Should I bother?

[Jaci]

To find decorations for the horse-drawn carriage? I figured "no" but now I realize exactly what I'm missing out on with the threads about decorations. Plus we don't get to do the "drive and honk" thing. I'm seriously starting to question this decision.

[*heather*]

Maybe a floral garland and a sign? It certainly won't *need* decorations, but a little something might be fun. :)

[*Diane*]

I think Heather's idea is great- simple. We didn't decorate Kate's carriage but that is only because we didn't think of it! :)

[Jaci]

Yes, I'm thinking I need something. It is tradition after all!

[Andrea]

do whatever you want but hunny ive seen carriages and stuff for weddings and they look absolutely gorgeous not decorated

[Jaci]

I know! But but but....gah, I don't really know how to describe it. Maybe just a sign on the back? The carriage itself is really nice, so there is honestly no reason to decorate any flowers, but I just want to announce to the town, you know?

[Andrea]

ahhh i get you now hun...i actually like the idea of the sign and a lil bit of greenery

[Mimzy]

http://www.neonweddings.com/Pagemill_Resources/VG_events/JPGs/horse_carriage_wedding.jpg


Darling photo idea


http://www.carriagerental.com/clientsbigpic6.jpg

[Jaci]

Thanks mimzy, those are great!

[-->Kat<--]

off subject, but does that little girl have a broom? :lol:

[Jaci]

kind of appears that way, haven't you ever heard of jumping the broom Kat? :)

[-->Kat<--]

nope... what does that mean?

[Jaci]

here is a good link: http://www.anyiams.com/jumping_the_broom.htm

This one also goes into detail on the celtic tradition of it: http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=20010226

[-->Kat<--]

hmmm.... very interesting. You learn something new everyday and that was my thing for today... does that mean I can go home now :D ;)

[RadishWife]

lol she really really does and I guess that is their tradition?

[Cindy]

Jumping the broom is an African American tradition, isn't it?

Jaci - Alicia (Fizbo) had a carriage. She had a sign on the back of hers. I think that a sign and perhaps a floral garland would be a nice touch. Although I think that most people will figure out what is going on, most don't use horse and carriage as basic transportation anymore... unless your Amish or something.

(Disclaimer: Not trying to be mean to the Amish culture or anyone else, was the only example I thought of is all)

[Jaci]

Love the disclaimer Cindy ;) The one thing that I can think of though, is this company that I've hired does actually do a lot of work in town for the local parks. I think I'm going to buy one of those signs at a party place, that should do it.

And jumping the broom is also a celtic tradition.

[KathyandJer]

Jaci - I would check with the company you're getting the horse and carriage from - some of them already have JUST MARRIED signs available...and you might want to just provide a ribbon in your wedding colours :)

[Cindy]

I didn't know that jumping the broom was a Celtic tradition as well!

[Poloke]

...while you are checking with the carriage company, you may want to ask if they even allow you to decorate it.

[Jaci]

good point!