2008 vs.1958

I should have posted this last week but, I just read this article today in the Association of Bridal Consultants trade paper. It compared weddings today with those from 50 years ago. The list and photo is from AARP's June Bulletin.

Annual Weddings-1958/1.5 million 2008/2.4 million

Bride's Name-1958/Mary 2008/Jennifer

Groom's Name-1958/Robert 2008/Michael

Bride's Income-1958/$1,572 2008/$30,719

Groom's Income-1958/$2,396 2008/$34,167

Bride's Life Expectancy-1958/65 2008/78

Groom's Life Expectancy-1958/57 2008/70

Stereotype-1958/Blushing Bride 2008/Bridezilla

Wedding Gown-1958/$135 2008/$1,317

Tux Rental-1958/$5.50 2008/$69.95

Bride's Age-1958/20 2008/26

Groom's Age-1958/22 2008/28

Piece of Wedding Cake-1958/35 cents 2008/$4.52

Getaway Car-1958/Chevy Impala Convertible 2008/Toyota Camry

Gallon of Gas-1958/30 cents 2008/over $4.00

Honeymoon Cost-1958/$237 2008/$3,680

Honeymoon destination-1958 Niagra Falls 2008/Hawaii

Most Trendy Gift-1958/Corning Ware Casserole dish 2008/Nintendo Wii

Number of Children-1958/3.6 2008/2.1

My parents wed on August 30, 1958. The bride was 24 and the groom was 35. She was not a 'blushing' bride. She wore a blue dress and he wore a blue suit. They had 2 children. Their honeymoon was at Mt. Baldy, California. She lived to be 71. He is still alive and kicking at 85.

Happy Reading,

Ask Me About Destination Weddings

A Joyeux Day Weddings & Events can now help you with all your honeymoon travel needs. We just completed the Ask Me about Destination Weddings & Honeymoons training that is offered through the Association of Bridal Consultants. We are so excited to be offering this extra something to help you with ALL of your wedding and honeymoon planning needs.

Check out their website.

Happy Travels,

Happy Labor Day!

We are taking the 'weekend' off. Ok, just Sunday & Monday. Venues of the Southland and Beverage Monday will be back next week.

Enjoy your holiday-

Golden Anniversary Board

Happy 50th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

This board is in honor of the two people who raised me on this, their Golden Anniversary.

My parents were married 50 years ago today.In my grandparents backyard under an avacado tree. My mom wore a blue dress and had flowers in her hair. My Dad wore a navy suit. If you read my posts you know that I lost my mother three years ago, and we won't be having a party today to celebrate them. Five years ago, my now husband and I were able to celebrate their 45th with them. I am glad we were able to at least celebrate that one in style.

Here are some of the happenings from 1958.

This year’s calendar is the same as was in 1958. My parents were married on Saturday, August 30, 1958. 

President:Dwight D. Eisenhower

Vice President: Richard M. Nixon
US Population: 174,881,904
Life expectancy: 69.6 years
Homicide Rate (per 100,000): 4.5

World Events
Army's Jupiter-C rocket fires first U.S. Earth satellite, Explorer I, into orbit (Jan. 31)
Gen. Charles de Gaulle becomes French premier (June 1), remaining in power until 1969

Entertainment
The Bridge on the River Kwai, Won the Academy Award for Best Picture
Alec Guinness, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Best Actor
Joanne Woodward, The Three Faces of Eve, Best Actress

Movies-Vertigo, Gigi, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Defiant Ones
Books-Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Jack Kerouac, The Subterraneans

World Series
NY Yankees d. Milwaukee Braves 4-3
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.03 ($0.04 as of 8/1/58)

The Links for the Golden Inspiration Board

Gold Wedding Gown by Mon Cheri Bridals, Gold Reception from Brides, 50th Anniversary Invitation by Fine Stationary, Jimmy Choo shoes from Saks Fifth Avenue, Gold Bells from The Wedding Shop at The Knot, 1958 Gold Cadillac, Gold Ribbon Boxes from The Knot, Champagne photo from Brides, Place Setting from The Knot, Gold rose from Enduring Rose, Gold Cake from Brides, Event scene: Bolsover Castle, Tuxedo & Vest from The Knot, Gold Swirl Invitation by Invitation Consultants, Crystal Bouquet by Gemcast

We are One of the Best!

I just found out we came in 2nd on the FOX LA hot list, Best of Riverside County. A Joyeux Day is listed in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties.

It is such an honor to be a part of the list. Thank you to those of you who voted.

Here is the link to the voting results.
Here is the link to A Joyeux Day Weddings & Events Fox LA page.

Thank You for your continuing support.

Brides Against Breast Cancer

For those of you who would like to give back.

Here's a fantastic way to do it.

Brides Against Breast Cancer works two ways. You can buy a donated gown for your wedding or you can donate your wedding dress after the wedding. Either way you are helping those afflicted with metastatic breast cancer to fufill a dream they might not be able to accomplish without help.

You can also help out by having a Pink Envelope Bridal Shower. With your shower invitations, you include their special Pink Donation Envelopes. You ask your guests to donate on behalf of your bridal shower. At your bridal shower, you gather the sealed envelopes and send them directly to the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. They will then feature your bridal shower on their website posting your pictures, too.

Both of these are a part of Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Their mission statement is-

“To provide an opportunity for metastatic breast cancer patients’ dream or wish to be fulfilled by providing a special time of 'Making Memories' together with their families, a chance that might not have become a reality without the assistance of the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation."

"To advance the awareness of breast cancer and to educate the public about the vast resources and support available to breast cancer patients and their families."

My mom had a modified-radical mastectomy in 1984 on her left breast. Thankfully, they were able to get everything. She found the lump early and didn't have to go through chemo or radiation. She lived for 21 more years before succumbing to lung cancer in May of 2005.

The photo is of the two of us on my wedding day in April 2005.

Beverage Monday.

Yummy Midori.

Midori the lovely honeydew melon liqueur. One of the only spirits that does taste as good as it smells.

Here's three nice and green drinks to match the August birthstone peridot.

Midori & Champagne Put a splash of MIDORI in a champagne glass and top with champagne.

Love Junk

1 Shot of MIDORI
1 shot of Peach Schnapps
Top with Apple Juice
Build over ice
Garnish with assorted fruit slices


Key Lime Pie
1 part MIDORI
2 parts Vanilla vodka
A Splash of Amaretto
1 part lime juice
2 parts whipped cream
lime wheel
graham crackers
Combine all in a shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a martini glass rimmed with graham crackers. Garnish with a lime

Recipes courtesy of Midori Awakening & Midori World.

Cheers,