Archives: December 2004
Ask Ann: Bride Etiquette
My fiance and I are getting married. It is his second marriage and my first. Are there any “rules”? No, in traditional etiquette, the “rules” (if you want them) for second marriages only apply to second time (and subsequent) brides. First-time brides can enjoy all the trimmings and trappings of a firsttime wedding, regardless of how many previous marriages the…
Tips on Tipping
Love has its many mysteries, but tipping shouldn’t be one of them. They are anticipated in the bridal industry. Not sure who should be tipped and how much to tip them? Here are some general guidelines: Beauty services: 15%-20% Caterer: 15%-20% of the food bill Chauffeurs: 15%-20% of the total bill Civil ceremony official: Average gratuity is $ 50-$ 75….
The Ultimate Party
Planning – The bridal shower is the one wedding-related event where the mothers of the bride and groom can relax. The maid of honor and bridesmaids are responsible for this event. The maid of honor generally takes the lead in organizing a shower. – Entertain within your budget when hosting a shower at a restaurant or function hall. Guests should…
The Perfect Setting
Yours for the Picking Buying this hill formed by a glacier with 360-degree views overlooking the Connecticut River “was not a rational act,” says Bob Jasse, a 75-year-old retired CEO and owner of Alyson’s Orchard in Walpole. “It’s an active passion.” This passion drives he and his wife Susan, a well-known chef, to do only one wedding a weekend —…
Picture Perfect – A Night and Day Difference
You’ll always treasure your wedding album — no doubt getting it out on your anniversaries to remember the special moments of your day. For pictures so important, you want to be sure you look your best. Sarah Packard, an esthetician at Not So Plain Jane’s in Manchester (www.notsoplainjanes.com), has some makeup tips for wedding days — and nights. For a…
Destination New Hampshire
For many brides, the hometown wedding — a ceremony at her childhood church and reception in the backyard or at a place nearby — is exactly what they want for their special day. For others, faraway places — perhaps St. Lucia, or Greece — beckon. They’re happy to pack up the wedding accoutrements and have their family and friends fly…
Design by the Season
Today’s brides are making a statement about who they are in the design of their wedding. Just as the plain white cakes are gone, so are the white-onwhite linens of the reception table. Kate Parker, of Kate Parker Weddings in Dover, says that brides are older now (28-35) and know who they are and what they want — and often…
Colorful Confections
White or ivory — that used to be the color choice for brides. No longer, color is everywhere at weddings. Even the cakes — more than ever artistic showpieces — are splashed with color. “Our most popular cake has a blue background with white decoration,” says Tami Despres, pastry chef at Jacques Fine European Pastries in Suncook (www.jacquespastries.com). “People are…
Accentuate the positive!
You can still wear your perfect wedding dress even if your figure is less than perfect. Different dress silhouettes, cuts and fabrics can play up your best features while minimizing flaws. Rebecca Junnila, owner of Lauren & Company Bridals in Keene (laurenandcompany.com), offers some suggestions on dress styles that will have you looking your best on your special day. TALL…
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