Plan ahead for honeymoon trip — Planning a honeymoon can be more fun for a young couple than planning a wedding. After all, this is the time when the couple will be alone to- fter the wedding ies are over. However, in planning a honeymoon, certain things should be consid- ered, The amount of money and time available for a honeymoon are the primary considerations. Then, choose a destina- tion that is most appealing to you and your mate. If you enjoy skiing, find a suitable ski area and check around for special pack- ages that include lodging and life tickets. A travel agent can help you find the best package available for The Bride’s Bouquet We can thank the Sara- cens for the custom of the bridal bouquet. Saracen brides carried sprigs of. orange blossoms to sym- bolize fertility at first, then happiness and good for- tune, The Crusaders in turn brought the custom to Europe, where it was gradually adopted. ski areas and other resorts. Dude ranches, golf and tennis resorts also offer special packages that combine your favorite sports with lodging and some meals. In. many cases, resort hotels team up with airlines to offer special packages which in- clude transportation and lodging. Hotels in Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean offer various ‘inclusive’ packages for couples which include excursion rate air transportation from major cities. Most resort hotel packages offer lodging based on double occupancy which is perfect for honeymooners. Taking a cruise through the Caribbean, the Pacific or the Mediterranean is a relaxing way to combine a romantic honeymoon with a little sightseeing. The cruise ships stop at various ports long enough to allow passengers to disembark and enjoy the local scen- ery. You can also cruise to ‘a destination such as Acapulco on a luxury liner, spend several nights there in a hotel and fly back to most major cities in the United States and Canada. Let Safeway ’s Professional Florist, with 11 years experience in floral design, create distinctive floral pieces designed just for you. Arrangements for any occasion. For inquiries call 365-3470 Available in Trail and Castlegar Safeway Stores Only. Most honeymooners prefer a relaxing vacation’ to hectic touring and sight- seeing. Spots such as the Oregon coastline offer spectacular scenery; yours for the viewing along many hiking trails.: erever you go, enjoy your honeymoon. You may want to return there someday—perhaps on a special anniversary—so make it a time for happy memories. TRAVEL . TIPS. Important things to consider about choosing a honeymoon spot’are the amount: of time and money you have. Once you choose your. destination, it is the groom’s responsibility to make hotel reservations. Be sure to keep your depo- sit receipt as proof of your reservation. Ifyou are flying, besure Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs, Wayne Emerson Fry, who were married Jan, 24 at the Castlegar. United Church, The bride, Sarah Joyce McLeod, is the :, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank ‘J. McLeod and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Fry, both families of Castlegar. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hendrika, whose marriage took place. April 11 at Knox- United Church in Trail, The bride, Karin, is the daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Trevor Smith of Trail and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hendriks of Fruitvale. Pebuany Congratulations: go out to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Schlitt, who were married Feb. 14 at the Alliance Church in Trail. The bride, Dianne, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiebe and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schlitt of Prince George, B.C. to pick up.and immediate- ly check ‘your-tickets well in advance of your:wed- ding day..This will‘allow time in case of error‘or. needed adjustment. Estimate how much money you will’ need and purchase travelers’ checks, Be sure to allow for shop- ping, meals,° and -hotel bills. You might want to. add-an extra amount for “unexpected expenses. Congratulations go out to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boutin, whose marriage took place March 7 at East Trail United Church, The bride, Jeannie, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.-Frank Lavigne of Trail and the groom is the son of If you plan to use credit cards, make sure they are accepted where you are going. Take small bills for tips. | If traveling outside the | U.S., check. proof of citi- . zenship and customs re- quirements. An organized ‘and well- : + planned honeymoon is sure to be as happy and memorable as the day it” follows, Mr.:and Mrs. Ivan Boutin of Montrose. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kenneth Scherk, who were married Feb. 28 in © Nelson. The bride, Sherry Lynn, is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.I. Dunn of Nelson and the groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Scherk of Vancouver. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Emde, ‘who were married Feb. 28 in the Castlegar United Church. The bride, Lynn, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.M.R., Williamson of Trail and the groom is the son of ~ Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Emde: of Castlegar. "That's some engagement ring you bought her. What did you do, knock overa bank?" : "Well, not exactly but I - never thought I could af- ford to give Susie the kind of engagement ring that makes people look twice. 1 even ‘put off going to the jewelry store till the last minute because | didn’t have a clue about how. much 1 shouid spend. And 1! thought, ‘What does a _ guy like me know about diamonds anyway?’ "But .the jeweler showed me.c few dif-- ferent, diamonds up close so | could.see for myself why certain ones are worth so much more than others. And he gave me a great tip on figuring out how’ much L.could spend on the ring. He said that .a: diamond engagement ring should be, worth at least one to two mon- ths’ salary. “When | realized how much money | usually go through just on myself, | decided that my fiancee should have the biggest and best diamond ring! could afford. Was it wor- th.it? Well, -let’s just say that every time she gets a col pliment on her ring, | feel about ten feet tall.” BOSSE’S JEWELLERY (1979) LTD. 1104 3rd St. sein’ A diamond is forover. DeBeers 365-7141 MODERN Wea