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Clinton News-Record, 1983-02-16, Page 32PA E 10 BRIDES E MOP/ 33 r tt is c You want of your f:: vorite ..._ ne.•fle with you on your W a:'J 4 y. Pule you are close to, relatives and friends who are extra - special will b<e ',.,,.nored aes you choose the for your at- tendants. They will _: the ones to share the planning, parties, small crises .:tong the way_ And they will help aaaake Year big day the s=ppy celebration you will remember all your life. ut before you and your groom ask friends or relatives to stand up wi you, ask yourself some tough questions. Who do you really wan? Will it ,';:° friends or funnily? How anaoy .:, ttea daants will there be? You will want peo- ple who will u closest and most helpful to you. Who did you rush to call first with the news that you two were gets ting married? You attendants are per- sonal choices. While it's customary for each of you to include a member of the other's family in your wed- ding party chis sister, your brother) the most important thing as simply getting your best friends to share the day. !� .n't feel you have to in- clude husbands, wives, fiances or steady dates of at- tendants in the w>.iding ..:r- ty too. A personal invitation to the wedding is fine though not even necessary You rnay want to include children in the party as flowergirls, ringbearers or •s.•.ges. Or ask teens to be junior ushers or bridesmaids. Children do Sh Bri es dor Th, e & Groom eftge_. S 444,1 4444 igel *V460~64104 44-loweeekvt 444 roe tegmbeek, sr 'ow ~A44 Fogg guy 4eigags€ e doe tie" ote RawS Sn .b 44 moan ei peed Mad ES Be Sure !t s NATUR,ALIZER�' The Shoe With The. E3e;autifu9 Fit 142 SHOPPERS SQUARE GODERICH 5247432 e add charm. If you ;,m:ve a niece who's very s l or a g child, ask earn : oat don't feel obligated to ask children. Keep your plans flexible_ You may find you have to do some rearranging. Your rtaother may feel you really should ask your cousin Joanne, you grew up together, after all. You groom might be upset because you asked one sister but not the other and he real- ly wants there both to be maids. You have to choose whether to add another at- tendant or try to smooth over the rift as best you can. You don't have to invite anyone extra; point out your plans are final and include them in extra little ways. If it's a decision between one more maid or a family fight, you may be happier in the end if you ask cousin Joanne or your other sister- in-law. Find special jobs for friends who won't be in the wedding party. Your room- mate with the beautiful handwriting could address the invitations. On the wed- ding day .;:: little sister could be kee, -r of the recep- tion guest book. tisk your lit- tle brother to escort your mother down the aisle. Adapt the rules to meet your needs. Two best friends can .;: maids of honor or a maid and a matron of honor. A sister who is pregnant? Tradition says she should ex- cuse herself from the wed- ding party, but if you really want her there, then let your mother and your groom know the situation, so they can prepare any guests who may think it a breach of eti- quette. Then choose gowns for the attendants which will be flat- tering if styl' . with a mater- nity waistline, an empire waist for example. Consider the range of budgets and bodies when choosing formal wear and dresses, and give maids and ushers a voice in the final selection. The bride and groom may choose two or three men's outfits and then let the ushers take a vote. Fids wi;l especially clothes they can wear ,:.gain. Consider a skirt with a I:cy blouse. A long halter dress topped with a 4.lero or ca let. Match hats to dress style, hairstyles and face shapes. Remember they're paying for everything but the flowers, it's only polite to please them as much as you possibly can. Be prepared for any last- minute crisis. Find a place to stay for out-of-town atten- dants. Keep a couple of peo- ple filed in the back off your mind who might fill in if a maid or usher comes down with pneumonia the day before. Say thank you with an ex- tra special gift, something handsome and practical to serve as a lasting memento of your wedding. Traditional gifts include gold or silver jewellery. But you may choose a single engraved pewter or silver cup, simple earrings, a handsome wallet or handbag. Trend, of the '80s is romance The trend of the '80s return to elegance and romance seems to have extended itself into every aspect of our lives — including weddings. Today's brides can enjoy all the romance and customs of traditional weddings with the advantage of 1981 style and simplicity. The follow- ing are a few old and new wedding customs that the Pond's .eauty Institute would like to share with the bride-to-be. The brishower — The first bridal shower came to be when a poor Dutch miller fell in love with a maiden whose father forbade the match and refused to pro- vide a dowry. The miller's friends came to the rescue tt's itsays, 're STETT JEWELLERS Albert Street Clinton 26 Mai.' Street South Seaforth 284 Main Street Exeter 203 Durham Street East Walkerton 135 Queen Street Past St. Marys "Cherie"-$ 0. set 4°Jfegance"-$7 5, set y Love" -$650. set ni" $545. set a0 L<• illy'° 1 -$795 set $755. § °°IEnichailntanent v The Perfect Pached nd En ,dem .,, ,t ing ,. nd . nd dding and Sets , ,set in 14 karat grid. Now available in eight styles, six ore photo Not phot.gr:?ph J: "Fleur" e :-i5. set and set. rophed above. ffecfion" "675. and showered the bride-to-be with enough gifts to start housekeeping. While the custom of showers continues, t .y's bride also has the conve- nience of a Wedding Gift Registry service, some of which are even computerizd.. ed. She can sign tap for everything from kitchen gadgets to linens, making shower -shopping easier friends and re fives to help set up : bride's first home. .Beauty and the bride — dst grandma's day, beauty preparations for that big .1.1! (and days thereafter) were no easy or inexpensive + ::: ;; Beauty aids were either found in the home, like lemons for freshening and mineral of for mai urizing, 11 seam fry,,.,. p: ge 2 Ask how long it should take for your order to be filled, and if you don't hear anything from the store by then, give them a call. Mix- ups are very rare but it's safest not to ;: ke a chance. + Once the store does notify you that your dress is in, make an appointment for a fitting right away. Again, Today's bride has endless choices. Many women opt for multi-purpose products such as cleansers that moisturize, or all-over moisturizers like the new cream and cocoa butter cream by Pond's. Hence, the word honey- moon, now meaning a romantic trip the newlywr' couple makes after the wed- ding. Today's couples can walk along pink, sandy beaches or ski glistening white rountaaisas, they can dance till dawn or tuck themselves in at sunset. With t .y's high s aircraft and a gi '..3 travel agent, the choices for your perfectly drearuny honey- moon are era.11ess. .{ ®f .ress bring the ,;;,,I3t shoes and uncle ;.arrments. Take your time and check the fit of your dress in a mir- ror that lets you see from all angles. Here's what , d., look for: Is the hese just rit, or is there a c ,., ce you'll trip on it? Does the skirt fall gracefully with e lining ly- ing flat? Are any but ns sewn securely and in a strai i.t line? 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