Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-02-26, Page 32Page 12—Bridal Showcase 1986 Traditional gown .t!' sot popular choice 4 • GETTOflo• A PERFECT FIT--' Bruder, of Kitchener, ha Iustmen 14 0'01,01 e wedding cinly months °Way, Christine by Debbie Stull Different styles come and go, but the • traditional bridal gown is still the popular choice for today's bride. . "The high neckline, Victorian sleeves and cathederal train are features the , girls like to„ have,” says Pauline Hope, owner of House of -Brides in Walkerton. • However, with several styles available, choosing the style of gown is not easy. She says quite a few girls are going for the modern, shorter gown, but the long straight gown with a detachable train is very popular as well. Girls will more than likely go into a bridal shop with a style already in mind or they will choose one from a bride magazine in the store. If the style of dress is American or European, Pauline will try to finda Canadian -dress very similiar to it. -It can take up to six months to order a. dress. through the UnitedStates,.and with the present exchange rate so high, she says it is much wiser to go with a similiar Canadian version. Satinis the number one gown material throughout all seasons -Ws year, with. the second choice being taffeta, says Pauline., . If money is -no object in choosing a - gown, there is no limit to what a bride - can pay: At Pauline's shop the price can go as high as $850. However, for the moneyconscious, a gown can be purchas- ed for $150. - And then there are headpieces. Hats • are number one, says Pauline, with . spray, tiara and halo headpieces all very popular. • LADIES' FASHIONS OF LISTOWEL e *in owns, Hats & Hs Bridesmaids' Gowns Mothers' :iwns Full Li e of Accessories • Tuxedo Rentals • Wedding invitations • Car Decorations, etc. • Dyeaide Satin S oes Purses "CLEA,!ANCE" Wedding Gowns • Hats & Veils * Bridesmaids' & Mothers' Gowns Price and Less 172 Main St. W. and 182 Main St. W. Listowel, 291-1011 1111,1AmOpen 6 Days a Week. Mon. -Sat. 9 - 6 Fri. 9-9 Go 11110111= • The spray headpiece, basically like a tiara, is made of nylon or satin flowers, interspersed with beadmork, and a veil to the back. Most headpieces can have a blusher, a double veil for the front and back, she says. As for extra• accessories the,girls may be interested iii, the shop carries gloves, crinolins and hoops. Once the bride has chosen her, gown, head piece and accessories, the nextstep is to choose the bridesmaids' dresses. "The cocktail length has become very popular in the last little while," says Pauline.' • The color of the dress should be chosen according to the season of the wedding. Soft colors like teal and aqua are favorite summer colors, but pink is still. the first choice for summer weddings.. Variations of pink 'Such as dusty rose .and berry shades are often worn in the fall along with darker colors like royal blue. The price of bridesmaids' dresses can range from $75 to $170. < • Pauline suggests that a bride choose her gown four months in advance of the • wedding. • . Thiswill leave eight weeks for delivery of the gown and then, if necessary, two maths, for any alterations. • As forlhose girls interested in a • homemade gown, Pauline says she is • unaware of anyone in the immediate area who makes bridal gowns. • However, Pauline will make.floireigirl dresses and headpieces *upon request. • • ' • •," licFlowert-Pde:Thelreitfe,. Wedding .Party * Bridal Headpieces..& .Rentals • Ikriipt40.,0",yeddiogfovrour Ideas *Decorations, Balloons, Streamers & 4014 -;•k‘iN;i0.01*.T620*/0:,,Off.'' Your Order.! , ..•*-AGood',06Ctjpri.Of Wedding Gift Ideas • SeeMargies Dispkiy Window Hairslyling • .