Wedding Traditions - Keep Them, Lose Them or Somewhere In-Between?

Growing up in my parent's floral business and running an event planning business has taught me a lot about wedding traditions.

Here are some thoughts to consider -

Getting engaged - when you think about it, the whole process starts with a couple getting engaged.

The question becomes who to tell first and how to announce it?

If it is done in true tradition, then the groom will probably ask his girlfriend's parents for permission to marry their daughter.  This would mean that they are technically the first to know.

Years ago, when my mother and father got engaged, an announcement was made in the local newspaper. Today, we still see these types of announcements.

Whatever route you take, make sure that you tell both sets of parents, along with your close friends and relatives before you post it on Facebook and change your relationship status. xo

The wedding dress - styles and designs have come a long way.  Not too long ago, some of the top designers launched couture black wedding gowns for non-traditional brides.  Before you decide to make that step, please keep in mind that wearing a black gown on your wedding day will make a huge statement, especially if this is your first wedding. If you want to kick it up a notch without the shock, check out the latest pastel colored gowns - they are beautiful.



Garter toss - if you really want to follow tradition and have a garter toss, please remind the groom that your parents and relatives will be watching and it could end up on You Tube.

Cutting the cake - feeding each other cake can be sweet.  However, there have been a few times where I have seen the bride and groom paint each other's faces with cake.  Since the grooms are not wearing mascara, eye liner, foundation and false eyelashes, it is easy for them to clean up - this is not the case for the brides.  Plus, the cake could end up on your wedding dress. Wedding Cake Cutting Disaster.

Wearing white - it is okay to wear white, even it this is not your first marriage or you are over 40. Enjoy!

Thank you notes - please try and get these mailed out within three months.

We have more tips, but I would be writing this blog for days.  If you need more assistance, we are happy to help.  XO

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