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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
In the Land of Smiles, events which happen only once in a person’s lifetime are believed to be auspicious. Naturally, celebrations held for such events require the preparation of certain savoury dishes and sweets that are also considered lucky. The Thai believe that a food’s name, its significance and its color determine its appropriateness for such occasions. Continue reading →
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Beach weddings are very popular. If you’re planning on getting married at the beach or on a cruise, you should give out nautical inspired wedding favors. It’ll be a nice, sunny day, and your guests will be delighted if you give them creative wedding favors with a beach theme. Continue reading →
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Islamic marriage rituals are traditionally simple, but today many Muslims choose to have festive ceremonies that last for many days. These ceremonies often include bright and colorful festivities. The main wedding ritual itself, however, is simple, brief, and to the point. Called ‘ikah’ in Arabic, the traditional marriage ritual is completed after a few steps. Continue reading →
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Wedding favors are now one of the most important aspects of wedding ceremonies. Most brides can’t imagine not giving out favors on her wedding day. As she prepares the wedding, she begins looking at the possibilities for the favors: candles, personalized items, cookies, chocolate, tea, etc. The list goes on forever. For some brides, little trinkets aren’t enough. Some brides want to give more than the same ole ordinary favors. But what? Continue reading →
Gift giving to the bride is a tradition at weddings. The gift you choose represents your good will towards her. Whether the bride is your friend, sister, daughter, cousin, or niece, your wedding gift to her should have meaning. But what if you don’t know what to get her? What if she already has everything that a woman could want? Obviously, you’re going to have to give her something unique. But what?
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As in any wedding, the wedding invitations for a Chinese wedding are very important. They must be sent out in enough time so that everyone will be able to check their calendars and save the date.
As you create your perfect wedding you must think about the invitations. You will want to send them out once you know the date of the wedding banquet and the restaurant is reserved. Usually invitations will be Continue reading →
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Wedding day is the most special day for every couple. There are numerous reasons that a wedding is so special, including the reception. The bride and groom want their special day to be a memorable event not just for them, but for the guests as well. One way to get the guests to always remember the wedding reception is by giving them favors. Wedding favors represent souvenirs from the special day, and by giving them out to all the guests, the couple is showing their appreciation. No wedding reception is complete without the bride and groom passing out favors. Continue reading →
If you have a friend or family member heading into marriage, one thing that may be running through your mind is that kind of gift to give. There are so many types of wedding gifts that you may not know where to start. One type of gift that is always appreciated is a personalized gift. Personalized wedding gifts remind the bride and groom of their unity. Having their names engraved on a special gift is a treasure that they can always keep with them. They can even pass that kind of gift down to their children and grandchildren. Continue reading →
