• Originally named Sextilis in Latin, August was renamed in honor of Augustus in 8 BC because several of the most significant events in his rise to power, culminating in the fall of Alexandria, which fell in this month.

• August's flower is the gladiolus or poppy, and its birthstone is the peridot.

• In Irish, August is known as Lúnasa, a modern rendition of Lughnasadh, from the god Lugh.

• In Swedish, the month is named augusti, literally plural of the Latin augustus - "the venerable".

• In the pagan wheel of the year August begins at or near Lughnasadh in the northern hemisphere and Imbolc in the southern hemisphere.

• August 21, 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States of America.

• The middle week of August is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

• August is the only month without a major (religious or federal) holiday in the United States.

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Day-Of Wedding Assistance

"September is the New June" my new client told me.  Mother of the Bride, she's hosting her only daughter's big day at their seaside home on Marblehead Neck next month. She'd like to enjoy the celebration in the moment, so she called me to help with any details on that day.  From getting lunches ready for the bridal party to ensuring timing, being at the ready for any last-minute adjustments, I'm looking forward to being part of this very personal event.