Most interesting German wedding traditions
Every country has its own wedding traditions. Some of them are unique and curious, others are trivial. Still, it’s sometimes useful to learn the wedding customs of the overseas countries because they can diversify your own wedding and entertain the guests. There a few German wedding customs that are fun, unusual, and even silly. Let’s find out what they are.
Wedding traditions in Poland. Everything you should know about a Polish wedding
Poland has plenty of unique and curious wedding traditions and wedding superstitions. People in this country are very superstitious. But they really know a thing about celebrations! A Polish wedding can last 3-4 days, and all this time people eat, dance, drink, toast, and play games. Though, the feast is intertwined with old traditional rituals, which makes the whole wedding party more cheerful, meaningful, and important.
British-African wedding. Such different traditions can make one great combination
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The British-African couple Evonne and Sean wanted their wedding to be a fusion of both their cultures: British and Sierra Leonean. So they combined their wedding traditions and tried new roles for each of them. It’s hard to find two countries more different in temperament: where British people are conservative, restrained, and pedantic, Sierra Leoneans are open-hearted, cheerful, and easygoing. How could these bride and groom make such a wedding work?!
Assyrian-Lebanese-American wedding. What wedding traditions are added to the mix
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America is a mix of nations, cultures, traditions, and tastes. For instance, in Texas, there is a young couple who’ve tied a knot recently. The groom is Assyrian and the bride is American-Lebanese. So, can you imagine this wedding? All three cultures combined and tangled to make a perfect wedding ceremony and wedding party for all the guests. Different wedding traditions were used by the bride and groom to honor their roots and to shape their future. Let’s learn more details.
Ugliest wedding dresses ever. You don’t want to dress like that for your wedding
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Women and their ideas of a perfect wedding! If a wedding ceremony and party are something where a groom also has a say, the wedding dress is a totally bride’s business only. And it can be a real challenge for the bride to choose a special wedding gown that will make the guests hold their breath. That’s where ugly wedding dresses make their appearance.
Mormon wedding traditions. What the outsiders can and can’t see
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So, Mormon wedding. What does that mean? What wedding traditions do they have? Let’s find out what we can about the Mormon wedding. Why do I put it like that? Because there are certain rituals that aren’t allowed to be witnessed or even filmed. No outsiders may be present, only the people who are in this religion. Still, a lot of Americans are ready to sacrifice their grand weddings, with that famous bride’s walk down the aisle, and have a “secret” Mormon wedding ceremony.
Touching traditional Herero wedding. Namibia, Africa
Very special and very touching wedding was held in Namibia, Africa. And what makes this celebration so adorable is that the groom was 85 and the bride was 54. It was a traditional wedding ceremony and festivities of the Herero people, an outstanding local ethnic group. Their wedding traditions reflect their lifestyle that they have been keeping for centuries. Let’s take a peek at the traditional Herero wedding and find out how much it differs from a usual European or American wedding.
Striking real-life Indian wedding in the US
India is one of those countries that definitely know a thing about wedding ceremonies. I think the largest, most colorful, and most pompous weddings are held in India. Even living abroad, Indians treasure their traditions. And among them are arranged marriages, very strict rules for the ceremony, etc. But this article is actually about a modern couple from the US who chose each other and are trying to mix the opposing wedding traditions of their Indian regions of origin. Will they succeed? Let’s see.
Throwing the bridal bouquet at a wedding. What is this tradition about?
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Why do brides all over the world throw their wedding bouquets? What does this tradition mean? And what to do if you consider it tacky or even dangerous? You won’t believe what some single women are capable of doing to get their own big wedding. So these days, many couples are forsaking the tradition of tossing the bridal bouquet in order to avoid violence and awkward situations during the wedding party. But actually, there are some very cute alternative rituals that you can use and be sure you’ll get plenty of “Awws!” from your guests.
How to perfectly walk down the aisle to the wedding march. Professional advice
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When we’re planning our wedding, we want every single minute of it to be perfect. Usually, people pay more attention to big things – like the cake, the wedding party, the wedding dress – and forget about details. But these little things can ruin your ceremony and your mood if you drop your guard. For example, we rarely think about how everybody’s going to walk down the aisle. It seems that only the bride’s walk is important. But is it really so? Let’s ask the professional wedding planners.
The cutest and most adorable wedding party dresses for little girls
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We are used to the bride’s wedding dress being the most gorgeous, adorable, and charming at the wedding party. But sometimes, the festive gowns of guests can outshine even the prettiest of bridal outfits. And guess whose dresses we are talking about? Of course, it’s the wedding party gowns of toddlers and kids – those adorable little girls who are the gems of any wedding party.
Traditional wedding dress in Algeria. Many ancient crafts are used to make the costume of a bride
Algerian bride is literally covered with gold and gems: her dress and veil are embellished with gold embroidery; her neck, chest, and belly are covered with gold jewelry, pearls, and precious stones; and on top of that all, she is wrapped in a golden hand-woven silk veil that covers her face and body from evil eyes. It really is a magnificent view – the Algerian wedding ceremony. I guess, any bride would be happy to shine as brightly as these women.
Sophisticated unusual wedding dresses. 17Th, 18th, 19th-century stylized wedding gowns
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Every woman wants to be the most beautiful, elegant, and breathtaking bride. And most brides have a dress of her dream. Today, there are thousands of various designs of wedding gowns to suit any taste. But these 5 women chose rather extraordinary wedding dresses. Their outfits are stylized in the 17th, 18th, 19th century, or even in Greek style. And not only the dress itself is period-accurate but the undergarments and accessories are as well. Oh, those corsets, lace, and gold embroidery look gorgeous.
Wedding traditions in Great Britain
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Every country has its own wedding traditions. Some of them are passed through the centuries, others are fresh and modern. Today, we’ll talk about the traditional British wedding. This subject is huge. There's so much information that we could give you, but first, let’s have a general overview of the British wedding. The wedding traditions mentioned in this article are used in the UK in modern days. So, let’s see how do Brits celebrate their big day.
Craziest wedding traditions in the world
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We’d like to share with you 12 crazy and odd wedding traditions from around the world. Some of them are less strange, others might blow your mind. Unfortunately, many of these wedding traditions aren’t humane toward brides&grooms, guests, or even animals and plants. But many old traditions seem barbarian and weird today. Though, some of the crazy wedding traditions we offer you to learn about, are actually funny and cute.
Persian-Irish wedding. It’s a stunning mix of traditions
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It’s always interesting to see how the traditions of various countries mix and intermingle. Especially, the wedding traditions. Mixed couples have not only the cutest kids but also the most wonderful weddings. And this article is a proof. Here is the wedding ceremony of a Persian groom and an Irish bride. These two decided to incorporate both Persian and Irish customs into their celebration to make it even more meaningful and bright.
Top-10 most extravagant wedding traditions around the world
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There are so many wedding traditions around the world and they differ much from one country to the other. Let’s learn 10 most curious and odd wedding traditions from China, Puerto Rico, Russia, Greece, India, Scotland, Congo, Niger, Venezuela, and French Polynesia. You would be surprised by the uniqueness of these customs. Who knows, maybe you’ll want to experience some of them at your own wedding one day.
Orthodox Jewish wedding. Romantic story will explain the Jewish wedding ceremony
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A young Jewish newlywed couple is ready to share some secrets, rules, or even oddities of the traditional Jewish wedding. Some of their traditions are strange for a foreigner, but each custom and each part of the wedding ceremony is well-grounded by their religion and history. And now, let’s get to the “aw’s” and “oh’s”. Because this story is really romantic.
How to choose matching jewelry for your wedding dress
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Today, we would like to help every bride-to-be out there to pick the perfect wedding jewelry for your dress. One of the last things for a lot of brides is picking wedding jewelry. But the jewels are as important as the wedding gown itself. So, how do you choose it? What pieces work? Are you going for a glam or a simple look? Don’t worry because we’ve got you covered.
Wedding cakes 1926-2016. One hundred years of delicious wedding cake fashion
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Wedding cake is one of the most important items at any wedding. And, of course, there is such a thing as a wedding cake fashion. Every year the style of this delicious treat changes – new designs, new technologies, and new fashion trends influence the look of the wedding cake. Let’s see how wedding cakes changed and improved during 100 years – from 1926 to 2016. Each cake design in this article is a whole epoch. What will the wedding cakes look like in 2026?
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