Runway Bride.

The Wedding Channel www.weddingchannel.com has an interesting article on "Creating an Heirloom." And an heirloom can be a great asset in creating a stylishly interesting wedding ceremony. 

Are you wearing a piece of jewelry your grandmother gave you?  A veil that belonged to your mother?  Carrying a vintage handkerchief from your groom's family?  Tell your officiant about the special item you are wearing or carrying down the aisle -- its history, design and meaning to you.  Then, have her talk about it when you arrive at the altar. 

Why?  Consider your experience at a fashion show.  It's one thing to simply look at the clothing making its way down the runway, but things really come alive when you hear a description of the designs.  And things get even more exciting if you get backstage pass to meet the designer and hear what inspired the clothing and accessories. 

You're putting so much attention into creating a fabulous look for your wedding day.  Give yourself and your guests that backstage pass. Think how cool it will be for everyone to learn that your diamond tiara is made from the diamonds of a necklace your Great Grandma Jessie wore at her wedding.  And that she got it from her Great Aunt who came to America by ship and through the gateway of Ellis Island.  Your ceremony will be all the richer for making a special presentation of your heirloom and honoring the family tree in this way. 

Tiara Photo courtesy of:  Bel Air Bridal  http://www.belaireveils.com/index.htm