Jumping the Broom (not to be confused with Jumping the Groom, a practice more appropriately done in private) is an African-American wedding custom dating back to the 1800’s. The origin of this custom is cloudy. Some associate this practice with slavery, saying it dates back to a time when black slaves were not allowed to be married. Others hold that the roots… View Post
Wedding Ceremony: Unity Candle
There are many factors, customs, and traditions to take into consideration when planning your wedding ceremony. These days it’s acceptable to individualize the ceremony in just about every way. (Care to say your vows on a rollercoaster? Go right ahead!) A relatively recent addition to the ceremony is the lighting of a unity candle (started around 1970). The way it’s… View Post
Turning Wedding cakes into Edible Works of Art
You MUST see these cakes! Even if you, like me, can’t understand why someone would pay a fortune for sugar flowers that look real (can’t you just use real flowers??), you have to appreciate the artistry here. Petal Crafts makes these amazing creations known as wedding cakes, featuring floral designs that look like actual flowers, but are 100% edible. See… View Post
How to carry your bouquet
It seems that many brides make the mistake of holding their bouquet so that it blocks the pretty bodice of their dress. If your elbows are at a right angle, you are holding your bouquet too high! To show off your dress and your bouquet to their best advantage, your arms should be only slightly bent, so that the bouquet… View Post
Wedding pranks: the good, the bad, and the ugly
I found this page listing various pranks and practical jokes that one can play on the bride and groom, on their wedding day. I think most of them are awful! The poor bride and groom have enough to think of without the extra stress. But if you absolutely MUST play a joke at your best friend’s wedding, you can check… View Post
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