Wedding Articles

Ring Bearer Pillow Alternatives

Weddings are a time of celebration and merriment. Your wedding should be all about you; so, you should be sure to play a big role in finalizing plans. For many people, there’s something simply adorable about a little guy walking down the aisle in a miniature tux, carrying a dainty little pillow with a pair of rings tied to it.

But... what if you want to stray from the norm a little and choose an alternative to the traditional ring pillow?

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Blended Families Come Together in a Sand Unity Ceremony

In today’s world, divorce is unfortunately a rising statistic. In fact, nearly one-third of all Americans are currently part of a blended family. So, for most bride and groom pairs bringing their families together, there’s a unique obligation to make it special.

Naturally, you will want to include your children in the ceremony; so, that they will feel like a valuable part of the union right from the start. One great way to do this is with a sand unity ceremony.

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Wedding Dresses with Color

When they hear the word “wedding”, most people automatically think of a big cake, lots of flowers, and above all else, a beautifully crafted, well structured, crisp, WHITE dress. More and more, though, brides are rethinking the well-established white gown, and opting for colors that more closely align with their own styles and personalities.

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Do-It-Yourself Invitations

The average couple spends over $650 on wedding invitations alone, which is quite an expense for crafty paper. Who wouldn’t rather spend some of that money on other things, like decorations, photography, or the honeymoon? With do-it-yourself invitations you can not only save money, but also create one-of-a-kind invitations that your guests will ogle over.

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Wedding Garters are More Than Accessories

Wedding garters, and subsequently the wedding garter toss, is a tradition that has been carried out for centuries, but its practices and rituals have differed through different civilizations and different times.

In ancient times it was believed that a bride’s clothing would bring good luck to anyone who got a hold of it. This became a little upsetting to the bride, since her guests would demolish her dress in order to have a piece of it, and its presumed fortune.

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