As Debra Davis opens her new shop each day, she can reflect on two women honored by its name, Le'Ru Bridal & Formalwear. The shop name is dedicated to Davis' mother and mother-in-law. "Le is for my deceased mother-in-law, Leola Davis, who was the first black female police officer in Alabama," Davis said. "Ru is for my mother, Ruth Robinson, a two-year survivor of breast cancer." Le'Ru specializes in bridal, pageant, prom and mother-of-the-bride dresses. ........
Are brides getting too greedy with their gift registries?
Q: I received an invitation to my cousin's wedding, whom I have not seen since I was 12 more than 30 years ago. Her mother told me five different places where she was registered.When I called the first store, I found there were items on her registry that were $300, $400, $500 and more. I encountered the same thing at the second store. Some of the less expensive items on the list didn't interest me as gifts. I finally called one of the lower-end stores and found something in my price range. I would have preferred to buy something else, but this way I know I'm giving them something they want or need. It has left me to wonder if brides today haven't become exceedingly greedy?
A: There was a time when bridal registries did not exist. The concept was first introduced in 1924 by Marshall Fields Department Store and has since spread to most stores, from Tiffany and Bloomingdale's to Target and Home Depot and almost everything in between. ........ read more...........
Plus-Size Brides Having Hard Time Finding Dresses
Finding the perfect wedding dress is already a daunting task, but if you're a plus-size woman it may be even more difficult. Nearly 70% of American women wear a size 12, or larger. So, it's no surprise more and more brides are saying- it's okay to be curvy on their wedding day. "Everybody is different sizes, shapes and color. The selection was small in my size," said Tori Harris. "I can't find anything in my size, and I am a plus-size woman. It was kind of hard." read more......
Indian weddings add buoyancy to gold markets in Asia
Singapore: Purchases related to the wedding season in India, the world’s largest gold consumer, have dominated gold trading in Asia this week, but volatile prices curbed the appetite of Japanese investors. A firm rupiah has boosted purchases from jewellers in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest buyer, but trading has yet to pick up in China after the week-long Golden Week holiday, dealers said on Wednesday, 9 May. “Demand is still good and, in fact, Indonesia has been buying gold because of the strong rupiah. They would normally sell, especially if the gold price goes up,” said a dealer in Singapore. Read More
Thorough planning can prevent wedding disasters
Every girl dreams of having the perfect wedding, but without proper planning, your big day could turn into a big disaster! Below are a few common wedding day disasters you'll want to avoid at all costs. Disaster #1: You're standing at the altar, and you've just pledged to love each other unconditionally -- for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do you part. It's time for the rings, but they're nowhere to be found! Avoid this disaster by keeping the rings tucked away in a safe place where they can't be damaged or go missing. Traditionally, the groom's best man is put in charge of the rings, but even he can become absent-minded in all the pre-wedding hustle and bustle. Experts recommend assigning ring duties to a trustworthy person who will stay level-headed in the days preceding your nuptials, like a parent or a good friend who is not part of the wedding party. Read More
Wedding ceremonies: An exclusive affair
Nuptials are no longer the social events that are open to all, rather they have become for the chosen few, writes Nicholas Asego. That idea that weddings are becoming an exclusive affair for the affluent in the society is fast gaining ground and with very good reasons. The recent Victorian Wedding lends backing to this fact. Sir Boaz and Lady Caroline tied the knot at the Marula Manor in one of the most lavish weddings seen in recent Kenya. It took a combination of 30 florists, 12 flower farms and 80,000 flower stems, 120 waiters, 8 world-class chefs, countless builders and contractors to set the scene. A 30 tier cake, over 200 bottles of Vintage wine and 65 bottles of Champagne and a ride in a Royal carriage with 4 white horses especially flown in for the ceremony. This is a ceremony that majority of Kenyans cannot afford. In Africa, weddings are a communal affair with all who can attend being accommodated. According to Fredrick Kidiga, 27, whose wedding is scheduled for later this month, the circumstances today demand that the wedding be exclusive. Read More.......
