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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-02-25, Page 44Inge 44 S1howcase X87 Yi 'nam k3? +'Nd?�..'...N'.�`�A' ,`R MS w t'.whYd', ::ixwr; a?>r 5f > ,S•Gya# af`f+'4Y �w 2y/• '3+'lN�," tr: (. TeSii . r A'wedding is a celebration universal 3,.et dI ersified in style and presentation. No other event creates as much joy arid— excitement rra eroo butt for evteryoneor involved! and What makes it even more exciting to- day are the different options that are available to couples. Marriage today has n one formula. Whether you opt for get - ti married when you are older or y ger, decide to have a dual -career marriage ora more traditional union, the one thing most brides and grooms agree on is that you can make your marriage what you want it to be. This idea also carries over to the actual planning of the wedding. Most couples to- day share the responsibility of planning a wedding. Getting involved in the planning of the ceremony as well as the celebration afterwards is the best way to make your wedding a, personal statement of whom you are. we WMp •.Y` .V., :%f y. Y•l1l4 lffAi aq,SVVHb Meth .5' Fi'. /. fur: :.>wY� if :i�'.''zu^>' :'?'•fy •ralg:rr.•aic r a:.:fi Yty,:.. ,r M y zh.. Choosing the vows with which you feel comfortable, or writing a good deal of he' ceremony yourselves -Text -help -make feel that your wedding is a reflection of whom you are as a couple. Your reception, too, should be planned according to what you as a couple want and enjoy. There are many types of receptions from which today's bride and groom can choose. A traditional sit-down dinner is as popular as ever. Many couples like the orderly, organized feeling this type of seating arrangement conveysLarge as well as small groups can accommodate themselves to this. type of arrangement. A buffet dinner is also very popular. More casual in feeling, this type of recep- tion allows people to move'freely amongst the other guests. A buffet dinner also allows the bride and groom more freedom when "Choosing a menu. With this type of dinner, an ap- pealing variety of dishes can be served. THE BRIDAL SPECIALISTS Sophie's Gown Shoppe, established in 1948 is a name. you can count on. We specialize in gowns forBrides, Bridesmaids, Mothers, Bridal . Ikadwear and accessories. Come in and choose Truro our collection of the newest styles, We carry dresses that •are advertised in -Canadian and .American Bridal Magazines. Please drop in'and let Soph'ie's experienced staff help you choose the special dress that .k just right for.you. Now to mark the anniversary of our 2nd year at our new location we have reduced 60 .. YES, .60 ... of our designer wedding gowns by 33%. These are 'savings you can't afford to miss! i GOWN SHOPPE NEW LOCATION 517 YORK ST., LONDON 433-2865 • • NOW OPEN Monday - Friday 9 - 9 Saturdays 9 - 5:30 rsonal st ' 3 t + t Yent al Also, in many cases, a buffet dinner is less expensive than the traditional 4t- wa1..reeeptiun,. ' Another alternative that is becoming" increasingly popular is a cocktail hour reception. Similar to a buffet reception, a cocktail reception usually includes cham- pagne with hot and cold hors d'oeuvre be- ing circulated, or a buffet ble with hors d'oeuvre that people can. elp themselves to, and a bar complete w h me as well as hard liquor. For those .more interested in a- recep- tion with a "country feeling", outdoor luncheons complete with tent or awning are always nice. You• might even want to serve a picnic lunch complete with in- dividual baskets that would make the event fun as well as easier to serve! • It is always the small details that real- ly stand out when it comes to judging which receptions are the most special: Balloons, ribbons or netting — all relatively inexpensive — can add a special flair when it comes to decorating for a wedding reception. Flowers — whether exotic or wild -- add to the ambiance; as Toes music. Both flowers and music can run into some money, so it is best to research the dif- ferent types available to you. Flower arrangements range trom pot- ted plants placed on tables and arranged strategically throughout the reception area to wild flowers strewn in baskets, to the very delicate single white lily in a vase. There is music to suit everyone's taste and, because it is a universal language you can be sure that no. matter what type you choose, it is sure to be enjoyed by most everyone. 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