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Indian Weddings - About Hindu Wedding Rituals
Indian weddings are rich in Hindu tradition. Understanding traditional Indian wedding rituals will help you plan your own Hindu inspired wedding.
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Survival Guide to Indian Weddings
Remember the Indian hit movie Monsoon Wedding? Find out how much truth and fiction there is to Indian weddings.
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Wedding Traditions and Their Origins
Marriage is all about traditions these days. Where do these wedding traditions come from?
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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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Groom's Cake
Wedding cakes aren't just for the bride anymore. Designed with the groom in mind, this southern wedding tradition is moving into the mainstream.
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Have a Butterfly Release at Your Wedding
It's becoming more and more popular to release butterflies during a wedding ceremony to symbolize a new life together. Learn how to make your own release cage.
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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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Jamie: The Wedding
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Jewish Wedding Traditions
Many objects in Jewish weddings have changed shapes and meanings, including the ring, the shattering of the wine glasses, the phrase "mazol tav," and the chuppah.
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Jewish Wedding Traditions 101
Here's an introduction to the traditional rituals and ceremonies that are performed at Jewish wedding ceremonies. Mazel Tov!
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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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Palestinian Weddings -- American vs. Traditional (Part 2)
Part 2 of a description of Palestinian weddings. This article focuses on the traditional wedding.
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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 Reception Cookie Table
Many coastal Americans are unaware of the sweet (get it?) Midwestern custom of the wedding cookie table.
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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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Wedding Traditions and Superstitions
Every wedding ceremony or preparation has traditions and superstitions that brides have been following for generations. It often adds heritage and a sense of culture to the special occasion.
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How to Have a Traditional Latin American Wedding
Add a touch of Hispanic heritage and passion to any wedding ceremony by incorporating one or more of these wedding traditions from Latin American countries.
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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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Smashing the Glass in a Jewish Wedding
Most Jewish weddings conclude with the groom stamping on a glass wrapped in a cloth. This unusual ritual has its roots deep in Jewish history and identity.
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The Groom's Cake - Decorating a Wedding Confection for Guests or Party Favours
With its roots in Southern tradition, the groom’s cake has been around for quite some time and is making a fashionable comeback on the wedding scene.
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The Rape of the Sabine Women
Today it is common for a husband to carry his new bride across the threshold of their new home the first time they enter it. Few know the origin of this tradition.
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Wedding Ring Traditions Around the World
Wedding rings can be more than a simple band of gold. Have you ever wondered about the wedding and engagement traditions common to other cultures around the world?
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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 Be a Bridesmaid
As a bridesmaid, you're part of a long history of wedding traditions. What's expected of you, and how to make your participation in the bridal party successful and fun.
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Kitchen Tea Ideas and Themes for Modern Brides
Bridal showers are a fun way to celebrate with a bride-to-be and there are some great modern themes as alternatives to a traditional kitchen tea.
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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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Bridal Bouquet Alternatives
Whether you're allergic to fresh flowers or just want something unique, there are plenty of stylish wedding alternatives to traditional bridal bouquets.
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How to Have a Lord of the Rings Wedding
From Elvish invitations to Middle Earth jewelry to ceremonies held in New Zealand film locations, throw a Lord of the Rings wedding inspired by the books or film trilogy.
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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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The History of Traditions

Interfaith Jewish Weddings
When couples plan an interfaith wedding, there are bigger concerns than just the flower arrangements. Here are some issues to consider as you plan your special day.
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50 Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
Bridesmaids are traditionally the bride's closest friends, but that doesn't always make buying bridesmaid gifts easy. Here are some ideas for unique bridesmaid presents.
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Geoff Berner Plays Montreal
Accordion virtuoso Geoff Berner plays a rousing set of modernized, socially-conscious klezmer music to an appreciative Montreal audience.
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History of Wedding Flowers
Many flowers and herbs have been used for weddings throughout the centuries; although wedding flowers have a long history of use, originally herbs were more common.
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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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Jewish Baby Naming Traditions
Jewish baby naming traditions have a good deal of cultural importance. Here's a short history of how Jewish baby names are chosen.
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50 Ideas for Groomsmen Gifts
With all the fuss being made over the bride, it can be easy to neglect presents for the groomsmen. These ideas will help grooms get started with their shopping.
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Destination Weddings
Many couples ditch the traditional marriage ceremony and instead hop on a plane for a fabulous destination wedding. Is this option right for you?
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Fun and Memorable Themes for Bridal Showers
A themed bridal shower should reflect the bride's personality.
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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 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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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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Indian Wedding Invitations
Indian wedding cards are colorful and important parts of any Indian wedding. The wedding invitation design conveys the theme, style and grandeur of the wedding in India.
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Irish Themed Weddings Show Personality
An Irish themed wedding is the perfect way to show the couple's love of Ireland, whether with silly shamrocks or authentic Irish traditions.
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Marriage Folklore and Superstitions
Superstitions have become part of wedding traditions. Here are some lesser known superstitions and folklore surrounding marriage and the wedding day.
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Nikkah - Muslim Marriage
Marriage in Islam involves an oral or written contract which affirms certain conditions have been met. The contract may also contain detailed prenuptial agreements.
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Review: My Wedding Dress
A collection of beautifully written reflections, this book is a must-read for all brides, whether they are preparing for the big day or celebrating their anniversaries.
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Should You Buy an Expensive Ring?
The De Beers Company says grooms should propose with a diamond engagement ring worth three months of his salary. Is it worth it?
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The Interfaith Wedding Ceremony: Part 3
How to process, where to stand and what music to use are typical issues that most interfaith couples overlook at first - not realizing that the answers to these questions are very different in each religious tradition.

The Islamic Marriage Contract in U.S. Courts
In the United States, where Islam is not widely understood, ensuring the legality of the Islamic marriage contract (nikkah) in U.S. courts presents special challenges.
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