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A WEDDING is an act of love, a joining of families, a celebration.

But once the cake is eaten and the bouquet thrown, what’s left of this special day? Your photographs.

Since the photographs are the one thing from your wedding day to have lasting emotional value, all the more reason to contract a professional - photographer who has the experience, technical expertise, versatili- ty and imagination to tell your wedding story in photographs.

Here are some suggestions to help you select the right photographer:

®Begin your search early, particularly if you are get- ting married in the popular mouths of - June, «July, August or September — the busiest seasons.

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ing your - final °. decision. Select a photographer whose

style suits the images you'd:

like to capture.”

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photography needs and budget’ after selecting a

..photographer. ' Remember that wedding protraits of the bride: and groom. can— be taken in advance. for. the newspaper, and some studios offer bridal packages that include candid shots for a set fee. -

*Other professionals charge an hourly rate for photography and an addi- tional fee for prints: Cost

ranges from about $300 up- .

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Your photographer also should be willing to discuss various components of the bridal portrait such as hairstyle and makeup, which reflect your true image. It’s

eOnce the poses are selected, consider the number and size of the

prints you need.

Remember that your wed- ding photographs are also suitable for gift-giving as an album for your parents, per- sonal thank-you notes, gifts and holiday cards. And, wed- ding portraits can also be enlarged and framed, adding personal elegance to your home.

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“Choose for the Long Term”

by Henry Gerber -

If you are reading this special section of the paper you are probably a hopeless romantic or you have serious plans to tie the knot in the not too dis-

tant future. The circum: stances surrounding the: initial introduction to your:

now chosen partner may have been a chance hap- pening: or:this may be a blossoming of a long term friendship, but in the end you made a clear choice to plan the rest of your life together.

-And just as you chose your mate for the long term there is a lot to.be

said for choosing furniture °

with a keen eye to quality and durability. Even though you may have to

work within a budget, keep»

in mind that furniture is rot much different than clothes, the better quality pieces keep their new look and comfort far longer, and in fact turn out to be better value for your money in the long run. Well then, how can you tell what is good quality? A certain amount is ob- vious to the eye, such as the general finish of the product. In the case of a sofa you would first look at the tailoring. Is the pattern on straight, is the sewing neat, do the cushions fit? Secondly, check the foam

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in the cushions, it should be dacron. wrapped to avoid abrasive wear, and lastly, ask about the frame construction. in the case of the frame and springs

‘you have to be able to re-

ly on your retailer to tell

-you the truth! And this is

probably the most impor- tant choice you have to make, Where will you buy?

My own clear pref- erence has always been to deal with the shop owners as much as possi- ble. They. are without fail the most knowledgeable - and have the most at stake in developing a long term relationship with the customer. -

We have, from the beginning, made our store as relaxing and. comfor- table to shop in as possi- ble. You can browse without pressure, have a cup of coffee, look — at your leisure -— through the stock or through catalogues of the many Canadian manufacturers we deal with. All of the merchandise made by these manufacturers is ’. available to you if you allow enough lead time. So plan ahead and have fun choosing the items which will provide cornfort and happiness to you and your partner.