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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
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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.
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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
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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.'
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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
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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
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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."
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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."
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