Why rice and old shoes Modern wedding traditions origins
The article traces wedding customs back to pagan and medieval roots. It explains the evolution of the wedding ring from an engagement token, the best man’s origins, the veil, white gown, orange blossom, wedding cake, rice throwing, tied shoes, and threshold carries. It also notes honey moon origins and trousseau buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMaris Berry
Nicholas
Nellie Calvert Curtis
Martha Washington
Nellie
Charles II
England
Scissors for Home Sewers Highlight Special Shears
The piece urges home sewers to use specialized scissors rather than household shears. It explains types such as general sewing, dressmaking, pinking, embroidery, buttonhole, thread clippers, and ripping scissors, noting cost and proper use.
Ruffles and Simplicity Mark Early Fall Fashion
Florence de Santis notes American fall collections sift toward classic ease with subdued colors after seasons of ruffles and op art. Paris shows ongoing romantic fabric exploration while American lines favor practical suits and costumes. Designers cite Ricci inspired Russian robe shapes and Dior ruffles, with hem lengths moderating below the knee to mid calf in Chanel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Ricci
Dior
Chanel
Area couples plan June and August weddings
A series of engagements and upcoming marriages are announced. Sandra McPheron of Johnston City and Michael E. Blankenship of Marion schedule an August 10 wedding. Margaret Ruth Jennings and Larry F. Wild, both graduate students at Southern Illinois University, plan a June 8 wedding in Carbondale. Mary Kay Sebens of Decatur and Richard Eugene Lauer of Decatur set a June 29 wedding. Cheryl Ann Kiningham and William E. Fogell will wed June 8 at Christ the King Church Springfield. Each announcement lists families and related employers or institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra McPheron
Johnston City
Michael E. Blankenship
Marion
George McPheron Sr
Benton St
Blankenship
Bob Blankenship
Johnston City High School
Delmer R. Mitchell
University of Missouri
Samuel W. Jennings
Plainfield
Margaret Ruth
Larry F. Wild
Louis Wild
Belleville
Miss Jennings
Southern Illinois University
Church of the Good Shepherd
Carbondale
General Electric Company
Decatur
Lauer
Southern Illinois University Vocational Technical Institute
Cheryl Ann Kiningham
William E. Fogell
Christ the King Church
Springfield
Ben D. Kiningham
Janet C. Kiningham
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Lanvin
Limpus
Bank OF
Evansville
Vergennes State Bank
First National Bank OF
F.D.I.C
Fage
Sawyer
Smith-Alsop
Helleny
Herrin
West Frankfort
Brooks Anna
Florence de Santis Fashion League
Charles R. Smick
Mary Kay Sebens
Richard Eugene Lauer
Gene Lauer
N. Gardner St
SIU
Fogell
Frank Stolarz
Chicago
Margaret Ruth Jennings
Jeffrey Laundromat
West Main
Carbondale Appliance & TV
RGA Bargain
Bonanza
RCA
Gordons Stock
Karl Marx Gordon
Goss
S. Illinois
Wright Brothers
FLM_WRIGHT
Wright
You
FDIC
Orville
Wilbur
Bank of Hoviist
Herrin, Illinois
First National Bank
Ash Topo
Murphysboro
Bowman
Ill
Illinois
B.egoodrich
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