Do you want something more than just a list of your wedding guests' names after your wedding day? Instead of the traditional guest book, are you looking for a guest book alternative? Do you want to have something fun for your guests to do at your reception? Then how about a Guestbook Store guest book? … Continue reading Want a Fun, Creative Guest Book Alternative?
Category: Tradition & Customs
Something Blue – 7 New Ideas For An Old Tradition
“Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue.” It’s a timeless wedding saying and tradition, as many brides still incorporate these into their own weddings. The traditional options for "Something Blue" are the bride's undergarments, specifically a garter or underwear (I had a little blue bow sewn onto mine. TMI? Sorry). Is trying to decide … Continue reading Something Blue – 7 New Ideas For An Old Tradition
What Will I Say? – 8 Tips For Giving A Great Wedding Toast
Are you the Best Man, the Maid of Honor, the Father of the Bride, or Father of the Groom? If so, chances are very good that you will be giving a wedding toast at the reception (or at least asked to do so). Photo Credit: Faye Sommer Photography If you aren’t one who usually likes … Continue reading What Will I Say? – 8 Tips For Giving A Great Wedding Toast
10+ Easy and Fun Wedding Guest Book Alternative Ideas
Looking for a fun, easy way to add some more personalization to your wedding? One way is to include an alternative to a traditional wedding practice. How about a creative spin on the traditional wedding guest book? One of the most common sights at a wedding is the guest book. You know, where guests sign … Continue reading 10+ Easy and Fun Wedding Guest Book Alternative Ideas
Wedding Traditions – Dated or Fun?
Why are wedding traditions always being questioned by people who aren’t the couple getting married? Photo credit: Sweet Ice Cream Photography on Unsplash “What Wedding Tradition Would You Be Glad To Bury and Never Encounter Again?” “Wedding Traditions Are So Dated and Old-Fashioned” “Outdated Wedding Traditions To Abandon” When on the internet (especially when on … Continue reading Wedding Traditions – Dated or Fun?
A (Brief) History of Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings
You and the love of your life are engaged! Congratulations are in order! And everyone wants to see your engagement ring. But becoming engaged has changed a great deal through the centuries. There was a time when the engagement itself was considered as important as the ceremony. Marriages were arranged for political or financial reasons … Continue reading A (Brief) History of Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings
About “8 Vintage Wedding Traditions Planners Still Love”
A stunning veil, fun groom’s cakes, not seeing each other before the ceremony - these are just a few popular wedding traditions that most couples still want to have at their weddings. “8 Vintage Wedding Traditions Planners Still Love for Contemporary Celebrations” mentions these plus 5 more beautiful traditions that are still regularly seen at … Continue reading About “8 Vintage Wedding Traditions Planners Still Love”
Bridal Bouquet and Garter Toss – Fun Tradition or Dated?
The bridal bouquet and garter toss are two common wedding reception traditions. There is no doubt that for generations, brides have tossed their bouquet (or a smaller toss bouquet) to all of the single women at their wedding reception following the "belief" that whoever caught the bouquet would be the next one to get married. … Continue reading Bridal Bouquet and Garter Toss – Fun Tradition or Dated?
The Bouquet Toss – How To Catch The Bouquet
The bouquet toss, you know that fun custom during the wedding reception when the bride throws a bouquet to all the single ladies, didn’t start out so jovial and fun. The practice of the bride tossing her bouquet originated in 14th century Europe. At that time, the belief was that all brides and everything they … Continue reading The Bouquet Toss – How To Catch The Bouquet
Old, New, Borrowed and Blue – Origins and Meanings of This Familiar Rhyme
"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" We all know that singsong rhyme but may not know where it came from or what it means. Most brides just buy a blue garter and hope that covers it. But the traditions surrounding it are quite charming. The something old is usually covered by the bride … Continue reading Old, New, Borrowed and Blue – Origins and Meanings of This Familiar Rhyme