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Wedding Traditions & Customs

Wedding Traditions & Customs

Understand wedding traditions and shed light on all that’s old, new, borrowed and blue. Learn the appropriate way to navigate the first dance, cut the cake and toss the bouquet. Need culture-specific advice? Research everything from Italian wedding traditions to the customs of a Mexican ceremony. Ever wonder why it’s bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the big event? eHow offers the scoop on this and many other superstitions. You’ll even find suggestions for honoring parents and grandparents.

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  • Creative Ways to Give Grooms a Wedding Band

    A groom's wedding band is an item he will wear forever, so purchasing a classic, timeless ring is often a smart route to take. You'll want him try on the ring before the actual ceremony, as...

  • Does the Wedding Band Go on First?

    Though many customs and traditions have changed how and why wedding bands and engagement rings are used, the meanings are still there: love, commitment and fidelity. Though the engagement ring is...

  • The Proper Way to Wear a Wedding Engagement Ring

    An engagement is an exciting time in a couple's life before they forge a union together by getting married. During this time, a woman wears an engagement ring on her leftshand to state that she...

  • What to Engrave on a Wedding Band

    A personal, meaningful message engraved inside a wedding band makes the symbol of your eternal love even more special for the two of you. It can be a favorite saying, a religious message, a line...

  • How to Make Garters

    One well-known wedding tradition is the toss of the garter, done by the groom. So, finding the right garter to use for this tradition is just one more task on an engaged couple's to-do list. You...

  • Latin American Wedding Music Traditions

    A Latin American themed wedding might be for you! Latin American wedding music traditions range from playing "Ave Maria" during the wedding ceremony to pieces you can tango to during the...

  • How to Choose a Song for a First Dance

    The bride and groom's first dance together as husband and wife is always a big moment in the reception. All eyes will be on you as you take to the dance floor. Here's how you can make that memory...

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