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January 1992 Advance planning will ensure a dream wedding Its all about saving money even the wealthy are careful not to splurge outrageously in these trying times Of course there are certain occasions in which money and alot of it is neces sary in order to make a lasting memo rable and forever treasured impression Birthdays holidays promotions all are very special and important but also occur more than once in a lifetime The singular glorious ceremony that is celebrated and treasured forever is your wedding And although the wed- ding day is a precious one and is the ultimate goal spending thousands of dollars and running your self ragged is not the answer it will only result in postmarital blues Saving not skimping It is nice to have a wedding with tra ditional touches but this docs not mean stretching your budget out of bounds just because you have a preconceived idea of how a wedding should be Dont be afraid to go against the laws of etiquette and invent your own ideas for your wedding in order to reduce the impact on your already slim wallet your valuable time and most impor tantly your sanity If you gather all of your family and friends and somehow get them to cooperate you may be able to come up with some moneysaving ideas for your wedding For example outside weddings or receptions are absolutely beautiful and if someone close to you has a large backyard or piece of land it can be decorated lavishly enough to be compared to a garden park or private grounds that some people spend big money to rent How about an evening wedding By holding your ceremony at dusk a romantic elegant and memorable atmosphere is created An evening wedding also enables you to stretch your money a bit further as some couples have a small after- party with hors for the guests and a dinner gathering for the wedding party and family later in the evening This may save the money that would have been spent on an elaborate hall A wedding gown does not have to only be worn once There are beautiful gowns that have been designed in ways that allow for pieces of the fabric to be cut andor added on so that the dress can be converted into a semiformal or party dress Engaging ways then and now Youre engaged and suddenly everyones got advice for you your mother his mother friends and rela tives perhaps even grandparents They all mean well but as a bride of the nineties you have the freedom to do things your way According to Brides magazine engaged couples of just a generation ago followed a much stricter code of wedding rules than do brides and grooms right now Today you can choose to follow the traditions that mean most to you and tailor the rules to suit your style The proposal Then The groom asked the father for her hand Now The couple decides to marry and the proposal may be dramatic a diamond in a champagne glass the words Will you marry me flashed across a stadium scoreboard News of the engagement is FAXed to family and The invitations Then Invitations were formal engraved and issued by the brides parents Now Invitations reflect the spirit of the celebration They may be etched on glass printed on cards from memorabilia of Hie cou ples courtship lettered on scrolls The bride Then The brides fulltime job was to work on wedding details with her mother Now Careerminded brides dont let wedding planning disrupt their jobs Weekends and lunch hours arc prime planning time and an increasing num ber of professional bridestobe hire a wedding consultant to handle the specifics The groom Then- All that was expected of him was to show up on the day Now He takes part m planning his wedding interviewing photographers screening bands and helping select the wedding menu The shower Then- Women gathered for an after- About our cover The models on the cover of the Heralds Brides edition are Greg and Jennifer The bndes gown was supplied by Elizabeths fashion and was at a recent Bridal Show sponsored by Elizabeths of Georgetown The photograph is courtesy of Pinto Photography Gowns like one in this photo and other items will be on display at the January 12th Bridal Show at the Georgetown and District High School noon to shower the bride with house hold items linen lingerie Now Showers may be coed and at night and with gift themes that revolve around the couples interests The site Then Couples planned to many in a church synagogue hotel or at home Now The trend is toward ceremoni al sites which evoke a sense of history or have a special appeal an elegant Victorian mansion a museum or a spacious loft for example The cake Then The brides cake was a white tiered confection with white frosting and a plastic bride and groom on top Now Cakes are creative works dec orated expressly to complement the wedding theme Flavors are for sophis ticated palates spice carrot cheese cake lemon orange chocolate mocha and sometimes all of them at once To lop it off couples choose some thing special a pair of crystal swans a miniature flower basket Mickey and Minnie figurines or a custommade bride and groom painted to resemble themselves Your wedding day the most memorable and cherished day of your life It all begins here with a collector that inspires romance and creates beauty and elegance for each and every new bride to be For more personalized service please phone for on appointment 8731470 BRIDAL SHOW 1992 Georgetown District High School January 1305 pm Door Prizes 2 Major Brides Prizes 23 Exhibitors Register at Georgetown 2 FREE Tlckata for Arid a Quasi available at 9771 470 Visit our Acton Clearance Centre for discontinued wedding gowns bridesmaid dresses and mothers attire From up Forever Yours wedding invitations are in store Catalogues can be picked up at your convenience Decounts are available for entire wedding packages and cashcarry orders Boutique 77 MAIN ST S MILL ST ACTON fK Offers The Finest Facilities For Your WEDDING RECEPTION Make your Wedding or Anniversary Parly arrangements a pleasant experience SPEAK TO US FIRST 79 Main St 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