Wedding Traditions

How to Choose Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue for the Bride

By emily1724

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It’s a tradition for every bride; finding something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Deriving from an English rhyme, you can help the bride to be, choose a modern or traditional touch to the customary ritual. It doesn’t ... more »

How to Exchange Yui-No Gifts Before a Japanese Wedding

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Prior to your wedding, prepare a yui-no ceremony, in which the bride and groom and their families exchange a series of gifts that signify happiness and fortune... more »

How to Makeup tips for the Indian Bride!

By AskaMakeupGuru

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Here are couple of tips for the Indian bride when considering makeup for her wedding day!.. more »

How to Pick a Rice Alternative for a Wedding

By April Hall

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Rice is out when it comes to wedding celebrations. It’s hard to clean up in addition to being bad for the environment, including birds and other foraging wildlife. Many venues no longer allow it in favor of a more organic solution... more »

How to Stay Calm the Night Before the Wedding

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Relax with loved ones, but don't forget to take some time out for yourself - you've planned the perfect wedding and you owe it to yourself to indulge yourself before the big day... more »

How to Have a Feminist Wedding

By NaomiRG

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What does it mean to have a "feminist wedding"? Different couples may define this in many ways, just as different people define feminism in many ways. Most would agree, however, that a feminist wedding includes alternatives to some of the more ... more »

How to Pick a Wedding Dress Style

By Jennifer K

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One of the most important things for every bride on her wedding day is how she looks in her wedding dress. If you want to look your best on your wedding day, you must pick the right wedding dress style. From the type of skirt to the design of the ... more »

How to Be a the Perfect Wedding Guest

By April

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I've been to many weddings and have learned what to do and what not to do at a wedding. These tips will give you the tools to be a perfect wedding guest... more »

How to Have a Dollar Dance at a Wedding

By eHow Weddings Editor

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It is your wedding day and even though the ceremony went off without a hitch, the reception is another matter. Will everybody get enough to eat? Will some people have too much to drink? Will the carved ice sculpture melt? Should we have a dollar ... more »

How to Make Rice to Throw at Weddings

By MelanieF

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Throwing rice at the newly married couple at the end of their wedding is a time-honored tradition. Wedding guests stand and wait at the point where the newlyweds will exit and toss a handful of rice in celebration of the new life the couple are ... more »

How to Plan a Traditional Italian Wedding

By eHow Weddings Editor

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In the past, many marriages were arranged by the families of the bride and groom. In the spirit of such a union, traditional Italian weddings are lengthy and elaborate feasts that celebrate the coming together of the bride's and groom's families... more »

How to Prepare Jaangri for a Hindu Dowry

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Jaangri is a special sweet that a Hindu bride might offer as a gift to the groom's family prior to the wedding... more »

How to Write Your Own Personal Wedding Vows

By Diane Cuesta

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Are you thinking of writing your own personal wedding vows? There are several things to consider before you write the language that ties you together for eternity. If you want to write the most magical message of love that you have ever written, ... more »

How to Decorate a Newlyweds' Car

By eHow Weddings Editor

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The vows have been exchanged, the cake has been cut and the bride and groom are ready to make their grand exit from the reception. This is where you can make sure the lovebirds go out in style. Here is how to decorate a newlyweds' car... more »

How to Lead a Grand March at a Wedding

By Lindah

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A wedding is a joyous time and getting all the guest involved in your new life together is great. One way to do that is during the reception to have a Grand March. Here's are some steps to successfully get all to participant. The key is starting ... more »

How to Be a Best Man

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Being chosen as best man is an honor and a responsibility. Here's how to fill the role... more »

How to Decide Who Should Walk You Down the Aisle

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Although it's traditional for a bride's father to walk her down the aisle, that arrangement isn't ideal for everyone. Today's families can sometimes be complicated, and 21st-century brides may have mixed feelings about being "given away." Keep ... more »

How to give a wedding toast like a pro

By songbird2222

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How to give wedding toast like a Pro! You can give a memorabel wedding toast at your best friends wedding... more »

How to Have a Lion Dance at a Chinese Wedding

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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A lion dance is often performed at Chinese weddings to bring the newlyweds good luck and ward off evil spirits... more »

How to Have a Sand Unity Jar in your Wedding

By christieo1

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Are you looking for a unique and easy idea for your wedding ceremony? This sand unity jar is a wonderful alternative to a traditional unity candle. This is a great ceremony for outdoor weddings where the wind can make a candle ceremony challenging... more »

How to Make a Unique Wedding Guest Book Photo Mat

By christieo1

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Instead of the traditional wedding guest book that will eventually get buried in your house, you can try something new and unique by making a guest book photo mat. It's a fun and easy way to preserve this special day... more »

How to make bubble wands for your upcoming wedding.

By candctroll

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Many people are starting to use bubbles in their wedding ceremony as opposed to birdseed or rice. Following are step by step insturctions on how to decorate your bubble wands... more »

How to Make Flower Girl Dress Sachets

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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During your wedding there's always the task of making something memorable for your bridal party to take home with them after the big event. Flower girl dress sachets are feminine, lovely and smell wonderfully. Your wedding party can hang these in ... more »

How to Plan a Wedding Shower

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Some brides-to-be thrive on showers, while others would rather avoid the entire concept. Here are some ideas to help you throw a great party everyone will enjoy... more »

How to Prepare Rawa Laddu for a Hindu Dowry

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Some Hindu brides prepare a pastry called rawa laddu to present to the groom's family as a gift or "edible dowry" prior to the wedding... more »

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