Wedding traditions vary among cultures. In the United States, many couples incorporate sev- eral basic traditions that have almost become syn- onymous with the wed- ding event. Each of these traditions has a fun origin story:
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The introduction of the lighting of a Unity Candle into the marriage celebration is a new ritual being requested by couples for inclusion in their Catholic Weddings. Although this practice is a lovely expression of unity, it does not have its origin in th
Continue reading >>Their are two popular pieces that brides have used to walk down the aisle to, the Wedding March and the Bridal Chorus.
Continue reading >>In the modern bridal wardrobe the dress comes first, then the veil or headpiece, and next are the shoes. But what part, if any, did shoes play in the past? The idea behind tossing the garter or the bouquet came from the times when brides were treated as
Continue reading >>The name "toast," actually came from one of our favorite breakfast meals! In the past, the French put toast in their wine to catch the sediment from their wine, or they used spice toast in their drink to make it taste better.
Continue reading >>OK, so you've thrown a wedding and invited the whole neighborhood, and you're tired. An hour or so after you go to sleep, all your friends turn out and bang pots and pans under your windowsill, and you're expected to reappear in full wedding attire and fe
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