Photo Credit: Mark Bonica via Flickr 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. Planning a wedding comes with a lot of questions — and a lot of bad advice online. Get practical … Continue reading The Bouquet Toss – How To Catch The Bouquet
Category: Tradition & Customs
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. There’s a lot of wedding planning nonsense floating around … Continue reading Old, New, Borrowed and Blue – Origins and Meanings of This Familiar Rhyme
Show Me The Diamond!
Photo credit: dolgachov / 123RF Stock Photo Before the wedding you've got to get engaged! Let's face it, people want to see the diamond engagement ring. When someone gets engaged what's the first thing we say? “Show me the diamond! We want to see the ring.” But what is it about this above all other … Continue reading Show Me The Diamond!
Wedding Rings – Why Are They Placed on the Left Hand Ring Finger?
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?
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
What Makes a Wedding Semi Formal or Informal?
Here are the traditional guidelines for what defines a semiformal and an informal wedding. As with the term “formal,” knowing the guidelines can help you when making other planning decisions. Traditional Guidelines for a Semi-Formal Wedding The ceremony is held in a church, synagogue, private home or outdoors The reception is held at the ceremony … Continue reading What Makes a Wedding Semi Formal or Informal?
What Makes a Wedding Formal?
Many engaged couples wonder what defines a formal wedding, as well as one that is semi-formal or informal. They often ask "what does it mean that the wedding is formal?" Ok. I know that’s not the answer most couples are looking for. Of course there is a difference between formal, semi-formal, and informal. But with … Continue reading What Makes a Wedding Formal?
Top 7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
A tiered cake is a common sight at many weddings. But what if you just happen to not like cake? Or another type of dessert is your favorite? Or you just want something different? Offer your guests a tasty treat with one of these delicious traditional wedding cake alternatives. 1. Cake pops Photo credit: Shari's … Continue reading Top 7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
Wedding Q & A – What Are Some Alternatives to Tossing Rice or Bubbles?
Q. - We’re not allowed to throw rice or birdseed after our ceremony, and I really don’t want to do bubbles. What alternatives to tossing rice do we have? A. - Tossing rice originated with the ancient Hindus and Chinese to bestow fertility upon the bride and groom. Although highly traditional, this practice has lost … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What Are Some Alternatives to Tossing Rice or Bubbles?
Weddings by the Numbers
How much? How many? These are common (and rightly so) wedding statistics questions that brides need answered while planning their wedding. The following is a fun wedding statistics breakdown of the quantities of many wedding elements - starting with Number 1 (and a half!). 1.5 - Feet in a chapel length train 1.5 - Pounds … Continue reading Weddings by the Numbers