November 30th, 2009
Image from Green Wedding Shoes
Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 11/22/09-11/28/09:
The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Intimate Weddings
If you didn’t stop by Intimate Weddings this past week, you’re really missing out. But don’t worry – because I’m linking to the best posts of the week which included The DIY Corsage, Adina and Whitman’s Intimate Backyard Wedding and Dale and Chris’ Beach Wedding.
The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: 100 Layer Cake – Booklet Invite
Creative way to put together your own invitations. Your guests will love them.
The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: A Practical Wedding – Promise
This article isn’t about planning a wedding necessarily, but it’s something that every bride and woman can benefit from reading. It’s truly inspirational.
The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes – Kara and Seth’s Fall Barn Wedding
I loooooove fall weddings and this one made my mouth drop. I drooled over the barn entranceway, the bride’s bouquet and the rustic centerpieces.
The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: The Inspired Bride – Thank You Card Tracker
This free planning tool will make keeping track of your gifts and thank you cards a cinch.
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November 30th, 2009
Image from the knot {photograph by Jen Davis}
Because today is the last day of ceremony tips and tomorrow begins a new theme, I wanted to leave you with what I believe is the most important tip when it comes to the ceremony: Be present. You’ve probably been planning this day for months or years and your wedding day may seem to fly by, so you have to remain in the moment at all times. During the ceremony, focus on what is being said and what you’re saying to your partner. Don’t let your mind drift, think about the groomsmen’s crooked bowtie or the candle that blew out – you only get one shot, so focus on what’s important.
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November 29th, 2009
Images from the knot {photography by Big Smile Studios}
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November 29th, 2009
Image from the knot {photograph by A Beautiful Day Photography}
Tea Ceremonies: The bride and groom kneel before older family members and offer them tea as a sign of respect. The older family members usually give the couple an envelope filled with gold jewelry or money.
Sharing Sake: In Buddhist, Shinto and Christian Japanese weddings, the bride and groom followed by their parents drink three sips of sake from three sake cups.
Henna: A common practice in India and the Middle East is to adorn the bride’s hands and feet with henna.
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November 28th, 2009
Image from the knot {photograph by Amy Theilig Photography}
Wrapping the Couple: Both sets of parents wrap the couple in a mantilla as a symbol of unification of the families. The mothers fold up the mantilla together.
The Lasso: A figure eight of rosary beads, orange blossoms or white ribbons are draped over the couples shoulders.
Thirteen Gold Coins: A godparent holds a dish of coins which the groom takes and drops into the bride’s hands to show he trusts her and is committed to providing for her. The priest blesses the coins.
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November 27th, 2009
Image from the knot {photograph by Julie Lamont Photography}
Tartan Sharing: To show that the bride is part of the family at the end of Scottish weddings, the groom takes his tartan sash bearing his family’s pattern off and puts it over the bride from shoulder to hip.
Handfasting: This Celtic tradition happens when the couple’s hands are crossed and tied together with a cord. Then the cord is tied into a knot.
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November 25th, 2009
Images from beau coup
Don’t forget about beau coup this holiday season when you’re planning your holiday parties. They have Christmas party favors, holiday decorations, holiday party supplies and place card holders. I seriously love the gold Christmas tree place card holders – I can imagine them sitting on my mom’s dining room table for Christmas dinner. You can even get your holiday favors personalized!
The best part is that they’re offering free shipping for orders over $150 and no one will forget your holiday party if you use favors and decorations from beau coup – they’re too cute too forget. Make special memories this holiday season by ordering from this company and you won’t be sorry.
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November 25th, 2009
Image from the knot {photograph by Danielle Bordelon}
Jumping the Broom: This tradition started during slavery when Africa Americans were denied the right to get married. At the end of the ceremony, the couple jumps over a decorated broom to signify the leap their making in their new life together.
Crossing Sticks: During a prayer the bride and groom cross two branches to symbolize a rooted family and a grounded marriage. Many times the branches will come from a special place such as the bride and groom’s homes.
Tasting the Four Elements: This tradition symbolizes the different stages of marriage and the journey through both good and bad times. The couple tastes lemon to represent sour, vinegar to represent bitter, cayenne to represent hot and honey to represent sweet.
Sharing a Kola Nut: This is a symbol of healing and at Nigerian weddings, the couple and their parents share one to end the ceremony.
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November 24th, 2009
Do you love to show off your curves? Then the sheath dress is for you. These body-hugging wedding gowns look great on a tall or petite, slender bride. Stay away from this silhouette if you have wide hips and narrow shoulders.
Images from Martha Stewart Weddings
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November 24th, 2009
Image from the knot {photograph by Christian Oth Photography}
Breaking the Glass: Traditionally the groom stomps on the glass; however, some modern couples are doing it together. Make sure you wrap the glass in cloth to prevent injuries and don’t use cheap glass – because it’s harder to break.
Chuppah: This is a structure that the bride and groom stand under during the ceremony. It’s a canopy attached to four poles and open on all four sides.
Walk Down the Aisle: Both parents escort the bride and groom to the chuppah to symbolize the union of families.
Yichud: This is a 15 minute period of seclusion after the ceremony {traditionally, to consummate the marriage} used for couples to share their first meal as husband and wife or to spend a few moments together.
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November 23rd, 2009
Image from Once Wed
Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 11/15/09-11/21/09:
The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Once Wed
One of my absolute favorite blogs, Once Wed, blew me away this past week with the Vintage California Wedding Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. And the Whimsical Wedding Ideas.
The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: The Bride’s Café – Rustic Eco-Chic Affair
There are multiple, soooooo creative and easy DIY projects in this one post. You must check this out if you’re looking for inexpensive ways to decorate your reception.
The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes – Creative Backdrops for Your Wedding Ceremony
Do you want something fun and funky for the backdrop at your ceremony? Check out these fabulous ideas.
The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Grey Likes Weddings – Alyssa and Johnny
This wedding is amazingly beautiful. I’m in love with the bridesmaids’ dresses, the boutonnieres, and the chalkboard table numbers.
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