Friends and relatives alike gather round.to offer. pus gestions and advice and, the definitive word on ay os ect of. ber she can onault & a wide pay of magazines and books, written with her in > mind. But, what of the groom? _ Information g gap ‘The plethora of information available to the bride seems equaled only by the scarcity of information available to him: ‘To help alleviate this situa- tion, the American Formal: - wear Association has com- piled the following list of fre- quently asked questions with’: answers-—written with the the »wedding is-to'be formal, semiformal or informal? ».". A.: Those decisions are ‘upto the bride, and are often determined by the choice of gor aleve end the ceremony. 6 wears us a 1OnB g sone Mantes rel ‘thet bide elects to wear only a veil with her gown, the ceremony can be considered to be semi-. formal if the wedding is for- mal,'y hat do I wear? gray cutaway. It's your choice! . Fora: conte: \porary evening _ formal ceremony, the he groom ay wear ablack or Wi dress (tailcoat), while oe z ddcaalize will wear the clasate tie and: white tails, : - Qa Tf the wedding. is * semi-formal, ‘do I wear? ee time: with striped ind For a cont time: wedding, Bora day of the groomsmen may, step down™ from the if the groom ailcoat, the your shoice, or.an Hm updated stroller.” 4 wean ts « AG In ina a Teditional cere- mony, the same as the groom; with the exception of the povtenterre iubick in beasprig of ot ly-of- the thealey from the bride's bouquet. : - For the great adventure ahead, sharing the trials, travails; tears and treasured moments to come, let us help you on your wa: Take a look at the wide variety of savings plans and interest rates we have to offer. Once you know all about our different ty; ‘accounts, their interest rates and maturities, you'll be ina otter eee oe devotion. ose Do I owe a gift to any he wedding members? 3 Yes. ‘Some ‘small gift made ur = = Say it with flowers occasion, Q.: Who decides on the. type, place and length of the in? A.z Those decisions should ‘be made by agreement:be- tween the bride and groom. ied Available time’ for the its type is usually bh deer or ‘by sanancial capabilities. wit Who provides ’s bouquet? : A.z The groom buys his bride hy bouauet and also the on i fr eon A.: The groom! > Q.:"Who 19 gives the hon- officiating rev- to the As wast The groom, : tie | bride's finger suring the and offers the The groom and the members of each pay_for their own. Q: Who pays for the wed- be married in uniform? The bride's family. : 3 Wnt aye dates of "active service. tho iter han ig The Best pan attends hands him ee oneees ring to place on DOT first toastio bride and groom at He alto reads, to all assem- _ Since ancient times when carried bunches were by brides-under their veils, flowers have been an integral part of the wedding ceremony. Traditionally.” they were symbels 6 of fertility, however many flowers also have sig ances At thelr pees ‘The rose ‘love, the orchid ua deg or the carnation of distinction. white. cence and the orange blossom, purity and loveliness. Blue and the blue bell, constancy. Forget-me-nots mean true The Happiest Time. of Your Life +. Deserves Special Attention >. Let Us Help You Plan. -Your Honeymoon Holiday yu ave it) or, at Jeast; your : If your: attendants are the service they eat & ilarly and officers may wear swords ds oF sabers, Except for.re are best avoided in inpeccine love, lily of the valicy, happi- ness. The white lilac is a sym- bol bol of youthful red eiyeanihemums a of sharing, sa the garden! : xperts si sat that you consalt a florist at leas at least one and decide on colors and fas Als out what flowers. w will be in season, cost oS Don’t forget flowers for mother of the bride and the Bethe s plhcanas fe for the men, for any female attendants and flowers for the altarand reception hall. let us show you the: route to that dream ‘trip. Marie and Haz have all the detail ‘Times are are changing, ani so are brides and. grooms. A. ‘growing ni of first-time independenc fore marriage and are saying “sido” inthe 2s realy Likewise, the number. of second marriages is They necounted for over. 30 pecceat of the reco lion ‘weddings last year, ace cording to statistical surveys. scthene couples, and often iy es- tablished a "working home. new. home an ample supply of linens, . kitchen ‘utensils, cookware, g gifts, Shopping for the ideal al gift ‘ feet the pecsent ot fttite needs of this ie sal Broom can, who together already own many household basics? : Gorham, manufacturer of a vast array of silver, china, crystal'and porcelain gift the bewil --buyer a number of creative Sere taantnicgenione: J * Shop creatively First, look for versatile items that can be many different ways or that blend any style of decor. Two such Hees are bras or brass shell-shaped’ y l- able in two sizes, filled with unusual scented soaps for the m1. Versatile accessories - Later, she dish can be biel as abutter ‘OF preserve server, : clip or. holder for Lean ibe ‘Jewelry or bureau or as an pak pleee U that blends with either: antique or ultra modern decor, Brisa sift giving he has al ways included purchasing couple’s-chosen china However, if the couple.al- ready has a set of casual or formal china, gir cessory piece suchas a: bowl or planet ins in a decorative pattern that complements the existing china. Oriental patterns are cur- renily very lar as are sea- such as the yule- tide tise Homecoming: pen by Pcersmnaast sy Semerpicees comple men- tary accessory will be welcomed gifts. Consider the couple's enter- taining style. -A si alivecplaied wine cooler can Palshoafornal abbocctting. Choose one that is fairly lain in styling, such as the , French Gadroon Newport cooler, to ensure that it will init china Irish“ cups with silverplated . col holders or. continental ter to the gift : include a a Seetrated bottle of cognac or champagne or arec- -ipe for Iris! syether way to make a is to preset fe in-an an unforgettable mA tal tall bell-shaped, Cher- full-lead crystal vase look beautiful displ: in a tissue-filled bor, ut gine of the vase filled with colorful and exotic fresh-cut flowers. . ‘ Different approaches Have the vase filled with flowers and delivered to the bride the day before the wed- ding. Or, have it sent to the couple's. new home upon re- turn from the ho: combination with congratulatory: toasts a decanter with Traditional & Contemporary Elegance Inst Bridal Accessories: For Bridesmaids & Mother of the Bride ‘ Groom . Formal Wear. 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