Re: Today ...
Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 12:12 am
Today .. i was thinking of the month of June, how it's long been associated with traditional marriage, and June brides. like, apples in September, pumpkins in October, snow in winter.
funny, 'cause, for me and my family, June has not been "the" month to marry. but, the association is there. personally, i favor "simple, intimate ceremonies," but, still, the idea of June weddings .. it's "a thing" i enjoy. it's part of the seasons of the year.
i suppose, in the past, June was often chosen to accomodate farm work schedules, school, weather, etc.
i was at the county recorder's office a few years ago, i asked about a birth certificate for my father's father, who passed before i was born. he was born in a small town, about 15 miles from the county seat. he was born in June. the clerk said, "great, 'cause, lots of rural winter-born babies' names might not be recorded, or recorded accurately." dirt roads were not always passable with horses. they would save notes over winter, then take them in for recording in spring. she found a hand-written note for him, not a full birth certificate!
June Brides - some general history
http://www.thebridalandtuxedohouse.com/ ... -tradition
on this forum, i've enjoyed reading about different Anabaptist weddings and customs, some with pictures. it's June.
funny, 'cause, for me and my family, June has not been "the" month to marry. but, the association is there. personally, i favor "simple, intimate ceremonies," but, still, the idea of June weddings .. it's "a thing" i enjoy. it's part of the seasons of the year.
i suppose, in the past, June was often chosen to accomodate farm work schedules, school, weather, etc.
i was at the county recorder's office a few years ago, i asked about a birth certificate for my father's father, who passed before i was born. he was born in a small town, about 15 miles from the county seat. he was born in June. the clerk said, "great, 'cause, lots of rural winter-born babies' names might not be recorded, or recorded accurately." dirt roads were not always passable with horses. they would save notes over winter, then take them in for recording in spring. she found a hand-written note for him, not a full birth certificate!
June Brides - some general history
http://www.thebridalandtuxedohouse.com/ ... -tradition
today .. there is a freshly-cut fragrant rose on my kitchen counter.from the text:
.. In the 14th Century, June was the top pick because it's when people began to bathe again following winter, and brides wanted a pleasant smelling crowd. It was also convenient because flowers were newly available and very necessary to mask the smell of those who hadn't yet cleaned up. This is the origin of the bouquet after all! ..
on this forum, i've enjoyed reading about different Anabaptist weddings and customs, some with pictures. it's June.
However not having proper privacy with renting and finding a marijuana grow operation(unused at this time) in the garage we are paying the power for... has us trying to make the best choices we can with other doors that are open at this time.
