08.20.08
Ain’t No Tower High Enough!
As far as Derbyshire newlyweds Mark and Lena Brailsford are concerned, there ain’t no church tower high enough and ain’t no river wide enough that could keep them from getting to each other on their wedding day .
Outdoors enthusiasts Mark and Lena wanted to make their way to the service in unusual fashion, and they certainly achieved that: Mark abseiled down the tower of St Mary’s Church in Cromford and Lena paddled a canoe along the River Derwent!
Bride Lena said: “We wanted to start our journey to each other in a way that reflected us both at our happiest.”
Lena even pulled off the tradition of wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue despite the added pressure of her unconventional travel plans. Special hooks were fitted to her wedding dress to hitch it up from the water and she wore a waterproof cape and purple – not blue – biker boots.
Presumably, she wore blue socks.
08.10.08
How to be a special bridesmaid
As a bridesmaid, it’s your duty to help the bride with the wedding. After all, you wouldn’t be a bridesmaid if she weren’t someone who means a great deal to you (and vice versa), so why not let her know it? Here are a couple of extra-special, go-the-distance ways to show her how happy you are to be part of the wedding:
Do a countdown to the big day. Leave fun, stress-busting little reminders of how many days are left until she’s married (an aromatherapy candle, a mini wooden back massager, etc.) where she’ll stumble across them.
Send guests postcards addressed to the bride. Attach a letter asking them to shower her with love the week of the wedding – she’ll be treated to a mailbox full of poetry, marital advice, and good wishes.
Please feel free to add any additional ideas to this post!
