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...Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue ... Ever wonder where wedding traditions come from and why they are wedding traditions? Unsure which wedding tradition to incorporate into your wedding? Let these interesting wedding tradition facts help you decide which wedding traditions to include in your wedding.

El Lazo Wedding Tradition

El Lazo (the Lasso) Mexican Wedding Tradition A lasso (El lazo) is used in traditional Mexican wedding ceremonies to symbolize unity. This tradition probably came from seventh century Spain. A (More of this wedding tradition...)

Arras Coins- A Hispanic Wedding Tradition

Arras Coins- A Hispanic wedding tradition of 13 coins. Arras in Spanish means pledge. Thirteen gold coins (arras) are given by the groom to the bride during the marriage ceremony. The groom giving ... (More of this wedding tradition...)

Godparents Role In Weddings

Padrinos (Spanish for Godparents): The tradition of godparents in Latin & Hispanic Weddings. A religious tradition, as well as a culture one, Godparents play a significant role in Latin & Hispanic ... (More of this wedding tradition...)

First Dance

Who Dances the First Dance at a Wedding? Traditionally the first dance is for the Bride and Groom. It is a symbolic dance expressing that the two are joined in union. In traditional European weddin... (More of this wedding tradition...)

Chinese Wedding Flower Traditions

When it comes to Chinese wedding flowers tradition: white is out - red is in! Why is it bad etiquette for... (More of this wedding tradition...)

Dollar Dance Wedding Tradition

Recently I attended a wedding and the bride had a dollar dance what is this tradition and where did it start? Dollar dance, money dance and (More of this wedding tradition...)

Saving The Wedding Cake Tradition

Tradition Of Saving Top Layer Of The Wedding Cake Often you’ll see a wedding cake with many layers. The... (More of this wedding tradition...)

Bridemaids - Attendant Wedding Traditions

Why do brides have a maid of honor and bridesmaids? Many years ago in Saxon England, bridesmaids attended to the bride for several days before the wedding ceremony. They were responsible for (More of this wedding tradition...)

Groomsmen - Wedding Tradition With Long History

Why do grooms have a best man and groomsmen? Although there are many myths and legends associated with this wedding tradition, the most popular originated in a more primitive time when men kidnapped t... (More of this wedding tradition...)

Why Wear A White Wedding Dress

Why do brides wear white? If you have ever envisioned your perfect wedding, chances are you imagine yourself in a beautiful white dress. White is seen as the traditional color for Western weddings. Bu... (More of this wedding tradition...)

Releasing of White Doves as a Wedding Tradition

Where did the tradition of releasing doves come from? The dove has come to symbolize peace, this was evident in the Greek myths, as well as in the Jewish and Christian bibles; in the story of Noah... (More of this wedding tradition...)

Butterfly Release: An Enchanting Wedding Tradition.

The use of butterflies in a wedding ceremony is becoming more prevalent. But where did the idea come from to (More of this wedding tradition...)

Chuppah - A Jewish Wedding Tradition

Chuppah - A Jewish Wedding Tradition Not just a wedding decoration, the Chuppah (wedding canopy) (More of this wedding tradition...)

Claddagh Irish Wedding Ring Tradition

The Claddagh (pronounced clah-dah) ring is a piece of jewelry fashioned into two hands clasping a heart and on some you'll see a crown on top of the heart. Although the story behind this (More of this wedding tradition...)

Why the Groom Veils the Bride – A Jewish Wedding Tradition

The Hebrew tradition of the veiling of the bride stems from the biblical story of Rebecca; veiling herself before meeting her husband Isaac. Tradition states: when Rebecca went to Isaac’s family’s are... (More of this wedding tradition...)

A Sixpence (Penny) In Your Shoe

Why doe you place a penny in the bride's shoe. The wedding tradition of placing a penny in the bride’s shoe was made popular with a Victorian rhyme – something old, something new, something borrowed, ... (More of this wedding tradition...)

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