HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-02-05, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1997
1997' VCedding Guide
Decorations give reception hall perfect touch
al 30 to 40 cents per balloon.
Papple, who also carries the foil
(mylar) balloons, a variety of rib
bons and bows and has access to a
number of paper products, says he
like people to come in to discuss
plans as soon as they know the
colours for the wedding. "This pro
vides an opportunity to go over
everything and sort out ideas. Peo-
pie can change their minds a dozen
times before everything is done,"
he says. To make selection easier,
he has catalogues on hand, illustrat
ing available products, for couples
to peruse.
When making these decisions
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Co-ordinating
Decorative touches to the reception hall are an essential
part of a wedding. Local decorators take the hassle away
from the bride and groom, by getting the work done for
them.
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
The significance of starting a
new life together is cause for cele
bration. To make the occasion as
special as it should be, betrothed
couples spend a good deal of time
selecting not just the right look for
themselves, but for the reception
hall as well.
Shirley Wheeler of Wheels Dec
orating, Brussels, has been dressing
up weddings, from the church to
the hall, for four years. She said,
that while the bride and groom
obviously contribute a great deal of
effort during the consultation pro
cess, engaging a decorator elimi
nates a great deal of hassle for the
busy couple as things get down to
the crunch.
"The first step is to bring in
ideas, then I incorporate those with
things that I have learned and what
is feasible. One thing that really
sets the mood is the bride's likes
and dislikes. If she has a simple
dress, then she will not want the
decorations to be overblown."
Bruce Papple of Act II, Blyth, is
relatively new to the business of
weddings, opening just last year,
agrees that the bride and groom's
preferences are the starting point.
Tying in with the theme and
colours is important, but beyond
that, he says, "the only limits are
your imagination."
While Wheeler finds most of her
consultations are with the bride, she
says the grooms who do meet with
her are "interested and know what
they like".
"Even if they don't actually come
in for the consultation, their ideas
are presented through the bride.
They are involved."
Wheeler, who averages 24 com
plete weddings, everything from
the bouquets to decorating the
tables each year, says trends often
dictate what a couple is looking for.
"Right now candles are very popu
lar, she says, "as are ivy and
grapevine in decorating. There are
also a lot of tulle and clear lights
being used."
Trends change about every two
years. "There's always a move to
something different so you have to
be on your toes to keep ahead," she
says.
One item which has remained
consistently popular for several
years is balloons, Papple's primary
area of expertise. Quality, latex bal
loons are durable while those treat
ed will hold the helium for at least
two days. Treatment is an addition-
The lighter side
Finding the touch that can
make your wedding unique
can be done through humour.
This bridal gorilla couple
made quite a conversation
piece.
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