Leap Day Legend

Did you know that in 5th Century Ireland, St. Bridget complained to St. Patrick that women were becoming impatient of waiting for a man to propose to them? According to legend, St. Patrick gave the permission for women to propose marriage only during a Leap Year. The reason for choosing Leap Day was because it was not recognized as a real day, just a "filler" day to keep the calendar year true. And in case you live in a cave, it only happens every four years.

Scotland was the first to document this practice, by passing a law in 1288. The law also included this clause:

"A man who refused a woman’s proposal was obligated to compensate her with anything from a kiss to money to a silk gown as a way to soften the blow of rejection."

At some point, Leap Year proposals turned to just Leap Day proposals, due to the pressure men felt from women to say "yes".

So, aside from the interesting myths and folklores that surround Leap Day, it’s still an actual calendar day, right? For those superstitious couples, luck and success is said to be heightened on Leap Day. In fact, it happens to be a Friday! Surely, there will be a number of evening weddings taking place. Does that mean you celebrate your wedding anniversary only every four years?

Technically, science states that we’d have to take the date and hour and do some additions to it, then subtractions, then divisions and you’d have the exact day to celebrate your wedding anniversary. But, over time this perfect calculation would jump your occasion to the day after or the day after that, and so on. It's just so much simpler to recognize the date. Therefore, theoretically, a Leap Day wedding would celebrate an anniversary every four years!

Next year, you'll have to choose between the 28th of February or the 1st of March to observe your special day. Maybe something nice and quiet for your non-leap year anniversaries…and when the Leap Year Anniversary comes around in 2012, you have a huge bash! Honor old school traditions and have a playful party where your single girlfriends get to meet and mingle with single guy friends? (Don’t forget to have your guy friends bring little presents to hand out to girls they’re turning down... Gift cards are acceptable.)

Originally posted by Gretchen on the MyWedding.com blog

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The Bridal Event at RiverCrest Golf Club

On Saturday, March 1st, join Silver Sound at The Bridal Event bridal show, hosted in the luxurious RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve!

In addition to meeting some of the Delaware Valley's best wedding professionals, enjoying the decadent hors d'oeuvre and dessert spread from the chefs at RiverCrest Golf Club, and seeing some of the most current fashions in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mens formalwear, you can also win:

A gift certificate to Le Bec-Fin, round-trip airline tickets, a live makeover, and prizes for grooms like DVD Players and free tuxedos!

Every bride will also receive a $5.00 coupon towards the name change service MissNowMrs.com, a $100.00 gift certificate from Philadelphia Diamond Company, and a free one-year subscription to Modern Bride magazine!

For tickets to the Bridal Event on March 1, call (610) 917-9300 and mention Silver Sound to get two tickets for the price of one!

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What Is A Bridezilla, Really?

What is a bridezilla, really?

A bridezilla is someone who is rude and wildly demanding to her fiancé, bridesmaids, family members, and the professionals they've hired. The term has been so overused, you might think every woman with a unique vision of her wedding day is a bridezilla.

When you are hiring your professionals for your wedding, you should ask questions! You should make sure the promises being made by your vendors are being spelled out on your contracts!

Brides do not need to be afraid of "hurting their vendors’" feelings to ensure a successful wedding. As long as you are being nice (not overly nice), people will want to help you.

Don’t let mean salespeople or other brides who delight in labeling a bridezilla cause you to make compromises for your wedding plans!

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Communication Is Key

How do you ensure that your wedding day is going to be successful? How can you identify "potentials" before they become problems? How can you improve your ability to relax and enjoy your wedding day?

Communication is key.

It's no big secret. Good communication is the foundation for a great marriage. By telling each other what you are feeling and what you need from him or her, you can fully appreciate each other and solve any problems you might face. Why not apply that same line of thinking when it comes to planning the wedding?

By keeping the lines of communication open with your selected wedding professionals (via telephone, email, or face-to-face consultations), you can share your vision of your day, consider your professionals' ideas and experience, and work in a concerted effort to deliver the kind of event your friends and family will appreciate and completely enjoy!

The best wedding receptions I encounter are the ones that have good communication between the "soon-to-be-weds" and me. After having several conversations with a bride and groom, I get a very good sense of what their dream of a great wedding day entails. By having this open (and often continuous) communication, the bride and groom are able to walk into their ballroom worry-free and ready to have a great time.

So, light up the phone and fire out those emails! Make sure everyone is on the same page and your reception will be a blast!

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Magic Moments Bridal Show

Join me, Silver Sound CEO Paul Evans, and Silver Sound DJ Gaetano Bosco on Sunday, February 24th, 2008 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge's Grand Ballroom and the luxurious Waterford Room!

All Brides will be eligible to win great gifts, savor some fabulous hors d'oeuvres, meet many area vendors (including the area's finest photographers, creative florists and best entertainment, and enjoy a Fashion Show with the most elegant bridal gowns and the most handsome tuxedos from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM!

You can also tour the Radisson's luxurious ballrooms and enter to win great door prizes!

I hope to see you there! You can make your reservations today by calling 610-354-8220 or registering online here! Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door.

Click here to see some photos from the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge's Grand Ballroom and The Waterford!

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Breast Cancer 3-Day

The Breast Cancer 3-Day® is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer. Participants walk 60 miles in three days and help raise millions of dollars for breast cancer research and patient support programs.

Each night of the event, walkers experience an incredible mobile city that's more than just sleeping tents and warm showers, where they can eat, relax and renew their spirit with their fellow walkers.

The Breast Cancer 3-Day benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.

For more information visit www.the3day.org, or call 800-996-3DAY to walk the Breast Cancer 3-Day in Philadelphia, October 17-19, 2008.

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The Welcome Back Reception

Nikki & Bill
February 2, 2008
Springfield Country Club
Springfield, PA
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Though their reception was celebrated this past Saturday, Nikki and Bill were married on January 5, 2008 on the luxurious white sands of Jamaica at the Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa.

Unless you're pretty well-off financially, one of the drawbacks to having your wedding ceremony in a far away land is the necessity of limiting your guest list. For this reason, couples like Nikki and Bill limit the number of attendees at their destination wedding to a very small number, electing to wait until they return home to bring their friends or families together for a celebration.

When the guests arrived, they first enjoyed some cocktail hour time, then witnessed Nikki and Bill reaffirm their marriage to one another. It was a very nice gesture to their friends and family who couldn't make it to Jamaica.

After the ceremony, the guests resumed cocktail hour and watched a DVD slideshow with photos from their first exchange of vows. Nikki was nice enough to email me some pictures, which I've included in their slide show.

Shortly after their ceremony, Nikki changed into a much more comfortable dress. To quote Nikki, "(It was) a white gown with blue and silver beading. It still says "wedding dress", but also "I'm here to party."

Their reception was extraordinarily fun! Everyone had a really great time dancing and celebrating the marriage of a really great couple!

Congratulations, Nikki & Bill!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

7:00 PM-7:55 PM Cocktail/Ceremony Hour

8:00 PM Grand Entrance
"Happy People" by R. Kelly

8:05 PM First Dance
"Sail Away" by David Gray

8:10 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:15 PM-9:25 PM Dinner

8:45 PM Bride & Father Dance
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Steve Tyrell

8:50 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"Unforgettable" by Natalie & Nat King Cole

9:30 PM-12:00 AM Open Dancing

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