Traditional wedding fashions set the tone for 1987 brides
Brides lean toward lace and bows with fitted waists and long trains while gowns mix Renaissance and Victorian touches. Formal wear remains dominant for grooms with varied weaves and patterns. Designers report steady demand for ball gowns and sweetheart silhouettes, with personal themes shaping modern weddings and rich textures from lace and beading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Tober
Bride’s Magazine
Harvey Weinstein
Lord West
Pierre Cardin
Michele Piccione
Alfred Angelo Gowns
Tober
Chantilly
Peter Elting
Bridal Originals
Move to Love dating club caters to big men and women
San Jose based More to Love, a dating club for larger people, matches big men and women seeking compatible partners. Founded by Rosanna Radding in March 1988, the service has grown to over 60 members with fees from 75 to 175 dollars, using questionnaires and telephone interviews to pair participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
John Springer
Barbara Hansen
Rosanna Radding
Radding
Hansen
Springer
San Francisco
Dahm to wed Simon in June Amboy church ceremony
Mr and Mrs Harold J Dahm of Ashton announce the engagement of their daughter Amy C to Michael E Simon son of Mr and Mrs Edward Simon of Rochelle. Amy is a Ashton High School Kishwaukee College graduate and works at Newark Electronics Rockford. Michael a Rochelle High School graduate served in the Air Force and is a SUNY Plattsburgh graduate employed at Keebler Co Aurora. They plan a June 17 wedding at St Patrick's Catholic Church Amboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Dahm
Ashton
Amy C
Michael E. Simon
Edward Simon
Rochelle
Ashton High School
Kishwaukee College
Newark Electronics
Rockford
Rochelle High School
United States Air Force
State University of New York
Plattsburg
Keebler Co
Aurora
Engagement notice for Julie Marie Wagahoff and William Malach
Mr and Mrs Jack Wagahoff of Jacksonville announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Marie to William John Malach son of Mr and Mrs James Malach of Sublette The bride elect is a 1983 Jacksonville High School graduate and a 1987 Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate She teaches mathematics at Belleville West High School The groom is a 1982 Amboy High School graduate and a 1988 SIU graduate He works as a civil engineer for Black and Veatch in Kansas City The couple plans a July 8 wedding in Jacksonville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wagahoff
Jacksonville
Julie Marie
William John Malach
James Malach
Sublette
Jacksonville High School
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Belleville West High School
Amboy High School
Black and Veatch Consulting Engineers
Kansas City
Torn in Reseda Calif Advice on handling the natural father
Dear Torn in Reseda Calif. The letter asks about a separated couple reconciling after an affair and pregnancy. The columnist says the biological father can gain visitation rights and supports keeping him from acting as a co parent unless clearly managed. The recommended path is to avoid letting the man provide support to strengthen his position and to define roles if the couple stays married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Ann Landers
Reseda
Calif
Ann Landers column: advice on family, neighbors, pennies
Letters discuss marital strain, housing for an ex-husband, and benefits. Social Security says a former husband can live with him without affecting benefits while readers weigh courtesy, finance, and kindness. Also notes on alcoholism signs and a paid pamphlet offer.
Engagement of Laura Newcomer to Barry Sutton
Mr. Larry E. Newcomer of Dixon and Ruth D. Newcomer of Franklin Grove announce the engagement of their daughter Laura to Barry J. Sutton, son of Gary and Mary Kay Sutton of Earlville. Laura, a Franklin Center High School and American Institute of Business graduate, works at Robert Pratt Law Offices in Des Moines. Barry, Mendota Township High School and University of Illinois graduate, works at Ford-Iroquois Farm Services in Cissna Park, Illinois. The couple plans a July 8 wedding at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Franklin Grove. Invitations will be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry E. Newcomer
Dixon
Ruth D. Newcomer
Franklin Grove
Laura
Barry J. Sutton
Gary
Mary Kay Sutton
Earlville
Franklin Center High School
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Pratt Law Offices
Mendota Township
University of Illinois
Ford-Iroquois Farm Services
Cissna Park
Ini
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Stamp announces June wedding and engagement
June 3 wedding plans disclosed as Judy Stamp and Jim Stamp of Amboy announce the engagement of Brenda Anne to William Jason Mull. Brenda Anne is a 1986 Amboy High School graduate attending Northern Illinois University. William Mull is the son of Wendy Allen of Harmon and William Mull of Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Stamp
Jim Stamp
Amboy
Brenda Anne
William Jason Mull
Wendy Allen
Harmon
William Mull
Dixon
Amboy High School
Northern Illinois University
Guidelines for submitting wedding notices to Telegraph
Telegraph wedding submissions explain deadlines for publication up to one month after the ceremony and progressively shorten details after two months. Couples are advised to bring forms to the newsroom, provide legible typed data, and include black and white or sharp color photos.
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Dixon Telegraph
Telegraph
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Ann Lawrence
Bride
Priscilla of
Boston
Dahm
Simon
Amy Dahm
William Malach, Julie Wagahoff
Ann Landers
Paul
Ann
New Orleans
Social Security Office
Social Security
Peoria
P.O
Chicago
Los Angeles Times Syndicate and Creators Syndicate
Laura Newcomer
Barry Sutton
William Mull, Brenda Stamp
Heriiance
Dixon High School
United States Marine Corps
North Carolina
United Church of Christ
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