THE RED DEER ADVOCATE presents
Wedding Guide 2015
Inside
Wedding Proposals: personal stories from the community
• Banquet and hall
rental directory • Pay it forward on your wedding day • Photographer’s Corner
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How were you proposed to? The following stories were submitted to the Advocate by some of our readers. We thank all of you for sharing your special moments with us.
MY PROPOSAL FOR A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS BY JAMES DUFF
I am submitting this wonderful story to be entered into your prize for the 2 night stay at the luxurious Thompson Suite. My name is James Duff and I met my beautiful fiancé (Michelle Montgomery) 4 years ago. We met the old fashioned way, via online dating, and hit it off immediately. As time went on we grew stronger as a blended family with our children acting more like brothers and sister every day. As time went on I realized that this woman was my best friend, lover, and the person that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. We had decided in the fall of 2013 to book a week-long trip to a place that Michelle had always wanted to see, New York, for her birthday in July. It was then I dreamt about the perfect way to ask for her hand in marriage. I decided the first step would be to get the perfect diamond ring for her. I knew that she would be happy with whatever I chose however I really wanted this to show her how special she is. I chose to go with a gold smith (Lionel at Artemis Jewellers) and have a ring custom made for her. By the time it was prepared we were close to celebrating the new year of 2014. I knew it was going to be a challenge to hold onto the ring and not give any hints as to my intentions, however I was determined I could do it for the 8 months that it would take. When the time came to fly to New York I was panicking as to how to transport this beautiful ring without her seeing it and without risking losing it into the airline luggage system. I finally decided on packing it on my carryon with the hopes that something didn’t go wrong where security had to reveal my secret. I was successful in transporting it without her knowledge. We spent a few days enjoying the scenery as I made plans for the proposal. On the day of we were walking past the central park horse and carriage pickup drop off area when I asked my babe which carriage she
liked the best. She chose the purple one and I made the arrangement for a ride through the park. It was a beautiful sunny day and as we wound our way through the park I got down on one knee, pulled the ring from my pocket and asked her to spend the rest of her life as my wife. She was shocked and overwhelmed with emotion but she said YES! As you can imagine it made me the happiest man on the planet. That is my story and I have to admit I am not a dramatic writer but I am thankful for an entry into your contest. Thank you, James
The Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society offers two locations to accommodate Weddings & Receptions.
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MAGIC IN MALIGNE
A ROSY PROPOSAL
BY JONATHAN ALLERS
BY PAIGE SLOBODIAN
I have been married for just over five months now and I proposed last December over the Christmas holiday. I took my wifeto-be for a day trip to Jasper and took her for a walk up along Maligne Canyon. For those who don’t know, the Maligne Canyon River freezes over in winter and becomes a walk-up, the ice from the canyon walls extending over a hundred feet up on either side. Unknown to my wife, I had conned my brother and about six of our best friends to drive to Jasper the night before, and had set up a solid table with chairs, music and candles right at the farthest point in the Canyon. So as we enter one of the most majestic areas of this wilderness hike, she saw a slice of heaven underneath a cathedral of stone, complete with hot chocolate. Joyously, after a loving (but short) speech, complete with gifts representing each stage of our relationship this far, and a journal of every date I ever took her on . . . she said yes!
My fiancé is so sweet but really unable to keep a secret. He told me he bought me a ring a few weeks ago. He told my mom the next day and she said she was so excited but was worried he had ruined the surprise and he said he just couldn’t wait and the surprise was still when he would do it but it wouldn’t be for months. On December 23, I came home from a long shift at work expecting to just quietly watch TV by myself for a bit as it was 11:30 PM and he’d already called me to say he was tired and going to bed earlier that evening. When I arrived at the house there were hundreds of rose petals on the floor along with candles down our hallway which led to the bedroom, I had thought he had fallen asleep with candles in the hallway! When I walked into the bedroom he was knelt down on one knee with a ring in his trembling hand with “Marry Me?” in rose petals on the floor. He barely got out a few words before I squealed yes. He told me he was so nervous and now we couldn’t be happier. :)
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REVOLVING NERVES BY JONATHAN MENDOZA
Here is the story of my proposal to my beautiful wife of four years. I met my wife at the age of 26 years old from a website a friend suggested called PersianWifeFinder.com (Just joking!). We actually met online on the website Christian Mingle and after two weeks of chatting we decided to meet and shortly after we became a couple. Six months later I decided she was the one. With excitement I decided to get her parents’ permission and then buy a beautiful ring. I booked the revolving restaurant in downtown Edmonton called the Chateau Lacombe. This particular restaurant looks over the whole city and revolves around very slowly so customers can appreciate the view. I’d like to say that I was cocky and confident about the proposal but my wife would tell you that I was nervous, sweating none-stop, rambling and not making sense. During supper, I finally got the courage to ask my wife at that moment. I moved chairs aside and bent down on one knee in front of all the people sitting around us and asked her to be my wife. She was in total shock, she nodded her head saying yes .... But it did take a while to get a response as she had her mouth wide open in complete shock. Six months later we where married and three and a half years later we welcomed our daughter to the family. It was the best decision of my life to ask Emily to be my wife.
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CUPCAKES ARE much more THAN JUST A DELICIOUS ALTERNATIVE TO WEDDING CAKE BY DIANA KNAPTON, BABYCAKES CUPCAKERY
So, you’re getting married and it’s time to make a decision about cake. We know you have a marathon of other decisions to make and choosing cake is just one of many. Because the possibilities for your big day are often vast and confusing we suggest you let the “sweetened’ professionals help you make the right one from scratch! First, consider all the weddings you’ve been to in the last 5 years, chances are pretty good that you’ve seen a lot of cupcakes being served in lieu of - or in addition to - a wedding cake at one or several of these events. This takes you on your first lap around the Cake Walk - do you choose a traditional cake or do you break with convention and do something fresh and whimsical like cupcakes? To decide you might first want to ask why cupcakes have become such a popular alternative in the foot race against the larger, more expensive traditional cakes? Well, compared to a large custom wedding cake, cupcakes are not only more affordable, they are also infinitely more fresh and delicious than a large formal cake that is often made days in advance. Also consider that the cost of cupcakes is significantly less than custom-made cakes (often by MORE than half!) and then remember that you will also forgo the individual cake-cutting and plating fees associated with larger custom cakes and voila - once again -you’ve just
saved yourself some more cash. Of course we know that weddings aren’t JUST about keeping the costs down – they’re also about pushing the fun-factor up. Think about adorning a beautiful set of cupcakes and their delicate swirls of buttercream with personalized add-ons: fresh flowers, favorite candies, edible lay-on photos, flags with sentimental, and even comical messages. Shazam! Each guest now has their OWN personal cupcake! And they’ve just become conversation pieces! Which reminds me! Don’t forget that the cupcakes could also double as your dinner table centrepieces! (p.s. WOW you just saved more money!) Also serve them as dessert at the midnight luncheon, or even at the gift-opening ceremo-
ny the next day! So - if you’re having a formal wedding, and if your wedding guests are sticklers for tradition you may just want to have a grand and formal wedding cake – but remember - it’s your day too – so let it be a reflection of you and your choices, by adding some unforgettable cupcakes! So! Are cupcakes truly the winner of this foot race? Cue the instant replay: Fresh. Check! Simple to serve. Check. Easy on your budget. Check. Full of sugary goodness and creative possibilities. Check. Are they personable like you? Check. Are they tantalizing enough? like love? Check! And CHECK! Winner? Team Cupcake!
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SPREAD THE JOY: A wedding is the perfect place to pay it forward BY PAM SNOWDON
It’s natural to think about how others will express their happiness when you get married. After all, bridal showers and gift registries are a custom of the occasion. But what about giving, rather than getting? For Calgary residents Jamie Solland-Khory and Jamshed Khory, giving was a natural and easy decision to make. “We are passionate about giving,” she says of their donations to a couple of favourite charities in lieu of take-home gifts for guests at their wedding last summer. “Giving back is part of both of our upbringings. Rather than spending the money on party favours, we wanted to do something that was meaningful to us. We each chose one charity that felt close to our hearts.” Solland-Khory made a cash donation to the long term care unit at Olds Health Care Centre. Her
“Rather than paying a couple of dollars per person for favours just for the sake of giving guests something from the wedding, you can donate that money and make a big impact on the lives of others.” ASHLEE HAMBLIN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AT THE DAVID THOMPSON HEALTH TRUST
grandfather had been a patient in the unit, unfortunately passing away shortly before the wedding. Her husband donated to a drop-in centre in Calgary where his father was a volunteer. “Donations to any area of health care go a long way in complementing services at local hospitals and enhancing the patient care experience. Without these
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donations so many comforts and services just would not exist,” says Wayne Krejci, Site Manager at Olds Hospital and Care Centre. Ashlee Hamblin, a Development Officer at the David Thompson Health Trust in Central Alberta agrees. “Rather than paying a couple of dollars per person for favours just for the sake of giving guests something from the wedding, you can donate that money and make a big impact on the lives of others.” “Many couples already have plenty of stuff for their home so they request donations for charitable causes instead,” she adds. “Or they donate food hampers to the local food bank in lieu of putting centerpieces on each table at the reception.” Hamblin says fundraising activities at the wedding can be part of the fun, too. Take the traditional clinking of glasses to get the couple to kiss: instead, guests are encouraged to put money in a donation jar for each kiss. A special ‘toonie bar’ can be set up designating proceeds from the alcohol sales to the charity of choice. Solland-Khory placed cards on
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the reception tables letting guests know about their charitable giving, but the intention can be provided on the wedding invitations, as well. A description of the charity will give guests some background, for instance why the charity is close to the hearts of the couple. Solland-Khory suggests asking your employer about a corporate policy to match charitable donations. In their case, both employers have philanthropic programs in place. Some companies may have a Community Investment Advisor on staff that researches and recommends charitable foundations and causes on behalf of the corporation. “It’s worth looking into because it increases the overall donation,” Solland-Khory says.“It’s a winwin situation.” “We have only had positive feedback about this idea: nobody ever complained that they didn’t get some mints to take home!”
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Banquet Facilities & Hall Rental Directory
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Lacombe Memorial Centre
Gleniffer Lake Resort & Country Club The Landing Banquet Facility
Westerner Park
Poplar Ridge Community Center
RENTAL CONTACT Phone: 403-782-6668 or email: lmc@lacombe.ca
Phone: 1-888-728-0010 (403) 728-3010 ext 238 email: events@ mylakeresort.com
Phone: 403-343-7800 email: sales@westerner. ab.ca visit us: westernerpark.ca
LOCATION
AMENITIES
5214-50 Avenue
Round & Rectangle Table Seating, Commercial Kitchen, Wheelchair Accessible, Audio Visual, Stage.
35468, Rng Rd 30, Full Banquet Services, Red Deer County, Fully Licensed Bar T4G 0M3 and Dance Floor. West of Innisfail Licensed Patio Overlooking on Hwy 54 Gleniffer Lake South on Enjoy an Indoor/Outdoor Rng Rd 23 Atmosphere West on Twp Wheelchair Accessible. Rd 360 Special Golf Rate for the South on Bride and Groom. Rng Rd 30 West into the Resort 4847A 19th Street Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7
Phone: Just 10 minutes 403 346-5629 or West of Red Deer e-mail: between Highway sydgray@shaw.ca 11 and Highway 11A on Range Road 283
RENTAL FEES & CAPACITY For rates please call 403-782-6668 or www.lacombe.ca Banquet facilities for groups up to 500 people. Rental fee $400.00 Catering menu available upon request, Special requests welcome. Visit our website www.mylakeresort.com Seats up to 140 guests
Seven great venues, to host your Dream Wedding including a one-ofa-kind outdoor venue. WIth on-site catering and audio visual support, the option to customize your layout and access to our DJ and decorating partners, we truly are your destination for wedding celebration!
Please contact us at 403.343.7800 or sales@westerner.ab.ca or visit us online at westernerpark.ca
Fully Equiped Upgraded Kitchen with Commercial Gas Stove, Dishwasher, Cooler, Freezer, Double Sinks, Dishes, Coffee Urns, 8 Foot Rectangular Tables, Cushion Chairs, Stage, Bar, Washrooms, Ashpalt Parking Pad, Outdoor Barbeques, Firepit, Ample Parking with lots of Grassed Area for RV’s, Tents, etc. Wheelchair Accessible.
For rates or more information please contact the Booking Co-ordinator Janet at 403 346-5629 Capacity 240 Max.
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Banquet Facilities & Hall Rental Directory
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Historic Markerville Lutheran Church & Fensala Hall
RENTAL CONTACT
Phone: 403-728-3006 1-877-728-3007 Email: admin@ historicmarkerville.com www.historicmarkerville.com
Kinsmen Community Centre
Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre
Town of Ponoka Phone: 403-783-4431 Email: town@ponoka. org
Phone: 403-343-6074
LOCATION
30 minutes S.W. of Red Deer Located on the Medicine River in the Hamlet of Markerville.
5009-46 Ave. Ponoka, AB
4620-47A Ave. (Downtown) Red Deer Parking Lot access from 47A Ave.
Red Deer Festival Hall Cronquist House Operated by Red Deer Cultural Society
Phone: 403-346-0055 Fax: 403-347-8759 Email: rdchs@telus.net www.rdchs.com
AMENITIES
4214 58 St.
Bower Ponds Both located in Red Deer
Commercial Kitchen, Food & Bar Service Available, Stage & Sound System, Outdoor Patio, Playground, Wheelchair Accessible. Unserviced Campground.
RENTAL FEES & CAPACITY
Hall Seats 150 theatre style & 100 at tables Church seats 100
Round Banquet Tables, Cushioned Chairs, Stage w/Lighting & Sound, Wet Bar, Kitchen, In-House Catering Available, Piano, Camping and Accomodations Nearby.
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Dining Room with Superb Dance Floor, Audio Visual System, Indoor and Outdoor Tables & Chairs, A/C, Washrooms, Catering, Ample Parking, Easy Access, Park Setting for Wedding Photos. Meeting Rooms Also Available.
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Riverbend Golf & Recreation Area
Bower-Kin Community Hall
Penhold Memorial Hall
RENTAL CONTACT
LOCATION
Phone: 403-343-6341 ext. 103 or events@rbgra.ca
Phone: 403-340-3070
Phone: 403-886-4567
3 kms north of the intersection of 30th Avenue and 67th Street - follow the road past the Canyon Ski Hill turn-off for 3 kms and watch for our entrance on the left side of the road.
85 Boyce St. Red Deer
Located just 8 minutes south of Red Deer on Hwy 2A 1123 Fleming Ave. in Penhold
Town of Blackfalds Community Hall and Multi-Plex Banquet Room
Phone: 403-885-4039
AMENITIES
Round Tables, Chairs, Full Kitchen Appliances, Patio, Playground, Adjacent Park *Wheelchair Accessible/ Bathrooms
Commercial Kitchen with Steam Line, Bar, Coffee Facilities, Dishes, New Tables and Chairs, Excellent Dance Floor, Washrooms and Hall, Ample Parking, Covered Patio, Playground, Stage, Wheelchair Accessible.
Community Hall 4810 Womacks Road Multi-plex 5302 Broadway Avenue
Full Banquet Services, Grill Dining, Patio Dining, and Picnic Areas Available.
Full Kitchen, Dishes, Bar, Ice Machine, Cooler, Round and Rectangular Tables, PA System.
RENTAL FEES & CAPACITY
Room Rental fees $350.00 + gst and Menus are available in our Wedding package on our website at www.riverbendgolfcourse.ca Banquet Room seats a maximum of 150 people, or 100 people if a dance floor is required. For Rates please call Booking at 403-340-3070 Capacity 100
Sun. - Thurs. Under 5 hours $295 8 a.m. - 3 a.m. - $525 Weekend Fri. 3 p.m. - Sun. 3 p.m. - $875 under 5 hours - $475 Non-ref. Booking Deposit - $150 Security Deposit - $250 Dish Deposit - $150 Capacity 225
For more information please contact Abbey Centre Guest Services 403-885-4039 www.blackfalds.com
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Hot trends in wedding cuisine (MS) Once a couple has officially tied the knot, the newly recognized man and wife and all of their guests will retire to a party room where they can mingle, dance and enjoy a good meal. In the past, standard fare like prime rib and roasted chicken dominated wedding menus. But today’s weddings cater to people of various culinary tastes, and couples and their guests can expect more upscale and creative cuisine to be rolled out for wedding receptions. The following are a handful of the more popular trends with regard to wedding cuisine.
MINIATURE BITES Many people say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to miniature versions of favorite foods, they may be right. Instead of large meals that fill guests up fast, they can munch on smaller bites of their favorite dishes. How about a piece of meatloaf topped with whipped mashed potatoes? A cherry tomato with a small piece of mozzarella cheese makes a mini caprese salad. Turning favorite foods into bite-sized adventures can add a touch of whimsy to the reception.
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Dim sum allows guests to sample different foods without filling up. Carts of dumplings and other small plates of appetizers can be wheeled around so everyone can choose what they want and what they want to avoid.
GOURMET COMFORT FOOD People love familiar comfort foods, but now gourmet comfort foods are shaking up wedding receptions. Mac-and-cheese with gouda and brie or chicken pot pie with a puff-pastry crust are a few offerings that can add glamour to down-home cooking.
FOOD WITH A SHOW Instead of passed foods or buffet stations, couples are opting to make food an experience for guests. An oyster bar with a chef
serving fresh seafood or a dessert master whipping up flambé is a feast for the eyes and mouth.
INTERESTING BUFFET STATIONS Keep guests on their toes with various meal stations. A bountiful display of artisanal cheeses, fruits and breads will be a cheese lover’s dream. These stations also can be appetizing focal points around the room and ensure all guests get a bite of what they like best.
FAMILY STYLE Rustic and informal weddings have grown in popularity. Rather than food being brought to the guests or participants lining up in buffet lines, family-style dining allows guests to share conversation and pass the peas at the same time. Larger, rectangular tables allow more guests to sit with one another
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Some couples are circumventing high price tags for their weddings by choosing to hold the festivities at less expensive times of day. Brunch-themed weddings are a big hit with those who would much rather dine on a stack of pancakes than a dish of pasta. Omelet stations, croissants and a bevy of other breakfast table fare can be enjoyed any time of the day.
DIM SUM
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and serve themselves food from community plates located in the center of the tables.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PAIRINGS Food-forward wedding couples are offering guests mouthwatering appetizers matched with a cocktail. A slider and a craft beer or a dumpling and a shot of saki are examples of this trend.
on a restricted diet. Rather than relegate these guests to dining on side dishes and patchwork meals, certain couples are building entire offerings around vegan and glutenfree foods.
Couples are getting creative with their food and beverage offerings at their weddings. Guests never know which culinary wonders they will encounter as they gather to wish the newlyweds well.
NONTRADITIONAL ‘FAKE’ CAKES Instead of a multi-tiered cake or the cupcake fad that is starting to fizzle, couples are now opting for something new. Desserts that mimic the look of cake, but aren’t quite that combination of sponge and frosting are trending. Crepes, pies, cookies, and doughnuts are acceptable and can add a creative spark to the cake-cutting ceremony. When offered along with dessert stations, guests can certainly get their fill of sweet delights.
VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS Chances are one or more people attending the reception will be
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Top 5 places for wedding photos in Red Deer
Coronation Park
IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, WE PRESENT THE TOP FIVE LOCAL PLACES RED DEERIANS LIKE TO USE FOR THEIR WEDDING PHOTOS.
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Gaetz Lakes Bird Sanctuary
Heritage Ranch
Cronquist House ⁄ Bower Ponds
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Modern trends in wedding videography people want to sit through their entire wedding day frame-by-frame. Montages of key elements of the day are much more popular than a chronological unfolding of the ceremony and reception. Some videographers like to show snippets of what’s to come at the start of the wedding video, then go into more extensive segments later on. • Special filters or film: Filters and lighting effects can give a wedding video an entirely different feel. For example, filming in 8mm can lend a grainy touch to the video and make it seem ethereal or even part of a home movie collection. However, few people want the stark reality of a high-definition camera that highlights every flaw.
• Film chapters: Dividing segments of the video into different chapters allows viewers to fast forward to the parts they want to see and pass those they can skip. This saves the hassle of having to watch the video in its entirety. • Artistic indy feel: Film buffs may want a wedding video that
breaks the mold. Ask videographers to create something that would fit in at the Sundance or Tribeca film festivals.
• Sameday editing: Want to revisit the ceremony at your wedding reception? Some videographers will edit portions of the ceremony and preparations for the big day in the time between the ceremony and reception. This gives all guests, including those who may not have been able to make the ceremony, the chance to view the nuptials. • Unobtrusive technology: This trend relates to the equipment used to capture wedding memories rather than the actual finished product. No one wants their view of the ceremony or reception to be marred by a big, bulky camera. Smaller video cameras enable videographers to seamlessly blend in and perhaps capture shots that larger cameras could not. Preserving wedding memories takes on new meaning when couples explore the growing trends in wedding videos.
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(MS) A couple’s wedding day is often a whirlwind for the brideand groom-to-be. Happy couples hope to remember every little detail, but that can be difficult when so much is going on. That is why many brides and grooms hire videographers to preserve the memories of their weddings. Couples who fail to capture their ceremony and reception on film may feel like they missed out once their big day has come and gone. As a result, a professional videographer can be a wise investment. Today’s wedding videos have come a long way from their poorly produced predecessors. Gone are the potentially cheesy soundbites and elevator music. Many of today’s videos are artfully edited and highly cinematic productions that could have couples wishing they were viewing videos in theaters. The following are some wedding video trends popular among today’s couples. • Brief clips and highlights: Few
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