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BRIDAL FASHIONS are simple
and elegant for spring, with
footwear designs inspired by
romance.

The styles range from the tradi-

tional sexy satin heel to a lacy
' Victorian boot complementing

bridal trends,

“|. To accent today’s fashions, vari-

# ous heel heights are chosen for

| fomantic expressionism. From sen-
“sual high heels to 19th-century-
. inspired curvaceous heels to basic
flats, the bride bas endless options.
" Rhinestones, pearls, iridescent
.beadings and crystal gems are used
tO create 2 mood as individual as the
* bride herself. And shoes can be dyed
a wide range of shades to perfectly
- match wedding party ensembles.

Here are some hints for choosing
the best footwear accents for the
bride and her attendants:

° Choose a comfortable heel height,

There are a variety of tashion
styles available in high, medium and
low heels.

The bride’s height and dress
Jength should be taken into consid-
eration.

* Try on the shoes at gown fittings.

The height of the heel will affect
the skirt length.

* Insert cushioned insoles into wed-
ding shoes for added comfort
throughout the day.

* Break in new shoes by wearing
them around the house for a few
hours at least a week before the cer-
emony. Scuff the soles a bit to avoid

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slipping down the aisle.
* When having shoes dyed to match,
bring a swatch of material from the
dress — don't guess at the right
shade, Allow 72 hours for dycing.
* Add pizazz to a plain pump with a
thinestone or pearl ormament.
* Satin dyeable mary-janes with a
swivel slrap or strapless skimmers
are available for children.

Flower girls should be measured
in-store to assure a proper fit.
* Wedding day footwear can be dyed

black for use on other formal occa- *

sions.

No matter what theme the bride
chooses — traditional, glamorous or
whimsical — the key to a fun-filled
and flawless wedding is planning
ahead.

Plan early for dream honeymoon

CANADIAN HONEYMOONERS are the perfect

vacation travellers.

“ “Canadian honeymooners are generally trouble-
. free guests with no kids, no pets, and no parties,’
according to Wedding Bells magazine publisher,

‘Diane Hall. ;
‘e:.This constant yet
continually fresh mar-
_ket is welcomed by the
‘travel industry as 85%
of the couples will take
their honeymoon be-.
‘tween April and Nov-
ember, supplementing
“. otherwise low seasons
-in the travel industry.

3, This first, and senti-
mental, vacation also
- offers an opportunity -
of repeat business for

atuniversaries and sec- .
> ond honeymoons, as
“well as ‘being a refer-

ence source to family

‘and friends who ask

‘the newlyweds about

their honeymoon.

- Over 180,000 Cana-..

.dian,.' couples © are -

expected to marry annually, and a 1989 survey of

Wedding Bells magazine’s readers showed that 98.7%

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tions.

of engaged couples were planning honeymoon vaca-

“The honeymoon is one of the few times that cou-

ples are willing to
splurge on a vacation,”
An average of $3,053

was being spent on the-

honeymoon trip.

Hall notes that the
honeymoon. arrange-
ments are booked rela-
tively late in the wedding
planning cycle.

“The honeymoon is
one of the last things pur-
chased by the engaged
couple — 65.5% book
their honeymoon four
months or less before the
wedding.” :

She warns that “cou-
ples set on a particular
destination or resort
should make travel
arrangements in plenty of
time to avoid disappoint-
ment.”

Keep Your Dress
ETERNALLY BEAUTIFUL.

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Sanitone’ drycleaning
process. Sanitone gently

cleans even the most intricate dresses. We also
carefully package your dress in a special box to
ensure lasting beauty. So put your trust in us.
Because only your Certified Master Drycleaner has

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