Bridal Guide 2012

Bridal Guide

A supplement to the Skagit Valley Herald and Anacortes American

2012

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Bridal Guide& Planner

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A Picture Perfect You............................................................ 4-5

Your Wedding Attire Tells A Story About Both of You......... 6-7

Cakes Simple and Slightly Perfect........................................ 8-9

Flowers Coming up Roses..................................................... 10

Before You Say ‘I Do’ say ‘I Did’ Checklist.......................... 12

Location, Location, Location................................................. 13

Floral Checklist...................................................................... 14

Photographer Info Worksheet..................................................15

Ceremony Music Worksheet................................................... 16

Honeymoon Info Worksheet................................................... 17

Make it Legal.......................................................................... 18

After the Wedding?................................................................. 18

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to the health and look of your face and skin leading up to the big day? Considering the many photo oppor-tunities that will focus on your face, beginning with your engagement an-nouncement, the bridal showers and the wedding itself, you will want your skin looking its very best. Brides will want to glow, grooms will want to look polished and parents will want to look refreshed and more youth-ful. After the wedding your photos will be shared and remembered for many years as anniversaries, holidays and fam-ily events are celebrated. For a face that has a picture-perfect look, good skin care should begin up to six months before any special event. If you are pressed for time, there are treatments that can be done in the weeks prior to give you a look that is reflec-tive of how good you feel inside. For skin types that are affected by stress with such conditions as rosacea or acne breakouts, it is especially important that your skin care regimen begin as soon as possible to help minimize any flare-ups you may encounter. Consider the following tips and treat-ments for glowing, youthful, and radiant skin for all members of the wedding party: Skin care products that are sold through a professional esthetician are often of physician grade and can provide quicker and better results than most

A Picture Perfect YouBY JOAN PHILLIPS

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You, your partner and even your family will spend countless hours planning for the perfect wedding. For weeks and months in advance the dresses, venue, flowers and guest list will be decided upon down to the smallest detail. But how much attention will you give

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over-the-counter products. Many es-theticians offer free skin care analysis as part of their service and can monitor your progress while making recom-mendations. Chemical peels are used on the face to remove the skin’s surface of dull and old skin cells. These old cells keep the face from having a glowing, radiant look as well as prevent corrective skin care prod-ucts from penetrating deep into the skin’s epidermal layers. Peels are also useful for minimizing brown age spots and improving acne. Chemi-cal peels can and should be custom-ized to each person’s skin type. Skin resurfacing is a great laser treatment for those who have experi-enced excessive sun or environmental exposure, have acne scarring or who just want to refresh the skin’s surface with new cell growth from the inside out.

Brow shaping can dramatically change the look of one’s face. This inexpensive treatment (averaging $20) can bring balance to the eyes as well as enhance the expressions we make. Minimize wrinkles, folds and fine lines quickly with neurotoxins such as Botox Cosmetics and with dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm or Radiesse. The use of these treatments can provide almost instant results and although they are temporary, lasting 4 to 12 months, they can take years off a person’s look. Facial lifts, including the eyes, can offer more dramatic and permanent results that other less invasive proce-dures can. With proper planning and use of local or general anesthesia, a mother or father of the bride and groom could look and feel years younger for the wedding and beyond.

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Your Wedding Attire Tells a Story About Both of You

BY PAM NEEDHAMAlicia’s Bridal & The Formal House

Some women have been thinking about their wedding dress their entire life, and some haven’t! Whichever cat-egory you fall into, you definitely want to feel beautiful on your wedding day. Looking at pictures online or in mag-azines can get you started. We have all of our gowns on our website, but check out different designers’ sites (Pinterest, The Knot, etc.) to get ideas. Even if it isn’t the dress, bring in pic-tures you have found to the bridal shop to see so they can get a feel for your personality. Pick out some to try on but definitely try on some they suggest. They are trained to listen to you and can help im-mensely when you are finding the per-fect dress. They won’t take it personally if you don’t like it, but try it on anyway, you may be completely surprised and fall in love. There are many things full-service shops can do for you as well, like add

cap sleeves, change a neckline and more; so try on dresses, even if they are not exactly what you think you want. Finding your dream dress takes time, so make sure to get something to eat before you come, and bring your mom or a couple of close friends with you. Too many opinions can be difficult for you to process, since everyone has their own style and taste. Bring someone that knows your style and will support you in your decision. It’s supposed to be a really fun day so don’t be worried or stressed, just enjoy it! Keep in mind that most wedding dresses will need to be ordered and will take time to arrive. If the dress is the right size and color, you sometimes can buy out of stock. If not, allow yourself at least seven months for ordering time, shipping, fit-tings, and alterations. Don’t panic if you don’t have that much time; some designers have dresses available in stock. Now you have found your dress, and the rest of the wedding party awaits. Finding bridesmaids dresses to coord-inte and accentuate your gown is your goal. We have so much fun putting

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together a look based on what you like. Picking a dress (or several dress styles) for your girls to wear in the same color are just two of the options. Look at photographers’ pictures online to see some examples and see what appeals to you. Weddings today are less about etiquette, and more an expression of your personality.Timeline Give yourself time so you can avoid a rush; typically five months for order-ing, shipping, fittings and alterations. If you have out-of-town bridesmaids, we can always ship their dresses when they arrive in the store. Mothers on both sides of the family will likely want a beautiful dress too. The color typically shouldn’t match the bridesmaids, but be complementary. The time frame for ordering is about the same as bridesmaids, so don’t let your mom procrastinate. Keep in mind, if you have a daughter that is a bridesmaid there will be a fam-ily photo. Otherwise there are few shots with the whole bridal party and parents.After all, it’s a big day for them as well. This is one of the few times in life you get to take an amazing family photo, so

take advantage of it! Now that your side of the wedding party looks amazing, you want to make sure the guys shine as well. There are lots of choices for men but much easier ones. Keep in mind the formality of your dress when you decide on tuxedos, suits, etc. Again, photographer pictures are a great way to see the look you want for your day. If your dress is very formal, then I wouldn’t suggest the men dress in khakis, or the look will be too different. If it’s a destination wedding, a suit in a lighter color with a jacket they can remove is a great way to go. We can coordinate the color scheme with your dress and the bridesmaids’ dresses as well. You don’t have to match the brides-maids’ dresses; in fact, sometimes bringing in another complementary color is a good way to go. Since every-thing is right here in our store, it makes it easy to picture everything together. We get a little crazy making you hap-py, so congratulations on your engage-ment, and we hope to see you soon!

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Cakes Simple and Slightly PerfectBY ANNA SACHSE

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Sure, towering tiers of woven fondant blooming with hand-formed sugar flowers and topped with a chocolate diorama of the city where you live make for quite a spectacle, but they can also take up a sizeable portion of your wedding budget. Instead, consider opting for a simple or rustic chic design and make the actual cake what’s inside the star of your big-day dessert. By focusing on fantastic flavor instead of over-the-top flair, not only will you save money, you’ll have a nice cake that you actually want to eat, too.Design Within Reach A simple design doesn’t mean you have to forfeit character or style, it just means making smart choices. If you want to make a bold statement, for example, pass on the expensive techniques like detailed piping or elaborate monograms and look to color, suggests Sally Kilbridge, deputy editor of Brides magazine. A brilliant orange cake with simple white stripes would be stunning. For a more rustic feel, fresh flowers are a perfect fit and will be less expensive than sug

and filling like the famous frosting-free tiers from Momofuku’s Milk Bar in New York City. Marilyn DeVault, owner of Portland, Ore.-based Piece of Cake Bakery, has done an elegant version topped with fresh strawberries swirled in white chocolate. Can’t imagine cake without frosting but still want your wedding sweets to be unique? DeVault recommends playing around with size: Consider a spread of three single-tier cakes in your favorite flavors, a smaller two-tier cake paired with luscious fruit pies, or a simple three-tier cake that looks grand thanks to ris-ers that augment the height. Or you can just concentrate on decorat-ing the table on which your simple cake sits, suggests Kara Buntin, owner of Richmond, Va.-based A Cake to Remember. Teapots filled with flowers, mason jars filled with sparklers, mismatched vintage votive holders and slices of trees that serve as cake stands are all great options. Clark said brides should order cakes up to six months ahead of the wedding. In early January, she said she took a call for an August wedding. It’s more about having space to do their cake and not having too many customers on that particular day, she said.

ar, gum-paste or marzipan versions, Kilbridge adds. Oversized blossoms or branches with tiny buds look especially chic, but whatever you choose, ask your florist first to be sure your flora is nontoxic and pesticide-free. Other sweet decorative options include: fresh fruit, such as berries, champagne grapes, miniature pears, plums or apricots arranged around tiers enrobed in a softly-rough cream cheese frosting that evokes tree bark; feathery ferns fanning up from the cake’s base; or, for a beach wedding, small (and thoroughly cleaned) pebbles or seashells arranged in a pattern on smooth, white buttercream. Local bakery owner Roxann Clark said the nearby sea has an influence on what brides want. Clark has owned Mount Vernon’s Xtra Special Cakes for 16 years and has delivered cakes to weddings from the Oregon border north to the Canadian border. People tend to do things beach-related, she said. especially if they are having a wedding in Anacortes or Oak Harbor. Tulips are also used a little bit because of the tulips that we grow. Brides are also looking for clean lines instead of cakes gussied up with garlands or flowers, Clark said. You can also opt to forgo the icing altogether and simply showcase the colorful layers of cake


way to find more interesting flavor profiles and the most delicious cake, but there may be a fee involved, warns Kilbridge. As an alternative, she suggests selecting a bakery that you already love; chances are the cake will taste fantastic and since you’re going for a simple or rustic look anyway, it isn’t necessary that they be pros with a pastry bag. Budget Basics Just because a cake seems simple, it won’t necessarily be lower in cost; a three-tier Mo-mofuku cake that serves 60 to 75 people starts at $400, for example, even without frosting. If budget is a concern of yours, keep in mind that buttercream is typically less expensive than fondant because it requires less work,

says Kilbridge. Just be sure the cake stays re-frigerated until it’s time to cut it, as a melted cake isn’t a bargain at any price. You’ll also want to note that while most bak-ers will charge more for liqueurs, additional fillings, fancy techniques and off-the-menu flavors, some will actually charge extra for ev-ery change to a yellow cake batter or anything other than basic border piping, Buntin says. She advises shopping around and warns against ordering too much; you only need servings for about 80 percent of your guests, as some folks don’t eat cake and others will leave before it’s cut. But the best thing you can do is tell a baker what your budget is and ask what they can do to help you stay within it.

Impeccable Taste Even if your cake is about $19,800 cheaper than Kim Kardashian’s $20K treat, you’re wasting your money if it doesn’t taste good; all you’ve done is pay for a lot of cake that nobodywants to eat, Buntin says. To prevent a flavor fiasco, Buntin advises asking bakers if they use pre-weighed dry ingredients (i.e. a cake mix) and if they make their own fillings and buttercream. Pre-made components are usually more chemical than natural, and the taste reflects that. In addition, she recommends asking background questions, such as how many years of experience the baker has, if they went to culinary school for pastry, and if they will bake and decorate the cake themselves or if a staff person will handle it. You’ll also want to ask about what flavors they offer and, if applicable, whether or not they can accommodate special dietary needs. Piece of Cake Bakery, for example, special-izes in gourmet vegan, wheat-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free wedding cakes that come in flavors that are just as tasty and varied as normal cakes: Think red velvet, lemon, coconut,chocolate raspberry, chocolate mint, chocolate peanut butter, blueberry and pumpkin. Of course, tastings are a helpful (and fun!)

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might seem unexpected enough, but Bailey also likes the idea of incorporating a littlebit of bling to add another dimension. “Just add a little crystal to them, so whenever the bride is walking down the aisle she has a little extra sparkle,” Bailey says. For boutonnieres, the rose blossom should stay in proportion to the lapel on the groom’s jacket. For a slimmer lapel, that means peeling the petals to get it to the right size, or just not allowing the bloom to open as fully. With centerpieces, Bailey likes to go high and low on tables -”it gives the room a lot of movement.” He even sug-gests creating different designs for different tables; that way, guests get to see different arrangements.Dashes of Drama The escort card table is a great place to add a dramatic statement with flowers. One method Bailey has found effective is to tie a rose so that it can be worn as a corsage, and placing it next to the card. When women take their card, they also get a keepsake they can wear. A similar touch, if the event has valet parking, is to have the valet attendant simply hand women a rose at the end of the eve-ning. “It’s just a nice, special touch,” Bailey says. Color Coordination The standard of what roses represent is romance, says Bailey, but the color of the rose is what really exudes a mood. The vibrants – hot pink and fuchsia roses –are all about celebration. “It just says party, it says passion, all the great things,” Bailey says. Lavender and purple roses imbue an air of softness; cream and white roses, elegance. Apricot or peach roses strike a balance; not passionate, not understated. Bailey’s one rule on color: monochroma-tism. “I tend to like them in bunches of the same color,” he says. “I’m not big on mixing.”Take it Slow Bailey’s secret for fantasic-looking roses? Let them open slowly. “Get them at least seven days before [the event],” he says. “The idea is that they want to be as fully open as possible on the day they’re being used.” When tending to them, be very careful in removing leaves from the stem, Bailey warns. Like a straw, if you puncture the stem, it won’t get any oxygen, which will prevent it from opening properly. Beyond that, give them a daily dose of clean, tepid water, and they should be ready to go.

Flowers Coming Up RosesWith so many colors and varieties, roses are a true clas-sic that always shine -especially for weddings. Preston Bailey, author of “Preston Bailey Flowers,” opens up

about the little black dress of wedding flowers

BY TIMOTHY R. SCHULTE Some things are perennially en vogue. Like roses. The iconic floral may have a reputation for red, but it’s the versatility in its vast spectrum of varieties that led floral couturier, Preston Bailey, to dub the rose “the little black dress of floral design.” Like

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the classic closet piece, roses just always work. “They have become this really standard thing that you see--but not just boring red roses,” says Bailey, author of the new book “Preston Bailey Flowers” (Rizzoli, 2011). But ubiquity doesn’t mean they can’t serve as wedding florals. In fact, it’s an invitation to. It just means taking the rose and using it in an unexpected way, Bailey says.Bouquets, Bouts and Centerpieces In a world of hydrangeas and gerbera dai-sies, a bouquet of white or cream roses



9 TO 12 MONTHS OUT: Announce your engagement! Pick a date for your wedding. Decide on your wedding style – large or small,

indoors or out, black tie or barefoot. Decide on and set a budget. Set up a folder to keep receipts and a ledger to

help you stay on budget. Establish a guest list. Reserve your ceremony site. Book your officiant. Reserve your reception site. Book your photographer. Choose your color scheme. Book your florist. Reserve your band or DJ. Book your photographer. Go shopping! Find and order your wedding

gown, veil and accessories. Choose your maid of honor, best man,

bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers. Apply for a passport and visa if you’ll need them

for the honeymoon.

6 TO 9 MONTHS OUT: Choose your flower girl and ring bearer. Reserve your wedding night suite. Sweet! Choose your bridesmaids’ attire – dresses, shoes

and accessories. Go for tastings and book your caterer. Order wedding invitations.

4 TO 6 MONTHS OUT: Start shopping for each other’s wedding gifts. Reserve rental items – tables, tablecloths, chairs,

napkins, flatware, silverware, stem ware. Finalize your invite list. Choose a hair and makeup stylist, meet with them, and schedule your final appointment for the wedding. Order wedding stationery – invitations, thank-

you cards, wedding programs, seating cards, personal stationery.

Address your invitation envelopes. Register for gifts. Start planning your honeymoon. Reserve a time and place for your rehearsal dinner. Arrange accommodations for your out-of-town guests. Start breaking in your shoes.

2 TO 4 MONTHS OUT: Order your wedding cake. Order party favors.

Order room decorations. Shop for honeymoon attire. Book transportation for the wedding day. Check marriage license requirements. Order your wedding bands. Consider having your teeth bleached. Plan pre- and post-wedding activities for your

out-of-town guests. Buy gifts for your bridal party.

6 TO 8 WEEkS OUT: Mail your invitations. Record the RSVPs on your wedding guest spreadsheet. Start sending thank-you cards to early gifters. Schedule your nail appointment. Buy toasting glasses, a cake, knife, a ring pillow, a

guest book, etc. Reserve wedding attire for the groom,

groomsmen, ushers, father of the bride and ring bearer.

Mail rehearsal dinner invitations. Get your marriage license. Find the proverbial “something old, something new,

something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence for your shoe.”

Finalize your menu and beverage order.

2 TO 6 WEEkS OUT: Finalize ceremony details with your officiant. Go in for the final fitting of your wedding gown and veil. Arrange the final fitting for your bridesmaids’ dresses. Send your wedding announcement and photo to

the Skagit Valley Herald. Finalize your rehearsal dinner plans and arrange

seating. Start packing for your honeymoon. Contact guests who haven’t responded. Write out a detailed wedding day timeline for

your bridal party and vendors. Give the timeline to your vendors. Pick up your wedding bands and check for fit. Meet with your photographer and outline the

special photos you want. Meet with your videographer and outline the

special events or people you want videotaped. Meet with your band/DJ and outline the music

you want played during special events like the first dance, daddy-daughter dance, etc.

Remind bridesmaids and groomsmen when and where they can pick up their attire.

Decide on ceremony seating for your special guests, and give the list to your ushers.

Plan your reception room layout and seating arrangement.

THE fINAL WEEk: Breathe. Pick up your wedding attire and make sure

everything fits. Tell your caterer the final guest count. Confirm with your photographer, musicians,

clergy, florist, caterer and reception facility. Confirm your honeymoon reservations and

accommodations. Finish packing for your honeymoon.

REHEARSAL DAY: Breathe. Rehearse the bridal party entrance order, exit

order, standing arrangement and musical cues. Give the best man the officiant’s fee and any other

checks to be delivered the day of the wedding. Arrange for someone to return your rented items

after the wedding. Provide your bridal party with the finalized

detailed timeline. Review ceremony seating with the ushers. Enjoy your rehearsal dinner.

THE BIG DAY: Breathe. Give the groom’s ring to the maid of honor. Give the bride’s ring to the best man. Breathe. Get to the altar. Relax and enjoy your wedding. Say ‘I do.’

before you say ‘i do,’

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emony cocktail garden strolls and open the cottage for the bridal party to enjoy prior to the wedding. The new Eaglemont Golf Clubhouse in Mount Vernon offers breathtaking views of the valley from the new state-of-the-art clubhouse. Two decks flank the 22,000 square-foot event space, which is able to accommodate up to 250 guests upstairs and 150 downstairs. A large lawn sits atop the bluff, with an ar-bor framing the best view in the Skagit Val-ley with the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound as the backdrop. Their top-of-the-line chef, in-house catering and great service staff will cater to your every need. Small to large groups are easily accommodated, with the largest event space having the capability to be divided into three different spaces. Blanchard Chapel provides a quaint and romantic wedding & reception destination. The turn-of-the-century wedding chapel sits in a lovely pastoral setting in Blanchard and offers both indoor and outdoor reception areas, with creekside meadows and gardens for beautiful photos. This classic countryside chapel has a cathe-dral-ceiling sanctuary and is a step back in time, but with contemporary comforts and flexibility. Blanchard Chapel is non-denominational and welcomes unique events and non-tradi-tional weddings. The chapel is celebrating its 100th birthday this year! Located in Bow, The Beau Lodge and the 70-secluded-acre grounds are ideal for events indoor and or outdoor. The average capacity is 75 to 150 people. Just off the banquet room there is a large covered deck. The Lodge also has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and there is a full-size pro-fessional kitchen to accommodate large par-ties. The Beau Lodge grounds have multiple locations ideal for any kind of party. Some favorite locations, are next to the

pond and in the surrounding meadows and gardens. Many of the outdoor locations are suitable for larger wedding ceremonies. Just east of La Conner, there is a spectacu-lar and rare place for guests and events of all kinds. Recently opened to the public for special occasions, The Quarry is an estate property that reminds one of European graciousness and the American spirit. This once-abandoned rock quarry has been grandly transformed by its owner, an inter-nationally acclaimed artist, into a place of unexpected beauty. In its pastoral setting, the newly built western style barn at Tazer Valley Farms is the ideal center-piece for your indoor or outdoor wedding and reception. Whether your event or special occasion is under cover or open air, the setting and atmo-sphere at Tazer Valley Farm is sure to warm your heart. Truly one of a kind, it offers a refreshing alternative to other special event venues. If you’re looking for a picturesque location for your wedding, it might be the venue for you. At Whispering Firs in Mount Vernon, the wooded seclusion, ponds, streams, gorgeous flowers and a breathtaking view of the San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountains pro-vide a multitude of choices for the perfect wedding backdrop. Whispering Firs offers both indoor and outdoor options, but by far the most popular and spectacular venue is the huge deck with its astounding view. The approx. 3,000-square-foot deck provides seating for 150-plus. They even provide on-site catering with the great selection of favorite meals. Skagit Valley has truly become a destina-tion for weddings for Seattle-area brides as well as other parts of the country. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful choices for wedding venues right here in our community. Best wishes finding the perfect location for your very special day!

Location, Location,Location!

BY COLLEEN SMILEYCreative Celebrations

If you have a wedding in your future, one of the first choices you will need to make is the location for your wedding and reception. The most popular choices are garden or outdoor venues that will accommodate both the wedding and reception. The benefits of doing so are retaining guests and lower cost. Many times, when you move from the wedding to the reception, some guests will choose to attend one or the other. It is also more cost-effective when it comes to décor, rentals and flowers. We are so blessed to have so many wonder-ful places to choose from right here in Skagit Valley. TerraBella is a private and unique setting with charm and elegance, nestled in the beautiful Skagit Valley countryside on Fir Island in Conway. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, rustic buildings and a quaint historic white steepled church in the background, TerraBella has amazing photo opportunities, providing you with lasting memories. Your hosts, Loren and Carolyn Wohlgemuth, provide their clients and guests a welcoming and loving atmosphere, always anxious to accommodate every request. Juntunen Gardens is an enchanting surprise within a country setting. Wedding styles range from simple, cottage gardens to more formal European-inspired design. Juntunen Gardens in south Mount Vernon has become a destination site that is highly sought-after, as dates are limited. Nine acres of the 51-acre working farm are dedicated to display gardens and feature a variety of styles and plant material. The gardens are private, but are open for a select number of events throughout the summer months. Owners Rod and Mari Juntunen welcome your guests for pre-cer-

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checklist

Florist Date Ordered_________Contact Person Phone_______________

Qty Item Description (style, color, flowers) Cost

Bride

Bouquet________________________________ ______ Bride’s Throwing Bouquet___________________ ______ Floral Headdress for Reception_______________ ______ Going-away Corsage_______________________ ______ Delivered to_______________ Time_________ ______

Bridal attendants

Matron of Honor_________________________ ______ Maid of Honor___________________________ ______ Bridesmaids_____________________________ ______ Flower Girl_____________________________ ______ Floral Headdress_________________________ ______ Delivered to_______________ Time_________ ______

Groom and attendants

Groom’s Boutonniere______________________ ______ Best Man’s Boutonniere_____________________ ______ Ushers’ Boutonnieres______________________ ______ Ring Bearer’s Boutonniere___________________ ______ Delivered to_______________ Time_________ ______ Bridal Party Total ______

Family

Corsage for Bride’s Mother_________________ ______ Corsage for Groom’s Mother________________ ______ Corsages for Grandmothers_________________ ______ Mother’s Roses__________________________ ______ Other corsages (Stepmothers, Aunts)__________ ______ Boutonniere for Bride’s Father_______________ ______ Boutonniere for Groom’s Father______________ ______ Other Boutonnieres (Stepfathers, Grandfathers) Delivered to_______________ Time_________ Family Total ______

Qty Item Description (style, color, flowers) Cost

Flowers For helpers

Bridal Consultant Officiant Soloist Instrumentalist(s) Guest Book Attendant Gift Attendant Other Helpers Total

Ceremony site

Arch/Canopy Candelabra Candelighters Altar Floral Sprays Pews Aisles Other

Ceremony Site Total

reCeption site

Bride’s Table Parents’ Table Attendants’ Table Guests’ Table Cake Table Top of Cake Guest Book Table Gift Table Ladies’ Powder Room Other

Reception Site Total(Total of all Categories) Subtotal

Grand TotalDeposit

Balance Due

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Photocopy and provide a copy to the photographer and videographer

Bride’s Name________________________________ Phone_________________

Wedding Date_______________________________ Time__________________

Wedding Location______________________________________________________________________

Reception Date_____________________________ Time__________________

Reception Location_____________________________________________________________________

Photographer______________________________ Phone_________________

Assistant__________________________________ Phone_________________

Engagement Pictures_____________ Date_______ Time__________________

Location________________________________________________________________________

Bridal Portrait______________________________ Date_______ Time__________________

Location___________________________________________________

Wedding Day__________________ Arrival Time_______ Phone_____________

Location_______________________________________________________________________

Ceremony Site Restrictions/Guidelines______________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Appropriate Dress_____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Videographer_____________________________ Phone_____________________________________

Assistant________________________________ Phone_____________________________________

Wedding Day________________ Arrival Time____ Phone_____________________________________

Location________________________________________________________________________

Ceremony Site Restrictions/Guidelines_______________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Appropriate Dress______________________________________________________________________

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Ceremony Location _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person ___________________________________________ Phone _______________________________

Wedding Date ____________________________________________ Arrival Time __________________________

Wedding Attire ________________________________________________________________________________

Rehearsal Date ___________________________________________ Time________Location__________________

INSTRUMENTALISTS

Name _________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________

Name____________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________

Name____________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________

Cancellation Policy _________________________________________ Total Cost____________________________

_______________________________________________________ Deposit Paid__________________________

_______________________________________________________ Balance Due__________________________

CEREMONY MUSIC SELECTIONS

Prelude _____________________________________________________________________________________

DURING CEREMONY

First Song ___________________________________________________________________________________

Second Song __________________________________________________________________________________

Third Song (If needed) ___________________________________________________________________________

Processional __________________________________________________________________________________

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WEDDING NIGHTHotel PhoneAddressRoom Accommodations Room#Rate IncludesReservations Made Confirmed

TRAVEL AGENCYAddress Agent PhoneNumber of Days Estimated CostHoneymoon Dates: From ToHoneymoon Destination(s):

HOTEL RESERVATIONSArrival Date Departure Date ConfirmedHotel PhoneAddress

Arrival Date Departure Date ConfirmedHotel PhoneAddress

TRAVEL RESERVATIONS (airline, ship, train, rental car)

Departure/Pickup Date:

Time: Carrier/Number:

Phone: Arrival/Return Date:

Date: Time:

Confirmed

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Return all rented tuxedoes. Return all rented equipment. Return all borrowed accessories.

Tip: have your mom or your maid of honor take on these tasks while he whisks you away to paradise.

Write thank-you cards.Tip: Make your notes as personal as possible. Thank the person for the specific gift and tell them how you plan to use it. Two sentences is plenty. Try something like, “Thanks so much, Aunt Cordelia, for your generous subscription to the Jelly of the Month Club. We can’t wait to savor all that sweet, fruity goodness on toast, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and all manner of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.” Include a wedding or honeymoon photograph of the bride and groom for a nice touch.

Preserve your bridal bouquet.

Tip: Want to save time and minimize work? Plenty of web-based companies offer name change services for $15-$35. Simply fill out a brief form with your basic information, and they handle the necessary name and address changes for you.

Send your wedding gown to the cleaners and have it sealed in a vacuum box or bag.

Decide if you want to file your taxes jointly or separately, and update your tax forms at work.

Add your spouse to your employer’s health insurance. Make your spouse is the beneficiary of any retirement and

401(k) plans. Purchase life insurance. Start financial planning, and consider meeting with an

accountant and financial adviser to devise strategies that fit your goals as a married couple.

you mean there’s more to do

Honey, the wedding is only the beginning! Here’s what needs to happen next:

it can be used is Thursday. Marriage days of the valid date.

If you file your application by mail, please mail it early enough to allow sufficient processing and return mail time. Please also include a contact name, address and phone number where you may be reached if necessary. PLEASE USE BLACK INK!

Legal age for both bride and groom is 18 years old. If one of the applicants is 17 years old, that applicant must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian must sign the marriage application form, granting consent to the marriage, and must have the authority to do so. Legal guardians must provide either an original or certified copy of the legal guardianship documents. An applicant under 17 years of age must have the consent of a Superior Court judge. Such consent is indicated by a waiver, included with the

marriage application, that is signed by the Superior Court judge.

Who is authorized to perform marriage? State law prescribes who can marry. Under RCW 6.04.050, active and retired justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals, judges of the superior courts, Superior Court commissioners, any regular licensed or ordained minister or any priest of any church or religious denomination, and judges of courts of limited jurisdiction may perform marriages.

For more information about marriage licenses, please call 360-336-9311 or email: [email protected]

Obtaining a copy of a marriage license:For more information about obtaining a copy of a marriage license please call (360) 336-9311 or email: [email protected].

General information about marriaGe licenses

in skaGit county

The endless game of name-change. You’ll want your new name and address to appear here:

Social Security Card Driver’s license Passport Bank accounts Credit cards Safe deposit box Investments Loans

Will Property titles Utility companies Post office Magazine

subscriptions Car registration Insurance policies Voter registration

Doctors Dentist Employee records School records Club memberships Anyone who bills

you or sends you wanted mail.

A marriage license can be obtained in Skagit County at the Skagit County Auditor’s Office.

The cost for a marriage license is $60. Payment must be made in cash only, no exceptions. Neither a witness nor a blood test is required to obtain a marriage license.

To obtain a marriage license:

• Complete the marriage license application form (pdf) and affidavit (pdf). Both forms are also obtainable from the Auditor’s Office.

• Both the bride-to-be and groom-to-be must sign the completed affidavit. The signing must be witnessed by a notary public or deputy auditor.

• Pay the $60 fee.

The license is not valid until the third full day after the application is filed at the Auditor’s Office. For example, if the application is filed on Monday, the first day

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Bridal Guide 2012