The Antithesis of A Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
I know I'm not the only one blown away by TLC's My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. I mean, I've had to hold myself back from doing deep-dive research to see if the crazy practices, traditions, and costumes are really real and representative of true Gypsy (aka Romany) culture. Because things like 15 and 16 year old brides, wedding dresses so heavy they make you bleed, and "grabbing" and bridal kidnappings... just seem soooo wrong. But I'll admit that the pure entertainment of it all keeps me...
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Something More than Something Blue
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. What if the saying didn't stop there? What is the single "something" you would add to the list? A few creative ideas that come to mind... Something from the groom—Isn't it fitting to wear something given to you by your groom when you walk down the aisle? We sure think so! Something sentimental—Whether it's a love letter, an engagement keepsake, or a reminder of the moment you fell in love, incorporating...
Living Together Before Marriage: I Do or I Don’t?
Living together before the wedding is a personal preference that most people feel strongly about one way or the other. Some people, me included, think living together is a good test run for marriage. Others want to wait until they are married to move in together. Is there a right and wrong way? My husband and I lived together for five years before we got married. It was a very good thing for us. It let us get past those early days of passive-aggressively battling over...
When Should The Groom Get His First Look?
According to ye olde wedding tradition, the bride and groom shouldn't see each other on the wedding day until the actual wedding. While there is plenty to keep the couple in their separate corners on the morning of the wedding, many couples feel that this idea is a little dated. Truth be told, I had a delicious brunch with my hubs on the morning of our wedding. Looking back, it was a nice and relaxed way to start our big day - and it certainly hasn't jinxed us so far. Many...
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Wedding Tradition to Keep: Something Blue
There are so many personal and meaningful ways to do the "Something Old, Something New" tradition in your wedding. But I have to admit that my favorite is "something blue," which is why I had five somethings blue for my wedding! The hanky was vintage and given to me by my mother. She pinned trinkets and special mementos to it to represent my loved ones who weren't at my wedding but with me in spirit (my father's wedding band, and something that belonged to my grandmother and...
Ditch the Garter Toss, Save It for Your Groom!
Last week I posted about ditching the bridal bouquet toss. So it should come as no surprise when I tell you to DITCH the garter toss, too! When someone says “garter toss”, I think yuck. Or maybe it’s gross. I mean, come ON! Do you really want to sit there while all your wedding guests watch your husband creep up your gown to remove your garter (possibly with his teeth)? YUCK. This is definitely a wedding tradition to, well, toss. Now, that doesn't mean you...
Reasons to DITCH the Bridal Bouquet Toss
Hi lovely readers! Chandra from Oh Lovely Day here again. So I was a little hesitant to write on this topic, because I know people are really attached to tossing the bouquet. And it can make for some fun photos. Ok, my dears, here it goes. DITCH the bouquet toss! Here’s why: First of all, you probably paid at least $150 (or more!) for that bouquet and it is gorgeous. Would you just toss money around like that? Of course not. Secondly, and more...
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Flowers
Five Wedding Traditions for Cultural I Do’s
Before the Thanksgiving holiday, we shared seven time-honored traditions from cultures around the world. From jumping the broom to being crowned as a couple, I think we all learned something new! But the unique customs from around the globe do not stop there! Read on to learn five more wonderful wedding traditions: IRELAND- Emerald Isle: The Claddagh ring is commonly known as the traditional Irish wedding ring. The ring features a heart, crown and set of hands,...
Wedding Traditions from Around the World
We predicted that for 2011 weddings, a top trend would be infusing culture and heritage into couple's I Do's. And boy were we right! More and more nearlyweds are incorporating time-honored wedding customs from their countries of origin, honoring their heritages in the most special way. So today, we take a look at seven wedding traditions from around the world! AFRICA- Jumping the Broom: What a great way to start anew! At traditional African weddings, as a way to...
To Hitch or to Ditch: Tossing the Bridal Bouquet
As you know, weddings are laced with traditions, some dating back to the 14th century. One such tradition is the bridal bouquet toss. Did you know... Back in the day, brides' tossed their bouquets (and anything else tossable) to avoid getting bum rushed by their wedding guests. Sound strange? Well... it's much less sinister than it sounds, but still pretty wild! Anything the bride wore, held or touched on her wedding day was believed to be lucky, with the...
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