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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1977
Page
49
The 1977 bride will be married in dresses of fantasy and imagination. Beauty experts note bridal beauty begins months before the wedding, with hairstyle and makeup designed to complement the gown and headpiece. The look may reflect regional influences as the wedding destination shapes makeup choices.
A bride should gather basic facts early and hire a beauty consultant to plan and practice the makeup look. The wedding day is not the time for experimentation but for a polished, well rehearsed appearance in a sunlit church or garden setting.
Judy Allen, a bridal consultant for Carson Pirie Scott in Quincy, Illinois, says she grows close to brides and feels nervous at times while ensuring gowns fit perfectly and the groom’s first sight remains special. She notes most brides begin with selection alone or with a friend, later returning with their mother for final choices. The article discusses gown traditions, trends, and aftercare advice for preserving the wedding dress.
The piece traces the diamond engagement ring from 15th century Europe, noting Maximilian of Austria giving one to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. It argues the diamond embodied reconciliation and renewed affection between spouses, symbolizing undying love and devotion.
Ali Pasha valued his wife Vasilikee and the 49 carat Pigot Diamond above all else. Wounded in battle, he ordered the destruction of both, but Vasilikee escaped while the Pigot was crushed before him. The story cites the word diamond from invincible, notes soldiers wore diamonds in battle, and mentions Napoleon's Regent diamond in the Louvre.
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