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 >>Borrowing from the Native American Houma tribe, the Cajuns also have a peculiar tradition in which older, unmarried siblings of the bride and groom perform what is referred to as the "Hog's Trough Dance". In this dance – which is for luck – the older sibl
Continue reading >>Many of our current wedding "customs" originate from century old superstitions that would avoid incurring bad luck. In ancient times, marriages were considered a business arrangement made between family members, rather than a celebration of love. Marriage
Continue reading >>The tradition of the Lazo or wedding Rosary is prominent in the Hispanic culture and some Asian cultures . This wedding rosary is used to symbolize the unification of the couple through prayer. The traditional belief is if the couple prays the rosary toge
Continue reading >>In times of old, brides were often not arranged or courted into marriage but instead they where captured during neighboring wars. In these times, the duties of what we have come to know as the best man and the groomsmen, were to protect the groom from the
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