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FREE | Fall–Winter 2008–2009
Thomas Dorough
Photography
TuscaloosaBridalDirectory.com
Issey Brandi Whitlock and Jeremy Matthew Atkinson
cover photography by
Thomas Dorough Photography
(205) 339-3307
www.doroughphotography.com
publisher Litho Publishing, Inc.
editor Beth Andrews
art direction Brooks Graphic Design
The Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory is a unique
Directory full of useful information about planning
your wedding. It includes checklists of what to do when,
lists of who pays for what, and facts about invitations,
announcements and much more.
Your Wedding Day is very special and we encourage
you to use professionals like those you will find in the
Directory. When contacting those professionals listed
in the Directory, let them know how you found them.
Finally, please let us hear from you—your comments
will help us provide a better service to you and others
in the future.
Congratulations!
The Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory, Issue 40 Fall/Winter
2008–2009, P.O. Box 530892, Birmingham, AL 35253,
205-871-6322 or info@tuscaloosabridaldirectory.com.
Listing and Advertising rates available upon request. All
rights reserved. Copying or reproduction, in whole or in
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has been made to assure the accuracy of the information
contained herein. However, the publisher cannot guarantee
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omissions, and/or other change without notice.
©Copyright 1995 Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory
Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory
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Popping the Question
Grooming the Groom
Middleton Place
Pilates
How To Cut a Wedding Cake
Groom’s Checklist
Marriage License
Setting Your Budget
Wedding Planner
Bridal Registry Checklist
Kitchen Checklist
Coming Home Checklist
Directory of Services
Newspaper Requirements
Tuscaloosa County Parks
Reception Checklist
Junior League of Tuscaloosa Sketchbook
Ask the Baker
Thank You Notes
Calligraphy
Friday and Sunday Weddings
Lady Lace
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Designer selections for the Bride, the Mothers, and the Bridesmaids
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p
the proposal
Popping the Question
Y
ou might want to file this under the
heading “Believe It or Not,” but we
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needs help in the romance department, it is
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proposal consultant (New York and other
large metro areas).
That’s right! These question-popping
Casanova creators train your man in the art
of proposing and presenting the ring, using
three standard criteria:
• How he can maximize all of his creative potential in planning the proposal
• What elements he can include in his proposal to make it a key part of family history
• How he can combine his own ideas with
those used successfully by others in the past
It seems to be working for some people.
Extravagant proposals popped by the professionally consulted include many options with
one example being a young couple picnick-
Making It Romantic
ing in the park when a small plane flies low
overhead with a “Will you marry me?” sign.
In another instance, four waiters presented
the courses of a romantic dinner in covered
dishes; the last one revealing the ring in its
velvet box, surrounded by roses.
Of course, we’ve all heard tales of the diamond in the champagne glass, the seashell,
hanging from your pet’s neck instead of a bell
or attached to a shaker at an Alabama football
game. Well, maybe we haven’t all heard that
one, but you know they’re out there…romantic guys who don’t seem to be plagued
by the continual “Er, um, uh,” a hallmark of
many proposing men.
So, if your guy seems shy about asking
that all-important question, or you think he
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Grooming the Groom
W
hatever the style and degree of
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wedding, there are a few key
points to keep in mind regarding fit when
ordering formalwear for groom and groomsmen. Shirts, whether pleated front panels or
traditional smooth-fronted ones, should fit
snugly around the neck. The bottom hem of
the pants should touch the top of the shoes.
Jackets should fit snugly, but comfortably
with some room at the waist. Sleeves should
end at the wrist bone with the same number
of shirt buttons showing. Vents on the sides
of the jacket should lay smoothly and follow
bodylines. The collar should hug the neck
and the lapels shouldn’t buckle.
With all the attention given to the men’s
clothes, an important detail that is sometimes
overlooked is the groomsmen’s hair. Men
are generally more casual about haircuts than
women, but they should be sure to get a trim
two weeks before the wedding to add the finishing touch to their wedding finery.
A Groom’s Glossary
Tails: The ultimate formal attire, which
should only be worn after 6 p.m., this ensemble features a winged-collar tuxedo shirt,
ascot or bow tie, vest, tuxedo trousers and
tailcoat. The full-dress ensemble comes in
black, midnight blue, or grey, with a white
shirt and matching or all white accessories.
Tuxedo: Either single or double-breasted,
this formal suit has satin shawl or notched
lapels. Matching pants sport a satin stripe
down the pant-legs. Tailored in silk, mohair, wool or blend, in black, grey, ivory or
white, tuxedos come in a range of styles sure
to suit any taste.
Vest: This is often referred to as a waistcoat
and comes in single- or double-breasted styles
easily worn with nearly any tuxedo ensemble.
With the open back vest, a band goes around
the neck and another is fastened across the
back. Tails, strollers, white-tie and director’s
suits require a different style of vest.
White tie: Worn only to the most formal
evening weddings, this ensemble consists
of a black tailcoat and black tuxedo trousers
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honeymoon
Middleton Place
by Linda Holloway
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Photography by Larry Holloway, www.hollowayproductions.com
e are sitting under the massive
branches of Middleton Oak
where hundreds of couples have
said their vows. Larry, with a camera dangling
from each shoulder, and I, with my pen and
paper, desperately try to capture the essence
of this landscape. I find myself in a place
where journalists hate to admit that they
have landed. It’s called “there are no words
to describe it.” Thankfully, Larry has better
luck with his camera.
Fourteen miles from downtown Charleston,
South Carolina, is historic Middleton Place,
the oldest landscaped gardens in America.
Henry Middleton, a president of the First
Continental Congress, began the gardens in
1741. The Middleton Place House (c 1755) is
now a museum that holds family treasures,
including a document signed by Abraham
Lincoln. If the vistas look familiar, the film
“The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson and Heath
Ledger was filmed in part here.
As we stepped onto the Greensward, grazing sheep paid us little attention. We set out
along winding paths that unfolded into garden rooms where we walked the same footpaths as did pre-Revolutionary statesmen.
Time stopped at romantic spots such as the
Half Moon Bridge at the Rice Mill Pond, the
Butterfly Lakes and Cypress Lake area. The
Secret Gardens provided intimate retreats,
and we lingered at the Wood Nymph statue.
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Set high on a bluff
in the verdant forest, enjoy the views of
the Ashley River from
the Inn at Middleton
Place, recently named
on National Geographic
Traveler 2008 “Stay
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inn’s 55 rooms provides a secluded woodland setting, but it is
the spacious Ashley Suite that newlyweds prefer. Amenities include kayaking, bicycling
and horseback riding. Also, reserve a private
horse-drawn carriage tour.At dusk, we followed the path of fiery torches to dine at the
Middleton Place Restaurant. In this candlelit
atmosphere overlooking the gardens, we enjoyed authentic Low Country cuisine.
Take time to visit downtown Charleston sites
including Waterfront Park and The Battery.
Tour historic antebellum house museums
and explore antique shops along King Street.
For fine dining, request a banquette at The
Charleston Grill, located in Charleston Place
Hotel, and experience the third floor ambiance at Oak Steakhouse.
Middleton Place, 1-800-782-3608,
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eginning a pilates exercise program
can have you trim and toned—both
physically and mentally—in time
for your big day.
“Elegance” and “grace” are often used to describe ideal posture, a lean, toned physique,
and a comfortable, confident demeanor. In
fact, this is the ideal most brides and grooms
strive to achieve for their wedding day. It’s
easy to see why, too.
After all, every eye
in attendance will
be focused on them,
and the event itself will be archived
through a multitude
of professional photographs and video. But with all of the
details which must
be attended in order
to execute a wedding,
many couples overlook a physical fitness program to help them
look and feel their best at the special event.
Pilates is a strength and flexibility training
method based on the teachings of Joseph
H. Pilates, who called his original method
“Contrology.” Pilates recognized many deficits in the body—rounded shoulders, obesity,
lack of flexibility, etc.—were the result of
modern living, and was inspired by historic
anatomical development programs like yoga,
martial arts, and even ancient Olympians, as
well as ballet and modern dance, to correct
posture, build strength, and enhance flexibility.
Pilates died in 1967, but his wife, Clara, who
shared his passion and vision, and with whom
he collaborated over their lives together,
continued their collective mission and taught
Contrology at their New York studio until
her death ten years later. Known as “pilates,”
since their deaths, there are now many variations of the original method, like Stott Pilates which incorporates modern knowledge
of exercise science and kinesiology to modify
original exercises, as
well as teachers who
continue to teach
the original method
exactly as Pilates left
it.
All pilates programs
incorporate breathing to engage the
deep
abdominal
muscles, and use the
mind to control exercises in a precise
manner of isometric, concentric, and eccentric contractions.
The result is longer, leaner muscles and a
flatter abdomen, which supports respiration
and neutral position of the spine—and a refreshed mental outlook. The basis for a pilates program is an exercise
routine performed on a mat, usually over
the course of an hour. An effective program
will engage the core muscles by using proper
breathing in every exercise, as well as articulate the spine into flexion, extension, lateral
flexion, and rotation. The apparatus developed by Pilates—primarily the Reformer,
Cadillac, and Chair—involve heavy-tension
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How to Cut
a Wedding Cake
T
he most important info is to
(1) remove the top tier which is usually saved and
(2) obviously remove the topper and any other non-edible decorations, then
(3) start from the top and work your way
down the cake.
The first step is to use the right knife. Always use a sharp, thin knife. The cuts should
be made by first inserting the knife straight
down into the cake, and then by pulling the
knife at an angle toward the outer edge. Before the next cut, wipe the knife clean with a
damp cloth.
1. Start from the top
by removing the 6"
tier, which is usually
the bride and groom’s
cake to be saved.
2. Work from any side
to cut a horizontal line
about two inches from
the outer edge of the tier.
3. Slice from right to left to make vertical cuts
about one inch apart, until the entire row has
been sliced.
4. Cut another horizontal line two inches
from the new edge, and slice this row.
5. Repeat until the entire tier has been cut.
6. You should produce five rows in the 10"
tier.
7. Move to the 14" and repeat the process for
seven rows.
Three-Tiered Round Cake
Heart and Oval Cakes
Finally, if there are more than 3 tiers, remove
the tiers before cutting to avoid having the
tiers slip off while cutting.
General Guidelines
1. Start from the top
by removing the 6"
tier, which is usually the bride and
groom’s cake to be
saved.
2. Cut a circle about
two inches from the
outer edge of the 10" tier.
3. Work from this circle and make vertical
cuts about one inch apart, until the ring is
completely sliced.
4. Use the same starting procedure and cut
another two-inch ring, again slicing into
one-inch pieces.
5. Repeat the procedure until the tier is completed; then repeat entire process on 14" tier
until all the cake has been served.
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Three-Tiered Square Cake
Heart and oval shaped cakes are cut in a similar fashion as square and rectangular cakes.
Hexagonal and
Petal Cakes
Hexagonal shaped and petal shaped cakes are
cut up in the same way as for round cakes.
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invitations
How To Address Invitations
d Use your file cards and carefully address
the envelopes, marking each with a check
as you complete it.
Address
both the inner and outer
d
envelopes in the same handwriting.
d Always write and. Symbols are not
permissible.
d John not J. No initials are permissible. If
you do not know what the initials stand
for, omit them.
Never
write and Family.
d
d Write out Forty-first. Use no figures except
on house numbers and zip codes.
d Write out East, West, North, and South.
d Write out Street, Boulevard, Road, and so on.
d Spell out the state — Alabama. Again, no
abbreviations.
Children
under sixteen may be included
d
by writing their names in a line below
their parents’ names on the inner
envelope.
d Older children in the family should
receive a separate invitation.
d All invitations must be handwritten,
preferably in permanent ink. Never
typewrite an address on a formal
invitation.
Place
invitations in the inner ungummed
d
envelope. Folded invitations are inserted
with the folded edge down.
d The inner envelope is inserted in the
outer envelope upper side up so that
the writing faces the back of the outer
envelope.
d Always send invitations and
announcements scaled, first class mail.
d Wedding announcements are usually
sent to people who are not invited to the
ceremony and reception.
Wedding
announcements are addressed
d
in the same way as invitations, but are
mailed immediately after the wedding.
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budget
Wedding Expenses—Who Pays?
The bride’s family is entirely responsible for the wedding ceremony. The groom’s
family may offer to share in the cost of the reception, and the bride’s family may
accept, if they wish. By tradition, wedding costs are divided as follows:
The Bride (or family) pays for:
m Invitations and Announcements
m The Bridal Outfit and Trousseau
m Bridal Photographs/Video
m All Costs of the Reception
m Flowers for the Church, Attendants
and Reception
m Music at the Church and Reception
m Sexton, Organist and Choir Fees
m
The Groom (or family) pays for:
m Bride’s Engagement and Wedding
Rings
m Marriage License
m Clergyman’s Fee ($10–$100, inquire)
m Bride’s Flowers
m Boutonnieres, Gloves, Ties for
Men of Wedding Party
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
All Rented Equipment for Large
Weddings and Receptions
A Limousine for the Bride and Cars
for Transportation
Groom’s Wedding Ring
Groom’s Gift
Gifts for the Bride’s Attendants
Lodging (if necessary) for
Out-of-town Bridesmaids
Bride’s Personal Stationery
Wedding Gift for the Bride
Complete Wedding Trip
m Gifts for Best Man and Ushers
m Lodging (if necessary) for
Out-of-town Ushers
m
Optional Expenses:
m Bride’s Bouquet, usually gift of the groom, may be purchased by the bride’s family
m Corsages for mothers and grandmothers are usually provided by the groom, may be
purchased by the bride for her mother and grandmother
m Bachelor Dinner is usually given by groom or family, but may be given by the
bride’s family or friends
m Rehearsal Dinner is usually given by the groom or family, but may be given by the
bride’s family or friends
m Attendants’ Dresses are usually bought by each girl, but the bride may provide
them, if she wishes
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Groom’s
Checklist
THREE TO TWELVE
MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
m Buy engagement ring
m Choose best man and ushers (one usher per 40 guests)
m Furnish family guest list to fiancée
m Order bride’s flowers
m Order mother’s flowers
m Plan correct formal attire with fiancée and groomsmen
TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
m Select your wardrobe for honeymoon
m Select wedding rings with fiancée
m Choose gifts for ushers and best man
m Plan honeymoon with fiancée
m Select bride’s gift
ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
m Arrange all needed insurance
m Arrange lodging and transportation for out-of-town guests
m Have medical examination and blood test
TWO WEEKS TO ONE DAY BEFORE WEDDING DAY
m Get marriage license
m Arrange for clergyman’s fee
m Plan bachelor dinner or party with best man
Best Man’s Checklist
m Take charge of ushers
m Be responsible for wedding rings
m Be responsible for clergyman’s fee
m Be responsible for license
m Check on all travel arrangements for honeymoon
m Prepare to toast bride and groom
Important Numbers
Contact
Address
Phone
Wedding Consultant_ _______________________________________________________
Clergyman/Church_ ________________________________________________________
Bridal Gown Retailer_ _______________________________________________________
Formalwear Retailer_________________________________________________________
Florist____________________________________________________________________
Baker_ ___________________________________________________________________
Caterer___________________________________________________________________
Reception Site_ ____________________________________________________________
Photographer______________________________________________________________
Videographer______________________________________________________________
Reception Musician_ ________________________________________________________
Ceremony Musician_________________________________________________________
Invitation Printer_ __________________________________________________________
Limousine/Carriage Renter_ __________________________________________________
Bridal Registry Consultant____________________________________________________
Travel Agent_______________________________________________________________
Other____________________________________________________________________
APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE
IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Both the bride and groom need not be present to apply for a marriage license, but must supply
the following information:
nNames of parents; Mothers’ maiden name.
nCopy of divorce decree if either party has been divorced or death certificate if spouse is
deceased.
nProof of age of both applicants (Driver’s license, birth certificate, or passport).
n Cost of marriage license is $44 in cash. (Checks, debit cards, and credit cards are not
accepted.) Additional fee required if married by the Judge of Probate.
The license must be used within 30 days after the date of issuance. There is no waiting period
required by law between the issuance and the ceremony. You should call before you go to get
your license so you can be certain of the kind of documents you will need.
Tuscaloosa County Courthouse
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (4:15 if applying for license)
349-3870, Extension #204
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Setting Your Budget
There are many details to investigate before signing any contractual agreements for your wedding
services. Once you’ve checked off the items listed below and made your decisions, get in writing
everything you expect.
budget
Stationery
est.cost
Invitations
$________
Announcements
Thank you Notes
Reply Cards
At-home Card
Monogrammed Napkins
Matches
Photography
$________
Formal Portraits
Engagement
Wedding
Wedding Album
Parent’s Album
Extra Prints
Videography
$________
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Reception
$________
Food
Beverage
Wedding Cake
Groom’s Cake
Gratuities and Taxes
Valet Parking
Officer
Music
$________
Wedding
Reception
Soloist
Bridal Attire
$________
Dress
Headpiece and Veil
Undergarments
Jewelry
Shoes
Trousseau
Garter
Preservation-Gown
Hair Stylist
Nails
Wedding Consultant $________
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Transportation
________
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________
________
$________
Limousines
Carriage, etc.
Parking
budget
Wedding Parties
$________
Bridal Luncheon
Rehearsal Dinner
Out-of-town Guests
Fees
$________
Church/Synagogue
Officiant
Assistants (cantors, altar boys)
Gifts
$________
Maid of Honor
Best Man
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Other
Flowers
$________
At Ceremony
Bridal Bouquet
Attendants’
(male, female)
Mothers’ Corsages
Reception
Miscellaneous
$________
Bird Seed Bags
Hotel Accommodations (for out-of-town guests)
Honeymoon
$________
Transportation
Accommodations
Daily Allowance
est.cost
________
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________
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Total Budget
_______________
Total Est. Cost
_______________
Typical Breakdown of Wedding Expenses
Reception Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clothes and Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceremony Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Invitations & Stationery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30%
30%
11%
11%
6%
12%
Wedding Checklist
Three to Twelve Months
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Determine budget with parents
Type of wedding (very formal, formal, semi-formal)
Date, time and place for ceremony
Visit officiating clergy for consultation
Choose bridal consultant if desired
Type of reception
Reserve facility for reception
Wedding dress
Bridal attendants
Attendants’ dresses and mothers’ gowns
Guest list
Wedding invitations and announcements
Thank you and personal stationery
Choose photographer and videographer
Registry for gifts–china, silver, crystal patterns
Buy a wedding album, gift and guest record file
Find a new home and plan furnishings
Start your make-up lessons, skin care, hairstyling program
Start workout program with personal trainer
Ceremony and reception music
Order flowers
Make appointment for pre-marital examination
Consult caterer
Discuss honeymoon with groom
Two Months Before Wedding
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Check state requirements for marriage license
Order wedding and groom cake
Address invitations
Arrange for display of gifts
Wedding gown fittings
Attendants’ gown fittings
Shop for trousseau
Coordinate men’s formalwear attire
Select attendants’ and groom’s gifts
One Month Before Wedding
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Set appointment to have make-up and hairstyling
for portrait
Check groom on wedding ring(s)
Final fitting of wedding dress and all gowns
Have wedding portrait taken
Send portrait to newspapers
Complete arrangements for reception
Arrange transportation and accommodations for out-of-town guests
Arrange for moving (if necessary)
Arrange for party rental equipment
Arrange transportation to ceremony and reception
Arrange for your joint or new checking accounts
Have all charge accounts changed
Acknowledge each gift as it arrives
Arrange for insurance on wedding gifts
Arrange for yoga class to help with stress from the above
Two Weeks to One Day Before Wedding Day
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Arrange final seating for the reception
Check all gowns and accessories
Complete trousseau
Arrange going away clothes
Arrange for rehearsal
Give caterer final estimate of attendance at reception
Discuss specific shots with photographer
Finish addressing announcements
Present gifts at and attend bridesmaid’s luncheon
Arrange any last minute transportation
Put all wedding clothes in one place
Arrange wedding day time schedule
Get lots of beauty rest
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Take time to bathe and dress leisurely
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Bridal Registry Checklist
This page will help you keep track of the items for which you have registered and will be a big time
saver. The “R” in the first column will help you remember if you have registered for the item. Put a
check mark in the space if you have registered for it. “QTY REC” keeps track of the number you
have received. Use a tally system to record this number.
FINE CHINA
FINE CRYSTAL
FLATWARE
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Service for
Service for
Service for
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Qty. Rec.
R
Qty. Rec.
R
Qty. Rec.
■ Dinner Plate
_ ____
■ Water Goblet
_ ____
■ Dinner Knife
_ ____
■ Salad Plate
_ ____
■ White Wine
_ ____
■ Steak Knife
_ ____
■ Bread & Butter Plate _ ____
■ Red Wine
_ ____
■ Butter Knife
_ ____
■ Cup/Saucer
_ ____
■ Champagne Flute
_ ____
■ Dinner Fork
_ ____
■ Soup/Cereal Bowl
_ ____
■ Champagne Saucer _ ____
■ Salad Fork
_ ____
■ Fruit Bowl
_ ____
■ Cordial
_ ____
■ Soup Spoon
_ ____
■ Platter(small)
_ ____
■ Highball
_ ____
■ Teaspoon
_ ____
■ Platter(large)
_ ____
■ Old Fashioned
_ ____
■ Demitasse Spoon
_ ____
■ Sugar/Creamer
_ ____
■ Brandy
_ ____
■ Serving Fork
_ ____
■ Coffee/Teapot
_ ____
■ Sherry
_ ____
■ Gravy Ladle
_ ____
■ Gravy Boat
_ ____
■ Juice
_ ____
■ Cake Knife
_ ____
■ Salt & Pepper Shakers_ ____
■ Iced Beverage
_ ____
■ Pastry Server
_ ____
■ Vegetable(open)
_ ____
■ Pilsner
_ ____
■ Carving Set
_ ____
■ Vegetable(covered) _ ____
■ Other:
_ ____
■ Salad Tongs
_ ____
■ Mug
_ ____
■ _ ____
■ Other:
_ ____
■ Other:
_ ____
■ _ ____
■ _ ____
Your Kitchen Checklist
Cooking Equipment
Kitchenware
Qty.
Mft.
___ Saucepans
_ ____
___ Saucepots
_ ____
___ Skillets
_ ____
___ Covered casseroles _ ____
___ Double boiler
_ ____
___ Dutch oven
_ ____
___ Stockpot
_ ____
___ Microwave cookware_____ ___ Roaster and rack
___ Wok
_ ____
___ Lasagna pan
_ ____
___ Quiche pan
_ ____
___ Souffle dish
_ ____
___ Omelet pan
_ ____
___ Fondue pot
_ ____
Qty
Mft.
Qty
___ Spice rack
_ ____
___ Pepper mill set
_ ____
___ Toaster oven
_ ____
___ Toaster
_ ____
___ Mixer
_ ____
___ Blender
_ ____
___ Food Processor
_ ____
___ Coffeemaker
_ ____
___ Coffee grinder
_ ____
___ Fry pan/skillet
_ ____
___ Waffle iron/griddle _ ____
___ Can opener
_ ____
___ Electric knife
_ ____
___ Warming tray
_ ____
___ Slow cooker
_ ____
___ Popcorn popper _ ____
___ Ice-cream maker _ ____
___ Espresso machine _ ____
___ Cappuccino machine_____ ___ Pasta maker
_ ____
___ Juicer
_ ____
___ Steamer
_ ____
___ Wok
_ ____
___ Grills-indoor/outdoor____ ___ Rotisserie/broiler _ ____
___ Microwave
_ ____
___ Convection oven _ ____
___ Omelet pan
_ ____
___ Crepe maker
___ Kettle
_ ____
___ Portable blender _ ____
___ Saucepot
_ ____
Bakeware
___ Cookie sheet
___ Muffin pans
___ Cake pans, square
___ Cake pans, round
___ Loaf pan
___ Bundt pan
___ Springform pan
___ Pie pans
___ Jelly-roll pan
Kitchenware
___ Canister set
___ Cookbooks
___ Tea kettle
___ Cookie jar
___ Utensil set
___ Timer
___ Mixing bowls
___ Non-stick utensils
___ Storage containers
___ Kitchen clock
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
_ ____
Electrical Appliances
___ Salt/pepper shakers _ ____
___ Thermometer
_ ____
___ Food scale
_ ____
___ Egg beater
_ ____
___ Egg cups
_ ____
___ Can/bottle opener _ ____
___ Garlic press
_ ____
___ Measuring cups/spoons___ ___ Rolling pin
_ ____
___ Whisks
_ ____
___ Grater
_ ____
___ Strainers
_ ____
___ Vegetable peeler/corer____ ___ Baster
_ ____
___ Molds
_ ____
___ Colander
_ ____
___ Ice-cream scoop
_ ____
Cutlery
___ Cook’s knife
_ ____
___ Paring knife
_ ____
___ Utility knife
_ ____
___ Chef ’s knife
_ ____
___ Boning knife
_ ____
___ Slicing knife
_ ____
___ Serrated knife
_ ____
___ Cleaver
_ ____
___ Knife sharpener
_ ____
___ Poultry shears
_ ____
___ Steak knives
_ ____
___ Cutting boards
_ ____
Mft.
Coming Home Checklist
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Notify parents and family you are home,
Don’t forget to thank them for their
cooperation.
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Work up a budget on a weekly and
monthly basis.
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Finish sending thank-you notes.
❍
Invite parents to dinner.
❍
Check your wedding gifts. If you have
duplicates or ones that don’t fit your taste,
return them immediately.
❍
Have a party inviting groomsmen and
bride’s attendants. Show them the
wedding and honeymoon photographs.
❍
Select your wedding photographs.
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Other notes:
❍
Change all previous addresses such as
driver’s licenses, charge cards, insurance
policies, etc.
❍
Notify business associates.
❍
Discuss with each other and lawyer the
need for insurance such as homeowner,
jewelry and maternity benefits on your
medical insurance.
Changing Your Name
The following is a list of whom to inform and what to modify when your name changes.
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Driver’s License
❍
Lending Institutions
❍
Auto Registration & Title
❍
❍
Auto Insurance
Medical/School
records
❍
Social Security Card
❍
Wills
❍
Credit Cards
❍
Accountant
❍
Checking/Savings Accounts
❍
Securities Broker
❍
Health Insurance Policies
❍
Leases with Landlord
❍
Life Insurance Policies
❍
Library Card
❍
Telephone Number & Listing
❍
Voter Registration Card
❍
Post Office
❍
Organization Memberships
❍
Charge Accounts
❍
Passport
❍
Income Tax Deduction Status with
Employer
❍
Safe Deposit Box
❍
Magazine/Newspaper Subscriptions
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Ryland Bael
Music personalized for your special day
Contact Boutwell Entertainment, llc
boutwellentertainment@gmail.com
205.792.0488
www.RylandBael.com
Whatever the Occasion, Brown’s Corner is the Place.
Brown’s Corner — A Full-Service Event and Banquet Facility
Call 342-9899 for rates, scheduling and information.
2325 University Boulevard — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Directory of Services
Mary’s Cakes & Pastries, LLC
412-B 22nd Avenue, N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-8610
A CUTTING EDGE CATERERS
13242 Hwy 69 South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633-1032
www.acuttingedgecatering.org
IT TAKES THE CAKE BAKERY & CATERING
2815-B University Blvd., East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5556
Mary’s Cakes & Pastries, LLC
412-B 22nd Avenue, N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-8610
bridal registry
anna kate & co.
80 McFarland Boulevard, Suite 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349-2206
FINCHER & OZMENT JEWELERS
1657 McFarland Boulevard N.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752-3511
HUDSON-POOLE JEWELERS
1111 Greensboro Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752-5535
MATT CLINTON DESIGNS
705 Paul Bryant Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464-0488
www.mattclintondesigns.com
THE LINEN CLOSET
1653 North McFarland Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-4050
www.TheLinenClosetOnLine.com
bakers
bartending services
JONES & SON BARTENDING
Marc Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-3104
Jerome Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-0087
beauty/health
LA BELLA DONNA, LLC
Jo Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454-3065
shears4jo@charter.net
PILATES & MORE
700 Energy Center Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424-0096
RANDALL HENSON
Freelance Makeup Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561-889-3391
www.zenzuu.com/alleyesonthebride
bridal/formal apparel
AMANDA’S WEDDINGS & FORMALS
2623 McFarland Boulevard E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-5354
beauty mark, inc.
1621 Skyland Blvd, East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-2005
www.shopbeautymark.com
BURCH & HATFIELD FORMAL SHOPS, INC.
1810 University Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 759-1466
1439-B McFarland Blvd. East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366-0077
CLASSY THREADS
2001 Skyland Blvd. C-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562-8776
www.classythreadsbridalandformal.com
CROWNS OF BELLA
825 Hillcrest School Rd., Suite E . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247-7774
LADY IN LACE
410 Downtown Plaza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349-5223
part two
1653 McFarland Blvd N (Tusc. Galleria) . . . . . . 349-2077
bridal luncheons/
rehearsal dinners/showers
13242 Hwy 69 South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633-1032
THE FLAMINGO ROOM
433 Main Avenue, N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247-7773
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calligrapher
The fine hand: calligraphy, etc.
Andrea Watson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-2715
finehand13@bellsouth.net
caterers
13242 Hwy 69 South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633-1032
IT TAKES THE CAKE BAKERY & CATERING
2815-B University Blvd.,East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5556
entertainment & music
CRESCENT Moon Talent, Inc.
www.cmtalent.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-666-0098
Dance Mix productions
www.dancemixproductions.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886-0091
FEEL THE BEAT ENTERTAINMENT
www.feelthebeatentertainment.com. . . . . . .800-678-0845
PARTY TRAIN PRODUCTIONS
Matt and Christy Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826-0927
partytrainproductions@gmail.com
TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT DISC JOCKEY
www.alabamadjs.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750-0539
event planning
bryant design, llc
gretabryant@yahoo.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799-3917
IT’S YOUR DAY – WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Susan Newman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-0148
www.ItsYourDayWeddingsAndEvents.com
JACKIE DAVIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242-2564
jdavisconsultant@yahoo.com
judee logan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 932-3607
or the Flamingo Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247-7773
LYREHC’S LINENS & SPECIALTIES
Cheryl Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-8388
MATT CLINTON DESIGNS
www.mattclintondesigns.com
SCOT WEDGEWORTH
www.scotwedgeworth.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834-7670
SOUTHERN HOUSE & GARDEN
15308 Shepard Park Road
www.SouthernHouseAndGarden.com. . . . . . . . 345-5765
UNIQUELY YOURS—WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Pleshette Bevelle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562-8012 / 292-2373
uniquelyyours07@bellsouth.net
finance
ALABAMA CREDIT UNION
www.AlabamaCU.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-817-2002
floral preservation
MEMOIRES – FLOWER PRESERVATION
Lynn Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242-7428
www.memoires-flowerpreservation.com
florist
BAMA BLOSSOMS
1006 7th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-7155
www.BamaBlossoms.com
bryant design, llc
gretabryant@yahoo.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799-3917
jen crutchfield wedding floral design
jlcrutchfield@comcast.net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-7263
www.daveandjencrutchfieldweddings.com
LILIES OF THE FIELD FLORAL DESIGN
Miriam McFarland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345-4081 / 799-4405
LINDA’S FLOWERS, GIFTS & HOME DECOR
3817-C McFarland Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339-9820
lindasflowers@bellsouth.net
SCOT WEDGEWORTH
www.scotwedgeworth.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834-7670
SUE’S FLOWERS – Tyric Humphryes
405 Main Avenue, N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758-2100
THE WILLOW
3330 Main Avenue, N’port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-5320
formalwear
BURCH & HATFIELD FORMAL SHOPS, INC.
1810 University Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 759-1466
1439-B McFarland Blvd. East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366-0077
CLASSY THREADS
2001 Skyland Blvd. C-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562-8776
furniture rentals & sales
SPILLER FURNITURE
2225 University Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758-5555
948 26th Avenue, East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391-0300
200 15th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758-5563
1940 Harper Road, N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-2030
www.spillerfurniture.com
UNION FURNITURE CO.
Thomasville Gallery, Bassett Gallery
(across from the train station). . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-628-2243
www.unionfurniture.com
guest accommodations
CAPSTONE Hotel
www.capstonehotel.com
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
4115 Courtney Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750-8384
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-321-2211
FAIRFIELD INN
4101 Courtney Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366-0900
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-228-2800
honeymoon specialists
travel planners, inc.
3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 208, B’ham. . . . . . . . . 870-3031
www.travelpi.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-780-8030
horse & carriage service
mallisham’s glass slipper
carriage tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752-3771
Ben & Eddie Mallisham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-8496
invitations
anna kate & co.
80 McFarland Boulevard, Suite 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349-2206
kyle office supply
1020 21st Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-5573
jewelry
FINCHER & OZMENT JEWELERS
1657 McFarland Boulevard N.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752-3511
HUDSON-POOLE JEWELERS
music
SOUTHEASTERN MUSIC GALLERY
5500 Old Montgomery Hwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-1414
musicians
BOUTWELL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
Ryland Bael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-0488
www.RylandBael.com
THE DUNCANS—VIOLIN DUET
duncanstrings@gmail.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-3626
HARPIST—WEDDING AND RECEPTIONS
Mary Beth Cavert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-6777
the lamb family violin ensemble
www.lambfamilymusic.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758-5262
photography
BAILEY’S Portrait studio, inc.
The Galleria of Tuscaloosa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 759-2266
www.baileysatthegalleria.com
BORROWED IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY
R. G. Glover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527-4647
biphoto@netzero.com
Dave crutchfield photography
davidcrutchfield@comcast.net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-8553
www.daveandjencrutchfieldweddings.com
ELISABETH KING PHOTOGRAPHY
www.ekingphoto.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349-5523
gary franklin photography
www.garyfranklinphotography.com . . . . . . . . . . . 752-9719
HaverKampf PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
www.BamaPhoto.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750-0222
HOLLOWAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Larry Holloway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-8656
www.hollowayproductions.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799-2438
moments noticed photography
bamaphotopro@yahoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799-9461
www.momentsnoticed.com
ROHRER studio
1513 Veterans Memorial Parkway. . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-6434
www.rohrerphotographyandvideo.com
SANDRA’S PHOTOGRAPHY
sandrasphotos@bellsouth.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633-1315
www.sandras-photography.com
SCOTTIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY. . . . . . 372-3777
scottiejonesphotography.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 657-0104
skip baumhower photography
2428 6th Street, www.baumhower.com. . . . . . . . 752-6230
THOMAS DOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, INC.
www.doroughphotography.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339-3307
TITANIA-RADIANT PHOTOGRAPHS
www.phototitania.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242-9471
TODD MEDIA, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . www.toddmedia.net
Edward Todd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5856
VALIANT PHOTO & VIDEO
Lee Hughes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372-3236
www.videobyvaliant.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799-3177
Weddings by capture
2217 University Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-413-0756
www.weddingsbycapture.com
rentals
LET’S PARTY
921 McFarland Blvd. N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-5858
LYREHC’S LINENS & SPECIALTIES
Cheryl Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-8388
videographers
ACTION VIDEO
www.4actionvideo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394-0141
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ALL OCCASIONS VIDEO /ROHRER studio
www.rohrerphotographyandvideo.com . . . . . . . . 556-6434
HaverKampf PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
www.BamaPhoto.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750-0222
HOLLOWAY PRODUCTIONS
Lance Holloway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-8656
www.hollowayproductions.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242-9263
THOMAS DOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, Inc.
www.doroughphotography.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339-3307
TODD MEDIA,INC.
Edward Todd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-5856
www.toddmedia.net
valiant PHOTO & video
Lee Hughes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372-3236
www.videobyvaliant.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799-3177
Weddings by capture
2217 University Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-413-0756
www.weddingsbycapture.com
wedding gown preservation
royal fine cleaners
3617 Watermelon Rd., N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391-0034
www.royalfinecleaners.com
wedding & reception sites
BATTLE-FRIEDMAN HOUSE
brown’s corner
2325 University Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-9899
Bryant Conference Center
www.bama.ua.edu/~bcc/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348-3001
CAPSTONE HOTEL
www.capstonehotel.com
SOUTHERN HOUSE & GARDEN
15308 Shepard Park Road
www.SouthernHouseAndGarden.com. . . . . . . . 345-5767
THE JEMISON MANSION
the l&n station
301 Greensboro Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248-8386
THE MAXWELL-PETERS HOME. . . . . . . . . 343-1691
302 Main Avenue, N’port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 713-628-1199
Tuscaloosa County Park &
Recreation Authority (PARA)
www.tcpara.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562-3220
WARNER LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER
2700 Yacht Club Way NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4530
www.warnerlodge.com
wine
Carpévino
2322 4th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-4738
The Willow
FLORIST
333-5320
3330 Main Ave, Northport
www.thewillowflorist.com
www.HollowayProductions.com
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Newspaper Guidelines
The Tuscaloosa News
1. Deadlines
You must turn in your announcement by
noon Monday before the Sunday you would
like it published.
Engagement announcements should be
turned in at least two weeks before the wedding and no earlier than three months before the wedding. Announcements turned
in less than two weeks before the wedding
will be published in a Wednesday edition of
The News.
Wedding announcements should be
turned in within six weeks after the wedding. Announcements turned in more than
six weeks after the wedding will be published
in an abbreviated form in a Wednesday edition of The Tuscaloosa News with only the couple’s names, the names of their parents and
grandparents, and the date of the wedding.
No wedding announcements will be published more than three months after the
ceremony.
Weddings and engagements containing
errors made by The Tuscaloosa News staff will
be reprinted in a Wednesday edition of the
newspaper.
You may request a specific date of publication, but The News reserves the right to run
the announcement on another day should
space limitations arise.
You can bring your wedding or engagement announcement to our 315 28th Avenue office or mail it to: The Tuscaloosa
News, Attention Peggy Skelton, P.O. Box
20587, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402-0587. The
News is not responsible for mailed photos
and announcements that do not arrive in
our office by noon Monday.
2. Photos
Studio black and white portraits are requested for best reproduction purposes, but
color portraits are acceptable. Photos must
be vertical. Horizontal photos do not fit
our format and will run smaller than other
couple’s pictures. We will attempt to return
your photograph if you provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope, or you may retrieve your photo at The News office up to a
month after publication. After that time,
unclaimed photographs may be discarded.
Because of the number of photographs we
handle, The News cannot be held responsible
for lost or damaged photos.
3. Questions
If you have questions, please call the Lifestyle
Department at 722-0199, or 722-0195.
Northport Gazette
Deadlines for announcements/articles:
• All photographs and text must be
turned in the Monday prior to when it
should run, no later than 5:00 pm.
• The Gazette is published every Wednesday
afternoon.
• Photos and text can be emailed to:
northportgazette@northportgazette.
com or brought into our office at 401
20th Ave., Suite 5, Northport (phone
749-3091).
Photos should be in the best and clearest form possible. Text may also be faxed
to 759-5449.
Uniquely Yours
Wedding & Event Planning
Pleshette Bevelle • 205-562-8012 • 205-292-2373
Invitations • Napkins • Wedding Accessories • Rentals Available
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205.553.8388
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Honeymoon Packing
mHis/hers toiletries (toothbrush,
toothpaste, dental floss,
soap, shampoo/conditioner,
deodorant, brush, comb, nail
polish and remover, file and
clippers, makeup, shaver, shaving
cream, fragrance, sunscreen, lip
balm, cotton swabs)
mMedications, birth control, adhesive bandages
mUnderwear, socks, hose
mSleepwear, robes, slippers
mRaincoat, umbrella
mDaytime wear
mEvening wear
mShoes (dress and casual)
mAccessories (belts, ties)
mTrip documents (passports,
visas, drivers’ licenses, marriage
license, hotel/plane/rental car/
cruise info)
mWatches, jewelry
mTraveler’s checks, credit cards,
cash, foreign currency
mList of credit cards, traveler’s
checks, checking account
numbers
mList of luggage contents (needed
for claiming losses)
mGuidebooks
mAddress book (for postcards)
mGlasses, sunglasses
mSewing kit
mAdapter plugs (for traveling
abroad)
mHair dryer
mTraveler’s alarm clock
mCamera, film or CF cards,
batteries
mCell phone and charger, prepaid
long distance phone cards
Warm Weather Trip
mT-shirts, shorts
mSwimwear
mSandals
mLight jacket, wrap
mSun hats, visors
Cold Weather Trip
mWarm pants
mSweaters
mBoots
mHats, gloves, scarves
mHeavy socks
mCoats
mLong underwear
Miscellaneous
mCorkscrew
mHouse keys
mGames, novels
mScissors, pocketknife
mPlastic cups
mLarge plastic laundry bag (for wet
clothes)
mTote (for gifts)
mHometown doctor’s name,
address, and phone number
mList of sites, restaurants
mAddresses of US embassies,
consuls, American Express
offices
Sixth Annual
Classic Bridal Show
12:00–4:00 pm
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The Jemison–Van De Graaff Mansion
1305 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa
Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted
For more information call Laura Lee 205.344.4589
Admission $5
ROHRER STUDIO
PHOTOGRAPHY
& VIDEO
205-556-6434
1513 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Let us customize & host your special events.
Bridesmaids Lunch/Brunch
Rehearsal Dinners • Bridal Teas & Showers
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Tuscaloosa County Parks
by Leyla Goodsell, Tuscaloosa County PARA
E
very bride wants her wedding to be
the most memorable experience of
her life, and location is where it all
begins. Securing a venue for all your bridal
event dates is top priority. Bridal showers,
rehearsal dinners, receptions, photography sessions and the wedding itself all have
different needs when it comes to location.
Planning can get complicated and expensive
depending on each facility’s requirements
regarding deposits, catering, decorations
and many other details. Fortunately, tucked
away in convenient locations across the area
are Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation
Authority’s top wedding venues.
Haverkampf Photography
Most people may not think of PARA when
planning their weddings, but you should. It’s
not just a place for sports, walking trails and
picnics…it can be an affordable solution to
making any bride’s dream wedding a reality. PARA operates five centers suitable for
bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. Each facility has unique features, but all are equipped with various sized
rooms, catering kitchens, tables and chairs,
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and ample parking to accommodate small or
large wedding events. Customers may use the
caterer of their choice and decorate the space
to suit their own style. Some centers also have
companion outdoor spaces, such as the Leroy
McAbee, Sr. Activity Center’s courtyard and
the Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center’s patio
overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa.
PARA’s wedding event options aren’t just
limited to indoors. Choose from 40 parks
for a bridal party cookout, your wedding ceremony site, or as a beautiful backdrop for
wedding photos. Historic Capitol Park is a
popular venue for ceremonies and portraits.
Other locations such as the River Road parks
with views of the Black Warrior River and
the fairways and greens of Ol’ Colony Golf
Complex are gorgeous settings for bridal or
engagement sittings.
Regardless of your budget, PARA can help
plan the wedding of your dreams. For floor
plans, pricing, locations and other information about facilities and parks visit www.
tcpara.org or call 205-562-3220.
HaverkampfPhotography.com
Affordable Elegance
Imagine your wedding or reception among the
architectural ruins of Alabama’s one-time capitol
or on a terrace overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa…
If you’re looking for unique and affordable locations for your wedding, reception or special
event, let PARA help you find it.
A variety of indoor and outdoor locations are available at reasonable prices to meet any need.
With more than 38 parks and five activity centers, the perfect spot is closer than you think.
Now accommodating catering and beverage options for activity center rentals.
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reception
Reception Checklist
When planning your wedding, set a budget and stick with it.
The following checklist will help you keep track of your expenses.
The Location
❍ Proximity to the ceremony site
❍ Date availability and discount days
to consider
❍ Rental fee and what it includes
❍ Time allowed to decorate the space for
the day of the wedding
❍ Using the location for a ceremony as
well, if desired
❍ Whether there will be other receptions
that day
❍ Number of guests the space will
accommodate comfortably
❍ Terms of liability insurance
❍ Ratio of staff to guests
❍ Overtime charges
❍ Postponement/cancellation refund
policy
❍ Gratuities and taxes
❍ Availability of valet parking
❍ Clean restroom facilities
❍ Room for changing
❍ Means of handicapped access
❍ The availability of a nursery or babysitter
Food and Drink
❍ Meal options, from a seated dinner to
a dessert-only reception
❍ Special meals to accommodate restricted
diets
❍ Price per guest
❍ Method of payment
❍ A date for tasting menu and tour of the
site with a wedding in progress
❍ Dessert table policy
❍ Availability of non-alcoholic beer, wine,
and beverages
❍ Top-shelf wine and alcohol vs. house
brands
❍ Cost of open bar vs. one/two hour
cocktail service or host’s per-drink tab
arrangement
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❍ Possibility of bringing in your alcohol
and amount of corking fee
❍ Supplier of the wedding cake and cutting
fee
❍ On-site wedding coordinator
Miscellaneous
❍ Musicians
❍ Florist
❍ Photographer
❍ Videographer
❍ Cake knife/server
❍ Food for band, etc.
❍ Wedding guest book
❍ Seating plans
❍ Place cards
❍ Decorations
❍ Favors
❍ List of photos
Basic Rentals for
Off-site locations ❍ Tent
❍ Chairs
❍ Tables
❍ China
❍ Cutlery
❍ Glassware
❍ Tableskirts
❍ Dance floor
❍ Serving trays and dishes
❍ Linens
❍ Lighting
❍ Heaters and/or air conditioners
❍ Restroom facilities
❍ Electrical outlets
❍ Bar equipment
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Holloway Photography
Holloway Productions
Larry Holloway
205.553.8656
205.799.2438 cell
Larrywhwy@bellsouth.net
Professional Video
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205.242.9263
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gifts
Tuscaloosa Sketchbook
by Leyla Goodsell
Y
our wedding is one of
the most special and
memorable moments
of your life. Capturing that
feeling is part of every detail—in
the invitations, wedding gown,
bridesmaids dresses, flowers,
music, photography, and so
much more. Often times there
are memories that just can’t be
captured in your special day,
but are as meaningful to you as a
couple and for your families. Perhaps it’s the
spot where you met, the location of your first
date, where you got engaged, a place that has
special meaning to you. Fortunately, many
cities, including Tuscaloosa, now have books
of artwork commemorating their community
landmarks that are so often the places where
couples start their lives together.
The Tuscaloosa Sketchbook is a full color coffee
table book featuring local artists’ renditions
of many Tuscaloosa area locales, including
landmarks on the University of Alabama campus, Capitol Park, the historic Bama Theatre,
the Jemison Van de Graaff mansion, scenes
of the Black Warrior River, several churches,
and other significant structures and spots
around the community. The beauty of this
book is not just in the artwork, it’s also in the
special meaning it brings as a gift and in the
support that its proceeds provide to the community.
Commissioned by the Junior League of
Tuscaloosa, the limited edition Tuscaloosa
Sketchbook not only commemorates the
wonderful feeling and scenes of the city, it
also supports the Junior League’s focus of
children’s welfare. All proceeds from the
sale of the book are donated to Tuscaloosa’s
One Place, A Family Resource Center, which
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Wedding Gift
provides support services
that prevent child abuse and
neglect and that develop skills and resources
designed to improve the family’s quality of
life, prepare their children for success in a
competitive society, and allow each individual
to realize his or her potential for selfsufficiency. The $50,000 raised through
the Tuscaloosa Sketchbook will establish and
maintain the family resource center so that
it becomes a permanent and unique gift to
our community.
As a gift, the Tuscaloosa Sketchbook serves as a
wonderful reminder of one’s experience in
and around this beautiful community. It’s a
memorable wedding gift for the bride and
groom or for the couple to give to members
of the wedding party, parents, and hostesses.
A growing trend in weddings today is to use
this type of book as a guest book, having guests
sign the inside covers of the book. That’s a
treasure that you can keep on display in your
home year round and still be reminded of
your special day.
The Tuscaloosa Sketchbook is just $43.55 including tax and may be purchased through the
Junior League of Tuscaloosa and several area
retailers. For more information, please visit
www.jltuscaloosa.org.
We’re all about bridal.
1621 Skyland Blvd. E
205-556-2005
(next to Wal-Mart)
2005 32nd St.
Nortport, AL 35476
205-333-8898
(next to KFC)
201-R Alabama St.
online at:
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Tuxedos
Flower Girl
Brides Maid,
Mother of the Bride
Shoes, Jewelry,
Veils, Tiaras
Printed Invitations
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Wedding
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Chair Rentals
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cakes
Ask the Baker
by Mary Cesar, Mary’s Cakes and Pastries
Q1. How much wedding cake do I need?
The general rule is to order enough bride’s
cake to serve all guests, and enough groom’s
cake for half. So, if you expect 100 guests,
order a bride’s cake that serves 100, and a
groom’s cake that serves 50. That being said,
the more guests you invite, the less cake you
need, especially if you have two cakes. While
you don’t want to run out of cake, you also do
not want to have the entire bottom tier of cake
left over. You may cut the cake order by 10%
to 20% for medium weddings (150 guests),
and by 20% to 30% for larger weddings.
Q2. How big is a serving of wedding cake?
A standard slice of two layer wedding cake is
one inch wide by two inches long. You may
cut smaller slices to serve more guests.
Q3. Who cuts the wedding cake?
The bride often designates a friend or family
member to cut the cakes. You may have one
or two people to cut and serve each cake. If
you are expecting the caterer to cut the cakes,
be sure to arrange this in advance.
Q4. When should I order my cake?
Order your wedding cake soon after you book
the reception venue. In most cases, this is six
to nine months in advance. This is especially
important when ordering cake to serve 150
or more. Brides are competing for cakes as
much as reception venues. Many bakers limit
the number of wedding cakes they make each
weekend based on size and complexity.
Q5. What is included in the price of a wedding cake?
You should ask your baker if the quoted price
includes:
• Delivery and set-up to reception venue
• Cake stand rental
• Different flavors and fillings
• Edible decorations such as fondant flowers,
fresh fruit, candies or chocolate
Non-edible decorations such as fresh flowers
or a cake topper are almost never included
in the quoted price of a wedding cake. Deco-
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Top 10 Questions
rations for the cake table, such as linens, a
server and knife for cutting the cake, plates,
forks and napkins are also not included.
Q6. What styles of cake can I choose from?
Besides the size of the cake, bakers will ask
your preferences regarding:
• A square or round cake (or combination)
• A stacked cake or separated cake
• Cake flavor, icing and filling between layers
• Color and type of decorations
A professional baker will draw a picture of the
cake design and attach it to your contract, so
there is no misunderstanding.
Q7. Who pays for the groom’s cake?
Usually the groom’s family does.
Q8. How can I get the best value?
There is no rule that you must to serve every
guest from the main cake. Supplementing
your main cake with more economical sheet
cakes cut in the kitchen is one way to stretch
your wedding cake budget.
Q9. Does fondant taste bad? And why does
it cost more?
The taste of fondant depends on the quality
of the ingredients and the skill of the maker.
Most people have only tasted the inexpensive
white fondant sold at hobby stores, which
tastes like sweet cardboard. Fondant made
from better quality ingredients, such as white
chocolate, tastes infinitely better.
Q10. Can I mix flavors and fillings?
Yes. However, when you offer more than one
flavor or filling, be prepared for your guests
to have more than one slice as they may want
to try both flavors. We suggest ordering 10%
more cake when multiple flavors are offered.
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etiquette
Don’t Forget to Write!
by Andrea Watson, The Fine Hand: Calligraphy, Etc.
Y
ou lucky girl! You’ve got a great guy,
a stunning diamond ring on your
finger, fabulous wedding plans in
the works, and tons of people offering to give
parties and showers for you. No princess ever
led such a charmed life, and you deserve it,
don’t you? We’ll see.
All these people who are being so wonderful
to you are going to have to be thanked, and
thanked promptly. Don’t think for one minute that you have a year in which to acknowledge wedding gifts. That particular etiquette
theory applies to gift-giving only. Gifts, once
received, should be acknowledged within two
weeks. Two, count ‘em, weeks!!!!!
So… don’t forget to write! In this era of
electronic communication, it’s tempting to
send thanks via e-mail. That may be adequate
for some of your contemporaries, but those
who truly love you will treasure a handwritten note, however brief, that is heartfelt and
timely.
Your own immediate reaction to a present
(provided it is not “EEUUWWW!!!!”) is the
best subject matter for your thank-you note.
For those writer’s-block days, here are a few
stock phrases to get you started:
Dear Aunt Patrice, You were so kind to offer to house
two of my bridesmaids during the wedding weekend. It’s
nice to know that they will be staying under your protection in your beautiful home…
Dear Uncle Harry, You are the most generous of uncles! Josh and I are going to use the money you sent us
to buy ….
Lay in a supply of attractive informal notes
and pens you like to write with. Don’t forget to buy lots of pretty postage stamps. Keep
an organized list of each gift or special kindness (remember, not every gift is tangible),
its giver, date received, and the date thanks
were sent. When you’ve been to a shower and
received fifty gifts, write three or four notes
a day, and you’ll be finished in two weeks.
Think of the motherly chiding you’ll spare
yourself. Think of the good will you’ll create
with your mother-in-law to be. Best of all,
think of how smug you’ll feel!
Dear Katie, Leave it to you to pick the perfect gift for
us! The luxurious towels are our favorite color and will
look wonderful in our new place…
Dear Mrs. Urquhart, Josh and I are honored to have
received the crystal epergne that belonged to his great
aunt Arabella Stanhope. We will cherish this heirloom
throughout our lives, and it will remind of us of our
heritage…”
Thank-you notes don’t have to be a chore and a bore
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calligraphy
A Calligrapher’s Advice
by Andrea Watson, The Fine Hand: Calligraphy, Etc.
W
ith all the expense of a wedding,
hiring a calligrapher to hand address your wedding invitations
may seem an unnecessary extravagance. As
a practical matter, however, an experienced
calligrapher can save you countless hours of
work and writer’s cramp, help you with correct forms of address, and above all, create
the beautiful presentation your invitation
deserves. In this area, expect to pay between
$1.50 to $2.50 per double envelope set, depending on the style of lettering you choose.
Once the compliments begin to come in
from your guests, you are sure to feel that the
calligraphy was an excellent value.
Because skill levels among calligraphers vary
considerably, ask to see samples of work
and request references. A good calligrapher
should have a repertoire of styles for you to
choose from that will complement the style of
your wedding invitation. Remember to bring
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To the
Bride-to-be
an invitation when you consult with a prospective calligrapher.
Careful preparation of your guest list is essential. You will be gathering names from
many sources, so creating a master guest list
in alphabetical order will prevent embarrassing duplications. Whether you do this
on your computer or use an index card system, be sure the list is legible. Avoid costly
returns by checking an online database such
as 411.com to be sure an address is current
and complete. Your calligrapher can only be
as accurate as your list.
A conscientious calligrapher will strive to
meet your mailing date while maintaining
high artistic standards. Follow your calligrapher’s advice in regard to lead time and the
amount of extra envelopes required to complete your project; that way both of you will
be proud of the finished product.
Calligraphy in many styles
Wedding and party art galore
Maps to special destinations
Distinctive logos, cards, and invitations
Personalized and hand-painted memory books
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scheduling
Advantages of Friday
and Sunday Weddings
I
f you decide to have your wedding on a
Friday or a Sunday, you’ll reap several
rewards: both financial and otherwise.
You’ll save time, you’ll probably save a significant amount of money, and you’ll find that
your guests may appreciate having a Saturday
free to spend time with you and the other
guests they know.
Maximize Your Dollar
For Friday or Sunday weddings, the majority
of banquet facilities, photographers, video
producers, musicians/entertainers and limousine services are much more willing to negotiate in order to reach a price that suits
your budget. Vendors tend to see Friday and
Sunday as bonus days, a time when they can
earn income. Savings on these services can
really add up, making this option a great way
to save money without having to sacrifice the
quality of your wedding.
Save the Date
Planning for a Friday or a Sunday wedding
makes it much more likely that you will be
able to reserve the church, hall, music and
other services on the date of your choice.
Choosing a Friday or Sunday date allows you
to avoid making several calls to numerous
vendors, only to hear, “Sorry, we’re booked
on that date.”
Rehearsal Is Easy
Restaurants are usually thrilled to have rehearsal dinners booked on Thursdays or other evenings during the week, since those are
typically their slower business days. You will
find a more relaxed atmosphere and the staff
will be more attentive to your party’s needs.
In selecting a Friday or Sunday date for
your event, you’ll help both your budget and
your odds of getting exactly the wedding you
want, while also allowing for more time dedicated to finalizing last minute details. You
Save Time
can use the extra day to catch your breath,
On a Friday, you’ll probably have your wed- and use the extra money to purchase someding in the evening, which means that the thing special.
ceremony is followed immediately by dinner.
This means that you will avoid the extra cost
and hassle of a one-to-two hour
interim reception or cocktail
party. Having the ceremony and
reception back to back may ensure more people at the church
ceremony.
Additionally, a Friday/Sunday wedding frees up at least one
day of the weekend, generally
making your family, friends and
guests more appreciative of the
extra time, especially if they are
traveling.
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With our spacious and tastefully decorated
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