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Bridal Guide
2011
A keepsake from the Kenly News
and The Selma News
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2011 Bridal Guide
A Bridal Guide for You!
Congratulations on
your engagement!
The News (Kenly News,
Pine Level News, The
Selma News, Wilson’s
Mills News) publishes this
special Bridal Guide and
Keepsake once a year.
It is full of valuable tips
on the hottest trends in
flowers, fashion, photography and more. The
best part about this guide
though is that it’s your one
stop for all the local resources to make your day
a Wedding to Remember!
The Bridal Guide is available year-round in our
Wedding Packet for engaged couples to pick up
at our office.
Our Wedding Packet includes this planner as
well as an engagement
announcement form and
your wedding announcement form that we use to
publish your announcement in our newspaper.
The advertisers featured
in this planner have the
professional skills to make
your day happy and memorable. Stop by and visit
them soon! And stop by
our office to pick up your
Wedding Packet which
includes a Free Gift from
Us!
Index
Attire .................................................................. 3
Caterer ................................................................ 4
Florist ............................................................. 4, 6
Home Furnishing/Decor..................................... 6
Jeweler ............................................................... 5
Photographer ...................................................... 3
Location ........................................................ 2, 7
Rentals................................................................ 8
Wedding Cakes .................................................. 4
Casey’s Floral and Catering................................4
Gurley House......................................................7
Kristie’s Konfections..........................................4
Macksimum Photography...................................3
Parker’s BBQ.....................................................4
Polished Threads................................................3
Ram Rent All......................................................8
Rose Creek Designs...........................................6
The Flower Pot...................................................6
The Leaning Tree...............................................2
Vaughnn’s Jewelers............................................5
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Tree
Providing exquisite settings for
weddings, receptions, luncheons,
and memorable holiday dinners.
Choose from the serene walled gardens, the
charming
covered
porches, or
the interiors
of the main
salon
Let us provide you
with the service
and elegant
surroundings your
event desires
6168 Deans St.
Bailey, NC 27807
252-235-3966
252-235-0130
www.theleaningtree.com
2011 Bridal guide
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Weddings Trends 011
2
Outdoor Venues
Along with the understated elegance comes the rise
of outdoor venues for their
endless opportunities for personalization. Creative, do-ityourself brides and grooms
will gravitate toward outdoor
facilities such as vineyards,
lakes, and mountains. These
outdoor ceremonies will of
course be spruced up with
classic elegant touches.
Color Palettes Go
Bold!
Metallics and bright hues
are in! No matter the combination of shiny and bold colors brides are likely to make
Metallic a popular choice for
this years wedding schemes.
With metallics making such
a bold statement brides and
grooms are likely to scale
back on over-the-top decor
to leave room for their brilliant color palette to shine!
Big and Stylish!
Brides are going back to
big ball gowns with a modern twist. Fairy-tale dresses
with a touch of whimsy are
on the rise this year. While
2011 brides will be floating
down the aisle in a stylish
cloud of tulle, the grooms
will be styling too. Gone
are the days of rent 5 tuxes
and the groom’s is free. In
their place comes more personalized formal wear for
men. Bow ties, lapel pins,
engraved cuff links and of
course grey shirts will be
what grooms of 2011 choose
to don this wedding season.
Sophisticated
Elegance
Weddings in 2011 are getting back to the basics with
simple understated decor
and a do-it-yourself undertone. Classic touches such as
scripted calligraphy, monograms and traditional wedding cakes are on the rise.
Everything down to wedding attire is returning to a
time of classic elegance.
Green Wedding
Invites
With green weddings becoming more and more pupular environmentally conscious couples want to save
more trees and are opting for
totally paperless wedding invitations and save-the-dates.
So don’t be surprised if you
check your inbox and find
an electronic wedding invitation. The use of e-vites
allows for lower wedding
cost, no printing, and easier
planning because the computer keeps up with all the
records. Several sites online
offer these green wedding
invites. Be sure to check
them out.
And the fun keeps
going!
Couples never want their
big day to end and this
year’s nearly-weds are taking action. More couples this
year are planning an after
party for after the reception.
Guests will be provided
drinks, snacks, entertainment, and dancing so that
they can celebrate the joyous
occasion all night long!
Luxury Everywhere!
Opulent fabrics are on the
scene from chiffon, lace,
and ruffles to layered textured linens on reception
chairs and tables. Wedding
dresses will feature tulle, applique and layered light fab-
rics to give them an upscale
whimsical appearance. Receptions will have textured
linens everywhere and intricate branchy centerpiececs
to captivate the guests and
make them feel as if they are
at a platinum wedding.
Grey the New Black,
Navy’s in too!
Shed the gloomy black for
a more organic color scheme
of charcoal, dove, stone and
oyster. Wedding color palettes
will be painted with touches
of grey combined with vibrant
colors to make the hues pop!
Grey may be at the forefront
of wedding colors but navy
blue is definitely on the rise
too. Watch out for deep blues
to be the stars in many 2011
weddings.
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caters to your specific needs!
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2011 Bridal Guide
Have your cake and eat it too!
The multi-tiered cake is
a favorite wedding tradition that’s often presented
at the end of the night. The
happy couple take a slice
and enjoy the first piece.
In recent years, wedding
cakes have become more
of an artistic centerpiece
than just a confectionary
treat. Couples often seek
out renowned wedding
cake bakers for a cake that
will amaze the crowd and
complete the theme of the
wedding.
The average couple will
spend between $700 to
$800 for their wedding
cake. Although many catering halls or reception
sites will include the wedding cake in a package
deal, many couples choose
to order their cake from a
specialty bakery who creates culinary masterpieces.
If television trends are
any indication, many
people are opting
to spend around
several hundred,
if not thousands,
of dollars on
a customized
wedding cakecreations.
These
fondant
a n d
but-
Couples looking for
something a bit
different for their
upcoming nuptials, many want
to consider these
trends in wedding cakes.
* 3-D accents on the
cake, such
as graphic
appliques.
tercream
creations may be elaborate
in nature, so much so they’ll
likely need to be ordered
several months in advance.
* A blackand-white motif that gives
the cake a simplistic, yet
trendy appeal.
* A lot of bold color in
Casey’s Floral and
Catering Service
• Providing cakes and full service catering
• Floral arrangements from traditional to
modern trends
• Consultations to fit your schedule
• Professional staff to assist with
your wedding
Princeton
201 S. Center St.
919-936-8801
Smithfield
246 Venture Dr.
919-209-0553
the cake, instead of just
white or ivory.
* Dramatic monograms
that can add class to the
cake.
* Painted cakes with edible food coloring paint
that feature beautiful
landscapes or a portrait. A
work of art, they’re both
delicious to eat and fun to
admire.
* Cakes that mirror
the style of the wedding
gown, including fondant
ruffles and appliques.
Many couples still opt
for the traditional, and that
is always in style.
Instead of experimenting with the outside of
the cake, couples can be
creative with cake flavor
and fillings. Imagine cutting open the cake to find
red velvet or a chocolate
ganache filling!
Kristie’s Konfections
H
Handmade
creations
crafted
especially for
c
y
your special occasion.
Call Kristie for your
Free Consultation
252-239-8610
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Drive to Wilson to Eat Famous Parker’s Barbecue
We Cater Parties
& Pig Pickings
Just minutes from Kenly on Hwy. 301
Wilson
237-0972
2011 Bridal Guide
4 C’s of Diamonds
The value of a diamond is determined after being inspected and
graded based on several
different characteristics.
These are referred to as
the “four C’s” of diamonds. Once you master the “four C’s” you’ll
be able to choose the
perfect stone for you.
Cut
Clarity
Color
Carat
Clarity
During the formation of a diamond most
end up with some inner
flaws and inclusions.
The clarity of a diamond
is determined by the frequency of these inner
flaws. Diamonds that
are clear of inclusions
and flaws create more
brilliance and are more
highly priced.
Color
Diamonds that are
colorless allow for
more sparkle, refraction of light. Off-white
diamonds absorb light.
Therefore the less color
Jewelers use these the better!
four characteristics as
the main criteria when
grading diamonds and
a thorough knowledge
A diamonds weight is
of them can take you a measured in carats. The
long way when purchas- larger the diamond the
ing jewelry.
more carats it is, and
since larger diamonds
are less common than
smaller ones they are
The radiance of a dia- more expensive.
mond depends heavily on its cut, not its
To read more about
shape. A diamond with
good cut seems to radi- diamonds and how to
ate light from within. A pick the very best head
general guide to differ- to www.vaughansjewent cuts is Ideal, Premi- elers.com and click on
um, Very Good, Good, 5 C’s of Diamonds.
Fair & Poor.
Carat Weight
Cut
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9-12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Officially announce your engagement
Set an overall budget
Set a wedding date
Book reception site and arrange
parking
Book ceremony location
Decide whether you need/want premarital counseling
Hire wedding planner if you wish
Start first draft of your guest list
2-4 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
6-9 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Announce wedding date
Start shopping for wedding dress,
shoes, jewelry etc.
Decide on bridesmaids’ dresses
Organize decorations and flowers
Hire catering service
Hire wedding photographer/
videographer
Hire DJ/band
Choose officiant and discuss ceremony
process
Have an engagement party if you wish
Book honeymoon
4-6 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Select and order wedding invitations
and stationery
Choose wedding cake
Discuss menu ideas with catering
service
Arrange for rental items
Buy wedding rings
Organize groom’s tux and decide what
groomsmen will wear
Make sure bridesmaids ordered their
gowns
Look for wedding favors
Confirm dates for bridal shower and
bachelorette parties
Start registry
Get ideas for wedding hair
Organize helpers ie guest book
attendant
Organize additional management staff
Give guest list to shower hostesses
Finalize guest list and send invitations
Select place for rehearsal dinner
Finalize menu
Select music for ceremony, reception
etc.
Book makeup artist and hairstylist
Check tuxes for groom and
groomsmen have been ordered
Organize wedding transportation
Order wedding favors
Find gifts for each other, your
attendants, shower hostess, parents etc.
Purchase bridal party gifts
Purchase wedding accessories
Consider post-wedding finances
Start preparations for honeymoon
Send invitations 8 weeks before
wedding
1-2 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Have first bridal gown fitting
Schedule a final fitting for your gown
Finalize ceremony readings, songs, etc.
Design wedding programs
Meet with officiant to finalize ceremony
Arrange “Bridesmaid Luncheon”
Write vows
Meet photographer for your bridal
portrait
Prepare photo and video shot list
Check requirements for marriage
license
Finalize plan with service providers
3-4 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Get marriage license
Arrange name change
Mail rehearsal-dinner invitations
Meet with stylist to discuss makeup
and hair
Confirm hotel stays for out-of-town
guests
1-2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Make final payments for all services
Have final wedding gown fitting
Reconfirm all wedding plans
Give reception site final head count
Provide wedding party with itinerary
Prepare emergency kit with needle,
thread, safety pins, tape, mirror, etc.
Finalize seating arrangements
Complete seating plan for reception
Confirm arrival times for attendants
Pack for wedding night/ honeymoon
THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING
Prepare payment envelopes.
Give rings to best man
Gather wedding dress and accessories
Get a manicure, pedicure, and massage
Rehearse ceremony
Confirm flight arrangements
THE WEDDING DAY
Try to eat breakfast
See hairdresser
Don’t forget rings and wedding license
Take a relaxing bath
AFTER WEDDING
Get wedding gown cleaned/ preserved
Preserve bouquet
Write and send thank-you notes
Complete process of name change
Finalize gift registry
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2011 Bridal Guide
WHO
PAYS
FOR
WHAT?
The South has always been known for
its deep roots in tradition, but that doesn’t
necessarily mean that all traditions
will stand the test of time.
It has become very common
for couples and their families
to split the costs of wedding expenses, but for those who still appreciate the classics we have listed the
traditional “Who pays for what?”
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Warmth, cordiality and intimacy are not a business – they’re a way of life.
You are Invited toVisit
Gurley House
and Titia’s Garden
207 West Third Street
Princeton, N.C. 27569
Brides, come to see the possibilites.
Wedding
Receptions
Luncheons
Phone: 919-936-4141
Rehearsal Dinners
Cell: 919-222-4560
Showers
Website: www.GurleyHouse.com
Parties
e-mail: [email protected]
Bride
The groom’s ring
The bridesmaids’
luncheon
Gifts for the
bridesmaids
Gifts for parents
Wedding gift for the groom
Groom
The bride’s rings
The marriage license
Officiant’s fee
His formalwear
Personal flowers: the bride’s bouquet, boutonnieres for
wedding party, corsages for mothers and grandmothers
Gifts for the groomsmen
Wedding gift for the bride
Gifts for parents
Honeymoon
Transportation to the honeymoon
Bride’s Family
Engagement party (optional)
Wedding invitations and other stationery (announcements, thank-you notes, etc.)
Wedding gown and accessories
Flowers for ceremony and reception sites
Bouquets for bridesmaids
Music
Photography
Videography
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal party transportation to ceremony and reception
Family’s wedding attire
Groom’s Family
Engagement party (optional)
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding gift for newlyweds
Their own wedding attire
Attendants
Travel expenses
Attire for themselves
Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties or Showers
Wedding gift for bride and groom
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The Selma News/Wilson’s Mills News
201 W. Second St. • Kenly
284-2295 ~ 965-4343
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