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The Flowery Language Of Bouquets
There are a variety of flower options to consider when planning for your wedding and reception. The traditional roses are no longer a must. Many couples use a combination of their favorite flowers to add a personal flair. Here are some common types of bouquets:
1. Hand Wrapped-- This style is a bundle of flowers with long stems. The stems are generally wrapped in ribbon and are carried by the stem. These flowers are either bent to create a round shape or left straight for the "fresh picked" look. 2. Cascade-- This style is generally attached to a plastic stem. The flowers start full and flow downward, becoming less full. 3. Presentation Bouquet-- This type of bouquet would be cradled in one's arm. It's much like flowers a beauty queen would receive.
House panel kills DUI bill
Lawmakers Wednesday killed a bill to toughen drunken-driving penalties, saying they first want a new task force to review Colorado's patchwork of DUI laws. House Judiciary Committee members voted 7-4 against the bill, despite moving testimony by Gerda Gavrilis. She told committee members how her 25-year daughter, Arlene, was killed by a drunken driver the night before her wedding in 2005. The truck driver who slammed into Arlene's red Volkswagen Bug at 100 mph had been convicted in a prior DUI crash that injured a couple. "In split second . . . the wedding guests became mourners, wedding flowers were converted funeral arrangements" and "Arlene was buried in her wedding dress," said her mother, holding a red-and-white ribbon bouquet from Arlene's bridal shower. "Because of my personal tragic loss, I'm here, with my daughter's spirit, to support legislation that will (prevent) this from happening to another family's loved one," she said.
Soldier's final gift cherished by wife
Linda Pratt received a gift Friday afternoon that temporarily brought sunshine into one of the darkest moments of her life. The soap and candles from her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel J. Pratt, arrived the day after his fatal heart attack in Nasiriyah, Iraq. A member of the Army National Guard, Pratt sent the package to his wife to mark their 20th wedding anniversary. The gift, along with a bouquet of flowers she received the next day, reminded Linda Pratt why she married the 1976 Williamstown High School graduate. Pratt died Nov. 3, the 17th person with ties to the tri-county area to die while serving in Iraq. He was a member of the 211th Maintenance Company out of Newark, Ohio. His unit was responsible for maintaining vehicles used by the National Guard. "He has a kind and good soul," said Linda Pratt, who lived with her husband and their two children in Austintown, Ohio.
THE RIGHT TONE: A weekly guide to being fit
Imagine yourself standing at the altar with your one true love. You've worked hard in anticipation of this day and you know that what your family and friends see is picture-perfect. The wedding party is radiant, the flowers complement the bridesmaid dresses, and in your wedding dress you look -- well, how do you look? For the next two weeks, we'll tone and shape all the areas that will be most visible on your wedding day and in your wedding day photos. This week we'll work on a tight, fabulous pair of arms and next week a toned, defined back, a sleek waist and a tight, streamlined body. Whether you're cutting cake or throwing the bouquet, a great-looking pair of arms can be yours by May or June with the following workout. The Biceps Curl tones the fronts of your upper arms, the Triceps Kickback tightens the backs of your upper arms, and the Lateral Raise will give you firm, shapely shoulders.
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