We have all grown up with the wedding poem, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” But did you know the next line is “And a silver sixpence in her shoe”? A sixpence is a British silver coin minted from 1551 to 1967.

All these items – old, new, borrowed, blue and a sixpence are supposed to be tokens of good luck for a happy marriage. And knowing that, don’t you want to follow this nice tradition and enhance your own wedded “luck”?

Old
Something old has to do with the bride’s family continuing on and on; from the past and present into the future. It can also mean you are leaving your old life and joining your husband in a new life together.

* A lace handkerchief from your grandmother that you can carry tucked in with your bouquet up the aisle. It will come in handy if you become joyfully teary.
* An old piece of jewelry from your mother or grandmother. For example, you could wear an old wedding band on your other hand, or wear her brooch.
* Use your parent’s cake topper on your wedding cake.
* Wear your mother’s wedding dress or veil.

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We’ve got a list going of our all time favorite wedding movies. We thought we’d share it with you in case you want to watch any of them before your big day. They’re in no particular order and there’s no rhyme or reason as to why they’re our favorites. Some are so very romantic, some tickle our funny bones, and still others are just plain old feel-good movies.

Father of the Bride
1991 (PG)
Starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, Martin Short.
Funny, touching, update of a classic.

Double Wedding
1937 (NR)
Starring Myrna Loy, John Beal, Florence Rice, William Powell.
Lighthearted comedy where plans fall apart.

The Wedding Date
2005 (PG13)
Starring Debra Messing, Dermot Mulroney.
Romantic, beautiful scenery, gorgeous leading man.

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Commonly the Mother of the Groom is unsure what role she plays in the wedding of her son. Traditionally, there are several responsibilities you, as the Mother of the Groom, can fulfill and become an important part of the preliminary wedding preparations.

* Your first responsibility is to contact the bride’s family and introduce yourself to them, if you don’t already know them. This doesn’t have to be formal. Just a happy phone call will suffice. A dinner invitation at your home or one at a nice restaurant will be a welcome gesture of friendship.

* If the bride’s parents live far away, making a dinner invitation impractical, some photos of the groom during parts of his life would be a nice gift to receive. Perhaps you could suggest that the bride’s mother exchange a few photos of her daughter’s life with you.
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Ever since we were little girls, we had dreams about the wedding of our dreams. It is little wonder why we often have ideals about our wedding, simply because it’s a once in a lifetime occasion. Having found someone you can agree to spend the rest of your life with, is a fitting cause for a big celebration. Which is why, planning for your perfect wedding is something many females hold close to their heart. But with so many elements of a wedding to be planned, how do we make sure that everything goes smoothly?
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Whether its drinking the night away with your girl friends at your loft or reserving a venue at an establishment, you’re in dire need of bachelorette party supplies and decorations to make the evening even more memorable. Nothing says girl time like a bachelorette party, especially when its the brides last time to be just a little bit naughtier and a little less inappropriate.

If you want an exhilarating night with you and your girls, prettify the place and gear up for some naughty games! Planning the brides bachelorette party doesn’t have to be a pain in the pocket. Spencer’s Online provides you with some of the sexiest, affordable party decorations and exciting party games that are sure to keep the bride-to-be on tip of her toes, and her girl friends screaming for more!
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