HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-04-19, Page 31CLASSIC WEDDING LOOK by Alessandro Bridals features shimmering, sheer
fabric falling from a flattering Empire waist, is lace-appliqued at the bodice
and along cuffs of modified shepherdess sleeves.
10 — BRIDAL SECTION
This year's, bride may be
elegantly classic . .. or
charmingly countrified.
Along with traditional
bridal styles, the peasant or
Mexican wedding look will
be the choice of many new
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Most brides find planning
their wedding both exciting
and complicated.
Here is a check list to aid
in this "labor of love:"
• Determine your budget
and decide on style and
location of the ceremony.
• Set the date with your
fiance and decide on par-
ticulars of ceremony with
clei•gyman.
• Plan your reception and,
if possible, arrange for all
the services you'll need.
• Decide upon bridal at-
tendants.
• Draw up invitation list.
• Select your wedding
dress, veil, and acces-
sories.
• Select florist, musicians,
and photographer.
3 Months Before
Wedding:
•Order invitations, sta-
tionery, and notepaper.
•Begin shopping for first-
year trousseau.
•Have both mothers
choose their gowns.
•Visit your doctor and if
necessary, check on
rubella immunization.
•Arrange transportation
The ethnic influence is
seen in the new fuller, tiered
skirts and open-neck,
blouse-like bodices. BoWs,
ruffles, flounces, bonnets,
floral headpieces and man-
tillas add to the Old-World
and any accommodations
for wedding party and
out-of-town guests.
2 Months Before
Wedding:
• Plan rehearsal dinner and
invite bridal party.
• Arrange recording and
display of wedding gifts.
• Address wedding invita-
tions.
• Choose wedding ring.
• Obtain marriage license
with fiance.
• Decide upon and order at-
tendant's gifts.
One Month Before
Wedding:
• Have hair styled as you,
would for your wedding
and have final fitting on
your wedding gown.
• Prepare newspaper an-
nouncement of your
wedding.
• Arrange fittings of brides-
maids' gowns.'
• Order wedding cake if not
included in other prepa-
rations.
• Attend parties in your
honor.
• Plan seating arrange-
ments.
feeling of many bridal
attires.
The trend to less formal
-gowns is evidenced in the
emergence of fabrics such as
fine cottons, polyesters and
organzas, along with the
more elegant jerseys and
chiffons.
A popular bridal look this
spring will be the Empire-
waisted gown in flowing,
sheer fabric, exquisitely em-
broidered with lace. Touch-
es such as appliques, pleated
trims, Chantilly and Venise
lace, embroidered lace and
other embroideries, as well
as fabric flowers are part of
the romantic mood this
season.
Victorian brides will be
seen again this year, as
the nostalgic trend con-
tinues.
The Mexican wedding
look will be seen in gowns
that feature tiers of ruffles
down the skirt and a ruffled
neckline. Stitched-down
pleating and large, floral
lace motifs also reflect the
Mexican influence this
season.
Along with her traditional
veil, the spring bride may
top off her bridal gown with .
a picture hat, a wreath of
flowers, an embroidered
cap, or a lace mantilla.
This year's bride
Has wide choice of gowns
The perfect wedding
takes organization
Planning a Wedding.
Drop in and see our Bridal Book
of interlocks, sheers, crepes, etc.
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WEDDING
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of all we carry:
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Caldwell Towels
TableclOths
Tea Towels
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For Your Big Day
-Wedding In‘ halloos
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-Wedding Guide
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-Engagement Rings
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-Jewellery and Gifts
for the Bride,Groom
and Attendants
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