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iii Is OP NR | | Hl i ------ AR tt aka "PORT PERRY WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2000 - 17 BF The mort YOY life... SELECTING THE PERFECT WEDDING GOWN Your big moment will soon be here. This is the day in your life when you want to look as beautiful as you possibly can. Perhaps you know exactly what you want, and your only challenge is to find a gown that matches your fantasy Or you might have an entirely open mind about the dress, in which case you'll need to narrow your vision or be prepared to wander for months in the white-satin realms of bridal salons. Although brides have dressed in white for more than a hundred years, the silhouette of the gown has changed from decade to decade. During the 1920s, the flapper look was reflected in long- waisted wedding frocks, embroidered with bugle beads. By the 1940s, however, the extravagant, full-skirted wedding gown was back in vogue. Inspired by Hollywood, the Cinderella gown became ingrained in the public's mind as REHEARSAL DINNER This is the time when the attendants and other close friends can mingle with the bride and groom and their immediate families in a convivial, intimate setting. The dinner, which usually takes place immediately following the rehearsal, is a wonderful opportunity to thank the wedding party again for their help throughout the long months of planning. The groom's parents usually host the dinner, but this is not a rigid rule Anyone or any combination of people can host the occasion. If the groom's parents want to fund the event but would rather not plan it, you might persuade a friend or relative to help you organize the party. It is customary to include both sets of parents, all the adult attendants of the bridal party with their spouses or dates, and the parents of the child attendants. Small children should be taken home after the rehearsal to get a good night's sleep You may want to include other relatives and out-of-town guests If the party takes place the night before the ceremony, make it an early evening and encourage only moderate drinking. You'll surely want everyone to feel their best the next day. The bride will toast both her parents and thank her bridal party and you may give them their gifts at this time the ultimate in romantic style. Today, many brides still opt for a full skirt and a long train, but this is by no means your only choice. You may wear any type of gown that suits your fancy and figure, as long as it blends well with the style of your wedding. A summer garden wedding calls for a very different type of dress than a formal church ceremony. In all likelihood your taste in setting will naturally carry through to your taste in wedding gowns. The season will, in part, determine your decision of fabric and style, as will the formality of the wedding. Your religion may have guidelines, too. Some places of worship may Renovation Sale! | "FREE™ Labels a. Shrinks frown on bare shoulders or revealing gowns, so check with your clergy before buying your dress. Above all, choose a dress that flatters you. The choices are endless, so it's a good idea to bring your mother or a friend along on your shopping excursions. Make sure your companion is someone whose taste you respect and whom you trust to give an honest opinion. Don't complicate the process by bringing a different person each time. Before you make your first visit to a bridal salon, do some homework. Start by looking through the latest issues of bridal magazines, clipping the pictures of the dresses you like best. 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