Superstitions & Traditions
Weddings are steeped in tradition and customs, many we don't understand, but
adhere to anyway. (Why do we wear wedding bands on the left index finger?)
Wedding customs offer a unique way to personalize and bring originality to your
event. Here's the where's, why's, and how's of wedding superstitions,
traditions, and customs from all over the world.
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Wondering why Jewish weddings take place under a canopy? Why is rice thrown at the couple?
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A
Africa
African/African American
Arranged Marriages
B
Bachelor Parties
Bermuda
Boutonniere
Bridal & Husband
Bride on the Left/ Groom on the Right
Bridesmaids
C
Carribean
Carrying the Bride Over the Threshold
Cupid
Czech Republic
D
Diamonds
Dowry / Hope Chest and Trousseau
E
Egypt
Engagement Ring Origins
F
Fighting for Dominance
Flower Power
G
Garter & Bouquet
Germany
Going to the Chapel
Greece
H
Hindu
Home is a Man's Castle
I
India
Ireland
Italy
J
Japan
K
Ketubah — The Jewish Marriage Contract
Korea
L
Libya
M
Mexico
Military
P
Peek-a-Boo, better not see you!
Philippines
Poland
Puerto Rico
R
Rain, rain, go way...
Ring Finger
S
Scotland
Shoes on the Car Bumper
Something Old, Something New
Surnames
Switzerland
T
The Month to Wed
Toasts
Tying the Knot
U
Ukraine
V
Veils
Vietnam
W
Wearing White
Wedding Cake
Y
Yemen
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