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BY ANNA CABRERA CRISTOFAROSpecial to The Star

Its one of Canadas hidden gems a veritable utopia surrounded by water on three sides, with lush landscapes and breathtaking views.

In this idyllic wonderland are a myr-iad of banquet facilities and unique wedding-ready venues, a world-class casino and miles of waterfront space, perfect for once-in-a-lifetime photog-

raphy and memories.Its Windsor-Essex, and for many

couples, theres no more perfect place to begin a life together.

Elisa Sam

When Sam Fuller proposed to his would-be wife Elisa in June 2014, the Ottawa native didnt hesitate to answer yes to Elisas counter-proposal to get married in her hometown of Windsor.

Having lived outside of this area,

I know how different Windsor wed-dings are, says Elisa (nee Macintyre). Its an event the entire family looks for-ward to. Its part of Windsor culture.

The owner of Fancy Fortunes, a suc-cessful fortune cookie company she founded a couple of years ago, Elisa is no stranger to the Windsor wedding industry. Sam, however, was surprised at the magnitude and affordability of Windsors weddings.

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Winter provided a scenic backdrop for Elisa and Sam Fullers wedding.

- Photo courtesy Vicky Bartell

Framing this beautiful wedding couple is fall foliage bursting out in colour which can be found in Windsor-Essex. Photo courtesy Trevor Booth Photography

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Jillianne McGonigal &Jacques Laframboise

Our rustic fall-themed wedding will be draped with burlap and lace in a beautiful park place!

While our wedding day follows tradition, our love story is quite unique.

My inspiration comes from my soon-to-be husband. While battling breast cancer, I never would have imagined meeting a man who would inspire me to fight and help me be-lieve that we could live happily ever after as husband and wife!

- Jillianne McGonigal

Sannah Choi & Michael AllockOur wedding day will likely be the

only day in our lives where a special select group of people our loving families and closest friends to each and both of us will be together in one room.

To thank them for journeying with us, were planning an intimate and classy affair with elements of our tastes and traits..

My fianc Michael is passionate about architecture and golf, which is reflected in the church building and golf club weve chosen.

In appreciation for my Korean background, we will also host a tra-ditional ceremony called paebaek during the cocktail hour while wearing hanbok attires. In Korean culture, a wedding symbolizes the joining of two families, not just two individuals something were look-ing forward to most!

- Sannah Choi

Kristi Maltese & Lucas StropleOur wedding is an outdoor fan-

tasy-flavoured affair replete with whimsical touches off the fairy-book page.

A horse-drawn carriage whisks my blue-eyed bride up the meandering path towards the hillside amphithe-atre, to the accompaniment of keys and melodious cello. The ring is borne by Kristis son, along with an edition of Brontes The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. And our flower girl, the wood-land fairy princess, wears a wreathe of woven brambles for her crown.

Also, were forgoing the oft-ignored pastry-laden desert table, in favour of an all-you-can eat gelato bar.

- Lucas Strople

Bethany Jessop & Adam Castle

Our story began with an introduc-tion through family and eventually brought me back home to Windsor-

Essex County, a region near and dear to both of our hearts.

It was only fitting that when we started to plan our spring garden wedding that we centred it around our family and the region we love.

It was important to us to support the wonderful vendors within our own community, so every detail from my dress, flowers and decora-tor to our caterers locally-sourced menu is all from Windsor-Essex county businesses.

Throughout the day we will fea-ture a number of personal touches like handmade jam favours made by mother and I, to lace table cov-ers made generously by my grand-mother.

We hope this day will reflect the two of us and the people and places we value most.

- Bethany Jessop

Angela Trepanier &

Marco CiotoliIn place of sending our guests

home with a knick-knack or a treat, we will be making a donation to

the new Hospice in Leamington in honour of Marcos late father, Frank Ciotoli.

One of his last wishes was to make it to our traditional Italian wedding. Unfortunately his battle ended too soon.

Gratefully our loss was eased with the support, immense kindness and care provided by the Hospice ser-vices. We had the unique opportu-nity to hold a special betrothal cer-emony in the comfort of his home so that he was able to witness the promises Marco and I have made and will keep to each other.

This certificate with Franks last sig-nature will be displayed as a memo-rial at our reception to remind us that he is watching over us on that day.

To further make our special day ours, our ceremony will be accom-panied by the beautiful voice of our very close friend Melissa Danese, lead singer of the band Eclipse who will be singing the Italian version of our fathers favourite song.

-Angela Trepanier

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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something...different. We asked several local couples to tell us whats inspiring them to put their unique stamp on their upcoming wedding. Heres what they had to say about that something different thats in their plans:We asked: Whats inspiring your wedding?

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While many brides opt to take their hus-bands 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 gain-ing steam.

A 2011 study published in Names: A Journal of Onomastics indicates that younger brides are more likely to embrace the tradition of 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 spouses name as the natural transition from being single to being a married woman. Other brides prefer they share the same last name as their future children, making the choice to take their husbands name a logical deci-sion. Some brides feel having the same last name as their husbands helps them feel more like a family.

Changing ones 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 dont.

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 husbands name would be a tongue-twister may prefer to forego this tradition.

Very often professional women keep their maiden

names. Women uncertain of what to do in such situations can keep their maiden names professionally and still change their names legally.

Changing ones last name is a personal preference and a decision that couples should discuss together. Discuss the deci-sion well in advance of the wedding so that both parties are aware of each others feel-ings on the subject before tying the knot.

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ring has a story to tell each is as unique as the bride-to-be who joyfully wears it. It is the symbol of the promise a couple has made to one another to stay together for a lifetime, in good times and in bad, in sick-ness and in health, for richer or for poorer.

While much focus is played on the four Cs of the ring (cut, colour, clarity and carat size) during purchase, a local jew-eler says its whats behind the ring not only the love story of the couple that has decided on forever, but also the love and care placed on the design and creation of the piece.

The ring is the only piece of jewelry that can be purchased which a woman will cherish forever, says Joseph Jr. of Jo-seph-Anthony, who encourages couples to select only the very best when it comes to this pur-chase of a lifetime.

While there are many jewelry stores theres nothing quite like selecting an engagement ring from Joseph-Anthony Jewellery, known for its standards of qual-ity and attention to detail.

Enter Joseph-Anthony, whose deep crimson box has caused many a breathless sigh among a growing community of de-lighted new brides.

From the original innovative vision to the crafting and pol-ishing of intricate details, the entire process of creating a Jo-seph-Anthony piece takes place under the Joseph-Anthony fam-ilys guidance, says Joseph Jr. This philosophy of personal care and quality guides every facet of the Joseph-Anthony process.

Each setting, Joseph Jr. notes, is designed to perfectly match the hand-selected gem chosen. As is the practice of all legend-ary jewelers known around the world, every diamond at Jo-seph-Anthony is carefully and lovingly inspected to ensure consistent brilliance among the stores entire collection.

In order to bear the Joseph-Anthony name, only the best gold, platinum and diamonds are selected. Each piece must meet the rigorous standards of quality and beauty unique to Joseph-Anthony, he explains.

(Its about) aiming to give your soulmate the very best, Joseph Jr. continues. Joseph-Anthony is known for elevating

craftsmanship to an art. Every facet of these dramatically beautiful pieces reflects the passion of the Joseph-Anthony family for creating beautiful heirlooms to be treasured for generations.

The familys unmatched at-tention to detail and unrivalled personal craftsmanship results in stunning and beautiful piec-es not found anywhere else. It is this commitment to quality and superiority that transforms each Joseph-Anthony design into a distinctive and inimitable work of art, known as the Joseph-Anthony difference.

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Unmatched attention to detail and unrivalled personal craftmanship at Joseph-Anthony results in stunning and beautiful jewelry.

Tacoris rings are available in a vari-ety of metals. Here, theyre featured in yellow gold.

Couples on the verge of tying the knot spend lots of time hoping their wedding days go off without a hitch. The threat of raindrops or temporarily misplaced rings can make couples feel that the hands of fate are casting bad luck on the proceedings, but couples need not worry.

Superstitions are not al-ways negative, and there are many things thought to be-stow good luck on couples about to become husband and wife. The following are some of the more popu-lar harbingers of good luck couples can look for on their wedding days.

Rain: Rain signifies vari-ous things in different cul-tures, and many of those amount to a dose of good for-tune for a wedding. Rain can represent fertility, suggesting that couples will have many children. Rain also can signify cleansing and renewal or the washing away of past ills.

Sugar: Many Greeks be-lieve tucking a sugar cube into your glove will mean a sweet union between the newly betrothed.

Coins: In Sweden, a bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe so she will never have to go without.

Unpleasant things: Egyp-tian women may pinch the bride on her wedding day for good luck. The English believe finding a spider in your wed-ding dress means good luck.

Bells: Bells may chime at Irish weddings to keep evil spirits away and ensure a harmonious family life. Some brides also will tuck small bells into their bouquets.

Day: Some cultures view certain days as luckier than others for getting married. English tradition suggested Wednesday was the best day for getting married, with Monday weddings bringing wealth and Tuesday events bringing good health. Eng-lish folklore states that Sat-urday is the unluckiest day to tie the knot.

Many traditions are in place to keep bad spirits

away from wedding pro-ceedings and ensure good luck. Middle Eastern brides, for example, paint henna on their hands and feet to pro-tect themselves. The tradi-tion of the groom carrying his bride over the threshold is to protect her from evil spirits lurking below.

Good luck charms vary de-pending on culture and geog-raphy. Several superstitions have withstood the test of time and can give brides and grooms a little more security on their wedding days.

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Finding a spider on your wedding dress is good luck, according to the English.

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Successfully outfitting men for more than 85 years, Freeds of Windsor has designed a hassle-free, affordable system that dresses the groom and his attendants handsomely.

A big draw is the retailers hugely popular suit package. Weve narrowed down the choices to simplify things for the wedding couple, says Freed. They have enough on their plate with the many other deci-sions they have to make. We try to remove stress by giving them options that are well defined.

The purchase of a Freeds suit for $199.99, $259.99 or $299.99 also scores a free dress shirt, tie, belt, socks and shoes.

We dont rent suits or tux-edos but why would you rent when you can buy an entire outfit for such a reasonable price? Freed points out.

Cut for a modern fit, the suit jacket is more closely tailored to flatter the mans physique. The jacket is a little shorter in length and features a narrower lapel than in past seasons. The straight-legged pant has a flat front for a longer, leaner look. On trend but not faddish, the suit will be in style for many years to come, giving its owner an outfit he can wear with confidence to important meetings, dinner dates and other occasions.

Classic grey and black still rank as the top shades for mens suiting on the Big Day. Another popular hue among wedding parties is light grey.

Most weddings are in the spring and summer, so the lighter palette is suitable, Freed says.

To coordinate with the wed-dings colour scheme, Freeds of-fers a rainbow of 17 hues in its dress shirt selection. Crisp white or silver for timeless elegance, ivory, peach, soft pink or aqua to underscore the romance of the occasion, coral, mint, purple and lime for couples stepping boldly into their future together, and other shades are paired with ties in 18 complementing colours and patterns.

With the return of the three-

piece, Freeds also offers op-tional vests in black or grey. The groom may go with a vest to set him apart from his atten-dants. The vest also gives him a tailored appearance when he doffs his jacket to burn up the dance floor at the reception.

A brown or black genuine leather belt, dress socks and leather lace-up or slip-on dress shoes add the finishing touches. The wedding couple wont have to worry about the best man showing up in bright white sports socks or scuffed old shoes. By keeping it as uniform as pos-

sible, everything looks very ap-pealing to the eye, Freed notes. Its a very special day and we try to do our part to make every-body look as best as possible.

Putting a smile on the grooms face on the most important day of his life is priority number one.

When the groom really wants to stand out from the wedding party, we have a large range of ready-made suits, as well as made-to-measure suits and tuxedos in many colours, fabrics and price ranges, says Freed. There are all kinds of options available.

This season, he finds that fashion-forward men are at-tracted to the new cobalt blue fabrics. (Perhaps that counts for the something blue that brides keep nearby for luck?)

If you are getting married and need to make a decision as to how to dress yourself and the men on your side, Freed says, before you do anything else, come check out Freeds and see what we have to offer.

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By Anna Cabrera Cristofaro For some, getting married on the wa-

ter offers an unrivaled romantic experi-ence. Theres nothing quite as charming as celebrating your big day in vast open space, the sound of the water lapping against your ship, with birds chirping as you exchange your vows.

Its why so many brides have chosen to take advantage of living in water-front community, choosing to have an intimate celebration aboard Windsor River Cruises.

For weddings that dont exceed 80 people, we have a whole list of happy, contented brides who enjoyed their whole wedding on the boat comfort-ably, says Windsor River Cruises vice president John Sheridan.

He explains that even though the boat has a capacity of 197 people, it is an ocean vessel. To ensure safety and comfort, bridal parties are kept to an intimate maximum of 80.

Windsor River Cruises supplies the wedding officiant and decorations, and St. Clair College is hired to whip up a gourmet meal.

Sheridan says that not only is a wed-ding aboard a river cruise romantic and unforgettable, it also allows the bride and groom and their guests to learn more about the city in which theyre celebrating their nuptials.

The guests are treated to a sightsee-ing trip on the upper Detroit River, learn-ing about Al Capone and Henry Ford and their connections to Windsor. They also learn about the Dodge Brothers (both of whom got married in Windsor), the fascinating Charlie Brooks, and the famous curse of Peche Island. Guests will also discover the history of Belle Isle and the Ambassador Bridge.

Its a really nice tour that reminds us how rich in history our area is, says Sheridan, who says the ship sails for approximately two hours.

While so far only smaller weddings have enjoyed river cruise celebrations, beginning in 2016, Windsor River

Cruises is launching a partnership with Windsor Club, celebrating its 112th birthday and relocating to the historic Weisers Reception Centre on the Ca-nadian Club property. Now parties that exceed 80 guests can have an intimate boat ceremony and host a larger recep-tion inside Windsor Club, which boasts a spectacular view of the water and the ship.

Windsor River Cruises has also hosted wedding party cruises, stag and doe events and renewal of vows.

Sheridan suggests brides getting married in July, August and September 2016 call today (519-258-0911) to reserve the ship.

The sunsets are incredible, Sheri-dan says. Theres not a more romantic setting than what you would get on a Windsor River Cruise ship.

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Windsor River Cruises offers seating to ac-commodate intimate wedding sizes with a maximum of 80 guests.

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Windsor-Essex has a wealth of wedding venues, traditional and otherwise. Whether youre dream-ing of holding your nuptials at a large hall like the ballroom at Cae-sars Windsor or at a smaller, edgier space like the Art Gallery of Wind-sor, theres something for every bride and groom in our fair city and surrounding municipalities.

Traditional

The Ciociaro Club, Fogolar Furlan Club and the Caboto Club continue to be bridal favourites, but you can also have your wedding at any of the City of Windsors community centres, like Oakwood Commu-nity Centre or the Constable John Atkinson Memorial Centre. Many wedding ceremonies and receptions have also been held at the historic and picturesque Canadian Club.

Artsy

For brides who want a wedding with an artistic flair, the Art Gallery of Windsor provides more than just a room with the view. Other privately

owned galleries throughout the city may also welcome weddings.

Outdoor

How about a ceremony at the riv-erfront?

Goose Bay Parks willow trees are a perfect backdrop to a summertime wedding, and Mic Mac Park is a great setting for a barbecue affair. Many brides also take advantage of the regions wine country and choose to wed in a charming, scenic vineyard, like Sprucewood Shores Estate Win-ery or Muscedere Vineyards.

A bride gets playful at Point Pelee National Park. - Photo courtesy Trevor Booth Photography

Pelee Island Winery is the setting for unique, memorable photos.

- Photo courtesy Signature Design Photography

The Detroit skyline is a favourite backdrop for couples on their wedding day. Here, it frames this couple in dramatic black and white. - Photo courtesy Signature Design Photography

Picture-perfect

Honeymoon vacations can be ex-pensive, and many couples want to ensure they get the best value for their trips.

A honeymoon that is overshad-owed by inclement weather can make this once-in-a-lifetime trip memorable for all the wrong rea-sons. While not every hiccup can be avoided, couples can plan their honeymoons for those times of year when specific locales experi-ence their best weather.

Jamaica: Couples tying the knot in the earlier part of the year may want to honeymoon in Jamaica. With average temperatures in the 80s year-round, Jamaica makes for a great honeymoon destination. January through April see less rain than other times of the year, and keep in mind June through the end of December is hurricane season.

Australia: People opting to get married in the winter in the

N o r t h e r n Hemisphere might want to escape the cooler tem-p e r a t u r e s and shorter days with a honeymoon south of the equator. Aus-tralia and New Zealand are beauti-ful spots to visit and en-joy summer when those in the Northern Hemisphere are mired in winter.

France: Paris and other French cities can be e n c h a n t i n g

to visit any time of the year, but lo-cals advise honeymooners visit in September when the climate is quite comfortable and tourism is minimal. Spring is another great time to visit France, especially for those people who want to spend plenty of time outdoors.

Mexico: Areas of Mexico, such as popular Cancn and Cozumel, tend to stay warm all year long, but they can be particularly hot in the summer. Spring brides and grooms may want to venture there before the summer season is in full swing. Couples might want to avoid vacationing in certain areas in March, as students visiting for spring break may compromise the romantic atmosphere honeymooners are hoping for.

Hawaii: Spring and summer can be ideal times to visit the islands of Hawaii, as the weather can be beau-tiful and travel tends to be less ex-pensive during these times of year.

Rains increase as autumn sets in, and Hawaii often sees the bulk of its vacationers during the winter, mean-ing higher costs and bigger crowds.

Italy: April through June and Sep-tember through October are some of the best times to visit Italy. Be aware that Venice tends to be misty and

damp during the late fall and early spring. Italy, especially southern Italy and Sicily, can get quite hot during the peak summer months.

Weather and tourism should be considered as newlyweds choose where to go on their honeymoons.

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I was telling him what I want-ed I wanted this, I wanted this, I wanted that, Elisa says with a laugh. He thought I was crazy. But then he got a taste of what that meant, and how in Windsor, having this big fairytale event is entirely possible.

So the couple, who have been preparing their home in Kanata near Ottawa, made their wedding dreams come true here at home. A single visit to one of the wedding shows at the Caboto Club of Wind-sor resulted in their discovery of a wedding dream team: photogra-pher, cake designer, venue the works. While Elisa remained in Ot-tawa, she was able to explain and execute each of her desires with her chosen vendors.

I lived hours away, and they still made my life so easy, she says. At first, the idea of planning a wed-ding from here was so scary, but it turned out so well. We would Skype, or I would send them pins of things I wanted, and they would say, Okay, here you go. Where else but Windsor could you get this kind of customer service and attention?

Danielle Ralph

Danielle Dean met her fianc Ralph Prestia, also from Windsor, in Calgary. With the majority of their families still in the area, the couple did not question coming home for the nuptials.

For them, Wedding Shows Wind-sor became their first point of con-tact with the wide, wonderful world of weddings.

The Wedding Show was a fan-tastic event for me to attend, says Danielle, a Windsor native who is deep into her vendor selection pro-cess. Neither of us had any idea how to plan a wedding, or where to start. Walking around, meet-ing vendors, gathering ideas about whats available in the area it was all very helpful.

Besides that, Danielle shares Eli-sas sentiment about Windsor.

It is and always will be home for us, she says. There are so many more reasons as well getting mar-ried by the water, with so many beautiful trees and a variety of plant life, the sound of the birds even the heat and humidity. Our county has so many hidden treasures, and there is an energy and pride that you dont find anywhere else.

Amber Scott

While Elisa and Danielle have ties to the area, for a third bride-to-be, it was simply the beauty of the region that drew her to make Wind-sor the backdrop for her upcoming nuptials.

Amber Huff of Wawa and her fianc Scott Adamson of Oshawa have family and friends from all over the province.

We looked into getting married in the Toronto area, but it was ex-pensive, explains Amber, a Uni-versity of Windsor graduate. We had visited Windsor a few times and Scott and I both like the area. It has such beautiful areas to get married for much more reason-able prices.

Amber booked the Canadian Club Centre for their ceremony, and spent hours at one of Wedding

Shows Windsor events searching for other vendors.

The show helped us to discover a few vendors we would never have found otherwise, says Huff, who is currently teaching overseas. I am confident that we chose highly professional vendors. I cannot leave much to chance as I cant just zip over and deal with anything that might come up.

Amber finds the region remark-able, and speaks highly of the city in which shell exchange vows with the love of her life.

Windsor is a unique place in Ontario because it has a lot of his-tory. Where else can you find his-torically gorgeous venues like the Canadian Club Brand Centre? she says. There are venues and views for every type of bride, from historic churches, waterfront views, golf courses, halls, beautiful parks, wineries the list really goes on.

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commercial purposes. The Windsor Stars editorial departments had no involvement in the creation of

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Elisa and Sam Fuller went to olde Sandwich Town for a photo session after their wedding ceremony last January. Wedding dollars go a long way in Windsor, such as can be seen in their beau-tiful reception setup at the Fogolar Furlan Club (bottom right). - Photos courtesy Vicky Bartell

Diverse Weddings is one of the themed rooms at this years Fall Wedding Show at the Caboto Club. It highlights the diverse ethnic and same sex weddings hosted in Windsor-Essex.

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been faced with lately, Its a relief to choose your furniturefor every room in your new home with confidence.Weinvite you to take advantage of this special gift to you.

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NEW FURNITURE PURCHASE

NoHSTON ANY NEW FURNITURE PLUS

6 MONTHSNO INTEREST*

FREE DELIVERY AND SET-UPExpires; December 24, 2015

Excludes previous sales & cannot be combined with any other discounts.

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* O.A.C.Down payment required.12 month terms available.See store for details

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ShopThursday&Friday nights until 8pm.,Daily until 6pm,Saturday until 5pm&Sunday 12-51324 Windsor Avenue between Giles & Tec. Rd.(519) 253-7422 FURNITURE

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