The Rice

About the rice guests throw over the newlywed we found that in China it’s a tradition used for more than 4000 years (about 2000 B.C.).

For the Chinese people it means prosperity for the new life. This tradition began when a rich Mandarin ordered his subjects to make a “Rice Rain” after the Wedding of his daughter. Since then, this tradition exists to wish long life and wealth to the newly married.

Double Happiness Keepsake Candle

Look at this unique favor you’ll fall in love with, just as your guests. This is a classic keepsake with an exquisitely designed block candle embellished with happiness.

This shiny candle is absolutely amazing, designed in gorgeous red and black and engraved with the Asian-inspired double happiness symbol in luminous gold. Usually, the double happiness character symbolizes love and success, and it’s widely used in Chinese weddings and Asian engagement parties and events.

This one is presented in a clear gift box with a shimmery gold ribbon, these candle favor also shows off a gift tag that says “Thank You” in both, Mandarin and English. Complement your Asian-themed wedding or bridal reception with this unique and exceptional candle. Measures 11/2 x 11/2.

A Special Day

Everyone knows the Wedding Day is a very special day that will set two different stages in the bride and groom’s life. From then on, they are going to have different responsibilities that were not usual in their single lives. With regard to this commitment, the bride looks for her Enchanted Prince, the perfect husband, her ideal partner; the groom looks for an enchanted, intelligent and sincere wife, his perfect match.

To marry someone is to be part of the other person’s destiny for the rest of his/her life and the authentic spirit of this commitment is to accept the other just the way he/she is. That’s a big challenge, but with true LOVE, everything is possible and absolutely grateful.

Love Letters Letter Opener In Personality Box (20 Styles/Colors) (Set Of 4)

It’s all about Love! So, think with me… what is more symbolic of romance than the classic love letter? Who never dreamt about receiving a love letter from the beloved one? Well, now with the combination of letters of LOVE we’ve captured the enchantment and romance in this unique and elegant LOVE letter opener.  I know you’ll find this an irresistible favor, too!

This “Love Letters” letter opener is made of solid silver chrome and it’s not just romantic and charming, it’s also practical and elegant. This item makes wonderful guest favors that your guests will appreciate for years to come.

With the Kate Aspen personality boxes you can create your own packaging to highlight your decoration and style. Choose from 20 different box designs and colors. ITEM IS SOLD AS A SET OF 4.

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Today we introduce one of our favorites, the magnificent Lucky Elephant Tea Light Holder. Lucky because elephant statues, especially those with raised trunks, are considered a source of luck and good fortune.

This stately elephant is handsomely detailed and crafted from resin with an antique-ivory finish. Standard tea light candle fits in saddle. Lipped rug under the howdah  (that’s elephant for “saddle”) can hold a place card or photo on either side. Elephant stands on an ornate, muted jewel-tone, paper Persian rug in the clear, display gift box. Gift box includes rich, sheer gold, organza ribbon and bow. Color-coordinated, round “For You” tag features delicate design accents and the words Lucky Elephant Tea Light Holder.

They make for a great and unique gift for your wedding reception, bridal shower, baby shower or any other special event. Add this enchanting favor to bring good luck with those who share of your happiness. Take advantage of this lucky offer and get total FREE shipping in your order today!

Honeymoon

Everybody knows the Honeymoon is the unforgettable moment in every newly married life, a holiday of a lifetime. Nobody knows exactly how this tradition started, but its origin can be one of the next:

Possibly the first mention about honeymoon is in the Bible: “When a man is newlywed, he need not go out on a military expedition, nor shall any public duty be imposed on him. He shall be exempt for one year for the sake of his family; to bring joy to the wife he has married.”  (Deuteronomy 24:5), enforcing the man must be with his new family to enjoy the beginning of his new life and to learn more about everything around it.

The tradition could have also been started with the German people, who used to marry in New Moon. At the ceremony the couple drank a mixture of water and honey to attract good luck for their new life as much as fertility and happiness.

Some experts say this tradition has been started in Rome when the guests threw drops of honey in the entrance of the newly married house wishing them a very “sweet life”.

Another ancient story about honeymoon tells that in ancient times a man kidnapped his beloved woman, and took her to some remote place for about one month, exactly the period between one Full Moon and another. During this time, the man offered to his future wife an aphrodisiac drink sweetened with honey, until she fell in love with him.

This first phase of marriage must be the sweetest, nothing but tenderness and pleasure which would allow the couple to start knowing each other and shaping a new life as beautiful as they have dreamed for so long.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

The tradition says the bride must use Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, and Something Blue. The blue means Purity and Fidelity, and that’s the way to take apart envy from some single friends or guests.

The tradition also says if you want to reinforce this protection, you must use Something Old, usually a jewel, a veil, or a dress from any relative; Something New to bring luck for the new life, and Something Borrowed from a happy woman to bring happiness to your new life, as well.

Remember! Just follow the rhyme: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.

Something Blue Gift Box Candle In Pearlized Box With Satin Printed Ribbon

Believe me, this cute gift is a candle! As the tradition says, If you already have Something Old, Something New, and Something Borrowed, but you’re missing Something Blue, then this is the favor you need to complete your great event.

This lovely miniature blue candle has a floating, heavenly, airy scent and it’s detailed with striking white outlining, making each square candle be shaped likes a wrapped present. The bow atop the candle makes the effect more realistic.

Every single candle is individually wrapped in clear plastic and enclosed in a showy 1.75″ x 1.75″ box tied with a blue satin ribbon reading “Something Blue.” The perfect keepsake for gift giving, it’s a truly traditional finishing touch, and the perfect way to add a charming hint of color to your Wedding.

Something Blue!

Celebrities Weddings

That’s the truth! They use to spend millions of dollars to create their fabulous Weddings, sometimes more than 50 to 100 times as much as an average bride and groom can afford. What is so fascinating about a celebrity Wedding? Sometimes they spend as much time during their Wedding planning as the time they are together as a couple. That’s absolutely amazing!

As a matter of fact, if sometimes their marriage don’t stand the test of time, their Weddings remain in our memories and they can give all brides around the world lots of good tips & trends on how to turn their dream day in a truly fairytale.

We’d like to share with you some of the ideas and photos about some of the most remarkable Weddings in the celebrities’ world.

Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes

On Saturday, November 18^th of 2006 Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes get married in one of the most remarkable celebrity Weddings of the decade. The ceremony took place at the Odescalchi Castle in Lake Bracciano, Italy, and around 150 guests were invited, including some Hollywood stars.

The Scientology ceremony was short, lasting only 15 minutes, but the wedding was “absolutely beautiful”, said a guest. The reports said that if the ceremony was short, the Wedding kiss went on forever, almost a three minutes kiss that was only stopped by the guests who started shouting “Stop! Stop!” (Wow! That’s a lot of love… LOL).

Outside the castle, real fireworks announced the beginning of the party; meanwhile inside the castle, after cocktails, guests were served Italian hors d’oeuvres, followed by a multi-course meal, including bass and steak, before the five-tiered white chocolate cake, decorated with marzipan roses, and studded with white chocolate chips (sounds delicious, doesn’t it?).

They were serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, himself, and that’s certainly a great Wedding gift for anyone.


Katie wore an off-the-shoulder Armani gown with an ivory silk train adorned in Valenciennes lace and Swarovski beaded crystal embroidery (just wonderful!). The veil was an ivory tulle floor-length and ivory silk shoes, and some rumors say Tom himself helped design the dress. Also Katie’s bouquet of calla lilies was outfitted by Armani, as well as a champagne evening gown she wore at the reception.

Armani also outfitted Tom with a navy blue tuxedo by his Hand Made to Measure collection. The jacket label read, “”Giorgio Armani for Tom Cruise.”

The rings were white gold Cartier with diamonds, and they spent around $2 million dollars to fulfill their dream event.

The couple slipped off in the next morning for their romantic honeymoon in the Maldives, in the Indian Ocean, accompanied by their baby Suri.

Some of the celebrity guests included Will Smith, David Becker and Victoria, Brooke Shields, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Jim Carrey, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and Kelly Preston. Other wedding guests were Katie’s family, Tom’s mother, his children Connor and Isabella, the couple’s 6 month old (at the time) Suri, Jennie McCarthy, Andrea Bocelli, and hundreds more.

If Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have inspired you to have a destination wedding in Italy, you might also do the same, or maybe look at this top ten most romantic wedding locations in the World we found:

1. The Grand Hotel in Florence, Italy
2. New Zealand
3. Le Château d’Esclimont, France
4. Le Saint Géran & White Sand Beaches, Mauritius
5. The Cathedral Park Hotel in Drakensberg, S.Africa
6. The Tandjung Sari Resort in Bali, Indonesia
7. The Dalhousie Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
8. The Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California
9. A Dramatic Cave in South Wales, Britain
10. And, believe it or not: Central Park in New York                                        Photos by Robert Evans

Now it’s your turn to choose a romantic place to get married and make your Wedding day a dream come true, just like Tom & Katie.

“These I Can Promise”

Every Wedding is a very special occasion with memories that will last a lifetime, what about a beautiful Wedding Poem?

This week we chose this one:


These I Can Promise
(Author Unknown)

I cannot promise you a life of sunshine;
I cannot promise riches, wealth, or gold;
I cannot promise you an easy pathway
That leads away from change or growing old.

But I can promise all my heart’s devotion;
A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow;
A love that’s ever true and ever growing;
A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow.