March 2012
17 posts
Wedding Rings in Other Countries
It is fascinating how wedding traditions change from country to country. In Croatia for instance, it’s customary for women to wear their engagement ring on their right middle finger, and then to place it on their left ring finger once married. In other parts of Eastern Europe as well as Germany, Holland, Norway and even in some Latin American countries it is common practice for brides to wear...
When did Men Begin to Wear Wedding Bands?
While there was a push by the jewelry industry in the 1920’s for men to wear engagement rings, it was fairly unsuccessful. It wasn’t until after the Great Depression that it became a common practice for men to wear wedding bands. Up until that point, only 15% of couples exchanged rings within their wedding ceremony. From the 1940’s on, it became the norm and we can all attest to...
Why do we wear our wedding rings on the "ring...
Good question. Well, the story goes, the forth finger from our thumb on our left hand was coined our “ring finger” because the ancient Egyptians & Romans believed it was a direct connection from our hand to our heart. The vena amori , or vein of love, was said to be a major blood vessel that ran from the left finger to the heart… thus representing the couples affection for one another. This...
the Origin of the Wedding Ring
Average cost: $6,113
Brides in ancient Rome were said to be the first to receive a wedding ring. Typically these bands were made out of steel however more affluent brides received a band made out of other precious metals such as silver and gold. The circular shape of the ring represented the lifelong commitment that a couple makes to one another…their eternal love.
Today, diamonds are customary...
The Origin of the Ring
There are so many things that we do in life, without even realizing why…or asking why. For instance, why is it exactly that we wear a wedding ring? And why in the West is it common to wear wedding rings on the left hand?
Origin of the Ring
It has been said that the first rings date back to ancient Egypt. These rings discovered in tombs, were used as a name signature to...
Those handsome, cute, & entertaining little ring...
Here’s some questions that you may have thought about during the wedding planning process~
Who pays for his suit & shoes?
As with flower girls, it’s something that needs to be worked out with the parents of the child. It’s a matter of preference. You can choose to cover the cost as gift, or maybe the parents of your little ring bearer would want to help out.
How much do they cost to...
~ Flower Girls & Ring Bearers ~ the little ones...
For all you Brides & Grooms out there… let’s talk about your Bridal Party shall we?
Beginning with the little ones… your flower girls & ring bearers.
Flower Girlies~
Who pays for her dress & shoes?
Is it the brides parents, the bride & groom themselves, or the parents of the flower girl???
This is actually a great question. With time, tradition...
An honest review, from a UK bride
As you may have read in our blog entry a couple days ago, Mr. Ryan Slogans wrote “Do you have any idea how hard it is to convince someone that there is such a thing as “free”. I understand though. There is so much spam and scam garbage that it only makes sense to be cautious. So I’m writing this to help people understand a little more of how we’re able to do this and why”.
It wouldn’t be the...
Wedding Photography- Where in the World Do I...
So, we’ve established that it is indeed a good thing to invest in a wedding photographer
The next question is… Where in the World Do I Begin?
Well, if you want an easy way to look for wedding photographers in your area, check out the worlds largest online wedding, party & special events directory~ PartyPOP.com.
What is the average cost of a wedding photographer??
Answer: between...
Photographer or No Photographer... ...
by Lauren Michelle
So your wedding is over… it was amazing… but such a whirlwind. Now what?
You have the rest of your life to look forward to… and as the years go by, you can always reflect back on that special day.
Pause. Let’s go back to before the wedding, as the planning is underway.
The thought goes through your...
A little behind the scenes blog by Mr. Ryan...
Early this year partypop.com started giving away completely free wedding invitations. My job is to promote the effort and find people who may benefit from having their wedding invitations delivered to them anywhere in the US, Canada, or the United Kingdom at no cost to them whatsoever. Have you ever tried to give someone a gift and had them try to pay you for it? Or how about when you buy...
What is the average cost of wedding favors?
Answer: between $200-250
So you’re at a wedding. The ceremony has ended… you make your way to your assigned table and take a seat.
You introduce yourself to your fellow table members, wait for your food… and while you wait… you look for the favors.
Wedding favors tie in the theme of the wedding, and leave you with a little item of memorabilia or just hold you over until dinner.
Typical...
I Do…What?? : The Origin of Wedding Vows
By Lauren Michelle
So… you’ve walked down the aisle… have been handed over to your groom, and the time has come to say your vows… We’ve heard them sooo many times before-
Groom: I,____, take thee,_____, to be my wedded Wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to...
What is the average cost of wedding centerpieces??
Centerpieces can range in price, depending on if you decide to make them yourself, or if you hire someone else to make them.
The average cost of do-it-yourself centerpieces are $273,
while it costs on average around $988 to have them made for you.
One thing to definitely factor in, is TIME!
With weddings, It is not uncommon for things to come down to the last minute…while this is not by...
What is the average cost of a wedding cake?
Answer: nearly $600
From cupcakes, to rice crispy treats, to a tower of Ferrero Rocher chocolates.. what actually constitutes a wedding cake these days??
Some couples get really creative when it comes to their cake. Rather than going for the glitz and the glam, or the more traditional round tiered cake… couples are having cakes made that reflect their relationship—
Take this...
