Wedding Trivia

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An old Yiddish saying says, “Parents can give a dowry but not luck”. In the 19th Century often the Bride and Groom would stand….

Since Roman Times, a kiss served as a symbol of sealing a bond. “You may now kiss the Bride”, is a classic moment in….

Wow- in the past the Honeymoon was supposed to last for a whole month or the course of a “single moon”. Some say that….

One of the most fun and romantic traditions for the newlyweds is the groom sweeping the new Bride in his arms and carrying her over….

Glasses and plates are smashed around the world during weddings to signify the ending of old and the start of a new….

A Bride’s trousseau was packed in a traditional chest made out of cedar wood. Cedar wood is a symbol of longevity and faith and used….

The Bridal Shower is thought to have come from a Dutch tradition. If a Dutch father disapproved of the Bride’s love and refused a….

The Traditional strand of pearls for the Bride’s wedding jewelry is still the most common necklace choice- but may be dialed up a bit….

“Pin” Money There are few of us out there that haven’t done a “dollar dance” with either the Bride or Groom, or both for….

The custom of proposing on one knee dates back to the medieval times of knighthood and chivalry. It was customary for a knight to….