their big day, making them an essential element of modern-day wedding planning.

Wedding websites need not feature all the bells and whistles of more permanent sites. But while there are specific guidelines governing what to include on wedding websites, couples should be mindful to share certain information to ensure their guests stay in the know about the pending nuptials.

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Invitations were once the go-to source for information about couples’ wedding ceremonies and receptions. But unlike invitations, websites won’t get lost around the house or in the mail, making them more reliable resources for guests.

not attending your wedding. Cou- Registry ples can save the expense of postWedding websites also provide a The participants age by requesting that guests RSVP great way for couples to share regWedding websites can be used to exclusively through their websites. istry information. Include links that inform guests about the couple get- Just be sure to include that request take guests directly to your online ting married as well as the various with the invitations if you still plan registries. participants, such as the brides- to mail more traditional invites.

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How to build your wedding budget Metro Creative Graphics Couples engaged to be married have a lot on their plates as they begin planning their weddings.

Whereas tradition once demanded parents of the bride pay for a couple’s wedding, nowadays more and more engaged couples are completely or partially financing their own nuptials. That means prospective brides and grooms must develop wedding budgets that won’t ensure their first act as Mr. and Mrs. is paying down debt.

In its 2015 Real Weddings Study, (Metro Creative Graphics) online bridal resource The Knot Prospective brides and grooms must develop wedding budgets that won’t ensure found that many couples still their first act as Mr. and Mrs. is paying down debt. receive substantial financial support from their parents to pay for WEDDING BUDGET: Page C23 their weddings.

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Gather quotes before choosing where to tie the knot. Where couFrom Page C22 ples get married will have a great In its 2015 Real Weddings Study, impact on how much money they online bridal resource The Knot will spend on their weddings. For found that many couples still example, the Real Weddings Study receive substantial financial sup- found that, in 2015, the average port from their parents to pay for wedding in Manhattan cost couples their weddings. The survey found slightly more than $82,000, while that, on average, the bride’s parents the average Alaskan wedding cost contributed 44 percent of the over- just over $17,000. Venues within all wedding budget in 2015, while the same city can vary greatly with couples financed 43 percent (the regard to pricing and offerings as remaining 13 percent was financed well, so couples should give themby the groom’s parents and addi- selves ample time to gather quotes tional sources). Couples who hope to follow that formula or pay for their weddings on their own can heed the following tips to build wedding budgets that won’t break the bank but will still ensure a day to remember forever.

Examine your collective finances.

Metro Creative Graphics Few couples know the details of While summer and fall are the each other’s finances before getting engaged. While some may still most popular times of year to get hesitate to share their personal married, couples can tie the knot financial information upon getting whenever they choose, including on engawged, an open and honest dis- holidays.

Holiday weddings tend to stray cussion and examination of each from the norm, and that can make person’s finances is the only way to for a memorable night for couples develop a realistic wedding budget that both partners can live with. and their guests. example, Once couples know what they can For couples who contribute, they can then consult their parents to determine if their choose to get mothers and fathers are intending married on Halloween may to contribute.

Develop a preliminary guest list. encourage their A preliminary guest list can give guests to arrive couples an idea of how large and and celebrate in expensive their weddings will be. costume, makAccording to the Real Weddings ing for a unique Study, the average cost per wedding experience for guest in 2015 was $237. While that all in attencost can vary greatly depending dance. But planon geography and other factors, ning weddings couples should keep that figure in that take place mind when drafting their guest on a holiday or lists. If need be, keep costs down holiday weekby trimming the guest list so it end may require includes only close family members a little extra effort. and friends.

Research venDon’t count on gifts. Many couues before finalples justify runaway wedding budgets by telling themselves that izing the date. who they will ultimately get the money Couples have their eyes back via wedding gifts. While many set on certain guests will give financial gifts, venues to host counting on such windfalls is a rectheir ceremonies ipe for accruing debt. Do not build and receptions potential wedding gifts into your should research wedding budget. If you do so and the availability your expectations fall short, you of those venues could be facing considerable debt on holidays or upon returning home from your

and find an affordable venue they like.

Build extra costs into your budget.

When determining a budget you can live with, remember to include a little extra for unforeseen costs.

Weddings are large undertakings, and it’s reasonable to expect some unforeseen costs to arise. Building such costs into your initial budget will make these unforeseen circumstances that much easier to handle.

Budgets can help couples stay on track and avoid debt as they plan their weddings.

How to handle a wedding around a holiday holiday weekends before finalizing their wedding date. Some venues may have preexisting agreements with local community organizations that may prohibit them from hosting weddings or limit their available time slots.

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Planning weddings that take place on a holiday or holiday weekend may require a little extra effort. but couples who wait too long to sign contracts with vendors might find themselves paying more and/ or choosing whoever is available as opposed to their top choices.

Plan to pay a little more. As noted, vendors tend to be busy on holidays and during holiday weekends, and their prices may reflect the high demand for their services.

Budget-conscious couples should anticipate paying more on holidays than they might pay on other weekends.

Expect some declined invitations.

While an extended holiday weekend may seem like the perfect time to tie

the knot, guests may not share that perspective. Many would-be guests likely cherish their existing holiday traditions and may be unwilling to abandon those traditions to attend a wedding. Every couple has at least a few friends or family members decline their wedding invitations, but those numbers may be more substantial for couples hosting holiday weddings.

Holiday weddings can make for some great memories, but couples must be especially diligent when planning weddings on holidays or holiday weekends.

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Allow for a longer engagement.

Regardless of which holiday you choose, keep in mind that many people make plans well in advance of a holiday. Holidays tend to be accompanied by long weekends, and your guests may already have plans for that time off from the office. In addition, families often travel to visit relatives during the holiday season at the end of the calendar year. If you plan to wed on a holiday or holiday weekend, allow for a longer engagement so your guests won’t have to cancel existing plans or miss the wedding because they already have travel plans that weekend. Let guests know your holiday-wedding intentions as soon as you finalize the date.

Start looking for vendors as soon as possible. Vendors, including caterers and photographers, tend to be busy on holiday weekends, so start looking as early as possible.

It’s important to comparison shop,

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How to organize wedding planning

the planning process and the better they can handle the unforeseen circumstances that are bound to arise in the months leading up to the wedding.

Create separate filing systems for each aspect of the wedding. Rather than maintaining one massive file with information about various elements of the wedding, maintain separate files for each aspect of the wedding. For example, when receiving quotes from prospective florists, keep all florist quotes in a single folder that remains separate from information about other parts of the wedding. Separate (Metro Creative Graphics) filing systems make it easier to Staying organized when planning a wedding is a tall task. It’s wise to expect the find quotes and contracts when you need to, saving you the trouble unexpected when organizing a wedding. of digging through pages upon Metro Creative Graphics remember and cherish forever. pages of quotes, notes and other Staying organized when planning information you store. Maintain Weddings require a lot of planning.

Couples hosting large weddings or a wedding is a tall task. It’s wise a spending spreadsheet. Many even intimate gatherings can easily to expect the unexpected when couples plan weddings on carefully be overwhelmed by the amount organizing a wedding, and the constructed budgets. of planning they must do to make more organized couples can stay, WEDDING PLANNING: Page C28 their weddings into events they will the more fun they can have during

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But couples can easily exceed those budgets if they are not routinely monitoring and recording their spending or the spending they are committing to upon signing contracts with vendors. Create a spending spreadsheet that allows you to track how much you have already spent, how much you are committed to spending and when wedding bills are due. Update the spreadsheet whenever you write a check or sign a new contract, and periodically examine the sheet so you can make sure you are still on track to remain at or under budget.

Hire a planner. If wedding planning is proving especially overwhelming or if you simply don’t have time to do all the legwork necessary to plan on your own, hire a wedding planner. Wedding planners are invaluable resources who can help couples quickly connect with vendors who can meet their needs while staying within their budgets.

Planners also can advise couples on ways to save money and which areas of the wedding should not be bargain basement. Couples planning destination weddings should inquire about resort-affiliated wedding planners before choosing a venue to host their ceremonies and/or guests.

Start early. According to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings Study, the average length of engagement for couples who wed in 2015 was 14.5 months. That means today’s average couples have more than a year to plan their nuptials. By starting their wedding planning early, couples can avoid having to plan everything at the last minute, which can be hectic, nerve-wracking and unorganized. In addition, starting early affords couples more time to find great deals and stay within their budgets.

Staying organized when planning a wedding can make for more enjoyable planning and a happier wedding day.

Master wedding reception seating charts

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Couples may find it challenging to lay out seating arrangements at their wedding receptions.

Metro Creative Graphics After the vows have been exchanged and couples have donned their wedding rings, newly married couples and their guests often enjoy some well-deserved fun at the wedding reception.

Though wedding receptions are all about fun, couples may find it difficult to plan the reception seating arrangements. Such a task requires a good deal of time, sorting through guest responses and an intimate knowledge of which personalities will mesh and which will not.

But some patience, diplomacy and even a little help can make

the process of planning seating arrangements much easier.

Group related people together.

This relation does not have to be familial. For example, seat work friends together rather than scattering them at various tables.

It’s easier for wedding guests to mingle when they have some common connection.

Younger guests are more flexible.

Recognize that younger guests are less likely to complain about where they are seated than older guests, so you have more wiggle room when arranging their tables.

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SEATING

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Guests who are up for a good They can be placed at tables party may appreciate being seated closer to the dance floor, near the close to the dance floor or within entertainment or by the kitchen arm’s length of the refreshments. door, while older guests might want Address mobility concerns. If a to be closer to the bride and groom guest is elderly or needs to be close and further away from distractions. to exits or the restroom, make those Seat immediate family members accommodations. nearby. Seat immediate family Embrace the kids’ table. Seat members closest to the bride and young guests together if there are groom. Guests who fall under the a number of them. Kids will have acquaintance category as opposed more fun sitting with one another to the family category can be seated than with adults or their parents.

And seating kids together makes it easier for servers if children will be ordering from a special menu.

Expect the unexpected. Some seating arrangements may not work out. Be sure the reception site is flexible and can easily put another place setting together if an unexpected guest arrives or if someone needs to be moved to another table.

Couples must map out seating arrangements when planning their wedding receptions. Learn to master the techniques and etiquette to make the process easier.

Four wine buying tips for weddings

Brandpoint Traditional wedding rules have fallen by the wayside — food trucks are in, having a hashtag is a must, bridesmaids no longer wear the same dress and groomsmen are sometimes in sneakers. Couples are actively seeking ways to differentiate themselves and get creative. All that aside, there is one thing that remains constant — weddings must have wine.

Without wine, there is no glass to raise during the toast to the bride and groom and nothing to drink when the bar closes during dinner. Wine is the first thing guests are offered when they take a seat, and — you know that they say — it’s important to make a good first impression.

“YOUR WEDDING SPECIALIST Choosing the right varietals for your wedding does SINCE 1983” not have to be a stressful endeavor. Whether you’re a novice wine drinker or a connoisseur, follow these four tips and you’ll please a crowd without spending a fortune:

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Say “cheers!” with a sparkling wine.

People love a good toast, and nothing washes down a teary maid of honor speech like a glass of sparkling.

Riondo Prosecco is an accessible option that’s ideal to enjoy any day of the year, but perfectly suited for special occasions. You’ll get six pours out of a bottle, so plan accordingly!

Good things come in threes.

In addition to a sparkling, you’ll want a red and a white option that are familiar and food-friendly. You can’t go wrong with a Merlot — look for labels from the Napa region. For a white, Terlato Friuli Pinot Grigio is exceptional and ideal for food pairing.

Wine math: What you didn’t learn in school.

Running out of wine mid-wedding isn’t an option, so it’s important to do the math. You should anticipate getting about five glasses per bottle and assume that each guest will drink one glass per hour.

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Follow this rule and the wine will flow all night long, keeping you and your guests happy.

Don’t break the bank, but stay away from the cheap stuff.

Choosing an excellent wine doesn’t mean paying top-dollar, but buying too cheap can mean sacrificing quality. There are countless high-quality, delicious, wines available for $10-$20 per bottle, so leave the cheap stuff on the bottom shelf!

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