While the sanctimonious bond of marriage is a time-honored tradition, society’s view of wedding ceremonies and receptions has changed substantially over the centuries. The first documented western-style weddings occurred in ancient Rome and Greece. During this time, marriage was considered less of a romantic endeavor, but more of a legal...

Rarely does anyone walk away empty-handed from a traditional wedding, as couples are encouraged to give wedding favors and tokens to friends and family. But how did this time-honored, customary tradition evolve? Dating back to 16th century England, it was exceptionally common for brides and grooms to give tokens of love...

The little details of a wedding can really help make it an extra-special event. The bride and groom’s personalities can shine bright in the small touches, and it’s a great opportunity to make the wedding guests feel like they’re part of something special.  The problem is many of those little...

Since the Middle Ages, rosemary has had a place in wedding traditions as a symbol of remembrance. For the newlyweds, it is a symbol of fidelity and a promise to remember the vows made to each other that day. It is also used as a symbol of love and promise...

My favorite thing about fall has to be the colors. The richness of deep reds and purples, the beautiful changing leaves, and the blooming of fall flowers all work together to create one of nature’s greatest color palates. If you’re getting married in the fall, you have the chance to...