The equity, 8 février 1995, 1995 brides guide

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instead, the welcome.Hand-held vacu- pick up spills and messes.Thermal Carafe Coffeemak- thermal carafe keeps coffee urns top the list of household Some models come with a er.It doesn't have a hot plate, \"just brewed hot and fresh appliances, followed by mi- power brush attachment that crowaves.The convenient is ideal for carpeted stairs Practical gifts are often hand-held vac can quickly and upholstery.he bridal season is here.Although wed-9 dings take place all year long, June remains firmly entrenched as the favorite month for weddings.What has changed is the bride.Today, at an average age of 24, she is older than in any previous generation.And second marriages are on the rise.The older age of today's brides and the increasing rate of remarriages mean that most women have furnished at least a small household - even if it was a studio apartment.The centuries-old tradition of wedding gifts, and the American innovation of the bridal shower were designed originally to outfit a first home.Now, a new look at gift-giving is required in order to meet the contemporary lifestyle of today's bride.A leading manufacturer of small appliances for the home, offers the following suggestions: Select gifts that match the couple's lifestyle.In most of today's married couples, both spouses work.Working women - and that includes 70 percent of all women today - require items that make work around the house easier.Easy-to-use food preparation appliances, such as handy choppers can save time and effort every day.Fast and easy operation and dishwasher-safe parts will make a working woman's life easier.Coffeemakers that can be set to automatically begin brewing before breakfast will prevent a morning rush for the working couple.Consider high quality small appliances.Many couples already own the basics,\" so gift-giving offers an opportunity to upgrade.Given the popularity of both thermal carafes and coffee-makers as requested gifts, \"trade up\" to a special appli- Page 2, Supplement to THE EQUITY, February 8, 1995 ?so the continuous heating for hours, that can make coffee bitter is n 4TK f* ffirYfrth CM t 3 h \\ \\ B \\ \\ The secret of a perfect wedding lies in the details.It is the finishing touches that make the day memorable.Express your appreciation to friends and family with fine china and sparkling crystal gifts.Bridesmaids .gifts as unique as each of your attendants.Charming pearl sets, ring holders, fragrance bottles and perfume, or clocks.Groomsmen .their gifts can be practical as well as elegant when you choose a sterling silver engraved stein, pen set or letter opener.Parents .Fill their home with flowers arranged in china or crystal vases in a variety of shapes and sizes.Your wedding WILL BE PERFECT .a reflection of family traditions and personal taste, with fond memories for years to come.At McCauley Jewellers we are committed to making each wedding a special one.Come in and see our selection of wedding invitations, feathered pens, guest books, car decorations, garters and champagne glasses.if >- 1 (1 i r/< i fffii tSIIb 4 > iffi, -% ftA 1 4* ffl, % & m *t/, y m, frjY^'YV\" n (ff\u2019» m.> n > v > « > y % a V?R- ï > ï i; 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Today 's brides favor mix of traditional, modern concepts Marriage Wilson - Murray * IS TTien it comes to her and numerous - and the 90s characterized by freedom of %/A/ wedding,the contem- wedding is certainly one expression, y Ü porary bride often mixes traditional EfnrrrroirmnrnnrmnroTrrrrrrrnrmrrro'O'rfzz and modern concepts that in- ^ \u2014 fluence not only the ceremony and her gown, but also the wider arena of marriage E and her relationships.Brides today are older than r they were, but that does not r rule out a large, traditional o ceremony and a long, white E gown.These days, however, £ it is also chic to be married F in a tailored suit.The key to a successful o wedding is deciding on one u with which the bride and groom are comfortable.The new trend in weddings for the 90s is the freedom of expression to create On August 6th# 1994 the wedding of Nancy Murray and Ken\ttheir own unique ceremony > Wilson took place at Shawville United Church.The bride is the\tand a reception that reflects F daughter of Sandra and Barrie Murray of Shawville, Quebec, their ideas\to The couple now reside in Plantageant, Ontario.\tBecause today's bride is F older, she often has an edu- £ cation and career experience behind her.Her tastes are more sophisticated and so are her expectations of her\t\u2022 relationship with her spouse.Anew balance Not only does she value her marriage, but also the career that she has worked to obtain.Chances are she will strive to create a balance between the time she spends with her husband and the time she allocates for her job.Time management is important to most young couples making the transition between single and married life.Matrimony has experienced a resurgence in the'90s, but it incorporates a new breed of togetherness.Women today enjoy more career freedom than their mothers, but also have rediscovered traditional ideas.Today's bride is likely to advocate equality, dual careers and sharing the tasks of parenthood, but have more traditional values as well.\t|i With education and career I freedom comes the fact that r the bride of today has trav- \\~ elled outside of her hometown.She may have gone away to college and then relocated to a city with career opportunities.Therefore, it is less likely that the '90s bride will marry her high school sweetheart.Chances are that the bride and groom are from different parts of the country.This leads to innovative ideas to get the friends and relatives from both sides to mix and mingle at different weekend events such as barbecues, picnics and cocktail parties.What this translates about the new trend in weddings for the 90\u2019s is that they are an intimate interpretation of the couple to be married reflecting their ideals, goals and lifestyle.Today\u2019s couples have a new maturity and freedom reflected by how they choose to celebrate their marriage.Wedding choices are varied ' i te X * / »\u2022' «*¦ t J>''