The Huron Expositor, 1995-02-22, Page 31Bring tradition to your wedding
"Something old...
something new... something
borrowed... and something
blue."
Let your colors tie all the
elements of your wedding
together,
Beginning with your
invitations and following
through in your apparel,
flowers and decorations,
your colors will create a
coordinated look and feel for
your wedding.
Although white and ivory
gowns are still the most
popular, many brides today
are breaking with tradition,
earring colors... soft pink,
red and even black!
Create your individual
bridal style with the right
accessories, from a regal
tiara to a porcelain floral
wreath, or add Victorian
romance with lace -covered
gloves.
Wearing an embroidered
shawl or fluffed parasol
adds a touch of intrigue
Design your own gown.
Sew it yourself or have it
custom-made. Research
ideas from old movies or
fashion magazines, or from
an era that you are
particularly fond apt.
Add your own touch —
buy a simple gown from a
salon, bead and pearl your
own lace appliques, then
attach them to the gown.
Have your bridal party
help with the beading, each
contributing to the beauty of
the gown.
Buy simple satin shoes,
adding your own lace blossoms, wrapped with
appliquda, pearls or delicate ribbon streamers to create
fabric roses. an old-fashioned, charming
Vintage wedding gowns look.
can be restored. Or re- Wear or carry something
fashion pieces of old lace
from a family gown and
incorporate them into your
own.
Wear your mother's
pearls, grandmother's
antique brooch or heirloom
gloves.
Put a traditional English
'Lucky Sixpence' in your
shoes. If your mother has
hers, borrow it, or start a
new tradition by saving it
for your daughter's for
daughter-in-law's) wedding.
Or have it made into a
lovely piece of jewelry.
Make a statement with
your flowers. Select blooms
that have special meaning
for you.
Historically, orange
blossoms, having the ability
to bloom and bear fruit
simultaneously, were
brought to weddings
because they symbolized the
fusion of beauty, personality
and fertility.
The bride who wore
orange blossoms exhibits
this rare union of virtues.
Following another
tradition from the Victorian
era, hide a message in your
bridal bouquet or table
decorations.
Use flowers whose initial
letters spell out the name of
your groom.
Carry a small, silver
'Tussie-Mussie' of mixed tiny
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sentimental from both your
aqd your groom's mother: a
veil, gloves, family Bible,
locket, or necklace, heirloom
purse or handkerchief.
Design a garter from the
lace of your mother's or
grandmother's gown. Start a
new family tradition by
wearing two garters — one
to toss and one to keep for
your daughter's wedding.
Attach a family charm to
the lining of your gown or to
a garter that won't be tossed.
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What a great way to capture all the special
moments at your Wedding Reception!
The Kodak Funsaver Bridal Pack includes:
5 - Kodak 15 Exposure FUNSAVER CAMERAS
WITH FLASH
INCLUDES PREPAID "DOUBLE SET" PROCESSING
5 - TABLETOP INSTRUCTION CARDS
Place one camera and instruction card
on each table at your reception and
watch the fun begin. Afterwards, just drop
the cameras off for our 1 Hour service and
we will make (2) two sets of prints.
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