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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1984-02-22, Page 26PAGE 6 BRIDES EDITION '94 OUT OF A TREASURED PAST... [A -Y-4 7Ai When the occasion is special Our experience, traditional setting atmosphere and famous kitchen will merii the consideration you have shown by choosing The Hotel Bedford You've set the date - Congratulations! Showers are in the happy future.:.a rehearsal dinner-party...the reception... honeymoon accommodations or rooms for your guests... CaII 524-7337 to have everything arranged in the fine Bedford Tradition. Inquire also about our newly renovated special occasion suites. T H FF HOTEL.i..,E.,.DFORD 92 THE SQUARE, GODERICH 524-7337 Maids are gracious assistants Is there a girl anywhere who isn't flat- tered when asked to serve as a bridesmaid? Even as a satellite to the bride beautiful, it's a'romantic, exciting role to play — and if nothing else, a good•reason4orbuying afan-- cy..ress - B.eyond addingtolor and background to the nuptial rites and dancing at the recep= tion, the perfect bridesmaid has important duties to perform prior to, and during, the wedding. For example, as soon as you accept the chance to attend the bride, decide with her about .your -dress_ and arrange for it to be ordered. It's a gracious gesture, too, to offer your help in addressing the envelopes, in shopping and attending to small details. You'll be expected to take part in pre - wedding -social functions and attend a shower or two. And while the maid or matron of honor takes the major respon- sibility for assisting the bride on the wed- ding day, you and the other bridesmaids should be dressed at least an hour before the ceremony, and on hand to -relieve them of unnecessary details. Of all the attendants, the job of chief assis- tant falls to the maid of honor. She has many a duty-, andmay.delegate several of these to any of the brride 3Sls_, So be ready to help out as needed to the fallowing ways ... "boubTe cheek - all things---needecl-•for-the honeymoon, making sure they are at the site of the reception; help the bride with dress- ing, packing; help bride into her going away clothes and assist in carefully putting away her wedding gown; see that the an- nouncements are mailed. Maid of honor's duty list: Attend pre -wedding parties; help address invitations and announcements; entertain bride and groom if possible; assist bride with travel clothes and luggage. Help to direct bridesmaids, being sure they are aware of fitting appointments, rehearsal obligations, their special duties. On wedding day, arrive at bride's home Turn to page 23• Bridesmaids speak out It pays to take a lesson from the mistakes of others. Based on this theory, the most common complaints of past bridesmaids have been compiled by Brides magazine, which also suggests how this year's brides can help smooth them out. • What they wore: Perhaps the most fre- quent complaint is that the bridesmaids didn't like the dresses the bride chose for them. They were the wrong color, the wrong style, were too expensive, or couldn't be worn again. While it's hard for the bride to please everyone, you can make the effort by trying this approach. At first, take only your maid of honor shopping with you and narrow down the almost limitless choice to three styles '-or-so: Be -sure -to -choose styles_that,_ Wilt flatter the attendants' varying figures. • Full skirts and blouson tops, for example, look good on most figures. You might try to include a smart two- piece or shorter style your attendants would be able to wear again. Once you've made your preliminary selection, you're ready to schedule a time when the rest of the maids can come into the bridal shop to vote on the final choices- • How much- they spent. Costs can add up when you consider that it's usual for atten- dants to pay for their own outfits, including shoes, accessories and perhaps an extra dress for the rehearsal party; wedding and shower gifts; and transportation, lodging and meals if they are coming from out of town. To help them out, see if friends and relatives could put your maids up, let them select their own shoes and provide some meals. • What their duties were. The problem was.that-no o_ne_rgal.explained what the at- tendants were expected to RIO. Asa result; " many a bridesmaid was even more nervous than the bride when she walked down the ai- sle. Be sure to brief your bridesmaids *Turn to page 29 >xx NE -80,50C 10 aofro%d 1, a 1'•mp CMJicro/ •f,.u'.t7t71at't(; (.00long tielreea . 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