2 • Weekender, March 10, 2018, Weatherford Daily News Weekender, March 10, 2018, Weatherford Daily News • 3 Five time groomsman offers wedding advice Alison Morris spend a ton of time just standing around taking Lifestyles Editor pictures. hile girls tend to complain about The key to being a successful groomsman, the amount of weddings they have according to Castor, is to go with the flow and been in, occasionally a guy gets make sure the groom doesn’t see the bride. asked to be in his fair share of “Always do what the women say,” Castor Wweddings as well. said. “Patience is short at such events.” Randall Castor a Western Oklahoma native and Castor recalls hiding out in a camper at one current Oklahoma State University students has wedding venue to watch a college football been in five weddings as a groomsman or best game and said if a bride doesn’t want the entire man and a part of the wedding party in nearly groom’s party to disappear shortly before the nine weddings and is sharing some advice with wedding ceremony don’t schedule the wedding fellow groomsmen. during football season. Castor said his wedding tip is to be mentally Key football weekends to avoid in Oklahoma prepared to get to the wedding venue early and are Bedlam and OU vs. Texas. 4 • Weekender, March 10, 2018, Weatherford Daily News Wedding registry Dos and Don’ts Alison Morris purchase something off the registry. Being registered registration on the invitation but to include it as a Lifestyles Editor at several different locations and having an online separate sheet of paper. registry will make shopping easier for guests. Brides should try to remember to send out thank hen it comes to registering for wedding Try to focus on gifts that will be used. As a bride, you notes as soon as possible. If notes are written gifts, there are many dos and don’ts if hosting parties isn’t something done often, there as soon as a gift is received it will be easier to get involved with the process and at times probably isn’t a need to register for large party them finished after the wedding. it can be tricky to navigate. items. It is ok to register for things like tents or W Below are some important dos and don’ts of lanterns if the bride and groom are outdoor people. registering for wedding gifts which may help make Don’ts the process a little easier. Don’t only register for high ticket items. As Dos mentioned above it is important for the bride It is important for both the bride and groom to and groom to remember not all guests will be be involved in the registry process. There may be able to purchase large items and will need other something the groom would like for the house the options. bride doesn’t know about and it can be a fun time to Don’t register for personal items. While dream about a future home. registering is a perfect time to get items for a Make sure to register for a wide variety of options house it is not the time to ask for items such as and many different price ranges. While it is fine to clothes, purses or makeup. This is the time for register for a few high-priced items, some guests the bride and groom to gather items for their may not be able to afford them. It is important to future together. have lower-priced items as well so guests don’t feel The bride shouldn’t wait until the last minute bad for not being able to afford a gift listed. to register. Not only will it add extra stress to Try to register at more than one location. While an already stressful process, but it will not give it may be easy to register at one shop, some guests guests enough time to pick a gift and order it if may not live in the area and won’t be able to they get it online. It is important for people to pace themselves while registering. If too many things are registered for, the bride will end up with items she may never use. It also is When registering for wedding gifts, it is recommended for important to follow a few simple dos and don’ts the bride not put the to make the process easier for all involved. Weekender, March 10, 2018, Weatherford Daily News • 5 6 • Weekender, March 10, 2018, Weatherford Daily News Top tux trends for 2018 prom season Alison Morris Lifestyles Editor ith prom right around the corner and dates picking out the perfect dress it is time for the guys to start deciding on their prom night look. While most guys will probably be more concerned with the type of vehicle they drive to prom having a tux and matching their date is important as well. W When looking for a tux there are few trendy options to choose from if someone wants to break away from the classic tux. The classic tux is still a sophisticated look and will always be a great choice paired with a tie the color of a date’s dress. With men, the fashion options are a little more subtle than prom dresses. To add an extra pop to an outfit there are a few trendy options. A tux with a subtle texture can add some fun. A gold-lined suit adds just enough to stand out from the crowd without being too noticeable. For an extra fancy or classic look, there are a few options that are top trends this year. Wearing a white jacket with a classic tux helps separate from a crowd but is still a classic look. A black suit with no tie is a little less formal but is still a good look. Getting a suit jacket with double rows of buttons dresses an outfit up a little more. For the guys wanting to stand out in a crowd there are plenty of options. There are funky printed tuxes for those extra confident men who want the attention on them. If someone wants to stand out in the crowd but still match their date, a suit with patterned lapels is a great choice. A colored suit with no tie also is a trendy and modern alternative to a regular tuxedo. Whatever choice is made the wearer should make sure they are comfortable and happy with their choice. It is all about having a good time. Weekender, March 10, 2018, Weatherford Daily News • 7 Fashion tips for finding the perfect prom dress Alison Morris popular for some time and is a vintage glam, Lifestyles Editor colors such as lilac, mint and pale blue give even rom season is right around the corner more options which branch out from the normal. which means the time is now to start Cutouts and strappy details also made the top looking for the perfect dress for one trends of 2018 but may not be the best option of the most anticipated nights of high for proms with strict dress codes. The cutouts Pschool. enhance the silhouette and are a more trendy way It is the dress which will be captured in pictures than the previously popular plunging neckline to with dates and friends. The dress everyone will show a little skin. talk about as it emerges from the vehicle prom The open back dress is another way to night. It is the dress memories will be made in. conservatively show some skin without being to While the most important thing is finding a flashy. Two-piece dresses also add a flare to the dress the wearer loves and feels comfortable, outfit and made it from last year’s top trends to there are a few top trends for 2018. this year. One of the top trends this year is metallic. A few more unique options which made the top Metallic shades will catch the light bringing extra trends list are dresses with embroidered designs, attention to whoever is wearing it. The trend is lace dresses which have a romantic feel and flattering and very modern. velvet which gives an elegant timeless look. Pastels and blush colored dresses also are one Shop local Weatherford shops to find the perfect of the top trends of 2018. While blush has been top trend prom dress for 2018. 8 • Weekender, March 10, 2018, Weatherford Daily News Wedding dresses for trendy brides Alison Morris trends for wedding dresses. Lifestyles Editor Along with capes wedding jackets are becoming more and more he fashion shows have popular especially for fall or winter ended and the top trends weddings. for wedding dresses in For brides who want to show a 2018 are being listed in little more, sheer corsets are in Tthe top bridal magazines around the style. Corsets accentuate the figure world. and can be sheer or with backing While classic silhouettes are for those who don’t want to show still popular there are many as much while still being sexy. more unique choices for the 2018 Pearl embellishments also are wedding season. very popular this year along with Wedding dresses with black dresses covered in beading. The accents are at the top of most top beading gives a more vintage look trend lists this year. It is being for brides wanting to take that called the new white and is a way route. to add a little edginess to a wedding Dresses with cascading ruffles look.