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PAGE 2B THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE February 14, 1986 Society and Corporate Caterers for every occasion Ronnie Spetainick Our 20th Anniversary In Atlanta BAR/BAT MfTZVAHS WEODMG RECEPTIONS & BANQUETS THEME PARTIES • GRAND OPENINGS OFFICE PARTIES • PICNICS & LUAUS C00K0UTS • BRISIM Kosher Catering Available INTOWN OUT OF TOWN • ANY LOCATION INDOORS OUTDOORS Call for Comphmentaty Menus and Estimates Ronnie’s Caterers 255-7*24 Section After you've set the wedding dote... Once the wedding date is set, several decisions must be made as soon as possible. First, you’ll have to come down from Cloud 9 long enough to decide the size and style of wedding you want. After discussing the overall wedding budget with your par ents, call the synagogue or other location to make sure it is available for your ceremony and reception. If the wedding is to be held at home, reserve the date with a caterer. Next, make an appointment for you and your fiance to meet with the rabbi. Once you have decided when and where the wedding will take place, you and your fiance, along with your parents and his, can begin making the wed ding list, which stands a good chance of changing considera bly before the actual invitations are mailed. Another decision that needs to be made as soon as possible is the selection of bridemaids and groomsmen, maid of honor, matron of honor, best man, and if you like, flower girl and ring bearer. These calls need to be made early so that your attend ants can mark the date on their calendars. You will need to begin shop ping for your wedding next. Visit a number of bridal salons to get an idea of what’s in fashion. Once you have chosen and ordered your dress, decide on a color scheme for the wedding and reception. Take one of your attendants along when you go to pick out bridesmaids’ dresses. Stop, relax, and catch your breath, but only for a minute. There are other things to be done. You will need to select your invitations, hire a photo grapher, select a florist, make arrangements for music for the evening, and order your wed ding cake. Decisions, decisions. Another decision that needs to be made as soon as possible is the selection of china, silver, crystal and other items you may wish to receive as wedding gifts. 'p %r. 1799 Briarcliff Road, NE ^ Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (404) 875-5773 By Webster °ration^ ^Sfur/a/^ansn y&eA/atfCiluirv • &*eAe*aa/iarv • ( ~£/earun(y "Featured on Channels 5, 11, & P.M. Magazine" If your fiance is interested, take him along to help make deci sions. Be sure to register your selections with the various department stores. Also, it’s time to begin shop ping for your trousseau, buy gifts for your attendants, remind your fiance to do the same, and decide together on honeymoon plans. Whether your wedding will be large or small, all the plan ning and preparations can seem overwhelming at times. Just remember, organization is the key. As soon as you’ve set the date, begin making lists. Divide them into categories of “first things first.” Then try grouping certain chores together accord ing to convenience. For exam ple, list all things which can be done by phone; things that fam ily or friends might be willing to do for you; chores that are roughly in the same neighbor hood, to keep from going back and forth all over town. There’s one more decision you really ought to make — decide to have fun planning your perfect wedding. Answers ro your questions Q: Is an engagement ring necessary? A: No. But the wedding ring is, because it is an integral part of the ceremony. Q: Are engagement presents necessary? A: No. Sometimes the fami lies or close friends give small gifts. 'wryf/ttfuf... KWH,/ WEDDING INVITATIONS & PERSONALIZED ACCESSORIES (Select from over 75 albums including Crane Engraving) champagne glasses printed napkins printed matches place cards Hebrew lettering guestbooks rice bags rose petal confetti Calligraphy favors welcome baskets attendant gifts stationery garters cake boxes creative centerpieces reception & shower decorations printed ribbons printed yarmulkes 20% Credit Rebate on Wedding, Bar and Bat Mitzvah Invitations 451-9611 5235 Buford Highway • Doraville, Ga. 30340 Pinetree Shopping Center Q: May immediate relatives give a shower for the bride? A: It is not considered proper. Q: What does the bride groom provide for his ushers? A: Boutonnieres, ties and gloves. Q. Who provides the cor sages for bride and mothers? A: The bridegroom. Q: Who provides for the wed ding and reception? A: The bride’s parents. Q. What gifts may a bride give a bridesmaid? A: A small lasting gift, per haps jewelry. Q. What gifts does a bride groom give his bride? A. Something personal, usu ally jewelry. Q: How are wedding bands initialed? A. Bride’s initials come first inside the band, then bride groom’s and date of marriage. Q: How may ushers are needed? A: It depends on the size of the wedding. Figure one usher to 50 guests. Q: Is it necessary to have the same number of ushers and bridesmaids? A: No. Q: May any feminine member of the wedding party wear black? A: No.