Wendy Steedman's Blog – December 2009 Archive (3)

People come to my website and say 'Your jewelry is really fantastic, but it's so expensive, you must make a great profit'. My answer to this is, 'No, but you're making a great investment'.



I only sell sterling silver and 18kt gold jewelry on my site. All of it is handcrafted and not manufactured. You are going to pay more for this, because the pieces are individual, made by an artisan, and not a machine. The other factor to consider is the rising cost of precious metals, ie..silver… Continue

There are many traditions that are honored during wedding ceremonies. But do you know what some of them mean or how they originated? Here are some of our most loved traditions, and how they came to be.



The Bride’s Bouquet

(You may opt to have the band announce this as the bride tosses her bouquet)



Bridal bouquets have evolved through the ages. Saracen brides carried bouquets of orange blossoms to symbolize fertility, and Roman brides carried sheaves of wheat to… Continue

Bridesmaids are the most important women in your life and the people you have chosen to stand next to you on your wedding day. Show your appreciation for them by giving them a well-chosen bridesmaid gift.



Bridesmaid gifts run the gamut in terms of price, style, and individuality. Some brides spend hundreds of dollars, while others chose to spend only a few, or chose to make something inexpensive yet time-consuming. Some people think that the cost of bridesmaid gifts should correlate… Continue