Centuries-old wedding traditions in Palestine
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Palestinian weddings are typically cheerful, loud, plentiful, and last for several days in a row. This country has a rich and ancient culture, so it’s no wonder their wedding traditions are also old and respectful. From an engagement to a post-wedding family gathering – every aspect of a wedding is dictated by tradition and is wonderful to witness. If you’re going to a Palestinian wedding, be ready for mounds of food, loud ululating, folk dancing and singing, and elaborate henna tattoos.
19Th-century wedding bonnets. They look charming but I wouldn’t have a dead bird on me on my wedding day
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Today, brides seldom wear caps or bonnets on their wedding day. Usually, it’s a wedding veil or some cute bridal hair accessories. But in the 19th century, it was fashionable for ladies all around the world to wear a wedding bonnet on top of an intricate hairdo. When we look at these headpieces with a modern eye, some of them seem weird or even awful for us – like bonnets adorned with dead stuffed birds or bird wings – but it was the norm in the 1800s. I’d say, thank God fashion trends have changed since then.
What to do if your wedding day is a disappointment?
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Sometimes, everything just doesn’t go as you’ve planned. Even when you did all you possibly could to organize a perfect wedding. Even when your plan is great. There is still a chance that something will go wrong. What can you do to feel better if you can’t fix the problem? How to cope with your disappointment? Because a lot of people consider their wedding day one of the best days in their life and have extremely high expectations, so when even the smallest detail goes not according to plan, they feel devastated. Hopefully, this post will help you avoid such drama.
Bridal henna tattoo designs from different cultures for your inspiration
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There is a tradition in the Middle East, on the Indian subcontinent, in South Asia, and in Africa for the bride to apply henna tattoos before the wedding. Special henna parties are often organized where women gather, talk and eat, and the invited artist creates intricate henna tattoos on the bride’s palms, hands, and feet. The henna patterns symbolize good luck, prosperity, good health, happiness in marriage – all those things every woman wishes to get when she’s getting married. What if that’s not your heritage but you still wish to have henna drawings on your skin on the wedding day? Should you do it?
How to save money on a destination wedding. Best pieces of advice
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Many couples choose a destination wedding in the hope of reducing the wedding expenses and, in some cases, a destination wedding is really cheaper, but you have to be smart and plan everything thoroughly. We’ve gathered here several best pieces of advice for those who want to save money on a destination wedding. By the way, it doesn’t mean that your wedding will look cheap and boring – you can have a chic grand wedding and still pay less for it than you would in your native city.
Top 5 most interesting Czech wedding traditions
In Czechia, there are not so many wedding traditions that are still honored by the majority of brides and grooms. But those wedding customs and rituals that are still performed today are curious and fun. For example, the groom paying himself out of the sins of his youth or the couple feeding each other with a spoon with holes (poor bride’s gown!), etc. From this article, you’ll also find out why May is considered the worst month for a wedding, when millions of brides from the rest of the world would kill for a chance to get wed in May.
Top 8 tips on how to make your fiance help with wedding planning
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Men usually don’t care as much about the future wedding as women do. The details, such as what flowers to choose or what food to serve at the wedding meal, aren’t that important to them. So, a fiancee might feel like she’s carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders because all of the wedding planning is done by her alone. If that’s your case, this article might be useful for you. Maybe you and your honey just misunderstand each other’s priorities or handle responsibilities ineffectively.
Destination wedding ideas for your inspiration. Where to go?
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If you want to have a wedding outside of your country, the first decision is what location to choose. Do you dream about an island wedding or a castle wedding or a wedding in your favorite country, the culture of which you adore? The world is so diverse, with multiple unique landscapes, cultures, and wedding traditions! Of course, it’s a challenge to plan a destination wedding, but don’t give up on your dream. Just look at these wonderful photos from various destination weddings and remember that this experience and memories will always be with you during your happily ever after.
Top 7 wedding gifts you will actually use for years. Include them in your wedding registry
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Wedding gifts registry is a common thing these days. Most couples give their guests a list of things they would like to get as a wedding present. And for some couples, it can be a challenge to create such a list. So, a wedding planner asked around, analyzed many wedding registries, and selected the top 7 wedding gifts that people continue to use for decades after their wedding day – proved by experience. Consider including the following items in your wedding gifts registry.
Swedish wedding traditions. You won’t find them anywhere else in the world
A Swedish wedding is a truly exceptional and cheerful occasion. These people have so many wedding customs you won’t find anywhere else in the world. And even more curious, Swedes don’t do most commonplace wedding traditions performed everywhere else. Like throwing the wedding bouquet or the bride’s father walking her down the aisle, etc. Instead, there are multiple wedding customs and rituals that will be totally new for you. This makes a Swedish wedding so unique.
Muslim brides are gorgeous in their neat hijabs and bridal crowns, even without elaborate hairdos
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For an American or European bride, it would be a nightmare to cover her fancy wedding hairdo with a scarf. We love our sheer veils, curly locks, and elaborate updos. But Muslim brides always cover their heads with a hijab or another appropriate headwear, and they look wonderful even with their hair thoroughly hidden. Just look at these wedding photos of Turkish, Filipino, Malaysian, Arab brides wearing hijabs, veils, and bridal tiaras.
Ukrainian grooms present their new mother-in-law with boot-shaped pastry
For the majority of Slavic countries, wedding bread is a very significant item. There are many traditions connected to it, some of which are really adorable and fun. For example, some Ukrainian grooms traditionally present their bride’s mother with specially-baked pastry shaped like a pair of boots. How did such a strange custom appear? Who bakes these cookies? And actually, why boots?! Let’s find out.
What you should know about destination wedding. Let’s bust some myths and get useful tips!
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It’s so romantic to have a wedding somewhere far from your home, in a place with a different climate, traditions, flora and fauna, lifestyle, etc. Seems like a perfect adventure for a perfect occasion. That’s why so many people dream about a destination wedding. But do they really understand how hard it can be to plan a destination wedding? How much does it cost – is a destination wedding cheaper than your usual classic or traditional wedding? What should you know about this type of wedding to plan it perfectly? There are some myths about a destination wedding that are waiting to be busted.
Variety of bridal shoes for your inspiration. What wedding shoes to pick for your big day?
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Picking footwear for your wedding day is huge. It’s one of the most important decisions that might influence your mood throughout the whole day. Too simple wedding shoes and you’ll be unsatisfied with your wedding look, too unpractical bridal shoes and you won’t be able to walk in them for long, etc. So, pay special attention to the style and design of your wedding footwear. And make sure they suit your wedding attire and your personality.
Top-4 tips for grooms from wedding photographers
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While most brides pay really great attention to everything regarding their wedding – from wedding attire to hairstyle to wedding scenery and décor to their poses, and so on, grooms are usually not like that at all. Very few men envision their future wedding in detail and prepare for this day as they should. For example, have you fitted your wedding suit or tux perfectly? Have you thought about your posing for the wedding photos? Are you sure you’ve achieved the best wedding look possible? Here are a few useful tips from wedding photographers that will help you look perfect in your wedding pics.
Fancy 17th-century wedding fork and knife set – not your usual rental flatware
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The flatware for your wedding reception is important, especially if you’re having a grand wedding. Usually, you have 3 options for utensils – gold, silver, and stainless steel flatware. But what about something a lot more eccentric and arty-crafty? Would you like to use wedding stainless steel silverware with ivory handles? Like this intricate 17th-century set from The Met Museum.
Small wedding issues and tricks. What problems will you have when planning a small wedding?
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People usually think that if they choose to have a small wedding, it means they’ll have considerably fewer expenses, less stress, and fewer issues to consider. That’s actually not right. You will most probably have as much headache and as many problems as the couples who plan a big wedding, these problems just will be different. Let’s find out what small wedding issues are and how to solve them. For example, how to make your small wedding a fun experience.
10 Most intricate and beautiful traditional wedding outfits
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A lot of couples today wear modern Western-style wedding clothing, while other brides and grooms choose to dress in traditional attire. By the way, if you feel that traditional apparel is too formal or inconvenient to spend the whole day in, you can wear it only for the wedding ceremony and then change into something contemporary for the reception. Anyway, traditional wedding attire can be so ornate, elaborate, and beautiful! Like these 10 wonderful costumes from around the world.
Tips on how to have pro wedding photos even if you can’t afford it
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We’ve said so many times that wedding photos are extremely important and that you shouldn’t cut your expenses on wedding photography. But what if you simply can’t afford a pro wedding photographer? In this case, a good way out is to use some tricks that will help you save some money. If you can afford to have a full package, good for you! If not, here are a couple of tips on what you can do to still get some professional wedding photos.
Wedding chair ideas for your inspiration. How to choose and decorate your wedding furniture?
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The wedding furniture is a very important thing at any wedding ceremony and reception, especially the chairs. Your guests should be comfortable sitting on them and they should look festive and fitting. When there are dozens or even hundreds of chairs in rows, they might look boring and too official, like in some assembly hall or meeting room, and that’s the last thing you want. So, use different classic or creative ideas to decorate your wedding chairs. Here are a few photos that might help you with inspiration.
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