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FALL BRIDAL GUIDE Wednesday September 27 Pages Couples look for a problemfree honeymoon Relaxation comes to mind for many soontobe newlyweds when planning that special lime of in following the wedding more commonly known as the honeymoon After the hectic planning and preparation that goes into a wed ding most couples want honey moon that is problem free says Kathy Anthony a travel consultant with Goliger s Travel in Georgetown The resorts that offer all inclusive packages specifically aimed at couples are the most ap pealing she said These packages are relatively inexpensive which is an important consideration for most newly mamed couples she said Those offered by resorts down south run from per person to SI 400 per person for a week With the all inclusive packages people know what they re spending before taking the trip All inclusive means couples pay up front for their air flight accommodations meals entertainment and that all important personal touch couples are more than likely to find the likes of champagne and flowers in their room Mrs Anthony said Resort owners are apt at getting people to meet each other And no matter the type of couple whether interested in a lot of activities or just taking it easy the resorts offer a range of activities to meet peo ple varying needs Mrs Anthony said A lot of the more popular resorts are in the Caribbean at islands such as Jamaica the Dominican Republic and St Kitts said Mrs Anthony For those interested in spending a little more money there are the Greek island she added The Fern Hill Club in Port An Jamaica is one resort Mrs Anthony highly recommends The couple stays at villa style commodations located on the crest of a cliff overlooking the ocean And each has a balcony v th a she said For sea faring island lovers couples can take a Caribbean cruise And speaking from ex per ence Mrs said this honeymoon is romantic Peo ple immediately think of the Love Boat she said It a great way to see islands Andspeaking from ex cruising is very roman tic she said Although the Caribbian is a popular honeymoon spot Ontario Muskoka area also has some at tractive coupleoriented resorts The tan is a resort Mrs Anthony highly recommends These resorts are comparatively inexpensive she said An all inclusive package costs between Other popular Canadian honey moon locations include Niagara Falls and of course Quebec City Another popular spot are the Poconos in Pennsylvania The two resorts cater specifically to the One of the highlights is their bedrooms with their heart shaped beds and champagne glassshaped bathtubs Those interested in spots off the beaten track should be prepared to spend quite a bit That s why they re off the beaten track Mrs Anthony said She recommends that couples book their honevmoon three mon in advance Cathy Anthony right a travel consultant with Anne I centre and Bonnie Roebuck Travel in Georgetown says all Inclusive just want relax after planning prepar travel packages to the south are the most popular ing and through the wedding Herald photo honeymoon trips Mrs and her coworkers In the 80s Tradition blends with innovation The bride of today knows what she wants Whether she walks down a an antique Victorian gown or is married in a tailored suit of her favorite r planning her wedding at a time when couples are expressing who they an by it way in which they choose to celebrate their marriage The weddings of the 80s are unique in that although there is a trend toward the traditional the same time there is a strong tendency to cast convention aside It is no longer unusual for instance for a bride being married for the first time at the age of 35 to opt for the large traditional ceremony and long white gown that were once considered appro only for a much younger woman But today bride often comes to her marriage with many years of education and career behind her A lot more savvy and sophisticated than a young bride of her tastes are more mature and her direction more defined She may be an investment banker doctor or head of her own small busi But whatever her career goals may be they are most likely as important a consideration in the marriage as those of her husband While it is an advantage 10 have more defined goals before marriage so hat both people have a clearer sense of whom they are and what their needs may be at the same time it means that there may be a greater need for compromise If is a two career marriage chores will need 10 be shared and perhaps an extra effort made to spend quality time together despite two often hectic It is less and less likely that the bride of today will marry the boy next door or even a boy from the same town as was the norm in the past For as the average age of brides increases steadily it is more and more probable that she wilt meet her husband college or on the job Chances are she from Iowa and he from California an increasingly common situation which has brought about inno vative ideas in wedding planning such as the weekend wedding At this sort of wedding events such as barbecues and sightseeing trips are planned for guests who near and far to celebrate with the and groom for an entire weekend What this says about the new trend in weddings for the is that more than ever before they are a personal reflection of whom the bride and groom really are reflecting their tastes altitudes and dreams Today whether the couple is or there confidence freedom and ease the way they choose 10 celebrate their age Whether it s a large formal irudi wedding an outdoor picnic wed ding in the country a small male ceremony followed by Is and cant hors or a big weekend bash today the choices are endless What this lhat the free of express on and the unlimited imaginativeness that characterizes the marriages of the 80s today the of your drean is more possible than ever before ANTIQUE Kitchen Country Cookware ANTIQUE Design FAMILY SCALES by Salter ENAMELLED CAST IRON COOKWARE PEPPER MILLS SALT MILLS See our display of Poole 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