Overuse of the word "couture"

Posted by Cocoe on Jul 21, 2010

I grew up loving haute couture. Now the word couture strikes such a nerve because of how loosely it is used.

Roots, heritage, ancestry…when we marry, these are among the things we hold dear. As a wedding is planned, the elements of the couple’s individual past begin to fuse with the promise of a collective future. Traditions and customs open the doors to history. The bride and groom who embrace these curious concepts become the richer for caring.