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WWW.TIMESCALL.COM | SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 | SECTION B OCCASIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS: Weddings, anniversaries, engagements and birth. B8 BRIEFS Courtesy Creative Events by Design Simple flowers, ribbons and greenery arranged in tin planters embellish corresponding outdoor chairs for a garden wedding ceremony. Courtesy Frances Photography Erin and Dave Rodrian made simple centerpieces compiled of photographs of themselves. I I n n t t h h e e G G a a r r d d e e n n Do-it-yourself options make planning an outdoor wedding more reasonable By Annie Walsh Longmont Times-Call The spring and summer months provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor weddings. The combination of blooming flowers and the back- splash of the Rocky Mountains only add to the convivial spirits of a wed- ding on the Front Range. Many brides are opting out of paying for an overpriced or imper- sonal venue and are taking advan- tage of their own scenic landscapes. Planning a backyard garden wed- ding can always be done by a pro- fessional, but the services can be pricey. Creative brides on a budget have begun thinking outside of the box and the results are brilliant. There are many do-it-yourself features in a wedding that can be done by a couple prior to the event. The most important thing to con- sider when planning your own wed- ding is time. “A timeline of when things need to get done is the most important aspect,” says Denver’s Finesse Events wedding planner Tricia Wales. It’s important for brides to take on only what they can handle. This is especially important for garden weddings because the land- scaping needs to be planned in ad- vance to ensure flowers will be in bloom. After the timeline is set, all the little details need to be penciled in. Things such as save-the-dates, invitations, programs, name cards, gift bags and even centerpieces can be done with hard work and a hands-on attitude. There are great websites that make the paper-work aspect of the wedding fairly easy. On weddingcli- part.com there are design options to create professional looking save- the-dates, invites and programs. Using a website to make these must-have items is easy on the bud- get and a fairly quick process. Once these formal elements are out of the way, it’s time to focus on the de- sign of the wedding and the recep- tion area. “We handmade our own center- pieces, which were tall wooden lanterns,” says bride Erin Rodian of Denver. “It was a great project for my husband and I to do together in the garage.” The bride and groom also incorporated river rocks from both of their parents homes into the centerpieces to give it more meaning. Personalization is often a couples favorite part of the do-it-yourself projects. For decor ideas, brides are find- ing inexpensive, but beautiful ways to make their backyards look their best. Instead of having to buy flow- er arrangements and bouquets, you can use the flowers in your garden, says Longmont wedding planner Becky Schneider of Creative Events By Design. Floral arrangements can be mul- tipurpose, and Schneider advises her clients to use the same flowers for the ceremony and reception. “Most of the florists will have containers or stands to hold bou- quets, which are pretty inexpen- sive,” Schneider says. “Set the stands down the head table and stick the bouquets in there. It looks like a nice floral arrangement and in essence it’s their floral bouquet.” One of Wales’ brides in the past filled mason jars with stems of sun- flowers for a laid back and unique look for the reception. It’s cheaper than a florist and something inex- pensive you can do for the back- yard, Wales says. Chinese paper lanterns are also popular for soft lighting and can be hung from clotheslines or even tree branches, Planning a destination wedding Destination weddings are for individuals who want to put the focus on fun. They enable people to pump up the enjoyment factor and marry a vacation and a wedding into one handy package. They also start the honeymoon at the point of arrival at your destination. Because travel is involved, destination weddings are often facilitated with the help of a travel agent or wedding planner. This person can help you work out all the details of the wedding, primarily when you’re working with vendors that may be out of state or out of the country. Keep in mind that if you have your heart set on all of your friends and family being able to attend your wedding, destination weddings may not be the way to go. That’s because even with the best planning, it’s relatively impossible for everyone’s schedules to coordinate for this kind of event. Metro Services Choosing a honeymoon Pick a destination that you both want to visit. Each person should choose the top three places they would like to honeymoon and then compare lists. If you both want something relaxing, a traditional spa vacation in the tropics is a good choice. If you are adventure junkies, be sure to visit a location that offers lots of fun activities. Metro Services Please see GARDEN on B2 JUST SAY “YES” AND LET US DO THE REST. Dillard’s Computerized Wedding Registry gives family and friends access to gift selections at more than 300 locations in 29 states. Guests may place an order by calling our Wedding Services Desk at 1-800-345-5273 or by contacting us at www.dillards.com. “Complete Your New Home” Our Completion Program offers you 20% off most items remaining on your registry. Ask our wedding consultants for details. “Interest-Free Club Option” Use your Dillard’s credit card to take advantage of an exceptional INTEREST-FREE option for china, silver, crystal, collectibles and fine jewelry. See a sales associate for details. For more information or to make an appointment with one of our Bridal Consultants, call Dillard’s at: Twin Peaks Mall 303-651-1600 Is there a wedding in your future? GET STYLISH SWIMWEAR AT DILLARD’S Whether you are planning on spending the summer lounging on a beach or swimming in Longmont, having the perfect swimwear is essential. Discover this year’s hot styles at Dillard’s, where swimwear offers a contemporary, stylish look for the modern woman. Cheryl Tatro, swimwear specialist at Dillard’s in Longmont, says women have been asking for more coverage when it comes to swimwear and this year the designers listened in the form of swim dresses. Swim dresses are a swimsuit with a dress over the top. The popularity of the swim dress comes from its style versatility. Those seeking one out can find them with ruffles, rouching or simple, clean lines. Other swimwear accessories that offer more coverage include knee-length board short, thigh length shorts and swim skirts which can be worn over a one-piece or two-piece swimsuit. Swimsuit coverups are also another option and come in a plethora of styles from pullovers to being open in the front. Swimwear designs are also becoming more flattering with diagonal lines, polka dots and geometric shapes which look good on any body type. Bright colors are also hot this year with bright pink and turquoise swimsuits, as well as tied-died blue. For teenager-girls looking for a custom look, suits can be bought by cup size offering a well-fitted swimsuit for any size girl. Aside from finding all the most recent swimwear designs at Dillard’s, check out the Swim Event in Longmont on May 15, where just for trying on a swimsuit you can be entered to win prizes from a Dillard’s shopping spree to Lancome sun protection products. For more information contact the store, at 303-651-1600 or visit them in the Twin Peak Mall at 1250 S. Hover St. APR-146647

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Page 1: OCCASIONS Planning a GaIrnd ethne · OCCASIONS | S AT U R D A, YAPRIL 24, 2010 | SECTION B ANNOUNCEMENTS: Weddings, anniversaries, engagements and birth. B8 BRIEFS Courtesy Creative

WWW.TIMESCALL.COM | S AT U R D AY, APRIL 24, 2010 | SECTION B

OCCASIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS:Weddings, anniversaries,engagements and birth. B8

BRIEFS

Courtesy Creative Events by DesignSimple flowers, ribbons and greenery arranged in tin planters embellishcorresponding outdoor chairs for a garden wedding ceremony.

Courtesy Frances PhotographyErin and Dave Rodrian made simplecenterpieces compiled of photographs ofthemselves.

IIInnn ttthhheeeGGG aaa rrrddd eee nnnDo-it-yourself options make planningan outdoor wedding more reasonable

By Annie WalshLongmont Times-Call

The spring and summer monthsprovide the perfect backdrop foroutdoor weddings. The combinationof blooming flowers and the back-splash of the Rocky Mountains onlyadd to the convivial spirits of a wed-ding on the Front Range.

Many brides are opting out ofpaying for an overpriced or imper-sonal venue and are taking advan-tage of their own scenic landscapes.Planning a backyard garden wed-ding can always be done by a pro-fessional, but the services can bep r i c ey.

Creative brides on a budget havebegun thinking outside of the boxand the results are brilliant. Thereare many do-it-yourself features ina wedding that can be done by acouple prior to the event.

The most important thing to con-sider when planning your own wed-

ding is time. “A timeline of whenthings need to get done is the mostimportant aspect,” says Denver’sFinesse Events wedding plannerTricia Wales. It’s important forbrides to take on only what they canh a n d l e.

This is especially important forgarden weddings because the land-scaping needs to be planned in ad-vance to ensure flowers will be inbloom. After the timeline is set, allthe little details need to be penciledin. Things such as save-the-dates,invitations, programs, name cards,gift bags and even centerpieces canbe done with hard work and ahands-on attitude.

There are great websites thatmake the paper-work aspect of thewedding fairly easy. On weddingcli-part.com there are design optionsto create professional looking save-the-dates, invites and programs.Using a website to make thesemust-have items is easy on the bud-get and a fairly quick process. Oncethese formal elements are out ofthe way, it’s time to focus on the de-sign of the wedding and the recep-tion area.

“We handmade our own center-pieces, which were tall woodenl a n t e r n s, ” says bride Erin Rodianof Denver. “It was a great projectfor my husband and I to do togetherin the garage.” The bride andgroom also incorporated riverrocks from both of their parentshomes into the centerpieces to giveit more meaning. Personalization isoften a couples favorite part of thedo-it-yourself projects.

For decor ideas, brides are find-ing inexpensive, but beautiful waysto make their backyards look theirbest. Instead of having to buy flow-er arrangements and bouquets, youcan use the flowers in your garden,says Longmont wedding plannerBecky Schneider of CreativeEvents By Design.

Floral arrangements can be mul-tipurpose, and Schneider advisesher clients to use the same flowersfor the ceremony and reception.

“Most of the florists will havecontainers or stands to hold bou-quets, which are pretty inexpen-

s i ve, ” Schneider says. “Set thestands down the head table andstick the bouquets in there. It lookslike a nice floral arrangement andin essence it’s their floral bouquet.”

One of Wales’ brides in the pastfilled mason jars with stems of sun-flowers for a laid back and uniquelook for the reception. It’s cheaperthan a florist and something inex-pensive you can do for the back-yard, Wales says. Chinese paperlanterns are also popular for softlighting and can be hung fromclotheslines or even tree branches,

Planning adestination weddingDestination weddings are for

individuals who want to putthe focus on fun. They enablepeople to pump up theenjoyment factor and marry avacation and a wedding intoone handy package. They alsostart the honeymoon at thepoint of arrival at yourd e s t i n a t i o n.Because travel is involved,

destination weddings are oftenfacilitated with the help of atravel agent or weddingplanner. This person can helpyou work out all the details ofthe wedding, primarily whenyou’re working with vendorsthat may be out of state or outof the country. Keep in mindthat if you have your heart seton all of your friends andfamily being able to attendyour wedding, destinationweddings may not be the wayto go. That’s because evenwith the best planning, it’srelatively impossible forever yone’s schedules tocoordinate for this kind ofevent.

Metro Services

Choosing ahoneymoonPick a destination that you

both want to visit. Eachperson should choose thetop three places they wouldlike to honeymoon and thencompare lists. If you bothwant something relaxing, atraditional spa vacation inthe tropics is a good choice.If you are adventure junkies,be sure to visit a locationthat offers lots of funactivities.

Metro Services

Please see GARDEN on B2

JUST SAY “YES” AND LET US DO THE REST.Dillard’s Computerized Wedding Registry gives family and friends access to gift selections at more than 300 locations in 29 states. Guests may place an order by calling our Wedding Services Desk at 1-800-345-5273or by contacting us at www.dillards.com.

“Complete Your New Home” Our Completion Program offers you 20% off most items remaining on your registry. Ask our wedding consultants for details.

“Interest-Free Club Option”Use your Dillard’s credit card to take advantage of an exceptional INTEREST-FREE option for china, silver, crystal, collectibles and fi ne jewelry. See a sales associate for details.

For more information or to make an appointment with one of our Bridal Consultants, call Dillard’s at:

Twin Peaks Mall303-651-1600

Is there a wedding in your future?

GET STYLISH SWIMWEAR AT DILLARD’S Whether you are planning on spending the summer lounging on a beach or swimming in Longmont, having the perfect swimwear is essential. Discover this year’s hot styles at Dillard’s, where swimwear offers a contemporary, stylish look for the modern woman. Cheryl Tatro, swimwear specialist at Dillard’s in Longmont, says women have been asking for more coverage when it comes to swimwear and this year the designers listened in the form of swim dresses.

Swim dresses are a swimsuit with a dress over the top. The popularity of the swim dress comes from its style versatility. Those seeking one out can find them with ruffles, rouching or simple, clean lines. Other swimwear accessories that offer more coverage include knee-length board short, thigh length shorts and swim skirts which can be worn over a one-piece or two-piece swimsuit. Swimsuit coverups are also another option and come in a plethora of styles from pullovers to being open in the front. Swimwear designs are also becoming more flattering with diagonal lines, polka dots and geometric shapes which look good on any body type. Bright colors are also

hot this year with bright pink and turquoise swimsuits, as well as tied-died blue. For teenager-girls looking for a custom look, suits can be bought by cup size offering a well-fitted swimsuit for any size girl. Aside from finding all the most recent swimwear designs at Dillard’s, check out the Swim Event in Longmont on May 15, where just for trying on a swimsuit you can be entered to win prizes from a Dillard’s shopping spree to Lancome sun protection products. For more information contact the store, at 303-651-1600 or visit them in the Twin Peak Mall at 1250 S. Hover St.

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providing a subtle am-biance to the area.

When it comes to food anddrinks, there are some easyways to cut costs that stillplease guests. While mostbrides end up catering thedinners, it’s not necessaryto have a full bar. Providingbeer and wine is an easy op-tion that will quench thethirst of guests without hav-ing to go overboard. Walesalso suggests having lemon-ade and water on hand,which is important in thedry Colorado heat.

As for desserts, couplesare opting out of orderingcakes and are providing fundesserts like an assortment

of cupcakes. One of Wales’sbrides covered a stack ofboxes with paper thatmatched the theme of theparty and put a variety ofcupcakes along the tiers.Rodrian even chose to haves’mores instead of a wed-ding cake, which was a bighit among guests.

When planning a wed-ding, it’s common for bridesto become stressed outabout the big day as it ap-proaches. “Starting sevendays up to the wedding,brides have so much goingon,” Schneider says. “I ad-vise them that if it’s some-thing that you’re going tohave to complete or make,recruit a family member orhigher a professional.”

Companies such as Fi-nesse Events and CreativeEvents By Design offer day-only coordination packagesfor brides. This way, a bridecan relax and enjoy the dayrather than worrying aboutgetting people down theaisle, dealing with caterersand other last minute occur-rences that are sure toarise. Rodrian offers somewords of advice. “You needto find the line betweenbonding over some of theplanning and the details ofthe wedding, and going toocrazy over the details andforgetting why you’re doingit in the first place,” shesays, adding that shewo u l d n ’t have changed athing.

Courtesy Creative Events by Design, left, Frances Photography, rightLeft: Simple flowers grace the start of the isle, meaning flowers don’t have to be included on everyrow which helps cut down on the budget. Right: Erin and Dave Rodrian made centerpieces.

Wedding party needs to remember jobsMetro Services

As weddings have become less regiment-ed and more expensive, the traditionalbridal party is often pared down to a bestman and a bridesmaid or two. Their roles,however, have remained constant throughthe years.

Whether the wedding you’ve got in mindis large or small, formal or casual, conven-tional or original, it’s helpful to have asense of the roles that bridal party mem-bers have played through the years.

• Maid of honor — Usually the closestfriend of the bride and sometimes a rela-tive. A married, divorced, widowed or olderwoman might be called the matron of hon-or. She assists with the details of the wed-ding plans, like shopping for the bridalgown, addressing invitations and choosingflowers. She arranges the bridal shower inconjunction with the bride’s family, is incharge of coordinating the bridesmaidsand organizing fittings, and typically signsthe couple’s certificate of marriage or wed-ding license as a legal witness. At the re-ception, she should stand immediately af-ter the groom in the receiving line.

• Best man — Commonly the groom’sbest friend, relative or not, the best man isin charge of instructing the ushers and co-ordinating the groom’s transportation tothe ceremony. He usually holds the ringsuntil the ceremony and will also sign themarriage certificate as a legal witness. At

the reception, he holds a place of honor, es-corting the maid of honor in the receivingline and in all other wedding party activi-ties. He’s also the toastmaster, offering thefirst toast to the couple.

• Bridesmaids and ushers — Ty p i c a l l yfriends or relatives of the bride, brides-maids may be asked to coordinate specialdetails during the ceremony preparationsor at the reception, and assist the bride andthe maid of honor. Ushers (sometimes alsoknown as groomsmen) should be preparedfor an early arrival at the ceremony to es-cort female guests to their seats. Duringthe ceremony, they will escort the brides-maids down the aisle. They may also beasked to coordinate the guests’ trip fromthe ceremony to the reception as well as as-sist the groom and the best man.

• Flower girl and ring bearer — The flow-er girl carries a basket of flower petals tosprinkle down the aisle, or flowers to bepassed out to the women seated near theaisle. The ring bearer may either escortthe flower girl down the aisle, or follow her,with the rings on a pillow.

• Father of the bride — His most conspic-uous duty is giving away the bride at theceremony. He might also fulfill numerousrolls, such as coordinating transportation,dancing and toasting. Traditionally, he andthe mother of the bride have paid for thewedding and reception but today it is com-mon for expenses to be shared by both fam-ilies along with the bride and groom.

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