Top-14 most creative wedding gift ideas ever
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Top-14 most creative wedding gift ideas everHave you ever been in a situation when you had absolutely no idea what present to choose for your close friend or beloved one? We think everyone’s been there. And when it’s a wedding gift you are to prepare, it is an even harder and more responsible situation. So, we’ve found a way to help you with this trouble. Here you are 14 most creative, romantic, or practical wedding gift ideas. And the best thing about these presents is the price tag. From now on, you don’t have to invent a bicycle – just take one of these ideas and alter it to suit the newlywed couple you know.
Sikh traditional wedding ceremony Anand Karaj
Indian traditional wedding is full of different rituals and significant ceremonies. That’s because, in this country, everything has a symbolic meaning. We’d like to show you a Sikh traditional wedding with all its brightness and symbolism. Let’s look at the Sikh religious marriage ceremony and informal party with sweets and blessings. Of course, you won’t miss the extraordinary Indian traditional wedding clothing – beautiful ornate outfits that sparkle and shine. So, enjoy!
The most expensive engagement rings ever
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One of the most famous and popular American wedding traditions is presenting the bride-to-be with a diamond engagement ring. Traditionally, a man who proposes to his girlfriend must spend about 3 months’ salary on the engagement ring. But, of course, when we talk about millionaires, the price of the ring can grow exponentially. This is a rating top-10 most luxurious engagement rings in the world. Would you want a diamond ring that is kept in a bank vault rather than on your finger?
Filipino-Mexican wedding. Boiling mix of wedding traditions
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Sometimes, a soon-to-be-married couple is formed from so different people that it’s hard to believe in their marriage. But in reality, it doesn’t matter what country you are from, what your religion is, how old you are, etc. When love comes, it comes. Today, we’d like to introduce this nice young couple to you. It’s a Mexican bride and a Filipino groom, who are ready to intertwine their unique traditions on their big day. This wedding ceremony is extraordinary, bright, and surprisingly special.
US wedding traditions: engagement ring, wedding dress and veil, and bridal bouquet
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There are a lot of curious American wedding traditions but in this article, we're going to talk about the engagement ring, the wedding dress, the veil, and the bridal bouquet. Let’s find out their value to American culture and look at these items throughout history. For example, do you know how a typical American bride looked like during the wartime, Jazz Age, Great Depression, and other significant periods for the US? What accessories did they use? How did the style of wedding gowns, bouquets, and veils change with time? That’s what we’re going to talk about below.
How to choose a groom’s wedding ring. Most clear and easy instructions
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When a man is getting ready to propose, he usually spends many hours preparing – choosing a time and place, buying a ring for his fiancee, and feeling jittery. But with all that stuff, he often forgets about his own perfect wedding band. Some men consider it not so important as to what ring he will wear himself. But a wedding band is something that you will be wearing for the rest of your life – if you’re lucky. So, don’t underestimate the groom’s ring. In this article, we'll tell you how to choose the perfect men’s wedding ring and discuss all the main criteria.
Folk costume of a matchmaker at Ukrainian traditional-style wedding
Ukrainian traditional weddings used to be opulent, symbolic, and memorable. It was a show, every part of which had a deep meaning. And so-called matchmakers were vivid and eye-catching figures during such a wedding ceremony. Here we’re showing you an example of the matchmaker’s folk costume, with all due elements and decorations. And now, imagine 30 young girls in identical outfits, making pranks and entertaining guests at your wedding. That’s what the matchmakers traditionally did – they had almost nothing to do with actual matchmaking, by the way.
True origins of wedding traditions. You won’t believe it!
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What do we know about the classic wedding traditions? When and how were they invented or established? How did they influence the wedding and even the lifestyle of people back then and today? There are dozens of questions regarding the origin of modern wedding traditions. But after you find out the real meaning of them, you might feel lucky to live in the 21st century, when all these crazy and scary rituals are history already.
The most expensive wedding dresses ever. How many millions of dollars would you spend on your dress?
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There are so many discussions as to how much should a wedding dress cost, whether its value matters at all, and so on. But be honest! No bride would decline a wedding gown made from the finest fabrics and adorned with diamonds and gold, if she could easily afford it. And so, millionaire wives-to-be demand only the best. Some wedding dresses cost up to $12 million. Lots of people would ask, why spend so much on a dress that you’ll wear once in your life? But wouldn’t you want to feel like a real princess on your big day?
Chinese wedding etiquette. What do you need to know?
China is one of those countries with lots and lots of traditional rituals, old beliefs, and obligatory customs. And because the wedding is such an important event in a person’s life, there are certain wedding traditions that are still maintained by Chinese people. So, if you’re thinking of getting married into a Chinese family or doing a traditional Chinese wedding, you need to know these things about the Chinese wedding etiquette. It can be wrap up in the phrase “three letters & six etiquettes”.
British royal weddings. Did marrying a prince make them happy?
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Thousands of girls around the world dream about marrying a prince, almost as many guys wish to get a princess as a wife. But in real life, is it something worth dreaming about? British Queen Victoria tried to marry her children and grandchildren to monarchs across Europe because she wanted to make as many alliances as she could. She even got the title “grandmother of Europe”. But what did the royal offspring get from such marriages? Did they manage to keep the throne obtained by marriage? And was it a win for Europe in general?
Mexican wedding traditions. Sponsors, pinata, and gold coins as a gift
Today we are going to talk about the Mexican wedding traditions because some of them really are unique and different from those in other parts of the world. For instance, Mexican couples usually have sponsors that pay for their wedding (or at least cover some of the expenses). Also, there are several special rituals performed during the wedding ceremony and the party afterwards. And the bride and groom often choose Mexican traditional clothing as wedding costumes.
How to choose the right wedding dress. Tips from personal experience
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For most women, choosing the perfect wedding dress is one of the biggest headaches ever. You try dozens of gowns on and end up not sure if every next dress is better than the previous one, if this particular style suits you more, or if you should just have a break and start the whole process from the beginning. It is very important to plan your shopping ahead and use the experience of other brides-to-be that succeeded before you. That’s why we offer you these pieces of advice and useful tricks. We hope they’ll help you to choose the most magnificent and breathtaking dress for your big day.
Turkish wedding tradition Kiz isteme
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There are so many different wedding traditions around the world and we’ve already told you about many of them on this website, so it might be hard to surprise you further. But the Turkish people still have something up their sleeve – some of their wedding customs and rituals are really cute and adorable. And they might be very well worth your attention if you’re planning your own or your friend’s wedding. Why not experiment? Especially when a certain wedding tradition is rather neutral and suits just any culture.
How to choose the right wedding dress. Tips and advice
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Every bride-to-be dreams about a perfect wedding dress. But how to choose your wedding dress so that it suit you? How to find a gown that will make you look like a queen on your big day? Here you are several useful advice that might help you. Remember, a clever and inventive bride can always highlight her best traits and hide every disadvantage. And by the way, you don’t have to spend a fortune on the wedding dress to impress your groom and all the guests at the ceremony.
Striking royal wedding cakes. Would you want something like that at your wedding?
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Who doesn’t dream about a royal wedding?! A huge wedding ceremony, hundreds of respectable guests, a 2-meter high wedding cake, gold decorations everywhere, and, of course, a real prince waiting for you at the altar. Well, those ten women below had all that and more. So, let’s at least look at their weddings – particularly, at their wedding cakes – and gossip. Who’s got the biggest cake, most intricate, most expensive, etc. Some of these brides even had to cut their wedding cake with a sword, rather than a knife.
In this Chinese region, the bride is covered in silver adornments from head to foot
The Miao people in China have curious wedding traditions. One of them is to dress a bride head-to-toe in silver. Traditionally, every bride should have plenty of silver adornments on her head, neck, shoulders, torso, and arms. All this silver can weigh about 13 kg. What bride wouldn’t want that much sparkle on her wedding gown?! But it isn’t just a way of beautifying the bride – this tradition has a strong and old background. These silver jewels play a very important role in the future of a newlywed couple.
Wedding traditions in Scotland that people still follow through today
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The Scottish culture is extraordinary. It differs from most other folk cultures around the world. The kilt and tartan fabric is just a tiny part of unique local traditions. But what about the traditional wedding in Scotland? Is it also unique and worth attending? Actually, there are many curious Scottish wedding traditions that people still follow through even these days. Let’s find out which ones.
Weird and beautiful traditional wedding dresses around the world
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You can easily track the changes in world fashion trends by the wedding fashion. Wedding dresses are among the main clothing pieces showing the peculiarities of certain period in history. But the traditional wedding suits and gowns are another matter entirely. They remain without big changes for centuries sometimes. We’ve prepared a large collection of colorful photos of various folk wedding dresses from around the world – from Europe to Asia to Africa to Middle East to America. Enjoy!
Funny wedding superstitions in the Philippines
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Wedding superstitions are one of the most interesting things about the wedding, don’t you think? Today, we offer you a list of Filipino wedding superstitions and traditions. By the way, in the Philippines, the list of wedding superstitions is much longer than the dating superstitions. So, let’s divide them into the superstitions before the wedding, at the wedding, and after the wedding ceremony. If you’re about to attend a Filipino wedding, be sure to remember these superstitions so you don’t bring bad luck to the couple.
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