Peruvian wedding avaPeru 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.

Engagement avaAfter the main question has been popped, the couple became engaged. And usually, they want to share the excellent news with their family and friends, so, the engagement party is due. But if that’s your first wedding and first engagement, how to do everything right and organize the perfect engagement party? So many brides and grooms have a whole lot of questions about this event. They need some help with organizing such an important party. And we’re here to help you out.

Woven towel1 avaEmbroidered and woven ceremonial towels called “rushnyk” were traditionally used in many wedding rituals in Ukraine. For example, it was used during the ritual of engagement. The bride and groom stepped on such a towel in church during the wedding ceremony. A bride could use an ornate towel instead of a belt. The wedding witnesses wore ceremonial towels tied around their body. A lot of different wedding traditions are connected with a bridal towel. Here are a few samples of old Ukrainian wedding towels, hand-woven on a loom.

Indian wedding1 avaIndia is one of those countries with a large variety of wedding traditions, rituals, and superstitions. So, there should be some strict rules as to what wedding dress a bride must wear. And yes, such rules exist. For example, the traditional wedding gown should be of a certain color, certain design, and the bride should wear certain jewelry pieces and makeup. Indian brides look glamorous and beautiful in their wedding attire – practically no Western-style wedding gown can be as awe-inspiring.

Kids wedding avaFirst of all, if you’re planning a wedding and feel obliged to organize some specific activities and locations for kids, you don’t have to do it! Children do just fine without any fancy kid-friendly zones. Although, if you want to do it, there are plenty of options and ideas for you, which we’re gladly sharing in this article. Also, to plan a kid-friendly wedding, you need to know a few things that are important, to make your wedding ceremony and reception as pleasant and comfy for everybody as possible.

Kayan avaThe Kayan people have striking traditions, very different from what we know and what seems normal to us. For example, women of this ethnic group wear brass neck rings throughout their whole lives, due to which their necks are lengthened and look bizarre. But this tradition is not the only one that can surprise and astonish. The Kayan wedding traditions are also rather odd and interesting.

Italian wedding avaIn Italy, a wedding is a remarkably romantic occasion. A lot of wedding rituals just scream romance. For instance, a night serenade, a wedding bouquet brought by the groom, or huge bridal veils that don’t let the couple see each other before the marriage ceremony. All together, the local wedding customs and rituals make the Italian wedding a very elegant and beautiful sight. And some of these wedding traditions are 700 years old, which is awesome.

Backyard wedding avaBackyard weddings and Air Bed and Breakfast weddings can be amazing. But if you’re dreaming about a backyard wedding, you have to carefully consider if you really will be able to organize one and be happy with the result. There are so many issues to consider and so many tasks to accomplish, like infrastructure, parking, wedding meal, restrooms, etc. But smart wedding planning will do wonders and turn your marriage ceremony into an open-air dream wedding with picturesque wedding photos, homey atmosphere, creative wedding decor, limited amount of rules – and you can have all that with a little budget.

Indian wedding avaIndian traditional wedding is always a cheerful and colorful occasion. It’s full of tradition. Such a festivity is definitely worth observing or – if you’re lucky – participating in. Vivid colors, rich décor, flowers and greens everywhere, plenty of singing and dancing, tasty food, millennia-old rituals, and so much more. But to really understand what’s going on, a person (especially a foreigner) should learn the meaning and symbolism of various Indian marriage rituals and traditions. That’s what we’re going to do right now, together.

Vendor avaEvery wedding is organized with the help of different vendors – florists, food vendors, makeup artists, photographers, DJs, wedding cake makers, bridal shops, jewelers, wedding planners, and so on. All these companies work alongside the couple to make the wedding happen. And it’s important to communicate with them in the right way and establish productive cooperation. Here you are a few important issues for the brides and grooms that will help you work in perfect tandem with a wedding vendor.