Many brides are looking into the past and feel that they would like a very traditional wedding. One that goes back to the Victorian or Edwardian days. Wedding gown patterns from that time period are hugely popular.

Wedding vows are statements or promises made by couples to each other during the wedding ceremony, but are not strictly legally binding other than through the requirements of the legal marriage itself.

The toast is believed to have originated from the days when it was common to poison one’s enemies by slipping something into their glass of wine. The toast was poured from a common bowl or pitcher and drunk first by the host to show that the wine was safe to drink. This would be done each time the pitcher was filled.
search for : toasts, speeches, cheers

Everyone knows “The Wedding March” and “Here Comes the Bride”. How did these two musical pieces originate? Why are they so popular? Are they now just steeped in wedding tradition?
Search for: Wedding march song

Wedding favours are the Thank You gifts the happy couple presents to their guests at the reception. Wedding favors can be given to guests at the bridal showers as well in return for attending the shower.

Have you all tried to decorate a cake? I know I have. I used to love baking cakes and decorating them but I always seemed to mess up the icing. I never really knew any of the secrets the pros use for decorating their cakes.

The wedding cake is a showcase. Most brides would like the cake to be spectacular. But wedding cakes can be very costly. And rightfully so - it takes a master to build the intricate and lovely designs of the wedding cake.

Many things have changed with weddings. Traditionally rice was thrown over the bride and groom. This symbolized fertility and a long life. But rice is a nuisance to clean up. Many churches and halls started to ban the “nuptial throw” due to its mess. It never seemed to be completely gone.
Then someone thought it would be helpful and environmentally acceptable to throw bird seed. How could you go wrong? The birds would eat it and there would be no need to clean anything up. But that idea went awry as …

Many things for the wedding day are important. It can be a very stressful time trying to plan everything with the hope that the day is perfect. Aside from all the planning of the actual event, brides will want to look their best. Many times, however, they do not think about these issues until later in the planning.