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Show B4 Wednesday, February 27, 2008 " " . - - . 1 m.rjm-in i J , 4. Bridal veils often signify a bride-to-be even more so than the wedding gown. Unveiling the story of bridal veils Who would've thought a thin piece of lace or tulle could truly make a bride look and feel like she is getting married. Veils have remained an important impor-tant part of wedding-day attire for centuries. Veils date back to ancient Greeks and Romans, who used them to fend off evil spirits and demons. The thinking was that the evil spirits would not be able to get to the person behind the veil, hence keeping her safe for her husband. In the late eighteenth century in America, veils became quite popular. Aides to George Washington saw his step granddaughter Nellie sitting sit-ting by a lace-curtained window and remarked on her stunning beauty. Nellie recreated the scene at her wedding by making a veil of white lace. Today's brides still take part in the tradition of the veil, but add their own spin on the accessory. acces-sory. Veils typically correspond to the color of the gown. White represents the ul timate purity of the bride. A veil can be whatever you want it to be, from simple and understated to extravagant and detailed. It can also be any length, from cascading beyond the wedding train to ending at the bride's elbow. No matter what you choose in a veil, it's important that it complements your overall look A it1 P RECEPTION P Saturday, March 01, 2008 7:00 to 9:00 PM Davis 4th Ward Chapel 3990 South 1500 East 460 North Vernal Ave 435-781-1227 and doesn't compete with your gown. A fancy veil will be too much for a detailed gown, but you can embellish a plain dress with a detailed veil. When selecting veils, it helps if you have an image of your gown in mind. Some dress shops also specialize in veils, so you may be able to try on your gown and different veils to compare looks. It is also wise to style your hair and makeup similar to how you will wear it on your wedding day. This way you can experience the full effect. When observing yourself in the veil, try it on in front of a full-length full-length mirror, and view yourself from all angles. A veil may look flattering from the front, but may not complement the back of your . gown. Don't forget to walk around the house or dress shop in your veil, especially ifyou arechoosing one of considerable length. This way you can grow accustomed to maneuvering with the veil on and avoid tripping on your big day. While veils are very beautiful, they are entirely optional for the bride (unless your house of worship wor-ship has rules regarding veils). Many other headpieces and accessories ac-cessories are available ifyou opt out of a veil. These include tiaras, barrettes, hats, and more. 5 (Tils i ,1 Wedding Registry V 280 West Main Vernal -781-1556 Mon-Fri:8-7Sat:8-6Sun:10-S FreeQft Wrapping & Delivery Vernal Suggestions for wedding day meal options One of the biggest decisions a couple has to make when planning plan-ning a wedding concerns how to feed the guests. This boils down to two choices: a sit down meal or a buffet style serving. Each has their ups and downs, and which route to take typically depends on a number of factors. Degree of formality: Formal weddings often call for a sit-down meal, as it's generally viewed as more elegant. But this doesn't exclude the buffet- style option from formal weddings. At more laid back, but still formal, weddings wed-dings a buffet-style meal is perfectly per-fectly acceptable. For weddings that aren't as formal, it's generally gener-ally best (and less expensive) to offer a buffet style meal. The guest list: The global nature of the world today means friends and family are spread out more than ever. The guest lists at many weddings are increasingly in-creasingly looking like a United Nations summit, with attendees coming from all over the map. If a wedding guest list features Beautiful skin Continued from B2 Not So 'Sun'sational Many brides-to-be believe that suntanning will cure many of their skin ailments. This isn't the case. While sunbathing may temporarily alleviate acne or breakouts, it could actually compound the problem and make outbreaks worse over time. Other ladies think that tanned skin will make them look better against their white bridal gown. However, How-ever, on your wedding day you should look like the best version of you, not a complete stranger. Fair-skinned individuals may look out of place with a deep tan. Err on the side of moderate whenever contemplatingmodify-ingyour contemplatingmodify-ingyour skin tone, as it will affect makeup choices and other things Secrets about honeymoon planning It seems as though with the Internet and its many travel Web sites there would be no need to have an actual person book your travel. Surprisingly, however, more and more people are going back to using travel agents for at least some of their travel needs. According to a New York Times article, Forrester Research, a technology consulting firm, reports 9 percent fewer people booked travel online in 2007 than in 2005. This is probably not news to brides and grodhis embarking on their honeymoon planning, and who may find themselves turning to an experienced travel agent for the very first time in their lives. 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For weddings that boast a particularly young guest list, a buffet style might encourage more mingling and allow those guests to meet one another a lot easier than a sit down meal would. Budget: Buffet-style meals are generally less expensive, but this isn't always the case. Some think a sit-down meal will cost more because a wait staff is required to serve the food and drinks. While this is true to an extent, buffet-style buffet-style meals still require a staff on hand to replace food that has run out. In addition, the time of day of the reception plays a role as well. For example, a buffet-style buffet-style lunch will not be nearly as as well. And avoid tanningbooths or sitting out in the sun. If you must be tan, look for artificial spray tans or bronzers that create natural-looking color. Makeup Conservative, natural-looking makeup should also be the rule. The photographs you take on your wedding day will be a testament testa-ment to the era and moments you shared. But you donOt want to look dated when you reminisce years later. Choose muted shades on eyes, lips and cheeks that enhance, rather than cover up your beauty. Select makeup that is smudge- and waterproof so it will stand up to tears of joy and kisses from well-wishers. Pressed or loose powder can also be your best friend. It will come in handy when you have to touch up spots on your face or combat shine. couples are young enough to have incorporated the Internet into most aspects of their personal per-sonal and professional lives, so why shouldn't they just book a honeymoon online themselves? "Honeymoon couples have many reasons for using a travel agent to help plan and book their honeymoon, not the least of which is the time they can save and focus on other wedding details, instead. An experienced travel agent can help them plan the itinerary, book airfare, hotels ho-tels and activities, saving them time and, frequently, money," according to Scott Ellingboe, CEO of The Honeymoon (www. thehoneymoon.com), an online honeymoon resource that has a i 4i our ifwdaly Silk wid dried flowers Fresh ammm'tneiUs Special orders www.vernalfloral.com 41 EAST 100 NORTH VERNAL OR 1 800-748 4437 expensive as a buffet-style dinner. din-ner. In general, though, a buffet at a wedding is almost always more budget-friendly than a sit down, typically costing far less per plate. Flexibility: Guest lists are often of-ten unique, with each guest having hav-ing particular preferences when honeymoon gift registry service, destination information, honeymoon honey-moon packages, and a nationwide network of experienced travel agents. While it's true that travel agents can save a couple the time they might otherwise spend on research and planning themselves, them-selves, can they really save them '"money?r;'7r!t"" fr ..-'; j - "If a honeymoon were simply a matter of booking an airline ticket tick-et from point A to point B, then using a travel agent is going to cost more," says Ellingboe. "But travel agents have relationships with tour and package providers that they can leverage in ways the average consumer cannot. Also, honeymoons can involve complex itineraries to various places throughout the world." This is why The Honeymoon has put together a network of honeymoon and destination specialists spe-cialists throughout the country. v l i V i(t!E(i31 .J Call us: 789-0789 1 -avj it comes to food. This makes buffets an especially attractive option. Sit down meals can be very limiting, which won't bode well for picky eaters. A buffet, however, offers many selections, and chances are even the pickiest of eaters will find somethingthey can devour. photo by Kelly Boren Photography "These agents don't pay us to be there, we chose them because we wanted our honeymoon registry customers to have the most experienced and knowledgeable travel agents in the industry," offers Ellingboe. In fact, honeymoon honey-moon and luxury travelers have never really stopped using travel agents for this very reason. Ten years ago the travel agent was going to be "disintermediated," a fancy word for "put out of business." But today agents are still a viable part of the travel industry. What it really boils down to is this: there is so much information informa-tion and so many travel options from which to choose that using a travel professional with the "been there, done that" experience experi-ence can make the difference between a good trip and a "trip of a lifetime." Long live the travel agent! 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