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Wedding Details
Bridal Expo
February 10, 2008
Noon - 3 p.m.
Best Western Regency Inn
3303 S. Center St., Marshalltown
* FREE Admission
* Grand Prize
Drawing for 2
Round Trip Tickets
to Las Vegas
* Over 25 Vendor Booths
* Bridal Runway Show
at 1:30 p.m.
* Prizes worth over $300000
Sponsored by
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641.753.6611
Participating Vendors:
• Art-C-Mar-C’s Gallery • Best Western Regency Inn • Bob Reimer Clothing • Black Tie Rental
• Bridal Affair • Bridal Sweet • Cakes by George •Celebrations Party & Wedding Store
• Central Iowa Sound & Lights • Flower Farm • Healthy Lifestyles USA
• Lillie Mae Chocolates • Marshalltown Chocolate Fountain Rentals
• Mary Katherine’s • Mary Kay
• Meskwaki Hotel & Convention Center • Mexico Antiguo • McGregor’s
• Midnight Ballroom • Pampered Chef • 7 Rayos Liquor Store
• Stalzer Photography • Sumner Photography • Sun Daze Salon & Tanning
• Tropical Tans • Wayne’s Photography • WeddingsInIowa.com • Younkers
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Inaugural Bridal Expo
brings more than 25
exhibitors together
Event features professional bridal consultant,” said
Bryant, “In addition, over $3,000 worth
in prizes will be available for the brides-
bridal fashions to-be including the grand prize of two
round-trip airline tickets from Des
Moines to Las Vegas courtesy of Alle-
runway show giant Air.”
According to Bryant, an event high-
light is the 1:30 p.m. bridal runway
By MIKE DONAHEY fashion show that will feature the latest
TIMES-REPUBLICAN in bridal fashions and accessories from
Mary Katherines’s Bridal & Dressy
Prospective brides, their friends and Attire of Marshalltown, Bridal Sweet of
families should circle Feb. 10 on their Newton and A Bridal Affair of Wells-
calendars and attend the Times- burg.
Republican’s inaugural Bridal Expo Deana Inman of Marshalltown will
from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best serve as the bridal fashion show mas-
Western Regency Inn, Marshalltown. ter-of-ceremonies.
Admission is free. Mary Curley of Mary Katherine’s will
T-R advertising director Diane be managing the bridal fashion show
Bryant and her staff organized this and said that her business will be dis-
year’s event. playing current bridal stock, tuxedo’s
“We are pleased to be partners with and prom attire.
three bridal attire businesses, more
than 25 vendors, Allegiant Air and a
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Bridal Fair dishes, gift cards, picture frames and a
wide variety of bridal gifts,” said assis-
tant manager Rachel Alday. “McGre-
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gors also offers a bridal registry ser-
“Colors for bridal attire are hot this vice.”
year,” she said. According to Bryant, another high-
Bridal Sweet is joining Mary Kather- light will be a presentation about wed-
ine’s for the bridal fashion show. ding planning and etiquette by master
“We will have a variety of bridal wedding planner Cynthia Betts of Des
gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses dis- Moines.
played during the bridal fashion show,” “Betts has extensive experience in
said Meagan Quayle, a staff person planning all sizes and varieties of wed-
with Bridal Sweet. dings and is knowledgeable about all
Expo attendees can also keep busy the wedding do’s and don’t’s, said
and informed by visiting any of wed- Bryant.
ding-service businesses. In an interview with the T-R, Betts,
“Our staff have assembled a wide who is also a florist and a designer,
variety of local and area businesses as said she has done weddings all over
exhibitors. They range from cake-mak- the state of Iowa and has worked in
ers to photographers,” said Bryant. Minnesota, Nebraska and Texas. Betts
“They will be eager to provide informa- said the concept of using a wedding
tion about their businesses and to planner is catching on in Iowa as it is
answer questions from guests.” predominantly a ‘do-it-yourself’ state.
Some of the businesses scheduled However, she has seen her business
to participate at the Expo are Art-C- grow as people’s schedules have
Mar-C’s, Bob Reimer Clothing, Cakes become busier and because wedding
by George, Flower Farm, Lillie Mae planning can be a good deal of work
Chocolates, Mexico Anitiquo, McGre- Younkers will be at the Expo promoting planning for the Expo, so will Deanna
and stress, if not done correctly or in a its bridal registry, which has been a Davis of the Best Western Regency
gors, Meskwaki Hotel & Convention timely manner. Betts has a strong opin-
Center, Stalzer Photography, Sun company product for many years, said Inn. Davis will have double-duty by
ion about what a couple’s wedding day staff person Amy Thimesch. helping plan for the event’s hospitality
Daze Salon & Tanning, Tropical Tans should be like: “The event should be
and Younkers. “Younkers’ bridal registry service has and promoting the facility’s wedding-
the best day of one’s life,” she said. been available for many years and our related services.
“We will be at the Expo to let guests “You get one shot to do it right and it
know that McGregor’s now has a large personalized registry service makes it ———
can not be a do over.” different from others,” she said. Contact Mike Donahey at 641-753-6611 or
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Exhibitor Guide
McGregor’s Meskwaki Central Iowa Midnight
Art C Bridal Sumner
Home Hotel • Bingo Celebrations Sound & Ballroom
• Casino
Mar C Sweet Photography
Furnishings Light
Tropical Tans Pool
Area
Bill Reimer
Stalzer WeddingsIn 7 Rayos Flower Farm
Men’s Clothing
Photography Iowa.com Liquor Store / Bridal Affair & Tuxedos Pampered
Stage & Chef
Runway
Sun Daze
Mary Lillie Mae Wayne’s
Mary Kay Salon &
Katherine’s CHocolates Photography
Tanning
Marshalltown Jerry
Black Tie Cakes by Chocolate Healthy Mexico
Younkers Childress
Rental George Fountain Lifestyles Antiguo
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Wanted: Flower Girl Or Boy
By TRESA ERICKSON speak to their parents and make sure maid dresses or have a sash that
SPECIAL TO THE T-R they are comfortable with the idea. matches the color of the bridesmaid
Traditionally, they are the ones who dresses.
You've been gathering your bridal will pay for their child's wedding The flower girl or boy should
party for months now, and with the ensemble. If that is not within their be invited to the bridal shower,
attendants out of the way, you can budget or they don't think their child is if applicable, and definitely to
finally focus on the children who will right for the role, they may ask you to the rehearsal. In fact, you may
be in your wedding. You only have select someone else. Don't be offend- want to appoint an adult to super-
one nephew, so the matter of whom to ed. Move on to your second choice vise them and any other children
ask to be ringbearer is settled. The and start the process again. at that event. The flower girl or boy
flower girl, on the other hand, is not so As soon as the matter is settled and generally walks in front of the bride in
easy. You have several nieces. Hmm, you have found a child to be your the processional and in front of the
what's a bride to do? flower girl or boy, you can move on to maid of honor in the recessional. They
Before you make any choices, the details. You want the flower girl or may scatter petals, hand out single
remember that the younger the child, boy to be comfortable, so select a flowers or just carry a bouquet, and
the more difficult it may be for them to dress or tuxedo that fits them well and once they have reached the end of the
do the job. Focus on girls, or boys if is free of scratchy fabric. The dress aisle, they may stand near the atten-
you wish, between the ages of four should complement the style of your dants or sit with their parents. At the
and eight, and for the best results, dress or the bridesmaid dresses and reception, they should sit with their
select someone in the upper part of you may want it an inch or two longer parents rather than at the head table.
that age range. Consider the maturity, to make up for any growth the flower It is not easy to choose the right
personality and temperament of each girl might experience. The tuxedo child to be your flower girl or boy,
candidate. Shy, reserved children may should complement the style of the especially if you have several candi-
not want to participate, whereas more tuxedos worn by the groom and dates. Keep their age, personality and
active children might. Be wary of over- groomsmen. temperament in mind, and for the best
ly active children. You don't want to If you are selecting a dress, keep in results, do not permit the child you
end up with a flower girl or boy speed- mind that the best flower girl dresses choose to eat candy, cake or any
ing down the aisle and tossing petals are made by companies that special- other sweets before your wedding.
into the guests' faces as they zoom ize in children's wear. While some Keep them as calm as possible and
past. dresses are white and resemble the give them a small gift afterwards to
Once you have selected someone, bridal gown, others match the brides- thank them for a job well done.
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Bridal Sweet
A FULL SERVICE SHOP
Bridal Shop: Your One Stop for All Your Wedding Needs
Bridal Gowns • Veils • Bridesmaid Dresses
• Tuxedos • Flower Girl Dresses
Bridal Sweet stocks more than 300 bridal and bridesmaid dresses with more than 200 on-site veils
as well as over 300 mother’s dresses. We stock sizes 4-28.
Bridal gowns are sold off the rack for a 20% discount and discontinued gowns are $99.
With six tuxedos rented, the groom’s tux is free.
Our Bridal Clothing
• Bridal Gowns • Flower Girl Dresses • Mother’s Dresses
• Bridesmaid Dresses • Tuxedos
Accessories
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• Bras, Slips and Hose • Attendant Gifts • Shoes, Purses
• Gloves •Guest Books, Pens • Planners
• Jewelry
Other Special Services
• Invitations • Continuous Sale Rack of • Professional In-House
• On-site Shoe Dying Discontinued Bridal Dresses Alterations
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If You Buy A New Dress and 3 Of The Following 6 Categories...bridesmaids, mothers, flower girl,
tuxedos, accessories or invitations, Then Everything You Buy Is 10% Off Including the Gown &
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We will be featuring Bridal Wear at the Marshalltown Bridal Fair on
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Keep Your Wedding Dress Well Protected
By Tresa Erickson and bring them home. Once home, so, have your florist take whatever ground. After the ceremony, be care-
SPECIAL TO THE T-R you must find a cool, dry place to preventative steps are necessary. ful not to lean or sit on anything, and
hang your dress, preferably out of On the day of your wedding, trans- before getting into the car, make sure
Imagine spending a small fortune heavy traffic. Leave the dress in the port your dress if necessary in the the seats are clean and dry.
on a wedding dress, only to ruin it an garment bag, and in the event you garment bag. If snow is an issue, Receptions can be tricky. In addi-
hour into the reception when you acci- need to try it on before the wedding, make sure all walkways are shoveled tion to mingling with guests, you will
dentally bump into someone and do so carefully, making sure you before your arrival at the venue. Put be participating in loads of activities
slosh red wine all over the front. Not a return the dress to the hanger with on your dress at the last possible from dining to dancing. Whatever you
pretty picture, is it? Well, if you aren't care. moment, after your hair and makeup do, be careful, especially when eating
careful, that is exactly what could Prior to your wedding, check with are done, in an area free of food and and drinking. Should a stain occur,
happen to you. your florist about your flowers. Make drink. Use stain-free deodorant or make certain you have another outfit
Wedding dresses require protection sure your bouquet will not stain your antiperspirant and walk with the skirt on hand to change into so you an get
from the moment brides pick them up dress. If there is a chance it will do lifted up to keep it from dragging the out of your dress before the stain sets.
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Bridal Shower Etiquette
BY TRESA ERICKSON however, should be invited to the wed-
SPECIAL TO THE T-R ding. Ten to 20 guests make for an
ideal gathering. The list should include
You've just been asked to be a maid the wedding party, the mothers of the
of honor, and as such, you will have bride and groom (and fathers if a cou-
many responsibilities, including throw- ples shower), the sisters of the bride
ing the bridal shower. You've never and groom (and brothers if a couples
tackled such an event, and you could shower), and all close family members,
use some advice. friends and coworkers invited to the
In recent years, the rules of bridal wedding.
showers have relaxed. Traditionally, Each person on the guest list should
maids of honor were responsible for receive a separate invitation even if
throwing the bridal shower, but today, they live in the same household. All
almost anyone can host it and there invitations should be hand-addressed
can be more than one. The bride's and mailed a month before the shower.
mother might hold one for the immedi- Each should include the bride's (or cou-
ate family, the maid of honor for the ples') name; the date, time, location and
bride's friends and a coworker for the theme, if applicable, of the shower; the
bride's coworkers. The shower can name and phone number of the host;
even be co-ed and held for both the any maps or directions to the location;
bride and the groom and their friends and an RSVP deadline. A list of reg-
and family. However many showers are istries may also be included, though
held, the maid of honor should always some experts insist this is improper.
be consulted first. Guests should not have to pay for
All showers should take place four to any part of the shower, including their
six weeks before the wedding. Any later meal if the shower is held at a restau-
than that and the bride may find it diffi- rant, and all members of the wedding
cult to fit it into her schedule, As for the party and both mothers should be
guest list, it is not necessary to invite involved in the shower in some way, if
every single person the bride knows or they would like. Involvement can be Although the rules of bridal showers you are planning to throw a bridal
every person she invited to the wed- something as simple as recording the have relaxed, there are still some shower, be aware of the etiquette
ding. Anyone invited to the shower, gifts received or organizing the games. experts advise should be followed. If involved and do your best to follow it.
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Perfect Jewelry for A Day Of Sparkle
By Tresa Erickson gown, the more elaborate your jewelry plement your dress. If your gown is should complement your dress as
SPECIAL TO THE T-R can be. Keep in mind, though, that the vintage, then you will want older jew- well. Silver and white gold tends to go
wedding dress is the star of the show elry, whereas if it is modern, then you well with white dresses, and yellow
Your wedding day is almost here and you don't want to take away from will want more contemporary jewelry. gold with off-white dresses.
and your ensemble is nearly com- it, so less really is more when it The same principle applies to stones. If you are planning to wear a neck-
plete. You've got your dress, veil, comes to selecting jewelry. While a Are your bridesmaids wearing royal lace, you will want to give extra con-
shoes, gloves and purse. Now all you matching set of diamond earrings, blue dresses? Then you'll probably sideration to the neckline of your wed-
need is some jewelry. The right jewel- necklace and bracelet might look want to wear sapphires or diamonds ding dress. V- or sweetheart necklines
ry can make all the difference good with that little black cocktail rather than rubies or emeralds. Is call for V- or Y-shaped necklaces,
between looking good or garish, so dress hanging in your closet, it might your wedding dress drenched with whereas off-the-shoulder dresses call
choose the pieces you plan to wear not work so well with an intricately pearls? Then you'll probably want to for smaller necklaces or chokers. High
with care. beaded, sequined gown. wear pearls rather than rhinestones. or intricately beaded necklines may
Generally, the more elaborate your The jewelry you select should com- The color of the metal in your jewelry require no adornment at all.
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Wedding Dress 101
By Tresa Erickson The necklines of wedding dresses
SPECIAL TO THE T-R also vary. Common necklines include
high, which fits close to the neck; Sabri-
Your boyfriend popped the question, na, which follows the curve of the col-
the wedding date is set and now it's larbone; portrait, which is off the shoul-
time to start shopping for a dress. You ders; and jewel, which lies at the base
have an idea of what you'd like, but as of the throat.
to how to describe it, well, that's anoth- Wedding dresses can be short or
er story. Sure, you've read lots of bridal long. Some fall above the knee, while
magazines, but none will prepare you others fall at the knee. Some are high-
for the vast array of dresses you are low, that is, they fall below the knee and
going to encounter in a typical bridal ankle in the front and snake to train
shop. Rather than hunt through rows length in the back. Some are midcalf or
upon rows of dresses, you might want ballet-length and fall to the calf, ankle or
to have a fairly decent description of the floor.
style you're after. That way, the staff Most wedding dresses have trains.
can point you in the right direction. These come in various styles. Sweep
Most wedding dresses come in four trains are the shortest, trailing eight to
basic styles: ball gown, empire, 12 inches and touching the floor.
Princess/A-line and sheath. Ball gowns Chapel trains trail 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 feet • Crepe sheath gown with a high neckline and a
are exactly what they sound like-dress- from the waist, while cathedral trains • Moire chapel train? The choice is yours, and if
es with a fitted waist and bodice and a trail 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 feet and extended • Organdy you are looking for a particular embell-
full skirt. Empire gowns are dresses cathedral or monarch trains trail 12 feet. • Organza ishment such as beads or pearls, you
with a small, scooped bodice that gath- In addition to the general dress style, • Silk might want to mention that as well,
er at a high waist and have a slim, length and train you want, you may • Taffeta along with your price range. The more
graceful skirt. Princess/A-line dresses need to describe the fabrics you are • Tulle descriptive you are, the less likely you
are slim fitting with a vertical seam flow- looking for. Common wedding dress • Voile are to have to spend hours upon hours
ing from the shoulders to hem. Sheath fabrics include: So, what kind of wedding dress do trying on wedding dresses. If you know
dresses are narrow and indented at the • Brocade you want? A long silk ball gown with a what you want, say so and you just
waist or sculpted along the bust, waist • Charmeuse portrait neckline, lots of tulle and a might find it with a lot less fuss in a lot
and hips. • Chiffon cathedral train, or a brocade high-low less time.
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Hey Mister DJ
By Tresa Erickson Remember, you will have several people
SPECIAL TO THE T-R at your reception, each with their own
musical tastes, so you will want to have
It's been several months since your a wide variety of music played. Finally,
engagement party, and in that time, make sure the DJ has liability insurance.
you've managed to get a lot of planning Once you have made your final deci-
done for your wedding. Up next on the sion, contact the DJ as soon as possible.
agenda is finding a DJ for the reception. Quality wedding DJs will be booked
As with all of the other professionals you months in advance, so the sooner you
have hired, you will want to select the hire them, the better. Don't wait until a
right person for the job and this will month before. Chances are they won't
involve a bit of work. be available.
First, ask friends and family for rec- Be sure to meet with the DJ again
ommendations and create a list of poten- and get a written contract. This will
tial candidates. If needed, consult the ensure the DJ shows up and does their
phone book or Internet, and once your job. If dealing with a DJ company, have
list is complete, set up an appointment to it put into writing exactly which DJ you
meet with each candidate. As you speak want to be at your wedding. If you don't,
to the professional on the phone, pay another DJ may show up at your wed-
attention to how they sound. Do they ding.
have a pleasant voice? Are they warm Discuss your needs with the DJ in
and welcoming? Do they speak clearly? great detail. Go over the timeline of
At each meeting, note how the candi- events at the reception and let them
date carries themselves. Are they pro- know of any special songs you want
fessional and personable? Ask about the played. Don't go overboard and dictate
candidate's style and skill level, rates their every choice. Give them the oppor- get ill or can't make it to your wedding for inform your DJ that there have been
and music library. The more music they tunity to do their job. some reason. some slight changes to the song list. Not
have in their library, the more versatile Devise a back-up plan with your DJ Should any changes occur, let your only will you throw them off guard, but
they will be and the more tastes in style for what-if situations. Make sure they DJ know as soon as possible. Don't wait they may not be able to accommodate
they will be able to accommodate. have someone on standby in case they until the day before your wedding to your requests on such short notice.
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