photography: Nora Photography
On her wedding day, Laura was radiant. Though we’d love to take the credit (she chose Lea-Ann’s Bridget gown at Brides of Berkhamsted), we know the real reasons – a wonderful husband, beautiful son, and lovely October wedding day!
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January 18th, 2012
Modern wedding gowns are a reflection of past fashions, stretching back for centuries. We love researching what women have worn, and when we came across the image below, we were inspired to share.
Well, actually, the first thing we thought was, “How on Earth did the woman who wore this sit?”
November 9th, 2011
Did you know ancient Egyptians have something to do with the tradition of decking out the newlywed getaway car with shoes and tin cans?
In the days of the pharaohs, shoes signified ownership, so every time goods were exchanged, a pair of shoes were also included. Back then, brides were treated the same way, so a groom would be given a pair of sandals…along with his bride.
October 12th, 2011
Also known as a Calendula, the Marigold is October’s flower, and it’s perfect for an autumn wedding!
October 4th, 2011
It appears that folks were divided over October being an auspicious month to marry.
The Victorians believed that “If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.” Whether this is a good thing, of course, depends on which you prefer!
September 12th, 2011
Though the US does not officially have royalty, many would agree that the Kennedys are pretty close, and today marks the anniversary of one of their most memorable family weddings!
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier met John F. Kennedy while she was a photographer for The Washington Times-Herald and he a congressman about to be elected to the Massachusetts Senate. (source) Two years later, JFK proposed, and when they married on September 12, 1953, it was an event that captivated the country.
September 7th, 2011
“Marry in September’s shrine, your living will be rich and fine.”
The Victorians’ ringing endorsement in the form of superstition may have its roots in something much older. Through the ages, September has been a month of Harvest. Good times during the era of no grocery market or modern convenience!
August 2nd, 2011
Marrying in August? According to Irish wedding tradition, it’s one of the best times to marry. Especially on August 1, during the Gaelic harvest festival of Lughnasadh. Those who wed during the celebration are “assured of warm companionship throughout the winter months.”1
Snuggling with your sweetie when it’s cold (or warm) outside sounds just right to us!
July 12th, 2011
It turns out that June is not the only month that has two birth flowers – July does, too! So, those of you lucky enough to be born in the month named after Julius Caesar get to call Larkspur as well as Water Lilies your own.
July 6th, 2011
Named by the Romans to honor Julius Caesar, July has not always been a popular month to marry.
Since the month falls during the time of year when workers needed to be in the fields, back in the day, most couples avoided marrying in July. By the Victorian age, that old agricultural community habit transformed into superstition:
“Those who in July do wed, Labor always for their bread”.
June 7th, 2011
Throughout history, June has been the month for weddings!
Named after Juno, the Roman goddess associated with all aspects of women’s lives, including marriage, June was an ideal month in which to exchange vows in ancient Rome. Couples who wed in June “hoped that Juno, the goddess of women, would bring special blessings to their marriage.”*
