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Local planners stress importance of location When planning a wedding, several local coordinators say location is an important factor to take into account By Ashley Griffin Freelance Reporter Whether it's barefoot on a beach, holding hands in a vine yard or standing in a local chapel, it doesn't take a wedding planner to understand that location is an important aspect of a wedding. Weddings Extraordinaire wed ding planner Marlene Hockema uses outdoor settings because of the flowers, gardens, water and all-around natural beauty they provide. She plans outdoor wed dings at local venues, including the Beacon House, Chateau Lor rane, the Coburg Inn, Belnap Gar dens and her personal favorite, Ea gle Rock Lodge. "Outside locations are the most popular," Hockema said. Hockema isn't the only person who prefers outdoor settings — the trend for outdoor weddings has grown such that outdoor loca tions are often booked up to two years in advance. Jo Dial has been a wedding coor m dinator with The Wedding Solu tion since 1997 and agreed that outdoor weddings are the most popular. "Outside, the feelings flow with Mother Nature," Dial said. She rec ommends popular outdoor loca tions such as Whisper-N-Oaks, a private home just north of Junc tion City, for spring, summer and fall weddings. Dial said she be lieves winter weddings are ideal for couples who want to trade vows with a holiday theme. Churches and country clubs are great indoor wedding locations, and decora tions are especially easy to come by around Christmas, as most indoor locations provide poinsettias or a Christmas tree. These locations can also accommodate a large crowd, which is an important factor when choosing a location. One of the factors Hockema uses to decide on the venue is the size of the wedding party. She also consid ers the season and whether the bride wants a simple or lavish wed ding. Hockema and Dial agree that the bride's preferences are consid ered first and foremost. "I'm basically looking for a loca tion that fits with the bride's per sonality," Dial said. "It's her day, and every bride has a dream for her perfect day." University senior Grace Fisher, 22, already had ideas for her wed ding location when she entered into her engagement with high school sweetheart losh Cramer. Be cause Cramer is a student in Chica go, the couple have the added chal lenge of coordinating the Boise wedding over a long distance. Fisher and Cramer had to con sider many aspects about the loca tion before making their decision. Fisher commented on her need to have the ceremony at home, and the couple decided on a chapel for the wedding and a golf club for the reception — both of which needed to accommodate a large crowd. Both students are actively involved in their church and were looking for a traditional wedding atmosphere. "We were going for an elegant and classy feeling," Fisher said. Indoor or outdoor, sand or snow, the location can prove to be one of the most difficult and re warding aspects of a wedding be cause it will send the newlyweds into married life with memories of the day they said "Ido." Ashley Griffin is a freelance reporter for the Emerald. The Campbell House, located at 252 Pearl St., offers plush rooms ideal for a couple on its honeymoon. Tim Kupsick Freelance Photographer yfAAj'^Ct' ‘TlHUu/Ce eremom C reaainj® Anyone, Anywhere, Any kind RcV, Kevin Zellef, ordained and licensed minister All services personalized to your preferences Rales are reasonable and vary according lo circumsbnces * WEDDING MUSIC ALSO PROVIDED 541.729,2886 • email: doczeller@yalioo.com the entire Bridal Party. HAIR • MAKE UP • FACIALS We will travel to wedding site for free within 15 miles and outlying areas at $.20 per mile. 55? West 5th Avenue • Eugene, Oregon ?7401 • 541-545-3500 ^ 1-2- JR Mm wye. Cstnttr ij Pfrtj 6ytK Gather a group of friends for an evening or afternoon of pampering and fun. Packages starting at $70 per person Be good to yourself. You deserve it! MASSAGE MINI FACIALS ES PARAFFIN SALT GLOW |jfe, . APPETIZERS 4 BEVERAGES | * Bridal * Graduation ♦ or just for fun CANDLES 358 W. 8th • Eugene, OR • 485-7222 CHOCOLATE BeLLAMIcSxSA couture gowns Bill Levkoff bridesmaids Bess Nobel, Fashion Designer 541.343.8880 Appointments only www.bellamissa.com Excellent Personal Service FETTUCINE & COMPANY CcUeAdJUj, & Coent Planning Since. 1985 * Weddings * Receptions * Open Houses * Business Lundies ♦Henti Planning ft Design I* Professional Food ft Wine huring •FuB Liquor license 345-9366 info@oregoncatering.com h b ei a m n a n a m m Find fun stuff in the ODE Classifieds: Comics, your daily horoscope, and, of course, the crossword.
