Western_Victorian

It was no accident
Me finding you
Someone had a hand in it
Long before we ever knew
Now I just can't believe
You're in my life
Heaven's smiling down on me
As I look at you tonight
I tip my hat
To the keeper of the stars
He sure knew what he was doing
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything
When I hold you in my arms
I've got all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars
Soft moonlight on your face
Oh how you shine
It takes my breath away
Just to look into your eyes
I know I don't deserve
A treasure like you
There really are no words
To show my gratitude
So I tip my hat
To the keeper of the stars
He sure knew what he was doing
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything
When I hold you in my arms
I've got all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars
It was no accident
Me finding you
Someone had a hand in it
Long before we ever knew.
----by Tracy Byrd

The "Married Couples" Dance
Have the master of ceremonies and/or disc jockey to have all married couples go to the dance floor for a special song. After a few minutes, have the disc jockey request that all couples married three hours or less sit down (this would be the newly married couple). Spacing a minute apart, request that couples sit down if married 1 year or less, 5 years or less 10 years or less, 25 and 50 years or less, until you have one couple remaining. Have this couple provide their advice on marriage and announce to the other guests. In lieu of the traditional garter & bouquet toss, you can give this couple the treasures, give them a bottle of champagne, or give them a special gift!

"Wishing Well Tradition"…….a poem by Valerie Tillery
We are getting married and have our dowries combined.
Dishes, lace and linens in the cupboard,
the marriage certificate has been signed.

Be a part of our “Wishing Well” wishes for the gifts that we desire.
If not for you, it would be hard for us to acquire.

Our hopes are for the bigger things,
We plea for your help to see what that will bring.

Giving a monetary gift on our special day,
Will fill our hearts in a unique way.

So, drop a pretty card in our “Wishing Well”---
Any amount will do.

And as you drop the envelope, make a wish upon your heart to come true.
Fancy this “Wishing Well” tradition and make our dreams happen too!

Theme Ideas for Parties, Celebration, & Reception

Windmills & Lace
White & Silver
Windmills decorated, boots, lacy hats, Silver Serve Ware, old lanterns

Silver Spurs
Silver, Blue, etc
Silver Serve Ware, Riding Crop, Spurs, Boots, Greenery, old lanterns

Silver Star
Silver & Choice of colors
All Silver Serve Ware, flatware, Glittered Stars

Country Store
Red & Yellow
Old Scales, Wash Tins, Milk Can, Cash Register, Pickle Jar, Baskets

Birdhouse Lane
White
White Wicker Birdhouses, Plastic Birdbath, White Tool Netting, White Lattice

More Theme Ideas

"Wishing Well" Wedding Reception: growing in popularity with the Brides is the Wishing Well theme. In lieu of gifts (for the couple who have everything already), the bride and groom set up a wishing well to receive monetary gifts placed in envelopes. The money can be used to purchase larger home items or be used for the honeymoon. Check with the rental companies, crafts stores and hobby shops to rent a Wishing Well. These can be decorated with silk flowers and other items. Creative Wishing Wells can also be made/built by creative people! Be sure to add a lock for safety-sake. Add an embossed Victorian Folding fan on your Wishing Well! Favors

Check-off List of Potential things
Traditional Red Checked Table cloths
Western-themed Unity Candle
Fed Bag Favors
Hay bails & Rope
Pre-printed napkins and matchbooks
Western themed-shaped confetti
Tumbleweeds
Practice line dancing
horse drawn carriage
Use of horses
Use of children
Use of guests incorporated into ceremony

Western-Victorian Weddings