54 articles on "bride"

Wedding Dresses – Why They Are White and Other Wedding Lore

Wedding Dresses – Why They Are White and Other Wedding Lore by: Martin Smith Brides have always worn white, right? Not so. In ancient times brides wore bright colored wedding dresses to signify their joy. White for western brides didn’t beco...

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Guide to the Greek Orthodox Wedding Ceremony

Guide to the Greek Orthodox Wedding Ceremony by: Emmanuel Mendonca The wedding service in the Greek Orthodox faith is an ancient and beautiful ceremony, which has been celebrated in its current form for centuries. The wedding ceremony is full of...

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The Wedding Aisle - Who is Walking You Down it?

The Wedding Aisle - Who is Walking You Down it? by: Victoria Williams Choosing who should walk down the aisle with you is not as easy at it has been in the past. In the past, it has always been assumed that the father of the bride is to be the o...

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What Are Appropriate Bridesmaids Gifts?

Bridesmaids gifts are given as a token of appreciation, friendship, and as an expression of gratitude for sharing the joy of the wedding. These presents are given at a rehearsal dinner before the wedding or after the wedding takes place and during th...

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Grooms Are People Too!

Having photographed many weddings over the past 17 years I've come to the conclusion that the wedding day seems to be all about the bride. Not exactly shocking news you might think, but considering the groom is 50% of the union he's certain...

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A Wedding Shower Checklist

A Wedding Shower Checklist by: Claire Bowes Bridal showers are one of many pre-wedding parties and are great fun. They are known as parties with a purpose. The purpose of a shower is to assist the couple in equipping their new home or for the br...

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The Monogram Theme Wedding

The Monogram Theme Wedding by: Blake Kritzberg Monograms are a huge trend in weddings, to the point where they feature strongly in some, and in others, provide the actual theme. And what’s not to like about monograms? They’re elegant, unders...

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Paying for Your Wedding Day

As you might already have figured, asking the father of the bride to pay for the entire event almost seems unfair. If the father of the bride is a millionaire, by all means, let loose, but not everyone is as fortunate. Nowadays costs are split among...

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Beautiful Mother of the Bride Dresses that Are Great for Warm Weather Weddings

The mother of the bride always wants to look elegant at her daughter's big day. Not only does she want to choose a dress that has appropriate length and color, she wants comfort, especially for a warm weather wedding. Mother of the bride dresses...

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A Brief History of the Hen Party

Hen party is a term given to the celebrations that a bride- to be enjoys with her friends. Usually organized by the sisters for the near friends of the bride, it is modeled after the male stag party when the men enjoy the last days of their bachelorh...

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