Hilarious Victorian pearls of wisdom on courtship and marriage, immoral conduct and what to look for in a spouse show how little people have changed a hundred years on.
Indispensible for anyone planning to make a speech at a wedding, christening or funeral and also a valuable devotional guide. Contains over 200 poems, hymns and readings with a short introduction to the author and each piece.
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224 pages
Hardback
Perfect reference for anyone needing to make a speech
The hand mirror was an essential possession for every wealthy Victorian woman. Beautifully crafted in silver with elaborate floral decoration, hand mirrors would take pride of place on the dressing table. The elaborate designs would also be replicated in miniature so they could be carried around in a purse or handbag.
Two-handled loving cups were filled with wine and passed around the table at wedding banquets and other special occasions during the Middle Ages. Our modern day variation has two separate cups with heart-shaped tops that fit snugly together when not in use.
A timeless collection of prayers, quotes, poems and speeches for every occasion. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this book features words and prayers from 300BC to the present day.
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320-page hardback
300 hand-picked pieces arranged alphabetically
Perfect for planning a speech or ceremonial occasion
This elegant round frame is perfect for keeping a treasured photograph of a special day and would make a great gift for a wedding, anniversary or birthday.
A stylish mannequin for displaying jewellery chosen for a wedding, christening or any other special day, and a great gift idea that will be cherished forever.
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Crafted in pewter
8 metal hooks for holding necklaces, bracelets and rings
A highly decorative pen that is perfect for any special occasion, including signing the registry at a wedding, writing a baby's journal or filling in details in a wedding or christening photograph album.
The sixpence was first minted in 1551 and ceased production in 1967. It has traditionally been part of the wedding garb as the last, now deleted, line of the popular verse describes Something borrowed/Something blue/And a lucky sixpence in her shoe. Sixpences are still given at weddings for luck today.
The back of our frame is engraved with the words 'Knowest that I love thee' from the Bible. It would make an ideal gift for a loved one for a wedding, anniversary or other special occasion.
Our stylish photograph holder is perfect for displaying three of your favourite wedding photographs. Or if you're spoilt for choice, why don't you change your display as the mood takes you - we're sure you'll have loads to choose from!
The traditional Victorian verse embroidered on our pretty heart-shaped cushion is a reminder to the bride of all the things she should wear on her wedding day if her marriage is to be a happy one
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, and our pretty Floral Compact Mirror is simply perfect for the big day. And when the wedding day is over it can be kept as a treasured memento for years to come.
A beautiful gift for a wedding or anniversary, this romantic frame crafted in the shape of a heart is the perfect place to display a photograph of a bride and groom or a loved one.
The sixpence was first minted in 1551 and ceased production in 1967. It has traditionally been used as a gift to bring luck, Better an ounce of luck than a pound of gold. May this sixpence bring you luck .
The horseshoe has long been a symbol of good luck and a popular and traditional gift for a wedding. However, it is important that the horseshoe is hung by its shoulders, as if it is hung the other way folklore says that all the good luck will fall out.