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Show I w- - , v" ? '-'1 y ' '' A beautiful dress attracts everyone's attention - Colors make a difference By MONTA RAE JEPPSON of Bride's Eternal and Fashions Planning a wedding and reception in the bride's family is a responsibility respon-sibility that needs thought, time and planning. A minimum of six months should be allowed to plan a wedding and carry out the details. Many do not allow that much time in this valley. Two or three months is the common average, but nationwide it is six months to a year. Frazzled nerves between mother and daughter are more likely to develop when time is short and you're under pressure. The mother of the bride is hostess. This is probably one of the largest "parties" she has ever given and she should make sure she looks her best as far as a dress for her is concerned. Many mothers shop at the last minute with the feeling that it is the bride's day, and she is right, but since her mother is the hostess she should look the part. Subtle sparkle on mothers' dresses are definitely in style. A little rhinestone, sequin, pearling or glitter are all the "in" look right now if it suits your personality. Black and white weddings are definitely not etiquette. It is too much conflict with the bride when guests come into the room. This is the bride's day and she and her husband should be the focal point, not blend in with the line. The groom is more prominent if his tuxedo is a different color from the other men in the line. This is the bride and groom's day and the colors chosen in a reception line make the difference. Since the mother of the bride is the hostess, she is first in line, then her husband, next the groom's mother and father, best man, groom, the bride, maid of honor and the bridesmaids. If flower girls are used, they can be on the end of the line or give them duties such as passing out thank-you notes or putting napkins on tables. Etiquette says formal thank-you notes are mailed to every guest that gave a gift. Many times grandparents are asked to be special guests of honor, but should not be included in the line. They should and can be seated separate from the formal line. Wedding invitations should be mailed one month before the wedding, particularly out of state. In an informal daytime or nighttime wedding or reception, it is proper to wear suits and short dresses. For a formal or semi-formal wedding the proper attire are long dresses and tuxedos. No line is required for an informal reception if you so desire, just circulating and talking with guests is acceptable. However, for a semi-formal or formal reception a receiving line is in order. Two or three items of interest as far as tradition is concerned involve the veil, ring and cake. The veil depicts virginity. In the early days the groom did not see the bride until at the altar. When they were pronounced man and wife, he lifted her veil and this was the first time he looked upon her. The veil has followed through as traditionally bridal. The wedding cake originally was a symbol of fertility. The ring is a token of affection symbolizing forever as the band is round and never ending. |
