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Times-Advocate, 1983-06-29, Page 2Poge 2 'm.."""un.„'°°°Everything for the Bride and Croom We're open: Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. 8. Fri. 9 - 9 Closed Sundays for all 111A*. occasions �tl� rit • W No matter what the occasion yore can count on getting quality mer- chandise and helpful advice. Small appliances, glassware, brass, wicker and much, much more all at competitive prices. A, �C111L11.L Nair ' 412 Measkit, 233-2311 , MEMORIES. : I cherishf forever 0 t 0 . PHY ( inn/nett Indu.Irjl end V. oddrnti Phn i,,m.rph, 137 Thames Rd., Exeter, Ont. NOM 150 Telephone 519-235-1298 Countpy P1owes Weddings are special t() (IS. We take pride Ill our wedding designs and teel that all aspects of your floral accessories should. he perfect. Let us help create a look that enhances your (hay and eve will enter your name in our draw for a second honeymoon at the beautiful Benmiller Inn 395 Main St. Exeter 235-2350 It's comforting to know you can depend on these profegsionals to do their part in making your wedding day the happiest event in your life. These experts all offer friendly personal service combined with excellent selection. Attention to detail makes brides perfect Careful planning has always made for the most beautiful and memorable weddings. Attending to de- tails is part of the pleasure for the smart bride. Alfred Angelo Bridals has created marvelous calendars and bridal planners that make the planning so much simpler, with built-in check -lists and references. Required reading The best book on the sub- ject is Your Wedding, How To Plan and Enjoy It by Nancy Piccione and published by Random House. Michele Piccione. designer of mag- nificent wedding gowns for Alfred Angelo, says, "The bride must be aware of the - vital importance of choosing accessories to complete the picture she wants to make for a memorable wedding day." Organizer She suggests that you make a list of what you think makes a complete ensemble, FRILLY ACCESSORIES to complete bridal attire by Tina Michele, a division of Alfred Angelo. and then discuss it with your bridal consultant. The list should include (from the top, down) headpiece or hat and veil, gloves, the item or items you wish to carry — flowers, parasol, fan — then, crinolines, hosiery, and shoes. (Almost all can be found with the "Tina Michele" label.) A beautiful gown requires the right crinoline to give it the desired shape and full - Pretty as a picture ness. Ms. Piccione advises brides to select their head- pieces when they choose their gown. Alfred Angelo gowns all have a beautifully coordinated headpiece. Finishing touches A garter is important at many weddings (as is a pil- low for your ring bearer!). What agrand feeling to walk down the aisle knowing every detail is perfect. BRIDAL BEAUTY IN SHORT — An eye-catching and practical alternative to the tradi- tional wedding gown is an extra -pretty lacy blouse worn with a matching skirt. Here, two romantic and elegant ideas from Lila'e spring '83 collection. Left, cotton blend blouse has a flattering geometric eyelet cape collar. it's worn with a full drop waist taffeta skirt. The tucked fabric blouse (a cotton blend), right, boasts all-over floral lace with delicate scalloped edges. It's worn with a matching skirt. All pieces are available in both misses and petite Sizes. A spirited toast to the newlyweds At Polish weddings, luck comes to the bride who can drink a goblet of wine with- out spilling a drop. In early America, newlywed couples drank a concoction of sack posset, hot spiced milk, and brew to give them energy for the night ahead! in many cultures — and throughout history — liquor and wine have played a big part in weddings. Even in the United States today a cele- bration isn't complete until the guests have raised their glasses in a wish for the health and happiness of the newly united couple. To ensure that the "spirit" lives on, Bride's magazine gives couples tips for providing liquor at their wedding: • Decide what you'll serve. First, pick a drink for toast- ing. Champagne is a wed- ding classic, but many marriages have been saluted with sparkling cider, bub- bling punch or white wine. Next, decide whether you'll offer this beverage alone throughout the recep- tion or also have an open bar. It will dcp_nd largely on the type of party you have — an afternoon cake and punch reception doesn't call for anything else while an even- ing dinner dance might. • Sample everything ahead of time. Especially try out the punch (a great -sounding rec- ipe may not turn out exactly as you hoped). it should be ice cold and not too sweet to go best with the cake. • Determine how much you'11 need. You can make sure the drinks last as long as the festivities by counting on each guest having two drinks the first hour, one morc every hour after that. Gener- ally, the tater in the day your reception, the more guests will drink. • Place chink tables strate- gically so that drinkers and non-drinkers mix easily. Have waiters circulate with drink choices — or have loth alcoholic and non-alco- holic beverages at all serving points. • Keep a clear head — and make sure your guests do too. Ask your bartender to "mix Tight" when he feels it's necessary. Serve some food -- perhaps finger sand- wiches or hot hors d'oeuvres — to curb the effect of the alcohol. Be sure to offer plenty of good strongcoffee before your guests head homeward. incidentally. says Bride's, a couple's wedding is only the first of many "toasting" occasions to come. They can prepare from now to cele- brate their first anniversary or new home by asking for wine and spirits as wedding presents. it's made easy by the new liquor Gift Regis- tries popping up in liquor stores around the country. Through these Registries, couples can list their favorite brands of liquor and wine for guests to select from — in much the same way that they register for china or silver at their local department store. For that Special day you're sure o look elegant CEN TRE' Exterior Paint Sale continues Hwy- 21 Grand Bend 238-8603 VISA TIME AND ENERGY SAVER — Useful "Kitchen Center" appliance by Oster makes food preparation a breeze. Ideal gift for newlyweds. Multi-purpose appliance is ideal for newlyweds A multi-purpose appliance makes a great gift for the new bride and groom because it is versatile enough to meet almost any food preparation demand. The Oster "Kitchen Cen- ter" brand food preparation appliance comes as five appliances in one: a blend- er, mixer, food grinder, doughmaker and sli- cer/shredder/salad maker. Well suited to that "fust" apartment, this multi-pur- pose appliance saves space in the kitchen where a lim- ited.counter top area is an important consideration. It is also a practical and versa- tile gift because optional accessories may be added to meet the newlyweds' partic- ular food preparation needs and wants. Optional accessories include a citrus juicer, can opener, ice crusher, sausage making kit, juice extractor, puree accessory and more. Now, at a fraction of the cost of a pasta making ma- chine, a new pasta accessory can be added to the "Kit- chen Center" appliance, making it even more versa- tile than ever: Homemade pasta The new pasta accessory includes five pasta discs and all the tools you'll need to turn your home into a pasta factory in no time! You can enjoy the unmatched flavor of fresh pasta in five shapes: Thin Spaghetti, Thick Spa- ghetti, Fettuccini, Rigatoni and Lasagne. The "Kitchen Center" appliance Pasta Accessory turns a previously time-con- suming task into a snap. No more rolling and cutting .. . your machine does all of the hard work. And good news: the pasta accessory will also fit the Oster Meat/Food Grinder! Use the fresh pasta you make with a variety of rec- ipes Wee Fettuccini Alfredo, Spaghetti with. Pesto Sauce, Italian Tuna Salad, Lasagne, rtavioli, and Spaghetti with Homemade Tomato Sauce. It's easy to make traditional Italian favorites or everyday pasta dishes like noodle cas- seroles, soups, pasta salads, and more! Savory ideas A variety of basic recipes can be found in the Recipe/ Instruction booklet packed with the Oster Pasta Acces- sory. Included are recipes for semolina pasta, all-pur- pose flour pasta, spinach pasta and even tomato pasta. Try your hand at this deli- cious recipe from Oster, using homemade pasta: FETTUCCINI ALL' ALFREDO (For Two) S5 pound (150 g) fettuc dni, uncooked (3 cups or 720 mL cooked) V. cup (60 mL) butter, so.'tened 3 tablespoons (45 mL) heavy cream 'h cup (80 mL) freshly grated Parmesan Salt to taste Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper Cook pasta. Drain and put on large serving platter or bowl. While piping hot, add butter, cream, Parmesan cheese and salt to taste. Toss with two forks to mix and coat pasta. Serve with additional cheese and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings Classic flatware sets a memorable table Classic — it's a word heard by the bride and groom -to -be at least once a day. But classic hai an important meaning for young couples happily facing a long life together, especially when it comes to table -top furnish- ings. The china, crystal and silverware patterns they choose at the beginning of that life will last for many years beyond. "How can we tell whether or not a pattern is classic?" That question is often asked of bridal registrars by young couples. Veronica Williams, the bridal consultant for Reed & Barton Silversmiths, explains. "A classic pattern is one that never goes out of style. The shell, the acanthus leaf, the 'Chippendale flair' — all (nese (resigns nave SUI V.veu their initial period of popular- ity for decades and even cen- turies. Some of them are given modern interpretations, while others, like that of 'Winterthur,' Reed & Bar- ton's newest silverplated flatware pattern, are repro- ductions of pieces from famous museums and antique coliections. "'Winterthur' is a good example of the way a classic design lives on," says Mrs. Williams. "The fiddle shaped handle is reproduced from an early nineteenth century fork on display in Henry Francis Du Pont's renowned Winterthur Museum collection. "Similar patterns, using the shell motif, have been popular in silver work since the early 1700s. And Reed & Barton has consistently used the shell in at least one of its flatware patterns for almost one hundred years. "Many couples are afraid of the word 'reproduction," remarks Mrs. Williams. "They think it means some- thing cheap or poorly made. The truth is, if they spend a little time and care choosing reproduction pieces, they needn't be concerned about poor quality or craftsman- ship. And, with a reproduc- tion, they can be assured of a classic." Mrs. Williams offers a few hints to young couples selecting a flatware pattern: • Preferences. Decide first if you like intricate, richly ornamented patterns or simple, elegant lines. Does your pattern choice blend well with your china and crystal preferences? • Authenricity. Most clas- sic patterns are based on designs first introduced cen- turies ago. Modern versions of these patterns should be accurate in their portrayal of the originals. • Detail. Any flatware pattern, from stainless to sterling, should be finely detailed. Look carefully at individual pieces in the pat- terns you like. Are the shells or roses well-defined? Are handles evenly formed and fork tines smooth and straight? If the handle is outlined with a thread or beading, is it strong and evenly placed along the edge? WHEN CHOOSING FLATWARE for your new life together, look for a fine product with a guarantee of dura- bility and craftsmanship, and choose a classic pattern that will provide lasting beauty. The Bahamas: ,romantic location for the unforgettable honeymoon By PATRICIA KENNEY The Bahamas, a beauti- ful country of 700 islands, is a tropical treasureland f• or two. A honeymoon in the Bahamas can be a cor- nucopia of fun beyond your imagination. it can be relaxed and active, exotic and romantic, tranquil and lively, depending on which Bahamian island or islands you visit. Varied attractions The Bahamas are waiting to welcome you into honey- moon settings with glam- ourous casinos. superb shopping. colonial charm, great golf and tennis, romantic hideways and his- torical sights. 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