THE TERM “September bride” has a very different
meaning today than it did 50 years ago.

{t once referred to a woman wha had chosen to
marry fate in life, but now it simply means that a
woman has chosen to marry late in the season.

A bride has more options in the ‘00s, with no
set standards and cules to limit ter wedding
plans.

Ceremonial customs and traditions are
included to enhance and add charm to the
occasion rather titan be used as guidelines,

Her gown reflects this modern attitude.
There are attractive alternatives tuday that go
beyond ordering a dress through a catalogue ar
shopping at a traditional bridai salon.

The knowledge that anyone else may be
married in the same gown can take aay from
the individuality of the occasion. Women also

By Carol Crenna

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find it’s warth their while to try other options when they
consider the time spent searching for the right dress,

One idea is to use this time more creatively and less
franticly by envisioning the perfect fairy-tale gown and
having it custom-made.

Bridal designers and dressmakers offer services that
include restoring an heirloom gown, recreating a
costume from a romantic era, making a favorite
evening dress over in a bridal fabric or creating :
design.

Hilda Passas is a cespected bridal dressmaker on the
North Shore who has helped many women tie the
nuptial Fact in style and within a budget.

Theagh her preference is silk fabrics, she makes
gowns ia everthing from tartan taffeta to polyester
charmeuse.

Design your own, by using illustrations or magazine
clippings to illustrate the shape, details and color or

Photo by Cindy Goodman

allow Fassas to suggest a Mattering style, keeping
in mind the time of day, the mood or theme of the
occasion, the personality and age of the wearer.

Fassas says, “ve made gowns for the young
and the old, the small and large, those on their
second or third marriage and those who are
pregnant.” The price of her gowns starts at $750
plus fabric.

ssas’ designs are featured in The Welcome
Wagon's fashion shows, with the next event
scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 pom. at The
Lonsdale Quay Hotel. Phone Marge at 275-1358
or Sue at 929-1220 to reserve a ticket.

She is also showing her gowns and lingerie at
it charity dinner and show organized by the
Rotary Club on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Holiyburn
County Club. Phone Ambleside Cleaners at 926-0196
for more information about this event,