- Glynn Wolfe, a former Baptist minister, holds the record for largest number of monogamous marriages - 29! His longest marriage lasted 11 years and his shortest was a mere 19 days.
- Octavio Guillen and Adriana Martinez hold the world record for longest engagement. When they were both 15 years old, Octavio and Adriana got engaged in Mexico, but they didn't marry until they were 82, making their engagement a solid 67 years!
- The longest wedding train ever recorded was worn in Germany. The train measured 515 feet long!
- Possibly providing a reason why wedding receptions take place today, the Roman Empire did not consider a couple legally married until they shared a meal together.
- According to superstition, if a younger sister marries before her old sister, the older sister must dance barefoot at the wedding or risk never finding a man to marry.
- The Wedding March as we know it today was first made famous when Princess Victoria - eldest daughter of Great Britain's Queen Victoria - used it when she wed Prince Frederick William of Prussia in 1858.
April 08, 2010
Fun Wedding Trivia
April 07, 2010
Insuring a Fun Reception
Here's 10 ways to insure a fun reception for you and your guests.
1. Have a reception coordinator/host. This person can act as MC and assist guests in knowing what is going on. It can be a friend with an outgoing personality. Some of the things they can do are:
- Announce the bridal party when they enter.
- Direct people to late night snacks.
- Announce the cake cutting ceremony.
- Announce the garter toss and bouquet toss.
- Direct people to gather for your exit.
- Encourage folks to dance.
- Open the floor for toasts and words of love and encouragement.
2. Make sure the food is tasty! Don't sacrifice taste for pretty or fancy. Make it something you will enjoy.
3. Remind your best man and maid of honor that they will be giving a toast at the reception. This gives them time to compose a great toast and practice their delivery. Ask them to keep it short and positive!
4. Have activities for children to participate in. You can have a play room set aside for the evening, crayons and coloring books. If the kids are older you could even set up some video games for them to play in another room.
5. Have great music to dance to! Even when the band (if you have one) takes a break, keep the music going with great recorded songs.
6. If you have a DJ, make sure he or she knows your taste in music and sticks with it!
7. Make sure the restrooms are comfortable and clean. A small flower arrangement if there is room is a nice touch.
8. Have fun party favors that your guest will enjoy!
9. Make sure there is plenty of beverages and snacks if the reception goes late into the evening.
10. Do something unique during the reception that reflects your personality, culture, or interests. A magician moving around to the tables doing tricks, your favorite team mascot appears for a dance with the bride or groom, get creative and make it unique!
February 07, 2010
Bridal Hair Accessories
Bridal headbands are very popular. We loving our new line of flexible headbands. With the ribbon ties, they are not going to slip!
February 06, 2010
New Wedding Accessories Collections
We are now carrying Lillian Rose line of wedding accessories. They are gorgeous and very budget friendly!
February 05, 2010
Hot Colors for 2010
Bold color is the trend this year. Bright fuschia, eye popping orchid, vibrant teal, sunshine yellow..pick your favorite color and make it POP! Whether choosing your bridesmaid dresses, flowers, or accessories, interjecting bold color is the popular this year.
True Blue Bridal has a new line of wedding garters in this seasons hottest colors. Check them out!
September 30, 2009
Zip it!
I am thinking this is a fabulous idea for the Save-The-Date or the Wedding invitation. You can make a creative video or slide show and zip it. You can include stories, wedding event details, bridal registry, wedding party bios, etc. It's amazing how much information you can get on a zip drive. This is a great way to get the guests involved emotionally in your wedding day before they even arrive. You can make a label to apply to the zip drive. So Cool! So unique! So modern!
Once the video is downloaded to the guest's computer, the zip drive can be used for other things.
September 29, 2009
Fall Wedding
Autumn is a glorious time of year to have a wedding. The crisp cool air, the rich colors of the changing leaves, and the colorful harvest of fall can make planning a wedding fun and budget friendly and simply... spectacular!
Fall offers a wide array of color choices. Deep brown, sunny yellow, rich burgandy, vibrant orange or a combination of all can make a winning color pallete for your wedding.
Using colorful gourds and pumpkins can make fabulous reception centerpieces. Your local farmers market will have plenty to choose from at bargain prices. Add a few silk leaves in fall colors and you have an easy and festive centerpiece.
Wedding accessories and favors can also be added to continue the theme. Take advantage of the beauty of fall to make your wedding day special!
Fall Wedding Accessories
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September 28, 2009
Candy Bar
Glass Jars filled with yummy treats that your guests can take home with them, makes a great wedding favor idea.
You simply arrange the jars or bowls (with scoops provided) for the guests to choose their favorite treat. Cute boxes or bags to put their choices in are a must! This will preclude over-endulgence.
You can incorporate your colors, theme, or personal favorites to make it uniquely YOU.
Wedding Favor Boxes and Bags
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Envelope Etiquette
It used to be easy addressing envelopes! To Mr. & Mrs. So and So etc.
However, today there are lots of non-traditional couples which can make addressing the invitations a dilemma.
Here's a few suggestions on how to handle "Envelope Etiquette."
For an unmarried couple living together address the envelope using 4 lines.
Line 1 & 2: List their names in either order. Line 3 is street address and Line 4 is City, State and Zip.
For a married couple using different last names use 3-4 lines.
Line 1 & possibly 2: write their names with womans name first. Mrs. Sally Smith & Mr. John Doe If the 2 full names will not fit on one line, then you will use line 2 for the mans name. Line 3 & 4 are standard.
For a married couple in which the woman is a medical doctor.
Line 1 & possibly 2: Dr. Susan Jones & Mr. John Jones You may need to put the mans name on the second line if space is an issue. Line 3 & 4 are standard.
The boyfriend of one of your guests when the couple is not living together.
Send him a separate invitation to his address.
Military member and spouse.
Line 1 & possibly 2: Captain & Mrs. Jamison King or Sargeant Angela King & Mr. Jamison King you may need to list names on 2 lines if space is an issue. If the woman is the military member, her name should come first or on line 1. Line 3 & 4 is standard. If one is deployed, send to the permanent home address.
Printable Wedding Stationary
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September 27, 2009
Coffee & Dessert Anyone??
Everyone loves a good cup of coffee and a decadent dessert!
I recently went to an evening wedding where the bride and groom chose to serve coffee and dessert at there reception. This couple is not in to alcoholic beverages and did not want to spend a lot of money on something they didn't enjoy.
Upon arrival at the reception venue, we were greeted with a beautiful array of sumptious desserts to choose from. Two coffee bars were set up with various flavors of coffee and all the trimmings. ie flavored creams, sweeteners, sprinkles of nutmeg, cinnamon, & cocoa, and whipped cream. Hot water and various teas were also provided. A chocolate fountain with fresh fruit was also a big hit!
When the wedding party arrived, the music began and everyone had a great time dancing and visiting with friends and family.
If you choose this option, you can have your wedding later in the evening, say 7pm. Then include on your RSVP card, "Join us for coffee and dessert after the ceremony at..." That way, everyone knows to eat dinner prior to arriving at the wedding.
Kudos to the couple for honoring their beliefs and still having a fabulously creative and enjoyable evening for their wedding guests.
Coffee Wedding Favors
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