WH1TY FREE PRESSWEDNESDAYFEBRUARY2], 199, PAGE 27 INVOfIU! !EN VOGUE EIN VOGUÉ: IEN VOGUE, IEN VOGUE~ Some thoughts on. marri age' By ail means mariy; if you get a good wife, you'Il beconie happy If you get a bad one, you 'il become a philosopher. - Socrates A happy marriage is a long conversation Marriqge is a great institution, but i'n nfot which always seems too short. ready for an -institution. -Andre Mauroisý -Mae West Neyr o t bd md.St>' padfg m.obie acident, a tight girdlle, a higher wvonderfuL But t/he middlle part is heIl. It s obie yu urue-Phyllis Diller ta.x bracket or a holding pattern over -Enid Bagnold toeter Philadephia. By the tinie yoîî swear you're his, Savings you accrue together, -Judith Viorst Shivering and sighing, Looks you misconstrue together- Marriage is hardly a thing that onze can do And ho vows his passion is That make marriage a joy now and thon -except'in Arnerica. Infinite, undying- -Stephen Sondheim -Oscar Wilde Lady, make a nîote of this: I gave up a throne for t/ew woman I loved. Marriage is the ultimate, goal of love. One o you is lying. -The Duke of Windsor -George Sand- Dorothy Parker The more things change, the more they remain the same. Today's bride may be a littie more sophisticated and savvy Athan in years past, but when it cornes to wedding gems, hier tastes are steeped in the classic tradition of pearîs. * Just as a diamond ring has become snonymous with engagements, cultured pearls, the queen of gems, have been an important part of thebridal enseinblp for generations. Perhaps it is the'natural beauty and purity of a-peari that lias earned it a place in every bride's heart over the years. Just as no two brides are ever alike, cultured pearis are as different as the in- dividlpZ'wo wears, them. It is therefore important to match the right pearl jew- elry for the right woman. The main considerations for choosing the proper strand of pearis should-be the style of gown to be worn and the com- plexion of the wearer. For gowns with scoop or boat necklines, 16 to 20, inch choker or princess length necklaces, are best suited to delicately accent the neçk j and shoulder areas. High collar and V- neck styles eall for long strands of pearis either in 24 to 32 inch matinee or opera lengths. Women with fair skin and light col-' ored hair are best flattered by pearîs with slightly pink or rose overtones. Creamy White or slightly golden pearîs look best on women withdark skin and hair. Since cultured pearîs are products'of nature, they are seldom, if ever, perfect. Every peari grown by an oyster bas its own individual identity. Hlowever,-when choosing a strand of cultured pearîs, it is important to keep several quality points in mind. Probably the most important aspect, as far as quality is concerned, is the lus- tre of the pearl. Lustre is the clear shine on the surface of the pearl. It should be clear enough to retlect the images of ob- jects near the pearl. Another important factor is the sur- face of the pearl. It should be relatively free of damaging blemishes that appear as cracks, bumps or pits. And rinally, aIl the pearîs in a strand should be closely matched in terms of color, size and shape. They should al combine*together to give an appearance of uniformity"within the necklace. The origin of weddqing traditions The BridaI Shower At one tirne, marriage, was a business proposition between parents of the bride and groom. Love was flot important. What was? The price the groom's family paid for the bride and the size of the bride's dowry. The first shower? A poor Dutch miller felI in love with a maiden whose father forbade the match and refused to provide a dowry. The miller*s friends came to the rescue and showered the bride-to-be with enough gifts in order to start housekeeping. Want to make shower-shopping easy for your friends? When you visit your Wedding Gift Registry to list your china, silver, and crystal choices, also sign up for kitchen gadgets. linens. cookware. and whatever else you need to set up your first home. The Honeymoon The first marriages were by capture, flot choice. When early man fdIt it 'vas time to takec a bride, lie carried off an unwilling, woman to a secret place where her relatives wouldnt find them. While the moon went through ail its phases - about 30 days - they hid from the searcbers and drank a brew made from honey. Hence. wc get the word honeymoon. now meaning a roman- tic trip like the one you and your groom w~ill take after your wedding. If you two want to find out where the pink sand beaches and bIne crystal waters are, which places tuck themselves in at suriset. which swing tili dawn. just ask your travel agent. He*lI help vou hoth plan a perfect dreamy honeymoon you'Il love. 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