It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton

CUSTOM COUTURE: “I always realized my love was for beautiful wedding gowns, and I liked elegance,” says designer Jean-Ralph Thurin, owner of Thurin Atelier. He is shown by a collection of his Luxe custom bridal gowns, offered in a variety of styles and designs.

Thurin Atelier, Luxury Bridal Design House, Offers an Elegant New Look on Nassau Street

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That one perfect bridal gown. That dream dress you always imagined for your wedding. How wonderful when it is realized, and that it can be one-of-a-kind just for you.

FAMILY FOCUS: “We are hoping for a good season ahead, with lots of planting going on. We look forward to helping more people have a successful garden.” The Obal family — foreground, Walter, Sr. and Kate; background: Tom and Walt, Jr. — are shown by a group of evergreen magnolias at their garden center.

Obal Garden Center at 518 Alexander Road Offers Full Selection of Springtime Choices

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Now is the time for pansies and primroses, but the petunias have to wait. If you’re getting the garden ready, it’s still early for the annual flowering plants, but the perennials can be safely put in the ground.