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“Brides” magazine was the first magazine published that was devoted to the bride to be and wedding planning.
The original title was “So You’re Going To Be Married.” It was published four times a year. The magazine was renamed in 1936 as “The Bride’s Magazine” Eventually it’s name was shortened to just “Brides.” |
The diamond wasn’t popular as an engagement ring until the 19th century.
That’s when the exploitation of South American diamond deposits made them less expensive as before. |
In
early America, the wedding cake was quite practical. It was
made with storage in mind and was usually a dark fruitcake.
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Queen
Victoria’s wedding cake was three yards wide and weighted
300 pounds!  |
In
France, a bride breaks an egg in the doorway of her new home to
ensure healthy children. |
At Queen Elizabeth’s wedding in 1947, she had twelve wedding cakes.
The one she cut at her reception measured nine feet tall & weighed 500 pounds. It arrived in a large van accompanied by two motorcycle escorts. |
A
wedding band for the groom first became popular during World War
II. It served as a remembrance for soldiers of life back home.
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