This small mansion in Denver is he host to many weddings here in Denver. Built in 1890 by a true “lumber baron” it still stands with it’s many gardens and rooms in mind for a perfect wedding. For a truly memorable wedding this is a great place. There are even rooms available to stay in for the bride/groom and family. A&A Photography enjoys working with the bride and groom at the Lumber Baron Inn because of it’s old, fun architecture and beautiful gardens.
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Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens
2555 West 37th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
303-477-8205
www.lumberbaron.com
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The Denver Art Museum is an amazing place for a wedding! Located in the middle of the city next to Civic Center Park it’s unique architecture makes for great wedding photography. They have many spaces available for a wedding reception including a ballroom that will hold up to 400. There are stunning views of the city from the Museum for your guest and your wedding photographer to take advantage of. The other great thing about this venue is that it is a museum and you can have the galleries open for your guests to enjoy. A&A Photography loves to do wedding photography at the museum. If you would like to see more of their work you can check it out here: A&A Photography Website
Denver Art Museum
100 West 14th Ave Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
720-865-5171
www.denverartmuseum.org
I love traditions and in weddings you see a lot of them! I wonder when people plan or go to a wedding if they even know what all the traditions are and where they came from. Do we just do them because everyone else does? I recently spent some time researching the traditions we now use in weddings and thought I would share them!
Why the bride wears white:
The color white stands for purity and worthiness, but Queen Victoria actually started this tradition in 1840 when she wanted to use white lace on her dress and from then on women followed out of respect for her.
Why the bridesmaid’s dresses all the same:
In the old days they did this to confuse the evil spirits and protect the bride
Why Aisle runners are used:
To keep bride’s dress from touching the ground and getting dirty
Why bride’s carry bouquet down the aisle:
Originally they carried spices & herbs (garlic, dill, chives, sage, rosemary). They did this for the strong smells to ward off evil spirits.
Why people throw rice/birdseed at the couple when they leave the church:
It was to symbolize plentiful crops so they would have good luck in the marriage and fertility
Why the wedding ring is worn on the finger it is:
It is said there is a vein from that one finger that directly goes to your heart
Why do we feed each other cake:
It is a statement to everyone that you will provide for each other
What is considered unlucky to see on your way to get married:
Cemetery
What is the appropriate amount of time a couple has to send thank you notes from their wedding:
They say 6 months is the amount of time you have to get them all out
When the 1st wedding shower took place:
In the 18th century for a poor couple in Holland to help them with the things they would need for their new home
What the 3 most popular months worldwide to get married in:
May, June, October
Why women orginally wore a veil:
In the earliest of times it was to show the dominance of the man. At the end of the ceremony he would lift it to show he was the man of the house and she was subordinate. In Rome they wore a red veil and in Greece they wore a yellow veil. In the US Nelly Curtis wore a veil when she wed George Washington’s Aid ( Major Lewis). When she was getting ready there was a curtain flowing around her and he thought she looked so beautiful she decided to wrap one around herself in the ceremony.
The tradition of the Groom’s Cake:
Originally it was something that the groom’s mother made and they handed out to each of their guests as a favor. The single women would take it home and put it under their pillow; they said that when they did this they would marry the man they dreamed of that night.
We will be out of town until friday the 20th. We will have email and our phones with us but may be a little slower getting back to you.
Photographers- If you want to connect with us while in Vegas here are a few of the times and places we will be available.
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Wednesday:
Can’t wait to see you there
Andy and Angie Wood
Here us the WHCC Booth information
Monday, Feb 16: 11:00am - Lori Nordstrom - Working with Templates 11:45am - Laura Novak - Grow Your Business Through Relationships 12:30pm - Dave Junion - The Light is Everywhere 1:15pm - Jen Hillenga - Designing Press Printed Cards 2:00pm - Angie and Andy Wood - Building Relationships Through Custom Cards 2:45pm - Vicki and Jed Taufer - Passion and Purpose Tuesday, Feb 17: 11:00am - Bruce Berg - How Do You Get Seniors? 11:45am - Sarah Petty - 5 Ways to Build Your Business in a Slow Economy 12:30pm - Alycia Alvarez - Bella Baby Kid's Books 1:15pm - Kevin Jairaj - Creating the Dramatic Image 2:00pm - Vicki and Jed Taufer - Passion and Purpose Wednesday, Feb 18: 11:00am - Lori Nordstrom - Working with Templates 11:45am - Jen Hillenga - Designing Press Printed Cards 12:30pm - Alycia Alvarez - Bella Baby Kid's Books 1:15pm - Kevin Jairaj - Creating the Dramatic Image 2:00pm - Whitney Stevens - Designing Books from Scratch
