Monthly Archives: April 2009

Wedding Stationery Definitions L-Z

Posted on April 16, 2009

Layered Invitation-An invitation that consists of layers of paper tied or glued together. The top layer is usually made of transparent vellum and the bottom layer is a single panel card. The transparent vellum gives a muted version of the … Continue reading →

Wedding Stationery Definitions A-I

Posted on April 15, 2009

When shopping for your wedding invitations, you will encounter some terms you may not be familiar with. Here are a few things you will need to know to make the right choice for your invitations: Announcement-This card announces the marriage … Continue reading →

Buying Your Wedding Invitations – Part 2

Posted on April 14, 2009

Your wedding invitations will not only make your guests aware of your upcoming nuptials, but will also set the tone for the type of event you are planning. It will not only tell your guests when, where, and what time … Continue reading →

Buying Your Wedding Invitations – Part 1

Posted on April 13, 2009

One of the biggest decisions you will have to make is what kind of wedding invitations to buy. Your wedding invitations will set the mood of your wedding. They not only make your guests aware of your upcoming nuptials, but … Continue reading →

The Wedding Veil

Posted on April 10, 2009

The tradition on the wedding veil dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. They were wary of evil spirits and demons, so to ward off these evil spirits the bride would cover herself in brightly colored veils. Others believe … Continue reading →

The Wedding Party

Posted on April 9, 2009

In ancient times, brides were thought to be particularly vulnerable to evil spirits, so in order to protect the bride, her friends dressed in outfits very similar to the bride’s and acted as decoys to confuse the evil spirits. It … Continue reading →

The Wedding Dress

Posted on April 8, 2009

The white wedding dress hasn’t always been the first choice for a bride. In ancient times, brides dressed in brilliant colors, especially red or yellow. In biblical times, the color of choice was blue because it symbolized purity. Until the … Continue reading →

The Wedding Cake

Posted on April 7, 2009

The wedding cake has been a special part of wedding celebrations since the Roman era. The original wedding cakes were made of wheat flour, salt and water and made into loaves. The loaves were then broken over the bride’s head at … Continue reading →

The Engagement Ring

Posted on April 6, 2009

It used to be when a man wanted to get married, he would give his intended’s family something of great value as a sign of his wish to marry her. If the woman accepted his gift, it signified their pledge … Continue reading →

Halloween Themed Wedding – Part 3

Posted on April 3, 2009

Halloween Decorations: It is not hard to find Halloween decorations. Every store should carry sort assortment during the month of October. For a less commercialized atmosphere, you might prefer Halloween decorations from nature’s bounty. Create lovely centerpieces from pumpkins, dried … Continue reading →