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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 s t%e e a wea'ai�4 par- �ahri ffea,! We carry V DRESSES For mothers & grandmothers �► INTIMATE APPAREL - Large size Bras including strapless If your size is not available, we can•order and have within one week V LINGERIE in larger sizes - some hand -made Lauretta's Hug & 1/2 "Fashions for Plus Sizes" 290 Josephine St., Wingham 519 357-4650 rr Wednesday, February 22, 1995 -PAGE 15C 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. r foto source r foto • 0 0 0 L. . i L° L L. 1i•Is•I_ iKN L. f.to .ur 0 TIST• MI Announcing the New PARTY PACK 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. ALL FOR ONLY RILMAPn1(Kli L f.t. . r sZL•lt•X1.111ZKs; li{•Izt•1•IiKs; •I3.1!1&141 L. • foto sour 1 HOUR PHOTO CARMAN CAMERAS PHOTO • VIDEO 112 The Square, Goderich 524-7924 d 0 0 L. r foto source r foto source r foto source r foto source r foto source r foto source L.