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January 2015 A Special Supplement to:

Albany Enterprise Melrose Beacon Sauk Centre Herald

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A WEDDING ON THE FARM ............ 3

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With Chris on board, and Anns parents, Kenand Sally, and two brothers, Ethan and Aaron (allwho work on the farm) committed to helping out,it was time to plan. Sally, a master gardener, grew most of theflowers for the wedding. Both Ken and Sally linedup vendors to help decorate and cater the event,and even Ethan and Aaron were excited aboutpeople coming to see their family farm. Many of the signs were made out of pallets thatwere torn apart by Ann and Chris. One sign was apost with many directional points, showing not justwhere the wedding events were taking place, but

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AAmy MarthalerSt. CloudMaiden Name:WaldorfHometown:MelroseAge:25Husband:Kyle MarthalerOccupation:Amy Account Manager at RoadrunnerSpecialized. Kyle Software Quality Assurance Engi-neer at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services.How did you meet:We went to high school together,hung out with mutual friends but didnt talk to each oth-er until senior year.How long did you date:5 yearsTell us the story of your proposal:In March, 2013, wetook a weekend getaway up north to Lutsen. On Satur-day I had a hunch, but didnt know when it was going tohappen. We went snowshoeing all afternoon, then end-ed with a nice dinner at the resort. After we headed backto our room, but had to cross a bridge to get there. The

steps were icy and Kyle helped medown them and as soon as I got

to the bottom step, I froze I seerose pedals leading to the middleof the bridge. He walks with me tothe middle of the bridge to a Shut-tery book full of pictures of ourrelationship. When I turned to thelast page, I read: Finally, 5 years,10 months and 18 days later, willyou marry me? I look up and seeKyle down on one knee, and ofcourse I say yes. Meanwhile hehad a worker at the resort to takepictures of the entire thing!When did you get married:May31, 2014Where did you go on your hon-

eymoon:Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

History Behind Proposing ona Bended Knee

There is no clear historical origin of the ideaof proposing on a bent knee, but the gesturebears striking resemblance to many other

ceremonial situations, including:

Religion: Kneeling is appropriate duringprayers and other religious ceremonies, including

wedding vows for some faiths. Kneeling is alsodone to genuflect when entering a church or

temple. When proposing, kneeling can have thesame spiritual connotation and can be

seen as a sign of respect. Royalty: Knights kneel while being awarded

honors from kings and queens. This can hold truefor a proposal of marriage and can be seen

as an honor. Surrender: Bowing in supplication before a

victorious enemy is typically seen as a gesture ofsurrender. When proposing, a couple commits toone another and surrenders themselves to being

part of a couple.

Regardless of the origin, the idea of askingfor a loved ones hand in marriage while

partially kneeling is a highly-symbolic gestureembodying the very essence of committing

ones life to another. The idea of goodwill,honor, and trust in that one person is

opening themselves completely toanother without shame or any

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Chelsea MarthalerLong PrairieMaiden Name:SwensonHometown:Sauk RapidsAge:28Husband: Eric MarthalerOccupation:Special education teacher and farmerHow did you meet:My sisters best friend owns thebar in West Union. One night at an anniversary partyfor owning the bar, my sister and the bar owner gave Eric a piece of paper with

my name on it and said, Heres your future wife, check her out on Facebook!The next day, I received a message on Facebook from Eric. We started talkingand about three weeks later, he asked me if I wanted to meet him in person,I said yes. We had our rst date, and kept seeing each other from then on.How long did you date:3 yearsTell us the story of your proposal:We were camping near Walker with mysister, brother-in-law and family friends. One night after a day of being out onthe lake, Eric asked if I wanted to take a walk around the campground.We walked by the beach, and ended up sitting bythe lake on the rocks near the docks. We satthere a while talking as the sun was setting.The mosquitos were starting to come out,so Eric suggested we head back to ourcampsite. I got up and started walkingaway, he had to crawl off the rocks toget up. He was struggling to get

up. As I was walking away, he said,Chelsea I said, what and turnedaround. When I turned around, Iwas in complete shock, he wason one knee and had a ring. Hesaid my face was priceless; myeyes were huge and my jawwas almost to the ground. Hecontinued and said, Chelsea, willyou marry me? Very ecstaticallyI said, Yes! We walked back tothe campsite and my sister andniece had decorated the camperswith lights. They made chocolate-covered strawberries and hadchilled wine on the table. We toastedaround the campre with friends andfamily to a long life of happiness andlove.When did you get married:August 9, 2014Where did you go on your honeymoon:Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Carol InderriedenMeire GroveMaiden name:Van BeckHometown: GreenwaldAge: 67Husband: Herb InderriedenOccupation:Carol: Retired 2014, Deputy Treasurer,City of Sauk CentreHusband-Herb: Retired 2006, Stearns ElectricAssociation, line department

How did you meet:We knew each other as children growing up. Our parentsbelonged to same parish and church, St. Andrews in Greenwald. I cant recallwhen we actually could say we rst met. Herb was seven years older than me,but I did know him from church and he played baseball on the Greenwaldbaseball team. As kids, our Dad occasionally took usto Sunday baseball games in the summer. I knewhim as being on the local team. At a danceat Spring Hill on St. Patricks Day in 1967,Herb asked me out for our rst date,which was Easter Sunday in 1967. Inthose days, there were no dances orsocial events during Lent, except St.Patricks Day.How long did you date:Two yearsand three months (March 1967 toJune 1969)

Tell us the story of your proposal:After dating about a year, anengagement ring was presented tome at a dinner date at Henningtonsnorth of Sauk Centre on MothersDay in May 1968. I accepted.When did you get married: June28, 1969Where did you go on yourhoneymoon: Up the north shoreof Minnesota, to Duluth and GrandMarais, then west to Blackduck,and spent a few days with Herbsuncle and aunt, Rose and NorbFladung. While there, Herb helpedhis uncle Norb shingle the roof ontheir house in Blackduck.

Sarah HeinenAlbanyMaiden Name:TheilerHometown: New MunichAge:27Husband:Matt Heinen, 28

Occupation:I am a certied veterinary technician atthe Minnesota Veterinary Associates in Rice. Matt isa welder/fabricator at Millwood Metal Works.How did you meet:We were set up on ablind date by Matts brother and my cousin.Matt was given my telephone numberand planned our rst date. We went toApplebees in St. Cloud.How long did you date:Almost ayear. Our anniversary was on Oct. 3and he proposed on Sept. 21Tell us the story of your proposal:We had just gotten home fromtrap shooting at my dads cous-ins place. Matt had asked me totry on one of his old snowmobile

jackets, which I thought was re-ally weird at the time. Once Ihad the jacket on, he asked meto check the pockets. I did, stillthinking he was acting weird.I couldnt nd anything in thejackets. He asked me to checkagain, specically in the top rightpocket. In that pocket, I pulledout a ring that was attached to oneof my hair ties. It was such a funproposal.When did you get married:April 12, 2014Where did you go on yourhoneymoon:Khai Island, Hawaii

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LaShana TschidaSauk CentreMaiden Name: PitcherHometown: MelroseAge: 28Husband: Chris TschidaOccupation: Parts sales at Dairyland Supply andChris is a farmerHow did you meet:Through friends and we

dated when we were younger and got backtogether three years later.How long did you date: Two-and-a-halfyearsTell us the story of your proposal:Well, his sister got engaged after sixmonths with her husband and I got alittle irritated because we had beengoing together for a couple ofyears and talked about marriagea few times. So, about a week orso later I was watching TV andhe came in the living room, gotdown on one knee and asked meto marry him. We still joke aboutme getting mad to this day.

When did you get married:March 20, 2010Where did you go on yourhoneymoon: Nowhere. Beingmarried to this farmer there areno vacations!

Jean HellermannMelroseMaiden name: SchmiesingHometown:Fritz-Melrose;Jean-Meire GroveAge:46Husband: Fritz Hellermann, 55Occupation: Fritz Jennie-0warehouse;Jean Healthcare, LutheranSocial ServiceHow did you meet: We werecamping and Fritz came out fora visit.How long did you date: Four

monthsTell us the story of your pro-posal: Fritz proposed to me inhis trailer house on Halloween,and his sisters came over and werethe rst to nd out.When did you get married:August 27, 1988Where did you go on yourhoneymoon:Lake of the Woodsshing at Sportmans Lodge

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Hometown: AlbanyAge:20Fianc:Christopher Raab (Hometown:Holdingford)Occupation:Pricing Manager at Old Navy inSt. CloudHow did you meet:We met through a few friendsin the fall of 2012. I was busy with school, work andthe Holidays though, so it took a couple of tries before I was able to go onour rst date.How long did you date before the proposal?We had been dating for oneyear, six months and 18 days when Chris proposed to me.Tell us the story of your proposal: We got engaged in Alaska during avacation visiting my parents. During our trip we went down to Homer,Alaska for a mini vacation during our actual vacation to do some halibutshing. After shing in the morning on July 31, 2014, Chris had asked me to

go for a walk on the beach. As we were walking about, Chris had intentionsof walking about two miles to a rock wall he called it. Well, I was wearingimsy sandals and was denitely not planning on walking that far! As wewere walking along, Chris told me that my dad had given him somethingthat he wanted to show me. I told him to just show me later, because it was alittle windy and I didnt want him to drop or lose whatever it was he wantedto show me. But he insisted on showing me anyway, and before I knew it,he was down on one knee! He asked me to marry him at 7:15 p.m. (AlaskaTime), on the shores of Homer, and I couldnt have been more excited to sayyes!When are you getting married:We are getting married on Oct. 24, 2015!Where do you plan to go on your honeymoon: We havent quite decidedon a honeymoon destination yet, but I would love to go relax on the beachesin Mexico. Chris, on the other hand, now his dream honeymoon would besnowmobiling out West in Yellowstone!

Rosie MeyerGreenwaldMaiden Name:HaiderHometown:GreenwaldAge:79Husband:Phil, 81Occupation:Phil is a school bus driver and I ama part-time secretary at the tri-parishes ofGreenwald, Meire Grove and Spring Hill.

How did you meet: Back then, it waspopular for the young ones to go todances. Phil and I were both at adance in Spring Hill, where we rstmet and started talking.How long did you date: It wasonly a few dates before Phil leftfor service. We correspondedwith letters for two years whilehe was away then dated anotheryear after he returned home.It was probably close to threeyears that we dated beforebecoming engaged.Tell us the story of yourproposal: It was my 22nd

birthday and Phil and I went toa dance in Spring Hill. After thedance was over, he had askedme to marry him. He kept it avery good secret because I wassurprised, but after two years ofwriting letters I had gured it wasbound to happen at some point.When did you get married:June10, 1958Where did you go on yourhoneymoon: North Shore Drive inDuluth

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Jennifer HellicksonGreenwaldMaiden Name:PetersHometown:WillmarAge: 33Husband:Jason HellicksonOccupation:TeacherHow did you meet: We were set up by one of mymoms friends. Her daughter is friends with

Jason and she thought we would be a goodmatch.How long did you date:We dated forone year before we got engaged.Tell us the story of your proposal:Jason proposed to me on his birth-day. It was a Friday and my momasked me to drop off a few thingsat my cousins house on the wayhome from work. I planned onjust stopping by for a few min-utes but she kept talking andtalking and I ended up stayingthere for awhile. I was anxiousto get home and get ready forhis birthday, plus I had an ice

cream cake in the car that wasmelting. When I got home, Ja-son opened his presents fromme and when he was done hesaid that there was one morething he wanted for his birth-day...and he got down on his kneeand asked me to marry him! Wealready planned to go out to dinnerfor his birthday so we went out tocelebrate his birthday and our engage-ment. It turned out that when I stoppedby my cousins house she was stallingme on purpose. The ring was ready thatday and Jason had to go pick it up and didntwant me to beat him home. Our families bothknew he was going to propose.When did you get married:October 5, 2013Where did you go on your honeymoon:New England. We ew into Bostonand then rented a car and drove through Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.We went right after our wedding in October and it was beautiful!

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Mary Ann MiddendorfMelroseMaiden Name:Van HeelHometown: MelroseAge:67Husband:Gene Middendorf, 74Occupation:Gene is a retired dairy farmer, but still

spends his days helping our son, Joel, out on his farm.I sometimes work as a bartender at Middys for our two sons.How did you meet:Gene and I met on a blind date. Our friends set us upand we had dinner at a drive-in diner that used to be in Melrose.How long did you date: We dated for a year-and-a-half before gettingmarried.Tell us the story of your proposal: There was no proposal. At the time,we just decided to get married.When did you get married: February 8, 1964Where did you go on your honeymoon:Because Gene was busy dairyfarming, we couldnt spend too much time away from the farm. After ourwedding we spent two nights in St. Cloud at a nice motel, touring the cityand having dinners.

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I went into momsgarage one day in earlyAugust in search of mydad, Romie Moormans,tackle box. I had hopesof using that tacklebox as the base for aflower arrangementfor niece-to-be KieshiaTriskos bridal shower.That idea fell throughwhen opening the boxI discovered there werepullout layered traysstill filled with ages-oldfishing gear. I picked outa few of these itemslures and fishing lineswith hooksdad usedwith hopes they couldbe used within Kieshiasarrangement.

Michelle Meyer fromCentre Floral in SaukCentre did a great jobof incorporating theold items in a new floralarrangement.

Much to my surprise,Kieshia saved a few ofthose fishing trinketsand used them in theirwedding dcor at theFreeport CommunityCenter on Sept. 13. Onthe bridal table was dadsice fishing jiggle stickwith one of his red and

white lures on the top.Dad passed away in

2006 and may not havebeen there in person, buthe was there in spirit onthat special day when mynephew, Chris Negen,

married Kieshia Triskoat St. Marys Church inMelrose. Im sure hewas smiling down fromHeaven as he watched agrandson who loves theoutdoors, just like he did,marry someone who alsoloves the outdoors (andis the daughter of LarryTrisko, a guy dad loved tokid around with).

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The something old in Emily Moormans bouquetwas lace from my mom, Dorothy Moormans,wedding veil and ribbon from Emilys mom, JudyBeunings, wedding veil. Above, my sister-in-law,

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they receive appropriateitems from family andfriends. Each of these hastrue meaning when theyare given by a personwho is special in thebrides or grooms lives,whether they are alive orhere in spirit.

That is especiallytrue for Kieshia. In herbouquet,was one ofher grandma, JuliannaTriskos, old necklaces.On Dec. 15, threemonths after Kieshia andChris wedding, Juliannapassed away. Kieshiasmemories of hergrandma now includehow she played a part ontheir wedding day, eventhough she wasnt up toattending their wedding.

Something oldwas also evident whenanother of my nephews,Matt Moorman, marriedEmily Beuning on Jan.

11, 2014, in Sacred HeartChurch in Freeport.

A few weeks beforethe wedding, Barb, themother of the groom,the grooms sister, Krista,and I were at my mom,Dorothys, house. We goton the topic of momswedding dress and wentupstairs to take a look atit. The lacy, long-sleeveddress had yellowed sinceJuly 6, 1954, when momwore it on their weddingday, but Barb asked if she

could take the veil.Before Emily and

Matts wedding, Barbshowed mom thatMichele Schulzetenberg,from Freeport Floral, wasable to place lace frommoms veil around thebase of Emilys bouquet.To make it more special,ribbon from Emilys

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Im sure dad waspleasantly surprisedwith Chris and Kieshiasf i s h i n g - t h e m e dwedding. Sitting in thepews, wedding guestssmiled when ringbearerTim Spoden walkeddown the aisle, with hissister, Diane, Tim carrying

a fishing pole with a signon the back that read, A

The something old on Kieshia and Chris Negensbrides table was dads jiggle stick with his lure ontop. Above, they get ready to toast while listening toa speech made by Chris dad, Jim.

Catch of a Lifetime.I smiled when I saw

my brother-in-law, MikeHellmann, wearing dadsfavorite red and black hatas he got ready to pullChris and Kieshia andtheir wedding party ina trolley to the Freeport

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was in me, but I was sointerested in the arts anddidnt know such a careerexisted where I couldhave it all, she said.

Through makeup,hairstyling, wig styling,camera-ready makeup,tattoo and scar cover andmore, Dorrians team oftrained artists brings eliteand professional services

to brides, grooms andbridal parties in themetro, across Minnesotaand beyond.

We go to ourclients, Dorrian said.Whether that be attheir home, a hotel orwherever the bridal partyis gathering to get ready,we are there. We are therefor them at the start oftheir special day and ourwork stays with them theentire time, so we have todo our best every time.We care for them. It is all

about the client.Its a motto Dorrian

again attributes to herupbringing in small-towncentral Minnesota, wherehelping others and treatingpeople well was simplythe right thing to do.

When I trained onthe east and west coast, itjust solidied the fact thatMinnesota is really whereI belong. I wanted to beable to bring the glamourof New York and LosAngeles to brides in theMidwest.

Along with bringingthe glamour to Minnesotabrides, Dorrian has also

embraced the opportunityto bring her experienceback to inspire otherartists and take on the

roles of mentor, teacherand employer to otheraspiring individuals. The dream ispossible to achieve herein the Midwest, Dorrianexplained. You donthave to leave to do this. Idont want to be anywhereelse. No one is nicer thatpeople in Minnesota.

Dorrians desire tostay in her home state hasbeen met and though sheand her husband, Chris,who she married in 2007,have made St. Paul their

place of residence, Dorriannotes that coming homeis always a joy.

My mom lives in St.Martin and when we cometo visit, it just feels so

good to be back where myfoundation was built, shesaid. I have come backhome to do weddings forfriends and family andthey always say they feellucky to be working withme, but I am the lucky oneto come back and do that.You cannot forget whereyou came from. Success has beenproven over the rst yearsof Dorrians businessownership, marked notonly by elated bridesand their many positive

reviews and referrals,but also by the long listof awards earned by her

and the team she hasbuilt and mentored. BrettDorrian Artistry Studios

is the 2014 MinnesotaBride Magazine Best Ofwinner for bridal hair andmakeup and was a nalistfor the honor four years ina row prior to the win. Thestudio was also honoredwith the Peoples ChoiceAward for weddinghair and makeup fromMpls. St. Paul WeddingsMagazineand is a nalistin the 2014 DiamondAwards; results will berevealed in early 2015.The studio has also beenseen in such publications

as Lavender Magazineand the Star Tribune andhas made an appearance

on Twin Cities Live.Through her

experiences with the

ever-developing weddingscene, Dorrian haslearned a lot and narrowsher suggestions down forfuture couples as theymake their plans.

Your wedding dayis likely going to be thebiggest planned eventof your life. Its a daythat has really become ahuge part of society andits important to embracethat, she said.

Dorrian suggests thatcouples decide on a fewitems of importance for

their wedding. Whetherthat be hair and makeup,photography, the venue,

food or honeymoon. Oncethose items are agreedupon, she says those arethe places to indulge andget the very best.

The other detailsof the wedding can bebudgeted a little tighter,but if there is somethingyou really envision forthat day, make it happen.

Dorrian, who typicallybooks her services 12-18

months in advance, alsorecommends planningwell ahead of the weddingdate, noting that many ofthe top vendors are owner-operators, which meansthey are less exible withscheduling because theycan usually only committo one wedding each day.

We cannot be in twoplaces at once, she says.Plan ahead and you aremore likely to get whatyou want.

Giving her clientswhat they want is

something Dorrian iscommitted to, and whileher services and her brandare high-end, she pointsout that she is not outof reach for brides on abudget.

I stay conscious ofpricing in order to stayaccessible to everyone,she said.

With another weddingseason looming, Dorrianis excited to continuecombining her hometownvalues with big-citytraining to make dreams

come to life for herclients; after all, it is whatshe really loves to do.

Bride Lauren Carlson and her bridal party gather for a toast after their hair andmakeup was done by Brett Dorrian and her team of artists. Dorrian insists onmaking every client feel special, particularly the bride.

Bride Beth Keating gotthe look she was lookingfor on her special day

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On a crisp fall morning in 2006, withthe Colorado Rockies as a backdrop,

Tim and I piled into a hot air balloon andbegan an ascent above the tree line.We had been dating a couple years

after having known each other since wewere kids. I had just graduated fromcollege, and as a gift, Tim planned avacation. All I knew was where we weregoing and when he took care of thedetails.

Tim woke me very early onemorning during the trip, insisting that wewatch the sun rise. I was tired, but pulledmyself out of bed and we hopped in our

rental car.Tim said he had forgotten something

and had to go back to our room and Idozed off while waiting for him. I hadbeen asleep for a couple of minuteswhen my door suddenly opened, lettingthe chilly air rush past my face. Myeyes bulged open with fright and myadrenaline kicked in.

It was Tim, but standing next to himwas an older man a stranger. Liz, Timsaid, This Frank, our hot air balloonpilot.

I was bafed. Apparently, Tim hadbeen planning the surprise ride for sixmonths.

We rode with Frank to a vacant eld.I just kept looking at Tim as if to say,what on earth are we doing? What ifthis guy isnt even a pilot? As it turned out, Frank really was ahot air balloon pilot and after the balloon

was lled and ready to oat, Frank invitedus into the basket, which was barely bigenough for the three of us. I was startingto really wake up at this point and nallyrealized what an awesome surprise thiswas.

We rose above the trees and thecity, gazing at the horizon where themountains stood tall and the sunshinekissed the peaks. Below us, cars bustled

along and crisp, fall leaves twitched inthe breeze.I knew I would never forget this

moment but we needed to take pictures.Tim leaned down, getting his camera outof his bag. He handed me the camera. Take mypicture, he said. It was an odd requestsince he was just kneeling on the insideof a giant basket in the air. But soon, Ifound out that wasnt all he was doing.

Just after I snapped his photo, Timlifted something shiny up toward me.

The question in the sky

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I leaned down toward him, my jawdropped; it was a ring.

He had gone to an extreme lengthto ask me to marry him. He could haveasked me anywhere and I still would havesaid yes, but Tim wanted extraordinary.

Our hot air balloon story has beenfollowed by a thousand other stories andI love them all. Marriage is hard but itseasy to love someone who goes above

and beyond for me, even to ask a simpleyet profound question.Seven years of marriage pales in

comparison to the 40, 50, and 60-yearcelebrations others celebrate each day.However, where it lacks in time, it makesup in content. Our ride was on Sept. 28,2006, and exactly one year later we weremarried.

I look back often on Tims questionin the sky and I smile. It was a beautifulmoment, sparking what we hope to be alifetime of adventure.

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Donabauer revamps salon, creates stylish space ftfor wedding day preparations

AVON MissyDonabauer still has

surreal moments as shebustles through her workat MD Salon & Spa alongAvons Main Street.Though it will be a year inFebruary since the dreamof owning her own salonbecame a reality, somedays it just doesnt feelreal.

I still cant believeit sometimes, Donabauersaid as she sat in thenewly-renovated guestand waiting space at thesalon. This year ew by

and it has really cometogether. Donabauer hasworked hard over the pastyear, managing throughthe renovations thattransformed two separatespaces of a salon and alaundromat into one wide-open space, completewith an expanded guestseating area, stations formanicures and pedicuresand two private massagerooms that can also beopened and connected for

couples massages.The original salon

space has not changeda whole lot, but it wasgiven some new touches

to match the renovationson the other side of thebuilding, Donabauerexplained. Now itsreally a lot more open andthere is plenty of room forlarge groups to be heretogether.

Part of Donabauersmission when she beganrenovations was to be ableto accommodate the largergroups that often comewhen wedding seasonarrives. Groups of up to15 people have come in on

the morning of a weddingand the expanded spaceallows them to relaxand enjoy the start to theexciting day ahead ofthem.

We have counterspace near the seating areafor bridal parties to use ifthey bring snacks or if theywant to enjoy mimosaswhile they get their hairdone, Donabauer said.It can get a little chaoticat times, but we make itfun for them. Having this

extra room to relax ishelpful.

Donabauer andher team look forwardto wedding days. The

emotions and anticipationof the group paired withseeing the transitionright before their eyesbrings a huge sense ofaccomplishment to thestylists.

Its so fun for usto see them make thetransition from when theywalk in the door to whenthey leave, Donabauersaid. We have even hadbridal parties get dressedhere, which is even morefun because then we get to

see the nal product.In her experience,

Donabauer offers twopieces of advice to brides:dont forget the veil andstart hair appointmentsas early in the morning aspossible. One of the mostcommon things thathappens is that a bridewill forget her veil on themorning of the wedding,said Donabauer. She hasa lot to think about thatday and the veil is not at

the top of the list. In regard to time,rushing is not ideal forsuch an important detailof the day. The earlier thebetter, she says.

All in all, the addedspace has created anatmosphere of style,relaxation and fun, whichis just what Donabauer hadin mind when she beganmaking the big transition.The nal product is alsoa physical reminder ofthe accomplishment ofreaching her goal.

I started out bydoing my friends hair fortheir weddings and reallyenjoyed it. Now I havecome this far, she said.Its been ying by but itis so exciting to actuallysee it happening, even ifit doesnt always seemreal.

A spacious and welcoming seating area was a priority in the renovation plansfor the salon. PHOTOS BY LIZ VOS

Sam Gertken prepares for a pedicure appointment inthe newly-renovated spa space at MD Salon & Spa.

Missy Donabauer stands at the entrance of MD Salon & Spa. Through

renovations over the course of the past year, Donabauer replaced alaundromat with an open seating area; manicure and pedicure stations andtwo massage rooms.

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A common question was what we did with the cows in the winter, saidAnn. There were also a lot of questions about the machinery, the crops,feeding, milking and the big piles covered in plastic and tires. For the guests it was an educational experience of sorts, but for Ann it wasa homecoming.

The farm has always been central to our family, she said. I value havinggrown up on the farm, and I cant think of a better way to develop a strongwork ethic than working your butt off every day. Ann, who now lives in California with Chris, said she misses the wide-openspaces, the beautiful starry skies and the miles of dirt roads she ran down andexplored as a kid. It is is why the most important day of her life was held at the

place that has held her heart for so many years. It meant the world to me to have it here, she said. We are proud to callthis place home and share it with our family and friends. No matter where inthe world I am living, the farm is still my home, and I really couldnt imaginegetting married anywhere else.

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