Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Daies gei' help from experienced florisis - Choosing boutonnieres, corsages pose problems As the girls make final decisions on which dress they are going to buy, and the boys finish getting their tuxes fitted. visions of corsages and boutonnieres dance through their headsf' Among the decisions a boy has- to make for his date's corsage is what kind to get her: a wrist corsage. a pin-on cor- sage, or a nosegay. Other questions that frequently plague the boys going to a formal are, How much will it cost? and, What color flowers should I get her? I - As for the girls, they have decisions, too, but on a smaller scale. They are concerned with what kind of boutonni- eres to get their date. They often ask, Should I get him a Carnation, one rose, or two roses? Flowers should complement the color of the girl's dress. Some boys who are too shy to ask what color the girlis formal is, often pick neutral colored flowers, such as white, light yellow, or peach. Other boys devise clever ideas to get the answer without being too obvious. Some boys call the girls, and hope that they will casually mention the color. Other boys ask a friend to find out the color and report back to BOUTONNIERES ARE SEEN COMPLEMENTING RUFFLE SHIRTS AND BOW TIES of tuxes, Sen- ior Tom Bett wears the correct attire to a Sen, A QZGQCYS ior Girls Formal at the River Oaks Club. Photo by Kathy Epps. them. Finally, when they know the color of the dress, the boys can then call the floirst for help. At Kay Tee Florists on 8789 Gay- lord, the friendly workers aided stu- dents with those tough decisions, and answered any questions they may have had. I like Kay Tee Florists because you don't have to guess what the girl is gonna likeg they tell you what's rightf, said Sophomore Larry Griffen. Students often shared their plans with Mr. Don Cunningham, owner of Kay Tee Florist. Kids are always excited about going to formals, and I get a kick out of listening to all their plans for the evening. I get excited right along with them, said Cunningham. are many different styles of and boutonnieres that a stu- There corsages dent can choose from. I like the wide selection you get there fKay Tee Flor- istsj. They are really helpful when you don't know exactly what you want,', said Sophomore Phil Pletcher. -30 - i Melinda May XI wet shoe A 1513 GESSNER ROAD City Wide Delivery 464-3057 Or 464-1451

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