Although the wedding cake is often referred to as the bridal cake by modern vendors, once upon a time, there were three desserts offered at the reception — one to represent the bride, one to symbolize the groom and one … Continue reading
Obsessing over the perfect wedding shoe is not just for American brides. Throughout the world, from China to Sweden and India to England, bridal shoes have secured a starring role in the marriage ceremony. Rituals range from tucking a lucky … Continue reading
When so much of the wedding day seems to center around the bride, the groom’s personality rarely gets an opportunity to shine through. One way Southern U.S. brides celebrate their new husbands is by decorating a groom’s table that includes … Continue reading
After recently discovering the enchanting history behind giving wedding guests Jordan almonds as a thank you gift, I was surprised to stumble across an article describing the traditional treats as an unoriginal favor “forced upon wedding guests for decades.” Despite … Continue reading
Bring up the topic of including the money dance in your reception festivities on a wedding forum and the bridal wars quickly erupt. Depending on which side of the heated debate you are on, the custom is either traditionally timeless … Continue reading
Like many modern wedding traditions, the marriage toast has its origins in the ancient Greek and Roman cultures. First used to pay homage to the gods, raising a glass to everyone’s health became a standard practice at every meal. As … Continue reading
One my biggest fears when planning my wedding was that my guests would leave the reception early because they weren’t having fun. When Jamie and I talked about why we wanted to get married, it always came back to throwing … Continue reading
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