The pledge that lasts a lifetime. Marriage is the most solemn pledge we make in our lifetimes. Traditionally the wedding pledge is made in front of family and friends who take special pains to stand up and witness our pledge. The wedding pledge is to be true and faithful and loving to another human being. To wed is both the … Read More
Wedding Favors
Wedding favors are just one of many aspects you have to take in consideration when planning your wedding and reception. With costs on the rise, wedding favors are finding their way more and more at the bottom of the priority list. However, this does not have to be the case. In fact many people have gotten more creative with … Read More
Penny In Shoe
Penny In Shoe This is a European tradition to bring the Bride good luck, fortune, and protection against want. After the Wedding Day, the lucky penny can be turned into a piece of jewelry as a pendant, charm for a bracelet, or ring setting.
Southern California Weddings On The Beach
Southern California Weddings On The Beach Southern California weddings on the beach, and wedding reception venues, are a great way to celebrate your natural love in a natural setting, and there are so many to choose from. The Southern California coastline has its own unique flair to it, so regardless if you opt for the populated beaches of Venice, Santa … Read More
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake During the days of the Roman empire, wedding cakes were baked of wheat or barley. At the reception, they were traditionally broken over the head of the new Bride by the Groom as a symbol of her fertility. Guests would then scramble for pieces of the cake, and take them home for good luck. It later became a … Read More
Weird Wedding Tradition
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
Wedding Facts
Did you know that early Brides and Bridesmaids wore similar dresses in order to confuse evil spirits? How about this one… The word, “Wedding” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “wedd” that meant a man would marry a woman and pay the Bride’s father.
Wedding Dress
Wedding Dress And Its Mark On America For decades the wedding dress and the wedding gown, along with wedding hairstyles and accessories, have grown and matured as women continue to look their absolute best for their very special day. From the 1920’s through the 1940’s women’s styles began to give her an independent identity. 1920’s In the 1920’s, hairstyles for … Read More
Wedding Traditions
Several thoughts are found on this tradition: To protect the bride from evil spirits that were thought to be lying in wait under the threshold. Roman times when it was believed that if the bride stumbled when entering the newlywed’s home for the first time, it would bring bad luck and harm to their marriage. Carrying the bride across the … Read More
Maui Wedding Photographer, Wedding Traditions
Wedding Traditions of Africa; Top Ten Crazy Traditions Across the continent of Africa, you will find all sorts of wedding traditions and customs. From country to country or tribe to tribe, traditions can be similar to the western world or can also be of the very odd. Some of the traditions are dealing with evil spirits and some are simply … Read More