Why do brides have a maid of honor and bridesmaids? Many years ago in Saxon England, bridesmaids attended to the bride for several days before the wedding ceremony. They were responsible for decorating the table for the wedding feast and dressing the bride on her wedding day. The most senior of the group was primarily responsible for these duties and would be comparable to today's maid of honor or matron of honor.

Superstition also played a part in the need for bridesmaids. Many believed that evil spirits would try to Continue reading "Bridemaids – Attendant Wedding Traditions" »

Gifts Your Wedding Party Will Love

Summer is undoubtedly wedding season across the U.S.A. Couples are happily “tying the knot.” To mark this occasion these couples often give gifts to loved ones that participate in their wedding. Often family and friends truly go the extra mile to make that wedding a truly memorable occasion – so it is important for a couple to show their wedding attendants gratitude in a special way.

Ideas For Bridesmaids Gifts

What would a bride be without her bridesmaids? Every bride counts on her bridesmaids from the moment she gets engaged to that very important walk down the aisle. Ideal bridesmaid gifts include Continue reading "Wedding Attendant Gifts" »

Why do grooms have a best man and groomsmen? Although there are many myths and legends associated with this wedding tradition, the most popular originated in a more primitive time when men kidnapped their brides. The groomsmen, called bride-knights, helped their friend capture his bride. They stood guard at the ceremony to protect the groom from the bride’s angry family.

Another basis for this wedding tradition originated with the Romans and involved a bit of superstition. Roman Law required 10 witnesses at every wedding ceremony. During this period, people were afraid of Continue reading "Groomsmen – Wedding Tradition With Long History" »

It means so much to have your closest friends stand up with you on your wedding day. They will be with you through so much of the planning experience and most importantly they will be with you on your wedding day. Your bridesmaids add so much to your ceremony from support and love to most importantly their friendship. And it will mean so much to them to stand up with you.

It is an honor to be part of the wedding party, and most are very pleased to be asked. But how do you put together your wedding party without stepping on any toes; or how do you pick bridesmaids who will really be there for you through the entire process? With some thought and care you can avoid offending anyone and will end up with a happy wedding party. Continue reading "Choosing Your Wedding Attendants" »

Often in a modern ceremony the bride wishes to for the flower girl to be dressed like a miniature bride. This is a lovely theme, but remember a child's dress should be age appropriate. Off the shoulder dresses and long trains should be fitted properly and perhaps altered to look similar but not be to revealing. Continue reading "Flower Girl Dresses" »

When selecting a dress for the flower girl, chose a dress that resembles the bridesmaids dresses but make sure it is comfortable. The dress should fit properly so the flower girl doesn’t trip over or tug at the dress.  It is acceptable for the flower girl to wear a white dress. Comfortable shoes are important Continue reading "Dress For Flower Girl" »

Choose a flower girl between the ages of 4 and 8; keeping the child’s personality in mind. Don’t choose a child that is painfully shy even if she is the most adorable child in the world. Chances are your wedding will not be the place where she comes out of her shell and she will be to frighten to walk down the isle. It is appropriate to select a flower girl for your wedding from nieces, cousins or family friends.

After selecting the flower girl check with the Continue reading "Choosing A Flower Girl" »