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HAVE less expensive. Packages can save on
funds, too.
TO HOLD
PLANNING THE PERFECT “Use a venue that offers multiple
VALLEY WEDDING services and you can usually bundle
with pricing,” she said. “A big thing
O By Linda Doell clocking in at about $37,000, to ask is if they have any dates
ne thing’s for sure: says the personal finance site where brides cancelled. We got a
Weddings are as ValuePenguin, local couples are Saturday at a Friday price because a
much a reflection of a bride cancelled.”
couple’s personalities as making sure they get the most out DiMartini said to make sure to
schedule time for yourself and your
the couple themselves. of their money and aren’t afraid to new husband to enjoy the wedding
together. “So many people were
From themed invitations and Save ask for custom touches. pulling us in different directions.”
the Date cards to the groomsmen There’s a number of ways to save Here are some of the trends to
watch in the Valley this summer:
in kilts, Lehigh Valley couples know money on the big day too, said
FLOWERS
what they want and how to make Lisa DiMartini of Catasauqua. Lisa
Tania Colon, of Phoebe Floral
their special day unique. and Frank were married April 25, Shop in Allentown, is seeing requests
for more natural arrangements.
With the average cost of a 2015 — considered an “off-peak”
“We see a lot of the woodsy,
wedding in the Lehigh Valley time for weddings — and usually natural look,” she said. Wildflowers
with greens and centerpieces on
wooden discs are popular now.
Another requested touch is floating
candles in glass cylinders of different
heights with a flower at the bottom
of the cylinder.
Another floral trend gaining in
popularity is having greenery as the
focal point of table decor, as well
as succulents for decoration and
reception favors.
MEN’S ATTIRE
As for the men, slim-fitting tuxes
and suits continue to be a popular
choice. Be it to show off a trim phy-
sique or simply to be sharp-dressed,
the tailored look is in.
“They want clothes that really fit
them nicely,” said Heidi Semmel,
co-owner of CE Roth Formal Wear
in Allentown. Men are going for
plain white or ivory dress shirts
with no pleats.
Others are choosing to rent kilts,
said Neville Gardner, owner of Done-
gal Square in Bethlehem.
"We do an Irish national and a
Scottish national, or Black Watch,
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funds, too.
TO HOLD
PLANNING THE PERFECT “Use a venue that offers multiple
VALLEY WEDDING services and you can usually bundle
with pricing,” she said. “A big thing
O By Linda Doell clocking in at about $37,000, to ask is if they have any dates
ne thing’s for sure: says the personal finance site where brides cancelled. We got a
Weddings are as ValuePenguin, local couples are Saturday at a Friday price because a
much a reflection of a bride cancelled.”
couple’s personalities as making sure they get the most out DiMartini said to make sure to
schedule time for yourself and your
the couple themselves. of their money and aren’t afraid to new husband to enjoy the wedding
together. “So many people were
From themed invitations and Save ask for custom touches. pulling us in different directions.”
the Date cards to the groomsmen There’s a number of ways to save Here are some of the trends to
watch in the Valley this summer:
in kilts, Lehigh Valley couples know money on the big day too, said
FLOWERS
what they want and how to make Lisa DiMartini of Catasauqua. Lisa
Tania Colon, of Phoebe Floral
their special day unique. and Frank were married April 25, Shop in Allentown, is seeing requests
for more natural arrangements.
With the average cost of a 2015 — considered an “off-peak”
“We see a lot of the woodsy,
wedding in the Lehigh Valley time for weddings — and usually natural look,” she said. Wildflowers
with greens and centerpieces on
wooden discs are popular now.
Another requested touch is floating
candles in glass cylinders of different
heights with a flower at the bottom
of the cylinder.
Another floral trend gaining in
popularity is having greenery as the
focal point of table decor, as well
as succulents for decoration and
reception favors.
MEN’S ATTIRE
As for the men, slim-fitting tuxes
and suits continue to be a popular
choice. Be it to show off a trim phy-
sique or simply to be sharp-dressed,
the tailored look is in.
“They want clothes that really fit
them nicely,” said Heidi Semmel,
co-owner of CE Roth Formal Wear
in Allentown. Men are going for
plain white or ivory dress shirts
with no pleats.
Others are choosing to rent kilts,
said Neville Gardner, owner of Done-
gal Square in Bethlehem.
"We do an Irish national and a
Scottish national, or Black Watch,
• continued on Page 42 •
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