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10 Search for the 1 TINA MOWQAN Viewpoints Editor p|ps Nothing strikes the fear of God into a man like looking at engagement rings. ||||| Without a doubt, no one stays in a relationship over a year without at least giving a listen to wedding bells. Many suffer from matrimonial madness just a few months into a relationship. For me, the hard part wasn't talking about the possibilities of life after dating. My boyfriend, who for the sake of embarrassment shall be called Snookums, woo on iui marriage, or ai least uuiung E-Sggg:; about it We talked about what we would like in a house, how we would raise children if we were blessed with them and how to keep our respective families from throwing wedding cake at each other. fill After several months of playing the | magical "what if game, the moment of |i||f \ truth stepped forward. Snookums and I were out at a mall picking up a birthday gift and passed a jewelry store. I don't remember who looked at who first but in less time than it takes to be scooped up by a salesperson we were heading 111* for the store. My brave Snookums changed to a cowering skeleton of a man. Don't get me wrong, standing at the threshold of actually doing instead of just talking wasn't settling too well.with me, either. "er ar However, we clasped hands and walked nau^f* in. H Ha A girl I knew in high school once said thank she wouldn't marry a man unless she ,0VeT placed a carat of diamond on her finger. . 33 I've never been a jewelry fanatic but 311 after I walked in I began to understand un^en why she was. Being in a jewelry store is ^ like walking into a Land of Oz where wei}t over the rainbow you find sparkling whil< mines of diamonds. The salespeople are stopp like elves, reaching out to help you and in the blink of an eye appear as sharks. ' Snookumsandl were just getting over stare the initial shock of blinding light when the platinum blond who was chomping realiz her gum and wearing at least the heaci Columbia bush Couples looki ADAM SNYDER Staff Writer The Columbia area offers a variety of stores, boutiques and salons to cater to a couples every whim when they are planning their wedding. Some businesses offer the happy couple the full service routine "We offer all bridal services, including bride gowns, brides maid's dresses, dresses for the mother of the bride, tuxedos and all other bridal accessories," said Shannon Morgan, Manager of Discount Bridal and Formal Warehouse at 5515 Shakespeare Road. "We have men's formal wear, rental and mmmmmmm^y ! '"' ' ": -xtf- y/$o&<9fe : :>-:<> - jflrt |y|el R * i K Bk > K i fl^^^H|H& > j The C ing brings fear dent of England's royal crown on yours." Mini igers approached. We were both only that it \ )us. " One day iving said the proverbial, "No all he needtt s, were just looking" we headed wait to be si the engagement rings. Snookums feeling the pi ked before what I thought I would Since thai id when we say it sparkling from to shout "jev leath the glass, it was apparent pass one -; >ught he'd never find it. His cheeks expression pale, his hands started to sweat resurface o i holding mine and I believe he women tru ed breathing, if only for a moment, always had h was all fine with me because I That comes ; want him to see my open-mouth wanting the stare and blinking eyes. It was so the big "E"; isive! And it was at this moment I be surprise ed how strong love can be because won't take tually said, "One day that will be jewelry stoi lesses ojjer vai ing for a barg; sales," said Jennifer James, director of marketinj and public relations for Sharpe's Formal Wea at 701 Harden St. in Five Points. "We also hav< a invitation department here for weddinj invitations, announcements and other printer products and a wedding hot-line for free weddinj advice at 252-5535." "I offer all the items they may need such a; tuxedo rentals, bridal and brides maid dresses flower girl's dress, invitations and dyeable shoes, said Lola Rabon, owner of Glass Carriage Brida Boutique at 10509 Two Notch Road. "I also off? Bridal consulting to help them plan the wedding.' ' I lf^fmk fdmfg Wi iamecock Wedne JEWISH con, men This was a great st? protecting the wife i "'""I:"""'" ?~~7\ neglect. In mod If;!!;: |||!?;p;:|?|| it to both spouses. |||f|:|| S Then we, begin ' the chuppah. Envisi : up by four poles an< Sp; a chuppah. It will be ' often have mea lilljidr \ . embroidered on it. Wr1: ': \ : future home that tTi Ik \ will build as a coup Jg| I ims is wnen tne J | fill? called kiddushin, Plan W/ HEATHER JENKINS - Every year, mill the United states d< ultimate commitme and enter the unki ?;?..?. ; marriage. ' iii'i M; i i'"' 'i' '* iii'i 11111 m i j Similar to sno1 e. Myerson The Gamecock weddings are alike i you he didn't say when, based on religion yould be "one day." cultural differences he announced he had seen The planning an< ) see and said I should just is auspicious ceremo rrprised. Snookums was take more than its fi ressure. sweat and tears froi t day I have made it a point in the centuries be relry store" every time we past the difficulties just so I can see the brief hopes and dream i of matrimonial madness weddings and marr n his face. Although some Michele Catoe, ly long to be hitched, I've preparing for her o> . a "wait and see" attitude. "This is the wedd from loving him instead of wanted," she said jewelry. Have we pulled off Michele is trying 1 yet? No. I'm still waiting to maintain a relationsh d. But that doesn't mean I Bill Allen and finish advantage of all of those re ads around Valentine's. ' nety of choices i ain need to loc I Other stores may specialize more on different r facets of the wedding ceremony such as objects e used in the ceremony or hair and make-up. I 1 offer incense, prayer books, crosses, beeswax 1 candles, prayer ropes, icons and ancient Byzantine I chants on tape," said John Hart, owner of Unexpected Joy Orthodox Book Shop at 942 1/2 3 Harden St.. i, "A French twist or an up do are probably the " most popular hairstyles for brides," said Jodie 1 McCord, hair stylist and make-up artist at Adrian's r Hair Alternative at 1224 Pendleton St.. "A lot ' of brides like to get their make up done on the BOP1 r fe-'- l\y mf& Ikf A\ 9 ^ ;) y. Bridal and F< M Special . Hairstyle & Ms H $25.0 V c 4 Bridesmaids and Bride re Free Hairstyle and Makeove Jodie Mc Cord 803*799-3643 Wl sday, February 14,1996 nued from page 9 called nissuin, take place. T1 ring ceremony first where a i ;p forward taken in be placed on each others inde: from spousal abuse and the vow is said "By this i ern times we apply ara consecrated to me in acc with the traditions of Moses am the procession to The nuptials are made up ion a big sheet held marriage blessings, called sheva i you are picturing These blessings describe t ! decorated and will marriage, that of Adam and 1 ningful verses the holiness of marriage. It symbolizes the Next, the final act of the > le bride and groom isyichud, togetherness. The b le. groom will retire to a private ri marriage ceremony, have a moment alone. and the nuptials, traditionally when they consummate the wedding, but: your own uni staff Writer "it's your wedding. You're ions of couples in hopefully going to get marr nt to oneajiother* 01.1* OPCe. DO it the Way?(H town territory of backyard, traditional or in < courthouse. Don't let anyor "Sra j jS'no two you what to do concerning Weddings vary * MicheleCatoe , economic and wiicnete uatoe, 1 acting out of the the feve? ny can sometimes Scheie and BiU were enga) lir share of blood, Past New Year s Eve n couples. But as . After watching the ball, fore, people look flmes s(Ware' BJI J " and focus on the knea and proposed, Michel associated with Now that the initial excite: a wearing off, Michele is faci a senior B.A. is anxiety and tension of Putt: VII wedding wedding of her dreams togetl ing I have always cos^ wedding i to range anywhere from $4 to plan a wedding, $10:000- The wedding dres! ip with her fiance, costing $250-$500. school, all within Michele s parents are paj the actual wedding wherea lo couples >k no further tl same day of the wedding. We're pretty much full service. We offer everything from foil highlights to cosmetics and skin care." The one factor many couples don't want to face is what the wedding is going to cost, but many stores offer ways to cut prices and keep the wedding budget under control. "We offer the bride the alternative of renting or purchasing her bridal attire," said Cathy Chiles, owner of Buttons and Bows at 3315 Broad River Road. "We have bridal attire that can be rented for the entire wedding party. Our dresses go up to size 30." If you see a gown in another store, and the Vtcnttive rSVZi*. won si. wc 3643 3rmal ikeover 10 mm iceives Wyi&i r 10509-21 (8 miles Nort] 6S III /OTE elections) < lere is a is reserved for that night, ring will Receptions are called a seudah it fingers mitzvah, the celebration of a happy ring you event. Here we rejoice, sing, dance, and ordance say kiddush, the blessing over wine, d Israel." and birkat hamazon, the blessings after of seven a meaL Drinking is a big part cf a Jewish . brachot celebration because we believe all God he first gave is holy and should be enjoyed in Sve, and moderation. I have incorporated as many of vedding these rituals as I can because I feel that ride and if I want to have a strong traditionally oom and Jewish family life I should start at the rhis is beginning. And why won't I hear the would wedding march? I will be having now this traditional Hebrew songs instead. que wedding family will pay for the reversal dinner I j and the honeymoon. Getting married is the easy part, i want, In the time left Michele and Bill will ) have to pick out wedding bands, attend 10 toll showers/parties, and figure out a guest ? list it. Michele's responsibilities go beyond student these things. Although she consults with Bill on all decisions pertaining to the wedding, she is doing most of ?ed this the other thing herself. She must reserve the church, pick drop in a caterer, photographer and decide on one on a singer or a DJ. e said. Michelle will also have to decide ment is on the colors for the wedding, flowers ing the and bridesmaids dresses. She is not ing the bothered by having to make all these ler. decisions though, s going "It's your wedding. You're hopefully ,000 to going to get married only once," she s alone said. "Do it the way you want, backyard, traditional or in a dng for courthouse. Don't let anyone tell you s Bill's what to do concerning it." lan Columbia price is lower than ours, we will beat their price," Morgan said. Although the bride is the focus of the wedding, the groom also needs to be taken care of McCord said she offers haircuts and styling for the groom, which besides a tuxedo and a set of steel nerves, is about all he needs. But in spite of all the planning it is important to remember what the whole to-do is about said Hart. "Marriage is a sacrament. In a marriage, there are three involved and God is the first part It is a holy venture where they go together in faith and love." Bridal Bridesmaid Cocktail - Formal Prom - Pageant Tuxedo Rental 1 *T _ ^ "L 1 wo i^uiui rvoau h of Columbia Mall) >9-2311 ------------I y Student Government i i -...-.-.-..-I