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A Sixpence in Her Shoe By: Coco Dietz We have traversed through Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Now here we are with the final piece of the poem, A Sixpence in her Shoe. With this final addition to the centuries old poem, you will get a better understanding of why we follow […]
History of the Garter Toss
History of the Garter Toss Kara Hyden When it comes to wedding traditions, there are many for the ceremony and many for the wedding reception. During the wedding reception, there’s a long-standing tradition for the bridal bouquet toss and the garter toss. Have you ever wondered where the tradition of the garter toss came from? […]
Wedding Ring Styles
Wedding Ring Styles Ashira Raddadash Rings are a timeless classic that symbolize the eternal commitment that is made between the couple. It is a symbol that most Americans can spot easily with just a glance down to a person’s left hand. The classic style, however, of said ring changes with the fashion and the times. […]
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 […]
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, Like very Old
The History of the “Something Old” Poem By: Coco Dietz Some may think that the old saying, “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.” Is an old-fashioned tradition. But many brides still enjoy adding elements that incorporate that nod or follow the centuries old tradition. “Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue And […]