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Beautiful furniture can also be practical as this bed sofa proves, folding
out into a queen sized bed.
Delightful punches will please
non-drinkers at reception
Furniture helps rooms
serve dual purposes
Long on love but short on space,
many newlywed couples are look
ing for an alternative to the often
non-existent guest room.
The solution? The sleep sofa,
which statistics indicate has risen
in use by 800 percent in just one
decade.
As the dominant piece of
furniture in an often-used room,
the sleep sofa’s appearance and
durability are key. “How a piece of
upholstery looks can be an indica
tion of how well it is made inside, ’ ’
Britten notes. With that in mind,
she has produced a checklist to
help the newlywed host and
hostess choose the sleep sofa that
will serve them - and their
overnight guests - well.
First, Britten suggests you
inspect the outside. Look for
armcaps and reversible seat cush
ions for long-lasting wear; tug at
the buttons, seams and threads to
be sure nothing loosens, puckers or
sags.
Check, too, to be sure the
welting is straight, and that
patterns and plaids are matched
properly at the seams.
The skirt, if there is one, should
be lined for a tailored appearance
and toeliminate unwanted bulges -
especially at the corners.
Candles are
captivating
What can be more captivating
than candles? Sparkling candle
holders set the romantic mood of an
evening by candlelight.
You can choose from lustrous
and graceful hurricane lamps to
traditional handblown crystal
candlesticks. And for the practical
bride, three-way candle holders
can be turned on end to tastefully
display either tapers or two or
three-inch candles.
And be sure the fabric is
durable, since it takes more wear
and tear than an ordinary sofa.
Next, ask about the inside, and
try it out for comfort. Do the seat
and back have sinuous wire springs
that bounce back with you, and is
the frame kiln-dried hardwood that
is double-dowelled for maximum
strength?
The sleeper mechanism should
be easy to operate and made of
fatigue-tested steel for long wear
and, for comfort’s sake, the
mattress should be of either
polyurethane or innerspring con
struction with a support system
thateliminates middle “roll to
gether.”
This kind of thoughtful once
over will assure newlyweds of a
good investment, and guests of a
good night’s sleep for many years
to come.
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As you plan your wedding feast,
you’ve probably made special food
arrangements for those who have
unique dietary requirements. Per
haps a vegetable plate for Cousin
Sally the vegetarian, or fish instead
of prime rib for Uncle Moe who has
a cholesterol problem and can’t eat
red meat.
As you prepare your menu, you
should also take into consideration
your non-drinking friends and
relatives. There are many of them.
Some don’t drink for health
reasons. Perhaps they cannot
combine alcohol with medication
or they’re pregnant. Others don’t
drink for personal reasons.
Of the remaining adults who do
consume alcoholic beverages,
mostdonotdrinkatevery social
occasion.
Some of your guests have to
drive home after the wedding and
won’t drink at all or might have one
or two cocktails or glasses of wine,
then switch to a non-alcoholic
beverage.
Diet-conscious wedding-goers
may notwanttoadd all the extra
calories of alcoholic beverages.
So, what can you easily do for all
of your guests to help make their
celebration of your marriage even
more special?
Offer them something more
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sophisticated than water or soda
pop - dealcoholized wines.
Dealcoholized wines are real
wines from which the alcohol has
been removed. White, Red and
Rose have the full-bodied flavour
of tables wines containing alcohol -
without the side effects of alcohol
and with only about half the
calories.
Guests can enjoy these sophisti
cated non-alcoholic beverages dur
ing the cocktail hour either by the
glass, in a festive wedding punch,
or mixed in drinks the same way as
beverages containing alcohol.
During the wedding meal, these
beverages can be offered along
with regular table wines. If you’re
planning a wedding at home, wines
without alcohol can be purchased
at many stores, including super
markets, gourmet shops and li
quor stores wherever beverages -
both alcoholic or non-alcoholic - are
sold.
Ifyour wedding is being held in a
restaurant or catering establish
ment, they probably already stock
these items but, if not, you can
request they be ordered for your
bar and table service.
The following non-alcoholic re
cipes will please your guests:
BLUSHING SPRITZER
To enjoy the non-alcoholic ver
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mon.-sat.
9-5:30
sion of this cocktail favourite,
simply pour four ounces of non-al
coholic Rose into a tall glass half
filled with ice. Add a splash of club
soda. Top off with a twist of lemon.
SPARKLING WEDDING
BRUNCH MIMOSAS
Make by the pitcher or the glass.
Mix one part orange juice with two
parts non-alcoholic Champagne,
add cracked ice and shake. For that
special festive touch, serve in a
champagne glass garnished with
an orange slice.
SPARKLING CHAMPAGNE
WEDDING PUNCH
[Makes about 30 */2 -cup servings]
1 cup sugar
4 lemons, sliced
4 oranges, sliced
1 pint strawberries, cleaned, with
green tops removed
1 pineapple, peeled and cut into
Vi-inch slices
4 bottles chilled non-alcoholic
Champagne [4 litres]
Dissolve sugar in one cup cool
water. Gently add lemon, orange
and pineapple slices.
Pour into punch bowl. Just
before serving add a large chunk of
ice, then the champagne, and
gently float the strawberries in the
bowl.
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