Every bride knows of the traditional saying “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”, but many have never heard the last line of the saying “and a silver sixpence in her shoe”. The last line of the saying gives us a hint to the origin of the tradition. A sixpence is a silver coin that was worth six pennies in Britain during the Victorian era which means that the saying can be traced back to English origins. A bride who has all of the items in the poem when she gets married is said to have a happy marriage and good fortune throughout married life.
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Something Blue On Your Wedding Day
Posted on December 17th, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding AttireShopping For Bridesmaid Dresses – Do’s and Don’ts
Posted on December 15th, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Attire
With 2011 just around the corner, we are starting to see some of the upcoming trends for bridesmaid dresses in the new year. If you have set your wedding date for the upcoming year, there are some fun new designs that you may want to consider. Often times choosing the perfect bridesmaid dresses can prove almost as difficult as finding the perfect wedding dress. Before getting your heart set on something in particular, here are some things that you may want to consider to make the process go smoothly.
Choosing dresses with your bridesmaids is one of the more exciting activities in the wedding planning process that the entire bridal party can take part in. Getting all your girls together can prove a challenge, so be a thoughtful bride and get your bridesmaids some fun favors as a thank you for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend your girl’s day out shopping adventure.
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Blue Wedding Gowns from Reem Acra
Posted on October 28th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Attire, Wedding FavorsLiancarlo Couture Bridal Gowns
Posted on October 26th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Attire, Wedding FavorsLiancarlo couture bridal gowns are handcrafted from the finest European fabrics and embroideries. Each wedding gown is conceived, designed, sewn and finished in Miami. Then they are shipped to the exclusive boutiques and department stores throughout the United States and Canada. More »
Vera Wang Wedding Gowns Spring 2009
Posted on August 16th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Attire, Wedding FavorsAre you planning a wedding for next year? Check out the Vera Wang Bridal Collection for Spring 2009 for a fantastic selection of gorgeous bridal gowns. The whole show is on video in two parts:
Speaking of spring, if you are getting married in the springtime you will want wedding favors that fit the season. Here at Truly, we have a terrific selection of spring wedding favors that depict all the fantastic elements of spring such as flowers, butterflies and other signs of spring. Here are a few of my personal favorites:
