Category Archives: Traditions

Who Pays for What?

Posted on May 14, 2012

First of all, establish a manageable budget for your big day.  Determine what amount of money all of the parties involved – the bride and her parents and the groom and his parents – can and/or will contribute to the … Continue reading →

Traditional Wedding Phrases and Their Meanings

Posted on March 30, 2012

Most brides today would never even dream of taking their walk down the aisle without the traditional “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” included in the bridal wardrobe.  The “old” refers to the bride’s ties to her past, … Continue reading →

The History of Wedding Invitations – Part 3

Posted on February 10, 2012

Read Part 1 | Part 2 People have always wanted to celebrate important events with family and friends, but it wasn’t always as easy as it is today to inform them of those events. The Modern Era Following World War … Continue reading →

The History of Wedding Invitations – Part 2

Posted on February 8, 2012

Read Part 1 People have always wanted to celebrate important events with family and friends, but it wasn’t always as easy as it is today to inform them of those events. The Colonial Period and Victorian Era In the early … Continue reading →

The History of Wedding Invitations – Part 1

Posted on February 6, 2012

People have always wanted to celebrate important events with family and friends, but it wasn’t always as easy as it is today to inform them of those events. The Renaissance Period In the years before the invention of the printing … Continue reading →

Wedding Trend Watch 2012 – Less Is More

Posted on January 23, 2012

One of the most recent trends is the understated wedding. It seems like over the past few years that over the top glitz and glam has dominated the wedding scene. In fact it has more than dominated the scene, it’s … Continue reading →

Wedding Trend Watch 2012 – Unique Send-Offs

Posted on January 23, 2012

So many brides have worried about whether or not throwing rice is the best send-off for them. As many have worried about what if any ill consequences this could have for our feathered bird friends. More yet have opted to … Continue reading →

Honoring Deceased Loved Ones During Wedding Celebrations

Posted on December 16, 2011

Many couples try to find ways to honor special family and friends who have left this world before their weddings.  Some couples keep it to recent deaths while others honor people with whom they had a close bond.  Here are … Continue reading →

The Responsibilities of the Father of the Groom

Posted on November 7, 2011

All close family members have responsibilities when it comes to wedding planning.  The bride usually takes on quite a bit while taking the groom along for the ride.  Many times women step into the wedding planning process with ease leaving … Continue reading →

International Wedding Traditions – Make Your Wedding Unique and Memorable

Posted on July 13, 2011

Every bride wants her wedding to be unique. With all the information and ideas for wedding planning it is easy to overload trying to find those special touches. Why not borrow from other countries and cultures when planning your special day? Traditions from … Continue reading →