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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
7
Brides to be should plan beauty ahead for wedding day. Schedule with a beautician early for coiffure, manicure, facial, hat style, and hair decisions. A wedding gown should be altered for perfect fit and comfort, with ushers determined by guest count.
The page invites couples to consult merchants for wedding planning services and seeks to be saved as a reference. It explains the history of engagement and wedding rings from ancient Egypt to the Middle Ages, noting the left hand ring finger belief and the 1589 English Prayer Book standard.
Prepare in detail for a church or home wedding with careful time for invites, photography, and floral work. Start two months ahead with printers, photographers, and designers, coordinating lighting and textiles for a smooth, stylish ceremony and post wedding life.
The guide explains bridal bouquets and corsages, noting white predominance with possible color, and emphasizes coordinating flowers with the gown. It suggests bouquet shapes that harmonize with the dress and advises tossing the bouquet near the reception’s end rather than at departure.
Fashion notes describe early beige and gray knits expanding to bright floral, metallic, and mohair blends. Synthetic yarns keep pleats neat and fabrics wrinkle resistant, while knits suit many silhouettes from A-line to sheath. Lightweight versions promise year round wear.
The article discusses couple choices in wedding rings including simple or diamond settings and gold or platinum metal. It notes modern and antique options and suggests matching or contrasting bands to complement engagement rings and the double ring ceremony.
Changing Times advises newlyweds to set up a budget covering basics like housing and insurance. The magazine notes money can strain or strengthen marriages and recommends estimating allowances, tracking spending, and adjusting as experience dictates. It stresses budgets need not be rigid.
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