12 THE QUEENS COURIER •BRIDAL • JANUARY 24, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com bridal s Expert tips 5 STARfor awedding experience The average couple shells out nearly $27,000 just ately needed for food service - in the reception room. before the wedding day. Bridegrooms and grooms- to say their “I do’s,” according to a recent survey. “Having the time to ‘ogle’ the cake will make it that men can also benefi t from some relaxation. If you’re That doesn’t include the cost of the honeymoon, much more memorable,” Palm says. doing a destination wedding, take advantage of either. If you’re spending that kind of money, Not sure what to do with the leftover cake? Freeze recreational opportunities like golf to help bond and shouldn’t your unforgettable wedding be a fi ve-star the top layer to be thawed and eaten on your fi rst decompress. event? anniversary, or serve the extra cake the following Tip No. 4: Personalize everything, including your “It’s possible to plan a wedding with fi ve-star day at a gift-opening party. drinks. touches at nearly any budget level,” says Jenna Tip No. 2: It’s better to look good and to feel good. Personalization is a popular trend in weddings, Check, wedding specialist at The American Club Wedding planning can be stressful, and stress and it touches every aspect of your day, from the Resort in Kohler, Wis., one of just 36 hotels and can take a toll on your appearance as well as your colors you choose for your bouquet and bridesmaid resorts worldwide to earn both the Forbes Five-Star health. “It’s important for brides-to-be to take steps gowns, to the hors d’oeuvres and entrees served at Award and the AAA Five-Diamond designation. to minimize stress and its effects before their big the reception. Don’t forget to personalize your drink Consider these wedding ideas from the wedding day,” says Jean Kolb, the resort’s director of wellness selection, too. planning pros at The American Club Resort: and Kohler Waters Spa. Tip No. 5: Variety is the spice of life - and it makes Tip No. 1: Give your guests ample time to “ogle” - Establish a wellness routine well in advance of for great pictures, too. the cake, that is. your wedding day and include daily meditation and Photos of your wedding will be the tangible mem- “Often, the cake arrives in the reception room exercise in your ritual, she advises. Your routine ory of your big day, so it’s important to keep in mind just in time for the bride and groom to partake in could be as simple as a yoga class, fi ve minutes of how they’ll look when you’re choosing your wed- the cake-cutting ceremony,” says head pastry Chef at-home meditation and a brisk walk every day. ding venue, says Christine Loose, resident manager Richard Palm. “And then it’s quickly whisked away As your wedding day approaches, arrange a mas- for the American Club and Inn on Woodlake. Look to be cut, plated and sauced in order to create a sage and spa time for yourself and your attendants. for venues that offer a variety of picture settings, seamless dining experience when served as the des- “A massage for the bride is not just a luxury,” Kolb from a beautifully landscaped garden setting to an sert.” says. “It’s a tried-and-true way of calming nerves elegant courtyard to a paved lane for carriage rides. For a more memorable experience, give your prior to your special day.” To learn more about the American Club Resort, guests extra time to view, photograph and comment Tip No. 3: Guys - and grooms - need a break, too. visit www.AmericanClub.com. on the cake by using additional cake - not immedi- Brides aren’t the only ones who can feel stressed Courtesy ARA
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