JN lifestyle magazine PLATINUM CONTENTS JNonline.us June 2006 * Vol. 8, No. 6 A Jewish Renaissance Media publication Its All About Time Great Gifis for Dad and Grad from Steve Smith FEATURES s our children grow, become ENTERTAINING No Place Like Home 16 Bridal showers are moving into the house. t aller than we are and ultimately graduate from high school and college, we want to give PASSIONS / COVER STORY Happily Ever After 18 A castle wedding in northern Michigan of these special moments in their lives. is one bride's dream come true. A watch is a traditional FASHION Hot Mamas them a tangible reminder 22 The bride's not the only one who has graduation gift for many reasons — aside from giv- ing the young graduates a real dreamed of her wedding day. sense of accomplishment, a fine timepiece records the passage of time, reminding them to cherish PLATINUM PROFILE Traveling Man 30 each moment, whether with their family or far from home. IKEA's Joseph Roth helps bring the The Aquaracer watch from Tag Heuer combines sport and ele- Swedish superstore to Michigan. gance. It has six characteristics of a professional sports watch: screw-in crown, luminescent hands and indexes; unidirectional turning bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, water-resistance to 300 meters, and a double-security clasp all while offering a refined, elegant appeal. In both men's and ladies' models, and starting at $1,095, you can be sure that this is a watch that will be worn and cherished for years to come. DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter 4 All's Fare 8 Around Town 12 Cool Runnings 14 Tastes &Trends 32 Platinum Planner 35 Member Of The Tribe 38 Men's Aquaracer On The Cover: Darren and Emily Rosenberg of Huntington Woods wed under the rose-covered chuppah at their Charlevoix nuptials last July. Photography by Murray Goldenberg, Classic Photography, Southfield Page design by Anne Lada Note: Last month's prom cover photograph was by Angie Baan. For Detroit Jewish News subscription information, call (248) 351-5174 or log on to JNonline.us . Steve Smith is the head watch buyer for Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry and can be reached at (248) 865-6332. Ladies Aquaracer JNPLATINUM • JUNE 2006 • 5