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BEM AVAILABLE WW SECTION C THE HERALD January IMV page I Overview of bridal fashions for springsummer STEPFAMILY Over percent of 83 5 million S household are now blended families with more than new being added every day The Oxzlc and Harriet nuclear family it branching out Recent studies thai the average American family now include many eight parents and countless children Complexities that ante with adaption and adoption can make remarriage an emotional event for all family members Bride magazine offers these suggestions for smoothing over the transition from tingle parent to strong step family Before the wedding Planning a life together is important for every couple but for a It essential Top- spent become exaggerated even further by the family members whose opinions need to be considered Dealing with conflicts Other conflicts can remit from differ in temperament background and traditions The best forum tor working out such conflicts is the family meeting where each member expresses his feelings and needs while everyone tributes possible solutions Parents should also discuss before the marriage what role the stepparent will play m the child upbringing Some of the moil successful stepparents have seen their role as similar to that of a camp counselor an adult who shows interest and affection yet provides lead says Carol Brady a clini cal psychologist in Houston Texas During the wedding From the invita lion which can be issued with the chit a names announcing the formation of a new family to the reception where the childrens favorite music can be played there is one rule When dren are a part of your life together in elude them in your wedding as much as possible children participate They can be your attendants or altar boys ring bearer or flower girts Your vows to each other might be followed by a family tow or a prayer of family unity with each member adding a phrase If your children feel uncomfortable with the idea or participating in the cere include them in other ways As sign them seals of honor or mention their names in a special prayer fashion shaping up to be purely feminine and romantic with a ess is more approach that will substitute the ornamentation of put reasons according to Brule magazine This new clean lined sculpted wilt feature details like open necklines pleating wasp and ballgown skins Picture a well tended garden carefully thoughtout controlled always neatly groomed Softer colors The pastel story that emerged last spring continues for brides and wedding attendant i only this season the garden palette is in full bloom Look for pales along with classic whites Pale Flout Delicate there pales as Pink Carnation Morning Glory Blue Buttercup Palest Peach and Silver Mint Green are cool- looking and soft Budding Brtghis Irresistibly deli hues such as Yellow Frees Mag Peach Seaborn Green Peony Pink Lilac Cornflower Blue are vibrant yet controlled Sun Kissed Brlghrstitfl intensity his or her hues such as Daffodil Mangold Tiger Lily Poppy Pansy Plum Violet Sham rock Delphinium Hydrangea make a very rich strong statement Striking Bt-Catort- High contrast color combos such as navy paired with white or beige provide a fresh clean look Emphasis on Interest Texture is key this coming spring It so important that the fabric itself be comes ihe story its look and hand clearly influencing the resulting design Watch Tor last spring move in the direction to really blossom Among the standouts Fabric with puckers or crinkles flocked fabric otto man damask matelasse bro cade jacquard shantung and paper silk Alio watch for highcontrast fabrics played together especially textures against sheers The ultimate cotton batiste Additional fabric trends to note Laces with added texture such as soutache or lace used as accents on a bodice a skirt panel a train Toneddown met allies always with Threedimensional textures Texture combined with stretch the absolute newest combo around More refined that go hind In hand with the new softened colon and lighter fabrics Among Ihe key trends are The Inspired by mythol ogy this classic draped look couples simplicity with romance Flowing lines and diaphanous fabrics reveal the figure organza Of sheer Importance this season arc organza organdy voile georgette fon sheer shadow imped and coindotted sheer placed sheer point d esprit embroidered and flocked tulle sheer with reembroidered lace and Romance is here to stay in bridal fashions andjewehy The Deb or Ingenue with a naive but naughty sexiness this 30s- inspired style features a wasp waist ex posed shoulders and a full akin com plete with flirty crinolines Key shapes and details include An appealing new softness charac by the cinched waist the trapeze back ihe fit and flare of ihe princess sil houette elongated body- wrapping styles A focus on evidenced by off looks sweetheart and ficeframfnf portrait necklines and flyaway Gentle skirting In the form of skirts with sweep trains tulipi uneven and updated sheaths with floaty over- skirts that reveal the body under neath perfect for the informal bride Style note Cascades of Mtlfen look fresher than ruffles tor spring ft Among the continuing tend art Bows still cropping up stack der on a bustle eves newer In profusion almost woven into a neckline Fresh approaches to watch for include Fabric rosettes- saucy new touches for dresses hair shoes I Butterflies especially for the truly adventurous such as a sheer butterfly delicately poised upon a of i 1 Whether its the oversized bow in her rjair the low cut back of her wedding dress or the exquisite gold jewelry she every bnde wants to look add feci her romantic best This season theres a marked return to pretty looks that are iraditfoually femi nine but possess diamante flair Whats hot are romantic ball gowns Cinched at the waist and overflowing with Mrs of ruffles Storybook charm is also evident with girlish sleeves and high necklines allfn lace Some designers arc show tog the empire style nipped under the bustline as seen in the 1960s and in re cent couture collections measure up to the Importance o wedding day look todays bnde opts for warm beauty of real gold Jewelry sumptuous all gold designs or accented with semi precious elements Both precious and sentimental real jewelry is especially right for her lifetime day Popular choices include necklaces of 14k mid flew lis charms accented with seed pearls or a string of polished gold hearts Feminine earrings in swirl or floral patterns arc the perfect accompaniment season As an extra plus many follow ihe line of the create a dramatic effect Just right for season short sleeved dresses a gold cuff that appears to be draped like fabric is a classic any woman will cherish for years to come To top it all for the bride who wants to from head to toe the right head piece is very important Floral and jew wreath versions are the perfect accents for more elaborate dresses Sim pier headpieces with detachable veils work best with formal gowns For every 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