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BOOK OF LOVE

BEAUTIFUL BROCADE

These exquisite Japanese wed-
ding albums are beautiful to
look at and kind to the environ-
ment. The rich, acid-free pages
are printed with categories to
commemorate the wedding.
They include family trees, gifts,
pages for photographs and a spe-
cial envelope to hold pressed
flowers from the bouquet. At a
size of 8 12" by 13", the album is
easy to store for years to come.
They are available through
Lemongrass, a new Chicago-
based catalog company which
sells an array of gift items.
"Many of our products are hand-
crafted by artisans," says owner
Robyn Harris. She also men-
tioned that the wedding books
will be in the spring and sum-
mer 1995 catalogs.

"This gown is one of our newest
pieces," says Jon Bradley, a bridal
designer at Studio Seven Inc. in
Chicago. The sleeveless sheer
yoke is reminiscent of the '50s
and is piped in the matching
brocade of the bodice and ball-
room skirt. Silver caviar beads and
pearls adorn the sweetheart of the
bodice. The gown is also available
in silk instead of brocade. "The
long white gloves are a must to
complete the look," he adds.
Suzanne Loiselle, of Suzanne's
Bridal Gallery in Farmington, be-
lieves Bradley's designs are
unique. "We carry several styles
and each one is different," says
Loiselle. Suzanne's Bridal Gallery
carries bridal gowns, bridesmaid
dresses, flower girl dresses and
a complete line of bridal
accessories.

Merchandise available through
Lemongrass, 1-800-687-4194.

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If you're looking for a gift with a Spanish flavor,
Que Pasa in downtown Birmingham is the place.
All the items are imported from Mexico, Central
America and South America. Owner Millie Strong
provides a bridal registry complete
with glassware, earthenware and gifts.
"Our pewter, wrought-iron furniture
and jewelry are popular," she says.
The gift selection is vast, ranging
from picture frames to furniture.
Many of the items shown are from
small Mexican towns. The blue ce-
ramic grouping in the photo is from
Talavera,
Mexico,
while the wool rugs are
from Oaxaca. The large
clay pot is from Chapala.
Prices in the store begin
at under $20.

Merchandise available at
Que Pasa, Birmingham.
Photography by Meadows
Co.

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Merchandise available at Suzanne's
Bridal Gallery, Farmington.