Hindu legend credits the discovery of the first pearl to the great god, Vishnu. The legend holds that Vishnu drew the pearl from the sea and presented it to his daughter on her wedding day, thus setting a precedent for millions of brides down through the millenia.

For her wedding, Queen Nefertiti of Egypt had pearls mounted on her crown; worked into her collar, draped upon her arms and sewn into the gilded leather of her san- dals.

Mary Queen of Scots was given four hundred large, lustrous white pearls as a wedding gift. These were so coveted by her cousin, Queen Eliza- beth, that they are said to be one of the reasons for Mary's imprisonment and later execution.

Catherine de Medici wore six ropes of great pearls to her wedding, along with a pair of pearl earrings which were the largest in the world at that time.

According to existing manuscripts, Pocahontas was the first American

Pearls: Custom Of Old

Still Known To Play A Role

bride known to wear pearls to her wedding..,A royal diadem of three strands of pearls decorated her hat, and large oval pearls hung from her ears. |

As American fortunes began to be made in the 1800s, pearl engagement rings became the prized possessions of prospective brides. :

It was then customary for a bride to receive a gift of a pearl necklace, which she wore to the altar on her special day. Mary Todd Lincoln was one such bride.

With the discovery that pearls could be cultivated in live oysters, the custom of brides wearing pearls came into greater promin- ence. No longer was it necessary to be very weal- thy in order to enjoy wearing nature's jewels of the sea.

Society's elite, however, continued to observe the custom of wearing pearls on the wedding day.

When Grace Kelly mar- ried Prince Rainier of Monaco, her gown was closed with cultured pearl buttons, and tiny cultured pearls where sewn into her

veil.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wore a_ single choker of cultured pearls and simple pearl earrings as the only jewels to accompany her magnifi- cent wedding dress.

And, when Mariana Simonescu recently wed tennis star Bjorn Borg, she wore a pearl-encrusted gown and veil which cost more than $7,000.

Although wedding pro-

tocol has become more relaxed over the years, and styles in wedding dresses now range from formal to casual, cultured pearls are still considered the most appropriate jewels for a bride to wear.

The question is, what style of pearl necklace will look best with a particular bridal dress?

— The choker is the shortest cultured pearl necklace, about 15” long. It falls to just above the collar bone, and is tradi- tionally worn with a high round neckline, but is also appropriate with a scooped neckline. 2

— The princess length is 18" long and falls just below a turtleneck collar. This length is lovely with a deep, scooped neckline.

‘he matinee necklace, 20” to 24” long, halfway between the neck- line and bosom. This length is lovely with a high-stand- ing collar, as well as with round or scooped-neck col- lars.

The opera length is 28" to 30”, falling just past the bosom. An elegant look, it is most appropriate with high-standing collars.

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Registry For Brides Now Back In Use

All friends and relatives of the bride will be pleased to know that use of the bri- dal gift registry is on the tise again, after years of virtual nonexistence.

The registry, offered at many ‘fine department stores, is a free service that every bride-to-be and her fianc€ should take ad- vantage of soon after their engagement is announced.

With a trained consul- tant for assistance, you and your fiancé can choose various styles of table settings, linens and kitchen items for your future home. Every final preference is recorded and kept on hand so that, upon phoning or visiting the store, your friends can find out what you would really like to receive for your wedding.

The bridal gift registry is a blessing for everyone concerned. Your wedding guests won’t be wondering what to give you, and can be confident that you will really appreciate their gifts. Since the registry list covers a wide assortment of items in every price range, your friends can have an ample selection to choose from.

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- Source Of Wedding Information

A great scurce for almost anything you need to know about weddings, honeymoons and settin; up housekeeping Modern Bride magazine. Of particular interest is a department in the back of the publication, called “Booklets for You.” It’s filled withr places to write for free or inexpensive booklets on every aspect of getting married.

In case you feel a bit old-fashioned having a wedding at all, or if you have the impression that weddings are on the de- cline, guess again. Maggie Tenney, Beauty Editor of Modern Bride tells us that government figures show the highest number of weddings in the history of the United States took place in 1979, Thank goodness, the important

ings still matter!

your glorious honeymoon. Months of musing have gone into the choices for

‘it: experts consulted, air- * line schedules mulled over,

brochures studied. With the selections made, your big concern is looking per- fectly beautiful during every moment of the trip.

If that’s-really, your goal, take a tip from the experts: consider the cli- mate of your destination. Each area has its climate pluses-and-minuses and it’s wise to prepare for those elements which can mar your appearance.

Uf you're off to'Florida, take your climate clue from the sun. Those long, hot days on the beach will demand hair-repairs be- fore your evening appear- ances. The operative word here is protection. The minute you are out of the water, towel-dry your hair and comb it smooth. Then cover it—either with a broad-rimmed straw hat, or with a scarf, tied gypsy style. Too much exposure to the sun can be harmful to hair. ?

Perhaps the Pacific Northwest is your honey- moon destination. Even June through September, expect rain and dampness

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there. After touring through scenic oceanside villages, the evening Program may be dinner at a cozy inn. Your clothes will be casual, but mist or no, your hair should not loo! |. Take a warm shower, then shampoo and blow-dry.

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Credit: Handle with Care!

After receiving a wed- ding ring, the next step for many young brides is to obtain: a credit card for every department store in the neighborhood

But, experts advise; take caution. Credit is con- venient bat,-us wisely, it can lead to. com- pulsive spending arid over- “whelming debts which can deeply scar the future of your family.

Exercise discipline when making. credit purchases, and always make pay- ments on time and in full, recommend credit coun-

selors. Developing good habits now can help to insure financial security for your many happy years ahead to- gether. : ‘Thank You Etiquette

It is the’ bride’s duty ‘to acknowledge wedding gifts, but the bridegroom should be mentioned when ‘making your ‘‘thank yous.”

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