Weddings

Kidnapped Brides!

In many cultures, the groom historically often kidnapped the bride, and the groom’s friends would help him, leading to the modern-day groomsmen. At the alter, the groom always stood on the bride’s right side so his right hand—or his sword hand—would be free to...

Spiral Wedding Day Aisle

Weddings

Do you dread the idea of walking straight down the aisle? How about a circle and skip the straight aisle? I do heaps of work with people sitting in circle – it’s such a beautiful way to have people connect with each other and feel part of something. Doing your...

Honeymoon history

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

Nowadays we are used to planning a special get away with our newly beloved spouse. But honeymoons weren’t always so luxurious. Ancient Norse bridal couples went into hiding after the #wedding, and a family member would bring them a cup of honey wine for 30 days...

Inspiration

Weddings

This is some serious inspiration!! @howheasked Is an instagram account dedicated to ring selfies and amazing proposal photos. This account is gonna give you the feels for sure!!

Candle Ceremony

Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

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...