Wedding traditions vary among cultures. In the United States, many couples incorporate sev- eral basic traditions that have almost become syn- onymous with the wed- ding event. Each of these traditions has a fun origin story:
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The introduction of the lighting of a Unity Candle into the marriage celebration is a new ritual being requested by couples for inclusion in their Catholic Weddings. Although this practice is a lovely expression of unity, it does not have its origin in th
Continue reading >>With the growing popularity of theme weddings, we suppose it was only matter of time before nude weddings started becoming as common as Star Wars Theme Weddings.
Continue reading >>A bridal shower is an event that takes place before a couple’s wedding and is intended to ‘shower’ them with gifts. It is the modern day replacement of the bridaldowry given by the bride’s family in the past. Traditionally, the bridal shower is attended b
Continue reading >>Early African American: Jumping the Broom. In the times of slavery in this country, African American couples were not allowed to formally marry and live together. To make a public declaration of their love and commitment, a man and woman jumped over a bro
Continue reading >>Each item in this poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. If she carries all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy. "Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. "Something new" means optimism and ho
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