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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-01, Page 42Page 4 Packing tsps keep clothes fresher on honeymoon trip After the excitement of your wedding day, you'll be off for your honeymoon. Whether it's a big trip or a small one, you'll save a lot of bother if you plan your packing carefully. Here are some hints: • Pack shoes, hair dry- ers, clocks, and other % heavy things. at the hinge side of your suitcase — they'll be on the bottom when you carry it, so they won't crush your clothes. • Pack firmly. Loosely - packed clothes will shift around in transit and wrinkle more easily. • Pack in sections and not in layers — sportswear together, evening wear gether, lingerie together. It's easier to ,get at things that way, and easier to re -pack firmly. • Distribute weight evenly on both sides of your suitcase (pack one heavy article at either end of the hinge) , and it will be easier to carry. • Fasten all buttons and zippers, then fold ev- erything in thirds length- wise - - a lengthwise fold will come out naturally as you wear the garment. • Pack all liquids (shampoo, cosmetics) and 'aerosols in a separate car- ry -on case. • Take clothes that don't wrinkle easily. • Because you'll be try- ing to save as much space \as possible, take clothes and accessories that you can mix and match. Best -Groomed Groom . Sports A Wedding Gift from the Bride When .the bride-to-be counts her blessings, chances are the groom will be Number 1, far and away. What better way to show her love than to surprise him " with a wedding gift. Of course, she doesn't have to, • but most likely, she'll want to. After all, the groom might need a little reassur- ance that in spite of the many complex and puziling wedding preparations, he is still and will remain his bride's prime concern. The Jewelry Industry Council suggests that the bride favor him with a watch to keep him abreast of the JAN79 THE BRIDE who's watching out for her groom's best interests will certainly want to surprise him with a wedding gift he'll'cherish, There's no better gift than a handsome, gold watch to keep track of all the happy times they'll spend together, says the Jewelry Industry Council. Also high on the list are diamond -sparked personal accessories and gold chains and bracelets. After all, he's her Number 1 treasure. t With This Ring... Time was when a wed- ding ring could be worn on any finger. We owe the cus- tom of placing rings on the fourth finger, left hand, to the Egyptians, who beloved that a vein led from there to the heart. Start that new home off right... Here May shows Sheila and Barry a brass trawler Tamp, this is one of the many interesting fixtures in stock. There is also a fine selection of;tnirrors, fireplace accessories, clocks, etc. So when buying fixtures for any room in your new home, or an unusual gift, come to.., PIER LIGHTING STUDIO 30 NORTH ST. GODERICH 524-2267 wedding day countdown and make sure he gels to the church on' tiipae. After the wedding, there's plenty to keep, track of, especially the happy moments that the newlywed couple spends to- gether. Today, there are so many watch styles to choose from that the bride will be able to find one that's just right for the groom. She'll find a wide variety of styles, from the classic, gold dress watch with a leather strap to rug- ged sport watches, all at her favorite jeweler's. If the groom is already adequately equipped with watches, the bride may wish to fete him with diamonds — they aren't just for wom- en anymore. A diamond ring would mean just as much to the groom as it does to the bride. Diamond - sparked tie tacs and money clips are favorites, as are ultra -dress watches with rich diamond paves. Gifts in gold - cuff links, link bracelets, pendants, or collar pins show that the groom is precious to the bride, while silver acces- sories indicate that she thinks he has a sterling character, Idents and chains befit the soon -to -be -married man. And rings are a not -to -be - forgotten' favorite. Birth- stone or signet rings add ele- gance to everyday dressing. Pocket jewelry scores high in practicality and luxury. A gold money clip or pen knife or an initialed belt buckle in gold or silver will long be shining reminders of a very happy day. t Fraends share in joy of music When talented friends of family of the bride and groom perform the music at the wedding, it adds a personal touch that's irre- placeable. If you're asking friends to sing or play at your wedding, though, keep in mind the friend's own en- joyment of the big event. Try to have the musical program shared among several musicians, so that no one, person bears too much of the "burden" of performing! Wedding Bouquets During the Renaissance, the bride also carried sheaves of grain along with " flowers. 'By the eighteenth century, however, the tradi- tion remained for the bride to carry only flowers, 1979 Grooms are in good hands with us Here Bob Campbell shows Sheila and Barry one of the many smartly styled spring suits. Campbell's also have a fine selection of Freeman formal rentals. Come in and pickup a catalogue and put together Your version, of the Freeman Look... For you at your Best FREEII1AA "Tailored to fit like your own" MAIN CORNER, CLINTON 482-9732