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Wedding Planning Books
Sat, 17 May 2008 00:45:42 +0000
Wedding Planning Books
Here is an excellent list covering all aspects of wedding planning:
The Alternative Wedding Book: Create a Beautiful Wedding that Reflects Your Values and Doesn’t Cost the Earth
Planning a Wedding to Remember
Far and Away Weddings: Secrets to Planning a Long-Distance Wedding (destination)
The Best Man’s Handbook: From Ring to Reception
Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside [...]
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Scottish Wedding Folklore & Traditions - part 7
Thu, 15 May 2008 06:29:58 +0000
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 considered, therefore, [...]
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Scottish Wedding Folklore & Traditions - part 6
Tue, 13 May 2008 06:27:02 +0000
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 bride’s sandals to [...]
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Scottish Wedding Folklore & Traditions - part 5
Sun, 11 May 2008 06:24:30 +0000
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 and receptions are [...]
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Scottish Wedding Folklore & Traditions - part 4
Fri, 09 May 2008 06:22:48 +0000
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 tie, and [...]
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Maui Wedding
Thu, 08 May 2008 06:43:31 +0000
Destination weddings, combined with honeymoon trips are increasingly popular. Tropical resorts and islands are of course the perfect destination. Maui in Hawaii has the best of everything: luxurious resorts (some of the best in the world), gorgeous mountains, exquisite weather, sophisticated shopping and golf, plus of course, gorgeous oceanfront beaches ~ many of [...]
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Scottish Wedding Folklore & Traditions - part 3
Wed, 07 May 2008 06:14:05 +0000
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 viewing. After [...]
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Scottish Wedding Folklore & Traditions - part 2
Mon, 05 May 2008 06:13:00 +0000
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 over [...]
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Scottish Wedding Folklore & Traditions - part 1
Sat, 03 May 2008 06:09:28 +0000
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, streamlined rites. [...]
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Top Five Jewelry Trends for Spring 2008!
Thu, 01 May 2008 05:50:32 +0000
It’s been a long, hard winter, but finally we can start looking forward to spring, glorious spring. Birds chirping, sun shining, plants growing, you get the drift. So how does one compliment a beautiful spring with beautiful accessories? Read on to learn about the top five trends for this spring!
Who Wood have [...]
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