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7 _ ___ ___ foed'?kXJ 444e»~a ifFitx___ Whitby Fre Pre, Wednesday, March 2,1994, Pa9 e .ere cornes the bri de Every bride yearns to look notes should b. written no later utterly enchanting on ber than two months after the receipt wedding day, whether she opte of a gift, and preferably within for a lavish wedding with 400 two weeks. guests, an intimate at-home Don't get ecissors-happy celebration or a joyous joining of just before the wedding and risk free spirits, in a forest geen. -d,~.~eaIing with the trauma of a "ePlanning is the secret te a stress-free wedding day, emphasizes Valerie lKempthorne, director new product develop ment, ghoppers Drug ar. She offers prospective brides some tips on protecol and belpe map out a beauty etratagem on bow te, look sublie and remain unruffied during this memorable rite of passage. 0Mail invitations at least six weeks before the wedding te, accommodate guests who muet make travel arrangements. For the sake of convenience, it's a good idea to include an RSVP card with a self-addressed, stainped envelope. * Parents do not issue the invitation te a bride's second wedding. The bride and ber fiance usually send the invitations tbemselves. If the wedding and reception are very emali,'invitations can be hand written, in an informal note. Il Second-time-around wed- <inge do flot require a fiotilla of attendants, nor does the bride's father give her away. Il To ensure availability, book the churcb or synagogue, caterer, fiorist and ph oe her well in advance of tghe wedingday.' 0 Remember tbat wedding gueste often spend a great deal of time, effort and xnoney on gifts. Sucb acta of generosity cal ora written response. Thank-you unnUaitening hnrcut on inat spDo alda in mind that the bridai veil dictates the coiffure style, so try varlous hairdos beforehand. *Help cain wedding ay jitters with a soothing soak in tepid water liberally laced with a luxurlous foalny bath gel. For radiantly glowing skin,' try a gentie scrub with a bath sponge. *If time permits, indulge in a cahning massage using a massage ohl. * Roaringz red nail polish does flot jibe mi-th wedding white. Much more suitable is a French inanicure that can be achieved in four easy steps: I in nail ridges with a clear protective basecoat; apply a narrow lin. of opaque wùepolish to nail tips; apply two coate of pale pinky-bexge polieh; follow with a topcoat te seal polish. e Because everybody wants te Ies the bride, here'e how to keep lipstick from sinudg*ing. Tace lips using alip pencilffil 'in with lipstick, then blot witIÈ a tissue te remove excess. Lock on colour by dusting lips with loa.e powder and brushing off excess. a Those guests who don't kis the bride will want te shalce ber hand. A liberal application of hand and body lotion wlll ensure banda are extra smootb and soft. Personal touch appreciated (SOP) Ever wonderboh o can personalize a brialit -- making it something the bride and groom will remember and appreciate because of the personal toucb? Here are a few suggestions: 0 If the gift is a piece of cookware or bakeware, you can bake your favourite recipe in it and include the. recipe card for the bride. * If you bave time, make a recipe card file of your &avourite recipes and package it with the gift. Every new bride appreciates recipes, particularly tbose tried- and-tested favourites. *Include an accordion file or Z cabook with use-and-care tipe, ial> for filing uee-and-care information and warranties packed with wedding gifts. This Will b. appreciated as it may encourage the couple to save the use-and-care instructions and warranties which can b. vr7 important at some later date., t starts a good habit. Photo courtes>' of Portraits b>' Anita OOOOLO