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From previous page
talked out of that frame of mind -and before 1 knew it, Trev and I
had our names printed on more pieces of paper than all my by-
lines put together.
"Yes dear... if you're happy then I'm happy," was my fiance's
only,,response when I told him we had probably sacrificed a
small forest in order for our guests to take home a few
memories.
However, despite panicking over how we are going to pay for
everything by October, l must admit that all the other details are
starting to work themselves out.
We have rented a reception hall, picked out flowers, hired a
wedding photographer, acquired the services of a D.J. and so on.
Now, on our less -than -plentiful budget, it might not turn out
to be the wedding of every little girl's dreams, but I know that as
long as 1 have Trevor beside me, it will be the wedding of my
dreams.
And on that mushy note, I will wish every future bride and
groom luck in their quest for a beautiful, yet sane, wedding.
Take it from someone who learned the hard way, it's a lot more
difficult than the magazines make it look.
By Trish Wilkinson
Clinton News -Record
Imagine the romance es'
excitement o f getting married
a tropicalparadise
eVv. a-na/iirrsr. Canadian
couples of all ages are
choosing the option of a
tmpica! wedding. They're discovering that
getting married outside Canada is not only
exotic, it's surprisingly affordable.
With that in mind. many of the -hotels featured
by SIGNATURE. VACATIONS have put
together no -hassle wedding packages. some as
simple as the ceremony... others with every
detail looked after long before you step off the
plane.
The next step:' Rook your SIGNATURE.
honeymoon front Robert Q's many
SIGNATURE VACATIONS package holidays.
therrrontaet the wedding planting
co-ordinator at the hotel of your choice.
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44 Ontario St.
CLINTON
VACATIONS
482-7771
TOLL FREE:
1-800-668-7477
(1-800-66TRIPS)
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Tradition has it that the
groom is responsible for
buying the engagement and
wedding ring for his bride.
Tradition says nothing about
the groom -to -be being alone
when he makes his selection.
That's why only about 30 per
cent of men shop alone
when they look for the
engagement ring. The other
70 per cent have the object of
their affections along with
them.
It's probably a wise move on
their part, since modern •
woman has a lot more
opinions than her ancestors
and often know exactly what
she wants -- or at least what
she doesn't want.
""It's more common to see
them shop together than
ever before," said Dave
Lewis, manager of a Niagara
Mappins jewelry store.
"You still have traditionalists
who will only shop on their
own and will only do a
surprise and will.only buy
what they feel is right for the
occasion." .
Even if the loving couple
look at rings together, they
don't always buy them
together. Often they survey
the selection at a number of
jewelry stores, enough to
give the groom an idea of
what his bride wants. He
will then return alone Tater to
make the actual purchase.
There are three traditional
styles of rings: a solitaire, a
multi -diamond ring, and a
trinity ring -- with the three
diamonds of similar size.
The non -traditionalists, who
are often marrying for the
second time, may decide on
an anniversary band instead
of both an engagement ring
and a wedding ring.
Lewis said couples will do a
lot of comparison shopping
for engagement and
wedding rings, and it's a
good idea because of the
vast style differences
available at stores.
He recommended couples be
careful when trying to save
money on rings.
"When it seems too good to
be true, it probably is," he
said.
Couples should ask as many
questions about a store's
warranty, refund and
exchange policy as they do
about the rings, he said.
Good stores will have a
money -back guarantee, an
exchange policy and a long-
term warranty. And they
won't mind telling you about
it.
Diamonds are the hands -
down favorite gems for
engagement, wedding and
anniversary rings. When
buying, don't be impressed
only by the size.
cfrit
Goderich Arena
AUDITORIUM
FOR RENT
For your special event
Call524-9032
or 524-6610
111
AAA
FINE FURNITURE
Solid Wood Furniture
Home Decor Accents
Come See us at the Suncoast Mall, Bridal Show Feb. 22
Hwy. 21 N. Kincardine Wedding Registry
(south of O.P.P. Station) 396-8800
'... I was
beginning to
understand
why
tacky little
wedding
chapels in
Vegasskid
such abrisk
business.'
From previous page
talked out of that frame of mind -and before 1 knew it, Trev and I
had our names printed on more pieces of paper than all my by-
lines put together.
"Yes dear... if you're happy then I'm happy," was my fiance's
only,,response when I told him we had probably sacrificed a
small forest in order for our guests to take home a few
memories.
However, despite panicking over how we are going to pay for
everything by October, l must admit that all the other details are
starting to work themselves out.
We have rented a reception hall, picked out flowers, hired a
wedding photographer, acquired the services of a D.J. and so on.
Now, on our less -than -plentiful budget, it might not turn out
to be the wedding of every little girl's dreams, but I know that as
long as 1 have Trevor beside me, it will be the wedding of my
dreams.
And on that mushy note, I will wish every future bride and
groom luck in their quest for a beautiful, yet sane, wedding.
Take it from someone who learned the hard way, it's a lot more
difficult than the magazines make it look.
By Trish Wilkinson
Clinton News -Record
Imagine the romance es'
excitement o f getting married
a tropicalparadise
eVv. a-na/iirrsr. Canadian
couples of all ages are
choosing the option of a
tmpica! wedding. They're discovering that
getting married outside Canada is not only
exotic, it's surprisingly affordable.
With that in mind. many of the -hotels featured
by SIGNATURE. VACATIONS have put
together no -hassle wedding packages. some as
simple as the ceremony... others with every
detail looked after long before you step off the
plane.
The next step:' Rook your SIGNATURE.
honeymoon front Robert Q's many
SIGNATURE VACATIONS package holidays.
therrrontaet the wedding planting
co-ordinator at the hotel of your choice.
rig pe ygic/e.. .
/i
iY)//7/7,7 rr/� -4 ./A -i.
AWN'
mad
44 Ontario St.
CLINTON
VACATIONS
482-7771
TOLL FREE:
1-800-668-7477
(1-800-66TRIPS)
.�P,CI< me/4 JfL��L CICO/LB
/pie" .4-P 4/i�e/4,a34°~"/Pth,
Tradition has it that the
groom is responsible for
buying the engagement and
wedding ring for his bride.
Tradition says nothing about
the groom -to -be being alone
when he makes his selection.
That's why only about 30 per
cent of men shop alone
when they look for the
engagement ring. The other
70 per cent have the object of
their affections along with
them.
It's probably a wise move on
their part, since modern •
woman has a lot more
opinions than her ancestors
and often know exactly what
she wants -- or at least what
she doesn't want.
""It's more common to see
them shop together than
ever before," said Dave
Lewis, manager of a Niagara
Mappins jewelry store.
"You still have traditionalists
who will only shop on their
own and will only do a
surprise and will.only buy
what they feel is right for the
occasion." .
Even if the loving couple
look at rings together, they
don't always buy them
together. Often they survey
the selection at a number of
jewelry stores, enough to
give the groom an idea of
what his bride wants. He
will then return alone Tater to
make the actual purchase.
There are three traditional
styles of rings: a solitaire, a
multi -diamond ring, and a
trinity ring -- with the three
diamonds of similar size.
The non -traditionalists, who
are often marrying for the
second time, may decide on
an anniversary band instead
of both an engagement ring
and a wedding ring.
Lewis said couples will do a
lot of comparison shopping
for engagement and
wedding rings, and it's a
good idea because of the
vast style differences
available at stores.
He recommended couples be
careful when trying to save
money on rings.
"When it seems too good to
be true, it probably is," he
said.
Couples should ask as many
questions about a store's
warranty, refund and
exchange policy as they do
about the rings, he said.
Good stores will have a
money -back guarantee, an
exchange policy and a long-
term warranty. And they
won't mind telling you about
it.
Diamonds are the hands -
down favorite gems for
engagement, wedding and
anniversary rings. When
buying, don't be impressed
only by the size.
cfrit
Goderich Arena
AUDITORIUM
FOR RENT
For your special event
Call524-9032
or 524-6610
111
AAA
FINE FURNITURE
Solid Wood Furniture
Home Decor Accents
Come See us at the Suncoast Mall, Bridal Show Feb. 22
Hwy. 21 N. Kincardine Wedding Registry
(south of O.P.P. Station) 396-8800