Wedding Traditions & Customs

Ribbon wands make a dramatic and far less messy alternative to rice or bird seed as the bride and groom come back down the aisle at a wedding. They are inexpensive and an easy do-it-yourself project.

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...

Decorating the car of a newlywed couple is a fun tradition--the more outrageous the decorations, the better. There are a variety of items you can use to adorn the vehicle: tin cans, streamers,...

The little details will make your wedding special, such as a handmade ring bearer's pillow. The wedding ring cushion is a small pillow on which a junior member of the bridal party carries the...

It's fairly easy to make your own unity candles for your wedding, using one pillar and two taper candles. They will be special since you can incorporate accents that match your wedding colors and...

The tradition of bearing rings down the aisle on a pillow probably echoes the Egyptian ceremony of showcasing the couple's prized jewels on a cushion during their wedding ceremony. There's no...

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...

This makes a great personal gift for a bride, or it can be a fun DIY project for the bride. It's best that you have some crochet experience before starting this if you are using it for a wedding....

Wedding garters are not that hard to make. If you'd like to personalize yours, here's how to do it. You can find ribbon and edgings in all kinds of patterns. Reference the wedding colors, the...

Decorating the wedding car is a long held tradition which is meant to be a surprise for the happy couple. This tradition began as a "last practical joke" that the groomsmen would pull on their...

Wedding favors are an important feature at any wedding. They can be as elaborate or as simple as you choose. There is simply nothing more beautiful then something handmade. Handmade wedding favors...

A bridal arch is a traditional part of many wedding ceremonies. A couple stands beneath it when they join hands and recite their vows before family and friends. The arch is a symbol of unity and...

The costs of a wedding usually go well beyond the budgets of many people. You have the large costs of the dress, ceremony and venue that most couples plan for. However a wedding brings about a lot...

Throwing bird seed at weddings is a traditional way to send off the bride and groom. In recent years, the bird seed toss has been replaced by bubbles and confetti, but if you’re looking to...

Throwing rice at weddings is a traditional way to send off the bride and groom. The rice toss began as a way to send off the newlywed couple with good luck and prosperity. Throwing rice was...

Throwing rice at the newly married couple at the end of their wedding is a time-honored tradition. Wedding guests stand and wait at the point where the newlyweds will exit and toss a handful of...

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...

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...