Shades of White

Monday Musings
by our very own Elen C.

Summer time is full of many great things; lazy days at the lake, shopping, drinks on a great patio and great dresses.  This colour pallet from Alfred Angelo is perfect for summer; it embodies all of those great feelings of warmth and happiness that we all miss in the winter.  If you're a late August or September Bride, these dresses are still option for your girls to special order!  Alfred Angelo is one of the best at offering rush options to clients.  Book an appointment to come and speak with one of our consultants to talk colours, dresses and shipping times!

Wedding Wednesdays
by our very own Courtney P.

A Bride's accessory almost always consists of a beautiful bouquet of flowers that she holds in front of her while walking down the aisle.  I bet you never imagined that this feminine, delicate and gorgeous tradition originated back during the time of the plague.  The brides actually carried garlic and dill to make themselves feel less nauseous, while walking down the aisle.  Over time, Brides added better-smelling flower arrangements to provide their comforts.

Another popular belief is that this tradition came from times when bathing happened very rarely, and the bouquet was supposed to help the Bride to smell and feel fresher and less, well... like she hasn't bathed in a while.

There is a whole world of meanings behind weddings and the traditions and superstitions that come with them.  It is very fascinating to think of where these came from compared to what they are today!