Wedding Traditions
Wedding traditions vary based on religious convictions, ethnic and cultural mores, societal status and personal values. Whether the couple adheres to conservative religious convictions is probably the strongest influence in wedding traditions. Following strict religious precepts is required for many and that often requires religious services and … Keep Reading → adherence to church sanctioned vows. Cultural traditions such as gifts of jewelry among ethnic Indians and the wearing of several bridal dresses among the Vietnamese are just two examples. US wedding traditions prescribe that the groom not see the wedding dress before the nuptials or that rice be showered on the newly married couple as they leave the wedding venue. For Jewish couples breaking the wine glass during the ceremony is traditional. For more discussion of interesting wedding traditions, check out these Hubs.
