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The Citizen, 1986-02-12, Page 12r a1 ♦ A ],OAP r r `A," 1' crfr1,7,77 V A rr•lrrrrn;.'rr 5rrr,.n.r- -,,'.. PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1986. &cde4 '86 How to survive your wedding day As anyone who has gotten married can tell you, the months leading up to a wedding can be a time of stress as well as happiness. There's just so much to think about and do! You need to find ceremony and reception sites, to choose just the right clothes, to make some touchy decisions about who will be in your wedding, to furnish a complete home for your life after the wedding - and all this while you're having the inevitable doubts about getting married in the first place. While wedding jitters are about as common as weddings, there are ways to make sure the anxiety doesn'tgetout of hand. Bride's magazine has these common sense suggestions: • Don't be afraid to admit you're upset. Tell your partner what's ?OREVER YOURS O '7 PENDING CYC�4 A JO lo9W /`s by IITCari The magic of your love is forever expressed in an exclusively designed engagement ring by Siffari. Select the ring in your price range that tells her your love will last forever. Seaforth Jewellers Seaforth, Ontario 527-0270 bothering you, whether it's a serious question about your rela- tionship or a relatively trivial worry that you'll go blank when it comes time to say your vows. • If you try to keep the stressful feelings to yourself, you'll only transfer them to something else, getting overly irritated at a late train, or a run in your stockings. Take positive action whenever possible: Sign up for a premarital workshop. Practise reciting your vows in front of a willing friend. •Share the wedding responsi- bilities. If you're the bride, don't assume you have to do everything yourself. This idea is old-fashioned as well as exhausting. Ask your fiance to join you in picking out a catering hall and registering for gifts. He can write a share of the thank -you notes and handle all the the honeymoon arrangements. • Keep a calendar of everything you have to do. This kind of master plan gives you the secure feeling that you're not forgetting some- thing crucial. Also gather any business cards, fabric swatches or magazine clippings you accumu- late all together in one place - either a wedding planner made for this purpose or a simple manila envelope. Organization has the magical effect of reducing anxiety to a manageable level. • Have a system for each task. Say you're doing your invitations. First, see if the task can be broken down into steps. (You have to address the envelopes, stuff them, seal them and stamp them.) Then, decide how you '11 tackle each step: How long it should take and who will do it. Next, seta completion date (invitations should be mailed six weeks before the wedding). Finally, take action by setting a time and a place to begin. • Pace yourself - don't plan to scout for reception sites the same day you have a report due at work. You'll make it through those pre -wedding months if you pro- mise yourself you won't tackle more than one major job a day. • Guard your health. Don't let a hectic schedule keep you from eating right, or often enough. You'll feel even more jittery from the weakness that results from a drop in blood sugar. • Be sure to get enough rest and exercise too. Did you know that exercise increases the body's level of norepinephrine, a substance thatgivesyou afeeling of calmness and well-being? If sleep eludes you at night because you have too much on your mind, try the time -tested soothers: A hot bath, warm milk or a back rub. 3 Call Jeannette to discuss your wedding flowers Fresh or 'silk' flowers Cower Specialties R.R. 2, Clinton 482-3536 WE HELP YOU MAKE THE BEST CHOICE! Bradshaws is a world created especially for the Bride. Our Bridal Consultants are trained to help you design table settings that reflect your own individual lifestyle. Of course, all registry services are given without charge. Your selection will be recorded in our Bridal Registry. We advise family and friends of the bride's preference to reduce duplication. Gift selection can be made by telephone. After you are married the information remains available to continue to make gift giving occasions easier. Enter the unique world of Bradshaws and discover a superb selection, at prices that will pleasantly surprise you. BRADSHAWS FINE CHINA • CRYSTAL • GIFTWARE 129 Ontario Street 551 Richmond Street Stratford London 271-6283 673-3091