The tradition and symbolism of exchanging wedding rings originates with the ancient Egyptians. Egyptians are one of the first cultures to use rings in their wedding ceremonies because of what the shape of the ring, a circle, represents. A circle represents eternity because it has no beginning nor end. This makes a ring the perfect … Continue reading Wedding Rings – Why Are They Placed on the Left Hand Ring Finger?
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Why We Do That – Origins of Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions
A wedding ceremony is a wonderful event - a rite-of-passage full of ritual and symbolism. Have you ever wondered where these rituals and practices come from and why we do these things? Here are the origins of some common wedding ceremony superstitions and traditions. Origins Of 7 Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions The White Wedding Gown … Continue reading Why We Do That – Origins of Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions
Wedding Planning Q & A – What’s So Difficult About Planning a Wedding?
Is wedding planning difficult? This Wedding Planning question asks just that. Q. - What's so difficult about planning a wedding? It seems like a simple celebration with family, and throwing a party shouldn’t be hard, but in execution, this doesn’t seem to be an easy task. Why is that? A. - Is wedding planning difficult? … Continue reading Wedding Planning Q & A – What’s So Difficult About Planning a Wedding?
Why You Need a Rehearsal for Your Wedding Ceremony
Every now and then we come across a couple who doesn't think they need a rehearsal for their wedding ceremony. Maybe it’s because they’ve been in several friends' weddings as bridesmaids or groomsmen, they think they can skip the wedding rehearsal. They are convinced that everyone can just show up … Continue reading Why You Need a Rehearsal for Your Wedding Ceremony
How to Find Inspiration for Your Wedding
You have gotten engaged and thought about a date for your wedding; now it is time to begin searching for inspiration for your wedding day. It may seem easy to just jump online and begin saving beautiful images you come across, or using a website such as Pinterest to add photos to boards to revisit … Continue reading How to Find Inspiration for Your Wedding
Wedding Q & A – Do I Have to Invite Family I’m Not Close To?
Q - Do I have to invite a family member I'm not close to, to my wedding? A - It’s your wedding, so technically, you can invite (or not invite) whoever you want. That said, consider the following: Do you just "not like him," or does it go deeper than … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Do I Have to Invite Family I’m Not Close To?
5 Reasons You Need a Wedding Planner
Getting married is exciting! However, planning the umpteen details for your special day can be stressful and overwhelming. A wedding planner can alleviate a lot of stress, and when chosen wisely is worth every penny. Are you wondering if you need a wedding planner? Best for Bride, Hamilton's premier bridal chain and wedding services … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Need a Wedding Planner
Choosing Wedding Songs That Tell Your Love Story
[wedding music - wedding songs] Trying to decide on what songs to play at the special moments of your wedding day can be a daunting task. Sorting through the thousands of potential songs to play at your wedding can get exhausting. Wedding Paper Divas has created an easy-to-use, helpful wedding song interactive, comprised of more … Continue reading Choosing Wedding Songs That Tell Your Love Story
Your Bridesmaids Don’t Have to Match
The days of 6 young women dressed identically, with matching shoes, matching hairdos, gloves, earrings, and flowers preceding the bride down the aisle are disappearing. Photo credit: Faye Sommer Photography Photo credit: i2i Photography Today’s bridesmaids have the luxury of picking out their … Continue reading Your Bridesmaids Don’t Have to Match
A Few Simple Guidelines for Your Military Wedding
Military weddings are really the same as any other wedding, with the exception of attire and a few traditions. To have a military wedding, either the bride or the groom must be currently in the military. In a military wedding if the groom is serving in the armed forces, he must wear his dress uniform … Continue reading A Few Simple Guidelines for Your Military Wedding