Weddings

The Proposal

In the past when the marriage proposal was a more formal procedure, the prospective groom sent his friends or members of his family to represent his interests to the prospective bride and her family. If they saw a blind man, a monk or a pregnant woman during their journey it was thought that the marriage would be doomed if they continued their journey as these sights were thought to be bad omens. Read More …

The Veil

The veil Traditionally, brides have been thought to be particularly vulnerable to evil spirits and many of the customs and traditions associated with weddings are to provide protection. The veil was originally worn by Roman brides. It was thought that it would disguise the bride and therefore outwit malevolent spirits. Read More …

The Best Man

It is the best man's duty to protect the groom from bad luck. He must ensure that once the groom has began his journey to the church he does not return for any reason. Read More …

Get The Moulin Rouge Look

The film Moulin Rouge is full of inspiration if you're searching for a wedding outfit that is daring, dramatic and downright glamourous. Read More …

Glam Up Your Wedding Day With Mikeys New Range Stardust

Fairytales and weddings go hand in hand so it's no suprise that Mikey have launched a range of jewellery based on 'Stardust' the film starring Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro, which is perfect for brides looking for some winter sparkle. Read More …

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