Tradditional Anniversary Gifts
Most people like to remember their wedding day by celebrating their wedding anniversaries. It is a good time to reflect and recall all the good things about marriage during the past year, to take stock of the relation- ship and to prepare for the years ahead. Read More …
Honeymoon destinations – A fantastic choice of romantic destinations
Think of a classic honeymoon destination and it’s probably a sun-kissed white beach on a tropical island like Mauritius or an indulgent holiday paradise in the Maldives or the Seychelles. Read More …
The Wedding Cake
Cutting the wedding cake is now part of the ritual celebrations at the reception. The couple make the first cut together to symbolise their shared future. Read More …
Getting Married
There are many customs and superstitions associated with weddings. In the past a wedding was seen as a time when people were particularly susceptable to bad luck and evil spirits. Many originated or are modifications of customs which began many centuries ago. Read More …
Confetti
Confetti is Italian for sweets which in Italy are thrown over the couple as they emerge from the Church in that same way we use paper confetti. Read More …
Honeymoon
The term "honeymoon" is though to originate from the times when a man captured his bride. Read More …
Wedding Shoes
In the past there have been a number of customs involving shoes which were thought to bring good luck. Read More …
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids were dressed in a similar way to the bride for the same reason as the origin of veil. Read More …
Surnames
It was thought unlucky for a woman to marry a man whose surname began with the same letter as hers. Read More …
The Couples First Purchase
It is said that the first partner who buys a new item after the wedding will be the dominant one in the relationship. Read More …
On The Way To The Wedding
When the bride is ready to leave the house for the wedding ceremony a last look in the mirror will bring her good luck. However returning to the mirror once she has began her journey will result in bad luck. 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. Read More …
The Honeymoon
The term "honeymoon" is though to originate from the times when a man captured his bride. Read More …
Choosing Your Wedding Day
CHOOSING THE DAY Although most weddings now take place on a Saturday it was considered unlucky in the past. Fridays were also considered unlucky particularly Friday the 13th. The famous old rhyme advises a wedding in the first half of the week: Read More …
Marriage 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. Read More …
Wedding Shoes
In the past there have been a number of customs involving shoes which were thought to bring good luck. Read More …
Crossing The Threshold
After the wedding the bride must enter the new marital home through the main entrance. Read More …
On The Way To The Wedding
When the bride is ready to leave the house for the wedding ceremony a last look in the mirror will bring her good luck. However returning to the mirror once she has began her journey will result in bad luck. Read More …
Weddings
CONFETTI ,br> Confetti is Italian for sweets which in Italy are thrown over the couple as they emerge from the Church in that same way we use paper confetti. Raisins and nuts may also be used. Read More …
Choosing The Day
Although most weddings now take place on a Saturday it was considered unlucky in the past. Fridays were also considered unlucky particularly Friday the 13th. The famous old rhyme advises a wedding in the first half of the week: Read More …
Something old, something new...
Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in your shoe The rhyme originated in Victorian times although some of customs referred in it are much older. Read More …
