Something Old: Wedding Traditions
Even though every bride wants the latest trends, sometimes a little ceremony goes along way. Ever wonder the "why" behind some of the seemingly wacky wedding traditions we have? Figure out the meaning behind some famous wedding history helps brides make an educated decision about what to embrace and what to include on her big day.
It's a sad fact that many wedding favors simply get left behind on tables. If they're not edible or usable, who wants them? You might end up with tables scattered with unwanted favors, and no one wants to budget in money for something no one will appreciate. Guarantee that at... more
A pristine white lace handkerchief, etched in innocent cornflower blue, hand embroidered with a scalloped edge. An elegant periwinkle keepsake pin, steeped in decadent chiffon and satin, and shot through with pearls, to be pinned ever so delicately inside the hem of a wedding gown. For a glimmering secret-a... more
Of course brides marry for love, but what bride wouldn't want to beckon in wealth and prosperity on their wedding day? Well, now you can, by reviving a little known tradition popular in Victorian times. When it comes to weddings, we all know a bride needs "something old, something new,... more
Ever since Marilyn Monroe sang "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953, diamonds have been considered the most indisputably elegant accessory a woman could have, especially when they are a gift from a man. It's estimated that 78% of engagement rings sold every year have... more
Handkerchiefs are often the obligatory "something old" memento included in the bride's wedding ensemble, stashed into the bouquet along with the "new" hair ribbons and "something blue" brooch. However, in recent years it seems that, despite their intricate hand stitching, delicate fabrics, and detailed silk and lace, the handkerchief... more
by Jill Ramhormozi America is a delicate tapestry of interwoven racial, ethnic and cultural groups. Each group comes complete with a complex set of beliefs and values, and may share a common language, folklore, thinking patterns and communication styles. Each of us is born into a culture, and more and... more
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