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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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  • History of Mexican Weddings

    A traditional Mexican wedding is a festive portrayal of the culture and rich history of Mexico. Many customs that are an integral part of the ceremony and celebration are deeply ingrained in Latin...

  • Mexican American Wedding Traditions

    Octavio Paz, in his classic work, "Labyrinth of Solitude," identified traditionalism as one of the "masks" of Mexican culture. While American culture values innovation, creativity and...

  • Grooms Cake Decorating Ideas

    The groom's cake tradition originated in the South, where grooms would provide a fruitcake to the bridesmaids, who would take leftover pieces of the cake home with them, put the pieces under their...

  • 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.

  • About Scottish Weddings

    Scottish weddings are beautiful, tartan-wearing events that are rich in tradition and romance. Many people make their way to Scotland's rugged landscape to say their vows every year.

  • How to Support Traditional Marriage

    As more states allow civil unions and same-sex marriage, many people are coming to the defense of traditional marriage. In addition to national efforts, state organizations are mobilizing to...

  • How to Dance With Your Daughter at Her Wedding

    After the wedding, the celebration really gets underway at the reception. There are toasts, cake, buffets and then the dancing. The first dance of the evening should always be the bride and groom....

  • How to Find German Wedding Music

    A wedding is a time to join together not only two people, but also their cultures and backgrounds. One way to do this is with native music. If you are of German descent, adding German music to...

  • How to Have a Traditional German Wedding

    Weddings are unique events because they not only reflect a country's long-held traditions, but also its sense of play. If you're having a German wedding, you'll find a variety of both. While the...

  • How to Personalize Your Wedding Ceremony

    Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life and one you will remember forever. As you look back at the photos of your wedding ceremony, you don’t want to have to double check...

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