Archive for the 'Wedding – Ceremony and Traditions' Category

Traditions to Follow When You Say “I Do”

Weddings are occasions for every couple to express their sentiments. Families also like to follow all the traditional and sometimes quaint customs that have been around since ages. Certain customs remain within families but there are many which have spread beyond the continent of origin. ‘Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue And A [...]

Popular Wedding Folklore

We all have modern weddings in swank venues. But no wedding is complete without our ancient traditions which have been passed on to us from the days of yore. We all wish to incorporate these details into our contemporary weddings to add to the authenticity and charm. Bridal showers date back to the 19th century. [...]

The Wedding Ceremony

Wedding vows are very sacred and their memory lasts for a lifetime. Different people may opt for different kind of weddings; some may have a candle lit ceremony while others may want to have a ceremony at the church, park, restaurant or a hotel. Some may even opt for a theme weeding. To make your [...]

Dance With Joy On Your Wedding Day

The wedding may be a well coordinated affair and the events of the day may go smoothly. The bride may look beautiful and all eyes will be on the bridal couple as the debonair groom leads the exuberant bride to the dance floor for the first dance. Every couple wishes to dance with grace and [...]

Wedding Traditions

Marriage is a solemn promise and the greatest joy of human existence. It is a coming together of two souls to be joined as one. It can give a deep sense of fulfillment to the bride and groom. Their love transcends all barriers. Couples are looking for unique and charming ways to express their love [...]

Rehearsal Dinner – Great Bonhomie

A rehearsal dinner is a great chance for the bride’s family to mingle with the groom’s family. Out station guests also love this opportunity to meet both the families and the exuberant couple. The hectic preparations for the big day are all done and the families relax and unwind before the great event. It isn’t [...]

The Wedding Ceremony

Wedding vows are very sacred and their memory lasts for a lifetime. Different people may opt for different kind of weddings – some may have a candle lit ceremony while others may want to have a ceremony at the church, park, restaurant or a hotel. Some may even opt for a theme wedding. To make [...]

Unity Candle Ceremony

The unity candle ceremony is an integral part of the wedding ceremony to many but others may wish to incorporate this age old lovely tradition into their own wedding ceremonies, to provide a new twist.  By tradition, three candles are used, with the bride and groom having one lighted candle each and together lighting a [...]

Wedding Toast Activities

Although having toasts to the bride and groom are traditional in our society, there are some concerns about this tradition. How you decide to deal with these concerns is an individual matter, and no one can say that toasts should or should not be given at any wedding reception. Since it is so common to [...]

Weddings – Raising A Toast

A long-standing tradition in weddings is for well-wishers to raise a toast and for some to make long speeches too.  By raising their glasses and raising a toast, the bridal pair is honored and given best wishes and blessings.  This is normally done after the wedding ceremony proper is over and the party moves from [...]