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Thursday, December 26, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Picking Your Wedding Date | North Carolina Wedding Planner
According to old folklore, you should "choose not alone a proper mate, but a proper time to marry." While there are many practical and sentimental reasons for choosing a particular date, did you know that their are folklore, myths, and traditions you can follow as well?
January - "Marry when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind, and true."
February - "When February birds do mate, you wed nor dread your fate."
March - "If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know."
April - "Marry in April, if you can, joy for maiden and for man."
May - "Marry in the month of May, you will surely rue the day."
June - "Marry when June roses grow and over land and sea you'll go."
July - "Those who in July do wed must labor for their daily bread."
August - "Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see."
September - "Marry in September's shine so that your life is rich and fine."
October - "If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry."
November - "If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember!"
December - "When December's snows fall fast, marry, and your love will last."
In actuality, these rhymes had a foundation that went beyond myth and folklore. For example, Ancient Greeks believed January was one of the best times to wed because this month was dedicated to Hera, defender of women and wife of Zeus. They believed that anyone married in January received an extra blessing under Hera's power. They also favored April, the month of Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
September was recommended for fertility because of the benefits of the harvest moon.
May was considered a bad time to marry because of the custom of observing the Feast of the Dead, when everyone worked hard to appease the souls of the departed, during this month. Queen Victoria took this so seriously that she did not allow any royal weddings during the month of May.
Victorians also believed that the luckiest time to marry was to be married on the same day of the week that the groom was born, regardless of the month. It was considered even better if you married on his actual birthday.
Looking for more practical reasons for choosing your wedding date? Consider the following:
May, June, July, August, September, and October are the most popular times to marry. Accordingly, the most popular wedding venues will be at a premium during these months. They will often be booked well in advance during this time.
The most budget friendly months to wed are January, February, and March.
Are you planning an outdoor ceremony and/or reception? If so, this will limit you to the warmer months.
Thinking about a wedding during a holiday weekend? Consider how this will impact your guests. Many families have yearly traditions and vacations planned for the fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas that they will likely not wish to forgo.
Of course there are many more things you may be considering when choosing your wedding date, but hopefully these will help guide (or at least entertain) you.
If you need additional help choosing a wedding date, please give us a call or shoot us an email to set up a complementary consultation to see how we can help you.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Design Element {Feathers} | North Carolina Wedding Planner
,Feathers can add such a delicate, sweet feeling to any wedding. Soft and romantic, while incredibly dramatic, adding a touch of feathers can make a big statement.
Work them into your bouquet or your stylish 'do. Use them to accent your cake or even in a striking backdrop. With a bit of feathers, you definitely can't go wrong.
Check out some of our favorite feathery finds! Don't forget to follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.
Work them into your bouquet or your stylish 'do. Use them to accent your cake or even in a striking backdrop. With a bit of feathers, you definitely can't go wrong.
Check out some of our favorite feathery finds! Don't forget to follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.
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Monday, June 10, 2013
Flower Girl Inspiration | North Carolina Wedding Planner
Who doesn't love a flower girl? They are seriously one of my favorite parts of a wedding (although that may because I have my own little lady at home) and I always look forward to watching these little cutie pies coming down the aisle.
I keep coming across all of these wonderful flower girl dresses and ideas, so I thought today I would take some time to share them with you. I swear I don't know if all of these little ladies are making me wedding crazy or baby crazy, but it has been so much fun finding all of these amazing images!!
Don't forget, you can also follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration and great wedding ideas.
Great Ideas for Your Flower Girl:
I love this idea that I found on Pinterest. Have your flower girl deliver a note to your hubby (or perhaps he could have the ring bearer deliver one to you) before the ceremony.
Worried about cell phones ringing during your ceremony? Check out this hilarious idea!
Creative Flower Girl Baskets:
Absolutely Amazing Flower Girl Dresses:
I love the simplicity of these little dresses and they would be a perfect place for a DIY bride to cut costs. You could easily choose leotards to match your wedding colors and tutus are so easy to make.
This sweet little dress was created by Frills From Top 2 Bottom.
I am so in love with this flower girl dress by Doloris Petunia!! I just can't get enough of it!
Flower Girl Signs:
And of course I couldn't end this post without sharing a few of my very favorite flower girl photos!
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Design Element {Pearl} | North Carolina Wedding Planner
In ancient Rome, the pearl was the ultimate symbol of wealth and social standing, while the ancient Greeks associated the pearl with love, marriage, and unrivaled beauty. The Greeks also believed that the pearl would promote marital harmony. Even today, pearls are still worn by royalty, especially at wedding. Queen Elizabeth II wore them at her wedding in 1947 and Jacqueline Kennedy wore a strand on her wedding day.
It's no wonder pearls are so popular for weddings, but did you know that they can be used for much more than jewelry? Check out some of our favorite (and creative) uses for pearls at weddings.
It's no wonder pearls are so popular for weddings, but did you know that they can be used for much more than jewelry? Check out some of our favorite (and creative) uses for pearls at weddings.
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Pomanders | North Carolina Wedding Planner
Pomanders are becoming more and more popular. I first started seeing them as an alternative to the traditional flower girl basket, but now they're everywhere. I'm seeing bridesmaids carry them, they work well as aisle decor, and are gorgeous on tables at the reception.
Here are some of our favorites:
Don't forget we share even more of our favorite wedding inspiration on on Pinterest page.
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Ice Cream Buffet Ideas | North Carolina Wedding Planner
What would be more perfect on a hot, sunny wedding day than an ice cream buffet? I honestly can't think of a single thing. What a great way to cool your guests down and have some fun creating their own delicious ice cream treat!
Check out some of our favorite ice cream buffets and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest for even more great ideas.
Check out some of our favorite ice cream buffets and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest for even more great ideas.
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