Johannes Leistner

Speaking of customs (see article “something blue”) it is also interesting to talk about what is “en vogue” for weddings in Germany if it comes to games or other happenings during the party day/night.

The latest fashion in my opinion is bringing the skylights from the lonely beaches of Thailand to the cities and venues of Germany for entertaining the bridal couple and guests. Truly it always looks impressive, when these lanterns rise and rise into the dark skies, especially when the guests manage to let them go all at once.
But the danger of it shouldn’t be underestimated as skylights are flying firebombs and could cause serious danger and destruction! If you read the detailed manual carefully you will find out that it is mandatory to inform the air traffic control and other authorities in advance and there are a lot of restrictions and advises…

So please bear in mind: it is a nice idea to bring these lantern to the party, the bridal couple will be very happy, but make sure that the venue is in the right environment that nobody gets harmed.

What would a wedding be without all its customs, traditions and sayings? Not always the bridal couples are happily enjoying them I assume, for instance when they found their bedroom key frozen inside an ice block and the whole room has been redecorated…

But in the case of the tradition “something blue, …” the groom will be delighted when it comes in the shape of a classy garter. What a nice surprise!
I don’t know what this saying actually means, but somehow I like it.

“Something old,
something new,
something borrowed,
something blue,
and a lucky sixpence for your shoe…”

There are only a few photographs where I would say: this has to be a black and white one! Often I prefer color and monochrome gives me a hard time to decide. Is it just a matter of taste?
For instance this one here. What would you prefer? If you ask me, I am really not sure, but would go for color