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PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004.
Keep guests' comfort in mind during photographs
Seaaattat welcome
A beautifully-framed engagement photo at the entrance of
the reception hall was an impressive welcome. (Photo
submitted)
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amazing how fast 6.5 hours goes by.
Weather is one aspect you can't .
control but the Masons' plans went
on and the day was beautiful with just
a trickle of snow in the air. "Much
like summer rain, make sure you have
locations indoors for your photos just
in case there is a blizzard."
Also, keep in mind guests don't
want to wait around outside for long
periods of time while the bridal party
gets photos taken between the
ceremony and dinner. "To avoid
people heading home after the
• ceremony for fear of weather, we had
our pictures taken before the
ceremony with the exception of a few
in the church;-This allowed our guests
to gather at the hall for a social drink
without waiting hours."
To ensure everyone arrived on time
at the various spots, the couple hired
a driver and bus. "This was a time
saver and kept people warm while
outdoor photos were being taken.
• The wedding party, said Karen
"was amazing for agreeing to
participate in outdoor photos. Keep in
mind you don't want winter coats and
mitts in the photo. I had black fur
shawls made to co-ordinate with my
bridesmaids' dresses. They also wore
elbow-length satin gloves. The
groomsman had black leather gloves
to tie in with the black-and-gold
theme.
Hire a seamstress, said Karen, it
will save you money. Karen hired
someone to make shawls, her
crinoline, and the co-ordinating white
satin capes trimmed in faux fur that
the flowergirl and she wore.
A smart investment, said Mason
was the hiring of a videographer to
capture the small events so often
missed in the hustle and bustle.
"As most brides-to-be don't want to
hear, the day goes by with a blur.
Watching our video time and time
again I see people and small details I
never noticed the big day. Videos are
available in DVD format and as
technology changes years from now
can be transferred onto new media."
There are advantages to a winter
wedding. Professionals are less likely
to be booked. Getting married in the
off-season is cheaper though reminds
Mason, weddings are expensive no
matter what month you get married
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The evergreens- and poinsettias
were left over from Christmas. The
poinsettias added an abundance of
colour as they were available in many
shades including creams. Tulling
draped from the ceiling at Blyth
Community Centre and cascaded-
down the head table, plus a little
snow glitter and twinkle lights and
voila a winter wonderland, said
Karen."There's something magical
about a winter wedding, that I can't
explain.
MS) — Champagne is the most
romantic of wines, and it's a time-
honoured tradition to toast the new
bride and groom with a shimmering
glass of champagne or sparkling
wine.
Wedding planners offer the
following tips for selecting and
serving just the right bubbly for your
special day:
• Figure on one bottle of sparkling
wine for every six to eight
guests.
• Have the tables set with tulip-
shaped glasses or champagne flutes.
The wide, shallow glass so often
seen at weddings is the worst choice
for sparkling wines. A tall, slender
glass allows the fine bubbles to rise
without disappearing too quickly.
• If budget is a concern, consider a
"two-tier" system — buy several
cases of a lower-priced sparkler for
the majority of your guests and a
few special bottles for the wedding
party.
• Want to really make a statement?
Don't reserve the sparkling wine for
just the toast. Instead, serve
sparkling wine throughout the entire
meal and enhance the festive mood
of your special occasion.
"The French have long known that
champagnes and sparkling wines are
perfect partners- for a wide range _of
foods," says winemaker Arnaud
Weyrich.
Today's- adventurous chefs serve
sparkling wines with everything
from light fish and poultry dishes
with cream sauces to spicy ethnic
foods. Ask your caterer for menu
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But she stresses. hire a protessional
photographer. Pictures tell a thousand
words. -
For cost, Mason says US decide.
what the most important element of
the wedding is and spend your budget
accordingly. Ydu can splurge on the
expensive designer dress and gather,
friends to help assemble table
centrepieces or borrow/rent from
newly-married coupleS to save
money.
"If you have a problem planning,
ask a newly-married bride. We all
suggestions.
• Consider champagne or
sparkling wine as gifts for the bridal
party and anyone else who helped
smooth the way for a perfect
wedding day. A bottle of champagne
and a champagne bucket will let
them relive the happiness of your
wedding with their own special
someone.
• Give special guests — mom and
have things that worked well and
others that didn't.
What better people to ask than
those with experience? •
"Don't spend a lot of time
worrying about small details ...
remember what brought you to your
special day ... and take time to
celebrate that love with your
husband. The .day goes by with the
wink of an eye and that -year and a
half planning is rewarded in the
pictures and memories you and your
guests share."
dad, grandma, and your favourite
cousin — corks from champagne
-popped for the occasion. Mark the
corks "Sarah and Mike's Wedding,"
with the date, for a wonderful
wedding memento.
And, when the wedding's over, let
the romance live on. Create your
own everyday champagne
traditions, and keep the sparkle
alive!
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