February Wedding Traditions
February is the month of Love. Valentine's Day falls in February, and the month is full of hearts and adoration! This is the perfect time to hold a wedding.February Wedding Ideas
Take full advantage of the red hearts, cupids, and other romantic images seen all around during this delightful month. Decorate your wedding and reception with hearts. Hang cupids with arrows on the walls. Doves are another common theme celebrated in this month. Chocolates and roses are often associated with this month.
The gemstone of February is the amethyst, which protects against drunkenness. A perfect stone for many weddings!
Famous February Weddings
February 6 - first time Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding (an interactive play) was held off-Broadway
February 7 - Amelia Earhart and Geot Putnam
February 14 - The Captain and Tennille, Elton John and Renate Blauel
February 16 - Paul Anka and Marie Ann Alison DeZogheb
February 22 - Tori Amos and Mark Hawley
If you want some real fun, plan your wedding for a Leap Year, so that it is celebrated every four years! Did you know that someone born on February 29th is called a "leapling"?
If you know of any other famous weddings which should be added to this list, please let me know!
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