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2 • The Sylvania Herald • January 27, 2010
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Themed Weddings:
Campy or Creative?
Fairy tale wedding or mod-
ern twist? Many brides- and
grooms-to-be have been think-
ing about their ideal wedding
for years. Some may have
strong ideas about wedding
ideas, complete with scrap-
books featuring color schemes
and wardrobe choices.
Themed weddings have
grown in popularity -- as cou-
ples want to do what they can
to set their event apart from
the scores of other weddings
guests have attended. The key
to themed weddings is to create
a balance between tradition and
elements that tie into the theme.
This way the wedding is classy
instead of over-the-top ... un-
less, however, over-the-top is
what’s desired.
* Decide on your theme:
Develop a clear idea of what
you’d like the theme to be.
Themes can range from tie-ins
to seasons to specific interests,
such as sports or hobbies, to a
particular color scheme. Once
you have a firm concept of your
theme, you can plan and shop
around it. For the purpose of
illustration, let’s use a winter
theme as an example.
* Introduce your theme with
stationery: Your save-the-date
cards or wedding invitations
will present the theme to your
guests, and could be the build-
ing block for the entire wed-
ding. A winter-themed wedding
may feature a whimsical font of
swirly patterned type evoking
the feel of winter wind. Deli-
cate polka-dots could hint at
falling snow. Avoid snowmen
and ski boots.
* Keep it simple: A winter
theme may be achieved simply
with color. Draperies, flowers,
seat covers, table linens, etc. in
a frosty blue, silver or white will
touch upon the feel of winter.
There’s no need to clutter up the
space with nicknacks that make
the theme overwhelming. Re-
member, you want the event to
still be traditional, with touches
of the theme throughout.
* Choose an accent: There
may be one concept of your
theme that you’d like to build
upon, such as snowflakes. How-
ever, instead of paper snow-
flakes hanging from the ceiling,
which would be more reminis-
cent of a classroom instead of
a reception room, think about
other subtle ways to incorpo-
rate the accent. Delicate doi-
lies under the china could hint
at snowflakes. Italian pizzelle
cookies dusted with powdered
sugar look like snowflakes and
are very tasty. Instead of Jordan
almonds in favors, use large
nonpareils. Ask the venue to
create a signature cocktail that’s
white and frosty.
Rely on flowers and light-
ing: Flowers, foliage and other
natural accents can add a spe-
cial touch to your wedding. Na-
ture provides so many different
hued and shaped flowers that
can work effortlessly into your
theme. Hydrangea or snow-
ball plants (also called Guelder
rose) form large puffs of flow-
ers that resemble snowballs
and are aptly named. Delicate
alyssum and even the common
baby’s breath can be tucked
into floral arrangements to add
a snowflake appeal.
Lighting is something cou-
ples often overlook. Famed par-
ty planner David Tutera often
uses lighting to set the mood at
the events he plans. Changing
the color or the scope of the
lighting for different parts of
your reception can create dif-
ferent moods.
Choose festive foods: Foods
don’t necessarily need to look
like themed elements (mashed
potato ski slopes). However,
you can touch on the theme by
using seasonal foods such as
winter squashes, hearty foods
or seasonal fruits.
Creating a theme doesn’t
have to be ostentatious or evoke
feelings of a kids’ birthday par-
ty. Subtle touches that are co-
hesive will provide the desired
mood.
Getting Engaged is Just the
Beginning ... Now What?
Are you one of the thou-
sands of couples who got
engaged over the holidays?
This is the time for you and
your soon-to-be to get ev-
erything you ever wanted
-- the time to start from
scratch, to upgrade, expand
and replace. To turn a whole
bunch of mismatched mine
and yours into a lifetime of
ours.
“When it comes to regis-
tering, relax, take your time
and have fun,” recommends
Audrey Stavish, a Bridal and
Gift Registry expert at Bed
Bath & Beyond. “Go back
to the store as many times as
needed, or update your reg-
istry online. There aren’t any
rules that you must follow.
Choose items that are right
for you and your soon-to-be.
Go through the registry pro-
cess together and have fun!”
Here are some additional
tips to make wedding plan-
ning a breeze:
Plan Ahead: Start a bridal
registry as soon as you say
“yes.” This way you will be
prepared for your engage-
ment party and bridal show-
er, as well as your wedding.
Periodically update your
registry by adding more
products if you need to, even
after the wedding. Be kind
to procrastinators.
Don’t be shy: Register for
gifts in a range of prices and
categories. This will give
guests and group givers lots
of options to choose from.
Look back and Plan
Ahead! Discuss your back-
ground and personal prefer-
ences beforehand. It’s also
important to consider your
future. Consider things like
how often you’ll entertain
and how much you will be
cooking.
Visit a store: It’s in your
best interest to visit a store
and schedule an appoint-
ment with an expert consul-
January 27, 2010 • The Sylvania Herald • 3
tant. Touch the towels, heft
the flatware, see everything
in person!
Do the math: Experts ad-
vise registering for 2-3 items
times the number of guests
you plan to have. Close
friends and family will rely
on your registry for special
events leading up to the
wedding -- such as engage-
ment parties, bridal showers
and holidays! Your guests
will appreciate having lots
of choices when they shop
for you. Be sure to refresh
your list regularly as gifts
get purchased.
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stuff you’d never buy your-
self. Your friends and fam-
ily might even get together
to purchase a higher priced
“group gift.”
Remember the Rule of
Three: When it comes to set-
ting your table, if you choose
bold patterns for your china
and flatware, pick a more
simple style of glassware.
Prefer intricate stemware?
Pair it with simpler patterns
of china and flatware. So, it’s
bold/bold/simple or simple/
simple/bold.
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How to add classic traditions to a modern wedding had a beautiful voice and a perfect
pitch. He dreamed that my sister
Every bride remembers the bouquet, or even a squirt from and
pearlsI would
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Help your flower girl be her best on your big day

Children can add so much
to a wedding day - from the
ring bearer toddling down the
aisle carrying a pillow with
precious cargo, to the flower
girl who sweetly perfumes
your path to the altar by drop-
ping tender petals in her wake.
As special as you feel on your
wedding day, you’ll want even
your littlest helpers to share in
the feeling and know that you
appreciate them.
To ensure that your young
attendants are happy campers
on the big day, you’ll want to
help them look their best and
make them feel that they have
an important role. Here are
some helpful hints that you
can put in practice, whether
the child is your own or the
child of a loved one. Follow
these tips, and you’ll help en-
sure the youngest members
of your wedding party have a
positive experience that they -
and you - will remember for a
lifetime.
Make her feel special
Chances are you’re not the
only female in your wedding
party who’s doing something
special, exciting - and intimi-
dating - for the first time. Your
flower girl or young bridesmaid
is also experiencing a once-in-
a-lifetime, princess-like mo-
ment, and may feel understand-
ably nervous at the prospect of
having all eyes on her as she
precedes you down the aisle.
Making her feel special, as if
she is a little princess, will help
boost her self-confidence.
Brides spend lots of time
and energy picking out dresses
for their flower girls and junior
bridesmaids, taking into account
not only how the dress will fit in
with the look of the wedding,
but how it will complement
the wearer. Accessories are just
as important, and the youngest
members of the wedding party
should have some small items
to highlight their attire, just as
every bride should.
Not only will jewelry en-
hance the look, it will be a
keepsake of the day - look for
pieces that are high quality (so
that they will last a lifetime),
but reflective of the wearer’s
age. Disney Precious Collec-
tions offers fine children’s jew-
elry for girls that will be perfect
for any wedding. The pieces
are understated and elegant,
but also feature the youthful
spirit of beloved Disney char-
acters - they make ideal flower
girl gifts.
Keep her involved
Children love being in-
volved in life’s big moments
and decisions as much as pos-
sible. Keep your flower girl or
young bridesmaid part of the
decision-making process as
much as possible leading up to
your wedding day.
In addition to involving
them in fun things like wedding
showers, putting stamps on in-
vitations and hair and make-up
trials, give your young atten-
dants some options that they
can choose from. Will she wear
her hair up or down? With
flowers, ribbons or feathers?
You can also give her op-
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girl jewelry she might wear. For
a special surprise, you could
show her examples of earrings,
necklaces and bracelets from
Disney Precious Collections
well ahead of time, and then
surprise her on the day of the
wedding with the one she liked
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Your dear friend or sister
announces she’s engaged. She
wants you to be her maid of
honor. It goes without saying,
you’re thrilled for her. But - does
this mean you’ll have to plan at
least one bridal shower? Not to
mention, wear a dress not of your
own choosing and find the per-
fect gift?
If the bridal shower causes
you the most anxiety, help is on
the way. Kendall McFarland,
director of product and recipe
development at Simply Organic,
suggests cutting down on stress
with these time-saving tips to
host a simple but sensational
shower for the bride.
* Accept help. When the
bride’s mother or other guests
ask if they can bring anything,
and your guests will fondly re-
member your hospitality.
* Remake everyday favorites.
Great dishes don’t require hours
in the kitchen. Make your easy-
to-prepare favorites and dress
them up with special festive sea-
sonings. Try distinctive season-
ing blends like curry or Italian
seasoning, or even seasoned sug-
ar combinations like lemon sugar
or cinnamon sugar for a gourmet
touch. For example: Add a liberal
dose of a spice like oregano, basil
or cayenne (or an herbal season-
ing blend) along with some gar-
lic and Parmesan cheese to your
usual mashed potatoes and you’ll
instantly serve something out of
the ordinary.
* Use clever shortcuts. For in-
viting flavor without fuss, keep a
January 27, 2010 • The Sylvania Herald • 7
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baking mixes and other cooking
ingredients and supplies - which
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Here are two great examples
of healthy bridal shower dishes
from the Simply Organic recipe
collection that are easy to pre-
pare:
Strawberry Spice Muffins
Ingredients
1 package Simply Organic
Carrot Cake Mix
1/3 cup water
2 large beaten eggs
1 cup very finely diced straw-
berries
Directions
from fresh Clementine oranges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 package Simply Organic
Salsa Dip Mix
Directions
Whisk all ingredients to-
gether. Chill until ready to serve,
stirring right before drizzling on
mixed greens.
Chef Suggestions
Combine fresh mixed greens,
Feta cheese and slices of Clem-
entine oranges to make a fresh
and spicy salad.
For more delicious, healthy
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say yes. Ask them to bring some-
thing you don’t especially en-
joy preparing or something you
know is that person’s specialty
which the bride really loves. Or
have each guest bring a dessert or
appetizer, so you can focus solely
on the rest of the party and fun.
Offers to help are gifts, so allow
other bridesmaids or friends to
assist if they offer. Working to-
gether can add to the shower fun,
and give you stories to share as
you continue down the wedding
day road.
* Go the healthy route - the
bride, her bridesmaids and the
mother of the bride all want to
fit into their dresses when the
big day finally arrives. The most
thoughtful meal you can offer
your guests is a delicious and
healthful one. Provide great-
tasting, nutritious snacks that go
easy on salt, fat, sugar and other
potentially unhealthy ingredients
No need to break the bank for elegant, beautiful
Bridal
supply of natural dressing and dip Preheat oven to
mixes on hand for fresh, home- 350 degrees. In a
made appetizers and snacks. Add
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creamy dill, French onion, gua-
camole or ranch to equal parts
large mixing bowl,
combine carrot cake
baking mix, water
and eggs. Blend un-
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of low-fat cottage cheese and til just moist. Fold A new ring is about to
non-fat plain yogurt and mix in strawberries into be slipped onto your
a blender or food processor until blend. Pour into finger. Let’s make sure
smooth. Serve with fresh veggies well-greased or lined your nails are as ready
you can buy already cleaned and muffin pan. Bake for as you are.
cut up at the store. 30 to 35 minutes.
* Plan and shop wisely. Don’t Makes 12 regu-
exhaust yourself shopping. lar-size muffins or
Outline your menu - including six large muffins.
impromptu snacks - ahead of
time. Then pick up everything Chef Suggestions
non-perishable at the same time, Top with cream
eliminating last-minute sprints to cheese frosting and
the grocery store. Don’t panic if sliced strawberries.
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Beyond the basics: How to create a one-of-a-kind wedding

Millions of couples get en-
gaged every holiday season
when love and affection are in
the air. But what many couples
don’t know is that you can
keep that good feeling alive
and avoid stress while planning
your wedding.
Turn your dream into reality
Your wedding day is one
of the most important days of
your life, and is most likely a
day you’ve spent hours, days
or even years dreaming about.
When the time finally comes to
start planning the big day, you
don’t want to cut corners or
settle for a run-of-the-mill, im-
personal event. With the help of
the American Rental Associa-
tion (ARA) and your local rent-
al store, you can be sure your
wedding day will be one that
will be remembered by all.
Rental opens the doors to
options you may have never
even considered due to time or
budget constraints. A romantic
outdoor wedding is possible any
time of the year with huge tents
and elegant canopies, equipped
with heating or cooling op-
tions. Make a statement by
skipping the traditional tiered
cake and going with something
more unique, like an impres-
sive chocolate fountain with
brownie or cheesecake bites or
an ice cream cart complete with
all the fixings. You can even
create dramatic scenery on the
walls and ceiling of your venue
with a variety of accent lighting
options.
Don’t break the bank
While your wedding day
may be the most important day
of your life, there is no reason
why it has to be the most ex-
pensive. You can save money
on seating, centerpieces and
more by renting. Why buy all
your wedding supplies when
you are only going to use them
once? Why bother paying for
their storage and upkeep after
the big day is over? Simplify
your wedding and your budget
by letting the rental store take
care of the cleanup, mainte-
nance and storage of all your
decorations and supplies.
And forget about running
all over town, wasting time,
energy and money - make one
stop at your local rental store
and get everything you need.
ARA members, which include
more than 7,500 rental busi-
nesses and 1,100 manufactur-
ers and suppliers, are located in
every state, so you can get all
the supplies you need in one
stop. To make finding the rental
store nearest you even easier,
ARA offers RentalHQ.com, the
world’s largest and most com-
prehensive rental store locator.
Here, people planning their
wedding and reception can find
the rental store nearest them,
read how-to tips and get ideas
and inspiration for their event.
Enlist the experts
To make planning your big
day even easier, some ARA
member rental businesses of-
fer Certified Event Rental
Professionals (CERPs). And
most offer on-site support, re-
lieving much of the stress as-
sociated with planning a wed-
ding. These professionals are
ready and willing to share their
knowledge and experience with
you, from pre-wedding set-up
all the way through the day of
the event.
Deadlines, budgets, guest
lists - these are all aspects of a
wedding that need to be man-
aged and sometimes are bet-
ter left to the professionals.
CERPs know what needs to
be organized right away, and
what can wait until later. They
will think of that one detail that
never would have crossed your
mind and keep your budget in
check.

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Need a bridal shower gift? Make it personal

Looking for an afford-
able bridal shower gift with
a personal touch? A spice gift
basket can fit any budget and
makes an ideal personal gift
for every cook. With just a
little thought and a few sup-
plies, you can assemble a per-
sonalized basket. With Inter-
net and mail-order shopping,
it’s possible to buy everything
you need without leaving the
house.
Begin with a basket or any
other useful kitchen container,
such as a mixing bowl, cake
pan, serving dish or colander.
Vintage items you pick up at
a second-hand store or garage
sale can be charming. Line
the container with a pretty
cloth napkin, a colorful dish-
towel or even a piece of fab-
ric cut with pinking shears,
or use tissue paper if you pre-
fer. Add bottles or packets of
spices, herbs, seasonings and
other ingredients. For a spe-
cial touch, include a favorite
recipe, a cookbook, a wooden
spoon, a potholder, or any re-
lated accessory.
With a little imagination,
you can personalize a basket
for any bride. Kendall Mc-
Farland, research
and development
manager at Frontier
Natural Products
Co-op, has a few
ideas to get you
started.
and party stores.
* Mama mia - Line a colan-
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a red checkered tablecloth
or cloth or paper napkins.
Add seasonings such as gar-
lic, basil, oregano and Italian
blend and include a package
of pasta. Supply a packet of
spaghetti sauce or fettuccine
alfredo seasoning mix or a
favorite pasta recipe. A candle
and bottle of Chianti add a
special romantic touch.
* Beginner’s basket - Cre-
ate a very basic basket for
a new cook or a bride just
starting out on her own with
a handful of popular and com-
mon spices - such as salt, pep-
per, cinnamon, basil, oregano,
thyme, rosemary and turmer-
ic. Include a cookbook, a reci-
pe box or a file with copies of
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soned cook, such as a set of your gift-giving with personal
garnishing spoons. and original gifts for the bride.
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