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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-02-07, Page 18FOOD PLUS 14 Fine markets...of fine foods Huron Rd., Goderich 524-1072 600 Mitchell Rd. S., Listowel 291-5210 " 20% in free Bridal Accessories, Head Pieces, Shoes and More. Visit our newly renovated Bridal Boutique • Wedding Gowns • Bridesmaids' Gowns • Mothers' Gowns • Headpieces, hats & Veils • Wedding Invitations & Decorations • Dyeable Satin Shoes & Purses ITIEEMAN TUXEDO RENTALS For the let Zehrs Food Plus add the finishing touches Whether you want a traditional or contemporary look , we will create elegant yet affordable bouquets, centerpieces, bouton- nieres, and corsages that suit your style. Book an appointment with our floral decorating team for your free consultation At Zehrs we also offer a large selection of wedding rentals including baskets, arches, candelabras, etc. (Deposit required). Plus our in-store bakery offers fresh baked buns, cakes and a tine selection of deli and party trays great for Buck & Does or receptions. !'t Beccaae r‘et Special Allow our professional staff to take care of every detail in catering to your wedding and rehearsal needs. Reservations Preferred 132 Josephine St. Wingham 357-1633 R•Staurant & Bar PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001. Who pays what? Traditionally, there has been a set division in expenses between the bride's family and the groom's fami- ly at a wedding. The following is the traditional list of who pays for what. As long as it is mutually-agreed upon by both families, there can be modifications to the list. The groom's family, for instance, may want a larger guest list and offer to take on some of the expenses of the reception. Modern brides and grooms may also wish to pay for the entire wed- ding, or the bulk of the wedding, themselves. Even in these modern times, though, the bride should pay for her own wedding dress and the groom should pay for the engage- ment and wedding rings, along with the cost of the marriage licence and the clergyman's fees. Expenses of the Bride's family - The engagement photo. - The party where the engagement is formally announced. - The cost of a professional wed- ding consultant. • - Announcements, invitations, enclosures and postage. - The wedding dress and acces- sories. - Groom's wedding ring, if any. - Rental fee, if any, for the place of the wedding. - Rental for carpets and canopies used for the church or place of the wedding. - Fees for traffic directors or park- ing attendants, if any. - Fees for the sexton, organist and soloist. - Photography, both formal and informal. - Videotaping of the wedding. - Transportation for the bridal party to the wedding and from there to the reception. - The entire cost of the reception, including wedding cake, music and all food and beverages. - Presents from the bride to her bridesmaids, flower girl and any other attendants. - Bride's present to groom, if any. - Party for the bridesmaids. - Accommodation for out-of-town bridesmaids. - The following flowers: bride's bouquet and going-away corsage, bridesmaids' bouquets. - All decorations, including flow- ers, for the place where the wedding is held. Expenses of the Groom's family - Engagement ring. - Bride's wedding ring. - Marriage licence fee. - Donation to the clergyman or fee for official who conducts the cere- mony. - Travel costs and accommodation for the clergyman if he comes from out of town for the wedding. - Travel costs and accommodation for the groom's parents, if any. - Transportation for the groom and best man to the ceremony. - Wedding present from the groom's parents to the couple. - Wedding present from the groom to the bride, if given. - Gifts for the best man and ushers. - Rehearsal party. - His wedding clothing. - Accommodation, if necessary, for best man and ushers. - Ties and gloves for best man and ushers if they are not part of clothing rental. - The honeymoon. - The following flowers: bouton- nieres for himself, best man, ushers, both fathers and grandfathers, cor- sages for both mothers and grand- mothers. Expenses for Bride's attendants - Purchase of wedding clothing and all accessories. - Transportation to and from the city where the wedding takes place. - A contribution to a gift from all the bridesmaids to the bride. - An individual gift to the couple - A shower for the bride. Expenses for Groom's attendants - Rental of wedding attire. - Transportation to and from the location of the wedding. - A contribution to a gift from all the groom's attendants for the groom. - An individual gift to the couple. - A bachelor dinner given by the groom's attendants. Just foethe tut of it Want an unplanned and unique memory of your wedding? Trying placing one of those inex- pensive, disposable cameras on every table at your reception. Then invite your guests to use the cam- eras to record the occasion as they see it. Have someone collect up all the cameras at the end of the evening and develop the film while you are away on your honeymoon.