With all the media hype surrounding the upcoming wedding of Prince William and Lady Kate, wedding planning is becoming a major project; but it doesn't matter whether you are planning a wedding in an abbey, on the courthouse steps, on a beach, or while skydiving, weddings are special and celebrate loving relationships.
Despite what some folks believe, couples are still falling in love and making plans to live together forever. Some weddings are frugal, while others are outrageously expensive. Any budget is o.k. if you're creative with your money and have friends and family to help.
Here are some snapshots focusing on weddings. The couples pictured are still married or were married until death parted them.
The blogger's parents, Thomas and Ruth Morris, had their wedding reception in the bride's family home in Elkins, W. Va. in 1952. The blogger was born 10 months later. (Photographer unknown)
Flowers are special and can be either live or artificial. Brides and grooms with allergies to flowers may opt to have fake flowers which add a special touch to the special day. (Photo by Tomi Johnson. Flowers arranged by Wanda Brown.)
Cakes are important, too. The one pictured here was featured at a craft show inspired by art in metro Atlanta. (Photo by Tomi Johnson)
Some cakes are more whimsical, but delicious, none the less. (Photo by Tomi Johnson)
Using the day's events and stained glass windows as a backdrop from one wedding could be creatively turned into thank you cards. (Photos and stain glass design by Tomi and Ilea Johnson)
©2011 Tomi Johnson. All rights reserved.
Despite what some folks believe, couples are still falling in love and making plans to live together forever. Some weddings are frugal, while others are outrageously expensive. Any budget is o.k. if you're creative with your money and have friends and family to help.
Here are some snapshots focusing on weddings. The couples pictured are still married or were married until death parted them.
The blogger's parents, Thomas and Ruth Morris, had their wedding reception in the bride's family home in Elkins, W. Va. in 1952. The blogger was born 10 months later. (Photographer unknown)
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In 1980, Ruth Morris helped her own daughter prepare for a walk down the aisle. The bride made her wedding dress and veil, and her future mother-in-law helped her pick out the material. Cost: $250. Her grandmother, Minnie Daniels who was a seamstress, helped her with the zipper.
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| Photo by Tomi Johnson |
A photo of one bride's rings somewhere in the United States...drop dead gorgeous!
Flowers are special and can be either live or artificial. Brides and grooms with allergies to flowers may opt to have fake flowers which add a special touch to the special day. (Photo by Tomi Johnson. Flowers arranged by Wanda Brown.)
Cakes are important, too. The one pictured here was featured at a craft show inspired by art in metro Atlanta. (Photo by Tomi Johnson)
Some cakes are more whimsical, but delicious, none the less. (Photo by Tomi Johnson)
Using the day's events and stained glass windows as a backdrop from one wedding could be creatively turned into thank you cards. (Photos and stain glass design by Tomi and Ilea Johnson)
©2011 Tomi Johnson. All rights reserved.
Tomi, this is a great article and wonderful pictures about weddings. I was thrilled to see a picture of your parents. I was also very pleased to refresh my memory that you made your own wedding dress.
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