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WHErFBy FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1990. PAGE 21 A Monthly Fashion and Beauty Review 19.9..0Bridà(fFeaure Beautiful'Brideés -By Julie Thatcher Every bride wants to look beautiful on her wedding day and tb.at lovely look starts with the perfect wedding gown to match her style and personality. Whether siJk' or satin, traditional or con- temporary, long or short, white or pastel, today's bride lias Imany choices to make when choosing the dress of her dreams. Today's bride ia in luck, for the perfect wedding gown is one tliat expresses the individuality of the bride, suits lier figure and matches tlie type of _wedding planned. Wliether its the traditional classic look or couture glamour -you're afler, bridai -designers are offering more alàrnative styles to choose from than ever. The traditional look is stiil by far the most popular but tlie trend today is towards gowns that are a little different, that express individual style. Simpler styles witli strong attention to detail is desired today. Brides tend to be older, more discriminating and are looking for a more sophisticated look. Says Sliaron Sholten of ' Dianne's Bridai Couture in Whitby. "The soutliern look, off tlie shoulder, is beconnng very popular as well as gowns witli slawl collars." Fabrics also lend versatility. According to Seholten, "Brocade is a very elegant fabrie tliat is becoming very popular for winter weddings.U Slie adds, "Satin is ideal for traditional weddings. Silk, because of its natural creamy tone is becoming very popular for brides who are lookçing for individuality. Taffeta i8 always stylish for sumnmer weddings and crystal organza is a fabric for al seasons."f The color of choice ia stil predominantly white ai- though many brides are selecting gowns in soft shades of pink, blue and ivory. "fAccording to Donna Hawe, of ' Edna n FashioW ns' iOshawa, "A popular color choice for second time brides is ivory, blush (peachy pink), pink and peach. Second lime brides often prefer cocktail l~ghdresses or suitsR nade of luxurlous fabries suc as satin."8 Hawe adds., "Mothers of the bride,, and groom, are wearing morej two piece outfits sucli as dresses and jackets9 or skirts and jackets in àiddition to elegant dressesý" 'Bridesmaids dresses are becoingmore sensible and economical i cocktail length, f" says Scholten. "lorals are becoming popular, especially for the southern look, as are two piece suits andidresses with . acketsDolinant lridesmaids colors this season are shades of fushia, purpie, plu.m, emerald green, peach and aqua. When should you start to shop for your wedding gown? Says Selma Awan of 'Awans' of Whitby, "At least 6 months ahead of time is preferred for custom orders. We're taking orders now for 1991 weddings."t Preparations for -tlie wedding day la fuJi of choices, decisions and arrangements to be made but feeling confident that you are lookingyour mzost radiant is the start of wliat is sure to be a memorable day. Bridai & Cruisewear 301 Brock St. N., Whitby 668-1199 (behind Wesley's World of Travel) 6 à 6 J I 4 6 4 4 q 4 4 4 é,, 4 4,.à,a.a 4 .&à ,' * 4* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 6*4 '~jï3'orZd ofJravcl Honeymoon & Cruise Specialisis 301 Brock St. N., Whitby 668-7955