I’m partaking in the “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” tradition. I had the old, new, borrowed, and sixpence on lockdown (and to be revealed later!), but was clueless as to what would be my blue. For awhile, I contemplated using Chanel’s Nouvelle Vague as my toenail polish for blue-ish toes, but...
For our wedding day presents, we set some ground rules, or rather one ground rule– don’t spend too much money. With each of our secret ideas, we kept upping the price barrier. First? Had to be handmade, with little-to-no money spent. Next? Under $50. Then? Under $100. Now, we’ve both bought things in the just-under-$200...
I recently ordered my garter, and I can’t wait for it to come in so that I can ogle it. If you remember, I was set on doing a garter toss, and found some beautiful garters that didn’t make me gag. In the end, I chose none of those garters that I drooled over, but...
Since I have done a lot of research on German wedding traditions, I thought it was appropriate to search for traditions from the South. I am nowhere near finished compiling them, but I just stumbled upon one that makes my heart ache. “A deep connection with family, especially symbolically, then continues through the wedding. The...
Stop the presses! More tradition stuff! This morning I found out that there was more! I had forgotten stuff. (I knew there was something that I was missing!) First, I got this: Aha! A tip from JP’s father! This gave me valuable information in how to stay safe from kidnapping, as well as reminding me...
It’s the home stretch… Wedding Reception Traditions “A customary toast at the reception in the southern part of Germany is done with a special Brautbecher (bridal cup). The pewter or crystal cup is in the form of a maiden holding above her head a small cup. Both ends of the cup (the bride’s skirt and...
It’s time for part two! Part two covers… *drumroll please* Wedding Ceremony Traditions “In Germany, the preferred month for marriage is May.” Woops. No go on that one. “The bride should carry salt and bread as an omen for good harvest, and the groom should carry grain for good luck and wealth.” I’m not sure...
