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"Something old... something
new...asomething borrowed... and
something blue."
Let your colors tin all the
elements of your wedding
together.
Beginning.with your .invitations
and following
through in your
apparel, flowers and
doanatIon , your
colors will create a
coordinated look and
eel. for your
wedding.
Although white and
Buy simple satin shoes, adding
your awn laceappliques,,pearis
or delitate fabric roses.
Vintage wedding.gowns can be
restored. Or refashion pieces of
old lace from a family gown and
incorporate them into your own.
Wear
your mother's
pearls,
grandmother's
antique brooch
or heirloom
gloves.
Put a
gradational
'Something
borrowed...
something blue
ivory gowns are still
the -most -popular, many brides
today are breaking with tradition,
earring colors... soft pink, red and
even black!
Create your individual bridal
style with the right accessories,
from a regal tiara to a porcelain
floral wreath, or add Victorian
romance with lace -covered
gloves.
Wearing an embroidered shawl
or fluffed. parasol adds a touch of
intrigue
Design your own gown. Sew it
yourself or have it custom-made.
Research ideas from old movies
or fashion magazines, or from an
era that you are particularly fond
apt.
Add your own touch — buy a
simple gown from a salon, bead
and pearl your own lace
appliques, then attach them to the
gown.
Have your bridal party help
with the beading, each
contributing to the beauty of the
gown.
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 for daughter-
in-law's) wedding. Or have it
made into a lovely piece of
jewelry.
Make a statement with your
flowers. Select blooms that have
special meaning for you.
Historically, orange blossoms,
having the ability to bloom and
bear fruit simultaneously, were
brought to weddings because they
symbolized the fusion of beauty,
personality and fertility.
The bride who wore orange
blossoms exhibits'this rare union
of virtues.
Following another tradition
from the Victorian era, hide a
message in your bridal bouquet or
table decorations.
Use flowers whose initial
letters spell out the name of your
groom.
Carry a small, silver Tussie-
Mussie' of mixed tiny blossoms,
Tradition from Britain
The custom of throwing the
bride's garter derives from
an old British ritual called
"flinging the stocking."
Guests Invaded the bridal
chamber and the women
grabbed the groom's
stockings while the men
stole the bride's.
They took turns flinging
the stockings and whoever
threw the one which landed
on the bride's or groom's
nose would be next to
marry!
The garter can be
purchased to a bridal salon
or the bride can make her
own.
She can add a personal
touch by embroidering it
with flowers. hearts and her
initials and the date.
If her garter is not the
"something blue" she -Is
wearing for luck, the bride
can make one.in her
wedding colors adding one
more bright touch to her
special day.
wrappod with ribbon streamers to
create an old-fashioned. charming
look.
Wear or carry aomethitig
sentimental from.both your and
your groom's mother: a veil,
_gloves. family Bible, locket, or
necklace. heirloom purse or
handkerchief.
Design a garter from the lace of
your mother's or_grandmothcr's
gown. Start a new family
tradition by wearing two garters
— one to toss and one to keep for-
your
oryour daughter's wedding.
'Attach a family charm to the
lining of your gown or to.a garter
that won't be tossed.
Creative Guts
hair staff offers
jive hair trials
for brides. Our staff
will be pleased to
perform all your hair
needs for your big day.
Wedding Parties receive
'Manicures for '10
+'YMakeup Application for '15
Mie will receive: 10% oifi
remaining aesthetic services
for her Wedding Day
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