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Couples planning on getting married in Washington must obtain a marriage license at the county level. There is a three-day waiting period before the wedding can take place, and the license is valid for 60 days.

In Clallam County, marriage licenses are available at the County Auditor’s Office, 223 E. Fourth St. in Port Angeles.

Both parties must be present and no ap-pointment is necessary. Current picture ID is required.

More information can be found online at www.clallam.net or by calling 360-417-2220.

In Jefferson County, an online application for a marriage license to be filled out by both parties can be found at www.co.jefferson.wa.us. Navigate to the auditor’s department.

While the form can be filled out online, both parties still must visit the office together and provide valid identification to obtain the mar-riage license.

For more information on marriage licensing in Jefferson County, phone 360-385-9115.

If one or both parties cannot make it into either the Clallam or Jefferson county offices to complete paperwork, an “Application For Marriage License By Mail” must be completed and signed in front of a notary public.

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residents Troy Tisdale and Trish McMahon were married Aug. 11, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Port Angeles.

They chose to have photos taken before the ceremony along the Port Angeles waterfront.

Photographer Patty Reifenstahl of Sweetest Things Photography captured this photo of the couple embracing with the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain in the foreground.

They both volunteer with Clallam County Fire District No. 2, where Troy is a lieutenant and Trish is an EMT.

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Links to the printable application form can be found on either county’s website.

The license is only valid for weddings that are per-formed within Washington. If you’re planning to marry outside the state or country, contact that area for its license requirements — every place is different.

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Some brides know exactly what they want in their wedding flowers, while others leave the creative process to the expertise of a floral designer.

Linda Moffitt, owner of Angel Crest Gardens, has worked with brides on both ends of the spectrum and knows how to create bouquets and other floral displays that fit a bride’s vision while adding a colorful accent to the ceremony and reception.

“We can do casual to formal, mixed colors to monochromatic,” she said.

She grows many of the flowers she uses in her arrangements on her farm located five miles west of Port Angeles. These are supplemented with flowers she specially orders to create memorable bouquets, boutonnieres and other arrangements.

Floral table displays and gazebo and archway flowers also are popular wedding decor.

Brides should contact Moffitt well in advance of the wedding to discuss flowers.

Angel Crest Gardens is a family-owned and operated business. Moffitt began selling bouquets of dahlias in 1998, and since then the business has grown to also include plants, seed, hanging baskets and a full line of floral services.

Angel Crest Gardens is located at 58424 state Highway 112. For more information, contact Moffitt at 360-457-8222 or visit www.angelcrestgardens.com.

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photo by Morning Star PhotographyAlle Petty and Steven Potter were married at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Port Angeles, but they went to a vacant field for some wedding photographs where photographer Beth Barrett captured this relaxed shot of their Aug. 4, 2012, wedding.

photo by Noelle Johnson PhotographyRikki Lynn and Bryce Cooper married at her mother’s property in Blyn on Aug. 11, 2012. Photographer Noelle Johnson took this photo of the couple enjoying a loving moment.

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Finding the perfect wedding dress just be-came a little easier. Brides can view and try on dozens of dresses from a variety of design-ers at the Black Diamond Bridal Trunk Show in downtown Port Angeles.

The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 24, at Black Diamond Bridal, 109 E. First St.

The show is free and open to the public. “Our shop is filling quickly with all the new

arrivals for our bridal trunk show,” said Belva Bodey, owner of Black Diamond Bridal. “We encourage brides to call us early to schedule their appointment to try on gowns during the show.”

The bridal shop recently added Pronovia Atelier Diagonal gowns from Barcelona, Spain, to its extensive dress selection. Pronovia gowns are known for their style, grace, elegance and intricate lace designs.

“These gowns join others from the nation’s most popular gown companies such as Casa-blanca, Moonlight and Eden Bridals,” Bodey said. “All four lines are the highest quality at reasonable prices.”

In addition to dresses, the trunk show will feature vendors offering services such as pho-tography, wedding cakes, flowers and more.

“While the trunk show will allow time for ordering for this summer, early weddings should start shopping as early as possible to meet time frames required by manufactures,” Bodey said.

“The gowns this season are fabulous,” she said. “Popular this year is the color pale pink in a soft organza ball gown, or a fit-and-flare gown of lace with a taffeta train.”

Ivory remains the most popular dress color, with white a close second for brides with deeper skin tones and tans.

Bodey said strapless gowns are the most requested dress whether designed with a sweetheart neckline or a straight-cut bodice.

Features include demure straps and cap sleeves along with romantic sheer or lace bodice treatments. Skirts are fit-and-flare or mermaid styles cut with curves in mind.

Ball gowns are still popular with many brides, while an A-line gown fits all body types, Bodey said.

“Sashes are all the rage to decorate the waistlines of either simple gowns or to add extra bling to create a dazzling effect on a gown already sparkling with beaded and sequined treatment including Swarovski

crystals,” she said. Sashes are available in a variety of colors

and styles, and can feature lace, crystals and other embellishments.

“While fabrics in satin, organza, taffeta and chiffon are still favorites, lace is king this year,” Bodey said. “Laces are offered in fash-ion design with many kinds to choose from, whether it is an all-over lace or created and appliqued to tulles and organzas.”

Other popular gowns feature champagne-colored accents or are completely designed in the soft and elegant color.

Headpieces created of pearls, crystals, feathers and lace have replaced all but the most traditional bride’s tiara. These can be worn alone or with the return of the time-honored veil this season, Bodey said.

Shoes echo the design of the gown or can fit the bride’s personality with fun-colored heels or even cowboy boots and sneakers.

“Jewelry is understated for some, while full-on bling for the trendy bride,” Bodey said.

Black Diamond Bridal offers a full line of bridesmaid, flower girl, mother-of-the-bride and other dresses. Shorter bridesmaid dresses are popular this year, and the shop offers both short and longer gowns in a variety of colors.

Tuxedo rentals for grooms, groomsmen and ring bearers are available at the store through Jim’s Formal Wear and Tuxedo Wearhouse, which both offer the latest styles from trim-fit tuxedos with microfiber shirts to traditional wear. Both companies offer a vast selection of color and style in vests and ties.

“Zoot suits worn with the Fedora hat are still a popular choice,” Bodey said.

After decades of designing gowns in a small studio, Bodey moved to downtown Port An-geles to open her flagship store and hired an experienced staff to help better serve brides and grooms.

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photos by Brenda HanrahanBlack Diamond Bridal owner and dress

designer Belva Bodey displays a pale pink wedding gown designed by Moonlight Bridal. The organza ballgown has the subtle appearance of sleeves.

Ivory and white remain the most popular dress colors, but many brides are choosing dresses in other light but colorful hues.

The dress pictured is accentuated by a dazzling floral sash, which can be seen in further detail in the photo at left. Sashes are a great way to decorate the waistline of any gown.

This and other dresses from Pronovia, Casablanca, Moonlight and Eden Bridals will be available for brides to try on at the Black Diamond Bridal Trunk Show on Feb. 23-24.

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While the bride may garner the “oohs” and “aahs” at the wedding, what the groom wears on his wedding day is important as well.

In many ceremonies, the groom spends several minutes standing beside the alter awaiting his bride-to-be. Until the bride begins her grand entrance, all eyes will be on him.

As such, the groom should look well polished and dress in accordance to the tone and scope of the wedding.

Because most weddings are formal occasions, grooms often choose to wear a tuxedo or high-end suit.

A well-fitted tuxedo combined with a formal shirt, tie and vest is the clas-sic wedding ensemble. Generally the tuxedo jacket is single-breasted with three buttons and satin trim. This style is universally flattering to most men’s frames.

Accessorizing the tuxedo can mean different things — cummerbund, sus-penders, tie, bow tie. These accessories can be classic white or black, or they can be coordinated with the colors of

the wedding party.For example, if the bridesmaids are

wearing yellow gowns, the groomsmen can wear yellow accessories.

A well-groomed groom is also an im-portant wedding day must. He should be well-shaven and have recently had a haircut. If he has facial hair, it should be trimmed and neat.

Because he will be photographed all day long, a groom can choose to take some cues from his soon-to-be-spouse. He may indulge in a manicure to ensure nails and cuticles are neat. A dusting of translucent facial powder can tame shiny skin in photos.

A less formal wedding may call for dress pants and a nice shirt. Accessorize with a tie, bow tie or suspenders.

For a casual wedding, such as one held at the beach or in a park, the groom can wear what will coordinate for the occasion. This could mean a dress shirt and slacks, or even sandals and shorts for the ultra-casual wedding.

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photo by Morning Star PhotographyCortland Waldron and his groomsmen were coordinated with red vests and boutonnieres for his June 26, 2010, wedding to Libby Grubb. They were married at Sequim Community Church but got permission from a resident next door to use the property for pictures.

PICk A DATEDecember is one of the more popular months

in which to get engaged, while the summer months are more popular for weddings.

The decision on when to get married depends on a host of factors. Some couples choose the date based on availability with a church or reception hall, while others might prefer to walk down the aisle during a specific season.

Some couples choose to coordinate their wed-ding with a special event, such as the anniver-sary of a first date or another day of note.

Most couples decide on a wedding month primarily for the weather. That’s why the spring and summer are the most popular times of the year in which to tie the knot.

Less popular months for weddings may be easier to book in terms of availability, and certain vendors may discount items because of a slower season. Having a wedding during this time can be advan-tageous if money is tight.


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1. June2. August3. May4. July5. September6. October7. December8. November9. April10. February11. March12. January

“The shop has all of the necessities to make a couple’s wedding a delightful and joyful experience in making their desires for a wonderful ceremony a dream come true,” she said. “We offer the same gowns at very competitive price points that are sold in metro-politan areas at two to three times the cost.”

Bodey said couples and their friends and family are invited to visit the shop and to take pictures.

“Our salon is a joyful place that doesn’t believe in pressuring a bride,” she said. “If you’re not sure that’s your gown, we give you time to think about it so you feel good about your purchase.

“While other shops don’t allow you to take pictures, we encourage it ...pictures tell the truth about how you will look in your wedding photos and to your guests. If you look good in that picture, you know you’ll look good walking down the aisle.”

Bodey encourages all brides to attend the trunk show if they are planning a wedding in the near future.

“The show is a great way for brides to find their perfect dress,” she said. “It is also a wonderful way to learn more about some of the excellent catering, floral, cake, photography and other wedding services and products that are available on the North Olympic Peninsula.”

For more information about the show or the shop, phone Black Diamond Bridal at 360-452-2354 or click on www.blackdiamondbridal.com.

dresses<< continued from previous page Tips for trying

on dressesWear a supportive, well constructed strapless bra or corset in your correct size. If you will be wearing a petticoat, also have the right size available.

Go without face makeup when trying on gowns so they remain clean.

Try to wear your hair similar to the style you have in mind for your wedding.

Note that the size of the wedding gown you will wear is typically one to two sizes larger than your day-to-day clothes. Proper measurements can be matched to designers’ size charts.

It’s best to limit the number of people with whom you shop to one or two trusted friends or family members. An entourage can be confusing.

It’s always better to order a slightly larger gown and leave room for altera-tions if you are between sizes.


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photo by Morning Star PhotographySergio Gallegos and Misty Johnson were married at John Wayne Marina in Sequim on July 28, 2012. Photographer Beth Barrett thought this moment with them walking away together was so gorgeous, she hoped nobody got in the way of the shot.

photo by Noelle Johnson PhotographyA double rainbow over Lake Crescent casts the perfect backdrop for this photo of Molly Miller and Chris Merrikin. They were married at Camp David Jr. on June 5, 2012. “Who gets a rainbow on their wedding day?” asked photographer Noelle Johnson.

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photo by Noelle Johnson PhotographyHannah Ohnstad and Andrew Smith are surrounded by the green scenery at Fern Hollow in Sequim during their June 30, 2012, wedding.

ORIGIN OF BRIDAL CuSTOMSWHiTe DreSS: The popularity of a white wedding dress is credited to Queen Victoria, who chose to wear a white dress for her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. Previously, brides wore nice dresses that were typically dark in color.

BouqueT: Nowadays, the bride carries a beautiful bouquet of flowers. But the pur-pose of the bouquet held different meanings in the past. Saracen brides carried orange blossoms for fertility. Others carried a combination of herbs and flowers to ward off evil spirits with their aroma. Bouquets of dill were often carried, again for fertility reasons, and after the ceremony, the dill was eaten to encourage lust.

WeDDing ringS: Wearing of wedding rings dates back to ancient Egypt. The round shape of a ring symbolizes eternal love. The ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it is believed this finger has a blood vessel that goes directly to the heart.

WeDDing Cake: The traditional wedding cake evolved from Roman times when the cake was originally made from wheat. It was broken over the bride’s head to ensure fertility. All of the guests ate a piece for good luck. Single women used to place a piece of wedding cake under their pillows in the hopes of finding their own husbands.

FaTHer aCComPanying THe BriDe: This tradition symbolizes that the bride’s father endorses the choice in husbands and is presenting his daughter as a pure bride to that man.

kiSSing THe BriDe: In older times, a kiss symbolized a legal bond. Therefore, the bride and groom kissed to seal the deal on their betrothal.


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When Sue Boucher first took a cake-decorating class with a friend, she didn’t know it would turn into her livelihood.

“I didn’t want to take the class, but she did,” Boucher said. In the end, the friend ended up not lik-ing the class, while Boucher found a new passion.

Twenty-six years after that class, Boucher is the owner of the successful cake and cupcake business That Takes the Cake, which also has a year-old store-front in downtown Sequim at 171 W. Washington St.

Following that fateful class, she started doing small cakes for people she knew, but stayed away from the more complex wedding cakes until a coworker asked Boucher to design a wedding cake on a dare.

While she was nervous about undertaking such a daunting task for her colleague, the cake was a suc-cess and a business idea was launched.

Boucher began attending bridal shows and grow-ing her business in the Puget Sound area, designing cakes for customers across Western Washington. Clients have even included a few celebrities — but she unfortunately could not divulge their names due to non-disclosure policies.

Her cakes also have been featured in Seattle Met-ropolitan’s Bride and Groom magazine.

Boucher relocated to Sequim three years ago fol-lowing her own wedding. Business has grown since coming to the North Olympic Peninsula — includ-ing the opening of her storefront cake shop — and

she continues to create cakes for customers in the Seattle area.

With help from her many fans both on and off the Olympic Peninsula, she recently placed third in KING5 Evening Magazine’s annual “Best of Western Washington” contest. She was ranked against 91 other bakeries in the category of “Best Cakes,” including ones that have been featured on the Food Network.

This year, she’s aiming for the top spot.Couples have many options when it comes to wed-

ding cakes including cupcakes, elegant tiered cakes and custom designs.

Several of Boucher’s recent cakes have had a “woodsy” theme, with one in particular designed to look like a birch tree with the initials of the couple carved into it.

She particularly enjoys these custom designs.Groom’s cakes that often reflect the groom’s inter-

ests are starting to gain popularity here, Boucher said. These often lend themselves to creative designs. She has designed one with a Seahawks logo as well as an Ewok cake for a “Star Wars” fan.

Some couples choose to use cupcakes for their wed-ding instead of a cake. They are often a less expen-sive alternative to the traditional cake and can be easier to distribute to guests.

For those who choose cupcakes for the reception, Boucher will provide a small cake that is equivalent to the “top tier” cake that can be used for cutting or can be saved for the first wedding anniversary.

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Many married couples who chose to freeze their cake have stories about how dry and poor the thawed cake tastes a year later. To help that from happening to her custom-ers, Boucher offers couples tips on how to preserve the top tier so it lasts the year in the freezer.

Wedding planning schedules recommend contacting a cake decorator several months in advance.

If people are planning a summer wedding, Boucher recommends they contact her as early as they can.

“The summer months book really fast, especially August,” she said. “Last summer, we had to turn people away because it was so busy.”

That year they had 30 weddings in Au-gust alone — and so far she already has six booked for this August.

She hires help during the summer to assist with the extra workload.

The number of weddings she can handle in a weekend depends on the location of the weddings.

“If everything’s local, I can do more, but if I’m doing one in Seattle, then not as many.”

For more information on That Takes the Cake, call Boucher at 360-565-6272, visit her website at www.thattakesthecakes.com, or find the business on Facebook.

Tips: Toast of the town

photo by Sue BoucherThe colorful tiered cake was designed by Sue Boucher of That Takes the Cake.

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One of the most popular wedding day traditions is the toast. Toasts to the bride and groom are typically heartfelt and humorous, but there are a few guidelines to follow to ensure the toast is memorable for all the right reasons.

• Stand up! Stand up when delivering a toast. Sitting down won’t command the guests’ attention, and your voice likely won’t carry as well if you’re sitting down.

• Don’t go too long. A good wed-ding toast shouldn’t stretch beyond five minutes. Long-winded toasts could come off as rambling and incoherent, and the guests will likely tune out.

• Introduce yourself. Just because you’re a maid of honor or a best man doesn’t mean all of the guests know your relationship with the bride or groom.

• Keep the toast appropriate. Many people have been to a wedding or two where a wedding toast went awry. Make the toast appropriate, keeping in mind there might be some younger guests in attendance. In addition, avoid references to past relationships.

• Don’t make an “inside” joke. Avoid inside jokes, as one of the goals of the

toast should be to illustrate your love and appreciation of the bride or groom in a way all guests can understand.

• Make it personal. A personal anec-dote is a nice touch. Such anecdotes can be about anything, whether it’s the first time you met your friend’s now-spouse or, if you’re not related to the bride or groom, how you met.

• Steer clear of the bar before the toast. Many a well-intentioned wedding toast has gone hor-ribly wrong thanks to alcohol. If you’re going to drink before the toast, be sure to drink only in moderation.

• Practice beforehand. Very few people can survive “winging” a wedding toast. Practice the toast beforehand so you’re comfortable with what you’re going to say before the mo-ment arrives.

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