Il, I I WHIITBY FRET PREiSS, TI-URSDAY, MARCUI 8, 1973, PAGE' 7 Tebride'sworld remain traditional, Newlyweds-to-be continue to plan for frmai weddings, joyous jbonemoon_ý comfortab/e first homes togethber During a period of changing mores, rock- concerts attended by hundreds of thou- sands, and greater independence among youngsters, it may corne as a surprise to somne people that the 1973 bride, with -few exceptions, wilI want as traditional a wedding as her grandmother had. Strangely, it is the older generations vho seem to believe that the traditional ideas of weddings are passing and younger people have vetoed the idea unanimously. Always the unconventional few True, there are communes and unconventional weddings. Recently, one couple was rnarried in Central Park in New York, and the city was deluged by over 400 requests from others who wanted to folIow suit. They were refused permission, but these are ISuggestions for .. . Bridesmaids Here is a charnhing gifi for bridai attendants. This, mini- basket is a gracefùl "caddy"" for countless things, and a charming- decorative accesso- ry. Newp ort Silverpiate. the exceptions who are only noticed because their exhi- bitionism makes them stand out from the millions of others who are marrying in more traditional ways. The great majority of brides-to-be look forward to a formai, wedding and spend considerable time planning it. They dreamn of a long white formnai gown complete with flowing veil, a beautiful bridai bouquet, and everything the word "wedding" brings to mind - bridesmaids, striking in their dresses; the groom and his groomsmen in formai attire, music, floral decorations and happiness. Sweet dreams They dream also of their wedding reception, filled with ajoyous spirit of danc- ing; a fine meal with family and friends gathering to help the new couple celebrate this Most joyous occasion. Today's bride-to>-be be- gins ber planning almost a year in advance. Hand in hand, and mmnd in mind the future Mr. and Mrs. care- fully plan their honeymoon and their home together. There were 2,300,000 marriages in 1972, and this fgure is estimated to climb an additional 190,000 within the next three years. Mar- niage is definitely flot on the wane. In fact, today's brides and grooms may be more serious about marriage than the previous generation. "Aware" generation They have matured dur- îng the Vietnam War, they have fought for civil rights, they have confronted the "Establishment" on the cam- pus, they have watched mar- r iages dissolve in divorce, they are aware of the wo- men's liberation movement and they have had their voices heard at the polling places. They may indeed be more alive to what the union of two people really means. Their new independence is prized. They are deeply appreciative o! ail the fine wedding gifts they receive from family and friends. To- day's new brides may prop- erly be called the "detail generation" for neyer before have there been newlyweds so concerned with placing every piece of home furnish- ings precisely to highlight and accent the surrounding decor. Almost half of them have been to a four or two year college, and, along with the general knowiedge gained, they have come to respect the individuality of others. Then, too, housework is no longer considered un- manly. For this the bride and groom can be thankful since it will allow them ta share in a richer, fuller life. Since they are better edu- cated and more aware o! the world and what's happening, a greater number of brides will continue to work after marriage. Only one-third will remain at home. Increased interest The new couple will aiso have an increased interest in their home. They will be working harder than any generation before to insure themnselves a comfortable environinent both inside and outside their dwelling. A surprising forty percent of the new couples will have household incomes of more than $10,000 a year at the very beginning o! their life. Most young couples will first rent an apartment or a house, but more than four- teen percent will own their own homes. They expect to lead the good life, for they were brought up in an afflu- ent, society and have the determination to work hard to maintain and increase the level of comfort to which they have become accustomed. In the nîonths preceding and following their wed- dings, they account for $5 billion in retail sales. Love and peace is their thing. These are the couples who create their own vows Flowers, creatively arranged, add spiashes of beauty to wedding day Can anyone imagine a tables at the reception, they wedding without flowers? will look equally beautiful. The bride's bouquet, the In order to aehieve a trui- bridesmaids' flowers, the ly impressive effect, the floral decoratiorîs are al 'a bride would be wise to work integral part of the tradi- closely wlth her florist al- tional wedding. A crea.tive most f rom the beglnnlng of fl%,ie Ér 'ol mdr at'h her planning. weddiug unique, but a word of caution is ln order for the bride who is thinking in terms o! exotlc flowers. Unless m~oney 15 no ob- jeçt, the Intelligent girl will think in terms o! more or less local, seasonal flowers. Their abundanee and avail- ability ma.kes them less ex- pensive. When plaeed on an altar and buffet or dining RECEIVING LINE First in lune is the bride's mother. Alongside her are the mother and father of the groom, followed by the bride and groom and malds. The brlde's f ather'is f ree to mingle, of loving each other forever. Most clergymen of ail faiths approve of this, for they believe it makes the wedding ceremony more meaningful to the bride and groom. Be- cause of their involvement in the service, the clergy feels that they are off to an excellent start in marriage. Everything cornes to- gether - the inecease in marriages, the awareness of today's brides and grooms, their feeling for traditional forms but with a distinct personal difference. The future looks bright for the brides and grooms of 1973. ~~OHN BURTINSKY WEDDING HOSPITAL ARRANGEMENTS SPECIA L FUNERAL DISIGNS 66833341 214 DUNDASE Today's bride is as emotional, as proud and as; concerned about lier wcdding as was ber grandmother. Perfect love and devo- dion - the cornerstones of marriage - are the ideals of the newlyweds. Photo and jewelry, courtesy of ArtCarved. A delightful memento frorn the bride-to-be to ber brides- muids, this mini-tub in heavy silverpiate by Gorban' can be used to hol d candy or nuts, iIled with a dip or kept handy for your jewelry. 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