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You are cordially invited tview our Sprang andrl Summ: r selection of gowns for brides, bridesmaids, mothers and g, gists Bridal Dress Shoppe Ltd. Stanley Sirsot One of )®idiom's Largest &WA Shoppes 107 Stanley St. at Whatatdtiffe Rd. S. n 43!4 o ally 'til 9 p.m. Sat. 'til 6 p.m. Tak alon a'.00n, Jane and croon„ ail too quickly turn to "soon" M those hectic pre -wedding days.::ant, there's one thing you'll want to leave plenty of time for — selecting that once-in-a-lifetime wedding dress. When at comes to shopp- ing, don't go alone — take a friend or two. ( Mother will absolutely insist, anyway! ) And, don't forget your camera. The fun of picking and choosing, changing, admir- ing and imagining as you ex- periment with a variety of gowns and veils can lead to confusion and a less -than - perfect ensemble when a selection is made. A Polaroid instant camera i try the new one called the Sun camera with built-in flash) with pictures that develop in a minute, can help you pick the right dress. Long after you've forgot- ten exactly what all those dresses look like, you'll have the pictures to examine. At your leisure, you'll be able to look at the dresses more carefully. It's 'a good idea to jot down all the prices and details on the pictures before you leave the store. And, pictures of your chosen gown can help your bridesmaids pick just the right complementary outfits. The rule book says the groom can't see your dress before the wedding. But, who says he can't see the pic- tures? Don't put the camera away after shopping. Perhaps you'd like to: s Take instant pictures of your bridesmaids and the groom's attendants during the pre -wedding activities and share them during the a c era That very special dress: Professional wedding advisors recommend leaving plenty of time to choose that once- in-a-lifetime wedding dress. When it comes to shopping, don't go alone—take an instant camera with you. When you get home, you'll be able to take a close look at all the dresses and veils you've tried on. You can jot down the prices and details of each outfit 011 the picture. rehearsal dinner. ts Bring your Polaroid camera to the shower and have one of your bridesmaids take a picture of you opening each gift and thanking each guest. Then, give all your guests a memento photograph before they leave. • Take a picture of each Don't keep too long a Alfred Doolittle, prospec- tive bridegroom in the musical hit My Fair Lady, wanted only to get to the church on time. But in real life, arriving at the reception in good time often 0 rses a problem for the wedding party. Arriving at the reception requires some planning and foresight, especially if you're making a stop between the church and for pictures to be taken. Although the bride pro- bity arrived at the church with her . ;.,rents, she and her husband should leave together, often in a car iven by the best man. The bridesmaids traditionally leave in cars .i; iven by the ushers. Even the best laid plans can't allow for exactly how much time there should be between wedding and recep- tion, but try not to keep guests waiting too long. It's best to plan at least "' I minutes for picture taking after the ceremony, and be perfectly clear about the time limit with your photographer. For those early guests, provide a punch bowl and some appetizers. It's also a good idea to have refreshments near the end of the receiving line, so you can encourage your guests to help themselves, rather than • shower guest entering the door and then use the pic- tures as place cards at the tables. • At the wedding, take a picture of each guest going through the receiving line. Give each guest an on -the - spot memento photo or send it along with your wedding thank -you notes. sts w Titin rem ti leaving them Host at the end of the line. The receiving line is the best way to introduce yourself and your new spouse to guests you might not know. The bride's mother heads it, since she proir;Ably knows most of the guests. Next to her is the groom's father, then the groom's mother and the bride's father. (If either has no mother, close female relatives should t:• i e these places.) The bride is next, and at her side the groom, followed by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids. Including the best man and ushers in the receiving line is optional, but not usually recommended — it can make the introduction procedure tiresome to guests. The men can serve better by informally escor- ting guests to the refresh- ment table or bar. After the receiving line, the group takes its place at the bridal table, usually at the front of the hall. The bride and groom sit in the centre off the table, with the maid of honor and the best man at their sides. The bridesmaids and ushers can alternate down each side or sit in groups, the bridesmaids next to the bride, ushers next to the groom. The parents of the bridal couple sit at a special table, often in front of the newlyweds. The priest, rabbi or minister often sit with them, as can grandparents or any other special relatives. It's a tradition to have the wedt.i i ng c;. -e gracing the bridal table, but sometimes it is on a table by itself at the side. Either way, cutting the cake is the moment al➢ the budding photogaphers wait for. It shot id be cant after the meal, and the bride and groom do this together, the groom standing on the right side of the bridle, and his hand over the brides as they cut the cake. When to leave is often dif- ficult to decide. If the bride and groom are facing a long trip, they might want to make their exit well before Enid -night. If not, and they're enjoying the party. they might opt to stay longer. Consider your guests when you decide the best time for your leave-taking. Often guests wait until the bridal couple have departed betore they leave. Before the couple leaves, the bride tosses her bouquet to the single female guests and the groom throws the bride's garter to the single male guests, symbolic gestures to carry on the mar- rying tradition.