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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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  • How to Write Best Man Toasts - Jitters be Gone

    The Secret To Preparing For Best Man Toasts With Confidence? Preparation. "There's No Excuse For Lack Of Preparation" - Lou Holtz DIY Best Man Toasts Start by putting pen to paper and...

  • Etiquette for Wedding Toasts

    Being asked to give a wedding toast is an honor, as well as a big responsibility. It is to your words that guests will raise their glasses to wish the bride and groom well in their life together....

  • How to Make a Wedding Toast Memorable

    A wedding is a special occasion, remembered for a lifetime, and wedding toasts can make it more memorable. A wedding toast or wedding speech can be funny, heartfelt and leave an emotional impact...

  • About Wedding Toasts

    One of the major events at a wedding reception is the toast to the newlyweds given by the best man, but the wish for health, happiness and good luck can be offered by anyone present. Some cultures...

  • Wedding Toasts: What Not To Do

    Wedding toasts should not be done when you are drunk. Get tips on what not to do during a wedding toast from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

  • Wedding Toasts: What To Do

    Wedding toasts should be about five minutes in length. Get tips on writing a great wedding toast from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

  • Parts of a Wedding Toast

    Wedding toasts should be prepared and written down beforehand. Get tips on composing a wedding toast from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

  • Wedding Toasts: Know the Audience

    Knowing who is in the audience before a wedding toast is vital. Get tips on what to include in a wedding toast from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

  • Introduction to Wedding Toasts

    You may be asked to toast a couple during a wedding. Get tips on preparing a wedding toast from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

  • How to Include Grandparents in a Wedding Toast

    A wedding is a very special time. Everyone remembers the wit, charm and sentiment that the wedding toasts are delivered with. Don't forget to include your grandparents in the wedding toast, either...

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