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Clinton News-Record, 1983-02-16, Page 26PAGE 4 BRIDES EDITIOtd °tom SJ phisticati handso a styli ...the distinctive k for the groom:_., 1! he Freeman iifference m: ins looking your hest when it matters most. We are cornernit- I to providing fine for- malwear - on time - tailored to fit hke your own. That's the Freeman Difference, and that's a difference you'll a;a>preciate. Here, Chris looks through the 1983 Freeman catalogue. MLWEAW •I Come in and j pickupa catalogue, put totkher your version of the FREEMAN LOOK. MAIN CORNER CLINTON 482-9732 ew sense Fairy tales will be told anew this sprung, according to a survey of brit;.. gown and wedding authorities. Handsome princes will meet their glowing processes at the altars across America with a renewed faith in "happily-ever-aftering. " The number of brides-to-be searching for the perfect wedding gown has increased considerably over a few years ago. Bridal shops and salons report young women shopp- ing early and with con- siderable taste. Women can be worsen again and they are choosing styles with feminine touches of embroidery, Alencon lace, delicate chantilly lace and lots of lovely detailing that is both flattering and very, very special. Skirts and trains are fuller and longer. Bodices are trimmed with lace and can be softly revealing, off -the - shoulder demure. Sleeves are soft and puff- ed. Organza and other sheers look prettiest in purest white or the newer an- tique ivory shadings in their classic ball gowns. slEED & GSI MARASCHINO CHERRIES a 9�Ott PSI ��aa�, a a w s SUNSHINE KEES • NO PEE °Ruff; iii►. ,• °cunithrts ©irnl f PEEL sAPRICOT'S oR�UFS: WAIEIFf CRUMBS AND PIS PECANS, FILBERTS, CASHEWS : NAMAL, BLL C ED, SLICED, SLIVERED €FLOURS stilffnit oEGGS .ICING SUGAR o ND PAM sALMOND ICING GVANUA & FROM RUN R ALMOND t Act PLUS RANI( FROM FL&W:KAM EIBIELSIONS We take special awe to make your Wedding Cake a part of e ®eraortea you'll cherish fieeseatioats &FOPS ARB AVAILABLE sLEAWS BOISmDOVES seitAlliPACAE A WINE,;;_\h< - Inua>' Pfd ro ince There is no doubt that the Royal Wedding of 1981 has influenced bridal gown choices. The on-going American fascination with Diana, H.R.H. Princess of Wales is reflected in elegant wedding traditions which ap- pear in almost every popular gown in the 1983 collections from Piccione, Alfred Angelo and Bridalure. There is truly a rennaisance of glamour and a reawakened spirit of wonder. It is refreshing to know that "weddings are bigger and better than ever." Romance is all about us if we only take the time to notice and acknowledge its warm- ing and gentling presence in our lives. A toast to the bride and groom this Spring! Shower bride with registry One way to make shopping for wedding -related gifts a breeze is for the bride-to-be to register her choices. Com- monly done through the bridal registry of a retail store, there is now an alter- native that is more personal, convenient and entertaining. The new twist is to register choices — crystal, china, kit- chen products — with in- dependent consultants of home party firms. The process is very sim- ple. Just review the products in the company's catalogue or actual samples and then list desired items on a special bridal registry form. Best of all, this can be done in the home,.. away from the bustle of a crowded store, and at a time that is conve- nient for both the prospec- tive bride and the salesper- son who does not have dic- tated "store" hours. With this approach, a gift can be purchased and given in a party atmosphere. A product shower, for exam- ple, which features hand - blown and handcut crystal stemware and accessories, china and silver, is often W lc held in candlelight with flowers and typical party or wedding foods. There are several formats for selling home party pro- ducts to friends and relatives of the bride-to-be. The bride can either register her selec- tions before the party or at the party. If the bride registers prior to the party, there are two approaches. At one, guests can order registered products from a catalogue prior to the shower in the comfort of their own home. The sales consultant places the order, wraps and delivers all items to the party site. The bride- to-be then opens the gifts at the party. Or, the consultant can demonstrate the bride's registered items to guests who then order their gifts directly at the party. The gifts are delivered to the bride-to-be's home a week or so after the party. If the bride has not registered before the party, she can make her selections at the party. Guests may then order their gifts at the party or ;may phone their order to the party hostess the following day. As with any party, the hostess is key to the success of the party. She is the per- son who invites the guests, keeps close watch of what is ordered and registers all orders on the bride's list. Many home party firms of- fer clubs as easy and affor- dable ways for the new bride to finish out her product needs. Many of these same companies offer collection plans as well as reasonable replacement policies on their products. Brides see this new ap- proach to bridal registry as professional and innovative, but most importantly, helpful. The detailed registration list is given to the bride following each par- ty. It provides excellent back up information when writing thank you notes. The list is also given to the hostess as a handy gift- giving reminder for her and her guests when anniver- saries, birthdays or other special occasions of the cou- ple come around. me Wagon party Attention all brides and grooms! For the very first time, the Goderich and Clinton Welcome Wagons will be holding a special bridal party for all engaged couples who live in ,e area. If you are planning a wedding in this area after June 1, 1' ` you are invited to the Maitland Country Club (North Harbor Road, Goderich) on Monday, March 14 at 8 p.m. A fashion show of wedding attire put on by David F. White Clothiers of Goderich and Mary's Sewing Centre of Clinton will be part of the excitement. Flowers for the show will be provided by K. C. Cooke Florist of Clinton and W. J. Denomme Flower Shop of Go • erich. Hair will be by the Hair Shop of Clin- ton. Merchants from both Goderich and Clinton will set up displays which may be viewed starting at 7 p.m. These merchants will also supply gift bags for each couple and have also donated numerous door prizes for the evening. Refreshments will be served as well. Johnine Strickland, hostess for the Goderich Welcome Wagon and her sister-in-law Carol Strickland, hostess for the Clinton Welcome Wagon have been busy planning this bridal party for quite some time now. If you would like to attend, please give either one of these ladies a call, Johnine at 524-7165 or Carol at 482-7 9. They will send you an invitation one week prior to the event. Admission will be by invitation only. If the groorn is unable to at- tend, the bride may bring a guest. And who knows, as well as an enjoyable evening, you may just Pick up one or two fresh new ideas to make your big day extra special.