Archive for April, 2009

Reception Card Holders

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Looking for a neat way to collect all of the greeting cards that guests bring to your reception?  If so, this is a great idea.  Guests can slip their cards into these cool holders where they’ll be safe and sound.  Add your own colored ribbon or greenery to match your wedding theme!

Place Card Holders - Reception Gift Card Holder

Place Card Holders - Gazebo Gift Card Holder

Place Card Holders - Birdcage Greeting Card Holder

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Beautifully Bold…

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Great new collections have just been added to our selection of wedding collections!  Dramatic colors, fabrics and styles add the perfect touch to any wedding celebration.  Items can be purchased separately or as a set.

Elizabeth Collection

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Garbo Collection

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Who pays for what…

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Ever wonder who pays for what expense for a wedding?  There are no clear-cut rules but here is a list of more traditional division of the duties.

The bride traditionally pays for:

  • Wedding ring for the groom
  • Wedding gift for the groom
  • Bridesmaid gifts
  • Bridesmaid luncheon
  • Accommodations for out-of-town guests

The groom traditionally pays for:

  • Wedding ring for the bride
  • Wedding gift for the bride
  • Groomsmen / usher gifts
  • Bride’s bouquet
  • Mothers’ corsages
  • Groom, groomsmen and usher boutonnieres
  • Marriage License
  • Limousine service
  • Honeymoon arrangements
  • Clergy / officiate fee

The bride’s family traditionally pays for:

  • Wedding gown, headpiece and accessories
  • Bridesmaid bouquets & grandmother corsages
  • Ceremony & reception flowers & decor
  • Rental items for wedding & reception
  • Invitations / announcements
  • Wedding programs, napkins, favors
  • Church, musicians, janitor, reception hall fees
  • Professional services - photographer, videographer, musical entertainment, caterer, cake decorator
  • Father of the bride formal wear

The groom’s family traditionally pays for:

  • Groom’s cake
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Father of the groom formal wear

….and a Sixpence for your shoe

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

You know the saying… “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue….and a Sixpence for your Shoe”.  First minted by Edward VI in 1551, the sixpence was thought to be “lucky”.  It was made popular as a wedding tradition by brides of the Victorian Era.  When placed in her shoe, it brought the couple future wealth and good fortune in their marriage.  The last of the sixpence coins were minted in 1967 under Queen Elizabeth II. 

Sixpence Coin

Check out our selection of sixpence coins and sixpence sets that include garters or handkerchiefs, too!

View Our Entire Sixpence Collection


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