Wedding Etiquette - Times are changing - it has in the past been the job of the brides family to send out the invitations to the wedding, though these days the happy couple like to act as the hosts and normally send out  the invitations approximately ten weeks before the date of the wedding. … [Read more...]

Wedding etiquette is important as couples give a great deal of thought to organising and planning their wedding day in order not to stand upon anyone's toes or upset friends or family members. Weddings are steeped in tradition, although these days lots of new twists are being introduced by happy … [Read more...]

Crossing the threshold was considered dangerous and the newly married couple were very susceptible to many evil spirits around the doorway of their new home. So in order to prevent any spirits traveling through the soles of the brides feet the groom would lift and carry his new wife over the … [Read more...]

The tradition of throwing confetti started in ancient times and normally consisted of having rice thrown over the happy couple in order to promote good luck, richness and fertility. Most confetti sold today is bio-degradable but sadly these days a lot of churches and public buildings are against … [Read more...]