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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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  • Philippine Wedding Gift Ideas

    Gifts given by wedding guests to the couple are traditionally items the newlyweds would need in their home, or that they have registered for as wanting or needing. However, Filipino weddings honor...

  • Where to Buy Wedding Party Gifts

    It is necessary to buy your wedding party gifts prior to your wedding. You have asked them to stand up with you on your special day and they have agreed and along the way they have likely helped...

  • What is a Proper Gift for Italian Wedding?

    Italian weddings are rich in symbolism and tradition. An Italian wedding reception will be lavish with great care taken to ensure that all in attendance enjoy themselves and the day is memorable....

  • Gifts for Mothers on the Wedding Day

    Although mothers typically hold a special place of honor on the wedding day of their children, it is not required to give them a gift on that day. Thank you gifts are traditionally given at the...

  • Unique Wedding Gifts for Parents

    Brides and grooms often give their parents gifts to show their appreciation for helping with the wedding. These gifts are even better when they are unique. Unique wedding gifts for parents are all...

  • Groomsmen Gift Ideas

    It's tradition to give gifts to your bridal party as appreciation for all of the groomsmen's hard work. The gift exchange can take place at the rehearsal dinner or on the day of the wedding....

  • Marriage Traditions in America

    Marriage traditions in America are incredibly flexible. America is a diverse country, and wedding traditions have been influenced by cultures around the world. Common traditions include writing...

  • How to Shop for Anniversary Gifts

    A New Year is here and and with that comes anniversaries. And with these special days so will the gifts be needed. Here is a quick guide for gift giving on anniversaries.

  • How to Find Wedding Gifts

    Wedding gifts are given to the bride and groom at a wedding. It is a tradition that is long standing, so if you are going to a wedding, you will be expected to bring a few nice, acceptable wedding...

  • How to Give Cool Gifts to a Bridal Party

    Show your appreciation to your bridal party by creating fun gifts that will bring them joy. Make the gifts all about them; avoid wedding theme gifts these are too often put in a drawer and...

  • How to Pick a Wedding Gift for Parents

    When buying presents for your bridal attendants, don't forget to purchase something for your parents. Your parents have guided and nurtured you throughout life. As you embark on a life together...

  • How to Choose Gifts for Your Wedding Party

    Many couples present gifts to show their appreciation to the wedding party. Often presented at the rehearsal dinner, these gifts are frequently the same for everyone. But you can make it more...

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