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Clinton News-Record, 1983-02-16, Page 45Bridal fashion changes with the tisanes, expressing the spirit of its era, as all fashion does. Different historical periods have different standards, dif- ferent ideals, different necessities. What is r,. rigueur at one time in history is outmoded, unnecessary, hopelessly ted in another. For in- stance, few women getting married for the first time today will walk down the aisle in a colored own. Whether their gowns are frilly or simple, sleekly S t1 p,y 1..^.r•tr s ,;.>histicated or fantasies in lace and embroidery, whether t y opt for veils which trail 4,1 wan to the ground, or a siaaiple wreath of daisies, white predominates. This was not always the case, however. In fact, prior to the twentieth century, wedding gowns could be any color. According to one rhyme current in the Victorian era, the color of a woman's wedding gown reflected the future prosperity of her marriage. Thus: Married in white, you have . Tips for mother, e , e from page 22 gloves and hat as soon as you can. At the rehearsal, do w s_t the clergy says. Resist any temptation to make last- minute chages. Parents attend because they will then feel at ease with the service, and because guests take their cues on when to sit or stand from the another of the bride. Do make sure special escorts are assigned for both you and the groom's mother- . -perhaps a son who's an usher. At the wedding, you will be seated last. Any solo will be sung at this point; the ceremony will b..;; in im- mediately. hi a Jewish ceremony, both mother and father escort their daughter, a custom which others may adopt. If the clergy asks, "Who gives this woman to be married?", your husband might answer, „Hier mother and 1." If the father is not present, the bride's mother may give her away. Wedding day, you'll ride to the church or temple with family members or the wedding party, while your husband and daughter follow moments later In their car. a gracio©s and visible hostess at the reception. You pose for pictures, greet and say good-bye to guests, dance with the ushers and groom's father, preside at the parents' table, and head the receiving line, briefly introducing all to the mother of the groom. After a private farewell, you'll join the guests as the newlyweds make their grand exit—don't forget the rice (or your best lace handkerchief! ) Then it's back to the party so you and your husband can enjoy that wonderful wed- ding celebration. cacti ason -or Ever V Use All our merchandise merits your special consideration. We offer value and variety. Largest selection possible. o Wicker 'Jewellery Brass • Dakin Toys Novelty Shop i o Ornaments AND MUCH M. RE!! Blyth Variety KITCHEN CUPBOARD Main St., Myth 6211-8 ro chosen all right, Married in :..1.: ck, you will wish yourself .:: ck, Married in red, you will wish yourself dead, Married in green, ashamed to ' seen, Married in blase, you will always be true, Married in pearl, you will live in a whirl, Married in yellow, ashaan of your fellow, Married in brown, you will Live out off town, Married in punk, your fortunes will sink_ 100 years ago, only a r, reasonably well-to-do bride — or one whose family :;ed pretensions to wealth — wore white to her we•n.;s.g, as a white gown was a sign that the bride's father was rich enough to buy his daughter a dress t she would wear only once. As clothing was expensive, most brides wore dresses that could be used over and over again. One ingenious cone ;.,t that made its appearance toward the end of the 1Is was a gown made with alternative bodices — one would be used for the wedding, ..,. n put away as a keepsake; the second, less modest in sign, would is .:wired with the skied of the wedding dress and worn on spec. occasions. Practicality, however, was not the sole force that die- ted the bri,.+ 's attire in the 19th century. Traditional s,;..erstitions held their own with regard to many aspects of the wedding, including what was worn, as they had for so many centuries. The old rhyme, • •Something old, something RIES E 1.0 I111o/V PAGE new, Something borrowed, and something scalae," was religiously follow by many brides e Victorian era, as it is today. There was a reason behind each of the elements In the rhyme. According to With This Ring by Elizabeth Laverack ( Eine Tree Boo`:.:z. ), a com- pendium et infor anatiea on wedding customs and traditions, the ''sornething old," usuaily lace that was handed down from generation to generation, was included In the :v :de's Turn to p se 24 a "Cinderella might have had helpers, magic and luck on her side, but for solid advice on patterns, materials, and accessories for the bridal party, I can depend on Duthler. _ "I sewed my wedding gown on my own — with a lot of help from my sewing partner, Duthler. "Don't leave anything to chance. Once, you've found Prince Charming see Duthler for a wedding gown that's just sew." 228 Dundas St 438-5131 Also in: Kitchener, Hamilton, St. Catharines, at the Hair Shop the Bride is a Berl? special person! Give us a call when your special day is corning up. We con ensure that you and your bridal party look your very best. As an added service for your bridal party, we can apply makeup to suit your dresses and hair styles - the perfect finishing touch l And, so your hands look their very best for your ring photographs, we do professional manicuring and finger noir tipping. To ovoid disappointment, all bridal bookings should be made ct least eight weeks in advance. "the friendly shop that cores`. CORNER F OIgf INOS AND RATTENI U Y STREETS, CUNT OPEPie iWOPi®AY AFTERNOONS. PHONE FOR PPOINT ALL ®AY TUESDAY TO FRIDAY Pun TIAIRS AY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY MORNIPiGS, ENT 2 715)7)