Weddings

Candle Ceremony

Ever seen a couple light candles as part of their ceremony and wondered what it was all about? The candle ceremony is a symbolic metaphor for two merging families, or the union of two individuals, becoming one in commitment. The candle ceremony uses two taper candles...

Jewish weddings

Weddings, World Traditions

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A Very Romantic Wedding Story

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

Did you see this? These guys were in the news recently – This couple met when she asked him for change. It can happen anywhere at any time!! This is what they said in the Guardian: A romance began when a homeless man gave a passerby 50p for her electricity...

Peruvian rituals

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings, World Traditions

In Peru, single female guests take part in a tradition a little sweeter than a bouquet toss. Charms attached to ribbons are tucked between the layers of the wedding cake. Before the cake is cut, each woman grabs a ribbon and pulls. At the end of one ribbon is a fake...

Bridesmaides and Royal weddings

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings, World Traditions

Royal weddings in the United Kingdom do bridesmaids with a twist. Usually, the bride’s attendants are young girls rather than the contemporaries. At Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in 1947, there were eight bridesmaids, most younger than the 21-year-old...

A twist on throwing the bouquet

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings, World Traditions

In Peru, single female guests take part in a tradition a little sweeter than a bouquet toss.

To change your name or not?

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

Do same sex couples who have a Civil Partnership Ceremony generally change their names? It’s a good question. Like everything else, people are going to do what suits them. But in my experience, older couples / couples who have been together for a long time are most...

Traditional Zulu weddings are marked by vibrant colors

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings, World Traditions

Lebanese-style weddings kick off with music

Ceremonies, Weddings, World Traditions

Lebanese-style weddings kick off with music, dancing and joyful shouting right outside the groom’s doors. This is the “zaffe,” a rowdy, traditional escort made up of friends, family, and sometimes professional musicians and dancers. This group...

Do’s and Dont’s at a Civil Partnership Ceremony

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies

Since we have recently seen the implementation of the Civil Partnership Act in QLD, its time for a few Do’s and Don’t’s on the big day! 1. Don’t crash the event. Let me say it again: Don’t ever crash a ceremony. Do not attend a ceremony for which you did...

Russian grooms have to work for their brides

Ceremonies, Weddings, World Traditions

Russian grooms have to work for their brides. Before the #wedding, the groom shows up at the bride’s home and asks for his beloved. In jest, her friends and family refuse him until he pays up in gifts, money, jewelry or simple humiliation. Grooms are forced to...

Instagram Wedding Cakes

Ceremonies, Weddings

I spend probably a little more time than I should on Instagram! Especially looking at #Wedding Cakes. When I’m gazing through my Instagram feed there’s one thing that always gets me and that’s a good wedding cake picture. There are definitely a few favorite...

Writing your Wedding Vows

Ceremonies, Wedding Vows, Weddings

Want to know what makes a ceremony go from good to the best ever? It’s when I leave an emotionally charged ceremony abuzz with love and commitment. Because at that point, all I want to do is celebrate how awesome and in love you are. This emotional charge comes...

Planning Civil Partnership Ceremony?

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies

Important Tips for Same-Sex Couples Celebrations require a lot of preparation and sometimes same-sex ceremonies require a bit more. There are some things you will want to take into consideration when planning your civil partnership ceremony that you hadn’t...

To confetti or not to confetti?

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

Nothing says a party like a little confetti …but nowadays couples often want something a little different at their #wedding ceremony. At their heart weddings are a lot of fun, a great party to celebrate your love story. One of the prettiest moments is...