wedding jewelry & wedding etiquette
This is a look at the wedding garter tradition: its origins, the reasons behind the custom, and how it is used at weddings today…
The modern garter custom actually goes all the way back to 14 Century Europe. There have always been numerous superstitions surrounding brides and weddings, one of which was that it was lucky [...]
Every bride knows that she is supposed to find “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” to bring her luck on her wedding day. These are some creative ideas for the bride’s “something borrowed”, to ensure that you will have plenty of good luck on your side for your wedding.
One of the most [...]
There is so much tradition that surrounds a wedding that it can be confusing to keep it all straight! Add to that all of the “helpful” advice that will be coming your way as soon as you become engaged, and your head may start spinning. To help you keep it all straight, check out this [...]
If you are a Jewish woman planning a wedding, you may be unsure about what is appropriate to wear for your wedding ceremony. Different denominations of Judaism will have varying guidelines on bridal attire – possibly even from one synagogue to another. This is a guide to what to look for in a bridal gown [...]
When you are planning a wedding, one of the nicest things that you can do is include some of the customs that show honor to your heritage. Couples with Hispanic or Latino backgrounds can draw from the rich wedding traditions that originated in Spain, Mexico, South America, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. These are some [...]
The reason behind wearing something old for your wedding is to have a link to your heritage. It is even better if the old item has particular sentimental value to you or to the person from whom you get it. Brides will often start with their families when they are seeking out old items, but [...]
We all know the old saying “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”. The “new” part is a snap, because the bride will have plenty of newly purchased things to wear, but what about the “borrowed”? These are some ideas on what you can choose for your “something borrowed” to ensure the best [...]
The Dollar Dance is a part of the wedding reception that is common in some parts of the United States and absolutely unheard of in others. Its origins are said to come from European immigrants from Italy, Poland, and Russia to name just a few countries, and it is also practiced in some island nations [...]
Each Scandinavian country will have its own individual take on certain parts of a wedding, but they do share many features in common. One of the first things that all of the Scandinavian countries share is a trend towards very long engagements. Three or four years is not unusual, as it allows the couple plenty [...]
Every bride knows that she is supposed to wear or carry “something blue” on her wedding day. You may be stumped, though, as to just what that lucky blue item should be. Here are some ideas on blue things for the bride.
One of the easiest places to incorporate something blue is in your accessories. Your [...]
