For as long as most of us can remember, the most popular month of the year to get married has always been June.  But, few people know why that is. The tradition of June weddings dates back to the Middle Ages. http://bowercommunity.com/homestead/germarrmdvlx.htm Back then people typically bathed once a year.  Usually, their annual baths fell […]

On gloomy, rainy days like the past few days we’ve had here in Charleston, it is important to find the silver lining.  It has long been said that it is good luck for it to rain on your wedding day, but I think that a maid of honor actually fibbed that to a bride to […]

If you’re like me and scour wedding blogs on a daily basis, you’ve probably already noticed that cascading bouquets, rather than tight, round bouquets are becoming more and more popular.  A cascading bouquet adds drama and elegance to any fete, no matter how big or small.  They can also be tailored to fit the ambiance […]

When I was growing up, one of my favorite after school activities was playing “dress up.”  I would  wear my mama’s jewelry and old clothes and feel glamorous just like Mama.  Well, I haven’t exactly grown out of playing dress up.  The only difference is now I play dress up with weddings. If you follow […]

This past weekend marked the premiere of the movie adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s widely read book, The Great Gatsby staring Leonardo DiCaprio.  Before we go any further, I think we all need to stop for a moment and swoon over how handsome he is. If you’re like me, you first encountered this book sometime during a […]