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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-03-04, Page 49a Start a new tradition: a honeymoon shower ®Traditions are a special part of the marriage ritual, from the • time she (or he) says "Yes" until the newlyweds cross the threshold of their home for the first time as a married couple. One of the traditions which has endured through the cen- turies is the brutal shower. The origin of this event is lost somewhere in antiquity; how- ever-it ow- everit probably began, as it has continued, for economic reasons—with.friends and fam- ily "showering" the engaged couple with items they need for their new life together. Although these showers were formerly for women only., mod.- ern iod=ern couples are being toasted and gifted together at festive parties given by family and friends of both sexes. . Marcia Powell, author of The; Honeymoon Haneibook: A Guide To Most Romantic 1 /re,,tnre (Macmillan. 1980), suggests 'a new tradition as an extension of the hridal shower. a hi neytnoon shower. "There are many lovely and romantic .gifts which will en- hance a couple's honeymoon . sojourn, whether it's to ,be- two- week be-two-week trip to distant climes • or a two-day get -away in a local • hotel hridal suite," she says. • Some appropriate romantic and practical-hirteyrnoon show• • er gifts include: • • Scented candles and in. cense. • Satin sheets and pillow- carses. • • A paperhack, hook on rues• sage and a small bottle of body • A selectiOti of "hearts and flowers" stationery for v riting 1overiotes to each other. . • Fragrant huhhlehaih and soap. • A selection of sample -sire liqueurs. • Sachets. • Gourmet treats for "middle -of -the -night mun- chies." .• Favorite sports equipment" or accessories. • Chahtpagne and two ele- gant glasses. • • A dozen rolls or cartridges of color film. • A.,deck of cards and travel- . size games for two (for enter- tainment during long flights, train or bus rides, or cruises). • A travel -size 'emergency medical kit. • Blank cassette tapes for making a tape recorded diary of the honeymoon. • His and hers travel kits of beauty and grooming products. • A paperback guide to the couple's honeymoon destina- tion. • Sexy intimate apparel for him and her.. • Cassette tapes of romantic music, • A hook of romantic poetry, For travel :abroad • • • An electric currency, con- verter. • A ' travel pack" of foreign inriney. • Passport and documents cases. • A pock'et calculator for converting foreign money rates. • A foreign phrase hook. • According to Ms. Powell. tradition and the 'art of making romantic memories receive spe- cial attention- in The Wiley - moon Handbook, the first ,and • only encyclopedia of honey-• Prevent. disasters Smelling salts, sand- paper, a needle and thread and a magnifying • glass could all help to save your wedding day from . memorable disasters. - ' The salts will fast bring vigor back to a bride who swoons in the heat of a summer day. A short whiff of the fumes and the blush will be back in her cheek. The sandpaper can -quickly take a slippery sheen off the bottom of CLASSIC LINES and modern chic are com- bined in this simple—and simply stunning—bridal' gown of fluid jersey from the F'reneh house of Co- lombine. the shoes of the bridal party. It may take the. "new" look off the soles but it could prevent an unsightly crash in the aisle. A needle and thread. can save a burst zipper and the magnifying glass can come in handy if a contact lens pops out on the way out of the house. The most important thing you should keep in store for the big day is a supply of good humor -- those wedding bloopers are going to occur and it is better to laugh than lose your temper. mooning. "1n addition to providing good, basic travel informa- tion,,"' the author says, "we wanted this book to be'a guide to communicating with your part- ner. After all, the honeymoon is still an irinportant transition period between singlehood and marriage. "The relationship a couple establishes during the planning and the honeymoon itself will continue throughout their mar- riage, which we hope will be long and happy." For additional honeymoon ideas or information on how to FOR order The Honeymoon Hand- book; write to the Honeymoor. Information Institute, Dept. MTB -81, Third floor, 151 Eas• 50th Street, New York NY 10022. TH,E Special Event Choose the gift to last a lifetime :4 -FOR -THE W'DDiin"rras' Wedding knives •Ring bearer's pillows • Coke servers or Bride and groom champagne glasses. FOR THE HAPPY COUPLE wine racks • Pine serving trays • Ice buckets Bar sets.• Glass sets •'Wine and liqueur. decanters • Salad sets and servers in wood or crystal • Pewter pieces • Royal Doulton • Blue Mountain pottery • Hunimel figurines • Wedgewood dinnerware.... 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