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You‘re engaged, and suddenly everyone‘s got advice for you â€" your mother, his mother, friends and relatives, perhaps even grandparents. They all mean well, but as a bride of the ‘90s, you have the freedom to do things your way. According to Bride‘s magazine, engaged couples of just a generation ago followed a much stricter code of wedding "rules" than do brides and grooms right now. Today, you can choose to follow the traditions that mean most to you, and tailor the rules to suit your style Engaging ways, then and now The singular glorious ceremony that is celebrated and treasured forever, is your wedding. And, although the wedding day is a precious one, and perfection is the ultimate goal, spending thouâ€" sands of dollars and running yourself ragged is not the answer; it will only result in postâ€"marital blues Birthdays, holidays, promotions â€" all are very special and imporâ€" tant, but also occur more than once in a |ifetime make a lasting, memorable, and forever treasured impression. Of course, there are certain occasions in which money, and a lot of it, is necessary in order to It‘s all about saving money â€" even the wealthy are careful not to splurge outrageously in these trying times. Saving, not skimping It is nice to have a wedding with Advance planning will _ ensure a dream wedding BRIDAL SHOWCASE ‘92 PAGE 12 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 The invitations Then: Invitations were formal, engraved, and issued by the bride‘s parents. Now: The couple decides to marry, and the proposal may be dramatic â€" a diamond in a chamâ€" pagne glass, the words, "Will you marry me?" flashed across a stadium scoreboard. News of the engagement is FAXed to family and friends. The proposal Then: The groom aske bride‘s father for her hand If you gather all of your family and friends (and somehow get them to cooperate) you may be able to come up with some monâ€" eyâ€"saving ideas for your wedding. For example, outside weddings or receptions are absolutely beautiâ€" ful, and if someone close to you has a large backyard or piece of land, it can be decorated lavishly enough to be compared to a garden, park or private grounds Now: Invitations reflect the traditional touches, but this does not mean stretching your budget out of bounds just because you have a preconceived idea of how a wedding "should be." Don‘t be afraid to go against the laws of etiquette and invent your own ideas for your wedding in order to reduce the impact on your alâ€" ready slim wallet, your valuable time and, most importantly, your sanity. the A wedding gown does not have to onl;dgemgvorn once. There are beautiful gowns that have been designed in ways that allow for pieces of the fabric to be cut and/ or added on so that the dress can be converted into a semiâ€"formal or party dress. An evening wedding also enâ€" ables you to stretch your money a bit further, as some couples have a small afterâ€"party with hors d‘oeuvres for the guests, and a dinner gathering for the wedding party and family later in the evening. This may save the monâ€" ey that would have been spent on an elaborate hall. spirit of the celebration. They may be etched on glass, printed on handâ€"painted cards, collaged from memorabilia of the couple‘s courtship, lettered on scrolls. ancensos ooA o o ~ . ..A MRAAA t AEADTTE, ie Aith PA ontvn C Eunen o dn ie in k c srebanct ding? By holding your ceremony at dusk, a romantic, elegant and memorable _ atmosphere _ is that some people spend big money to rent. Sat., Jan.1 1 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sun., Jan.12 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. FASHION SHOW Beauty Services Tuxedos Limousines Banquet halls Caterers Vacations Video Weddings Saturday, The Eleventh Of January 12 noon. â€" 9:00 p.m. Sunday, The Twelfth Of January 11:00 a.m. â€" 6:00 p.m. FIFTH ANNUAL 1992 request the honour of your presence at the ONE WEEK HONEYMOON COURTESY OF bu (A1S) Seaame mtE (519) Fax: (§19) 8844813 TUWRE“‘.@E + Some restrictions apply, please check with travel agent. . . . Where Special Weddings Begin GRAND PRIZE 450 Erb St. West Waterloo Ontario wedâ€" bridal design evening wear wardrobe planning CU&TOM DESICNED ; 3. * Bridal Cowns fi-flf also Cb * Dresses for Bridesmaid, BA yf' 37 Mother of the Bride & Z1 (n&},\fé C Flower Girl C . * Evening &6 Formal / " Wear \ (1\: * Wardrobes a x * By Appointment Only ANNE FORLER 22 REGINA ®T. N., WATERLOO 721367 ce Beechwood Travel Ltd. TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS ) TFala aid, 4 F & F7 Je [( \\ | y$ $ MARILYN FODLED * D.J. Services * Potographers * Bridal Centres * Jewellers * Decorations * Flowers * Insurance ORICINALS * EXHIBITS * * DRAWS Admission