Western Victorian Weddings and Wedding Planning Ideas & tips

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

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


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