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BEACH Suite 180 Offi ce available Dover, DE 19904 TentsEvents.net by appt. only 302-739-0860 [email protected] 4 WEDDINGS 2017 FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Inside 6 Incorporate flowers 12 Save your rainy wedding day 14 Tips for a great honeymoon KEITH MOSHER/KAM PRODUCTIONS PHOTO ON THE COVER: Danielle Riley and David Coar were wed July 8, 2016 in a ceremony at Gordon’s Pond. 18 Origins of bridal customs Special Sections Editor Jen Ellingsworth 21 Folklore, myths, good-luck charms Production Coordinator Edwin Krumm Ad Sales Manager Copy Editor 30 Say yes to special-event property Chris Rausch Bob Yesbek Advertising Cindy Bowlin Kathy McGinty 36 Shall we dance? Amanda Neafie Andrew Thomas Production Teresa Rodriguez Christopher D. 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Build your one-of-a-kind memories at Delaware’s rst and most enchanting winery, Nassau Valley Vineyards. 32165 Winery Way, Lewes, Delaware 19958 | 302-645-WINE | nassauvalley.com 6 WEDDINGS 2017 FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Incorporate flowers in various ways eddings are special moments for couples and the guests Wthey invite to share their happiness on their big days. Beautiful weddings require substantial planning, as every last detail must be considered for couples to enjoy the wedding of their dreams. Flowers play a big role in many wed- dings, and couples can add beauty and ambiance to the event by using floral arrangements in various ways. Mod- ern floral arrangements are stunning, and many couples may not know that herbs, spices and flowers have been used in weddings for centuries. Today, flowers are used to decorate wedding venues, impart sweet fra- grances and complement formal attire, but in ancient times they were used differently. Flowers were used to be- stow good luck on the couple and keep bad omens away. Brides carried aro- APART FROM BOUQUETS, flowers can enhance weddings in several different ways and take Continued on page 7 their cue from historical traditions. BOUQUET GLOSSARY NOSEGAY POMPANDER POSY HAND-TIED A compact cluster of A flower-covered ball shape One of the more popular A classic choice, it’s simply flowers, wrapped tight and tied with a ribbon. Great for options, it’s a small, round a dense bunch of flowers cut to one uniform length. flower girls. bouquet tied with ribbon. loosely tied together. COMPOSITE CASCADE PAGEANT ROUND Made up of different petals A waterfall-like “spill” of Similar to the cascade, but The more buttoned-up or buds wired together on a blooms either anchored in a slightly more compact and version of the hand-tied single stem. holder or hand tied. pulled together. bouquet, tied with ribbon. Source: theknot.com FEBRUARY 17, 2017 WEDDINGS 2017 7 or piece of twine so that the bride and groom can wear these flowers in Flowers the way they were worn by ancient Continued from page 6 Greeks and Romans. When coupled matic flowers and spices to keep evil with Grecian-styled wedding gowns, spirits from spoiling the festivities, brides can look like beautiful god- and some even tucked bulbs of garlic desses on their wedding days. into their bouquets. In ancient Greece • Fragrant favors: Tuck dried rose and Rome, both the bride and groom petals and other fragrant flowers into wore garlands made out of strong- sachets that are embroidered with smelling herbs and flowers around the wedding date and couple’s names. their necks or heads. These wreaths curred twice a year, once during sum- Guests can use these sachets to keep were considered gifts of nature, and mer and then again at Christmastime. clothing smelling fresh in drawers or thus extremely appropriate for a wed- Because many weddings took place in as subtle air fresheners around the ding. Traditionally, bridesmaids would the spring, flowers were used to mask house. be responsible for fashioning these bodily odors. Not only were flowers • Edible flowers: Ask the caterer floral components. In ancient Sweden, and herbs carried, but they also would to make meals flower-friendly by young girls would carry small bou- be sewn into clothing. including some edible blooms in the quets of fragrant herbs down the aisle Modern brides and grooms may salad or as a garnish on meals. and the groom would put thyme in his no longer see their wedding days as • Raining petals: In lieu of bubbles pocket. These aromatics were thought times for opportunistic evil spirits. But or birdseed, guests can shower the to help keep trolls at bay. that doesn’t mean that couples cannot newlyweds with rose petals after the Besides warding off spirits or hun- borrow from ancient traditions and in- ceremony. gry trolls, flowers also served more corporate flowers into their weddings • Memorial: Some couples like to practical purposes throughout his- in various ways. honor departed family members. tory. During the Middle Ages, people • Wreaths and garlands: Ask the Floral arrangements with small bathed less frequently than they do florist to weave small flower buds, ber- placards can make for fitting memori- today. Bathing might only have oc- ries and vines to a headband, wreath als. REHOBOTH BEACH • BADHAIRDAY.BIZ • 302.227.HAIR (4247) 8 WEDDINGS 2017 FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Put your best foot forward have to forgo an attractive shoe just for lished with bows, flowers or ribbons, something comfortable. It's possible to these shoes will dress up any outfit. Some say shoes make the woman, have the best of both worlds. Here are • Sandals: Particularly for warm- but if they're uncomfortable, shoes some considerations. weather events, sandals can be quite very well may break the woman - es- • Wedge heels: Unlike other types comfortable and fashionable. Giving pecially at a wedding. From the bride of heels that put the brunt of the pres- a peek of toe and ankle can be just as to the guests, choosing the wrong sure on the ball of the foot, wedge sexy as stilettos, without the pain. shoes could sideline you from danc- heels distribute body weight evenly • Flip-flops: Many brides choose ing or cause pain through the night. throughout the foot. Therefore, you to don flip-flops under their gowns A smarter step is to put just as much might find these are some of the most simply because they can be so com- thought into the shoes you will wear comfortable types of heels around. fortable. Flip-flops needn't be the run- as you will into other parts of your Designers make them in all styles, in- of-the-mill rubber kind found in the wardrobe. cluding more formal versions perfect discount bin. They can be dressed up Unless you're wont to go anywhere for weddings and other special events. to match your gown or purchased with without high heels, your feet may be • Ballet pumps: Ballet pumps, gemstones and other decor already unaccustomed to them for long dura- once made famous by style icon Au- attached. tions of time. At a wedding, where drey Hepburn, can be worn with skirts For those who prefer heels for photo it's all about mingling and dancing, or slacks. Their low profile helps keep ops and looking fabulous, consider comfort should be considered just as feet comfortable, and they may come bringing a change of shoes just in case much as style.