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Before you say ( , | ( |^ q Continued from Page 27 Floral designer says. The only limiting factor is which flowers are in season. A gixxJ rule of thumb is to order floral arrangements with plenty of lead time— as much as three to six months. According to The Essential Guide, orchids, pansies, calamus, hyacinths, ladsloves and violets all are flowers his torically associated with sexual minorities. (Of course, the guide also says that if you can't stand the thought of holding a bouquet, you can always carry your miniature pixxlle.) A n Affair to Remember, 503-223-9267 Beaumont Florist, 503-281-5501 Broadway Floral, 503-288-5537 Floral Dreams, 503-777-0800 Jackson’s Florist, 503-282-0657 Ralph’s Florist, 503-249-1888 Westside Florist, 503-642-9992 S tep 6: B ook your caterer P PER GUEST veryone will expect to eat at your reception. W hether it’s a simple buffet or a sit-down five-course meal, guests need sustenance, especially if alcohol is being served. Additionally, The Essential Guide says, “W hat you serve your guests and how well may be one of the major things they will remember.” Btxik your caterer three to six m onths in advance. Amy Levy at Pazzo, the exclusive caterer for the popular Vintage Plaza hotel, says their average dinner is $33 a guest, which includes salad, dinner choice and dessert but not the cost of the banquet nxim. “I also let couples ch(x>se their own menu and can work around various price budgets.” Art of Catering, 503-231-8185 Delilah’s Catering, 503-243-3324 Four Seasons Catering, 503-674-2812 Joseph’s Desserts, 503-231-0989 Pazzo. 503-228-1515 Salvador Molly’s, 503-699-8871 S tep 7: T ake the CAKE p p — p * P went to cut it, the guests, in unison, said ‘Nooooo.’ ” Don’t forget to order your cake several months in advance. They can take several days to assemble, and good bakeries get busy. Also, be sure to arrange for same- sex figurines on top. Alameda Baking Co., 503-282-2253 Beaverton Baking, 503-646-7136 The Decorette Shop, 503-774-3760 Joseph’s Dessert Company, 503-231-0989 Mixed Media, 503-695-3581 Polly Cakes, 503-230-1986 there are only so many limos in Portland. Tips are not included in their base price, and you’ll have to reserve a minimum number of hours. Arrive in Style Limo, 503-351-5827 Classic Chauffeur, 503-238-8880 H oneymoon S tep 8: G et some FASHION SENSE f you’re going to have a commit ment ceremony, there’s a gixxl chance you’ll want to not only be dressed to the nines but also to exchange rings. “Because we have our own niles, we’re free to do what’s comfortable for us,” says Edmund Gaines, owner of Pendleton Jewellers, about his plethora of ring choic Although they chose an unusual Polly Cake (right) es. Gaines notes that the only trend he’s for their commitment ceremony, Gail Hand (top) seen with gay and lesbian couples is they and Deb France spent their honeymoon in Hawaii, a like to have rings that are similar in traditional destination for newlyweds design. He encourages couples to discuss their expectations for ring wear before coming in tep eception and to be active in the design prcKess. ENTERTAINMENT Wedding rings P P P — P P P P M Ü J A H ft # G ilt (vintage), 503-226-0629 7* 7* 7* —— 7* 7* 7* 7* 7* 7* Judith Amell Jewelers, 503-227-3437 LaRog’s, 503-223-5051 Maloy’s Jewelry Workshop, 503-223-4720 costs for reception entertainment and Pendleton Jewellers, 503-284-4095 decor range in price depending on scale. One of the many benefits of using a wed ebbie Drorbaugh, owner of A For ding planner is that sometimes they are also a mal Affair, says no matter where source for props that clients can sometimes use free you choose to get your formal wear, of charge rather than having to rent them. And “it’s important to feel comfortable. And if although ytxjr reception doesn’t need to be you’re getting the stenchy eye, leave immedi "Dance Party USA," consider at least background ately, because it’s only going ambiance if not live music, a DJ or a sound system. Affordable Karaoke, 503-307-7589 to get worse.” From the Don’s Rentals, 503-224-9526 dozen or so weddings they do in a year, they always put Kennedy Rentals, 503-233-3399 The Prop Shop, 503-282-8828 the ladies in tails. (It’s more West Coast Prcxluctioas, 503-294-0412 flattering to the female KxJy.) They also offer their gay and lesbian clients the tep ransportation option of after-hours P PER HOUR appointments, depending on their comfort level. Her word of advice: “Have the wedding of your I I f the ceremony and reception are at the dreams, not someone else’s.” same place, moving from point A to Wedding wear P — P P tuxedos, B might not be necessary. However, A point i P P P — P P P P P wedding dresses if the happy queer couple need to be transport ed, do st) in style. But btx)k your limousine many A Formal Affair, 503-287-2824 months in advance, especially in peak season, as A Beautiful Br.de, 503-249-7570 S C) I £ S s the grand finale, the wedding cake is an important element of a well-round ed, and potentially sticky, reception. “Our wed ding cake was the epicenter of the party,” says Deb France and Gail Hand, a lesbian couple mar ried in the summer of 2001, about their Polly Cake. “It was so beautiful,” Hand says, “when we St. Steph en s Episcopal THIS D O W N T O W N I PA R ISH # 9: R C I G ay St L e sb ia n C o u p le s W elcom e Sunday Services • 7:45 and 10:00 am Sunday School & Childcare at 10:00 am Rev. Lawrence Falkowski, Ph D. rector 10: T w always recommend Hawaii,” says sea- V » I soned travel agent Joan Sher of GK Ltd. X Travel. “It is gay-friendly and very romantic.” Even though Hawaii is also a popular destina tion for many heterosexual honeymtxmers, it is also the top location for queer newlyweds. Port landers Gail Hand and Deb France honeymtx)ned on the island of Kauai two summers ago. The newly committed couple rented a beach house for extra privacy, but even when kx:als asked why they were visiting the islands, no one was alarmed when the said they were on their honeymixm. "We’d recommend Hawaii to any of our gay and lesbian friends. It was exquisite,” France says. Beyond Hawaii, Sher often recom mends Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Coast destina tions. The drawback, she says, is that “there is more touring involved and less lying around in the sun enjoying your honeymoon." O ther great choices include gay- and les bian-exclusive cruise lines (Atlantis for gay men and Olivia for the ladies) as well as a number of the Greek islands, which tend to be very gay- friendly. Closer to home, the Oregon coast is always a safe, romantic bet, as is Victoria, British Columbia; the San Juan Islands near Seattle; and Ashland in stxjthem Oregon. 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