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INSPIRATION This little bag is a likely life-saver for your on your wedding day. Photo by CTW Features In the Bag « WE - Inspiration Share By Anna Sachse CTW Features Two pro planners weigh in on all the required essentials for your Big Day “emergency” bag. 1. LIP GLOSS It will keep your makeup looking fresh, from I Do's to photos and beyond, says Wendi Hroncich, founder of a Seattle-based event company. “But avoid the sticky kind – it will drive you nuts and your groom will hate it too!” 2. BREATH MINTS They're ideal for right before you walk down the aisle. But if you want fresh breath that's longer lasting, pack a travel-size bottle of mouth wash, notes Hroncich.  3. BOBBY PINS Get blonde-colored ones if you're blonde, brown ones if you're a brunette, and so on, says Brooke Sheldon, owner of an event company in Maine. 4. STAIN REMOVER Hroncich loves Shout Wipes or the Tide Pen. “They both work great without leaving bleach marks or a circle on delicate fabrics.” 5. A BAND AID OR MOLESKIN These quick-fixes can save the day if your shoes are uncomfortable, or prevent questionable footwear from becoming painful in the first place, Sheldon says.  6. SAFTEY PINS “They can be used for almost anything in a pinch,” says Hroncich. “Get a variety pack of sizes.” 7. SCISSORS Whether it's taking the tag off a garter or snipping stray strings on clothing, Hroncich always finds that scissors come in handy. 8. POCKET TISSUES Use them to blot everything from tears to makeup. Hroncich likes the wedding-themed variety.  9. A PROTEIN-PACKED ENERGY BAR  “Chocolate is notorious for getting on everything, so steer clear of it,” says Hroncich 10. A HELPER “Of course, every bride should have a wedding planner so they don't have to carry a thing!” says Sheldon. Can't afford one? Ask someone responsible (ideally not your mother or maid of honor) to ensure your essentials safely make it from ceremony to reception. © CTW Features « WE - Inspiration Share Contact the Omaha World-Herald newsroom Start subscription | Buy today's ePaper | Subscriber login Copyright ©2011 Omaha World-Herald®. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, displayed or redistributed for any purpose without permission from the Omaha World-Herald.

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Stylist, and former Lilybrooke bride, Julie Rath

Amazing NYC men's stylist, and former Lilybrooke bride, Julie Rath has taken on the task of dressing the groom.

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Lilybrooke on "The Redesigned Rehearsal"

Posted on Thu, Jan. 13, 2011





The redesigned rehearsal

Anna Sachse

CTW Features

Historically, rehearsal dinners have been an intimate restaurant affair for immediate family, wedding party members and their significant others, and the parents of any child attendants. However, in recent years, there has been a shift toward opening up these traditional celebrations to more guests, as well as branching out from the standard sit-down meal.

Here, two wedding planning experts weigh in on the why and how of a more inclusive and creative pre-big day party.

The Perks

Weddings generally bring together many people from many different backgrounds, notes Brooke Sheldon, owner of Lilybrooke Events in Kennebunkport, Maine. “Having everyone get together at the rehearsal dinner serves as an ice-breaker – by the time the reception rolls around, everyone is already old friends.”

It’s also a great way to ensure you – the bride! – actually get to spend quality time with all your nearest and dearest. “The wedding day goes by so fast, and the couple may feel pulled in many different directions,” says Wendi Hroncich, founder of Seattle-based Ethereal Events. Hosting a more inclusive rehearsal dinner decreases the big day pressure on the bride and groom, and allows for more relaxed hanging out.

The Guest List

If you have the inclination and the budget, go ahead and include everyone in your rehearsal festivities. But if you must draw the line somewhere, just make sure your invite list is consistent.

For example, due to the time and expense involved in traveling, destination-wedding rehearsal dinners have typically involved all the guests, says Sheldon. Playing off that trend, many stateside wedding couples are now opting to include all out-of-town guests in the day-before bash. Others might prefer to host all their extended family members.

The Party

If the guest list is small or money is little or no object, the rehearsal dinner is a lovely way to add a playful or unconventional element to your gala. Hroncich has had couples treat guests to the famed interactive dinner show Teatro ZinZanni, or spring for dinner cruises that show off the city skyline. Sheldon coordinated a fireworks-filled July Fourth lobster bake on a river. The couple had a private, tented section of lawn for several hundred guests, but selected a space next to a public pops concert for free entertainment. Other creative options include a catered affair at a cool space like an aquarium or racetrack, or picking a unique theme like Old Hollywood or a luau.

That said, by no means is it necessary to spend a fortune to have a fabulous fête. Your real focus should be having a rehearsal dinner that feels like it represents who you are as a couple, and fits in with the rest of your wedding weekend events, says Hroncich. A backyard BBQs, a picnic in the park, a pizza party on the patio or a taco truck and s’mores on the beach are all great bets.

“If you have a fun location, then be casual with the meal,” says Sheldon. “The enjoyment is really about the atmosphere you create.”