Friday, October 27, 2017

Wedding Ring Designs from 1900-1910

These diamond ring designs are from 1905, but they are typical for the decade, 1900-1910.
If you're looking to design something vintage for your wedding rings, check out these antique wedding bands.

Wedding Rings

       Wedding-rings have been in use from early days, but the early Christians do not appear to have adopted them till 860 A. D. They were not at first the plain circlets we now use, but were often highly decorated.


The custom was of pagan origin, and at first was not welcomed by the Church. Even in the time of the Commonwealth the custom was considered to be of "heathenish origin," and was discouraged, though not entirely abandoned. In some countries both men and women wear them. No doubt many of the posy rings were made for this purpose, including those with mottoes such as:
  • "In thee my choice I do rejoice"
  • "Tis God above doth seal our love"
  • "Thou hast my heart till Death doth part" 
  • "I kiss the rod from thee and God"
More Engraving Ideas for Wedding Bands:

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Get Married at Graham Chapel

Above Graham Chapel. photo by Matt K. - Kitz000
       Graham Chapel is located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis (also referred to as WashU, or WUSTL) is a private research university located in the St. Louis metropolitan area and in Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853, and named after George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all 50 U.S. states and more than 120 countries. Twenty-five Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Washington University, nine having done the major part of their pioneering research at the university. Washington University's undergraduate program is ranked 18th by U.S. News & World Report in 2018 and 11th by the Wall Street Journal in their 2018 rankings. The university is ranked 20th in the world in 2017 by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Young couple marry at Graham Chapel. 

A unique plum, purple and mauve themed wedding

       This color palette is traditional with a twist. The twist being the unusual additional "mauve" color mixed in with the plums and purple shades. Neutral to Warm skin tones are flattered by mauve. If the majority of your bridesmaids indeed have warm skin tones, you might consider dressing them in this unusual color palette. A White bridal gown paired with mauve accents is very sophisticated. Add a splash of gold, sage and magenta to the floral arrangements to further dramatize the majority of plums/purples used throughout the wedding party's garments and your flower arrangements.

 A gorgeous wedding of two young people, Jong & Jane!
The sophisticated, candid still shots were take by www.thecreativestills.com
I think these flower girls are so adorable and the music perfect.
The bridesmaid's gowns are in mauve!!

He Don't Love You...Like I Love You

       The original title of the song was "He Will Break Your Heart". It was written by Jerry Butler, Calvin Carter, and Curtis Mayfield. The song was recorded by Butler and released as a single in 1960, where it peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition, Butler's recording spent seven non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. R&B chart. Subsequent cover versions of "He Will Break Your Heart" were released by artists such as The Righteous Brothers and Freddie Scott.
       Jerry Butler currently resides in Chicago with his wife, Annette, who is one of his backup singers on the road. He has two sons, Randy and Tony, and a grandson, Jeriel. Since his 1991 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Impressions, several music writers and critics have stated that Butler also deserves a second induction as a solo artist, based upon his successful career as a recording artist and songwriter after leaving that group.

The original version by Jerry Butler.