WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1982, PAGE 13 Wedding Invitation Dos, Don'ts No procedure in a wedding is more traditional than issuing invitations. Proper etiquette dictates that invitations be printed on fine-quality, white paper and sent out to all relatives, guests and members of the wedding party. Two envè- lopes enclose the invitation and often a small,· self- addressed, stamped envelope containing an R.S.V.P. card is enclosed with the invi- tation. On formal wedding invi- tations, the parents of the bride request or invite guests to attend the wedding of their daughter to the groom, at a given time and place. A formal church wedding will usually include an invitation that will "request the honour (sic) of your presence" while a formal wedding held at a home or hotel may "request the pleasure of your com- pany..." Invitations can indicate that a reception follows at a given location or a separate card may be enclosed, announcing the reception. Invitations or wedding announcements can also include the name of the groom's family. Formal wedding invita- tions are. usually printed with raised lettering in black on white or ivory stock. Less formal invitations may be printed on pastel paper. Many young couples are altering the tradition of formal invitations by writing their own invitations and having them printed on any type of paper that appeals to them. Less-formal invita- tions are now quite accept- able for informal weddings and couples now ask guests to help them to "share in our happiness" or to "help us celebrate our marriage." One couple asked guests to "bring happiness." Invitations to a formal or informal wedding may be handwritten on note paper or even on the calling cards of the bride's parents if the guest list is small. The engaged couple may choose to have a small, informal wedding and have the parents of the bride send out formal announcements after the wedding. Announcements usually are sent to relatives and friends who were not invited or unable to attend the wedding. The announce- ments simply state that the bride's parents announce the marriage of their daughter to the groom at the location and date of the wedding. Another card may be enclosed with the announce- ments, saying that the newly married couple are "at home" and giving the address. Invitations and/or an- nouncements can be sent out to announce first or subse- quent marriages, as well. What therefore God hath joined together let not man put asunder. -Matthew-19:6 ROMANCE IS BACK, and her bridesmaids' dresses reflect it. Lace- lavished chiffon over flowing jersey will be a popular look this spring for the wedding party. A Good Husband A Master of a house (as i have read) Must be the first man up, and last man in bed; With the Sun rising he must walk his grounds; See this, View that, and all the other bounds; Shut every gate; mend every hedge that's tome, Either with old, or plant therein new thorne; Tread o'er his glebe, but with such care, that where He sets his foot, he leaves rich compost there. -Robert Herrick (1591-1674) Fashions for The Groom Elegance is in for the bride this season, and that goes for the groom as well. The trend is toward con- servative color and elegant styling. While classic black looks to be favored, there will be subtle shadings such as burgundy, char- coal gray, light gray, beige, medium blue, or chocolate brown. Along with the tradi- tional tuxedo, often vested, the white dinner jacket will be in fashion this season. Vests are both contrasted or coordinated in color, while shirts are neatly tucked or fancifully ruffled. The bow tie and the ascot vie for fashion honors at this season's weddings, and matching or contrast piping will be favored accents. Floor Model Waterbeds From $249.00 Many more models to choose f rom. Also sauna .,,tubs, acryllc shower tubs, plumbing supplies. For Y 'complete kitchen & bathroom remodelling cail The Watershed, 244 Brock St. S., Whltby 666.1303 Open Thur. Fi. till 9p.m. 10% DISCOUNT with minimum of $75 order FLOWERS O e PLANTS aGIFTS Silk & Fresh Flowers - L668.0727 TOWNE PLAZA WHITBY 601 DUNDAS W BRIDAL PULL-OUT SECTION