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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-02-26, Page 67Wedding sho Wedding showers are given for all brides these days, whether they're get- ting married for the first, second or even third time. Gone are the days when a remarriage was kept very simple and hush-hush. Now it's considered a joyful new beginning. If you've been invited to a "second time" shower, you may be wondering if -there isn't some difference. The original purpose of a shower was to outfit a bride with everything she'd need to set up a new household. But what do you give a woman who is older and who probably has all the essei tials? A former marriage doesn't guarantee that a bride will have everything she needs to furnish a home now. Styles change and the bride's lifestyle probably has changed. Years ago she may have hoped for beer mugs to pass around with pizza; now she might want crystal stemware for more formal enter- taining. Her former husband might have. lettlite4 Showease '86, page 41 wers given wwhether first or thrd fi taken a share of their possessions. Or such as a talking clock or a comptuer in state-of-the-art fashion, a colourful many of her original items might simply program that will help newlyweds pay quilt or wall hanging, a silver teapot dr have worn out or been broken. Towels, their hills and balance their checkbooks American stoneware. • . sheets and glasses almost always are ap- preciated gifts. • If you want to give a traditional pre- sent, it's a good idea to find out if the bride has signed up at any wedding gift registries. The bridal consultant there will be able to tell you exactly what ser- vice pieces your friend hopes to add to her flatware or which kitchen appliances she's lacking. If you don't want to stick with the classics, you should view a second -time shower as the perfect opportunity to use your imagination. Think a little more frivolous and a little more personal. Depending on the bride's tastes and interests, consider something like a gourmet coffeemaker that comes with its own grinder or a professional copper fish poacher, something high tech Honeymoon is a reward.. from page 36 vacation can be. About 80 per cent of couples honeymoon in the summer -time and Europe is the perfect place to com- bine culture and an intellectual honey- moon with the sun and sand. The currency rate is good in many European cities and the quality of goods is high. There are some terrific two week tour packages to places like Greece; Spin and Portugal. Portugal and Greece are particularly good travel bargains. You can easily go island hopping on three Greek islands over the course of two weeks. The darling of travel agents, the all- inclusive Caribbean couple resorts are aiso the perfect answer for newlyweds who've had their fill of planning and details. The all-inclusive resorts - such as Jamaica Jamaica; Hedonism; Jack Tar Villages; Couples Jamaica; and Couples St Lucia - offer one price which covers meals, drinks and activities. It takes the guesswork out of honeymoon planning and allows couples the freedom to just sit back and relax. But in order to make your honeymoon the perfect hiatus fromreality it was meant to be, it's important to choose an island in the sun that matches your in- terests and budget. Do you love to gamble? You'll enjoy the Bahamas but not from December to February. Its close proximity to Florida makes it a prime candidate for plenty of rain during that time. Better to follow the sun further south, like to the -U.S. Virgin Islands. Here, even if it rains, it's like those light and pleasant summer showers which don't stay long enough to ruin anybody's fun. The obvious factor to consider u, honeymoon planning is expense. If you're going to choose Bermuda, Aruba or Bar- bados as your honeymoon destination, then you're going to pay more than if you go to the cheaper spots more popular with honeymooners such as Jamaica or Acapulco. AT THE HAIRPORT... Special Bridal Package "Control Curl" Permanent by Schwarzkopf 4500 Our Top of the Line Permanent Includes All the Options and for the Wedding Day a Bonus Superbly Styled Coiffure Tailored exclusively for the Big Day. Total Value $65.00 CALL NOW -LET'S DISCUSS THE MOST IMPORTANT SERVICE WHAT YOU WANT -THE WAY YOU WANT IT Ask About Our Special Rates for the Bridal Party GODERICH HAIRPORT artists in hair 79 HAMILTON ST., GODERICH 524-4212 An important part of your wedding plans Especially during February and March Anniversary Specials® GROOM'S TUXEDO RENTAL. That's right, the groom gets 50% Off his rental during February and March when booking a party of 4 or more. *FREEMAN FORM RUITINA aft�r 841VolkS'"�"'�` Main St. EXETER- Suncoast Mall GODERICH 235-0991. 524-4932 "Where the,only•thing old fashioned is -our service.