Category Archives: History

Wedding History

Posted on May 15, 2013

Matrimony has existed since ancient times, in different forms which reflect the customs and values of different societies. The Sumerians, the Assyrians and the Babylonians saw marriage solely for economic and social reasons. In Ancient Rome marriage was seen as … Continue reading →

How the Wedding Ring is Worn

Posted on May 6, 2013

The circular ring, symbolizing undying and unending love, is traditionally worn on the third finger on the left hand. This finger was chosen based on the Greek belief that the artery from that finger flows directly to the heart. Placing … Continue reading →

The Wedding Cake

Posted on March 8, 2013

The cake has been a special part of wedding celebrations since the Roman era. The original wedding cakes were made of wheat flour, salt and water and made into loaves. The loaves were then broken over the bride’s head at … Continue reading →

Important Traditions for the Reception

Posted on December 3, 2012

There are few traditions that are important for your wedding reception. Probably the most important and most celebrated tradition for your wedding reception is the cake.  The tradition of the wedding cake dates back to early roman times when a … Continue reading →

Weddings, a History – Part 2

Posted on November 26, 2012

Wedding Types A same-sex wedding is a ceremony in which two people of the same sex are married. This event may be legally documented as a marriage or another legally recognized partnership such as a civil union. Where such partnerships are not … Continue reading →

Weddings, a History – Part 1

Posted on November 21, 2012

A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple and a public proclamation … Continue reading →

Important Traditions for the Ceremony

Posted on October 29, 2012

There are several traditions that people will say have to be included in the ceremony.  In reality, it is up to you which ones you choose to acknowledge; after all, it is your day.  Here are few traditions that are … Continue reading →

Origins of the Honeymoon

Posted on September 14, 2012

Most people know what the honeymoon is but do not know its origins.  There are a few different thoughts on how the honeymoon came to be. In ancient times, many first marriages were not by choice; they were actually by … Continue reading →

A Tuxedo or Not

Posted on July 25, 2012

In 1866, Griswold Lorillard, a wealthy tobacco heir, shocked the guests gathered for the annual Autumn Ball of the Tuxedo Park Country Club in Tuxedo, New York, when he arrived to the ball wearing a tail-less black dinner jacket.  Mr. … Continue reading →

Origin of the White Wedding Tradition

Posted on June 1, 2012

White has been a traditional wedding color for hundreds of years.  Queen Victoria, who reined from 1837-1901, is believed to be the one who made the white wedding dress fashionable when she wore one in her wedding with Prince Albert.  She … Continue reading →