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Wednesday September 1989 Page9 Todays wedding rings unite commitment and style with a history that is centuries old spring thousands if to will be in and will exchange wedding as al lo heir vows of commitment The rig of r has been practiced lor over I years and there arc many dramatic his lories and legends behind this custom A symbol of love and more Throughout history and in fcagcmenl rings have represented many concepts besides ihc nal loyalty and love In early Roman limes the yld was set a signet or key synitx entrusting the luiurc wife with the tody if the house and all its in lenis A variety of customs In India wedding rings were rn only for a few days after ihc my At most a ring was worn for a year then melted down for more praciical use In pans of Ireland the belief in special virtue of a gold rmt was so strong thai often the groom would rent one for the attar rites if he were unable to afford the purchase price On the hie of Man a ring was often a matter of and death When a man was found guilty of injuring a maiden in some way she was given a Merging two lives Tips for Your wedding d ly items like blur and all that remains of your honeymoon are snapshots and delicious memories II finally starling to sink in you re married Now you long to settle comfortably into your new lives to jusl how do you go about set ting up a new home Merging iwo lives easy and it takes lime says Barbara Tober Editor in Chief of Bride s Magazine Patience humor and diplomacy arc key for a smooth transition into marriage A recent issue of Bride welcomed home a special section full of tips for combining personal a mountain of new gifts and two separate styles into a home both partners can love Let your new gifts spark your lion While you re opening gifts be sure to keep rack of who gave what But why not also spend a moment imagining fun ways to use your new things Plan a cocktail party to debut Mel ice bucket and Sallie s d tray day at the beach to mm ate the new cooler Opening presents turns into an oppor lo dream about your future wrilmL ink becomes a when you in ire your excitement and pi ins wuh Lift giver Don be intimidated b precious nans You d gotten used to your mismatched plates flatware and plastic tumblers and now you find yourself with an exquisite collection of china crystal and silver Re lax Your gifts are meant be enjoyed whether you re entertaining friends and family or dining alone Silver should be used often as minuic scratches build up on the surface it takes on a rich lustrous patina If you handle crystal with care ways wash by hand and never pour hoi liquids into cold glass you can ale its radiance for years Check manufacturer s can pamphlets to find out if china is dishwasher safe ovenproof enjoy serving your gourmet creations or Chinese take on settings that urn any meal into a work of art Let your home express both of tastes and personalities Combining sessions can spark sudden clash of my things versus your thine eh ikes iny n l weds on and compro arc key when lo blend snks even when the Hems in question seem trivial his baseball trophies hold as mam mem ones for him as your hear collet lion does for you Learn to appreciate your mate taste rather trying to change it rcmem ber the goal is not to win but to crcite a home you II be hung in it inn a Browse museums elegant slores and historic houses and out your local and news for ideas thai inspire urn Keep track of your impressions Gather sketches swatches and photographs in a notebook Once you have an idea of what works ind what docsn for both of you cm decide what to invest in now mil can wait Then vis discount stores antiques shops yard sales and auctions to fill in gaps with versions of your fantasy furn bridal fashions THE BRIDAL SALON THAT SERVICE BUILT MAIN STREET N BRAMPTON ONTARIO What do you expect from your salon You expect serves and more That is who brides have been golling at Rhonda Bridal Fash lor more years That is what YOU will get there loo What could be more important Yes helpful knowledgeable Stall o wide selection lead ng manufacturers and imports for you your bridesmaids flowerg and your mother is important too There is also a stock of gowns available at substantial savings You II find reasonable prices on all the dresses and accessories That important too Rhonda s also carries a good selection shoes invitations specialty lingerie and inner fashion Formal wear by Classy makes your men and women convenient Whether it service the wide selection gowns and or the reasonable prices Rhonda Bridal Fashions is the salon for you Call on one of the qualified bridal consultants Rhonda or Joan to help you Appointments are not required but a good idea Call FASHIONS M V sword a rope and a ring fying that she could have her offender beheaded hanged or forced to her Today belicls and surround mg ihc weddinj ring have changed yet its significance has waned In fan because of increased as a personal fash on statement every possible imaginable is avail able This enables men and women in symbol love and commitment iruly unique one and Hatching his hers bands are designed with unusual impressions reminiscent of ancient monfs or sculpted curves and fancy cuts of diamonds such as trillions lar I more garde couples For a c yet contemporary one straight line of channel set prin or square cut diamonds dress up a polished gold band There arc wedding rine styles from the subl trie to the sensational thai will all tastes and personalities RINGS FOR COMMITTED COUPLES Pictured above are the newest wedding ring styles YOUR CRYSTAL BRIDAL NEEDS WATERFORD Wedgwood NOW AVAILABLE Campbell House M Gallerg MAIN ST SOUTH GEORGETOWN 8730674