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June 25th, 2008

What you need to know about Afghan Muslim Weddings

Are you engaged to an Afghan Muslim and unsure about the wedding traditions? Fazl ur Rahim Muzaffary has a great article on everything you need to know about Afghan muslim Weddings.
Marriage in the traditional Afghan culture has a deep-rooted process through which it treads step by step. Rarely do young men and women have […]

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December 27th, 2007

Russian Wedding Traditions

Each culture has their own wedding traditions. I know for my own wedding, we incorporated both Filipino and New Zealand/
English traditions. I was trolling through the net when I stumbled into old Russian Wedding Traditions and I thought it will be cool to share them with you, in case, you know, you get engaged to […]

By Christine -- 3 comments

August 21st, 2007

Wedding Cash Gifts - Crass or Practical?

A post in 2005 sparked comments from readers regarding the crassness or practicality of requesting for cash as wedding pressies.
Some of our readers like Sarah was all for it, she wrote:
When my fiance and I got engaged we decided not to register anywhere since we both had 2 complete households when we moved […]

By Christine -- 2 comments

February 20th, 2007

Wedding Favor Idea: Pearl Locket Charm Bracelet

In Asian weddings, it is the custom for the bride and groom to gift their bridesmaids and groomsmen — it is their way of saying thank you for ‘helping out’ in the wedding preparations and during the wedding day itself.
It this tradition is something you want to do at your own wedding, why not give […]

By Christine -- 1 comment

January 14th, 2007

Don’t let traditions spoil your day

I am naturally quite a shy person, and I was speaking to one of my friends who is getting married next month and was encouraged by her approach. She too is shy, her “Big Day” is about vows, joining together with the person she loves unconditionally - it is not about being the centre of […]

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January 2nd, 2007

Customs and Traditions

I received a great book this Christmas which looks at customs and traditions here are some that I wanted to share

In Russia buying carnations or roses is a prerequisite for a first date and must be given in odd numbers as flowers in even numbers are reserved for funerals.
In olden days in Britain a green […]

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November 12th, 2006

Unity Candle for Beach Themed Weddings

Seaside Unity Candle in Ivory

Holding a beach themed wedding? This unity candle is perfect for your wedding theme!

This unique seaside motif will be the perfect accent to your romantic ceremony. A collection of shells and sand decorate the center of this personalized design.
Candles are personalized with names and wedding date in a natural ink color […]

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August 16th, 2006

Honoring your Parents at your Wedding

Any wedding is centered around the bride and groom-to-be but as you preparing for your wedding, has any thought been given to honoring your parents on your special day as well?
You can choose to ‘honor’ your parents by including a special part in the wedding ceremony or the reception.
How do you do this? Here […]

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June 17th, 2005

Most Popular Wedding Month?

Most of us know that June is THE month for weddings, right? After all, that’s why there’s the popular term, “June Bride.”
Well, according to this article at Post-Gazette, Hallmark doesn’t agree. Apparently, August has become the most popular wedding month over the last three years. June only comes second. The rest of the order goes: […]

By Shai Coggins -- 5 comments

June 8th, 2005

Cash For Wedding Gifts, Anyone?

According to Jaimee Rose of The Arizona Republic, more and more brides and grooms are No longer brash to ask for cash.
In a day when the average wedding costs more than a Toyota Camry and a time when marrying couples are older, settled and own every Crock-Pot they could want, is it any wonder […]

By Shai Coggins -- 14 comments