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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 10, 1964)
Bride s Family, Groom Share Weddinq Costs Whether its a simple wedding in a tiny chapel or an elaborate ceremony in a cathedral, the ev penses connected with a wedding are important considerations. Many times they govern the size of the wedding and guest list, and according to custom the ex penses are divided among the participants. The bride and her family, the groom and his family, and the attendants all share in the ex penses, although the often men tioned "futher-of the bride” and his open checkbook bear the bur den. Trousseau Kxpenses The* major financial responsi bilities of the bride are gifts for her attendants, a gift for the bridegroom. and the wedding ring for the groom Her personal stationery, medical examination and accommodations for attend ants are also to be considered. The bride’s father enters the picture next, checkbook in hand, to purchase a trousseau for his daughter including a wedding gown, veil, headdress, accessories and going away outfit—and to pa' nearly all the remaining wed ding expenses. He starts with wedding invita tions and enclosure cards, an nouncements, photographs church rental fees, fees for the organist and soloist, flowers for the church, bridesmaids’ bou quels, and transportation to the church for the bridal party If the wedding is an elaborate one there are aisle carpets, canopies, candelabra and other decoration: to rent Krrrptiun Costly The entire cost of the recep tion is also left for the bride's father, including rental of the accommodations, decorations, mu sic. flowers, food, beverages, and fees for professional help The groom faces only minoi expenses at the outset—the mnr rlage license, rings for the bride, her gift, bouquet, and bouton Art Point Wedding In vita t ions THE ULTIMATE IN QUALITY. Invitations that express •without words that you are a person of good taste and that your "once in a life time” event will be correct in every detail. 100 for $14.95 and up Bride’s Books — White Bibles Imprinted Napkins Free! with our compliments, Virginia Courtenay's etiquette booklet. Ask for your copy. 865 Willamette Street nieres and ^ifts for the men in the wedding party. A fee for the clergyman and the wedding trip expenses are also his responsibi lity. Groom’s Expenses ftccasionally the bridegroom pays for a bachelor dinner, al though it is more commonly giv en by friends. The attendants arc responsible for their wedding clothes and ac cessories, any traveling expenses, and wedding gifts. Occasionally the bride's family elects to outfit the female attendants, however. Preparation for Marriage Means Dollar Management Hy TIIORA WILLIAMS The University woman often loesn’t start thinking about pre paring meals until she gets a diamond ring, Margaret J Wiese said. Women generally come to the University with three main goals —to gain a liberal education, in crease their earning capabilities, and "prepare in some way for home and family living," she said. But many women do not recognise the last goal until they are facing marriage. Miss Wiese emphasized women (Jo not need to learn only to cook and sew. “Today, it may be more important for a woman to be able to spend a dollar wisely than for her to know how to bake a perfect cake.” Over a 25 year period, the aver age family shopper spends about $40,(XX) for food (based on 1959 figures), Miss Wiese said. The person who spends such a large part of the family pay check should be adequately prepared for the job of “purchasing agent of the family.” Francis Van Voorhis, assistant prolessor of homr economics, generally has both men and wom en in her Child Care and Family Relationship* classes. “There seem to be more men who recog nize the importance of shared interests and responsibilities in i the home,” she said. "The male : viewpoint always is appreciated j in class discussions.” "After all, a family is made up of a man and a woman, and the more closely they sec eye to eye, the more smoothly the family re lationship will be,” Miss Wiese said. when he places on your finger the ring that you will cherish forever. No other one will ever mean so much to you - so quality should be your first consideration. Whether it's a simple hoop of gold or an elaborate wide band of diamonds, quality is our most important product. Hi EEi^vSO meraa kvwtc • a m o O « » N c i a » » i c • r«OM #*.6o SYMMETRY PRICES FROM *125 TO *1500 SERENITY • PRICES FROM *100 TO $1500 riKUUt I I C. ■ r r^iv^t J rnwnn < >-» ^«w»ww PARISIENNE • PRICES FROM $100 TO *1200 RHAPSODY . PRICES FROM *125 TO *1500 JEWELRY STORE 1027 WILLAMETTE Registered Jeweler American Gem Society Quality Styling Price & Terms Guarantee
