Weddings: July 2005
Getting Married by a Female Priest
July 26, 2005Posted By weddings
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Having your wedding ceremony performed by a woman is not something that is entirely unusual - women have been performing ceremonies for quite some time. The Catholic Church, however, does not allow women to become priests, so a Catholic Wedding must always be performed by a man - until now.
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Wedding Bells for Beyonce
July 25, 2005Posted By weddings
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Beyonce dropping hints about a marriage with Rap Star Jay-Z. The 23 year old Destiny's Child Singer is planning on taking some time off in 2006 and is talking about marriage and children as events that will be taking up her time in the near future.
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All Women Get Desperate
July 23, 2005Posted By weddingsMore articles on the Weddings topic: Wedding News
"All women get desperate at weddings" - that according to Owen Wilson, the crooked nosed star of the flick "Wedding Crashers". He follows up by saying "Girls are probably easier to pick up at weddings..."
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Not without Dad's Approval
July 22, 2005Posted By weddings
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Getting the Bride's Father's permission is a long held tradition that these days has dropped in popularity. Not in the Indian state of Gujarat, however. In that region, getting Daddy's permission is the law.
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Be Pampered for your Wedding
July 21, 2005Posted By weddingsMore articles on the Weddings topic: Wedding Traditions
Who doesn't like to be pampered? And what better time to put people in a relaxed and happy frame of mind than just before your wedding? Adding a little luxury to your wedding can help you and your bridesmaids have fun on the wedding day.
A growing tradition here in the U.S. is to bring the bridesmaids together a few days before the wedding for facials, manicures, pedicures, or all three. Another option would be for everyone to get massages. You can have this all done at your home, or go out to a local spa. It would be very surprising if a group discount was not available.
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Changing Times and Perceptions
July 20, 2005Posted By weddingsMore articles on the Weddings topic: Wedding Traditions
I just read a 1922 Emily Post writing about marriage that I found interesting.
"If the bridegroom elect has plenty of means, she (the bride) may not only accept flowers but anything he chooses to select, except wearing apparel or a motor car or a house and furniture--anything that can be classified as 'maintenance'. It is perfectly suitable for her to drive his car, or ride his horse, and she may elect furniture for their house, which he may buy or have build. But, if she would keep her self-respect..."
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Interfaith Weddings
July 20, 2005Posted By weddingsMore articles on the Weddings topic: Wedding Traditions
Interfaith weddings are perceived by many to be a threat to the future of various religious sects. Changing your perspective just a little bit, and seeing it as an opportunity for your religion instead of a threat can make a world of difference - both for your community and for the brides and grooms out there.
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Why is it called a tuxedo?
July 14, 2005Posted By weddingsMore articles on the Weddings topic: Wedding Traditions
The origin of the term tuxedo doesn't go back as far as you might think. The standard wedding garb worn by grooms originated in 1866.
Tobacco heir Griswold Lorillard shocked the ballroom at the Tuxedo Park Country Club's annual autumn gala by showing up wearing a tailless black dinner coat.
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