The perfect wedding is You're in love and you" the-scenes planning. She promised to marry him. You're recommends a headstart of six feeling as sentimental as old months toa year. Jace and in a bit of a tizzy won- “Once the date is set, the dering what to do first. You bride usually sits down with her want your wedding to be a beau- parents to discuss the size, style tiful start to your life together. and budget allocated, taking ir personal wishes into con- “Every wedding is unique sideration.” because of the bride and groom “Wedding expenses are trac involved," says Barbara tionally divided between fami. Doebele of Hatlmark Cards, a lies of the bride and groom, but teading manufacturer of Keep- the bride’s family is entirely re- sake wedding albums. sponsible for the ceremony and The key is organization, she reception expenses. says. A beautiful, formal wed- Six months before the wed- ding involves plenty of behind- * ding is not too early for the Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Blair Brown, whose marriage took place May 8 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Trail. The bride, Renza Maria, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ermenegildo Passarini of Trail and the groom is the son of Mrs. Jane Brown of Victoria, . * e Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel John Hale, who were wed May 10 at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Church in Nelson. The bride, Lena Marie, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gino Rossi and the groom, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hale, both families of Nelson. * . . Congratulations are.extended to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wayne Fortin, whose wedding took place May 10 at St. Pauls © ’ Trinity United Church in Nelson. The bride, Carolyn Jeanne, is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W.O. MacKenzie of Nelson, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fortin of Vernon, © 5 . . * Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, John Borsatto, whose marriage took place May 10 at the Peace Lutheran Church in East Trail. The bride, Catherine Maria, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and Mr. John Klit, of Trail. We Make Your Wedding Day “Picture Perfect” Broa: m to choose his ushers and inalize honeymoon plans. The bride will be busy making the appropriate reservations and shopping for wedding attire for herself and her attendants. Three months before, the bride and groom should have completed their guest list, tak- ing care to include important members of both families. This detailed record will be useful later for writing thank- you notes and inviting friends to visit them in their first home. Atthis point, the bride should register with the local stores and select her china, silver and ackage. (You can determine if it’s more economical to take the cake of- fered in the caterer’s reception package rather than purchasing it elsewhere.) Next, the unlikely chore of choosing the bridal bouquet and going-away corsage belongs to the groom. Two months before the fedding, he should visit the florist and arrange for corsages for the mothers and grand- mothers, and boutonniers for the attendants, as well, ere are so many things to remember i in \ planning a perfect wedding,” says Doebele, Smany couples find it useful to buy a wedding memory album. eit not only serves to record * the actual day, but the myriad details leading up to it. Memo- rabilia such as snapshots, news- paper clippings. even a mate! k from the restaurant they visited, will revive all the joys leading up to the wed- ding.” The “Keepsake” albums - BEFORE YOU SAY “IDO”... COME IN and SEE WHAT are available in stores that carry Hallmark product The last few weeks should be atime when the bride and can enjoy the festivities bei ing planned for them and the excite- ment of the wedding to come. Two wecks before the cere- mony, the groom makes a date with his fiancee to get the mar- tiage license. Both bride and For Today’ 8 Bride — China aad Ceyotal’ Wedding ceremonies may be changing and brides may havea less-formal approach _ than before, but there are certain “‘traditional”’. things that almost every brideloves to choose and cherish—like beautiful china and crystal _ * for her table, says the Jewel- ty Industry Council. Though china and crystal are something of an invest- ment, the beauty they lend to table settings makes them very much worth it. Even if you can’t afford full settings for 8 or 12, you can rely on informal dinnerware for _. daily use and add to a modest china collection as the years pass. ‘Three-piece settings of a dinner plate, cup and saucer make a good dreds of patterns in fine china has been designed with great care and artistry. The special one that appeals. to each bride is a lovely re- Be sure to register your choices with the Bridal Gift Registry at your jeweler’s. Friends will want to add Pieces to expand your china and crystal collection too, flection of her fine taste. notes the Council. Chi What should you look for Complement China when you shop for fine With Crystal china? Since it is made from_ The perfect companion a mixture of super-refined for your favorite china is clays fired ‘at very high beautiful lead crystal temperatures, the body and Complete crystal service in- glaze of fine china are com- cludes a water goblet, wine pletely non-porous.: Each glass, sherbet glass and piece of china is translucent salad plate. Crystal is and, when tapped, has a available in many styles and lovely, clear “‘ring.’” De- each piece is blown and cut spite its apparent delicacy, by master craftsmen. china is surprisingly strong. On special occasions, But, practical considera- china, crystal, sterling flat- tions fall by the wayside ware, and your best table when you fall.in love with linens add.so much beauty start. (Full, five-piece place the special pattern you want and graciousness to your settings include salad and to make your own. home, you'll treasure them butter plates.) ‘ Every one of the hun- * throughout your life.7 . THE BRIDE'S FAVORITES—Onca tho bride-to-be stops at her favorite Jeweler’s to select her favorite patterns in china, silver and flatware, and records them in the Bridat Gift Registry, friends can easily select ust the ‘ight gift for ihe new bride dvises the Jewelry Industry and gre at Council. Best of all, It ‘climinatas the chance of the bride getting 14 gravy ladies and only threa teaspoon ns! Look as beautiful as you did when you walked down the aisle essentials you use every day: toothbrush and toothpaste, makeup, Perfume, | vitamins, and skin care and bath products. When packing makeup, one Every bride seems to have an you start packing. make a list of groom ke a daily record of the extra measure of beauty as she all essentials. : arriving gifts and arrange for steps, center stage, throughout That way, no beauty prod- transportation for their atfen- her I day. ucts, toiletries, or medications dants to the church. When the festivities are over, willbe teft out. ‘The final week isa time of re- and you depart for that long- An ideal way to pack is to use setis all you need. Just intensify and attendants’ ‘ies. of ho joneymoon, you'll three plastic-lined traveling colors for a glamorous evening The bride gives the caterer a ‘want to maintain that optimum kits. You'll have a special place took. ey guest count. And, both she feeling with minimum time. for everything, and you won’t- and the m arrange to move + Your honeymoon can be a have to unpac! ‘italllat one time. their belongings to their new more perfect pleasure if you're Kit one is for your carry- home. * well organized so, even before along.case and should include to match the length of ‘your trij If you transfer containers, pret erably to lightweight plastic bot- ‘We want to ‘Count out vitamins and pills - tles, be sure to label each one. Items such as shamy and conditioners also.can be trans- to plastic containers. These are likely items fos kit two. It should include * Youmight not use dail: and can carried in your suitcase. It . might also hold curlers, your ra- zor and a first aid kit, Kit three is your specialty kit and can go in your suitcase as well. It should hold what you need for the particular place yon re going, for example, sun lotions and eye drops for sun, sea and sailing. ‘To make traveling even more pleasurable, you might want to add your favorite tea and some sticks of incense to scent your n suite, Don’t Trust Your Groom With rybody, Else “Professional Photography at its Finest’ BROTHERS STUDIO. 961 Spokane St., Trail Phone: 368-534 Wedding Invitations Announcements Napkins Scrolls Guest Books Brides Books Match Books Thank You Cards Depend on us for beautifully- printed wedding invitations .and announcements, correct in every detail. Reasonable, Prompt service. 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