Posted: September 12, 2011 by The Celebration Team
Whether you are enjoying your own Indian wedding, a themed wedding or are attending an Indian wedding of a friend, the customs and traditions are fascinating to explore. The Indian culture (made up mostly of Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic traditions) is a complex, age-old one, giving it a very special sense of heritage. Some of [...]
Despite some rather modern twists on weddings and wedding attire, the vast majority of brides enjoy keeping the “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” tradition. However, incorporating blue into your bridal outfit may be somewhat of a challenge. In addition, there are only a few brides that have really thought more laterally on [...]
Buddhist weddings are simple occasions that are enjoyed by friends and family who join to celebrate the very special union between husband and wife. Traditionally, the civil ceremony can take place anywhere, and is usually held in the home or garden of a relative, as not many temples have the legal right to perform such [...]
The traditions of love and gift-giving do not stop after the ‘I do’s’. On the contrary, the couple may enjoy years of anniversaries together long after the special day. There are traditional materials, colours and stones for each. In addition to keeping to the traditions, these actually make choosing a gift a lot easier. Year [...]
Wedding traditions are amongst the most strictly adhered to in this modern era. While swords, knights and horses no longer exist as part of our everyday lives, the customs dating back hundreds of years have continued to influence every part of this special day. The following are just a few of the best known traditions [...]
Incorporating the traditions of a country or culture other than the one in which you are situated or to which you are affiliated can be done for many reasons. You may be marrying someone of another nationality, getting married in another country and wanting to incorporate some of your home traditions, or you may simply [...]
The German culture is one of fun and frivolity. Their superior partying skills are carried through to major celebrations, such as weddings. However, it is not just the fun merriment of German weddings that set them apart, but also the traditions that continue to this day. In general, the father of the bride has been [...]
South Africa’s history has strong connections to the Dutch, since they formed a significant civilisation in the land when it was first ‘discovered’. Modern cultures and language groups are descendents of the first settlers from Holland (the Afrikaans language and culture being one of the most obvious examples). Therefore, it is to be expected that [...]
Posted: September 30, 2010 by The Celebration Team
The point of a rehearsal dinner is to allow you, as the couple, as well as the wedding entourage (bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc…) to become familiar with the ceremony venue and what will be expected of you. Once you are all comfortable with the layout of the venue, the order in which you will enter and [...]
The moment you get engaged is a very exciting one. As you both gaze at the ring, with perhaps more than a small lump in the backs of your throats, your entire future together flashes before your eyes in one lovely haze. Once you have recovered from your own exhilaration, it is time to start [...]
Whether you are enjoying your own Indian wedding, a themed wedding or are attending an Indian wedding of a friend, the customs and traditions are fascinating to explore. The Indian culture (made up mostly of Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic traditions) is a complex, age-old one, giving it a very special sense of heritage. Some of [...]
Despite some rather modern twists on weddings and wedding attire, the vast majority of brides enjoy keeping the “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” tradition. However, incorporating blue into your bridal outfit may be somewhat of a challenge. In addition, there are only a few brides that have really thought more laterally on [...]
Buddhist weddings are simple occasions that are enjoyed by friends and family who join to celebrate the very special union between husband and wife. Traditionally, the civil ceremony can take place anywhere, and is usually held in the home or garden of a relative, as not many temples have the legal right to perform such [...]
The traditions of love and gift-giving do not stop after the ‘I do’s’. On the contrary, the couple may enjoy years of anniversaries together long after the special day. There are traditional materials, colours and stones for each. In addition to keeping to the traditions, these actually make choosing a gift a lot easier. Year [...]
Wedding traditions are amongst the most strictly adhered to in this modern era. While swords, knights and horses no longer exist as part of our everyday lives, the customs dating back hundreds of years have continued to influence every part of this special day. The following are just a few of the best known traditions [...]
Incorporating the traditions of a country or culture other than the one in which you are situated or to which you are affiliated can be done for many reasons. You may be marrying someone of another nationality, getting married in another country and wanting to incorporate some of your home traditions, or you may simply [...]
The German culture is one of fun and frivolity. Their superior partying skills are carried through to major celebrations, such as weddings. However, it is not just the fun merriment of German weddings that set them apart, but also the traditions that continue to this day. In general, the father of the bride has been [...]
South Africa’s history has strong connections to the Dutch, since they formed a significant civilisation in the land when it was first ‘discovered’. Modern cultures and language groups are descendents of the first settlers from Holland (the Afrikaans language and culture being one of the most obvious examples). Therefore, it is to be expected that [...]
The point of a rehearsal dinner is to allow you, as the couple, as well as the wedding entourage (bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc…) to become familiar with the ceremony venue and what will be expected of you. Once you are all comfortable with the layout of the venue, the order in which you will enter and [...]
The moment you get engaged is a very exciting one. As you both gaze at the ring, with perhaps more than a small lump in the backs of your throats, your entire future together flashes before your eyes in one lovely haze. Once you have recovered from your own exhilaration, it is time to start [...]
