Wedding traditions in Botswana. Initiation schools for teenagers, disrespect for single men and women, and dowry in cattle
Some wedding traditions in Botswana are rather rational and logical – the Western world could adopt a few of them as well. For example, Tswana boys and girls that approach adulthood are sent to a special school to study societal responsibility and family duties. What other Tswana wedding customs can be incorporated into our marriage ceremonies?
Most common wedding day regrets. Do whatever you can to avoid them
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Every couple has a few wedding day regrets, it’s normal, you can’t be prepared for anything, something always goes wrong. By the way, remember about it on your wedding day – it’s fine when things go not as planned. But there are big regrets that can be easily avoided. Some of them are matter-of-course, others might be a surprise for you. But if you know about possible regrets, you’re able to do whatever is needed to fix it. Avoid these 6 biggest regrets to have the wedding of your dream.
Most beautiful colored wedding gowns from before white wedding dress fashion trend
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The fashion for white wedding dresses appeared in the late 19th century and became a trend only in the 20th century. Before that, brides often wore colored wedding gowns tailored in a trendy design of the time for their wedding. Maybe you won’t agree with us, but we think that these elegant 19th-century wedding outfits in burgundy, chocolate, plum, terracotta, sky-blue, and other wonderful colors look even more beautiful and dramatic than modern boring white, ivory, cream, and beige wedding gowns.
A few simple rules for how to be a good wedding guest
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Being invited to a wedding is fun and exciting, but it’s also a responsibility. There is a certain code of behavior and dress code you should know and follow. Every wedding guest needs to realize that the couple prepared for this single day for months or even years. You can’t afford to ruin the celebration with an ill-considered decision. For example, don’t wear white clothing to someone’s wedding or don’t drink too much. What other rules for how to be a good wedding guest you should know about?
Wedding traditions in Qatar. Dancing with swords, henna party, and gifts after first wedding night
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The traditional wedding in Qatar originally lasts for several days and includes several different ceremonies and parties. Although today, many Qatari couples choose a more modern Western-style wedding, without so much pomp and hundreds of wedding guests invited. But some Qatari wedding traditions deserve remembering and honoring, and we’re glad to share them with you.
How to pick the right wedding photographer for your couple. Really useful pieces of advice
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For every couple, their wedding photos are precious. You will probably get your wedding photo album out of the drawer and look it through every now and then, you will show it to your kids and grandkids. I’ve even seen a wedding photo used as the photo on the gravestone once – the couple got married in the early 20th century, lived their life together, and died at old age, but they asked their family to put this vintage photo on the headstone for them. And it looks adorable – they’re young, in love, and happy together. Forever. Would you trust your photographer to make such awesome wedding pics that you’d want to be remembered looking like this forever? If yes, you’ve picked the right wedding photographer.
Bridal hairstyle ideas for your inspiration – bun, braid, ponytail, or loose hair
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The absolute majority of brides all around the world prefer to wear their hair in some kind of a bun for a wedding. There are dozens of various bun hairstyles for different face structures, hair colors, wedding themes, etc. But this hairdo is by far not the only option for you. Here is a variety of beautiful, delicate, and romantic wedding hairstyles for a bride. Maybe one of them will inspire you for your own perfect wedding look.
How to organize your DIY wedding décor to avoid chaos on wedding day
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When you decide to DIY some stuff for your wedding – whether it’s wedding décor or bridal bouquet or guestbook, etc – it means that you have a clear vision of what your wedding should look like. And usually, the hardest thing is not to find creative ideas or to DIY the objects or even deliver everything to the wedding venue – the hardest thing is to explain your vision to those people who will arrange your DIY installations so that they do it all just as you’ve imagined. You need to be very organized with your DIY wedding décor. And here are a few useful pieces of advice.
Ukrainian intelligence specialist “Kit” (Tomcat) and sniper “Bilka” (Squirrel) married in the war zone and are planning to adopt 2 children
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These guys aren’t romantic teenagers. They both are experienced warriors that have been fighting with Russia since 2014 and have multiple healed combat wounds to show it. They retired from active military service after medical discharge but came back at once when the Russian-Ukrainian war began in full swing in 2022. Kit and Bilka didn’t want to wait any more and got married right in the middle of the war zone. And now, they’re dreaming of victory, a small seaside vacation, finishing their house renovation, and adopting at least 2 kids (there are literary hundreds of orphaned children in Ukraine today).
Somali wedding traditions. Chic Muslim weddings with no alcohol and with bride waiting for the groom
Somali weddings are big and plentiful, and even more so in the diaspora. A modern Somali wedding held in America or Europe may cost up to $500,000. And it’s understandable because it’s common for a wedding to last for 7 days – 7 days of celebrating, eating, drinking, dancing, singing, communicating, performing wedding rituals, etc. All this with chic and on a large scale. But except for huge wedding expenses, there are many other interesting things about Somali weddings.
How to choose wedding vendor for LGBTQIA wedding
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Choosing the right wedding vendor for your couple is extremely important and can be not so easy. But it’s even more significant and liable for a same-sex wedding because some non-typical issues often arise. You might face sensitive conversations and misunderstandings while communicating with vendors, but don’t worry – a lot of heterosexual couples have their own issues with wedding vendors, their challenges are just different. To help you pick the best and most suitable vendor for your LGBTQIA+ wedding, we offer you several useful pieces of advice.
Top-10 best first wedding dance songs. Would you choose romantic or passionate song?
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Your first wedding dance is a wonderful experience. You will remember it to the end of your days. So, make it count. Picking the right music for this special dance is extremely important. First of all, choose the genre you and your honey like, no matter what other people think or whether your relatives approve. Then, prepare the first wedding dance, practice, don’t rely fully on improvisation. And lastly, just feel the music, enjoy the moment, and have the best time with your beloved new husband or wife.
Wedding arch ideas for your inspiration – floral, greenery, draping fabric, unusual shapes of arches
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Fancy wedding arches are a beautiful wedding décor element. It’s one of the best ways to adorn your wedding location and show your personality. Thousands of the loveliest and most romantic wedding photos were made near a wedding arch. So, don’t skip your chance to have a wedding arch in your style and design. Here are a few classic and innovative ideas to inspire you – floral wedding arches, wedding arch drapes, wedding arch greenery, wooden wedding arches, wedding arches of interesting shape and style, etc.
Should your bridesmaid dresses match? How to make mismatched bridesmaid gowns work?
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The classic trend for bridesmaid dresses that exists for many years now is to use gowns of identical design. Wedding photos look neat when all of the bridesmaids are dressed in outfits in the same color, style, length, with the same embellishments, etc. On the other hand, modern wedding trends allow to add more personality to everything regarding a wedding, so a lot of couples today let their bridesmaids to wear slightly or even very different outfits. What option suits you better? Let’s try to find out.
“We were married for only 3 days. But here, at Azovstal in Mariupol, a day counts for a year” – Azov fighter and widow
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This wedding story is probably one of the most heartbreaking love stories that I’ve heard in my life, and it’s not fiction but real life, it’s what happens right now in Ukraine, a brave country that is in the middle of a war with Russian Federation. Romance and love are present in Mariupol, a modern-day pit of hell on the Sea of Azov shore, maybe even more so because these people know the value of life. He made engagement rings for himself and his fiancee from foil, but these bands are precious for her. They were married for just 3 days, then he was killed and she is now in Russian captivity being tortured.
Your wedding is 2-4 weeks away? Here are a few last minute tips
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When it’s 1-4 weeks until your wedding day, it’s time to do all the last minute prep and make sure you’re ready for the big day. Here are the most important last minute tips that will help you prepare and gain confidence. Of course, some of the points in this list might already be covered by you and your bridal party, so skip them and check the next tip. This is just a quick way for the bride and groom-to-be to find out if they’re ready for their wedding day.
Groom shirts were so fancy in the mid-19th century. Like this shirt from museum
Brides have a lot more options of beautiful and fancy wedding attire than grooms – wedding gowns, corsets, gloves, wedding jewelry and hair jewelry, different accessories, etc. But it doesn’t mean men can’t look deliciously elegant on the wedding day. Here is an example of a vintage groom’s shirt from mid-19th-century Spain, and it’s so ornate and spectacular! Just look at this delicate embroidery that covers the shirt.
Striking groom’s wedding clothing in Sri Lanka – Nilame Attire
Sri Lankan grooms, especially those of high status, dress magnificently for their wedding. They wear a so-called “Nilame Costume” that looks really extraordinarily. Originally, it was a royal traditional outfit, but today, anyone in Sri Lanka can wear it for a wedding. You don’t even have to custom-make one, just use rental Nilame Attire. Such clothes for the groom are unique and typical only for Sri Lanka. Often, you can see Nilame on the groom, his groomsmen, the ring boy, and some other significant members of the bridal party.
Most distinctive and cute Arab wedding traditions
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Arab weddings are always fancy, expensive, and cheerful. Huge celebrations with hundreds of wedding guests and spectacular activities. But also, most Arab countries value their wedding traditions highly and incorporate centuries-old customs in their modern weddings. That’s why we can still see traditional Arab dances, like stick dance or sword dance, traditional wedding outfits, henna-painted bride’s hands and feet, cake cutting ritual using a sword, and many other Arab wedding traditions that have been in use for several generations of people. Let’s take a closer look at these wedding rituals and traditions.
Honeymoon registry can give you the best honeymoon for free
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A lot of couples are forced to delay or even forgo a honeymoon of their dream because of the expenses. Obviously, you’ve just spent thousands on the wedding – where can you get more money to pay for a perfect fancy honeymoon?! But there is an option, actually. Offer your wedding guests to use a honeymoon registry to pay for your trip. They can even choose activities or expenses they’re willing to cover. How cool is that?! Much better than racking their brain in search of a unique and useful wedding gift for you or buying a toaster.
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