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That happy THE HFRAU July occasion has a big price tag attached By Doris Staff Reporter The cost of a wedding has been soaring in price right along with the Increases in sugar and milk a survey conducted by The Herald has revealed An average wedding in Helton Hills with people attending could cost over It makes one wonder if all those tears shed are out of happiness or grief Surveying the local stores and businesses in town whose prices are no higher and In some cases even lower than most outoftown prices that figure of was easily accumulated Fortunately the cost is not always bur dened entirely by one family According to proper rules of etiquette both halves are hit equally as hard It is important to keep in mind that the more elaborate a wedding the more money it costs It all begins of course with the giving of a diamond ring An average solitaire diamond ring in John Jewellers could cost anywhere from and up Lingering even longer in the jewellery department wedding bands are next on the agenda Usually the bride and unlit these expenses Jewellers stock Slain wedding bands from 40 to each while set rands start at about for cost invitations reply cards etc we stayed close to home and got prices from the Herald For a party of 100 people and if moderate stationery and print Is used the prices could be close to for for reply cards far table napkins for matches and for wedding scrolls All the accessories bear the brides and grooms name and the wedding date A floor length bridal gown which can be ordered from a bridal book at Image Fashions runs anywhere from and up again depen ding on style and material desired Remaining at Image Fashions at tendants dresses range from about and up Of course along with the dresses go shoes gloves If desired and a shawl or coat if these are needed What is a wedding without beautiful bouquets of flowers Florists have a large selection of bouquets from which to choose however the price of flowers has had to keep in line with the prices of everything else A bride bouquet of roses costs about bridesmaids bouquets are in the bracket arrangmenents for the church about l a piece and about l a piece and corsages from to12 The price depends greatly on the flowers and the arrangements used The ladles are ready next on the list Is mens clothing Tuxedos for weddings are seldom bought by the gentlemen and rental of the suits the customary procedure Slivers Clothing Store Is one of the many rental outlets In town A mans tuxedo can be rented for the day for anywhere from to once again depending on now elaborate a style is chosen Once the wedding ceremony is through and the confetti has been thrown the wedding moves on to the reception hall At a local private club a complete roast beef dinner for one person costs 20 this in cludes tax and gratuity A turkey supper costs Abuffetls also a person If a dance follows the meal there is a rental charge for the room Supplying the music can either be a disc jockey costing about for the evening or a live band which costs at least a night If beverages are served the club supplies a bartender ana a bar waitress for no additional charge For an attendance of people a usual limit of 500 is set for the bar by the brides parents This allows at least four or five drinks per person To captivate all these memorable moments photographs are needed Garrard Photos supply a basic unit of three albums with colour prints for around Prices however greatly depending on the type of wanted the type of paper used the number of prints required and the finish desired photographs wanted the type of paper used the number of J rt on the prints Well that is the rundown on a basic moderate wedding Yet there are still some necessary costly Items not mentioned At tendants gifts notes wedding cake rehearsal dinner marriage licence the ministers fees bridesmaids luncheon hairdresser fees lodging if necessary for out- oftown guests wedding gifts and naturall the honeymoon when It Is all over and done with It is probably well worth the expense Alter all weddings hold treasured memories which linger for years not only for the bride and groom but for the parents and the guests as well SALE DAYS JULY 2nd 3rd 5th Georgetown Market Centre SAVE SAVE SAVE at STEVENSONS CASUAL SUMMER SPORTS SUITS SHIRTS JACKETS Regularly Up To Regularly Up To Regularly Up To Alterations Extra Alterations Extra CASUAL PANTS CUTS To Mr Regularly Up To Alterations Extra SIDEWALK SALE Alterations Extra SHIRTS Regularly Up To SIDEWALK SALE BATHING SUITS Regularly Up To PANTS Regularly Up To ItSIESSlJB master charge SIDEWALK SALE OR TWO PAIR FOR Alterations Extra STEVENSONS MENS WEAR GEORGETOWN MARKET CENTRE 8776661