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2016 Bridal Showcase
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Kory & Emily Bestul
Emily and Kory Bestul were united in marriage on September 5, 2015, with a
reception at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac. Members of their wedding party included, front from left, Lexi Goebel; back row, Zach Kaiser, Kristin Bestul, Ashley
Bestul, Kyle Bestul, Groom Kory Bestul, Bride Emily Bestul, Robert Kowalewski,
Joe Schultz, Katie Schultz, Matt Halbach, Kyla Loehr, and Holly Blatz.
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Ben & Kayla Dickenson
Kayla Day and Benjamin Dickenson exchanged vows at Zion Lutheran Church
in Horicon on June 20, 2015.
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Weddings are a
careful balance of many
elements that culminate
on one special day.
Making all of the components of a wedding
come together seemlessly requires a well organized bride and
groom and the cooperation of professional
wedding vendors who
understand their unique
roles.
Vendors, including
florists, transportation
companies, musicians,
and dressmakers are
essential to a successful wedding. Competent
wedding vendors will remove much of the worry
and work from a couple's shoulders.
But not every couple
ends up with top-notch
wedding vendors. Research, planning and
verifying references are
some ways to ensure
your vendors make your
wedding day that much
more enjoyable.
* 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 another
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 wedding 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 wedding 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.
* 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.
* Deposits should be
a fraction of the total
price. Avoid wedding
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.
* Do not pay balances too far in advance. Many wedding
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 they have received the products or
services they signed up
for. A photographer may
ask for the final payment when albums are
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reception site that
needs the funds to
order food and beverages a few weeks in advance. Paying off a
vendor too early means
you run the risk of that
vendor having your
money and then 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 replacement at the last
minute.
* 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, cancellations,
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.
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Mitchell & Chelsea Feucht Luke & Brittany Hemp
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Chelsea Wienckowski and Mitchell Feucht of Theresa were joined in marriage
on September 26, 2015. Joining them on their special day, from the left, were
Marshall Feucht, Kelly Feucht, Shannon Jacklin, Marcus Feucht, Dale Lindert,
Mallory Lindert, bride-Chelsea Feucht, groom-Mitchell Feucht, Cody Klemp,
Missy Feucht, Mindy Feucht, Matthew Feucht, Doug Feucht and Kileen Wienckowski.
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Brittany Ries and Luke Hemp were united in marriage on August 15, 2015
at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira. Accompanying them in their
bridal party, in no particular order, were Jennifer Michaels, Alex Blaskowski,
Casey Schultz, Andy Ries, Sarah Nackers, Jake Sutton, Adam Sutton, Tim
Thorn, Bridget Thorn, Cooper Thorn, Skylar Thorn, Lillee Thorn and Krista
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Randy & Cassi Hurst
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Kimberly Ketter and Tony Luell were united in marriage on May 30, 2015. Their
reception was held at the Radisson Hotel in Appleton. Members of the wedding
party included, front from left, Groom Tony Luell, Bride Kimberly (Ketter) Luell;
middle row, Sara Heisler, Melissa Ketter Bridges, Carissa Donath, Amy Flaherty,
Becky Blatz, Amy Luell, Erin Lorenz, Ryan Huck, Renee Luell; back row, Brett
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Eric & Amy Koepsell
GETTING A
MARRIAGE LICENSE IN
DODGE COUNTY
Application cannot
be started until a wedding date has been
scheduled, even if the
ceremony is taking
place at the courthouse. The County
Clerk’s Office suggests
application for a marriage license be made
two - three weeks prior
to the ceremony.
Where To Apply:
Wisconsin residents
must apply before the
County Clerk of the
county in which one or
both have resided at
least 30 days prior to
the date of application.
Marriage may be performed in any county in
Wisconsin.
If both applicants are
out-of-state residents,
the license must be issued in the county
where the ceremony
will be performed.
Amy Sankey and Eric Koepsell exchanged vows on September 19, 2015 at
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. Their bridal party, in no particular order, included Ryan Piorkowski, Annie Johnson, Matthew Gumney, Jade Heise, Michael
Sankey, Crystal Leary, Travis Waas, Annie Sankey, Brent Thauer, Mandie
Sankey, Monte Mattson, Mary Beth Mattson, Scott Neitzel and Kurt Warzynski.
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Zackery & Dana Schmude
Waiting Period: Application must be
made at least 6 days
before a license is issued. Ceremony may
take place on date license is issued or any
time within 30 days
thereafter. In some instances, a waiver may
be granted for the waiting period, due to unusual circumstances. If
granted, the cost of the
waiver is $10.00. If you
are getting married on a
Saturday, you must
apply prior to the Friday
of the week before.
Physical Examination
and/or Blood Tests: Not
required.
Dana Hartwig and Zackery Schmude were united in marriage at St. Stephen’s
Church in Horicon on June 27, 2015. Joining the couple in the bridal party, from
the left, were Derek Kolaga, Tyler Schmude, Brittany Geise, Scott Hartwig, Dana
Schmude, Zackery Schmude, Brittany Dargatz, Andrea Metke, Caitlyn Hartwig
snd Stefanie Schmude. Daniel Kaiser and Jurista Rosenthal are in the front.
-photo submitted
Requirements:
Certified birth certificates are required. A
certified birth certificate
must bear the official
embossed seal, and a
signature of the state
registrar, register of
deeds, or city health officer. The seal of a notary public does not
suffice for a certified
copy of a vital record. If
you were born in Wisconsin, you may obtain
a State Certified birth
certificate from the Register of Deeds in the
county in which you
were born, or the State
of Wisconsin – Vital
Records. For individuals born in Dodge
County, please contact
the Register of Deeds
at (920) 386-3720. The
souvenir birth document
given by a hospital is
not a legal document
and is unacceptable.
Be prepared to provide accurate and complete names of parents.
Persons under the age
of 16 may not marry.
Persons age 16 and
age 17 are required to
provide both parent’s or
legal guardian’s notarized written consent to
marry. The consent
forms are available in
the County Clerk’s office and must be signed
by both parents or
guardians in front of the
County Clerk. For more
information, contact the
County Clerk.
Proof Of Identity: Unexpired Driver's License or State ID with
your correct name is the
best form of proof of
Identity.
Proof Of Residence: A current driver’s license with a current address is the best proof.
If this is not available,
proof of residency such
as a checkbook, utility
bill, income tax record,
payroll record, military
papers, student record,
medical and/or dental
bills must be provided.
Each applicant must
provide a document
that contains his/her
correct name and address.
Divorced Persons: It is not lawful for any
person, who is or has
been a party to an action for divorce in any
court in this state, or
elsewhere, to marry
again until 6 months
after judgment of divorce is granted. A
signed Judgment of Divorce from the last previous marriage must be
presented to the County
Clerk.
Death Certificates: A certified copy of a
death certificate must
be presented to the
County Clerk if your last
previous marriage was
terminated by death.
Location, Date of
Marriage and
Officiant: Applicants should be
prepared to provide the
date of the marriage,
and the correct spelling
of the officiant’s name,
as well as his/her business address, phone
number and e-mail address. The applicants
should also know the
name of the county and
municipality (city, village
or town) where the ceremony will take place.
Social Security
Numbers: Applicants must provide their social security
numbers if one has
been assigned to them.
We do not need to see
your social security
card. Translator: If one of the parties to
the marriage does not
understand or speak
English, they must bring
a translator with them.
Any documents not in
English must be translated.
License Fee: The license fee
is $70.00. If a waiver to
the waiting period is
granted, there will be an
additional $10.00 fee.
These
fees
are
payable, in CASH
ONLY, on the day you
come to apply for the license. (We do not accept checks or credit
cards) No refunds
given.
Hours: Marriage license applications are taken in
the County Clerk’s office, located on the first
floor of the Administration Building, Monday
through Friday from
8:00am – 12:00pm,
12:30pm – 4:00pm.
Both applicants must
come to the office to
apply. Appointments are
not required.
Courthouse Wedding: If you would like to
get married at the
Dodge County Justice
Facility, please contact
Court Commissioner,
Steve Seim, at 920386-3543 or Clerk of
Courts at 920-386-3570
to schedule the ceremony prior to applying
for the license. The fee
to get married at the
Dodge County Justice
Facility is $25.00.
How to Obtain a
Certified Copy of
your Marriage
License:
After you are married, you may contact
the Register of Deeds in
the County you were
married in to obtain a
certified copy of your
marriage license. If you
were married in Dodge
County, you may contact the Register of
Deeds at (920) 3863720 or click here for
their web page. For further information or questions contact:
Karen J. Gibson,
Dodge County Clerk
127 E. Oak Street
Juneau, WI 53039
920-386-3600
[email protected]
FROM
http://www.co.dodge.wi.us/
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HOW TO THROW
A SUCCESSFUL
OUTDOOR WEDDING
Outdoor weddings are
romantic when done
right, and a growing number of couples are exchanging vows amid an
expansive garden or with
the splendor of the
pounding surf providing a
picturesque backdrop. If
Mother Nature cooperates, outdoor weddings
can go smoothly. But
even if the weather does
not cooperate, there still
are ways couples can
enjoy a memorable ceremony.
Preparation and planning help keep outdoor
weddings moving along.
Weather can be unpredictable and unforgiving,
so it is always best to account for various scenarios. The following are
some tips to consider.
* Be mindful of hot
weather. Many outdoor
weddings occur when
temperatures are at their
warmest. As anyone who
has had to sit outdoors in
the blazing sun for an extended period of time can
attest, it can grow quite
uncomfortable,
especially when everyone is
dressed to the nines. Advise guests in advance
that the wedding will be
taking place outdoors
and to dress accordingly.
Arrange to have shaded
areas for guests who
may struggle with the
heat. Keep chilled bottled
water nearby so guests
can stay cool and refreshed. Ask the officiant
to keep the ceremony
brief so that guests are
not melting away in their
seats.
* Keep wind in mind. A
stiff breeze can upset
tents and wreak havoc
on hairstyles. Be sure
everything outdoors is
properly secured and
weighted down. Avoid
light fabrics on a wedding
gown that will get swept
away by wind. A short,
blusher veil may be more
appropriate
than
a
sweeping train. Couples
should advise their hairstylists that they will be
getting married outdoors,
and looks should be well
secured by bobby pins
and gel to keep hair in
place. Stick to real dishes
for food service, as plastic or lightweight materials may get blown away.
* Check for power
sources. Choose a wedding location with easily
accessible power outlets.
Guests will certainly want
to hear the vows, and
that may require the use
of microphones and a
sound system. Having
power available also
makes it easier for bands
and musicians to set up
their equipment for an
outdoor reception. If the
wedding will be stretching into the evening
hours, electricity will be
needed to power supplemental lighting that illuminates the festivities.
* Ensure accessibility.
Outdoor terrain can
prove tricky, especially
for older guests or those
with mobility issues.
When scouting locations,
select a wheelchair-accessible spot that can be
easily traversed. Understand that turf can become water-logged and
challenging to walk over
should it rain the day of
the wedding or prior.
Plastic or fabric runners
may make things easier.
Also, choose a location
that isn't too far off the
beaten path. It should be
close enough to a parking lot and not require
guests to have to take an
extended hike through
nature.
* Face away from the
sun. Glares can make it
difficult for guests to see
the ceremony. Be sure to
arrange seats so that
guests do not have to
look into the sun. This is
best achieved by having
the sun behind everyone
for the ceremony. It also
ensures that you won't
end up with washed-out
photos or pictures of
everyone squinting.
* Ensure food is properly
chilled or heated. Dining
outdoors means keeping
food safety in mind. Food
that is supposed to be
kept cool should remain
on ice or be refrigerated
until served. Hot foods
should remain hot. Food
in chafing dishes or
served buffet-style also
should be protected from
insects. Improper handling of food can result in
foodborne illnesses. No
one wants to remember
a wedding for intestinal
discomfort.
* Use fresh flowers in
potted plants. Cut flowers
tend to wilt prematurely
in hot weather. Rather
than waste money and
beautiful flowers, choose
potted plants that will
thrive if well-tended.
Guests can then take the
plants home and continue to cherish the wedding long after it is over.
* Budget for a tent. It is
always better to have a
contingency plan. Even if
you have your heart set
on an outdoor wedding,
have a backup plan in
place if the weather is uncooperative. A tent with
surrounding sidewalls
may be sufficient. Otherwise, determine if there is
an indoor location that
can be kept on standby.
* Mix up the candles. Intersperse citronella candles with the decorative
ones to help keep bugs
at bay. You can also consider placing small bottles of insect repellent on
the tables. Guests will
appreciate the gesture
when biting flies or mosquitoes want to join in the
fun.
Make sure Mother Nature doesn't rain on your
outdoor wedding. Plan
for all the possibilities so
that an outdoor ceremony or reception goes
as smoothly as possible.
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Zachary & Emily Stoulil
Emily Eidem and Zachary Stoulil exchanged vows on August 22, 2015 at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon. Their wedding party, in no particular
order, included Laura Eidem, Kelsey Neitzel, Kelsey Morgans, Allison Frank,
Kayla Elding, Caitlin Landt, Becca Maas, Derick Stoulil, Justin Stoulil, Alex
Ehn, Sonny Radenic, Kyle Woiwood, Steve Eidem and Mike Eidem.
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Henry & Ashley Kuechenberg
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Ashley Muche and Henry Kuechenberg were married at St. John’s Lutheran
Church in Mayville on October 31, 2015. Joining them on their wedding day,
from the left, were Molly Davies, Kim Kollmann, Whitney Muche, Jennifer
Muche, Tiffany Carey, Ayshah Duel, Myah Tetting, Kim Kuechenberg, Amy
Heesen, Ashley Kuechenberg, Henry Kuechenberg, Jonathan Kuechenberg,
Mark Marion, Justin Lueck, Gerry Ford, Wayne Gudex, Daniel Geiger, Josh
Muche, Eric Woolhether and Craig Heesen
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Daniel & Courtney Putz
Nick & Amanda Wiedmeyer
Courtney Krapfl and Daniel Putz were united in marriage on January 3, 2015
at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Joining the couple in the wedding party, from left
to right, were Joel Putz, Jamie Montgomery, Steve White, Laura Henson, Jared
Putz, Heather Durant, Daniel Putz, Courtney Putz, Eric Bublitz, Sheila Herman,
Luke Pudlo, Rylee Krapfl, Nathan Putz and Tracy Harris.
-photo submitted
Amanda Straub and Nick Wiedmeyer were united in marriage on February
7, 2015 at Tabor United Methodist Church in Eden. Their wedding party included, from the left, Tony LeCloux, Kyle Borland, Kaitlyn O'Brien, Wesley
Bengel, Leah Heberer, Peter Schultz, Michelle Grahl, Jamie Straub, Amanda
Wiedmeyer, Nick Wiedmeyer, Holly Hatch, Kyle Straub, Kayla WagnerKinyon, Jared Soyk, Brittany Dittloff, Nate Rauch, Katie Albrecht and Jason
Grahl.
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DESTINATION
BACHELORETTE PARTY
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by Gayle Rydstrom
For the past several
years, destination weddings have become
quite common. The sites
picked by the couples
are done so for a variety
of reasons.
When it was time to
plan the bachelorette
party for the soon-to-be
Shannon Streblow, destination was the decision. But where?
“There are quite a few
of us who have attended
the same bachelorette
parties throughout the
years,” said Shannon.
“We’ve done comedy
clubs, the bars in Milwaukee, the Dells, shopping;
pretty
much
anything anyone can
name, we’ve done it.”
One of the bridesmaids had an idea and
she approached the
maid of honor with it.
She was all for it. Would
Shannon agree?
“They
suggested
Nashville,” she said. “I
was all for it, but I didn’t
think too many people
would want to go out of
state, especially that far,
for a bachelorette party.
I was wrong about that.”
Invitations were sent
out in March. Shannon
was expecting four,
maybe five, and no more
than six of her friends
would agree to make the
trip. She was wrong because 15 of her friends
decided the trip was too
good to pass up.
“I was completely surprised by that,” said
Shannon. “But we all
wanted to do something
different and that was
definitely something different.”
The original plan had
been to stay in a house
while in Nashville. That
had to be scrapped because there were too
many people for a house
to hold. But Shannon
didn’t care that they had
to get hotel rooms instead.
“We stayed at the
Holiday Inn Downtown
with four girls to a room,”
she said. “Several of
them only knew me and
no one else in the group
so I had been a bit worried about that. But there
was no need because
everyone got along great
and had a great time.”
One friend living in
Florida traveled by herself, but the other 15
rented a van large
enough to hold everyone
and left on a Thursday
night in June 2015. Although
the
group
stopped a few times for
snacks and to stretch
their legs, they traveled
through the night and
checked into the hotel
Friday morning.
“Some of us napped
during the trip, but one
girl did all of the driving,”
said Shannon. “We had
group things scheduled
for Friday, starting with
about five hours on the
Pedal Tavern. That was
a lot of fun.”
The Pedal Tavern has
a specified route and
stops at bars, restaurants and shops along
the way.
After some time to get
ready, the group made
its way to the Wildhorse
Saloon for a sit-down,
five-course meal.
“There were lots of
items to choose from,
burgers, chicken sandwiches, ribs, you name
it,”
said
Shannon.
“Everybody loved the
fried pickles.”
The group had front
row seats to watch the
musical performance on
stage that night.
Saturday arrived, but
there
was
nothing
scheduled for the day.
The hotel was five minutes from downtown and
had a shuttle service to
the downtown area,
which the group was
happy to use.
“We had only Friday
and Saturday,” said
Shannon. “Friday was
the group day and Saturday was for the girls to
do
whatever
they
wanted. Some spent
most of the time by the
hotel pool. Others went
there after they got back
from whatever they
wanted to do.”
Some of the gals did
some shopping, a few
Shannon Strehlow’s bachelorette party was held in Nashville, TN. The group
spent a Thursday night driving, checked into their hotel rooms, and began the festivities. One of the items scheduled for Friday was a few hours on a pedal tavern,
a boat that stops at bars along a specified route. A total of 16 ladies, 15 from Wisconsin and one from Florida, made the trip to Nashville. (submitted)
Relaxing at poolside of the Holiday Inn Downtown are some of the 16 members
from the Strehlow bachelorette party. The group had traveled from Wisconsin and
Florida for the destination party last June. Shannon and Doug were married in August. (submitted)
needing a special item.
“My wedding was a
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renovated barn that has
been in my husband’s
family for quite some
time, and some of the
girls didn’t have boots
yet,” said Shannon.
“Here in Wisconsin,
there are a few places
that have boots, but in
Nashville, we knew there
would be a wide variety.”
Those who needed
boots found what they
wanted. With the group
driving instead of flying,
there was more than
enough room in the van
for everyone’s purchases when the ladies
were ready to head back
to Wisconsin on Sunday
morning.
“It was a great time,”
said Shannon. “We had
t-shirts made and wore
those. We saw several
other bachelorette parties while we were
there.”
Several of those who
went to Nashville had
watched the show by the
same name, and pointed
out to each other some
of the places they came
across that had been in
the program.
“I didn’t have to do
anything other than give
my maid of honor the
names and contact info
of those I wanted to invite,” said Shannon.
“She took care of planning. I definitely recommend a destination
bachelorette party, especially if you feel as
though you’ve done it all
already and want something different.”
Shannon and Doug
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UNDERGARMENTS
CAN MAKE OR BREAK
WEDDING LOOKS
As guests’ eyes are
trained on couples
come their wedding
days, it is no surprise
that both the bride and
groom want to look flawless on their big days.
Men and women will
spend thousands of dollars on clothing, hairstyling, makeup, teeth
whitening,
fitness
classes, and more to
ensure they look their
best. While couples
may be particularly concerned with their wedding day appearance,
what they wear under
their clothing — particularly for women — can
impact how clothes fit
and look.
Choosing the right
bra or supportive undergarments can play a
crucial role in how a
gown fits and whether
or not brides achieve
that picture-perfect look.
Wearing the wrong undergarments can negatively affect a bride’s
appearance and make
her extremely uncomfortable. According to a
study done by Swiss lingerie company Triumph,
a large number of
women are choosing
their bras incorrectly.
The international survey
of 10,000 women found
that 64 percent of them
are wearing the wrong
size bras. If women are
wearing the wrong undergarments for every-
day looks, it stands to
reason that their wedding choices may not
be spot on, either.
Undergarments
should be purchased
and brought to all fittings as soon as a gown
is selected. In fact, it
often is a good idea to
ask the bridal store employees to suggest a
bra or corset that will
complement the gown
and remain invisible beneath the dress. Some
shops will make bras
available when trying on
gowns. Brides are not
obligated to purchase
undergarments where
they purchase their
gowns, but take note of
the brand and style and
find a similar one elsewhere that fits with your
budget if you don’t want
to buy at the store.
Pay attention to the
gown’s fabric and how
dense it is. Certain
shapewear, including
bras, that have a lot of
boning in them to shape
and support the body
can show under bridal
dresses without a lot of
layers. Always try on the
bra with the gown to
gauge the finished look.
You may opt for simpler
and plain lingerie styles
so that you will be guaranteed a seamless appearance. Nude-colored
bras tend to be less noticeable than white. You
always can purchase
something with more
pizazz to change into for
the wedding night.
Some dresses with
plunging necklines or
backless designs may
necessitate other options. Sew-in bra cups
are another option that
can lend invisible support.
Women with more
ample busts may want
to select gowns that will
allow for bras with supportive straps to be
worn. This way there is
no worry about strapless bras or other style
lingerie slipping down.
In addition to bras, other
types of shapewear can
enhance certain areas
of the body or downplay
perceived
flaws.
Shapewear can smooth
and pull in stomachs.
Choose boy shorts or
thong-style cuts for a
seamless
finish.
Shapers can smooth
out bulges on the back,
legs and hips, too.
There also are special
shorts that have some
padding in the rear to
create a more curvy
look.
Bras
and
other
shapewear can make a
world of difference in
how wedding attire
looks and feels. Invest
in some quality pieces
that
will
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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 selfhelp resource The Fear
Source indicated 71 percent of brides-to-be suf-
TAME WEDDING DAY NERVES
fered from some type of
nerves during the leadup 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 performance
and enjoyment during
the day itself.
According to Psych
Central, a modern online
voice for mental health
information, emotional
support 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 dialogue. Speak 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
breathe. Wedding plan-
ning involves making
many decisions, 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 anxiety. It’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 forgiving of any hiccups along
the way. You’re bound to
recover gracefully from
any mishaps.
• Work on confidence.
Wedding fears may stem
from inadequate selfconfidence. Give yourself a pep talk and
surround yourself with
positive people. Keep
the worry-warts at arms’
length for the time being.
• Recruit more help.
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Weddings 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 nervewracking, but there are
ways to combat any anxiety that builds up as the
big day draws near.
WEDDING VEILS COMPLETE BRIDAL LOOK
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 An-
cient Rome, veils were
used as protection
against evil spirits.
According to popular
wedding website The
Knot.com, until Vatican
II, all Catholic women
were required to have
their heads covered in
church, including during
their wedding ceremonies. Veils were worn
for this purpose, but they
also symbolized trust in
the groom and his love
and companionship.
Some Christians also
see the veil as a visual
representation of submission to the Church
and to God. Others think
of the veil as another
beautiful
accompaniment to their bridal
gown, without attaching
any additional meaning
to the veil itself.
Veils come in various
lengths and can complement the style of a wedding gown. They also
tend to add glamour to
brides’ looks. 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 waltzlength veils, which fall to
the back of the knees.
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While many brides
opt to take their husbands’ surnames upon
tying the knot, over the
years the popularity of
such a decision has
ebbed and flowed. Recent years have suggested the practice is
once again gaining
steam.
A 2011 study published in Names: A Journal
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CHANGING YOUR LAST NAME
taking their husbands’
names in marriage. According to the study,
women who married between the ages of 35
and 39 were 6.4 times
more likely to keep their
maiden names than
those who married between the ages of 20
and 24.
Many brides view taking their spouse’s name
as the natural transition
from being a singleton to
being a married woman.
Other brides prefer they
share the same last
name as their future children, making the choice
to take their husband’s
name a logical decision.
Some brides feel having
the same last name as
their husbands helps
them feel more like a
family.
Changing one’s name
also may make it easier
to deal with various issues. Finances, travel
and even parenting concerns may be easier
when women take their
husbands’ last names
than when they don’t.
But some brides still
prefer to keep their
maiden names or hyphenate those names
with their husbands’ surnames. Some may view
changing their names as
sacrificing their personal
identities, while others
may want to hold on to a
family name they are
proud of. Interesting
names also can be hard
to give up. Brides who
find taking their hus-
band’s name would be a
tongue-twister may prefer to forego this tradition.
Very often women
who occupy positions of
prominence in their professions keep their
maiden names, feeling
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such situations can keep
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change their names
legally.
Changing one’s last
name is a personal preference and a decision
that couples should discuss together. Discuss
the decision well in advance of the wedding so
that both parties are
aware of each other’s
feelings on the subject
before tying the knot.
HOW TO HANDLE GUESTS WHO DON'T RSVP
Wedding invitations
are often a great source
of information for guests.
While wedding websites
also provide a great opportunity for couples to
get the word out about
their weddings and
share pertinent details
like the date and location
of the wedding, many
people are still unfamiliar
with the concept of a
wedding website, and
therefore they rely on invitations as their primary
source of information
about a wedding.
One of the most important bits of information
couples
must
include on their wedding
invitations is the RSVP
date. The RSVP, which
stands for "repondez s'il
vous plait," is a couple's
request for a response
to their invitation. The
RSVP is typically a specific date by which
guests must let the couple tying the knot know
whether or not they plan
to attend the wedding.
There are no rules that
govern how far in advance of the wedding
couples should ask their
guests to RSVP, but
some venues might
want a final headcount
or at least a close estimate of the final countdown three to four
weeks before the big
day. As a result, it's best
to ask guests to RSVP at
least three weeks before
the wedding and preferably four to five weeks
before the festivities
commence.
If invitations are
mailed two to three
months prior to the wedding, that gives guests
ample time to determine
whether they can or cannot join in the celebration. While many guests
will respond immediately
or in plenty of time for
couples to arrange seating and notify their reception venue, nearly
every bride and groom
has been forced to deal
with guests who simply
failed to respond to their
invitations, a potentially
precarious position for
couples to find themselves in as their wedding
day
quickly
approaches.
When guests fail to
respond on time, couples should maintain
their composure and not
take it as a sign of disrespect or indifference.
Guests might not be
planning a wedding, but
chances are they're
busy, too, and their failure to respond is likely
just a mistake. Before
contacting those who
failed to provide a timely
response, wait a few
extra days so responses
that were mailed at the
last minute can be
counted among those
that were received on
time.
Once the deadline and
subsequent extension
has passed, couples can
begin to contact those
guests who have not responded to their invitations. If it's a close friend
or family member who
hasn't responded, simply call them on the telephone and politely ask if
they plan on coming to
the wedding. They won't
need to mail the RSVP
at this point, so just jot
down their response and
thank them before moving on to the next person.
When a person who
hasn't responded is less
familiar to the bride and
groom, such as a parent's distant cousin or
professional colleague,
then it's perfectly reasonable to ask for help.
For example, if a parent's neighbor has yet to
reply, ask Mom or Dad to
drop by their house or
call them on the phone
to determine if they plan
to attend.
The majority of invitees, if not all of them,
who fail to respond on
time will understand
when contacted directly
and asked if they plan to
attend, so couples need
not be nervous or confrontational when making phone calls or writing
emails. Keep things
short and sweet and let
guests know their attendance is appreciated or
their absence will be felt
if they cannot make it.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN MULLING
A DESTINATION WEDDING
According to a study
from XO Group Inc., creator of wedding websites
TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com,
350,000
destination
weddings take place annually. Such figures reflect a growing trend of
couples who want to tailor their weddings to
their own personalities,
even if that means tying
the knot in exotic or unusual locales.
But as popular as
destination weddings
have become, couples
who have had such
weddings can attest that
planning a destination
wedding is not necessarily easier than planning a more traditional
ceremony
close
to
home. Though destination weddings can make
for memorable affairs,
there are some factors
couples must consider
when mulling whether or
not to have a destination
wedding.
Guest list
The XO Group study
found that destination
weddings have an average of 86 guests. When
sitting down to organize
their guest lists, many
couples realize they
have well over 100
guests on their lists.
Such couples may find a
destination wedding especially difficult to pull
off, as resorts may or
may not be able to accommodate such a substantial
number
of
guests. In addition, couples who hope to invite
children to their weddings might want to reconsider a destination
affair, as those youngsters' parents will have
to foot the bill for additional airfare and accommodations
and,
depending on when the
wedding takes place,
pull the kids out of
school for an extended
period of time. Couples
with smaller guest lists
might find a destination
wedding much more
manageable than those
whose guest lists crack
triple digits.
Another thing to consider is that the larger
the guest list, the more
likely many of those
guests will not be able to
afford to attend or get
enough time off from
work to make it to a destination wedding. Couples who want to ensure
all of their loved ones
can be there with them
on their big days might
be better off avoiding
destination weddings.
Accessibility
Accessibility is a common concern for couples
considering destination
weddings. Destination
weddings typically ask
guests to travel far to attend the ceremony and
reception, but there are
ways to make that travel
less of an ordeal. When
choosing a location for
their destination weddings, couples should
consider the cost and
convenience of travel.
Remote islands are not
very accessible, and as
a result guests will likely
have to pay a pretty
penny for their flights
and lodging. In addition,
the more remote a destination wedding locale is,
the less convenient getting there figures to be.
Nonstop flights likely
won't be a possibility.
Before choosing a locale
for a destination wedding, research flights,
making sure that affordable flights are available
within spitting distance
of loved ones' homes
and that they won't have
to suffer through multiple
connecting flights when
traveling to and from the
wedding.
Weather
Weather is another
factor couples must consider before choosing to
have a destination wedding. The XO Group
study found that 30 percent of American couples
who
have
destination weddings
choose to tie the knot
outside of the continental United States. That's
a distinct disadvantage
for couples who likely
are not very familiar with
weather patterns overseas. Couples who
choose outdoor weddings close to home are
often familiar enough
with local weather patterns to choose a wedding date that likely
won't be interrupted by
harsh weather. But
choosing an overseas or
distant locale erases that
comfort level, and couples may find themselves worrying about
storms or other inclement weather conditions as their wedding
days draw nearer. Before choosing a locale
for their destination weddings, couples should
thoroughly
research
each potential destination's weather patterns.
Brides, grooms and
guests alike don't want
to do all of that traveling
only to end up indoors
because it just so happens to be tropical storm
season.
Competition
As destination weddings have grown in
popularity, the competition for idyllic locales
and top-notch venues
has increased. That
competition is great for
venue owners' bottom
lines, but it might not be
so great for couples
looking to keep their
wedding costs down.
Costs might be considerably less in the offseason, but that's also
when storms and inclement weather tend to
take hold, Booking a
venue early can help
couples mitigate some
of the costs of a destination wedding, but the
growing popularity of
destination weddings
might make them out of
reach for couples working on tight budgets.
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HOW TO FIND THE
RIGHT WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHER
Long after the final
toast has been made or
the last couple has left
the dance floor, wedding
photos will help couples
relive the wonderful
memories of their ceremonies and receptions.
Wedding photographers realize the important role photography
plays in a wedding. Photos are how couples
document their nuptials,
and the right photographer can make all the
difference. The following
tips can help guarantee
a successful wedding
shoot and beautiful photos to recall the best moments of the day.
* Seek referrals.
There are scores of
wedding photographers,
and some are better
than others. Word of
mouth from other couples can help. Referrals
can offer insight into a
photographer's personality and his or her abilities to work with the
wedding party and
guests throughout the
day.
* Communication is
key. An important component of wedding photography actually starts
well before the wedding
day. The way a photographer communicates
with you about your
wishes and desired
shots is very important,
as this is when to discuss specific shots you
want taken during the
ceremony, such as
whether the bride wants
to be seen and pose
with the groom prior to
tying the knot. In addi-
tion, this is a great time
for the photographer to
get familiar with each
venue's rules regarding
vendors.
* Choose a photographer who is confident
and firm. A good photographer will be able to direct photo subjects and
get everyone to participate and in line. Brides
and grooms likely won't
want to handle such
tasks on their own, so a
confident and firm yet
cordial
photographer
can be an invaluable
asset.
* Prepare a shoot list.
Meet with the photographer before the wedding
and provide a list of all
the shots you absolutely
need to get. This way
the photographer can
plan for these as well as
capture the candid moments throughout the
day.
* Discuss a backup
plan with the photographer. Mishaps happen,
even on the most carefully planned wedding
day. Discuss what the
photographer does to
safeguard your digital
photo files. Are they
backed-up to a cloud or
a secured offsite server?
Does the photographer
bring along a second
camera in case the primary one has a malfunction? What happens
if he or she is ill on the
day of the wedding?
How is a replacement
chosen? Understanding
how the photographer
adapts to unforseen situations can make you
feel more confident in
choosing one photographer instead of another.
The camera gear should
also have adequate
memory to store all of
the photos, and a few
backup batteries can't
hurt, either.
* Consider hiring a
photographer's assistant or second shooter.
The photographer is
less likely to miss a shot
or fail to capture various
perspectives of the wedding if he or she works
with a partner. While
one photographer is
doing close-up portraits,
the other may be capturing candid moments
from onlookers from another angle.
* Know what each
package includes. The
photographer
should
clearly spell out which
items and services are
included as part of the
contract. There should
be no surprises when
it's time to pay the balance of the photographer's fees, so go over
each itemized detail to
be sure the package in
your contract is the one
you really want.
* Get to know the
photographer as a person. It can be difficult to
loosen up in front of the
lens, particularly if you
do not have a good rapport with the photographer. Do not judge the
photographer on his or
her body of work alone.
You will likely grow more
comfortable with the
photographer if you get
to know him or her in the
months leading up to
your wedding.
Evan & Andrea Merkes
Andrea Bogenschneider and Evan Merkes headed to the beach in San Juan,
Puerto Rico on February 7, 2015 to exchange wedding vows. Their bridal party
consisted of, from the left, Stephanie Malesevich, Ashley Merkes, Amanda Wozniak, Krysta Weinberger, Lisa Fleischer, Andrea Merkes, Evan Merkes, Jake Retzlaff, Corey Bogenschneider, Jamie La Brec and Noah Fleischer
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Wayne & Amanda Hartwig
Amanda Wolter and Wayne Hartwig were united in marriage on May 24,
Kimberly Reklau and Matthew Luehring were united in marriage in Milwaukee
2015 at Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson Creek. Pictured are Wayne and on September 6, 2015. Their wedding party consisted of, from the left, Corey
Amanda with their children, Ariana and Bo.
Reklau, Noelle Reklau, Becky Recklau, Kimberly Luehring, Matthew Luehring,
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RESPONSIBILITIES
OF BRIDAL PARTY
MEMBERS
Being asked to join a
bridal party is both an
honor and a responsibility. When asked to take
on such significant and
meaningful roles, men
and women may recognize the honor but be unsure of what their
responsibilities are as
couples move forward
with their wedding plans.
Bridal party roles can
vary depending on certain circumstances, but
many couples still want
their bridesmaids and
groomsmen to perform
many of the more traditional tasks associated
with their roles. The following are some of the
tasks bridesmaids and
groomsmen can expect
to perform in the months
leading up to the wedding and during the wedding itself.
Maid of Honor
The maid of honor
serves as the bride-tobe’s right-hand woman
as she plans her wedding and gets ready on
her big day. Maids of
honor typically go gown
shopping with the bride
and may even choose or
offer suggestions about
the color and style of the
bridesmaids’ dresses.
Once a dress style and
color has been chosen,
the maid of honor will
make sure everyone is
fitted on time.
A maid of honor will
also plan the bridal
shower, sending invitations and arranging for
lodging for out-of-town
guests if necessary.
Many brides want the details of their bridal showers to be a surprise, and
maids of honor should
honor those sentiments
when possible. A maid of
honor also plans the
bachelorette
party,
though many brides do
not mind being involved
in the planning of such
parties.
The maid of honor
may be asked to help address
save-the-date
cards and envelopes as
well.
Come the day of the
wedding, the maid of
honor will ensure the
bride’s day is as stressfree as possible, helping
to address any lastminute issues that may
arise. Maids of honor
may be asked to serve
as the legal witness to
the wedding and sign the
wedding license before
the reception. At the reception, the maid of
honor will toast the bride.
• Best man: The best
man is the maid of
honor’s
counterpart,
helping to plan the bachelor party and toasting
the groom at the reception. The best man also
tends to hold the rings
during the wedding ceremony, and during the day
of the wedding, he will
coordinate the groomsmen to make sure everyone is ready to go on
time. The best man may
arrange transportation for
the groom and groomsmen on the day of the
wedding and may also
return the groom and
groomsmen’s attire the
following day if the newlyweds are departing on
their honeymoons.
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groomsmen help to plan
the bachelorette and
bachelor parties and may
also be asked their opinions as couples make
decisions regarding their
weddings. Bridesmaids
and groomsmen must be
prepared to take pictures
once couples have officially tied the knot. They
also must help the brides
and grooms with any issues that may arise in
the hours before couples
become husband and
wife.
Flower girl/Ring bearer
Flower girls and ring
bearers are often young
relatives of the couple,
whether they are a young
brother or sister or a
niece or nephew. The responsibilities of the
flower girl and ring bearer
are typically limited to the
ceremony, during which
they will walk down the
aisle, either together or
individually, before the father of the bride escorts
his daughter to the altar
or stage.
Father of the bride
The father of the bride
walks his daughter down
the aisle during the ceremony, and, along with his
wife, may pay for the
wedding, though many
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Eric & Jessica Schwartzmiller
Jessica Bettack and Eric Schwartzmiller exchanged vows at the Oshkosh
Convention Center on September 26, 2015. Joining the two on their special
day, from the left, were Brett Muche, Karen Coats, Tony Bettack, Nikki
Schwartzmiller, Michael Kinderman, Stacey Kienbaum, Troy Bauer, Melissa
Smolinski, Eric Schwartzmiller, Jessica Schwartzmiller, Sara Thuermer, Tyler
Weyer, Shantel Stroschein, Steve Moeller, Kasey Schwartzmiller, Nate
Williams, Nicole Presto and Andrew Haass.
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Brock & Therese McHenry
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SIMPLIFY AND SAVE ON
YOUR WEDDING
Planning a wedding is
complicated. Once couples choose a date and
location for their ceremony, they can then can
get down to the nuts and
bolts of the big day.
When planning a wedding, many couples are
governed by a budget.
Budgets
often
get
stretched, but even those
brides- and grooms-to-be
who spend more than
they had initially hoped
often find themselves not
going too far over
budget. One of the best
ways for couples to stay
within spitting distance of
their budget or even
come in under budget is
to take steps to simplify
the ceremony and reception. Simplifying a few aspects of the wedding can
save couples money
without forcing them to
make sacrifices that affect the look or feel of occasion.
* Turn floral arrangements into multi-purpose
accessories.
Bridesmaids typically carry
beautiful floral bouquets
during the wedding ceremony. But such bouquets
are quickly put down and
forgotten once a couple
has officially tied the
knot. Couples can save a
few dollars by repurposing floral bouquets and
other floral arrangements
used during the cere-
mony. Once the ceremony has ended, repurpose floral bouquets as
centerpieces for the reception tables and turn
flowers used as aisle
markers during the ceremony into small centerpieces on the escort card
table or place them
alongside the guestbook.
This saves you the trouble of choosing various
floral arrangements to
display throughout the
reception venue and also
saves you money.
* Scale back on the alcohol offerings. Some
couples opt for a full-service, top-shelf bar at their
wedding. While that's a
nice gesture, it's also an
expensive one. Couples
can save a substantial
amount of money by simplifying the alcoholic offerings at their reception.
Instead of a full top-shelf
bar, offer guests one or
two choices of popular
liquors such as whiskey,
rum and vodka and steer
clear of especially expensive brands. The majority
of guests likely won't
even notice, but couples
will notice how much
money they save.
* Choose a classic
cake. Elaborate cakes
may be de rigueur, but
the cost of an especially
elaborate wedding cake
can make a cost-conscious couple's collective
jaw drop. Instead of a
specially designed, laborintensive cake, choose a
classic cake that won't
break the bank. Classic
cakes can add an elegant touch to a wedding
without extending a couple's budget.
* Trim the guest list.
Trimming the guest list is
arguably the most effective way to simplify a
wedding while simultaneously
saving
some
money. Once you have
compiled a list of potential invitees, peruse that
list to determine if there
are any people who can
be trimmed from the list.
This is easier for couples
paying for their own wedding, as they won't feel
pressured to invite any
friends or colleagues of
their parents whom they
don't know personally.
But even couples splitting the cost of their weddings with their parents
should speak with their
parents about trimming
the guest list to make the
affair a little less expensive.
Traditional weddings
are anything but simple.
But there are ways for
couples to make planning their wedding less
complicated while saving
some money at the same
time.
HONEYMOON
PLANNING MADE EASY
Weddings are one-ofa-kind occasions. Weddings also tend to be
stressful, even for the
most laid-back people.
But a honeymoon gives
the couple a chance to
enjoy uninterrupted moments together and
serves as a way to recuperate from the months
and sometimes years of
wedding planning.
Honeymoons are a
beloved wedding tradition, and some couples
even combine their weddings and honeymoons
by opting for a destination wedding. Because
the honeymoon should
be a way to unwind on a
dream vacation, booking
the honeymoon and setting an itinerary should
not add to the pressure
of planning, and the following tips should make
planning a honeymoon a
snap.
* Research your destination. Learn all you can
about a destination before booking your honeymoon. Study the weather
for the time of year you
will be on your honey-
moon, and learn about
currency exchange, local
rules and regulations and
other pertinent factors to
determine
the
best
places to visit. You do not
want to be met with surprises that might compromise your trip upon
arriving to your honeymoon destination.
* Book well in advance. The sooner you
choose your destination,
the faster you can begin
the process of applying
for passports, visas or
other necessary documents. Booking early
also guarantees you better seats on the flight and
the ability to negotiate
pricing.
* Give yourself a full
day between the wedding and embarking on
your trip. Scenes of couples being whisked away
to the airport right after
the reception dwindles
down are commonplace.
But that doesn't mean
you need to leave right
after the final dance.
Allow some breathing
room to pack, deposit
wedding gifts, return
tuxedoes, and tackle any
other
post-wedding
tasks. Save the romantic
"first night" as a couple
for the honeymoon and
enjoy a well-deserved
night's sleep.
* Purchase travel insurance. One way to alleviate the stress of
planning a wedding is to
ensure your honeymoon
investment is protected
in the event of bad
weather or other unforeseen
circumstances.
Travel insurance is a
safety net that can come
in handy. Speak with a
travel agent or insurance
agent about how to secure travel insurance for
the honeymoon.
* Pack light. Don't burden yourself down with a
lot
of
belongings.
Chances are you'll pick
up new things and mementos on the trip, and
packing light makes traversing airports that
much easier.
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MAYVILLE NATIVE SAYS
“YES TO THE DRESS”
by Sally Kahlhamer
Millions of viewers
watch the TV show “Say
Yes To The Dress” that
airs on the TLC network.
Later this spring they will
recognize one of the
brides featured on the
show as 2007 Mayville
High School graduate
Katie Koch.
Katie and her fiance,
Will Koenitzer, a 1998
MHS grad, will be married on October 17,
2015, at the Wilderness
Resort with the ceremony at Glacier Canyon
Lodge in the Wisconsin
Dells.
The New York film
crew came to Wisconsin
and covered the day
starting with Katie being
zipped into her dress before the ceremony. Only
one bride from each
show has her wedding
filmed.
When Will proposed
to Katie in Mexico, she
switched to bridal mode.
“I thought how cool it
would be to get my
dress at Kleinfeld’s in
New York City, but I
didn’t say anything right
away because I knew it
would be so expensive”.
She did talk about it
later with her parents,
Gail and Jeff, but didn’t
think anything would
come of it. That Christmas she and Will received a picture frame
from her parents. It had
a picture of Kleinfeld’s
Bridal store and trip tickets for the four of them
to travel to New York
City.
It takes months to get
an appointment at Kleinfeld’s to even try on
dresses. Katie had to go
online and pick out five
dresses she wanted to
try on during her oneand-one half hour appointment. She spent
about 20 hours trying to
find the dresses she
liked best. She sent in
her picture so the consultant would recognize
her when she arrived.
The big day finally ar-
rived and she had the
first appointment of the
day at 10 a.m. She and
nine other girls walked
into the salon and her
consultant,
Allison,
picked her right out and
came over to her.
Katie was able to try
on the five dresses on
her wish list. “I almost
started crying because I
hated all five of them,”
said Katie.
“Allison asked what I
liked about each dress I
had tried on and what I
didn’t like. She brought
back one for me to try on
that she had picked out.
They don’t let you try on
a dress that is over your
budget unless they tell
you first.” Her mom
asked, “How much over
the budget?”
She tried on the dress
and loved it. “My mother
started crying before the
zipper was even pulled
up,” Katie said.
“I knew it was the one.
There was no question.
My mom had not been
emotional for any of the
other dresses and it was
very important to me
that she like it.” She
tried on several more,
but she knew she had
found the dress and was
able to answer the question that is asked of
every bride – “Can you
say yes to the dress?”
They “jacked” her up
with all the bridal accessories so she could get
an idea of what she
would look like on her
wedding day.
She bought the dress
and six months later received an e-mail asking
her if she wanted to be
on the show when she
came in for her alterations. (The filming for
picking the dress was already over when she
was in New York.) She
called her mom, dad and
Will, but kept it a secret
until
her
wedding
shower.
There were many
forms to fill out and
questions to answer
along with submitting a
video of herself and another of her and Will interacting. She also had
to send a picture of the
people who would be
going along when she
returned to Kleinfelds for
her fitting and skyped
with the producers.
“I was not very optimistic
about
being
picked,” explained Katie.
There are nine bridesmaids, but the film crew
allowed only four bridesmaids and her mother to
be in New York for the
taping of the alteration
segment. She picked
the first ones she had
asked to accompany
her.
“My friends are all
jeans and sweatshirt
people, but we dressed
like ladies and I even
wore heels,” Katie said.
“The film crew was
super fun. I am the only
daughter and my mom
and I got very emotional
during the filming. There
was a lot of crying.”
The dress fit really
well, except it had to be
shortened and a few
other alterations done.
Vera, who appears in
most episodes, was
there to check on the
proper fitting of Katie’s
dress.
The theme for their
wedding was rustic
woodsy and she thinks
the film crew liked the
idea of filming in Wisconsin Dells.
“I never thought I
would be at Kleinfeld’s.
It was never my dream
to be on the show, but
when you get engaged,
everything changes,” explained Katie. “It was
the coolest thing to go to
Kleinfeld’s. You only get
married once and I
wanted to remember
wedding dress shopping
with my mom.”
“Will’s really excited
about the show, but he
has no idea what I’ve
gotten him into. He
thinks it’s a girlie thing,”
Katie said with a big
smile on her face.
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William & Katie Koenitzer
Katie Koch and William Koenitzer were united in marriage on October 17,
2015 at the Wilderness Glacier Canyon Lodge in Wisconsin Dells. Joining the
couple in the wedding party, backrow from left to right: Kaitlyn Koenitzer, Lea
Muche, Gary Koch, Courtney Koenitzer, Doug Ray, Katie and Will Koenitzer,
Bethany Hurst, Adam Koch, Caroline Kohn, Kelsey Tighe, Cole Koenitzer. Front
Row from left to right: Wilbur Blackdeer, Amanda Retzleff, Ashley Pluedeman,
Shaina Voss, Mallorie Clark, Adam Lechner, Jacob Blackdeer.
-photo submitted
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CUSTOM-MADE CHOCOLATE NOVELTIES
h Personalized Table Favors
h Personalized Double Locking Chocolate Hearts
h Chocolate Pops of all Shapes & Sizes
(hearts, starfish, flowers, leaves, snowflakes,
tractors, cows & many more)
h Personalized Ribbons for your Chocolate Pops
h Foiled Chocolates h Candy/Dessert Buffet
h Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
h Personalized Candy Bars h And SO MUCH More!
Chocolate Table Favors for your…
Wedding • Anniversary • Bridal
Shower • Baby Shower • Class Reunion
• Banquet or Any Special Occasion
Call or stop by 2 to 3 months before your wedding day!
920-488-9269
101 N. Milwaukee St., Theresa • Open 7 days a week . . . Call for hours
www.confectionsbyjoel.com
CUSTOMIZED
FAVOR BOXES
FILLED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF
DECADENT CHOCOLATES