(From preceding page) piled this page to give you the today’s couples also request actually received stocks also got he had opened a wedding-gift
Back in the shtetl, shy young most up-to-date information on gifts that were rarely (or never) enough sheets, woks and other registry at Target, pronouncing
couples didn’t ask, point blank, our wedding. There are only 457 considered in the past: basic necessities to see them it a “serious invasion of priva-
for samovars and feather quilts. days, 18 hours, 4 minutes and 27 Movie DVDs (in one case the through the hard times.) On the cy.” Comics on National
No. They thankfully accepted seconds left until the big day! choices were The Princess Bride flip side of this coin, requests for Public Radio logged onto the
what was given: typically, You are visitor number 231 to and Braveheart). Cash contribu- donations to favorite charities online Target gift registry,
money. At each wedding, public our web page! Come again!” tions to their honeymoon trip are sometimes included on the bought a $9.99 bundt cake for
announcements were made. The site then details how the (snorkeling adventures head the wedding gift list. the couple, and threw in gift-
“The groom’s uncle gives 12 couple met, where the engage- list.) One wedding registry sug- This on-line gift phenome- wrap and shipping costs.
rubles!” “The bride’s cousin ment ring was presented, the gests you “gift” stock you non apparently affects couples What more can be said? How
gives 6 zlotes!” “The groom’s time and place of the auf ruf and already own or put money of all stripes, including Ari about this . . .
parents give a golden cup and other pre-wedding events, and towards stocks for which the Fleischer (Press Secretary to L’Chaim to the Jewish
the bride’s parents give two sil- provides maps of the city to help bride and groom have regis- George W. Bush) and his Wedding! The embodiment of
ver candlesticks and a tallis!” out of-town guests find their tered. (This idea was proposed bride. Before his 2002 mar- “Something Old, Something
Not surprisingly, this show-and- way around. And though the before Wall Street imploded. riage, Fleischer was reportedly New” (and it’s good for busi-
tell custom kept the village gos- couple assures invitees that, One hopes that any couples who furious over news stories that ness, too!) ▲
“The gift of your friendship and
sip mill busy for weeks.
Unlike their old-world coun- love is more than enough,” the W
terparts, new age couples are
saying both I do and I want,
site also provides, with no
punches pulled, an on-line list of ed
Da din
resulting in the birth of a new desired wedding gifts plus the
tradition — “Welcome to Our
Wedding” web pages.
stores that carry them.
The gift list covers the usual
y g
“Hi! We’re getting married!” items— linens, kitchen tools,
one website sings. “We’ve com- china and glassware— but
Handbags and Accessories
for Mothers and Others
of the Bride and Groom
A Fabulous Select A ccessories
ion Of Hand Bags &
New & Consigned
wwwcrankysbags.com
At Cranky’s, we promise upscale, professional
and reliable service for clients who want to buy
or sell their “Authentic Designer Handbags.”
We are looking for authentic: The bride will always remember her big day with this
Gucci, FENDI, PRADA, bracelet full of blissful memories and promises for the future
CHANEL, LOUIS VUITTON, etc…
Consignment at a new level!! 142 Kings Hwy East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 / 856-429-2550
70% back to the consignor.
Coming soon, Shop Cranky’s online! Upcoming Special Section Dates & Deadlines
Towne Place at Garden State Park,
941 Haddonfield Road, Suite D, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-910-1010 Full Page Blitz Back To School
ISSUE DATE July 28 ISSUE DATE: August 11
DEADLINE DATE: July 19 DEADLINE DATE: July 28
Bridal Party
To reserve your space, call
Discounts Available Sally Grossman, Advertising Manager at 856-751-9500 ext. 279
or your sales representative:
Barbara Drew, ext. 254 • Rose Bergman, ext. 278 • Anita Brittner, ext. 712
www.jewishvoicesnj.org JEWISH COMMUNITY WEDDINGS SUPPLEMENT June 16, 2010 S-11