La Provence Restaurant
Thursday is Traditions Info Day – Post #5
During the days of “Marriage by Capture,” the bride was certainly not going to go peacefully into the bridegroom’s abode, thus, she was dragged or carried across the threshold (poor dear… kicking and screaming, I’m sure!!). In even earlier times, it was believed that family demons followed the woman and to keep her family demons from going into the groom’s home, she was carried across the threshold upon her entering for the first time. After that, the demons could not enter as she would come in and go out of the home (hummm, is this another word for “mother-in-law”?) Generations ago it was considered lady-like for the new bride to be, or appear to be, hesitant to “give herself” to her new husband, whether or not she truly was. At the threshold to the bridal chamber, the husband would often have to carry the bride over to encourage her to go in (“as if”!)
Note: since I grabbed this photo off a public website, and I have no idea who this cute couple is… I thought it best to reduce the size so as to conceal some of their identity!!
In ancient times, it was believed there was a vein in the third finger of the left hand that ran directly to the heart. Thus, the ring being placed on that finger, denoted the strong connection of a heartfelt love and commitment to one another. In some European countries, the ring is worn on the left hand before marriage, and is moved to the right hand during the ceremony. However, in most European countries the ring is still worn on the brides’ left hand. A Greek Orthodox bride wears her ring on her left hand before marriage, and moves it to her right hand after the ceremony.
Delta King Bridal Open House
Wedding Planner's Excursion
Recently I joined a group of area wedding planners on a fun afternoon of site inspections. David Van Enger of Music in Motion Mobile Disc Jockey has planned these excursions before (this is his third, and he’s quite a great organizer – thanks David!). One of the locations we visited was The Flower Farmin Loomis, California. I am in love with this venue! A country setting is near and dear to my heart, and this place pulls at every one of my heart strings.
A very happy Adam & Kathleen
Thursday is Tradition Info Day – Post #4
Bridal Party Attire
Dating as far back as 1066 during the Anglo Saxon days a bride and a groom had a “bride’s woman” and a “groom’s man.” Later, old Roman law stipulated that five men and five women would witness the wedding, and in order to outwit the evil spirits that lurked, all would wear the same clothing so the spirits could not recognize the betrothed couple. These disguises tricked the evil spirits into letting the real bride and groom live happily ever after. Fast forward to the 1920′s through the 1960′s, the bridesmaids would often wear a pastel color, such as a light blue, yellow or pink – these colors were considered as close to white as possible, thus complimenting the bride more fully. Today all colors for bridesmaids dresses are worn, from rich chocolate brown, to a vibrant coral, cool purple, or a sexy red. There are no rules! But an interesting note is that the groomsmen are still “matching” the groom. Dark suits or tuxedo is generally the norm, so I wonder if that means evil spirts are still lurking around the groom? Hummmmm…
Photo by Allison Stahl Photography
Photo by Jordan’s Photographic Design
Photo by Ryan Donohue Photography
Notice in the photo above, this bride enjoyed the company of two “bride’s men” as part of her attendant entourage. The spirits would be very confused!
Lovely, Sweet, Cute, Fun Short Wedding Dresses
The dress above is an Ines deSanto design.
Designer is Claire Pettibone.
The Cotton Bride designed this cute dress (above).
Lastly this one is by Vineyard.
Thank you cookies
Thursday is Traditions Info Day – Post # 3
Wedding Handkerchiefs
A wonderful item to be carried on wedding day is a vintage handkerchief given to the bride by her grandmother, or mother. This can certainly be considered your “something old.”
Early farmers thought a bride’s wedding day tears were lucky and brought rains for their crops. Another belief is that a crying bride meant that she’d never shed anoth
er tear about her marriage (if only!) Practically speaking, carrying a handkerchief is very helpful to dab away the tears of happiness and joy – either for the bride or the groom.
If you don’t have a handed down keepsake, considering purchasing a lovely hanky and then pass it down from mother to daughter – from one generation to another.
The difference between day and night
The above photo shows the happy guests greeting the bride and groom – this is in the early evening, just before dinner was served on the outdoor patio.
The photo below is the same patio later in the evening… so dramatic and romantic. Most of the guests are either at the Port and Cigar table (which is at the top of the shot), or mugging it up in the photo booth, or are inside the Vineyard View Room dancing with wild abandon to the music played by DJ Matt Brys of Extreme Productions.
