Each culture and heritage has its own special wedding customs that have been passed down through generations. The wedding traditions of African-Americans are especially rich, as they draw on the couple’s African heritage and American culture. These are some of the most popular rituals in African-American wedding ceremonies. The jumping of a broom is known [...]
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Safari Themed Weddings
Once you have decided to go with a safari theme wedding, one of the best places to look for some inspiration is in the movie “Out of Africa.” If you haven’t seen the movie already, take time to watch it, and if it’s been awhile, refresh your memory by watching it again. This movie can [...]
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Beach Wedding Favors
You want your wedding favors to be a nice gift to thank your guests for joining you at your wedding. But favors do not have to be formal, nor do they need to be very pricey. Think about choosing favors that are fun and that suit the style of your wedding. For instance, how casual [...]
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Trends in Wedding Centerpieces
If you are designing your wedding from the ground up, you’ll find that one of the most important design elements that you are going to be looking at is going to be the centerpieces. Many brides take a lot of joy in designing centerpieces that really match the theme of their wedding, so consider what [...]
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Ways to Personalize Your Reception
When you are planning your wedding, one thing that may be bothering you is how generic it is! The reception, in particular, is often prey to feeling somewhat boring and derivative, and if you have gone out of your way to make sure that your wedding is a very personal and creative event, why not [...]
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Cruise Ship Weddings
If you are looking for a beautiful location at which to get married, a cruise ship wedding may be just the thing that you are looking for. You won’t have to go through all the planning hassle that a regular wedding takes, and there are a variety of options available on many cruise lines today. [...]
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Entertaining Elderly Wedding Guests
Chances are that you will have guests of all ages at your wedding, from little children to grandparents and maybe even great-grandparents. It can be tricky to entertain such a broad range of guests. These are some hints on how to make sure that the elderly guests at your wedding have as much fun as [...]
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Photographs With Your Wedding Party
At your wedding, you will have hundreds of photographs taken, both traditional and candid. Since your wedding party is made up of your closest friends and dearest family members, it is especially important to get some great pictures taken with them. Here are some ideas for fantastic photographs that you can have done with your [...]
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Repelling Insects at Outdoor Weddings
Planning an outdoor wedding is a lot of fun, but let’s face it, you also have to deal with some extra challenges. The bride and groom are not the only nature lovers at a wedding; there are also uninvited guests, namely insects. It is not exactly the most romantic thing, but dealing with the insect [...]
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Pre-Wedding Festivities in the Indian Tradition
Weddings in India are lavish and elaborate celebrations. The festivities begin well before the actual wedding day. Depending on the background of the couple, the prenuptial customs may vary. Two ceremonies involve decorating the bride with henna designs. The first is the maanziraat that takes place a week before the wedding. It is an elaborate [...]