Bridal Shower: Back in the days when weddings were arranged by family members, a poor Dutchman fell in love with a girl whose father refused her a dowry. Their friends showered her with enough gifts to help them start a household. According to another lore, the first “Bridal Shower” occurred at the end of the 19th century. At a party, the … 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
Wedding Traditions of South America’s North Region
Wedding Traditions of South America’s North Region Wedding traditions in South America can be just a diverse as the continent itself in everyday life. South America shares various religions and other beliefs. In the northern region, this way of life and wedding traditions, is no different. For the countries of Colombia, Guyana, Surinane, Trinidad and Venezuela, this way of life … Read More
History of Weddings
History of Weddings Origin of the Word The word, “Wedding” comes from the root term meaning “gamble” or “wager”. The word Anglo-Saxon word “wedd” meant a man would vow to marry a woman and give money to the Bride’s father.
Wedding
The word “wed” is derived from the ancient Greek word for “pledge.” And that’s exactly what a wedding is, no matter what country it takes place in, no matter what culture it’s part of. To wed is to pledge yourself to another. There are few acts we perform that are more pure or more beautiful than the act of marriage.
The Wedding Toast
The Toast: We call it a “toast” when we drink to someone because of an old French custom in which a piece of bread was put in the bottom of the wine cup—for flavor. Party-goers would drink and pass the cup; when it reached the person being toasted, he would drain it—crouton and all. It sounds pretty unhygienic. But think … Read More
Wedding Traditions of Central America
Wedding Traditions of Central America Wedding traditions of Central America can vary between the seven countries, but one thing they’re all heavily based on is family. Weddings that take place throughout Central America are generally large and boisterous, with nothing but good times in store. Therefore, in the countries of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, … Read More
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: This superstition of the Bride wearing something that fits each of these four categories originated in Europe to ward off evil spirits. Something Old: This tradition symbolized the sense of continuity while making the transition from a single person to that of a married couple. Something New: This tradition symbolized that marriage … Read More
Beach Weddings, Maui
It was another beautiful beach wedding at Poolenlena. This mainland couple is taking there first walk together as husband and wife.