Vintage 1982 Precious Moments # E-9255 Bride and Groom Bless You Two This beautiful "Bless You Two" Figurine features a young Groom carrying his new Bride over threshold into their new life together. A lasting precious and memorable gift for the Wedding Couple and would make a wonderful Cake Topper and a lasting keepsake of that special day. Details: Number: E-9255 Title: Bless You Two Copyright 1982 Retired 2009 Mark: Cross Measures: approximately 5 1/4" high Signature: Jonathan David Licensed by: Enesco Imports Made of hand painted porcelain CONDITION : Excellent, new, in the original box FYI: About the Tradition of Carrying a Bride over the Threshold... An old fashioned tradition that began back in the ancient Roman times, when daughters were promised, bought and sold and most times not that happy about going home with their new husband, so she was usually just "dragged" over the threshold, until one smart groom picked her up and carried her... another belief in ancient times, was that demons could enter a new home through the soles of a new bride's feet, so to protect her and their new home, she was carried over the threshold... and Over time it evolved and became the tradition that is practiced today, either just for fun, a symbol of a promise to always keep her safe, or to keep the demons from following them into the home, who knows, either was it's a good idea. I have many more Precious Moments figurines I will be adding soon. Keep checking back, or if you are looking for a specific figurine, please contact me, I might just have it. --------------------------- All the other stuff and information -------------------------- PAYMENT: PayPal SHIPPING Hadling : All items ship carefully packed from California USA, usually within 24-72 hours, not counting weekends and Holidays. IF YOU NEED IT FASTER - We can ship Priority or Fedex. Flat rate shipping cost includes actual postage cost, signature confirmation fees, shipping, fees charged by web-hosts, packaging materials, shipping supplies, (boxes, labels, envelopes, etc), packing materials, etc., which may vary depending on the item, destination and other factors. COMBINING MULTIPLE PURCHASES TO SAVE ON SHIPPING COSTS E-Mail me a list of items you are interested in purchasing, along with your US Zip Code or your Country and Postal Code and I will calculate the lowest possible shipping costs. Just make sure the shipping address for all orders are the same. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: International shipping is available to most destinations, including UK, Canada, Netherlands, Australia PLEASE CONTACT ME for International Shipping Rates BEFORE placing your order. Please include your shipping address, your Country and Postal Code and I will calculate the lowest possible shipping costs. RETURNS, REFUNDS and DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:. All sales are final, except for goods damaged in transit. (Please take photographs of the damaged package and any damages to the contents, and send me the photos.) I am not a collector or a business, and returns are costly for me. But, I do my best to describe items as accurately as possible, and note any flaws or damage, All my items are from my personal collection (not estate sales), so each one has a precious memory for me. But, now downsizing and lack of space I want these Precious Moments memories to go to someone who will enjoy them as much as I have. From the bottom of my heart I sincerely appreciate your purchasing, looking and sharing, and I hope you are pleased with your purchases. Please visit my store to see my other items. I'm adding new items as often as possible so please check back often. If you are looking for a specific Precious Moments figurine you don't see please message me, I just might have it. PLEASE contact me if you have any questions or concerns ... and Thank you so much for stopping by to look at my items!. --------------