The tradition of wearing pearls on your wedding day is a controversial wedding tradition. To some, it is a time-honored tradition – where a strand of pearls is passed from one generation to the next and worn by the bride on her wedding day. The pearls are worn to "take away the bride's tears"; to ensure a happy marriage without tears. Greeks believe the pearl would promote marital harmony; pearls symbolize love, success, happiness, modesty, chastity and purity. The height of this wedding tradition occurred during the Victorian Era. This tradition does not require that the strand of pearls be passed from one generation to the Continue reading "Wearing Pearls on Wedding Day" »
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 wedding ring and its history is filled with conjecture, the underlying sentiment of how this ring came to be remains the same.
The most repeated account is that of Richard Joyce, a master goldsmith, who was seized by pirates near the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, near the Galway Bay. Richard was forced into slavery using his goldsmith skills. After several years, King Richard III secured Joyce’s release and returned him to Galway and with him Continue reading "Claddagh Irish Wedding Ring Tradition" »
Why wear a veil?
Brides have worn veils for centuries. In ancient cultures, it was considered bad luck for any male outside of the bride’s family to see her before the wedding. She often wore a thick and dark-colored veil for several days preceding the ceremony in order to prevent such an occurrence. On the day of the wedding, she continued to wear a veil (now sheer or white) and surrounded herself with attendants in hopes of fooling evil spirits that might try to harm her and foil the fortunes of her family.
The unveiling took place when the bride was finally presented to her groom. The veil then symbolized Continue reading "Why wear a veil?" »
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 area, she saw a man in a field and asked who he was; the reply was Isaac your husband to be; at that point Rebecca placed her veil over herself. Many see the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca as a marriage made in heaven and with great reverence the tradition of the veiling the bride was incorporated into Jewish wedding ceremonies.
For the "veiling of the bride" the groom’s father and the bride’s father along with the Rabbi and other members of the wedding party escort the groom to the bride’s reception area (this would be where the bride Continue reading "Why the Groom Veils the Bride – A Jewish Wedding Tradition" »
Chuppah – A Jewish Wedding Tradition
Chuppah – A Jewish Wedding Tradition
Not just a wedding decoration, the Chuppah (wedding canopy) is an ancient religious custom, which has evolved in to a deep and rich wedding tradition.
The chuppah, (Hebrew for marriage canopy) is a four-pole fabric covered canopy, which the bride and groom stand under during the wedding ceremony. The chuppah or huppah as some spell it, is a symbol of the home. Just as Abraham and his wife Sarah’s tent was open on all four sides, to welcome friends, relatives Continue reading "Chuppah – A Jewish Wedding Tradition" »
Butterfly Release: An Enchanting Wedding Tradition.
he use of butterflies in a wedding ceremony is becoming more prevalent. But where did the idea come from to release butterflies at a wedding? The tradition can be traced back to the Native American culture. According to Native American legend a butterfly is a messenger to the Great Spirit. As the legend goes you must capture a butterfly unharmed, whisper your secret wish to the butterfly and then release it. Because the Continue reading "Butterfly Release: An Enchanting 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 who sent out a dove and it brought back an olive branch. The white dove represented the renewal of man to land after the flood. For many cultures white doves released at a wedding signifies, love, unity, and fidelity
An old wedding superstition suggests that if you see a pair of doves on your wedding day, you’ll have a long Continue reading "Releasing of White Doves as a 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. But where does that tradition come from? Many mistake it as a sign of virginity; but white actually has more to do with joyful celebration and purity. It is considered appropriate for any bride to wear white, if she wishes.
White wedding gowns first came in to vogue when Queen Victoria wore a white wedding dress for her 1840 wedding. Her wedding photo was published and women then wanted to emulate her style. A white dress was Continue reading "Why Wear A White Wedding Dress?" »
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 their brides. The groomsmen, called bride-knights, helped their friend capture his bride. They stood guard at the ceremony to protect the groom from the bride’s angry family.
Another basis for this wedding tradition originated with the Romans and involved a bit of superstition. Roman Law required 10 witnesses at every wedding ceremony. During this period, people were afraid of Continue reading "Groomsmen – Wedding Tradition With Long History" »
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 bride's money purse are all variation of a tradition which is rooted in the 1900’s. Polish immigrants to the USA, would pin a dollar to the bridal dress or would pay a dollar to dance with the bride. This money was a way to give the bride and groom some money for their honeymoon or to help in the cost of setting up their home.
We can’t be to sure of where the idea originally came from; but, it does seem as though it has ties to the Continue reading "Dollar Dance Wedding Tradition" »
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