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Page I SECTION C THE HERALD Advice for catering your wedding Combining function and quality a cedar chest is a good longterm investment for newlyweds Few people can afford lo hire from list of he op food experts in the country when planning catering for a wedding But fortunately advice abound and Brides magazine recently consulted members of hat list to offer unique suggestions for reader wed dings Some of their detectable and diverse lips can be found below in his coast-to- coast sampling of ideas Stephen Elmont partner Creative Gourmet in Boston Stats The best funics whether intimate or very involve a lot of guest interaction Thats why I like to do food stations small tables or stands set up around the room that feature an array of dishes which encourage guests to mingle Food stations also provide Entertain ment Chefs cutting and arranging sushi cooking crepes tossing pastas sal ids Trying new foods is festive When hiring a caterer Remember Never sign a contract for a menu thai you havent first tailed Franz fClampfer chef The Pierre Hotel in New York N In New York area wedding cake is almost always accompanied by dessert Use imagination Consider a raspberry and passion fruit souffle garnished with fresh rasp berries and mint and served with an or ange sauce or something simpler like pastry tulips filled with homemade ice George Lang owner Cafe Artistes in New York Y Don serve danger foods like little birds that will end up in the brides lap or vivid red sauces that might add an unwanted de sign to a maids dress Alfred Mover executive chef The Manor In West Orange Simple best Dont worry about being gourmet After all very complicated dishes often require guests to sit still to concentrate on the pod instead of you the party Food should enhance your celebration not distract from it John F Wilson ewrufiir chef The Abbe in Atlanta Go My strongest advice is to work with a reputable place caterer Check references Paul chef and owner ItPauls Louisiana Kitchen in Nen Orleans La Big traditional famll parties are still planned in this area The white tiered cake is ever popular per haps topped with big strawberries wher in season- Around here often brio dishes to the reception Some of our fa vorites Deepfried turkey filled with spices Blackened fish Gumbo Guests- like to try some spicy food its exciting couples are more imaginative when comes to their wedding cakes Consider raspberry cake mousse filling a cream cheese mousse cake garnished fresh strawberries difTercm textures colors For am- pie vegetables that are crunchy and fresh make the salmon they accompant seem Alexander Gordon chef finert Hotel in Bcrrtv Hills Cat Every wedding should be differ ent The caterer shouldnt present you with a set menu to choose from there should room lor your ideas and imagi nation The big wedding menu secret Presentation Food is also eaten with Evcn though oldfashioned weddings are back in style the limes have changed and so have the of the 1980s Not only arc they older and wiser but Ihc newly married couples of today are more financially secure and belter educated than ever before A look at the statistics Todays first marriage bride is just under 24 years of age and her groom is over In the bride was only 18 Todays often have two salaries and a total annual income of The bridal market although only three percent of all households accounts for over percent of all furniture and bedding purchases Because these couples are smart and sophisticated consumers they insist on quality and are willing to pay for it Rep resenting a strong segment of this coun trys buying power todays couples Experts perfect The bride cuts the CAKE especially designed Shower Party and Wedding Cakes Recep tions and Shower Parties catered with taste Glenn Roberts creative beauty direc tor for Elizabeth has traveled to all parts of the world giving makeup advice to thousands of women including many bridestobe Hes teamed firsthand what the prob lems are and hasibetome something of an expert on bridal makeup Here are some dps from on planning he perfect wedding makeup 1 Dont wait until just before the wed ding o experiment with makeup and hairstyles Start far enough ahead so that you will be comfortable with both the look and the way to achieve it on the day of Ihe wedding Try out hair and makeup with all the pieces of your wedding ensemble or synagogue 3 Since both dim church lighting and wearing all white tend to wash out the features dont be afraid to wear plenty of color lively pastels in light o medium shades and apply on all parts of the face equally with no one feature domi nating Have a professional facial a week before the wedding to deep clean skin and pores and give any possible erup tions a chance to heal If you wear glasses be sure to spend portion of their income on home furnishings and are looking for furniture that will prove be a good investment Furniture is consid ered a big ticket purchase and is ex pected to last a lift me Couples across the country are redis covering Ihe versatility of the cedar chest It offers the function and quality that todays expect in their home furnishings An American tradition for more than years the cedar chest is both an es tablished ami at the same time a very contemporary piece of furniture And for good reason The hope chest with its history of romance ha kept pace with the limes was primarily given to young women who were planning to marry or had re cently married These young women generally stored precious laces linens other keepsakes in Ihc chest which was plated fool of the bed ts 10 steps to up for brides choose eyeshadows bright enough to show through the lenses and maintain the balance of color on he rest of the face Also softly line the eyes on both upper and lower lids with a pencil one shade deeper than the eyeshadow Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure a day or two before the wedding so that hands that cut the cake look lovely and feet that stand throughout the reception ted smooth and comfortable To make lipstick last through the ceremony and beyond apply Visible Dif ference LipFix before applying lipstick It will also prevent lipstick from feath ering bleeding out beyond the mouth Then line the lips neatly with a pencil and fill in with lip color using a brush On the day of the wedding allow two hours of quiet preparation before leaving tor the ceremony Sit dont Stand relaxed In from of a good mirror with plenty of light to do your hair and makeup Keep compact lipstick and tissues at hand with a bridesmaid or mother for quick between ceremony and receiving line and after the reception Relax if youve followed direc tions this far you should be refreshed and ready to enjoy the day looking your radiant best While the cedar chest haven for valuable heirlooms Innovative designs have changed image The Lane Company maker or cedar chests since 1912 oners more than styles ringing from caches and foyers to in several different woods and finishes Todays cedar chest can do dou bleduly as light stand coffee or end ta ble or even a settee Once a couple finds the thai is right for them theyll find innumerable ways to make it an important pari of their new home says Doug Lane vice presi dent and merchandising manager The Lane Company li is piece of furniture which per- forms several functions in one room or in several The cedar is perfect choice for Through ihe years it with couple to meet their changing nccdv mites and life style Choose China with Confidence NO Once the privilege of a few today within he reach of almost all consumers The tableware you will be important addition to your married life an integral part of many family dinners and an component in formal and infor mal entertaining Choosing a china pattern for your table should be as much fun as select- in anew dress or suit for your ward robe china is fashion for your table To take the trauma out of making this decision the experts at Royal Doulton have provided some helpful advice By following their Mats you will be able to choose your china pattern with confidence If you arc a bride you may want to avail yourself of the services of a Bridal Consuham and Registry Spe cially trained the Consultant will offer guidance on all aspecta of choosing items for your new home including tableware and the Registry will help facilitate your guests which you have requested first and foremost choose what you like not what your mother fu ture motherinlaw or best fnend likes Their opinions may help you but allow your china service to reflect your taste It will then fit in comforta bly and naturally with your style and you will enjoy using it every time NORVAL J