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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-04-17, Page 26Page 6S—The Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, April 17, 1975 tateti r of Wedding Receptions that are Long Remembered TURNBERRY TAVERN Hwy. 86 lust east of Wingham Phone 357-3114 It Takes fold Cash TO BUY THE HOOSE YOU WANT Start Saving Now! AT NORTH HURON CREDIT UNION *Low Cost Life Insured Loans *Top Interest Rate On Deposits NORTH HURON CREDIT UNION WINGHAM OFFICE OPEN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS PHONE: 357-2311 Bride should chose her diamonds early Modern etiquette perm+nits ask- ing the bride to help select her amend .4:fft. This should be done well in advance of the wedding day, so she may consider it in planni c her bridal attire. Pendant, pin or earclips, her amond jewelry can comple- ment her gown, in design and placement. 11 she chooses a gown with one of the new high necklines, and the gift is a pendant, the neck -chain should be long enough to show her diamond properly. Pins re versatile, but this season's bride may wish to dis- play her diamond pin by center- ing it in her headpiece. A° 1 Wedding cake an old tradition The Romans were among the first to introduce the use of cake at the ceremony. They broke their salty-mealed cake over the bride's head at the end of the rites, and the crumbs were gathered by guests as good -luck tokens. In 15th century England wed- ding guests brought small -cakes and put them in the center of the table. Usually this created quite a pile. The bride and groom then tried to reach across the pile of cakes and to kiss, without knock- ing the pile over. Later in France, a traveling baker conceived the idea of icing all the small cakes together into one large impressive cake . thus, we have today the tiered wedding cake. Today the caterer may not be designated to make the wedding cake. Frequently the bride, sometimes with her maids and -or their families, bake the cake and the good things just a few days before the wedding. This has taken its place among theyleas- ant pre -nuptial traditions which many young people enjoy. Making your own wedding cake? Many brides do! Consul- tants suggest you add garlands, . stars, roses, and other pretty things from the pastry tube, then perhaps add doves and cupids, or symbols of your own lifestyle and beliefs. What to spend for what housing: rent or mortgage payments, plus a few items of furniture. -20-25% food: including workday lunches for the both of you, entertaining occa- sionally. 20% clothing, personal care: haircuts, cosmetics. 1O % medical care: including health \insurance, but as- suming no major bills are needed, and also that you are both covered by your employers at least to some extent. 3% transportation: including car expenses, other than unusual areas such as Los Angeles where car ex- penses are disproportion- ately high. _ 11% utilities: light, gas, tele- phone. ., 5% gifts, contributions: 3% recreation: movies, trips, excl. entertaining. 8% insurance: life, homeown- ers, auto. 3% savings: some .,for "rainy days," some to build up assets. 10% miscellaneous: the unex- pected, which is sure to happen; also includes laundry, cleaning, maga- zines, even, if you must, cigarettes. 5% Remember, this is just a guide. You and your spouse will adjust these figures to suit your own lifestyles and needs and future aims. Good luck! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••: •• • • • • • •• • • • • • 4 • • • • • • • • • • She Walks •• in Beauty.. • • • • • • • ••• • • • : •: • • •: • • • : Lovely as a princess in this gown of nylon organza and lace! Let Mrs. Muriel Elliot, Bridal Consultant at Listowel Textiles help you choose fabrics for your dress ... an Saturday mornings 9,-12 at LISTOWEL TEXTILES AND WALLACE AVENUE S. MILL ENDS LISTOWEL, ONTARIO TEL. 291.2271 Toclay's bridal gowns have been inspired by the past The traditional full-length white gown donned by brides for their journey down the aisle to life happily ever after is as pre-. dictable as the sun, moon and stars, even for the mini -clad hopefuls of the now generation. The changes take place within thescope of the traditional prere- quisite - the long white gown. The season -to -season fashion determinant in traditioal bridal gowns may be an inspiration from past or present. Thus guests at weddings may rise to honor brides drifting down the aisle in yards of billowing lace, topped by a bolero effect. Again, the center of attention may be a modern medieval bride whose gown displays a low scoop- ed neckline, long snug sleeves and high close bodice releasing into fluid folds of floor -length crepe, or a neo-Regftissance bride whose richly embroidered or brocaded gown has bell or bi- shop sleeves and a standaway collar — inspiration, the past. Another way of achieving the now touch for her tra tional wedding gown might be as simple as the use of this -season detailing or her own accessorizing ideas — her diamond wedding jewelry, for instance. A look at this -season details indicates that bridal necklines may be either the low scoop or the highrise collar — the man- darin, the circlet and the stand - away. Important sleeves include the bishop, the bell and a hint of the led o' mutton. Long, snug sleeves often have Edwardian or bracelet cuffs. BRIDE'S BOUQUET Flowers add note of romance Flowers have been a part of weddings for centuries. They are treasured for the beauty, color, and wealth of tradition which they bring to marriage cere- monies of every size and descrip- tion. Worn or carried by every member of the wedding party, flowers provide a decorative background for religious rites and reception festivities alike. A few well-placed flowers make the most austere church or chapel look festive and pretty and add an aura of romance to the most modest house or restaurant. A bouquet of flowers is tra- ditionally carried by the bride and each of her attendants at all but the most informal weddings. It may be anything from a large armload of flowers to a small nosegay, but it should be scaled to the bride's size and comple- ment her dress. For example, a loose cascade" of feathered chrysanthemums might be stunning for a tall bride in a long flowing dress, but over- powering to .a short girl with a simpler look. The bride's, bouquet may be made of many flowers in many colors, though it is best to choose the natural hues of the flowers (that is, violets instead of purple - dyed carnations). Or one may choose all white. traditionally mixed with ivy and other greens. According to florists, white roses are the year-round favorite of most brides. Orchids, carna- tions, lilies of the valley and gardenias are also popular bridal flowers. Be sure to give the florist a complete description of the bridal dress including the silhou- ette, length, neckline and sleeves so he can recommend an ap- propriate style for your bouquet. Simplicity seems to be the key for this year's bridal attendants, who are choosing fewer parasols, baskets of flowers and colonial bouquets. Rather, sii`gle-stem roses and orchids which match a color in the bridesmaid's dress are popular. Most of the cost of wedding flowers is in the labor. Each flower must be individually wired and wrapped for use in a bouquet or cascade. If a bride decides to carry an arm bouquet the cost will be cut considerably because the flowers will be loose with the stems showing. Cascades are slightly more expensive than nosegays or bouquets. Flowers for holiday weddings, such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter can be almost twice as expensive as other times of the year. Those holidays are tradi- tionally big flower days, so labor is at a premium. Floral decorations fer the church and reception hall are npt as extensive as they once were. One florist commented that by the time a bride gets to the florist, she has spent, so much money already that she is trying to cut a few corners. Most florists can handle only a certain number of weddings a day, so they recommend booking a wedding date at least a month in advance of the wedding, and more if the event is near a holi- day or during the summer. UTENSILS What do you put in new kitchen? You are going to be a bride soon? You probably are wondering what utensils you need for your kitchen to serve your daily meals and to prepare the special ones for all the company you plan to have. The home economists at General Mills' Kitchens have given a lot of thought to your problem and have come up with some helpful suggestions. Although they work in the world's most codlpletely furnished kitch- ens, their ideas are both practical and economical. Your choices will be dictated somewhat by what you like to serve but remember, as you cook and entertain more, your cooking repertoire will expand and so will your utensil needs. Here is their basic list: For Measuring — set of nested dry measuring cups; liquid measuring cup ..(one -cup size)-; two sets measuring spoons; flexible metal spatula. • For Preparation — set of mixing bowls; wooden spoons; metal spoons; rubber scrapers (wide and narrow) ;. cutting board; French knife; ,bread knife, two paring knives; utility knife (long, narrow -handled) ; can opener; bottle and jar open- ers; long -handled fork; pancake turner: slotted spoon; tongs; kitchen scissors; vegetable parer; vegetable brush; pastry brush; skewers; grater (four- sided combined grater and shredder) ; pepper mill; strainer; colander; electric mixer; hand beater; toaster; rolling .pin and cover; pastry cloth; pastry blender; kitchen timer: For Baking — casseroles (20 - ounce, one -quart, two -quart) ; Dulch oven; individual baking dishes (at least two); six custard Perfect for a happy honeymooner BOUDOIR FASHION NOTE to make your honeymoon hap- pier ... a famous designer's Secret Hug Long Gown of lush, non -cling nylon crepe. tricot. The designer, Olga, fashions a feminine stretch lace of nylon and spandex which romanti- cally frames the square neckline, bodice and long sleeves—perfect for cold winter nights and air-conditioned summers. Blue or pink mist with white. Matched pairs help solve space problems ;,-;i.:�i. •,3 .,,yifi.,E. t�.ct•''t2S?s?'rk •:fs 2 :,#:• } ;••. FOR EVERY BRIDE LIMITED IN SPACE yet filled with dreams of a first home, "matched pairs" solve many problems. Here, a loveseat faces an identical Hide -A -Bed sofa. Great seating and a neat way to conceal a bed. It is suggested by the manufacturer's designer, Douglas Sackfield, for a contemporary room spiked with white and natural. For example, the floor is covered in economical sisal. One whole wall features units which pro- vide storage, bookshelves, make a buffet, and even display a shell collection. A great glow of color is the painting, a homemade collage of bright colored tissue paper. b Sleepwear and daywear share a softer look Choosing lingerie is a matter of choosing your own thing, for looks and fabrics vary in both daywear and sleepwear. But one thing is sure: soft is the key word to all the collections. Start with daywear. The bra - slip still reigns supreme — in tricot and stabilized tricot; with cups lightly padded or plain; in colors from white and nude to flaming red and forest green. Some bra -slips end in panties — slim, boxer style or romper -like — to wear under pantsuits. There also are pantliners, usually start- ing low on the hips and ending in cuffs banded with lace. Pantliners, like pantie briefs, may be topped with a camisole, either of nylon banded with ribbon and lace, or disguised as the top of a tanksuit. Soft outer clothes have brought these soft underclothes, and the duo -theme of freedom and ease carries through into sleepwear. SHEER 'N' SEXY Besides opaque under-outers, this season brings some of the sexiest sleepwear in years. Some of it is traditional, in the category of sheer gown plus pretty peignoir. caps (six -ounce size) ; baking pan (8 x 8 x 2 or 9 x 9 x 2) ; baking sheet (without sides); two round layer pans (9 x 1y2); loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3) ; small roasting pan (with rack) ; muffin pan; pie pan (8 - inch) ; wire cooling rack; pot holders; meat thermometer. For Top -of -the -Range Cooking — covered skillets (8 -inch, 10 - inch) ; covered saucepans (one - quart, two -quart, three -quart or Dutch oven) . Serving Pieces — souffle dish; pizza pan and pizza cutter; chafing dish; .fondue pot and accessories; ovenproof skillet; ramekins; electric hot tray; small dessert dishes; individual salad bowls. Nice To Have — teakettle, coffee maker, teapot, double boiler,griddle, electric blender, food chopper or grinder, knife sharpener, carving knive, gelatin molds (individual and four -cup size): ladle, wire whip, baster, poultry shears, funnel, cheese slicer, biscuit cutter, salt and p Aper set for range, canister set, bread box, refrigerator con- tainers. • With that equipment, say the home economists, you are ready to cook ,for two or a dozen. ********** FORMAL RENTALS Syd Silvers Tuxedo Junction A vailable at SANDY'S Six locations to serve you • 4-4-4-44-**** SCHUETT'S OF MILDMAY Invites The BRIDES OF '75 To shop at their showrooms on each side of Main St., Mildmay SCHUETT'S sell .. . CARPETS by Harding, etc. BEDROOM SUITES... 3 pc. suites at $175. to over $498. each FOR YOUR KITCHEN... maple or ° metal furniture. ADMIRAL and KELVINATOR 4Iectrical appliances. And, of course, SCHUETT'S offer for sale, a good variety of LIVING ROOM SUITES made by Sklar, Kroehler, and other manufacturers; -occasional tables and Imps. Delivery In Southern Ontario Convenient Term Godfrey E. Schuett Ltd. Phone 367-2308 MILDMAY, ONTARIO The dreamiest things for the bride-to-be ... soft -and feminine lingerie in appealing pastels. FASHIONS FOR THE WEDDING *Gowns: for the Mother - of -the -Bride *Dresses for the wedding guests *Going -away outfits for the bride *Accessories to add that extra touch to your outfit. MILLER'S LADIES' WEAR W i ngha m OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS :r; 357-1724