Knives and scissors as a wedding gift? Many cultures believe by giving a sharp object as a gift, you want to sever the relationship. A knife as a gift from a lover means that the love will soon end. If a friend gives you a knife, you should give him a coin, or your friendship will soon be broken. A knife is a sharp item obviously and it may hurt others. Unless you know the person is into hunting and requires a good machete or a master chef salivating over the next luxury cutlery set, it is not a very good choice. It does not show your warm greetings to the recipient.

Sever the friendship

It may be old wives tales, but its a belief deeply rooted in many cultures. It is best to avoid it as there are many are thousands of other things you can gift. When giving as a gift, please be considerate of the recipient’s culture. Do not pass it off as silly superstitution and they should get over it. The recipient will likely always give you the benefit of the doubt that you did not know. It is a multi-cultural world melting pot and it is very easy not to know all the gotchas and no-no when it comes to proper etiquette. When giving it a gift, it is not really about how the gifter feels about the gift. Its all about the receiver. The receiver should not have to adjust her or his behavior to respond to the giver’s gift. Instead, the giver should anticipate and tailor the gift in a thoughtful way to the receiver. To pass off this superstitution as being silly, you are simply saying their culture is irrelevent and should assimilate.

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PS If you intend to gift a knife or scissor, attach a penny with a note to send back the penny to the giver.

Red white wedding dress

So how about considering a red wedding dress for that special day? Most brides find they love the outcome this color of love can bring from any angle you look at it! There are styles that enhance the figure as well as personal coloring. With the right shade of red a bride’s coloring can be brought to life like never before. The combination of the right makeup, dress style and color can make all the difference.

Wedding in the big city

Not all brides want to wear a white dress. In fact the fashion trend for weddings is getting more and more colorful. Not just a color scheme of flowers, wedding shoes, fashionable wedding jewelry or even the wedding cake is up for consideration. Now the most important part of the wedding planning for the bride is available in nearly any color she wants! The best part is there are no recriminations to endure after the fact.

Colors that are becoming more and more popular are getting more and more attention. Anything from a dark green, bright blue, joyful yellows and even teal are being worn by brides of exquisite taste. There are some brides who still want to wear traditional white, but want to add a bold splash of color. A white wedding dress with accents of red is a stunning combination in itself! There’s no reason why the bridal party gets to have all the wedding fashion fun when it comes to color!

These days many are marrying for a second time, so white isn’t a demand that must be met by society. In fact, most brides and grooms choose to share their special ceremony with their children as an integral part of their joyous day! That adds a whole new dimension to the ideas that can be utilized. The kids love to get involved and what a great way to ease any possible feelings of being forgotten in the rush of things! Not to mention the fact that getting everybody involved helps to bond the typical western family into one of total unity.

The wedding party will love the fact they truly compliment the bride on her special day and during her special moments. It’s amazing what the power of color can do in so many ways. The custom of the bridal party and groom being the only ones reflecting color are long gone. Now today’s bride can be sassy, yet elegant and sexy all at once. With the right combinations from her gorgeous wedding dress to the smallest detail can bring it all together for one very memorable wedding day!

Every bride wants her special day to be one breathtaking moment after another. Of course the most important moment is the one when she steps into the view of her groom and presents herself for his adoration and excitement. What a wonderful way to ease any nervous jitters! When he sees his bride all decked out in the absolute finest, he’ll be so star struck, it will feel like the dream it is! It will truly be a moment he won’t ever forget. It will be a moment that will always make him smile.

July 4th wedding bride

For the modern bride there are choices our grandmas could only dare to dream of let alone actually speak of. For instance, the idea of a red, white, and blue wedding dress is now more than just an idea, it’s a reality. The wedding of style, class and color is becoming more and more popular. In keeping with the times, the bride can choose to wear whatever color she wants and not have to feel one bit embarrassed about it. Instead she can walk down the aisle with pride and dignity, wearing her femininity literally on her sleeve.

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Sally & Raymond - 2010 Wedding

Every bride wants her special day to be one breathtaking moment after another. Of course the most important moment is the one when she steps into the view of her groom and presents herself for his adoration and excitement. What a wonderful way to ease any nervous jitters! When he sees his bride all decked out in the absolute finest, he’ll be so star struck, it will feel like the dream it is! It will truly be a moment he won’t ever forget. It will be a moment that will always make him smile.

Modern Bride

For the modern bride there are choices our grandmas could only dare to dream of let alone actually speak of. For instance, the idea of a red wedding dress is now more than just an idea, it’s a reality. The wedding of style, class and color is becoming more and more popular. In keeping with the times, the bride can choose to wear whatever color she wants and not have to feel one bit embarrassed about it. Instead she can walk down the aisle with pride and dignity, wearing her femininity literally on her sleeve.


The colors she has to choose from are nearly limitless. Finding the right color to truly enhance her natural skin tone, hair color, figure and height can be a lot of fun. Often times a bride wants to consider what a color’s meaning may be as well. Here are a few considerations.

Classy & Beautiful

RED is of course the color of love! It’s also representative of fiery heat, increases interest and enthusiasm, warmth and of course passion. What a fitting color for any wedding! PINK can be for quiet love, romance and even excitement. It’s an interesting combination as well as a good choice for the bride, who wants to be a bit softer in her statement, yet still create a sensational entrance. YELLOW means joy, happiness, optimism and hope. This is a fantastic color for a second wedding as well as for the bride whose personal coloring shines with such a vibrant color.

There are hues of BLUES that have many meanings, such as peace, unity, trust, loyalty and even sophistication. Then there’s PURPLE or LAVENDER meaning ceremony, femininity, grace, elegance and spirituality. GREEN is good luck and renewal. All these colors are simply perfect for the bride who wants to fully enjoy the intensity of her very special day. What a true blessing that society no longer dictates how a bride expresses her love for her man. With an open, sincere, joyous public display that’s just as tasteful as the traditional expectations of yesteryear.

by Karen Vander

Times change, traditions change. This can be a blessing for the anxious bride and groom! Some traditions were quite restricting and most likely took away from a day that should have been special, but was minimized by rules that none dared to break. How nice that modern time allows for freedom of expression without fear of social retribution. There’s nothing a bride wants more than to see the look of awe and arousal on her groom’s face when he sees her in her wedding dress. After all, a wedding day is one that’s emblazoned in visual memory like no other.

Red Riding Hood Can Marry With Class

Since a bride knows her man is a creature stimulated by visual intrigue, she has a powerful ingredient for creating a memory in his mind that he’ll not ever forget. Color can make a strong impression to last a lifetime. A red wedding dress makes for one red hot bride! In combination with her flawless skin, it’s a look that elicits a fascination from her groom as well as murmurs of appreciation from the wedding guests. Then there’s the wedding party that compliments the brides unmitigated beauty! The color schemes that can be used to heighten the impact of her stunningly gorgeous wedding dress are only limited by imagination!



From colorful wedding jewelry to the flowers and table napkins; every detail can be related to that red wedding dress adorning the bride. What a wonderful way to enjoy a truly custom wedding that enhances the individuality of the couple. No more blending in with every other unremarkable wedding that’s dominated by white because custom robbed the bride of choices! With strict traditions a thing of the past, a bride can draw attention to herself without appearing trashy. Instead she can enjoy the freedom of love expression at its finest.

Victorian Era Wedding Dresses

A Victorian wedding is about class and grace. Since the Victoria era, the traditional white wedding dress has evolved. Before that, white was indeed a rare color. Though I believe everyone should wear the color that looks best on them. White is a very recent and western phenomenon.

Traditional White Or Back to Red

It is a strong color. It is so vibrant that it grabs everyone’s attention immediately.

If you are willing to try something different, then try on red wedding dresses. Be a trend setter. The dress calls for a lot of confidence as you will be wearing something that is much different the current traditional white trend. Red adds a lot of confidence to your personality as well. Choose the wedding dress that suits your personality.

Alyce Designs - Peach Wedding Dress

A peach wedding dress is just pure sweetness. What color theme would go with this dress? I hear mint green and peach makes a really beautiful combination. A few believes red and peach mixes really well. I would definitely use peach invitations. White is the traditional wedding color. I think peach is a great color to choose when breaking from tradition and blazing your own path.

Make a statement of elegance and be your pretty self in the style and colors you like!