Did you know? The bouquet tossing custom started when the bride used to throw her left shoe over her shoulder to indicate her new status and departure from her old life into the new, the one who caught the shoe would be next to marry! It was replaced by the bouquet to stop the bride from walking barefooted for the rest of the day.
Did you know? The reason that the engagement rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand is because the ancient Egyptians thought that the "vein of love' ran from this finger directly to the heart.
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Ortwin Thyssen Jewellery Maker
We handmake wedding rings and engagement rings in platinum, gold and palladium. During your visit to our shop and workshop in Canterbury you will have the opportunity to find out, what you feel is right for you. You will be able to choose from a vast range of different ideas and designs. We offer our expertise and experience to design the perfect ring with you. We are one of only a handful of jewellers in the country, who make Mokume Gane wedding rings. All jewellery is made in our workshop.
Did you know? Although most weddings now take place on a Saturday it was considered unlucky in the past
Did you know? Seeing a chimney sweep on the way to a wedding is though to bring good luck and it is still possible to hire one to attend wedding ceremonies.
Did you know? Civil Ceremonies can take place either in a Registry Office or any approved venue. Law dictates that any music and readings you choose must not contain any religious content. You could have your wedding reception in the same venue as your wedding!