The Herald’s 2014 Wedding & Special Events Guide has been released and is now being distributed at drop locations near you! This year’s Guide received both a content and design revamp and contains even more of the local wedding profiles and planning and prep advice that make this publication so special.
Browse the stories of fifteen locally wedded couples, each with its own charming tale of courtship, commitment, and becoming one another’s “forever”. Allow their wedding magic to inspire your event’s theme, location, décor, and overall feel and consult our complete directory of vendors ready and willing to make this vision a reality.
The Guide is also stocked with a number of event planning advice columns, complete with references to professionals to guide you each step of the way. From the “first dance” song choice to the latest dress and tux trends, we gathered all the best info from local pros and are sharing these words of wisdom and to-do lists with you in order to ease the inevitable “big day” anxiety.
From our “Guide to the Perfect Sweets & Treats”, allow us to introduce the professionals of Wards Pastry. As we have learned, research is an essential first step in deciding on the bakery that can handle your cake dreams. Industry pros suggest that you give yourself a three to six month window to search for the cake designer you believe would best suit your needs. Once you believe you may have found the perfect match, visit your preferred bakery’s website to flip through images of their recent work. Looks perfect?
Before making your final commitment, be sure to visit the bakery in person and meet with the staff. Luckily, we’ve taken all these steps for you and concluded that Wards Pastry is an excellent local choice for all types of cakes and occasions.
Two tier, three tier, five tier, and even cupcake towers – Wards does it all magnificently. Be sure to check out their gallery of some of their recent wedding masterpieces at http://www.wardspastry.com/weddings.htm. Wards is located at 730 Asbury Avenue in Ocean City and can be reached at (609) 399-1260.
In another one of our Guide’s original columns, we explore what may be a bride’s primary concern as the special day looms closer and closer – the pursuit of exceptional beauty. “Bridal Beauty Made Easy” advises ladies on the steps to take to guarantee head-to-toe great looks. Here’s a sneak preview, starting with the head.
Salon professionals agree that having the perfect bridal hairstyle really does depend on the hair relationship you have with your stylist. Make sure you have regular appointments so your hairdresser knows your hair, your face shape, and your style needs.
A wedding hair trial allows experienced stylists to familiarize themselves with such hair needs. The trial is absolutely key. Perfect Cutz of Wildwood Crest features a staff of stylists well-seasoned in bridal styles and offers an initial trial for just $25. Set your trial for months or merely weeks prior to the wedding day – Perfect Cutz leaves the choice to you.
Perfect Cutz specializes in curls, braids, and all the latest updo trends and has been doing so for the past 30 years.
This staff is skilled in creating memorable looks for brides with both short and long hair and has a number of sample styles to view for those short haired brides who may need some inspiration. Perfect Cutz also has a professional makeup artist on staff to complete your bridal beauty with a well-coordinated look. For appointment and trial info, call (609) 522-5050.
-Meg Kummer
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