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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-04-23, Page 31.f fi ea Dreams of a, once in a • lifetime wedding are not complete without a dress that is as special as the occasion. Bridal gown creations can fulfill any form of dream. There is much to choose from in styling, fabric, • ;and color. 11Vhetever.: your choice, ?you can realize your dream at, a reasonable price. If tradition and romance are your style,. picture yourself wearing : a princess style satin gown, with a long train /and veiling topped by a -erow -nee, _ of _...-manges.. blossoms. Or consider a family heirloom gown •I. s comvlete worn by several brides in the ••eerel('nonyr. Sleeves your family: ' . are usually Ie on.for- Simplicity of the mal wedd>�gg gowns, present is expressed by'a' Short or three -quarter - gown in pliant silk or length, sleeves are nylon , jersey. And non- suitable for less forrrial or traditionalists may adapt summer weddings. anything from an ' Hawaiian muu-muu to a • Wedding gowns don't sheer sari for distinctive- have to be stark white. wedding attire. Choose a shade . most Selecting a wedding becoming to you. Off gown is primarily a . white colors are: matter of ap- eggshell, ic,e-whitle, propriateness. The bridal ivory (usually season, time of the worn with heirloom -lace), ceremony and budget are antique tones- and can - basic guidelines. In dlelight. Some pastels go addition it is customary- well with candlelight to avoid ' extremely low effects. Nearly any dress with .erfect dress wedding gown fabric and is appropriate for any season. However, light fabrics are more •coin - mon for summer. over .ti*c feet in length. Al are about the width of church aisle. ' They ar ' a backline ex tension of the gown an may be cut down witho Organza, ., dotted "'Swiss, destroying the style . embroidered voile and . Trains are .chosen to be cotton Cluny are favorite suitable to the formality 'cool summer wedding and lo -cation of the fabric -choices. Lustrous ceremony. Few.' would satin and rich taffeta® consider n cathedra tin appropriate at a garde'n,wedding. The style of the bridal gown - and degree of formality of the ceremony guide the choice of a veil too. A long veil covers the dress train and measures 1/2 -yard ne to longer than the extended train. These are often imported silk illusion made in a circlet style. Several circles cascade around the bride's head' and the shorter circle is brought forward over the bride's face. Lace veils may be made up, as- off - .the -face bonnets trimmed in lace, as caps or caught at the crown with a flower -covered comb.. A - lace scarf worn mantilla fashion and secured with flowers makes an elegant vii , The veil and ad -- should headdress should be becoming and in harmony with the e schedule. photographer to be present at final fitting. ! r. „ bridal gown. The 'head - Three months before the big day: 6. Buy your bridegroom's wedding ring and he- • dress forms a frame for 1. Decide whether the wedding will be formal or should get yours. Go with him to apply fora marriage. the face and should be informal. license. complimentary to' the 2. Consult your clergyman for necessary 7. Remind bridegroom to order boutonnieres;and coiffure,` Some types' of arrangement of details. flowers for Wedding party and for two mothers. headdresses a r e : 1 to teach girl and make a allowances for figure re imperfections. A simple - -'- design is more effective d -and- practical for later ut use. These dresses should . have back interest since the wedding guests see this view during the ceremony. In addition; they should be properly 1 fitted and brush the floor make popular fall and winter gowns. Velvet is a dramatic December wedding fabric choice. .I• There are three lengths of bridal trains. Brush trains are very short and cut necklines and to can be ordered' in the "brush" the floor: Chapel remenibef-that. rwed`ding _ sli:�e , you wanit' .ff. you tains are o guests ,,. view the ' gown plan far enoug ahead- three feet long. The most from the back throughout Satin is the traditional 'formal cathedral train is Plan details ahead - of time for smooth running wedding day ' The big day...your wedding day. The greatest event One month to go: of your life, and perhaps one of the most hectic. That's- 1: -Address and-mairinvitation§. why it's so important that the bride and her mother' 2. Buy gifts for attendants and bridegroom. plan ahead so that no details be forgotten. 3. Make,plans for luncheon and your attendants. Experts suggest the following timetable in 4. Try 'to have your.friends give showers now and' preparing for the big day. - •• then finish your shopping, for lingerie, linens and • Remember,'if the- particular church or household furnishings. photographer you choose is extremely popular, you 5. Check up on outfits for bridal party and have may need to contact them several months earlier than fittings of . your wedding gown. Arrange for listed on th 3. Make up your guest list, consult with 8. Consult your caterer about reception menu,and :1 wreethsr •`' crowns - caps bridegroom's family. cake. Take up the matter of decoration with the'florst: turbans pill -boxes and 4. Make arrangements for reception,I catering and 9- Arrange for accommodations' for out-of-town crisscross bands With, music. guests, ' dec0t'ati etrimp Ings.. . 5.. Choose your bridal party and order your bridal ' Just one week left: ' . ` .F''or the . ,, finishing gown and plan what bridesmaids will wear.' 1 Send formal wedding announcement to the local touches, shoes should be 6. Select your silver pattern as. well as your china papers, , closed 'tee and heel. Most and'' crystal and register your choices with your 2• Check on the arrival of gowns; trousseau iters. importantly they should jeweller. 3. Make' a beauty shop appointment fora wedding.' be comfortable for the 7. Decide on decor and furnishings for your new hairdo: Amount of standing .that home or apartment. • 4. Have bridesmaids' luncheon. will be done. Hose should... in conformity. Crepe, taffeta and matte jersey are fabrics used in all seasons. Light voile, organdy and chiffon are appropriate for summer ceremonies. The luscious velvets and velveteen are beautiful for fall 'and winter weddings. Consider nice little extra touches like parasols in a summer garden ceremony. Choose colors in tune with the season and setting. Have a bridal counselor help if you are seeking a rainbow or shaded color effect. Attendants' head- . dresses should nform to the' type of gowns and the bride's headdress. Fresh flowers to match ' their bouquets . are beautiful. Other head- dresses are flat fabric bows, 'organdy or straw • hats and velvet head- bands. And • for• a final reminder, shoes are dyed to match the dresses; The • bride 'decides' if the at- tendants.•wear•glov`es. No' distracti'lg jewelry is Worn. The mother of the bride selects' herr gown and informs the 'brides mother. The general Style and ••for.malit.y of the: -mothers' dresses -should be similar. Colorsshould be complementary® Usually solid, pastel tones are attractive. Shoes are dyed to match short dresses. -Some form' of hat or hair ornament is' usually . worn. They also, wear gloves, .'• Two months before the wedding: • 5. Put- ,our gifts on -display. Be as prompt with your • lie sheer; pale -beige or d 1. Order your invitations., announeernents. and . '`gait ae ltnowle gements as you can. flesh colored -Gloves are personal stationery, - Pack uncrushables when you have free time and optional. . Traditionally, 2. Buy now what you will need and use for your spend leisure time with your family, _ • - • above the elbow gloves trousseau. The Dav Before are. Worn ` ,at . formal 3. Set up a date for wedding rehearsal and arrange -., 1. Tell sowegnfe your honeymoon itinerary and -. weddings with short for.,rehearsalsuppeir.-- 2... __.. . •- ar ange-.for• sertieEn-e to check your neve:bornt -white sleeved 'gowns Sliott 4. Book your wedding photographer in advante,•and you are gone " gloves, have been con discuss fees. Clear with your clergyman where and 2. Go to hairdresser's early and then to wedding when pictures" may be taken in your ' church or rehearsal and dinner. synagogue.. 3. Check your luggage and go to bed early. sidered less formal. No jewelry with colored stones is worn unless it is a wedding gift from the groom. ' •Although the Best an .takes^ A s i i tendants pay G L own gowns, thefor bridetheir Sh h Id selects the Everyone wants their wedding to go as smoothly as possible but with the mountains of obligations pressing upon the bride and groom, no wonder that they often feel overwhelmed. This is where the wedding party can best serve the happy and sometimes harried couple. Usually a good friend of the groom, the best man takes on a great many important wedding duties, the most familiar of which is holding the bride's ring until the , ceremony • and then presenting it to the groom who then places- it on the bride's finger, Planning the bachelor LIFE, DISABILITY AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE INCOME AVERAGING ANNUITIES GROUP BENEFITS R. R.S. P.'s H. (HAL) CLAUS London27iCE192o LJI HOME 524-2495` Fitness. It gives much more than it takes. 4111/1 peenapetnen m party is also left up up to the best man. He makes all arrangements regarding time, place and refresh- ments and takes' care of the - guest list. If; . the wedding is scheduled 'for the following day, it usually falls upon the best man to make sure that the groom doesn't overdo it on his, -last night of bachelorhood. In other words, the best man must get the groom to the church on time. Once there he help's him dress and otherwise prepare for the ceremony. Immediately before or just after the nuptials, the best man will present the fee for services to the clergyman. This he- ob- tains from the groom on the preceding day. After the service Is over, the best man will usually drive the newlyweds to the reception and preside as official toastmaster. Acting in this capacity, he will generally propose the first toast to the happy couple and take 'over as host should the bride and groom choose to depart early. 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