Pages THE HERALD BRIDAL FAIR Wednesday January 1991 Welcome Wagon Bridal Party By DEBBIE BUTLER Hills Welcome Wagon So you re getting married There s a million and one things to do and plan for the big day but where do you begin Who do you call and where do you go to find out In order to give the Bridetobe a starting point and some idea of what lies ahead the Welcome Wagon will be hosting a Bndal Party on Sunday March 10 at the Halton Hills Cultural CentreLibrary Doors open at 12 30 There Bndes view demonstrations and displays sample products and can make contact with various professionals who can help to plan their wedding The day will feature services offered by photographers limousine vices florists travel agents balloon decorators cosmetics fashion consultants tux edos and much more Refreshments and desserts will be served by one of the par sponsors Halton Hills Conference Centre Every par ticipating business has a display table and has a gift for every bride plus donates fabulous door prizes Roos Travel Agency alone is giving away one night free accommodation at a hotel on the Airport Strip which includes a continental breakfast and com plimentary bottle of From 1 30 to 3 Oo p m the pro gram will be held in the John Elliott Theatre which consists of an outstanding fashion show by Charlie Bridal Salon Tuxedo Fantasey Lace Lingerie all long time sponsors of Welcome Wagon Each business is introduced and highlighted with some helpful hints and wed ding trivia We re the perfect organiza tion to do it because we can repre sent all the businesses equally We also provide civic information a list of books on planning a wed ding from the Halton Hills Library a check list for the groom best man and maid of honour We usually feature a guest speaker Last year we were honoured to have Mayor Russell Miller reminisce on his own wedding day and ex tend best shes to the bndes to- be This is our 9th Annual Party The first was hosted back in Georgetown I have been in the program since 1988 and have hosted four of them It a lot of preparation but we all have a lot of fun on the day of the party The emphasis is on party This s not a shov but a party so Bndes tobe our party is by invitation only for yourself plus one guest It is traditional to bring the mother as the guest but anyone you wish More recently there have been more grooms tobe atten APPLIANCES MAKE THE CUT Although bridea are registering for unusual wedding gifts like porta cars and chain saws appliances are still favorites A survey of department store by found top choices are coffeemakers mixers toasters and irons THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS OFF PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TAPE 2 Cameras With Split Screen See our demo tape and get a FREE Estimate J E VIDEOS ACTON TAPING TRANSFER SERVICES 8531526 ding These days it is the and the groom paying for the wedding They both have tions about how to plan the big day so they both attend In order to receive your free in please call Debbie at 877 8591 Space is limited to please register early lite last three years we have had a full house ranging from 80 to and guests A note to in terested businesses we still have limited space still available so please call to reserve your spot so you won miss out on any of the excitement I have been involved with Welcome Wagon sin e November 1985 where I have seen this organization grow in Hills Thanks to not only the four hostesses Debbie Butler Cathy Dooley Sandra Caldwell and Judy Shea but the great community minded bus in Halton Hills We welcome newcomers to town with a basket of gifts from sponsors We also honour new parents with the rival of their new baby with sponsors Programs are active in both Georgetown and Acton We welcome everyone on each of the special occasions New To Town New Parents New Bndes and Grooms If you are new to town or have just had a baby just call either Cathy Dooley at Georgetown or Judy Shea at 2977 in Acton A special to the Halton Hills Herald who has supported all the Welcome Wagon programs a great com munity paper Fashionable footwear Visit Nancy Vandermeer at Fletchers Shoes for personalized vice when selecting the perfect wedding shoes for your special day Nancy can custom dye to match your fabrics decorate your shoes with lowers lace headings or sequins and also provide you with a matching clutch purse Herald photo bridal fashions D SON OF LEW MARK BR DAL FASH ON EVERYTHING IN FINE FASHIONS AND BRIDAL SALON THE BRIDAL SALON THAT SERVICE BUILWO BRIDES Let Rhonda and her staff help you select the ng dress of your Dreams our collect on of domest and import gowns WE SPECIALIZE Personal zed for your re party ALSO AVAILABLE Formal Tuxedos by Classy ere Wedd ng talons Flower g rl dresses Fulll neolcockta dresses Smothers gowns and e Gilts for PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 70 MAIN ST BRAMPTON