Seasons of Love, a bridal tour. We hope
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Seasons of Love, a bridal tour. We hope
Welcome to Seasons of Love, a bridal tour. We hope you enjoy your day of discovering our little home town of Sycamore and planning your special day. We are honored to be part of your journey. We have been serving couples for many years to plan and make their wedding a day to remember. We wanted to give you an opportunity to see Sycamore as you may not have seen it before. We specialize in custom cakes and deserts as well as full service catering for weddings. We can do your rehearsal dinner or brunch after your wedding too. Your love has brought you to this day and we are here to make that celebration perfect. Bags provided by The Bridal Guide – Jill Doherty Beginnings... Tour begins at Chapel in the Pines, 15165 Quigley Road, Sycamore. IL and continues to Blumen Gardens, Saint Mary’s, and the Regal Center. Transportation is provided from each venue and leaves every 15 minutes or you may take a self-tour in your own vehicle. The fashion show begins at 3pm at the Jane Fargo Hotel. Transportation provided by Spare Wheels Transportation The Nice Bus 33W480 Fabyan Pkwy #101 600 E Lincoln Hwy #401, West Chicago, IL 60185 (630) 377-4637 Judy.Devoe@sparewheels.com DeKalb, IL 60115 TheNiceBus@gmail.com 15165 Quigley Road, Sycamore, Illinois 60178 (815) 895-4797 pinesinfo@gmail.com Hinckley Floral Inc. Roger Kyler Photography 950 W Lincoln Hwy 300 IL State Route 38 Hinckley, IL 60520 (815) 286-7400 HinckleyFloral@frontier.com Malta, IL 60150 (815) 825-2216 info@kylerphotography.com Energized Entertainment Liz Lundeen 434 Lucerne Lane DeKalb IL 60115 (815)757-8225 DJ@energizedentertainment.com Origami Owl Independent Designer (630) 341-8492 hootliz14@gmail.com Summer Menu Fruit Kabob Cheese Kabab Barbeque Ribs Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Potato Salad Baked Beans Corn Bread Muffins Cobbler A Note or Two… ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 8 Steps to Choosing Your Wedding Colors from Picking your wedding palette isn’t exactly as easy as choosing your two favorite colors and making them the foundation for every wedding detail. Get started with our guide for selecting your wedding hues. By Simone Hill 1. Get Inspired by Your Setting First things first: location. Have a color palette in mind as you start your venue search. Think about what colors you'd like to use, and whether you'd want to prioritize finding the perfect venue or having your perfect color palette. If you find a venue that you love, but it doesn't work with your colors, you'll want to switch up a hue or two so you don't bust your budget on trying to cover up or distract from the fact that it doesn't match. Venues like converted warehouses, lofts and tents are all blank slates, meaning you can really add as much or as little as you want to carry out your vision for color and style. If you've already found the perfect venue, use the space to help you come up with your color scheme. The colors of your reception space and its surroundings, whether it's the vintage Persian rug in the dining room or the view of the ocean, can spark an idea. And that way, you won't have to work against a clashing color palette and your colors will enhance what you love about your venue. 2. Keep Your Priorities In Mind While the venue is usually the biggest choice you have to make in your wedding planning, sometimes there are other details to consider that might come before choosing your colors too. If you've always dreamed of having your wedding overflowing with purple dendrobium orchids, then you should use that as a starting point for your palette, instead of trying to figure out a way to work it in later. You don't want to choose a color scheme only to find that a must-have, like your grandmother's ivory table runner, looks out of place or may get lost in the décor rather than standing out like you want it to. 3. Think Seasonally Just like your wardrobe, your wedding color scheme can be inspired by the time of year you're saying “I do." Think about the shade you want to use to bring out the season in your color palette. Rosy pink is perfect for spring, while a brighter coral is a summer staple. For fall, a rich fuchsia pairs well with other jewel tones, and blush and silver are a pretty wintry combo. Don't shy away from colors you love though just because of seasonal color “rules," which have pretty much gone the way of wearing white after Labor Day. Light pastels and barely there hues, like buff, can work for a fall or winter wedding. The trick is to concentrate on texture, and maybe even bring in a stronger accent color. 4. Set the Mood Your wedding colors can also help create a vibe for your wedding day. If you're going for a lot of drama, then a dark or jewel tone palette, like ruby red and black or emerald and gold, is a better choice than, say, light pastels. Think about the style and atmosphere you want to have, whether it's relaxed or nostalgic, and what colors put you in that mind-set. 5. Look to What You Love The colors that inspire your home décor are ones you know you can live with for a long time (and it's an extra perk that leftover items like Moroccan lanterns will get used after your wedding day). Open your closet: What color clothes and accessories are you drawn to? Use that as a starting point for choosing your wedding hues. 6. Do Your Research Magazines, art galleries and friends' weddings are all great sources for inspiration. While you wouldn't want to choose a color combo just because it's on trend, looking towards art and design may help you see colors you already love in a new way. 7. Consult the Color Wheel You don't need a degree from art school to pick your palette, but there are some basic principles to follow. Typically, colors that go well together are ones that are opposites because they pair a cool and warm (examples include orange and sky blue and turquoise and coral). Other color pairings that work are “neighbors"—they're similar to each other and share a primary color (think: sunshine yellow and melon orange or fuchsia and blush). A classic way to build your color palette is by pairing a bright, saturated color with a neutral, like violet and gray or blush and gold. 8. Don't Overthink It It's easy to get caught up in the idea that you have to have a strict wedding color palette. If you're early in the planning process, you'll probably get asked, “What are your colors?" a lot by friends and family, and that can put pressure on you to pick the “right" hues. But color doesn't have to play the major role that it's sometimes made out to be. While your palette will inform a lot of your wedding decisions, like your flowers and your bridesmaid dresses, you should use it as a guideline instead of a rule. Not every part of your wedding has to match perfectly, so don't stress on having every detail color-coded just right. Instead, think of your wedding planning in terms of style, formality, texture and mood, in addition to color. Taken from: https://www.theknot.com/content/weddings-with-color Whatever your style, whatever your taste, whatever your dream, Sweet Dream Catering can make those dreams a sweet memory. 1969 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178. (815) 756-8150 Deanna@SweetDreamDesserts.com 403 Edward Street Sycamore, Illinois 60178 (815) 895-3737 info@blumengardens.com Joe Nowak Photography Prism Light DJs 5N224 Deerpath Way St. Charles, IL 60175 495 Willow Elburn, IL 60119 (312) 860-4576 JoeNowakPhotography@gmail.com (630) 606-5167 PrismLightDJs@gmail.com La’Di Events Petal Boutique Amanda- event coordinator Sycamore, IL Sycamore, IL (815) 761-1290 (815) 739-5234 amanda@ladievents.com tiffany@thepetalboutique.com Fall Menu Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts Tossed Salad Asparagus Wraps Fresh Sliced Bread Chicken Grand Duke Duchess Potatoes Pork Chops Malibu Vegetable A Note or Two…. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Dos and Don’ts for Wedding Flowers from Flowers are one of the most beautiful and visually appealing part of any wedding. From bouquets to centerpieces and beyond, they bring a sense of style, scent and sophistication to a theme and colour scheme. That said, they can be tricky to pull off. So with this in mind, we’ve compiled a handy list of dos and don’ts to help you plan a blooming lovely celebration. DO… Give your florist a colour palette to work with, rather than insisting on specific flowers. This will allow them to create a stunning design that falls within your budget, since they know how to work around factors such as the time of year and the season, both of which play a key role in the availability, and thus price, of certain blooms. DON’T… Use floral displays to cover up less polished-looking parts of the venue, such as the fire exit. All you’ll really do is make sure they draw the eye of your guests. Instead, use your flowers to draw attention to the breathtaking parts of the room, such as the tables, the cake or even the dance floor. DO… Make sure your bouquet is manageable. Larger bouquets look absolutely stunning in photos, but so do smaller ones. So be realistic about your capabilities. If you don’t have the upper arm strength to go heavy, go petite, and remember – all eyes will be on you anyway. DON’T… DIY your flowers if you can help it. Thinking practically, your blooms will need to be purchased and arranged the morning of the big day, which is a big job all on its own. And honestly, it’s the last thing you need to be worried about when there’s thing like hair and make-up going on. So leave it to a pro and focus on getting ready yourself. DO… Incorporate non-floral elements in your ceremony and reception displays. Everything from your bouquets to your reception table centerpieces can be jazzed up with non-floral elements such as lights, candles, jewelry, candy and even grasses. Alternatively, use your flowers in unexpected ways, such as to decorate a gorgeous getaway car. DON’T… Choose flowers that are sensitive to heat if you are having a summer wedding. We all know how warm Aussie days can get, and there’s a chance they will start to wilt and lose appeal before your ceremony is even over. DO… Invite your florist – if they’re not already familiar with them – to make a personal inspection of your wedding venues. This will give them a better idea of what you need to bring your vision to life and will greatly aid their creative process by giving a sense of scope, dimension, ceiling heights and more. DON’T… Choose flowers with a strong perfume for your table centerpieces as the scent will overpower your food. And with the care – and dollars! – that went into picking your menu, you don’t want attention turning anywhere else. DO… Tell your florist if there are any particular flowers that mean something to you. For example, if your dad grew roses or your grandmother wore gardenia scent, they may be able to incorporate them in your blooms for a lovely sentimental tribute. DON’T… Be obvious. Brides can sometimes feel hemmed in by tradition and the need to go with what’s in fashion or on trend. But it’s better to think outside the box and ask for what you really want, rather than what you think you should want. Remember the golden rule of wedding planning – it’s your day so plan it your way. Taken from: http://www.easyweddings.com.au/articles/dos-donts-wedding-flowers/ Saint Mary’s Memorial Hall 322 Waterman Street Sycamore, Illinois 60178 (815) 895-3275 ext. 4 churchofstmary@stmarysycamore.com Old Barn Salvage Music by Design 662 Park Avenue Genoa, IL 60135 (779) 382-0401 email@oldbarnsalvage.com 611 E State St #106 Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 262-0432 hello@musicbydesign.com Curves Lizzy Mallin-Oparyk 1626 DeKalb Ave Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 899-5700 SycamoreCurves@gmail.com Mary Kay Beauty Consultant (815) 991-9288 Winter Menu Stuffed Mushrooms Beef Wellington Raspberry and Brie Carved Beef Carved Turkey Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Vegetable Blend A Note or Two… ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Selecting a Wedding Cake from When it comes to planning a wedding, few decisions are as delightful as choosing your wedding cake. After all, what could be better than sampling slice after slice of delicious cake? As eager as you may be to let the taste testing begin, taking time to envision the cake of your dreams will give you the sweetest results. Since, ideally, you should order the cake six months before the wedding, it's best to start considering what you would like soon after you've chosen your reception site and the style of your wedding. It may help to look at photographs in magazines and books or online for inspiration. Think about the look and the flavor you desire to help narrow your focus. Have you always wanted a pristine white cake? Or maybe you love strawberry filling. The ideas you find may help you come up with creative ways to incorporate your favorites so they fit your wedding. The cake's design should match the aesthetic of the day. A formal wedding generally calls for a structured, multitier cake; it can be elaborately or simply decorated, so long as its style implies something ceremonial and grand. These cakes are often round, but Cake for Wuebben Wedding, Peoria, IL, Aug 2015 square or even hexagonal shapes are more unexpected -- and the tiers can be stacked for a solid look or set on pillars for an airy grace. White is the classic color for a wedding cake, but chocolate and tinted frostings can be just as elegant. For a less formal wedding, you can certainly embrace the unconventional. The cake can be iced playfully with swirls of meringue or strewn with flower petals that fall where they may. Or you can forgo a single cake altogether and opt for a trio of smaller cakes or even cupcakes, doughnuts, or pastries displayed on tiered cake stands for an impressive effect. Details and motifs from the wedding can influence the appearance of the cake. Ron Ben-Israel, a wedding-cake designer in New York City, says inspiration can come from these four places: location, fashion, nature, or the menu. With location, not only can the reception site provide ideas, but so can the city and its architecture. A cake for a San Francisco wedding, for instance, may borrow the pastel hues of the city's Victorian row houses. The details of a bride's dress or accessories, such as Wedding at Blumen Gardens, July 2015 the lace in her veil or the pearls in her necklace, are wonderful to re-create on a cake; perhaps the bows on her dress can be echoed around the tiers. Adding elements from nature is always beautiful; look to the centerpiece flowers or the environment surrounding the reception. For a wedding on the beach, you could adorn the cake with seashells. And the menu can also spark creativity with the design; if you're having a rustic Italian meal, the cake might display marzipan grapes. As for the flavor of the cake, often the layers are white or yellow cake, but there's no reason they can't be chocolate, lemon, carrot, or hazelnut, to name a few. You can also tailor the cake to the rest of the meal; for example, a Mediterranean-themed dinner might inspire an orange-flavored cake, while an Asian feast could end with a cake featuring ginger. The fillings are another way to bring in more flavor. In addition to buttercream or other frostings, you can select jam, lemon curd, fruit purees, whipped cream, or chocolate fudge to complement the cake. Of course, you can always serve more than one cake if you wish to add to the bounty. Some couples choose to have a groom's cake in addition to the wedding cake. Traditionally, a groom's cake is a dark, rich fruitcake or chocolate cake, which makes a nice contrast to a white wedding cake, but it can also just be the groom's favorite dessert. Once you have some ideas for your cake, you'll need to find a baker. Your caterer may be able to make the cake, or he or she can suggest a baker; newly married friends can also provide recommendations. Or if you have a favorite bakery, ask the staff if they have experience making wedding cakes. Try to see samples of the kind of decorations you want, such as gum-paste flowers or marzipan fruits. The right baker will be able to not only carry out your wishes, but tell you if your vision for your cake is realistic. For instance, will the fruits you've selected be in season? Will the frosting stand up in the humidity? Is the style of the cake practical for the filling you prefer? "Some elaborate cakes take days to decorate," says Margaret Braun, a New York City wedding-cake designer. "A couple may want a perishable filling like fresh strawberries or whipped cream that just might not keep. Those fillings can work with a simple cake that can be put together in a day." Your baker will also know the ideal way to use certain ingredients. Delicate fruits such as raspberries, for example, are best paired with a white or almond cake with an icing that isn't too rich, since the berries' flavor will be the main attraction. If you'd like the cake to be decorated with fresh flowers, the baker should be able to tell you what blooms are edible. Or he can arrange to order nontoxic flowers, which haven't been sprayed with pesticides but aren't edible and should be removed before serving. (Your florist can also order them as well as arrange them on the cake, but many cake designers prefer to do this.) Once you've decided on the design and flavor, you should be sure everything is detailed in the contract along with the fee for the cake. Like caterers, cake makers charge per person (catering halls may charge their own per-slice cake-cutting fee if the cake does not come from them). Usually a 50 percent deposit must be paid when the contract is signed, with the balance due several weeks ahead of the wedding or upon delivery of the cake. One way to save money is to order a smaller cake for displaying at the reception and a sheet cake or two that can be cut and placed on plates in the kitchen; the sheet cakes don't need to be as elaborately decorated, and the dessert can be served more quickly, since the caterers can slice it as you are cutting the wedding cake. If you are an enthusiastic baker and would like to make your own cake, or if a talented relative or friend offers, think carefully before you choose this option -- it may require more work than you expect. If you have your heart set on creating it yourself, consider baking two or three small cakes with fewer tiers, which are easier to manage in a home kitchen. You also may want to use uncomplicated decorations such as fresh fruit. But even the simplest of wedding cakes still makes a statement -that the sweetness of married life is easily shared. MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS, VOLUME 30 2004 http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/226698/selecting-wedding-cake Regale Center Business & Banquet Center 124 S California St Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-1888 Boulder Terrace Sound Becky Beck’s Jewelry Store Montgomery, IL (815) 501-4715 Jeff@BTSound.com 303 E Hillcrest Dr. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-3800 DiamondGirl4u@frontier.com Wild Orchid Florist Preservation Heart Photography Maple Park, IL 60151 (630) 849-9036 WildOrchidCustomFloralDesign.com (815) 501-6074 Dana@preservationheart.com Spring Menu Cocktail Meatballs Luncheon Salad Sliced Ham Herbed Chicken Red Striped Potatoes Green Beans Mosticcoli Garlic Bread A Note or Two… ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ How to Plan an Extended Wedding Weekend from "It's over before you know it." How many times have you heard that piece of wisdom? But we have a solution—prolong the party! Take a cue from a tried-and-true trend in weddings: three-day weekend celebrations. Even if your location seems more familiar than foreign, creative hospitality will make the wedding an endlessly fascinating trip. (You definitely don't need to incorporate any or all of these celebrations though—they're just suggestions!) Keep the festivities rolling—and yourself relatively stress free—with these party pointers. 1. Welcome Party Why: If most of your wedding guests are out-of-towners, or if they're just people you haven't seen in a while, a welcome party is a great way to greet everyone in a relaxed, nopressure atmosphere. When: A day or two before the wedding, but you should really base it on the date when you know most of your guests will be arriving. Also, you don't want it to conflict with the rehearsal dinner—though a cocktails-only celebration could certainly follow the dinner. Who Hosts: Anything goes with this one. You and your fiance can certainly act as emcees and welcome the crew, or another family member or close friend can host. If you're also having a rehearsal dinner that the groom's parents are hosting, definitely don't ask them to also host the welcome party. But if you can't come up with the funds on your own, you can consider asking both sets of parents to host jointly. Who to Invite: All of your out-of-town guests, naturally, though why not invite the guests who live down the block too? The more the merrier, we say. Most to-be-weds invite most of their guests to the welcome party. Where: A welcome party can be a cocktails-only, open-house-style celebration at a bar (for total convenience, look into the bar at the hotel where everyone is staying) or something festive like a riverboat trip complete with buffet dinner and cupcakes. Don't go too formal with this one—the welcome party should stay lighthearted and be all about hanging out and having fun. Take It a Step Further: Are guests coming in from the places where you grew up? Show your hometown pride with a pair of signature cocktails named for your former stomping grounds, or choose local beer and wine to serve with dinner. 2. Rehearsal Dinner Why: As everyone is brimming with anticipation on the eve of the wedding, this celebratory, often casual dinner is filled with toasts, roasts and general good cheer. This is a good time for the couple to present the attendant gifts. Make sure to also give your parents and anyone else who was an integral part of the wedding-planning process a token of your appreciation—flowers, a nice bottle of wine or even a sentimental toast will do. When: A day or two before the wedding—typically following the ceremony rehearsal. If 90 percent of your wedding is comprised of out-of-towners, consider hosting an intimate dinner with just the wedding party two nights before the wedding, then a more casual and relaxed welcome party (like we just described) the night before the wedding. Who Hosts: Traditionally, the groom's parents. But depending on who is paying for the wedding, the couple or the bride's family may decide to host this event. Who to Invite: At the very least, it should include just the wedding party, very close family members and the officiant. But don't be afraid to include others you want to thank (for example, friends who aren't in the wedding party but have helped you out). It's really up to you, your budget and whatever other parties you have planned. Where: Many rehearsal dinners are held in hotel banquet room, or at nice restaurants, with full-course dinners and desserts. Others are held at home and feature a backyard barbecue or clambake. It depends on the size of your guest list, of course—a totally casual affair might not be appropriate if it's an intimate dinner for 10. Take It a Step Further: Add your wedding photographer to your rehearsal dinner guest list. Having a good idea of who the main players are for the wedding will help him or her get the shots you want on your wedding day. 3. Farewell Brunch Why: At the end of the weekend, a postwedding brunch is a great way to wind down and exchange final good-byes before leaving on your honeymoon. Newlyweds can take this chance to thank their guests and spend a bit more time with loved ones who've flown in from all over. When: The morning after the wedding. Keep in mind hotel checkout times when picking an appropriate start time (10:30 or 11 a.m., for instance). You don't want to start the brunch too late, especially if out-of-towners are going to be itching to get on the road. Who Hosts: There's no hard-and-fast rule here. It's a nice gesture for the couple to bear the brunt of the planning and cost, but either family could also assume the hosting role, especially if one side is entertaining more out-of-towners than the other. Who to Invite: The brunch is usually for the couple's families and any wedding guests who are still in town, but feel free to include attendants, friends or even children who weren't invited to the wedding. Basically, anything goes. Where: Like most parties, the brunch can be held wherever suits the mood: your parents' home, a hotel salon, a friend's backyard. Take It a Step Further: Get even more psyched for your postwedding getaway by theming your brunch around your honeymoon destination. For example, serve antipasti if you're headed to Italy, or a tropical fruit salad (with plenty of pineapple, of course) if you're bound for Hawaii. Knot Note: If it seems that your wedding is turning into a real mini vacation (like a fourday affair), consider setting up optional activities for those who aren't familiar with the area and need something to do (a sign of a truly gracious host). Think tee times, horseback riding, hikes, fishing trips—it really depends on the wedding locale. Let guests know their options (and reservation and cost info) well ahead of time with a separate mailing. And be sure to include the details in their welcome packet. Taken from: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-rehearsals-wedding-brunchesextended-wedding-weekend 355 West State Street Sycamore, Illinois 60178 (815) 895-6789 Alexis Kay Designs Ducky’s Formalwear Bridal and Formalwear 128 E Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 767-6558 DuckysDekalb@gmail.com AlexisKayDesigns@gmail.com 250 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 754-7703 Premier Entertainment Essentials by Victoria Big Rock, IL (630) 450-7106 Info@Premier-DJ.net 1154 S. 4th St DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 762-5054 Essentials1154@live.com Note or Two…. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Perfect Endings and another beginning… Thank you so much for joining us in this Bridal Tour. We hope you enjoyed your day and found exciting new ideas, classic styles, and comforting warm faces. At the end of this voyage we look forward to the new beginnings in your journey. If there is anything else we can help you with, feel free to contact us. Let us make your ordinary day a sweet dream and your dreams a sweet memory.