Timothy Spencer

The State Flowers of the United States

I first heard of the Dogwood in a Michael Douglas movie as he inquired what the state flower was. Apparently it was only an allusion the Dogwood is the state flower of North Carolina. It’s grows thickly across the state but still fought against the Golde... Read >

His and Hers, Choosing a Wedding Ring

Karat vs. Carat. Based on www.essortment.com , the Karat is a measurement unit of the amount of gold used in an item while the Carat measures the weight of a gemstone. Both words are drawn from “carob" which is actually a Mediterranean type of tree that ... Read >

Online Safety Basics

Before you jump into that big blue ocean of the World Wide Web there are a few signs you should take notice of to steer away from sharks and other creatures that co-inhabit the Internet. This is not a scare tactic, you simply have to accept the practical... Read >

Learning about the State Flowers of America

Kansas was very direct with its choice. The Native Sunflower made Kansas known to the world as the Sunflower State. It is described in legislature that it is a rich historical symbol of its frontier past and its golden days ahead. The Goldenrod is men... Read >

The Role of the Best Man in Weddings

In the beginning, the ancient peoples lived in small tribes and nomadic in nature. Choosing a bride from within the confines of your own tribe often became a challenging feat so borders had to be crossed. Besides the often-short supply, maybe the familiar... Read >

Tips on Mending a Troubled Relationship

Men are from Mars and Women are absolutely from another galaxy. Venus is too near. When men are upset with other men, they can generally just settle it with a quick brawl and be done with it after. Women on the other hand are different. They can simply sa... Read >

The Role of the Flower Girl in Traditional Weddings

Unlike many other roles and rituals which are still surrounded with debate, the roots of the role of the flower girl are made clear. In the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans flower girls were called upon in attendance during nuptials to symbolize the p... Read >

Difference between the Value and Price of a Gift

On the Internet, the main definition of Value is an assigned quality that renders something desirable as to which Price is pure monetary value. Although further definition and options of how its use may render these two wonders interchangeable this articl... Read >

Christmas Gift-Giving: Top 5 Things to Give on Christmas

The global gift economy comes to life and centers on the yuletide season. It’s a multibillion-dollar industry and is the retailers dream come true. It breaks cultural boundaries since even non-Christians enjoy the occasion because of the universal d... Read >

Finding a Friend in a Spouse

It has been said before, that one of the hardest things to find in this world is a friend; the easiest is an enemy. Friends are bound by common ties, a kinship, a shared experience, interest or time. A friend is another person you have high regard for and... Read >

Entertaining Your Guests on Your Wedding Banquet

For most people, this could be the biggest party they set up in their young lives. Families and friends travel from all parts of the country and the globe to be witnesses in your union. Besides the great meal and the flowing drinks, guests are always ent... Read >

Putting Music in your Wedding: Classic Wedding Songs

According to www2.stetson.edu a song becomes a classic when it is instantly recognized by a large number of people. Secondly, it should evoke a universal idea, a distinct mood or an event. Lastly, it must exemplify and belong to a sub-genre and retain the... Read >

Duties of the Maid of Honor in Weddings

The post of Maid of Honor is usually entitled to the Bride's closest friend or family member apart from her mother. Originally in ancient times, the Maid of Honor is the most senior or the bridesmaids and is the person tasked to ensure that the bride is i... Read >

Top Five Wedding Color Themes

In themed weddings, colors are the first priority since it carries on from the bridal gown, invitations, clothes for the entourage down to napkins and tablecloths. On a website by Kate Smith, www.sensationalcolor.com she a answers the question "Is the col... Read >

Blooms on your Wedding Day: Top 5 Wedding Flowers

During the Roman era brides would carry bouquets of flowers, herbs and some spices in with their outfits to ward off evil spirits and bring luck to the union. The softness and fragility of a flower has always been compared with the beauty of a woman thus ... Read >