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Show G2__TheSalt Lake Tribune/Deseret News, Sunday, January 31, 1999 Advertising supplementproduced by the Newspaper Agency Flowers vck solid grew in gardens in Asia as long as quet was considered appropriate for formal weddings: roses, stephanotis and lily of the valley. No longer. At even extremely formal ceremonies, longevity queens of flower cultivation. In its wild state, the rose is andcolors.” Grooms are much more involvedin Continued from Page G-! Roses: Fact and legend: Roses The right wedding ring can help ensure marriage is set in:stone 5,000 years ago, making them the brides nowcarry variety of flowers believed to go back even further. By CHARLENE BALDRIDGE SPECIAL ContRiautor According to the homeartssite, rose springing open a jewelry case under his fossils date from 35 million years ago. beloved’snose ...” say Marcy Blumand Laura Fisher Kaiser in Weddingsfor Dummies (IDG Is there a soul alive who doesn’t know the Books), “many brides and groomsprefer to four Cs to be considered when purchasing a shop for the engagement and wedding rings quality diamond?Is there anyone whodoesn’t together.” weight? In additiontothe standardfour, there are two Csthat bear mention as well. Thefirst, complexity, is daunting. In the climate of today’s frenetic lifestyle and facile rip-offs, the major challenge faced by couples seeking the perfect engagement ring is complexity. With cut, color, clarity and carat weight to consider, whom doyou trust to guide you through the complex process of selecting a diamond that’s a good value and as close toperfection as your budgetwill allow? Andthe second,cost,is perhapsthefirst Cto consider for all else hinges upon how to much you are able to spend. Thosein the know suggest two times one’s monthly salary as blooms used in weddings. Even the color ofthe rose is fraught with meaning. Red and white together symbolize unity; pink means and gen- tility; and yellowstandsforjoy someone youtrust. chunk of change, and you don’t want to risk getting important, but don’t lose the romance of their adventure in the technicalities,” said Carol Greet jewelry manager at Fred Meyer inSalt Lake City. “If they are constantly worried aboutggetting rippedoff, it takes a lotof the fun out of it “It is nice to find a jewelry sales associate that youfeel comfortable with andcantrust,” Green continued. “If you can find someone like that, it is a good ideatostay withthat person because they can generally get you whateverit is that you are seeking.” Some decide to spendthe greenstuff on a honeymoonin Tahiti and save thesolitaire for their 10th wedding anniversary. If a diamond ring is the thing, however,its seeking may be a couple’s initial important collaborative effort. by Aphrodite, given brilliance, joy “Ivy representsfidelity; lily of the val- and charmby the three Graces. The ley, purity; red roses, love; violets, “fayre Mayden” who had been falsely ‘accused and sentenced to death by burning. Obviously, medieval legend-makers wereoblivious to the fossil record. In Greek mythology, the goddess flower. Her beauty was thenenhanced A stargazerlily provides a delicate platform for a 1.51-carat natural brown diamond, above. A platinum bandset with 15 diamonds is shown below. flower, a rose ofcourse, was given to the love god Eros and named “Queen ofthe Flowers. The Romanstell it another way. The maiden Rodanthe had many suitors but she would have noneofthem. The suitors broke down the maiden’s door and the Roman goddess Dianawasso, infuriated she tumed Rodantheinto a rose,hersuitors intothorns. knowledge, and the on-line perusal doesn’t cost a thing. Atpresstime, The Knot (www.theknot.com) Herbs, grains and flowers: Writing in Weddings for Dummies, “T alwaystell those who are shopping for had planstofeature a nationally known dia- weddingringsthat yes, clarity and quality are mondexpert atits Website, which will include which she co-authored with Laura to purchase diamonds on-line. Even thoughhesells on-line, Moshe advises and special events planner Marcy Blumsays, “Today, the language of can actually see the goods and wield that 10X loupe. Moshe is not alone in advising unmounted stones, because the undesirable dings and encompasses the language Q&A,advice and, eventually, the opportunity Fisher Kaiser, Manhattan wedding you to doyour diamond homework where you flowers is spoken most often at wed- of herbs as well. Since the time of ancient Greece, when brides carried aspects of a gemstone are easilydisguised by herbs and grains as signs of fertility, many a bride has slippedsprigs of its setting. Diamond purchasers should always compare loose, unmountedstones under nat- herbs intoher bridal bouquet to con- ural sunlight. vey a special meaning or to fool the Onceyou've set your budget, Moshe sug- evil eye “For years, only onestyle of bou- gests ranking the four Cs inorder of preference; in other words, decide what diamond attributes hold the most appeal. Forinstance,if you place carat weight ahead of perfection, clarity andcolor, that certainly affects your choice, ical checklists into chores for the marry you, meet that person and bride vs. chores for the groom. We arrangeservices have tied to make the tasks equi* Interview wedding consultants,if You want your wedding to be pertable. Grab somescissors, clipthese using fect. You expect everyone and lists andstart your ownplan. * Discuss honeymoonpossibilities everything to perform exactly right ning their wedding at least a year in One moregeneraltip: Each person * Compromise on your combined You cannot leave such expectations advance. may find help to complete all the guest lists, up to chance. “But that isn’t always the case,” tasks on his or her list. Delegate * Register for gifts at local stores “The more carefully youplan,the says Leah Ingram in her book The some jobs to trusted family or 4 months ahead more youcan relax and enjoy the big Portable Wedding Consultant friends. * Choose wedding rings day,” says Allana Baroni in her (Contemporary Books). She begins CHORES FOR THE BRIDE AND * Write vows,if personalized. Unique(Galaxy Publishing) Make your own timeline. Many brides and groomswill begin plan- atimetable six months ahead. Consulting these expert resources, Break downthe details into indi by the editors of Bride's magazine vidual tasks, she advises. “Any project can seem over (Fawcett Columbine), and Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner whelming whenviewedinits entire ty,” says Becky Long in her book as well as Bride's Wedding Planner fromthat magazine's editors (John Wiley & Sons), we broke downtyp. a G Budalpage WEDDING ATTIRE ; RENTAL & SALES GROOM 12 to 6 months ahead Set the date. 2 weeks ahead * Make date to obtain marriage license. Set the budget, extending to num: ber of guests, style of wedding. * Determinesites for wedding cer emonyand reception * Determineofficiate whowill At rehearsal * Confirm times andplaces with bridalparty for dressing and photog: raphy on theday of the wedding, See CHECKLIST, Page G-5S EXCLUSIVELY WEDDINGS BEST IMAGES jatives Included . Day Coverage + Unlimited Locations + Call before You Sign With ave Else Website: 1 rp:// www best With our attention to detail and elegant atmosphere, you'll look and feel like a princess in a gown from Bridal Image! BRIDAL GOWNS @ TUXEDOS @ ACCESSORIES @ INVITATIONS 562-898 503 West 2600 South @ Colonial Square Bountiful @ 294-0644 the Flowers (Dover Publications), or Ann Field's The Meaning of Flowers (Chronicle Books). If you plana destination wedding and use flowers indigenous to, say, Jamaica, it’s a whole new ball game. Check with the locals Remember that different cultures ascribe different meanings to flower colors, wams Blum. “Iranians and Peruviansgive yellow flowersto their worst enemies, and Mexicans use themforfunerals and Dayofthe Dead celebrations. Similarly, white flowers are a sign of mourningfor Chinese.” Article provided by Copley News Service. brooches.” Wedding checklist: Who does whatam and1when? . Simplify Your Wedding: How to Make Planning the Big Day an Easy Job (Reader's Digest). modesty; forget-me-nots, true love; orange blossoms,fertility and happiness; and myrtle is the symbolofvirginity.” Those who wish to delve more deeplyinto the love story they may tell with their wedding flowers might order Kate Greenaway’s Languageof full-size, vintage and imperial See RINGS, Page G-4 From Something Old to Something New: A Bride's Guide to Something Wedding, Teddy Lenderman writes: Hair Continuedfrom Page G-1 “Despite the cliche of the man proposing by BY PRISCILLA LISTER SpEciAL ContmiauToR themselves and their groomsmen. Cornflowers are in, as well as vocal i Chloris turns a dead nymph into a result ofprayers of a Glitters: The Complete Video Guide to Buying check out the detailed informationatthesite of a diamond broker named Moshe (www. caratplus.com/moshe). Naturally, he wants yourbusiness, butthere is atreasure trove of good, clear, understandable flowers.” Men are also becoming more creative in selecting boutonnieres for ries, seen recently in a bridal magazine. Traditional bouquet and Soe elements include ivy, i amaryllis, calla lily, eee stephanotis, tulip, viburum, rosemary, rose, bluebell, hydrangea, borage and peony. oS TheIdiot's Guide to the Perfect miraculously at Bethlehem as the An excellent initial source is All That a Diamond, available from Gemological Educational Marketing Services. A 10X jeweler’s loupe — an essential (and impressive) tool when purchasing diamonds — is included in the purchase price. You can visit the Web site at http:// www.diamondsvideo.com. after the fact and say, ‘I hated the Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and asserts that the first roses appeared lized carbonfora lifetime. Go for quality and deal with all phases of the process of planning the wedding, says Blum. “They might as well get their say. It’s muchbetter from the bride’s point of view, because the men can’t tum around Fable reports, “Medieval legend floats made of green blueber- to look at that hunk of compressed, crystal- While you're on the Web, But don’t let this innate fe: of getting taken becomeall-consuming when shoppingfor a ring, or youlosethe funofit. nizable way than any other flower. They have long been the favored Before facing whatglitters, a crash course of somekind is essential. You're not going to become a gemologist overnight, but a little knowledge certainly puts you in a good position to make an informed decision. Don’t allow yourselvesto be rushed. You can expect a guideline. They're not specific about whether that means onesalary or two, but any way you slice it, that’s quite a rippedoff. No matter the language, roses seem to say “I love you” in a more recog- MICHAEL D. WINOKUR AND JEFFREY BROWNICNS know that the price of a diamondis determined by its cut, color, clarity and carat Corporation The Titanic'’s Rose curls,” says Tricomi. “There may be someretrolookstohair now, but wouldhave adored these. Yosca combinesvintage gold and it’s very modem. Hair is not done antiquesilver with colored Austrian and Swaroyski crystals in imperial combinations oflavender and sapyou want yourhair as close to per- phire, tourmaline and garnet, as perfectly in the '90s.” But if there is ever a day when fect as possible, it’s your wedding day. This year, the best way to shine maybe to add somecrowning glo- well as clear crystals. Available in three sizes, demure to grand to majestic, each piece is important enough to stand alone or can be clustered together and sprinkled on “There are so many things you a French twist or an upsweptstyle can do with hair accessories,” says for wedding-day glamour. ries perhaps evenatiara. Tricomi. “You can even create a garlandfilled with branches.” Whilebranching out like this may not be the way you want to be Floral combs -al8o get updated with silk hydrangeas and daisies; andthenthere are alwaysthe “real” gardengarlands thatcircle the head, remembered on your weddingday, rimmed with elegant fresh posies. there arelots of other glittering pos- Rone Vega, a ‘stylist with the wire for his signature ypsweepsand flo- sibilities, including silver or gold Warren-Tricomi Saton, is renown headbands and crowns sparkling with rhinestones, rock ral hair arrangeménts for weddings crystals or Baroquepearls, Jeweled and black-tie parties. Often work. barrettes,hair sticks and bobby pins are other decorative tress tamers that have proven popular ing with fresh flowers, including roses or orchids, he works to loose ends gathered up and swept appreciate beautygin things. 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