Gems: Zircon

Do you want your wedding band or engagement ring to be more sparkling and be different? Have them set with the birthstone for December,...

Origin of Invitations

Invitations to social events were said to be used by the aristocracy in England and France probably beginning in the 18th century. The kings,...

Invitation Extras

Have you ever wondered why wedding invitations come with tissue paper and two envelopes? Back in the 20th century, most wedding invitations were hand-delivered by...

Origin of the Engagement Ring

In the early days where arranged marriages and "marriages by purchase" were commonplace, the engagement or betrothal ring had two purposes. It served as...

The Taj Mahal

Whenever the talk is about gifts inspired by love, the Taj Mahal is bound to come up in the conversation. The Taj Mahal of...

Origin of the Wedding Cake

During ancient Roman times, wedding ceremonies were finalized by breaking a thin loaf of bread above the head of the bride. The loaf was...

Reception Food Around the World

A typical Filipino wedding reception has lots of food, food, and more food! More food at the reception means a long and prosperous life...

Bridal Car

Ever wondered why the bumpers of bridal cars, especially in Western weddings, are decorated with shoes, tin cans, streamers, etc.? The bridal car is usually...

Origin of the Honeymoon

Romantics may be surprised to learn that the honeymoon had some rather unusual origins. In the northern nations of Europe and in Babylon some 4000...