GOTri
JANUARY 2015
Hidden gem
Weddings
Planning your dream day
2015 trends
professional planner
PRESENTED BY
GOTri
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A TWISTED LENZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Josh and Lisa Kalinowski share a kiss on the dock at Shanghai Resort Marina, Lafollette, on Sept. 27, 2014.
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ENGAGED! — NOW WHAT?
What to focus on first and things
to remember leading up to and
on the big day and beyond.
ADVICE FROM A PRO
A professional planner offers
advice to the newly engaged,
with tips to stay organized.
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Weddings are expensive,
but these tips will help you
find ways to cut the budget.
HIDDEN GEM VENUES
Do you know about these
wonderful yet underplayed
wedding locations?
Quality vendors
You’ll want professionals
around you on your big day.
Here’s how to find them.
2015 TRENDS
Pinterest inspiration reigns and
rustic will still be the hot trend
throughout wedding season.
PRO PHOTOGRAPHERS
After the wedding, the one takeaway you have are photographs
and maybe a video: Hire pros.
GIFTS FOR THE GUYS
Ideas for thank-you
gifts for the manly men
in your bridal party.
band or DJ?
Things to consider when
selecting your musical
entertainment for your reception.
BRIDAL STYLE
Dress suggestions
for brides of any
shape and size.
DIET SAFELY
Many couples want to lose
pounds before the wedding, but
follow these tips to keep it safe.
CALM LAST-MINUTE JITTERS
Get some rest, spend time with
family and friends, delegate
responsibilities and relax.
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Publisher
Justin Wilcox
Editor
Kelly Story
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Engaged!
Now what?
Preparing for the big day means planning a multitude of details;
everything from the flower arrangements to that something blue must
be decided upon well in advance of the ceremony. Here are some tips
to help ensure your big day goes off without a hitch:
THE BIG DECISIONS
Things to consider right away:
◆ Pick a date. Talk with your fiancé and your families about potential
wedding dates to ensure the important people in your lives will be able
to take part.
◆ Select your guests. The number of guests you invite will directly
influence the cost of your wedding.
◆ Set a budget. Budgeting for your wedding is crucial, as this will
have a great impact on every other aspect of your day, as well as your
honeymoon. Plan for a little wiggle room for unexpected expenses.
◆ Choose a location. Because most popular bridal spots are just
that — popular — you may want to start searching for a location
quickly.
◆ Organize the bridal party. Make careful decisions about who you
want supporting you leading up to the big day.
◆ Pick a style. Many brides choose wedding styles that are reflected
in their save-the-dates, invitations, ceremonies, receptions and thankyou cards. Choosing a theme and color scheme in the beginning will
help narrow down options later.
◆ Hire a caterer. Take into account the dietary needs of your guests
by offering a variety of menu options, including a vegetarian dish.
◆ Order the cake. Whether you choose a large multi-tiered cake or
cupcakes, remember to keep your budget in mind — and pick flavors
you and your fiancé truly enjoy.
◆ Make the announcement. Decide how you want to let the community know of your planned nuptials. Do you want to have professional
engagement photos taken? Do you plan to publish the news in your
local newspaper? Will you include a link to a personalized wedding
website on your save-the-date cards or invitations?
◆ Get the gown. On your wedding day, everyone will be awaiting a
glimpse of your gown. Listen to your instincts and choose a gown that
“feels right” and reflects your personality and style.
◆ Dress your party. Once you have chosen the wedding dress of
your dreams, speak with your fiancé about his wishes for his suit, as
well as the bridal party attire.
◆ Hire a photographer. Choose your professional photographer
wisely. With a walk down the aisle, father/daughter dance and toast,
your father is sure to get photographed, but your mother might get
overlooked. Make sure to ask the photographer to get shots of your
mother throughout the day as well.
◆ Choose your flowers. Once you set the date, discuss with your
florists which flowers are in season to help narrow down your selection. You may love tulips, but if you have a winter wedding, they may
be hard to come by, and may be more expensive.
◆ Book the entertainment. Do you want a DJ or a live band? Talk
with your fiancé about your music preferences, as well as the types of
tunes you want played at your reception to keep your guests dancing.
BEFORE THE BIG DAY
◆ Create a website for your wedding to keep guests informed of
events and for easy access to registry information. Provide accommodation information for those guests traveling from out of town.
◆ Insure your engagement and wedding rings against loss, damage,
theft or mysterious disappearance. According to a survey conducted
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Johnathan Nickels and Christina Labib during their
engagement photo session. They married on Oct. 25, 2014.
by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, 44 percent of married women
either don’t insure their engagement ring, or don’t know for certain
whether their engagement and wedding rings are insured. For a free,
no-obligation jewelry insurance quote, visit www.insureyourjewelry.
com.
◆ Make sure your marriage license, travel documentation and insurance information are ready to go and stored in a safe place in advance
of the wedding day.
◆ Practice reciting your vows and speeches until you feel
comfortable.
◆ Wear your wedding heels around the house to “break them in.”
Pack a back-up pair of flats to wear during the reception.
◆ Remember to ask for help. Designate members of your family or
close friends to specific assignments.
WEDDING DAY DETAILS
◆ Provide bottled water for your wedding party. To ensure no
one gets overheated, hide water near your bridal party during the
ceremony for emergencies.
◆ Choose meaningful gifts for your wedding party. Necklaces,
earrings or bracelets are great for bridesmaids; cufflinks are good for
groomsmen.
◆ Create individual envelopes for tipping drivers, caterers, musicians, etc. Separate envelopes will help ensure no one is forgotten.
◆ Plan for weather. If you are planning an outdoor event order a tent
or choose a venue with indoor space for last-minute protection from
the elements. Offer extra umbrellas to usher people from their vehicles
to the venue. Watch the forecast; for warm to hot days, place fans
throughout the venue and provide plenty of water for guests; for cool to
cold ones, space heaters can be placed throughout the space to warm
up the room in advance of the event.
FOLLOWING THE HONEYMOON
◆ Open wedding gifts and keep an accurate list of each guest in
correspondence with their gift.
◆ Write thoughtful, personalized handwritten thank you cards.
— Family Features
STAY ORGANIZED
Couples planning a wedding quickly realize
just how challenging a task that planning
can be. From paring down the guest list to
arranging the music to choosing a menu for
the reception, couples must make several
decisions when planning their big days.
Staying organized when planning is no small
task, as the planning can be spread out
over several months or even more than
a year, making it difficult to keep track of
what’s has and hasn’t been done.
The following are a few organization tips:
WRITE THINGS DOWN
KATRINA SERENE PHOTOGRAPHY
James and Jaclyn Madrid during planning for their April 26, 2014, wedding.
Advice from a professional planner
B
ecause their wedding day will be one of the most important days of a
couple’s life together, that day should be perfect — or at least as close
to perfect as possible. That’s why the advice and expertise of a wedding
planner can be an invaluable resource. Chances are, your planner has seen and
done it all when it comes to weddings.
Brandi Woodall is co-owner and founder of Positive Approach Group,
an event planning firm located in Johnson City. Woodall is an experienced
wedding coordinator and offers a few “tricks of the trade” to make planning a
wedding go more smoothly for both the happy couple as well as the wedding
planner.
As any bride-to-be knows, suggested wedding checklists can be found all
over the Internet and in bridal magazines. Woodall suggests not letting these
checklists stress you out. Instead, consider these lists as general guidelines to
get you started.
“A general wedding checklist that can be found online is great, but don’t
obsess over every item or with the timeframe they generally tell you. In my
profession, I have planned weddings in six weeks,” she said. “While I don’t
advocate waiting until the last minute — as it will limit your choices — I don’t
think you have to make decisions on items such as invitations, favors or final
details 18 months away from your big day.”
And, Woodall suggests, big or small, know your budget before you start
planning your wedding.
“Budgets are necessary. So many consultations end with ‘I haven’t set a
budget.’ I can promise you one of two things, vendors will think, ‘They have
oodles of money’ or ‘They can’t afford this service.’
“From a planner’s perspective, it can be frustrating to know that if you refer
specific vendors for a job, it might be out of the price range for a couple. So
better to know the absolute number beforehand to avoid any heartaches when
you can’t afford that cake you’ve spent an hour designing with a decorator.”
Woodall also says delegating wedding-day responsibilities to close friends
may not always be a good idea.
“So, you’ve asked your friend to help plan and/or coordinate your wedding?
Our biggest reservation with this is that if they are your friend, they’ll want
to enjoy the day with you,” she said. “Of course planning along the way and
having support is very important to many couples and their friends and
family. But leaving the final tasks to someone who would rather dance the
night away with you can end up with a lot of hurt feelings and catastrophes.
“When important decisions are needed, you want someone with experience
to handle anything thrown at them.”
For more information about Positive Approach, visit www.positiveapproachgroup.com.
— Marci Gore
Whether the old-fashioned way in a
notebook or more modern on a tablet or
smartphone, write down plans as you go —
important phone numbers, vendor info and
all the details you’ll need instant access to.
It’s important that such notes are taken in
something that’s portable, allowing you to jot
down notes immediately as opposed to
trying to remember until you arrive home.
CREATE A TO-DO LIST
As you make certain decisions, simply strike
those tasks from the list. This way, you will
know which tasks you’ve polished off and
which ones you still need to work on.
CREATE A cALENDAR
Keep a calendar devoted specifically
to the wedding. Include appointments with
vendors and information regarding payment
schedules and other deadlines there.
If you set deadlines for yourself, such as
when you prefer to choose a band for the
reception, store these there, too.
TAKE PIcTURES
Use a digital camera or your smartphone to
take pictures when shopping and
exploring your options in regard to attire,
floral bouquets and other aspects of the
wedding so you won’t have to rely strictly on
memory when making your final decisions.
Keep the images organized in one place,
either on your phone or your computer.
DELEGATE cERTAIN TASKS
Even couples who consider themselves
taskmasters can benefit from delegating
some tasks when planning. This can save
you some time and make it easier to keep
track of everything. When delegating, ask
friends or family to handle those tasks that
don’t require a personal touch.
For example, ask a best man or maid of
honor to arrange for guest transportation
to and from the airport. It’s not too much
responsibility, but it’s one less thing for
busy couples to worry about.
— MS
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Simple solutions to save
money on your wedding
Couples in the midst of planning a wedding often find
themselves overwhelmed by the cost of such a meaningful yet
expensive undertaking. The average wedding is as expensive
as a new car or a down payment on a house, so it’s no surprise
many couples experience sticker shock when they first begin
talking with vendors. But as shocking as the cost of saying “I
do” can be, there are some tried-and-true ways to drastically
reduce that cost without making the big day any less special.
Guests
Many couples save the most money by reducing the number
of people they invite to their wedding. Couples who come from
large families may not be able to cut family from the guest lists
without causing a significant stir, but consider professional
colleagues and old acquaintances who you no longer keep
in touch with who are unlikely to be offended if they don’t
make the cut. Many reception halls will charge by the head, so
consider if you really need to invite 150 guests or if 100 will
do. Trimming can save you a substantial amount of money.
VENUE
Perhaps no element of wedding planning is more open
to negotiation than the venue where the reception will take
place. Many couples now choose venues that can host both the
wedding and the reception, and that can save couples the cost
of booking two separate locations and transporting out-oftown guests from one location to another.
GOWN
Don’t go overboard on the gown. Styles are ever-changing,
so there’s a strong chance brides won’t be passing down their
wedding gowns to their daughters someday. What’s popular
now will likely seem outdated by the time your daughter walks
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Harrison and Renee Dellinger at Farmhouse Gallery on July 19, 2014.
down the aisle. Many dresses can be made in the same design as
the one you try on but with cheaper fabrics that are a fraction of
the cost.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Choose a buffet-style dinner over waiter service. Many guests
will no doubt prefer a buffet-style dinner instead of waiter
service, so take advantage of that and choose a more affordable
buffet-style dinner that allows diners to choose what they want
on their plate.
Trim your beverage budget. There are ways to save while
ensuring your guests can still toast you and yours with a few
libations. Rather than offering a full bar, limit the choices to
beer and wine, which will be perfectly acceptable to most guests
anyway.
When it comes to trimming wedding costs, couples will have to
make compromises, but those compromises don’t have to come
at the cost of a beautiful and memorable event.
— MS
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Hidden gem
venues
Victoria Stinson and
Toby Hawkins say their
vows at Chateau Selah.
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www.chateauselah.com
Couples looking for a private location without sparing the
splendor of the Appalachian Mountains should consider a visit
to Chateau Selah in historic Blountville. The three-story stone
manor house sits on a hilltop area surrounded by a beautiful
panoramic view of the mountains. Outdoor amenities include a
stone and landscaped garden, a fire pit surrounded by seating
and an oversized fireplace.
Chateau Selah offers bridal shower, wedding ceremony and
reception services for up to 175 guests and offers in-house
catering, with outside vendors welcome.
The people at Chateau Selah say they strive to make your
wedding event your vision with custom coordination and planning services. Vintage elegance, distinguished excellence and
timeless serenity can be found at Chateau Selah.
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ANDREW & ERIN PHOTOGRAPHY
Christy and Joe Vogt with their bridal party in front
of The Capitol Theatre in Greeneville on June 28, 2014.
The Capitol Theatre
http://thecapitoltheatreofgreeneville.com
When you hear of going to the theater, you often think of
first dates, a children’s movie or maybe parents’ night out
and probably not a wedding shower or reception. But in the
case of The Capitol Theatre of Greeneville, you might want
to think again.
Built in the early 1930s for Crescent Amusement
Company of Nashville, Capitol Theatre was the center of
entertainment in Greeneville for years, showing first-run
movies and hosting events until the mid-1970s. Then a
new manager renovated the building and reopened in
1974. Main Street Greeneville purchased the building in the
’90s after hearing rumors the theater might be sold to the
city and turned into a parking lot. After another round of
renovations and several ownership changes, the property
eventually became a nonprofit organization and an active
part of downtown culture.
The venue is now available for community and private
events, including weddings, bridal showers and receptions.
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Chateau Selah
The region offers a multitude of beautiful
wedding and reception venues. Chances
are you may have been to an event at
wonderful venues such as the Carnegie
Hotel in Johnson City, Storybrook Farm
in Jonesborough, Allandale Mansion in
Kingsport or The Martha Washington Inn
in Abingdon, but here are a few less wellknown options you might want to consider.
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The Capitol Theatre has
been renovated and is
available for weddings and
other special events.
COURTESY OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER FARMS
Happily Ever After Farms
www.happilyeverafterfarms.com
Women often see the wedding day as the
end of a storybook tale, wrapping up months
of planning with the phrase “and they lived
happily ever after.” One location that strives to
provide the fairytale for couples is Happily Ever
After Farms in the Flag Pond area of Unicoi
County. The farm caters to receptions and
special events, and specializes in weddings,
offering more than 80 acres of privacy with a
gorgeous Great Smoky Mountain backdrop.
A.R. Morgan and his wife Ruth built the log
cabin in 1978 to escape the “city life of Erwin.”
The current owners purchased the property
from the Morgans with a promise to keep the
property a calming retreat. The farm boasts a
Civil War-era barn built with pegs and forged
nails, a new barn with a two bedroom “tree
house,” and a large pond with a fire pit and
COURTESY OF HEAF
a locust-and-grapevine arbor. An abundance of
A bride and groom on a
wild birds, deer, rabbits and other wildlife roam
bridge over the creek at
the farm, and arrowheads dating back 5,000 to
Happily Ever After Farms.
8,000 years have been found on the property.
The folks at Happily Ever After Farms can help you plan your wedding from
start to finish with a professional event planning firm offering a variety of
packages to suit your every wish. From ceremony coordination to full-service
planning, Happily Ever After Farms can help as little or as much as needed.
Tipton-Haynes
www.tipton-haynes.org
Once given as a wedding
gift, Tipton-Haynes State
Historic Site in Johnson
City is available for
weddings. The 45-acre
property includes 11
historic buildings, a
limestone cave, a natural
spring, a buffalo trace, a
nature trail and a visitor
center containing a permanent exhibit, museum
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store, educational spaces,
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Tipton-Haynes
Historic Site
a library and archives.
Several unique plants can be found on the property, including — seasonally,
of course — purple blooming artichoke, lush green Chinquapin, snowdrops,
sweet-smelling lilac, dainty violets, lily of the valley and blooming dogwoods,
redbuds and silverbell trees.
Picnic tables dot one section of the property — perfect for a small, more
casual wedding reception, or rent a tent for a more formal affair.
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Christy McGhee Blevins at Inn on Town Creek
Inn on Town Creek
www.innontowncreek.com
In the heart of historic Abingdon, Virgina,
on tree-lined Valley Street is a delightful
bed and breakfast called The Inn on Town
Creek. The house is located on four acres
of wooded land beside a tributary of the
Holston River and shaded by pine trees,
dogwoods and rhododendrons.
Couples choosing to host their wedding
and reception at The Inn are able to take a
short walk to downtown Abingdon for the
city’s amenities, such as the famous Barter
Theatre and the William King Art Center.
The Inn can accommodate for a wedding
ceremony only, in either the parlor or in
one of the gardens; an intimate wedding
package with up to 20 guests and a onenight stay in the inn for the newlyweds; or
couples could go for the ultimate package
by renting the entire property with space
for up to 225 people.
Innkeepers Dr. Roger and Linda Neal
will treat each guest with the warmest of
southern hospitality.
POSITIVE APPROACH EVENTS
A September wedding ceremony at The Inn
— Matthew Lane
How to find quality vendors
Weddings are a careful balance of many elements that
culminate on one special day. Making all of the components
come together seemlessly requires a well-organized bride
and groom and the cooperation of professional wedding
vendors who understand their unique roles.
Vendors are essential to a successful wedding.
Competent wedding vendors will remove much of the worry
and work from a couple’s shoulders. Research, planning
and verifying references are some ways to ensure your
vendors make your day that much more enjoyable.
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Tymber and Nick Taylor at Storybrook Farm on Aug. 25, 2013.
✓
Seek recommendations from trusted friends and family
members. Talk to friends and family members whose insight
you value about which wedding vendors they used. If you
attend a wedding or party and find the flowers or the music
particularly well done, ask for the name of the florist or band.
Word-of-mouth advertisement is a great way to find quality
vendors who will help make your dream wedding a reality.
✓
Consult with a wedding planner. If budget allows, work with
a wedding planner. He or she will have an extensive list of
vendors you can contact. A wedding planner wants the job
to get done right and efficiently, and many wedding planners
have already vetted and verified certain vendors as quality
workers.
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Deposits should be a fraction of the total price. Avoid
vendors who insist on hefty deposits. A deposit is a good-faith
agreement to hold the date of the wedding, and it should be a
small percentage of the overall cost of the services.
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Always ask for references and don’t ignore them. Busy
wedding vendors should provide you with a list of names
of satisfied customers. Talk with couples who used the
vendors’ services in the past and ask the questions that are
most important to your decision-making process. Unbiased
feedback also may be available through online review sites,
but direct contact with references may make you feel more
comfortable. If a vendor fails to provide references, this
should raise suspicions about the person’s reliability.
Do not pay balances too far in advance. Many vendors
require the balance be paid on the day of the wedding or
shortly before. Good vendors realize couples will not want
to pay the tally until receiving the products or services they
requested. A photographer may ask for the final payment
when albums are delivered. The exception may be a caterer
or reception site that needs funds to order food and beverages a few weeks in advance. Paying off a vendor too early
means you run the risk of a vendor having your money and
not coming through on the wedding day. It’s difficult to track
down a person for a refund, plus you’re left with finding a
last-minute replacement
✓
Contracts are your friends. Every agreement should be in
writing. You have a better chance of fighting for a refund or
restitution in court when you have a contract in writing.
✓
Consider wedding insurance. Even the best-laid plans
can go awry on a wedding day. Anything from freak weather
events to illness to vendor absences can wreak havoc. The
Better Business Bureau advises purchasing wedding insurance to protect yourself when weddings are especially costly.
Such insurance may cover vendors who fail to show up,
cancelations, inclement weather, military deployment, medical
emergencies and travel delays. With wedding insurance, you
won’t lose money if plans change. A basic insurance policy
that covers loss of photos, videos, attire, presents, rings and
deposits usually costs between $155 and $550, depending on
the amount of coverage you want.
— MS
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WEDDING TRENDS YOU’LL SEE IN 2015
Vintage-style weddings will still be a popular theme
in 2015, but rustic-style weddings are surfacing more
and more, according to some local business owners.
Traditional weddings still have footing, but brides are
looking more toward country styles and simple fashions
when it comes to tying the knot. While trends fluctuate,
local wedding experts all agree on one thing: Pinterest is
the biggest driving force in wedding trends this year.
BRIDAL GOWNS AND TUXEDOS
Stefania Sainato of bridalguide.com writes that wedding
gowns are slipping off-the-shoulder this year. “We spotted more
off-the-shoulder styles than ever before and it’s no wonder why:
They’re sexy yet romantic and above all, supremely figureflattering,” she writes.
Sainato also writes that trending gowns are ditching traditional colors, like white and ivory, for more color. While blushes
reigned the runways last year, 2015 will see even more color.
“This season’s rainbow of gowns included more unexpected
choices like pistachio,” she writes.
Locally, though, these trends don’t seem to be catching on as
much. Linda Fields, owner of LaLonde’s bridal shop in downtown Johnson City, said that while lace is overtaking styles, she
said she’s been seeing more traditional gown choices like white
and ivory dresses and trumpet-style dresses.
Fields said the tuxedos are looking more fit and a little less
traditional. While black and grey are still the most popular
colors, this season is definitely seeing more form-fitting styles,
she says.
CAKEs
As with dresses, lace seems to be taking over wedding cakes
as well, according to Patricia Stern, co-owner of Embree House
Wedding Cakes in Telford.
She says that while vintage styles have ruled over the last
few years, more simple, outdoor-styles are looking to dominate
the scene as brides are going with more homey, country-style
weddings.
“I would say of course we do a lot of the rustic, country look
that’s very popular and a lot of the textured butter creams are
popular,” she says.
In the spirit of simplicity, Stern also says that flowers are
more decorative and much more alive.
“We’re seeing more brides go with fresh flowers instead of
the fondant,” she says, adding that this is probably attributed
to the more popular rustic-style themes.
As far as the most important part of the cake, the flavor,
Stern says she expects flavoring to take a fruity turn as the
weather warms up for spring weddings.
“We usually see more fruity flavors, more orange, strawberry
and lemon-lime,” she says. “Most brides also choose more than
one flavor.”
INVITATIONS
Even the invitations are taking on a more rustic, country look.
“We’re seeing a lot of lace, lush, rustic type invitations,” said
Lyndsey Brundrit, manager at Style Invitations in Kingsport.
The fonts are staying classic, though. “People are still asking
for handwritten, very scripty fonts,” she said.
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dEcorATIONS
Sherry Dassalatti of Celebrate Rentals in Johnson City says
receptions also are looking rustic with burlap tablecloths,
metal decorations and chalkboards, since weddings are moving
outside.
“We still do traditional church weddings, but not like we used
to do,” she says. “We still have all the traditional glass, but more
people are going toward the country rustic, country shabby-chic
look.”
Dassalatti says she expects to see more copper and gold-toned
dinnerware and décor, with more of a crafty, antique-like twist
on the reception decorations.
“Bottles are becoming more and more popular,” she says. “A
lot of people are wrapping them in twine and lace and putting
them as centerpieces.”
FLOWERS
While everything else is going rustic or vintage, Phillis Fortney,
owner of Rainbow’s End Floral shop in Kingsport, says she sees
flower arrangements are staying romantic and light.
“The colors are brighter coming into the summer,” she says.
“The pastels are always good. They never go out of style, and it’s
a more romantic look.”
Exposed stems are still all the rage, but Fortney says cascading
displays are getting more popular, too. She says she has a lot of
brides who get their ideas from Pinterest.
“Pinterest has been a great influence because there are so
many ideas put out there by a lot of different people,” she says.
“Pinterest makes it more personable for brides.”
On the other side of the street, Downtown Flowers and Gift
Shop owner Pat Allgood said she’s seeing flowers spread from
the bouquets.
“We’re seeing an increase of people wanting flowers to go
in their hair,” Allgood says, adding, “They’re doing a lot of the
hanging floral (decorations) — they’ll actually drape them on
the structures. Some people are even wanting to attach them
to chairs.”
And it’s not just blooms in arrangements either.
“One thing that we’re seeing more of, too, is the textured
look,” Allgood says. “People are beginning to use succulents,
sage green and your lighter greens.”
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While May and June are still big wedding months, wedding
photographer Gary Cable said 2014 saw more of a trend for
fall weddings, despite the rainy weather. Because of this, he
says he expects to photograph fewer weddings this fall.
“Brides tend to plan their weddings a year in advance, which
is probably not a good way to do it,” he says.
As far as style goes, vintage weddings are still expected to
wane as photography is trending more toward traditional.
“Some of it’s going back to classic wedding photography,
just black and white, sepias and straight color — that has been
huge,” he says.
Even though Pinterest is the major driving aspect behind
every detail of weddings, nobody sees more of it than wedding
photographers. Cable says that a lot of brides want to recreate
what they see on Pinterest with their wedding photography,
but Cable cautions that’s not always the best way to go.
“As photographers, we want to create their pictures on their
day based on their location versus trying to recreate something from someone else’s wedding,” Cable says.
Photo booths are also on the rise, especially for receptions,
Cable says. “People have really been into that and it’s probably
increasing,” he says.
— Jessica Fuller
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She wed Justin Bishop at Natural Tunnel State Park on May 3, 2014.
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their Sept. 6, 2014, church wedding.
Don’t underestimate importance of professional photography
F
ood, gowns and flowers are each important components
of a couple’s wedding day. But few aspects of a wedding
are as important as photography.
Thanks to the popularity of social media, some couples may
overlook the importance of hiring a professional photographer
for their weddings. Although there is something to be said for
candid images captured on phones and personal cameras, the
pictures a couple will cherish and look back on for decades are
best supplied by a professional.
Even if you will be hiring a videographer and having photos
snapped by loving friends and family, professional wedding
photography is an ideal way to immortalize this special day.
Most couples say “I do” with the hopes of staying together
forever, giving them only one chance to capture the magic of the
wedding on film. Leaving photos to chance by hiring an amateur
photographer usually leads to regret.
Professional photographers use high-quality equipment that
will produce much better results than photos snapped on the
average digital camera. Plus, the photographer has experience
with posing and lighting, each of which ensures the photos come
out looking as good as possible.
While a friend may not notice an eyesore in the rear of a photo
composition, a professional may and will make adjustments.
Furthermore, professional photographers tend to have an eye
for interesting angles to capture images. Rather than a series of
portraits at one level, he or she may climb high for aerial shots
or lie on the floor for a different perspective. The results may be
unique vantage points that set your wedding photos apart from
those of the masses.
Price alone should not dictate which photographer to hire.
Although wedding budgets are often stretched, skimping on
a photography allotment may result in subpar results. That
doesn’t mean you need to hire the most expensive one, but
couples should realize the value of experience and professional
equipment, both of which tend to come at a premium price.
Do not expect to pay package prices that would be offered at
department or discount stores. Many photographers are artists
who take their work very seriously. A photographer will be
spending all day with you capturing hundreds of photos. Each
image will then need to be reviewed, repositioned and potentially enhanced or retouched. This time-consuming attention
to detail is often what dictates the higher costs of a very good
photographer.
Keep in mind that photographers are unique individuals and
not all the visions and styles of particular artists will meld with
your own perception of how you want the wedding to look.
Expressing your expectations and comparing your goals with
the portfolios of photographers will help you find the best fit.
Do not feel shy about asking for testimonials from past
customers or talking to couples you know who have recently
gotten married and asking for a recommendation.
While couples are making wedding day magic, photographers
are behind the scenes capturing all of the memories couples
can relive for years and years to come.
— MS
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by them on such a special day by giving a memento, a small token of
appreciation, to the groomsmen.
In these days of the re-emergence of the burly, bearded manly
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drinking, grooming and DIY.
The Internet abounds with flasks, shot glasses, knives, shaving
supplies and tools, all geared toward the Brawny-Man-esque members
of your wedding party.
To provide an even higher level of personality, themanregistry.com,
an online store catering to men, recommends having groomsmen’s
gifts monogrammed or engraved with the wedding date.
The website offers everything from personalized flask and lighter
sets to engraved baseball bats for the men in grooms’ lives.
Realsimple.com, an aggregate website with a section offering
wedding advice, suggests shaving supplies on its list of 14 groomsman
gifts, like Peary & Henson Aftershave.
For $18, a 4-ounce bottle of the made-in-Georgia balm could give
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Or, for the of-legal-age do-it-yourselfers on the wedding platform,
uncommongoods.com offers a $30 barrel-aged cocktail kit, allowing
refined imbibers to mature their own drinks in two weeks. At the price
though, budget conscious soon-to-bes may want to stick to one or two
in their supporting parties.
After all that drinking, the chic husband and wife who may want
to ease the morning-after wedding pain for their groomsmen
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red ribbon and a label.
The best way to make sure groomsmen gifts are special mementos
is to know the recipient. Don’t give a teetotaler a cocktail kit, and
don’t expect rave reviews for the aftershave from an au naturel beard
grower.
As groomsmen, these should be some of the most important men in
your life, so take the time to give them gifts you know they’ll enjoy.
— Nathan Baker
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Few things set the tone for a wedding ceremony and reception
better than music. Music establishes ambience and serves to transition guests through the various components of the day.
Music is played in ways throughout a wedding. For example, the
wedding ceremony may be accompanied by a pianist or violinist,
while music during the reception is usually provided by a band or
DJ.
The decision of whether to hire a band or DJ often comes down
to personal preference and budget. The following are some things
couples should consider as they make their decision to go with a
band or DJ.
Live musicians spend years honing their crafts, and watching a
band play at a wedding reception can be akin to attending a concert.
A live band can bring with it a sense of sophistication. Performers
can tone the music to the crowd and improvise if necessary to
meet the needs of the room. A good bandleader also will serve as a
master of ceremonies at the reception.
Many wedding bands can competently play songs from various
genres of music, while some are especially skilled at recreating the
sound of a particular group.
Bands tend to be more expensive than DJs, and that’s something
couples must factor into their budgets if they prefer a band to a DJ.
The DJ is one of the first vendors people think of when they
envision a wedding reception. Perhaps because they are less
expensive, DJs tend to be more popular than bands among today’s
couples.
DJs are advantageous for various reasons. Thanks to the
accessibility of digital music, DJs can often procure just about any
song a couple desires for the reception. That’s a significant benefit
for couples who want to hear the original versions of their favorite
songs, and not a band’s take on those songs.
DJs also can read the crowd and make adjustments to the music
at any time. If a particular genre is not working, DJs can easily
transition to another type of music to get guests back on their feet.
That’s not always possible for bands whose repertoire is exclusive
to a particular genre.
Many DJs also blend songs seamlessly and may incorporate
lights and other effects into their performances, which can
encourage guests to loosen up and hit the dance floor.
DJs also tend to travel with less equipment than bands, so they
will take up less space in a party room.
No matter which road a couple chooses to travel, it’s a good idea
to listen to a DJ or band perform in a live situation before making a
final decision. Couples also should confirm that the performers they
meet or audition will be the ones who will perform at their weddings.
Make sure this is written into your contract.
Couples should provide a list of songs they want to hear well in
advance of their wedding day. This affords a DJ ample time to find
each song or bands to learn the songs before the big day arrives.
— MS
Bridal gown tips for any shape or size
For brides-to-be, finding the right dress is
one element of wedding planning that calls
for patience and persistence. Trial and error
is often part of the process as women look for
the perfect gown. Brides who have a specific
style in mind may find their dream gown doesn’t
always live up to expectations, while another
style of dress they never imagined wearing
turns out to be a stunner.
One challenge many women face when
gown shopping is that many wedding gowns
are styled and geared toward women with
slender figures, making the process of selecting
a gown for a curvier bride a bit more difficult.
But any bride, regardless of size or figure,
can find the ideal dress, especially when she
employs the following tips:
v Sample sizes fit a select few. Bridal shops
carry a range of dresses but may only stock
one or two sample dresses. For economy,
these samples are a median size that are
intended to fit as many shoppers as possible.
Such gowns are usually in the neighborhood
of a size 10. Most women, whether petite or
plus-size, will not fit into the sample, so do not
get discouraged.
v Visit large retail chains. Popular wedding
dress chains, such as David’s Bridal, may have
a wider selection of sample dresses in larger
sizes. Department stores as well as designers
who specialize in plus-size gowns also make
good resources.
v Call bridal stores in advance to schedule
your visits. Your time is precious, so call bridal
shops prior to visiting and explain to them what
you are looking for in a gown. This will ensure
you aren’t wasting your time driving to stores
that can’t provide what you want.
v Select the right fabrics. Heavier fabrics
like taffeta, silk dupioni and satin may conceal
better than others and can be ruched to camouflage areas you want to minimize.
v Use salespeople as a resource. The right
salesperson can make wedding shopping much
easier and far more pleasant. Find someone
who is excited to work with you and will give
you his or her honest opinion.
v Dresses can be altered. Every bride needs
some alterations made to achieve the perfect
fit. A dress is unlikely to meet all of your needs
right off the rack, so find a good seamstress
who can alter your dress to meet your needs.
Sleeves can be put on, dresses can be
shortened, support can be added and many
customizations can be done.
v Find a flattering shape. Silhouettes vary
greatly in bridal gowns, so try several and see
what works on your shape. Ballgowns and
A-line skirts are typically more flattering on all
body types. Tall, thin brides can more easily pull
off mermaid- and trumpet-style dresses. Curvier
brides typically avoid strapless gowns, as such
dresses have a tendency to make a woman’s
shoulders and arms look wider.
v Don’t get stuck on size. Sizes vary widely
depending on the manufacturer. Wedding
gowns tend to be labeled with couture sizes,
which are much smaller than street sizes. A
good salesperson should have a reasonable
conversion chart or will choose sizes based on
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Briana French married Ben Way in
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your measurements alone. Ignore the tag size
and go for the gown that fits.
v Never settle for less. Whether it’s a gown
that’s not flattering or a salesperson who is
rude or chastises you, do not settle for anything
less than a great gown and attentive service.
— MS
like soda and coffee drinks such as
lattes.
Eliminate liquid calories
Dyck recommends increasing
activity — you don’t have to join
a gym to do it. Doing something
simple, like buying a pedometer from
a local retailer, can help increase
your activity.
A pedometer measures how many
steps you take a day and is relatively
inexpensive. It may take a few days
to get an accurate reading of how
many steps you take each day. Dyck
explained it is a standard exercise
goal for a person to take 10,000
steps a day. Being able to increase
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Diet safely
The big day is quickly approaching.
Everything has been planned out.
The dress has been chosen, the
bridal registry is done, the honeymoon has been paid for and invitations have been sent.
But one thing remains: the bride
and groom shedding those last few
pesky pounds before walking down
the aisle. No need to fret — we
have you covered with some simple
weight loss tips for men and women.
One of the first tips is to start
trying to lose weight early. Weddings
are usually planned in advance and
planning weight loss is much safer
and healthier than trying to go on a
crash diet.
Below are some easy tips on how
to shed a few pounds:
It’s easy to stop at a gas station
or the vending machine and grab a
soda. But those empty calories can
add up over time.
“Cutting out those calories can
make a big difference,” said Laura
Dyck, registered dietician for the
Comprehensive Weight Management
Center at Holston Valley Medical
Center.
Dyck recommended drinking a lot
of water. She said water will help you
fill full and cut out those calories.
Drinks to avoid would include things
Volume metrics
“Research shows that most
people eat the same volume of food
everyday,” Dyck said. “If we increase
the volume of food, it can help you
feel full.”
Volume metrics is kind of new to
the dieting world, but it is relatively
simple. You can eat a larger volume
of food as long as that food is low in
calories. For instance, eating a large
salad or large bowl of soup is low
in calories but helps your stomach
feel full. This simple trick can help
reduce calories while still eating
more.
Increase your exercise
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day will help shed unwanted weight.
Use apps
There are apps available for
smartphones and tablets that help
people track their caloric intake and
exercise. Dyck said quite a few of the
people she sees use some kind of
calorie tracking app.
The biggest issues she sees with
them is people not putting in their
intake everyday. But she said if people
use them everyday, the apps do help.
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Brides- and grooms-to-be are often nervous when the day they
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months of planning and anticipation are finally about to come
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the wedding. But the following are a few ways couples can calm
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Couples should prioritize a good night’s rest the night before
they are set to walk down the aisle. Make your last night as an
unmarried couple an early one so you will look your best and
have plenty of energy on your big day, which will no doubt
start early and end late. A good night’s sleep can go a long way
toward ensuring you’re in a good mood as you handle a full
slate of responsibilities on your wedding day.
spend time with family and friends
Chances are your closest friends and family members are
playing significant roles in your wedding, and spending time
with them is a great way to keep your nerves in check while
having a fun time before, during and after the ceremony.
Delegate responsibilities
In spite of months of planning, couples will still have a to-do
list come their wedding days. If such a list is overwhelming,
brides and grooms should not be afraid to delegate some of the
tasks on their lists. Bridesmaids and groomsmen can no doubt
handle any outstanding tasks that don’t require any input from
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As the start time for the ceremony approaches, couples about
to tie the knot should take time to sit down and relax. Once
hair and makeup is finished, brides-to-be should sit down and
exhale or arrange for the photographer to snap some fun prewedding photos with their bridesmaids. Grooms-to-be can do
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to ensure everyone is relaxed and ready to go before taking
their places.
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Dailey and Vincent, 8 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts.
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Appalachian mountains nestled in a cit y center
• A fully functional fireplace and elegant chandelier
set the tone for a classic, sophisticated affair
• Complete connectivit y for a DJ, local band and
all other entertainment needs
• Accommodations for up to 250 guests.
Old South leaves the planning to the professionals
–it is a one-stop-shop for any wedding, reception,
corporate event, business meeting or family reunion.
Each package at this all-inclusive location provides:
• Convenient on-site parking and standard securit y
• Complete service and bar staff
• Diverse and delicious menu selection for full,
on-site catering
• Select linens, place settings, tables and chairs.
For more information about pricing, availability and for a professional consultation,
please contact us today! We look forward to working with you at Old South.
423.929.3663 | 601 Spring Street | Johnson City
One Company...
Unlimited Possibilities.
Have a private Country Club
Wedding in Abingdon, VA ...
in a historic building in
downtown Bristol ...
in downtown Kingsport’s newest
venue opening early 2015 ...
... or we will prepare our food at your location. Johnson City Catering Company
and Divine Catering offer all types of food, from Barbecue to fresh rolled sushi and full
service plated dinners for your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner.
Call today to schedule your free wedding consultation.
423.430.7232 • 423.245.3130
www.stirfrygroup.com | www.johnsoncitycaterers.com