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The Marriage Blog Week in Review June 24-June 29

It’s the last week of June and while summer may have officially started on June 21st, the weather has been pretty wonky this year. Drought plagued North Texas for two years and in the month of June, we’ve seen over 11 inches of rain – that’s more than enough and then some and other parts of Texas have seen 18 or more inches of rain. But let’s get to our marriage blog week in review: Saturday, June 23 Relationship Problems are something we all experience at one time or another. Are you considering Writing Your Own Vows? Here’s some things … Continue reading →

Wedding Traditions, Symbolism & Superstition

Weddings are fun. Or they should be. We’ve talked about wedding superstitions before, but did you know that many parts of the actual ceremony and the set up are directly related to historical ideals and superstitions? For example, did you know: Traditionally, a groom would kidnap his bride and hold her with his left arm? This would keep his right arm and sword arm free to battle other suitors. Today, modern brides walk down the aisle to join their groom, but they still stand on the groom’s left Marriages and weddings were a diplomatic means of ending strife between two … Continue reading →

New Year’s Wedding Ideas (and other stuff)

A New Year’s wedding is a really cool idea. Start a new year, start a new life. You’ll even have permanent, built in New Year’s resolutions… your wedding vows. If you are having a New Year’s wedding, or planning one for next year, here are a few ideas you might like: Do you have the stamina to celebrate late into the evening? Plan your wedding reception for as late in the evening as possible, so you’ll not only ring in the new year with your family and friends, but you’ll also be the last party on the list for the … Continue reading →

The History of Weddings

There have been weddings in one form or another for as long as there has been a human race. Customs and names vary from culture to culture, but the ceremony and traditions that have been handed down to us with reference to weddings seem to have always existed. There was polyandry, polygamy and bride swapping. The acquisition of wives took place via purchase, capture, arrangement, courtship or trade negotiations. What I find interesting, in the study of wedding history is that it wasn’t until the 1800s that marriages and the weddings to create a marriage became a holy and spiritual … Continue reading →

Top Ten Pre-Wedding Tips

The following wedding tips are designed to help you make your perfect day more perfect. Planning a wedding is a lot of work and whether you use a wedding planner, do it yourself with wedding planning software or coordinate it with your parents – these tips are designed to help. Order Extra – Order extra invitations, envelopes and more. It may add a little bit of cost at the beginning of your planning, but it’s better to have a handful too many than need to put in another minimum order later Save Wedding Cake – Your first anniversary is a … Continue reading →

More Wedding Superstitions

We talked about some wedding superstitions earlier – here are a few more out there to put into your bag of knowledge. For example, did you know that when the bride comes and goes from a church, she should step across the threshold with her right foot to ensure good luck. To prevent bad luck, the bride shouldn’t have anything to do with making her wedding dress or her wedding cake. It’s also bad luck to eat while the bride is getting dressed – but that makes sense – you don’t want to spill anything on your wedding dress! Omens … Continue reading →

Wedding Superstitions

Are you planning a wedding? There is so much to do with the planning of the wedding that it can make you dizzy with the details. If you’re superstitious – well it can make you a lot busier! So here’s a few wedding superstitions to add to your juggling act! The Dress Good Luck: White has been the lucky color for the formal weddings in the States for more than a century. For informal weddings, you can wear any color except red or black. Bad Luck: The colors of red and black are considered bad luck because black is the … Continue reading →

The Gift of February 29

Today we have all been given a gift: Leap Day! It’s a precious treasure that only comes around every four years. Why do I consider it a precious treasure? Because I don’t know about you, but it’s not every year I’m given an extra day to spend with my loved ones. Think about that. Today you can sneak in one more hug, one more kiss, one more “I love you.” That’s something I touched upon in It’s Never Enough: Cherishing Each Married Moment. About how when a spouse passes, whether you’re aware it’s looming or not, you’ll never be prepared … Continue reading →

Is May an Unlucky Month to Get Married?

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Have you ever heard that May is an unlucky month to get married? We talked about May Day earlier today and we’ve still got Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day coming this month. May is both a spring and a summer month depending on where you are located. June may be the most popular month for marriage (the month being named for Juno, Roman goddess of marriage and wife to Jupiter), but I know many people who wed in May. In fact, one lovely couple that happens to be very good friends of mine are celebrating seventeen years of marriage … Continue reading →

Are Dates Lucky in Love?

Last year, Libby wrote a great blog related to the date of June 6, 2006 and how many people were worried about the numerology of the date. So this year, it should hardly be surprising that a new number is making the rounds, but this time in the sense of how lucky is the date going to be for lovers planning their wedded bliss. July 7, 2007 Rolling three sevens on a slot machine is a sure way to win the jackpot and apparently, the most popular day for wedding planners this year is 7/7/07. Checking out local venues from … Continue reading →