Did you know? Confetti the Italian word for 'sweets'. In Itally sweets were thrown over the newlyweds as the left the church to bestow fertility on the couple as was the rice used by many poorer villages.
Did you know? Civil Partnerships are a civil union between same-sex couples. Notice has to be given at a Registry Office. In entering into this union same-sex couples have similar rights to that of heterosexual married couples.
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Getting married? It is the biggest day of your life. You've planned for so many years but how can you be sure you have thought of everything, not missed anyone out, have things just right? Where do you start? What should you do first? You have so many ideas but how can you possibly know which are the best?
By calling on the experience and expertise of a professional event organiser you can ensure your big day goes exactly as you dreamed.
Did you know? WITH BELLS ON... meaning happy and delighted to attend which goes back to the days before the automobile, when it was the custom to deck out the horse with fancy harnesses, that drew the carriage for special occasions. That, of course, was the harness 'with bells on.'
Did you know? Bridal Veil was intended to protect the bride against evil spirits by concealing her identity until she was safely wed.
Did you know? In the 1500's most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good.. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married