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Show - - - - - - m - s-Mt-- mrm. Did you know that... Did you know that... The custom of wearing the wedding or engagement ring on the fourth finger came from the ancient Egyptians, who believed that a special nerve of this finger ran directly to the heart. There was once a strict code issued in Europe requiring that lovers wear gold rings only on their smallest fingers. In the 18th century, during the time of George I of England, the ring, although often placed on the fourth finger at the ceremony, was usually placed afterward on the thumb-proba- bly because of the exceptionally large size of the rings then in fashion. A ring was often a matter of life or death on the Isle of Man as part of a dramatic scenario occurring when a young man was found guilty of injuring a maiden in some manner. The young female victim was given a sword, a rope and a ring, signifying that she could have her offender beheaded, hung or forced to marry her. In Italy during the 15th century, the bethrothal ceremony was never done in the presence of a priest-- a notary public was the official to see. When no ring of precious metal was available for a marriage ceremony, a curtain ring from the church curtains sometimes sufficed. In India, wedding rings were worn only for a few days after the ceremony; at most, a ring was worn for a year, then melted down for more "practical" use. Some Hindu women wore an unusual ring on the big toe of their left foot as a mark of the married state. In some parts of Ireland, the belief in the special virtue of a gold ring was so strong that often the groom would rent one for the altar rites if he were unable to af-ford the purchase price. Although our wedding and engagement ring beliefs and practices have changed dramatically from these of centuries past, the ring still plays a significant role in the marriage traditions of today. 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ESPECIALLY FOR THE BRIDE Satins, Polyesters, Taffetas, Sheers Galoon Lace, Motifs and All-Ov- er Lace Bridal Illusion for veils Headpieces - plain or lace finished Hats and flower wreaths Slips One of the largest selections of bridal fabrics & lace in the area Wedding House Fashions "Bridal Specialist" 815 E. 2780 N. Provo 377-597- 2 Bridal Consultant Ruth Hunsaker Custom Made Make It Yourself Free Consultation S5s sits , "X N . ! f - - - s , - - , Traditions unite at The Bungalow - v Call us for your special needs. 785-211- 235 S. 100 W., Pleasant Grove, Utah Personalize thank-yo- u notes with instant photos The wedding and the honeymoon are over and the newlyweds are settled into their new home, enjoying their wedding gifts. But lurking behind that scene is the task of thanking the givers of those gifts. An instant camera can be a big help in sending thank-yo- u notes. Taking a picture of each wedding gift actually in use will personalize the thank you much more than a simple note. After all, there are only a certain number of ways to write, "Thank you for..." What's more, it can make the whole process more fun. The special thank you of a photo doesn't have to wait until after the wedding, either. Instant photos of members of the bridal party are wonderful mementos of the happy occasion that they can take with them. And relatives who live far aways can take back pictures of the wedding even before the professionally made photos are available. Technology is making instant prints much easier to mail. With Kodak's Kodamatic Trimprint instant color film, the bulky backing of the print can be stripped away, leaving a picture that looks like a traditional photograph. Instant prints can be trimmed to any size without worrying about leakage from developing chemicals, and they're thin enough to slip inside a letter or note card. Taking pictures is easy and fun. It's a good idea for the new husband and wife to take turns posing and shooting. Try to take pictures with the present actually being used - flowers being placed in a vase, a place setting at dinner, English muffins being placed in a toaster oven. For more static objects, like pictures on walls, try to show the role of the gift in the room's decor and have a person in the photo to add life and scale. |