11 Extremely Strange Wedding Traditions As a Maui wedding photographer, I am always hearing about wedding traditions from around the world. Working in Maui, the island has it’s own wedding traditions to include: chanting, conch shell and lei exchange. In doing some research, I discovered that there are some pretty strange wedding traditions besides what we have her in Maui. … Read More
Why do we tie shoe on out cars when we get married?
Shoes on Vehicle: Ancient Romans used to transfer to the Groom his authority over his Bride when her Father gave the Groom her shoes. In later years, guests threw their own shoes at the newlyweds to signify this transfer of authority. Today, this tradition is kept alive by simply tying old shoes to the back of the newlywed’s vehicle before … 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 Cakes
Top-Layer of the Wedding Cake Submitted by: Leah of Cushing, Texas The top layer of the wedding cake should be saved for the couples first anniversary. It should be wrapped in plastic wrap, then paper towels, then freezer paper, then taped with freezer tape and frozen to insure that it will not ruin. You can put the cake in the freezer … Read More
Wedding Traditions of Western Europe’s Lower Southwest Region
Wedding Traditions of Western Europe’s Lower Southwest Region Wedding traditions vary throughout the world, but wedding traditions of Western Europe are filled with tradition of the old past and are renewed with modern tendencies. The lower southwest region of Western Europe, which includes France, Spain and Portugal, are no different. France A couple items of note in regards to a … Read More
Plan a Hawaiian Wedding, Traditions
At Hawaiian weddings, flower garlands known as leis are traditionally placed around the necks of the bride and groom. Leis symbolize love and respect, and they are created from some of the island’s most beautiful and fragrant flowers. Each lei is made up of some 40 or 50 fresh flowers, and tied with a colorful ribbon. These flower garlands are … Read More