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| Date: |
06/12/2004 |
| By: |
Becca & Paula |
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WeddingQuestions.com monthly newsletters are full of tips making your planning simpler and your party unique. There are also plenty of money saving ideas so you don’t spend more than you can afford! To have our monthly no cost newsletters emailed to you, become a WeddingQuestions.com Member. Click here to sign up for our newsletter emails.
Superstition Selection
Weddings are steeped in tradition and customs, many we don't understand, but adhere to anyway. (Why do we wear wedding bands on the left index finger?) Wedding customs offer a unique way to personalize and bring originality to your event. Here's the where's, why's, and how's of wedding superstitions, traditions, and customs from all over the world. This month’s Superstition Selection is about the origins of tossing the bouquet and garter.
Garter & Bouquet
For the origin of the garter and bridal bouquet toss we have to go back quite a ways. It was customary in the 14th century for the bride to toss her garter to the men. Sometimes the men would get drunk, become impatient, and try to remove the garter ahead of time. Therefore, the custom evolved for the groom to remove and toss the garter. And with that change, the bride started tossing the bridal bouquet to the unwed women of marriageable age. After all, why should the guys have all the fun?
For more wedding folklore visit our Superstitions & Traditions category.
Money Saving Measures
Wedding Insurance: To Have or Have Not
This month’s Bridal Bargain is about wedding insurance. That's right there's actually wedding insurance out there! Do you need wedding insurance? Fireman's Fund/RV Nuccio at 800-ENGAGED offers a policy that protects you in case the wedding is canceled, photos are lost, bridal attire is damaged, even if someone gets hurt at your wedding reception. Premiums start at $95. So do you need wedding insurance? Well, Money Magazine picked it as a great example of insurance you DON’T need feeling the skimpy coverage doesn't merit the large premiums. Now, if your reception site requires you to purchase liability insurance-this might be an affordable alternative. But unless your spouse to be might be deployed by the army unexpectedly-stay away from wedding insurance! (based on information from the book Bridal Bargains by Denise & Alan Fields).
See our Recommended Reading section for more great books and ideas.
Q&A Feature
One of our WeddingQuestions.com Members writes:
Q. The wedding is over! My daughter is concerned as there were close couples/friends that did not give her a card or gift. My brother was one of them and he walked her down the aisle. The Wedding was held at a hotel the whole Memorial Day weekend. Can we ask them?
A. Congratulations on your daughter’s wedding and your new son-in-law! Although you have been planning this wedding for what seems like forever, wedding dates tend to sneak up on the guests. Etiquette dictates guests have one year’s time to send the newlyweds a gift. So be patient. And under no circumstances should you ask, "Did you get my daughter a wedding present?" especially not this soon after the wedding.
Wondering about thank you note etiquette and how much time you have to get them in the mail? How much should you spend on a wedding gift? Get answers to all your wedding questions, guaranteed at WeddingQuestions.com!
First Dance Pick
The first time you dance together as husband and wife can be one of the most memorable moments of your wedding reception. A truly romantic song is timeless and makes you feel magic over and over again. Each month WeddingQuestions.com introduces you to a song we think stands the test of time and would be a great choice for your first dance. Whether the song is contemporary, country or standard, a classic song helps you relive the romance every time you hear it.
This month's First Dance Pick is:
True Companion written and performed by Marc Cohn.
If you would like to suggest a First Dance Pick, email us. For more romantic songs see our Newsletter Archives listed below!
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