by atyoursideplanning | Oct 10, 2012 | Wedding facts
Have you ever wondered why during wedding ceremony, it is customary for the bride to stand on the left and the groom on the right? I was recently married and thought about the history of this myself. This tradition dates back to the Middle Ages, when women were...
by atyoursideplanning | Jul 5, 2012 | Creative, Personal, thought provoking, Wedding facts
Have you ever wondered why wedding dresses are traditionally white? It has not always been this way! In 1840, Queen Victoria wore what people describe as a “flamboyant white gown”. In those days, wearing white clothing signified that you were wealthy and...
by atyoursideplanning | Jun 10, 2012 | Fun, Wedding Trends
In researching history for wedding receptions in Europe, we discovered some great facts! One item that we found intersting was the history of the toss bouquet. Today the toss bouquet is a miniature version of the bridal bouquet and it is tossed to a crowd of single...