Did you know that the wedding cake is a symbol of fertility? Or that wedding guests used to break pieces of bread over the couple's heads to bring them good luck? There are a variety of wedding cake traditions you can include in your wedding. Learn more about the history of the wedding cake in our gallery of traditions below:
Traditions: The Wedding Cake
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
First Dance - Choosing Your Song
Selecting the perfect song for your first dance as Mr. and Mrs. can seem like a daunting task. Do you have a favorite song as a couple? Something that comes on the radio and you both seem to turn up? Maybe it's not the best slow song, but maybe there is a remake of it by a different artist or it can be slowed down or maybe it is perfect the way it is!
Pick a song that is going to speak right to your heart just like he/she speaks right to your heart.
Pick a song that is going to speak right to your heart just like he/she speaks right to your heart.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Eco Friendly Alternatives to Throwing Rice
Traditionally most items thrown at the bride and groom represent fertility and abundance. However, some ceremony sites do not allow rice to be thrown because it is hard to clean up or some believe it may be harmful to our feathered bird friends.
A few eco-friendly alternatives to throwing rice or confetti are bird Seed, sunflower seeds, and dried leaves. Other trendy tosses include rose petals or other blooms, releasing butterflies, and environmentally-friendly and self-cleaning, biodegradable ecofetti. Any of these items can be placed and in a decorative mesh bag and hung on the guests’ chairs at the ceremony, they can double up as wedding decorations.
The bridal industry offers other items such as blowing bubbles or waving lit sparklers at the departing couple. Just don't ask us what those symbolize.
A few eco-friendly alternatives to throwing rice or confetti are bird Seed, sunflower seeds, and dried leaves. Other trendy tosses include rose petals or other blooms, releasing butterflies, and environmentally-friendly and self-cleaning, biodegradable ecofetti. Any of these items can be placed and in a decorative mesh bag and hung on the guests’ chairs at the ceremony, they can double up as wedding decorations.
The bridal industry offers other items such as blowing bubbles or waving lit sparklers at the departing couple. Just don't ask us what those symbolize.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Winter Weddings
Planning a winter wedding can be fun! Even though we are in the Carolinas, that doesn’t mean your wedding can’t be a winter wonderland. The mountains of North Carolina usually have some snow this time of year and this year is exceptionally snowy!
Location is most important and while getting married with snowflakes falling on your eyelashes sounds oh so romantic, it will be COLD! Keep your guests in mind as they probably won’t want to spend an hour outside in the freezing cold.
Be careful when choosing a location. At this time of year, some churches and other venues are decorated for the season and you may or may not like the decorations. If you can make your own decorations, look for pine tree branches with pinecones and decorate them with white lights. Pull out your Christmas ornaments and put them in glass vases and use them as centerpieces. I’m sure you can find plenty of other decorations in your own stash that could do double duty as wedding decorations.
For the menu at this time of year, you can usually save money as well. Soup and hot dips are popular for appetizers during an afternoon wedding. And, afternoon weddings are better this time of year since it gets dark early. Beverages can include white hot chocolate, hot toddies and white Russians.
There are so many options when you decide to get married in the winter. That’s why, even though it’s cold outside, winter weddings are hot!
Location is most important and while getting married with snowflakes falling on your eyelashes sounds oh so romantic, it will be COLD! Keep your guests in mind as they probably won’t want to spend an hour outside in the freezing cold.
Be careful when choosing a location. At this time of year, some churches and other venues are decorated for the season and you may or may not like the decorations. If you can make your own decorations, look for pine tree branches with pinecones and decorate them with white lights. Pull out your Christmas ornaments and put them in glass vases and use them as centerpieces. I’m sure you can find plenty of other decorations in your own stash that could do double duty as wedding decorations.
For the menu at this time of year, you can usually save money as well. Soup and hot dips are popular for appetizers during an afternoon wedding. And, afternoon weddings are better this time of year since it gets dark early. Beverages can include white hot chocolate, hot toddies and white Russians.
There are so many options when you decide to get married in the winter. That’s why, even though it’s cold outside, winter weddings are hot!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Brides Against Breast Cancer - Charity Gown Sale
This event provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream gown (at an incredible savings) while making wishes and dreams come true for women and men who are losing their fight against breast cancer.
Join Weddings Made Simple for Brides Against Breast Cancer's gown sale in:
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – January 15th-16th
Raleigh, NC - February 5th-7th
Charlotte, NC - February 26th-28th
To find out more go to Brides Against Breast Cancer.
Join Weddings Made Simple for Brides Against Breast Cancer's gown sale in:
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – January 15th-16th
Raleigh, NC - February 5th-7th
Charlotte, NC - February 26th-28th
To find out more go to Brides Against Breast Cancer.
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