bride's guide | issue 2 2012 start your married life deBT Free Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com dreams newlyweds learning to make your a reality... Color Cues Cook Bride's guide for two 1 B ida S cti n Newly Remodeled All Wedding Sets Are Come e u Bride’s Guide • 2012 Bride’s guide 2012 issue 2 Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography www.amportraits.com make Your dreams a reality... Help Make Your Dreams A Reality With Wedding Inurance Start Your Married Life Debt Free Color Cues who hasn't fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle, the cake, the reception following the ceremony? . . . . . . . . . 3 getting married is a dream . who hasn’t fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 one of the first decisions you'll face is selecting a color palette . there are so many shades to choose from . 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Often couples are not able to travel to the wedding location prior to the ceremony to get everything organized, and rely on telephone and email conversations. Bride’s Guide • 2012 the nightmares end up to be extremely funny stories that will be retold time and time again - and they can happen whether the wedding is taking place locally, or halfway across the country. stories like the bride, who shortly before the wedding, discovered her brother thought her dress needed a bit of extra color, and took his finger paints to the beautiful white fabric. Or the cat that decided to give birth - nestled into the folds of the bride's wedding gown. "Wedding disasters occur on a daily basis," says robert Nuccio, president of r.V. Nuccio & associates, inc., the exclusive program manager of the Fireman's Fund wedding insurance program in the u.s. "Weather, vendors going out of business, the father of the bride not being able to attend due to sudden illness - you name it, it's happened. 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Be prepared with a plan B and anticipate that this special time of your life will proceed just like it did in your childhood dreams. © ara article dreams realiTY Getting married is a dream. Who hasn't fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle, the music, the cake, the reception following the ceremony? Not being able to directly interact face to face with wedding organizers at the church and reception hall, and vendors who will be handling the cake, photos and flowers, to name a few, can make planning a bit more of a challenge. Wedding dreams can turn into nightmares well before the wedding - your wedding dress shop, the caterer or even the venue goes out of business - or the day of - a tornado strikes the church where the wedding was to be held. But sometimes ROSIE’S RIBS • Catering • Parties • Special Events Call or text to order ahead Making plans for that special day? 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Your conversation should encompass several key financial talking points, including: * Credit - discuss candidly how you've both used it in the past, how you'll use it going forward and what, if any, role credit will play in funding your wedding. if you haven't already done it, exchange your credit scores, and discuss how you both arrived at your respective credit statuses. 4 Bride's guide The average wedding now costs more than $25,000, multiple studies show. * Budgeting - a budget will be key to financial security throughout your married life. establishing and sticking to a budget for your wedding is not only a good way to avoid overspending, it's a good team-building exercise for future spouses. You can learn a lot about each other based on how you manage your weddingplanning budget. For example, every budget includes income. You'll need to realistically discuss your wedding "income" funding sources you can rely on to help defray the overall wedding cost. Will your parents contribute? Will you dip into some savings? Will you pay for some things with credit? * savings - saving money is often an exercise in compromise. For example, you may want a new car, but to save money you may buy a slightly used one instead of a current model. saving money on wedding costs is the same. You'll need to look for creative ways to save money. Fortunately, there are many ways to do this. Changing the time of your wedding to off-peak seasons or days of the week, opting to hold it at a different venue like a park, botanical garden or even a zoo, choosing less- costly dinner selections and even making invitations and favors yourself, can all save you money. many people find it difficult to reconcile the idea of financial matters and romance. But don't underestimate the romantic appeal of starting out your life together free of wedding debt. Having good credit, solid credit scores and little or no debt can be a great foundation for creating financial bliss in your marriage. © ara article Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com Consider enrolling together in a credit monitoring product. Keeping a close eye on your credit leading up to marriage may help you better understand if and how you should use credit in funding your wedding. Websites like Freecreditscore.com allow you to see your credit score, which is a snapshot of your credit. The site's Credit score Center can help you understand how your score works, how it's calculated, what factors impact it and when is the best time to apply for credit. Free starting married life Cues You recently got engaged, and the excitement is brewing. You can't wait to start the wedding planning. One of the first decisions you'll face is selecting a color palette. There are so many shades to choose from. How do you decide? While some brides have no trouble selecting a color palette, others struggle with it. The good news is that there are many facets from which you may take your color cues, starting with your color faves. What colors are you drawn to? gold? Orange? red? if you love red and can't picture yourself getting married without it, then you have already won half the battle. all you need to do now is select one or two more colors, and you will have your palette. if the red is rather intense, you might opt for some neutrals like white, silver, black or gray. don't have a favorite color? No problem. look to your choices in apparel for your color cues. start shopping for bridesmaid dresses, and once you select a style and color, take your cues from it. if the dresses are purple, you'll want to make sure you work in some shade of purple into your palette. The same goes with the tuxes. if the groom has chosen gray tuxes, then you'll want to make sure gray is either part of your palette or goes well with it. Flowers also provide important color cues. What flowers are in season and what are you hoping to incorporate into your wedding? if you have your eye on a lot of pale pink blooms, then you will definitely want to work that color into your palette, or at the very least, choose a complementary palette. location and season can also provide color cues. Check out the venues you have selected for the ceremony and the reception. do any of the colors there appeal to you? if you are getting married in a gazebo surrounded by yellow tulips, perhaps a cream palette with accents of maize and gold would work well. season can also make a difference. Winter colors differ dramatically from summer colors. maroon and silver might serve a November wedding well, but not a may wedding. Keep in mind that just because you select a color palette early on doesn't mean it will work. Be willing to make some changes the deeper you get into the planning. That pale green you chose for your accent color might turn into forest green once you select the invitations. light green lettering doesn't show up nearly as well on crisp, white paper as dark green does. Whether you choose the color palette or let it choose you, be open to change. You never know. That burgundy you're hoping for might serve your april wedding better as fuschia. By Tresa Erickson From Save the Date JUNE SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI 1 SAT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 To Wedding Invitation Napkins Programs Ribbons Place Cards 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 still having trouble selecting a color palette? Consider current trends. a couple rounds of shopping should clue you in to these. 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For now, you can tackle just about any recipe if you have: • A couple of basic pots (one large enough to make pasta and a medium-size one for sauces and steaming veggies) • A skillet • A casserole dish • Measuring cups and spoons • One large and one small mixing bowl • Wooden spoons, a good can opener, a slotted spoon, a ladle, rubber spatulas and a metal spatula • A cutting board and a good chef's knife, a paring knife, a vegetable peeler and a grater • Baking pans: one 9-by-13-inch, two round cake pans, a pie pan, a 6 Bride's guide it needn't be a rack, of course, but a solid collection of spices will be necessary for cooking from recipes and can help you transform ordinary fare into very special - even signature - dishes. stock a handful of basics, then build your selection. store them away from heat and light (not over your stove). a good start would be: basil, bay leaves, cayenne, chives, cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, marjoram, oregano, paprika, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, turmeric and, of course, salt and black pepper. if you have an ongoing gift registry, you might add simply Organic's spice rack with spices. it provides 16 basic spices, including daily grind Black Peppercorns and grind to a salt blend. For convenience (and reliability), stock plenty of ready-to-use spice blends, too, such as all-purpose seasoning, chili powder, curry powder, italian seasoning, mexican seasoning, and pumpkin pie spice. ARA needn't be a hassle. it's helpful to plan your menus for the week ahead, both for shopping ease and peace of mind. start by relying on basic recipes. maybe you have some that have been passed down in your family. Or maybe you're teaching yourself now. You might want to set aside one day a week to try a brand new recipe, such as a new ethnic dish or something you saw on a cooking show or website. if it works, add it to your repertoire. You can also greatly vary your basic recipes, such as potato, pasta and egg dishes, just by experimenting with seasonings and other toppings. if you know how to cook pasta (and if you don't, just follow the directions on the package and you'll nail it), you can make myriad dishes by choosing a variety of pastas in various shapes. Then mix things up by seasoning your sauces differently: add basil, garlic powder and thyme to your tomato sauce one day and oregano, garlic granules and basil another. For a white sauce, try tarragon, paprika and parsley or marjoram, dill weed and chives. if you're going for convenience, simply choose a blend such as italian seasoning, and you're good to go. You can find some good "beginner" recipes on simply Organic's recipe website, which, for convenience, creatively use mixes and blends. You can also download the company's free recipe app for your iPhone, iPad, and/or iPod Touch. Take shortcuts Recipes deciding what to have for dinner speaking of mixes and blends, if you haven't noticed, they're not just for dessert anymore. 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Start Early The sooner you start looking for a wedding dress, the better chance you will have of finding just the right one and the accessories to go with it. You will also have plenty of time for alterations. and should you choose not to buy a gown off the rack and customer order one instead, you won't have to worry about it not arriving in time. Keep At It Be Open Bring A Guide Find a trusted friend or family member willing to go shopping with you and help you decide. You need someone who can give you an honest opinion of each dress you try on, good or bad. Choose someone who will tell you what they think, not what you want to hear. Shop Around Take several days to check out the Bride's guide Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com don't pick the dress. let it pick you. go ahead and page through all of those bridal magazines. The more you know about what's out there, the better idea you'll have of what you want. But don't limit your shopping to any one style, color or designer. Just because a particular style of dress looks good on the page does not mean it will look good on you at the store. You want a gown that not only appeals to your tastes but flatters your figure. Continue your search until you find the perfect gown, and when you do, stop! Purchase the dress right then and there and turn your attention to the other tasks on your to-do list. don't continue to shop on the off chance you will find something better. Chances are you won't, and when you return to the store to purchase the dress of your dreams, someone else may have already beat you to it. shopping for a gown can take a lot of time. While some brides come upon the dress of their dreams within the first few hours of shopping, most don't. Prepare for the task to take a while and enjoy! By Tresa Erickson 9 Bride’s Guide • 2012 wedding cake There are so many alternatives to wedding cake. But before you start looking into them, you need to determine why you are opposed to the idea. do you dislike the taste of cake in general or the look of a traditional wedding cake? if you like cake but not the standard tiered wedding cake with lots of frosting, you have many options. You can ask your baker to do something different and design you a unique cake, perhaps a replica of your wedding rings or favorite flower. You can serve smaller single-layer cakes in various flavors at each of your reception tables-this has become a big trend in recent years. You can fill several tierd platters with cupcakes of every flavor. The choice is yours, and if cake is not for you, there are alternatives. Before you axe the cake altogether, remember your guests. some will expect wedding cake and be sorely disappointed when you don't serve it. For their sake, you might want to arrange for a small wedding cake. For those more daring, dessert options run the gamut from pastries to pie. sit down and rank your dessert faves. Have your spouse-to-be do the same. Then compare the lists. do you see anything in common? 10 Bride's guide alTerNaTiVes You're getting married soon, and the time has come for you to select a wedding cake. While you understand serving cake is tradition, you're not real fond of the idea. Isn't there something else you could serve? Of course there is! Perhaps ice cream is tops. No? ice cream is your beloved's number one choice and pie is yours? Pie and ice cream? What a great combo! To give your guests more choices, consider serving your top choices buffet style. arrange for an ice cream bar, for example, with several flavors of ice cream and toppings. That way, guests can create their own ice cream dishes from sundaes to banana splits. instead of serving one type of pie, set up a pie bar with several types for guests to feast on. They might have a sliver of peach pie, a sliver of apple and a sliver of pecan. still not sure what to serve? No problem. set up a coffee and dessert bar with various sweets from pastries to puddings. This will satisfy a large number of sweet tooths. There is so much you could serve in addition to or in lieu of wedding cake. Check out some bridal blogs and magazines, do a general search on the internet and ask around. You're sure to come up with hundreds of alternatives, so many in fact that choosing just one may be difficult. By Tresa Erickson Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com veiled W dding P c ag iNTeNTiONs Bride’s Guide • 2012 PREMIER SPECIAL Paulucci’s There are many details to still consider-some more significant than others. lengths cover the gamut from shoulder (22 inches), elbow (25), waist (30), mid-hip (33), hip (36), fingertip (45), waltz (mid-calf) (54), ankle (70) and chapel (90) to cathedral (108 inches). The indicated inches are the somewhere between the after- conventional, predetermined length thought of "does this gown make my of that particular style. Of course, thighs look big?" and "How will i depending on the bride's height, an wear my hair?" comes the consider- ankle-length veil measuring 70 inchation of head covering/hair orna- es may be deemed a cathedral mentation. length for a shorter bride if, in fact, For centuries a veil has been the the veil touches the floor. The concommon accoutrement for a bride's ventional nine-foot cathedral length attire, but that isn't necessarily the (which no longer is worn only in Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com case with today's variety of selec- cathedrals) can be modified to pertions. Veils historically served the sonal preference; Princess diana's purpose of keeping demons away veil was 25 feet long in her 1981 from the bride (or so they thought); wedding while TV celebrity star of covering the bride in humility, Jones wore a veil 27 feet long in her subservience, chastity or modesty; 2004 wedding. or of concealing the bride's face for a Options to wearing a veil abound. a variety of cultural or religious rea- small hat, tiara, ornamental comb or sons. since today's bride and groom bejeweled headband may be the often have a majority of their photo- simple, flattering touch a bride graphs taken before the wedding needs to complement her gown. Perceremony, a veil no longer conceals haps a piece of heirloom jewelry can the blushing bride from her soon-to- be converted into a stunning barbe husband. in fact, most brides sim- rette or hairpiece for a sentimental ply choose a head covering or hair touch. small flowers can serve as a ornamentation that will complement fresh, "green" accent for a natural their gown and bring out their finest impression. features. it goes without saying that wedding should a bride decide to wear a veil, days are special, and selecting an she has many options. a blusher may appropriate hairpiece deserves be worn to cover the face and lifted extra attention. With the intention of during the ceremony to reveal the accenting her beauty, complementbride's beauty. The veil length is gen- ing her dress and attracting the eye erally influenced by the length of the of her mate, a bride has many dress (the veil should not be longer options. even the smallest detail will than the dress) and whether the add to an unforgettable day. wedding is formal or semiformal. By Tresa Erickson Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com The date is set, the venue is booked and the dress is selected. 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What should be a union of two often turns into a union of families, and that can make for very difficult times. even when the families take a step back to respect the wishes of the bride and groom, things can get out of hand. although the wedding is theirs, brides and grooms can get carried away and alienate others with their wedding choices. How do you avoid this? You learn the art of compromise. Compromise, a settlement of differences by mutual concessions. That's right. differences and concessions. With so many people involved the planning of a wedding, it is not uncommon for differences to occur. Whether concessions are made depends upon the willingness of the parties involved. are you willing to consider options other than your own? are you willing to consider that the options of others might be better? Just because you want round tables at your reception does not mean you should have them. They may not be available or work for the space. don't assume there is one and only one way to do things. There might be several. You should take the time to listen to all of the options available before determining what is best for your purposes. Compromise cannot work without concession. it may be your wedding, but that doesn't mean you have all of the best ideas. The more open you are to getting the feedback of others and pursuing what works, the easier the planning will be. Of course, not all opinions are feasible. You must be able to separate the good from the bad, the essential from the non-essential, the important from the not so important. if an idea will not work, there's no use in considering it. if an idea will work but you have your heart set on something else, it's fine to axe it. it is your wedding, and you don't have to concede on everything. do remember, however, that your wedding will be just the first of many good days to come. The fact that you have to simplify the wording on the invitations for your parents' sake probably won't matter to you 10 years from now. respect is key. Family and friends must understand that it is not their wedding and respect the wishes of those involved, in particular the bride and groom. The bride and groom must understand that while it is their wedding there are others involved who may want to have a say. The couple must respect the opinions of each other and those involved in the wedding planning. That respect can lead to the willingness to concede, which in turn, can lead to a better wedding overall. By Tresa Erickson Sarah, Aaron “Loft Manager” & Dad – Owners Ceremonial White Dove Release Now Serving the Greater Palouse Area LC Valley • Moscow • Pullman • Colfax Orofino • Surrounding Areas BG-12-455062 www.dovecoverelease.com Email: ccp.whitedove49@yahoo.com Bride's guide (208) 882-3075 Kelsey & Jeremiah January 1, 2011 • Moscow 12 sWeeT For some, the answer is clear: anyplace but their home. For others, the wrestling begins. should they have their wedding at home or someplace else? if you are among them, here are some factors to consider. Budget depending upon the number of guests invited, having your wedding at home may be less or more costly. The longer your guest list, the more items you may have to rent from tables and chairs to a catering kitchen and tents to lights and port-a-potties. You may also need a cleanup crew for before and after the event as well as a landscaping crew if you are having your wedding outdoors. You may have to hire a valet parking service and purchase a generator to provide the extra power needed for the event. all of this can really add up. HOme home Bride’s Guide • 2012 One of the first decisions newly engaged couples may need to make regarding their wedding is where to have it. Our Safety accidents are always a possibility no matter where you may have your wedding. depending upon the setup of your home, you may have to take extra care to avoid them. if you have invited several seniors, you may need to remove or tack down area rugs, install handrails in your bathroom and so forth. if you have invited several young children, you may need to drain or gate off water features, install safety covers on your outlets and so forth. You should check with your vendors to make sure they have adequate coverage as well as with your own insurance agent. You may need to purchase an additional policy for your wedding. Brides are Special! Other Considerations even if your home meets the space, location and safety requirements, you may still encounter some hurdles. some officiants will not preside over weddings that do not take place on their church's grounds. Will yours? some cities require permits for large events like weddings. does yours? some neighbors are very particular about what goes on near their homes and will put up a great fuss. Will yours? The potential for damage and bad weather can also be factors. The more people traipsing in and around your home, the more likely things will get broke. are you prepared for this? if you are having your wedding outside and the weather turns sour, can you move everything inside? determining whether to have a wedding at home is not a decision to take lightly. While home weddings are becoming popular, not every home is equipped for such an event. make sure yours is. if not, consider having your wedding at another home that is, perhaps that of a friend or relative. By Tresa Erickson Space The more wedding guests you invite, the larger space you will need for your wedding. if you are having your wedding outdoors, this may not be an issue, unless you have a very small yard. if you are having your wedding indoors, on the other hand, you will need to ensure you have enough space for your guests to move around and mingle. squeezing 50 people into your 10x10 foot living room could result in some leaving. Casa Blanca Bridal Gown Spring 2012 • Bridal • Bridal Party • Prom • Special Occasions • Alterations • Special Orders • Jewelry & Bridal Accessories Excellent Customer Service Is Our Commitment. Alterations Available In Store! Location Not every home is located in an idyllic setting. some are near noisy highways or airports. some are situated in really busy urban environments, and others, in remote regions. make sure the home where you intend to get married is located in an area your guests can find and will feel comfortable mingling in. There's nothing like the shrill of an ambulance or a round of gunfire to scare off guests. BG-12-454550 Bridal Path Bride's guide 528 Main Street • Lewiston 208. 746.0971 13 Bride’s Guide • 2012 FeasT on this You just got engaged, and already friends are asking you when the big day is, where the wedding will take place, who is going to be your best man and maid of honor, and so forth. You have so many decisions ahead of you, including the food you serve at your reception. There are many factors that could influence the menu choices for your wedding from your cultural heritage to your budget. some cultures have traditional wedding foods. some don't. some brides have more to spend than others and can afford to hire a world-famous caterer to host a seven-course meal for their family and friends. in addition to culture and budget, the tone of the wedding venue will play a role in your decision as well. Formal venues like banquet halls and hotel ballrooms might call for a formal meal, whereas a more casual affair on the beach might call for a clambake or barbecue. are you planning to get married in blue jeans in a local park? Then sub sandwiches or fried chicken might do the trick. Timing is also a factor. a late morning wedding might call for a brunch buffet, whereas an evening wedding might call for a sit-down dinner. a 14 Bride's guide Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com wedding at 1 p.m. might not call for anything but wedding cake and punch, while a wedding at 8 p.m. might call for drinks and horsd'oeuvres. if you're not serving a meal, make sure you make that clear on the invitations. You don't want guests to have to leave early just to fill up their empty tummies. What you serve may also be dictated by who is doing the serving. if you have the funds for a caterer, then you might have more choices available as to what you serve. Just make sure you select a reputable caterer and get all the details in writing. if you are planning to do most of the cooking yourself, then you will have to choose foods you can make within the time frame you have. You may want to enlist the help of others to ensure you have great food for your big day. as you are reviewing your options, don't forget about your own prefer- ences. if you're not one for formality and your groom isn't either, then by all means, skip the formal sit-down dinner and opt for a buffet instead. if you thirst for adventure, make sure you reflect that in your food selections. go ahead and serve squid along with the usual seafood fare. The sky is the limit when it comes to reception food. You can serve practically anything you want, whether your grandma's chicken and dumplings or a local caterer's seafood faves. Just make sure you take your budget, tastes and other factors into consideration. and yes, it may be your wedding, but you will not be the only one eating at your reception. remember your guests too and try to choose foods that will accommodate a wide range of tastes. By Tresa Erickson Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com i have some friends from school, but we rarely talk and really only keep in touch through Facebook. my coworkers are becoming friendlier, but we are not what i would call friends yet. i'm getting married in six months and i want to have a stress-free wedding. Whom do i choose to be in my wedding party?" it's not always possible to select the "perfect" attendants. Personalities, traditions, expectations and cultural mores can influence a bride's choice of her maid or matron of honor and her bridesmaids. There are those who expect to be asked to be in your wedding; after all, you were in theirs. Your sisters and closest cousins would be natural choices-especially to mom and sweet auntie. Your best friend and you pinky-swore years ago that you would be at each other's side, but now her life decisions are not making her a suitable choice. The hard-to-decide task just got more difficult. so whose wedding is it anyway? You want to look back on this day and have pleasant memories so make your decisions accordingly. What do you want to remember? Pasted smiles on an array of size 3 gals and tuxedoed handsome men flanking a radiant couple? The hope of having your wedding photo featured in the hometown paper's next bridal insert? Beautifully coiffed hairstyles and tiny ankles beneath tea-length uP stand for me who will dresses? What will really make your day happily memorable? do you even have to have attendants? Centuries ago the role of the maid of honor or bridesmaid was to attend to the bride several days before her wedding; an additional role of attendants, both bridesmaids and groomsmen, was to dress similarly to the wedded couple in order to confuse evil spirits or jealous suitors who might try to sabotage the wedding or in some way harm the couple. Thankfully, the duties have become less risky and demanding and may be as simple as signing as a Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com Image courtesy Ange Movius Photography | www.amportraits.com Bride’s Guide • 2012 "Oh dear," you think to yourself. "My sister gets cranky so easily. My best friend, although I love her dearly, is unpredictable and undependable. with you before, during and after the ceremony, adding to a life full of meaningful experiences. Perhaps your sister has become the trusted confidante you have come to appreciate and she would be the "perfect" choice. Perhaps a male friend would serve as your bridesman (with your fiance's approval, of course). The choice is yours. The goal of your bridal party selection is to enhance your memorable day with favorable circumstances and experiences. Choose wisely... and enjoy your day! By Tresa Erickson witness to the marriage. (Because state laws vary, verify how many witnesses' signatures are needed on the marriage certificate.) in selecting whom you will ask to stand up for you at your wedding, first share your concern with your fiancé and consider his input. Then consider those who are dear to you and whom you respect. The person whom you select should see the opportunity as both an honor and a privilege to be standing at your side. Perhaps there is an older woman whose marriage you admire. maybe your childhood friend would laugh Bride's guide 15 Bride’s Guide • 2012 16 Bride's guide

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