In 1613 Donne contributed to the Lachrymae lachrymarum an obscure and frigid elegy on the death of the prince of Wales, and wrote his famous Marriage Song for St Valentine's Day to celebrate the nuptials of the elector palatine with the princess Elizabeth.
At the same time, however, gourmet cupcakes can be perfectly suitable for the most sophisticated nuptials.
With a little time and effort, couples can create spectacular invitations perfectly suited to their unique nuptials, and often at a fraction of the cost.
From how to dress to what to bring, the magical solution to all etiquette issues is found in that one piece of paper that presents upcoming nuptials to your world.
Even if the grapevine is that children aren't welcome at your nuptials, there will always be families that assume they're the exception.