Wedding Traditions & Customs

Latin American wedding traditions are very important to the people living in those countries, as well as to transplants in North America. It helps keep the family customs alive.

One long-standing wedding tradition involves the wedding garter. The groom tosses the garter at the reception, and the bachelors at the wedding try to catch it. The garter toss usually takes place...

Save money on your wedding by making your own bridal bouquet. The thought may seem overwhelming, but after learning the process and doing a couple of trial runs (silk flowers make cost-effective...

Attending a wedding of a loved one is often a joyous occasion in which participating in various traditions can create additional questions. One of those questions is, if you happen to catch the...

Many brides think the custom of tossing their bouquet is an outdated one, but they are at a loss for an alternative. Thankfully, there are many alternatives to tossing the bouquet, so any bride is...

Like many wedding traditions, the bridal bouquet has its origins in ancient times, when it was used to ward evil spirits away from the bridal couple. The flowers used today are much different and...

A wedding is one of the most important events in both the bride and the groom's entire life. All the events leading up to the wedding can be stressful and very time-consuming. On the wedding day,...

Wedding flowers just have to be beautiful --- they don't have to cost a lot! Follow the tips below and make the bridal party's flowers yourself --- or ask a creative friend to or relative to do...

Making a bouquet of ribbons for a bride to carry at the wedding rehearsal traditionally happens at the bridal shower. The bridesmaid collects the ribbons as the bride opens her gifts and then uses...

Wedding receptions are known for their traditions, and one of the most fun parts is catching the bouquet or the garter. The bouquet toss requires the bride to gather all the single women attending...

If you can’t be the bride, you can increase your hopes of being one soon if you catch the wedding bouquet, or so the tradition goes. Catching the wedding bouquet is definitely an honor, not...

A round or colonial wedding bouquet has been part of wedding tradition for many years. Round wedding bouquets can be a labor intensive project with individually wired flowers. The pre-formed...

While weddings are a special time for everyone in your family, it can also be a bittersweet day for your parents. There are ways that you can honor your mom and dad that will leave no dry eyes in...

Many young women want to catch a bridal bouquet. The bouquet often goes to a preplanned person, often a bridesmaid. The bride tries to aim the bouquet in the direction of the desired recipient. Of...

Most of us know about all the usual wedding traditions like the father-daughter dance, the mother-son dance, or the newly married couple's first dance together at the reception. The bouquet toss...

The gerber daisy is known as the flower for all seasons and occasions. These vibrant daisies lend themselves to either simple or formal wedding bouquets with limitless choices of colors and...

The bridal bouquet toss is believed to be derived from a 14th century French tradition in which female guests took a piece of the bride’s wedding gown. To avoid ruining the dress, the bride...

There are several options for a bouquet especially made for the wedding toss. You can have a bouquet made by a florist, friend or family member. Make the bouquet yourself using some simple silk...

Throw the traditional wedding bouquet over your shoulder and out the door. Think unique and get creative to make a one-of-a-kind bouquet for your wedding. You don't have to look far for ideas. A...

The tradition of carrying bridal bouquets started with the ancient Greeks. The art of preserving floral blooms has been around since before the Egyptians. Thanks to the trail and error of women...

Some wedding traditions may not be something you wish to include in your special day. One such tradition is the garter toss. Many couples feel that a garter toss is a tired tradition and that they...

Keeping your wedding unique can be as easy as finding the greatest alternative bridal bouquet tosses that any of your family and friends have seen in years. Finding the most creative ideas won't...

Tossing the wedding bouquet is a tradition still celebrated in many American weddings. Interestingly, the tradition itself evolved as a means of self-defense. Any piece of the bride’s clothing or...

The toss of the wedding bouquet is a long standing tradition in marriage ceremonies. It stems from the belief in the good luck properties of certain herbs. These herbs were placed in the bouquet...

Although this tradition dates back to Medieval French times, the garter toss has become a comedic staple of today’s American wedding receptions. Follow these steps to ensure a memorable toss on...