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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1997-05-28, Page 8Page R Tinges -Advocate, May 28, 1997 YOUR WEDDING PLANNER Call the experts on this page for professional advice and service. They want your life together to start out right. Don't Bumble Toasting The Couple One of the most daunting tasks after the wedding ceremony is the series of toasts to the new couple: Parents and friends may take the floor but the duty generally falls on the best man and maid of honor. Relaxed and enjoying the celebration, many attendants begin.to sweat as they are caught unawares by the signal that it is time to stand and deliver. A little preparation and forethought can make the difference between an embarrassing, stumbling attempt and a memorable moment for the happy couple of which the 6ratbr can -be proud. For.anyone'attempting to speak at the reception, often the most difficult part is how to begin the toast. Humor is always enjoyable, but difficult to execute, sweet sentimentality always draws the appreciative murmurs -and dewy thanks'but can sound phony. The KISS (Keep It Short & Simple) approach is a reliable method, always leave • bra At Dawn's Esthetics we will; professionally prepare 0u for that special -day long ldsting professional make-up! • • manicures - groom's, welcomed! fF. pedicures 7 sandal season is coming! . • facials -:have your skin locking its best! .waxing - great fo'r the e honeymoon! f . Complimentary services for the bade with group booking For more details call... DAWN'S ESTHETICS 235-2887 • 363 Main St. lin Cuts Plus Building) "Capture' the Moment of your Special Day WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FROM Bart DeVries Photography 249 Andrew St. Exeter •-35-1298 Men's & Ladies DRESS SHOES Quality SAMSONITE LUGGAGE for your Honeymoon Vacation EXCELLENT SERVICE & SERVICE 211117TH' 5 , ?92 Main St. Exeter.* 235-1933 s. C 1 ins ri1E WEDC: NG PEOPLE COLLINS FORMAL WEAR Faa hah 1 Park Rd Masonville Mall Richmond St. Vlasonvdle' Plaza COLLINS HAS JCSTOI'I;'SED A BRA \I7 NEW LOC \TION I\ MASONVILLE PLAZA 1 GRAND OPENING SPECIALS r SEVEN TUX RENTALS - 2 FREE Tuxedos plus 50% off invitations (with tux order) • F1VEITUX RENTALS - 1 FREE Tuxedo 50% off invitation (with tux order) Sign out invitation books to takehome ORDER YOUR INVITATIONS RIGHT AT COLLINS YOUR FIVE STAR FORMAL WEAR STORE Home'and Design Centre 680-2986 • Bayside Mall Sarnia 332-3200 Masonville Plaza 660-4497 4 Counters Slower Weiiinj... I]etai s arc the most unpunant part 01 a perfect wedding. The staff at Country Flower in Exeter - takes these details as senously as the bride does. It's the little things that make the difference. Attennon to dead IS Country Flower s specialty. The first corau:'anon can take place between a to 12 rnunths, prior to the wedding. Consulting with the ilonst beforehand can help put the entire wedding into perspective, developing a look, .m theme and a colour range. - Keeping the number of attendants. church and reception hall in nund, the designers can make suggestions to the brutal couple, giving them many different options. The fust consultation is mainly went talking ideas out, understanding the look einvuioned by the couple and uncorporattng it into a desired budget. There are so many choices available in flowers and colours, every wedding Country Flower creates is unique. The availability of flowers is amazing. Nowadays there are so many choices - so many looks no two weddings are ever alike. The designers at Country Flower love the inspiration that comes to them each tune they meet with the bridal couple. The prices range from 5300.00 to SIt100.00 to $2500.00, depending on the number of attendants, sue of church, the hall and guest list. No wedding is too large or too small. JoAnne and Pinny would be glad to question your wedding reyuuenents at no charge to you. Loft Peary Watson and Joann O. erns from Country flows% Jr) Eretr txtuere. 't ! the <fetMq the' -ser melte roof w.00sg day oar fact o easy way. Photo by Karen lioastf*' them wanting more, rather than responding -with a Snore! .Lifting poignant lines (with proper .attribution, of 'course) from the famous,brilliant and/or "just - happens to be;appropriate for this couple" creates a nice platform or,wrap up for,the speech -•A quick trip to the library•and a short conversation with the librarian will point you in the right direction For those • that are library impaired, the shortlist that follows can give a little unusual guidance. "'vlv most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able 'to persuade my wife to marry 1 V .l sten Churchill "Apparently I am going to marry Charles _ -Lindbergh . Don't wish me happiness -it's gotten beyond that, somehow..Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor -I will need them all ..." Anne Morrow Lindbergh, from Bring Me a Unicorn "This we know, all things are connected, like the blood'which unites one family. All things are . Connected. Whatever befalls the earth, befallsthe sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it.- Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." - Chief Sitattle of the Dwamish Tribe 1r r "as wing to bird, water to fish, 'life to the living - so you to me." from Vidyapati, Hindu love poem translation by Edward C. Dimock, Jr., and Denise. Levertov Activities For Youngsters At The Wedding Addressing the need for calm and composure during the wedding ceremony, the newest publication from THE BEVERLY CLARK COLLECTION is directed at; the children in attendance. "A Special Day For You," is an activity and coloring book to engage, entertain, and captivate the youngsters in attendance, keeping their minds and hand's busy, and; hopefully, out of trouble. The 8-1/2" x 11" coloring/activity book features 32 fun tilled pages to color, games to play, and puzzles to solve, all relevant to the nuptial event. The coloring pages depict various settings leading to and from the altar, including bride and groom scenes ring bearer and flower girl locales, and more. Mazes, seek and find, and connect the dots. are incorporated among the games and puzzles. A box of four non-toxic crayons, in primary colors, is • included. 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