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GUIDE
Wedding 2021
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4 • October 2021 | WEDDING GUIDE The Montana Standard
Table of contents
Wedding GUIDE
2021
5 Gifting trends for 2021
7 Tiny is big
8-9 Planning your wedding
10 Plan the perfect outdoor wedding
12 Set up a fun photo booth
13 Planning a Zoom wedding
14 Seating made easy
15 Go cheesy
16-21 Butte newlyweds share their day
Editor/General Manager
David McCumber 25 Planning your reception
Advertising Director
Jenean Kujawa 26 Gathering safely
Advertising Sales
Kim LaBreche 27 Welcome boxes for guests
Tina Santifer
Advertising Assistants 28 Why a fall wedding?
Jamie Rowling
Brittney Macom 29 Think outside the box
LET US FEATURE YOUR WEDDING
The Montana Standard is looking for weddings to be featured 30 Top wedding colors of 2021
in future editions of the Wedding Guide. If you’re willing to
share photos, and answer questions such as those in this
guide, email david.mccumber@mtstandard.com or call 406-
496-5513. There is no cost to have your wedding featured.
Bridal Guide is published by The Montana Standard
25 W. Granite, Butte, MT 59701
406-496-5500
Table of contents
5 Gifting trends for 2021
7 Tiny is big
8-9 Planning your wedding
10 Plan the perfect outdoor wedding
12 Set up a fun photo booth
13 Planning a Zoom wedding
14 Seating made easy
15 Go cheesy
Editor/General Manager
David McCumber
Advertising Director
16-21 Butte newlyweds share their day
Jenean Kujawa
Advertising Sales 25 Planning your reception
Kim LaBreche
Tina Santifer 26 Gathering safely
Advertising Assistants
Jamie Rowling
Brittney Macom
27 Welcome boxes for guests
LET US FEATURE YOUR WEDDING 28 Why a fall wedding?
The Montana Standard is looking for weddings to be featured
in future editions of the Wedding Guide. If you’re willing to
share photos, and answer questions such as those in this
guide, email david.mccumber@mtstandard.com or call 406-
29 Think outside the box
496-5513. There is no cost to have your wedding featured.
30 Top wedding colors of 2021
Bridal Guide is published by The Montana Standard
25 W. Granite, Butte, MT 59701
406-496-5500
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The Montana Standard BRIDAL GUIDE | October 2021 • 5
GIFTING TRENDS FOR 2021
Classic Wedding Gifts you would’ve spent on a classic gift and
Of course, things for the home are make sure to include a note to the couple.
always appreciated. High-end kitch- Some online registries allow you to just
enware makes a great group or office pay online or you can always opt for the
gift that makes a strong statement of traditional check or cash in a lovely card.
love and support. Think KitchenAid
mixers or LeCreuset cookware, or Subscription Boxes
even expensive small appliances like Give the couple a gift they can enjoy
vacuums. all year with a subscription box tailored
Dishes, china, towels and glass- to their interests. Once reserved for beers
ware are also traditional gifts that and beauty, subscription boxes now run
can hold a lot of meeting. Have pieces the gamut and are available at a wide
monogrammed or etched with the happy variety of interests and price points. Pick
couples’ initials and the date of their a box that speaks to the couples’ common
Wedding gifts are a fairly wedding for a sentimental touch. interests and one that will allow them to
classic set of items. Couples usually celebrate their love for months to come.
register for things to help them set up Cash Gifts
housekeeping together, such as bedding Cash is always a welcome gift to a How Much to Spend
and linens, kitchen accessories and more. couple just starting out. But more and Brides magazine says to spend any-
With couples delaying getting mar- more, couples are registering for cash where between $75-$250 as a wedding
ried and living on their own or together funds that devote the money to things gift, but that it depends on how close
before saying I do, however, registries like a honeymoon, a first home together you are to the couple and your budget.
have gotten more creative in the past few or gifted experiences, such as a weekend A gift doesn’t have to be expensive to
years. They now include cash gift funds getaway, a private tour or a local historic be thoughtful. Less expensive options
for things like honeymoons, first houses site or park, and more. When choosing include a framed wedding invitation or a
or experiences. these types of gifts, give the amount photo book for the happy couple.
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GIFTING TRENDS FOR 2021
Classic Wedding Gifts on a classic gift and make sure to include a
Of course, things for the home are note to the couple. Some online registries
always appreciated. High-end kitch- allow you to just pay online or you can
enware makes a great group or office always opt for the traditional check or
gift that makes a strong statement of cash in a lovely card.
love and support. Think KitchenAid
mixers or LeCreuset cookware, or Subscription Boxes
even expensive small appliances like Give the couple a gift they can enjoy all
vacuums. year with a subscription box tailored to
Dishes, china, towels and glass- their interests. Once reserved for beers and
ware are also traditional gifts that beauty, subscription boxes now run the
can hold a lot of meeting. Have pieces gamut and are available at a wide variety of
monogrammed or etched with the happy interests and price points. Pick a box that
couples’ initials and the date of their wed- speaks to the couples’ common interests
Wedding gifts are a fairly ding for a sentimental touch. and one that will allow them to celebrate
classic set of items. Couples usually their love for months to come.
register for things to help them set up Cash Gifts
housekeeping together, such as bedding Cash is always a welcome gift to a cou- How Much to Spend
and linens, kitchen accessories and more. ple just starting out. But more and more, Brides magazine says to spend any-
With couples delaying getting married couples are registering for cash funds that where between $75-$250 as a wedding
and living on their own or together before devote the money to things like a hon- gift, but that it depends on how close
saying I do, however, registries have got- eymoon, a first home together or gifted you are to the couple and your budget.
ten more creative in the past few years. experiences, such as a weekend getaway, a A gift doesn’t have to be expensive to
They now include cash gift funds for private tour or a local historic site or park, be thoughtful. Less expensive options
things like honeymoons, first houses or and more. When choosing these types of include a framed wedding invitation or a
experiences. gifts, give the amount you would’ve spent photo book for the happy couple.
Celebrate Your
Big Day at
Anaconda
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Club
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Indoor or Outside
Call Today to Reserve Your Big Day
406.797.3220 • anacondacountryclub.com
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Styled forYou Wedding
We supply
chafers,
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The Montana Standard BRIDAL GUIDE | October 2021 • 7
IS BIG
Your wedding is a ways to complement your
big day, but what’s decor and theme.
really huge right now are things
that are tiny. Miniature foods, Drinks
drinks, favors and even cakes We all know a tiny drink
are all the rage. Here are some is most commonly a shot.
ideas to help you incorporate There are ways, however, that
Your wedding is a big day, but what’s really huge right now are things that are tiny.
this trend into your wedding. your bartender can craft little
specialty shots that are more
Finger Foods elegance and less frat party. for warmer days for brides and and noticed the trend before
Finger sandwiches are a bridesmaids. COVID-19. It accommodates
great idea for a garden wed- Favors a tiny crowd and offers couple
ding, but you can take this Think little bottles of local Crowds a stunning backdrop for their
even farther. Mini tacos, slid- honey or wine, miniature As the pandemic rolls on, big day.
ers, pigs in a blanket all can be chocolate bars with your couples are trimming guests “When we first came up
miniaturized. Serve these tiny monogram and the date, itty lists to accommodate local with this, a pandemic not
dishes as passed dishes or on bitty bottles of liquor —all rules on gatherings and to being considered, we said it
distanced tables. are great ideas for jumping on make their ceremonies safer. was designed for couples who
the tiny train. Keep your tiny And it’s a trend that may stick, wanted simplicity and afford-
A Taste of Cake favors local to give your guests experts say. ability but still wanted those
Wedding cakes have been a great memento of the day. It also plays into a more Instagram-worthy photos,”
shrinking lately. Full cakes enduring trend of minimalism said Jamie Gray, the farm’s
became cupcakes and are now Clothing and choosing experiences over marketing and communica-
cake pops and cake balls. These Even clothes are getting in expense. tions manager, in The Detroit
tiny treats can be stacked in on the trend, including shorter Cornman Farms in Michigan News. “They kind of get the
layers and arranged in adorable skirts that bare knees and legs offers a small wedding package best of both.”
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Your wedding is a be stacked in layers and arranged
big day, but what’s in adorable ways to complement
really huge right now are things your decor and theme.
that are tiny. Miniature foods,
drinks, favors and even cakes are Drinks
all the rage. Here are some ideas to We all know a tiny drink is most
help you incorporate this trend into commonly a shot. There are ways, Your wedding is a big day, but what’s really huge right now are things that are tiny.
your wedding. however, that your bartender can
craft little specialty shots that are the trend, including shorter skirts offers a small wedding package and
Finger Foods more elegance and less frat party. that bare knees and legs for warmer noticed the trend before COVID-19.
Finger sandwiches are a great days for brides and bridesmaids. It accommodates a tiny crowd and
idea for a garden wedding, but you Favors offers couple a stunning backdrop
can take this even farther. Mini Think little bottles of local honey Crowds for their big day.
tacos, sliders, pigs in a blanket all or wine, miniature chocolate bars As the pandemic rolls on, couples “When we first came up with
can be miniaturized. Serve these with your monogram and the date, are trimming guests lists to accom- this, a pandemic not being consid-
tiny dishes as passed dishes or on itty bitty bottles of liquor —all are modate local rules on gatherings ered, we said it was designed for
distanced tables. great ideas for jumping on the tiny and to make their ceremonies safer. couples who wanted simplicity and
train. Keep your tiny favors local to And it’s a trend that may stick, affordability but still wanted those
A Taste of Cake give your guests a great memento experts say. Instagram-worthy photos,” said
Wedding cakes have been of the day. It also plays into a more enduring Jamie Gray, the farm’s marketing
shrinking lately. Full cakes became trend of minimalism and choosing and communications manager, in
cupcakes and are now cake pops Clothing experiences over expense. The Detroit News. “They kind of
and cake balls. These tiny treats can Even clothes are getting in on Cornman Farms in Michigan get the best of both.”
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2021 GUIDE • 78 • October 2021 | WEDDING GUIDE The Montana Standard
HERE’S A CHECKLIST
FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED!
JESS DEHAVEN 4 to 6 months before wedding 2 to 4 months before wedding
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Select men’s formalwear and arrange Reserve rental items: candelabra, arches,
6 to 12 months before the wedding for final fitting a few days before canopy, linens, etc.
wedding. Arrange rehearsal dinner.
Determine budget.
Select ceremony musicians and music. Shop for trousseau and apparel for
Decide type of wedding: formal,
semi-formal or informal. Make honeymoon plans. honeymoon and prenuptial parties.
Choose ceremony location. Print map to include with invitations. Reserve limousine, carriage, trolley
Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town or coach transportation.
Discuss dates with clergy or officiant.
guests. Review florist’s arrangements and
Choose attendants. finalize order.
Have physical exams and update
Select gown style. immunizations. Buy attendants’ gifts.
Select veil style. Buy wedding rings and order engraving. Experiment with hairstyle and makeup
Select attendants’ apparel. Finalize invitation list with families. changes.
Compile bride’s and groom’s Visit hairdresser and manicurist; Buy bride’s and attendants’ shoes;
invitation list. make wedding day appointments send to be dyed.
Select reception site. for bridal party. Order wedding and groom’s cakes.
Select caterer. Order all printed items, including Plan the ceremony and select music
invitations, thank-you notes, programs for the service.
Select wedding planner.
and napkins. You should receive your invitations at
Plan details of reception.
Order needed utensils, which least three months before the wedding;
Select photographer. may include engraved cake knife, send them out immediately. Don’t forget
Have engagement photos taken. personalized champagne glasses and a to request a reply date of at least five
box for monetary gifts. weeks before the wedding.
Select music for reception.
Register for wedding gifts at the stores
Select videographer. of your choice.
Select florist. Decide on reception menu and select
Discuss gown colors and styles with beverage options; decide if there will be
mothers of bride and groom. an open bar.
If composing own vows, inform officiant.HERE’S A CHECKLIST
FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED!
JESS DEHAVEN 4 to 6 months before wedding 2 to 4 months before wedding
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. Select men’s formalwear and arrange Reserve rental items: candelabra, arches,
for final fitting a few days before canopy, linens, etc.
6 to 12 months before the wedding wedding. Arrange rehearsal dinner.
Determine budget. Select ceremony musicians and music. Shop for trousseau and apparel for
Decide type of wedding: formal, Make honeymoon plans. honeymoon and prenuptial parties.
semi-formal or informal.
Print map to include with invitations. Reserve limousine, carriage, trolley
Choose ceremony location. or coach transportation.
Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town
Discuss dates with clergy or officiant. guests. Review florist’s arrangements and
Choose attendants. Have physical exams and update finalize order.
Select gown style. immunizations. Buy attendants’ gifts.
Select veil style. Buy wedding rings and order engraving. Experiment with hairstyle and makeup
Finalize invitation list with families. changes.
Select attendants’ apparel.
Visit hairdresser and manicurist; Buy bride’s and attendants’ shoes;
Compile bride’s and groom’s
make wedding day appointments send to be dyed.
invitation list.
for bridal party. Order wedding and groom’s cakes.
Select reception site.
Order all printed items, including Plan the ceremony and select music
Select caterer.
invitations, thank-you notes, programs for the service.
Select wedding planner. and napkins. You should receive your invitations at
Plan details of reception. Order needed utensils, which least three months before the wedding;
Select photographer. may include engraved cake knife, send them out immediately. Don’t forget
personalized champagne glasses and a to request a reply date of at least five
Have engagement photos taken. box for monetary gifts. weeks before the wedding.
Select music for reception. Register for wedding gifts at the stores
Select videographer. of your choice.
Select florist. Decide on reception menu and select
beverage options; decide if there will be
Discuss gown colors and styles with
an open bar.
mothers of bride and groom.
If composing own vows, inform officiant.
8 • 2021 GUIDEThe Montana Standard WEDDING GUIDE | October 2021 • 9
1 to 2 months before wedding 2 weeks before wedding If you are having a rehearsal, present
attendants with gifts.
Final bridal fitting. Invite guests to rehearsal dinner.
Men have final fitting two to three
Final attendants’ fittings. Move your belongings into new home.
days before the wedding and pick up
Confirm honeymoon reservations. Review reception seating and place cards. formalwear and shoes.
Select reception decorations: balloons, Confirm lodging for out-of-town guests. Make a wedding day schedule and give
candles, table favors, etc. Record gifts as you receive them and everyone copies at the rehearsal dinner.
Select ceremony accessories: unity write thank-you notes. Relax the day before; keep personal
candle, ring pillow, guest book, etc. Arrange for gown cleaning and bouquet appointments; finish honeymoon packing.
Select personal accessories: handbag, preservation after the wedding.
garter, engraved goblets, guest Finalize arrangements with hall and Day of the wedding
mementos, etc. caterer, confirming final number of
Give payment envelopes to the best
Finalize arrangements with officiant. guests (preferably in writing).
man, who will deliver them after the
Finalize arrangements with musicians Finalize arrangements with baker ceremony and at the reception.
taking part in the ceremony. regarding cake.
Go to hairdresser, makeup artist and
Arrange bridesmaids’ lunch or brunch. Pick up wedding dress and bridesmaids’ manicurist.
Finalize arrangements with dresses.
Make sure the car keys, wedding rings,
photographer and videographer. Groom or best man arranges final marriage license, keys to the new house,
Discuss any special shots you want. fittings for men in the wedding party. airplane tickets, hotel confirmations
Finalize arrangements with musicians, Prepare envelopes with payments for and honeymoon spending money are all
disc jockey and master of ceremonies the officiant, reception hall, musicians, assembled.
for the reception. disc jockey, etc. Arrange for your car, your going-away
Finalize arrangements with florist, Ask officiant when he/she would like to outfits and your luggage to be delivered
specifying time and place of delivery. receive your marriage license. to the reception hall.
Finalize transportation arrangements. Begin packing for honeymoon. Arrange for someone to bring tissues,
lipstick and any other personal items
Make sure all clothes for bridesmaids, to the reception.
groomsmen and ushers will be ready on
1 week before wedding Be dressed and ready for the picture-
time and that they have the appropriate
accessories. Pick up wedding rings and check taking two hours before the ceremony
engravings and sizes. or according to the arrangements made
Apply for marriage license. with your photographer.
Final consultations with florist, musicians,
Formally inform employer of leave Relax and enjoy your big day.
photographer, videographer, etc.
of absence.1 to 2 months before wedding 2 weeks before wedding If you are having a rehearsal, present
attendants with gifts.
Final bridal fitting. Invite guests to rehearsal dinner.
Men have final fitting two to three
Final attendants’ fittings. Move your belongings into new home. days before the wedding and pick up
Confirm honeymoon reservations. Review reception seating and place cards. formalwear and shoes.
Select reception decorations: balloons, Confirm lodging for out-of-town guests. Make a wedding day schedule and give
candles, table favors, etc. everyone copies at the rehearsal dinner.
Record gifts as you receive them and
Select ceremony accessories: unity write thank-you notes. Relax the day before; keep personal
candle, ring pillow, guest book, etc. appointments; finish honeymoon packing.
Arrange for gown cleaning and bouquet
Select personal accessories: handbag, preservation after the wedding.
garter, engraved goblets, guest Finalize arrangements with hall and Day of the wedding
mementos, etc. caterer, confirming final number of Give payment envelopes to the best
Finalize arrangements with officiant. guests (preferably in writing). man, who will deliver them after the
Finalize arrangements with musicians Finalize arrangements with baker ceremony and at the reception.
taking part in the ceremony. regarding cake. Go to hairdresser, makeup artist and
Arrange bridesmaids’ lunch or brunch. Pick up wedding dress and bridesmaids’ manicurist.
Finalize arrangements with dresses. Make sure the car keys, wedding rings,
photographer and videographer. Groom or best man arranges final marriage license, keys to the new house,
Discuss any special shots you want. fittings for men in the wedding party. airplane tickets, hotel confirmations
and honeymoon spending money are all
Finalize arrangements with musicians, Prepare envelopes with payments for assembled.
disc jockey and master of ceremonies the officiant, reception hall, musicians,
for the reception. disc jockey, etc. Arrange for your car, your going-away
outfits and your luggage to be delivered
Finalize arrangements with florist, Ask officiant when he/she would like to to the reception hall.
specifying time and place of delivery. receive your marriage license.
Arrange for someone to bring tissues,
Finalize transportation arrangements. Begin packing for honeymoon. lipstick and any other personal items
Make sure all clothes for bridesmaids, to the reception.
groomsmen and ushers will be ready on Be dressed and ready for the picture-
time and that they have the appropriate 1 week before wedding
taking two hours before the ceremony
accessories. Pick up wedding rings and check or according to the arrangements made
Apply for marriage license. engravings and sizes. with your photographer.
Formally inform employer of leave Final consultations with florist, musicians, Relax and enjoy your big day.
of absence. photographer, videographer, etc.
2021 GUIDE • 910 • October 2021 | WEDDING GUIDE The Montana Standard
PLAN THE PERFECT
OUTDOOR WEDDING
Outdoor weddings are gorgeous and especially true if you’re getting married
romantic. But they present a special in a backyard or at a restaurant or park.
challenge when it comes to planning. If you don’t have enough space, try to
Follow this easy checklist to make your make an arrangement with a nearby
outdoor wedding day as stress-free as school or church and include the park-
possible. ing info on your wedding website.
Have an alternative location. No Check on noise rules and regula-
one likes to think of it raining on their tions. Check on local laws and venue
wedding day, but it’s a possibility that rules when it comes to volume and times
must be considered. Have a backup plan for your musicians and DJs.
if you wake up and the weather is out of Restrooms. Does your locale have
sync with your plans. ample restrooms for the number of Outdoor weddings are gorgeous and romantic. But they
Have a communication plan. If guests you’ll have? If not, you can rent present a special challenge when it comes to planning.
anything big comes up (like that big portable restrooms for your guests.
location change), have a quick and easy Consider electricity needs. Out- your guests to keep everyone safe.
way to communicate those changes door weddings usually don’t have con- Plan for the pandemic. Outdoor
with vendors and guests. This can be venient power plugs hidden amongst weddings are particularly attractive to
a note on your wedding website or on the trees and grass. Check with your those hoping to gather safety despite
social media, or you can turn over all the vendors to see what their electrical COVID-19. Make sure you have hand
responsibility to your wedding planner needs are, including the caterer, baker sanitizing stations, consider hosting
or coordinator. Set up a plan to have and florist. Then coordinate their needs groups in shifts, and have guests that are
bridesmaids or other trusted friends with your location. able to stand so that there’s more dis-
mind the phones if you don’t have a Plan for hydration and shade. If tance between them. Minimize sharing
planner or coordinator. you’re in a warmer locale, you’ll want of items such as photo booth pops, serv-
Have a plan for parking. This is to provide cooling shade and drinks for ing utensils and guestbook pens.
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Outdoor weddings are gorgeous and don’t have enough space, try to make an
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checklist to make your outdoor wedding day website.
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Have an alternative location. No one Check on local laws and venue rules when it
likes to think of it raining on their wedding comes to volume and times for your musi-
day, but it’s a possibility that must be consid- cians and DJs.
ered. Have a backup plan if you wake up and Restrooms. Does your locale have ample
the weather is out of sync with your plans. restrooms for the number of guests you’ll
Have a communication plan. If anything have? If not, you can rent portable restrooms
big comes up (like that big location change), for your guests. Outdoor weddings are gorgeous and romantic. But they
have a quick and easy way to communicate Consider electricity needs. Outdoor present a special challenge when it comes to planning.
those changes with vendors and guests. This weddings usually don’t have convenient
can be a note on your wedding website or power plugs hidden amongst the trees and Plan for the pandemic. Outdoor wed-
on social media, or you can turn over all the grass. Check with your vendors to see what dings are particularly attractive to those
responsibility to your wedding planner or their electrical needs are, including the hoping to gather safety despite COVID-19.
coordinator. Set up a plan to have bridesmaids caterer, baker and florist. Then coordinate Make sure you have hand sanitizing stations,
or other trusted friends mind the phones if their needs with your location. consider hosting groups in shifts, and have
you don’t have a planner or coordinator. Plan for hydration and shade. If you’re guests that are able to stand so that there’s
Have a plan for parking. This is espe- in a warmer locale, you’ll want to provide more distance between them. Minimize shar-
cially true if you’re getting married in a cooling shade and drinks for your guests to ing of items such as photo booth pops, serving
backyard or at a restaurant or park. If you keep everyone safe. utensils and guestbook pens.
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A photo booth has fun props and with hilarious photos, you’ll have high-end mementos for every guest who participates.
Best Wedding
Set up a fun photo booth
You want to provide ways much a booth setup will be, enlist the
for your guests to remember as well as how long it will take help of
Team
your special night. What better them to prepare and tear down profes-
way than to give them a fun the booth. sional
keepsake they can hang on to Let them take care of videog-
Bride
for years to come? the heavy lifting, including raphers
A photo booth makes this a selecting the spot, providing to pull
possibility. With fun props and the equipment, bringing the off this
hilarious photos, you’ll have props and handling the dis- type of
high-end mementos for every semination of photographs to booth.
guest who participates. each guest while you sit back Guests
and enjoy your special day. can act
Hire a Company silly or
Many photographers have Go DIY unused coat closets. deliver a
integrated the photo booth into If you’re on a tighter budget, If your reception is special message via video,
their professional services. If you may find yourself putting outside, you’ll prob- and then download the file
it’s in your budget to do so, together a DIY booth. Fortu- ably have more space with a special link from the
you can hire a photography nately, with a little planning, to find a suitable loca- company.
company to set up and manage this is a totally do-able project. tion. Just make sure guests This is a great way of pro-
the booth during your entire First, consider your loca- can easily access it for some ducing a tangible parting gift
reception. tion. Your DIY photo booth memorable photo fun. for each guest.
Be sure to get a full quote should be located where guests You may also be able to
for the project so you’re not can easily find it. Be sure to Think Video immediately upload some of
surprised on wedding day. Any never interrupt the flow of Video and virtual reality the videos to your wedding
professional photographer your event, which means plac- booths have also caught fire in website or social media plat-
should be able to tell you how ing it in dance floor corners or recent years. You may need to forms, as well.P
A photo booth has fun props and with hilarious photos, you’ll have high-end mementos for every guest who participates.
Best Wedding
Set up a fun photo booth
You want to provide ways for you how much a booth setup will help of pro-
your guests to remember your be, as well as how long it will take fessional
Team
special night. What better way them to prepare and tear down the videog-
than to give them a fun keepsake booth. raphers
they can hang on to for years to Let them take care of the heavy to pull
Bride
come? lifting, including selecting the off this
A photo booth makes this a spot, providing the equipment, type of
possibility. With fun props and bringing the props and handling booth.
hilarious photos, you’ll have high- the dissemination of photographs Guests
end mementos for every guest to each guest while you sit back can act
who participates. and enjoy your special day. silly or
floor corners or unused deliver
Hire a Company Go DIY coat closets. a special
Many photographers have inte- If you’re on a tighter budget, If your reception is message via
grated the photo booth into their you may find yourself putting outside, you’ll probably video, and then download
professional services. If it’s in together a DIY booth. Fortunately, have more space to find a suitable the file with a special link from
your budget to do so, you can hire with a little planning, this is a location. Just make sure guests the company.
a photography company to set totally do-able project. can easily access it for some This is a great way of produc-
up and manage the booth during First, consider your location. memorable photo fun. ing a tangible parting gift for each
your entire reception. Your DIY photo booth should guest.
Be sure to get a full quote for be located where guests can Think Video You may also be able to imme-
the project so you’re not surprised easily find it. Be sure to never Video and virtual reality booths diately upload some of the videos
on wedding day. Any professional interrupt the flow of your event, have also caught fire in recent to your wedding website or social
photographer should be able to tell which means placing it in dance years. You may need to enlist the media platforms, as well.
12 • 2021 GUIDEThe Montana Standard BRIDAL GUIDE | October 2021 • 13
Planning a Zoom
With the coronavirus pandemic now
more than a year old, many cities and
states still have restrictions on travel and
gatherings.
If you’ve been holding off on your nup-
tials waiting on conditions to improve,
technology may have an answer for your
wedding blues.
Hosting an Online Wedding
That’s right, the same technology that
brings you working from home can now
bring you weddings from home. As a
guest, your options are pretty much end-
less and you can attend from the comfort
of your own couch. No flights to book, no
babysitters, just joining in the fun. And
the happy couple aren’t limited by venue
restrictions, they can invite as many
people as they want, include guests who
would prefer not to travel under ordinary
circumstances. If you’ve been holding off on your nuptials waiting on conditions to improve, technology may have an answer for your
You’ll need to recruit someone (or even wedding blues.
a company; several have sprouted up) to
hold the camera, narrate and record the your ceremony on Facebook Live, You- connections. You might want to upgrade
ceremony for posterity. You may also Tube, TikTok or other social streams. your service for a month to make sure you
need some decor, depending on the route These platforms give you an opportunity have plenty of bandwidth.
you want to go, but remember you won’t to interact with guests in real time and Also check things like lighting, camera
need the whole space. Just a backdrop or may even be easier for some guests to angles and audio in a variety of condi-
two. And don’t forget the sound. Opt for a use and understand than Zoom or GoTo tions. If you combine your online wed-
microphone or even AirPods to make sure Meeting. ding with other services like ordering
your online guests don’t miss a word. Whatever platform you choose, outfits, flowers and even cakes and cham-
remember to also select a backup (or two pagne online, you could have a nearly
Hosting on Social Media or three). You should also run a test of the contactless wedding ceremony. Some
If Zoom or other such platforms aren’t ceremony several times, checking things states even allow for online applications
your thing, you can always livestream like your hardware and your internet for marriage licenses.
Celebrate
Your Love Helping you
get perfection
for your day
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With the coronavirus pandemic now
more than a year old, many cities and
states still have restrictions on travel and
gatherings.
If you’ve been holding off on your nuptials
waiting on conditions to improve, technology
may have an answer for your wedding blues.
Hosting an Online Wedding
That’s right, the same technology that
brings you working from home can now bring
you weddings from home. As a guest, your
options are pretty much endless and you can
attend from the comfort of your own couch.
No flights to book, no babysitters, just join-
ing in the fun. And the happy couple aren’t
limited by venue restrictions, they can invite
as many people as they want, include guests
who would prefer not to travel under ordinary
circumstances. If you’ve been holding off on your nuptials waiting on conditions to improve, technology may have an answer for
You’ll need to recruit someone (or even a your wedding blues.
company; several have sprouted up) to hold
the camera, narrate and record the ceremony your thing, you can always livestream your and your internet connections. You might
for posterity. You may also need some decor, ceremony on Facebook Live, YouTube, Tik- want to upgrade your service for a month to
depending on the route you want to go, but Tok or other social streams. These platforms make sure you have plenty of bandwidth.
remember you won’t need the whole space. give you an opportunity to interact with Also check things like lighting, camera
Just a backdrop or two. And don’t forget the guests in real time and may even be easier angles and audio in a variety of conditions. If
sound. Opt for a microphone or even AirPods for some guests to use and understand than you combine your online wedding with other
to make sure your online guests don’t miss a Zoom or GoTo Meeting. services like ordering outfits, flowers and
word. Whatever platform you choose, remember even cakes and champagne online, you could
to also select a backup (or two or three). You have a nearly contactless wedding ceremony.
Hosting on Social Media should also run a test of the ceremony several Some states even allow for online applica-
If Zoom or other such platforms aren’t times, checking things like your hardware tions for marriage licenses.
Celebrate
Your Love Helping you
get perfection
for your day
A Montana State Liquor Agency Store
133 W. Park St., Butte • 782-6278
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The
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Pliv
Pit
Oils & Vinaigrettes
Vinaigr
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782-1644 • M-F, 9-2
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SEATING MADE EASY
Historically, seating charts are together. Then, allow people to seat have a space set aside for them, perhaps
the things headaches and night- themselves according to their own pods. with their own menu of finger foods,
mares are made of. This works best with picked-up boxes along with activities to keep little hands
This group can’t sit with this of food or appetizers instead of plated busy. Think coloring books, building
group, Shelia can’t sit by Lindsay, meals. brick sets, activity books and more. This
and that’s Jim’s ex-wife. Nightmares should be a less formal setting where
and headaches. One good thing about Living Room Seating noise is OK and where parents can easily
the pandemic — tables are smaller, Seating people on couches or in arm- see (and discipline) their children.
making seating easier. And social dis- chairs is a hot trend right now. Smaller
tancing means tables need to be far groups lend themselves well to this luxe, No Singles Tables
apart. Here’s a few more hints for mak- cozy approach to wedding seating. Especially with pandemic protocols
ing seating as easy as possible. Make sure your venue can accommo- in place, skipping the singles tables is
date this unique wedding style, which a good idea. Even in ordinary times,
Pod Seating encourages conversation. You also could it’s an awkward grouping that ends up
Ask people who is already in their consider half-and-half seating, where embarrassing your guests more often
bubble and seat those people together. guests who opt to dine can sit at tables than not. Use your best judgment and
Opt for tables of four or six, max, and and guests who’ve moved on to cocktails treat people how you would want to
leave plenty of room for two-top sweet- and conversation can take advantage of be treated. Instead, opt for more
heart tables to accommodate the rest. these cozy spaces. sweetheart tables or conversation
Another solution to this problem is spots for single guests to gather
lots of small tables, but enforce seating Children’s Tables with friends and family at their
limits and don’t let people move tables If kids are invited to the ceremony, own pace.SEATING MADE EASY
Historically, seating charts themselves according to their own pods. along with activities to keep little hands
are the things headaches and This works best with picked-up boxes busy. Think coloring books, building
nightmares are made of. of food or appetizers instead of plated brick sets, activity books and more. This
This group can’t sit with meals. should be a less formal setting where
this group, Shelia can’t sit by noise is OK and where parents can easily
Lindsay, and that’s Jim’s ex-wife. Living Room Seating see (and discipline) their children.
Nightmares and headaches. One Seating people on couches or in arm-
good thing about the pandemic — tables chairs is a hot trend right now. Smaller No Singles Tables
are smaller, making seating easier. And groups lend themselves well to this luxe, Especially with pandemic protocols
social distancing means tables need to cozy approach to wedding seating. in place, skipping the singles tables is a
be far apart. Here’s a few more hints for Make sure your venue can accommo- good idea. Even in ordinary times, it’s an
making seating as easy as possible. date this unique wedding style, which awkward grouping that ends up embar-
encourages conversation. You also could rassing your guests more often than not.
Pod Seating consider half-and-half seating, where Use your best judgment and treat people
Ask people who is already in their guests who opt to dine can sit at tables how you would want to be treated.
bubble and seat those people together. and guests who’ve moved on to cocktails Instead, opt for more sweetheart tables
Opt for tables of four or six, max, and and conversation can take advantage of or conversation spots for
leave plenty of room for two-top sweet- these cozy spaces. single guests to gather
heart tables to accommodate the rest. with friends and family
Another solution to this problem is Children’s Tables at their own pace.
lots of small tables, but enforce seating If kids are invited to the ceremony,
limits and don’t let people move tables have a space set aside for them, perhaps
together. Then, allow people to seat with their own menu of finger foods,
14 • 2021 GUIDEThe Montana Standard WEDDING GUIDE | October 2021 • 15
Put this cheese trend front and center at your reception with these ideas.
Go
steamed broccoli, spicy jala-
penos and chopped herbs.
Cheese Cake
Instead of a multi-tiered
confectionary glory of a wed-
ding cake, consider stacking
up wheels and servings of
cheese for an eye-catching
and delicious wedding cake
Cheese is definitely alternative. Garnish with
having a moment. As part of fresh fruits and flowers. This
charcuterie boards, displays is a great idea if either the
and other elegant meals, the bride or groom is gluten-free
cheesier the better. Put this or low carb. Note: Make sure
trend front and center at your you precut your cake; those
reception with these ideas. wheels can be really tough to
cut.
Grilled Cheese Bar
Talk to your caterers about Charcuterie Boards
a custom grilled cheese bar Serve charcuterie boards or
with different flavors of spreads at each table or at a
breads, spreads and cheeses. giant table so guests can help
Choose melty cheeses like themselves. Charcuterie is a
nutty Gruyere, sharp cheddar French word that refers to a
and gooey fontina. Next, con- type of food preparation that
sider the bread. Think sour- focuses on prepared meats
dough, rye and other easily like bacon, ham, sausages, Offering a full bar, plenty of seating
sliceable breads. You can also confit and more. These meats
add a variety of fruits — apple are often paired with compli- area plus our newly remodeled
is a great choice — herbs, aro- mentary cheeses, fruits, jams spacious Gold Mine casino!
matics, veggies and more. and more on gorgeous boards Arcade is open
for guests to enjoy.
Macaroni and Cheese Bar
Similarly to the grilled Wine and Cheese
cheese bar, this station com- If your event space allows,
bines different cheese sauces consider hiring a sommelier
with your guests’ choices of for the evening to pair wines
pasta and toppings. Pasta and cheeses for your guests to
shapes to look at include sample and enjoy.
macaroni, cavatappi, rotini For favors, pack up tiny
or penne. Sauces can include bottles of your favorite vin-
a creamy alfredo, classic tages and mini wheels of
cheddar, Swiss and Gruyere, cheese for your guests to take
or blue cheese. For toppings, home. Or, if you prefer, pair silverbowpizza.com
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pancetta, cool diced tomatoes, of beer.Put this cheese trend front and center at your reception with these ideas.
Go broccoli, spicy jalapenos and
chopped herbs.
Cheese Cake
Instead of a multi-tiered con-
fectionary glory of a wedding
cake, consider stacking up wheels
and servings of cheese for an eye-
Cheese is definitely catching and delicious wedding
having a moment. As part of cake alternative. Garnish with
charcuterie boards, displays and fresh fruits and flowers. This is
other elegant meals, the cheesier a great idea if either the bride or
the better. Put this trend front groom is gluten-free or low carb.
and center at your reception with Note: Make sure you precut your
these ideas. cake; those wheels can be really
tough to cut.
Grilled Cheese Bar
Talk to your caterers about Charcuterie Boards
a custom grilled cheese bar Serve charcuterie boards or
with different flavors of breads, spreads at each table or at a giant
spreads and cheeses. Choose table so guests can help them-
melty cheeses like nutty Gruyere, selves. Charcuterie is a French
sharp cheddar and gooey fontina. word that refers to a type of
Next, consider the bread. Think food preparation that focuses on
sourdough, rye and other easily prepared meats like bacon, ham,
sliceable breads. You can also add sausages, confit and more. These Offering a full bar, plenty of seating
a variety of fruits — apple is a meats are often paired with com- area plus our newly remodeled
great choice — herbs, aromatics, plimentary cheeses, fruits, jams spacious Gold Mine casino!
veggies and more. and more on gorgeous boards for Arcade is open
guests to enjoy.
Macaroni and Cheese Bar
Similarly to the grilled cheese Wine and Cheese
bar, this station combines dif- If your event space allows,
ferent cheese sauces with your consider hiring a sommelier for
guests’ choices of pasta and the evening to pair wines and
toppings. Pasta shapes to look cheeses for your guests to sample
at include macaroni, cavatappi, and enjoy.
rotini or penne. Sauces can For favors, pack up tiny bottles
include a creamy alfredo, classic of your favorite vintages and mini
cheddar, Swiss and Gruyere, or wheels of cheese for your guests
blue cheese. For toppings, thing to take home. Or, if you prefer, silverbowpizza.com
about crispy bacon or pancetta, pair up cheese with different
3500 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701 • (406) 494-2750
cool diced tomatoes, steamed kinds of beer.
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The Montana Standard WEDDING GUIDE | October 2021 • 17
A Butte wedding story
BriAnna
and Jason
BriAnna Vesco Jason Vesco
Wedding photos by Macy Spencer Photography
B
riAnna Collins and Jason Vesco, They started dating when BriAnna program and was accepted. She then
both of Butte, were married was a freshman and Jason was a moved home and finished college at
July 3, at the Copper K Barn in sophomore. They dated the rest of Montana Tech with Jason. BriAnna is
Whitehall. high school. Jason went on to col- a registered nurse. She enjoys travel-
lege at Montana Tech and BriAnna ing, concerts and shopping. Jason
About BriAnna and Jason went to the University of Montana. earned a bachelor of science degree
Jason and BriAnna both attended The two maintained a long-distance in general and civil engineering. He
Butte High School. Jason was a relationship for two years. After is a gas transmission engineer. His
grade above BriAnna. The two of BriAnna finished her prerequisites, interests are weightlifting, golfing
them met at a mutual friend’s house. she applied to Montana Tech nursing and cooking.A Butte wedding story
BriAnna
and Jason
BriAnna Vesco Jason Vesco
Wedding photos by Macy Spencer Photography
B
riAnna Collins and Jason Vesco, They started dating when BriAnna program and was accepted. She then
both of Butte, were married was a freshman and Jason was a moved home and finished college at
July 3, at the Copper K Barn in sophomore. They dated the rest of Montana Tech with Jason. BriAnna is
Whitehall. high school. Jason went on to col- a registered nurse. She enjoys travel-
lege at Montana Tech and BriAnna ing, concerts and shopping. Jason
About BriAnna and Jason went to the University of Montana. earned a bachelor of science degree
Jason and BriAnna both attended The two maintained a long-distance in general and civil engineering. He
Butte High School. Jason was a relationship for two years. After is a gas transmission engineer. His
grade above BriAnna. The two of BriAnna finished her prerequisites, interests are weightlifting, golfing
them met at a mutual friend’s house. she applied to Montana Tech nursing and cooking.
2021 GUIDE • 1718 • October 2021 | WEDDING GUIDE The Montana Standard
Above: The couple’s wedding rings are
displayed among other keepsakes. Tell us about the proposal.
When was it? How did it go?
Left: Jason’s aunt, Elisa LaFromboise, baked On Jason’s 22nd birthday,
the wedding cake and cupcakes in lemon, we invited our friends and
strawberry, churro and carrot cake flavors. family over for a barbecue
birthday celebration. Bri-
Below: From left, Richard Collins, Dean Vesco, Anna spent the day shopping
Jason Vesco, BriAnna Vesco, Holly Holm,
for groceries and cleaning
the house prepping for the
Elaine Rich and Casey Collins.
party. At the time, Jason was
commuting from Butte to
Bozeman for work. The party
was scheduled for 6 p.m.
Jason called BriAnna around
5:45 p.m. and said he was
going to be late. Little did Bri-
Anna know, he had to make
a stop at the jewelry store
before the party. Jason arrived
at the party around 6:30 p.m.
Shortly after his arrival some-
one announced it was time to
sing ‘Happy Birthday.’ We all
gathered around and began
to sing to Jason. Midway
through the song, Jason yelled
“Wait, wait! I have something
I want to say.” BriAnna was
confused looking at Jason.
Jason then got down on one
knee and told BriAnna how
much he loved her and asked
her to marry him.
How did Jason decide
on the ring?
BriAnna had been giving
Jason several hints prior to
the proposal of what style
ring she wanted. When Jason
decided he wanted to pro-
pose he asked for his mother,
Elaine’s help at the jewelry
store. Jason and Elaine picked
out a ring at Keenan Jewelers
that they knew fit BriAnna’s
style the best.You can also read
