Amid the excitement of preparing for and planning your wedding you’ll come across a wonderful blend of beliefs, customs, and even wedding superstitions. Weddings have been surrounded by various superstitions and beliefs for centuries, some of which are meant to bring good luck, while others are to ward off bad luck. Photo Credit: Nick Karvounis … Continue reading Luck, Love, and Legends: The Fascinating World of Wedding Superstitions
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Wedding Tradition Meanings – Then and Now
Weddings are filled with tradition. Everyone knows that. But many people either don’t think about the wedding traditions and meanings behind each tradition, or how the symbolism behind many wedding traditions change through the years. In this article, I’ll talk about the different wedding tradition meanings and how they’ve changed through the years. Photo Credit: … Continue reading Wedding Tradition Meanings – Then and Now
Something Old – 10+ Fun Ideas For An Old Tradition
“Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue, and a Lucky Sixpence In Your Shoe.” It’s a timeless wedding saying and tradition, as many brides still incorporate these into their own weddings. We’ve all heard the oft quoted this wedding rhyme. A few weeks ago we talked about ideas for your Something Blue. So, in … Continue reading Something Old – 10+ Fun Ideas For An Old Tradition
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
Following Traditions and the Wedding Planning Rules
Once upon a time when you were planning a wedding, you’d hear a lot about the traditions and wedding planning rules that you were supposed to do. You know the ones - “You must do a bouquet and garter toss.” “Your wedding has to be on a Saturday.” “You have to have the same number … Continue reading Following Traditions and the Wedding Planning Rules
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?
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