In ancient days, fathers would offer daughters as peace offerings to warring tribes. Because of the hostility, the families were placed on opposite sides of the church so the ceremony could go on without bloodshed. The ceremony united the two warring factions into on family, and danger of war was resolved.
Ever wonder why the families are on different sides of the church?
January 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Wedding Cake Traditions
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The three-tier wedding cake is based on the unusual shape of the spire of Saint Bride’s Church in London.- The bride and groom make the first cut of the wedding cake to signify sharing their life together.
- Every guest then eats at least a crumb of the cake to ensure good luck.
- And if a single woman sleeps with a piece of wedding cake under her pillow, she will dream of her future husband.
- The wedding cake, to be shared by the newlyweds and their guests, signifies the “breaking of the kinship.”
- The brides knife signifies that the new wife is ready to accept the responsibilities of her role as keeper of her own household.
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” is a popular rhyme that has been used since Victorian times. The “something old” represents the bond to the bride’s family and her old life; “something new” represents the couple’s new life together and their future hope for happiness, prosperity and success; “something borrowed” from a happily married woman is meant to impart similar happiness to the bride; and “something blue” represents fidelity and constancy.
According to Wikipedia…May Day is
May 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to Wikipedia …. May Day occurs on May 1st and refers to several public holidays. In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers Day or labour Day a day of political demonstrations and celebrations organised by the unions, communists, anarchists, and socialist groups. May Day is also a traditional holiday in many cultures …..
Does sugar bring sweetness?
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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In ancient Greece, brides believed placing a lump of sugar into one of their gloves would bring sweetness to married life. Once a must for formal events, these now-optional accessories can add a elegant touch to your big day.
White or ivory gloves are the traditional choice, but feel free to break the rules and have them complement the groom’s suit or even your flower of choice
When it comes time to have the ring placed on your finger, keep in mind that many wedding gloves come with a tiny slit where you can slip out your finger (or make one yourself, and have it sewn back after the wedding.)
If you choose to remove your gloves during the wedding service, hand them to your maid of honor at the same time you give her the bouquet. But a word to the wise: You may want to practice removing and replacing your gloves before the ceremony to avoid delays.
Fresh Takes on Old Customs
February 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For seating in a nonreligious venue, instead of having two “sides,” arrange seats in a circle and recite your vows surrounded by friends and family. Or why not replace chairs with couches or benches? For outdoor ceremonies, seat guests on cloth-covered hay bales, picnic blankets or even on heaps of large Moroccan-style cushions.
Rose Presentation to Mom!
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Some brides and grooms will present a single rose—a symbol of love—to their mothers early in the ceremony as a gesture of love and gratitude.
Handfasting vows!!
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a ritual that originated in Great Britain during pagan times, the bride and groom bind their hands together with a ribbon, symbolizing the joining of their lives. Today, many couples do this immediately before or after the exchange of rings.
YOUR RECEPTION JUST WOULDN’T BE THE SAME WITHOUT A WEDDING CAKE!
January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The ancient Romans used to make a cake of barley or wheat and then break it over the bride’s head as a sign of fertility. The wheat from which it was made symbolized fertility and the guests eagerly picked up the crumbs as good luck charms. It also became customary to pile several small cakes to create one large tier. The bride and groom would then try to kiss over the tower of cakes without knocking it over. If they succeeded, it was a sign that their marriage would be long and prosperous. Later, a clever baker decided to amass all these small cakes together, covering them with frosting. Thus, the modern tied cake was born.
Toasting the Bride and Groom
December 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Toasting comes from an ancient French custom of placing bread in the bottom of the glass – a good toaster drained the drink to get the “toast.” According to legend, when a bride and groom drink their wedding toast, whoever finishes first will rule the family.
A very lovely English toast goes like this:
Love, be true to her,
Life, be dear to her,
Health, stay close to her,
Joy, draw near to her,
Fortune, find what you can do for her,
Search your treasure house through for her
Follow her footsteps the wide world over
And keep her husband always her lover.
