Wedding Traditions

How to Give a Great Toast

By MisterD

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Being asked to deliver a toast at any occasion is a very nice honor, so it should not be taken lightly. Proper preparation will ensure that the reason you were asked in the first place means that the person who did the asking won't regret their ... more »

How to Give an Irish Blessing

By breezycycle

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Do you want to find just the right Irish blessing? There are many beautifully stated Irish blessings that may be perfect for a wedding toast, a special letter, or a work of art... more »

How to Have a Family Circle in your Unity Candle Ceremony

By christieo1

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The symbolism of a unity candle ceremony in your wedding is to visually show the joining of two people and by extension two families. This is a creative take on that idea that will include all the members of your family in an unique and special way... more »

How to Have Fun at a Wedding

By missymay

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Never be bored at a wedding again. Here's an easy way to always have fun!.. more »

How to Honor Chinese Wedding Traditions

By eHow Weddings Editor

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The Chinese wedding traditions are splendid in their appearances. The color red figures prominently, from the color of the wedding invitations and the traditional banquet wedding gown to the hue of the envelopes containing gifts. The bride and ... more »

How to Include the Mother of the Bride

By eHow Weddings Editor

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The bride's mother often serves as unofficial wedding consultant, but her role as MOB can encompass so much more... more »

How to Include the Mother of the Groom

By eHow Weddings Editor

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The groom's mother plays a far more important role than simply coordinating outfits with the mother of the bride. Honor her with duties that can be either traditional or contemporary... more »

How to Make a Toast

By mjsais

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Offering a toast is a fabulous way to pay tribute to someone special. That person may be a guest in your home, your host at a dinner party or the guest of honor at a celebration. Knowing the steps to a proper toast will leave you free to ... more »

How to Not Drink Alcohol During a Toast

By eHow Weddings Editor

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There are many occasions that call for a toast in someone's honor. Weddings, promotions and anniversary parties are but a few. The raising of a roomful of wine glasses shows admiration and respect for the honoree. A non-drinker can feel ill at ... more »

How to Pick a Rehearsal Dinner Menu

By RockOnRockL

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The last item a bride and groom want to worry about the night before their wedding is the rehearsal dinner. From family feuds to plane delays to bridesmaid meltdowns, a number of problems can arise. Make sure food isn’t one of them by ... more »

How to Pick an affortable and GOOD photographer for your Wedding

By capeside

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Pick a Photographer for your wedding.. more »

How to Plan a Wedding With an Ethnic Theme

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Many brides and grooms are opting to show pride in their heritage by hosting a wedding with an ethnic theme. Read on to learn how to plan a wedding with an ethnic theme... more »

How to Plan an Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Arranging a ceremony for two people of different religions can be a harrowing obstacle when planning a wedding - or it can be the perfect opportunity to share your spiritual beliefs and begin to blend your two worlds... more »

How to Preserve a Boutonniere

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Like a photo album, corsage or bridal bouquet, a boutonniere is often an organic reminder of a special day or event that you want to keep for as long as possible. Because the boutonniere is made from flowers that quickly decay and fall apart, ... more »

How to React to a Toast

By mjsais

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Whether it’s at your wedding or your retirement party, when you’re offered a toast you should know how to react. Toasts are made to acknowledge a guest of honor, to offer congratulations or to bestow thanks. If there’s a chance someone may honor ... more »

How to Reject an Invitation to be a Bridesmaid

By RockOnRockL

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Your friend is getting married, and you’re thrilled. You love her and her fiancé and wish them a long, happy life together. But when she asks you to join the bridal party, your first thought is to run the other way. Maybe it’s a time constraint. ... more »

How to Select a Wedding Unity Candle

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Lighting the unity candle is a relatively new wedding tradition that has gained wide popularity in the past few years. The act of lighting one pillar candle with two individual taper candles symbolizes the start of a couple's new life together as ... more »

How to Support Traditional Marriage

By eHow Weddings Editor

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As more states allow civil unions and same-sex marriage, many people are coming to the defense of traditional marriage. In addition to national efforts, state organizations are mobilizing to support the marriage of one man and one woman. Follow ... more »

How to Survive Bachelor Party Blues If You're The Bride

By Kelly185

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You've sent out your invitations, hired your wedding vendors, and are putting the final touches on your wedding planning festivities. The last month or two before the big day are always hectic, yet memorable. Planning a wedding, engagement party, ... more »

How to Use a Mi-Ai or Japanese Matchmaker

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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The mi-ai interview is an ancient Japanese tradition in which a go-between (or matchmaker) brings together a prospective bride and groom to learn if there is potential for marriage. Many couples in Japan still rely on this custom today... more »

How to Write a Poem for a Wedding

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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Throughout the ages poets have been composing wedding poems. Perhaps a couple has asked you to exercise your poetic skills and write a poem for their upcoming nuptials. Once you know a few particulars about the couple, you will find writing a ... more »

How to Write Your Own Vows

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Expression of your love and feelings toward your fiancé is a given for a wedding. But you can do this through your own words, and not leave it up to the minister or priest. Choosing to write your own vows is a common decision many couples make ... more »

How to Write Your Wedding Thank-You Notes

By BLC-Girl

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The wedding is over and you and your new spouse have happily unwrapped all of those great gifts from your wedding registry. Now it is time to send a thank you and make sure that you remember those fabulous people that generously sent you off ... more »

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