Indian Wedding and Marriage Traditions

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 and groom’s families participate in rituals on the day of the wedding. Read the rest of this entry »

Proper Etiquette with Wedding Favors

One of the most important aspects of a wedding are the guests. The couple’s friends, family, and associates play an important factor in making a wedding memorable and fun. Since they all take the time to support the bride and groom on their big day, the couple usually say “thank you” by presenting their guests with gifts called wedding favors. The couple shouldn’t just give out any ole’ wedding favors though, they should give the guests something meaningful. Wedding favors don’t have to be expensive, but they should still be something special. Read the rest of this entry »

Thai Wedding Traditions and Customs

Thai weddings have many customs that are unique. The customs are followed in traditional steps. Prior to the ceremony, the groom pays a visit to the bride’s home. There he will speak with her family about the gifts and money that he will give them. It’s a special Thai tradition for the groom to thank the bride’s family for allowing him to marry her. He will give them money and nice gifts as a way to assure them that he will be a good husband to her. Read the rest of this entry »

Wedding Favors that Make a Difference

Are you getting married? Do you have any idea as to what kind of wedding favors you’re going to give your guests? Your wedding is going to be very special, so your favors should be as well. It doesn’t matter who you’re going to marry, or where your wedding is going to be—your wedding day is going to be a wonderful day. You need to make sure that all of your guests share your sentiments. You can do this by giving them wedding favors that make a difference. Read the rest of this entry »

Filipino Pre-Wedding Traditions Then and Now

In this archipelago of more than 7,100 islands, wedding traditions vary from island to island, province to province, north to south. The wedding traditions and rituals of today are a fusion of influences from the Spanish, the Americans and the Japanese, all of whom have occupied the country at different times in its colorful history. Read the rest of this entry »

Wedding Favors that Reflect Your Personality

Coming up with unique ideas for wedding favors may seem like a struggle this day in age, as the same, ordinary favors are given out wedding after wedding. Instead of giving your wedding guests traditional favors, why don’t you just give them all something special that reflects your personality? Unique gifts that reflect your personality can be very memorable for your guests. But what kind of favor will reflect your personality? What favors will be unique from all the ordinary ones? Here are some ideas. Read the rest of this entry »

Do’s and Don’t’s for an Indonesian Wedding Guest

A wedding is always a good opportunity to observe a culture’s customs and traditions. Indonesia has a broad assortment of ethnic groups and each one has its own set of ceremonies and customs. Understanding these rites and rituals is always interesting especially if you have made the country your home. Read the rest of this entry »

Homemade Wedding Favor Ideas

If you truly want a rewarding wedding experience, why not create your very own wedding favors to pass out? Nothing says “thank you” to your wedding guests than taking the time to make their favors yourself. Not only are homemade wedding favors great and rewarding, but they’re also fun to make. Everyone loves arts and crafts, so why not get together with your future bride or groom and work on the favors together? Read the rest of this entry »

The Traditional Japanese Wedding Attire

Japanese wedding ceremonies are beautiful occasions guided by customs and traditions as old as the culture itself. The bride and groom are done up from head to foot to prepare them for this special day in their lives.

The traditional groom’s attire, while simpler than the bride’s clothes, still comes in many pieces. He wears a formal montsuki kimono tied with an obi sash. These full-length kimonos are usually worn for special occasions and ceremonies and they bear the family crest at the front and back. The groom can opt to wear an underkimono underneath this more formal one. The montsuki kimono is tucked into the loose hakama pants and topped with a matching haori overcoat. The groom’s attire is typically in black with white crests but other colors like purple, brown, dark blue, etc. are also being used these days. Read the rest of this entry »

The Perfect Wedding Gifts for the Bride and Groom

A wedding is the most important day of a bride and groom’s life, so guests of a wedding always want to make a good impression. The families and friends of the bride and groom always want to present them with the best gift possible—a gift that will be cherished always. Despite there being countless types of wedding gifts out there, finding a great one can be hard. Even if the couple has a registry list, it can still be hard narrowing the gifts down to the perfect one. Read the rest of this entry »