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T he average couple shells out nearly $27,000 just to say their “I do’s,” ac-cording to a recent survey. That doesn’t

include the cost of the honeymoon, either. If you’re spending that kind of money, shouldn’t your unforgettable wedding be a five-star event? “It’s possible to plan a wedding with five-star touches at nearly any budget level,” says Jenna Check, wedding specialist at The Amer-ican Club Resort in Kohler, Wis., one of just 36 hotels and resorts worldwide to earn both the Forbes Five-Star Award and the AAA Five-Diamond designation. Consider these wedding ideas from the wedding planning pros at The American Club Resort:

Tip No. 1: Give your guests ample time to “ogle” — the cake, that is. “Often, the cake arrives in the reception room just in time for the bride and groom to partake in the cake-cutting ceremony,” says head pastry Chef Richard Palm. “And then it’s quickly whisked away to be cut, plated and sauced in order to create a seamless dining ex-perience when served as the dessert.”

For a more memorable experience, give your guests extra time to view, photograph and comment on the cake by using additional cake — not immediately needed for food ser-vice — in the reception room. “Having the time to ‘ogle’ the cake will make it that much more memorable,” Palm says. Not sure what to do with the leftover cake? Freeze the top layer to be thawed and eaten on your first anniversary, or serve the extra cake the following day at a gift-opening party.

Tip No. 2: It’s better to look good and to feel good. Wedding planning can be stressful, and stress can take a toll on your appearance as well as your health. “It’s important for brides-to-be to take steps to minimize stress and its effects before their big day,” says Jean Kolb, the resort’s director of wellness and Kohler Waters Spa. Establish a wellness routine well in ad-vance of your wedding day and include daily meditation and exercise in your ritual, she ad-vises. Your routine could be as simple as a yoga class, five minutes of at-home meditation and a brisk walk every day.

As your wedding day approaches, arrange a massage and spa time for yourself and your attendants. “A massage for the bride is not just a luxury,” Kolb says. “It’s a tried-and-true way of calming nerves prior to your special day.”

Tip No. 3: Guys — and grooms — need a break, too. Brides aren’t the only ones who can feel stressed before the wedding day. Bridegrooms and groomsmen can also benefit from some relaxation. If you’re doing a destination wed-ding, take advantage of recreational opportu-nities like golf to help bond and decompress. “Enjoy everything at a leisurely pace,” ad-vises Ed Elsner, tournament coordinator at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. “Play the day before the wedding, not on the wed-ding day, so that you don’t stress yourself with conflicting responsibilities. And allow plenty of time for relaxing afterward with a few cock-tails and cigars.”

Tip No. 4: Personalize everything, includ-ing your drinks. Personalization is a popular trend in wed-dings, and it touches every aspect of your day,

from the colors you choose for your bouquet and bridesmaid gowns, to the hors d’oeuvres and entrees served at the reception. Don’t for-get to personalize your drink selection, too. Missy Dortman, director of meetings and events, says her team often receives requests from couples to create a personalized cocktail for their weddings. “We try to incorporate something special from their courting, such as the drink the bride might have enjoyed on their first date, a drink they always share, or something that pays homage to the color of the attendants’ dresses,” Dortman says. “One fun couple named Brad and Alexandra chose to serve Brandy Alexanders.”

Tip No. 5 — Variety is the spice of life — and it makes for great pictures, too. Photos of your wedding will be the tan-gible memory of your big day, so it’s important to keep in mind how they’ll look when you’re choosing your wedding venue, says Christine Loose, resident manager for the American Club and Inn on Woodlake. Look for venues that offer a variety of picture settings, from a beautifully landscaped garden setting to an elegant courtyard to a paved lane for carriage rides. “Your wedding is one of the most impor-tant days of your life, with memories and pho-tos you’ll look back on forever,” Check says. “With creativity, planning and the right venue, you can ensure your big day is a five-star experi-ence for everyone — especially you!”

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T he wedding’s over, the thank yous are sent and the top cake tier is in the freezer, waiting for your first anniversa-

ry celebration. Now you and your new spouse are starting to act on the plans you’ve made for your life together, and are ready to take that big step in moving into your first real home. It’s a big task, joining together two house-holds and finding the perfect location with

great schools, affordable taxes and good neighbors. But once you’ve signed on the dot-ted line for the home where you will begin your life as a couple — and maybe also raise your family when the time arrives — you’re ready to plan your big move. Many newlyweds face the chore of merg-ing furniture, kitchen equipment and closet space from two households. To start your

moving process off on the right foot, consider eliminating dupli-cate items and having a garage sale, or donating items, before beginning the packing process. It’s a great chance to upgrade household furnishings — espe-cially if you received something new as a wedding gift. Then determine what size of moving truck you’ll need. A good rule is to plan for 150 cu-bic feet of space for every fully furnished room. Many young

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couples moving from a small apartment or condo into a larger first home will find a 12- or 16-foot Penske rental truck more than adequate. Plan to reserve your truck at least two weeks in advance. Penske Truck Rental offers rental discounts for AAA members to help young couples with savings. For help in making moving day go smoothly, use these tips from Penske. They’ve been in the do-it-yourself moving business for more than 40 years:

Start early and group items together. Get good, sturdy boxes of various sizes, and then fill them with items of a similar content. Some traditional ways to group items are by item type (i.e. photo frames) or by contents of a room. Label each box with the room name, and the contents. Make sure you have plenty of packing bubbles or towels and cloths on hand to keep breakable items from being damaged in the move.

Still unpacking your wedding gifts? If space isn’t a concern, keep those wedding gifts in their original boxes, because the store packaging will help protect the items. But if space is tight

in the rental truck, throw away the store packaging and carefully repack in your moving boxes - with plenty of padding to protect your new gifts.

Save your muscles. Ask friends to help you with carrying boxes. If something is heavy, enlist some help to prevent injury or strain on your muscles.

Loading the truck. Load the largest items (i.e. bed, couch, dresser) into the truck first to ensure they will fit, and then start loading the heaviest boxes on the bottom and lighter boxes on top. Having each box labeled with contents will help prevent you and your friends from pack-ing heavy books on top of your new fine china wedding gifts. Penske features an online Truck Wizard application to assist. When you cross the threshold of your new home the first time as a married couple you’ll be surrounded by the excitement and energy of so many adventures to come in your future. Care-fully unpack your moving truck, cherishing the memories of your personal belongings as you meld them to fit into your new home and life with your new spouse.

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No matter where you go and what you choose to do, there are some essential planning tips that apply to any honeymoon. Keep these tips in mind to ensure that your trip of a lifetime is safe, memorable and worry-free.

Be smart about booking. Reserving airline tickets and hotel rooms for your honeymoon presents a unique situation. If you’re leaving right after the wedding, it’s better to make reserva-tions in the bride’s maiden name, as it can take a number of weeks to process a name change on a passport and your driver’s license.

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