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Weddings January 2017 2 — Bridal Tab Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Local wedding trends more adventurous, casual BY DAVE DELUCA wedding parties of 150 historical area.” dings are more creative [email protected] to 250, as opposed to Rebecca Distler, own- lately.” the old days of 400 to er of Styling on Broad- Rosemary Timone- ocal planners 500 people,” he said. way in Geneva, said re, bridal consultant say wedding “I’ve noticed people hair styles and wedding at Elegante Wedding arrangements have become more cre- styles for everything Stationery in Ashtabula, Lare becoming ative with the outdoor else have become in- said people appear to more adventurous and settings. As far as the creasingly less struc- be interested in custom creative, with an heavy food goes, there seems tured. items. She said she has emphasis on customi- to be more desire for “Things seem to be been creating wedding zation. gluten free and vegetar- more free lavored stationery for decades In Ashtabula Coun- ian fare.” and softer,” she said. now. ty, more people will He said many wed- “There’s less regular- “People are now more be having their weddings are now turning ity in structure and into custom colors and dings in historical or away from elaborate more adventurousness signature fonts for outdoorsy places and menus and opting for in looks. We’ve been invitations,” she said. experimenting with hearty, but well made, seeing a lot of destina- “Pocket invitations are arrangements. old-fashioned cuisine. tion parties, which are also growing in popu- Phil Garcia, owner Dave DeGeorge, of WARREN DILLAWAY | STAR BEACON more adventurous, too. larity. The invitations, of Phil’s Catering in Lakeway Restaurant Phil Garcia is one of the catering businesses that han- It’s fun for them to go RSVPs, reception cards Ashtabula, said today’s and catering services in dles wedding needs in Ashtabula County. to these because it’s a and enclosure cards are weddings seem to be Ashtabula, agreed with different experience. In all preassembled and smaller, more intimate Garcia’s assessment. ten free or other special to be more traditional everything in wedding placed in a ‘pocket’ invi- affairs. “There seems to be dietary menu items,” he and less elaborate. It all planning recently we tation. Matching colors, “I’ve noticed more more requests for glu- said. “The food seems has a more casual lair. see less preconceived designs, ribbons and As far as the ixings go, ideas and more easy other embellishments many people would just going or free-spirited are placed inside the as soon save money by things.” pocket. It’s deinitely a $ $ Wedding Packages 35 to 55 per person using paper plates rath- Lisa Richmond trend this year.” Package A Includes er than have elaborate of Strike-A-Pose in She said just as wed- table settings.” Ashtabula said her com- ding invitations and • Your choice of round or rectangle tables • White or Black Linen Table covers for all tables Bernie Muto, owner pany supplies trans- stationery have changed • White or Black Chair Covers of Bernie’s Designs in portation like trolleys over the years, so has • White or Black Bands Ashtabula, does wed- and limousines and the communication lev- (many other colors are available at extra charge) ding counseling and old-fashioned photo el with clients. She said • 8x12 Pipe and Drape Backdrop • Ceiling treatment decorating. booth photos as party email and electronic • White or Black Table Skirting for all specialty talbes “We do a host of wed- favors, as well as other communication are the ding-related things,” wedding amenities. new wave of wedding Standard Menu which includes: she said. “As far as “The photo booth planning. Penne Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce sites for weddings and strip is still popular as “People love custom- Choose 3 Meats: Tossed Salad, Rolls and receptions, people seem a party favor,” she said. ized stationery so much Homemade Meatballs, Marinated Roasted Butter, Coffee, Paper Products Chicken, Sausage and Peppers, Ham, Roast Beef to be looking for quaint, “In fact, it’s become more now, and we stay large outdoor areas more popular than oth- right there with them Choose 1 Potato: Choose 1 Vegetable: Red Skin Potatoes, Au gratin Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, Italian Medley, like barns and gaze- er favors. Another trend to make sure it’s right,” Scalloped Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Spears bos. Vineyards have is to have the wedding she said. “I feel the Bar Includes: (4 hour open bar) Drat beer; Liquors: Sky Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Jim Beam Bourbon, J&B Scotch, 7 become a popular site and reception party all most important trend Crown, Black Velvet, Bacardi Rum & Peach Schnapps, Wine White & Red. Soda and juices to mix. for weddings lately. It in one place and then in weddings right now seems sometimes they use the limousine or is allowing the client Saybrook Banquet Centre don’t even mind if the trolley for entertain- to have a very person- 3116 NORTH BEND ROAD weather is bad. They ment by taking guests alized touch. We love ASHTABULA, OHIO just want to make a to unusual locations to supply these cus- 440.998.3525 • www.saybrookbanquetcentre.com statement with a rustic for a photo shoot. tomized, personalized building or rural or We’ve noticed wed- touches for them.” Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Bridal Tab — 3 How guests can cut costs and still attend loved ones’ weddings Couples and/or their friends or family mem- families can expect to bers to be in their bridal spend tens of thou- parties, guests should sands of dollars on not feel compelled to their weddings before accept that invitation if saying “I do,” making they cannot afford it. weddings one of the If money is tight, largest expenses for a explain the situation to couple apart from buy- the bride and groom, ing a house or new car. who might even offer to But brides- and help cover some of the grooms-to-be are not costs of the wedding. the only ones who may Even if couples cannot have to invest quite a afford that gesture, great deal on wedding they will understand days. Guests, including if friends or family bridal party members, members cannot cover may also be responsi- the additional costs ble to pay a substantial associated with being in sum. According to the a bridal party. 2016 American Express • Split expenses. Spending & Saving Another way for guests Tracker, Americans ex- to save money is to pected to spend an av- The costs of attending a wedding are growing. But savvy guests can save money in various ways. split certain expenses erage of $703 per each with fellow guests. wedding they attended arrange for discounted alternatives in a single the best light deals stressful to book lights Single guests can share in 2016. hotel rooms for their search. Guests who are can be found as late as as early as possible. hotel rooms with fellow Few people are willing out-of-town wedding especially patient can six weeks before the Doing so allows guests guests attending solo, to miss the wedding guests. But guests use the Hotel Tonight desired departure date. to ind lights at the and even couples can of a beloved family might be able to save app, which allows users But there’s no guaran- times they most prefer join up with other cou- member or friend, even more by shopping to book heavily dis- tee that waiting that to ly, and it also makes ples and split the cost even when the costs of around for their own counted rooms no more long to book lights will it possible to spread the of double rooms. attending the wedding discounted rates at than seven days in beneit wedding guests. cost of attending a wed- Sharing expenses can be high. Fortunate- hotels and other lodg- advance of their expect- If the patient approach ding out over a longer such as rental cars and ly, there are ways for ing accommodations. ed occupancy. Guest does not pan out, period of time. trips to and from the wedding invitees to Websites like Orbitz also can try inding guests might be forced • Say no to joining the airport is another way attend the festivities and Hotels.com can affordable lodging on to choose between bridal party. While it’s for guests to coordinate without breaking the compare rates at all the the popular homestay costly lights or not an honor when brides their efforts to save bank. hotels in a given city, network Airbnb. attending the wedding. or grooms ask certain money. • Shop around for letting wedding guests • Book travel early. Budget-conscious trav- lodging. Many couples explore all of their Many travelers insist elers may ind it less Bridal We Specialize in making Let me design your wedding bands to ﬁ t your ring. perfect wedding! 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