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Creating the perfect wedding takesa lot of planning.

That’s why we created this guide— to make sure that your big day isextra special!

Our fall 2012 Bridal Guide willstimulate your imagination to makeyour wedding — and marriage —memorable. We have created storiesthat will help you make many of thebiggest decisions that lie ahead —everything from choosing your colorsto making your reception fun andmemorable.

We hope the information in thisguide helps you create the wedding ofyour dreams — one that meets yourbudget and exceeds your expecta-tions.

This wedding guide is alsoavailable online at kpcnews.com.

Best wishes to the bride andgroom, from all of us at KPC MediaGroup!

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Wedding Processional

BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONNot every bride-to-be has visions of

walking down the aisle to Wagner’s“Bridal Chorus.” Some prefer othersongs that are romantic or dramatic.There may be a particular song dear toa bride’s heart or one she just fell inlove with.

For those looking for something thatmore accurately reflects the tone ofindividual weddings, here are someselections that can make the weddingeven more special.Traditional

“Air” (Handel)“Canon in D” (Pachelbel)“Procession of Joy” (Hopson)“Te Deum” (Charpentier)“Wedding March” (Mozart)“Canzon V” (Gabrieli)

“Romeo & Juliet Love Theme”(Tchaikovsky)

“Winter” (Vivaldi)Contemporary

“Sunrise, Sunset” (Hamick & Bock)“The Look of Love” (Burt

Bacharach)“The Vow” (Lubbock)“Wedding Processional” (Rodgers &

Hammerstein)“Take Me As I Am” (Love Theme

from “Jekyll & Hyde”)“Marry Me” (Train)“Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)“That’s All I Ask of You” (Love

Theme from “Phantom of the Opera”)“The Wind Beneath My Wings”

(Bette Midler)“Con Te Partiro” (Andrea Bocelli)“My Heart Will Go On” (Love

Theme from “Titanic”)“You Raise Me Up” (Josh Groban)

Many songs can serve as wedding processionals

Stephanie Overbo of Valparaisowalks toward her future husband,James Overbo, during their weddingceremony in Hobart in June.

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ANGOLA — When it comes topicking wedding colors, usually thebride makes the decision.

“Actually, it’s the bride whodetermines when they look for dressesand try to match it,” said Mitch Davis,proprietor of Mitchell’s Clothing andTuxes, Angola. “Every guy will say,‘it’s what she wants.’ If you have anyquestions — go black (with tuxedos).”

Davis said currently, the big colorsin tuxedos are bright and all hues ofpurple, golds, Malibu blue and lime.Then, there’s camouflage for thehunting enthusiast.

“Cummerbunds are coming backwith bow ties, tails. The big thing is

slim-fitting tuxedos that are more formfitting,” he said. “There’s slider ties,adjustable clips, pre-tied ties. There’stwo styles of pants — pleat front andplain fronts. All tuxedo pants areadjustable waist and there’s notchlapels.”

Workers at Baker’s Acres, Angola,also said bright colors are in withcurrently every shade of green and bluebig for weddings, with pink still beingused. Bridal bouquets are usually hand-tied with a variety of colorful flowersused with the likes of homegrownlilies, alstromeria, hydrangeas and callalilies.

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At aboutflowersblog.com, the topcolor trends this fall are: tangerinetango (a strong orange red), solarpower, bell flower, cabaret, margarita,sweet lilac and cockatoo. Flower trendsare roses, gerbeia, stock, carnations,delphinium, asters and orchids.

The top colors of roses are milva,an orange-coral blend, conga, a brightyellow, and charlotte, a dark, velvetytextured rose.

In addition, the blog said:• interests in boutonnieres for men

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• table sizes will vary at events.

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COLORS

Lime green is currently a popular color in formal wear, as Mitch Davis, propri-etor of Mitchell’s Clothing and Tuxes, Angola, shows a display of how attrac-tive it can look.

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The most memorable ingredientof most wedding receptions isgenerally not the dance scene or thetable centerpieces or even theflowing booze. It’s the food.

A good cut of meat or nicelyprepared chicken breast can be alongtime talking point for a weddinggoer. A robust buffet with hit sidescan make a reception remarkable.

Such an integral part of thatspecial event doesn’t come without aprice tag, either, and caters saymarrying a budget with a quality

menu is the tricky formula that canmake a reception.

Todd Carteaux, co-owner of theSt. James in Avilla, said when acouple comes into his restaurant totalk reception grub, his first questionis budget, and most of the time, thebride and groom will answer itbefore he asks.

“One of the first concerns wouldbe the budget and how many gueststhey have in their party,” saidCarteaux. “The bride and groommust have it figured out how muchthey can afford and what they canserve within that budget, so the first

thing you have to do is establish abudget.

“To be honest, the driving factoris the budget.”

For Erika Jordan and her husbandBrian, who tied the knot in June, theAuburn couple’s main concern waswhat to feed their guests, and —more importantly — Brian, whoErika described as “really picky.”The couple hired a wedding plannerto manage their event, and after theJordan’s gave her a budget, shereturned with a menu of foodoptions that fit within it.

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Maid of honor Hannah Morton ofKendallville, toasts to the bride andgroom, Megan and Adam Pontius,also of Kendallville, at their weddingat the Noble County Fairgrounds inNovember 2010.

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What developed was a ham andchicken meal that “everyoneabsolutely loved,” said Erika.

“Really, our main thing was, whatdo we think everyone’s going tolike?” said Erika. “We were on abudget, definitely, and it was hardtrying to get everything to fit into thatbudget, but (the wedding planner) hada whole list of stuff we could choosefrom and we chose what we wanted.”

For those without budgetaryrestraints, Carteaux said there’s adining experience to fit any reception.

Reception cuisine at the St. Jamesstarts at $13.95 per guest and includesa buffet of chicken, three side dishes,salad, dessert, baked bread and abeverage. Cost goes up from there.

If a couple wants two meats orthree meats on their spread, plan onopening the wallet more and more,because “the most entrees you have,the higher the cost is,” said Carteaux.And if the bride and groom want toclass things up a bit, well, there’s adinner to suit that, too.

The St. James has a plated dinneroption that allows guests to pick theirdinner from a menu as if they aredining at a restaurant. Those formalcuisine options can include prime rib,New York strip, rib-eye, chicken, codor shrimp, with a bevy of side optionsto complement.

“Cost factors into that, too, andthey generally cost more, yes,” saidCarteaux.

Not feeling any of those meatoptions? Plan ahead and Carteaux

said he’ll order in whatever a brideand groom desires — again, at aprice.

“We try to be flexible,” he said.“Everybody has different needs andwe try to meet the needs of ourguests.”

Carteaux said the St. James’ goal isto service and please not just thebride and groom, but every guest, tomake the event as enjoyable aspossible, and the same hope goes intothe initial cuisine selection process.Choosing a cuisine should be a funexperience, he said.

For the Jordans, it was.“It was very enjoyable,” said Erika

Jordan. “We got to taste it andeverything first, so it was a lot offun.”

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While the wedding season istypically from May until October,getting married during the holidays isanother option. The season can bringextra joy with the backdrop of wintryweather, family gatherings and thanks-giving.

Paul Greibel, pastor at St. JohnLutheran Church has married couplesthe Saturday after Thanksgiving,during Christmastime and in smallerprivate ceremonies on New Year’s Day.He considers it a beautiful time of theyear to get married. “Christmas is thegreatest expression of God’s love forus,” he said. “It’s a beautiful expres-sion of the couple’s love.”

With all the seasonal bliss, andholiday festivities, getting marriedduring holidays can create a differentset of circumstances for couples: thereare clear disadvantages andadvantages.

There is no perfect time to getmarried; however, it is good to beaware of the issues that can ariseduring the holiday season. “It’sobvious that people are already verybusy,” Greibel said. Here are things toconsider when getting married duringthe holiday season:

• Consider your guests. Manyalready have family obligations duringthe holidays and it’s one of the busiesttimes of the year. Fewer guests may beable to attend. Send out save-the-datesand invitations early.

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HolidayWeddingsGetting married during

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Angela Wilson from The Sprinkling Can says that brides can still opt for brightfloral colors even during the winter season.

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also be an option. Many caterers, DJs,and banquet halls offer discountsduring the slower months such asOctober and January.

• Churches decorate for the holidayseason, creating a beautiful backdrop

for a wedding. If you have a hard timedeciding what colors to choose, this isa clear advantage. Also, it can cut yourdecorating budget in half. However, ifyou prefer colors that do not mix withred, green or gold, this may be adisadvantage.

• Plan the wedding strategically. IfChristmas falls on Friday, most clergymembers would prefer not having awedding on a Saturday. Greibelsuggests having the wedding a weekbefore or after Christmas.

• Be aware of church services.Many churches have Christmas Eve orChristmas Days services, and somemay have Advent services, plays orchoir concerts during the season.

• Banquet halls sometimes decoratefor the holiday season, requiring littleto no decorations. However, this is notalways the norm. The ACD Automo-bile Museum in Auburn shies awayfrom this trend to offer customers theoption to decorate for any occasion.Be sure to ask the facility if theydecorate for the season.

• There’s a trick to choosingflowers. Brides do not have to go thetypical route of gold and glitter onflowers. Angela Wilson from theSprinkling Can in Auburn suggeststhat brides can still incorporate brightcolors into their wedding decor. And

according to Wilson, flowers duringthis time should not rise in price.Instead, the most expensive time tobuy flowers is Valentine’s Day andMother’s Day.

• Don’t forget about the weather.Winter weather is always fickle andthere is no prediction of what willhappen. Remember that out-of-townguests may be delayed because ofsnow or inclement weather.

• Always start early on everything,but if you have your heart set ongetting married during this time ofyear, reception halls fill up fast. Mostare booked a year in advance forcorporate Christmas parties and familyfunctions. December is the busiestseason; however, November andJanuary are the slow months. Somehalls may offer discounts during thistime.

• Consider the extra cost for holidaylabor. Catering services charge morefor labor on a holiday, such as NewYear’s Day or New Year’s Eve.

• Remember the feeling of theseason. While there is no perfect timeto get married, the holiday season canbe wonderful time for couples to sharetheir love with friends and family.


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HOLIDAY

Wedding facts• For good luck, Egyptian women

pinch the bride on her wedding day.• Peas are thrown at Czech

newlyweds instead of rice.• Queen Victoria started the

Western world’s white wedding dresstrend in 1840. Before then, brides,simply wore their best dress. InJapan, white was always the color ofchoice for bridal ensembles.

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BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONIf Michael Buble or Nat King Cole

aren’t on your playlists, chances areyou may be looking for a first-dancesong that’s a little less traditional foryour wedding reception.

Couples considering a song that’sa little different and speaks to thembut won’t necessarily offend thewedding purists in attendance, mightwant to consider the following tunes:

“All I Want is You” (U2)“Amazing” (Aerosmith)“Can You Feel the Love Tonight”

(Elton John)“Crash” (Dave Matthews Band)“Crazy for You” (Adele)“Faster” (Matt Nathanson)“For You I Will”(Monica)“Here Without You” (3 Doors

Down)“Kiss Me” (Sixpence None the

Richer)“I’ll Stand by You” (The

Pretenders)“Love Song” (The Cure)“No One” (Alicia Keys)“Nothing Compares to You”

(Sinead O’Connor)“Suga Suga” (Baby Bash)“Without You” (Rent Soundtrack)“You Want to Make a Memory”

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Wedding facts• Weddings in Iowa and Nebraska

are the biggest, averaging 200 guests.• The average engagement ring

costs more than $5,800.• Most brides have one do-it-

yourself element, such as favors orescort cards.

When celebrities get married,they want to have a song thatspeaks to them. Here are thetunes a few celebrities chose:

• Beyonce and Jay-Z: “Crazyin Love” by Beyonce and Jay-Z

• Fergie and Josh Duhamel:“Sweethearts Together” by theRolling Stones

• Kate Middleton and PrinceWilliam: “Your Song” by EltonJohn

• Mariska Hargitay and PeterHermann: “Amazed” by Lonestar

• Nicole Richie and JoelMadden: “What a WonderfulWorld” by Louis Armstrong

• Pink and Carey Hart: “She’sAlways a Woman” by Billy Joel

• Victoria Adams and DavidBeckham: “It Had to Be You” byStarlight Orchestra

• Nicole Kidman and KeithUrban: “At Last” by Etta James

Celebrities choose special first dance songs

Jason and Holly Gaisford of Kendallville, laugh during their firstdance, at their wedding reception inPaulding, Ohio, in June.

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BY ABBEY [email protected].

I eat, sleep and breathe weddings.As owner of A. Meyer Photography, for

the last four years, I have been helpingbrides and grooms remember the biggestday of their lives. Along with photography,I’ve helped brides with everything fromfiguring out their ceremony order andwedding colors to picking out their weddingdress. I attend at least 20 weddings a year.

But now I’m the bride-to-be.My fiancé, Caleb, and I met when we

were freshmen at Valparaiso University. Ourrelationship was textbook “meant-to-be.” Heand I quickly became true best friends andstarted dating only a week after we met. Itwas a whirlwind relationship. We graduatedtogether this spring, and now we’re racingagainst time again to finish planning ourwedding.

I was told wedding planning was goingto be tough. Caleb and I are a few weeksshy of a year into our engagement, but itstill feels as if we have another year’s worthof things to do to get ready for our day inNovember.

Caleb has tried his best to be as involvedin the planning as he possibly can, bless hisheart, but there’s only so much a mathteacher like himself can do. A majority ofwedding planning requires a large dose ofartistic creativity, which he lacks greatly.He’s made up for it, though, by taking careof other things that need to be done in order

to become husband and wife — things theydon’t mention on TLC — such as finding aplace to live, applying for credit cards and“bringing home the bacon” to pay for ourrent. In all other areas, my mother has beenheaven-sent. She took the catering andreservations under her wing, and has donean amazing job at organizing every lastdetail. I’d be a mess without her!

Caleb and I are getting married at theChapel of the Resurrection on Valparaiso

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“Caleb and I met when we werefreshmen at Valparaiso University …We graduated together this spring.”

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“He showed me the ring. It was a princess cut setting, surrounded by otherlittle diamonds. It looked similar to a tiny daisy, my favorite flower.”

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University’s campus. We met, attendedchurch every week and were engaged inthis chapel. As for the reception, we chosethe lobby of the art center, just steps awayfrom the ceremony. We both have beenemployed there, and as an art major, I spentmost of my college career in the classroomsof this building!

Most of the other decisions were alsoeasy. While shooting other weddings, Icompiled in my head likes and dislikes. Thebridesmaid dresses are to be teal like awedding I shot in Chicago — tuxes are tobe gray like the wedding in Grand Rapids. Iwant yellow Craspedia flowers, also knownas “Billy Buttons” on every table, like thewedding in Valparaiso … and am inspiredto have a candy buffet instead of a cake likethe wedding in Indianapolis.

A group of photographers who I’ve beenin fellowship with for the last few yearswill shoot our wedding.

Maybe our photographers will get a fewideas — for their own future weddings …this time from me.

A former KPC Media Group intern,Abbey Meyer can be contacted at [email protected].

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By Abbey [email protected]

“Guys, guys, you have to comesee this, there’s something strangehappening outside!” I watched thechapel soundman run down the aisletoward us.

“Quick before it stops!” he yelled.“I thought I saw lights!”

I followed everyone down to thefront doors of the chapel, hidingbehind my band mates, scared todeath I was going to see glowingorbs or aliens on the lawn.

It was pitch dark outside, exceptfor the glow from the chapel on theprayer labyrinth. I saw a figuresitting on a ledge. After my eyesadjusted, I realized it was Caleb. Hewas all dressed up in his hakis and anice shirt and had a little box in hishand. I immediately knew what washappening, and stood at the door, still

hiding behind the guys, and startedcrying. Caleb motioned for me tocome closer. I stumbled over to him,barely able to see through my tears.As soon as I was within a few feet ofhim, he got down on one knee.

“Abbey, will you marry me?”I pulled him up so I could be in

his arms; through my sobs Isqueaked out a yes. Caleb held mefor a long time, saying he loved me.Finally I pulled back and he showedme the ring. It was a princess cutsetting, surrounded by other littlediamonds. It looked similar to a tinydaisy, my favorite flower, whichCaleb brought to me often when Iwas having a bad day.

“Will you put it on?” he asked.I nodded and he slipped it on my

finger, making me cry more. I lookedup and a tear was rolling down hischeek too.

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“Caleb and I quickly became true bestfriends and started dating only aweek after we met. It was a whirlwindrelationship.”

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BY BOB BUTTGENIf you’re looking for some creative ideas

to incorporate into your wedding reception,don’t be afraid to think outside thetraditional wedding box. There are plenty ofways to wow your guests and leave yourmark on the big day.

Alyssa Miller, events and marketingmanager the Auburn Cord DuesenbergAutomobile Museum, has seen her fairshare of wedding receptions.

Here are a few trends Miller has spotttedat wedding receptions held at her venue.

• Food Stations. “Where instead ofplated or buffet style meals we are seeing alot of stations where it is a mashed potatobar, fajita bar, salad station or a kidsstation,” she said.

• Candy Bars. Use them with the colorscheme to match wedding colors. Milleralso has seen popcorn bars with differentflavors of popcorn.

Wedding receptions can and should be fun, unique

A candy bar buffet is a popular addition to many wedding receptions. Often,candy can be found to match the color scheme of the bridal party.

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• Pre-wedding reveals. The bride andgroom have a pre-wedding reveal andmost do it for the privacy and intimacythat it allows, but then it also allows themto get pictures together before thewedding so they can join the receptionimmediately after the ceremony

• Unique guestbook. Guestsbooks havedramatically changed in the past year orso with photo booksigning, photo booths,thumb print trees, Polaroid, photos of thecouple that guests are invited to sign,picture frames, etc.

There’s also the idea of giving yourguest disposable cameras but with theadvent of digital photography, that trendhas slowed down.

At a wedding reception held recently inLigonier, a humorous photo of the couplewas handed out and guests were invited towrite a funny caption for the photo. TheDJ then read most of them to theaudience.

Other wedding reception trends fromaround the nation include:

• S’mores bar. Talk to your caterer orvenue to set up a bar focused on grown-upversion of the traditional child-hoodfavorite, complete with graham crackers,marshmallows, chocolate, caramel,Nutella or liquer-infused dipping sauces ina toasting station.

• Sports bar. If there’s a big game onyour wedding day, prevent guests fromconstantly checking their phones for thescore and embrace it. Set up a small,special area at your reception with a big-screen TV where guests can periodicallycatch up on the action. Add a few game-day-style appetizers and special décor,such as a patch of Astroturf and barwareand napkins with your fave team’s logo ormascot, to highlight the area.

• Cupcake decorating station. Fun forkids and adults alike, consider offering acupcake decorating area where guests can

choose their favorite flavored cupcake andcreate their own masterpiece, completewith different icing options, sprinkles andother fun touches.

• Photo prop area. Talk to your photog-rapher about setting up an area whereguests can don costumes or props, such asmasks or mustaches, and pose for funphotos together. These shots can add a bitof whimsy to your more traditionalwedding day photos as well as entertainyour guests.

Also, wedding planners suggest havingyour emcee or the person giving thewelcome speech recognize the people whocame from out of town and the states orcountries from where they came. It makesthose people feel special.

Another tip offered: Seat the olderguests away from the DJ or band’sspeakers, and the younger guests closer tothe speakers. Older guests are much moresensitive to music than your friends.

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BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONWeddings are filled with many

emotions: happiness, excitement andanticipation, to name a few.

With all of the positive emotions awedding may drum up, in the mixthere may be a few negative ones,including feelings of beingoverwhelmed at all the details thatneed to be completed on a deadline.

One aspect of wedding planningthat tends to send people into panic iswedding reception seating arrange-ments. The thought of having 200friends and family members togetherunder one roof — and then attempting

to seat them next to an acceptablegroup of people — can cause somecouples to hyperventilate.

Every family has its ups and downs,and there are certain people who getalong well and a few who clash.Ensuring that a wedding is memorablefor all the right reasons (and not forthe brawl at table 3) is why seatingarrangements are so important. Manycouples can use a little advice whenseating guests, while others wouldlove another person to handle theseating arrangements for them.

Here are some guidelines for settingup reception seating arrangements.

• Place yourselves, as well as thebridal party, at a separate table that isin a prime location in the room. Besure to allow the spouses or dates ofbridal party members at the same tableso couples remain together.

• Some couples choose to seat bothsets of parents at one table together —the parents’ table. Grandparents mayalso be seated at this table, dependingon the number of people each tablecan accommodate.

• If children under the age of 7 areinvited, they should be seated withtheir parents. Children between ages 7and 14 can be seated at a separatekids’ table.

• Be mindful of guests with disabil-ities or mobility issues. Seat themclose to the door, bathrooms or foodstation.

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BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONWedding days are typically steeped in

tradition. Whether it’s the hours beforethe wedding or the bride’s attire or thefirst dance, it seems no aspect of acouple’s big day isn’t accompanied bysome ages-old tradition.

One of the more enjoyable weddingday traditions is the toast. Once thereception has begun, the maid of honorand the best man are trusted to toast thenew bride and groom. Such toasts aretypically heartfelt and humorous, butthere are also a few guidelines to follow

to ensure the toast is memorable for allthe right reasons.

• Stand up! Stand up when deliveringa wedding toast. Sitting down won’tcommand the guests’ attention, and yourvoice likely won’t carry as well if you’resitting down.

• Don’t go too long. A good weddingtoast shouldn’t stretch beyond fiveminutes. Long-winded toasts could comeoff as rambling and incoherent, and theguests will likely tune out if the toastgoes longer than five minutes.

• Introduce yourself. Just becauseyou’re a maid of honor or a best mandoesn’t mean all of the guests know yourrelationship with the bride or groom.

Make it brief, but provide an explanationof your relationship.

• Keep the toast appropriate. Manyadults who have been to a wedding ortwo in their day have a story about awedding toast gone awry. While thesestories are humorous, no best man ormaid of honor wants to have similarstories told about his or her toasts. Makethe toast appropriate, keeping in mindthere might be some younger guests inattendance. In addition, avoid referencesto past relationships. Such references areawkward and uncomfortable.

• Don’t make it an “inside” joke.Maids of honor or best men are typicallyclose friends or siblings of the bride and

A wedding-day toast doesn’thave to cause stress


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groom. Such a close relationship makesit easy to tell an inside joke only a fewguests will understand. Avoid such insidejokes, as one of the goals of the toastshould be to illustrate your love andappreciation of the bride or groom in a

way all guests can understand.• Make it personal. A personal

anecdote is a nice touch. Such anecdotescan be about anything, whether it’s thefirst time you met your friend’s now-spouse or, if you’re not related to the

bride or groom, how you met.• Steer clear of the bar before the

toast. Many a well-intentioned weddingtoast has gone horribly wrong thanks toalcohol. Maids of honor and best menshould abstain from alcohol before theirtoasts to avoid embarrassing themselvesand the bride and groom. If you’reespecially nervous, maybe a drink canhelp calm your nerves. But if you’regoing to drink before the toast, be sure todrink only in moderation.

• Practice beforehand. Very fewpeople can survive “winging” a weddingtoast. Practice the toast beforehand soyou’re comfortable with what you’regoing to say before the moment arrives.

• Don’t put too much pressure onyourself. Weddings are typically laidback and fun affairs, so don’t stressabout giving the perfect toast. If the toastcomes off as genuine and staysappropriate, it’s a good toast.

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GOODMORNING

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP)

— Looking toward the critical

primary in Illinois, Republican

presidential front-runner Mitt

Romney wrapped

up a shortened

campaign trip to

Puerto Rico on

Saturday as he

prepared for more

tough contests

against chief rival

Rick Santorum.

The former

Massachusetts

governor dramati-

cally curtailed his

trip to the U.S.

territory, which

holds its primary

today, in favor of

spending more

time in Illinois,

where polls have

shown him slightly

ahead ofSantorum. Romney had planned to

spend the weekend and visit a

polling place today, but instead

left the island immediately after a

morning appearance.

Santorum left Puerto Rico

earlier this week and was spending

the morning in Missouri, where he

already won a primary that

awarded no delegates. Missouri

Republicans were meeting in

county caucuses Saturday, the first

step toward choosing delegates to

the national convention who are

committed to specific candidates

Nextstop:Illinois

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Avid golfer Rick Nowels of Kendallville watches

as his putt coasts toward the hole at Cobble-

stone Golf Course in rural Kendallville Friday

afternoon. Representatives at Cobblestone said

this is the earliest the course has opened in its 13

years of business.

CHAD KLINE

BY MIKE MARTURELLO

[email protected]

ANGOLA — When the weather

started turning from winter to

summer last week, the folks at

Bridgewater Golf Club in Auburn

got caught off guard.

They were expecting some early

play on the course, but not the level

they ended up with.

“We were caught a little off

guard. But we finally got enough

hot dogs and drinks and have been

able to take care of everybody.

We’re OK now,” said Ivan Foster,

head golf professional.

Many businesses dependent on

warmer weather are seeing an

upswing in activity due to the recent

warm spell.Warming trends often come in

spurts in March but rarel are there

up that warm air from the South,”

Obergfell said. The result has been

temperatures in the 70s with lows

near 50 for the better part of a week

when the daily average high is

typically around 45 degrees.

Until possibly Thursday or

Friday, there hasn’t been a strong-

enough system to come out of the

Arctic to combat the high that’s

brought the warm weather

“When the snow disappears and

you can start seeing dirt, people

start getting interested again (in

boating). The guys in the showroom

are keeping busy, they’re seeing

some activity,” said Terry Archbold

of Dry Dock Marine Center,

Angola.What’s in the dirt is what matters

for golf courses. If the ground is too

soft or there’s still frost in the soil

Thinking about summer

GOP rivals head

to next showdown

Warm spell has outdoor enthusiasts out and about

“We’ve kind of had a ridge of high pressure that’s been

bringing in the warm air from the South.”

Courtney Obergfell

National Weather Service Northern Indiana

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PLAINFIELD — East

Noble’s Premiere Edition all-

women show choir finished

sixth out of nine groups in

Saturday’s ISSMA show

choir state finals for small

division schools at Plainfield

High School.

The Northridge Starlights

captured first place, followed

by the New Castle

Dynamiques in second and

DeKalb High School Sound

Sensation in third.

East Noble’s Knight

Rhythms mixed choir did not

qualify for the state finals.

Other all women choirs in

Getting into the spirt of St.

Patrick’s Day was easy for 15-

month-old Natalie Bullock of

Avilla, as she sported a

shamrock dress while

attending the Noble County

Health Fair with her family on

Saturday. The health fair

attracted more than 400

people to Central Noble High

School in Albion.

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Officials take part in the groundbreaking for the hangar/terminal

project at the Tri-State Steuben County Airport on Monday. Those

who were present included, from left, Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-

Auburn; Angola Councilman Dave Martin; Angola Mayor Dick

Hickman; Angola Councilman Mike McClelland; Dr. R. Wyatt

Weaver Jr., president of the Steuben County Aviation Board; Walt

Drewes, vice president of the Steuben County Aviation Board;

Mike Van Westen of the Steuben County Aviation Board; John

Kline, airport manager; Ron Smith, chair of the Steuben County

Commissioners; Bill Booth, chair of the Steuben County Council;

Jim Crowl, Steuben County commissioner; Linda Hansen, Steuben

County Councilwoman; Loretta Smart, Steuben County commis-

sioner; and Rick Shipe, Steuben County Council.

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ANGOLA — Persistence paid off as the

Steuben County Aviation Board and elected

officials finally broke ground on a

hangar/terminal at the Tri-State Steuben County

Airport Monday.

The hangar/terminal will cost around $1.6

million and will provide year-round access so

jets and airplanes don’t ice up in the winter.

Part of the second floor will be renovated to

include a pilot’s lounge and an elevator to

access that level.

The aviation board has been trying to get the

project off the runway, but funding and bidding

has grounded the project.

“We’ve been working more than two years,”

said Dr. R. Wyatt Weaver Jr., chair of the

aviation board.

“Two years is not that long,” joked Angola

Mayor Dick Hickman.

Hickman’s comment was regarding the fact

the revitalization in downtown Angola took

more than 30 years to get going.

“Very few cities have an airport,” said

Steuben County Commissioner Ron Smith.

“The upgrade is more for the commercial side.

Congratulations for your perseverance.”

Dave Martin, Angola council member, said

the project is an example of what can be done

when public entities work together.

Construction will be done by Strebig

Construction, Fort Wayne.

Randy Strebig, of Strebig Construction, said

his company should be able to have the project

nearly completed with a roof and sides up by

the annual signature Angola Balloons Aloft

event July 6-7.

“Today we’re getting the site prepped and

will strip the soil,” Strebig said.

“We’re happy to get moving forward,” said

Loretta Smart, Steuben County commissioner.

“Let’s get it built,” said Jim Crowl, Steuben

County commissioner.

John Kline, the airport’s manager, said

during the construction process, the airport will

not have to close. It will close during Balloons

Aloft for safety.

Airport project takes flight

Man gets Skillman

Thank a dispatcher,

especially this week

ANGOLA — It is

National Public Safety

Dispatchers Week.

It is meant to be an

opportunity for the public to

show appreciation for 911

dispatchers.

The Steuben County

Communications Center

dispatches many municipali-

ties, fire districts and the

emergency medical service

that serves Steuben County.

The county dispatchers are

responsible for answering 12

non-emergency phone lines,

answering 911 calls,

monitoring and responding

on approximately 30 radio

frequencies and handling

approximately 3,000 calls

for service per month.

Dispatchers are trained on

state-of-the-art technology

and emergency medical

dispatch procedures.

Among the communica-

tions traffic handled by

community communications

are the sheriff’s department,

town police departments,

volunteer fire and rescue

department, ambulances,

wrecker services and animal

control. It also handles after-

hours calls to a variety of

agencies.

Plow day is Saturday

ANGOLA — Steuben

County Antique Power

Association will host its 28th

annual Plow Day on Saturday.

Around 20 antique tractors

will plow 20 acres north of

U.S. 20 on S.R. 327. Work

will begin on the Shuman

family farm, 530 N. S.R. 327,

around 9 a.m. Ham and beans

will be served at noon.

Rain date is April 21

Ground broken for new hangar/terminal

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State representativecandidates to debateAUBURN — All fourcandidates for state represen-tative from District 52 arescheduled to take part in adebate Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.in Middaugh Hall, 708 S.Union St., Auburn, on theDeKalb County Fairgrounds.Gary Harbaugh, PaulMoss, David Powers andBen Smaltz are running forthe Republican nominationin District 52 in the May 8primary election.The debate will bemoderated by MarkMellinger, evening newsanchor of WANE-TVChannel 15 and host of thepublic affairs show “Focus15,” and WoodyZimmerman, generalmanager and morning showhost of Froggy 106.7 Radio.The DeKalb County 9-12Group is sponsoring thedebate and inviting thepublic to attend. The groupis encouraging audiencemembers to bring cannedfood items for local foodbanks.

DeKalb Classic Connection performs in a showearlier this year. In front, from left, are Amanda

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FROM STAFF REPORTSPLAINFIELD — DeKalb HighSchool show choirs gave up theirthree-year grip on state champi-onships Saturday, but not without agallant effort.DeKalb’s Classic Connectionmixed choir finished second to NewCastle by just one point in the statefinals for smaller schools Saturdaynight at Plainfield. The host schoolplaced third, with Northridge fourthout of nine finalist choirs.DeKalb won the first three statechampionships in 2009, 2010 and2011 in both mixed and girls choirdivisions.

Earlier Saturday, DeKalb’sSound Sensation placed third in the2012 women’s choir finals, behindnew champion Northridge andrunner-up New Castle.Both DeKalb choirs won awardsfor best visuals, a category judgingchoreography and costuming thatmakes up 40 percent of scoring.

“It was a great show. I wouldn’tchange a thing those kids did today.… It’s just the way the cookiecrumbled this time,” said directorShelley Johnson after Saturdaynight’s narrow miss of a fourthchampionship in the mixed-choirdivision.She called the first-runner-upfinish “disappointing, but good atthe same time,” adding, “One point!It was so close.”

“We couldn’t have done anythingbetter than what we did. We put itall out there, and it just wasn’t quite

“I don’t think we could have doneanything better.”Mosier said seniors in the choircan reflect on winning three statechampionships in their careers.In Saturday’s women’s choirfinals, DeKalb Sound Sensationearned the third-highest vocal scoreon its way to third place overall.“This was the best show of ourseason. I could feel it in the firstfour bars,” Shelley Johnson said.“The judges made comments ontheir sheets about our energy andhow much fun our show was. …The girls were awesome, DeKalbCounty can be proud of them.”“The show was amazing today,”said Kelsie Williams, a seniormember of Sound Sensation.“Everyone was completelyenergized, and you could telleveryone really wanted it. … We’reproud of third place, and we gotbest visuals, which was a nicesurprise for us.”

Choirs take 2nd, 3rd in state

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP)— Looking toward the criticalprimary in Illinois, Republicanpresidential front-runner MittRomney wrappedup a shortenedcampaign trip toPuerto Rico onSaturday as heprepared for moretough contestsagainst chief rivalRick Santorum.The formerMassachusettsgovernor dramati-cally curtailed histrip to the U.S.territory, whichholds its primarytoday, in favor ofspending moretime in Illinois,where polls haveshown him slightly ahead ofSantorum. Romney had planned tospend the weekend and visit apolling place Sunday, but insteadleft the island immediately after amorning appearance.Santorum left Puerto Ricoearlier this week and was spendingthe morning in Missouri, where healready won a primary thatawarded no delegates. MissouriRepublicans were meeting incounty caucuses Saturday, the firststep toward choosing delegates tothe national convention who are

Nextstop:Illinois

Santorum

Romney

GOP rivals headto next showdown

Obama marksSt. Patrick’s Day

WASHINGTON (AP) —His jacket was only mossgreen but his pint was trueGuinness.President Barack Obamatilted back a glass of the darkIrish brew Saturday, observingSt. Patrick’s Day at aboisterous Irish pub with hisancestral cousin fromMoneygall, Ireland, at his side.At the White House, themain South Lawn Fountainburbled green water. Nearby,k d i

“I wouldn’t change a thingthose kids did today.”

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BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONDress chosen; check. Flowers

ordered; check. Photographer booked;check. Bright smiles for the big day;hmmm, not so much …

A soon-to-be bride and groom havea long list of things to complete priorto their wedding day. Though muchthought is given to music, transporta-tion, gowns and tuxedoes, it’simportant not to overlook a whitesmile, which will ultimately be thelasting memory of the special day in

photo albums for years to come. Awhite smile can make all the differ-ence and is the finishing touch toevery look.

In the past, tooth whitening wassomething left to the professionals atthe dentist’s office. Over the years, in-office whitening procedures haveevolved to include laser activation ofa whitening gel. While effective, theprocess can be very expensive —something that may not fit into acouple’s wedding day budget. Mostpeople interested in brightening their

smiles can find success with at-homewhitening solutions.

Many companies offer effective at-home whitening solutions, includingstrips that are put on the teeth andtoothpaste. These products can helpbrides and grooms get a bright, whitesmile for the big day for a fraction ofthe cost of an in-office professionaltreatment.

In addition to relying on at-homeand in-office tooth whiteningsolutions, there are other ways that

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Wedding Smile

the soon-to-be bride and groom andtheir bridal party can achieve a whitersmile in time for their wedding day:

• Get routine dental checkups andcleanings. A professional cleaning atthe dentist can remove unsightly tartarand buff the teeth clean. You may seea noticeable difference in the appear-ance of your teeth after a routinedental cleaning.

• Eat raw fruits and vegetables.Chewing raw fruits and vegetablessuch as apples, pears, grapes, carrotsand spinach is a good way to reducetooth staining.

• Brush and floss regularly. An at-home oral hygiene routine is essentialfor good oral health and appearance.Use a whitening toothpaste, which

removes up to 90 percent of surfacestains in just 5 days.

Taking steps toward a beautiful,white smile is something every soon-to-be bride, groom and bridal party

member can do. Those who aremaking their wedding day to-do listshould include easy tooth-whiteningsolutions as a “must” for their specialday.

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SMILE


Sarah Origer of North Judson laughs with her bridesmaids just before shewalks down the aisle at her wedding in Reneselear in September 2011.

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SEATING

• Instead of separating the brideand the groom’s family to separatesides, intermingle the tables topromote conversation.

• Consider arranging guests bycommon interests at each table,seating business associates or parents’friends together.

• Take into consideration peoplewho have relationship rifts and try toseat them separately. But don’t stressabout this too much because it won’tbe possible to accommodateeveryone. You’ll have to hope that atyour wedding a certain level ofdecorum will preside.

• It’s not unheard of to let guestsseat themselves. This takes thepressure of finding a seat foreveryone off of you as a couple andenables you to think about the othertasks at hand. This can take place at abuffet wedding or a smaller affair.

BY MICHAEL [email protected]

FREMONT — Buttercream andvanilla wedding cakes are traditionalchoices for any wedding. For a moreflavorful cake option, cakes with fillingcan be an alternative.

Kay Kunce of Fremont is thesuperintendent of Steuben County’s 4-Hcake decorating contest. She has beenmaking cakes when she can for herfamily and friends for more than 30years.

Kunce said cakes with fillings makesit moist and gives it more flavor.

“It gives it another texture and taste,”said Kunce.

Fillings in cakes are becoming moreand more popular, according to Kunce.

Jessica Myers, who is referredthrough Dutch Heritage Bakery inSpencerville, has been making cakesfor about 14 years.

“It’s sort of like having a piece oftoast without jelly on it,” Myers said,comparing it to cakes without a fillinglayer. “Toast has its own flavor, but thejelly really gives it some pizzazz.”

Cakes with filling are made byputting a thin layer of filling on top ofone cake and putting another cake layeron top of the filling.

Fillings can be fruit fillings, such asstrawberry, cherry, raspberry, apple,lemon or other flavors, like creamcheese or chocolate Bavarian cream.


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Jessica Myers, who is referred byDutch Heritage Baking, made thisgroom’s cake adorned with fruit ontop.

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Wedding facts• “Can You Feel the Love

Tonight” and “Lady in Red” are thetwo most popular first dance songs(even though 87 percent of brideswear white).

• Only 19 percent of couples relyon a wedding planner.

• Ancient Romans broke a cakeover the bride’s head to symbolizefertility. Today, brides must befortunate to have only a little cakesmashed in their faces!

• The English believe a spiderfound in a wedding dress meansgood luck.

• In English tradition, Wednesdayis considered the best day to marry,although Monday is for wealth andTuesday is for health.

• Ancient Romans studied pigentrails to determine the luckiesttime to marry.

• Seventeen tons of gold are madeinto wedding rings each year in theUnited States.

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Kunce said she likes puttingraspberry filling in her cakes.

“It’s my family’s favorite,” she said.Myers said a chocolate Bavarian

cream cake with raspberry filling is agood combination.

“My mom thinks a raspberry cakewith lemon filling is the ticket,” saidMyers. “She thinks it’s the bomb.”

Myers did warn that sometimes theweight of tiered wedding cakes can be aproblem if the cake is not done right.

“You have the risk of the possibilityof it oozing,” Myers said.

Though buttercream and vanillacakes can be good, Kunce said cakeswith fillings can be a flavorful choice.“It does add to the cake,” Kunce said.“It’s more colorful … and has betterflavor.”

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