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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1984-02-15, Page 30• b Pagw, 8 - We Also Print Let us help with your wedding plans.: *WEDDING STATIONERY *INVITATIONS *ANNOUNCEMENTS *ACCESSORIES !BUSINESS CARDS •TICKETS,•BUSINESS FORMS •ENVELOPES •OFFSET & LETTERPRESS Lfcazclirte Uornme kcal 9.ncntcf g 396-381 1 273 Lambton St. KINCARDINE, ONT. WITH THE PERFECT HAIRSTYLE TO ENHANCE HER BEAUTY ON THIS,MOST SPECIAL DAY free Wash and Set for the bride We will wash and set, your hair in the style of your choice on your wedding day absolutely FREE OF CHARGE Call GRETTA'S at 396-2231 for an appointment. Please call well in advance to avoid disappointment GRETTA'S BEAUTY 816 Queen St., DOWNTOWN KINCARDINE 396-2231 • As second (and third) marriages become increasingly common, the:protocol for such weddings continues to ease up. The rules are still there, of course, 'but depending on ;. the couple ( and the clergyman), any or all of the rules are being set aside to„ allow for an unrestricted celebration of each near marriage. Traditionally, second -wedding rules apply only when: it's the bride who's"been married before. If thus is her first marriage, she's en titled to a traditional wedding with all the , tr' cgs' a no' atter how many times her husband to -be hasgbeen a husband -who -was. According to tine rules, second -tune brides. should never wear white at their weddings. Off-white,., prints;.orether solid colors should be warn instead. Andanything resembling a vent ;should be avoided. If . necessary, the bride can wear a hat, flowers or ribbons in her hair.: Second -wedding ceremonies are usually small and informal with only family and closefriends attending. If there , are any decorations or music, they should be simple and subtle and the ceremony itself.should be brief. Except for *pest man'andmaid of honor, attendantsareloften omitted, Wnless-the cou- ple has children .they'd lice to i Glade Lathe wedding. Instead 'of Marching down the ai- sle, the bride and her attendant enter the church through the -vestry door and meetthe groom and best man at the altar. And in- stead nstead of a recessional, the newly married couple -simply turns togreet the guests. If the bride -prefers a small processional,; she may be escorted 'down the aisle by her father, her son, another relative or a friend. A woman whohas beendivorced isn't usual- ly given away by her father a second time, but a young vna w 1M i3^� J; d L �. ✓ 1 although ,second weld kng sermon yes are usually small, and; intimate, such restric- tions don't a ►ply'to receptio -their scan be as extravagant as a couple can afford,. , Unlike"atraditional reception, however, there needn't be a formal° receivingline 'The brride.a nd groom can simply greet g bests. as they arrive.. :gid ,lthough the `rituals of the "first dunce," cutting the +Caneoffe g, toasts` may still be`followed, o er cu f et' gsuch ns toss- ingthe ,bride's bouquet and garter, throwing rice and la�aVing� a white wedding cake top- ped with a tiny bride andgroom are usually. omit ed, a 's forsthe:second wedding?. Usual- ly the couple themselves., A' second time bride shouldn't expe'ctah+erfhtner to foot the bill again but `Some 'pai inay want to help out The family cif a first-time` _groom^ may want to clip in aswell. Birthstone_. optional choice All that glitters' is not diamonds, especial- ly when it comes to engagement rings. Some brides-to-be opt fortheir birthstone as an alternative. January: garnet or hyacinth (a variety of zircon) February: amethyst March: bloodstone, aquamarine or jasper April: diamond May: emerald June: pearl, moonstone or agate July: ruby or Onyx August: sardonyx, peridot or carnelian September: sapphire October: opal or tourmaline November: topaz December: turquoise or lapis,lazuli... When Brooke and Tom were married, she was 38 and he was 39. It was the first mar- riage for both, but each had worked almost, 20 years and had a complete set of household goods. Among the wedding gifts they received were a china raccoon with sparkling eyes and a set of knitted egg and tea cosies and pot holders. "The raccoon was from people who nor- mally have the best of taste," Brooke says. "We sold it the next year at a lawn sale. Ac- tually, it went quite quickly." - The problem faced by guests • at Brooke and Tom's wedding is one. faced by a grow - ing rowing number of people: What to give to those who have virtually everything theyneed? This includes couples who waited until they were older to marry, those .who have already lived together and those remarry- ing. emarrying. . Brooke said the gifts. most appreciated were "anything you could eat' or drink." Some friends made up baskets which includ- ed such treats as pate and wine. - She 'added they were lucky for a couple of reasons. Torn is a woodworker and many of his ' friends are . craftsmen who made something special for them. , As well, they wereable to use her sister to If wedding bells will be ringing at home next summer, these helpful hints may smooth out the wrinkles. Reserve one, room solely for the ceremony. Limit the guests to the number your home is able to accommodate, unless the recep- tion is held in a large garden. If more than 50 guests are invited, con- sider renting a tent, also handy if it rains. Enclose maps with invitations. • • ' Less formal attire is more appropriate fur. spread the word to relatives in Ireland "to save the postage and just send money." Although giving money instead of gifts is a tradition. rnany Canadians of European des- cent have carried on, those from different cultural backgrounds are also starting to pass the hat. Carole Stevens, bridal consultant for. the Wedding "Council of, Ontario, says she has received an increasing number of inquiries about whether it's acceptable ' to put "presentation wedding" on the invitation. • The council is a non-profit organization, supported by more than 200. members in the wedding industry, and offers free advice to anyone getting married. It handles about 10,000 consultations a year; Stevens said, and she does about 3,000 of them, She said people - are, giving money even when they're not asked, or offer to pay for a part of the wedding, such as the cake or flowers. , Stevens added it's considered a "first wedding" even when the grom has been married before and regardless of the age of the bride. If the bride has been 'Harried previously, the only difference is that she must not wear white or a veil. home weddings. Make sure of ample coat racks .or use bedroom for coats, Be sure the toast to the bride and throwing' of the bouquet are remembered. ' Nice touches are floral decorations and musicians. Keep the bride's bedroom clear for chang- ing. Limit the wedding party to a few bridesmaids and a best man.