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Artisan Handmade Wood statuettes, 'Wedding Feast' This elegant couple from the Hausa tribe is dressed in traditional wedding attire. The ceremony requires for the bride to arrive with her face under a veil so her husband can reveal her face. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance. Carved of sese wood by Eric Darko, these statuettes celebrate the traditions of northern Ghana. Each: 5.9 " W x 24.8 " H x 2.6 " D Weight: 2.90 kg -Sese wood Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Handmade by Eric Darko Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. Darko took the opportunity to study carving from his brother, learning from his talents. Right after school he went straight into traditional woodcarving. Initially, business was slow, hindered both by the lack of financial resources and inability to procure quality materials. With help from his family, especially his brother, Darko's enterprise has since been growing tremendously. Darko is currently operating a workshop in the town where he grew up and where he has been carving seriously to date. Sese, a common wood harvested in the eastern Region of Ghana, is his primary material. Masks and profiles comprise the majority of his art. His inspiration comes naturally, although sometimes he carves based on his customers' ideas.

This elegant couple from the Hausa tribe is dressed in traditional wedding attire. The ceremony requires for the bride to arrive with her face under a veil so her husband can reveal her face. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance. Carved of sese wood by Eric Darko these statuettes celebrate the traditions of northern Ghana.

Artisan Handmade Wood statuettes, 'Bride and Groom' Eric Darko carves the images of a handsome couple from the Hausa tribe, which hails from northern Ghana. Executed with fine detail, these sese wood statuettes celebrate Hausa wedding traditions, in which the bride arrives with a veil covering her face for the husband to unveil. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance. Each: 6.5 " W x 23.6 " H x 3.0 " D Weight: 3.99 kg -Sese wood Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Handmade by Eric Darko Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. Darko took the opportunity to study carving from his brother, learning from his talents. Right after school he went straight into traditional woodcarving. Initially, business was slow, hindered both by the lack of financial resources and inability to procure quality materials. With help from his family, especially his brother, Darko's enterprise has since been growing tremendously. Darko is currently operating a workshop in the town where he grew up and where he has been carving seriously to date. Sese, a common wood harvested in the eastern Region of Ghana, is his primary material. Masks and profiles comprise the majority of his art. His inspiration comes naturally, although sometimes he carves based on his customers' ideas.

Eric Darko carves the images of a handsome couple from the Hausa tribe which hails from northern Ghana. Executed with fine detail these sese wood statuettes celebrate Hausa wedding traditions in which the bride arrives with a veil covering her face for the husband to unveil. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance.

Linda Schierse Leonard is the author ofiCreation's Heartbeat, Meeting the Madwoman, Witness to the Fire,/iandiOn the Way to the Wedding./iIniWitness to the Fire,/iLinda Schierse Leonard, Ph.D., explores the dark and fiery journey of transformation from the bondage of addiction to the freedom of recovery through creativity. A Jungian analyst, Leonard studies the relationship of creativity and addiction in the lives of writers such as Fyodor Dostoevsky, Eugene O'Neill, Jean Rhys, and Jack London, as well as the experiences of ordinary men and women. Leonard holds out the hope that anyone bound by addiction can reclaim the power that fuels dependency for a life of joy and creativity.

Accentuate your gown with an exquisite veil that makes fairy tales come true. Wide single tier, with a pencil edge, studded with 3/8" dangles of clear Swarovski crystals and rhinestone rhondelles. Measures 72" wide and 35" long. Shown in diamond white with silver edge. After your wedding this veil can be turned into a beautiful piece of heirloom jewelry.

So sheer, this barely-there, cut-edge, single-tier veil is the essence of understated elegance. Designed to complement any gown, it is garlanded with 3/8" flowers of cultured freshwater pearls and Swarovski rhinestones. Measures 72" wide and 35" long. 3" comb is attached. After your wedding this veil can be turned into a beautiful piece of heirloom jewelry.

BEloise Manfred just sold her soul to the wedding devil./B PIn exchange for a free $100,000 dream wedding, she'll be featured in a trendy magazine as Today's Modern Bride. So what if the advertisers dictate what she wears, eats, and registers for? From the gown (it has Iyellow feathers/I) to the reception hall (vampire chic) to the rings (what metal Iis/I that?) to the prime rib (tofu!), Eloise knows that what really matters is the groom (cold feet?). All she has to do is keep a wedding-planning diary (heavily edited) and have her friends and family ooh and ahh over her leather veil in photo shoots. PFriends, Eloise has: bridesmaids Jane, Natasha, Amanda and oddball co-worker Philippa, the magazine's traditional (ha!) Bride. Family, she doesn't have. Eloise's mother passed away, her father took off years ago, her too-cool-for-words brother is either climbing Mount Everest or scamming a rich older woman in Beverly Hills and her fianci's family is certifiable. So between choosing rubber bridesmaid dresses and worrying about the photo shoots, Eloise finally asks the question: Hey--whose wedding is it anyway?

Cynthia Baxter is a native of Long Island, New York. She is the author of the Reigning Cats & Dogs mystery series, featuring vet-turned-sleuth Jessie Popper, and the Murder Packs a Suitcase mystery series, featuring travel writer Mallory Marlowe. Baxter currently resides on the North Shore, where she is at work on her next mysteries in both series.iChapter One/ibrbrbr"Man is the most intelligent of the animals

Anyone who finds the idyllic ending 'And they lived happily ever after' worthy of a good eye-rolling and a dose of cynicism will savor reading Chrys Ingraham's new book, White Weddings: Romancing Heterosexuality in Popular Culture. Written from a sociological perspective, Ingraham 'lifts the veil' on the wedding industry and systematically rips apart the classist, racist, and heterosexist seams holding this outfit together.br-Cultural StudiesbrThe strength of Ingraham's works lies with her talent as a limber critic, as she always matches method to question and the personal to the political. White Weddings offers more than isolated critiques of race, class, gender, and media politics. Instead, the author fluidly integrates her arguments, showing the process by which these contexts mutually affect and confound one another through both the discursive and material practices of society's most recognized ritual.br-Cultural StudiesbrAn interesting look at the institution of marriage....This book probably won't be on the must-read lists of most brides and grooms to be, but it is an interesting look at the institution of marriage. Or, rather the industry of marriage as the author emphasizes in her clear-eyed view of weddings....Ingraham, an associate professor of sociology at Russell Sage College, tears away the veil of fantasy and takes a hard look at bridal magazines, religion, the garment industry, the media, and just plain capitalism, and how they all figure into this tradition.br-Los Angeles TimesbrA brilliant (and fun!) look at the institution/industry of marriage in the late-twentieth-century United States.br-Sojourner: The Women's ForumbrChrys Ingraham isalarmed. We've been brainwashed, she argues in her new book White Weddings. The sociology professor writes about how weddings have more to do these days with marketing and economics than with spirituality and reality.br-Chicago Sun TimesbrFrom sitcoms and soap operas to talk shows a

Peering behind the veil to question the meaning of weddings in American popular culture, Ingraham finds nothing less than a wedding industrial complex with annual revenues in excess of 30 billion dollars. 20 photos.

From sitcoms and soap operas to talk shows and movies, Americans are in love with the idea of a white wedding. The happy bride and groom smile from the covers of fashion and entertainment magazines, and appear in TV commercials to sell everything from life insurance to antacid. Fascinated by this national obsession, Chrys Ingraham peers behind the veil to question the meaning of weddings in American popular culture.What she finds is nothing less than a wedding industrial complex. The wedding industry does a thriving business with annual revenues in excess of 30 billion dollars. The average cost of a wedding is over $19,000, with 2.4 million couples getting married each year. White Weddings is the first book to investigate the underside of this recession-proof industry, exposing how weddings are used to sell a heterosexual fairy tale.Ingraham draws on popular media, such as bridal magazines, children`s toys, feature films, television, and advertising to reveal how they regulate gender,sexuality, race, and class. Weddings mean more than just flowers and flatware, but are part of a belief system that relies on romantic and sacred notions of heterosexuality to maintain the illusion of normalcy. This entertaining and insightful book will make you think twice about ever wanting to catch the bouquet.

Synopsis: Actor-director Hamid Jebeli ( Son of Maryam ) offers a charming portrait of a mentally challenged man looking for love in a world that largely ignores him. Feeble-minded Reza works at a bridal shop where he transports wedding dresses on his old, rickety bicycle. Reza spends his time communing with his long-dead mother at the cemetery, or with a dress mannequin in the shop window. One day, not long after the mannequin loses its head, Rezas life changes when a beautiful woman, accompanied by her maid, arrives at the store looking for bridal veils. Features: Cast /Crew: Elizaeet Amini - Actor Hamid Jebeli - Writer Hamid Jebeli - Director Hamid Jebeli - Actor Majid Moddarresi - Producer Sara Karimi - Actor Yousef Pashandi - Actor Studio: Facets Video Production Year: 2001 Release Date: 2005-10-25 Length: 95 Rating: NR Region: 1 Packaging: Keep Number of Discs: 1 Disc: SS-DL Item Code: DV73481 UPC: ;736899043926

Store your most cherished mementos with these elegant White Damask Hat Boxes by Axis Imex Inc. These boxes are constructed of sturdy fiberboard and have a reinforced bottom to last through years of use. The set of 3 features a stylish pattern and are equipped with durable nylon handles that allow for easy toting. Each lid comes adorned with a satin bow and is padded for extra charm. These round boxes are the perfect solution for protecting your veil lingerie accessories photos and other keepsakes from dirt and dust. The set of five can be nested together for space saving storage or put on display to beautify almost any decor. Bring organization into your life with these fabric covered hat boxes are as attractive as they are practical. Features Protects veil lingerie accessories photos and other keepsakes from dirt and dust Sizes Large 7 1 2'tall x 14 1 4'diameter Medium 6'tall x 12 3 4'diameter Small 4 1 2' x 11'diameter

House of Brides presents our Bachelor and Bachelorette Party collection to get the party started. Enjoy your last night out with this fun assortment of apparel and novelties!The beautiful Weddingish bride stands tall holding a red bouquet. Her veil and gown are accented with glitter. This fitted tank is perfect for the bride to wear while planning or on the big day. 100% cotton tank. Available in White Pink or Blue. Available in sizes Small Medium Large or X-Large.

House of Brides presents our Bachelor and Bachelorette Party collection to get the party started. Enjoy your last night out with this fun assortment of apparel and novelties!Bride to Be baseball cap with veil. Great fun for your bachelorette party or bridal shower. Adjustable One size fits all.

House of Brides presents our Bachelor and Bachelorette Party collection to get the party started. Enjoy your last night out with this fun assortment of apparel and novelties!Beautiful crystal studded tiara has an attached 26 inch veil with 1.5 inch tiara.

Series Cigar LabelsArtist UnknownPeriod Source country USASource Year A woman in her wedding gown is the central focus of this Cuban cigar label. The two vignettes show the marriage taking place. Cigar label art was mass produced between 1880 and 1920 using the lithographic process. The reason for this new form of advertising was the great demand of tobacco combined with the expansion into new markets because of the railroads across the usa. The art was used to draw attention to one brand over another and reflecteded the values and inclinations of the times.28 inch by 42 inch Giclee print on Canvas.All files are stored digitally and are ready for reproduction. The quality is closely monitored to ensure professional results.This item is custom made per order.

Series Cigar LabelsArtist UnknownPeriod Source country USASource Year A woman in her wedding gown is the central focus of this Cuban cigar label. The two vignettes show the marriage taking place. Cigar label art was mass produced between 1880 and 1920 using the lithographic process. The reason for this new form of advertising was the great demand of tobacco combined with the expansion into new markets because of the railroads across the usa. The art was used to draw attention to one brand over another and reflecteded the values and inclinations of the times.24 inch by 36 inch Giclee print on standard paper.All files are stored digitally and are ready for reproduction. The quality is closely monitored to ensure professional results.This item is custom made per order.

Series Cigar LabelsArtist UnknownPeriod Source country USASource Year A woman in her wedding gown is the central focus of this Cuban cigar label. The two vignettes show the marriage taking place. Cigar label art was mass produced between 1880 and 1920 using the lithographic process. The reason for this new form of advertising was the great demand of tobacco combined with the expansion into new markets because of the railroads across the usa. The art was used to draw attention to one brand over another and reflecteded the values and inclinations of the times.20inch by 30 inch poster print on standard paper.All files are stored digitally and are ready for reproduction. The quality is closely monitored to ensure professional results.This item takes 5-9 business-days to shipThis item is custom made per order.

Series Cigar LabelsArtist UnknownPeriod Source country USASource Year A woman in her wedding gown is the central focus of this Cuban cigar label. The two vignettes show the marriage taking place. Cigar label art was mass produced between 1880 and 1920 using the lithographic process. The reason for this new form of advertising was the great demand of tobacco combined with the expansion into new markets because of the railroads across the usa. The art was used to draw attention to one brand over another and reflecteded the values and inclinations of the times.12 inch by 18 inch Giclee print on Canvas.All files are stored digitally and are ready for reproduction. The quality is closely monitored to ensure professional results.This item is custom made per order.

IWedding Plans, Wedding Crafts/I is the only wedding organizer that includes easy projects for bridal accessories and decorations. All wedding planners help couples organize; this one also helps them personalize and accessorize! Here are the worksheets, checklists, calendar, records, and other organizing tools every couple needs. PThis is a wedding planner plus-plus wedding crafts that make the special day both more personal and more affordable. With very little time or crafting experience, couples (or their helpful friends and relatives) can make the invitations, a veil, the bouquet, boutonnieres, items for the ceremony, decorations for the reception, favors, a guest book, or other one-of-a-kind handcrafts. A perfect engagement gift, IWedding Plans, Wedding Crafts/I helps make wedding dreams come true.

John H F Bacon img: 14.50 x 11.50 paper: 20.00 x 16.00

John H F Bacon img: 14.50 x 11.50 paper: 20.00 x 16.00

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John H F Bacon img: 10.00 x 8.00 paper: 10.00 x 7.00

Ask a bride for five words she hopes will describe her wedding day and you're likely to hear words like beautiful, personal, romantic, unique, and elegant. Now famed knitwear designer Suss Cousins makes brides' dreams come true with Wedding Knits, a gorgeous collection of thirty patterns for hand-knitted wedding essentialslike a dainty ring pillow, the must-have something-blue garter, and sexy lingerie for the wedding nightthat are timeless and totally original, just like you.brbrFrom easy projects that knit up in no time to an inspiring design for a hand-knitted wedding gown, Wedding Knits offers patterns for every member of the wedding and every step of your walk down the aisle:brbrbFor the Bridal Party/bbrLuxe Bridesmaid Purse, Belted Tunic Dress, Bridesmaid Wrap, Mother-of-the-Bride Handkerchief, Ring CushionbrbrbFor the Bride/bbrUltimate Wedding Dress, Two Veil Styles, Bride's Stole, Something-Blue Garter, Long Fingerless Gloves, Tasseled Silk Bridal PursebrbrbFor the Honeymoon/bbrWedding Night Robe, Sexy Nightie, Angora Camisole and Shorts SetbrbrSuss uses rich and luxurious yarns to highlight each dreamy wedding creation. Perfect for a bride-to-be and a must-have for friends who want to create memorable gifts, iWedding Knits/i covers all of the essentials for items from engagement to honeymoon.

Breaking down every detail of wedding dresses and suggesting which styles suit different body shapes, this title covers all components of the dress in addition to offering advice for essential accessories such as veils, shoes and bags. Advice for the larger bride, pregnant brides, bridesmaids and attendants is also included. Additional sections offer advice on what to consider when buying your dress. There are tips for wearing and looking after your dress on the big day as well as a comprehensive glossary.

The Preservation ProcessThe Wedding Gown Preservation Company puts the highest degree of professional care into the heirloom processing of your gown. First, we examine your gown to find all spots. A detailed Quality Control Report is updated through each and every step. We use proven formulas to remove spots and treat the entire gown for sugar stains. Your gown is thoroughly cleaned with extra attention given to the neckline, trim and hemlines.Our experts shape the gown, position a full bust form and fill the sleeves. It is then wrapped in acid-free tissue (Celebrity Kit is wrapped in unbleached muslin), and fitted carefully into a preservation chest with an acid-free display window. The preservation chest is then enclosed in a 700 lb.-test shipping carton.Your gown is then shipped back to you pre-paid anywhere in the Continental United States via Fed Ex Ground. The preservation process will be completed in 2-6 weeks after we receive it. Please Note: During the height of our busy season the preservation process may take slightly longer. Repairs or additional services requested may also extend the processing time.Questions & Answers Do I need to have my gown cleaned before sending it to your company?No, we will handle all of the cleaning necessary to ensure a proper preservation. What exactly is the process that you use to clean the gown? WeddingGown Preservation Company has several different processes that are usedin cleaning. Each gown is evaluated before cleaning and the bestprocess for that particular gown is used. All of the processes aresafe, gentle and done by hand. Please note: We do removeshoulder pads and bust forms, as leaving them in the gown could causedamage over time. They are then packaged separately and shipped withyour gown. What stains are removed with your process? Weare able to remove at least 95% of all stains. Those such as tar,blood, grass stains, mud, grease and food are the most common, and ofcourse any sugar stains such as cake icing, wine or other types ofbeverages. What can be seen through the display window? Youare able to see your gown and veil through the display window. Otheritems are positioned near the bottom of the window where possible orunderneath the gown. Can I have my veil and or other accessories cleaned, but not placed with my gown? Yes, you may for an additional charge. Please refer to your order form for pricing information. What else can I send along with my gown? Youmay also send items such as your veil, headpiece, garter, gloves,moneybag, handkerchief, slip, flower girl dress, etc. for an additionalcharge. Three items may be placed with your gown for FREE, but may not include silk bouquets, slip, or shoes. Please refer to your order form for pricing information. Pleasenote: All items placed in the preservation

In the Filipino tradition, this cord and veil ceremony will make a meaningful and memorable addition to your wedding mass. The lace veil symbolizes the union of two people clothed as one, and is large enough to drape over both of you. The white satin cord represents your eternal bond when folded into an infinity sign. Set includes a 56" x 36" fully embroidered white organza veil with lace border and a tasseled cord, both made in the Philippines.