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Showing posts with label Anniversary. Show all posts
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Monday, August 1, 2016
7 Couples Share The Adorable Ways They Celebrated Their First Anniversaries
Photo: Getty Images
Not sure how to ring in your first-year anniversary? Take a nod from these seven men and women, who celebrated the occasion in unique ways.
"We spent a lovely week in a mountain cottage, just the two of us, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. What we gave each other was a time. We had time to talk, have fun, and spend valuable time together." — Karolina
"On our first wedding anniversary, we went to Niagara Falls in Canada. I brought a piece of our wedding cake to enjoy. We went out to dinner at the Skylon Tower — the view was amazing, and we tried escargot for the first time. We have celebrated many relationship anniversaries, but this one was very different. It was special because we were officially husband and wife. It is a feeling that is hard to describe but I won't ever forget it." — Felicia
"Our first wedding anniversary celebration was actually our honeymoon and it was absolutely fabulous. When my wife and I decided to tie the knot, I was finishing up my undergraduate degree and couldn't find the time between classes to get away for our honeymoon. Once we were able to schedule our honeymoon, we took an entire month and visited England, France, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa." — Antonio
"The day before our anniversary, I took a pregnancy test and found out we were expecting. I filled his underwear drawer full of diapers and wrote on one with a sharpie, 'ready or not daddy, here I come!' And on our actual wedding anniversary, we took the top of our cake to my in-laws' house to eat after dinner. I insisted my mother-in-law open it because I had another diaper with a note sitting on top of the cake. She opened it and let out an excited squeal, and then immediately started bawling and hugging every one." — Gabby
"We had a second wedding! Our first official wedding ... was very small and intimate, and none of my family was able to make it. We decided to wait until our one-year anniversary to host a much bigger wedding for my friends and family to participate. The hard part was already over, so this wedding was just a big party for our friends and family to get together and celebrate our love. It was great having the white wedding I had always dreamed of, surrounded by all of my loved ones." — Lisa
"I spent our first wedding anniversary in bed with our week-old newborn daughter. I had completely forgotten about our anniversary until my husband walked in with a card and book, and smiled, saying, 'happy anniversary.' I spent the rest of the day finding him a great card and anniversary gift. He never lets me forgot the look of horror I had on my face for forgetting our first anniversary. We laugh about it each year." — Stacy
"My sweet husband surprised me with a long weekend in Iceland for our first anniversary and birthdays. I was beyond excited to put my passport with my new last name to use. We spent the first day driving the Golden Circle, a beautiful day trip seeing some of Iceland's most beautiful sights, waterfalls and geysers. We explored Reykjavik the next two days, ate some deliciously fresh seafood, and visited the local shops and restaurants. On our final full day, we relaxed and reflected on our trip at the Blue Lagoon, a geothermic spa, with the help of a glass of wine and a face mask." — Kristen
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
3......
94,541,400 seconds
1,575,690 minutes
26,261 hours
1,575,690 minutes
26,261 hours
1094 days
156 weeks
3 years.....
I Love You
Happy Anniversary!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
10 Genius Ideas for Your First (Paper) Anniversary Present
Photo: Getty ImagesLuckily, we've done some digging and come up with 10 gift ideas, from the mushy to the practical, that are made from paper and your man will love.
A notebook — with your notes inside it, of course.
This gift requires a little forward thinking, but whether you start the first week of your marriage or just jot down your thoughts a month before your first anniversary, hand your man a notebook or journal filled with the reasons he makes an awesome life partner, your favorite memories, the funniest things he's said to you — whatever you know will make him smile to read.
Make a digital photo album.
Gone are the days where women have to print out paper photos and glue them into a scrapbook. Now, you can use online tools such as Blurb or Shutterfly to build a professionally bound book of photos of your first year together.
Be professional with stationery.
Jazz up plain ivory cards by adding your husband's monogram, then include custom wax seals, stamps, return address stickers and more in a package that will amp up your husband's business presence.
Buy a pair of plane tickets.
Destination? Your husband's dream trip, of course. As a bonus, clear the vacation days with your husband's boss on the sly, and include the time-off form with the gift, so he'll know he's got nothing to worry about but what to pack.
Commission a custom portrait.
Head online to Etsy, or visit a local artist's loft to work with him or her to create a painting or sketch of your family. Have a pet? Make sure your fur-baby gets in on the action, too!
Get your friends and family in on a gift.
Give yourself at least a three-month head start for this one. Circulate a notebook among friends and family, asking them to contribute their favorite memories of you as a couple or the best marriage advice they've been given. Your husband will love reading others' thoughts on your life together, too.
Schedule a photo shoot.
Ask your wedding photographer to help you plan a one-year-anniversary shoot with a theme that will celebrate your first year together. Together, you and your husband can choose your favorite prints and create a gallery wall in your home.
Hang a world map.
Make sure it's large, because the point of this present is to spend time with your man plotting the points on each continent you'll one day visit together. Art and vacation plans; what's not to love?
Make his wishes come true.
Write down as many "wishes" as you can think of, from a night with complete control of the remote to his favorite home-cooked meal, and place each wish inside a jar. Let him know that when he needs a pick-me-up, he can pull out a wish and you'll make it come true!
Or make a wish for your future.
Purchase a pair of Chinese paper lanterns, which you can light together and send off on your anniversary night with wishes for your next year of marriage.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate a Milestone Wedding Anniversary
My husband and I are approaching our 10 year Anniversary and after 2 moves, 3 kids and a 1 male betta fish later, this Anniversary is the first time I’ve put in work planning for a memorable celebration. Hey, 10 years of marriage isn’t anything to sneeze at. Marriage is work and to reach such a milestone we need to remember this day! Check out 5 ideas i’ve nailed down that could help jumpstart your milestone Anniversary planning.
1. Take a 10 day vacation. When was the last time you did anything together for 10 consecutive days other than your normal daily home routine?
2. Go back to the place you were engaged and plan an intimate brunch or dinner together while laughing and crying about the very moment that you said YES!
3. Plan an activity together that is totally out of your comfort zone, but conquer it together and cherish the memories.
4. Update your wedding photo album with a fun and candid photo session around the city visiting some of your fave places.
5.Renew your vows with your original officiant and a few close friends who have helped you both make it through the years.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
American Sniper Chris Kyle's Wife Pens Love Letter On Their Anniversary: I'll 'Love You All The Days Of My Life'
“Today, I have a choice. I can bury myself under the covers and acknowledge the pain of missing you and mourn the future anniversaries without you. Or, I can celebrate never having a day without you in my heart because you loved me enough to leave me a lifetime of memories and beauty."
Those are some the words penned by Taya Kyle on March 16, the day that would’ve marked 13 years of marriage to her husband, the late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle.
Kyle, who was credited with being the most lethal sniper in U.S. history, was shot and killed at a Texas gun range in 2013. His life story became the subject of the Clint Eastwood film “American Sniper,” which was based on the best-selling autobiography of the same name.
To mark their wedding anniversary, Taya posted the poignant love letter on Facebook. It has since gone viral, with more than 530,000 likes.
Read it here:
Hey babe,
It's 13 years today. Our wedding anniversary. I miss you and I love you. I feel you in my heart and soul so strongly. I am more blessed to have been your wife than anything else in my life.
Today, I am thinking of our new relationship, when you rented a
boutique hotel room in San Diego and surprised me with 2 dozen long stem
pink roses when we arrived. You got us tickets to a local improv type
play. I knew then I was the luckiest girl in the world to be with tough,
romantic, loving you.
I am thinking of the way you loved to blow the budget on gifts for me with that huge smile on your face and eyes lit up...so much so that my heart would leap out of my chest as I was simultaneously shocked and delighted even when I had no idea how we would afford it. I'm sorry I sometimes voiced my concern about the price.
I am also thinking of how grateful I finally learned how to not balk at the money spent on your generous gifts. I am thinking of November 2012 when you sent me a dozen long stem red roses with a card that said "Just Because" and how you had them delivered even though we were home together that day. You just wanted to surprise me. You did and it made my day like you made so many others.
Today, I have a choice. I can bury myself under the covers and acknowledge the pain of missing you and mourn the future anniversaries without you. Or, I can celebrate never having a day without you in my heart because you loved me enough to leave me a lifetime of memories and beauty. I am somewhere in between today.
And if I didn't tell you enough in life, then let me tell you today... YOU Chris Kyle, are IT for me.
YOU are the package deal who makes hanging on worth it.
I loved you yesterday, I love you now, and I will love you all the days of my life.
Thank you for marrying me, even if I'm the one who had to ask you. smile emoticon
T
I am thinking of the way you loved to blow the budget on gifts for me with that huge smile on your face and eyes lit up...so much so that my heart would leap out of my chest as I was simultaneously shocked and delighted even when I had no idea how we would afford it. I'm sorry I sometimes voiced my concern about the price.
I am also thinking of how grateful I finally learned how to not balk at the money spent on your generous gifts. I am thinking of November 2012 when you sent me a dozen long stem red roses with a card that said "Just Because" and how you had them delivered even though we were home together that day. You just wanted to surprise me. You did and it made my day like you made so many others.
Today, I have a choice. I can bury myself under the covers and acknowledge the pain of missing you and mourn the future anniversaries without you. Or, I can celebrate never having a day without you in my heart because you loved me enough to leave me a lifetime of memories and beauty. I am somewhere in between today.
And if I didn't tell you enough in life, then let me tell you today... YOU Chris Kyle, are IT for me.
YOU are the package deal who makes hanging on worth it.
I loved you yesterday, I love you now, and I will love you all the days of my life.
Thank you for marrying me, even if I'm the one who had to ask you. smile emoticon
T
Friday, December 5, 2014
Happy Original Anniversary
I know that once you get married, your original anniversary goes out of the window but with someone as special as my husband comes into my life, I celebrate today and everyday with him.
Happy Original Anniversary Scott..... Love You
Monday, October 27, 2014
2 Years......
Everyone says that Marriage is many things...I believe Our Marriage is Wonderful!!! Although we have been through many changes in the last year....moving from an apartment into out new home, 29 and 35 birthdays, adventures with the kids, some traveling and lots of laughs, we show and prove that we have a love that will last forever and all time.
To My Husband,
For all the Love you give, Your generous heart, Your laughter and Everything else that makes you the best, I wish you a Happy Anniversary. I am looking forward to a lifetime with you. I Love You Forever and Always.....
Love Your Wife,
Jasmine Cameron
Sunday, October 26, 2014
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Love
One of our Groomsmen, B.Peace drew a photo of us from our wedding and its just in time for our 2 year Anniversary......DOPE!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
After 31 Wedding Anniversaries At Red Lobster, A Widow Got An Adorable Surprise When She Went Alone
Reddit user Coppin-it-washin-it’s parents spent every wedding anniversary at a local Red Lobster. When his dad passed away, his sister took his mom out for dinner on their anniversary. Then they got the bill:
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The note the servers left for them reads:
We are sorry to hear about your husband’s passing, but we appreciate your loyalty in spending 31 years of your anniversary with us. For your appreciation your meal is on us! We look forward to spending your next anniversary with us?
Sincerely,
Red Lobster + your server, Taylor
BuzzFeed reached out the original Reddit user and haven’t heard back. But according to their comments on the post, the servers never let on what they were planning on doing.
“The waitress asked if there was a special occasion or if they were just hungry. My sister explained that my parents had been going there every year for their anniversary. The waitress then asked why my dad wasn’t there and they explained how he had passed away in March. She said she was sorry to hear that and then it was just a normal meal like any other after that. Until they got the bill.”
A spokesperson from Red Lobster told BuzzFeed the heartwarming moment did actually happen in a Missouri location. After the Reddit post started going viral, Red Lobster’s PR team decided to track down the server.
“We’re truly proud of the Columbia team,” the Red Lobster rep said. “We also extend our wishes to the family who dined with us and look forward to serving them again next year!”
i.imgur.com / Via reddit.com
This has been your much-needed reminder that cute things can happen in real life.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Adorable Couple Of 70 Years Shares Key To Marital Bliss
Want to know the secret to marital bliss? Just ask Oregon couple Wally Christianson and Beth Robertson, who recently celebrated 70 years of marriage and opened up to a local newspaper about what makes love last a lifetime.
Christianson and Robertson were set up by two friends at a Christmas party back in 1942. A few dances led to a few dates, which culminated in a wedding on January 14, 1944. The couple went on to have four children and eight grandchildren, the Corvallis Gazette Times reported.
So what's the secret to their success? "We both had similar backgrounds; both raised on farms. What else is there to say?" 93-year-old Christianson told the Times. "We’ve been together since.” He also said that "having mutual interests" is key.
One of those shared interests was traveling. In retirement, the couple moved from Illinois to Oregon, purchased a motor home and traveled everywhere. "We’ve been to all 50 states and Europe," Christianson said.
His wife, 90-year-old Robertson, had a more pragmatic view on sustaining long-term marital bliss.
"There is no key," she told the paper. "You have to work it out. Usually, you have more good times than bad.”
Friday, January 3, 2014
Elderly Couple's Themed Photo Shoot Will Convince You That Love Is The Best Adventure Of All
Sixty-one years ago, Dorothy and Donald Lutz's wedding photographer stood them up.
So this year, as a 61st anniversary gift, their grandson's wife -- wedding stylist and planner Lauren Wells -- set up what may be the world's most wonderful photo shoot.
The theme: Disney Pixar's "Up."
Photographs from the session, shot by Cambria Grace, are now popping up all over the internet.
Even though she's thrilled to star in a fancy photo shoot, Dorothy Lutz says she wasn't too crushed when her photographer bailed on her wedding day 61 years ago.
“I was more excited about being married to the one that I loved very much,” she told the Boston Globe. “That was the main thing.”
We think even grumpy ol' Mr. Fredricksen would be touched by this pair.
Custom florals by Wild Folk Studio.
H/T Style Me Pretty
So this year, as a 61st anniversary gift, their grandson's wife -- wedding stylist and planner Lauren Wells -- set up what may be the world's most wonderful photo shoot.
The theme: Disney Pixar's "Up."
Photographs from the session, shot by Cambria Grace, are now popping up all over the internet.
Even though she's thrilled to star in a fancy photo shoot, Dorothy Lutz says she wasn't too crushed when her photographer bailed on her wedding day 61 years ago.
“I was more excited about being married to the one that I loved very much,” she told the Boston Globe. “That was the main thing.”
We think even grumpy ol' Mr. Fredricksen would be touched by this pair.
Custom florals by Wild Folk Studio.
H/T Style Me Pretty
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Happy Original Anniversary
I still celebrate this day (Even with a wedding anniversary) because I cant believe that I found love and I am so happy I did.
Happy Original Anniversary My Love!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
The Surprising Truths Behind Common Wedding Superstitions
Find out the surprising origins behind the common wedding traditions!
Some wedding traditions and superstitions are so engrained in our culture that we don’t even think to question them. But do you know why a bride tosses the bouquet over her head? For what possible reason would a couple save a layer of cake in their freezer for a year? And why do brides go to such lengths to keep their grooms from seeing their dresses before it’s time to walk down the aisle? Here, we explore the origins of five wedding superstitions and help you find ways to incorporate tradition into your special day along with a few fun, modern twists.
Superstition #1: It’s bad luck for the groom to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
Origin: During the time when arranged marriages were custom, the betrothed couple wasn’t allowed to see each other before the wedding at all. The wedding symbolized a business deal between two families (romantic, huh?), and a father would have been pleased for his daughter to marry a man from a rich, land-owning family. But he also feared that if the groom met the bride before the wedding and thought she wasn’t attractive, he’d call off the wedding, casting shame onto the bride and her family. Therefore, it became tradition that the bride and groom were only allowed to meet at the wedding ceremony so that the groom did not have the opportunity to change his mind. And that veil the bride wears? Its original purpose was also to keep the groom from finding out what the bride looked like until the last possible minute, when it was too late to back out of the transaction.
Today: Although arranged marriages are no longer common, most brides still don’t want their groom to see them all done up before the wedding. Many believe it makes the day more exciting and memorable. However, some couples feel they’ll be more relaxed if they see each other for just a few minutes before the ceremony. The added bonus is that you can take your formal pictures pre-ceremony when everyone is freshly done-up. It’s completely up to you and your groom. Talk about it before the big day arrives and find out what makes the most sense for you.
Superstition #2: The bride must wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue (and a silver sixpence in her shoe).
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
Origin: This Victorian rhyme is a time-honored tradition that is supposed to bring the bride good luck. Wearing “something old” expresses the newlywed couple’s desire to retain connections with their family once they enter into married life. One tradition suggests that the bride’s “something old” be an old garter given to the bride by a happily married woman so that the new bride would also enjoy a happy marriage. Wearing “something new” conveys that the couple is creating a new union that will endure forever and looking to the future for health, happiness and success. “Something borrowed” is an opportunity for the bride’s friends or family to lend her something special as a token of their love. And finally, “something blue” is a symbol of fidelity and constancy. This custom began in ancient Israel, where brides wore a blue ribbon in their hair to symbolize this promise to their new husbands. What you may not realize is that the rhyme actually ends with “…and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” Story says that placing a penny in the bride’s shoe will bring her a life filled with good fortune.
Today: Many modern brides find it fun to keep with tradition by wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Think of creative ways to incorporate all four items into your wedding-day ensemble. For example, Kate Middleton’s “something old” wasn’t a handkerchief or locket but rather her Alexander McQueen bridal gown, which featured “traditional Carrickmacross craftsmanship,” a lace technique dating back to the 1800s.
Superstition #3: The person who catches the bride’s bouquet or garter when she tosses it over her head will be the next to get married.
Photo Credit: Meg Baisen Photography
Origin: The story behind this tradition is downright dirty. In medieval times, it was considered lucky to get a fragment of the bride’s clothing, so hordes of guests would follow the newlywed couple into their wedding chamber after the ceremony and stand around the bed, trying to rip pieces of the bride’s gown right off her body. Because dresses were often torn apart, brides searched for alternatives to preserve their gowns and began throwing their bouquets to distract guests while they made their getaway. When the bride and groom made it safely into their wedding chamber, the groom would then crack open the door and toss the bride’s garter to the throngs of people waiting outside as a way of saying that he was about to “seal the deal.”.
Today: At many modern weddings, the groom removes and tosses the bride’s garter to the groomsmen right after the bride tosses her bouquet to the bridesmaids. Traditionally, the unmarried man who catches the garter must place it on the leg of the unmarried woman who catches the bouquet, and it is said that they will be the next two to marry (not necessarily to each other). It’s a fun ritual, but many couples have chosen not to include it because guests could be injured easily, and it might embarrass the single women who are “dragged” to the floor to participate. If you have doubts about including this tradition in your wedding, consider an anniversary dance instead, which honors the longest-married couple by presenting them with the bouquet. How it works: Ask your married couples to join you on the dance floor as a slow song plays. Throughout the song, your DJ or bandleader will ask guests to sit down as their length of marriage is called out.
Superstition #4: The bride and groom must save the top layer of their wedding cake to eat on their first anniversary.
Photo Credit: Long's Photography
Origin: To understand this tradition, you just have to think back to a familiar schoolyard rhyme: “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage!” It used to be thought that once a wedding took place, a baby was going to come shortly after, so therefore the wedding and christening ceremonies were often linked, as were the respective cakes that were baked for each occasion. With fancy, elaborate, multi-tiered wedding cakes becoming a major trend in the 19th century, the christening cake began to take a back seat to the wedding cake. Since the top tier of the wedding cake was almost always left over, couples began to see the christening as the perfect opportunity to finish the cake. Couples could then logically rationalize the need for three tiers — the bottom for the reception, the middle for distributing, and the top for the christening.
Today: As the time between weddings and christenings widened, the two events became disassociated and the reason for saving the top tier changed. Now, couples enjoy saving the top layer of their wedding cake to eat on their first anniversary as a pleasant reminder of their special day. Sound icky to you? Because the cake does sometimes lose its flavor from being stuck in the freezer for so long, many couples opt to have the baker recreate the top of their wedding cake for their anniversary.
Superstition #5: The groom must carry his new wife across the threshold of their new home to prevent bad luck.
Photo Credit: Tanya Lippert Photography
Origin: This tradition has a few origins. In Medieval Europe, it was scandalous for a woman to show enthusiasm about losing her virginity. By the groom carrying the bride over the threshold, she avoided looking too eager about consummating the marriage. Western Europeans, on the other hand, believed that a bride who tripped over the threshold of her new home would bring bad luck to her home and her marriage. Therefore, the groom carrying the bride into the home was a good way to avoid such a mishap altogether. In ancient cultures, the threshold of the home was considered to be a hotbed of lurking, unattached evil spirits, and since a new bride was particularly vulnerable to spirit intrusion, especially through the soles of her feet, the groom ensured that his wife would not bring any bad spirits into the house by carrying her inside.
Today: The groom carries his bride across the threshold today not because of a fear of spirits, but as a romantic way to welcome her into his life. However, if you consider that each partner is as equal and valuable as the other, why not step over the threshold together?
Some wedding traditions and superstitions are so engrained in our culture that we don’t even think to question them. But do you know why a bride tosses the bouquet over her head? For what possible reason would a couple save a layer of cake in their freezer for a year? And why do brides go to such lengths to keep their grooms from seeing their dresses before it’s time to walk down the aisle? Here, we explore the origins of five wedding superstitions and help you find ways to incorporate tradition into your special day along with a few fun, modern twists.
Superstition #1: It’s bad luck for the groom to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
Origin: During the time when arranged marriages were custom, the betrothed couple wasn’t allowed to see each other before the wedding at all. The wedding symbolized a business deal between two families (romantic, huh?), and a father would have been pleased for his daughter to marry a man from a rich, land-owning family. But he also feared that if the groom met the bride before the wedding and thought she wasn’t attractive, he’d call off the wedding, casting shame onto the bride and her family. Therefore, it became tradition that the bride and groom were only allowed to meet at the wedding ceremony so that the groom did not have the opportunity to change his mind. And that veil the bride wears? Its original purpose was also to keep the groom from finding out what the bride looked like until the last possible minute, when it was too late to back out of the transaction.
Today: Although arranged marriages are no longer common, most brides still don’t want their groom to see them all done up before the wedding. Many believe it makes the day more exciting and memorable. However, some couples feel they’ll be more relaxed if they see each other for just a few minutes before the ceremony. The added bonus is that you can take your formal pictures pre-ceremony when everyone is freshly done-up. It’s completely up to you and your groom. Talk about it before the big day arrives and find out what makes the most sense for you.
Superstition #2: The bride must wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue (and a silver sixpence in her shoe).
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
Origin: This Victorian rhyme is a time-honored tradition that is supposed to bring the bride good luck. Wearing “something old” expresses the newlywed couple’s desire to retain connections with their family once they enter into married life. One tradition suggests that the bride’s “something old” be an old garter given to the bride by a happily married woman so that the new bride would also enjoy a happy marriage. Wearing “something new” conveys that the couple is creating a new union that will endure forever and looking to the future for health, happiness and success. “Something borrowed” is an opportunity for the bride’s friends or family to lend her something special as a token of their love. And finally, “something blue” is a symbol of fidelity and constancy. This custom began in ancient Israel, where brides wore a blue ribbon in their hair to symbolize this promise to their new husbands. What you may not realize is that the rhyme actually ends with “…and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” Story says that placing a penny in the bride’s shoe will bring her a life filled with good fortune.
Today: Many modern brides find it fun to keep with tradition by wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Think of creative ways to incorporate all four items into your wedding-day ensemble. For example, Kate Middleton’s “something old” wasn’t a handkerchief or locket but rather her Alexander McQueen bridal gown, which featured “traditional Carrickmacross craftsmanship,” a lace technique dating back to the 1800s.
Superstition #3: The person who catches the bride’s bouquet or garter when she tosses it over her head will be the next to get married.
Photo Credit: Meg Baisen Photography
Origin: The story behind this tradition is downright dirty. In medieval times, it was considered lucky to get a fragment of the bride’s clothing, so hordes of guests would follow the newlywed couple into their wedding chamber after the ceremony and stand around the bed, trying to rip pieces of the bride’s gown right off her body. Because dresses were often torn apart, brides searched for alternatives to preserve their gowns and began throwing their bouquets to distract guests while they made their getaway. When the bride and groom made it safely into their wedding chamber, the groom would then crack open the door and toss the bride’s garter to the throngs of people waiting outside as a way of saying that he was about to “seal the deal.”.
Today: At many modern weddings, the groom removes and tosses the bride’s garter to the groomsmen right after the bride tosses her bouquet to the bridesmaids. Traditionally, the unmarried man who catches the garter must place it on the leg of the unmarried woman who catches the bouquet, and it is said that they will be the next two to marry (not necessarily to each other). It’s a fun ritual, but many couples have chosen not to include it because guests could be injured easily, and it might embarrass the single women who are “dragged” to the floor to participate. If you have doubts about including this tradition in your wedding, consider an anniversary dance instead, which honors the longest-married couple by presenting them with the bouquet. How it works: Ask your married couples to join you on the dance floor as a slow song plays. Throughout the song, your DJ or bandleader will ask guests to sit down as their length of marriage is called out.
Superstition #4: The bride and groom must save the top layer of their wedding cake to eat on their first anniversary.
Photo Credit: Long's PhotographyOrigin: To understand this tradition, you just have to think back to a familiar schoolyard rhyme: “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage!” It used to be thought that once a wedding took place, a baby was going to come shortly after, so therefore the wedding and christening ceremonies were often linked, as were the respective cakes that were baked for each occasion. With fancy, elaborate, multi-tiered wedding cakes becoming a major trend in the 19th century, the christening cake began to take a back seat to the wedding cake. Since the top tier of the wedding cake was almost always left over, couples began to see the christening as the perfect opportunity to finish the cake. Couples could then logically rationalize the need for three tiers — the bottom for the reception, the middle for distributing, and the top for the christening.
Today: As the time between weddings and christenings widened, the two events became disassociated and the reason for saving the top tier changed. Now, couples enjoy saving the top layer of their wedding cake to eat on their first anniversary as a pleasant reminder of their special day. Sound icky to you? Because the cake does sometimes lose its flavor from being stuck in the freezer for so long, many couples opt to have the baker recreate the top of their wedding cake for their anniversary.
Superstition #5: The groom must carry his new wife across the threshold of their new home to prevent bad luck.
Photo Credit: Tanya Lippert Photography
Origin: This tradition has a few origins. In Medieval Europe, it was scandalous for a woman to show enthusiasm about losing her virginity. By the groom carrying the bride over the threshold, she avoided looking too eager about consummating the marriage. Western Europeans, on the other hand, believed that a bride who tripped over the threshold of her new home would bring bad luck to her home and her marriage. Therefore, the groom carrying the bride into the home was a good way to avoid such a mishap altogether. In ancient cultures, the threshold of the home was considered to be a hotbed of lurking, unattached evil spirits, and since a new bride was particularly vulnerable to spirit intrusion, especially through the soles of her feet, the groom ensured that his wife would not bring any bad spirits into the house by carrying her inside.
Today: The groom carries his bride across the threshold today not because of a fear of spirits, but as a romantic way to welcome her into his life. However, if you consider that each partner is as equal and valuable as the other, why not step over the threshold together?
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Confessions of a Newlywed: Month 12
- We made it one year... There was never any doubt!
- Now does this mean the Newlywed stages end or is it just the beginning
- Our first year of marriage has had moments of understanding, clarity and love... I would not change it for anything in the world.
- I am excited for Cake and Champagne
- My husband makes me smile each and everyday
- Nothing sounds more sweeter than to hear I Love You and know its from the heart.
- Date Nights are still awesome
- Romance is even better
- Wedding pictures never get old
- Love grows
- The shoes are still under the table but I would not have it any other way
- Year 2 is going to be a BLAST
- My husband's smile still gives me butterflies.
- Cooking together will continue
- Our house will be a great accomplishment
- Wine is still our thing....
- I still giggle when I tell people I have a husband. Its such a great feeling.
- I still text him every morning... I think he likes it.
- Did I mention I am so happy?
- Scott Anthony Cameron... I am looking forward to a lifetime as being Mrs. Cameron. Thank You for being an AWESOME provider, lover, protector and Husband. No words can truly express how I feel but I hope you know above everything that I LOVE YOU!
Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Mrs. Cameron
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Guest Blogger for Robbins Brothers
Here is my Anniversary Blog for Robbins Brothers
http://engaged.robbinsbrothers.com/how-to-celebrate-your-first-wedding-anniversary/
How to Celebrate Your First Wedding Anniversary
By guest blogger Jasmine Cameron, Cameron Chronicles
So you have made it…The 1st year of wedded bliss…Yay you! You have surpassed the moving in together, a new life schedule and how to cohabitate, and now it’s time to celebrate.
With the change in times we have gone from the traditional gifts of Paper to more modern with a Clock. But one might wonder, what are other ways to celebrate your special day, your wedding anniversary? Here are a few ideas that I’ve found:
Eat the top layer of your wedding cake
While most think that eating a year-old cake is not all that romantic, most bakeries can recreate your top layer for a low cost for you to celebrate your special day.
Purchase tickets for a movie, sports event, concert, or theatre etc. to attend together
Make your anniversary the ultimate date night. Spending this time with each other is a good way to celebrate common interests and your love for each other.
Plan a dinner at a special restaurant
This is a good one for me and my husband because we are self-proclaimed foodies and we love to discover new places to dine. To add a special spark, order champagne to toast to many more years together!
Plan a trip together
Traditionally most weddings are on a Saturday which means your 1st anniversary is likely to fall on a Sunday. A long weekend is the way to go for a romantic getaway.
Plan a romantic picnic
If you can recreate items from your wedding reception (dinner, candy bar, etc…), use them. It’s a great way to remember the day.
Surprise your spouse
A fun idea is to have a paper treasure hunt for your spouse. Leave clues throughout the house that eventually lead to a romantic location.
Whatever you decide to do, make sure to remember that the wedding is for one day but the marriage is for a lifetime.
Happy 1st Anniversary My Love!
Jasmine Cameron
http://engaged.robbinsbrothers.com/how-to-celebrate-your-first-wedding-anniversary/
How to Celebrate Your First Wedding Anniversary
By guest blogger Jasmine Cameron, Cameron Chronicles
So you have made it…The 1st year of wedded bliss…Yay you! You have surpassed the moving in together, a new life schedule and how to cohabitate, and now it’s time to celebrate.
With the change in times we have gone from the traditional gifts of Paper to more modern with a Clock. But one might wonder, what are other ways to celebrate your special day, your wedding anniversary? Here are a few ideas that I’ve found:
Eat the top layer of your wedding cake
While most think that eating a year-old cake is not all that romantic, most bakeries can recreate your top layer for a low cost for you to celebrate your special day.
Purchase tickets for a movie, sports event, concert, or theatre etc. to attend together
Make your anniversary the ultimate date night. Spending this time with each other is a good way to celebrate common interests and your love for each other.
Plan a dinner at a special restaurant
This is a good one for me and my husband because we are self-proclaimed foodies and we love to discover new places to dine. To add a special spark, order champagne to toast to many more years together!
Plan a trip together
Traditionally most weddings are on a Saturday which means your 1st anniversary is likely to fall on a Sunday. A long weekend is the way to go for a romantic getaway.
Plan a romantic picnic
If you can recreate items from your wedding reception (dinner, candy bar, etc…), use them. It’s a great way to remember the day.
Surprise your spouse
A fun idea is to have a paper treasure hunt for your spouse. Leave clues throughout the house that eventually lead to a romantic location.
Whatever you decide to do, make sure to remember that the wedding is for one day but the marriage is for a lifetime.
Happy 1st Anniversary My Love!
Jasmine Cameron
