Elopement instead of grand wedding – best option during the world pandemic
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people opted for a micro wedding instead of a large and fancy event. This trend became so popular that the term “eloping” returned to our lives with a new meaning. Brides and grooms in 2020 often elope with only their closest family and friends to some far-away places, far from people and civilization, to have a small family-style wedding with striking wedding photos. And why not? They save a lot on such a wedding and get wonderful memories that will last forever.
Top-5 most important wedding planning tips
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When you’re starting to plan a wedding, there is a big chance of getting confused and overwhelmed by everything you have to know, decide, and plan. Brides often go through tons of information before they are able to understand what they want and pick the right wedding venue, bridal dress, wedding décor, dishes for a wedding meal, etc. So, the best option is to decide on the most important things first and then move to more detailed plans. We’ve selected a few most significant wedding tips that will help you plan your big day.
Tunisian kholkhal anklets are clever wedding gift from the groom
Tunisian grooms traditionally gave their brides-to-be a very beautiful, valuable, and clever wedding present – it was a pair of gold or silver anklets. By this gift, grooms not only showed off their wealth and status but also invented some cunning tricks to find out more about the appearance of their future wife – remember that marriages were often arranged at the time and women covered their body with baggy clothes that hid their body curves, so men had very little chance to know what their bride looked like before the wedding.
How to rent wedding dinner furniture. Tips and tricks
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When you’re planning a wedding, one of the important issues is renting furniture for the reception. If you’ve decided to book a wedding venue, it will be much easier for you because the place provides everything you need and the staff knows how to solve any situation. But in so many cases, you have to organize a wedding dinner from scratch, which means renting the furniture, deciding on the number of guests, the amount of food, and so on. At least, with the furniture, we can help you a bit. Here are some tips and useful info you need to consider.
How much to spend on engagement ring?
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A lot of people stress too much over buying the right engagement ring for their loved one, especially about the cost. How expensive should an engagement ring be? Where to get the money for it? Would your fiancee be satisfied with the ring if the rock isn’t huge? Some people feel more nervous when they’re choosing a ring than when they’re actually proposing. So, we’ve decided to gather a few tips and pieces of advice that will help you make your mind easier and buy the best possible engagement ring with the least damage to your budget.
Wedding table centerpiece without flowers. Is that even possible?
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The absolute majority of weddings around the world have floral décor – wedding arches, table centerpieces, wedding aisle décor, photoshoot zones, etc. But there are couples who don’t like or want flower arrangements to embellish their wedding venue. High cost, allergies, and boring look (because everyone around wants floral wedding décor) are just a few reasons for some brides and grooms to choose other items for wedding décor. And today, we’re going to talk about non-flower wedding table centerpieces. What other ideas are available?
How to distinguish between unmarried and married Slavic women, notwithstanding the wedding ring
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In all Slavic countries, there are some common traditions, especially those connected to the wedding and marital status. In the past, there was a very clear difference in appearance of unmarried girls and married women – in arranging the hair and in the look of headdresses. Today, these marital traditions are old-fashioned and don’t work anymore, but 100 years ago, it was a big deal and women followed the tradition thoroughly. Let’s see the difference between the headwear of unmarried and married Slavic women.
Slovak wedding day traditions. What wedding rituals and ceremonies do they perform on wedding day?
Weddings in Slovakia often are still organized according to old traditions. A lot of traditional wedding rituals and ceremonies are performed by the bride and groom, their parents, the wedding party, etc. But, of course, Slovak couples also incorporate some modern activities on their big day celebration. Let’s look at various authentic and contemporary activities performed in Slovakia on the wedding day. How many old rituals survived to this day? What modern wedding activities do they have? What adorable wedding day traditions are there in Slovakia?
How to plan the perfect bachelor and bachelorette party
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If you’re the one responsible for planning a bachelor or bachelorette party, you have a lot on your shoulders. But knowing a few useful tricks, you’ll be able to do the job as effectively and comfortably for everybody as possible. Your main task is to organize this party to celebrate the future wedding, let the bride and groom relax before their big day and release all the stress they had during the wedding prep. But it doesn’t mean that you should stress over this bachelor or bachelorette party in their stead. Try to plan the get-together optimally, stay calm, and be prepared for unpredictable issues.
Hmong marriage traditions. This Chinese ethnic group’s wedding traditions help to avoid incest
It can be hard for a small national community to survive and preserve its culture. But the Hmong people manage to do both pretty effectively. Partially, that is thanks to their strict marriage traditions – some of them ensure there’s no incest, others help to pass old beliefs of the ancestors to the next generations. Anyway, this Chinese community has curious and useful wedding traditions, along with less logical and more superstitious ones. But all of them let us better understand the Hmong culture.
How to save money on the rehearsal dinner
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Many couples, especially those who plan to have a grand and chic wedding, also hold a rehearsal of the marriage ceremony, followed by a rehearsal dinner. But such a meal can add up a lot to your wedding budget, depending on how many people are invited. So, if you’re tight on your budget but still feel the need to make a rehearsal dinner for the guests, here are some tricks and issues that will help you save a bit. And remember, it doesn’t mean you’re a miser if you want to save money – you’re just financially responsible.
Slovak traditional wedding favors always include homemade cookies
Wedding favors can be so diverse – from tiny and cheap souvenirs to costly housewares and fancy gifts. But people in Slovakia spend so much time and effort on their wedding favors, like no other. Several women (and often kids as well) give their full attention to baking and decorating cookies during a week. We’re talking about 10,000 cookies, for example, for a wedding. In the end, every guest family gets a bag of delicious traditional sweets. Isn’t that a sweet wedding custom?
Vietnamese folk wedding attire. Clothing of grooms, brides, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and wedding guests
Vietnamese traditional wedding clothing hasn’t changed dramatically for several hundred years. Of course, some details, fabrics, hairstyles, footwear can be modern, but the general look is pretty much the same. And this is impressive how these people honor their traditions and love their folk attire. Despite contemporary Western-style bridal clothes widely in use throughout the planet, the Vietnamese often prefer to wear the traditional bride and groom’s costumes even in the 21st century.
Slovak traditional engagement ceremony or pytačky
The ritual of engagement in Slovakia is interesting because some of the traditions have survived since the Middle Ages. Today, the engagement and wedding ceremonies are not that important and rarely are held according to the old traditions, but in the past, it was a big deal and all the rituals and customs had to be followed. Let’s see what old and modern engagement rituals there are in Slovakia.
Everything you should know about buttonholes and boutonnieres
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Wedding buttonhole and boutonniere are cute groom’s accessories. You can choose either for your wedding. If you want to add a fancy look to your marriage ceremony, think about making the groom’s and groomsmen’s boutonnieres and the bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets in a similar style. Though, the couple’s florals should stand out infallible among other flower arrangements. But let’s get back to the buttonholes and boutonnieres. How are they different? What materials are the best for them? How to wear them correctly? Find out below.
Horrible and adorable medieval wedding traditions
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The Middle Ages were a strange, catchy, and rather frightening period in history. The same we can say about medieval wedding traditions. 5-year-old children getting wed, marriage consummations with eye-witnesses, the right of the first night, the impossibility of divorces, weird and improper wedding rituals – these are only a few things that were pretty common in medieval society. At the same time, this is the period when official marriage became sacred and many modern wedding rituals and traditions first appeared. So, this curious era deserves being studied and talked about.
Long-term skin and hair prep for wedding makeup. Start your skincare 8 months in advance
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A lot of brides-to-be think that they just hire a makeup artist to apply the wedding makeup in the morning of their big day – and they will look amazing, fresh, and perfect. Wrong! This simply isn’t enough. If you want to truly shine on your wedding day, you must start your skincare and hair care at least 6-8 months before the event. And all this work should be done daily and patiently. Unless you’re not a professional makeup artist or beautician, you might need some help and advice in this area. So, here are some tips for you.
Unique bridal wreath used only in two Ukrainian villages. Real work of art
This wedding headdress of a bride is truly unique. It is traditionally used (for several centuries in a row) only in one particular area of western Ukraine. The headpiece of the local brides looks opulent, eye-catching, and impressive. When a bride is wearing such a wreath, you can’t miss her. And by the way, even today, local women sometimes choose to get married in this authentic headgear, though not very often. Let’s find out more about this elaborate wedding headdress.
Bridal shower planning. What to do?
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You might think that it’s the easiest thing in the world to plan a wedding shower for your beloved friends. But this party really needs time, money, and effort to organize it – though not as much as the actual wedding planning. Still, you have to remember some focal points that will help you make the perfect bridal shower party. If you’re the one responsible for the wedding shower, don’t worry, we’re here to make your planning easier. Here are the main things you should know about the wedding shower prep.
Wedding traditions of Peru. Exceptionally colorful and deeply meaningful Peruvian weddings
Peru is one of those countries which culture and beliefs are closest to Mother Earth. The local people highly appreciate nature and their centuries-old traditions. So, the wedding rituals here are charming and only a few foreigners can understand what’s happening on their own. That’s why we decided to explain the main Peruvian wedding traditions and help you fall in love with this unique wedding culture. Weddings in Peru are extremely colorful, look amazing and deeply symbolic.
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