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Personalize Your Wedding ............................................... 04

Alternative Wedding Venues ........................................... 06

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Green Weddings ............................................................... 10

Commitment Ceremonies ............................................... 12

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Personalize your wedding with a few simple steps

C learly we can’t all have a Round 1 of Big and Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding in Sex and the City, but in the end it turned out that they

kept it true to themselves anyhow: unique and simple. Having a beautiful and mean-ingful wedding while saving money and the Earth might seem far out of reach at times, but it can be accomplished.

That’s exactly what was in mind for Mi-chael and Whitney Neal, who were happily married this past summer.

Whitney looked both charming and elegant wearing a vintage ivory lace dress on her big day. Her grandmother wore a tea-length dress for her own wedding day, so Whitney always knew she wanted to do the same.

After ransacking wedding dress shops only to find options that she wasn’t crazy about, Whitney finally found the winner in a small vintage shop for a mere $70.

The next step was taking the dress to a

seamstress for cleaning and repair. The seam-stress repaired the zipper, added buttons and cut the back out for a modernized feel.

The bride picked out fabric for her sash, which was made by a friend. For a feminine and soft touch, she wore an ivory flower in her hair and a timeless pearl necklace.

To complete the adage “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” Whitney wore earrings that were once her grandmother’s and lovely beige peep-toe heels from the Nine West Outlet store to match her sash. Definitely looking stunning on her special day, she saved money and found pieces that truly meant something to her.

Ashley and Brad Dollenger also decided to take the vintage-inspired route for their wedding this past summer. The couple kept the entire day unique while wearing 1940s-esque dresses and three-piece suits at their 20th Cen-tury Theatre wedding. They even took photos across the street at the nostalgic Aglamesis Brothers Ice Cream & Candy Shop.

The bridesmaids wore dresses that they each picked for their own body types and tastes — a rising trend in the wedding scene, including multi-colored dresses or suits for bridesmaids and groomsmen.

By shopping vintage, you’re being eco-friendly while finding something unique that will only increase in value as time progresses. To follow suit, try visiting Talk of the Town at 9111 Reading Road. Even if you’ve already found the perfect dress or suit – new or old – this shop offers fantastic vintage hats, gloves, dresses and even jewelry, all in flawless condi-tion.

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to die for. Get creative by using several of them to pin onto your bouquet, your dress or even your wedding cake.

Shopping vintage might or might not require some altering. For all of your simple alteration needs, head down to The Brush Factory at 2019 Central Ave. It’s a co-operative studio and boutique for talented and emerging designers that proudly donates all proceeds from alterations to local charities. Ladies can also find unique accessories here, such as one-of-a-kind head and neck pieces.

For all of you grooms-to-be, find the perfect made-to-fit trousers in the fabric of your choos-ing for you and your groomsmen. Just stopping into the Brush Factory is enough to inspire you for your wedding day. Other great places around the city that you’ll keep coming back to for both new and vintage are Casablanca Vintage (3944 Spring Grove Ave.) and Mustard Seed Boutique (311 Ludlow Ave.).

Trying to accessorize for an outdoor wed-ding can be especially difficult. One option is to

skip the glitzy tiara and earrings and go for something more naturalistic and romantic.

Leah Durig is a talented designer who specializes in making whimsical and organic-inspired headpieces perfect for weddings, brides and bridesmaids alike at incredibly affordable prices. Check out her line, Headcase by the Letter G, by visiting her online shop at www.etsy.com/shop/headcasebyg. You’re bound to fall in love.

Weddings are special no matter what. Making the event personalized and unique is only the icing on the cake, and there can be as much or as little as you prefer.

But if you choose to represent what makes each of you unique, be creative by shopping vintage, local or by doing-it-yourself. For a day that comes just once in a lifetime (hopefully), why not indulge in the simple things? They’re the sweetest, after all. ©

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W eddings and receptions can oc-cur anywhere. They don’t have to be in a church or a rented hall. They could be outdoors or

at your favorite bar or an art museum. They could even be on a boat.

“There are a couple of things I would change about my wedding, but the reception would not be one of them,” says Teri Spindler, who married her husband Tom at a church in 2005 but opted to rent a riverboat for the recep-tion. She says she got the idea from friends who were married six months before she and Tom were hitched.

Tom and Teri read through their friends’ old wedding magazines and found out about Celebrations Riverboats in Northern Kentucky. She says they were surprised to learn that a lunch reception on a riverboat was about the same price as an evening reception at a standard venue.

“I know that everyone thinks their wedding was the best, but I have not been to a more fun reception than my own,” Teri says.

The Spindlers arranged a four-hour cruise along the Ohio River for 200 guests, complete with dinner, dancing, entertainment and drinks. She says it was just like any other reception they might have had except the view was stun-ning and always changing.

A different sort of venue also meant a num-ber of special concerns had to be addressed — once they left shore, no one else could get on board, so they arranged for a checklist at the gangplank to make sure no one who was invited missed the boat. And the pastor could only stay for part of the reception because he

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was scheduled to officiate another union on the same day, so they arranged with the captain to have him dropped off midway through the cruise.

“There was a Reds game that day, so that added to the ambiance,” Teri says. “To be on the boat was just amazing. We were the last ones off.”

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ited only by your creativity. The following is a handful of ideas to spark your creative juices:

If you call the Hamilton County Park District and ask where you can hold your wedding outdoors, their first answer is usually the Withrow Nature Preserve. It’s a terrifically scenic 270-acre park with outdoor landscaping and indoor shelters designed for weddings. But that’s just the start — there are also lodges and rental areas in several different parks around town that can accommodate large parties very inexpensively and beneath the cathedral of the sky. 513-521-PARK or www.hamiltoncountyp-arks.org.

Your wedding could also take a cue from the Little Mermaid and go underwater. The Newport Aquarium has its own ballroom that offers a picturesque vista of the Cincinnati Riverfront and all the treasures of the ocean for viewing during the reception. Spokesman Roger Pille says one couple, who were trained scuba divers, actually made their reception ap-pearance in the tank with the sharks. He says they wanted to exchange vows there, too, but

the mother of the bride put her foot down.“With weddings in the ballroom you

could add on an animal to visit the room you booked,” he says. “We’ve actually had penguins visit and walk down the aisle.” 859-261-7444 or www.newportaquarium.com.

A wedding site can be a reflection of your values and commitment to liberty. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center makes a grand personal statement as an event venue. 513-333-7584 or www.freedomcenter.org.

If Indian Hill’s Little Red Schoolhouse makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, it’s only natural. The village historical society operates the authentic 19th Century one-room schoolhouse and rents it out for weddings. There’s a timeless romanticism about the spot that makes it memorable and sweet in the way traditional weddings are supposed to be. 513-891-1873 or www.indianhill.org/History/Hist009.htm.

If you’re romance is a storybook one, the historic Loveland Castle Chateau LaRoche might be the perfect place. The castle is a hand-built tribute to the castles of Europe and is avail-able April-September. 513-683-4686 or www.lovelandcastle.com

Your choice of where to hold your wedding and reception is one of the most important fac-tors shaping a day you’ll remember forever. If the traditional church wedding isn’t necessarily for you, be sure to consider the many other options for a similarly spectacular indoor or outdoor celebration. ©

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Bridal events help you sort your options

T he number of variables that go along with planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. But bridal exhibitions and conventions

make it easier to sort out the lists of what you want, what you can afford and what’s available.

Tracy Claiborne, who organizes the Cin-cinnati Bridal Expo, has more than 75 wed-ding professionals on hand to help you get ready for the big day. She says conventions offer plenty of food samples from area ca-terers and cakes from local bakers to snack on. The Expo also has a fashion show put on by Men’s Warehouse and David’s Bridal. There are exhibitions of services you might not expect, such as specialty linen rentals to cover your chairs.

Claiborne says meeting vendors and service providers in person is an important way to test drive a potential professional relationship.

“It’s a great way to see if you can relate to this person,” she says. “If this person is going to be your photographer for 12 or 15 hours, you want to get along. It’s really educational for the bride and groom.”

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Upcoming bridal eventsVeils and Cocktails: The Madison Event Center’s wedding event

is a sensual delight offering samplings of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a martini ice bar. There will also be a bridal fashion show previewing the cutting edge gowns of 2010. The exhibition features two floors of some of the area’s finest wedding retailers. One lucky couple will win a wedding package.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $10 admission. The Madison, 700 Madi-son Ave., Covington, 859-261-1117 or www.thecovingtonmadison.com.

Bridalrama: The first installment of Downtown’s twice-annual bridal show is scheduled for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28. Fashion shows by Bridal & Formal and Skeffington’s Formal Wear. $10 at the door or buy one, get one free at Skeffington’s locations. Duke Energy Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, 888-323-2966 or www.bridalrama.net

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M ost little girls at least have a blueprint of their wedding plans before they’re even in grade school. It starts simple

enough: a bouquet of dandelions, a gown from the dress-up box and mud pies for dessert.

By the time these little girls are grown up, however, their expectations will have changed. Maybe they’ve watched a few episodes of Platinum Weddings, but too often brides and grooms end up with more than just a marriage certificate after they’ve tied the knot. Many couples find themselves with gifts they might not need, leftovers they can’t take home, credit card bills that will take forever to pay off and a huge carbon footprint.

The solution to these problems isn’t to run off to Las Vegas for a $40 ceremony. Check out these eco-friendly and money-

saving tips — from the proposal to the last dance — from the Tristate’s top professional wedding planners.

The GearOnce you have an idea of what your budget

is, decide which wedding “essentials” are must-haves and which aren’t as important to you. Wedding Coordinator Carol Polston from Hearts Beginning (www.heartsbeginning.com) suggests purchasing rings made from recycled gold, if brand new bands aren’t a top priority. Because more people are selling their scrap gold, recycled rings are becoming easier to find at pawn shops and second-hand stores.

Flowers are generally a wedding staple, from the bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets to the décor at the ceremony to centerpieces at the reception. If these are a must, Polston rec-ommends choosing a local florist and sticking

to organic in-season flowers. This way you can support a local business and save money on shipping costs. For the hands-on couple, buy-ing bulk flowers and arranging them yourselves is a great money-saving tip.

Even for the eco-friendly bride, the dress is crucial. Bridal Consultant Joyce Smith of Weddings Unlimited Inc. (www.weddingsunltd.com) suggests that brides buy “a cotton or silk gown, not one made of synthetic fabrics that are harmful to the environment.”

With these materials in mind, begin your dress search early and shop around frequently at consignment boutiques and eBay for gently used dresses. Sure, someone else has worn it before you, but Polston says that with the money you save you can alter and re-style the second-hand dress and make it your own. If recycling a dress just isn’t your thing, she also advises considering a sample dress from a bridal shop, which can cost less than $100.

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For men, renting tuxedoes is pretty much the norm. It might save money and closet space, but Wedding Planner Tiesha Frazier of Creative Afflairs (www.creativeafflairs.com) believes it might not be the best long-term decision. She suggests having the groom and his party purchase gently-used or inexpensive suits.

“Albeit more expensive at the onset,” Tiesha says, “it has the best return on investment. Men’s suits never seem to go out of style and can be reused many times over.”

Alert the Press!Once you’ve found your mate and set a

date, it’s time to send out the invites. It’s a dif-ficult decision to make, but the guest list has to be cut somewhere. Frazier believes that keep-ing the guest list as short as possible is “one of the most obvious ways to reduce costs,” as it “cuts back on all elements of environmental sustainability.” Smith agrees, citing that around 50 percent of the budget is based on the guest count, from the venue to food and beverages.

Once you’ve whittled down the guest list, you’re ready to make that announcement. “Today’s tech savvy bride has so many options when it comes to communication,” Frazier says.

Obviously, the more electronic you’re will-ing to go, the more cash and resources you’ll save. But this doesn’t have to mean all tradition goes out the door.

Frazier advises her couples to send elec-tronic save-the-dates if they want to stick with paper invitations. One of her couples even made a video to send to friends and family online as an alternative to hard-copy announce-ments. She suggests checking out Paperless Post for digital invitations that are “anything but e-vites.”

The CeremonyReducing the amount of travel on the big

day is a significant way to cut costs for you and your guests and reduce a ton of potential emissions. Polston says to consider hosting your wedding or reception at a nearby county or state park lodge. “These lodges have very reasonable rates and can give you a great pack-age for food and drinks without gratuities,” she says.

“Cincinnati is home to some of the most amazing parks, unique history and architec-ture in the country,” Frazier says. Selecting an outdoor location for your wedding is about as green as you can get, and it is a great way to

showcase the city’s best features. “Planning an outdoor ceremony at

a park, garden space or your home can reduce the amount of energy which would normally be required for an indoor wed-ding,” she says, “and candles and natural lighting are excellent alternatives to electricity.”

The ReceptionSmith finds that sticking to one venue

for both the ceremony and reception is one of the biggest money- and resource-saving tips. “It’s a smart choice,” she says, “as you’re only paying for one location and transportation costs are contained.”

Once the wedding party makes way to the reception, Smith recommends re-using the bouquets and altar flowers from the ceremony as centerpieces. Keep the tables clean and simple: Instead of littering them with paper place cards, Frazier suggests displaying one large seating chart at the entrance.

Another reception tip that most wed-ding planners appreciate is ditching the often-wasteful buffet dinner and sticking to a cocktail reception with hors d’ourves. Guests can have their fill of finger food and you won’t have to worry about leftovers (which often can’t be taken off premises due to health codes).

As for the all-important cake, both Smith and Frazier agree to stick with a small cake for show and a sheet cake or cup cakes for your guests. “Have the cake self-served and order less than your confirmed guest count,” Frazier says, “Trust me, not everyone will eat it and no one will know that you did not order ‘enough.’ ”

For entertainment, music is easier than ever to manage by yourself. Create an iPod playlist, get some speakers and you’re good to go. Most DJs use iPods today anyway. This is a great way to truly personalize your reception and save a nice chunk of change.

For many couples an over-the-top wed-ding isn’t realistic these days, and it often isn’t environmentally friendly. If you’re will-ing to prioritize and downsize, it’s possible to make economic and ecological decisions and still have that dream day.

So if you’re getting ready to take the plunge, turn off Bridezillas, start work-ing on a budget and embrace some of the simple ideas about weddings that you had as a little girl. ©


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I f you asked a 9-year-old girl to describe her dream wedding for you, her vision likely wouldn’t involve purple and green Chuck Taylors, two

brides sporting slick tuxedo vests or a drag show at the reception.

But spouses Lisa and Adrienne Ray wouldn’t have had it any other way. The duo, who moved to Massachusetts last year, returned to the Cincinnati area last summer to have a commitment ceremony celebrat-ing their recently legalized marriage with friends and family.

There are 31 states in the U.S. with constitutional amendments that explicitly prohibit the legal recognition of same-sex marriages, many of which ban state acknowledgment of any type of same-sex union. Ohio and Kentucky are two of those states.

Internationally, countries continue to approve new bills legally recognizing same-sex unions: Norway, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and all the way to South Africa

have sanctioned gay marriage. Even Portugal — one of the most devoutly Catholic countries in the world — recently passed a pro-gay mar-riage bill that should soon go into effect. Closer to home, there’s been much hullabaloo in the last few months after California legislatures opted not to challenge Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage there.

The desire for state recognition of same-sex unions nationwide has ironically proven to be incredibly divisive. But on June 27, 2009, Lisa and Adrienne Ray ignored the controversy and did just the opposite here: They united formally, permanently, vibrantly, honorably and resolutely.

Although they’d already been “officially” wed on June 12 in Massachusetts, they felt that their marriage hadn’t, in the end, been made bona fide by a piece of paper from a judge.

“We were legally wed, just the two of us,” Lisa says, “but it didn’t seem real without our friends and family there to witness our love and support our marriage. We consider the wedding ceremony on June 27 to be our official

wedding.”In fact, when they moved to Massachusetts,

Lisa and Adrienne were already well into plan-ning the Cincinnati ceremony.

“It was an absolute added bonus that we were moving to one of the states that allows same-sex marriage,” Lisa says. The couple had just relocated to Massachusetts, Adrienne’s childhood home, after Lisa received a job op-portunity.

A commitment ceremony can be as much or as little like a traditional, cookie-cutter wed-ding as the couple would like it to be. Lisa and Adrienne opted to plan the ceremony just like a real wedding, including having an ordained minister present. Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, they just had “Wedding Party People.” And those Chuck Taylors and tuxedo vests? No afterthought.

“For a brief moment I contemplated wear-ing a wedding dress since ‘that’s what women do’ at their weddings,” Lisa says. “In the end, I decided I wouldn’t be being true to myself if I wore a dress.”

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The couple’s wedding song, “Lucky” by Jason Mraz, helped set an appropriately jovial tone marking their return to the Cincinnati area: “Lucky I’m in love with my best friend/ Lucky to have been where I have been/ Lucky to be coming home again…”

Despite sluggish legal progress and poor voter reception to pro same-sex marriage bills in the U.S., options for couples desiring com-mitment ceremonies are expanding, and there’s an ample amount of clergy happy to perform the ceremonies. For Cincinnati-based Ordained Interfaith Minister Deborah Hall Bradley, the process in approving a couple for a ceremony remains constant, regardless of gender.

“I use the same guidelines with same-sex couples as I would with heterosexual couples,” she says. “I determine the couple’s level of

commitment to each other and I want to be sure that it’s the right time for them to deepen their relationship by affirming their love publicly. I see commitment ceremonies the same way as I see marriages. They both help deepen a couple’s commitment with celebration and public acknowledgement of that commitment.”

Adrienne couldn’t agree more: “For me to stand in front of my entire family and make an unbreakable vow to Lisa is the most binding and important part of getting married. To skip sharing my vows in front of all of our loved ones would be tragic. That’s what separates a wedding from a big party. That’s what you take home with you. That’s what you remember 20 years down the road.” ©


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