Does the month you wed; determine the fate of your marriage?

Does the month you  choose to marry determine the fate of your marriage?  Do you believe in old superstitions? If you are like those brides who believe, you may want to read this before choosing your wedding date!  Please remember this is an old saying .

Married when the year is new, he’ll be loving, kind & true
When February birds do mate, you wed nor dread your fate
If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you’ll know
Marry in April when you can, joy for maiden and for man
Marry in the month of May, and you’ll surely rue the day
Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you’ll go
Those who in July do wed, must labour for their daily bred
Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see
Marry in September’s shrine, your living will be rich and fine
If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry
If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember
When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last

November would be my first choice.  Knowing our lives would be full of  joy, would work for me! 

What month are you thinking of choosing?  Did you know…historically, Wednesday was the most popular day to marry?  Do you know what was believed to be the unluckiest day to marry?  Look for the answer in our next post!

 

South Jersey’s Waterside Wedding

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‘Tis the Season to get Engaged!

Congratulations to all newly engaged couples from The Castle Yacht Club! 

 Did you know…?

 (info gathered from different studies)

 

•  December to be the most popular month to get engaged
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and Valentine’s Day are the most common days to get engaged
• The first person  to receive an engagement ring was Mary of Burgundy from the Roman Emperor Maximilian I, 1477
• Elizabeth Taylor’s engagement ring from Richard Burton was a 33.19 carat diamond ring and the second ring was a 69.42 carat diamond ring
• Engagement rings were also known as betrothal rings, posy rings
• Round Brilliant cut diamond is most popular
• Diamond still remains the most common gem for an engagement ring, however, Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds are becoming more common.
•  Average woman’s ring size is a 6 and a man’s is a 10

Do you know the meaning behind the engagement ring being worn on the third finger of the left hand? Do you know what the name Vena Amori symbolizes?

Please comment below. (there are many folk tales told; so get creative)

Bridal Showcase at The Castle Yacht Club

Join us Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 1PM for a Bridal Showcase. Take a tour of The Castle Yacht Club, ,meet the Vendors, have a bit to eat and get the answers to all your wedding planning needs. Click the link below to Register today!

 

http://tastefullydoneevents.com/?page_id=380

 

We want to know! How did you meet, was it love at first sight? High School Sweet hearts… Post your story below.

Home Baked Love

Our first date was in the basement of my dorm, and we made brownies. Oh and I taught him how to salsa.

Mind you, this was three years ago! Since then we had been through a lot, including 2 months over-seas separation due to work.

We had taken a cruise in May, and I thought he would propose then. But…no. Nada. I just thought he would wait until our anniversary. Very blah.

I was wrong.

It was a hot night in June–the kind of night that makes Kansas famous. It was sticky, and the apartment A.C. wasn’t quite working. I had just moved into my own apartment, but I was staying the weekend with my boyfriend to spend time with him.

We had just finished some random TV show, it was 9:00 at night, and all of a sudden he said that wanted brownies. We had made brownies several times before, so I thought that he just wanted brownies…

In the brownie box there was a ring. When I open it, he was down on one knee and asking me to marry him and continue on dancing in his heart (corny, but…).

Apparently he had been saving for the ring for a year and had even asked my parents for permission.

I was in shock for about a week. Now at the wedding we are giving away bite-sized brownie bites to everyone as a thank-you gift.

While it may not be romantic to many, it was perfect for our relationship.

Don’t Forget to Ask…

 

What to ask your wedding caterer.  Ensure stress-free planning with good communication between you and your caterer.

 

1.  Will the banquet coordinator be there on my wedding day?

•  Request your coordinator be there to see your wedding through.

The Castle Yacht Club:        From your first tour till your last dance; our banquet coordinators will be there every      step of the way.

2.  How does the caterer handle final count, last-minute RSVPs or no shows?

•   Does the caterer have a set date for final count? 

The Castle Yacht Club:          Your final count is due only 5 days prior to your event. Allowing plenty of time for last-minute invites or regrets.

3.  What is included in the price per person?

• Ask if certain things are included in price; taxes, linens, gratuity

The Castle Yacht Club:          Price includes signature dishes; Chateaubriand, Stuffed flounder and over 20 passed Hors d’oeuvres.  Along with choice of linens, centerpieces, wedding cake and international coffee and espresso bar.

4.  How many servers will my guests have per table?

• You may always ask for more staff but remember it may increase the cost per person.  The general code is one server per two tables.

The Caste Yacht Club:            Two servers for every three tables, plus wine stewards, greeters and captains.

5.  Does the staff wear a uniform?

• The servers are in uniform in most venues.

The Castle Yacht Club:          The staff wears a uniform and has on occasion dressed according to the theme if requested by the bride.

6.  Can we tour the kitchen?

• The kitchen is the place to look if you want to see the true cleanliness of the venue.

The Castle Yacht Club:            Just ask during you tour

7.  What is done with the left over food?

• The leftover food must be handled according to the Health Department regulations.  Food is not permitted off the premises.

The Castle Yacht Club:          Abides by the Burlington County Health Department Regulations.

  Tell us what you are thinking?  Have any advice that may help another Bride? Let us know.

Something to think about…

♦Perhaps love is only the highest symbol of friendship, as all other things seem symbols of love. ♦ – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Save the Date: Do’s and Don’ts

 Congratulations, He asked and You said Yes!

Now what…you have the ring, the date, the venue and the guest list is complete.  What is your next step…preannounce your special day! 

Follow the Save the Date tips when announcing your big day!

Save the Date Etiquette

Do’s

• Do finalize your guest list first before sending out invites
• Do send within 6 months of the date (8-12 months if it is a destination wedding)
• Do include your bridesmaids, siblings and parents in the Save the Date invite
• Do include ‘and guest’ along with all names of invited guests:
• This will eliminate any assumed invitees (children, cousin’s new boyfriend, etc.)

• Do go less formal.  Keep it classy and simple. Be creative
• Do include: both of your names, date, location, web-site if needed, and formal wedding invite will follow.
• Do mark envelope, ‘magnet included’, if you are sending a Save the Date magnet

 Don’ts

• Do not send out to far in advance: people may toss them aside
• Do not send out right before finalizing your guest list: remember once you send the Save the Date you cannot un-invite them.
• Do not go formal: save that for your wedding invite!
• Do not go off-color: keep it classy and tasteful
• Do not include bridal registry in the Save the Date
• Do not include confetti or any other item that may fall out of the envelope (nothing that has to be vacuumed)
• Don’t forget to have fun while designing or choosing the perfect Save the Date

Check out some of the following Save the Date Ideas…

Get Creative…post your ideas for Save the Dates 

Cards

Magnets

Tiles

Photos

Post cards

Brochures

 E-cards

Recipe for a Warm Winter’s Night

♥Winter is a time to fall in-love all over again! We have the perfect recipe for you.  Remember to garnish with a cold, brisk night,  two people in-love, 2 cups of hot cocoa and a movie Miracle on 34th Street. ♥

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

Author Unknown 

A Good wedding cake.

1lb of youth.

4lbs of love.

1lb of good looks.

1lb of sweet temper.

3lbs of self forgetfulness.

1lb of pounded wit.

1lb of blindness of faults.

1lb of good humor.

1 tablespoon of sweet argument.

1 pint of rippling laughter.

1 wine glass of common sense.

1 oz of modesty.

Wedding Favors: To eat or not to eat?

Although finding the perfect dress and venue are top priority, your favors are what your guests are talking about.  2012 top favors range from simple and practical to yummy and edible.  Some brides want their favors to fit a theme or maybe to stand out among the rest.  Maybe you prefer your guests to enjoy their favor throughout the year and be reminded of the great time they had at your wedding. Or you may want your guests to enjoy a flavorful one time gift that will be remembered always.  For the crafty bride, send your guests home with a favor from the heart; a make it yourself favor is best. 

Get great ideas for your special day for under $5 per guest below. 

Simple but Fun Favors with practical intentions

• Themed Wine Bottle Stoppers – get creative, if you can think it; it’s probably on the market
• Luggage Tags- everyone travels these days, even if it is just a road trip
• Themed Bottle Opener- from flip-flops to ‘Fleur de Lis’ it is all out there
• Coasters- usually in set of 2
• Cookie cutters – great for Fall weddings
• Measuring spoons-
• Envelope Opener- who doesn’t get mail
• Book Markers
• Cheese spreaders

Edible and Yummy and Make It Yourself

• Jam Jars- jam id delightful any time
• Cookies- decorate with your colors
• Coffee Bean Stacks- burlap bags work great
• Hot Cocoa Mixes- great for Winter 
• Caramel Apples – great for Fall
• Fruit Bags- mini brown paper bags- Garden Wedding
• Candy Bags or Jars- Spring time
• Chocolates – great anytime

 

Calling all brides, ‘we want to hear from you!’ If you have a great favor idea you would like to share please post on our site!