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Dress stress Plan to shop around before committing to gown By Julie Sobczyk Senior Reporter For April Shaw, buying her wed ding gown proved to be an almost hassle-free experience. Shaw, a UNL senior biology ma jor, said she found her dream dress just by doing some careful planning and shopping. She found the perfect gown in Lin coln, she said, but it was a little more than her $500 budget. So, she made a trip to Madonna’s Belle in Norfolk and found the same dress at a lower price. When picking out the perfect dress, brides-to-be should keep in mind what styles look good on them, said Teresa Furnas, owner of Trousseau Bridal and Formal, 3200 O St. “Brides choose gowns probably for how nice it makes them lode,” Furnas said. “Some people want something that will flatter their figure. Others want the gown they’ve always dreamed of, whether it’s lacy, beaded or the whde works.” Some brides choose more tradi tional dresses with long trains and lots of lace and beadwork, she said. Others pick styles based on the season during which they will be married. “For the first wedding, traditional “Brides choose gowns probably for how nice it makes them look. ” TERESA FURNAS owner of Trousseau Bridal and Formal is the most popular,” Furnas said. “Gowns with a lot of lace are popular. Short- or long-sleeved gowns depends on the season.” The traditional length and style of dress was exactly what Shaw wanted. “It has a sweetheart neckline, and it goes down in the back,” Shaw said. “I wanted long sleeves and a long train.” But finding the right style isn’t the only concern for a new bride. Prices can cause problems for brides-to-be on a tight budget. Sandy Rowson, owner of Sassi’s, 2530 O St., said dress prices at her store ranged from $400 to $4,000. “Prices for a brand-new gown with a train will cost more,” Rowson said. “If you’re going more informal, they will cost less.” And the price of the dress often determines whether the bride will buy it, she said. “They buy for the price range,” Rowson said.’Thcy don’t want to fall in love with something they can’t af ford.” Furnas’ store accepts all major credit cards as payment, and layaway is available. “We’re not fussy about how much they put down,” she said. “The main * thing is that they get the gown and not worry about it.” Both Furnas and Rowson recom mended bringing a friend, sister, or See DRESS on 9 •Exotic lingerie •Silk boxers & "Robes •'Teddies starting st $15.00 •Stockings & Thighrhighs •G-strings & Garterbelts •Long gloves & Jewelry 122 5.52nd St H83-2263 For All Your Party & Wedding Needs Tables Wedding & Church Dismays Chairs Brass & Linens Lattice Arches China Fbrtable Bars Silver Dance Floors Glassware Skirting Party Canopies Coat Packs Pipe & Drape Candelabras Staging Casino Games Visit our Showroom 11226 Wright Circle (1 Wock Set 1Mth & Center In Omaha) ■Rj^nBnraBRRrajl r .. ' ' • " _—....-_ I:-' ' ' At Valentino’s, catering means we’ll go out of our way to meet each and every requirement of your party. ■ Hassle free setup to cleanup. ■ Arrangements can be made for china, linens, chairs, tables, even doorprizes! ■ Complimentary disposable plates, napkins, forks, cups, and tablecloths for the buffet tables are included with each order. ■ We can even coordinate your catering to ' a specific party theme. ■ I—--1 And, of course, your guests will enjoy the same delicious food that has made Valentino's a . . favorite for years. OMAHA LINCOLN GRAND ISLAND Um^Mm m I HI Laura Racek Messineo Sheila Koch (308) 382-7711 pwivilllliv^l (402)571-3001 r (402)467-1943 |___