We love weddings. A lot. We love them for one of the most beautiful of reasons—it’s the celebration of two people committing their lives to one another. It is the moment when a couple embarks on their new life together. But what goes into the making of a beautifully executed wedding? To find out, Dempsey …
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In 1883, Messrs. Dempsey & Carroll published LOVE
LOVE’S POWER Then, more than blest I fondly swear, “No power can with Love’s power compare! None in the starry court of Jove Is greater than the god of Love! If any can yet greater be, Yes, my Neaera! Yes, ‘tis thee!” Nott.
The Paper Anniversary: Wedding Anniversary Traditions and their Modern Twists
It is said that tradition dictates the etiquette of our time. Yet these traditions are subject to change, each developing its own modern twist to find its place in today’s world. Paper is the traditional first anniversary gift. The symbolism behind paper as the first anniversary gift lies in its construction; paper is bound together …
Why We Still Write Letters
Think of how many emails you receive in a day. They come from family and friends to fill you in on their lives, maybe with an attached picture of their new home or their dog. They’re sent throughout the day at all hours, containing business proposals, updates, commands, changes, ideas. You type up your reply, brief …
A Love of Many Colors: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
Imagine a love fueled by both intense devotion and tumultuous passion. This was the reality for artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. During the span of their 27 year relationship, artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exchanged numerous letters that reflect the spectrum of their love, encompassing their joy, anguish, and desire. In 1922, Frida …
Revisiting Our 14 Days of Valentines: The Chosen Love Note
This year we at Dempsey & Carroll asked ourselves, “Why does Valentine’s Day have to be only one day?” With this question in mind, we launched the 14 Days of Valentines to promote and honor the love that surrounds us. We extended the opportunity to everyone to share their love notes with us. After being …
After the War Ends, Love is Still There: Winston and Clementine Churchill
In times of love and war, handwritten letters reigned. For Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine, their letters acted as portals into each other’s worlds while apart during their 56 year relationship. Twenty-five years before he was to become the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Churchill, who was deeply devoted to his country, joined the …
The Fourteen Days of Valentine’s Day: Ready, Set, Show Your Love!
The Fourteen Days of Valentine’s Day are here! At Dempsey & Carroll, we enjoy celebrating life’s major events, especially the ones that stem from love. While love is in the air, we are inviting you to share your love letters, emails, texts, and post-its with us. All submissions should be sent to info@dempseyandcarroll.com before February …
In Matters of Diplomacy and Love: John and Abigail Adams
When we look to the past to better understand our world, we often seek the historical documents and correspondences that shaped our governments and their institutions. Yet, romance also left behind letters that continue to shape our understanding of not only the world as it once was, but of our shared humanity. John and Abigail …
Chemistry Seals the Bond: The Story of Marie and Pierre Curie
Although scientists Pierre and Marie Curie are most well-known for their discovery of the radioactive elements polonium and radium, the story of their romance is one that continues to echo outside the scientific community. Marie, originally from Poland, met French physicist Pierre when she came to Paris to pursue her studies in the physical sciences …