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2008 and 2009 dates still available. NORTH HALTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Beautiful surroundings and professional staff are ready to host your event. We offer exclusive wedding services to our community, accommodating 10 to 150 guests in a private club setting. Call Brian Garvey at (905) 877-5236 333 Maple Ave. W., Georgetown www.northhalton.ca Brides, Wednesday, January,9, 2008 3 Bea Shawn Fashions, located at 389 Main St . North in Brampton has been helping brides from the Brampton, Georgetown, Orangevi l le , Mississauga and Toronto area for over 45 years. A family-owned and operat- ed business, all the staff at Bea Shawn Fashions pride them- selves on a dedication to per- sonalized customer service, a desire to expertly help every bride look her best on this very important day, and a determi- nation to provide value to each of their brides. This year is looking like an exciting time for brides and their bridal part ies as they begin to look at what is new and in style for the coming year. Whether its the perfect wedding gown for the bride, the best look for her brides- maids and flowergirls, or that special style for her mom, Bea Shawns large selection will not disappoint. Bridal fashion for 2008 is showing much more lace in the wedding gowns beauti ful soft , f lowy laces, both with crystal and sequin detailing, or simply the lace on its own to carry the shape of the wedding gown. Some designers have used a combination of lace and either satin or organza to give the tra- ditional bride a more updated choice. This use of fabrics is seen in all styles from the sim- plest to the most elaborate. Newest in styles for 2008 is a much more body-hugging wedding gown, which will give the bride a very f i t ted look through the bodice to just below the hip and then may flare gently or mold to the body depending on the particular look that works best for that bride. This type of look is being shown in lace, the new light taffetas, silky satins, and of course, the more traditional silks and satins. The pick-up skirt contin- ues to be very popular, but for the coming season, may have a lace bodice and lace edging on the skirt to combine the new trend of lace with the newest in styling. This very full-skirted look can be found in simpler versions with very little detail- ing, in gowns with exquisite laces, those with detai led sequins, crystal, and embroi- dery, in two-piece wedding gowns. In other words, some- thing to suit most tastes. It continues to be a year for brides wanting to use colour accents in their gowns. Many wedding gowns now come with sat in banding and beads in shades also available in the bridesmaids dresses. The bride and her bridal party can truly look both perfectly co-ordinat- ed and custom designed with- out having to pay the price for custom designs. For the bride who wants something even more unique, many wedding gowns are now available not only in white and shades of ivory, but in the champagnes, the soft pinks and blushes. Bridesmaids can also look forward to a wide variety of choices for the coming year. From the increasingly popular separates, to the new ballgo- wn styles, full-length gowns or cocktail-length dresses, the dif- ficulty will not be in finding something they like, but mak- ing the decision between so many tempting choices. Mothers wil l also be sur- prised to find how their range of style choices has increased. Separates (i.e. a mix and match group of tops, skirts, jackets and now pants) are available in a large range of colours for mothers of the brides. Bea Shawn Fashions is showing a group of gorgeous high-style gowns in a variety of fabrics for the mom who wants to make a statement of her own, and, of course, the more traditional dress and jacket is always an option. With one of the largest inventories of wedding gowns in the area, Bea Shawn Fashions continues to stock gowns, from sizes 4 to 28 W. They under- stand that every bride small- er , larger or in between wants to be able to comfortably try on a wedding gown, and not be left guessing how it will look in her size. Their collection includes all sizes and styles in both sale and full-priced gowns. Bea Shawn Fashions pride themselves on providing a full range of services to their cus- tomers as they plan for their special day. Brides receive free alterat ions on al l regularly priced wedding gowns, compli- mentary steaming of gowns, a zippered garment bag to keep their gown in after the wedding and, of course, professional advice from friendly staff. As a 10-time winner of The Brampton Guardian Readers Choice Award for Best Bridal Boutique, they are both grate- ful to those who voted for them, and are hopeful they can continue to gain the trust and confidence of al l their cus- tomers in the Brampton, Georgetown, Orangevi l le , Mississauga, and surrounding communities. You dont need an appoint- ment to try on wedding gowns at Bea Shawn. According to Debbie Shawn, the owner of Bea Shawn, We cant tell over the phone if a bride needs 20 minutes or two hours. We prefer to tell people to just drop in and well help them as needed. It tends to make for a more relaxed atmos- phere, less pressure, and puts the focus back on customer ser- vice, not on clock watching. Bea Shawn Fashions also understands that every bride is looking for value. Once again, they are offering a We Pay the Tax event. Customers who buy in-stock wedding gowns between January 10 and 27 2008 will save the tax, as Bea Shawn will pay the GST and PST for them. This very special offer applies to all wedding gowns in the store, sale and full price and obviously means a 13 per cent savings on every dressfull service, and an opportunity for significant savings!What more could a bride want? Bea Shawns experienced staff are committed to helping every bride and all the women in her bridal party find that perfect gown that suits them best. If youd like more infor- mation, please contact the store at 905-457-3363, or drop in at 389 Main Street North, in Brampton. Remember, no appointments are necessary. Article supplied by Bea Shawn Fashions Bea Shawns wide selection wont disappoint Body-hugging wedding gowns a popular choice this year