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Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue,
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.
This famous poem represents traditional wedding gifts. A sixpence was a minted British coin from around 1550-1967. It was worth six pennies and was made from silver. It’s believed that the poem originated in the Victorian era of England.
Each part of the poem mentions a good-luck token that should be given to the bride. It’s said that she should carry all of these tokens on her big day, ... Read Full Story
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Muslim weddings enjoin a woman and a man together as a married couple who plan on spending the rest of their lives together. Teachings of the Prophet Mohammad show that weddings need to be kept simple, yet in many Islamic cultures they can sometimes be very lavish and expensive ceremonies.
If you plan on attending a Muslim wedding ceremony or if you’re a Muslim who’s planning on getting married, here are some tips for etiquette.
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Muslim weddings often reflect the personal beliefs of the couples and their families. Due to cultural differences in various countries throughout the world, no two Muslim weddings are alike. As with all weddings though, it’s customary for the guests to give the bride and groom gifts. If you’ve been invited to a Muslim wedding, then you may be wondering what kind of gift the bride and groom would like.
For the most part, Muslim couples prefer gifts that any newlyweds can enjoy. Some are ... Read Full Story
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An Indonesian wedding is a very important occasion. The bride and groom will send an invitation to anyone that they are acquainted with, which usually means there could be hundreds or even thousands of guests. While the majority of invited acquaintances won’t show up, the wedding will still probably be quite large. If you’ve been invited to an Indonesian wedding, you should at least make an appearance, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Pay your respects to the newlyweds, and let them kn... Read Full Story
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Wedding plans take a lot of hard work, and if you’re not organized, you may feel lost. There are many things, such as wedding favors, that make up a wedding day. If you have no idea what kind of wedding favors to give your guests, then hopefully this guide will help you with narrowing down your choices.
For starters, it might not be a good idea to give out useless wedding favors. Your wedding day will be the biggest day of your life, so you should want to share those moments with your lov... Read Full Story
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Traditional Japanese weddings take place in a Shinto shrine. The main religion of the Japanese people is Shinto, which means “the way of Kami (God)”. Traditional Shinto wedding ceremonies are attended by only the couple’s closest friends and relatives. They are very intimate events. The bride’s wedding dress is a traditional white kimono called a shiro-maku. These two words mean “white” and “pure”. Her hair is adorned with accessories and ornaments. The groom also wears a traditional k... Read Full Story
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Everyone wants to have a unique, special wedding. All couples want their big day to be celebrated and enjoyed by everyone. If you’re getting married soon, then you probably want your wedding day to stand out so that your friends, family, and peers can remember for years to come. But how can you make your wedding stand out? By giving your guests wedding favors that are special, unique, and memorable.
Wedding favors will add a special touch to your wedding celebration. They are special keep... Read Full Story
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In Philippine cultures, the groom’s family traditionally pays for the wedding expenses. These days, however, the bride’s relatives will usually help pay for some of the expenses. The bride and groom will often pay for the expenses out of their own savings.
Before any of this is decided though, the groom and his family will pay a visit to the bride’s home in order to ask her family for her hand. This is called the “pamamanhikan” or “the meeting of the two families.” Pamamanhikan... Read Full Story
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Guests to a wedding enjoy bringing gifts home. These gifts, called wedding favors, are presented to them by the married couple. Wedding favors can be can be anything that the bride and groom feel that the guests will enjoy. In the old days, wedding favors were only given out by royal couples. Sugar represented wealth during those times, and the royal couple would give their wedding guests sugar packs as gifts. Obviously, things have changed since... Read Full Story
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Indian weddings are more than just ceremonies and customs; they are filled with various fun-filled rituals. Since India is a country filled with diversity, each region has its own special way of celebrating weddings and marriages. Indian weddings have their share of seriousness, but they’re also considered to be very happy times. When a man and a woman come together in marriage, their families become tied together as well. Therefore, both the bride’s... Read Full Story
