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TRADITIONS

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    Many wedding behaviors and traditions are passed along from one generation to the next.  These traditions, including the positions in which the bride and groom stand, rituals performed during the ceremony and guest responses, all symbolize a bride’s and groom’s cultural, social and / or religious affiliations.  Consider the following list of traditions and consider if any seem appropriate for your wedding.

THE BOUQUET
    Originally, brides carried spices or garlic to ward off evil spirits.  As time went on, women lost the scent bags and began carrying bouquets containing flowers.  Many times flowers carry symbolism for things such as faithfulness, love and purity

THE VEIL
    Symbolizing purity and virginity, the veil was used to hide a young woman’s eyes from her fiancé.  Engagements of old were arranged, so for many, the wedding was the first time a groom set eyes upon his bride.

PROSPERITY TOSS
    Rice was thrown in honor of a newlywed couple’s fertility, and also to wish for a good harvest.  Today, other items are substituted for rice because of its potentially negative effects on wildlife.  Consider having your guests blow bubbles, which can also double as wedding favors, or throw petals or sunflower seeds.

BREAKING THE GLASS
    The Jewish wedding tradition of breaking the glass is steeped in tradition.  Although interpretations vary, tradition states that, at the end of a Jewish ceremony, the groom steps on the glass (wrapped in a cloth) and the audience shouts, “Mazel Tov.”  That many shards that the groom’s action produces represent the hope that the couple’s love will be as plentiful.  Other interpretations suggest that the broken glass also symbolizes the need to foster love because it is a fragile virtue, or the end of the couple’s lives as singles.

CATHOLIC WEDDINGS
        Catholic weddings are conducted under the instruction of an elaborate liturgy.  The service is typically performed in English, or preferred language of the bridal party, moving through six distinct stages.  The audience is uniquely involved in this ceremony tradition.

DOVES
    For Christian-Judeo cultures, doves symbolize peace and fidelity.  Doves are monogamous birds and are used to symbolize the union of a couple.  Releasing doves at your wedding can add ambiance and grace to your ceremony.  If you’re planning to incorporate doves in your wedding, plan ahead.  Businesses that offer dove releases will cancel in windy, rainy, or snowy conditions to protect their birds.  Butterflies could always be substituted for doves.

OLD, NEW, BORROWED AND BLUE
    Something old is an object that symbolizes a bride’s kinship to her family.  Something new represents a bride’s union with her husband’s family, and her new future.  Something borrowed is intended to be an object from a friend or the family who enjoys a successful marriage; chose in hope that the newlywed couple will also enjoy a strong marriage.  Something blue represents purity.  These trinkets might be given to the bride by her family or she may have ideas for what she wants to use.

WHITE AISLE RUNNER
    A white aisle runner symbolizes walking on sacred ground.  Plan ahead before using one outside --- wind and wet weather can ruin this tradition.

UNITY CANDLE
    Moments before the ceremony begins, the mothers of the bride and groom walk to the altar together to light candles. Once the bride has entered, she and the groom each take the candle that their mother has ignited and used it to light a middle candle with both their flames.  Wine can be substituted for candles depending on your religious affiliation.

THE WEDDING RINGS
    A circle has no end.  The ring represents a couple’s eternal and endless love for one another and it is given to symbolize faithfulness.  More importantly, many ancient civilizations believed the ring finger held a vein that led directly to the heart.  Placing a ring on the fourth was a way of connecting the promise of faithfulness to the heart.

KISSING THE BRIDE
    The kiss is a way for a couple to publicly seal their marriage.  This act symbolizes a sharing of souls.  It’s also where we get the saying, “sealed with a kiss.”

THE COUPLE PRONOUNCED AS HUSBAND AND WIFE
    When an officiant pronounces a couple “husband and wife," he is doing so to declare a definite point in time when a marriage began.  It is spoken to establish the validity of a union.

SIGNING A GUEST BOOK
    Marriage is a between two persons and a guest book is a way for witnesses to establish their witness of a union.  Many sources say the book should be signed after the wedding.  In much simpler terms, a guest book is a great way to remember who attended your wedding.
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THE RECEIVING LINE
    The receiving line is an opportunity for the couple to greet all guests, and for guests to offer congratulations and good wishes.  Parents of the bride and groom also stand in line to receive blessings and congratulations from guests.

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Locations

Philadelphia 
1701 Spruce Street
2nd Floor - Enter on 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inside Henry A. Davidsen Custom Tailors & Image Consultants
Phone: 215-300-5881
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By Appointment Only!

Schuylkill County 
118 Sunbury Street
Minersville, PA 17954
Phone: 570-399-5428

Montgomery County
24 Cheyenne Road
Royersford, PA 19468
On Site Fittings:  Home & Office
Phone: 215-300-5881
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What Our Clients Are Saying

Michael & Hannah (Graver) Pothering  - Purchased suits for groom and groomsmen and rented suits for their father for their beautiful wedding at Mountain Valley Golf Course on August 27, 2016 said:
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“Thanks so much for getting the guys in tip top shape.  They looked great!!” ​
Jane Yourey, Nativity BVM High School – Coordinated a fashion show in January of 2016 for students to show off the latest prom gown and tuxedos.  Mr. T’s provided the tuxedos for the boys to show off. 
​She said: 
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“Nativity’s young gentlemen looked outstanding and has a perfect fit.
Thank you for sharing your expertise and time to help accent the Spring Prom Fashion Show.”
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Meg and Dave Zawisza – Rented tuxedo for their wedding in 2010. 
They said: 
​“Thank you so much for all the time and effort you gave to make our wedding tuxes look so great?  As you well know, in planning such a big event, you have to rely on a lot of people to make things happen as you planned.  Although there were some details we wondered how they’d turn out, the tuxes were never one of them and we knew you’d take good care of us.  We will highly recommend you to other.  Thanks again for such a great experience!”

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Mr T's Tuxedos & Philly Formals
Bill Troutman  215-300-5881
Jaime Troutman  570-617-7616

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