ern Se erepmcerenenatae Panera Sere Ser YOUR WEDDING PLANNER an ancient tradition Deana Lancaster But she cautions thar “different” doesn't News Reporter deana@nsnews.com IF-you’re tying the knot for the sec- ond time (or for the first, for chat matter) you may be looking to do something different. “We're definitely seeing a lot more wed- dings ar home, more intimate weddings, wed- dings in a unique setting. Also a lot of people are having the ceremony and reception in the same place,” says Connic Fay of Lonsdale Party Rentais. Fay often gets closely involved with wed-, ding preparations far beyond just renting out tables, tents and dishes — and she’s seen it all . or lots of it anyway. “There is no rule of thumb. P’ve done nau- tical themes, weddings on a beach. I did one where the bride arrived on horseback and the mean sloppy or poorly planned. *You should still: give it the respect the occasion deserves.” Fay starts with a site inspection. “Thar’s the biggest probiem. Peaple have unrealistic expectations. They have no idea how many people they can fit in a space.” Then, she works with the space. At one home she discovered a beautiful, dense grapevine clinging to the caves. She thought it would be a perfect spot for champagne and Kir station, But something was missing: the grapes! So she wired bunches of red and white grapes into the vines. At homes where there isn’t one large space that can hold all the guests, she sets up more than one tent, for cating, drinking and danc- ing. “It encourages people to move around and groom drove up on a motorcycle.” done New Year's weddings, themed weddings and lots more. Folks are raking the plunge (literally) underwater (scuba enthusiasts), at zGos (ani- mal lovers), and on ranches (country music fans). Medieval, Victorian, Art Deco, the roar- She’s also ming!e.” Caribbean- With second weddings, says Fay, she's noticed there is a greater emphasis on the food and wine. ing *20s, the groovy ’60s and the flared-pants, ty. disco-ducked °70s. If you can think of it, it can probably be done. “At second weddings, they tend to be a lit- de older, and have more sophisticated tastes. There's a focus on quality rather than quanti- “It's nor usually as traditicnal as a first wed- y ding, bur is often very simple and elegant.” Adventure honeymoons capturing newlyweds By Deana Lancaster News Reporter deana@nsnews.com TODAY’S discriminat- ing bridal! couples are looking for something more when they plan --their honeymoon. Sun, sand and tropical heat van get Goring alter a while (really) ... so don’t just Jie there —do something! @ Golf in the Dominican Republic. One of the great bargains in’ the region, the Dominican Republic is about the size of Scotland and has some 17 golf courses, the most famous of which is the Pete Dye-designed Casa de Campo. ® Mountain biking in Martinique. — Martinique’s Sawtooth Mountains —~ which include the 4,581-f. Mont for mountain bikers who appreciate torturous terrain. Trails pass through the thick coastal rainforest of the exten- sive Parc Nature] Regional de la Martinique. @ Diving in Saba. The tiny five-sqare-mile island of Saba has limited entertainment pos- sibilities — above water, that is. Below, the island’s volcanic wails continue their sharp drop into the spectacular Saba Marine Park, which encircles the entire island. The park, hosts a spectacular variety of fish, turtles and the occasional whale. B® Kayaking in the Exuma Cays. Travelers could visit an island a day for a year betore exhausting Exuma Cays, a loose confederation of oases scattered 120 miles south of. Nassau. Kayaking is an inti- mate way to explore the Park, Allen’s Cay and Stocking Island. Don’t have the budget for a tropical trip? Why not. stick closer to home: biking in the Gulf Islands, kayaking in B.C.’s Inside Passage, or golf in Whistler. The possibilities are end- less. Tropical destinations from Conde Nast Sports For Women, February, 1998. ATTENDING a second wedding, or that of a couple who have been “co-habitating” for years can pose a gift-giving dilemma for guests. So what can vou buy for the couple who truly has everything? Here are a few sugges- tons: @ Whe not help them stock up their wine cel- ... he had his hair done at North Park Men's Hair! Bring in this Ad before ~ July 198: : % @ receive ~ 1 hair services OFF for your groom's party thas caster of tareay Walbng Pasar [1d lar with a vintage they might not normally buy for themselves? @ Treat the couple to dinner at a nice restau- rant where they can enjoy a private, intimate celebration atter all the wedding-day stress. @ Help them expand their minds with a cou- ple’s membership to cither Science World or the Vancouver Aquarium, (next ‘to'the Bay): 922-9612 Celebrate Close to Home Celebrate your important day in the comfort of your own neighborhood recCentre. North Vancouver recCentres have affordable, accessible rooms for small and large groups. Qe 2 Nerth . vantouvers Rent a room for your formal party plans: banquets, receptions, dances, anniversaries, re-unions or rent a pool, arena or gym for theme parties; skating, swimming art, curling, basketball, tournaments, or family “picnics”. 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