Wedding Customs

Sand ceremonies represent the unity of a couple that is marrying or demonstrate the union of a couple and their existing children coming together as a family. Sand ceremonies reinterpret the older...

Unity candles have become a popular and touching part of modern weddings. The lighting of the candles symbolizes the unity of the two people being joined in marriage. This ritual is appropriate...

The unity sand ceremony is an alternative to the more traditional unity candle as a way to illustrate the joining of two lives into one. In weddings where the bride or groom has children, the...

The traditional Indian wedding is a brilliant reflection of India's opulence, faith and vibrant spirit. Lavish and colorful, Indian wedding ceremonies are one of the culture's most sacred and...

A unity sand ceremony is an alternative to the tradition of the unity candle. Like the unity candle, it symbolizes the couple coming together as one and can involve other family members or the...

The sand ceremony is a beautiful moment where a new family comes together. Couples often choose to include their children, whether previous children or children they have together, in the sand...

Passing out small mementos, such as a wedding program, at your ceremony gives your guests a pleasant reminder of your special day. Learn about how to create them in a way that reflects your vows...

The lighting of the unity candle is a relatively newer custom in weddings used to symbolize the coming together of two families--the bride's and the groom's--into a single familial union. While...

As women who love women, we want to have a romantic and memorable commitment ceremony. Eloping can be an exciting and special way to do this. You might even feel like wild women by the end of it!...

The wedding ceremony presents a special day for the couple exchanging vows. It may not be a big deal to you, but it is to them. Therefore you need to be on your best behaviour from beginning to end.

Handfasting rituals are popular additions to traditional wedding ceremonies due to their strong cultural and historical backgrounds. They also provide a surprise for guests, which keeps the...

There are many different types of Wiccan Handfasting or Wedding ceremonies to choose from such as the Six Chords, Celtic Neo-Pagan and a Traditional Handfasting. The choice of using the Priest or...

Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life and one you will remember forever. As you look back at the photos of your wedding ceremony, you don’t want to have to double check...