This love story was a hush hush in the family for three generations. Why?
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The love story of my great grandfather and great grandmother Bondar Dmytro and Melania was a real hush hush mystery for everybody until I started researching my ancestors. I knew that my maiden name was of Polish origin and decided to learn more about my family tree. In the process, I uncovered a number of monumental family secrets and found out that the American writer Deborah Stevens is my relative.
Samples of Ukrainian vintage dowry chests and wedding traditions connected with them
Traditionally, every Ukrainian bride had a dowry chest with her treasures. She gathered these things during all her youth, and before that, her mother gathered them practically from the moment of her daughter’s birth. Why did they need so many years to prepare the dowry? And what items did it include? In the 19th century, such dowry chests or hope chests were not just storage places but very important furniture. Why?
Wedding table décor ideas for your inspiration
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There are so many ways of decorating your wedding reception hall and the wedding tables. And there somewhere is just the perfect wedding table décor idea for you. You only have to find it. And to help you do that, here are a few suggestions. Maybe one of these wedding table installations will inspire you to create a magical place for your wedding guests.
First wedding dance tips. How can you make your first dance look good and natural?
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A lot of people prepare so hard for their first wedding dance. Some couples even hire a professional choreographer to create the composition and take dance classes for months before the wedding. But all of us have probably seen a bad wedding dance that makes you feel not very comfortable watching it, no matter how hard the bride and groom are trying and how much practice they had. If you don’t want that to happen to you, read the few tips we suggest you need to know about your first wedding dance. They are so simple but can be of huge help.
Responsibilities of Romanian bridal party. Who does what?
At a Romanian wedding, the second most important couple aren’t the parents of the bride and groom but the godparents chosen by the marrying couple themselves. These married man and woman have plenty of responsibilities and participate in a number of wedding rituals. But they’re not the only ones with significant duties on the day of the wedding. The bridal party members help the bride and groom a lot and their support is important. But how do these people divide the responsibilities? Who does what at the wedding?
Most beautiful wedding bouquet photos for your inspiration
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If you’re planning your wedding, we’re practically sure you already have a Pinterest board with wedding photos that inspire you. But there are never too many beautiful and romantic pics to give you inspiration. So, here are a few fancy wedding bouquets we consider worthy of your attention. Maybe you would like to incorporate some of these ideas into your own bridal bouquet. Or if you’re already married, who knows, maybe you’ll recognize your own bouquet in one of these floral arrangements.
Оstarbeiter love. You never know where you’ll find the love of your life
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It was 1946… She returned home to Ukraine from Germany after World War II was over. Young ostarbeiter, almost 9 months pregnant, she had to leave her beloved husband-to-be in Germany and come home alone because she was desperately homesick and missed her family. Who knew that what was meant to be a nightmare of forced labor miles away from homeland would turn into a decent job and would bring this couple together. But life is funny that way – the worst circumstances sometimes lead to the best outcome.
What should you know when picking your wedding dress?
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When you’ll come to a wedding dress store, the shop assistant will ask you some questions to find out what bridal gowns to offer you. So, you should already know the answers or at least have some idea of what dress you want for the big day. Facing dozens of sparkly and exquisite wedding gowns, you might get confused as to which to choose. That’s why before going to the store, try to narrow down the possible options and set some focal points. We’ll help with that.
Romanian wedding superstitions. Sneezing people? Spiders in wedding dress? Crying bride?
Learning about different wedding superstitions around the world is fun. The superstitions tell us a lot about the culture of a certain country. For example, Romanians are happy to find a spider in the creases of a wedding dress because it’s for good luck – who else would be pleased with such a find?! And to see another bride on your wedding day is bad luck. There are many other interesting and surprising wedding superstitions in Romania.
Indian gold marriage necklaces are exquisite dowry. Who wouldn’t like such a gift from the groom?!
Indian brides receive a very beautiful, costly, and meaningful wedding present from their grooms. It is a special marriage necklace, usually made from solid gold. But this is not merely an expensive jewelry piece, but a talisman that is believed to ward off the evil eye, bring good luck and prosperity, and even normalize her blood pressure. Although, I think any woman’s blood pressure and mood would improve if she got such lovely jewelry as a gift of love!
Arising wedding trends 2022. Which of them will become truly popular?
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Every year, new and new wedding trends appear and gain popularity. Some of them are ridiculous and go out of fashion quickly, others stay for several years in a row. In our estimation, the wedding trends 2021-2022 we’re talking about in this post will be with us for a while because they’re great. And the best thing about these wedding trends is that they are available for both a fancy grand wedding and a budget wedding. You can easily incorporate them into your wedding and be a trendsetter among your friends.
Indian red wedding sarees and jewelry will blow your mind
In India, the most popular wedding attire for a bride is a red sari, a traditional Indian outfit but extremely ornate and bejeweled. This wedding dress is among the most feminine, richly decorated, and expensive outfits on the whole planet. Just look at these bright red Indian bridal sarees, delicate wedding veils, numerous jewelry pieces worn by young brides, and intricate henna drawings on their bodies. They all are in the same style but each look is different and unique only for this woman. And their jewelry is to kill for.
Top-5 don’ts for your wedding morning. What you shouldn’t do while getting ready for the wedding
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Your wedding morning will start really early, and there are so many things you need to do during these several hours of wedding prep. Remember that the morning of your wedding will probably be the most stressful and nervous time of the day, so it’s very important to follow some rules that will help you cope with these challenging hours. We’ve gathered top-5 most useful tips for your wedding morning – 5 don’ts you need to remember.
Wedding traditions in Zimbabwe. Polygyny, customary marriages, and curious dowry practices
Zimbabwean wedding culture is rather interesting. There are certain issues that are typical for Zimbabwe and some neighboring countries but seem odd for European, Asian, or American people. For example, Zimbabweans are allowed polygyny but not polyandry, which means that men can have multiple wives but women are forbidden to have multiple husbands. What other unusual wedding traditions and customs are there in Zimbabwe?
Bride box or wedding keepsake box for sentimental items from your wedding
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You wish to keep your wedding memories forever? Don’t rely only on wedding photos. You can have a wedding keepsake box to store all those little things that will remind you of this day years after. Brides all over the world used similar bride boxes for centuries, so you’re welcome to join them and create your own memorabilia box. What to put in it? How big should it be? Where to get a wedding keepsake box? Let’s find out.
Should you have wedding signs at your wedding location and which ones?
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It’s up to you whether to have wedding signs or not. You can choose just a few absolutely necessary ones or use many cute signs that will make your wedding décor lovelier and more interesting. But you need to decide what signs will work for you. And we can help you with that. Particularly, we’ll talk about parking signs, welcome sign, program sign, directional signs, reserved seating signs, unplugged wedding sign, gifts&cards sign, and seating chart signs.
Buddhist marriage ceremony in Thailand. Buddhist monks are now allowed to weddings
Thai religious wedding ceremonies are very often Buddhist. Such weddings consist of two parts – a Buddhist component and a secular component. While in the past, it was considered a bad sign if a Buddhist monk was present at a marriage ceremony, this superstition has changed dramatically over time and today, most couples visit Buddhist temples on their wedding day or even perform the ceremony there.
Wedding underwear advice. What lingerie to wear under your wedding dress?
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Lingerie is a very important part of your wedding attire. No one sees your underwear (at least that’s how it’s supposed to be), but you feel it, and it can really ruin your mood if something isn’t right and comfy. So, don’t forget to pick your bridal lingerie thoroughly. The choice of bridal undergarments depends a lot on the wedding dress you’re planning to wear. We have a few nice tips for brides as to what wedding underwear to use and how to choose it properly.
How to make DIY wedding dessert table from scratch
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If your wedding budget is small, you need to be creative to still have a nice and memorable wedding. It’s absolutely possible to spend only a few thousand dollars on your wedding – just set the right priorities and be smart about it. For example, you can save money on wedding décor. In this post, we’ll offer you several tips and tricks about how you can make a stylish DIY wedding dessert table without spending too much on décor – better pay for food, not for antique furniture and chic cake stands.
Vintage wedding fans. Adorable gifts to the bride in the 18th-19th century
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy ladies loved to use hand fans. You can find them in many portraits and paintings from this period. All of them were cute but wedding fans were possibly the loveliest. Today, some couples incorporate the tradition of using an ornate fan at a modern wedding, too. It looks chic, elegant, and a bit retro style – though, you can find a wide range of decorative wedding hand fans made in different styles (Asian, futuristic, vintage, flamenco, folklore, etc). It’s a pity the tradition for the groom to send an elaborate hand fan as a wedding gift to his bride has died down.
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