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Published by Happenings Magazine, 2019-09-11 14:12:53

Bridal Section 091219

Bridal Section 091219

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Fall Along with your wedding dress, you may be able to donate other items DAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BR
left over from your wedding, such as candles, centerpieces and favors.
bridal Many charitable organizations will accept donations of wedding goods to
help brides in need have the wedding of their dreams. Don’t throw away
Give Back all of those boxes of wedding stuff sitting in your garage. Donate them
instead.
It takes most brides months to find just the right dress, so it is no wonder
that many preserve it and tuck it away for safekeeping once the big day is These are just a few ideas for giving back after the big day. If you are in
over. Some cannot bear the thought of parting with the dress they worked the initial stages of planning your wedding, you may also be able to give
so hard to find, while others hope their daughters will wear their dress one back on the big day, whether having your guests donate to a special cause
day at their wedding. For brides not as attached to their wedding gown and in lieu of a gift or asking your caterer to take any leftovers from your recep-
unsure what to do with it, donation might be a good idea. tion to the nearest soup kitchen.

Just because you had a small fortune to spend on the dress of your By Treas Erickson
dreams doesn’t mean others will. Help out brides in need. Donate your
dress to a charitable organization that will make it available for other brides
to wear. There are several that accept gently used bridal gowns and offer
them to brides in need. Many of these organizations will also accept gently
used bridesmaid dresses for use in weddings and other special events, like
homecoming and prom.

If you’d rather your dress be sold and the money put to good use, there
are organizations that will do that, too. Many charitable organizations
accept gently used wedding dresses, sell them and use the money for a
good cause, like raising awareness of domestic violence or searching for a
cure for cancer. Just think. Someone somewhere could get the help they
need to get out of a bad situation because you took the time to donate your
wedding dress.

Can't stand the thought of someone else getting married in your dress?
No problem. Donate it to a charity that will repurpose it, for christening
gowns or baby quilts, for example. Imagine an infant getting christened in
a gown made from old wedding dress. What a beautiful way to put an old
gown to good use.

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Fall feelings. While they might all love the bride and groom, they might not all DAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRID
love each other. The bride and groom should understand that and establish
bridal boundaries where necessary. If the adoptive mother and biological mother
do not get along, there is no reason to insist they host the couples shower
The Parental Dilemma together. Each of them could host a shower, or one could host the shower
and the other the post-wedding brunch.
Blended families are not uncommon these days. A bride and groom may
have more than two sets of parents to accommodate in their wedding. If the Dealing with two sets of parents soon to be in-laws is hard enough with-
parents do not know each other, as is the case with most in-laws, or are out adding adoptive parents and stepparents to the mix. Brides and grooms
uncomfortable with each other, as is sometimes the case with adoptions in the situation should relax, follow the tips above and respect their par-
and remarriages, accommodating everyone can be difficult. Here are some ents’ wishes within reason.
tips for brides and grooms dealing with multiple sets of parents, adoptive,
biological, step or whatever the case may be. Flower Girl Alternatives

All parents should be invited to participate in the wedding, but only Some brides simply cannot envision their walk down the aisle without a
those who are willing should be expected to take part. The bride and groom little girl dressed to the nines strewing rose petals before them. They
should sit down with each parent on their home turf and find out who wants bestow the honor on a young friend or family member, and more often than
to participate in their wedding. Some people are more comfortable sitting not, it goes well. Other brides are not keen on the idea of having children
on the sidelines. The groom’s stepmother, for example, might want nothing in their wedding or have no real good candidates to serve as their flower
more than to have a dance with him at the reception. The bride and groom girl. Lucky for them, there are other options.
should arrange for that and leave it be.
A well-trained pet can make a great flower girl, or ringbearer, for that
When possible, the bride and groom should play to the parents’ skills. If matter. Who wouldn’t enjoy the sight of a bride’s beloved Pomeranian pup
the groom’s stepfather is a great singer, then by all means he should sing at walking down the aisle in a lacy floral collar? No petals would be strewn,
the wedding. If the bride’s mother is a great cook, then by all means she but for venues that do not allow the practice, having a pet for a flower girl
should attend the catering tastings. The bride and groom just need to make might be ideal. Exotic pets may serve as flower girls as well, providing
sure everyone is aware of who is doing what. That way, should the green- they can be escorted, carried or rolled down the aisle. For pets willing to
eyed monster come calling, they can deal with it right then and there, long be dressed up, there are dozens of formalwear styles available from dresses
before their big day. and tuxedos to hats, veils and dressy collars and leashes.

Traditionally, adoptive and/or biological parents’ wishes supersede step- Performers are another option. Brides interested in making a spectacular
parents’ wishes. However, that does not have to be the case, particularly if entrance can hire a juggler, acrobat, clown, etc. to serve as their flower girl.
the bride or groom is close to a stepparent. The bride’s stepfather may have Who wouldn’t enjoy receiving a rose from a ballet dancer pirouetting down
raised her from an infant and feel he has earned the right to walk her down the aisle or a daisy pulled from a magician’s hat? Flower girl performers
the aisle. The bride might agree, but before extending the offer, she should work rather well for themed weddings, especially in venues that do not per-
discuss it with her biological father first. She should express her feelings mit petals to be thrown.
on the matter and be prepared to make a compromise. Perhaps her father
could escort her into the church while her stepfather walks her down the Guests may also serve as flower girls. Baskets or bags of flower petals
aisle. Or, perhaps they could both accompany her down the aisle. What can be placed randomly among the seating, attached to the ends of pews or
bride wouldn’t feel extra special with a father on each side. handed out at the guestbook. Whatever the method of delivery, guests will
have access to flower petals to scatter down the aisle. For venues that do
The bride and groom should do their best to accommodate their parents’ not allow petals to be strewn, guests may blow bubbles, ring miniature
wishes. However, it is not their duty to ensure that all 10 parents get exactly bells or sing softly. Brides just need to make sure they note in the program
what they want. Parental demands can get out of control, and when they what guests are to do with the items provided.
do, the bride and groom need not acquiesce. It is their wedding after all,
not their parents’. Brides who have too many people to choose from may want to select a
group of kids to walk down the aisle in place of a flower girl or ringbearer.
No matter what the nature of the relationship or how demanding parents Who wouldn’t take great delight in a 10-year-old pulling a small red wagon
may be, the bride and groom should always respect them. Wedding plan- with his two younger sisters in it? Small children’s choirs or junior brides-
ning is stressful enough without adding familial tensions. The bride and maids are other options.
groom should try to keep tension at bay by listening to what the parents
have to say and being respectful of their feelings. That’s right. Parents have These are just some of the alternatives to the flower girl tradition. With
some thought, brides are sure to come up with ideas of their own.

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Fall gifts that will work not only for the wedding but for other events as well. DAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BRIDAL GUIDE • BR
You can go the personal route and select gifts that reflect the recipients’
bridal tastes—a doll for the flower girl and some comic books for the ringbearer.
You can go the humorous route and select gag gifts for everyone on your
Thank You list. You can take the convenient route and purchase gift cards for everyone
on your list. You can do away with individual gifts altogether and buy a
Whether your wedding party consists of two people or 12 people, it is group gift, such as group passes to a local sporting event or an attraction at
tradition to show your appreciation for everyone who participates with a your destination wedding.
small gift. Gifts can range from jewelry for the ladies and cufflinks for the
gentlemen to something more personal like books or CDs. Here are some Once you have some idea of what to buy, you can start the shopping.
tips to assist you in your shopping. You can shop almost anywhere for gifts—locally and online. Just remem-
ber to take into account any shipping delays and fees involved with pur-
Make a list. Write down the names of everyone in your bridal party— chases online. Don’t be afraid to shop for deals. There’s no harm in saving
the maid of honor and best man, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the jun- a buck here and there. You might even save enough to throw a little pizza
ior bridesmaids and groomsmen, the candlelighters, the flower girl and party for everyone. Who wouldn’t want to get together a few weeks before
ringbearer, the ushers, etc. Ideally, you should purchase or make a gift for the big day to hang out, chat and open a few gifts?
everyone who takes part in your wedding. If you cannot, you may want to
limit the gifts to the main members of the wedding party, the bridesmaids Presentation is everything. Wrap the gifts you purchase, attach a hand-
and groomsmen, for example. written note and find the appropriate time to deliver them. Many brides and
grooms choose to hand out gifts at the rehearsal dinner; this works partic-
Once you know the number of gifts you need to purchase, you can set a ularly well for gifts intended to be used at the wedding. For other, more
budget. Gifts need not be expensive. Setting a limit of $5 to $10 per person personal gifts, especially those that vary widely in price, it might be best to
will suffice, though, if you wish, you can spend more on select members hand those out individually at times convenient to the recipients. Again,
of your bridal party. If your maid of honor and best man have really gone you do not want to create envy with your gifts. With any luck, the bridal
above and beyond the call of duty, you can purchase them a somewhat party will not compare notes.
more expensive gift. Just make sure you don’t go overboard and create
envy among your wedding party. Try to get everyone the same number of Selecting the right gifts for your bridal party takes time and thought. Put
gifts in the same price range when at all possible. forth the effort, and the smiling faces will make it all worth it in the end.

With a budget set, you can start thinking about what to buy. You can go Memories?
the traditional route and select gifts pertaining to your big day—earrings to
match the dresses and ties to go with the suits. If at all possible, try to select “Oh, you’re such a beautiful bride!”

“I’ve never seen you more lovely.”

“What a lucky man!”

Such wedding day greetings are all too common. After all, who would
actually say, “Geesh, girl, is that the best you could do?” or “Uh, dear, your
cleavage is showing.” Or “Boy, you must’ve really tied one on last night;
you’re looking a little peaked.”

Wedding days are supposed to be one of the most positively memorable
days of our lives. And for many brides, it is. But, unfortunately, some
brides have imagined and planned the “perfect” day, only to see it become
a disaster.

The wedding cake falls, the photographer’s camera has no film (back in
the day), the divorced parents publicly display their latent feud, one brides-
maid shows up in a gown she thought was more flattering than the bride’s
choice, the pastor’s comments are inappropriate—even tasteless, dozens of
guests don’t show up for the $40/plate reception. Such happenstances can
all but ruin a wedding. So where are the “positive memories”?

What can make or break the bride’s day is her response to inevitable
imperfections. Perfectionistic, detail-oriented brides may spend much of
their day in tears as they see the tulle-draped columns tilt, the candles burn
out prematurely, and guests get sloppy drunk. Where is her “perfect” wed-
ding? Can this day be salvaged? Absolutely.

The purpose of the day is to unite two individuals who promise to have
and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for
poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do them part (or something
similar). This isn’t a movie production of a feigned Cinderella marrying
the rare Prince Charming with makeup artists, set designers, plastic photo-
graphic food, and paid smiling actors toasting the lovely couple. This is
REAL LIFE people in a REAL LIFE setting. “Stuff” is going to happen.

If possible, laugh it off. Oh, well … at least we’re married.

If laughter isn’t possible for a while, get a real-life perspective. Some
people are just plain rude, some are self-absorbed, and some are rooting for
you. Keep your attention on those who support, encourage and enjoy you.
Then look into your spouse’s eyes.

That’s the memory you’ll keep.

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