Lauren Bacall’s Bouquet Toss

In honor of her passing, TheWeek.com posted this priceless footage of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart on their wedding weekend – including a classic bouquet toss. Back in the forties, the bouquet toss had yet to devolve into the single-woman shaming exercise that it has often become today (we at My Little Flower Shop are advocates … Read moreLauren Bacall’s Bouquet Toss

Wedding Movies We Love! The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music, 1964 Technicolor musical starring a fresh-faced Julie Andrews has such a dramatic movie wedding! In a dark and shadowy abbey, wearing a dress that falls somewhere between nun’s habit and Princess Grace, Fraulein Maria ties the knot. A widowed dad marrying the nanny is a tired plot device nowadays. In this case, it’s … Read moreWedding Movies We Love! The Sound of Music

Favorite wedding movie! Bend it Like Beckham – a winner.

There are epic weddings in Bollywood films, but for today we’re sticking to the charming Bend It Like Beckham a coming-of-age/girl-power/family dramedy about a young woman wanting to fit in, but stay true to herself.  Played against the background of her older sister’s wedding preparations, it’s a lovely tale of friendship, family, and learning to … Read moreFavorite wedding movie! Bend it Like Beckham – a winner.