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CHARLES CITY PRESS • WEDDING & BRIDAL GUIDE
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other essentials, including kitchen supplies. That means that couples may already own traditional wedding registry gifts like kitchen and bath items and accessories. Brides- and grooms-to-be can think creatively when reg- istering for gifts if they already have many of the items found on traditional registries. Target has partnered with HoneyFund, a free honey- moon registry and cash wedding gift registry, to allow couples to register for honeymoon travel and other experiences. Honeymoon registries can be great ways for couples who already own household items to simplify the process of gift-giving for their wedding guests.
Metro Editorial Library M any couples who are planning to get married have lived together during the engagement period or even longer. A Pew Research Center study found that about two-thirds of married adults who lived with their spouses before they were married say they saw cohab- itation as a step toward marriage. According to Brandon Gaille Small Business & Market- ing Advice, 65 percent of couples who get married live together at some point before their weddings. Individuals who live together must outfit their homes with furniture and
Metro Editorial Library W edding guests will remem- ber many aspects of the ceremony and reception. For guests who have food aller- gies or require specialized diets, dinner can be memorable for all of the wrong reasons. But it doesn’t have to be. Even though weddings are all about the happy couple’s wants and needs, spe- cial attention should be placed on ensuring guests’ comfort. Individuals with allergies and dietary restrictions warrant extra cau- tion. Any food can cause an allergic reaction, but eight types in particular, often referred to as the “Big 8,” are responsible for the greatest numbers of adverse reactions. Milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy comprise the Big 8. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Food Allergy Research and Resource Program says the Big 8 accounts for about 90 percent of all food allergies in the United States. Couples need to recognize the likeli- hood that at least one person at the wedding will have a specialized food need. Most people with dietary restrictions will be very understanding that eating out is a challenge, especially at a wedding. But couples can take steps to ensure that guests with food allergies don’t go hungry. • Ask about allergies on the response
card. Some couples request that guests choose their food preferences on their RSVPs. Include a spot where guests can mention serious food allergies. • Choose a caterer very carefully. Cater- ers are increasingly adapting to common food restrictions. Express specific food avoidances or what you want to be included and find a caterer who specializes in this type of cooking. • Offer allergen-free appetizers. Martha Stewart Weddings suggests serving custom- ized bite-sized hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour to allow for easier customization. This gives guests with allergies the ability to pick and choose their pre-entrée bites. • Label foods and let guests with severe allergies dine first. Buffets should be clearly labeled so those with aller- gies can avoid certain foods. Also, those with severe food allergies should have first shot at the buffet to limit cross-con- tamination from serving utensils. • Create separate meals. A caterer may be able to make separate meals for certain guests, particularly if they have advanced notice. • Don’t forget desserts and drinks. Allergens can be included in drinks and desserts as well. Offer gluten-free des- serts and gluten-free beer as well. Dietary restrictions are another
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