Before the First Look

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For brides and grooms that don't want to see each other before the ceremony, bad luck and all, we love this idea for photography together, separately.

The look that is exchanged when the bride and groom see each other for the first time is priceless!

This photography idea is perfect for couples who want a pre-wedding photo without ruining the first look, and I love the shot taken between two levels!

Dogs at your Wedding

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We are all for inviting the four-legged family members to have fun in all the festivities and to take adorable "awww" inducing photographs with. 

We definitely approve of this trend!

Have you invited your pooch to the party?

We would love to see your pics! Send them to me melissa {at} awesometasticblog {dot} com

Alternative Footwear and Vintage Scenery

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Love this look of matching Chucks for a twist on traditional wedding footwear! Between the shoes and the vintage truck you can tell this couple is stylish and playful.

And you know that Saundra at Planning Forever...Events would LOVE this!

Tie the Knot

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While filling a vase with sand is great and symbolic you can't get much more real than literally tying a knot.

This couple is tying  a fisherman's knot, the strongest knot, which won't come undone even if the rope breaks and only gets tighter with pressure.

If you have done this at your wedding, I'd love to see pictures!!!!!!

How's that for awesometastic symbolism?!

Celebrity Weddings: Stainless Steel Chopsticks

The key to making your wedding fun is making it you!

Actress Anna Chlumsky and Shaun So's gave out stainless steel chopsticks to represent the new culture she was marrying into. It was thoughtful, different and useful aka an awesometastic idea!

These East Meets West Stainless Chopsticks Wedding Favors from American Bridal come in a set of 12 for only $17.86, and you can personalize them!

Did you have a unique wedding favor to represent a new culture or tradition?

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May Day Pole

Happy May Day!

Thank you Martha for the image

We did a wedding several years ago, where the bride had a May Day Pole, and all of the children gathered around and danced with the long ribbons around the pole, it was so sweet and a great way to honor the traditions of our families in the South.

Traditions: The Wedding Ring

A wedding ring represents so many wonderful things. It symbolizes the connection between you and your significant other, the bond between you, your vows, and above all- your everlasting love. Wedding rings just stand for all things romantical- even the tradition behind them will make you swoon!

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History tells us that the wedding ring has been worn on the third finger of the left hand as far back as Roman Times. The Romans believed that the vein located in what's now known as the ring finger ran directly to the heart. Because of this belief, the wedding ring was shaped into a circle to stand for ever-lasting love. (source of ring facts)

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When in Rome...do as the Romans do. If you have a love that you know is everlasting...put a ring on it!

Traditions: The History of the Bouquet Toss

We've all witnessed it (and most of us have even taken a part in it). The single women all crowded onto the dancefloor with hopes of catching the Bride's bouquet so they can be the next lucky bride. How did the tradition of the Bouquet Toss come about, you ask?

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Way back when, wedding gowns were not as big of a deal as they are today. In fact, brides usually got married in one of their best dresses instead of going out and buying a new fancy white one. Since brides never planned on marrying again, preservation of wedding dresses wasn't an issue.

Touching the bride's dress was considered good luck and managing to snag a piece of the dress was considered the height of all luck. So, guest began to rip pieces off the bride’s dress while she was still wearing it. Clearly this started to become problematic...and a little risque.

Since having their dress ripped to shreds was not something most brides wanted, they needed another idea of something "lucky" that they could throw into the crowd to keep their single lady friends under control.

That is why the bouquet toss was born! Nowadays there may be a mad rush to catch the bride's flowers, but at least her dress is out of harm's way! (source of bouquet history-isms)

Traditions: Tiered Cake

In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season and the traditions that are carried out each year, a few posts on wedding traditions is an absolute must!

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Today we're starting with the most delicious part of any wedding reception- the wedding cake!

As much as we love the new trends of dessert tables and cupcake cakes, there is just something to be said for the tradition behind the tiered wedding cake.

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The tradition of having a tiered cake at the wedding reception started back in Anglo-Saxon times. Each guest brought a small cake to the wedding and those cakes were stacked on top of each other. Later, a clever French baker created a cake in the shape of the small cakes and covered it in frosting, which is now what we know as the tiered cake. (Source of wedding cake wisdom)

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Pretty cool, huh? Who knew that cake shape had so much meaning and history!?

Something old....Something New...

If I had a six pence for everytime I was asked what these thngs signify I'd be rich (how much is a six pence worth anyway?) So here is just one example of what each of the "somethings" is meant to mean. I think it will satisfy any of your queries.

And why something blue, anyway?

Something Old... Signifies a sense of continuity and tradition. It represents the link to the bride's old life and her family. Many brides would wear their mother's wedding gown or family jewelry.

Something New... Signifies hope for the future. The bridal gown can be used here, if it's purchased new - or any other new item purchased as part of the bridal attire.

Something Borrowed... You're supposed to borrow something for a friend who is happily married. Their happiness will wear off on you and bring you happiness too! Brides can borrow jewelry or a special handkerchief from a family member or close friend.

Something Blue...Signifies fidelity, purity, and love. This is why you see so many garters with blue ribbon or detailing!

A Silver Sixpence in your Shoe... Signifies wealth, both financially and a wealth of happiness and joy.

Now you know!