HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-02-09, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000.
Belgrave family prepares for outdoors
When Julie Fortune walks down
the aisle to meet her groom this
summer, she will not only be sur
rounded by family and friends, but
the very familiar setting of her par
ents’ garden.
In considering a location for her
July nuptials, Fortune decided she
preferred to hold the wedding out
doors.
“Greg and I are both outdoors
people. I never pictured myself get
ting married inside.”
Luckily for her. her parents,
Gerrie and Doug Fortune of Bel
grave have been working on beauti
fying their yard for years.
Amongst the ample beds of
blooms, the Fortunes have placed a
gazebo, pond with fountain and a
garden swing.
To attain the casual, simple affair
she was hoping for, Fortune says
there were other matters to consider
when planning an outdoor wed
ding.
The first was the possbility of
inclement weather.
Anything goes
with flowers
A tent has been ordered and will
be placed in the backyard a few
days prior to the ceremony.
Jokingly, Fortune says she hopes
it is needed for shade instead of a
shelter from rain.
Chairs must also be rented for the
occasion.
In preparation for the wedding,
Gerrie Fortune says there should be
little to do to the beds this year
other than the regular upkeep of the
gardens and weeding the week
before. To add to the ornamenta
tion, several hanging planters will
be included in the garden arrange
ment. Fortune says, “Mom experi
mented with several last year.”
No artificial decorations are
planned as Gerrie believes they
could not outdo the flowers.
Fortune says she expects her
father will spend the spring restain
ing the wood outdoors as well as
preparing the lawn.
Aside from preparing the site,
Fortune must also consider the
attire for herself and the brides
maids. Because of the possibility of
high temperatures, Fortune says the
dresses will be suitable for condi
tions with no air conditioning.
Spiked heels on shoes are also out
as they would sink into the lawn.
Even the colour scheme has been
chosen to blend with the garden
theme. The dresses will be sage
green and complimentary colours
will be a little of everything.
Cool drinks will be provided for
guests both prior to and after the
ceremony to ensure comfort.
Fortune’s one concern is the
pond and young children included
in the occasion.
As with all wedding preparations,
Gerrie says it is important to start
early so things “don’t drive you
crazy”.
The family began planning a year
ago, including booking a motel for
guests seven months in advance to
ensure rooms.
Gerrie has been very pleased
with the service and assistance
received from local businesspeople,
saying most items needed were
purchased or rented locally.
With the date five months away,
the Fortunes are hoping not to have
a long dry spelling leading up to
the weeding, but definitely clear
skies for that special day.4
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