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…re e s DEPARTMENTS 6 Savvy Shopper E A 11 Good Tastes 14 Style Kids Favorite wedding portraits and candid shots Wedding Extraordinaire A private glimpse into the Friedman- Heller wedding. Chocolate goodies. 59 A Wedding Album from local photographers. Our roundup of retail news. 52 U R 24 Honeymoon In The Homeland Israel is the perfect spot for a honeymoon. Family ski spots. 72 The Back Page 31 Lore Of The Rings ...…

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…editor's letter STYLE magazine ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ARTHUR M. HORWITZ LAST FALL TAPPER'S Jewelry held an art museum- quality exhibition titled "The Power of Love." This exhibit comprised authentic and fine re- productions of engagement rings. The Diamond Information Center sponsored the event and brought author and diamond ex- pert Antoinette Matlins to Tap- per's. She is the co-author of Engagement & Wedding Rings and EDITOR CARLA JEA...…

…ou'd like to update an interior, but... you're uncertain as to which designs work best, what's new in the way of materials and even where to begin. The inside solution? Futuristic Furnishings — for your new kitchen, bath, media center or custom furnishings. With one of Michigan's To ensure excellent "fit & finish," cabinets and countertops are custom- FUTURISTIC FURNISHINGS 77-IE /NS/LE SC,L.LJ .77C30 /V crafted at our own facility. And ...…

…" 1 1 FR E OUR RETAIL ROUNDUP 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 ...…

…DESIGNING WOMEN DIAMOND SWIRLS Treas Sikowski and Jennifer Buchanan are the co-owners of Shapes, a new boutique in down- town Royal Oak. These two de- signing women create one-of- a-kind garments. Their custom clothing includes wedding dress- es, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of- the bride dresses, suits and separates. "At our design studio, our ob- jectives are to avoid restrictions on dressing by creating specialized clothing according to a c...…

…Special order from the finest manufacturers of exterior furnishings from around the globe and save at least 35%. Hundreds of frame styles, finishes and an endless palette of fabrics are available for your customized application. Special purchases through February 95 and take delivery in time for spring — and save at least *35%. Sale ends February 28, 1995. (*All teak furniture and patio accessories excluded) CASUAL & OUTDOOR FURNITURE BIR...…

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…Patricia and Fred Stone admire their daughter Pamela at her wedding to David Katz. Dombey/Abrin Associates. On preceding page: Jennifer Brewer and Mitch Boardman. Holzman Photography. The bridal party at Ann and Scott Taxman's wedding. Leo Knight Photography. Loren Dembs and her two flower girls. Gary Miller Photography Claire Neuge- bohr and Barry Kahn. Gorback Studio of Photography. 12 • BR! DEs 19-95 • s- rvEE …

…Aimee and Mike Walker. Goldenberg Photography. Leah Nick- amin and Andrew Mondry. Lieberman Photography. Debbie Wetzler and Jim Donahue. Michael A. Jonas Photography Gabrielle Albert and Daniel Altman. Gary Miller Photography s-ryti: • BRIDES 1)s)5 • 1.3 …

…Ben Heller and Gabby Friedman walk down the aisle after being pronounced husband and wife. Opposite page: White seat covers and tablecloths by Party Linens create an exquisite look. Gabby Friedman poses with her mother, Tamara Friedman, before the wedding. …

…• a pri v ate glimpse into the Friedman-Heller wedding If she had her way about it, Tamara Friedman would say her daughter's wedding was the wedding of 1994. ip riedman, owner of the well-known Tamara's Institut de Beaute locat- ed on Northwestern Highway, says planning her daughter Gabby's wed- ding was anything but easy. Gabby Friedman, 25, and Ben Heller, 26, were married on July 30, 1994 at the Birm- ingham Country Club in front of 180...…

…Tamara Friedman, owner of Institut de Beaute, applies makeup on her daughter for the wedding. "It was a truly wonderful experience and we had the greatest time," said Friedman, "but the planning of it was endless. "I told Gabby that either she does it or I do it. "Finally, I decided to take it into my own hands and it worked out fine," said Fried- man. "I said, 'Gabby, this is being done in your and Ben's honor, let me do it.' " And so the te...…

…said Friedman. "I never in my life saw a dress like this." She said her other daughter, Edita, who served as Gabby's maid-of-honor, also looked beautiful. "She looked like a natur- al Russian from California. "It was nice to see both kids all dressed up," she said. "I always see them running around in torn, baggy jeans. To me, they looked like absolute movie stars." Heller said her makeup was put on heav- ier than normal for the pictures. "I h...…

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…AT HOME AROUND THE WORLD In 1946, Rino Snaidero dedicated his life to the design, development and creation of unique kitchen designs and cabinetry. Today, the Snaidero family is known the world over for its innovative kitchen creations and collaborations with noted designers and architects, including Gae Aulenti and Ferrari stylist Pininfarina. Each Snaidero kitchen is designed and hand-crafted to meet your exacting specifications and needs, ...…

…WEDDING TIMETABLE BY PRISCILLA LISTER You may have chosen a wedding date six weeks or six months from now. Calendar a schedule so your wedding will run smooth- ly. The Woman's Day Book of Weddings (Bobbs-Merrill) offers a checklist for a six- week, three-month or six-month calendar. Modern Bride magazine offers a wedding checklist when planning six to 12 months ahead. Here are some of the elements to sched- ule; if you have less time, adju...…

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…H o neyino on in the Homeland For many couples embarking on a Jewish life together, Israel with its tradition, hi story, and sights is the ultimate honeymoon destination. BY MICHELE CHABIN AND MELINDA GREENBERG ong considered an ideal place to have a Bar or Bat Mitz- vah or a family vacation, Israel is becoming increasing- ly popular as a honeymoon destination. Each year, thousands of young couples, many of them newlyweds, 4 come to Israel ...…

…don't have designated "honeymoon suites," for example. Nevertheless, newlyweds are genuinely treated like VIPs and receive special services. "Some hotels have so-called honeymoon packages," says Neger. "Your agent can arrange for special things like flowers, fruit baskets, choco- lates in the room. You may also get a more private table at dinner." The Isrotel chain, with several hotels in Eilat, goes one step further, offering a dinner on the ...…

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…The Lore of the Rill s BY STEPHANIE TUCKER f you're planning the big I Do and shopping for those bands of gold, you're joining a tradition rooted in ancient Roman property rights. Back at least as far as 509 BC, the signet ring, precursor to today's wed- ding band, became an integral part of mar- riage in Roman society. Because there were no locks and keys, the ancient Romans kept valuables in cases sealed with wax and im- printed with their...…

…February Calendar of Events (continued from page 31) the Jewish wedding ceremony during the Renaissance period," said Antoinette Wed- Matlins, author of Engagement ding Rings and Jewelry Gems, The Buying Guide. Meet and Preview the new and extraordinary collections of these famous designers. ILISSA Demetrios himself Feb. 2, 3, 4 WATTERS 8ic WATTERS Bridesmaids A personal appearance Feb. 9, 10, 11 EVA HAYNAL FORSYTH & SCAASI BRIDE A pers...…

…in his hand. "This ring is round and hath no end, so is my love unto my friend," is one popular posy verse. The multi-link posy or gimmal ring mu- tated into the "puzzle-ring," consisting of pieces of gold wire intertwined so they ap- peared to form a single indivisible ring. With a certain clever (or careless) twist, they could easily be separated into several independent, though interlocking hoops. Gold or silver wire twisted into a lovers' ...…

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…Opposite: Vera Wang Brida Collection gown with illusio sleeves and back, and skirt wi top layer of ribbon-edge tulle, a Hudson's. Vintage headdress from Jennifer Brown for Ro- mance Studio (410) 675-2595. Edwardian-inspired lavaliere and lewehtfrom Reid m (410) 323-0100. This page: Ivory silk taffeta gown by Robert Legere for the Diamond Collection, at Exclu- sives For The Bride. Leather lace-up boots by Kenneth Cole. His tuxedo by Lord West,...…

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…• Opposite: Allred .-‘ngelo's princess-bodice g o fl ith Alen- con lace. tulle skirt %% ith hand- beaded medallions and semi-cathedral train. at Bridal '1'his page: Bianchi's gold bro- cade gown with weetheart neckline and ()amine ‘‘aist. at Al% in's. Gold lace Juliet cap vt ith rhinestones and veil, at Neiman larcus. I us suit 1 Joseph Ab- boud. at Parisian. . ' • . -- - BR' -4-; 1995 • 39 …

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…Opposite: Figure-flattering corset gown with illusion top, and pearl-and-rhinestone-stud- ded tulle skirt by Randy Fenoli for the Diamond Collection, at Exclusives For The Bride. Ju- dith Jack cameo earrings, at Tapper's. His tuxedo by Lord West, at President Tuxedo. t , This page: Bianchi Duchess satin gown with barque waist and white-fox fur trim, and co- ordinating fur headpiece, at Alvin's. Judith Jack earrings, at I'apper's. ❑ STYLIN...…

…BRIDAL BEAUTY BY SHARON ACHAICZ While practice makes perfect for a bride who wants to do her own makeup and hair, it's also a great idea to hire hair and makeup styl- ists for the wedding day, since you want to look your best. Whether you do it yourself or hire a pro, here are some wedding days do's and don'ts. MATRIMONIAL MAKEUP I1/41 ,— . :,- ,e, 1 tA •wraz. ta.trt o .N1 -• MI1VM .,.,.,..0....m.f.cor. ......t.gt.tivsms.o.,,,,,,, N,...…

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…_nap, sit ilor": elk 40, 11111 Atib. ,slp #15. 4110.4. -- VC, Home, Sweet Jewish Home On kiddush cups and Seder plates: Rabbis share their thoughts on what helps make a house a Jewish home. BY SHELLEY KAPNEK ROSENBERG efore setting foot inside, you know; this house is different The symbolic declaration of belong- ing is proudly displayed, a re- minder for all within and without to see. There is a mezuzah on the doorpost; this is a J...…

…stands for the number 18, we present a list of 18 things that are important for creating a Jew- ish home. Virtually every maven of the mitzvah of home rituals mentions the mezuzah as an ab- solute necessity. "A mezuzah creates the sense that this is a different space; it imbues it with a Jewish identity," Rabbi Weiner ex- plains. If a couple were to do nothing else, they should at least put one mezuzah on the out- side doorpost of their house,...…

…A mezuzah can be placed on every doorpost in a home except the bathroom. A special knife can be used for the challah on Shabbat. the candles and wrap them in a silk bag, keep- ing them for the Shabbat closest to their first anniversary. Rabbi Mark Loeb of Beth El Congregation in Baltimore suggests that couples engrave their names on the cup, and leave room for their children's names. They will create a multi-generational kiddush cup that they...…

…Home, Sweet Jewish Home (continued from page 47) a new collection from Vifferoy Boch with many exciting pieces. Also, come see the new "Switch') dishes. Ancf remember, our gift to the Bride . . . oneftee place setting with the purchase of twelve. 29721 Northwestern Highway Southfield ti*V 0 1#19) °'°1°G "II Creative Wedding Photography 29655 W.1 4 Mile Rd. - Just West of Middlebelt In the historic Ward Eagle Home" 48 • 13121 DES 1111.)...…