Wedding Guide Winter 2012
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WEDDING GUIDE WINTER 2012 A Special Supplement to: The Athens Messenger The Jackson County Times-Journal The Logan Daily News The Perry County Tribune The Vinton County Courier The Pike County News Watchman The Circleville Herald Floral terms to know Before discussing table settings for their weddings, many * Posies: Smaller than nosegays but similar in design. couples find it helpful to brush up on some floral terminol- * Presentation: A bunch of long-stemmed flowers cradled ogy before visiting florists. in the bride’s arms. It’s sometimes known as a pageant bou- It can make you appear more knowledgeable and pre- quet. pared if you understand what will be discussed and are able * Topiary: Flowers trimmed into geometric shapes. to choose what you want. It also helps to ensure your money * Tossing: A smaller copy of the bride’s bouquet to use in is being spent in the best way possible. the bouquet toss. Here are some common and some lesser known florist * Tussy mussy: A small, metallic holder to carry a posy. terms that can be advantageous to know. * Biedermeier: A nosegay arranged tightly with concen- tric circles of differently colored flowers. The flowers are wired into a holder with only one type of flower in each ring. * Bouquet: A dense bunch of blooms that are kept togeth- er in a bouquet holder, wired or tied with ribbon. * Crescent: One full flower and a flowering stem wired together to form a slender handle that is held in one hand. * Garden: A centerpiece featuring wildflowers. * Nosegay: Small, round bouquets composed of densely packed round flowers and fill. *Oasis: Specialized foam that is used in bouquet holders and centerpieces to retain water and keep blooms fresh. * Pomander: A flower-covered ball that is suspended from a ribbon. It is often carried by child attendants. 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Emmitt Avenue • Waverly, Ohio 45690 888.222.4691 Ph: 740-947-7101 • Fax: 740-947-2048 PB100286 Do-it-yourself wedding Those thinking about tying the knot in the months to come may terpiece ideas and figure out which components can be bought and be discouraged by how expensive weddings can be. But with a little stored. Then items can be assembled at leisure. Wedding stationery ingenuity and a hands-on approach, couples can have a wedding is one thing that will have to be bought well in advance so there will that is inexpensive and memorable at the same time. be time enough to printout save-the-dates, invitations and response According to CostofWedding.com, on average, U.S. couples cards, as well as mail them. spend $26,542 for their weddings. Weddingbells magazine states An informal wedding may mean couples can get simple attire. that the average cost for a wedding in Canada is $23,330, up from Buying off the rack may mean a smaller price tag for gowns. Gen- $20,129 in 2010. These amounts do not include the cost for an en- tleman may be able to fare with sportcoats and slacks. Purchase gagement ring or wedding bands. With such a high price tag, some wardrobe essentials several months in advance to be sure there will couples may wonder if they can afford their dream wedding or if be time for alterations, if necessary. there are ways to cut costs. Having a backyard, DIY wedding can Enlist the help of family and friends to get many of the tasks be the answer. completed. Upon asking, many couples find there are members of Although some may envision a backyard wedding with picnic the family who have skills in certain areas, which can be tapped for benches and Dad at the grill, it can be a much classier affair than the wedding. There may be a gourmet chef, a disc jockey, a photog- that. Smart couples are realizing that the money they would nor- rapher or even someone who can officiate the vows. Having these mally spend on a big wedding at an outside venue can be put to people on board means a great reduction in costs. better use, either through buying a new home or fixing up one they Readying the Venue may already own. Furthermore, for couples who are picky about Because couples will be doing the work themselves, it’s best to details, having a DIY event ensures that they can control the details start several days in advance of the wedding (weather permitting). and have them as personal as they would like. Be sure the grounds are well groomed and landscaped. Ensure there Getting Started are no tripping hazards and that there is a sturdy surface for placing A DIY wedding is one that will take much more work than sim- tables or creating a dance floor. ply hiring vendors and leaving the details to them. But the money It may pay to ask an electrician or someone who dabbles in elec- saved with sweat equity can be substantial. A well-planned wed- tric work to help string some lights to better illuminate the area, ding is the best start. especially for when the sun goes down. Grab a notebook and start making lists of all the things you will Set up the tables and chairs to finalize placement the day before. need: Figure out where the ceremony will take place. A small arbor can • location mark the area and make a nice photo backdrop. Dress the tables • tables and chairs with linens and settings the morning of the wedding. • linens One splurge couples may want to make is hiring a waitstaff to • food help set up food service areas, serve as bartenders and clear away • silverware and glassware dishes and other messes. This way the bride and groom can mingle • invitations with guests. • photography Other Tips and Tricks • music Here are some other ways to save money on DIY weddings. • officiant • Fruit is less expensive than flowers for centerpieces. • music • Include postcard response cards in wedding invites. The post- • cake or dessert age is less, and you don’t have to spend money on an extra enve- • lighting lope. • attire • Be sure to check with your town if you need a permit or vari- • flowers ance for having so many cars parked by the house in the event of a Work in Advance backyard wedding. Otherwise you could be facing a fine. Many items necessary for a wedding can be bought in advance. • Many different foods can be cooked in advance and frozen Some couples find that purchasing low-cost items at discount stores instead of hiring a catering service. turns out to be less expensive than renting. For example, inexpen- • Consider favors that also double as table centerpieces. sive glasses and silverware can be bought at dollar stores or chains • Bouquets can easily be made with store-bought flowers, some like Ikea. Later on these items can be kept, sold or even donated to floral tape and decorative ribbon. shelters. • Restrict the bar to wine and beer, and you’ll save money on Tablecloths don’t have to be the traditional kind. It may be expensive liquors. less expensive to purchase pieces of fabric from a fabric store and A DIY wedding can be a fun, memorable event that costs a cou- dressing them up oneself. Candles can be stockpiled relatively easy ple a fraction of what it would be to have it held at an expensive and provide a very affordable means of ambient light.