Garter Brides originally tossed a garter, rather than a bouquet, at a wedding reception. In the 14th century, this custom changed after Brides became tired of fighting off drunken men who tried to remove the garter themselves! According to one legend, the garter toss in England evolved from an earlier tradition of “flinging the stocking”. On their wedding night, guests … Read More
Wedding Traditions, Tossing Rice
Tossing Rice Believing newlyweds brought good luck, guests used to shower them with nuts and grains to insure a bountiful harvest and many children to work the land. During years of a poor harvest, rice was tossed instead. This tradition continues today with rice or birdseed (where permitted), or bubbles to wish the Bride and Groom much happiness. Incidentally, it … Read More
Wedding Traditions of the Middle East; Cypress to Iraq
Wedding Traditions of the Middle East; Cypress to Iraq Wedding traditions in the Middle East brings together many cultures and various religious overtones. For the countries of Cypress, Iran and Iraq, these cultural and religious traditions are steeped in long tradition. Cypress For the village of Kilani, an old tradition was that the bride’s family will hand out specially made … Read More
2011 Weddings
Aloha, 2010 was a great year for Behind The Lens Maui and we were sometimes shooting 3 weddings a day for sometime in the summer. I’m working on some new fresh ideas for couples having their engagement photos taken before the wedding and have many newly inspired ideas for couples on their wedding day. The new year is almost here … Read More
Wedding Traditions of South America’s West Region
Wedding Traditions of South America’s West Region Wedding traditions in South America can be just as entrenched in customs as any other country or continent, and on the western side of South America this is the norm. South America has a variety of religious beliefs and ways of living, which can be seen in their wedding traditions. For the countries … Read More
Brides
Married in White, you have chosen right Married in Grey, you will go far away, Married in Black, you will wish yourself back, Married in Red, you will wish yourself dead, Married in Green, ashamed to be seen, Married in Blue, you will always be true, Married in Pearl, you will live in a whirl, Married in Yellow, ashamed of … Read More
The Bride and the Garter
Garter Brides originally tossed a garter, rather than a bouquet, at a wedding reception. In the 14th century, this custom changed after Brides became tired of fighting off drunken men who tried to remove the garter themselves! According to one legend, the garter toss in England evolved from an earlier tradition of “flinging the stocking”. On their wedding night, guests … Read More
Wedding Traditions Of Africa’s Southern Region
Wedding Traditions Of Africa’s Southern Region Wedding traditions and customs can vary from one end of a spectrum to the other, and often can be completely different than one can imagine. Despite some modern day twists and with the continent of Africa being the oldest, you will find many very old traditions throughout the continent, For some of the countries … Read More
A Maui Bride
I had the pleasure of photographing my friends wedding last weekend. She looked so beautiful getting ready and even more beautiful when she was ready. There’s nothing like a Maui wedding.