Wedding ceremony in Vietnam. Wedding rituals at the bride’s house
The Vietnamese culture is rather humble and restricted and the local people are used to keep their temper in check. Most likely, you won’t witness a loud and wildly cheerful wedding in Vietnam. Some people even think that a Vietnamese wedding is boring, but it’s just that this country’s bridal rituals and ceremonies are based on old traditions. Vietnamese people honor their traditions greatly, so their wedding ceremony is made for your soul rather than your body, unlike in so many other countries, where you just eat, drink, and dance. Come with us to witness a part of Vietnamese traditional wedding.
Tunisian vintage wedding attire. What did brides wear in Tunisia decades ago?
Tunisian brides traditionally aren’t shy to display their wealth. More than that, the more gold she had on, the more respect and envy her groom got because a lot of her jewelry pieces were his gifts to her. In the past, all this gold was her personal fund – she could buy, sell, exchange, or present her jewels however she liked, without her husband’s permission. It was her way of being independent and her insurance. Tunisians treasured gold highly, that’s why you’ll see so much gold embroidery on the bride’s costume below.
Wedding bread sharing – popular Slavic wedding tradition
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Several Eastern-European countries have a tradition of baking and sharing wedding bread. By the way, this is one of the few old wedding customs still in use today. Such bread is made in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Belarus, Romania, and Russia. Each of them has their own curious wedding rituals connected to the wedding bread called “korovai”, “karavai”, or “kravai”. This tradition’s origin goes back to the times of Kyivan Rus (the late 9th – mid-13th century).
How to save money on your wedding and still have a spectacular ceremony. Budget saving tips
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Weddings can be extremely expensive these days. So if you have a limited budget, it won’t be easy for you to organize a perfect ceremony. But there are always options and tricks that can help with that. Here you are 8 useful tips to save your wedding budget and still make your happy day the best wedding ever. Remember that you don’t have to throw money left and right to have a perfect wedding. Sometimes, a bit of imagination and creativity saves hundreds of dollars. All you need is a good piece of advice.
Korean wedding customs. 5 rules for wedding guests attending a wedding in Korea
Many Asian weddings are much more restrained, traditional, and demure than American or African ones. That’s because of the temperament differences. So some Korean wedding traditions are pretty unusual, but it makes them even more interesting. For instance, Koreans took presenting cash as a wedding gift to a whole new level – most wedding guests actually just give money instead of buying toasters, cutlery, or adorable trinkets. There is even a fixed rate for different guests as to how much money they should give. Let’s see what other wedding traditions are there in Korea.
Armenian folk wedding dress. Modern trends mixed with old traditions
Armenian traditions dictate that a bride must be modest, virtuous, and shy, but womanly. And her wedding gown screams “chastity and femininity” at the same time. That’s why traditionally Armenian bridal dress had a tight-fitting upper part and floor-length bottom part. And, of course, the gown totally covered the woman’s body, only the neck and palms were left bare. No decolletage or bare back, no transparent fabrics, no mini skirts, no high slit dresses, and so on. Armenian folk wedding dress is a perfect example of how a bride can look virtuous and sexy all at once.
Basic Hindu wedding traditions. Very special Indian wedding
When you’re organizing a wedding, there are several main factors which you would take into consideration, like nationality (many people want a wedding in their country’s custom), religion, family traditions, and personal tastes. So, if you’re Hindu, here are a few wedding traditions you can incorporate into your wedding ceremony. And if you’re not, you can just learn a few interesting Indian customs to broaden your horizons.
Ukrainian authentic wedding clothing and accessories
The local brides and grooms in Ukraine wore beautiful folk costumes for their wedding 100 years ago. The wedding dress used to be colorful, multilayered, and richly decorated. Among the most important accessories, were ornate jewels and bridal wreaths. Here is a great collection of Ukrainian authentic wedding outfits and modern bride’s wreaths and necklaces. These costumes look striking and stand out from the crowd. And by the way, a lot of Ukrainian brides today return to traditions and use folk wedding clothing on their happy day.
How to choose truly eco-friendly wedding gifts
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How to choose truly eco-friendly wedding giftsAs our planet gradually becomes covered in trash, a lot of people become conscious as to what they buy, use, present to others, and throw away. That’s why eco-friendly gifts, including green wedding gifts, are in trend now more than ever. I bet there’s at least one couple among your friends that is trying to be environmentally friendly. So, what wedding present to buy for such newlyweds? How to please them with the right gift? Actually, it’s not that hard. Just take into consideration a few easy tips – they will help you choose a perfect nature-friendly wedding gift.
Scottish traditional wedding. Would you like to get married in an old real-life castle?
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Scotland is one of those countries that value their traditions deeply, including wedding traditions. It is still vogue in Scotland to get married in kilts, dance folk cèilidh dances, choose centuries-old estate as a wedding venue, honor various good luck traditions and superstitions, etc. So, let’s find out a bit about the traditional Scottish wedding held in the 21st century. How do they reach a perfect balance mixing old-world and contemporary stuff?
Vintage and modern wedding wreaths used by brides in Ukraine
One of Ukrainian old wedding traditions is for the bride to wear a wedding wreath. Actually, a white wedding wreath made from wax beads was introduces into worldwide fashion by Queen Victoria in the mid-19th century in the UK. But in Ukraine, it was a part of the bridal outfit long before that. And the local brides wore not only delicate, pure white wreaths but large, brightly colored ones as well. Today, this tradition is not so popular and brides often choose white veils, hats, or other intricate headgear for their wedding, but wreaths made from fresh or artificial flowers are still used by a lot of women.
Best wedding ideas. Little things that will make your wedding special
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A classic American or European-style wedding can be boring. So if you don’t want just another ordinary wedding, nothing special, we’ve prepared a few tricks that can make your happy day even more memorable and unique. Also, this advice will save you nerves with any wedding day emergencies. Because even a small fail can spoil the bride’s mood for the day. Surprise the wedding guests at every step!
Engagement rings. How did they change throughout the 20th-21st century?
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A perfect engagement ring can be hard to find. For many years, young men from different corners of the world are troubled about the ring that will make their beloved woman happy. What shape of a ring to choose? Should it be a diamond ring or other gems are acceptable, too? Is a modern, trendy ring better than an heirloom one? Let’s see what engagement ring designs were fashionable during the last 100 years. Maybe this will help you to choose the perfect ring for you or your beloved one.
6 exceptional wedding dresses. These brides are true innovators
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A lot of brides try to get a wedding dress fashionable in this particular season, but some women would rather be innovative with their bridal outfits. They want a unique dress, something fresh and new. And for celebrities, it is much easier to get their hands on the original wedding gown made by famous designers specially for them. In this article, you’ll see 6 such wedding dresses – they became a trend at the time or, at the very least, shocked and impressed the wedding guests and fans all around the world.
Top-15 wedding trends for 2019. Hair bouquets, food performances, and hexagonal rings
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Wedding trends… They change so swiftly and sometimes so dramatically that it’s a real headache for some brides to organize their perfect chic wedding and stay voguish. But we’re here for you. Let us present you the top-15 wedding trends for 2019 that you are definitely going to want to keep your eye out for and probably to incorporate into your wedding. Remember that you only have your wedding once – that’s if you’re lucky – so you deserve only the best for this special day.
Best wedding gift ideas. Handmade presents are in trend
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The latest trend in wedding gifts is handmade or DIY presents, different personalized and creative stuff. There are literally thousands of such gifts on the internet and at local markets around the world. But how to choose the best piece? How to make it unforgettable and heart-melting for the bride and groom? How to spend little money but get a perfect present that will look expensive? We will answer these questions for you and help you find the best wedding gift idea ever.
Embroidered wedding towel or rushnyk is a significant part of Ukrainian wedding
Beautiful embroidered wedding towels are still used by Ukrainian couples on their big day. Though, these days, only 1 rushnyk mostly appears during the ceremony, while in old times, dozens of such ornate towels were used. There is even a curious and funny wedding superstition regarding the traditional rushnyk. It seems Ukrainians really love their tradition of needlework, and so they buy or make embroidered towels for the wedding even in the 21st century.
Emirati wedding traditions. Mahleb spice
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The wedding traditions around the world can be diverse and curious. And they always reflect the culture of a country, its historical and ethnic peculiarities. In the United Arab Emirates, there is an old wedding tradition that has almost vanished by now – applying a unique paste called “Mahleb” to the bride’s hair. But why did women do it and why this tradition is disappearing more and more each year? Let’s find out.
World best wedding planners about wedding trends 2019-2020
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Millions of couples get married every year. And each wedding is unique. That’s why we like weddings so much. Right now, it is a high wedding season and brides all over the world make their last arrangements before the big day. Other couples are only starting to choose the best venue, wedding décor and style. But there’s one good news for all of them – in 2019-2020, the biggest wedding trend is to not follow any trend and organize as personal wedding as possible. Let’s see what other wedding trends are there for this season.
Finnish-Australian wedding. How to combine opposite wedding cultures
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Finland and Australia – two countries with so different history, climate, fauna, lifestyle, and, of course, traditions. How to find a connection between these cultures? How to make a Finnish-Australian wedding and intertwine the local wedding traditions into a single cheerful holiday? We’ll tell you how. To be more precise, we’ll show you that on a good example. This is a story of a young couple from the opposite ends of the world who met, fall in love, and married. Finnish groom + Australian bride = happy marriage.
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