HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-04, Page 25THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987. PAGE 25.
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What to do if
time is short
Experts say that planning a
formal wedding takes a minimum
of six months. But what do you do if
the weddingdateisonly a month or
so away, and everything must be
done in the shortest possible time?
It can be done, but the immedi
acy of the deadline calls for faster
footwork, less shopping around,
more decisiveness to settle for
whatisavailableinthewayofa
reception hall, wedding dress, and
thclikc. “Musts”, besides the
date and the place, include a guest
list, invitations, something to
wear, something to eat and drink.
Other chores vary, depending on
plans, but will likely include
planning a wedding trip, selecting
a home and furnishings, or the
logistics of combining two house
holds into one.
By making some compromises,
delegating jobs, and working fast,
you will be amazed at how quickly
all this can be accomplished. Here
are some tips to help you get it all
done without having a nervous
breakdown:
Dyed shoes perfect
for co-ordinated look
Shoe dyeing has become popular
for weddings recently, since shoes
which perfectly match a brides
maid’s dress are virtually imposs
ible to find on any market.
Ihe art of shoe dyeing is
practised in many larger centres,
but brides in North Huron are
fortunate to have a place in
Walkerton which will do an
excellent job at a very reasonable
price. Caye Kittel of Kittel’s Shoe
Box in Walkerton says the cost of
having a pair of shoes dyed to
match a fabric runs around $15,
adding that shoes can be re-dyed
later up to three times, to return
them to normal street wear.
“Shoes are very much part of the
total fashion look, and dyed shoes
are the best bet for a co-ordinated
look,” she says.
Dyeable shoes are made of satin
or Irish linen, and come in three
different heel heights, Mrs. Kittel
says. They can also be dyed to
match any one of 700 different
shades, so a perfect match is
possible with almost any dress
colour.
The shoe must first be stripped
with a special solution to ensure
that it is perfectly clean, and then
dried thoroughly. It is then painted
with dye, using a brush and
sponge, with great care being
taken to ensure that the colour goes
on evenly. Two or three coats of dye
may be required, depending upon
how deep the desired shade is.
Mrs. Kittel already has bookings
to get shoes dyed for weddings this
summer, but she can do shoes she
gets in as late as three or four days
before the wedding.
1. Many bridal salons have a
choice of ready-to-wear wedding
gowns. This means delivery can be
almost immediate, except for any
alterationstothegown you choose.
2. Many restaurants have pri
vate rooms, and are generally able
to provide an attractive setting for a
wedding party, provided you
reserve far enough ahead, or can
be somewhat flexible with dates.
3. Instead of having invitations
printed, you can buy fine paper and
write them yourself, or have
someone good at calligraphy write
the invitation, and have it photo
copied on a good machine.
4. Instead of having the cere
mony at a church and the reception
at a public place, choose to be
married at home. Rent or borrow
chairs, china, glassware, etc.
(some churches, halls, etc. will
rent or loan these items in small
towns). In this way, you can do all
your planning without regard for
anyone else’s schedule. If your
home is too small, perhaps a friend
or family member will loan theirs
for the occasion.
5. Cut the guest list to the bone.
The fewer the number of people,
the less time it will take to plan the
event (and the less expensive!)
Other ideas for saving time and
money include using silk flowers,
instead of real ones, for bouquets
and decorations; having the men in
the wedding party wear suits,
rather than renting formal wear;
plan the wedding ceremony for the
morning and serve a wedding
breakfast, which is considerably
less expensive and much less
time-consuming than a wedding
dinner.
But most of all -- relax, and enjoy
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