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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-06-19, Page 35PAGE 3 3 Weddings: Who Pays for. What This List Provides a Start Just to keep the record straight, decide at the outset of wedding planning who,„will pay for what. Problems will arise if everythingisn't decided -before the florest is hired,, the cake is baked and the caterer hired. The bride's .father gets stuck with most of the bill, but there are other responsibilities which are handled financially by the bridegroom and or his family. The formality and size of a wedding determines . a great deal of.the financial burden. Of course the amore formal the wedding the more it is bound to costall parties concerned.. * ,* * THE 'BRIDE is responsible._ for: her ,bride ��gio©tin's rang it- is-a-Roublg-ceremon.j�,__ a gift for him, presents for her attendants as well a's-.their accomodati.ons during the wedding days, her own medical examination, and any personal stationery such as thank -you. notes .and any other things which she feels she should help her family, with: paying for in connection with the wedding. The bride's family is responsible financially, for the bride's gown and'her other trousseau. items.. The philosophy behind this goes a long • way back when girls had dowries to give to their new husbands. They were always money or land which their father's provided as the dowry. The wedding invitations, announcements engagement and wedding photographs, rental for church, synagogue or hotel room for marriage services and fees forl the musicians retained for the event; are all part of the bride's. family's responsibility. * * •* "ALSO.>THE. flowers for thechurch, as well as the bridesmaid's bouquets are paid for by the 'bride's family. The bridegroom buys his bride's bouquet and going -away corsage if he desires to provide her with one. The groom's family may elect to be hosts at the rehearsaldinner, but it is also essentially the' responsibility of the bride's family. The groom's family is, however,. responsible for their. own travel and" wardrobe expenses pertaining to'the'wedding. The bridegroom's most important financial responsibility is paying for the marriage license. He also provides his bride's wedding and en- gagement rings .(if he decides to give her one), his medical 'examination,, a gift for the bride, flowers for the two mothers the wedding trip and that final blow, the bachelor party. ,43 A HANGING PLANTER potted with an uttractivc dant makes a unique and welcome wedding•gift. Wedding cake an old tradition The Romans were among. the first to ,introduce, the use Of cake at the •cere- mony. 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 wedding `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 tofreach across 'the pile of ' cakes and ,to kiss, without knock- ing the pile over. Later, in France; a trav- eling-baker—conceived-the: rav- eling--baker conceivedthe= 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. Fre- quently the bride, some- times 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 the pleas- ant pre, -nuptial traditions which many young people enjoy. • Making your own wed- ding cake? Many brides do! Consultants suggest you add garlands; stars, roses, and other pretty things from the pastry tube, . then perhaps add doves' and cupids; or .sym- bols of your own lifestyle and beliefs. Whatever the creation, be sure to freeze the top layer to eat on the occasion of your, first anniversary. el Decorative Accessories the Bride & .Groom will Love! or" • Just the right touch f:or y our new: home-- HundredS of new and.unusual, items that you must see, as you browse through our shop. Decorative accessories that really Out the accent finish to your home. We are specialists in. giftware meaning our gifts are special, they are truly gifts of distinction and we pride ourselves in catering to the hard -to -buy for persons. When your gift is wrapped in the Squire Gifts box -- it is a known fact you have purchased from the store offering the ultimate in giftware, v We're notexpensive ensive - we onlyNtook that way h. 4e , HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH, GODERICH PHONE_ 524-7920 OPEN' 10.A.M. -9 P.M. r, DAYS A WEEK P - ,tea •�.r 1~i.YrrliM�.Yr.YtlW