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The Huron Expositor, 1994-02-23, Page 48PAGE 10D -Wednesday, February 23, 1994 7aI,ion3 "Where Style Is Not A Size" We have a wonderful selection of New Spring Fashions • Going away outfits • Honeymoon Fashions (including Bathing Suits) • Lingerie • Accessories Stunning Styles For • Mothers of the bride • Mothers of the groom • Grandmothers • Guests Size 14 and up including 1/2 sizes Fabric and lace create treasured keepsakes With the traditional wedding season soon upon us, now is the time to start thinking about shopping for the perfect engagement, shower and wedding gift. Instead of going to a department store, why not head to your local craft or fabric store and create that special wedding keepsake? You'll find that a homemade gift is often more meaningful, just as beautiful and professional, yet inexpensive to make. Today, some of the most popular shower and engagement gifts are decorative wedding videotape -box covers and fabric -covered wedding photo albums and guest books. These gifts are easy to create using a few simple materials. • To make an attractive case to hold a wedding video, you will need a white plastic video tape box, 10" x 13" of fabric such as white or cream satin, a 9" x 12" piece of quilt batting, and edge trim such as lace or eyelet. To decorate the front of the box, you may wish to add gold rings, pearls, ribbons and flowers. If you are working with satin, be sure to keep your hands and your work area clean and dry. Begin assembling the box by cutting the fabric 1" larger than the open box. Cut batting the same Looking for a wedding with a difference? Try Tahiti TRAVELLERS LOOKING FOR A wedding with a difference in warmer climes may be interest- ed in Tahitian fantasy package from Sofitel Resort Hotels on Bora Bora and Moorea... because local laws require a 30 -day resi- dency before marriage, officials suggest couples conduct a legal wedding at home and follow it up with an exotic ceremony and honeymoon. Newlyweds or couples wishing to renew their vows may be inter- ested in a sunset ceremony on the beach that includes flower leis and crowns for the bride and groom, music by local musicians, wedding dinner with heart -shaped cake, certificate and flowers. It is priced at $350 (U.S.) Another choice is the new wed- ding chapel at the Sofitel la Ora on Moorea... a package here is priced at $500(U.S.) "Dream Honeymoon" offers include a 12 -day getaway that features visits to Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and a car rental for a day, or a 14 -day package that adds a stay at the Sofitel Heiva in Huahine and extra day of car rental... full information is available by calling 800-828- 6877... information on weddings is available by dialing (212) 575- 2228 on the east coast or (310) 652-0620 on the west coast. from the engagement to the Bridal Shower to the Big Day... we'll help plan dnd customize your Dreams THE OTHER PLACE GIFT BOUTIQUE 38 MAIN ST - THEDFORD 296-5650 That trip of a lifetime you have been looking forward to for so long takes careful planning to be as memorable and wonderful as your dreams. Make your honeymoon plans in the comfort of your own home, during the day, evening or on the weekends. CALL TODAY! WILDWOOD CENTRAL TRAVEL INC. HELEN GRAF - Local Correspondent "The Personal Touch in Travel" 1-800-667-8881 Ont. Reg. 4184883 Specializing in Country Manor Decor DRAPES, BEDSPREADS, ACCESSORIES & WALLCOVERINGS Nancy's Window er Interiors GIFT BOUTIQUE & SHOWROOM 22 Goshen St. N. Zurich, Ont. 236-4793 size as the box. Place the fabric wrong side up on your work surface and center the batting on it. Place the box directly over the batting and glue the edges of the fabric to the inside rim of the box. Glue ribbon around the inside rim to cover the rough edges. Fold lace edge trim under 1/4" at each end and glue to inside spine. Next, place the box face down with the cover open. Glue eyelet, lace or ribbon trim around edges. To decorate the front of the box, glue flowers, streamers, rings and/or pearls to the front See PICK, Page 110 Don't use home remedies Splat! An over- enthusiastic guest has just christened your wedding dress in his (or her) enthusiasm to toast the happy couple. And just before the photographer starts shooting, too. A stain on your dress at any time can be embarrassing, but for a bride, it can be a tragedy_ Wine stains, especially red wine, are one of the trickiest problems, say experts. So what's the answer? According to one dry cleaner, your best bet is to leave the stain alone and take the gown in for dry cleaning as soon as possible. A more immediate solution is to gently blot the stain with a white napkin or paper towel. Don't rub, and don't experiment with soda water or any other handy -hint -type remedy. Also, get the gown to a professional dry cleaner the next day. Don't wait until you come back from your honeymoon. Unfortunately, there's not always a happy ending. Sometimes the best anyone can hope for is to make the stain Tess prominent. Traditionally .. . Put an English "Lucky Sixpence" in your shoes. If your mother has hers, borrow it, or start a new tradition by saving it for your daughter's (or daughter- in-law's) wedding. Or have it made into a lovely piece of jewelry.