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 Rosemary and a sixpence under her pillow on Halloween, her future husband will reveal himself to her in a dream.If a young person eats a raw or roasted salt herring before going to bed, the future spouse will appear in a dream and offer a drink of water.Peel an apple in a continuous strip. When it falls to the floor, it will reveal the letter of a future husband.Sweep the stack around the base of a corn stack with a broom three times. On the third time around, your future partner will appear…See More

  If you’re getting remarried, you may find yourself wondering what rules have changed since the last time you said, “I do”. Then: There was no dress code other than formal for brides and grooms, and for their guests.Now: Attire can be completely informal (think casual summer dress for the bride and linen pants for the groom). A bride can wear whatever she’d like at her wedding (and in whatever colour she wants) and her groom can follow suit. But the couple still decides on the dress code for…See More

 Historically, some married in the month of June to honor Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage. Others did it to time conception so births wouldn’t interfere with harvest work. Brides in the 15th century chose to marry in June because it coincided with their “annual bath” – you read right – thus ensuring a relatively sweet-smelling honeymoon. Centuries later, June has remained the most popular month to wed. In MGM’s 1954 Academy Award – winning musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers the song…See More

  A wedding cake is the traditional cake served to guests at a wedding reception ( or in parts of England, at a wedding breakfast) after a wedding. In modern Western culture, it is usually a large cake, multi-layered or tiered, and heavily decorated with icing, occasionally over a layer of marzipan or fondant, topped with a small statue representing the couple. Achieving a dense, strong cake that can support the decorations while remaining edible can be considered the epitome of the baker’s art…See More

 Stag and Doe parties, or buck and doe parties as they’re also called, are designed to raise money for the couple’s wedding. Hosting this type of pre-wedding party requires a lot of careful planning. As the intent is to raise money for the couple’s wedding the stag and doe party must make a profit, hopefully a large one. The profits from a stag and doe are raised through ticket sales.  That’s right – guests pay to attend a stag and doe. Far from being a point of contention most guests are all…See More

 Lo and behold: Bridal season is here. Bridezillas everywhere are putting the finishing touches on all the details for the big day they’ve anticipated for years. But, there’s one major part of the season every bride-to-be leaves in the hands of family or friends. Yep… it’s the beloved bridal shower, where tears, champagne, and naughty lingerie collide. Without a doubt, it’s meant to be an affair to remember.  And with that goal in mind, a lot of blood, sweat, and tears must go into organizing a…See More

  Does the sheer idea of planning your wedding send shivers of fear coursing down your spine?  Calm down, relax and try to enjoy the process. I am going to help you make the whole ordeal of planning the perfect wedding as simple and painless as possible. It does not take a rocket scientist to organize and plan a wedding: anyone can do it with some help and have a wonderful memorable event that you will always cherish. Tip #1. Establish a budget. You and your fiancé need to sit and discuss in…See More