Want to make your wedding extra special? Consider choosing elements from traditional wedding ceremonies around the world!
Here are some of the ways lovers come together for a lifetime in different cultures. You may find some unique ideas to personalize your own day of days.
Africa
Did you know that in some modern-day African tribes, the wrists of the bride and groom are still bound with braided grass ties to symbolize their union?
Spain
The brides of early Spain got to wear what may be the most beautiful of all wedding headdresses: Delicate lace mantillas over the hair with orange blossoms judiciously tucked in!
China
The color of love in China is red, and the bridal gown was a brilliant red until just recently in that country. Party favors, flowers, candles and so on were also typically a bright and glowing scarlet.
Russia
Party favors to express appreciation to the wedding guests include tiny pictures, small candies or other exquisite little items.
Mexico
Several nice traditions still survive in old Mexican wedding ceremonies. One custom encircles the bride and groom in a loose lasso made of some...