It’s totally official. Daughter #2 (Nicole) is now engaged. Last night, she called us with her joyous news. Some people may say, “You’re not losing a daughter, you’re gaining a son.” The real question is will I lose my sanity? Take a look at her ring. It’s gorgeous!
DD2’s news couldn’t have been more perfectly timed for today’s Alphabe-Thursday homework assignment post.
Wedding Bells
Superstitions make up many wedding traditions. Who knew, right? I know I sure didn’t. Church bells signaled the community that a funeral or wedding was taking place at the church. Customary use for bells on one’s wedding is to announce the joyous occasion to the community but its birth actually stems from superstition. It’s believed the towing of the bells brought good luck and fortune to the newlyweds and wart away evil spirits which wish to ruin the couple’s happiness.
Wedding Music
Music sets the mood in all of us no matter what the occasion, but especially at weddings. This should suit the couple’s personality and style. We had a mixture of traditional and contemporary at ours. During the prelude our good friend, Tony Vance, performed two of our favorite songs by the 70s music group, Bread. My daddy walked me down the aisle classical tune of Here Comes the Bride played by our church’s pianist, and then as Robin and I left the church to the Wedding March.
Wedding Cake
A favorite part of any wedding is always the reception which follows. The wedding cake is the focus of this event. This custom dates back as far as the Roman Empire with some interesting variants in the past for this tradition. From the Victorian era, the white cake emerged signifying purity. The cake cutting ceremony is special because it symbolizes the couple’s first act as husband and wife, one that can be displayed in tenderness or in silliness. In retrospect, I wish we had been a little silly, instead of so serious.
Wedding Galore
You have heard this phrase, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a silver sixpence inside your shoe.” This is a custom most weddings continue to honor. In fact, I did 32 years ago. However, I can’t recall the silver sixpence inside my shoe being incorporated into my customs, though.
What does this all mean? Something old… the guests attending the ceremony who are already married. Ouch, right? Something new… the newlyweds and the start of their new life. Something borrowed… the bride must give back her mother’s wedding dress or her veil. Something blue… the bride’s virginity and purity. Something silver… a silver coin the bride can tuck inside her shoe to represent future wealth and prosperity.
Many essential components make up a wedding, such as the wedding dress, flowers, bridal party, rings, and more. The planning can be exciting and frustrating. Hindsight is like 20-20 vision. Simplicity is the key to maintaining one’s mental well-being and financial stability. I hope my daughter runs with this bit of advice.
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What a wonderfully stunning ring. That is gorgeous!
Congratulations!
I think, if you can afford it, the key to a stress-free wedding is finding a great and creative wedding planner!
This is neat news!
Such an exciting time for all of you!
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What an absolutely beautiful engagement ring! I wish them love.
Oh yes, let the fun and games and planning and shopping begin! Congrats!
Me again – I don`t do facebook because of my work, but have followed by getting email updates.
Òur only daughter announced her engagement early this month, with a wedding date in May 2012. I`m wondering if your daughter has a date – I`ll be watching this space!
Wow. Congratulations to your daughter and son!!
That is a gorgeous ring!
1. I’d make sure my side of the family could attend.
And there would be a dance after!
2. Make a list. It’s not supposed to be a stressful day. Just take things one day at a time and give enough time for planning.
Happy Weekend!
Congratulations to the happy couple!
I wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding. We eloped to Reno and had a great time. It was a first marriage for both of us but we weren’t twenty something.
Words of advice, keep it simple and have fun.
Congratulations! The ring is stunning. I can see that this daughter has a lot of spunk- at least that is what they say about people choosing this type of diamond.
1) I would do a lot of thing different, but the two main ones are: wouldn’t get marry that young, would just do a private wedding and enjoy a vacation.
2) To each her/ his own, I don’t think there is a right or wrong way, just what ever rocks your boat.
Congratulation! How wonderful!
I agree that simplicity is crucial. My only regret was not hiring a proper photographer.
Congrats! Beautiful ring!
I wouldn’t get married if I had to do it all over again. It’s as simple as that! Each wedding is so different, so personal, and so unique.
Her ring is beautiful!
Congratulation to your daughter! A new chapter, a new future with so much fun and love!
You will have so much fun planning the wedding with her! I love weddings (other people’s)….lol
This is so very cheerful.
wow.
Congrads to your daughter she has a really cool wedding ring.
I don’t think I’ll do over my wedding again as it would be too much of a hassle as we had two dinners in two countries six months apart. Advice..scout around for the best deals.. for us we bought the wedding dresses/took the photos in HK and had buffet dinner at a country club instead of a hotel to cut costs.
Congrats! What a beautiful ring! We had the best time doing cake taste tests for our wedding.
Congratulations! Weddings are so much fun but also really stressful. I remember my mother-in-law putting a penny in my shoe for good luck. That’s not exactly a silver sixpence though!
Congratulations to your daughter! Hope you stay sane through it all!
Congrats to your daughter and her future husband! Our oldest daughter got married in Nov of 2008. If it hadn’t been for my BFF and all her expertise at directing weddings, I might have shot myself. LOL It was the best experience ever! A total blast! Enjoy!