THE HERALD BRIDAL FAIR Wednesday January 30 ltl Page Sheer elegance Imported satin gown designed by Bonny emphasizes Edwardian sleeves lattice cut out embroidery encrusted with beaded bodice and sweeps Into a cathedral train of lattice cut out embroidery Priced under This gown is available at Rhonda Bridal Salon in Brampton Photo sub mitted Save 40 on Bridal Registry Service Leave a lasting impression on your guests Attention all brides to be Add to your list of one hundred and one things to do to choose coordinating fragrances for you and your groom to be If you have any doubt that choosing your wedding scent is as basic as choosing your colon consider this Fragrance above all other sensory stimuli has the power to stir emotions says Karen Quinn director of market ing services for Liz Claiborne Cosmetics Women especially have known its ability to intrigue and have been using it to their advantage for more than years but men have by no means been fragrance free offers these historical examples of the romance of scent In 54 A D Nero the Emperor Rome pledged his everlasting love to his late wife by burning more incense at her funeral that all of Arabia could produce in ten years In Hungary Water was for septuagenarian Queen Elizabeth of Hungary and the perfume made her so desirable that the much younger King of Poland sought her hand in mar nage Napoleon beloved Josephine bathed daily rose water and brandy When she traveled she saturated the palace walls with her fragrance hopes thai her emperor would not for get her Such was the power of perfume thai England passed a law in Hie that voided a marriage if a woman was judged to have seduced her husband through the use of fra grance Wealthy people even scented the sails of their honeymoon ships Fortunately in modern times our fragrance options are a lot simpler Here are some tips from Liz Claiborne Cosmetics on how to use scent to maximum effect on your wedding day When you choose floral arrange ments for the altar tables and quels think about their scent and not just their color For instance the smell of roses has a calming effect some thing the nervous bride and bride groom may need Since fragrance evokes memories add a new dimension to your reception by leaving potpourri sachet favors with the guests as a lasting reminder of your wedding day While you re talking about maids dresses and tuxedos discuss and coordinate personal fragrance for the bndc and groom as well as the bndal party emphasizes the of choosing fragrances that do not clash An inspired way to choose the fragrances is to start with fra made by the same company Quinn suggests A great deal of re search and time goes into the making of fragrance for both men and women and generally fragrances from the same company are designed to complement each other Use the power of fragrance to set the ambience you d tike to create For formal evening affairs choose a floral oriental for the women and a men scent with woods and aromatic resins For afternoon or outdoor wed dings clean fresh fragrances wiih notes of freesia and jasmine are ideal For example Liz Claiborne Fragrance contains fresh notes of freesia and jas mine which are also found in the mid die notes in the men a fragrance Claiborne This makes them an ideal blend Make choosing an appropriate scent easy for your bridal party by fragrance as a gift to your bndal attendants and ushers Chain saws join toasters on bridal registry list Looking for an original gift for the bride and groom How about a maid his and hers BMWs or w lottery tickets These are just a Tew of the unusual items brides have registered for according to a survey of department store bndal registries by Other unique requests includ shrubs a toilet seat a tnp to Alaska a chain saw and a canoe Don t cross tradition a favorites off your list however the survey found that most registry items are much more practical For instance two thirds of register for appliances Coffeemakers are the most requested appliance with mixers running a close second Toasters and irons tie as the third most popular choice Bndal registrars said most rate the appliance s style above dura ana In fact two- thirds of respondents indicated the bnde never considers as a tor Color however was ranked as very important Special features like automatic tim devices are also welcome accord to the survey Whether you re yourself or shopping for a bnde tobe here are some tips to consider when choosing appliances Ease of use Select appliances that are to operate and have mently located controls Ease of cleaning Pick easy to clean finishes like baked enamel over like chrome Space savers Consider compact appliances that take up less counter space Favorite features Select features that will make favorite appliances even more useful Some examples Automatic Drip Coffeemakers Look for auto pauseserve popular with busy young couples It temporan stops coffee flow during brewing to allow pouring of a quick first cup of coffee Mixers Choose a compact rechargeable cordless mixer to make quick work of mixing fruit juices and milkshakes egg whites whipping cream sauces and light batters Toasters Be sure to pick a toaster with wide slots theyre a necessity For more versatility Proctor Silex extra wide slot toasters feature self adjusting bread guides which hold any size slice from duck bagels to skinny diet bread Jair BATH TOWELS GUEST TOWELS LACE TABLECLOTHS on parte francais Preferred Bridal Registry Service You your family and guests will receive Bonus Off any gifts Qui si para MOSTLY BATH BED AND TABLE LINENS MAIN ST EAST MILTON 8764244 It s Worth The Drive To Downtown Mffton MAIN STREET