Everything A Bride Must Have

This practical wedding gift will keep the bride & groom smiling until the end of time, just knowing that the precious memories of that special day are contained beautifully and safely within. Perfect for those sentimental moments of fond reflection between eternal lovers.

SKU: PH810

DIMMENSIONS:
Cover:
13 inches x 12.5 inches
Pages
12 inches x 12 inches

CAPACITY:
20 Pages

SENTIMENT:
(Replaceable)
Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things,
Love never ends.

COVER ART:
(Replaceable)
Wedding Cake art
Bride & Groom
Mr. & Mrs. (text)

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Not-so-wordy wording

“With joyous hearts
we invite you to attend
the wedding of … date place, time.”

“On this day we will marry the one
we laugh with, live for, dream with, love.”

“Because your love and friendship
have guided and inspired us,
we invite you to join us as we exchange
our wedding vows.”

“We joyfully invite you to our wedding celebration.”

Boy meets Girl. For the rest of the story, join them on this day, at this time, at this location.
Short and sweet — and inviting.
For many brides and grooms today, whether they’re paying for the wedding themselves or are just casual by nature, wedding invitations can forego the formalities and reflect personal style.
Sometimes, staying basic can also be welcomed by those invited who don’t need to wade through a calligraphy-laden homage to the couple’s love, their parents, and a host of adjectives describing the location for the “I dos.”
A couple’s individual preferences in both invitation style and wording can be accommodated at a number of area printers and wedding-stationery suppliers.

Navy and burgundy invites with ivory ink are also stunning combinations, and embossing around the edges add personal touches for couples who would like to add a design element.

Other couples choose to use photos on invitations or engagement announcements.

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I would like to let my customers know that a beautiful item of mine will be discontinued.  If you have been keeping your eye on it now is the time to buy.  It is a beautiful porcelain Cake Topper.  It has a heart in the middle of the bride and groom kissing. Very elegant!

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Have you ever wondered about the origin of some of a wedding’s most enduring traditions? Most of today’s ceremony and reception customs are traceable to ancient Egyptian and European affairs. Consider:

The Bouquet: They were originally made of strong herbs like thyme and garlic, which were meant to frighten away evil spirits, and to cover the stench emitting from people who had not recently bathed.

Bouquet Toss: It was believed that a bride was particularly lucky on her wedding day, and guests would sometimes tear at her dress for a souvenir piece of good luck to take home. The tossing of her bouquet grew from her desire to offer a good luck souvenir, and prevent guests from bothering her (and her dress!).

Bridal Veil: Newlyweds very rarely were allowed to see one another many decades ago. Family members exchanging a dowry were afraid that if the groom didn’t like the appearance of the bride’s face, he might refuse to marry her. This is why the father of the bride “gave the Bride away” to the groom at the wedding ceremony. Only after lifting her veil just prior to the ceremony did the groom see the bride’s face for the first time.

Garter: According to one legend, the garter toss in England evolved from an earlier tradition of “flinging the stocking.” On their wedding night, guests would follow the bride and groom to their bedroom, wait until they undressed, steal their stockings, and then “fling” them at the couple. The first person to hit the bride or groom on the head would supposedly be the next person to marry.

Ring Finger: Prior to the 5th century, the ring finger was actually the index finger. Later, it was believed that the third finger contained the “vein of love” that led directly to the heart.

Wedding Ring: According to some historians, the first recorded marriage rings date back to the days when early man tied plaited circlets around the bride’s wrists and ankles to keep her spirit from running away. Approximately 3,000 BC, Egyptians originated the phrase “without beginning, without end” in describing the significance of the wedding ring.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue:
This superstition of the bride wearing something that fits each of these four categories originated in Europe to ward off evil spirits. Something Old: Symbolized the sense of continuity while making the transition from a single person to that of a married couple. Something New: Symbolized that marriage represented a transition to adulthood. Something Borrowed: Symbolized the belief that by borrowing something from a happily married couple, good fortune would follow the newlyweds. Something Blue: In ancient Israel, blue was the border color of the bride’s dress, symbolizing purity, constancy and fidelity.

Shoes On Vehicle: Ancient Romans used to transfer to the groom his authority over his bride when her father gave the groom her shoes. In later years, guests threw their own shoes at the newlyweds to signify this transfer of authority. Today, this tradition is kept alive by simply tying old shoes to the back of the newlyweds’ vehicle.

Tuxedo: Until the 20th century, the groom simply wore his “Sunday best” on his wedding day. It is said that President Teddy Roosevelt popularized the modern tuxedo.

White Wedding Dress: This was made popular in the 1840s by Queen Victoria, who chose this instead of the traditional royal “silver” wedding dress. Prior to this, brides simply wore their best dress on their wedding day.

Tying The Knot: This comes from the days of the Roman empire when the Bride wore a girdle that was tied in knots. The groom untied the knots later that night.

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Article adapted from www.chicagomarriage.com

I have one item over and over again that brides just seem to love!  It is such a beautiful cake top and goes well with any wedding.  It shows how a bride and groom feel on their wedding day. 

SO . . . . . . . . . . .  here it is!

Pamper Pointers

Taking care of yourself should start months before those last days leading up to the wedding. To get wedding-ready in advance:

•  Join a local gym, health club or yoga group.
• Get a professional massage or spa treatment.
• Write in a journal or diary daily.
• Plan time with friends doing things that have nothing to do with your wedding.
• Catch up distant relatives and friends and use them as sources for wedding ideas.
• See your dentist to ensure a bright smile.
• Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure.

A few days before the wedding:

• Have quiet time to yourself to enjoy a good book with your favorite tea or coffee.
• Make an appointment for your favorite salon service.
• Make sure to drink plenty of water. Dehydration can cause you to be cranky.

I found this article and thought it was great.  It shows how brides today are thinking more “green”

Wedding Trends for ’09 and setting the Honey-Mood

For brides who want to be in-step with the latest fashion trends, 2009 is a year of nostalgia, according to experts from theknot.com and completelyweddings.com. Vintage elements and chic 1950s lines are seeing a comeback, and super-short veils evoke a sense of tradition.

The “green” trend is going strong in the upcoming wedding season, with brides opting for “romantic recycling” of grandma’s brooches and handcrafted accessories made from sustainable and organic materials.

Elegant designs with contrasting flower embroidery on classic white gowns — with thread colors like burgundy, black, navy and dark green — are creating an elegant Victorian look. Empire waist goddess gowns are Grecian-inspired and accentuate taller and more slender women in particular. Even the mini-skirt wedding gown is a style seeing new life in the coming year.

In bridesmaids’ dresses, grey will be the new brown, and the key will be to use brighter hues in accessories and details. Muted gray dresses with a bright sash and bouquet will be a showstopper in ’09. Other wedding-trend followers expect screaming hot pink to be a must-have color for summer weddings. Orange and peach are expected to be colors-of-choice, too, during the warm wedding months to come.

Honeymoon Fashion Checklist

For her:
Romantic nightgowns and robe (see photos, from Gattle’s in downtown Petoskey)
1 pair jeans or khakis
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
1 nice sundress
1 little black dress
1 cardigan (for chilly restaurants)
4 play shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs)
2 pairs shorts
2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
1 swimsuit cover-up
1 pair walking shoes/sandals
1 pair evening shoes/sandals
1 evening purse
Extra socks and underwear
Bras (strapless and otherwise)
Accessories (scarves and jewelry to “stretch” your wardrobe)

For him:

1 pair jeans or khakis

1 pair nice slacks

1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)

4 play shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)

2 pairs shorts2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts

1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
1 swimsuit
1 pair walking shoes/sandals
1 pair lace-ups
Extra socks and underwear

If you’re heading to the beach, you’ll be at the pool most of the day, so two swimsuits, a wrap and flip-flops are the must-brings. Also, bring a big bag that can double as a carry-on and beach bag.

If you’re heading to a winter ski resort, pack your ski boots with your skis in your checked luggage. Wear your ski parka on the plane with a nicer pair of jeans, a sweater and casual boots. Pack a sparkly top you can pair with the jeans when you go out in the evening. Rolling dresses and other clothes can help save space in the suitcase for all those honeymoon souvenirs, too.

(Article from Northwest Michigan Wedding Guide spring 2009)