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Being a Bridesmaid with Grace…

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In a few of my previous articles I have begun a small series on weddings and wedding planning. While many ladies are searching the web now for ideas and more information about weddings, others are trying to avoid them altogether. There is a saying that goes something like “always a bridesmaid, never a bride”. This refers to the ladies out there that are always asked to be in the wedding but never the one planning the wedding. This time of year can be very depressing for some people. The warm season is entering. Flowers are beginning to bloom and baby … Continue reading →

Evil Spirits and Sword Fights: More Wedding Tradition Origins

Today I want to share some of my favorite origins behind wedding traditions. The traditions themselves aren’t my favorites, but I’m very tickled by their roots. These traditions have to do with the wedding party and originated in medieval Europe. It’s easy enough to imagine why a bride is surrounded by bridesmaids; they often spent the night with the bride before her wedding to make sure that she wasn’t visited by any men before becoming a wife. But that’s not the only reason for their presence. Centuries ago brides and their maids all dressed alike (which is why bridesmaids still … Continue reading →