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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-04-25, Page 19MAKE YOUR BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL LOOK LAST all through the honeymoon by having a good haircut in advance, and packing a lightweight little hair dryer, How to look heavenly on your honeymoon Don't let honeymoon travel, excitement, sun and lack of sleep play havoc with your glowing bridal beauty. Here are some tips that can help you retain your radiant look all during the honeymoon: Sunburn is the classic honeymoon horror. Take along a sunscreen that's even stronger than you normally use, and if you're in a tropical climate stay out of the midday sun alto- gether. Once your skin gets a rosy glow, you probably won't need any make-up at all for daytime. If you'll be swim- ming and want to use mas- cara, be sure to choose a water-resistant type. For fun on gala evenings, go glamorous with eye make-up. Just a little will make a big change if your normal look is natural. Try smokey blue or plum shadow blended up and out from the lid onto the browbone, and a spot of highlighter on the inner corners and under the brow. If you like, draw a line in a darker shade right at the lashes; add mascara. Have a good haircut two weeks before the wedding so that your hair dries right into shape, and pack "a light- weight little hair dryer. Get enough sleep to avoid dark circles under your eyes. If circles do appear, dab on a little cover -stick or cream, dot a drop of foundation over it, and blend with a sponge. Lifestyles may change and etiquette to some about-to- be•tnarried couples may stray far from the pages of the volumes dedicated to proper social graces. But The Wedding Day, the hope- ful wishes, the importance of the marriage vows still remain special to pro- spective wedding couples. The excitement ripe with meaning. Every purchase becomes symbolic of the couple's commitment to each other. `STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE Buying, then, for this enraptured couple should be predicated on wedding gift choices that evoke quality, fine styling and lasting beauty — a standard of excellence synonymous of course, with sterling silver. The more the couple under- stands about silver, silver - plate, stainless steel and pewter, the, greater their in- sight into what's trendy and what has enduring style. Sterling silver, though somewhat price prohibitive in the bridal market during the last several years, is now experiencing a revitalized surge in sales. And, as the Silversmiths Guild of America publication on sterling states, "don't apolo- gize for the price of sterling." Some reasons — it is an excellent investment, a permanent purchase becom- ing more beautiful with time and use. As the queen of the table, its rich patina basks in heri- tage. and tradition. Like a fine painting or rare jewel, it will become a treasured SELEC EQN F Q -U -AL- TY W-ATE.RBEDS . . & ACCESSORIES • SERVICE AND REP r , QUALITY • SERVICE • SELECTION 271-2397 544 HURON STREET STRATFORD VISA shoo family heirloom. The balance, styling and comfortable feel of sterling flatware are proof -positive of itsetimeless value. Yes, it requires proper care, but then doesn't anything that is worthwhile? FIRST THINGS FIRST As flatware is the,most permanent part of thtable setting, it should be chosen before holloware pieces or china and crystal. And, prior to pattern choosing, a fix on the couple's lifestyle is im- portant information with which to work. With so many men ac- companying their future wives to the bridal registry, his likes and dislikes areas vital to ascertain as hers. Of course, if her mother is part of the registering team, another dimension is added! Still, it is the couple's taste that is the ultimate deciding factor. Expense needn't preclude buying sterling flatware. Two place -settings from parents is a fine start. Birth- days, anniversaries and other important occasions become opportunities for building the 'service. ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE Couples can also register for additional place -settings or serving pieces to complete a service that they may have inherited. A pattern such as Gorham Chantilly, for in- stance, has been available since 1895 and is still coveted today -- the pattern itself has become a tradition in countless fan iUes. Friends and relatives find ing a sterling pattern reg- istered will be pleased to be guided toward . purchasing even one sterling piece such as a sugar spoon, gravy ladle or butter spreader. Sterling is always welcomed. The expense, then, need not be great — the selection of any sterling item makes that gift a special one. THE SILVERPLATE OPTION Another option for the couple is silverplate. Surely, the look of sterling is there, the balance, the elegance. Quality silverplated flatware with its size, weight and crisp ornamentation, all manufactured to sterling standards, give a table a splendid look. While not having the in- vestment value or heritage of sterling flatware, silver - plate is beauty and luxury in itself, and should not in any case be labeled "second- rate." Over the last several years, much attention has been directed toward quality stainless steel flatware and with good reason. Quality stainless has excellent balance and weight, handle decoration front and back, contemporary as well as traditional design choices and superior surface finish; it is an attractive addition to a well-dressed table. Crossroads ---April 25, 1984 1 silver for the couple VLRTU> S QF STAINLESS Easy care, durability, lasting beauty and, of course, affordability make stainless flatware a natural for the newlyweds. A stainless flatware starter set is an ideal wedding gift package! The newlyweds can begin entertaining in style with a minimum in- vestment to the purchaser. The same is true of silver- plated holloware. Perhaps sterling salt and pepper shakers or napkin rings are affordable but larger sterling pieces are very expensive. However, silver- plated tra:,s, bowls, wire baskets, candlesticks, dishes, sugar bowls and creamers, pitchers are mar- velous gifts and coordinates for flatware of all kind and are reasonably priced. THE PERSONAL TOUCH Also appropriate are fine lines of personal gifts in silver, silverplate and pewter. It is amid the hustle and bustle of last minute arrangements that gifts for attendants and bridesmaids are usually purchased. Why not have the couple select these when registering? The variety of such gifts is enormous. Sterling items such as money clips, letter openers, pill boxes and jewel boxes are marvelous as well. Or, what about a silverplated purse mirror or a pewter frame? Choose your wedding photographer with care By Mark V. Robinson No doubt you will want to treasure your wedding day for many years to .,.come. Thus your photographer's role is very important as he • will be the one to capture this very special day for you and your families. 'a�� `ehe—'r^res®wel—at>a(l slRr rounding areas, it is not un- heard of to "book" your photographer ten to eighteen months in advance. Now - days many .professional photographers will only photograph one wedding per day to assure the., bride. and groom not only excellency in ,photographs, but leisurely paced 'wedding and portrait times. , By erigaging a professional photographer, you may draw from his or her years of ex- perience and knowledge in the wedding field; Remem- ber he is the one that has been to hundreds of wed- dings in different denomina- tions, may have ideas and suggestions for you to make your day run smoother and is also aware of areas during the day which might have tendencies to not run as nice- ly as you want them to run. As all `professional photo- graphers are very busy peo- ple, it is always best to make an appointment to talk with RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY Don't hurry the morning of your wedding, nervous as you're sure to be, force your- self to take a deep breath and relax. You'll be a prettier, more radiant bride for it. New appliances for your new home from Modern Appliance Centre in Listowel. We carry an excellent selection of brand name ap- pliances at very reasonable prices. T. V.'s, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Microwaves, Freezers, Ranges, Refrigerators, Stereos, VCR Recorders -every appliance you'll need for your new home! Also see us for Video Disc Rentals. Over 700 titles for rent by the day, week or month. APPLIANCE CENTRE V 102 Main St. E. Listowel 291-4670 them and view their style. Don't be afraid to ask ques- tions. uestions. A NEW TREND; A RELAXING TIME During the past few years, we have found that new trends are becoming more popular. One of the most excit. e –_ - i .-- the idea of taking all the wedding photographs prior to the ceremony. With pro- per planning its is a most enjoyable and relaxing time for all concerned. Your wed- • ding party, parents and im- mediate families can cele- brate in private with you be- fore the ceremony and re- ception begin. Many times the bride's mother .has ar- ranged for refreshments and, light snacks during this time. Your photography session is not rushed and you have a chance to share your special day with those closest to you. After the ceremony you can immediately be with the guests to greet them or just to mingle and chat, rather than the usual 1 to 11/2 hour waiting for the photographs to be taken. Many guests have often commented, "I'm glad you don't have to rush away for photographs!" Whether you choose to have all the photographs taken prior to the ceremony or traditionally before and after the ceremony, remem- ber, to insure a calm leisure- ly session it is important that everyone involved in the photographs be ready at the appointed time and place. These photographs will por- tray how you and everyone around you looked and felt that day. Engage only a .professional photographer ... and do it early. In later years, your wedding photographs will be the prime means by which you will be able to recall the beauty and sentiment of your Snecia.l_Dau .. . It's never too soon to learn how to save Today you see more and more people shopping in the supermarkets with a wad of redeemable coupons. Shopping with,coupons has gone beyond saving a few cents..Rising supermarket prices have made it a neces- sity, but. have you ever won- dered how profitable it can be? 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