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'Heres Guide To Se ee Pees oe Heip oo1ve , ees . Those Many Wedding Problems ig is removed at cere- so wedding ring can be slipped on. Q. The bride is wearing a long gown. May her attendants wear ballerina or street length dresses? A. Yes. Q. Are engraved invitations gent to attendants and mem- bers of the groom's family? A. It is not necessary but they may be sent as a matter of sentiment. -- preferably with a friendly note of explanation. Q. How are the mothers' cos- tumes decided upon? A. They should confer and the bride's mother has first choice ef color. Their gowns should be similar in style -- both short or both long -- complementary in color, and suited to the hour of the ceremony. Q. Who pays for the recep- tion? A. Traditionally the bride's family. Depending on circum- stances the groom's family may offer to offset some of the ex- pense if it is a problem. Q. May the groom's family | give the wedding if the bride's family is not in a position to do | s0? A. Yes. This is acceptable | when the bride works in the | city of the groom and her fam- | fly is at a great distance or | abroad, or if she has no family. | Q. How soon should invita-' tions and announcements be ordered? A. Three months in advance woddine date. Q. Must invitations be en- graved? A. Yes. Some simulated pro- cesses look like engraving but are pee owl Q. How soon should invita- tions be mailed? A. No later than three weeks before the ceremony. Q. What is the difference be- tween an invitation and an an- nouncement? A. The announcement goes to persons, who could not, be invi- ted to the wedding because of cost or distance. It is sent a day or two after the ceremony. Q. When should the bride's photos be made? A. Formal portraits should be made, if possible, at the final fitting for her gown, or at her home a few days before the af = wedding. A dummy bouquet | may be used similar to the flow- ers she will carry. Q. To whom is the wedding gift addressed? A. All gifts should be ad- dressed to the bride prior to the ceremony; afterwards to the ceremony; newly married couple. Q. When is a wedding gift | necessary? A. Generally one should be sent if the guest accepts the | invitation to. the reception. It | isn't obligatory if the invitation | was for the church ceremony alone, or for wedding announce- ments unless the recipient de- sires to send one. Q. What is the correct se- | quence of the receiving line? A. The bride's mother is the first to greet the guests; then the groom's father, his mother, bride's father, bride, groom, maid of honor and bridesmaids. SE TTT ULLLLULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL canning's ltd. A VERY PARTICULAR GROOM SHOPS FIRST AT canning's men's wear. canning's offer a complete FORMAL RENTAL SERVICE @ TUXEDOS in populor Lightweights @ FULL DRESS @ SUMMER FORMALS -- Pure White Jackets @ CUTAWAYS. "OOMPLETE .FOR EVERY OOCASION" canning's ltd. 20 King St. E. 725-1512 afterwards to the) MEDUUVAUUOAAAOOONOOVOOUGAUOOGAOEOOSAUAGSSANAGERSOGSESOOESSAUGSOEGEAEOUAIYS +1t-the-fathers- m shah to--mingle|--- with Suesis, the : two mothers come first: Q. Who nays for the bride's bouquet? _- A. By sastom, the groom. However, in some circum- stances the bride's family may assume the expense. a. What are tha bri ridac expenses? A. She buys her own dress. and pays for transportation to and from the wedding. The bride's family provides housing for her if she comes from out of town. Q. Who*gives the bride away if her father cannot de so? A. Her brother, some oiher male relative or a family friend. It is also proper for the mother to do so, joining the emaid'ec maces THE OSHAWA. TIMES, Thoredey..tenuary 29, 1966 15A bride as she arrives alone at ie lium ws pow. Q. When is the bride's moth- er seated? A. She is always the last to be seated before the wedding procession begins. Q. Are gifts returned if the wedding is called off? A.. Yes. However, if the wed- ding has merely been postponed for a time, gifts may be kept. In any case, a note of explana- tion should be sent to the giver. Q. What determines a formal or informal wedding? A. The type of gown the bride wears and the time of day set the type of wedding. This in turn determines the dress worn by all members of the wedmng avert ar pees Q. When should thank you notes be sent? A. As soon as possible, pref- erably as soon as gifts are re- ceived. Or printed acknowledg- meni Cards may ve sent Gms. diately, to be followed later by hand-written thank you notes. In no case should thank you notes be delayed longer than three weeks after the honeymoon trip. Q. Is it proper to form a re ¢eption line in the rear of the church after the ceremony? 4 A. Yes, especially if you have not been able to invite as many guests to the reception as to the church. The wedding party lines up as at a formal reception. start ! 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