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Here are 10 reasons to create a Bridal
Registry with Stainton's Hardware.
• Kitchen Equipment, Culinary Tools, Cookware,
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• Hand Tools, Bench Power Tools, Wet-Dry Vacs
• Electronics, Ironing & Personal Appliances,
• Garden Tools, BBQ's, Lawnmowers & Yard Care
• Light fixtures, Ceiling fans, Home Improvement
• Sporting Goods, Bicycles, Coolers & Recreation
• Our wide selection of products guarantees we'll
have many items that will satisfy both of your
needs and interests
• Contact us at any time to add, delete or update
the quantities in your registry as required
• Your gift list is updated as soon as an item is
purchased from it to avoid gift duplication
• After your event please take advantage of a 10%
discount on a one-time purchase to complete the
remaining items on your registry
We are delighted to assist you with your registry! Browse through each category and
select the products you want. Along the way, we'll suggest items that you might not have
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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004. PAGE 19.
Picking the perfect flowers for your big clay
The hardest thing about choosing
floral arrangements is deciding
among all of the different varieties
available. The following tips should
make the decisions easier.
• Start shopping for a florist four
to six months before your wedding.
• Ask florists you're considering
to show you photos of the weddings
they've done in the past.
• Consider the overall style of
your wedding when choosing
arrangements. Freestanding sprays
of daisies or chrysanthemums are
nice for the altar.
(MS) — For many couples,
planning a honeymoon is just as
important as planning the wedding
itself. Regardless of where you plan
to go, there are some things you
should do and some ideas you need
to know to make it a memorable
experience.
First, you must decide on a budget.
If money is not an issue for you, bon
voyage! However, if you're like
most couples getting married, you're
already paying for more than you
anticipated.
Establish a budget, and use. it as a
guide.
You may also want to con-
sider using a honeymoon registry
service like the free one provid-ed
by The Honeymoon at
www.thehoneymoon.com.
Honeymoon registries are a hot
new trend because they allow
wedding guests to contribute toward
specific elements of your
honeymoon. With couples getting
married older these days, many have
no need for additional crock pots,
blenders and toasters. That's why
shore excursions, parasailing, spa
services or tours can all make great
wedding gifts.
The honeymoon budget takes on a
whole new meaning when you
decide to do a "destination
wedding," another hot trend. These
are gaining popularity as more
couples decide to forego the average
$20,000 wedding price tag. "These
are especially popular with second
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• Small arrangements are often
used to encircle candle holders.
Some options are baby's breath or
tea roses. Small bouquets tied with
ribbon dress up aisle seats.
• Florists should be asked if they
supply the white aisle runner that is
unrolled before the bride enters.
• The bridal bouquet should be the
star of the show containing flowers
in colours matching the bridesmaids'
dresses mixed with traditional
whites.
• Bridesmaids' flowers should be
similar to yours but less elaborate.
Ennis of GettingRemarried.com; a
popular resource for people getting
remarried.
The first step in planning a
destination wedding is to find a
travel agent who specializes in
honeymoons and destination
weddings. This person will help you
begin the process of selecting the
location to get married in.
This is the first priority in planning
a destination wedding because legal
requirements for marriage vary by
destination.
After deciding on a budget, you
need to figure out where you would
like to go. If you and your spouse
want the same type of honeymoon
experience, no problem. However, if
one of you wants adventure and the
other wants to relax in the sun, you
need to find a destination that can
satisfy you both.
Once you establish a budget and
you know where you want to go, you
need to decide whether you want an
Consider a wreath of flowers or
blossoms on combs for their hair.
The flowers should match their
dresses as well.
• A basket of rose petals or a tiny
bouquet is perfect ftir the flower girl.
• The groom's boutonniere should
he a .flower contained in your
bouquet, and it should be similar to
the ushers" but more elaborate.
• Dads, ushers and special male
guests should wear flowers matching
the bridesmaids' dresses or
traditional white or ivory.
• Order corsages for the mothers
e moon
all-inclusive package or if you would
prefer to be on your own a little
more. For those with tight budgets,
an all-inclusive honeymoon has the
advantage of one all-inclusive
package price. This includes most.
activities at both all-inclusive resorts
and on cruises, though there may be
things that are not included.
Again, these make great gift items
for your honeymoon registry.
However, if you wish to be on your
own to take in more of the
surrounding culture and area, then
you may be better off creating "your
own' experience.
Now it's time to book and pay for
this trip. Many honeymoon suppliers
offer specials for_ early booking.
Packages that include air often can
offer significant savings because
these suppliers buy airline seats in
bulk at a discount and then package
hotel, and sometimes car rentals to
give you significant value.
Try www. thehoneymoon.com.
of the bride and groom as well as
other honoured female guests. Keep
the colours of their dresses in mind
as much as possible when ordering:
• Centrepieces for the tables
should fit in with the style and
colour of the other arrangements.
Keep these arrangements low
enough or well above eye level to
ensure they do not interfere with
conversation.
• The florist can make an extra
bouquet for you to toss if you choose
to keep your bouquet.
• Think of other places you might
like to have floral arrangements. The
cake table at the reception, on top of
the cake or at the end of the
receiving line are several options.
• An arrangemedt should be made
for your home if photos will be taken
there before the wedding.
Plan the p er eet hon