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3 door County weddings can offer a different ring

6 the checklist The when, what and who

of getting ready for your wedding day

7 the budget A basic breakdown of what

you can expect to spend your wedding budget on

8 falling into the web Blogs and websites can

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“Door County is a couple’s destination of quiet, calmness, se-renity and beauty, away from the hustle and bustle,” said Lisa Carlson, owner of Cottage Garden Wedding and Event Plan-ners in Ephraim. “Whether it is in the spring, when the lilacs are out, or in the fall at a winery for the harvest, each Door County wedding represents the bride and the groom, whether it is a big wedding or a small wedding.”

An atmosphere of romanceOff the beaten path, among rolling hills and rows of grape vines, is Simon Creek Winery, Door County’s Napa Valley of sorts. Wed-ding rehearsals, ceremonies and receptions are tucked amidst the vineyard for an unforgettable setting. Gorgeous in all sea-sons, the vineyard especially shines in the fall.

“As fall foliage sets in and grapes are ripening, Simon Creek creates an impeccable atmosphere for the romance of a Door County wedding,” said Carlson. “And when the ceremony is com-plete, guests can enjoy sipping a glass of wine in the winery.”

For an added dose of romance, couples can arrange for a horse-drawn carriage ride from Mayberry’s Carriage Service or a ride on a shiny red Door County Trolley.

The winery also attracts wedding parties to its door even when ceremonies are held elsewhere.

“Many couples will stop to have a glass of wine or to take wed-ding pictures out in the vines,” said Barbara Lawrie, an owner of Simon Creek Winery.

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Another picture of romance is found at local bed-and-breakfasts. At White Lace Inn in Sturgeon Bay, for ex-ample, guests of the inn can arrange intimate wedding ceremonies in the main par-lor or at the gazebo in the stunning garden.

Celebrating the art of love

Incorporating Door County’s culture of art into wedding celebrations is almost as easy as selecting a favorite gallery.

At the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, receptions shine when held inside the art

school’s Guenzel Gallery, where the only deco-ration needed is the art itself. The art school’s gardens and grounds also showcase art sculp-tures; a gazebo is a popular ceremony setting.

“The Peninsula School of Art provides couples with something different. It’s not the norm of a banquet hall,” said Carrie Baldwin, Door County

Wedding and Events planner. “It has atmosphere and great conversation pieces as well.”

“Our gallery, designed to replicate a 10-sided round barn, makes a great space for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres,” said PSA ex-ecutive director Cathy Hoke-Gonzales. “The gallery has a rotat-ing calendar of exhibitions that changes six times of year and features both local, regional and national artists.”

Other settings melding art and hospitality include Karin Over-beck’s backyard, located just outside Sturgeon Bay. A stained glass/mosaic artist and avid gardener, Overbeck has created an entertaining oasis outside her home - the Evergreen School.

“It is really a photogenic place with the brick schoolhouse, the mosaic wall inside the courtyard and the rock garden,”

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An art-filled haven in Ellison Bay is Jim and Carole Maronek’s Silver Poplar Studios. A collection of restored buildings, a barn built of salvaged barn wood, masterful gardens and Jim’s studio, the setting is perfect for hosting “rustic” Door County weddings. The “Russian party barn” offers space enough for evening music and dancing, while guest cot-tages make it a perfect destination wedding location.

Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor, a trendy spot to tie the knot, serves up plenty of charm and space for receptions within an 1890s weathered barn.

“It is a Door County experience for a lot of people to be in-side a big barn with lots of large-scale paintings hanging on the walls. It makes it very interesting,” said Woodwalk Gallery owner Margaret Lockwood. Couples can also walk a romantic wedding labyrinth in the meadow or say “I do” at the ivy-covered silo.

Sail away with meWith Lake Michigan, Green Bay and some 300 miles of shoreline, Door County is all about the water, even for wed-dings.

“A lot of people want the beach feel of a wedding, but at a remote Door County location,” said Baldwin.

For the intimate wedding on the water - as well as engage-ments, parties and photos - couples can take to the wa-ters surrounding Door County by sailboat.

“A sailboat is the quintessential romantic experience,” said Sail Door County owner Peder Nelson. “The boat removes you from the chaos of the shore ... and it seems like the world is all yours for a moment. And for a while, it is.”

For weddings with guests list larger than half a dozen, couples can look to the Harbor Lady, docked in Sturgeon Bay, or the Island Clipper passenger ferry docked at Gills Rock. The larger vessels can offer wedding ceremonies at sea, rehearsal dinners or cruises for wedding-day ac-

tivities. The Island Clipper also ferries weddings to Rock Island State Park or can anchor near Washington Island for a spectacular view.

Beauty by the waterCouples can also tie in Door County’s main attraction as the backdrop for their special day.

One tried and true lakeside favorite is Björklunden vid Sjön - “Birch forest by the water” in Norwegian - Lawrence Uni-versity’s northern campus and retreat center in Baileys Harbor.

“With the trees and how the property is set, it feels like you are the only one there at Björklunden,” said Door County Trolley owner A.J. Frank. “It has a quiet and quaint feel with beautiful Lake Michigan as the backdrop.”

Located near Baileys Harbor on 425 acres, Björklunden of-fers couples space for an outdoor tent event or intimate in-door reception in distinctive Vail Hall. For smaller weddings or an elopement, Boynton Chapel offers an unforgettable beauty with Norwegian inspiration, hand-carved furnish-ings and hand-painted frescoes.

“At Björklunden, it is all about the setting and the atmo-sphere,” said Björklunden coordinator Kim Eckstein. Vail Hall’s soaring ceiling and handsome fireplace provide an impressive backdrop for a wedding celebration, and the picturesque lakeside view of available guest rooms is sure to impress.

Newport State Park, Cave Point County Park and White-fish Dunes State Park are additional lakeside locations that showcase the natural wonders of the Peninsula, from beaches to sea caves, and offer gorgeous wedding set-tings.

On the bayside, couples looking for a park setting have a full palette of choices. At Peninsula State Park, Weborg Point and Welcker’s Point each offer panoramic water views of Green Bay with shelters for rent, while Eagle Terrace, atop

a high bluff with a steep staircase climb, provides a view of Eagle Harbor.

“People are attracted to Peninsula Park because of the view and the perfect sunsets,” said Baldwin. “And it is a beautiful drive into the park.”

Another bayside gem is Sunset Park, along the waterfront in downtown Fish Creek.

“Sunset Park can accommodate larger-size ceremonies and is a bit more private because it is hidden and protected by trees,” said Baldwin. The blue water full of boats, sails and Chambers Island creates a picture-perfect background.

Other bayside settings include Ellison Bluff County Park’s impressive bluff-top views of Green Bay, Anderson Dock’s unique on-the-water feel and the Ellison Bay Women’s Club’s romantic white gazebo and water view with breath-taking sunsets and room for a crowd.

Details to making good memoriesPlenty of Door County details can be included in a wedding to add that memorable touch. From riding the shiny red Door County Trolley to serving up a Door County fish boil with a slice of cherry pie, or toasting with locally produced wine, couples are definitely including distinctively Door County details in their big day.

The end result is a marriage and plenty of cherished memo-ries, something that brought most couples to Door County to wed in the first place.

“People remember coming to Door County in the summer, picking cherries and swimming up in Ephraim,” said Rebec-ca Braschnewitz, owner of A Delightful Day Wedding and Events, Sturgeon Bay. “It is always good memories that draw people back to Door County, a place where they want to create good wedding memories as well.”

This story appeared in the Spring 2010 issue of Door Coun-ty Magazine. ●

PHOTO (LEFT, TOP) The gazebo at the White Lace Inn bed-and-breakfast in Sturgeon Bay is one of many places on the Peninsula for an intimate wedding ceremony. Submitted photo.

PHOTO (LEFT, MIDDLE) The Guenzel Gallery at Peninsula School of Art offers a unique setting for a reception. Submitted photo.

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the when, what and who of getting ready for your wedding daychecklistthe

12 months ahead❍ Set the date

❍ If they do not already know each other, arrange to introduce your fiance’s family to your own

❍ Decide how much you are willing to spend and make a budget

❍ Find a clergyman or civil official to marry you

❍ Reserve a place to be married and a location for your recep-tion

❍ Choose a caterer and a menu

❍ Choose a florist

❍ Book musicians and/or a deejay for the ceremony and recep-tion

❍ Hire a wedding consultant if you plan to use one

❍ Choose your attendants and make sure they are available to participate in your wedding

❍ Shop for your wedding dress

❍ Shop for gowns or your attendants. If they live far away, ask them for their measurements and sizes

❍ Start your guest list. Talk with your fiance’s parents about the guests they would like you to invite. Give them a deadline for submitting their list

❍ Interview photographers and videotaping companies

❍ Register your gift preferences with a wedding gift registry at a department or specialty store

❍ Send an engagement announcement and photo to the newspaper

Six months ahead❍ Make sure your groom has selected wedding attire for him-self and his groomsmen

❍ Discuss your chosen color scheme with your mother and your fiance’s mother so they can choose their gowns

❍ Finalize your guest list

❍ Order invitations, announcements and stationery

❍ Order the wedding cake

❍ Arrange transportation to and from the wedding and recep-tion for your bridal party

Four months ahead❍ Arrange fittings for yourself and your attendants

❍ Make appointments for physical exams and blood tests

❍ Decide on your honeymoon destination and make reserva-tions with your travel agent. If you need a passport, get one or have it updated. Make sure your husband-to-be does the same

❍ Reconfirm date with the caterer, florist, musicians, and pho-tographers

❍ Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests

❍ Make sure your groom has arranged for the rehearsal dinner

Two months ahead❍ Mail the invitations

❍ Schedule the wedding rehearsal and firm up details of any rehearsal party that is planned

❍ Order wedding rings and arrange for any engraving

❍ Shop for gifts with each other for the attendants

❍ Meet with the florist to decide on flowers

❍ Reserve equipment such as glasses, tables, linens and tents if you will need to rent them

❍ Schedule a trial hair appointment with your hairdresser. Take your headpiece/veil

❍ Book ahead for hairstyling and manicure appointments near the wedding date

One month ahead❍ Get your marriage license

❍ Get any accessories you need to complete your bridal attire: shoes, jewelry, hosiery. Bring them with you to your final fitting

❍ Plan your honeymoon wardrobe and shop for any items you may need

❍ Confirm accommodations for out-of-town guests

❍ Reconfirm all transportation arrangements

❍ Write thank-you notes as the gifts arrive

Two weeks ahead❍ Take a county of your RSVP’s and give a preliminary number to your caterer

❍ Make a seating chart and write place cards

❍ Send change-of-address cards if necessary

❍ Wrap presents for groom and for attendants

❍ Address and stamp wedding announcements if you’ll be sending them

One week ahead❍ Try on your wedding gown to check the fit and make sure it is properly pressed

❍ Make sure your attendants have their dresses and accesso-ries, and that they were tried on

❍ Reconfirm the details with the services you are using: caterer (with final guest count); musicians, music selections; florist; & baker

❍ Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

Finally ...❍ Enjoy your special day!


Item

Wedding CeremonyLocation FeeOfficiant Fee / DonationAccessories (rings pillow, basket, unity candle, etc.)Organist, Vocalist Fees

Miscellaneous Costs

SUBTOTAL

Wedding ReceptionLocation RentalTables / ChairsSilverware / CupsWedding Favors and GiftsFood / CatererBartenderBeverages (cocktail hour)Disc Jockey (DJ)Live Band and/or MusiciansCakeCake Knife and Server

Miscellaneous Costs

SUBTOTAL

AttireBride’s RingGroom’s RingWedding DressHeadpiece / VeilBride’s Accessories (shoes, gloves, jewelry, etc.)Hair, Makeup and NailsGroom’s Tuxedo or SuitGroom’s Accessories (shoes, tie, cufflinks, etc.)

Miscellaneous Costs

SUBTOTAL

Photo & VideoEngagement PhotosPhotographer’s FeeVideographer’s Fee

Miscellaneous Costs

SUBTOTAL

estimated cost who pays?actual cost

Flowers & DecorationsBride’s BouquetBridesmaid’s BouquetsGroomsmen’s BoutonnieresCeremony Flower DecorationsReception Flower Decorations & CenterpiecesMiscellaneous Costs (flowers for parents, grandparents, ushers, etc.)

SUBTOTAL

StationaryWedding InvitationsReply CardsPostageReception Seating CardsMiscellaneous Costs (thank you notes, save the date cards, etc.)

SUBTOTAL

TransportationCar Rental (Limo)

Miscellaneous Costs

SUBTOTAL

HoneymoonWedding Night AccommodationsTravel CostsHoneymoon AccommodationsMealsSpending MoneyPassport

Miscellaneous Costs

SUBTOTAL

Other Wedding ExpensesMarriage LicenseWedding Planner FeesGifts for AttendantsBride’s Gift to Groom

Groom’s Gift to Bride

SUBTOTAL

TOTAL (for entire wedding)

Item estimated cost who pays?actual costbudgettheHere is a basic breakdown of what you can expect to spend your wedding budget on.

A good tip, and to avoid stress, allot about 5% of your total budget for a “just-in-case” fund.

the when, what and who of getting ready for your wedding day

One month ahead❍ Get your marriage license

❍ Get any accessories you need to complete your bridal attire: shoes, jewelry, hosiery. Bring them with you to your final fitting

❍ Plan your honeymoon wardrobe and shop for any items you may need

❍ Confirm accommodations for out-of-town guests

❍ Reconfirm all transportation arrangements

❍ Write thank-you notes as the gifts arrive

Two weeks ahead❍ Take a county of your RSVP’s and give a preliminary number to your caterer

❍ Make a seating chart and write place cards

❍ Send change-of-address cards if necessary

❍ Wrap presents for groom and for attendants

❍ Address and stamp wedding announcements if you’ll be sending them

One week ahead❍ Try on your wedding gown to check the fit and make sure it is properly pressed

❍ Make sure your attendants have their dresses and accesso-ries, and that they were tried on

❍ Reconfirm the details with the services you are using: caterer (with final guest count); musicians, music selections; florist; & baker

❍ Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

Finally ...❍ Enjoy your special day!


I, Samantha Hernandez, read wedding blogs and websites frequently and, until recently, secretly.I only revealed this clandestine pastime of mine to my honey in preparation for this column. Upon hearing the type of websites I visit daily, he gave me a horri-fied, wide-eyed look and then proceeded to say he wasn’t surprised.

I read wedding blogs to not only stare at the pretty cakes, but to also learn how weddings come together from the idea stage to the big day. Wedding blogs are a great way to get started wedding plan-ning.

For those searching for a wider range of ideas or services in one spot, be it for cakes, dresses, vendors or gifts for the wedding party, sites like The Knot (www.theknot.com) can give brides-to-be a sound place to start the wedding plan-ning process.

Another perk of the The Knot is that it gives the searcher access to dozens of wedding blogs from brides in the pro-cess of planning their wedding and be-

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For those with smaller wedding budgets, blogs like A Practical Wedding (www.aprac-ticalwedding.com), 2000 Dollar Wedding (www.2000dollarwedding.com) and The Broke-Ass Bride (www.thebrokeassbride.com) can be a good starting place.

All three touch upon similar themes of thriftiness, do-it-yourself projects and wed-ding vendors. Both APW and Bride offer links on their websites to vendors, like pho-tographers, all over the country.

And while planning your wedding, don’t forget to nurture your relationship with your significant other. Green Bay-based Thinkmarriage.org is just one of many websites that can help a couple evaluate their relationship and marriage as they get ready to start a life together.

“Obviously the wedding is a huge social event and it’s tempting to make that huge social event successful,” said Susan Dutton Freund, executive director of thinkmar-riage.org.

Dutton Freund points out that most people focus on that single day rather than the lifetime that follows it. Those who seek marriage counseling have lower divorce rates during the first five years of marriage, she said.

She recommends that couples get marriage counseling before tying the knot and or take the Couple Checkup at Thinkmarriage.org. There is also a checkup for those who are married and one for couples who are dating.

Couples should take the checkup even if they think that they’ve discussed every-thing because they don’t always get into the “nitty-gritty,” Dutton Freund said.

The site also has a free wedding checklist and additional materials to help build a healthy relationship.

If these don’t help, simply type “wedding blog” into any search engine and start clicking.

Samantha Hernandez is a reporter for the Door County Advocate. ●

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metologist and seamstress who loves all things fashionable and has built a personality around her talents—so much so that her first and middle name suffice her entirely.

But her enjoyment of fine fashion and recognition on a first-name basis is paralleled by hard work and commitment to her customers. “I do my very best to be of service to every-one,” she stated, adding that there’s never a down-season at Tina Marie’s Boutique, unlike many other Door County businesses. “You never know where people are going next—cocktails, proms, weddings, award ceremonies...so we’re open all year round.”

In fact, Tina Marie is known for working night or day outside regular hours to repair last-minute emergencies, such as fixing a cat-clawed mother-of-the-bride dress the night be-fore a wedding or fitting a rapidly-growing ring bearer with new shoes just minutes before a ceremony.

“I bend over backwards,” she said, noting that the personal service of her boutique attracts women who prefer not to be run-of-the-mill and those who look for unique styles and customization at a great value.

“We take the time here to give our customers personal ser-

vice,” Tina Marie said. “I feel rewarded and fulfilled when I can really make someone happy—when they light up as I make them look even better than they imagined.”

Also included with the dresses and accessories? Free ad-vice, tips or anecdotes to anyone who wants them—and a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan that makes the boutique’s location as special to her customers as it is to Tina Marie.

The historic site where her shop sits is what Tina Marie called her “second chance at life.”

After escaping a difficult situation, she traveled to Wisconsin and was stopped in her tracks when she witnessed a double rainbow in the very spot where she would later found her shop. So in celebration of her faith and 14 years of success (Business continues to climb, she said, even during a “recession”), Tina Marie ensures that customers are “treated like friends.” That is, they’re likely to leave with something extra—whether it’s a suggestion that big red bows and Angora sweater jackets are “in” this holiday season, or a listening ear. ●

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920.743.3465www.stugeonbayflorist.com

WI-5001248117

Servicing Door County since 1924

Door County Wedding Plannet

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