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JANUARY 28, 2016 — Issue 98A News and Tribune Publication

CEREMONY: Make your wedding stand out GROOMS: Look your wedding-day best

A Bride's GuideTips and advice for planning the big day

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EDITORJason Thomas

DESIGNClaire Munn

STORYTara Schmelz

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Couples planning their weddings realize pretty quickly just how expensive weddings can be. Depending on where couples tie the knot, the costs can stretch into the tens of thousands of dollars, leaving many young men and women to scramble to find ways to trim costs without trimming quality.

Many couples look for ways to cut wed-ding costs, and couples facing that very dilemma should know that there are several ways to save money but still host the wed-ding of their dreams.

GUEST LISTGuest lists can consume a significant

portion of couples’ wedding budgets. When compiling the guest list, couples should keep in mind that guests will need save-the-date cards, invitations, catered meals (in-cluding cocktail hour, dinner and dessert), drinks, and gifts (including hotel gift bags and wedding favors). So the cost per guest will be more than just the per person cost of the meal couples negotiate with their caterer. Couples who can pare their guests lists down to just family and close friends

can save a substantial amount of money without affecting their ceremonies.

RECEPTIONA couple’s wedding reception also will

chew up a lot of their wedding budgets. But there are ways to reduce the costs of recep-tions, too. Couples planning on having a morning wedding can shift their receptions from the evening to the afternoon, when the cost per meal will be considerably less. Afternoon receptions also can be alcohol-free, saving couples even more money. If a nighttime reception is a must-have, choose a limited cash bar instead of an open bar. Limited cash bars often provide guests with free beer and house wine while guests who prefer liquor or mixed drinks must pay for their own libations. If you are planning an outdoor wedding reception, you may even be able to provide your own alcohol, which can save considerable amounts of money.

Couples also can trim reception costs by choosing the least expensive meal package. Packages often differ greatly in price but are not always so different with regard to

their menus. If you find the packages of-fered by your venue are similar, choose the least expensive option.

ARRANGEMENTSFloral arrangements are a big and poten-

tially expensive part of many couples’ wed-dings. The bride needs her bouquet, as do her bridesmaids. In addition, many couples decorate their ceremony space with flowers, and of course reception table centerpieces typically include flowers as well. When working with your florist, request in-season flowers, which will cost considerably less than exotic flowers that are out of season. In addition, let your florist know your budget and ask that he or she recommend flowers that won’t break the bank.

GIFTSWhile it’s become customary to prepare

gift bags for guests staying in hotels, couples should not go overboard with such gifts. Gift bags need not include more than a snack, a bottle of water and a homemade thank-you card. Couples also should not break the bank with regard to reception gifts, which have also become a standard offering. Keep such gifts simple and inexpensive, even opting for homemade gifts if you and your future spouse are skilled with crafts.

Wedding costs can be eye-opening for couples preparing to walk down the aisle. Fortunately, there are many ways to cut costs without cutting quality.

— Metro Creative Connection

Ways to trim wedding costs

PHOTO: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

For many brides and grooms, one of the most important aspects of any wedding doesn't involve flowers or dresses. It

doesn't entail how your invitations look, the DJ you pick or the venue — although that may have some significance.

Above all these details, a key decision is pick-ing the wedding date.

While most couples tend to go straight for the spring and fall months, winter and summer have also gained in popularity.

With every season, there are pros and cons to getting married, as you'll read today in today's ultimate SoIn Bridal Guide edition and cover story by Tara Schmelz.

While spring months can bring ideal temperatures, the threat of rain is always a possibility. But April showers aren't just limited to spring, as experienced by our fall bride. If worry continues over a monsoon ruining your perfect day, then summer time may be a better choice, although droughts will become more of a chance. And

despite the chilly weather that surrounds a win-ter wedding, prices for vendors are exception-ally lower due to the off-peak season.

In the end, though, it all comes down to preference. My fiance and I decided to host our own wedding during May, mainly due to the bearable springtime weather and option to have it outdoors — just make sure to have an indoor backup plan.

Each season also has its different trends in flower arrangements, dresses and overall decor.

While choosing a date is sometimes the first step down the wedding planning road, remember is this. No matter what happens — rain or shine, blizzard or drought — the most important thing is getting to spend the rest of your life with the person you love the most.

— Claire Munn is the lead designer of SoIn. She can be reached by phone at 812-206-2131 or email at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: clamunn.

Saying 'I do' to the perfect date

CLAIRE MUNNSoIn Designer

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When couples tie the knot, many changes are in store, many compromises will be made and many lasting memories will be created. But in the weeks and months before their big days, couples can easily get caught up in the whirlwind of wedding planning, never taking inventory of their feelings until their wedding days have arrived.

Come their wedding days, couples should not be surprised if some nerves set in. A survey from the anxiety self-help resource The Fear Source indi-cated 71 percent of brides-to-be suffered from some type of nerves during the lead-up to their weddings. Ninety-two percent of brides experienced nerves on the day of the wedding or the evening before, while 66 percent reported that it affected their daily lives prior to their weddings or hampered their perfor-mance and enjoyment during the day itself.

According to Psych Central, a modern online voice for mental health information, emotional sup-port and advocacy, pre-wedding jitters are common and can be the subconscious telling a person that something needs to be remedied. Wedding nerves do not mean a wedding is doomed; it just means certain issues may need to be worked through. The following are some ways to tame wedding day nerves.

KEEP AN OPEN DIALOGUESpeak with your future spouse about the things

that may be causing your anxiety. Maybe you have doubts on financial choices or where you will be living after the wedding. Communicating openly and honestly is one of the foundations of a strong relationship.

SLOW DOWN AND BREATHEWedding planning involves making many deci-

sions, and sometimes couples move at breakneck speeds. Make slowing down a priority. Try to enjoy a quiet dinner with just the two of you. When enjoying peaceful moments, take deep breaths, which can be calming and revitalizing. If need be, consider signing up for a yoga or tai chi class to force you to slow down.

ADDRESS PERFORMANCE ANXIETYIt’s easy to build up the big day in your mind and

hope that everything goes according to plan. But it’s impossible to plan for each and every outcome on your wedding day. Focus on everything that can go right, rather than worrying about what might go wrong. Also, realize that your guests are your friends and family members who will be forgiv-ing of any hiccups along the way. You’re bound to recover gracefully from any mishaps.

WORK ON CONFIDENCEWedding fears may stem from inadequate self-

confidence. Give yourself a pep talk and surround yourself with positive people. Keep the worry-warts at arms’ length for the time being.

RECRUIT MORE HELPWeddings are huge undertakings, so it’s no

surprise that couples sometimes feel overwhelmed. Ask reliable relatives or friends to double-check all of the last-minute details. This way you don’t feel it is all on your shoulders.

Wedding days nerves are to be expected and often have little to do with the decision to get married. Planning such a big event can be nerve-wracking, but there are ways to combat any anxiety that builds up as the big day draws near.


Tame those wedding day nerves


Couples adhere to many traditions on their wedding days, including the exchange of wedding rings. Wedding rings symbolize the union of two people and their pledge to remain faithful to each other.

No one is exactly sure just when the tradition of exchanging wedding rings originated, but some say it can be traced back to ancient Egypt, when the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings was made. Reeds growing along the Nile were twisted and braided into rings and given during betrothal ceremonies. The round ring symbolized eternity, and the hole within the center meant a gateway to things unknown.

As new lands were explored and territories expanded, traditions from one culture were adopted and modi-fied by other cultures. The same is true with wedding rings. According to the Diamond Source, wedding rings were adopted by Romans and incorporated into Western wedding ceremonies. Romans’ rings were highly decorated, and some histo-rians believe wedding rings were given to represent ownership over brides instead of symbolizing love.

Rings have been simplified since those days and ultimately made of many materials. Throughout history, wedding rings were worn on vari-ous fingers and even both hands, whereas many married people in

Western cultures now wear their wedding rings on the left hand and on the fourth finger. Romans once believed that this finger contained a vein, called the “Vena Amoris,” that ran directly to the heart. Though that is not true, the tradition has prevailed.

Another theory on ring placement is that wedding rings are worn on the ring finger because that finger isn’t used as much as the rest of the hand, ensuring delicate ring materi-als won’t be damaged.

Ross Simmons Jewelry states that gold is still the most popular metal choice for wedding rings, but couples are opting for some other metals that are more durable. Plati-num is popular not only because it is long-wearing, but it also tends to be the most expensive. It’s also a dense metal and can feel heavy in hand. Tungsten carbide is another durable metal that has grown in popularity in recent years. These rings cannot be cut and resoldered, which means it’s important to size the rings correctly the first time. Titanium is both lightweight and durable, and it’s popular because it is hypo-allergenic.

Wedding rings continue to serve as symbols of a couple’s union. Much like the marriage itself, they are designed to last the test of time.


Wedding rings: Symbolic gestures of commitment


NO YAWNS FOR YENAWINEGAINING POLE POSITION

• WHAT: Opening of ‘Grandpa Makes a Scene: The Yenawine Dioramas’ exhibit

• WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28• WHERE: New Albany-Floyd County Public

Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany• INFO: carnegiecenter.orgKaitlyn Markert, New Albany-Floyd County Public

Library archivist, will speak about the decision to move the Yenawine Dioramas to the library, and the experience so far of having them there. Sally Newkirk, director of the Carnegie Center for Art and History, will then talk about creator Merle Yenawine and recount how the Carnegie Center came to be the home of the folk art exhibit from 1972 until it was moved to the Library in November 2015.

• WHAT: Cabin Fever Movie Series, ‘Melting: Last Race to the Pole’

• WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29• WHERE: Green Earth Outdoors, Bank and Main

Streets, New Albany (Underground Station)• INFO: website: greenearthoutdoors.com;

phone: 812-944-8820To help you cope with cabin fever winter blues

and get you excited about getting outdoors, Green Earth Outdoors offers the annual Cabin Fever Friday Night Adventure Film series. The series will feature true-life Hollywood films and adventure documentaries. Popcorn provided but feel free to bring other snacks or beverages.

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• WHAT: Dick Sisto jazz performance• WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31• WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, cor-

ner of 11th and Market streets, New Albany• INFO: Contact the parish office at 812-

944-0413.Internationally recognized vibraphonist Dick

Sisto will perform music composed for the documentary “Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton,” and share remem-brances of his friendship with Merton, a Trappist monk and writer. Noted jazz guitarist Fr. John Moulder of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Chicago will also be fea-tured in this 90-minute tribute to Merton. Doors will open at 2 p.m.; admission is $10, cash or check only.

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Weddings are a chance for couples tying the

knot to be the center of attention. All eyes will be

glued to the bride and groom on this special day,

which makes it even more important for couples

to look their collective best.

Brides might garner most of the attention on

a couple’s wedding day, but dashing grooms

also will get their share of attention. As a result,

grooms must be just as diligent as their blushing

brides with regard to grooming and appearance

on their wedding days. To look picture-perfect,

grooms may want to include these grooming tips

in their wedding day preparation.

HAIRSchedule a haircut with a professional styl-

ist roughly a week before the wedding to get

your hair shaped and trimmed. Although trendy

hairstyles may show off creativity, keep in mind

that photos last forever, and it’s often better to

stick with a classic cut. A barber or stylist may

suggest styles that best suit your face shape and

hair texture. Above all, the haircut should be neat.

Resist the urge to wash your hair every day before

the wedding. Allow some natural oils to build up

and make your hair shine in a healthy way.

SHAVINGShaving is another thing grooms must con-

sider. If you have a beard, make sure it is clean,

combed and trimmed. Men who shave the day

of their weddings may find their skin is sensitive and irritated, which can lead to redness. Unless

your facial hair grows especially fast, shave the

evening before. This is a good time to splurge

on a professional shave with a straight razor at a

barber shop. A hot shave from a professional will

produce a close shave with the least amount of

irritation when done correctly.

HANDSGrooms also may want to book a manicure. Keep

in mind that salons will do men’s nonpolish mani-

cures and pedicures, and they can be well worth the

investment. Photos of entwined hands or close-ups

of the ring exchange will have guests zeroing in on

your fingers. Have hands look their best with clean, shaped fingernails and trimmed cuticles.

SKINGet plenty of sleep the night prior to the wed-

ding. Being well rested will help reduce puffy

eyes, dark circles and sallow skin. It will also put

you in a more positive mood, which can help you

enjoy the day even more.

The day of the wedding, shower using water

and a mild soap. Avoid any skin irritation by pat-

ting your face and body dry, rather than rubbing

it with the towel. Moisturize your skin to avoid

dry patches. Stores sell many moisturizers geared

toward men’s needs, often in unscented or more

masculine fragrances.

Reducing shine is key for wedding day photos.

Rely on face and hair products that will not add

unnecessary sheen to your skin or hair to avoid

making you look greasy. Matte hair waxes and

sprays will tame tresses. Also, ask your fiance^a to pick you up a package of blotting tissues if you

are prone to oily skin. These absorbent, typically

rice-paper sheets will remove oil from your face

and keep sheen to a minimum.

SMILEMake sure your teeth have been thoroughly

brushed and that you have used a minty mouth-

wash so you’re primed for that first kiss. Many grooms also opt for whitening treatments prior to

the wedding so they have a dazzling smile.

On their wedding days, grooms will likely be

photographed more than any other time in their

lives. That means putting extra effort into personal

grooming to look their best.

— Metro Creative Connections

Grooms: Looking your best

PHOTOS: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

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Steeped in tradition, weddings have featured many of the same components for centuries. Those about to tie the knot may feel somewhat limited in their ability to shape their weddings into unique celebra-tions of their relationships and love for one another. Although it may not seem like there are many opportunities to put your own stamp on the wedding, there are plenty of ways to do just that.

When looking to personalize your wed-ding ceremony, determine if there might be anything blocking you from doing so. For example, if yours will be a religious cer-emony, there may be certain rites that need to be followed. Secular ceremonies may offer more opportunities to customize.

VOWSVows are one of the easiest ways to put

a personal touch on your wedding. You can select the words you want to exchange dur-ing the ceremony as well as any readings during the service. Work with your officiant to narrow down particular phrasing or sentiments that fit with your vision of the wedding and relationship.

PARTICIPANTSWedding party members fulfill certain

roles during the ceremony, but they are not limited to those tasks alone. Consider ask-ing wedding party members or other friends or family members to take on specialized roles in the wedding. They may be able to do certain readings, escort guests to their seats, light candles or sing.

MUSICAL INTERLUDESChoose music that connects with your

personalities as a couple rather than select-ing standard songs merely because they are the easier route. Work with the organist or other musicians and request that they per-form or play musical pieces that you enjoy.

CANDLE LIGHTINGMany couples like to incorporate candle-

lighting components to their ceremonies. Lighting unity candles blends two families together into one in a symbolic way. Other couples choose different traditions, such as mixing two different-colored sands in a new vessel.


Customize your ceremony to give it a unique touch

The perfect dress is on the wish list of many a bride-to-be, but no bridal ensemble is truly complete until the bride chooses her veil.

Veils have been worn by brides at their weddings for centuries. Veils can be traced back to the Middle East, where veils helped protect against the weather while also preserving the modesty of the bride. In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, veils were used as protection against evil spirits.

According to popular wed-ding website The Knot.com, until Vatican II, all Catholic women were required to have their heads covered in church, including dur-ing their wedding ceremonies.

Veils come in various lengths and can complement the style of a wedding gown. Here are the types of veils from shortest to longest.

· Blusher: Blushers cover the face, though some extend only to mid-cheek on the bride.

· Flyaway: Flyaways cover just the back of the head. Shorter veils may work better on petite women.

· Shoulder: Shoulder veils are about 20 inches in length and will hit at the bride’s shoulders or just below.

· Waist: Waist-length veils cascade down to the middle of the bride’s waist.

· Fingertip: These veils extend

down 38 to 42 inches, brushing against the bride’s fingertips.

· Waltz/Knee: For a dramatic look, many brides may opt for waltz-length veils, which fall to the back of the knees.

· Chapel/Floor: Veils that ex-tend to the floor may be referred to as “chapel” or “floor-length” veils. Such veils cascade slightly behind the bride.

Veils can complete brides’ wedding day looks. Shorter veils may be comfortable to wear throughout the day and evening, but brides may want to consider detachable veils if they are select-ing lengthier options.


Wedding veils complete bridal look

Incorporate some custom elements into the wedding ceremony to give it a unique flair. | PHOTO: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Bridal veils come in many different lengths and can complement per-sonalities and gown styles. | PHOTO: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Somewhere between saying “Yes,” and “I do,” brides and grooms have to decide what day will be their day, out

of 365 choices.Traditionally, “wedding season” refers to

late spring/early summer, the busiest time of the year for wedding venues and vendors. However, many brides are saying “no” to tradition and “yes” to their dream, which may or may not include the sun and warmth.

FALL COLORSFor 28-year-old Charissa Rembold, her

dream wedding was one that involved a lot of rich, rustic colors.

“I always wanted a fall wedding, because of all the leaves and the colors and the weather is perfect at that time,” Rembold said. “[Robert and I] got married outside and it wasn’t too hot or too cold.”

Rembold, who is from Pekin, got mar-ried to Robert Rembold on Oct. 24, 2015, at the Huber Lakehouse, in Borden. Though she said the weather was perfect, it wasn’t perfectly dry.

“It rained on my wedding day — all day long,” she said, with a laugh. “We just moved it in under the shelter house. It made for some great pictures. We did a lot of in

the rain pictures. I’m never going to wear [my wedding dress] again anyway. It turned brown.”

Rembold had been with her fiance for six years, engaged for five of those, but planned the wedding in a mere three months.

“We always wanted to [get married], but one day we were like, ‘we’re going to do it.’ We kept putting it off because of money and we have a kid, but we decided to up and do it one day,” she explained.

She said if she could do it all over again, she would.

“I would still do fall, just hope for better weather. And, probably, I would have had a backup plan for the weather,” she said.

WINTER WONDERLANDWhitney Shaver, 25, Jeffersonville,

dreamed of a winter wonderland for her big day. Snow was on top of her list.

“I thought it would have been pretty,” she explained.

The bride didn’t get her wish during her winter wedding, which took place Dec. 5, 2015, after a year-long engagement to Tyler Shaver.

“We were hoping for a winter-ish wedding, but actually the weather was really nice. It was 50 degrees during the daytime,” Shaver said.

tying down a dateBY TARA SCHMELZ

[email protected]

Southern Indiana brides discuss best season to get married

LEFT: Ryan and April Cavins’ spring wedding took place May 30, 2015 at Stone Rest Inn, in Greenville. | PHOTOS BY JOE AND DANIEL EHLERS

RIGHT: Charissa and Robert Rembold’s fall wedding took place Oct. 24, 2015 at

the Huber Lakehouse, in Borden. | PHOTOS BY REBECCA LAUREL

PHOTOGRAPHY

LEFT: Ashlee and Eric Haub’s summer wedding took place Aug. 29, 2015 at the edge of Rough River, in Kentucky. | PHOTOS BY LESLIE ELDER WITH LETOGRAPHY

RIGHT: Whitney and Tyler Shaver’s winter wedding took place Dec. 5, 2015 at a

church in Louisville, with a reception at Mellwood Arts Center. | PHOTOS BY

MONARCH PHOTOGRAPHY, LOUISVILLE

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Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Shaver got married at a church

in Louisville and celebrated with a

reception afterward at the Mellwood

Arts Center. A perk to her date was

the price. She said she saved a lot of

money on her reception location, due

to it being off-peak season. However,

vendors were busy with holiday par-

ties, so she did have to pay premium

prices.

She said having a wedding be-

tween holidays was tricky. She said

some guests were unable to come into

town an additional time for the event,

since they would be in town for

Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.

However, Shaver wouldn’t change

a thing.

“I loved my winter wedding,” she

said. “It was perfect.”

SPRING FLOWERSAfter five years of engagement,

27-year-old April Cavins and her

then fiance, Ryan Cavins, decided to finally tie the knot.

“I think it was just an open date, so

we chose it,” she said of her spring

wedding.

Cavins got married on May 30,

2015, at Stone Rest Inn, in Green-

ville.

“I was trying to graduate from

college [prior to the wedding]. After

that, I said, ‘let me get a job, so we

can pay for it.’ Then I got pregnant. A

year and a half later we got married.

Life just happened,” she explained

for the delay.

Cavins planned an outdoor wed-

ding and it was raining the morning

of her big day. She was told it would

have to be moved indoors.

“Twenty minutes before the wed-

ding my mom said we were setting

up outside, so we were outside. It was

beautiful,” Cavins said. “I was not

stressed at all. I was getting my hair

done and everyone was doing every-

thing else, so I wasn’t worried at all.”

Even with the weather being

unpredictable, Cavins said she would

pick spring again.

“I like spring the most, I guess,

because it’s coming out of winter and

it’s a happy time,” she said. “It’s a

beautiful time of the year. Flowers are

blooming and it makes you happy.”

GREEN SUMMERAshlee Haub, Greenville, said

“I do” on Aug. 29, 2015, to Eric

Haub at the edge of Rough River, in Kentucky.

“We met when we were 16. We

wanted a kind of fall wedding, but

we wanted it to be warm enough out-

side, so that’s why we picked August.

We’ve been together forever, so it

was about time,” 27-year-old Haub

said, adding that their engagement

was one-and-a-half years.

Haub said the scene was perfect,

since she and Eric had lots of memo-

ries of going to the river. However,

the weather was quite warm.

“We got married at 5:30 p.m., so

it was super hot and the sun was go-

ing down a little bit. You’re already

nervous and the nervous sweats since

you’re outside,” Haub said.

Though it was hot, guests spent the

weekend at the lake and got to go out

on a boat.

She said she recommends brides

go with summer for their big day,

because of the weather and abil-

ity to choose and indoor or outdoor

ceremony and reception.

THE VERDICTMelissa Anderson, co-owner of L

and M Detailed Events, helps brides

plan and coordinate their big days.

Her business helps with about 20

weddings per year, she said.

She said she is noticing a trend

of going from the popular May and

June months to more of the fall

months.

“I don’t know if it’s the beauti-

ful, rich colors or that it’s not as

hot. I think those come into play,”

Anderson said. “A lot of people are

wanting the barn or outside wedding,

and I think you’re promised prettier

weather in September.”

As for weather, she said May is

always tricky with rain. However,

she said winter months are the hard-

est when it comes to dealing with

Mother Nature.

“You can’t get the outside photos

you’re wanting and your daylight is

shorter,” she said of winter weddings.

However, she said picking winter

can save a ton of money, with ven-

dors and venues willing to bargain to

fill the date.She said every wedding she has

done has been special and has seen

great things done with each season.

Though she said if she had to pick a

season, she’d go with the trend and

pick fall.

“The weather,” she said, “is a little

more predictable.”


DATE: Wedding planner says fall is becoming most popular seasonCONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

Ryan and April Cavins’ spring wedding. | PHOTO BY JOE AND DANIEL EHLERS

Whitney and Tyler Shaver’s winter wedding. | PHOTO BY MONARCH PHOTOGRAPHY, LOUISVILLE

Charissa and Robert Rembold’s fall wedding. | PHOTO BY REBECCA LAUREL PHOTOGRAPHY

Ashlee and Eric Haub’s summer wedding. | PHOTO BY LESLIE ELDER WITH LETOGRAPHY

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ENTERTAINMENT This week's entertainment releases

Invitations are a vital component of wedding

planning. In addition to informing guests about the

details of the ceremony and reception, wedding

invitations convey the tone and style of the day.

While there are no rules governing wedding in-

vitations, there are some ways for couples to ensure

they stay on schedule when mailing invitations.

· Order invitations early. Couples can start to

consider their invitation options once the wedding

date and venue have been chosen. The wedding

stationery industry has changed a lot over the years.

Couples can now order invitations from local retail-

ers, use online printers, or design and print their

own invitations from home. Invitations should be

worded carefully and proofed several times before

printing. Plan for this time so you will have the

invitations ready for mailing roughly three months

before your wedding day. Always remember to

order extra invitations so you have spares in case

you make a mistake or make last-minute additions

to your guest list.

· Get organized before mailing. Start prepar-

ing invitations about a month before you plan to

ship them, as this gives you ample time to write

envelopes so you do not have to write them all on

the same day. Keep the guest list handy and double-

check the spelling of names and the addresses.

Traditional etiquette suggests addresses should be

handwritten, but computer-produced calligraphy

on envelopes is now just as acceptable. Be sure to

have the complete invitation weighed at the post

office so you will know exactly how much postage is required. Purchase stamps for both the invitation

and the response cards.

· Coordinate mailing time and RSVP dead-

lines. Mail invitations roughly eight weeks before

the wedding. This gives guests time to make room

in their schedules and arrange for travel, if neces-

sary. Set the response date for three weeks before

the wedding date so guests will have the time to

make a decision and mail back the response.

· Don’t let responses linger. Check off who is

coming and who cannot make it as you receive each

response. This way you’ll know just how many

responses are still outstanding and you can follow

up if necessary.


Stay on schedule with invitations


One of the big decisions

couples must make when plan-

ning their weddings concerns

their floral arrangements. The right floral arrangements won’t break the bank but will add

substantial aesthetic appeal to

ceremonies and receptions. It

can be difficult for couples to achieve that balance of cost

and look on their own, so the

following are a few helpful

hints for couples when choos-

ing their wedding day floral arrangements.

· Work with a florist you trust and like. All florists are not the same, so finding one you can trust and will enjoy

working with can make all

the difference. Many couples

have little or no experience

with floral arrangements prior to planning their weddings, so

it can calm couples’ nerves to

work with someone they trust

in such situations. Florists with

significant wedding experience will no doubt make a host of

recommendations based on

couples’ budgets and prefer-

ences, so couples might be

more inclined to listen to that

advice if they are working with

someone they trust.

· Choose in-season or na-

tive flowers. Couples working

with tight budgets may want

to choose in-season flowers or those native to the area where

they will be tying the knot.

In-season and native flowers won’t need to be ordered or

shipped in from afar, which

can be costly.

· Repurpose floral ar-

rangements. Another way to

save on floral arrangements is to repurpose flowers through-

out the day. Once bridesmaids

no longer need their bouquets,

use them to decorate gift tables

or cocktail areas. Floral ar-

rangements on display during

the ceremony can be removed

once you have both said “I do”

and moved into the recep-

tion area where they can be

enjoyed through the night. Go

over any repurposing you plan

to do with your reception hall

manager prior to your wedding

day.

· Go big. Some flowers simply bloom larger than oth-

ers, and choosing such flowers may help you save money

since you won’t need to buy

as many flowers as you would if you were to go with smaller

blooms. Once you find a florist to work with, discuss your

options with regard to doing

more with less.


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Many couples find their wed-ding rehearsal dinners to be relax-ing respites from the whirlwind of wedding planning. Such dinners enable the happy couple to slow down and enjoy themselves in a relatively casual gathering with their closest friends and family members.

Rehearsal dinners typically take place in the night or two before the wedding. The couple, mem-bers of their wedding party, the parents of the bride and groom and others involved in the wedding typically attend this dinner. The couple generally takes the time at the dinner to thank everyone for their contributions to the wed-ding and to offer some small gifts of appreciation. No rules govern rehearsal dinners, so couples have

the freedom to plan the dinners as they see fit.

Rehearsal dinners often come immediately after the ceremony rehearsal, when the wedding party and the officiant go over the timing and details of the wed-ding. Make arrangements with the ceremony site and officiant prior to making dinner reservations.

Parents of the groom tradition-ally host the rehearsal dinner, so they will be integral in planning the event. That means couples should keep an open and gracious mind. Remember, the rehearsal dinner doesn’t have to be a lavish affair, and it can be customized to any budget or preference.

Some couples feel that hosting rehearsal dinners in casual settings can make the dinner more com-

fortable for members of the wed-ding, who can use the dinner as an opportunity to mingle and get to know one another before the wed-ding. This will help to tame nerves and enable the wedding party to loosen up and enjoy themselves even more.

Restaurants that have special

meaning to the couple often make for great places to hold rehearsal dinners. The bride and groom can suggest their ideas, but ultimately it is the person handling the bill who has the final say. Couples who want greater control over the rehearsal dinner festivities can suggest hosting it themselves.

Despite its name, the rehearsal dinner doesn’t actually have to be a dinner, as couples can opt for meals at a different time of the day, like brunch or lunch. An ear-lier occasion gives guests plenty of time to get home and rest up for the festivities of the wedding to come.

Toasts are expected at the re-hearsal dinner, but they tend to be spontaneous, off-the-cuff remarks. The bride and groom should ex-pect to say a few words of thanks to all in attendance, but remarks need not be too formal.

Rehearsal dinners provide an opportunity for couples and their families to spend time together before the larger festivities of the wedding pull them in multiple di-rections. Plus, they set a fun tone for the wedding weekend to come.


Rehearsal dinner how-to

Pets play important roles in their owners’ lives and are increasingly included in more activities, such as vacations, dining out and even weddings. The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters says more couples are customizing their wed-ding celebrations and bridal parties to include pets. Dogs and cats are turning up in wedding photos as well as trips down the aisle. Some pets even serve as ring bearers. Before giving your pet a job for the wedding, consider his personality and temperament. A dog or cat accustomed to a quiet home may behave differently when placed in a room full of excited people. In addi-tion, confirm that pets are allowed inside your ceremony space. Make sure to inform guests that an animal will be present, so those with aller-gies can take precautions. If it isn’t practical to have animals in the ceremony, give them a primary spot in wedding or engagement photos.


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JAZZ GREAT HONORS MERTON• WHAT: Dick Sisto jazz performance• WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31• WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of 11th and

Market Streets, New Albany• INFO: Contact the parish office at 812-944-0413.Internationally recognized vibraphonist Dick Sisto will perform

music composed for the documentary “Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton,” and share remembrances of his friendship with Merton, a Trappist monk and writer, in a performance beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of 11th and Market streets, New Albany. Noted jazz guitarist Fr. John Moulder of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Chicago will also be featured in this 90-minute tribute to Merton. Doors will open at 2 p.m. and admission is $10 at the door, cash or check only please.

WHO CALLED THE DOGS OUT?• WHAT: Casting call for local dogs for Derby Dinner’s ‘Legally

Blonde: The Musical’• WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 30 • WHERE: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott

Drive, Clarksville• INFO: contact Buckholz via email at [email protected] Buckholz, associate producer of Derby Dinner Playhouse,

along with a canine behavior trainer from the Kentucky Humane Society, will be assessing local dogs for the roles of “Bruiser,” a chihuahua, and “Rufus,” a bulldog, in Derby Dinner’s upcoming spring production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S• WHAT: Live on State• WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New AlbanyFriday, Jan. 29: Me & You; Saturday, Jan. 30: Lawn Dart Ac-

cident

RIVER CITY WINERY EVENTS• WHERE: River City Winery, 321 Pearl St., New AlbanySaturday, Jan. 30: Music by Joey Constantine, 7 to 10 p.m.Trivia is held every Sunday night.

AUDITIONS HELD• WHAT: ‘You Can’t Get There From Here’ auditions• WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30• WHERE: Charlestown Public Library, 51 Clark Road,

CharlestownRose Island Playhouse Community Theatre will hold auditions

for Pat Cook’s hilarious comedy “You Can’t Get There From Here” on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charlestown Public Library at 51 Clark Road in Charles-town. If you are unable to attend auditions on Saturday, the director will be available Monday, Feb. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.

at the Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St., Charlestown. The cast consists of five women and two men ages 20s-60s. Auditions are cold readings from the script. Resumes and headshots welcome but not required. Appointment is not necessary. Directed by Rhoda Meier. For more information call 812-256-5105. You will need to leave a message and phone number.

PHOTOS AT LIBRARY• WHAT: ‘Just Photographin’ Around” by Bob Dorzback exhibit• WHEN: Through Jan. 31• WHERE: Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E.

Court Ave.The Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave.,

will host a photography exhibit by Bob Dorzback. The exhibit “Just Photographin’ Around” will be on display through Jan. 31. An opening reception is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the second floor gallery. Dorzback has been an avid amateur and semi-professional photographer for over 15 years and currently resides in Louisville, according to a library news release.

HOW THE GARDEN GROWS• WHAT: Gardening series• WHEN: February-September• WHERE: Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Ind. 62,

CharlestownThe Clark County annual vegetable gardening class series

dubbed “The after dinner garden conversation” is here. Start-ing in February to September, it will have a series of eight classes, one class per month. Classes will take place at the 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Ind. 62, Charlestown, Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a fee of $10 for all eight classes. The class schedule is as follows: Feb. 2: Plant science for gardeners; March 24: What to grow in your garden and when; April 14, Space management in the home vegetable garden; May 12: The why and how of growing tomatoes; June 16: In-tegrated pest management in the garden; July 21: Extending the gardening season; Aug. 18: Organic gardening practices in the home garden; Sept. 22: Container and raised bed gardening. Call the Clark County Extension office 812-256-4591 to register or send an email to [email protected] and request to be registered.

GRAB A GOLDEN TICKET• WHAT: First-ever Golden Ticket raffle• WHEN: Through March 31• INFO: KDF.org• COST: $25/eachThe Kentucky Derby Festival is raffling its first ever Golden

Ticket for the upcoming 2016 Festival. Raffle tickets are 25 dollars each and only 500 will be sold. Proceeds from the raffle benefit the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Foundation, the charitable arm of the Derby Festival. The Golden Ticket includes a Derby Festival package valued at $1,680. Raffle tickets are on sale now. They can be purchased at the Derby Festival office at 1001 S. Third St., Louisville, by calling 502-584-FEST, or online at KDF.org. The winner will be drawn at the Macy’s Spring Fashion Show, on Thursday, March 31.

Wedding day tokens of good luck come in many forms, but “the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (a sixpence in your shoe)” adage remains one of the most popular luck-en-hancing wedding traditions.

SOMETHING OLDSomething old is one of the

easier mementos to obtain. There is a good chance that someone in the family is willing to pass an item down to the bride that she can include in her wedding wardrobe. It also can be something the bride may have in her own memory box. Beads taken from a grandmother’s dress or a swatch of fabric from a beloved toy doll are creative ideas that can be sewn into in-conspicuous places on gowns.

SOMETHING NEWBrides already purchase many

new items for their wedding day looks, so “something new” should not be too hard to find. Couples may want to work together to find something new they can both carry so they have a matching set upon tying the knot. Interlocking charm brace-lets or keychains may work.

What about the groom carrying a small padlock and the bride the key? Quirky couples can each wear one sock from a pair. Get clever and have fun.

SOMETHING BORROWEDMuch like something old,

something borrowed is yet another way to pay homage to a friend or family member. It’s also one way to add a sentimental twist to everyday items. Borrow a grandfather’s handkerchief to wrap around the stems of the wedding bou-quet. Exchange vows with the original rings used by a distant relative at their own wedding.

SOMETHING BLUEThere are many ways to in-

corporate “something blue” into your wedding ceremony. Brides can paint their toenails blue or wear blue shoes under their gowns. Sew a patch from a pair of denim jeans into the bodice of the dress. Paint the bottom of your shoes bright blue so they stand out when kneeling at the altar. Blue sapphire or topaz jewelry can add an exotic look to the wedding wardrobe.


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