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Crocheted Weddings,Crocheted Weddings

© Lisa A. Hamblin

A special, cherished moment in time. A day of celebration. One of the most special times in a woman’s life is the day she marries her sweetheart. In days past, mothers and grandmothers would pass down quality heirlooms for that special day in a woman’s life. Heirlooms that became family treasures handed down from generation to generation. Whether it be a hand crocheted handkerchief , a doily or a wedding dress, the item was treasured because it was so lovingly made and thoughtfully given. What could make your daughter’s wedding day more special than to give her hand crocheted accessories for her wedding. She may even want her wedding gown to be crocheted. Heirlooms such as these are rarely heard of anymore due to the decrease in such crafts being passed down. If your family hasn’t passed wedding heirlooms to subsequent generations you could start a real tradition. Crocheted lace offers a delicate feminine touch to any occasion but it seems to be taylor made weddings.

The following links may help you make your (or your daughter’s) wedding day a more memorable one. Some patterns listed are free but others require a charge.

WEDDING DRESS

Royal Wedding Dress: http://www.sol.co.uk/c/cbacon/crochet/cd...

More Wedding Dress Patterns http://www.sol.co.uk/c/cbacon/weddingdre...

Free Wedding Dress Pattern Via Email (or other pattern of your choice) http://www.sol.co.uk/c/cbacon/freebiesen...

BRIDAL ACCESSORIES

McCall’s Crochet Bridal Garter (free): http://crochetpartners.org/Patterns/CPpa...

1895 Crochet Garters http://www.onceuponapattern.com/custom/g...

Bridal Garter http://crochetnmore.com/bridalgarter.htm

Bride’s Handkerchief http://www.dreamwater.net/biz/crochetkim...

Bridal Hankie (completely crocheted) http://crochetnmore.com/bridalhankie.htm

Bridal Shell Keepsake Pouch http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/j...

Lucky Penny Holder Pattern (free): http://craftcentralstation.com/projects/...

Flower Girl Basket http://www.steffosborne.com/knit/c-fgbsk...

Bridal Shell Ring Bearer’s Pillow http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/...

Wedding Shell Fan http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/j...

SPECIAL MEMORIES

Have a wedding doily custom made at Crochet Memories: http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/...

Bridal Wreath Bedspread http://www.crochet-knitting.com/bridal.h...

TABLE DECORATIONS

Peace Dove (can be used for table decoration) http://members.aol.com/SAG55/dove.html

Wedding Bells (for the experienced crocheter) http://www.murlin.com/~artmac/wed.htm

Whether you crochet the table decorations, a wedding garter or the wedding gown, the bride and groom are sure to appreciate the time and effort put forth for their special day. My Sister-In-Law was married this past March. For her wedding I offered my time as part of the wedding gift. I crocheted two flower girl baskets, a ring bearer’s pillow and her garter. Everyone loved the special touch that was added through the use of crocheted items and a lot of the pressure of preparing everything for the wedding was taken off of the bride. Her wedding was beautiful to say the least!

Start your own wedding tradition today by making one special item that can be passed from generation to generation. Give your ancestors something to treasure and your family something to remember you by. To add a special touch you could give the pattern to be handed down along with the item you choose. Encourage your relatives to crochet so the craft can be passed down along with your treasures.