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Show Spring Brides, February, 19875 Extending the invitations, writing the thank-you- s By Rosella Stem Copley News Service With the return of the traditional wedding comes the return of traditional choices in and invitations thank-yo- u notes. engagements, brides have more time to make the appropriate selections for all the formalities surrounding their weddings. This includes finding the perfect invitations. for s, example, plays the arbiter of taste in handling only Crane paper, ecru in color and engraved in black ink. The basic invitation according to a package, Neiman-Marcu- s spokeswom- is your engraved inan, an vitations, two envelopes inside one and outside one, a reception card and response card with envelope. And, of course, the invitations are tissued. Stacey Himmel, who has been helping couples select their invitations for the last several years, also notices a the contemporary by her clientele, florals remain a popular choice. Handwritten invitations are acceptable and appealing for those having a small wedding g of less than 50 guests. on the envelopes even adds a personal touch to the most formal invitation. For an extra touch, brides can have Among With longer Neiman-Marcu- while others like a carefree, traditional trend. There is more and more relaxed pose outdoors. A couple should choose their engraving... but the message inside the invitation may be invitations no less than 10 to 12 personalized for friends and weeks prior to their wedding date so there will be time for family. selections made Hand-writtin- professional calligraphers address the envelopes being sent to guests. Calligraphy for the invitation message also can be reproduced by thermography, a heat process that fuses ink and powder and resembles engraving... but is less costly. Some couples personalize their invitations with photograph taken by a a or friend. Some professional prefer formal studio sittings, selection word additional time. Invitations should be mailed at least one month prior to the This allows adequate time for guests to respond and make gift ceremony. selections. With gifts in mind, the bride may wish to select her thank-yo- u notes at the same time she selects her invitations. A thank-yo- u card with her maiden initials can be used prior to the wedding for For after shower thank-youthe marriage, an engraved card with the ecru thank-yo- u name of the married couple is blind-emboss- appropriate. How track can the of bride keep hundreds Bridal Registry Complete Domestic Department for the 55 E. Groom Main, Price 637-138- 1 Fusions Reasonably Priced" ChfltefW 750 West Price River Drive of in- - Continued on Page 6 in 8v ed s. Come in and ask us about our new concept Bride and proofreading, delivery and addressing. Invitations with photographs may require Price, 637-407- 9 |