Aisle Say; From Roses to Poses, Vermont Vendors Share Their Wedding Wisdom
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The pre-nup people who call Burlington artist Z(tm)e Pappas for invitations tend to know a thing or two about what makes stationery stylish. No. 1: a "theme" that goes beyond white bells or gold rings. "It's not just, 'Oh, all the bridesmaids are wearing mint green,'" says Pappas, who's been handcrafting marriage missives for nine years. "One couple got engaged under a full moon, so a moon became their theme. There are some wild ones; I just did a set in pink and brown, as the whole theme was a single pink feather."
DJ Daren Cassani has watched grandmas and grandpas shake their Heinekens to "Baby Got Back," and even more weepy-eyed fathers and daughters dance to "What a Wonderful World" or "Wind Beneath My Wings." So you'd think he'd have a wish list as long as Steven Tyler's tongue on wedding music do's and don'ts. But it turns out that the sultan of the Electric Slide is really a softy. "Things go so fast for the bride and groom; I wish they'd know to enjoy it," says Cassani. "Make sure that you have fun no matter what you request."Uh, make sure you listen to the lyrics and know the history behind that request; one of Cassani's clients chose Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me," seemingly unaware the song was inspired by a guy who got drunk and shot his girlfriend. "Sweat just trickles down my neck when I play those sorts of first dance songs," says Cassani. Another questionable, but popular, choice: "Band of Gold" by Freda Payne, who wails, "We kissed after taking vows/But that night on the honeymoon/We stayed in separate rooms."See the full content of this document
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Aisle Say; From Roses to Poses, Vermont Vendors Share Their Wedding Wisdom
Growing up as a tomboy, I had barbs in my clothes but no Barbies in my bedroom; I preferred running around outside to trying on the latest lipgloss. And when other girls compiled pre-wedding scrapbooks with champagne wishes and crinoline dreams, I just laughed.
But, man, did I regret this attitude when it was time to plan my own wedding! I came off like a complete dunce to our vendors. The DJ howled when I handed him a list of 300 "must-play" tunes for the reception. The baker blanched when I asked him if he could desig...See the full content of this document
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