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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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  • Western Style Wedding Traditions

    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...

  • How to Look like an indian bride

    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...

  • The History of the Wedding Garter Tradition

    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...

  • USA Marriage Traditions

    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 Purpose of a Wedding Garter

    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...

  • Why Do Brides Carry Flowers?

    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...

  • Why Does a Bride Carry a Bouquet?

    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...

  • How to Dance with Your Father AND Stepfather at Your Wedding

    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...

  • About Italian Weddings

    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...

  • How to Get Married the Second Time

    Second marriage ceremonies are no longer bound by the restrictions they once were. Go contemporary or ultratraditional, understated or glamorous. The choices are yours.

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