What does Wedding mean? “Wedding” literally meant the purchase of a bride for breeding purposes. The word wedding comes from the root meaning to gamble or wager. The Anglo-Saxon word “wedd” meant that the groom would vow to marry the woman, but it also meant the money or barter that the groom paid the bride’s father. This is believed why … Read More
Who pay for the brides flowers?
Who pay for the brides flowers? Traditionally, the bride’s parents pay for the bride’s flowers at a wedding. Flowers for weddings are seen as a personal part of the bride’s accessories and many parents view buying the flowers as being a sentimental part of the wedding experience. These days wedding costs often fall along non-traditional lines, and if the couple … Read More
Inexpensive Wedding Favors
Inexpensive Wedding Favors Since weddings can be very expensive, most of your financial budget will be used towards your wedding essentials, as well as making it beautiful. Although wedding favors are one of the easier and most fun aspects of wedding planning, quite often they are not a top priority. In fact many people include them for the sake … Read More
Wedding Traditions of the Middle East; Oman to Saudi Arabia
Wedding Traditions of the Middle East; Oman to Saudi Arabia Wedding traditions of the Middle East can come in all kinds of forms. Some of the customs may be the same from country to country, but other traditions will vary. For such countries as Oman, Palestine, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, these ritual traditions are taken very seriously. OMAN Wedding traditions … 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
Bridal Shower
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
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
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
A small Beach Wedding on Maui
This wonderful couple was married on one of South Maui’s beaches. At Behind The Lens Maui, we shoot small intimate weddings as well as large weddings. If your thinking of planning a Maui wedding, please give us a call to discuss the details. Behind The Lens Maui 808 205-2366
Wedding Traditions of Western Europe’s Upper Northwest Region
Wedding Traditions of Western Europe’s Upper Northwest Region Wedding traditions within the Western European countries of England, Iceland, Ireland and Scotland are just as steeped in tradition and pageantry as anywhere else on Earth. However, like everything else, some traditions may alter in time and become a more modern celebration. England In England, on the day of the wedding, it … Read More
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