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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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  • Wedding Gift Ideas for the Groom's Parents

    Weddings are emotional times for everyone involved. The bride and groom are acknowledging their commitment to each other in front of those who have loved them throughout their lives. Parents...

  • 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...

  • How to Find Ways to Honor Parents at a Wedding

    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...

  • How to Honor Parents With Wedding Dances

    Wedding dances are one of the most sentimental and beautiful part of the wedding reception. When the bride dances with her father and when the groom dances with his mother, these should be very...

  • 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 Honor Parents at a Wedding

    Whether your parents are still living or deceased, honoring your mother and father during your wedding ceremony or reception is a nice sign of appreciation. Start your own wedding traditions by...

  • How to Honor Parents in Wedding Invitations

    Honoring your parents on your wedding invitation is as easy as making a few adjustments in your wording and is well worth the effort when you know how proud you make your parents.

  • How to Include Parents in a Wedding Toast

    Preparing a wedding toast that honors your parents can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned speaker. Consider these ideas to help take off some of the strain so you can make your big day...

  • How to Honoring Parents with Wedding Music

    A wedding can be stressful and chaotic to plan, but the music doesn't have to cause anxiety. If you want to choose wedding and reception music that will honor your parents and show them how much...

  • How to Decide Seating for Parents at a Wedding

    Marriage is a huge step for everyone. Family and friends gather on this special day to wish you the best and celebrate this joyous day with you. Special seating should be considered for the...

  • How to Include the Father of the Groom

    While tradition places a great deal of importance on the parents of the bride, modern practices ensure that the father of the groom isn't left out.

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