34 - Sunday, June 7, 1992 - North Shore News WISH LIST The 90’s look colourful ceramic bowls from Portugal & italy Fel tyled for | success Just for men ... creative cuts, styles and quality barbering Featuring Nexus Products Exclusive to Park Royal BEAUTIFUL BANQUET By THE BEAUTIFUL aaa you a want your special day t be picture perfect why settle for : anything less? Come and view the spectacular beaury and setting of West Vancouver's Gleneagles Golf Course. TWO BEAUTIFUL BANQUET ROOMS FOR GROUPS FROM 50-300 & Wedding Receptions ® Business Meetings ® Company Parties ® All your special events Photo submitted COMBINATION GIFTS can be just the ticket for people who don’t need large appliances. A selection of kitchen items using a breakfast or lunch theme is always useful. Photo submitted IT 1S hard to go wrong with a basic sewing kit that will be handy for couples who simply sew on buttons, to those icoking to do some more detailed mending. Mines Peridal Sela THE WEDDING DRESS YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN'T AFFORD IS site rok “Ure: Also grad, bridesmaids and mother of the bride dresses 654 SEYMOUR STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C. V6B 3K4 Across from the Bay PHONE OR FAX 689-1023 NOW THAT wedding season is upon us and the list of gifts to buy is growing long, you are con- fronted or challenged with a deci- sion, What will be a special and wonderful gift that the couple will cherish forever? Those guests who don’t want to give the typical bridal registry selection of assorted place - set- tings, china and crystal, should consider some interesting alter- natives. Most people are comfortable with the familiar and tend to stick to the same gift over and over. ft means so much more to the recipient when you select some- thing a little different or unusual. The quality and type of gift is a teal reflection on the giver, so it is important to personally choose something. Create an individual type of gift — perhaps one centred around a particular theme. Some ideas to win their hearts may be a set of colored cordial 44 Flow much you spend really should depend on you. It is the thought that counts and something from the heart means much ‘more than a careless choice. 99 glasses and decanter, a basket fill- ed with a white iace bed cover, sheets and pillowcases, a teapot and tea caddy, a wicker hamper filled with an assortment of dishes, glasses-and linens, or his and hers silk robes and dressing gowns, If you know the couple well, then consider their lifestyle and select a gift accordingly. For the contemporary couple who loves to entertain, a selection of luncheon plates or serving pieces is best. : Traditionalists might enjoy a cashmere paisley throw, a bamboo rocker or toile tray made into a small side table. Perhaps they like old-fashioned things — items such as linen ta- blecloths, a pair of continental size linen pillow shams with lace trim or a set of six matching linen handtowels are a few favorites. A garden settee or a wicker loveseat could capture the roman- tic and practical side of the out- door enthusiast. Some unwritten rules are helpful to remember when giving a gift. Even though many etiquette ex- Perts say vou have a year to send your gift, others feel that is too long. Three to six months seem to be much more timely as well as appropriate. How much you, spend really should depend on you. It is the thought that counts and some- thing from the heart means much ' more than a careless choice. Avoid giving a gift just for the sake of giving it. If it comes down to that, do not be original but opt for the most boring of traditions, which is giv- ing money. Keep in mind the old saying, “A great love goes here with a lit- de gift,’’ when giving or receiving gifts. .