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How to Have a Traditional Irish Wedding
From tying the knot to ringing the wedding bells to exchanging claddagh rings, Irish wedding customs add a rich aura of Emerald Isle heritage to the special day.
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American Wedding Customs
As with other countries, America has wedding customs that have been passed down through the centuries. Learn about some of these customs to help plan your wedding.
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Cut Costs—Cut Wedding Traditions!
So what if everyone else is doing it? Skipping unnecessary wedding elements can save you money!
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How to Have a Hawaiian Wedding
From the first conch-shell fanfare to the final fireworks, these Hawaiian wedding customs will cast a tropical spell over the blessed day for both bride and groom.
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How to Have a Scottish Wedding
From proclaiming the banns to putting a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe to breaking the bannock, these Scottish wedding customs help enrich any marriage ceremony.
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INDIAN WEDDINGS
How colourful is marriage in India/
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Origins of Wedding Traditions
Most North American weddings have customs, roles and aspects in common. Where did these traditions come from?
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The Middle Eastern Dowry
A wedding custom in the Arab Middle East is the gifts that are given to the bride by the groom. The history of these customs originate from religion and ancient times. The dowry is defined and customs in different countries are described. Modern grooms are finding it difficult to pay for high dowries and expensive weddings. Arab governments are trying to find solutions for these problems faced by the groom.
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Wedding Customs and Traditions
Most couples follow some, if not all of the wedding traditions that have been passed down over the centuries.
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Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
What is the origin of the old, new, borrowed and blue wedding custom and how is it represented in modern times?
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"A Renaissance Childhood"
Learn more about childhood and family life during the Renaissance, and how you might have met "Mr. or Mrs. Right" in the 15th century Italy.
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Islamic Wedding Traditions
Muslim couples plan weddings which reflect their unique cultural backgrounds. Here are some traditions that might be incorporated into an Islamic wedding celebration.
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MESSENGERS OF ROMANCE
The butterfly's beautiful flight of fancy from ancient history into the weddings of modern times.
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Review – The Marriage Bureau for Rich People
Set in the Vizag, India, Farahad Zama's first novel is a fun glimpse into the world of Indian wedding customs, matchmaking and arranged marriages.
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Update Old-fashioned Weddings
Creative brides and grooms are finding more and more ways to personalize the details of their wedding ceremony, dinner and reception.
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Wedding Rings, Wedding Dresses and Garters -- Marriage Tradtions
Many of today's marriage traditions have ties to marriage traditions of the past. This article will offers some suprising answers to little questions like -- Why do we have a wedding cake at our receptions? Fo
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Getting Married...German Style
In the first article of this series, we examined some of the more interesting things Germans do on Valentine’s Day to impress their loved ones, and to ensure that the special someone knows, beyond a shadow of a doubt, just how special s/he is. In the second article we talked about the next step of the love relationship...the engagement. We learned about the old tradition of the <i>Freiersmänner</i>, and marveled at the idea of a <i>Polterabend</i>. Now we must ask ourselves...what do Germans do to ensure that the day at the altar will be a memorable one?
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How to Have a Traditional Chinese Wedding
From Chinese marriage letters to the six etiquettes, the lucky color red to "double happiness," these customs will help celebrate a traditional Chinese wedding.
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How to Have a Traditional Greek Wedding
Have a truly "Big Fat Greek Wedding" by including one or more traditional Greek marriage customs in the nuptial plans, from baby rolling to wedding parade to money dance.
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How to Have a Traditional Jewish Wedding
From the marriage contract to the wedding canopy, the seven blessings to the lively chair dance, here are the must-have customs for an authentic Jewish wedding.
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How to Have a Traditional African Style Wedding
From hair braiding to colorful textiles, cowry shells to warmly glowing embers, drumming to jumping the broom, there are many ways to celebrate African heritage weddings.
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How to Have a Traditional Italian Wedding
Included in a modern wedding, these old-fashioned Italian customs can add history, tradition, and fun to any ceremony involving a bride or groom of Italian heritage.
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Writing Historical Fiction
Writing historical fiction suggestions in "A Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800's" can serve as a guide to the authentic and realistic portrayal of any era.
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Tips on Getting Married in Spain
Spain seems to have it all, fantastic weather, leading bridal wear designers and glorious settings. Getting married Spanish-style has become big business.
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Traditional Asian Weddings
Weddings in China and India are diverse with a dazzling variety of traditions. Matrimonial celebrations take many forms and can last for several days.
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Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony
We will go a little beyond language to look at traditions of China. Our first look beyond will be at Wedding traditions. This has to do with the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony.
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Jimmy Neutron is an example of TV's genius
"Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius" is a backwards animated film -- instead of starting from a television show, it starts as a movie, with a year's worth of trailers!
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Resuscitation of the Past---Bringing Our Ancestors to Life
One of the big mysteries for the family history researcher concerns the everyday lives of their ancestors. This article talks about ways to help bring your ancestor's lives, well, back to life.
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Wedding Traditions
Why are wedding dresses white? What is the significance behind the wedding ring? Here's a brief look into these and other wedding customs.
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Rituals Preceding a Hindu Marriage
The main Hindu wedding ceremony is preceded by religious and social ceremonies that add vibrancy to the celebrations and bring the families together.
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