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    of thenewest venuesin the countys wed-ding scene is theSullivan Civic Cen-ter, which openedlast September.

    Our first wed-ding reception will

    be held in March, said Friends of Sullivan Central Plazachair and event coordinator Jen Thompson.The civic center was the first phase of construction on

    the old Central Elementary site and was meant to act as avenue forsuch events to helpdrive activity nearSullivansdowntown corridor.

    I think theres going to be lots of events to look for-wardto and opportunities to book the facility, Thompsonadded.

    She noted that about eight receptions have thus farbeen booked at the facility, with several graduation andcompany parties, entertainment events and others alreadyscheduled.

    One of the benefits Thompson said the building pro-vides wedding planners is its appearance. It provides afoyer connecting to the main room, which used to be theold schools gymnasium.

    I think its just such a fresh and modern building,

    she said. People love the open (space) ...Its just an open canvas where every bride can put

    their mark on (it) in terms of decor ... she continued.Anydecor will go with this building.

    In addition, Thompson noted that, during the show-ings shes done with those planning weddings, she hasbeen able to hand out businesscards for local caterers andthose who provide wedding services like photography,makeup and haircuts.

    Its really benefiting a lot of local businesses, she

    said of the civic center.Currently, renting the civic center for a Saturday orSunday costs $450. However, the center is currently in-vestigating a finalized price based on the fees charged byother, similar venues.

    Weve hadto come up with something ... that wouldget people in the doors to see the facility and begin mar-keting it, Thompson said. Its a steal.

    Plus, the civic center is only the first step in refur-bishing the site. Phase two will see a patio, trees, land-scaping and other features. Some of the initial roughsketches of the plaza include walking paths and an am-phitheater.

    Theres lots more to come to make this venue justshine, Thompson said.

    Those interested in renting the facilityor scheduling ashowing can call Sullivan City Hall at (812) 268-5464 oremail Thompson at [email protected].

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    teeped in tradition, weddings have featuredmany of the same components for centuries.Those about to tie the knot may feel somewhatlimited in their ability to shape their weddingsinto unique celebrations of their relationshipsand love for one another. Although it may notseem like there are many opportunities to putyour ownstamp on thewedding, thereare plentyof ways to do just that.

    When looking to personalize your weddingceremony, determine if there might be anythingblocking you from doing so. For example, ifyours will be a religiousceremony, there maybe

    certain rites thatneed to be followed. Secular ceremonies may offer more op-portunities to customize.

    Vows: Vowsare one of the easiest ways to put a personal touch on yourwedding.Youcan selectthe words youwant to exchange during theceremony

    as well as any readings during the service. Work withyour officiant to narrowdown particular phrasing or sentiments that fitwith your vision of theweddingand relationship.

    Participants: Wedding party members fulfill certain rolesduring the cer-emony, but they arenot limited to those tasks alone.Consider asking weddingparty members or other friends or family members to take on specialized rolesin the wedding. They may be able to do certain readings, escort guests to theirseats, light candles, or sing and participate in other ways.

    Musical interludes: Choose music that connects with your personalitiesas a couple rather than selecting standard songs merely because they are theeasier route. Work with the organist or other musicians and request that theyperform or play musical pieces that you enjoy.

    Candle lighting: Manycouples like to incorporate candle-lighting com-ponents to their ceremonies. Lighting unity candles blends two families to-gether into one in a symbolic way. Other couples choose different traditions,such as mixing two different-colored sands in a new vessel, to represent the

    joining of two lives together. You can consider these types of additions foryour wedding ceremony or come up with your own unique tradition.

    Impart a special touch to a wedding ceremony in any number of ways.Doing so will help set this special day apart in the minds of guests and makeit even more memorable to look back on as a couple.

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    lars, leaving many young men and women toscramble to find ways to trim costs without trim-ming quality.

    Many couples look for ways to cut weddingcosts, and couples facing that very dilemma shouldknow that there are several ways to save moneybut still host the wedding of their dreams.

    GUEST LIST

    Guest lists can consume a significant portionof couples wedding budgets. When compiling theguest list, couples should keep in mind that guests

    will need save-the-date cards, invitations, cateredmeals (including cocktail hour, dinner and dessert),drinks, and gifts (including hotel gift bags andwedding favors). So the cost per guest will be morethan just the per person cost of the meal couplesnegotiate with their caterer. Couples who can paretheir guests lists down to just family and closefriends can save a substantial amount of moneywithout affecting their ceremonies.

    RECEPTION

    A couples wedding reception also will chew

    up a lot of their wedding budgets. But there areways to reduce the costs of receptions, too. Cou-ples planning on having a morning wedding can

    shift their receptions from the evening to the af-ternoon, when the cost per meal will be consider-ably less. Afternoon receptions also can be

    alcohol-free, saving couples even more money. Ifa nighttime reception is a must-have, choose a lim-ited cash bar instead of an open bar. Limited cashbars often provide guests with free beer and housewine while guests who prefer liquor or mixeddrinks must pay for their own libations. If you areplanning an outdoor wedding reception, you mayeven be able to provide your own alcohol, whichcan save considerable amounts of money.

    Couples also can trim reception costs bychoosing the least expensive meal package. Pack-ages often differ greatly in price but are not alwaysso different with regard to their menus. If you findthe packages offered by your venue are similar,choose the least expensive option.

    ARRANGEMENTS

    Floral arrangements are a big and poten-tially expensive part of many couples wed-dings. The bride needs her bouquet, as do her

    bridesmaids. In addition, many couples deco-rate their ceremony space with flowers, andof course reception table centerpieces typi-cally include flowers as well. When workingwith your florist, request in-season flowers,which will cost considerably less than exoticflowers that are out of season. In addition, letyour florist know your budget and ask that heor she recommend flowers that wont breakthe bank.

    GIFTS

    While its become customary to preparegift bags for guests staying in hotels, couplesshould not go overboard with such gifts. Giftbags need not include more than a snack, abottle of water and a homemade thank-youcard. Couples also should not break the bankwith regard to reception gifts, which have alsobecome a standard offering. Keep such giftssimple and inexpensive, even opting forhomemade gifts if you and your future spouseare skilled with crafts.

    Wedding costs can be eye-opening for

    couples preparing to walk down the aisle . For-tunately, there are many ways to cut costswithout cutting quality.

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    wedding days are special moments, ones they hopepave the way to a life filled with happiness and goodfortune. Thats why the bride and groom surroundthemselves with close friends and family who wantto celebrate and support their new life joined to-gether.

    Perhaps due to superstition or tradition, many

    couples employ some wedding day strategies to in-crease their good luck. The following are some ofthe symbols that couples may want to keep an eyeout for on the day they walk down the aisle.

    Its good luck for the bride to see a dove onthe way to the wedding because doves symbolizepeace and prosperity. Because doves mate for life,this symbol is doubly beneficial on a couples wed-ding day, as it can be a harbinger of a long, happymarriage and home.

    Some brides believe sugar cubes tucked intotheir wedding gloves leads to a sweet union.

    Hindu tradition states that rain on a wedding

    day is good luck. Rain is believed to be a symbol offortune and abundance, especially after times ofdrought. Whats more, rain can foretell a strongmarriage. Thats because a wet knot is more diffi-cult to untie.

    Ancient Romans were so concerned with en-suring good luck that they actually studied pig en-trails to determine the luckiest time to marry. If theyconsulted with the English, they might determinethat a wedding shouldnt take place on a Saturday,which is unlucky. English tradition states Wednes-day is the best day to get married.

    In Holland, well-wishers would plant pinetrees outside of newlyweds homes as a symbol offertility and luck.

    Grooms may want to give a coin to the firstperson they see on the way to their weddings. Thisis another symbol of good luck.

    Some couples plan to marry during a fullmoon, because that can symbolize good luck andgood fortune.

    On a couples wedding day, tears from a bride

    or a child during the ceremony is considered lucky.English folklore suggests that brides who discover

    spiders in their gowns are in for some good luck. The Chinese believe that lighting fireworks at

    their wedding ceremonies chases away evil spirits.A red umbrella also might be held over a Chinesebride to keep bad spirits at bay.

    Many grooms do not see their brides in theirwedding gowns before their wedding ceremonies,feeling it is bad luck if they do. Many brides alsodo not wear their complete wedding outfits prior totheir big day.

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    Wedding rings are symbolic gestures of

    commitment

    ouplesadhere to manytraditions on theirweddingdays, includ-

    ing the exchange ofwedding rings. Wed-ding rings symbolizethe union of two peo-ple and their pledge toremain faithful to eachother.

    No oneis exactlysure just when thetra-dition of exchanging

    wedding rings originated, but some say it can be tracedback to ancient Egypt, when the oldest recorded ex-

    changeof wedding rings wasmade.Reedsgrowing alongthe Nile were twisted and braided into rings and givenduring betrothal ceremonies. The round ring symbolizedeternity, and the hole within the center meant a gatewayto things unknown. Since reeds were not very durable,soonivory, leatherand bonewere used to create weddingrings.

    As new lands wereexplored and territories expanded,traditions from oneculture were adopted andmodified byother cultures. The same is true with wedding rings. Ac-cording to the Diamond Source, wedding rings wereadopted by Romans and incorporated into Western wed-ding ceremonies. Romans rings were highly decorated,

    and some historians believe wedding rings were given torepresent ownership over brides instead of symbolizinglove. These rings were made of iron and called AnulusPronubus, or betrothal ring.

    Rings have been simplified since those days and ul-

    timately made of many materials. Throughout history,wedding rings were worn on various fingersand even bothhands, whereas many married people in Western cultures

    now wear their wedding rings on the left hand and on thefourth finger. Romans once believed that this finger con-tained a vein, called the Vena Amoris, that ran directlyto the heart. Though that is not true, the tradition has pre-vailed.

    Other legends say that, when blessing a Christianmarriage, priests would bind the marriage by saying, Inthe name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, si-multaneously touching the ring to the recipients thumb,index finger and middle finger, before slipping it on thefourth finger while saying, Amen.

    Another theory on ring placement is that wedding

    rings are worn on the ring finger because that finger isntused as much as therestof thehand,ensuringdelicateringmaterials wont be damaged.

    Ross Simmons Jewelry states that gold is still themost popularmetal choice forwedding rings,but couplesare opting for some other metals that are more durable.Platinum is popular not only because it is long-wearing,but italsotends to bethe mostexpensive.Its alsoa densemetal and can feel heavy in hand.Tungsten carbideis an-other durablemetal that hasgrown in popularity in recentyears. These rings cannot be cut and resoldered, whichmeans its important to size the rings correctly the firsttime. Titanium is both lightweight and durable, and its

    popular because it is hypo-allergenic, making it practicalfor those with allergies to other metals.

    Weddingringscontinueto serve as symbols of a cou-ples vows and union. Much like the marriage itself, theyare designed to last the test of time.

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    Exchanging rings is an important wedding day tradition for many couples.

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    Many couples find theirwedding rehearsal din-ners to be relaxing

    respites from the whirlwind of wedding

    planning. Such dinners enable the happycouple to slow down and enjoy themselves in a relativelycasual gathering withtheir closestfriends and family mem-bers.

    Rehearsal dinners typically take place in thenight or twobefore thewedding.The couple,members of their wedding party, the parents

    of thebrideand groom andothers involved in theweddingtypically attend this dinner. The couple generally takesthetime at thedinner to thank everyone fortheir contributionsto the wedding and to offer some small gifts of apprecia-tion. No rules govern rehearsal dinners, so couples have

    the freedom to plan the dinners as they see fit.

    Rehearsal dinners often come immediatelyafter the ceremony rehearsal, when the wed-ding party andthe officiant go over thetiming

    and details of the wedding. Make arrangements with theceremony site and officiant prior to making dinner reser-vations.

    Parents of the groom traditionally host the re-hearsal dinner, so they will be integral in plan-ning the event. That means couples should

    keep an open and gracious mind.Remember,the rehearsaldinnerdoesnt have to be a lavish affair, and it can be cus-tomized to any budget or preference.

    Some couples feelthat hosting rehearsal dinnersin casual settings can make the dinner morecomfortable formembersof the wedding, who

    can use the dinner as an opportunity to mingle and get toknow one another before the wedding. This will help totame nervesand enablethe wedding party to loosen up andenjoy themselves even more. Some people may be more

    inclinedto socialize and havefun whentheyre not worriedabout putting on airs.

    Restaurants that have special meaning to thecoupleoften make for great placesto hold re-hearsal dinners. The bride and groom can

    suggest their ideas,but ultimately it is theperson handlingthe bill who has the final say. Couples who want greatercontrol over the rehearsal dinner festivities can suggesthosting it themselves.

    Despite its name, the rehearsal dinner doesntactually have to be a dinner, as couples canopt for meals at a different time of the day,

    like brunch or lunch. An earlier occasion gives guestsplenty of timeto get homeand restup for the festivities ofthe wedding to come.

    Toasts areexpectedat therehearsal dinner, butthey tend to be spontaneous, off-the-cuff re-marks. A couple with a good sense of humor

    might not mind being roasted at their rehearsal dinners.The bride and groom should expect to say a few words ofthanksto allin attendance,but remarksneednot be toofor-mal.

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    ehearsal dinners may even feature a little en-tertainment. Tech-savvy parents may put to-gether a presentation with videos or

    photographs that chronicles the couples lives separatelyand their life together.

    Rehearsal dinners provide an opportunity forcouples and their families to spend time to-gether before the larger festivities of the wed-

    ding pull them in multiple directions. Plus, they set a funtone for the wedding weekend to come.

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    GROOMWedding toasts are a tradition that many guests and wedding partic-

    ipants look forward to. An opportunity for maids of honor and best mento express their feelings about the bride and groom, wedding toasts oftentouch on the heartfelt and the humorous while shedding light on the re-lationship between the happy couple and the men and women they have

    chosen to play such significant roles at their wedding.

    While guests might enjoy wedding toasts, best menand maids of honor may be nervous about honoring the brides and groomsin such public settings. That anxiety is perfectly normal, especially for thosewho have never before been asked to serve as maid of honor or best man.Those tasked with toasting the newly anointed husband and wife can con-sider the following tips to make the task a little easier.

    Keep it brief. While there might be many things you want to say, tryto express yourself as concisely as possible. Convey your relationship withthe bride and/or groom, but avoid lengthy histories that might come off asrambling. While personal anecdotes that shed some humorous light on yourrelationship are great additions to wedding toasts, avoid going into too muchdetail when telling such stories, focusing instead on the parts of the storiesthat illustrate your feelings and generate a few laughs.

    Avoid being too formal. Even the most formal wedding can benefitfrom a toast that veers more toward the spontaneous. While you want tothank the parents of the bride and groom for hosting the wedding and theguests for being on hand to celebrate, don't feel as though you need to be es-pecially formal. Giving a less formal speech also may help calm your nerves.

    Practice, practice, practice. Practice your speech ahead of time so youare not reading from cards or notepads during the toast. Reading from apiece of paper is less likely to engage the audience than if you are speaking

    to them directly and sharing some heartfelt thoughts about the bride andgroom. It's alright to hold onto some cue cards to keep you on track as youdeliver your toast, but practicing your toast as the wedding draws near willboost your confidence and make you more comfortable once you have themicrophone in hand.

    Stay appropriate. Humor adds a lot to wedding toasts, but make sureto clean up any humorous anecdotes so they can be shared with all weddingguests, including kids. In addition, avoid stories that, while humorous, mayend up embarrassing the bride and groom.

    Share well wishes. Before you raise your glass and ask guests to dothe same, express some heartfelt well wishes for the bride and groom. Doingso is a fitting end to a tradition that's meant to highlight the special relation-

    ship brides and grooms have with their maids of honor and best men.Maids of honor and best men making their first wedding toasts may be

    nervous in advance of the big day, but there are ways to calm those nervesand deliver heartfelt, memorable toasts that will be remembered for all theright reasons.

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    Thompson had a

    background in pho-tography but a fam-ily crisis helped herdecide to make itmore professionthan hobby.

    I actuallystudied radio, television and film at Indiana State (Uni-versity), she said. Its always been a hobby. I stay homewith my five children.

    A crisis with one of her children helped her turn thathobby into a job, as it was discovered her son was suf-fering from a heart condition.

    The summer before kindergarten, he kept gettingsick, Thompson said. The pediatrician heard a murmurand sent him off to Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital(in Indianapolis).

    They found two holes in his heart, one the size of aquarter and the other the size of an eraser to a pencil.Thats how they told me.

    After discussing the situation with her husbandZach, Thompson decided to turn her photography hobbyinto a business to help pay for medical expenses.

    I always did my own childrens pictures, but neverthought about doing other families, she said.

    Four years later, her son is doing well, and she con-tinues taking photos for others.

    Hes turning nine this month, and hes not going toneed another surgery, Thompson said. Hes all healedup and well.

    Wedding photography only makes up a small por-tion of her workload, with her noting I try to limit it to12 a year, because so may other aspects of my photogra-

    phy take up so much of my time.Every year, I try to enhance my skills more. Every

    year I attend a workshop, Thompson said. Thats howI stay current with the trends in the photography world.

    As a mother herself with children ranging in agefrom two to 10, she appreciates the opportunity to tellother peoples stories during the biggest events of theirlife.

    I am constantly wishing I could slow down time,and my children could stay this age for a little whilelonger, Thompson said. As a photographer, I am get-ting to freeze time for my clients, taking them back tosome of the most important moments in their lives.

    Whether it be the very first hospital bracelet on ababys wrinkly ankle, a little girl smashing in her firstbirthday cake, a little boys t-ball picture, all the way tothat father walking his daughter down the aisle.

    Its storytelling, Thompson continued. Im tellingyour story through pictures so youll be able to flip backand remember them exactly the way they happened. ...Years from now, when your great-grandchild is lookingback at your images, I want them to be taken back to thatday and to see and feel the emotion.

    Thompson believes her work as a photographerpreserves history for future generations and her pho-

    tos tell so much more of the story than a memory.Her studio is located at 29 N. Court St. in Sullivan.

    Those interested in Thompsons services can contact herat (317) 440-1929 or [email protected]. Herwebsite can be found at www.jenslensphoto.com.

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