WeddingTrivia -Married in June During the pre-contraceptive times, getting married in the month of June often meant that children were born in the spring time, allowing them to not be infants during the cold of the winter but rather as the warmer months begin. Also, by giving birth in the spring time meant that the fall harvest wouldn’t be disrupted … Read More
Today’s Wedding Ceremonies
In modern days, outside of some cultures, the wedding ceremony is no longer viewed as a business contract but one of a romantic gesture. However, many of the past traditions that had a particular purpose is often still in effect, but more out of tradition instead of necessity. The month of June has also been brought to the forefront even … Read More
Wedding Traditions- Why is it that the groom shouldn’t …
Wedding Traditions- Why is it that the groom shouldn’t see the bride before the wedding? As a Maui Wedding photographer, it’s my job to capture the bride and groom separately before the wedding. The groom not seeing the bride before the wedding stems from a couple different theories. One is that many years ago marriages were arraigned and therefore the … Read More
What’s the Story behind the wedding veil?
What’s the Story behind the wedding veil? As a wedding photographer, I’ve always been interested in learning more about wedding traditions. In Maui, I’ve found the wedding traditions are a bit more informal compared to the mainland but From time to time, we get to capture weddings with a more traditional flare. One tradition that we don’t see very often … Read More
Wedding Traditions- Did you know?
Wedding Traditions- Did you know? Many cultures worldwide have been known to have a little fun before the wedding day, where either the groomsmen would kidnap the bride-to-be. They would leave clues for the groom to find her, and once he did, he would have to pay a ransom to get her back. This is still practiced in some countries … Read More
Why Wedding Cakes?
A wedding cake can date back to the wedding ceremonies of Roman times when they would hold a small bun over the bride’s head and break the bun to close out the ceremony. The bun symbolized fertility. Meanwhile, during the Middle Ages, it was customary for the new couple to stand over small cakes and kiss. The tradition of the … Read More
Unusual Wedding Tradition in China
Unusual Wedding Tradition in China What Apples? From ancient Greece to China, apples have represented fertility, love and passion. Beloved of the Greek gods, apples often appeared in myths as gifts at weddings and as tokens of affection between lovers. Apples also symbolized the arrival of spring and fertility, so apple blossoms were associated with love early in Chinese legends. … Read More
Wedding Rituals- Celtic Pebble Toss
Wedding Rituals- Celtic Pebble Toss Couples in ancient times were often married near some sort of water source such as a lake, river or holy well, believed to be favored by the Celtic gods. Wedding guests were each given small stones to cast into the water while making a wish for the couple’s future happiness
Wedding Traditions That Revolve Around Superstitions
Wedding Traditions That Revolve Around Superstitions There are many world-wide wedding traditions that we are aware of, such as the dress, the bouquet, the first dance and so much more. However, what about the wedding traditions that is of the superstitious nature? What does certain words or particular colors represent? Whether we believe it or not, we are superstitious … Read More
Wedding Traditions, Hawaii
Wedding Traditions, Hawaii 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 … Read More