Wedding planning merchants invite you to plan
Local merchants invite readers to visit for wedding services and planning assistance. They wish happiness and suggest saving the page as a reference for wedding plans.
New Oxford Item in New Oxford, Pennsylvania
We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
13
Why rings symbolize engagement and marriage through history
The piece traces the history of engagement and wedding rings from ancient Egypt to the Middle Ages. It explains circular symbols of eternity, early pledge rings made from grasses and stone, and the diamond’s rise as a symbol of lasting love. It notes the left hand’s ring finger due to beliefs about heart connection and the 1589 Prayer Book standard.
First Things First When Time Comes To Buy Initial Furniture
A practical guide for new couples designing a first home. It suggests three lists: musts for living, nice for livability, and wonderful if you can afford them. Prioritize basics first, then accessories to personalize the space with warmth and wall arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phernalia
Acces
Perfect Gift Sterling Silver Flatware Featured
A wedding gift of sterling silver flatware remains a tasteful choice. Whether a single place setting or full sets, such gifts convey enduring charm and practical elegance for the newlyweds.
Highlights Of Wedding Album Highlights Of The Day
The article outlines wedding photography tips including bridal portraits and candid shots. Suggested pictures cover bride with mother at home, bridesmaids leaving for church, couple at the aisle, cake cutting, and newlyweds leaving for their honeymoon, with friends and relatives taking colored photos and possibly a moving film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride
Personal wedding invitations and etiquette tips
The article advises brides to send invitations three to four weeks in advance if possible and choose stationery about two months before the wedding. It notes using smooth white vellum invitations, two envelopes, and selecting a preferred typeface as part of wedding planning.
Junior bridesmaids described for young girls in weddings
The article explains that girls aged seven to twelve serve as junior bridesmaids. They wear dresses and carry flowers similar to the elder bridesmaids, with comparable attire and duties.
Bride's Parents Gift Adds Sterling Touch for Couple
The couple receives a sterling gift from the bride's parents, complementing the wedding table with a refined serving piece. The gesture underscores family support for the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Answers for Invitations and Wedding Attire
Questions cover timing for ordering invitations and announcements with guidance to order three months ahead. A note on divorcees marrying in church states approval if permitted by the church and advises against wearing white or a veil.
Engagement Rings Once For Males
A historical note about engagement rings shows they were once male ornaments and not worn by brides. The article also mentions gloves chosen to match wedding attire and a tip: split seam on the left glove’s third finger to ease ring placement.
Bride and Groom Begin the Reception Celebration
The couple hides guests at the reception before retiring to the bridal table. The first dance opens the festivities followed by the maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, ushers, and finally the guests. The couple enjoys the glow of each other until departure for their honeymoon. Cottage cheese with fruit salad gains texture from chopped pecans.
Plan Your Wedding With Dignity and Detailed Plans
Plan your wedding with care and beauty, allowing ample time for invitations photographers florists and lighting. Begin consultations with printers about two months before the date and secure photographer dates a month ahead. As weeks pass, finalize details to reduce last minute stress and clothing fittings.
Wedding Cake Offers Good Taste
The article notes the wedding cake as a centerpiece of reception beauty and flavor. It advises saving a piece for dreams of future marriage and highlights planning steps with florists printers jewelers and dressmakers to ensure a smooth day.
Cake cutting traditions at wedding receptions
The text explains who cuts the wedding cake and how cake cutting is handled at large and small receptions. It notes kitchen service for serving and suggests trimming round cakes into square pieces to keep a neat presentation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trousseau
Brides’ Bible
Brides’ Books
Broadway
Hanover, Pa
Dave
Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg
Lode
Fane Mall
Greenebaum
Hanover
Lane
York Street
Gettysburg, Pa
Coffman
Baltimore Street
Jewelers
Pressell
Fedders
Carlisle St
Search the New Oxford Item Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The New Oxford Item?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.