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Show . produced by the Newspaper Agency Corporation The Sait Lake Tribune/Deseret News, Sunday, January 31, 1999 Cat, drink and be married Cutting-edge technology hits wedding rings — Cutting-edge technology and a surge ofcreativity are giving | diamonds more fire and brilliance today than in decades past. A bride can choose from a plethora of new diamond cuts | to create an engagement ring | that is as unique as she. Going beyond thetraditional Whenplanning yourreception, don’t forgetit is a celebration BY PRISCILLA Lister Paula Abdul and KennyG, have all ‘Src, turned to Cowieto help them make wedding memories. But for Cowie, style has nothing to do with designer clothes, watchesorcars. IBUTOR Your wedding reception should shower you with wonderful memoTies. It should bestow on you and your beloved the feelings ofjoy and conectionas your dearest friends and family join to celebrate you. “We have found that people who are planning a wedding reception are for a real celebration,” said Jan Carter of the Santa Fe Restaurant up Emigration Canyon. “Getting married is a celebration, a party. Theywant to have the chancetotalk with guests, not just standin a line.” Carter says that location plays a big part in determining where to Stage a reception. Couples want the Site to be a reflection of who theyare and what they hold dear. “Location is big for the majority of »” Carter explained. “Couples who are interested in having their receptionat the Santa Felike the idea of being in the mountains. We always hear words like ‘patio,’ ‘garden’ and ‘mountain’ when people call us about a reception.” Carter also indicated that couples are feeling less restricted in what they find appropriate for their wedding reception. Thingsare less structured today than they were 10or 20 years ago. It can be the stuff of your dreams, regardless of your budget. “Forget what society or tradition dictates about wedding celebrations,” writes Colin Cowie in his round orbrilliant cut, which onto future generations. In Bavaria, the bride and groomsawalogin half at the reception to showthey'll share facets. A romantic “Hearts onFire’ diamond,part of the “ideal” cut fidence and graciousness. It means. knowing yourself, what works for you and what doesn’t. On your wedding day,true style meanscreating a personal environmentto share with Whetherelegant orrot the people whoare closest to you, Cowiefirst meets with a bride and in a restaurant's private room. Cowie points out that budget con straints donot necessarily affect creativity or your personal sense of avorite movies, music, colors, flowers, restaurants, clothing designers, tep back in time with the romance of a Victorian wedding by renting such a mansion; center yourreception on your honey- groomto helpplan their wedding red, a lion and dragon danceis often performed to ward off evils and the Long recommends comingupwith and making every single guest as welcome and comfortable as possi- celebration, he asks themalot of a theme for your reception that while alsoguidquestions, including: what are their ble,”he says. style. “At the beginning of your wedding-planning process, don’t think small,” he advises. “Think big Create the fantasy. You can always scale downlater. A big idea or a fantasy that captures your imagination will inspire you and help you create that thread of personal style you'll weave through every element of your ownsignature wedding.” “More and more, people who may be ona limited budget, still want a celebration,” Carter explained. “So they may trim down their guest list sothatthey can still give the kindof partythey envisioned.” Becky Long, in her book From Something Old to Something New: A Bride's Guide to Something Unique. new book, Colin Cowie Weddings (Little Brown & Co.) “I believe there are no rules whenit comes to weddings, except one: Style should prevail.” Cowie is one of today’s most sought-after wedding designers. Celebrities, including Don Henley, Lisa Kudrow, Kelsey Grammer, Creative Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Celebration (Galaxy Publishing), agrees that the best approachinthe beginningis to imagine your dreamiest reception. “Don't suffocate great ideas by assuming they're too expensive or toodifficult to pull off,” she says. “You may be surprised at how many foods, drinks, vacation destinations, books, seasons, hobbies? He gets details onall these favorites. He asks Chinese character symbolizing double happiness is almost always incorporated. French newlyweds ble-handled cupthat is often passed moondestination, featuring its foods and music; fairy-tale receptions the couple if they could do anything, might include a horse-drawn car- they wantedfor a day, what wouldit 2 “Based on the answers to these questions, we come up with a conceptthat is truly areflection of the riage, an indoor pond with frog on a lily pad and a professionalstoryteller reading your personalized romance; hold a Renaissance wedding at your bride and groom’s personal style,” says Cowie Ask yourself and your betrothed local art museumwith guests in cos- really makes or breaks a party is almost always ignored by people these questions and more. putting on a wedding. It’s timing.” To helpyoubrainstorm,we toss in your reception,” suggests Long some reception ideas from Cowie Other theme ideas include New and Long. No matter how small or large, how exotic or homespun, how Year's Eve, “Wizard of Oz,” jungle, Old South, Halloween, Valentine's dancing, speeches, the cake cutting. “It’s absolutely critical that you plan the timingandstay to a schedule,” he says formulatoentertaining. “Start with the basics — food, great music delicious andbuild from tion by incorporating a tradition the room. Seat guests close to one there,” says Cowie. from your or your groom's ethnic anotherat each table to create better heritage,” says Long. One couple group energy while dining (but no she knows askedguests to join them A variety of styles: In Cowie’s in celebrating their combined her- book, he details nine receptions he itages “by attending in the dress of has created, including one in a city your heritage.” loft for just 30 close friends, a week- everything from clogs to kilts end getaway in the desert, which included the helpof someshortcuts and mini- hotel ballroom. jumping over a broomstick decorated with flowers to promotefertility. Australian weddingstypically serve Healso offers blueprint menus for a wedding breakfast, a summer lun fruitcake for the wedding cake and roundtables), he says. “At any cocktail reception,it is not necessary to provide seating for all guests,” says Cowie. Just provide centofthetotal And know that music has an incredible effect on any gathering ernie “Tt gives you theability to control the energy and set the mood,” Cowie says. Whetherlive or recorded or a guests form a “departure circle” the bride and groomgoin opposite “L urge youat every opportunity in dinnerin the garden under canopy, a directions inside the circle of guests to bid themeach farewell. Chinese brides traditionally wear designing your wedding to take inspiration from your personality MODERN, TRADITIONAL, WESTERN, GLASS (INCLUDING TEMPLES) WIDEST SELECTION AND PRICES Whenthe reception ends, in which combination, make it yours. and that of your groom,” he says. “Create an environment for your guests that expresses whoyou are.” Article provided by Copley News Service. ~ Lose 1-3 Dress Sizes in our28Inch Loss and Skin Progra Day Spais Salt Lake City’s full sen TOPS FROM: WILTON, DEGROOTS, H. HEWITT, CDJ GLASS, AND OTHERS OR DESIGN YOUR OWN TOP. NEW: PORCELAIN TEMPLES - EXCELLENT DETAIL CHOCOLATE AND MOLDS FOR MINTS “4,>\ 0 10 row (INCL. WESTERN AND TEMPLES) 0 Way BAKERSC. & C., INC. Wy t . eX oY Tod tt “Because detatls make the difference . 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