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In the West, there are few traditions that really stand out as having been around for hundreds of years. It is all about changing with the times. Although on the surface some traditions may not...
Indian brides are very different from western brides. Everything is different about them...from the dress to the way the wedding takes place. The wedding is performed in a very traditional...
For hundreds of years, brides have worn decorative bridal garters under their wedding dresses. Deemed a lucky token, this classical wedding accessory made of silk and lace is still coveted by...
Marriage traditions in the USA are held tightly to by the most forward-thinking couples. They are steeped in a reverence for the marriage vow and highly anticipated for the celebratory nature of...
The tossing of the bouquet and garter are among the traditions at American weddings. Many brides wear a garter that is personalized in some way, making the event even more special. The garter...
Everyone has seen a beautiful bride carry flowers down the aisle, but few people know the significance behind the flowers. While it's true flowers add a touch of glamour to a wedding, there are...
Bridal bouquets originated with the wearing of herbs and flowers thousands of years ago, then evolved to today's neatly cut arrangements of flowers. Bouquets were thought to bring luck to the...
I imagine (although I can't remember) a time where families simply had a mom and a dad. And that was it. But brides of today come from all manner of families. They may have a father and a...
A wedding is one of the most important moments in a couple's life together. If either the groom or the bride, or perhaps both, are of Italian heritage, they can choose to incorporate rich Italian...
Second marriage ceremonies are no longer bound by the restrictions they once were. Go contemporary or ultratraditional, understated or glamorous. The choices are yours.