Roses There is a reason that roses are the most popular choice of flowers for brides. A white rose stands for innocence, beauty and charm–just the traits every bride wants to portray. A bride that chooses red roses for her wedding flowers is sending a message of passion and of fiery love. If dark pink roses are used for a wedding, … Read More
Wedding Superstition
I do not know if this is considered a superstition or a religious tradition, but it is one that I followed on my wedding day. If you want a sunny wedding day, it was a good idea to place a figurine of the virgin Mary in your window the week before the date. This was to help guarantee that the … Read More
Maui Wedding Photographer, Blog
Maui Wedding Photographer, Blog
Wedding Traditions of South America’s West Region
Wedding Traditions of South America’s West Region Wedding traditions in South America can be just as entrenched in customs as any other country or continent, and on the western side of South America this is the norm. South America has a variety of religious beliefs and ways of living, which can be seen in their wedding traditions. For the countries … Read More
Wedding bouquets
Wedding bouquets were originally made of strong herbs (thyme and garlic) to frighten away evil spirits, and to cover the stench emitting from people who had not bathed recently! [Flowers —the presence of flowers in the wedding ceremony symbolizes fertility, new life and never ending love.]
Wedding Traditions of South America’s North Region
Wedding Traditions of South America’s North Region Wedding traditions in South America can be just a diverse as the continent itself in everyday life. South America shares various religions and other beliefs. In the northern region, this way of life and wedding traditions, is no different. For the countries of Colombia, Guyana, Surinane, Trinidad and Venezuela, this way of life … Read More
The Wedding Kiss
The Wedding Kiss In Roman times a kiss was seen as a legal bond that sealed all contracts, and has become a staple ending to a wedding ceremony.
History of Weddings
History of Weddings Origin of the Word The word, “Wedding” comes from the root term meaning “gamble” or “wager”. The word Anglo-Saxon word “wedd” meant a man would vow to marry a woman and give money to the Bride’s father.