New Wedding Traditions
Modern Weddings Vs Traditions Nencia Isabetta We are seeing more and more modern brides choosing to drop and/or alter common traditions of the past in lieu of the more modern and fresh approach of today. A bride of the 1950s was more typically about doing the more traditional route and following the bride book by […]
Having a Fairytale Wedding
Fairytale Themes in Your Wedding Zay Burry Having a fairytale wedding is a common theme that many couples consider when trying to decide what they want their wedding to feel like and look like. A fairytale wedding is a fairly ambiguous term, it very much depends on what type of fairytale you would like to […]
History of Having a Flower Girl
History of Having a Flower Girl Myra Root The tradition of having a ring bearer and flower girl in modern weddings is widely known. What is not widely known are the origins of why we carry on and honor these traditions. In our other article, History of Having Ring Bearers we looked back into the […]
The History of Having a Ring Bearer
History of Having a Ring Bearer Myra Root In direct contrast to the origins of the Flower Girl the origins of the ring bearer were uncertain. The following two theories are the most common. First, in ancient Egypt, they had a custom where they would have someone carry jewels and treasures on a pillow during […]
Wedding Gifts to the Bridal Party
Wedding Gifts to the Bridal Party Ashira Raddadash It is common for brides to give sweet personalized gifts to their bridal party to thank them for standing up there with her on one of the most special days of their lives. That is all well and good, but it can be a headache to come […]
Wedding Gifts 101
Wedding Gifts Registry Vs. Personal Gift Ildalynn Elazar Going into the wedding season as a guest looking at your five wedding invitations for the summer, it can be overwhelming to know what to give the multiple happy couples. But have no fear, we will go through a guide to wedding gifts and what to know […]
The History of Wearing White to Your Wedding
Ever Wondered Why We Wear White to Our Wedding? Coco Dietz Today you would be hard pressed to find a bride who chooses to not wear a shade of white on their wedding day. That tradition has been so deeply ingrained into many young girls let alone young brides minds that it is difficult for […]
Something Borrowed Something Blue
Something Borrowed Something Blue Coco Dietz The Poem “Something Old Something New…” has continued to set a precedent in Weddings that are happening today. Although many Brides do not know the original meanings or intentions behind the beautiful words, they continue to hide away a sixpence in their shoes as their something blue peeks out […]
Something Old Something New
Something Old Something New Coco Dietz There are many traditions that brides can choose to either continue or pass on when planning their weddings. One of those traditions comes from the old English Poem where the poet tells their thoughts on what items the bride needs in order to pass along the happy, healthy, and […]
The Send Off
The Send Off Coco Dietz “And they Lived Happily Ever After” One tradition that many people have taken and adapted to fit their unique wedding styles is that of the send off. At the end of the reception after all the dancing, cake cutting, and general merriment all the guests line up outside and give […]