Continuation of the article by Tony Coogan: Leap year proposals The right of every woman to propose on 29th February each leap year, goes back many hundreds of years to when the leap year day had no recognition in English law (the day was ‘leapt over’ and ignored, hence the term ‘leap year’). It was [...]
May 14 2008 | Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Continuation of the article by Tony Coogan: Adopted Scottish Wedding Traditions: Tying shoes to a car bumper This tradition represents the symbolism and power of shoes in ancient times. Egyptians would exchange sandals when they exchanged goods, so when the father of the bride gave his daughter to the groom, he would also give the [...]
May 12 2008 | Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Continuation of the article by Tony Coogan: More Scottish Wedding Ideas: Give a Scottish brooch (called Luckenbooth) as a token of your love or as a betrothal gift. This is usually made of silver and is engraved with two hearts entwined. Some couples pin this on the blanket of their first-born for good luck. Weddings [...]
May 10 2008 | Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Continuation of the article by Tony Coogan: A gent’s highland wedding outfit in its entirety consists of the following: Bonnie Prince Charlie jacket and waistcoat, kilt, tartan flashes to match kilt, white hose, gillie brogues, kilt pin, sgian dubh, black belt with buckle, formal sporran with chain strap, wing collar shirt, black or coloured bow [...]
May 08 2008 | Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Continuation of the article by Tony Coogan: Traditions in Scotland Before the Wedding Ceremony: Often before a Scottish bride is married, her mother holds an open house for a traditional “show of presents.” Invitations are sent to those who gave wedding gifts to the couple and the wedding gifts are unwrapped and set out for [...]
May 06 2008 | Love & Marriage and Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Continuation of the article by Tony Coogan: When the wedding celebrations were over, the married couple would then leave to spend the night in their new home. The ancient tradition of carrying the bride over the doorstep was linked to the superstition that evil spirits inhabit the thresholds of doors. Hence the bride is lifted [...]
May 04 2008 | Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
By Tony Coogan Traditional Scottish Wedding The origins of the traditional Scottish wedding: Scotland always seems to do things in it’s own way and style – and a Scottish wedding is no exception to the rule. In the 21st century, the Scottish wedding is an intricate blend of ancient highland tradition mixed in with modern, [...]
May 02 2008 | Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Mazel Tov on the Engagement! Now it’s time to find a Jewish wedding band! Since ancient times, a Jewish wedding engagement and subsequent ceremony was only considered to be valid when there was a formal acceptance of an object that the man gave to the woman. Jewish wedding bands are also intended to symbolize the [...]
April 20 2008 | Wedding Ring, Engagement Ring, Bridal Jewelry and Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Any of us who have browsed the internet know that planning a wedding costs a lot of money. We all want advice and tips for keeping within our wedding budgets. However, I am noticing a disturbing trend with brides who are over stepping gracious etiquette their quest to save money. 1. The potluck wedding. Some [...]
April 08 2008 | Wedding Budget and Wedding Planning and Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | No Comments »
Why Have a Wedding Program? Catholic weddings are filled with old traditions leading back hundreds of years. Providing a program to your guests will help them follow along with the ceremony, as well as understand the meaning or symbolism behind the events taking place. Wedding programs also make great keepsakes for family and friends. And [...]
April 02 2008 | Wedding Ceremony, Vowes & Speeches and Wedding Day and Wedding Tradition & Etiquette | 1 Comment »
